Peterborough, ON

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session on a potential land acquisition and naming rights, then an open session to consider reports and motions. Items include an alternative fuel study for transit vehicles, the Peterborough Housing Corporation annual report, a revised Community Safety and Well-being Plan, and a Park Street North improvement project. Councillors have also filed motions on speculative housing investment, bedroom rentals, and city park security.

• Closed session: potential land acquisition and naming rights negotiations
• Alternative Fuel Study for Transit Vehicles (Report IPGACP26-023)
• Park Street North Improvement Project (Report IPGACP26-030)
• Award of RFP-91-26 Integrity Commissioner Services (Report LSCLK26-018)
• Motions on speculative housing, bedroom rentals, and city park security

City Council Meeting

Council will vote on a one-year extension of the contract police services agreement with the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the Peterborough Police Service Board, running from January 1 to December 31, 2027. Other items include appointments to the Compliance Audit Committee, a report on joining the ONE Joint Investment Board under the Prudent Investor Standard, and a directive for staff to report on allowing retail businesses to open on statutory holidays. Several reports are received for information only.

• Extension of Contract Police Service Agreement with Cavan Monaghan Township for one year (2027)
• Appointment of Cristine De Clercy, David Nusko, Leonard Lifchus, and Zac Rogers to the Compliance Audit Committee (term 2026-2030)
• Council to direct staff to report in Q1 2027 on permitting retail businesses to open on statutory holidays
• By-law 26-097 to remove the 'H' Holding Symbol from zoning at 1791 and 1801 Fisher Drive
• Approval to join ONE Joint Investment Board and adopt a Prudent Investor Investment Policy

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss a policing service extension agreement with Cavan Monaghan Township and a motion regarding retail business holiday openings. The body is also reviewing several property designations and a demolition request.

• Contract Police Service Extension Agreement with Cavan Monaghan Township
• Designations of 192 Hunter Street West, 479 Reid Street, and 715 George Street North
• Demolition of 297 Hunter Street West
• Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) funding application
• Motion to request a 2027 report on permitting retailers to open on statutory holidays

City Council Meeting

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a report from the General Committee. Council will consider a motion from a closed session regarding potential litigation.

• Motion regarding potential litigation from August 4, 2026 Closed Session
• By-law 26-090 to confirm proceedings of the August 4, 2026 meeting

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on July 23, 2026 will consider a report on the demolition of 297 Hunter Street West and reports recommending heritage designation for several addresses. The items include 694 Sherbrooke Street, 87 Lock Street, 813 Water Street, 298 Water Street, 99 Roper Drive, and 485‑495 Aylmer Street North. The committee will discuss these reports and any related recommendations. No other business is listed.

• Demolition of 297 Hunter Street West
• Designation of 694 Sherbrooke Street
• Designation of 87 Lock Street
• Designation of 813 Water Street
• Designation of 99 Roper Drive

The committee approved recommendations to send seven properties to Council for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also approved funding for the Chair to attend a national conference.

• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 297 Hunter Street West (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 694 Sherbrooke Street (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 87 Lock Street (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 813 Water Street (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 298 Water Street (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 99 Roper Drive (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to consider designating 485-495 Aylmer Street North (Carried)
• Approved up to $1450.00 for Chair's conference fee and accommodation (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is hearing applications for minor variances at 50 Wallis Dr., 760 Rye St., and 774 Rye St., and a request to cancel a consent at 238 Lansdowne St. E. for Peterborough Kia.

• File A27/26: 50 Wallis Dr. - Applicant Raj Patel
• File A28/26: 760 Rye St. - Applicant Frederico Palacios
• File B5/26: 774 Rye St. - Applicant Frederico Palacios
• File B4/26: 238 Lansdowne St. E. - Request to cancel consent for Ron Lay Motors Inc.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance requests and one land severance application. These decisions allow for a residential garage replacement and industrial expansions on Rye Street.

• Approved minor variance for 50 Wallis Drive to reduce southerly street line setback from 6.0 to 1.2 metres (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 760 Rye Street to reduce side lot line setback to 6.7 metres for building expansion (CARRIED)
• Approved severance of 0.20 hectares from 774 Rye Street to be added to 760 Rye Street, subject to five conditions (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

The council will vote on a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s development approval process, replacing decades-old zoning and site plan by-laws with a new Community Planning Permit system. Members will also approve a new stormwater utility rate structure, adopt a reduced property tax class for affordable rental housing, and authorize the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle. Several items address affordable housing designations and land acquisitions.

