Peterborough public meetings in 2022

Special General Committee

This is a special meeting of the General Committee, with a closed session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, labour relations or employee negotiations (employee update), and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations (employment lands). The open session at 5:45 p.m. will include a report of the closed session and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations or employee negotiations - Employee Update
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiations - Employment Lands
• Report of closed session in open session

The meeting consisted of a closed session and an open session. No reports were made from the closed session and no substantive items were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 p.m. (11-0)

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to approve consent items from Finance and General Committee meetings, including receiving the 2023 draft budget and homelessness budget recommendations for further review in January. The council will also decide on transit system changes, appointments to boards and committees, and a request from Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes for funding and support.

• Tax adjustments and appeals totaling $478,445.28 under the Municipal Act
• 2023 draft budget presented for review at Finance Committee meetings in January 2023
• Debenture by-laws for Fire Station #2 ($6,723,800 DC-supported, $2,800,920 tax-supported) and Bethune Street flood project
• Transfer of part of 140 Stewart Street to General Electric Canada Property Inc. for nominal consideration
• Transit system to return to Hub and Spoke model effective February 1, 2023

Council approved multiple by-laws to finance road, fire station, and flood reduction projects. They also confirmed appointments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board and various city committees. A request for a $100,000 emergency winter response grant was withdrawn after a 5-5 tie vote.

• Approved $6.7M Fire Services and $2.8M tax-supported debentures for Fire Station #2 (11-0)
• Approved $2.49M debenture for Parkway Corridor Extension (11-0)
• Approved $600,000 debenture for Special Study Area A project (11-0)
• Approved $1.9M for Central Area (Bethune Street) Flood Reduction Project (11-0)
• Approved appointments to the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area Board (11-0)
• Approved tax reductions totaling $478,445.28 (11-0)
• Requested staff report by March 2023 on transit system pros/cons and hub-and-spoke model (11-0)
• Withdrew $100,000 Emergency Winter Response grant proposal (5-5 tie)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to discuss the 2023 budget, receive updates from the Friends of the Library, and review the CEO's performance in a closed session. The board will also hear a financial investment update and receive routine reports from library services and the CEO.

• Closed session for CEO performance review under labour relations
• 2023 Budget Update (Report PPL22-035)
• Financial Investment Update presentation (Report PPL22-038)
• Update from Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-036)
• Library Public Services Report for December 2022 (Report PPL22-034)

The Board approved a request for the Chair to advocate for a $125,456 increase to the 2023 operating budget. The Board also received several informational reports regarding financial investments, public services, and the Friends of the Library.

• Approved request for Chair to advocate for $125,456 increase to 2023 operating budget
• Approved minutes from September 13 and November 8, 2022
• Received financial investment update (Report PPL22-038) for information
• Received Friends of the Library update (Report PPL22-036) for information
• Received Library Public Services Report (Report PPL22-034) for information
• Received Library CEO Report (Report PPL22-037) for information
• Rescheduled October 2023 regular meeting to October 3, 2023

General Committee

The General Committee will consider several reports and motions, including a $100,000 grant for an emergency winter response for unhoused residents, a return to a hub-and-spoke transit system, and a study of a 'Housing First' model. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, committee appointments, and a financial update.

• Motion to provide $100,000 from Social Services Reserve for Emergency Winter Response (Jan 5-Apr 30, 2023)
• Motion to return City Transit to Hub and Spoke system effective February 1, 2023
• Motion to study 'Housing First' model and report by January 23, 2023
• Motion to support PATH tiny homes pilot at 834 Park St. with fee waiver and $100,000 startup funding
• Motion to oppose Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)

The General Committee approved a return to the Hub and Spoke transit system and established a framework to work with Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) on shelter locations. Several motions regarding emergency winter funding and opposition to Bill 23 were defeated.

• Approved return to Hub and Spoke transit system effective Feb 1, 2023 (11-0)
• Approved framework to work with PATH on shelter locations and reporting by Feb 2023 (10-1)
• Approved amendment to Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074 (9-2)
• Approved $100,000 grant for Emergency Winter Response denied (5-6)
• Denied support for PATH Phase One Project and $100,000 start-up funding (3-8)
• Denied resolution opposing Bill 23 (3-8)
• Approved appointment of 11 members to Downtown BIA Board of Management (11-0)
• Approved transfer of part of 140 Stewart Street to General Electric Canada Property Inc. (11-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Finance Committee is meeting to consider the 2023 draft budget, tax adjustments and appeals, and homelessness budget recommendations. The agenda includes a presentation of the draft budget (Report CLSFS22-034), a report on tax write-offs under the Municipal Act (CLSFS22-031), and a report on homelessness budget recommendations (CSSS22-030). These items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to council.

• Presentation of 2023 Draft Budget (Report CLSFS22-034)
• Tax adjustments under Section 356 and tax appeals under Sections 357-359 of the Municipal Act (Report CLSFS22-031)
• Homelessness Budget Recommendations (Report CSSS22-030)
• Consent agenda includes items 5.b and 5.c

The Finance Committee approved tax reductions totaling $478,445.28 and received land apportionments. The committee also received the draft 2023 Budget and homelessness budget recommendations, both of which are scheduled for detailed review in January 2023.

• Approved tax reductions of $478,445.28 (11-0)
• Approved land apportionments under Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (11-0)
• Received homelessness budget recommendations for review the week of January 16, 2023 (11-0)
• Received 2023 Draft Budget documents for review the week of January 16, 2023 (11-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (11-0)

Orientation

This is an orientation meeting for the City of Peterborough, ON, dated 2022-12-02. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting.

Orientation

This is an orientation meeting for the City of Peterborough with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals to report.

Inauguration Ceremony

This is the agenda for the 2022-11-28 inauguration ceremony of the Peterborough, ON council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to consider eight applications for minor variances or consents at properties across the city. The agenda lists the applications but provides no details on the requested variances; the staff report is attached. The committee will also confirm minutes, discuss a refund request, and set its next meeting for January 24, 2023.

• File B10/22, A52/22, A53/22: 133 Sophia Street (applicant Laura Stone, KMD Planning Inc.)
• File A54/22: 112 Hunter Street East (applicant Andrew Mitchell, Rubicon General Contracting)
• File 55/22: 282 Aylmer Street North, 220 King Street, 50 Louis Street (applicant Amelie Besnard, Lett Architects Inc.)
• File A56/22: 950 Lansdowne Street West (applicant Catherine Spears, Spears & Associates Inc.)
• File A58/22: 1050 Chemong Road (applicant Tracy Tucker, IBI Group; owner Canadian Tire Properties Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for residential and commercial developments, including a large affordable housing project. It also granted a land severance and approved a dental laboratory expansion with a modified archaeological requirement.

• Approved 75-unit affordable housing mixed-use building at 282 Aylmer St N, 220 King St, and 50 Louis St
• Approved severance of 133 Sophia Street to create a new residential lot (B10/22)
• Granted modified variances for 133 Sophia Street (A52/22) and approved variances for retained lands (A53/22)
• Approved 75.5 sq m dental laboratory expansion at 112 Hunter St E with limited archaeological assessment
• Approved 'copy/printing centre' use at 950 Lansdowne St W
• Approved side lot line and platform variances at 162 Montgomery Street
• Approved parking and loading space reductions for Canadian Tire expansion at 1050 Chemong Road
• Referred refund request for 645 River Road South to corporate finance

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to receive a report from a strategic planning board focus group (Report PPL22-033). The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and setting the next meeting date.

• Strategic Planning Board Focus Group report (PPL22-033) to be reviewed
• Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022

Special General Committee

This is a special electronic meeting of the General Committee. The only substantive item is a verbal update on housing and homelessness. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, declarations, adjournment).

• Housing and Homelessness verbal update

The committee received a verbal update on Housing and Homelessness for information. The motion to receive the update was carried 8-2. The meeting then adjourned at 7:29 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received verbal update on Housing and Homelessness (8-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (8-2)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of the Peterborough City Council. The main item is a proposed recommendation to receive a verbal update on Housing and Homelessness for information. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law (22-079) to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Verbal update on Housing and Homelessness to be received for information
• Confirmation by-law 22-079 to confirm proceedings of the October 13, 2022 meeting

Council received a verbal update on Housing and Homelessness for information, approved by a vote of 8 to 2. A confirmation by-law (22-079) was also approved 9 to 1. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

• Received verbal update on Housing and Homelessness (8-2)
• Approved confirmation by-law 22-079 (9-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:04 p.m. (10-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 11 applications for minor variances or consents at various properties. One application set (B05/22, A26/22, A27/22) for 478 Downie Street was deferred from an August 16, 2022 hearing. The committee will also confirm minutes, discuss the proposed 2023 schedule, and consider a refund request.

• Deferred applications B05/22, A26/22, A27/22 at 478 Downie Street
• A40/22 at 36 Kawartha Heights Boulevard
• A41/22 at 827 Sherbrooke Street
• B08/22, A42/22, A43/22 at 516 Hopkins Avenue
• A44/22 at 23 Manning Avenue, A45/22 at 49 Robinson Street, B09/22, A46/22, A47/22 at 674 Otonabee Drive, A48/22 at 194 Sophia Street, A49/22 at 251 Swanston Avenue, A50/22 at 1003 Clonsilla Avenue, A51/22 at 727 Lock Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance and severance applications, including a barrier-free access variance at 827 Sherbrooke Street, a severance at 516 Hopkins Avenue for a new dwelling, and variances for a new garage at 23 Manning Avenue. A severance application at 478 Downie Street was deferred indefinitely. The Committee also denied a refund request for a withdrawn application at 645 River Road South.

• Deferred applications B05/22, A26/22, A27/22 for 478 Downie Street indefinitely
• Approved minor variance A41/22 for barrier-free access at 827 Sherbrooke Street
• Approved severance B08/22 and variances A42/22, A43/22 for 516 Hopkins Avenue
• Approved minor variance A40/22 for addition at 36 Kawartha Heights Boulevard
• Approved minor variance A44/22 for garage replacement at 23 Manning Avenue
• Approved minor variance A45/22 for new dwelling at 49 Robinson Street
• Approved severance B09/22 and variances A46/22, A47/22 for 674 Otonabee Drive
• Denied refund request for withdrawn application A34/22 at 645 River Road South

Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee is meeting electronically to review several draft 2023 budgets and business plans, including those for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, POA/Social Services, the County-City Waste Management Facility, and the County/City Paramedics. The committee will also confirm minutes from September 8, 2022, and set its 2023 meeting schedule. No final decisions are being made; these are draft documents for discussion.

• Draft 2023 budget and business plan for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (Report CLSFSPRLC22-001)
• Draft 2023 budgets for POA, Social Services, and Peterborough County-City Waste Management Facility (Report CLSFSPRLC22-002)
• Draft 2023 Peterborough County/City Paramedics budget
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule for the committee
• Confirmation of September 8, 2022 minutes

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee endorsed the draft 2023 budget and business plan for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, and also endorsed draft 2023 budgets for POA, Social Services, and the County-City Waste Management Facility. These endorsements will be forwarded to City and County Councils for consideration during their 2023 budget discussions. The committee also received and referred the draft 2023 Paramedics budget to the respective councils.

• Endorsed draft 2023 Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development budget and business plan (carried)
• Endorsed draft 2023 POA, Social Services, and County-City Waste Management Facility budgets (carried)
• Received and referred draft 2023 Peterborough County/City Paramedics budget to City and County Councils (carried)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule: Feb 9, Jun 8, Sep 14, Oct 12 (carried)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consider Access Fund Request 2022-002, which includes quotes for a beach mat. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, land acknowledgement, and disclosure of interests. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2023.

• Access Fund Request 2022-002 (Report AAC22-027) with beach mat quotes

The committee approved Access Fund Request 2022-002, up to $10,000, for a project presented by the Aquatic Coordinator. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

• Approved Access Fund Request 2022-002 up to $10,000 (carried)

Candidate Session

This is an informational session for election candidates, covering voting technology, voting procedures, and updates for candidates. No decisions are being made; it is a training and Q&A meeting.

• Overview of voting technology
• Voting 101 and at-the-polls procedures
• Updates for candidates and candidate portal
• Council-related information

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to consider a series of recommendations from its General Committee and Finance Committee, including zoning by-law amendments, a street furniture agreement, a park naming rights sponsorship, and various financial and housing reports. The agenda includes both decisions on specific items and informational updates.

• Zoning amendments for 735 Woodland Street and 334 Rogers Street, rezoning from PS.2 to R.1-H with conditions for land conveyance
• 10-year street furniture agreement with The Bench Press Ltd. valued at $160,000
• 15-year sponsorship agreement with PepsiCo Canada ULC for naming rights to the Urban Park on Charlotte Street, valued at $240,000 plus inflation
• $400,000 municipal contribution to Marycrest at Inglewood Seniors' Residence for a backup generator
• Authorization to sign a $40,000 CMHC SEED Fund contribution agreement for 681 Monaghan Road

Council approved a new procurement by-law effective November 1, 2022, and a 10-year street furniture advertising agreement with The Bench Press Ltd. valued at $160,000. It also approved zoning changes for 735 Woodland Street and 334 Rogers Street (rezoning only), and authorized a $40,000 CMHC grant agreement for 681 Monaghan Road. A motion to remove the holding symbol on 334 Rogers Street was defeated.

