Peterborough public meetings in 2024

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

City Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2025 Draft Budget with a goal of achieving a 7.0% all-inclusive rate increase. The body is also deciding on several reports regarding land appeals, property acquisitions, and housing recommendations.

• Approval of 2025 projects including $1.425M for Sanitary Sewer work and $1.35M for CCTV Inspection of Sewers
• Decision on an appeal by EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. regarding 385 Lansdowne Street East
• Approval of seven recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force for Housing Creation
• Increase of $587,000 to Miskin Law Community Complex budget for electric vehicle charging stations
• Withdrawal of notice to designate 1400 Monaghan Road under the Ontario Heritage Act

Special General Committee

The committee will meet in a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. The meeting also includes the approval of closed session minutes from October 7 and November 4, 2024.

• Labour relations or employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d))
• Approval of October 7, 2024 closed session minutes
• Approval of November 4, 2024 closed session minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider an Access Fund request from PPL and review the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. Other agenda items are standard procedural matters such as call to order, land acknowledgement, minute confirmation, and disclosures.

• Access Fund Request from PPL (Report AAC24-021)
• AAC 2025 Meeting Schedule (Report AAC24-020)

General Committee

The committee is reviewing a motion to reduce the 2025 all-inclusive rate increase to 7.0% and identify specific capital projects for approval. The meeting also includes presentations on greenhouse gas emissions, intimate partner violence, and housing growth plans.

• Proposed 2025 capital projects including Brealey Drive rehabilitation ($10,580,000) and Television Road over South Meade Creek ($3,000,000)
• Notice of Objection regarding 1400 Monaghan Road
• Direction on Peterborough Memorial Centre naming rights
• Proposed revisions to the Pre-Application Consultation Process and 2025 development planning fees
• Mayor's Task Force for Housing Creation report

Special City Council Meeting

Council is considering recommendations to establish new city-wide development charge rates and a related capital program. The proposal includes repealing previous by-laws and terminating a 2006 deferral agreement with the Peterborough Kawartha Home Builders Association.

• Approval of development charge rates as outlined in Report FCSFS24-023
• Adoption of a development-related capital program
• Repeal of By-laws 19-095 and 19-096 effective January 1, 2025
• Establishment of a ten-year development charge rate term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2034
• Termination of the June 23, 2006 development charges deferral agreement with Peterborough Kawartha Home Builders Association

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to review a project update for the Miskin Law Community Complex. The committee will also consider a divisional update and the meeting schedule for 2025.

• Miskin Law Community Complex Project Update (Report APRAC24-012)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC24-014)
• 2025 APRAC Meeting Schedule (Report APRAC24-013)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider eight applications submitted by developers and property owners for the properties listed. Staff reports for each file are attached for review. The meeting will discuss any required adjustments or approvals before any decisions are made.

• File No. A32/24 – 721 Ashburnham Drive (Applicant: Ann Marie Paul, K Paul Architect Inc.)
• File No. B08/24 – 1050 Chemong Road (Applicant: Caden McAllister, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.)
• File No. A41/24 – 781 Lansdowne Street West (Applicant: Jacob Clark, M.J. Davenport & Associates Ltd.)
• File No. A42/24 – 627 St. Catherine Street (Applicant: Vikki Homewood)
• File No. A44/24 – 221 Rink Street (Applicant: Glen Payne, 2511514 Ontario Inc.)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to review goals and planning for the upcoming year. The session includes presentations on the 2025 Municipal Culture Plan update and committee objectives.

• 2025 Committee Goals (Report ACAC24-024)
• 2025 Municipal Culture Plan Update (Report ACAC24-025)
• 2025 ACAC Meeting Dates (Report ACAC24-023)
• Director of Arts and Culture Report (Report ACAC24-026)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed Site Alteration By-Law and receive an update on climate initiatives. The body will also establish its meeting schedule for 2025.

• Proposed Site Alteration By-Law (Report PEAC24-014)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-013)
• 2025 Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule (Report PEAC24-015)

General Committee

The Peterborough General Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified.

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Draft Budget and various departmental funding requests. The session includes reviews of municipal services, infrastructure updates, and social project proposals.