• Approve final Community Planning Permit By-law, repealing old zoning and site plan rules
• Update planning application user fees and establish a new stormwater utility rate structure
• Award $4,614,920 contract to City View Specialty Vehicles Inc. for a new fire pumper
• Adopt new property tax subclass for affordable rental housing for the 2027 taxation year
• Designate 8 affordable units at 221 Rink Street for a 10-year municipal tax exemption

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss the 2026 Work Plan Update and receive reports on the AGP and divisional updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Presentation of 2026 Work Plan Update (Report ACAC26-027)
• AGP Report (Report ACAC26-029)
• Divisional Update (Report ACAC26-030)
• Confirmation of May 28, 2026 minutes

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee received several reports for information, including the status of the Art Gallery of Peterborough (Report ACAC26-029), a 2026 Work Plan Update (Report ACAC26-027), and a Divisional Update (Report ACAC26-030). Additionally, the committee approved changing the start time for the September 24, 2026, meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

• Approved the May 28, 2026, meeting minutes
• Passed Report ACAC26-029 (Art Gallery of Peterborough status) on consent
• Received Report ACAC26-027 (2026 Work Plan Update) for information
• Received Report ACAC26-030 (Divisional Update) for information
• Changed the September 24, 2026, meeting start time from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review five applications for zoning changes, including requests at 1600 Sherbrooke St. and 162 Wallis Dr. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new Acting Secretary-Treasurer.

• Appoint Laken MacFarlane as Acting Secretary-Treasurer
• Consider application at 1600 Sherbrooke St.
• Consider application at 162 Wallis Dr.
• Consider application at 1400 Monaghan Rd.
• Consider application at 1180 Armour Rd.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a set of minor variances for a daycare expansion at 1600 Sherbrooke St after a motion to defer failed. They also approved a variance for an unenclosed addition at 162 Wallis Dr. The third application (1180 Armour Road) is incomplete in the minutes.

• Motion to defer A22/26 (1600 Sherbrooke St) failed
• Approved minor variances for daycare expansion at 1600 Sherbrooke St (carried)
• Approved reduced rear yard setback at 162 Wallis Dr (carried)
• A24/26 (1180 Armour Road) not fully recorded – no decision shown

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the designation of heritage properties. The session includes reviews of two specific designation reports and a general update from the Historic Preservation Office.

• Designation of Heritage Properties (Report PACAC26-018)
• Designation of Heritage Properties (Report PACAC26-019)
• June HPO Update Report (Report PACAC26-017)

General Committee

The General Committee will review a final city-wide community planning permit by-law and a new stormwater utility program. The body is also considering tax exemptions for affordable housing and the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle.

• Final City-Wide Community Planning Permit By-law and associated user fees
• Proposed affordable rental housing property tax subclass
• Municipal housing facility designation and tax exemption for 221 Rink Street
• Purchase of an Articulating Aerial Platform Fire Pumper Vehicle
• Tower concurrence for 95 Marina Blvd.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss an access fund request for equipment like manual lifts and pool chairs, review a proposed mixed housing redevelopment on Hilliard Street, and consider site plan reviews for Clonsilla Avenue and Water Street.

• Access fund request for manual lift, pool chairs, and wheelchair (Report AAC26-014)
• Proposed Hilliard Street mixed housing redevelopment (Report AAC26-013)
• Site plan review for Clonsilla Avenue (Report AAC26-012)
• Site plan review for Water Street (Report AAC26-015)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive presentations on the Better Homes Peterborough program and on climate initiatives. The committee will also confirm minutes from April 15, 2026, and discuss other business.

• Better Homes Peterborough Update (Report PEAC26-011)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC26-010)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee met on June 17, 2026, to review program updates. The committee approved the April 15, 2026, minutes and received two reports for information: an update on Better Homes Peterborough (Report PEAC26-011) and a Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC26-010).

• Approved the April 15, 2026, minutes.
• Received the Better Homes Peterborough update (Report PEAC26-011) for information.
• Received the Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC26-010) for information.

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss current operational updates. The session focuses on reviewing a sponsorship report and a general divisional update.

• Sponsorship Update (Report APRAC26-018)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC26-019)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report on the Final Community Planning Permit By-law (PAC26-003). Other items include confirmation of minutes, disclosure of interests, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Final Community Planning Permit By-law (Report PAC26-003)

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its April 14, 2026 meeting. The committee endorsed the Final Community Planning Permit By-law, as posted on Connect Peterborough, for Council consideration and approval. The endorsement includes receiving Report PAC26-003 and a verbal update from staff addressing feedback from the previous meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the April 14, 2026 meeting
• Endorsed the Final Community Planning Permit By-law for Council consideration and approval
• Received Report PAC26-003 and a verbal update from staff for information

General Committee

This General Committee meeting consists only of a closed session for education or training. There are no public decisions or discussions.

• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) for education or training

General Committee

This meeting consists primarily of a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) and (f) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and solicitor-client privileged advice. The open session will then receive a report from the closed session and adjourn. No substantive public agenda items are listed.

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council will reduce development charges by 50% for new residential development to qualify for provincial funding. The body also approved a zoning change for 835 Alexander Court and endorsed a new tourism strategy.

• 50% reduction in development charges for new residential development
• Zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court
• Endorsement of Discover Peterborough Tourism Growth Strategy
• Renaming of Knights of Columbus Park to Bobby Allan Bowl
• Renewal of PMC pylon sign agreement with Movingmedia Canada Inc.

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on Northumberland County Archives exhibitions, review a draft of the 2026 Policy Manual, and consider the 2027 Draft Budget for the Peterborough Museum & Archives.

• Presentation on Northumberland County Archives exhibitions: Gidinawendimin, Waaginogaan
• Review of Peterborough Museum & Archives 2026 Policy Manual (Draft)
• Consideration of Peterborough Museum & Archives 2027 Draft Budget

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will discuss the 2027 draft budget, a community engagement and marketing update, and a library board evaluation. They will also consider policies on board orientation and unattended children.

• 2027 draft budget update (Report PPL26-043)
• Community engagement and marketing update (Report PPL26-038)
• Library board evaluation (Report PPL26-046)
• Unattended children policy revision (Report PPL26-045)
• Board orientation, training, and evaluation policy (Report PPL26-044)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved a staff professional development day closure for both branches on September 24, 2026, and adjusted holiday hours to 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on December 29–30, 2026. The board also approved a new governance policy on board orientation, training, and evaluation, and a revised Unattended Children Policy. All other reports were received for information, and the board met in closed session for one personnel matter.

• Approved staff development day closure on Sept 24, 2026 (carried)
• Approved holiday hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Dec 29–30, 2026 (carried)
• Approved Board Orientation, Training, and Evaluation Policy (carried)
• Approved revised Unattended Children Policy (carried)
• Received Community Engagement and Marketing update for information (carried)
• Received Library Board Evaluation report for information (carried)
• Received Ontario Library Service Board Assembly report for information (carried)
• Received 2027 draft budget update for information (carried)

Tribunal

This meeting is a procedural session of the Tribunal to decide on a complaint regarding Development Charges for a property at 280 Jameson Drive. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law for the June 8, 2026 Council proceedings.

• Decision on Development Charges complaint for 280 Jameson Drive
• Confirmation by-law for Council proceedings held June 8, 2026

General Committee

The General Committee will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court, adopt a Tourism Strategy and a Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2026-2030, and discuss renewal of a pylon sign agreement and updates to the Procurement By-law. A motion to rename the Knights of Columbus Park bowl as the Bobby Allan Bowl will also be debated.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court
• Tourism Strategy 2026 presentation
• Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2026-2030
• Renewal of PMC pylon sign agreement with Movingmedia Canada Inc.
• Procurement By-law update

City Council Meeting

City Council is voting on multiple recommendations from General Committee. Key items include approving a $285,156 non-standard procurement contract for security services, adopting the Clean Streets program (free large article collection, reduced green bin cart price, and a surveillance camera pilot), pre-committing $250,000 for Armour Road traffic improvements, designating 181-191 Simcoe Street as a heritage property, and authorizing a 20-year lease with Activity Haven Senior Centre at Queen Alexandra Community Centre.

• Security services contract extension with Maxama Protection Inc., $285,156 total for June-Dec 2026
• Clean Streets program: free large article pickup, green bin carts reduced to $35.40, camera pilot at parks
• Armour Road traffic review: $250K pre-committed for corridor improvements, speed/parking bylaw changes
• Heritage designation of 181-191 Simcoe Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• 20-year lease with Activity Haven Senior Centre for Queen Alexandra Community Centre, tax exemption

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

This is a purely procedural meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee endorsed the Public Art Jury's recommendation and community vote results for the Simcoe Street Transit Terminal Public Art Project, selecting an artist/team and concept proposal. They also approved previous minutes, received reports including the AGP status and Divisional Update, and called a special meeting on August 27 to hear data from Evoke Consulting.