• Approved new Procurement By-law, repealing 18-084 and 19-035 (11-0)
• Approved 10-year street furniture agreement with The Bench Press Ltd. (11-0)
• Rezoned 735 Woodland Street from PS.2 to R.1-H (11-0)
• Rezoned 334 Rogers Street from PS.2 to R.1-H (11-0)
• Defeated removal of holding symbol on 334 Rogers Street (4-7)
• Authorized $40,000 CMHC SEED Fund grant agreement for 681 Monaghan Road (11-0)
• Approved $400,000 contribution to Marycrest at Inglewood generator (11-0)
• Approved 15-year naming rights agreement with PepsiCo for Charlotte Street urban park (11-0)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and received several informational reports, including a Waste Management Master Plan update, a corporate GHG emissions progress report, and a climate initiatives update. No substantive decisions beyond scheduling and receiving information were made.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 (carried)
• Approved 2023 PEAC meeting schedule as presented (carried)
• Received Waste Management Master Plan update for information (carried)
• Received Corporate GHG Emission Progress report for information (carried)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update report for information (carried)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on 2022 facilities and planning initiatives, review correspondence from B!KE, and hear division updates. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of reports and housekeeping items, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Facilities and Planning Initiatives 2022 project update (Report APRAC22-017)
• Correspondence from B!KE (Report APRAC22-013)
• Division updates (Reports APRAC22-012 and APRAC22-016)
• 2023 APRAC meeting schedule (Report APRAC22-015)
• Confirmation of minutes from May 17 and August 30, 2022

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and received several reports for information, including a division update and correspondence from B!KE. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of May 17 and August 30, 2022
• Approved consent agenda including reports APRAC22-013, APRAC22-016, and APRAC22-015
• Approved 2023 APRAC meeting schedule as presented
• Received report APRAC22-013 (B!KE correspondence) for information
• Received report APRAC22-016 (division update) for information
• Received report APRAC22-012 (division update) with added verbal update on Exhibition 2022 and correspondence from Peterborough Agricultural Society

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic meeting on September 13, 2022, to consider 11 applications (files A31/22 through A38/22, B06/22, B07/22) for minor variances or consents at various properties. The agenda lists each application with address, applicant, and owner, but does not specify the nature of each request. The committee will also confirm the draft minutes from August 16, 2022, and discuss committee member terms.

• File A31/22: 1003 Baker Street (Robert Desjardins, owner Robert Desjardins and Rose Lowry)
• File A32/22: 22 York Drive (Jim Pitre, Lifestyle Sunrooms Inc., owners Charles and Anne Vella)
• Files B06/22 and A33/22: 211 Hunter Street East (Marnie Saunders, D.M. Wills Associates Ltd., owner Skyline Real Estate Holdings Inc.)
• File A34/22: 645 River Road South (Karen Penkman and Mac Arnott)
• Files A37/22 and A38/22: 941 and 943 Bamford Terrace (Ashlee Prescott, D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., owner 1013034 Ontario Inc.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance to convert 557 Water Street into a fourplex, granted a severance for 211 Hunter Street East to facilitate new apartment buildings, and denied a variance for a detached garage at 605 Ashburnham Drive. Several other minor variances and a severance were approved, including a deferral for 645 River Road South.

• Approved fourplex conversion at 557 Water Street with 6 variances (carried)
• Denied garage variance at 605 Ashburnham Drive (carried)
• Approved severance at 211 Hunter Street East for 3 apartment buildings (carried)
• Approved parking lot coverage increase at 211 Hunter Street East from 35% to 40% (carried)
• Approved sunroom variance at 22 York Drive (carried)
• Approved sunroom variance at 1003 Baker Street (carried)
• Approved severance at 851 Lily Lake Road for servicing block (carried)
• Deferred minor variance at 645 River Road South to November 22, 2022 (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to discuss the Municipal Cultural Plan and receive updates on the 2022 budget, strategic plan, and CEO report. The board will also consider consent items including winter holiday hours and 2023 meeting dates.

• Discussion of Municipal Cultural Plan (Report PPL22-026)
• 2022 Budget Update (Report PPL22-030) with appendix
• Winter Holiday Operating Hours (Report PPL22-025)
• Library Strategic Plan Update (Report PPL22-029)
• 2023 Meeting Dates (Report PPL22-031)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved several routine items including adjusted winter holiday hours for the main branch, the 2023 meeting schedule, and received updates on the strategic plan and budget. No substantive policy decisions or controversial items were discussed.

• Approved winter holiday hours: Dec 24 closing at 1pm, Dec 25-27 closed, Dec 28-30 open 10am-5pm
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule
• Received for information: Library Strategic Plan update
• Received for information: 2022 budget status report
• Received for information: verbal update from Friends of the Library
• Forwarded feedback on Municipal Cultural Plan to Manager of Arts, Culture, and Heritage

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including a closed-session land conveyance, third-party advertising and street furniture, a sponsorship agreement for naming rights for the Urban Park on Charlotte Street, and several reports on housing, homelessness, and environmental initiatives. The meeting includes a presentation on the Home Energy Efficiency Program and a report on the proposed Peterborough Transit Liaison Committee.

• Closed session item on proposed land acquisition or disposition (Section 239(2)(c))
• Provision of third-party advertising and associated street furniture (Report CAOCS22-005)
• Sponsorship agreement for naming rights for the Urban Park on Charlotte Street (Report CAOCS22-006)
• Closure, renaming, and dedication of roads for Crawford Drive / Harper Road construction project (Report IPSPL22-019)
• Cost sharing of generator at Marycrest at Inglewood Seniors' Residence (Report CSSS22-022)

Council approved a 10-year, $160,000 agreement with The Bench Press Ltd. for a street furniture program and a 15-year, $240,000 sponsorship with PepsiCo Canada for naming rights to the Urban Park on Charlotte Street. It also authorized $400,000 for a generator at Marycrest at Inglewood Seniors' Residence and approved road closures and renaming for the Crawford Drive/Harper Road project. All decisions were carried unanimously (11-0).

• Approved 10-year agreement with The Bench Press Ltd. for street furniture program on city property, estimated value $160,000.
• Approved 15-year sponsorship agreement with PepsiCo Canada for naming rights to Urban Park on Charlotte Street, value $240,000 plus inflation.
• Approved $400,000 municipal contribution to Marycrest at Inglewood Seniors' Residence for a backup generator system.
• Approved closure of Crawford Drive between Harper Road and The Parkway, and renaming portions of Crawford Drive and Harper Road to Fisher Drive.
• Approved new streets named Fisher Drive and Crawford Drive as public highways near Shorelines Casino and Hampton Inn.
• Approved updated Records Retention By-law, repealing By-law 12-156.
• Approved application to Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Home Energy Efficiency Program capitalization funding.
• Approved appointment of Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors for City of Peterborough Holdings Inc.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting electronically to receive the verbal audit findings for the year ended December 31, 2021, and to consider the Treasurer's Report, the 2021 Consolidated Financial Report, and related trust fund statements. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes from June and July 2022 meetings and a consent agenda covering items 5.b and 5.c.

• Verbal Audit Findings Report for 2021 (Report CLSFS22-029)
• Treasurer's Report and 2021 Consolidated Financial Report (Report CLSFS22-027)
• Audit acknowledgement letter for 2021 consolidated financial statements (Report CLSFS22-028)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 22 and July 11, 2022 meetings

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the 2021 consolidated financial report, trust funds financial statement, and the verbal audit findings report from Baker Tilly. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other business discussed.

• Approved 2021 Treasurer's Report and consolidated financial statements (11-0)
• Approved 2021 Trust Funds Financial Statement and Five-Year Review (11-0)
• Approved submission of financial reports to the Province of Ontario (11-0)
• Approved Acknowledgement Letter for the 2021 audit (11-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Finance Committee Chair to sign the Acknowledgement Letter (11-0)
• Received verbal audit findings report from Baker Tilly for 2021 (11-0)

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three reports: airport strategic planning (ASIC22-011), an airport governance study (ASIC22-012), and airport tenant matters (ASIC22-013). The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes from June 23, 2022, and disclosure of pecuniary interests. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Report ASIC22-011 on Airport Strategic Planning
• Report ASIC22-012 on Airport Governance Study
• Report ASIC22-013 on Airport Tenant Matters
• Confirmation of minutes from June 23, 2022 meeting

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee approved three reports for information: Airport Strategic Planning (ASIC22-011), Airport Governance Study (ASIC22-012), and Airport Tenant Matters (ASIC22-013). For the governance study, Douglas Armstrong, Richard Cherney, and Oliver Fuchs were appointed to participate in developing the terms of reference. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information and making appointments.

• Approved Airport Strategic Planning report (ASIC22-011) for information
• Approved Airport Governance Study report (ASIC22-012) and appointed Armstrong, Cherney, Fuchs to develop terms of reference
• Approved Airport Tenant Matters report (ASIC22-013) for information

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive presentations on the new Municipal Cultural Plan engagement and a public art update, and to consider its 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on major items listed.

• Presentation: New Municipal Cultural Plan Engagement (Report ACHAC22-022)
• Presentation: Public Art Update (Report ACHAC22-021)
• Report: 2023 Meeting Schedule (Report ACHAC22-023)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 9, 2022

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee met on September 8, 2022, and received a verbal update on public art and a presentation on the new Municipal Cultural Plan from Laridae Consulting. The committee also approved the 2023 meeting schedule. No substantive decisions beyond receiving information and approving the schedule were made.

• Received verbal public art update (Report ACHAC22-021) for information
• Received Laridae Consulting presentation on Municipal Cultural Plan (Report ACHAC22-022) for information
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Report ACHAC22-023)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to approve the minutes from June 9, 2022, and to consider two consent agenda reports: the 2023 meeting schedule and a policy on positionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Report MAAC22-005: 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Report MAAC22-006: Positionality, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy
• Confirmation of June 9, 2022 minutes

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and adopted a Positionality Statement and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy for the Peterborough Museum & Archives. The meeting was procedural with no other business discussed.

• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Report MAAC22-005)
• Approved PMA Positionality Statement (Report MAAC22-006)
• Approved PMA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Report MAAC22-006)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters, including a presentation on a Young Canada Works summer intern, an alteration application for 1270 Monaghan Road, and several reports for consent. The committee will also consider delegating approval authority and its 2023 meeting schedule.

• Alteration application for 1270 Monaghan Road (Report PACAC22-026)
• Delegation of approval authority (Report PACAC22-024)
• September Heritage Preservation Office report (Report PACAC22-022)
• 2023 proposed meeting schedule (Report PACAC22-025)
• Young Canada Works summer intern presentation (Report PACAC22-023)

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved its 2023 meeting schedule, delegated authority to staff for Heritage Conservation District grant applications and major alterations to Part IV and V properties until November 2026, and approved an alteration at 1270 Monaghan Road with a condition for pre-demolition photo documentation.

• Approved the minutes from June and July 2022 meetings.
• Approved the 2023 meeting schedule and changed the start time to 5:30 p.m.
• Approved the alteration application for 1270 Monaghan Road, a Part V designated property, with the condition that photo documentation be taken before demolition.
• Delegated authority to Heritage Preservation Office staff until November 2026 to review and approve HCD Grant Applications based on grant guidelines.
• Permanently delegated authority to Heritage Preservation Office staff to review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny major alterations for Part IV and V properties.
• Directed that Heritage Preservation Staff report to the committee each May and October on HCD Grant projects and major alteration permits issued.

Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee will review reports regarding patient satisfaction and a housing and homelessness update. The meeting also includes the confirmation of minutes from the June 9, 2022, meeting.

• PCCP Patient Satisfaction Survey Report (Report PAR 2022-03)
• Housing and Homelessness Update (Report CSSSPRLC22-006)

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee met electronically on September 8, 2022, and approved minutes from the previous meeting. The committee received two reports for information: the PCCP Patient Satisfaction Survey Report (PAR 2022-03) and a Housing and Homelessness Update (CSSSPRLC22-006). No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the reports.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received PCCP Patient Satisfaction Survey Report for information (carried)
• Received Housing and Homelessness Update for information (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on a Council for Persons with Disabilities update, an Access Fund request (2022-001), and a Built Environment Sub-Committee report. They will also consider consent agenda items including a staff report and the proposed 2023 meeting schedule. The meeting includes routine items like minutes confirmation and land acknowledgement.

• Access Fund Request 2022-001 (Report AAC22-023) with application appendix
• Council for Persons with Disabilities update (Report AAC22-024)
• Built Environment Sub-Committee report (Report AAC22-026) with draft minutes from June 7, 2022
• Accessibility staff report (Report AAC22-025)
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule (Report AAC22-022)

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule, received updates on staff accessibility work and the Council for Persons with Disabilities, and approved an Access Fund Request (2022-001) for a museum project. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved staff report AAC22-025 on current accessibility work (carried)
• Approved proposed 2023 meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved presentation and discussion on Council for Persons with Disabilities initiatives (carried)
• Approved Access Fund Request 2022-001 for museum project (carried)
• Received verbal update from Built Environment Sub-Committee (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider zoning by-law amendments for two properties, approve several consent items including a procurement by-law update and a financial report, and discuss a housing agreement with CMHC. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and scheduling 2023 meetings.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 735 Woodland Street (Report IPSPL22-016)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 334 Rogers Street (Report IPSPL22-017)
• Procurement By-law Update (Report CLSFS22-024)
• June 30, 2022 Financial Update Report, Unaudited (Report CLSFS22-026)
• Authority for Signing Contribution Agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (Report CSSS22-026)

The General Committee approved zoning by-law amendments for 735 Woodland Street and 334 Rogers Street, rezoning both from Public Service to Residential with holding symbols tied to land conveyances. A new Procurement By-law was approved, effective November 1, 2022, repealing previous bylaws, with a directive to consider climate change in future updates. Council also authorized a $40,000 CMHC SEED Fund contribution agreement for 681 Monaghan Road and extended citizen appointments to March 31, 2023.

• Approved rezoning of 735 Woodland Street to R.1-H Residential (11-0)
• Approved removal of holding symbol for 735 Woodland Street upon 2.0m land conveyance (6-5)
• Approved rezoning of 334 Rogers Street to R.1-H Residential (11-0)
• Approved removal of holding symbol for 334 Rogers Street upon land conveyances (8-3)
• Approved new Procurement By-law, repealing 18-084 and 19-035, effective Nov 1, 2022 (11-0)
• Directed staff to consider climate change in next procurement bylaw update, consulting Environmental Advisory Committee
• Authorized signing of $40,000 CMHC SEED Fund contribution agreement for 681 Monaghan Road (11-0)
• Extended citizen appointments expiring Nov 2022 to March 31, 2023 (11-0)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss one report item: naming rights to an urban park (Report APRAC22-014). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and setting the next meeting date.

• Report APRAC22-014 on naming rights to an urban park
• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2022

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved a report endorsing the use and application of naming rights to the City's Urban Park. The report was received for information, and the committee's endorsement supports moving forward with the naming rights initiative.

• Approved the recommendations in Report APRAC22-014, including receiving the report for information.
• Endorsed the use and application of naming rights to the City's Urban Park.