• 2025 Draft Budget (Report FCSFS24-036)
• Parking Penalty Increases (Report LSMLES24-006)
• Traffic Calming Program Implementation (Report IPGENG24-025)
• New Brock Mission Housing Project (Report CSSS24-024)
• Homelessness Budget Recommendations (Report CSSS24-026)

General Committee

The General Committee will hear presentations of the 2025 operating and capital budgets for Peterborough Police Services, the Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service, and the Downtown Business Improvement Area. Additional reports will cover the 2025 budgets for Public Health, Fairhaven, the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, and the Peterborough Humane Society, along with a notice of a public meeting on the draft budget. The meeting will also include a closed‑session to address litigation and solicitor‑client privileged matters.

• Presentation of Peterborough Police Services 2025 Budget (Report FCSFS24-028)
• Presentation of Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service 2025 Budget (Report FCSFS24-029)
• Presentation of Downtown Business Improvement Area 2025 Budget (Report FCSFS24-031)
• Reports on 2025 budgets for Public Health, Fairhaven, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, and Humane Society
• Closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor‑client privileged matters (Section 239(2)(e) and (f))

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council will review a recommendation from the General Committee concerning a closed‑session motion on litigation. The council will also confirm By‑law 24‑080, which records the proceedings of this meeting. Standard agenda items include call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, delegations, and adjournment.

• Recommendation from General Committee: motion on litigation (closed session)
• Confirmation By‑law 24‑080 to record council proceedings
• Call to Order
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Delegations – registration required by 11:00 a.m. on meeting day

General Committee

The General Committee will consider a disclosure of pecuniary interest, review delegations, and then adjourn. No substantive policy items or contracts are on the agenda.

• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Delegations
• Adjournment

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The November 6, 2024 Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda contains no specific items, only standard meeting placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on November 5, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, decisions, or discussions recorded.

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to review several administrative reports and a presentation regarding the MLCC Library Branch name. The session includes a review of third-quarter library services and an update from the Friends of the Library.

• Presentation on MLCC Library Branch Name (Report PPL24-057)
• Library Services Q3 2024 report (Report PPL24-055)
• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL24-056)
• OLS virtual conference report (Report PPL24-058)
• Library CEO Report (Report PPL24-054)

Special General Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

General Committee

The General Committee will hear a presentation of the City of Peterborough's 2025 Draft Budget, referenced as Report FCSFS24-027. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest.

• Presentation of the 2025 Draft Budget (Report FCSFS24-027)

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and community reports, including a 10-year property tax exemption for affordable housing units. The body will also review a new procurement policy and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• 10-year property tax exemption for 65 affordable housing units at 555 Bonaccord Street
• $14,000 plus annual increases for a new crossing guard at Otonabee Drive and Stewart Drive
• Authorization to demolish 595 Sherbrooke Street
• Repeal of Procurement By-law 22-070 and adoption of a new Procurement Policy By-law
• Approval of the 2025 Council meeting schedule

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will review reports on the 2025 Municipal Culture Plan, public art, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough. The committee will also set meeting dates and goals for 2025.

• Review of 2025 Municipal Culture Plan
• Public Art Report
• Art Gallery of Peterborough Update
• 2025 Meeting Dates and Committee Goals
• Director of Arts and Culture Report

General Committee

The General Committee meeting will open with a closed session, adopt minutes from the October 7 meeting, and receive disclosures of pecuniary interest. It will then review a series of consent items and presentations, including reports on advisory committee governance, the 2025 council schedule, and a physician recruitment update. Several committee reports will be discussed, such as the proposed demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street, a tax exemption for 555 Bonaccord Street, a request for a crossing guard at Otonabee and Stewart Drives, city‑wide development charges, and a proposed site‑alteration by‑law. All items will be considered under a single motion for approval.

• Proposed demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street (Report LSRS24-017)
• Tax exemption for 555 Bonaccord Street (Report CSSS24-023)
• Request for a crossing guard at Otonabee Drive and Stewart Drive (Report IPGENG24-023)
• City‑wide development charges study (Report FCSFS24-023)
• Implementation of a proposed site alteration by‑law (Report IPGACP24-025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider six applications for property alterations at 226 Brock Street, 22 Maria Street, 654 Stewart Street, and three separate proposals at 1143 Armour Road. Applicants include private owners and One Community Planning Inc. The meeting will discuss the merits of each application before any decisions are made.