• Approved minutes from March 26, 2026 (carried)
• Passed consent agenda for AGP Report, received for information (carried)
• Endorsed Simcoe Transit Terminal Public Art Project artist/concept (carried)
• Received Divisional Update report (carried)
• Called special advisory meeting August 27 at 4pm (carried)
• Received EC3 Update report (carried)

General Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially approve a Clean Streets Peterborough program, including amendments to user fees and the waste by-law. Other items include a winter shelter response plan, a traffic operations review on Armour Road, designation of 181-191 Simcoe Street, and a windrow removal subsidy pilot program.

• Clean Streets Peterborough program with user fee and waste by-law amendments
• Winter Shelter Response Plan
• Armour Road traffic operations review (Hunter St to Parkhill Rd)
• Designation of 181-191 Simcoe Street
• Non-standard procurement for security services

Civic Awards Presentation

This meeting is a ceremonial presentation of the 2025 Civic Awards. No decisions or discussions of policy or spending are expected.

• Presentation of 2025 Civic Awards

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Planning, Development and Urban Design Work Plan Update and the Events and Tourism Work Plan Update, as well as a Divisional Update report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Planning, Development and Urban Design Work Plan Update (APRAC26-014)
• Events and Tourism Work Plan Update (APRAC26-015)
• Divisional Update report (APRAC26-017)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: one for 542 Maniece Ave (File A20/26) and one for 81 Hunter St. E. (File 21/26). There will also be a presentation on the Comprehensive Parking Policy Study (CPPS) by Brad Appleby. The meeting includes confirmation of minutes and other routine items.

• File A20/26 - 542 Maniece Ave, applicant Dirk Brinkman, owners Margaret & Dirk Brinkman
• File 21/26 - 81 Hunter St. E., applicant Arianne Ambre of G.L. Smith Planning & Design Inc., owners William & Roger White
• Presentation on CPPS from Brad Appleby
• Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting

The Committee approved two minor variance applications. A temporary trailer for Tim Hortons at 81 Hunter Street East was allowed until September 30, 2026, conditional on site plan amendment. A floor area increase from 50 to 90 square meters was granted at 542 Maniece Avenue, conditional on obtaining a building permit. The April minutes were approved with an amendment.

• Approved temporary trailer for Tim Hortons at 81 Hunter St E (conditional, expires Sept 30, 2026)
• Approved floor area increase at 542 Maniece Ave from 50 to 90 sq m (conditional on building permit)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes as amended (adding 'dish' to rooftop satellite comment)

Riverview Park and Zoo Advisory Committee

The Riverview Park and Zoo Advisory Committee will receive presentations on zoo operations (Report RPZAC26-008) and a divisional update (Report RPZAC26-009). They will also confirm meeting minutes from April 8, 2026.

• Zoo Operational Update, Report RPZAC26-008
• Divisional Update, Report RPZAC26-009

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will receive a financial update including 2025 annual statements and 2026 Q1 results. The board will also discuss library board composition, review draft by-laws, and consider updates to the accessible service policy and other policies.

• Financial update: 2025 annual statements and 2026 Q1 financials
• Draft library board by-laws presented for review
• Accessible Service Policy update considered
• Policy Development policy review
• Board composition report

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved a $173,659 transfer from the Library Surplus Reserve to the 2025 operating budget. The board also approved several policies and reports, including the Accessible Service Policy, updated Policy Development governance policy, and the Library Board Legacy document. A motion was passed to request the CEO and Chair meet with the Clerk's Office to discuss input into the Library Board selection process. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $173,659 transfer from Library Surplus Reserve to 2025 operating budget
• Approved 2026 Annual Agenda Planner (Report PPL26-031)
• Approved Accessible Service Policy (Report PPL26-036)
• Approved updated Policy Development governance policy (Report PPL26-035)
• Approved Library Board Legacy document with required changes (Report PPL26-032)
• Approved Board By-laws with amendment removing 'seconder' in Section 5.44 (Report PPL26-033)
• Requested CEO and Chair meet with Clerk's Office to discuss input into Board selection process
• Received financial statements for 2025 year-end and 2026 Q1 for information

City Council Meeting

Council will decide on committing $57M (one-third) toward a new Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre, directing staff to find funding for the remaining $114M. They will also consider additional review of a Draft Community Planning Permit By-law, endorse the Ashburnham Drive realignment and McFarlane Street Bridge replacement EA, and approve a tax exemption agreement with Peterborough City Soccer Club. Heritage designations for several properties are also on the agenda.

• Commit $57M to Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre
• Approve draft Community Planning Permit By-law with further review
• Endorse Ashburnham Drive realignment and McFarlane Street Bridge replacement EA
• Enter into Municipal Capital Facility agreement with Peterborough City Soccer Club, exempt clubhouse from taxes
• Designate 212-216 London Street and 227-233 Hunter Street West as heritage properties