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 10 applications, including consents (severances) and minor variances at several addresses. The agenda lists staff reports and minutes for confirmation, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• File B04/22, A23/22, A24/22: 631 Otonabee Drive — consent and variance applications by Ron McCoy
• File A25/22: 61 Ridgewood Court — application by Jim Pitre, Lifestyle Sunrooms Inc.
• File B05/22, A26/22, A27/22: 478 Downie Street — applications by KMD Planning Inc. for 1587391 Ontario Inc.
• File A28/22: 33 Leahy's Lane — application by Aside Architects Inc. for Habitat for Humanity
• File A29/22: 519 Edison Avenue — application by Aside Architects Inc. for Global Point Logistics Inc.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application and two minor variances to sever 9.74 metres from 631 Otonabee Drive to create a new residential lot, with conditions including a 1.2-metre side-yard setback. It also approved minor variances for a sunroom at 61 Ridgewood Court, a Habitat for Humanity project at 33 Leahy's Lane, and a dwelling at 519 Edison Avenue. Applications for 478 Downie Street and 745 Lansdowne Street West were deferred.

• Approved consent B04/22 and variances A23/22, A24/22 for 631 Otonabee Drive (carried)
• Approved variance A25/22 for sunroom at 61 Ridgewood Court (carried)
• Approved variances A28/22 for Habitat for Humanity at 33 Leahy's Lane (carried)
• Approved variances A29/22 for 519 Edison Avenue with conditions (carried)
• Deferred applications B05/22, A26/22, A27/22 for 478 Downie Street to October 11, 2022 (carried)
• Deferred application A30/22 for 745 Lansdowne Street West (carried)
• Appointed Denise Driscoll as Secretary Treasurer (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (carried)

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to approve recommendations from its General and Finance Committees, covering a wide range of items including zoning amendments, contract increases, budget guidelines, and service agreements. Key decisions include setting the 2023 budget increase range, approving new development charge rates, and increasing contracts for the Simcoe Street Parking Garage and Cleantech Commons. The agenda also includes endorsing the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and receiving updates on the windstorm response and airport master plan.

• 2023 Budget Guidelines: 3.00% to 4.00% all-inclusive increase
• Development Charges: new rates and by-laws effective August 1, 2022
• Contract increase for Simcoe Street Parking Garage and Jackson Creek Culvert: +$538,348 to $4,512,060 total
• Contract increase for Cleantech Commons Phase 1 and 2: +$716,865.88 to $9,110,064.48
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1139 Water Street to High Density Residential

Council approved the CCM site at 910 Monaghan Road / 575 Romaine Street as the location for a new Transit Garage, directing staff to proceed with the Transit Project Assessment Process and apply for federal/provincial funding. The decision was carried 6-5. Council also approved new development charge rates, a 2023 budget guideline of 3-4% increase, and an extension of overflow shelter services to March 31, 2023.

• Approved CCM site at 910 Monaghan Road / 575 Romaine Street for new Transit Garage (6-5)
• Approved 2023 Budget Guidelines with 3.00%-4.00% increase (6-5)
• Approved new Development Charge rates and by-laws (11-0)
• Approved extension of 24/7 overflow shelter services to March 31, 2023 with $267,000 pre-commitment (6-5)
• Approved rezoning of 1139 Water Street to High Density Residential (consent)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 789 Lily Lake Road (consent)
• Approved increase of Brook Restoration contract by $538,348 for Simcoe Street Parking Garage (consent)
• Approved up to $20 million investment in Peterborough Utilities Inc. equity (6-5)

Special General Committee

This is a special General Committee meeting held electronically, consisting almost entirely of a closed session. The committee will consider approving closed session minutes from three prior meetings and receive solicitor-client privileged advice regarding a potential investment and a potential mortgage. The open session portion is limited to declarations of interest, a report on the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session minutes for June 27, July 4, and July 11, 2022
• Solicitor-client privileged advice on a potential investment
• Solicitor-client privileged advice on a potential mortgage
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest items

The committee approved a resolution authorizing by-laws for an indirect acquisition by Peterborough Utilities Inc. of equity interests and a commitment to transfer up to $20 million to City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. for preferred shares, passed 6-5. It also approved proceeding with a Peterborough Public Health mortgage proposal on terms acceptable to the CAO and City Solicitor, passed 11-0.

• Approved by-laws for indirect acquisition by Peterborough Utilities Inc. and $20M preferred share commitment (6-5)
• Approved proceeding with Peterborough Public Health mortgage proposal (11-0)

Special General Committee

This special General Committee meeting includes a closed session for negotiations on sponsorships, property deals, and a long-term lease, followed by an open session. In open session, members will consider approving Phase 2 neighbourhood traffic calming studies, a recommendation for a new transit garage site, and several reports including updates on Montreal House, COVID-19 vaccination policy amendments, and partial removals of listed properties.

• Closed session items: sponsorship negotiations, potential property disposition, long-term lease, potential property acquisition
• Approval of Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Studies Phase 2 (Report IPSTR22-013)
• New Transit Garage Site Selection Recommendation (Report IPSTR22-014)
• 282 Aylmer Street North - Montreal House and Urban Park Update (Report CAO22-009)
• Partial Removal of Listed Properties: 211 Hunter Street East and 777 Clonsilla Avenue

Council approved traffic calming plans for High Street and Highland Road, supported demolition of heritage-listed structures at 211 Hunter Street East and 777 Clonsilla Avenue, and approved amendments to the COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy. A proposed new transit garage at 420 Ashburnham Drive was rejected, and a subsequent motion to approve 910 Monaghan Road/575 Romaine Street also failed. The transit garage decision was not deferred, leaving the location unresolved.

• Approved traffic calming plans for High Street and Highland Road (10-0)
• Supported demolition of heritage wing at 211 Hunter Street East (10-0)
• Supported demolition of clubhouse at 777 Clonsilla Avenue (10-0)
• Approved COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy amendments (9-2)
• Approved closed session reports on sponsorship, airport leases, and other matters (8-2, 9-1, 10-0, 9-1)
• Rejected 420 Ashburnham Drive as new transit garage site (4-6)
• Rejected 910 Monaghan Road/575 Romaine Street as transit garage site (5-6)
• Deferred transit garage decision to Q1 2023 (lost 4-7)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider several reports, including final recommendations on development charges, a financial update, a contract amendment for Cleantech Commons, a smart signal pilot update, and an overflow shelter services extension. Presentations are scheduled on water/wastewater service delivery, a heritage conservation district study, and the Peterborough Airport Master Plan.

• Development Charges Final Recommendations (Report CLSFS22-021)
• March 31, 2022 Financial Update Report, Unaudited (Report CLSFS22-023)
• Pre-commitment of funds and contract amendment for Cleantech Commons internal servicing, Phase 1 and 2 (Report IPSENG22-026)
• Overflow Shelter Services Extension and pre-commitment of 2023 budget (Report CSSS22-019)
• Peterborough Airport Master Plan Recommendations (Report IPSAIR22-006)

The General Committee approved new development charge rates and related by-laws, effective August 1, 2022, and received a presentation on the City assuming full operating responsibility for water assets and service delivery from Peterborough Utilities Group. The Heritage Conservation District Study was deferred to early 2023 for more consultation. Several other items were approved, including a contract increase for Cleantech Commons and a financial update.

• Approved new development charge rates and by-laws (10-1)
• Approved March 31, 2022 financial update, including $647,561 insurance premium transfer (10-1)
• Received presentation on City assuming water service delivery (6-5)
• Deferred Heritage Conservation District Study to Q1 2023 (6-4)
• Approved Airport Master Plan infrastructure projects in principle (6-5)
• Approved finalizing and publishing Airport Master Plan (7-4)
• Approved $716,865.88 contract increase for Cleantech Commons (11-0)
• Received overflow shelter services extension report (6-5)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Finance Committee is meeting electronically to confirm minutes from June 22, 2022, and to review a report on 2023 Budget Guidelines (CLSFS22-018). The meeting is primarily procedural, with the budget guidelines being the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Review of 2023 Budget Guidelines (Report CLSFS22-018)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 22, 2022

The Finance Committee approved the 2023 Budget Guidelines, directing the Draft 2023 Operating Budget to reflect an estimated all-inclusive increase of 3.00% to 4.00% for general operating impacts and capital program support, including stormwater protection. The motion carried 6-5. The committee also approved the minutes of the June 22, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Budget Guidelines with 3-4% increase (6-5)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 meeting (11-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Peterborough City Council on July 4, 2022, primarily to consider a motion from the July 4 closed session regarding land assembly, subject to approval by the General Committee. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law (22-045) to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. Aside from these items, the agenda is largely procedural, with call to order, disclosure of interests, and adjournment.

• Motion from July 4, 2022 Closed Session - Land Assembly
• Confirmation By-law 22-045 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council approved a recommendation from the July 4, 2022 closed session regarding land assembly, as outlined in Report IPSRE22-007. The motion carried 10-1, with Councillor Wright opposed. The meeting also passed a by-law confirming the proceedings and adjourned.

• Approved land assembly recommendation per Report IPSRE22-007 (10-1)
• Passed confirmation by-law 22-045 (11-0)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold public meetings on an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1139 Water Street and a draft subdivision at 789 Lily Lake Road. They will also consider several reports, including a contract increase for the Simcoe Street Parking Garage and Jackson Creek Culvert rehabilitation, a windstorm response update, and a motion for a flood mitigation strategy for Maude Street.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1139 Water Street (Report IPSPL22-013)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 15T-21501 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z2105SB at 789 Lily Lake Road (Report IPSPL22-014)
• Increase of contract amount awarded to Brook Restoration Ltd. for Simcoe Street Parking Garage and Jackson Creek Culvert Rehabilitation (Report CLSFM22-028)
• Habitat for Humanity minor variance request for 246 Parkhill Road East and 21, 31, 33 Leahy's Lane (Report IPSPL22-015)
• Motion by Councillor Pappas for a flood mitigation strategy for Maude Street

The General Committee approved a rezoning and Official Plan amendment for 1139 Water Street to allow high-density residential development, despite two dissenting votes. The committee also approved a $538,348 increase to the Brook Restoration contract for the Simcoe Street Parking Garage and Jackson Creek Culvert Rehabilitation, bringing the total to $4,512,060. A motion to study flood mitigation on Maude Street was defeated.

• Approved rezoning of 1139 Water St. to R.5-352 Residential District (9-2)
• Approved $538,348 contract increase for Brook Restoration Ltd. (consent agenda)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 789 Lily Lake Road (11-0)
• Approved Community Safety and Well-being Plan (11-0)
• Approved single-use plastics reduction strategy pilot (11-0)
• Extended Electric City Culture Council funding agreement with $92,000 for 2023 and $100,000 for 2024 (6-5)
• Renewed Kinsmen Garden Court operating agreement to 2027 (11-0)
• Defeated motion for Maude Street flood mitigation strategy (5-6)

Public Meeting - Development Charges

This is a special general committee public meeting to discuss development charge background studies and a community benefits charge. The agenda includes a notice of public meeting (report CLSFS22-019B) and allows for registered public delegations. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a public input session.

• Notice of Public Meeting - Development Charge Background Studies and Community Benefits Charge (Report CLSFS22-019B)

City Council Meeting

This City Council meeting includes consent items from Finance and General Committee meetings, covering budget guidelines, zoning by-law amendments, a flood reduction project budget increase, and various reports. Council will vote on these items as a block, including a $290,500 pre-commitment for 689 Towerhill Road and a $674,192 budget increase for the Bethune Street flood project.

• Pre-commit $290,500 in 2023 budget for 689 Towerhill Road development
• Increase Central Area (Bethune Street) Flood Reduction Project budget by $674,192 to $53,540,092
• Rezone 482 Hopkins Avenue from R.1 to R.3-351
• Approve temporary use zoning for printing shop at 873 High Street for up to 2 years
• Allocate $20,458 in investment grants to local charities

Council approved a consent agenda containing 26 reports, including a $290,500 pre-commitment for the 689 Towerhill Road development, a $20,458 allocation to local charities, and a rezoning at 482 Hopkins Avenue. Council also approved up to $8,000,000 in temporary construction financing for the Peterborough Housing Corporation's 85-unit McRae Project at 555 Bonaccord Street, along with $1,135,334 in municipal incentives. The Bethune Street Flood Reduction Project budget was increased by $674,192, and the AECOM design contract was increased by $884,520.

• Approved up to $8M temporary financing for 555 Bonaccord affordable housing (11-0)
• Approved $1,135,334 municipal incentives for 555 Bonaccord McRae Project (11-0)
• Approved $290,500 pre-commitment for 689 Towerhill Road development (11-0)
• Approved $20,458 investment grant surplus allocation (11-0)
• Approved rezoning at 482 Hopkins Avenue to R.3-351 (11-0)
• Approved Bethune Street flood project budget increase of $674,192 (9-1)
• Approved $884,520 increase to AECOM design contract (9-1)
• Approved 2021 Financial Report with surplus transfers (9-2)

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting electronically to consider a report on Airport Master Plan recommendations (ASIC22-010). The agenda also includes confirming minutes from the April 22, 2022 meeting and routine procedural items. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Review of ASIC Report 22-010: Airport Master Plan Recommendations
• Confirmation of minutes from April 22, 2022 meeting

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee approved the minutes from its April 22, 2022 meeting and received Report ASIC22-010 on Peterborough Airport Master Plan Recommendations for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the report was not adopted or acted upon. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2022.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Report ASIC22-010 on Airport Master Plan Recommendations for information (carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review two demolition applications for listed heritage properties and a Heritage Conservation District study. The committee will discuss these reports and provide advice, but no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Application for demolition of a listed property (Report PACAC22-022)
• Application for demolition of a portion of a listed property (Report PACAC22-021, with cover letter from Lock 21 Heritage Committee)
• Heritage Conservation District Study (Report PACAC22-020)

The committee recommended that Council designate 282-284 Aylmer St N under the Ontario Heritage Act, following a demolition application. It also supported staff's recommendation to allow partial demolition of 211 Hunter St E while keeping it listed, and endorsed the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended designation of 282-284 Aylmer St N under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Supported partial demolition of 211 Hunter St E and retained its listed status (carried)
• Endorsed the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study (carried)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Finance Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items, including confirmation of minutes from June 6, 2022. The main substantive item is a notice of public meeting regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget Guideline Report (CLSFS22-017B), which will be discussed. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Notice of Public Meeting for 2023 Preliminary Budget Guideline Report (CLSFS22-017B)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting and received the 2023 Preliminary Budget Guideline Report (CLSFS22-017B) for information, including a presentation and public delegations. No substantive decisions were made; the budget guideline was not approved or amended.