• File No. A36/24 – 226 Brock Street – applicant Scott Stewart
• File No. A37/24 – 22 Maria Street – applicants Ryan Petrauskas and Melissa Petrauskas
• File No. A38/24 – 654 Stewart Street – applicants Zhe Lin Wang and Mou Hong Huang
• File No. B07/24 – 1143 Armour Road – applicant Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning Inc.
• File No. A39/24 – 1143 Armour Road (proposed retained lands) – applicant Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning Inc.

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates to recreation and parks sponsorships and the R-Zone Policy. The committee will also receive a divisional update.

• R-Zone Policy (Report APRAC24-009)
• Recreation and Parks Related Sponsorship Updates (Report APRAC24-010)
• Divisional Update (APRAC24-011)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for 2024-10-16 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder agenda with no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings. No actionable items are provided in the document.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a series of reports and consent items, including a public meeting on the city‑wide Development Charge study and updates on housing, waste collection, and municipal services. A key decision is the approval of By‑law 24‑074, which would authorize borrowing $54,026,300 through serial debentures for a capital project. The council will also vote on a joint use agreement with the local Catholic school board, adopt a new volunteer policy with a two‑year pilot position, and certify the city as a Bird Friendly City.

• By‑law 24‑074: authorize borrowing $54,026,300 via serial debentures for capital work
• Notice of public meeting on the City‑wide Development Charge Background Study (FCSFS24‑022)
• Joint Use Agreement with Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (Report CSRS24‑010)
• Volunteer Policy approval and hiring of a two‑year staff support position (Report CSRS24‑003)
• Resolution to submit recertification for Bird Friendly City designation

Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee will review draft 2025 budgets for the Police, Fire, Ambulance (POA) and Social Services, as well as the paramedic budget. The reports include narratives and detailed budget figures. The meeting also adopts the 2025 meeting schedule for the committee.

• Review of POA and Social Services Draft 2025 Budgets (Report FCSFSGPJSC24-001)
• Review of Draft 2025 Paramedic Budget (GPJSC 2025 PCCP Draft Budget)
• Presentation of 2025 meeting schedule for the Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee (GPJSC Meeting Schedule 2025)
• Roll Call
• Confirmation of Minutes from September 5, 2024

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a partnership between the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Peterborough Public Library. The committee will also consider the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on Peterborough Museum & Archives and Peterborough Public Library Partnership (Report MAAC24-008)
• Proposed Museum & Archives Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Schedule (Report MAAC24-009)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will review budget updates for the first two quarters of 2024 and discuss the naming of the MLCC Library Branch. The board is also reviewing the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and financial investment policies.

• MLCC Library Branch Name (Report PPL24-047)
• Budget Update Q1 and Q2 2024 (Report PPL24-041)
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Update (Report PPL24-051)
• Policy review for Refund and Privacy (Report PPL24-050)
• Financial Investment Discussion including RBC Investment Policy (Report PPL24-052)

Public Meeting - Development Charges

The Special General Committee will hear reports on the city‑wide Development Charges Background Study and a draft Development Charges By‑law. Attachments include a study, policy memo, implementation memo, and the draft by‑law. The meeting also includes public delegations before adjournment.

• Review of city‑wide Development Charges Background Study (Appendix A)
• Discussion of Draft City‑wide Development Charges By‑law (Appendix B)
• Consideration of Development Charges Policy Memo (Appendix C)
• Consideration of Development Charges Implementation Memo (Appendix D)
• Public delegations on development charges

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session to approve minutes from August 26 and September 16, 2024. In the open session, the committee will adopt those minutes, receive several committee reports, and consider a motion authorizing the Bird Friendly Peterborough team to submit a recertification application to Nature Canada. The motion, if passed, will accept the Bird Friendly City designation and commit the city to the program’s entry‑level standards.