• Approved June 6, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (10-0)
• Received 2023 Budget Guideline Report CLSFS22-017B for information (10-0)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to confirm minutes, review correspondence from B!KE (Report APRAC22-013), and receive a division update (Report APRAC22-012). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Correspondence from B!KE, Report APRAC22-013
• Division Update, Report APRAC22-012
• Confirmation of May 17, 2022 minutes

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met electronically on June 21, 2022, but quorum was not achieved. As a result, no substantive decisions were made. The two reports on the agenda were deferred to the September committee meeting.

• Deferred two agenda reports to September committee meeting (no quorum)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three applications: a minor variance at 26 Wallis Drive, a consent at 964 Fairbairn Street for Northview Daycare, and a consent at 220 Simcoe Street by 220 Simcoe Holdings Limited. The committee will also confirm minutes from May 25 and 30, 2022. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• File B03/22: minor variance at 26 Wallis Drive, applicant Emily McCaveney, purchaser Joseph Wilkinson
• File A21/22: consent at 964 Fairbairn Street, applicant Norma MacLeod for Northview Daycare and Nursery School of Peterborough
• File A22/22: consent at 220 Simcoe Street, applicant/owner 220 Simcoe Holdings Limited
• Confirmation of minutes from May 25 and 30, 2022

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to sever approximately 0.5 acres from 26 Wallis Drive for a lot addition to 11 Earlwood Drive, subject to conditions including a 20.1-metre easement to the City. A minor variance was granted to Northview Daycare and Nursery School to reduce the minimum side yard at 964 Fairbairn Street from 1.5 to 0.43 metres, with the archaeological assessment limited to the excavation area. For 220 Simcoe Street, the Committee denied a setback reduction from Aylmer Street but approved a variance to allow a temporary office trailer for up to three years, with staff to determine a location and landscaping screening. The minutes of the May 25 and 30 hearings were approved.

• Approved consent to sever ~0.5 acres at 26 Wallis Drive for lot addition to 11 Earlwood Drive, with conditions including a 20.1m easement to the City
• Granted minor variance at 964 Fairbairn Street to reduce side yard from 1.5m to 0.43m, with archaeological assessment limited to excavation area
• Denied variance to reduce building setback from Aylmer Street centreline at 220 Simcoe Street from 16m to 13m
• Approved variance to allow temporary office trailer at 220 Simcoe Street for up to 3 years, with staff to determine location and landscaping screening
• Approved minutes of May 25 and 30, 2022 hearings

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several reports, including a mid-year progress report from Peterborough Kawartha Economic Development (PKED), a review of water, wastewater, and stormwater services, and the awarding of a contract for purchasing card services. The committee will also consider certifications for Bird Friendly City and Bee City Canada, and an affordable housing item for 553 Bonaccord Street. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss a potential property acquisition and solicitor-client communications.

• Closed session for potential property acquisition and solicitor-client advice
• PKED Mid-Year Progress Report (PKED22-005)
• Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Service Delivery Review (CAO22-006)
• Award of Non-Standard Procurement for Purchasing Card Services (CLSFS22-022)
• Affordable housing at 553 Bonaccord Street (CSSS22-017)

The General Committee approved a $1,135,334 municipal incentive and up to $8,000,000 in temporary construction financing for the 85-unit second phase of Peterborough Housing Corporation's McRae Project at 555 Bonaccord Street, including 65 affordable units. The committee also authorized applications for Bird Friendly City and Bee City Canada certifications, and approved a five-year purchasing card services agreement with U.S. Bank. A motion to receive the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Service Delivery Review was initially lost but later carried on a second motion.

• Approved $1,135,334 incentive and up to $8M financing for McRae Project affordable housing (11-0)
• Authorized Bird Friendly City certification application to Nature Canada (11-0)
• Authorized Bee City Canada certification application (11-0)
• Approved 5-year purchasing card services agreement with U.S. Bank (11-0)
• Received Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Service Delivery Review (8-3)
• Approved closed session recommendation IPSCOM22-004 (9-2)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss reports on Sustainable Development Goals, a climate lens approach for municipal operations, and a climate initiatives update. The agenda includes confirmation of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Report PEAC22-016 on Sustainable Development Goals
• Report PEAC22-017 on a Climate Lens approach for municipal operations
• Report PEAC22-018 on Climate Initiatives Update for June 2022
• Confirmation of May 18, 2022 minutes

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved minutes from May 18, 2022, and received three informational reports: a presentation on Sustainable Development Goals by intern Mohammad Alazraq, a presentation on a climate lens approach by intern Mohammed Abdulai, and a climate initiatives update. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 (carried)
• Received presentation on Sustainable Development Goals (carried)
• Received presentation on Climate Lens Approach (carried)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update report (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to approve minutes and consent items, receive an update from the Friends of the Library, and review several reports including the CEO's June report, a strategic plan progress update, a proposed Internet and Computer Use Policy, and changes to library staffing and service models. The board will also enter closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-020)
• Library CEO Report June 2022 (Report PPL22-021)
• Strategic Plan Progress Report (Report PPL22-022)
• Internet and Computer Use Policy (Report PPL22-023)
• Library Staffing and Service Model Changes (Report PPL22-024)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved the updated Internet and Computer Use Policy. The board also received several reports for information, including updates from the Friends of the Library, the CEO, and the Strategic Plan progress. A letter of congratulations was approved to be sent to re-elected MPP Dave Smith. The board entered closed session to discuss labour relations and authorized the chair to proceed as outlined in closed session reports.

• Approved updated Internet and Computer Use Policy (Report PPL22-023)
• Received Friends of the Library verbal report for information (Report PPL22-020)
• Received Library CEO Report June 2022 for information (Report PPL22-021)
• Received Strategic Plan Progress Report for information (Report PPL22-022)
• Received Library Staffing and Service Model Changes report for information (Report PPL22-024)
• Approved sending letter of congratulations to MPP Dave Smith with invitation to visit the Library
• Entered closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations
• Authorized Chair to proceed as outlined in closed session verbal reports dated May 10 and June 14, 2022

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting will consider a recommendation to appoint Jasbir Raina as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services, effective June 14, 2022. Council will also approve four by-laws, including three debenture borrowings totaling about $24.6 million for capital works and an amendment to the 2022 user fee by-law.

• Appointment of Jasbir Raina as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services
• By-law 22-030: borrowing $9,660,500 for capital works
• By-law 22-031: borrowing $3,884,000 for capital works
• By-law 22-032: borrowing $11,069,600 for capital works
• By-law 22-033: amending 2022 User Fee By-law 21-113

Council approved the appointment of Jasbir Raina as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services, effective June 14, 2022. Council also passed four by-laws authorizing borrowing for capital works and amending user fees. All decisions were unanimous (11-0).

• Appointed Jasbir Raina as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services (11-0)
• Passed by-law 22-030 authorizing $9,660,500 borrowing for capital works (11-0)
• Passed by-law 22-031 authorizing $3,884,000 borrowing for capital works (11-0)
• Passed by-law 22-032 authorizing $11,069,600 borrowing for capital works (11-0)
• Passed by-law 22-033 amending 2022 User Fee By-law 21-113 (11-0)
• Passed by-law 22-034 confirming proceedings of the meeting (11-0)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session on legal, negotiation, and property matters, then an open session to consider consent items including financial reports, housing initiatives, and development process updates. Key items include the incorporation of a housing municipal services corporation, a capital plan update, and Habitat for Humanity affordable housing phases.

• Incorporation of Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation (Report CSSS22-020)
• Peterborough Housing Corporation Capital Plan Update (Report CSSS22-002)
• Affordable Housing - Habitat for Humanity Leahy's Lane Phase 1 and 2 (Report CSSS22-018)
• Development Charge Reserve Funds 2021 Annual Report - City and Peterborough Utilities Commission (Report CLSFS22-020)
• Television Road Bridge South Meade Creek Class EA Approval (Report IPSTR22-009)

Council approved incorporation of a municipal services corporation for affordable housing, adopted the KPMG business case and asset transfer policy, and authorized staff to proceed with related closed-session items. It also approved consent items including $300,000 for demolition at 681 Monaghan Road, opting into the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System with 50% parent fee reduction, and increased Habitat for Humanity incentives. The Television Road Bridge replacement Class EA was approved, and the 2021 financial report was received with various surplus transfers.

• Approved incorporation of municipal services corporation for affordable housing (11-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with closed-session report on municipal services corporation (11-0)
• Approved tenant financing and lease terms at airport (11-0)
• Approved potential disposition of land (10-1)
• Approved up to $300,000 from DOOR Reserve for demolition at 681 Monaghan Road (consent)
• Opted into Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System, reducing parent fees by 50% effective Jan 1, 2023 (consent)
• Increased Habitat for Humanity incentives by $150,429 and approved $298,196 for Phase 2 (consent)
• Approved Television Road Bridge replacement Class EA and posting of final report (11-0)

Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee is meeting to elect officers, confirm minutes, and receive reports on paramedic performance, waste management, the 2023 waste facility budget, housing and homelessness, child care funding, and housing corporation plans. No votes are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Paramedic Service Operational Key Performance Indicators (PAR 2022-01)
• Waste Management Master Plan and Source Separated Organics update (IPSESPRLC22-002)
• Draft 2023 Budget for Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility (IPSESPRLC22-001)
• Incorporation of Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation (CSSSPRLC22-004)

The Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee met electronically on June 9, 2022, and approved several reports for information, including the Paramedic Service KPIs, Waste Management Master Plan, and Housing and Homelessness Plan. The committee endorsed the draft 2023 budget for the County/City Waste Management Facility and requested a further report in October. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Warden Jones as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Mayor Therrien as Vice Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 (carried)
• Received Paramedic Service KPIs report PAR22-01 for information (carried)
• Received Waste Management Master Plan and Source Separated Organics presentation (carried)
• Endorsed draft 2023 Waste Management Facility budget, with further report in October (carried)
• Received 2021 Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report (carried)
• Received reports on Canada Wide Early Learning, Housing Corporation Capital Plan, and Housing MSC incorporation (all carried)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review updates on the signage project and the 2023 draft budget. The agenda also includes confirming minutes from the previous meeting and a land acknowledgement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Signage Project Update, Report MAAC22-003
• 2023 Draft Budget Update, Report MAAC22-004
• Confirmation of April 14, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting set for September 8, 2022

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved a redeveloped visual identifier for the Peterborough Museum & Archives signage project, as recommended by the Museum Director. The committee also received the 2023 draft budget update for information and approved the minutes of the April 14, 2022 meeting as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved redeveloped visual identifier for signage project (carried)
• Received 2023 Draft Budget Update for information (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 as amended (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on public art projects, a GIS mapping initiative, a heritage walking tour, and the new Municipal Cultural Plan. The agenda includes presentations and reports, with no decisions listed for a vote.

• Public Art Update - Artist-initiated Projects and Renaissance on Hunter Project Selection (Report ACHAC22-017)
• City of Peterborough GIS Mapping (Report ACHAC22-018)
• Heritage Walking Tour Demonstration (Report ACHAC22-019)
• New Municipal Cultural Plan Update (Report ACHAC22-020)

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee approved recommendations endorsing artists and projects for the Artist-initiated Projects and the Renaissance on Hunter Road Mural and Artists' Garden Projects. The committee also received updates on the Municipal Cultural Plan, GIS mapping, and a heritage walking tour for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022
• Approved Report ACHAC22-020 (Municipal Cultural Plan Update) for information
• Endorsed artists and projects for Artist-initiated Projects (carried)
• Endorsed artists and projects for Renaissance on Hunter Road Mural and Artists' Garden Projects (carried)
• Received GIS Mapping presentation for information
• Received Heritage Walking Tour demonstration for information

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider several reports, including two public meetings under the Planning Act for zoning by-law amendments at 482 Hopkins Avenue and 873 High Street. The committee will also review consent items covering investment reports, a flood reduction project budget increase, a cost-sharing precommitment, and a review of permitting and ball diamond processes. A closed session precedes the open meeting to discuss land acquisition, labour relations, and negotiations.

• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment for 482 Hopkins Avenue (Report IPSPL22-008)
• Public meeting: Temporary use zoning by-law amendment for 873 High Street (Report IPSPL22-009)
• Central Area (Bethune Street) Flood Reduction Project: budget increase and agreement for detailed design and contract administration (Report IPSENG22-023)
• Precommitment of cost sharing for 689 Towerhill Road development (Report IPSPL22-010)
• 2021 Investment Report (Report CLSFS22-007) and 2022 Investment Grant Surplus Allocation (Report CSD22-005)

The General Committee approved a $674,192 budget increase for the Central Area (Bethune Street) Flood Reduction Project, raising the capital budget to $53,540,092, and increased the AECOM design and contract administration agreement by $884,520 to a total of $6,021,376.09 including HST. The vote was 10-1, with Councillor Wright opposed. The committee also approved several other items, including a zoning amendment for 482 Hopkins Avenue, a temporary use zoning for 873 High Street, and a pre-commitment of $290,500 for the 689 Towerhill Road development.

• Approved $674,192 budget increase for Bethune Street Flood Reduction Project (10-1)
• Increased AECOM agreement by $884,520 to $6,021,376.09 for flood project design (10-1)
• Approved rezoning of 482 Hopkins Avenue from R.1 to R.3-351 (11-0)
• Approved temporary use zoning for printing shop at 873 High Street for up to 2 years (11-0)
• Approved $290,500 pre-commitment for 689 Towerhill Road development (11-0)
• Approved $20,458 in Community Investment Grants to local organizations (11-0)
• Approved changes to ball diamond permitting and fees starting 2023 (11-0)
• Appointed Jasbir Raina as Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services (11-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting electronically to confirm minutes, disclose any pecuniary interests, and receive a notice of a public meeting scheduled for June 22, 2022, regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget Guideline report (CLSFS22-017). No decisions are on the agenda; the main item is the notice for the upcoming public meeting.