• Closed Session: approval of minutes for August 26, 2024 and September 16, 2024
• Adoption of previous General Committee minutes (August 26, September 16, 2024)
• Committee reports on waste collection for multi‑residential properties, downtown BIA asset inventory, housing and homelessness plan progress, joint use agreement with PVNCCDSB, and volunteer policy
• Motion to authorize the Bird Friendly Peterborough team to submit a recertification application to Nature Canada and accept the designation
• Other Business

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review a presentation on the Knights of Columbus Park Redevelopment. The committee will also consider a report regarding a request for a taxicab fare subsidy program.

• Presentation on Knights of Columbus Park Redevelopment (Report AAC24-019)
• Report on AAC Request for a Taxicab Fare Subsidy Program (Report AAC24-017)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions.

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting to discuss reports regarding business development and investment. The session includes a review of a mission to Farnborough and a report on investment leads.

• Farnborough Business Development Mission (Report ASIC24-005)
• Investment Leads (Report ASIC24-006)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider six development applications for properties at 166 Hunter Street East, 640 Downie Street, 1207 Kenneth Avenue, 921 Brealey Drive, 204 McDonnel Street, and 189 Dalhousie Street. The agenda also includes a request to amend the conditions of Provisional Consent (File B05/22). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion.

• Application A24/24 – 166 Hunter Street East, applicant TVM Group
• Application A27/24 – 640 Downie Street, applicant Hector Lalonde
• Application A28/24 – 1207 Kenneth Avenue, applicant Tim Hiscock
• Application A33/24 – 921 Brealey Drive, applicant M.J. Davenport & Associates Ltd.
• Other Business – File B05/22 request to amend conditions of Provisional Consent

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Peterborough Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-24 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections without substantive proposals or decisions.

Civic Awards Presentation

The council will host a Civic Awards Presentation on September 24, 2024, at the McDonnel Street Activity Center. Mayor Leal will give opening and closing remarks. The event includes the presentation of the 2023 Civic Awards. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Opening remarks by Mayor Leal
• Presentation of 2023 Civic Awards
• Closing remarks by Mayor Leal

City Council Meeting

City Council will approve up to $1.6 M from the Social Services Reserve for affordable housing redevelopment at 1190 Hilliard Street and direct staff to study using city lands for social housing. The council will also increase the Byersville Creek project budget by $55,738.73 by transferring surplus from the Kawartha Heights Detention Pond project. Additional items include heritage designations for 469 Weller Street and 1400 Monaghan Road, and a resolution supporting the VIA High Frequency Railway project.

• Allocate up to $1,600,000 from the Social Services Reserve for 1190 Hilliard Street affordable housing redevelopment
• Increase Byersville Creek project budget by $55,738.73 using surplus from Kawartha Heights Detention Pond project
• Designate 469 Weller Street as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designate 1400 Monaghan Road (The Martin House) as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Pass a resolution supporting the development of the VIA High Frequency Railway network

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review reports on greenhouse gas emissions for both the corporate and community sectors. The body will also receive an update on current climate initiatives.

• Corporate Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Update (Report PEAC24-011)
• Community Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Update (Report PEAC24-012)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-010)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider a consent agenda, receive a division update report, and hear two presentations: the Miskin Law Community Complex Community Seat Donor Program and the Knights of Columbus Park concept plan. No decisions are listed beyond routine items.

• Presentation: Miskin Law Community Complex Community Seat Donor Program (Report APRAC24-007)
• Presentation: Knights of Columbus Park – final report and concept plan (Report APRAC24-008)
• Division Update report (Report APRAC24-006)
• Consent agenda item 7.a

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Waste Management Committee is meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2025 budget for the Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility. The session includes a review of budget assumptions, yearly comparisons, and the capital budget for 2024-2032.

• First Draft – 2025 Budget for the Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility (Report WMC24-003)
• Landfill Capital Budget 2024 - 2032

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council will conduct standard procedural business, including a call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and delegation registrations. It will consider a recommendation from the Special General Committee regarding an appointment. The council will vote on By-law 24-071 to confirm the proceedings of its September 16 meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• By-law 24-071 to confirm the council's September 16 proceedings
• Recommendation from Special General Committee for an appointment (subject to approval)

General Committee

The General Committee will review the June 30 financial report, land designations on Monaghan Road and Weller Street, and housing updates including the Modular Bridge Housing Community. It will consider two motions: one endorsing VIA HFR’s rapid rail project linking Toronto to Quebec City, and another directing a public meeting on downtown homelessness, housing and safety before the upcoming budget process.

• Designation of 1400 Monaghan Road – The Martin House
• Designation of 469 Weller Street
• Modular Bridge Housing Community next steps
• Resolution supporting VIA HFR rapid intercity rail network
• Motion to hold a moderated public meeting on homelessness, housing and safety

Special General Committee

The Special General Committee will conduct its usual procedural steps—Call to Order, Declaration of Pecuniary Interest, and Adjournment. It will also present a Report of the Closed Session and consider a recommendation from that session to make an appointment.

• Call to Order
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
• Report of Closed Session
• Recommendation from Closed Session – Appointment
• Adjournment

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will consider several reports, including a financial investment update, the 2023 auditor’s report, and a library services report for Q2 2024. Items on the consent agenda include the Investment Disbursement Spending report, the 2025 meeting dates, and the Library CEO report. The board will also receive updates from the Friends of the Library and a proposal for the MLCC Library branch name.

• Investment Disbursement Spending – Report PPL24-043
• 2025 Meeting Dates – Report PPL24-044
• Library Services Q2 2024 – Report PPL24-045
• Library CEO Report – Report PPL24-046
• MLCC Library Branch Name proposal – Report PPL24-047

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet on September 10, 2024 to review the Prioritizing Properties for Designation report (PACAC24-011). The committee will consider which properties should be prioritized for heritage designation. The meeting also includes routine items such as confirming minutes, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Prioritizing Properties for Designation report (PACAC24-011)
• Confirmation of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Other business (unspecified items)
• Scheduling of next meeting on October 1, 2024

Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee will receive a progress report on the 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan and a 2025 Response Time Plan for Peterborough Paramedics. No decisions are listed; the items are for informational review. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, minute confirmation, and disclosures.

• 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report (Report CSSSGPJSC24-003)
• Peterborough Paramedics Response Time Plan for 2025 (Report PAR 2024-05)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on site plan reviews (Report AAC24-016) and a report requesting a taxicab fare subsidy program (Report AAC24-017). No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are for review and discussion.

• Presentation of Site Plan Reviews – Report AAC24-016
• Review of Taxicab Fare Subsidy Program request – Report AAC24-017

City Council Meeting

City Council is reviewing several zoning by-law amendments and a proposal for a temporary use by-law to allow sleeping cabins. The body is also discussing airport leasing and energy efficiency programs for residential properties.

• Proposed temporary use by-law for up to 24 one-room sleeping cabins at 385 Lansdowne Street East
• Zoning by-law amendments for 427 and 431 Raymond Street and 78 and 82 Lansdowne Street West
• Authorization for a long-term lease at the Peterborough Municipal Airport
• By-law 24-065 regarding Home Energy Efficiency Program and Local Improvement Charges
• Review of the City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. 2023 Annual Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment will consider ten applications for land‑use changes at various addresses. Applicants include One Community Planning, Molly Conlin Design & Drafting, TVM 166 Hunter Street East Inc., EcoVue Consulting Services, and others. The agenda lists each file number, address, applicant, owner, and assigned planner but does not indicate any decisions at this time.

• File No. B04/24 – 1509 Sherbrooke Street (Applicant: Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning)
• File No. A23/24 – 770 Aylmer Street North (Applicant: Molly and Greg Conlin, Molly Conlin Design & Drafting)
• File No. A24/24 – 166 Hunter Street East (Applicant: Amit Sofer, TVM 166 Hunter Street East Inc.)
• File No. A25/24 – 648 Bethune Street (Applicant: Aditya Srinivas, EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.)
• File No. A26/24 – 360 Summerhill Drive (Applicant: Sean White)

General Committee

The General Committee will adopt the August 6, 2024 minutes and approve disclosures of pecuniary interest. It will receive reports from the Traffic Technical Working Group and the Medical Officer of Health, and consider a notice of motion. The committee will also consider three zoning by‑law amendment proposals for 427 & 431 Raymond Street, 78 & 82 Lansdowne Street West, and 385 Lansdowne Street East.