• Notice of Public Meeting for June 22, 2022 on 2023 Preliminary Budget Guideline (Report CLSFS22-017)
• Confirmation of minutes from March 7, 2022 meeting

The Finance Committee approved the recommendations in Report CLSFS22-017, scheduling a public meeting for June 22, 2022, to present the Preliminary 2023 Budget Guideline Report and hear public delegations. A final version of the guideline will be presented at the July 11, 2022 Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried unanimously (11-0).

• Approved Report CLSFS22-017 scheduling public meeting for June 22, 2022 (11-0)
• Approved final 2023 Budget Guideline Report to be presented July 11, 2022 (11-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Peterborough City Council. The main substantive item is a motion from a closed session regarding land acquisition, subject to approval by the General Committee. The agenda also includes a confirmation by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion from June 6, 2022 Closed Session - Land Acquisition
• Confirmation By-law 22-029 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

At a special meeting on June 6, 2022, City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from a closed session to authorize staff to proceed with a land acquisition as outlined in Report IPSRE22-006. The motion was carried 11-0. Council also passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Authorized staff to proceed with land acquisition per Closed Session Report IPSRE22-006 (11-0)
• Passed confirmation by-law 22-029 for the special meeting (11-0)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The committee will review several presentations including Doors Open Peterborough and a report on a Young Canada Works summer student. The agenda also includes a Heritage Preservation Office update and a closed session regarding property negotiations.

• Doors Open Peterborough presentation (Report PACAC22-016)
• Young Canada Works Summer Student and Intern report (Report PACAC22-017)
• Heritage Preservation Office Update (Report PACAC22-015)
• Closed session regarding property negotiations or municipal instructions

The committee approved the May 2022 Heritage Preservation Office report and received presentations on Doors Open 2022 and the Young Canada Works summer student. It then entered a closed session to discuss property negotiations, returning to open session before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting
• Approved Report PACAC22-015 on consent (Heritage Preservation Office update)
• Received presentation on Doors Open 2022 (Report PACAC22-016)
• Received presentation on Young Canada Works summer student (Report PACAC22-017)
• Entered closed session to discuss property negotiations under Section 239(2)(k)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on transit services, a facility review of the Arena and Aquatics Complex, and general accessibility staff updates. The agenda also includes confirmation of the May 4, 2022 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Transit Services Update (Report AAC22-019)
• Arena and Aquatics Complex Facility Review (Report AAC22-020)
• Accessibility Staff Update (Report AAC22-021)
• Confirmation of May 4, 2022 minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the May 4, 2022 minutes and a staff update report (AAC22-021) on consent. It also received presentations on the Arena and Aquatics Complex facility review (AAC22-020) and Transit Services (AAC22-019), providing feedback as requested. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were informational or procedural.

• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-021 on consent (carried)
• Received Arena and Aquatics Complex facility review presentation and provided feedback (carried)
• Received Transit Services presentation and provided feedback (carried)

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting, rescheduled from May 24, 2022, where Council will vote on recommendations from General Committee meetings. Key items include approving the 2022 tax levy and tax ratios, a zoning by-law amendment for 1199 Chemong Road, a site plan for three apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street, and allocating $245,000 from police surplus to drug checking and mobile crisis services. The agenda also includes several other routine approvals and by-laws.

• 2022 tax levy by-law (22-023) and tax ratio by-law (22-024)
• Zoning amendment for 1199 Chemong Road from residential to commercial (SP.268-245)
• Site plan approval for three five-storey apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street, with parkland levy of $43,895.90 and $150,000 security
• Allocation of $245,000 from police surplus: $60,000 for mass spectrometer at CTS site, $185,000 for CMHA-HKPR mobile crisis team
• Residential Conversion and Intensification Program grant of $130,020 to TVM 345 Armour Road Inc.

Council approved the Interim Homelessness and Opioid Strategy, allocating $245,000 from police surplus to fund drug checking equipment and a mobile crisis team. It also approved a $130,020 grant for a residential conversion at 345 Armour Road, a zoning change for 1199 Chemong Road, and a site plan for three apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street. Additionally, Council directed staff to begin talks with Asphodel-Norwood on extending transit service and suspended green waste fees at the landfill until June 30, 2022.

• Approved $245,000 allocation for homelessness and opioid strategy (10-0)
• Approved $130,020 grant for residential conversion at 345 Armour Road (10-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1199 Chemong Road to commercial (10-0)
• Approved site plan for three 5-storey apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street (10-0)
• Directed staff to discuss transit pilot with Asphodel-Norwood (10-0)
• Suspended green waste fees at landfill until June 30, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 pre-commitment for Traill College Amphitheatre (8-2)
• Approved 2022 tax levy by-law (10-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear seven applications for minor variances or consents, including a three-file application for 1033 Water Street involving a severance. One application, for 430 Sheridan Street, was deferred from the April 26 hearing. The committee will also confirm minutes from the previous meeting.

• File B06/21, A44/21, A45/21: 1033 Water Street – consent and severance applications by Barton family
• File A13/22: 430 Sheridan Street – deferred from April 26, 2022
• File A17/22: 78 and 82 Lansdowne Street West – applicant Neil Campbell, Aside Architects Inc.
• File A18/22: 579 Homewood Avenue – applicants Andrew and Carolyn Loeb
• File A19/22: 894 St. Mary's Street – applicant Steve Ritchie Custom Decks

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a new four-storey, 19-unit residential building at 78 and 82 Lansdowne Street West, subject to conditions including a landscaped screen fence and dark-sky lighting. The committee also denied a severance and two minor variances at 1033 Water Street, and approved several other minor variances for residential properties. The meeting was initially adjourned on May 25 due to lack of quorum and reconvened on May 30.

• Approved variances for 19-unit, 4-storey building at 78-82 Lansdowne St. W. (carried)
• Denied severance B06/21 at 1033 Water St. (carried)
• Denied minor variances A44/21 and A45/21 at 1033 Water St. (carried)
• Approved variance to reduce floor area at 430 Sheridan St. (carried)
• Approved variance for second-storey addition at 579 Homewood Ave. (carried)
• Approved variance for deck roof at 894 St. Mary's St. (carried)
• Approved variances for additions at 156 Maria St., with archaeological assessment (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (carried)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several environmental reports. Discussions include energy efficiency in building codes, bird-friendly city certification, and bee city certification.

• Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction in Building Codes presentation
• Bird Friendly City Certification report
• Bee City Canada Certification report
• Climate Initiatives Update report

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved three consent reports, including endorsing draft council resolutions for Bird Friendly City and Bee City Canada certifications, and received a climate initiatives update. A presentation on energy efficiency and sustainable construction in building codes was received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 (carried)
• Passed Reports PEAC22-013, PEAC22-014, PEAC22-015 on consent (carried)
• Endorsed draft Council resolution for Bird Friendly City certification (carried)
• Endorsed draft Council resolution for Bee City Canada certification (carried)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update for information (carried)
• Received presentation on Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction in Building Codes (carried)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates and reports. Items include a presentation on the 2022 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, a proposal for a community garden in Wedgewood Park, a review of the permitting and ball diamond process, and a division update. The meeting also includes confirmation of minutes and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• Presentation: Peterborough 2022 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Update (Report APRAC22-008)
• Report: Community Garden in Wedgewood Park (Report APRAC22-009)
• Report: Review of Permitting and Ball Diamond Process (Report APRAC22-010)
• Report: Division Update (Report APRAC22-011)
• Confirmation of minutes from March 15, 2022

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved a report that will change how outdoor sport facilities are permitted starting in 2023, including new definitions of prime time, facility levels, and fees. The committee also received updates on the 55+ Summer Games and deferred a decision on a community garden in Wedgewood Park pending further consultation.

• Approved report APRAC22-010 endorsing new permitting and ball diamond process for 2023 (carried)
• Approved report APRAC22-011 received for information (carried)
• Received presentation on Peterborough 2022 Ontario 55+ Summer Games (carried)
• Deferred decision on Community Garden in Wedgewood Park until staff consult with ward councillors and neighbourhood (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates from the Peterborough Performing Arts Alliance and the Electric City Culture Council, and to review a public art update report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Presentation: Peterborough Performing Arts Alliance Update (Report ACHAC22-014)
• Presentation: Electric City Culture Council Roundtable Update (Report ACHAC22-015)
• Report for consent: Public Art Update (Report ACHAC22-016)
• Confirmation of minutes from April 14, 2022

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee met electronically and approved minutes from April 14, 2022. They received verbal reports from the Peterborough Performing Arts Alliance and the Electric City Culture Council, and a written public art update, all for information only. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 (carried)
• Received verbal report from Peterborough Performing Arts Alliance (carried)
• Received verbal report from Electric City Culture Council (carried)
• Received public art update report ACHAC22-016 (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to receive reports and updates, including a guest presentation on a digitization project, an update from the Friends of the Library, the CEO's May report, a New Horizons Grant update, and the 2022 Q1 budget. The board will also enter a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Guest presentation on Digitization Project (Report PPL22-018)
• Update from Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-016)
• Library CEO Report May 2022 (Report PPL22-017)
• New Horizons Grant update (Report PPL22-019)
• 2022 Q1 Budget Update (Report PPL22-020)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved several routine reports and supported in principle an exterior public art installation at the Library. It also authorized creating a separate RBC account to split endowed and non-restricted invested funds, with the CEO to report back on amounts. The meeting included a closed session on labour relations.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022
• Received Report PPL22-019 on New Horizons Grant for information
• Received verbal report on digitization project (PPL22-018)
• Received verbal report on Friends of the Library status (PPL22-016)
• Received Library CEO Report May 2022 (PPL22-017)
• Received 2022 Q1 Budget Update (PPL22-020)
• Supported in principle an exterior public art installation at the Library
• Authorized creation of separate RBC account to split endowed and non-restricted funds

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider several reports and a motion. Items include a proposed pilot transit service to Norwood, support for a Community Health Centre, the Traill College Amphitheatre Project, and interim homelessness and opioid strategy recommendations. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations and labour relations.

• Motion to direct staff to discuss a pilot transit service extension to the Township of Asphodel-Norwood
• Report CSSS22-010 on support for a Community Health Centre
• Report CSACH22-009 on the Traill College Amphitheatre Project
• Report CSSS22-004 on interim homelessness and opioid strategy recommendations
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for agreement negotiations and Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations

Council approved a letter of support for the Peterborough Ontario Health Team's application for $7.6 million in annual provincial funding for a Community Health Centre. It also approved $245,000 from police surplus reserves for drug checking and mobile crisis services, and a $50,000 pre-commitment plus up to $50,000 in fee grants for the Traill College Amphitheatre Project. Staff were directed to explore extending special transit service to Norwood.

• Approved letter of support for $7.6M Community Health Centre funding application (11-0)
• Approved $245,000 from police surplus for drug checking equipment and mobile crisis team (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 pre-commitment for Traill College Amphitheatre (9-2)
• Approved up to $50,000 capital grant for amphitheatre fees from Capital Levy Reserve (6-5)
• Directed staff to investigate Arts Culture and Heritage Capital Projects reserve (10-1)
• Directed staff to discuss transit pilot with Asphodel-Norwood (11-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Lakers lacrosse negotiations (11-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed as amended in closed session report CLSHR22-010 (11-0)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss an urban park update and an application to demolish a portion of a listed property. The committee will also receive the Heritage Preservation Office report and confirm minutes from April 7, 2022.

• Application for demolition of a portion of a listed property (Report PACAC22-014)
• Urban Park Update (Report PACAC22-013)
• Heritage Preservation Office Report (Report PACAC22-012)
• Confirmation of minutes from April 7, 2022

The committee approved the consent agenda and received the Heritage Preservation Office report for April 2022. It received a presentation on the Urban Park development. The committee supported staff recommendations to allow demolition of the clubhouse at Kawartha Golf & Country Club (777 Clonsilla Avenue) while keeping the property listed, and directed staff to forward these recommendations to Council. It also nominated Atria for an ACO Heritage Award.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022
• Approved consent agenda (Report PACAC22-012)
• Received Heritage Preservation Office report for April 2022
• Received Urban Park presentation (Report PACAC22-013)
• Supported demolition of clubhouse at 777 Clonsilla Avenue (Report PACAC22-014)
• Supported keeping Kawartha Golf & Country Club as a Listed property
• Directed staff to forward demolition recommendations to Council
• Nominated Atria for ACO Heritage Award

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss planning for the 2023 to 2027 Accessibility Plan and receive a report from its Built Environment Sub-Committee. They will also confirm minutes from April 6, 2022, and consider a staff report. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the accessibility plan and sub-committee report.

• Planning for the 2023 to 2027 Accessibility Plan (Report AAC22-017)
• Built Environment Sub-Committee Report (Report AAC22-018)
• Accessibility Staff Report (Report AAC22-016)
• Confirmation of minutes from April 6, 2022

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved three staff reports, all received for information, covering current accessibility work, public engagement planning for the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan, and a verbal update from the Built Environment Sub-Committee. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-016 on current accessibility staff work (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-017 on 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan public engagement planning (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-018 on Built Environment Sub-Committee verbal update (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 1199 Chemong Road, along with several reports including the 2021 Asset Management Plan, a grant for 345 Armour Road, a site plan for 1341 Water Street, a pedestrian crossover on Monaghan Road, and a verbal update on the Wolfe St Shelter and homelessness. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Sustainable Peterborough Strategic Plan and adoption of previous minutes.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1199 Chemong Road (Report IPSPL22-005)
• 2021 Asset Management Plan (Report IPSIM22-011)
• Residential Conversion and Intensification Program Grant for 345 Armour Road (Report IPSPL22-004)
• Site Plan Approval for 1341 Water Street (Report IPSPL22-006)
• Monaghan Road Pedestrian Crossover (Report IPSTR22-008)

The General Committee approved the 2021 Asset Management Plan and made the Infrastructure and Asset Geospatial Technologist position permanent, funded through the 2023 budget. It also approved a $130,020 grant for a residential conversion at 345 Armour Road, a pedestrian crossover on Monaghan Road, a zoning change at 1199 Chemong Road, and a site plan for three five-storey apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 Asset Management Plan and made GIS tech position permanent (10-0)
• Approved $130,020 Residential Conversion and Intensification grant for 345 Armour Road (10-0)
• Approved pedestrian crossover on Monaghan Road at Gillespie Avenue, with $35,000 increase to Guild Electric contract (10-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1199 Chemong Road from R.1 to SP.268-245 Commercial District (10-0)
• Approved site plan for three five-storey apartment buildings at 1341 Water Street, with conditions including $43,895.90 parkland levy (11-0)
• Received Sustainable Peterborough Strategic Plan presentation for information (10-0)
• Received verbal update on Wolfe St Shelter and homelessness for information (11-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear five applications (files A12/22 through A16/22) for minor variances or other planning approvals. The agenda lists the properties and applicants but does not include details of the requested variances. The committee will also confirm the minutes from its March 29, 2022 meeting.