• Adoption of August 6, 2024 General Committee minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Traffic Technical Working Group report
• Medical Officer of Health presentation
• Zoning by‑law amendments for Raymond and Lansdowne Streets

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a presentation on Bonnerworth Park, referenced as Report APRAC24-010. The committee will review the information provided in the presentation. No decisions or motions are listed on the agenda.

• Bonnerworth Park Presentation (Report APRAC24-010)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a bylaw authorizing $38,817,000 in instalment debentures to fund capital works. It will also consider amendments to the Official Plan and several zoning by‑laws for specific properties, as well as a $125,000 pre‑commitment and a $560,452.23 contract for the Hunter Street pedestrian crossing. Additional items include approvals of telecommunication structures, a transit bylaw, and related financial reports.

• Approve Debenture By‑law authorizing $38,817,000 in 10‑year ($23,817,000) and 20‑year ($15,000,000) instalment debentures for capital projects
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment adding Section 10.0 for the site at 1180 Armour Road (Armour Rd & Cunningham Blvd)
• Amend Zoning By‑law for 838 Lock Street, 245 Spillsbury Drive, and 780 Argyle Street
• Pre‑commit $125,000 and award a $560,452.23 contract (total $633,311.02 with HST) to Drain Bros. for the Hunter Street Pedestrian Crossover
• Approve Proposed Peterborough Transit By‑law repealing By‑law 1978‑168 and setting inter‑municipal transit rules

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet to review a report prioritizing properties for designation. The agenda includes a public presentation of the report and its appendix.

• Review of Prioritizing Properties for Designation report
• Presentation of Appendix Abridged for August 7th Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss several zoning and official plan amendments. The body will also review financial reports, including the 2023 audit findings and a summary of impacts for the 2025 draft budget.

• Official Plan Amendment for 1180 Armour Road
• Zoning By-law Amendments for 838 Lock Street, 245 Spillsbury Drive, and 780 Argyle Street
• Proposed Telecommunication Structures for 708 Hawley Street and 780 Argyle Street
• Award of ITT-07-24 for the Hunter Street Pedestrian Crossover
• Proposed Peterborough Transit By-law

General Committee

The General Committee will receive presentations from the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and the Acting Commissioner of Municipal Operations. These presentations provide preliminary information regarding the 2025 budget.

• Staff presentations on preliminary 2025 budget information (Report FCSFS24-014)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will receive an update on the Pilot Arts Grant and a consultation report regarding professional arts organization grants. The agenda also includes reviewing the 2024 Public Art Project Planning Matrix.

• Pilot Arts Grant Update (Report ACAC24-014)
• EC3 Quarterly Report (Report ACAC24-015)
• Acting Director of Arts and Culture Report (Report ACAC24-016)
• Public Art Project Planning Matrix 2024

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is reviewing several significant financial and operational proposals. Key items include authorizing a large debenture issue for capital projects and establishing an internal Economic Development Services Division. The agenda also covers infrastructure improvements and updates to utility development charges.

• Borrowing up to $102,969,734 via debenture issue for City capital projects
• Establishing an internal Economic Development Services Division with a $341,000 transition budget
• Implementing a pedestrian crossover on Spillsbury Drive with a $40,000 contract increase
• Setting new development charge rates for the Peterborough Utilities Commission through 2034
• Terminating the Water-Wastewater Service Agreement with the Township of Cavan Monaghan

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the community pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. The session includes a presentation on the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 and an update on climate initiatives.

• Presentation on Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 – Community Pathway to Net Zero 2050 (Report PEAC24-009)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-008)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is reviewing various land use applications and minor variances. These include requests for properties on Brealey Drive, Sherbrooke Street, and Northcott Avenue. The committee will also consider a request to cancel a consent for 125 Hunter Street East.

• Applications for 921 Brealey Drive
• Application for 1509 Sherbrooke Street
• Application for 1500 Northcott Avenue
• Request to cancel consent at 125 Hunter Street East
• Appointment of Secretary Treasurer

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council meeting includes the approval of by-laws for 2024 tax ratios and final tax billing. The agenda also features a recommendation regarding labour relations from a closed session.

• By-law 24-045 to establish 2024 property class tax ratios
• By-law 24-046 for 2024 municipal and education tax collection
• Exit from the tax capping program for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential classes
• Recommendation regarding labour relations

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss the establishment of an internal Economic Development Services Division and amendments to driving service licensing. The agenda also includes reviews of financial reports, a pedestrian crossover on Spillsbury Drive, and the termination of a water-wastewater agreement with Cavan Monaghan.

• Establishment of an Internal Economic Development Services Division
• Amendments to Driving Services Licensing By-law
• Spillsbury Drive Pedestrian Crossover report
• Early termination of Water-Wastewater Service Agreement with Cavan Monaghan
• Community Building Retrofit Feasibility Study presentation

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The committee will review reports on airport servicing and alternative wastewater treatment systems. Members will also receive an update on the Airport Capital Program. The meeting includes confirmation of minutes from March 26, 2024.

• Report ASIC24-003: Airport Servicing and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Report ASIC24-004: Airport Capital Program Update
• Confirmation of March 26, 2024 minutes

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 draft budget and strategic objectives for 2024 to 2029. The meeting also includes a presentation on bird-friendly initiatives and an update on community museum grants.

• Bird Friendly Initiatives presentation (Report MAAC24-004)
• Five Year Plan: Strategic Objectives 2024 to 2029 (Report MAAC24-005)
• 2024 Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants Update (Report MAAC24-006)
• 2025 Draft Budget (Report MAAC24-007)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive staff presentations regarding preliminary information for the 2025 budget. These presentations include various budget scenarios from several city departments.

• Preliminary 2025 budget information (Report FCSFS24-014)
• CAO's Department budget scenarios
• FCSS budget scenarios
• Legislative Services budget scenarios
• Community Services Department budget scenarios

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing property matters including a 76-unit residential development on Armour Road. The agenda includes approving the 2024-2028 Accessibility Plan and a funding agreement for the Canadian Canoe Museum. Council will also discuss the Fairhaven expansion plan and potential changes to development charges.

• Official Plan Amendment for 76-unit residential building at 1176 and 1182 Armour Road
• Funding agreement and tax exemption for Canadian Canoe Museum lands
• Support for Fairhaven expansion to add 128 additional beds
• Zoning By-law amendment for Section 6.1 Public Use Exemption
• Heritage designation for 140 King Street

Public Meeting - Development Charges

This special general committee meeting provides notice regarding a public meeting for the Development Charges Background Study. The item involves the Peterborough Utilities Commission and report FCSFS24-008B.

• Notice of Public Meeting - Development Charges Background Study (Report FCSFS24-008B)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review several reports during this meeting. These include site plan reviews, a pedestrian crossover on Maria Street, and an access fund request.

• Site Plan Reviews (Report AAC24-013)
• Maria Street Pedestrian Crossover (Report AAC24-014)
• Access Fund Request 2024-003 (Report AAC24-015)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a report regarding the prioritization of properties for heritage designation. Members will also consider adopting a new PACAC logo and receive the June Heritage Preservation Office Report.

• Prioritizing Properties for Designation report (PACAC24-011)
• Adoption of New PACAC Logo (PACAC24-012)
• June Heritage Preservation Office Report (PACAC24-010)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will review its financial investment policy, quarterly financial report, and a proposed update to the Partnership Policy. Members will also receive operational updates from the Friends of the Library and the Ontario Library Services board assembly. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss negotiations under municipal open-meeting rules.

• Review of the Library Board Financial Investment Policy (Report PPL24-037)
• Quarterly financial reporting for library operations (Report PPL24-038)
• Proposed update to the Partnership Policy, comparing 2019 and 2024 versions (Report PPL24-035)
• Update from the Friends of the Library on recent activities (Report PPL24-034)
• Closed session discussion on negotiations under Section 239(2)(k)

General Committee

The General Committee will review a budget amendment and award for City Hall renovations. The agenda also includes a funding agreement for the Canadian Canoe Museum and a zoning by-law amendment.

• Budget amendment and award for City Hall Service Peterborough renovations (ITT-43-24)
• Canadian Canoe Museum funding agreement and capital facility designation
• Zoning By-law Amendment regarding Section 6.1 Public Use Exemption
• 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan presentation
• Notice of public meeting for Development Charges Background Study