• File A12/22: 613 River Road South, applicant Molly Conlin, owner Paul Tinney
• File A13/22: 430 Sheridan Street, applicant/owner Nora Mickee
• File A14/22: 489 Sherbrooke Street, applicant Ronald De Coteau, owners Donny Gagliardi and Mariette-Ann Xerri
• File A15/22: 148 Fradette Avenue, applicants/owners Bill and MaryAnne Hardwick
• File A16/22: 714 Walkerfield Avenue, applicant Jason Marshall, owners Myrlene Sundberg and John Palchinski

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and deferred one. Approved: a garage height increase at 613 River Road South, a floor area reduction for a dwelling conversion at 430 Sheridan Street (deferred), a lot coverage and setback variance at 489 Sherbrooke Street, a porch setback reduction at 148 Fradette Avenue, and a rear setback and coverage increase at 714 Walkerfield Avenue. The application at 430 Sheridan Street was deferred to May 25, 2022, to allow discussion with an objector.

• Approved garage height increase to 6.6m at 613 River Road South (carried)
• Deferred floor area reduction at 430 Sheridan Street to May 25, 2022 (carried)
• Approved lot coverage increase to 33% and setback reduction to 1.2m at 489 Sherbrooke Street (carried)
• Approved porch setback reduction to 4.27m and stairs to 3.4m at 148 Fradette Avenue (carried)
• Approved rear setback reduction to 3.96m and building coverage increase to 46% at 714 Walkerfield Avenue (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2022, as amended (carried)

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting electronically to consider a consent agenda with recommendations from three General Committee meetings. Key items include approving a $189,275 used motor grader purchase, awarding $175,941 for electric vehicle charging stations, funding a $160,000 downtown System Navigator position, and approving a temporary downtown patio program for 2022. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and appointments.

• Award NSP-22-16 for a used motor grader to Marcel Equipment Limited for $189,275 total
• Award non-standard procurement for 16 EV charging ports to Elexicon Group Inc. for $175,941 total
• Approve $160,000 from Social Services Reserve to DBIA for a System Navigator position over three years
• Approve temporary patio permits with $0 fee for on-street parking spaces in downtown for 2022
• Approve amendments to Public Art Policy and General Employment Policy

Council approved $160,000 from the Social Services Reserve to fund a three-year System Navigator position through the DBIA, with conditions including negotiated outcomes and staff involvement in recruitment. Council also approved a package of downtown COVID-19 recovery measures, including free temporary patio permits using parking spaces and changes to Hunter Street. A motion to object to a Minister's Zoning Order for 1840 Brown Line in Cavan Monaghan was approved. Several other reports and by-laws were approved on consent.

• Approved $160,000 for DBIA System Navigator position (7-4)
• Approved free temporary patio permits and Hunter Street changes for downtown COVID-19 recovery (10-0)
• Approved objection to Minister's Zoning Order for 1840 Brown Line (11-0)
• Approved $189,275 for used motor grader from Marcel Equipment Limited (11-0)
• Approved $175,941 for 16 EV charging ports from Elexicon Group Inc. (11-0)
• Approved appointments to Compliance Audit Committee and Environmental Advisory Committee (11-0)
• Approved by-laws 22-017 to 22-020 (11-0)
• Approved consent reports including Public Art Policy revision and General Employment Policy amendment (11-0)

Special General Committee

The Special General Committee is meeting electronically to consider one report: a Minister's Zoning Order for 1840 Brown Line in Cavan Monaghan (Report CAO22-005). The agenda contains only this item plus routine procedural matters, with no other business listed.

• Minister's Zoning Order for 1840 Brown Line, Cavan Monaghan (Report CAO22-005)

Council voted 10-1 to strongly object to a proposed Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for 1840 Brown Line in Cavan Monaghan and directed the clerk to draft a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing urging rejection. The motion also received the report for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to object to MZO for 1840 Brown Line and draft letter to Minister (10-1)
• Received Report CAO22-005 for information

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the Peterborough Airport Master Plan, an extension of Bravo and change in level of service, the Airport Noise Liaison Group, and airport tenant matters. The agenda includes confirmation of minutes from January 21, 2022, and reports ASIC22-006 through ASIC22-009.

• Report ASIC22-008: Peterborough Airport Master Plan with attachment
• Report ASIC22-007: Extension of Bravo and change in level of service
• Report ASIC22-006: Peterborough Airport Noise Liaison Group (PANLG) with attachment
• Report ASIC22-009: Airport tenant matters
• Confirmation of minutes from January 21, 2022 meeting

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee met electronically and received four reports for information only: the Airport Master Plan, extension of Bravo and change in level of service, airport noise management, and airport tenant matters. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 21, 2022 meeting and planned a tour of the airport.

• Approved minutes of January 21, 2022 (carried)
• Received Airport Master Plan report ASIC22-008 for information (carried)
• Received report on extension of Bravo and change in level of service ASIC22-007 for information (carried)
• Received Airport Noise Management report ASIC22-006 for information (carried)
• Received Airport Tenant Matters report ASIC22-009 for information (carried)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the Sustainable Peterborough Strategic Plan and receive a climate initiatives update. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of minutes and a land acknowledgement.

• Presentation of Sustainable Peterborough Strategic Plan (Report PEAC22-010)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC22-011)
• Confirmation of minutes from March 16, 2022

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review a signage project presentation and a report on COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. The agenda also includes confirming minutes from November 18, 2021, and routine procedural items.

• Presentation on Peterborough Museum & Archives Signage Project (Report MAAC22-001)
• Report on COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Funding (Report MAAC22-002)
• Confirmation of minutes from November 18, 2021

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved the minutes from November 18, 2021, and passed the consent agenda, which included receiving a report on COVID-19 pandemic relief funding for the Peterborough Museum & Archives. The committee also received a presentation from Lett Architects Inc. on the signage project. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved meeting minutes of November 18, 2021 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including Report MAAC22-002 on COVID-19 relief funding (carried)
• Received Report MAAC22-002 on COVID-19 pandemic relief funding for information (carried)
• Received presentation by Lett Architects Inc. on signage project (carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear a presentation from a Heritage District Consultant and receive an update from the Electric City Culture Council. The agenda also includes routine items like confirming previous minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• Heritage District Consultant Presentation (Report ACHAC22-12)
• Electric City Culture Council Program Update (Report ACHAC22-13)
• Confirmation of March 10, 2022 minutes

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee approved minutes from March 10, 2022, and received two informational reports: a verbal update from the Electric City Culture Council (EC3) and a presentation from EVOQ Strategies Inc. on heritage districts. No substantive decisions were made; all items were for information only.

• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received EC3 program update (Report ACHAC22-13)
• Received heritage district consultant presentation (Report ACHAC22-12)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to receive presentations on the Municipal Cultural Plan and the 2020 auditor's report, and to consider consent agenda items including updates from the Friends of the Library, the CEO report, and a library elections policy. The board will also hold a closed session for a CEO performance review.

• Municipal Cultural Plan presentation (Report PPL22-014)
• 2020 Auditor's Report with financial statements (Report PPL22-013)
• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-011)
• Library CEO Report April 2022 (Report PPL22-012)
• Library Elections Policy (Report PPL22-015)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved the Library Elections Policy and received several reports for information, including updates from the Friends of the Library, the Municipal Cultural Plan, the 2020 Auditor's Report, and the CEO's monthly report. The board also entered closed session to discuss a personal matter regarding the CEO's performance review. No substantive decisions were made beyond the policy approval.

• Approved Library Elections Policy (carried)
• Received Friends of the Library status report for information (carried)
• Received Municipal Cultural Plan verbal report for information (carried)
• Received 2020 Auditor's verbal report for information (carried)
• Received CEO Report April 2022 for information (carried)
• Entered closed session for CEO performance review (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee meets electronically to consider 10 staff reports, covering employment policy amendments, an integrity commissioner complaint, an election sign by-law, committee appointments, homelessness program authority, a downtown COVID-19 response, and more. The meeting opens with a closed session on a proposed property acquisition. No votes are recorded in the agenda; items are presented for consideration.

• Closed session on proposed property acquisition (Section 239(2)(c))
• Amendments to the General Employment Policy (CLSHR22-003)
• Election Sign By-law (CLSCLK22-009)
• Interim Update - Peterborough Airport Master Plan (IPSAIR22-002)
• Implications of Natural Gas Power Plants on Climate Action Targets (IPSIM22-004)

Council approved $160,000 from the Social Services Reserve to fund a System Navigator position for the DBIA over three years, with annual payments and reporting requirements. It also approved temporary patio permits and downtown street changes for 2022, amended the General Employment Policy, and appointed six citizens to the Compliance Audit Committee. A report on the election sign by-law was received for information, and a resolution on natural gas power plant climate impacts was adopted.

• Approved $160,000 from Social Services Reserve for DBIA System Navigator (6-5)
• Approved temporary patio permits and downtown street changes for 2022 (10-0)
• Approved amended General Employment Policy (11-0)
• Appointed six members to Compliance Audit Committee (consent)
• Appointed Merilyn Twiss to Environmental Advisory Committee (consent)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Homelessness Prevention Program agreement (consent)
• Received election sign by-law report for information (9-2)
• Adopted resolution on natural gas power plant climate impacts (11-0)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to confirm minutes, hear a presentation on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, and discuss other business. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive item being the heritage district presentation.

• Presentation on Downtown Heritage Conservation District (Report PACAC22-011)
• Confirmation of March 3, 2022 minutes

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the March 3, 2022 meeting and received a presentation by EVOQ Architecture, Inc. on the Downtown Heritage Conservation District for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022 meeting
• Received EVOQ Architecture, Inc. presentation on Downtown Heritage Conservation District (Report PACAC22-011)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review routine items, including confirmation of March minutes, an age-friendly Peterborough update, a built environment sub-committee report, and a staff report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Age-friendly Peterborough update (Report AAC22-014)
• Built Environment Sub-Committee report (Report AAC22-015) with draft minutes
• Accessibility staff report (Report AAC22-013)
• Confirmation of March 2, 2022 minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 2, 2022 meeting, approved Report AAC22-013 as part of the consent agenda, and approved recommendations to receive informational updates on Age-Friendly Peterborough initiatives and the Built Environment Sub-Committee's verbal report. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-013 as part of consent agenda (carried)
• Approved receiving Age-Friendly Peterborough update presentation for information (carried)
• Approved receiving Built Environment Sub-Committee verbal update for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider four applications for minor variances or consents at specific properties. The agenda includes staff reports and confirmation of previous minutes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• File A49/19: 123 Ridgewood Road, applicant Kevin M. Duguay, owners Galen and Colleen Eagle
• File B01/22 and A10/22: 675 Pinewood Drive, applicants/owners Randy Ross and Dawn Ross
• File B02/22: 551 Parkhill Road East, applicant/owner Wolfgang Strutzenberger
• File A11/22: 201 Barnardo Avenue, applicant Peter Robinson (Spotlight Home and Lifestyle), owners Scott and Cheri Anderson
• Confirmation of minutes from March 1, 2022

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and one consent application. For 123 Ridgewood Road, variances were granted for existing structures with conditions including a lot grading and drainage plan. A severance and variances for 675 Pinewood Drive were approved, as were a lot addition at 551 Parkhill Road East and a portico variance at 201 Barnardo Avenue.

• Approved variances for 123 Ridgewood Road (pergolas, platforms) with conditions (lot grading/drainage plan, building permit within 2 years)
• Approved consent B01/22 and variance A10/22 for 675 Pinewood Drive to sever 13.56m for a new lot
• Approved consent B02/22 for lot addition at 551 Parkhill Road East to 555 Parkhill Road East, amended to remove one road widening
• Approved variance A11/22 for 201 Barnardo Avenue to reduce setback for a portico, conditional on tree protection plan

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to decide on several recommendations from its Finance and General Committees, including approving a 2022 debenture issue of up to $24,885,200 for capital projects, adopting the Cycling Master Plan, and approving transportation study recommendations. The agenda also includes routine items such as audit reports, grant allocations, and heritage designations.

• Approve borrowing up to $24,885,200 for capital projects and $1.5M for Cleantech Commons (By-laws 22-013, 22-014)
• Approve Cycling Master Plan and corrected Ultimate Cycling Network Map
• Approve Eastside Transportation Study recommendations, deleting Sherbrooke Street to Maria Street connection
• Approve Transportation Master Plan Phase 4 recommendations and $600,000 for Clonsilla/Sherbrooke/Goodfellow EA study
• Allocate $15,525 in Community Project Grants and $196,980 in Community Investment Grants

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review reports on the implications of natural gas power plants for climate action targets, a climate initiatives update, and a waste management master plan update. The agenda also includes confirmation of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Report PEAC22-008 on implications of natural gas power plants for climate action targets
• Report PEAC22-009 climate initiatives update for March 2022
• Report PEAC22-007 waste management master plan update
• Confirmation of minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review reports on the 2022 facilities and planning work plan, an outdoor recreation facilities study, and a division update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed; items are presented for discussion and information.

• Report APRAC22-005: Facilities and Planning Initiatives 2022 Work Plan Update
• Report APRAC22-006: Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study Presentation
• Report APRAC22-007: Division Update Report
• Confirmation of February 15, 2022 minutes

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the February 15, 2022 minutes and the consent agenda item (Report APRAC22-007). The committee also received presentations on the Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study and the Facilities and Planning Initiatives 2022 Work Plan for information. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

• Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Report APRAC22-007 as part of Consent Agenda (carried)
• Received Report APRAC22-007 for information (carried)
• Received presentation on Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study (Report APRAC22-006) for information (carried)
• Received presentation on Facilities and Planning Initiatives 2022 Work Plan (Report APRAC22-005) for information (carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting is held to consider a recommendation from the General Committee to approve funding agreements, including a Canada Community Revitalization Fund transfer and amendments to the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund agreement. Council will also vote on reallocating $207,000 in PTIF funding from a transit garage study to the Transit Stops and Shelter Project. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a confirmation by-law and adjournment.

• Execution of funding agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (Canada Community Revitalization Fund)
• Authorization to amend Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) agreement with Province of Ontario
• Reallocation of $207,000 PTIF funding from Transit Garage Replacement Study to Transit Stops and Shelter Project
• Confirmation By-law 22-011

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to consider several reports, including the approval of a Cycling Master Plan, recommendations from the Eastside Transportation Study, and Phase 4 of the Transportation Master Plan. They will also discuss a delegation of authority for Cleantech Commons, a 2022 debenture issue, a by-law amendment for 788 Aylmer Street North, and the designation of 214 Aberdeen Avenue (The Copping Garage).

• Approval of Cycling Master Plan (Report IPSTR22-001)
• Approval of Eastside Transportation Study Recommendations (Report IPSTR22-002)
• Transportation Master Plan Phase 4 – Infrastructure and Policy Recommendations (Report IPSTR22-003)
• 2022 Debenture Issue (Report CLSFS22-013)
• By-Law Amendment for 788 Aylmer Street North (Report CSACH22-001)

The General Committee approved the Cycling Master Plan in principle (10-1) and the Eastside Transportation Study recommendations (9-2), with the Sherbrooke Street to Maria Street connection deleted. The Transportation Master Plan's infrastructure and policy recommendations were approved in principle (6-5 each), but updating Official Plan Schedule D was defeated (5-6). A $600,000 budget for a Class EA study in the Clonsilla/Sherbrooke/Goodfellow area was approved (7-4).

• Approved Cycling Master Plan in principle (10-1)
• Approved Eastside Transportation Study recommendations, deleting Sherbrooke to Maria connection (9-2)
• Approved Transportation Master Plan infrastructure projects in principle (6-5)
• Approved Transportation Master Plan policy recommendations in principle (6-5)
• Defeated updating Official Plan Schedule D with TMP recommendations (5-6)
• Approved $600,000 budget for Class EA study in Clonsilla/Sherbrooke/Goodfellow area (7-4)
• Authorized CAO and Commissioner to implement Cleantech Commons approvals (11-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $24,885,200 for capital projects and $1.5M for Cleantech Commons (11-0)

Special General Committee

This is a special meeting of the General Committee with a single substantive item: a report (CLSFS22-015) on the execution of funding agreements. The committee will discuss or decide on this matter. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Report CLSFS22-015 - Execution of Funding Agreements

The committee approved Report CLSFS22-015, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute funding agreements with the federal government for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and to amend the provincial Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) agreement, including retroactive amendments. It also reallocated $207,000 in PTIF funding from the Transit Garage Replacement Study to the Transit Stops and Shelter Project. The motion carried unanimously (11-0).

• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement (11-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute PTIF agreement amendments, retroactively and going forward (11-0)
• Reallocated $207,000 PTIF funding from Transit Garage Replacement Study to Transit Stops and Shelter Project (11-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review a draft 2022 Public Art Policy, discuss a special 2022 public art project, and receive an update on the new Municipal Cultural Plan. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes from February 10, 2022, and standard procedural items.

• Draft 2022 Public Art Policy (Report ACHAC22-010)
• Public Art Special Project 2022 (Report ACHAC22-011)
• New Municipal Cultural Plan update (Report ACHAC22-009)
• Confirmation of February 10, 2022 minutes

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to Council that the Draft 2022 Public Art Policy be approved as presented and the 2013 policy be rescinded. The committee also received two informational reports: one on the Public Art Special Project 2022 and one on the New Municipal Cultural Plan Update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to Council to approve Draft 2022 Public Art Policy and rescind 2013 policy (carried)
• Received Public Art Special Project 2022 report for information (carried)
• Received New Municipal Cultural Plan Update report for information (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: confirming minutes, disclosing interests, and receiving reports. Key items include a follow-up report on challenges at the library, the CEO's February 2022 report, and an update from the Friends of the Library. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Follow-up report on challenges at the library (Report PPL22-010)
• Library CEO report for February 2022 (Report PPL22-009)
• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-008)
• Confirmation of minutes from February 8, 2022

The Peterborough Public Library Board met electronically on March 8, 2022, and approved three reports for information only: a follow-up on challenges at the library, the CEO's February 2022 operations report, and an update from the Friends of the Library. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received report PPL22-010 on challenges at the library (carried)
• Received CEO report PPL22-009 for February 2022 (carried)
• Received Friends of the Library update PPL22-008 (carried)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee approved the 2020 consolidated financial statements audit acknowledgement letter, the 2021 audit plan, and the treasurer's report for 2020, all to be submitted to the Province of Ontario. The verbal audit findings report from Baker Tilly was received as information. All decisions were carried unanimously (10-0).

• Approved acknowledgement letter for 2020 consolidated financial statements audit (10-0)
• Approved 2021 audit plan and authorized Mayor and Finance Committee Chair to sign (10-0)
• Approved treasurer's report, 2020 consolidated financial report, and trust funds statement for submission to Province (10-0)
• Received verbal audit findings report for 2020 as information (10-0)

General Committee

The General Committee approved the 2022 Community Project and Investment Grants totaling $212,505, made the Poet Laureate Program permanent with $2,000 annual funding, and directed staff to report on the Traill College Amphitheatre Project. They also authorized staff to assist with the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis and approved the closed session report. All decisions were carried unanimously (10-0).

• Approved $15,525 in Community Project Grants (10-0)
• Approved $196,980 in Community Investment Grants (10-0)
• Made Poet Laureate Program permanent with $2,000 annual funding (10-0)
• Directed staff to report on Traill College Amphitheatre Project in spring 2022 (10-0)
• Directed staff to assist with Ukrainian humanitarian crisis (10-0)
• Approved closed session report IPSPL22-001 (10-0)
• Appointed Matt Strano to Economic Development Board for 3-year term (10-0)
• Approved minutes from February 7 and 14, 2022 (10-0)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consider two reports: a response to the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations and the Heritage Preservation Office update. The committee will also confirm minutes from its February 3, 2022 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report PACAC22-005: Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations Response
• Report PACAC22-010: March Heritage Preservation Office Update
• Confirmation of minutes from February 3, 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive presentations on the Cycling Master Plan update, National AccessAbility Week 2022, and a Built Environment Sub-Committee report. They will also consider a consent agenda item on an accessibility staff report and confirm minutes from February 2, 2022. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Cycling Master Plan Update (Report AAC22-009)
• Presentation: National AccessAbility Week 2022 (Report AAC22-010)
• Presentation: Built Environment Sub-Committee Report (Report AAC22-012)
• Consent agenda: Accessibility Staff Report (Report AAC22-011)
• Confirmation of minutes from February 2, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several development applications during this electronic meeting. The agenda includes applications for properties on Dufferin Street, Aberdeen Avenue, Water Street, and Wallace Point Road.

• Application A06/22: 92 Dufferin Street
• Application A07/22: 361 Aberdeen Avenue
• Application A08/22: 925 Water Street
• Application A09/22: 3969 Wallace Point Road

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting electronically on February 28, 2022, to consider recommendations from General Committee meetings held earlier in February. Key items include approving a $15,000,000 borrowing by-law for 2022 current expenditures, providing up to $500,000 for Habitat for Humanity down payment assistance, and approving voting methods (optic scan and internet) for the October 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes several information reports and appointments.

• By-law 22-007: authorize borrowing $15,000,000 for 2022 current expenditures
• Up to $500,000 from Homeownership Assistance Loan Program for Habitat for Humanity Leahy's Lane down payment assistance
• By-law 22-009: authorize optic scan tabulation and internet voting for 2022 municipal election
• $706,246 provincial funding for wastewater/stormwater improvements to advance Monaghan and Parkhill East sewage pumping station refurbishments
• Restructure physician recruitment: terminate tri-party agreement with Peterborough Family Health Team, redirect funding to PKED

Council approved a $15,000,000 borrowing limit for 2022 current expenditures, authorized the use of optical scan tabulation and internet voting for the October 24, 2022 municipal election, and approved up to $500,000 in down payment assistance for Habitat for Humanity partner families. Council also approved a new structure for physician recruitment, redirecting funding to PKED, and approved a five-year funding agreement with the Innovation Cluster. A motion to change the Innovation Cluster funding terms was defeated.

• Approved $15M borrowing by-law for 2022 current expenditures (10-0)
• Approved optical scan and internet voting for 2022 municipal election (10-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 for Habitat for Humanity down payment assistance (10-0)
• Approved new physician recruitment structure, redirecting funding to PKED (10-0)
• Approved five-year Innovation Cluster funding agreement (9-1)
• Defeated motion to change Innovation Cluster funding terms (1-9)
• Approved $706,246 for wastewater/stormwater projects (10-0)
• Approved appointment of Tracey Ormerod to Age-Friendly Committee (10-0)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect officers, confirm minutes, and receive presentations on the Harper Creek Subwatershed Plan and the Transportation Master Plan Phase 4 update. They will also review a climate initiatives update. The agenda is largely routine, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation: Harper Creek Subwatershed Plan (Report PEAC22-004)
• Presentation: Transportation Master Plan – Phase 4 Update (Report PEAC22-005)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC22-006)

The committee elected Sandra Orsatti as Chair and Mary Elizabeth Konrad as Vice Chair. It approved the January 19, 2022 minutes and received presentations on the Harper Creek Subwatershed Plan and the Transportation Master Plan Phase 4 update. The committee also received the Climate Initiatives Update report for information. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Elected Sandra Orsatti as Chair.
• Elected Mary Elizabeth Konrad as Vice Chair.
• Approved the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes.
• Received the Harper Creek Subwatershed Plan presentation for information.
• Received the Transportation Master Plan Phase 4 update and forwarded PEAC comments to staff.
• Received the Climate Initiatives Update report for information.
• Adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect officers, confirm minutes, and hear presentations on community tennis and the 2022 sport diamond review. The agenda also includes a division update under the consent agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Community Tennis Presentation (Report APRAC22-004)
• 2022 Sport Diamond Review Presentation (Report APRAC22-003)
• Division Update (Report APRAC22-002)

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee elected Councillor Parnell as Chair and Divya Dhingra as Vice Chair. It approved the November 9, 2021 minutes and received two presentations for information: one on community tennis and one on the 2022 Sport Diamond Review. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Elected Councillor Parnell as Chair (carried)
• Elected Divya Dhingra as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received community tennis presentation for information (carried)
• Received 2022 Sport Diamond Review presentation for information (carried)
• Approved consent agenda item 7.a (carried)
• Received Division Update report APRAC22-002 for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports, including a proposed new structure for physician recruitment, a funding agreement for the Innovation Cluster, and options for voting methods in the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes presentations on economic development metrics and a business count survey, plus a closed session for appointments and a property purchase.

• Proposed new structure for physician recruitment (Report CAO22-003)
• Funding agreement for Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (Report CLSFS22-005)
• Corporate telephone system replacement update (Report CLSIT22-002)
• Voting methods for the 2022 municipal election (Report CLSCLK22-004)
• Delegated authority for housing agreements (Report CSSS22-007)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on the Poet Laureate pilot program, the Municipal Cultural Plan, and pandemic recovery for the arts sector. Members will also discuss a proposal to include a library branch in the Arena and Aquatics Complex. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and land acknowledgement.

• Report ACHAC22-005: Poet Laureate Pilot Program Success
• Report ACHAC22-006: Municipal Cultural Plan Update
• Report ACHAC22-007: Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector Pandemic Recovery
• Report ACHAC22-008: Inclusion of a Library Branch in the Arena and Aquatics Complex

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee endorsed making Peterborough's Poet Laureate Program permanent, administered by the Electric City Culture Council with $2,000 annual funding. It also endorsed guidelines for a new 5-year Municipal Cultural Plan, including equity and diversity goals, and received updates on a library branch in the Arena and Aquatics Complex and pandemic recovery efforts.

• Endorsed recommendation to make Poet Laureate Program permanent, funded at $2,000 (carried)
• Endorsed guidelines for new 5-year Municipal Cultural Plan (carried)
• Received verbal report on library branch in Arena and Aquatics Complex for information (carried)
• Received verbal report from Municipal Cultural Plan working group for information (carried)
• Received report on pandemic recovery for information (carried)

Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee meeting on February 10, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: confirming minutes, receiving reports on financial investments, an update from the Friends of the Library, and the CEO's February 2022 report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Financial Investment Update (Report PPL22-007)
• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL22-005)
• Library CEO Report February 2022 (Report PPL22-006)
• Confirmation of January 11, 2022 minutes

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved several routine reports and empowered the Library CEO to make decisions on the board's investment portfolio based on advice from RBC Dominion Securities. The board also directed the CEO to explore short-term supports for staff dealing with vulnerable library users and to include continuing supports in the 2023 budget.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022
• Received Friends of the Library verbal report for information
• Received financial investment update from RBC Dominion Securities
• Empowered Library CEO to make investment decisions on advice of RBC Dominion Securities
• Received Library CEO report for information
• Directed CEO to explore staff supports for vulnerable users and report by March meeting
• Recommended continuing supports be included in 2023 Library Budget

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to consider several reports, including a by-law to borrow $15,000,000 for 2022 current expenditures, updates on municipal elections, and two housing-related reports. The committee will also discuss a notice of motion regarding a potential Transit Rider Liaison Group.

• By-law to authorize borrowing $15,000,000 for 2022 current expenditures (Report CLSFS22-003)
• Municipal Election Updates (Report CLSCLK22-002)
• Affordable Home Ownership - Habitat for Humanity Leahy's Lane (Report CSSS22-008)
• Home for Good Supportive Housing (Report CSSS22-009)
• Notice of Motion: Transit Rider Liaison Group/Committee (moved by Councillor Pappas)

The General Committee approved a $15 million borrowing limit for 2022 current expenditures, and authorized up to $500,000 from the Homeownership Assistance Loan Program for Habitat for Humanity down payment assistance. It also authorized renewed service agreements for Home for Good supportive housing and directed staff to report on a potential Transit Rider Liaison Group. All decisions were carried unanimously except the transit motion, which passed 6-5.

• Approved $15,000,000 borrowing limit for 2022 current expenditures (carried)
• Approved up to $500,000 for Habitat for Humanity down payment assistance (11-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign agreements for Habitat for Humanity project funding (11-0)
• Authorized renewed and new service agreements for Home for Good supportive housing (11-0)
• Delegated authority to Social Services Division Manager for Home for Good reporting (11-0)
• Directed staff to report on Transit Rider Liaison Group Terms of Reference by September (6-5)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm minutes, and review reports. Key items include a proposed addition to a property at 488 Aylmer Street North, an update on the Charlotte Street development, and routine heritage preservation office reports. The meeting is largely procedural with a few substantive review items.

• Review of proposed addition to 488 Aylmer Street North (Report PACAC22-004)
• Charlotte Street Development Update (Report PACAC22-008)
• February Heritage Preservation Office Report (Report PACAC22-005)
• Update on status of PACAC approved reports (Report PACAC22-007)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The committee elected Stewart Hamilton as Chair and Dennis Carter-Edwards as Vice-Chair for 2022, and approved the January 13, 2022 minutes. It received two reports for information (Heritage Preservation Office activities and status of approved reports) and approved a nomination for a Heritage Award. Two reports—on a proposed addition to 488 Aylmer Street North and a Charlotte Street development update—were deferred to a later date. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Appointed Stewart Hamilton as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Dennis Carter-Edwards as Vice-Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 (carried)
• Received Heritage Preservation Office report for information (carried)
• Received update on status of approved reports for information (carried)
• Approved nomination for George Cox Heritage Award (carried)
• Deferred review of proposed addition to 488 Aylmer Street North
• Deferred Charlotte Street development update

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm minutes, and discuss several reports. Key items include a review of outdoor street furniture, planning for the 2022 election, and an accessibility review of the Arena and Aquatics Complex. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports to be received and discussed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Outdoor Street Furniture (Report AAC22-004)
• Election Planning 2022 (Report AAC22-008)
• Arena and Aquatics Complex Review (Report AAC22-007)
• Built Environment Sub-Committee Report (Report AAC22-005)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Phil Mechetuk as Chair and Amanda Motyer as Vice Chair for 2022. It approved reports on outdoor street furniture, election planning, and the arena and aquatics complex review, all receiving information and providing feedback. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Phil Mechetuk appointed Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Amanda Motyer appointed Vice Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-004 on outdoor street furniture, receiving presentation and providing feedback (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-008 on election planning, receiving presentation and providing feedback (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-007 on arena and aquatics complex review, receiving presentation and providing feedback (carried)
• Approved Report AAC22-005 on Built Environment Sub-Committee update (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider five applications for minor variances or other adjustments at specific properties. The agenda lists the applications but does not include details on the nature of each request. The committee will also confirm minutes from its November 30, 2021 meeting.

• File A01/22 – 49 Robinson Street (applicant J. Laurie Young)
• File A02/22 – 235 Spencley's Lane (applicant Aside Architects Inc.)
• File A03/22 – 240 Herbert Street (applicant Jim Pitre, Lifestyle Sunrooms Inc.)
• File A04/22 – 725 Harper Road (applicant Robert Cousins)
• File A05/22 – 653 Little Street (applicant William Rykers)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda, including minor variances for a new dwelling at 49 Robinson Street, a 30-unit building at 235 Spencley's Lane, a sunroom at 240 Herbert Street, permission to expand a non-conforming dwelling at 725 Harper Road, and a front porch at 653 Little Street. All approvals were carried unanimously and followed staff recommendations, with some conditions attached.

• Approved minor variances for 49 Robinson Street (setback reduction to 5.34m, coverage increase to 40.5%)
• Approved minor variances for 235 Spencley's Lane (setback reductions, driveway distance to 1.8m, lot coverage to 40%), conditional on site plan approval
• Approved minor variances for 240 Herbert Street (setback reduction to 3.96m, platform projection to 3.03m)
• Approved permission to expand non-conforming dwelling at 725 Harper Road by 68.5 sq m for garage, with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 653 Little Street (setback reduction to 4.72m) limited to unenclosed porch
• Appointed Stewart Hamilton as Chair and Tom Green as Vice-Chair

Special General Committee

This is a special meeting of the General Committee with a single agenda item: a report (CLSFS22-004) on the Streamline Development Approval Fund. The committee will discuss the report, which is attached to the agenda. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Report CLSFS22-004 - Streamline Development Approval Fund

The Special General Committee approved a report authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of interest for the Streamline Development Approval Fund and to pass a by-law for the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements with the Province of Ontario for the fund transfer. The motion was carried unanimously (11 to 0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Streamline Development Approval Fund letter of interest (11-0)
• Authorized by-law for Mayor and Clerk to execute fund transfer agreements (11-0)

City Council Meeting

Council is meeting electronically to consider recommendations from the January 17 General Committee meeting, including a proposal to permanently close the DelaFosse Library branch at 729 Park Street South, declare the property surplus and sell it, and build a replacement library inside the new Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park. The agenda also includes appointments to committees and boards, a funding swap for road programs, a motion opposing Quebec's Bill 21, and several by-laws. A recommendation on a regional economic development strategy has been deferred.

• Close DelaFosse Library at 729 Park Street South, declare surplus, sell, and use proceeds for replacement library in Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park
• Replace $4.0M and $935,600 in CCBF Reserve funding with Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for pavement programs
• Motion to oppose Quebec's Bill 21 and consider one-time funding up to $10,000 for legal challenge
• Approve citizen appointments to advisory committees with terms to 2023 or 2025
• By-laws: interim tax levies for 2022, heritage designations (7 Engleburn Place, 186 Aberdeen Ave, etc.), and Streamline Development Approval Fund agreement

Council voted 11-0 to permanently close the DelaFosse Library branch at 729 Park Street South, declare the land surplus for sale, and relocate the library to the new Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park. The project will be funded with $2.02 million from the CCBF Reserve, $250,000 in development charges, an estimated $1 million from the land sale, and $250,000 from Library Board funds. Council also approved several other items, including a letter of support for a Consumption and Treatment Services site, appointments to committees, and a motion opposing Quebec's Bill 21.

• Closed DelaFosse Library permanently and approved relocation to Arena and Aquatics Complex (11-0)
• Approved $3.52M+ funding for replacement library (11-0)
• Approved letter of support for Consumption and Treatment Services site (10-0)
• Approved citizen appointments to various committees (11-0)
• Approved council appointments to committees and boards (6-5)
• Deferred regional economic development strategy report (6-5)
• Approved $10,000 for diversity initiatives and support for Bill 21 legal challenge (11-0)
• Defeated motion to give $5,000 to CCLA for Bill 21 challenge (4-7)

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting electronically to receive reports on industry updates, land and development areas, the Airport Master Plan update, noise management, and tenant matters. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Report ASIC22-001: Industry Update
• Report ASIC22-002: Land and Development Areas at the Airport
• Report ASIC22-003: Update of Airport Master Plan
• Report ASIC22-004: Airport Noise Management
• Report ASIC22-005: Airport Tenant Matters

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on the Zero Carbon Fire Station No. 2 project, the Home Energy Efficiency Program, and broader climate initiatives. The agenda also includes confirming minutes from November 17, 2021, and routine administrative items.

• Zero Carbon Fire Station No. 2 Project Update (Report PEAC22-001)
• Home Energy Efficiency Program Update (Report PEAC22-002)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC22-003)
• Confirmation of minutes from November 17, 2021

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved minutes from November 17, 2021, and passed a consent agenda item for the Climate Initiatives Update. The committee endorsed a presentation on the Zero Carbon Fire Station No. 2 project and received presentations on the Home Energy Efficiency Program and Climate Initiatives Update. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals and endorsements.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 (carried)
• Passed Climate Initiatives Update as part of consent agenda (carried)
• Endorsed Zero Carbon Fire Station No. 2 project presentation (carried)
• Received Home Energy Efficiency Program presentation for information (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a response to an offer for a regional economic development strategy, the 2022 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and citizen appointments. They will also receive a verbal update on the Wolfe St Shelter and homelessness, consider closing the DelaFosse Library and moving it into a new arena and aquatics complex, and adjust Peterborough Petes game day fees due to COVID-19 restrictions. A closed session is scheduled first to discuss a potential property acquisition.

• Options to respond to offer to establish a Regional Economic Development Strategy (CAO22-001)
• 2022 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (CLSFS22-002)
• Closure of DelaFosse Library and inclusion of library branch in Arena and Aquatics Complex (CSACH22-003)
• Peterborough Petes Game Day Fee Adjustments in Response to COVID-19 Restrictions (CSAD22-001)
• Verbal update on Wolfe St Shelter and homelessness (CSD22-001)

Council voted 11-0 to permanently close the DelaFosse Library at 729 Park Street South, declare the land surplus and authorize its sale, and relocate the library to the new Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park as part of Phase 1. The motion also approved $3.52 million plus HST in funding from reserves, development charges, sale proceeds, and Library Board funds, and authorized agreements with the Library Board. Other decisions included appointing council members to committees (6-5), deferring a report on a regional economic development strategy, and approving citizen appointments to advisory committees.

• Closed DelaFosse Library permanently and authorized sale of 729 Park Street South (11-0)
• Approved $3.52M+ funding for replacement library at Morrow Park (11-0)
• Approved council appointments to committees and boards (6-5)
• Deferred report on regional economic development strategy for employment lands proposal (7-4)
• Replaced $4.0M CCBF funding with Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for pavement program (11-0)
• Approved citizen appointments to advisory committees (11-0)
• Authorized Commissioner to reduce Peterborough Petes game day fees due to COVID-19 (11-0)
• Approved letter supporting provincial funding for Consumption and Treatment Services site (10-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, confirm prior minutes, and receive four staff reports on the Public Art Plan, film production in Peterborough, cultural mapping, and 2022 agenda items. No decisions are listed beyond officer elections and report receipt.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of November 18, 2021 minutes
• Public Art Plan Report (ACHAC22-001)
• Film Production in Peterborough Update (ACHAC22-002)
• Cultural Mapping Report (ACHAC22-003)

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee elected Keith Riel as Chair and Sarah McNeilly as Vice Chair. It received and endorsed reports on cultural mapping, public art, and film production, and approved a letter of support for film production in Peterborough. The committee also created a list of agenda topics for 2022. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Elected Keith Riel as Chair (carried)
• Elected Sarah McNeilly as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 (carried)
• Received Cultural Mapping Report ACHAC22-003 for information (carried)
• Received and endorsed Public Art Plan Report ACHAC22-001 (carried)
• Received Film Production Update ACHAC22-002 and approved letter of support (carried)
• Approved creation of 2022 agenda topics list (carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: confirming minutes from October 2021, and considering consent agenda items including the proposed 2022 meeting schedule, the January Heritage Preservation Office report, and the committee's 2022 budget. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Confirmation of minutes from October 7 and October 28, 2021
• Report PACAC22-001: 2022 proposed meeting schedule
• Report PACAC22-002: January HPO report
• Report PACAC22-003: PACAC 2022 budget with Appendix A

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved its 2022 meeting schedule and budget allocations as outlined in staff reports. The committee also received the Heritage Preservation Office's quarterly report for information and directed staff to prepare heritage designation briefs for two churches for review at the next meeting.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget allocations as per Appendix A (carried)
• Received HPO report for Oct-Dec 2021 for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare heritage designation briefs for Trinity United Church and St. Andrews United Church (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, confirm prior minutes, and receive reports including an update from the Friends of the Library, the CEO's January report, a refund policy update, and a review of the DelaFosse branch's replacement, including a potential location within the Arena and Aquatics complex.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Report PPL22-001: Update from Friends of the Library
• Report PPL22-003: Library Policy Update – Refund Policy
• Report PPL22-004: DelaFosse Review and Replacement, with appendix on potential library location in Arena and Aquatics complex phase 1

The Peterborough Public Library Board voted to permanently close the DelaFosse branch at 729 Park Street South, effective immediately, and recommended that a replacement library be included in Phase 1 of the new Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park. The board also approved transferring $250,000 from its invested funds toward the replacement library capital project and requested a follow-up report on additional functional needs and funding options. Other actions included approving the updated Refund Policy and receiving reports from the Friends of the Library and the CEO.

• Elected Dan Moloney as Chair and Jayne White as Vice Chair
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021
• Approved updated Refund Policy (Report PPL22-003)
• Closed DelaFosse Library branch permanently at 729 Park Street South, effective immediately
• Recommended replacement library be included in Arena and Aquatics Complex at Morrow Park, Phase 1
• Approved $250,000 transfer from Library Board Invested Funds to replacement library capital project
• Requested CEO follow-up report on additional functional needs and funding options

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several reports, including a review of outdoor street furniture, a facility review of Fire Station 2, and updates from the Built Environment Sub-Committee and staff. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Review of outdoor street furniture (Report AAC22-004)
• Fire Station 2 facility review (Report AAC22-003)
• Built Environment Sub-Committee report (AAC22-002)
• Accessibility staff report (AAC22-001)
• Confirmation of November 3, 2021 minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the November 3, 2021 minutes, received the Accessibility Staff Report (AAC22-001) for information, and received a presentation on Fire Station 2 with feedback to be provided. The Review of Outdoor Street Furniture (AAC22-004) was deferred to the February meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved item 5.d as part of Consent Agenda (carried)
• Received Accessibility Staff Report AAC22-001 for information (carried)
• Received Fire Station 2 presentation and will provide feedback (carried)
• Deferred Review of Outdoor Street Furniture (AAC22-004) to February meeting
• Received Built Environment Sub-Committee verbal update for information (carried)