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

Council approved a large slate of 2025 capital projects and operating items, including housing and homelessness funding, while deferring final budget approval to February 3, 2025. It also approved several by-laws, including debentures for major infrastructure, and made appointments to the COPHI board. A motion to withdraw the heritage designation notice for 1400 Monaghan Road was narrowly carried.

• Approved 2025 capital projects list including Brealey Drive reconstruction ($10.58M) and Lansdowne St rehabilitation ($2M) (11-0)
• Approved housing and homelessness operating funding including $264,000 for Trinity Overnight Drop-In and $360,000 for Housing Stability Fund (11-0)
• Approved by-laws 24-083 through 24-097, including debentures for capital projects and new pre-application consultation by-law (10-1)
• Approved motion to withdraw notice of intent to designate 1400 Monaghan Road under Ontario Heritage Act (6-5)
• Approved amendments to committee terms of reference (8-3)
• Appointed Ruth Uy and Tareq Zabet to COPHI Board, extended Louis O'Brien's term to 2027 (10-1)
• Directed staff to proceed with collective bargaining as per closed session report (10-1)
• Deferred final 2025 budget approval to February 3, 2025 meeting

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)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $5,000 Access Fund request from PPL for a modular sound baffle system, and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. Minutes from October 2, 2024 were also confirmed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 Access Fund request for modular sound baffle system (carried)
• Approved 2025 AAC meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 (carried)

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

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

Council approved the Mayor's Task Force for Housing Creation report, adopting seven recommendations effective December 9, 2024, and directing staff to report on eight more by April 2025. A new Affordable Housing Task Force was created (6-5). Council also approved a $500,000 tree planting program amendment to the 2025 budget and authorized early approval of numerous capital projects.

• Approved Mayor's Task Force for Housing Creation report with 7 recommendations effective Dec 9, 2024 (11-0)
• Created Affordable Housing Task Force to guide Recommendation 12 (6-5)
• Approved $500,000 for Tree Removal By-law Planting Program (10-1)
• Approved early 2025 capital projects including $10.58M Brealey Drive road work (11-0)
• Approved $587,000 increase to Miskin Law Community Complex for EV charging stations (11-0)
• Withdrew notice to designate 1400 Monaghan Road as heritage property (6-5)
• Denied direction to consult on Peterborough Memorial Centre naming rights (2-9)
• Approved appointments of Ruth Uy and Tareq Zabet to COPHI Board (9-2)

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)

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. A project update on the Miskin Law Community Complex was deferred to a future meeting, and staff gave a brief update on arena concession stands. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2025 APRAC meeting schedule as presented in report APRAC24-013 (carried)
• Received divisional update report APRAC24-014 for information (carried)

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.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all eight applications on the agenda, including a long-term lease for Canadian Tire, several minor variances for residential and commercial projects, and two land severances. All motions were carried unanimously. One application (721 Ashburnham Drive) was moved to the end of the agenda because the applicant was late, but it was still approved.

• Approved consent for long-term lease at 1050 Chemong Road (Canadian Tire) (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 781 Lansdowne St W for scrap metal bin setback (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 627 St. Catherine St for front porch setback (carried)
• Approved 7 variances at 221 Rink St for 8-unit residential building (carried)
• Approved severance at 661 Weller St to create new lot (carried)
• Approved 3 variances at 173 Charlotte St for mixed commercial/residential conversion (carried)
• Approved 6 variances at 1045-1063 Armour Rd for 162-unit townhouse condominium (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 721 Ashburnham Dr for temporary restaurant trailer (carried)

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)

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved its 2025 goals, received an update on the 2025 Municipal Culture Plan, and supported the plan's content and timelines. Members unanimously volunteered to provide community oversight for the plan's preparation, supplemented by experts in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and Indigenous practices. The committee also expressed concern about Council's decision to discontinue funding to EC3 and potential loss of investment in individual artists, and requested meetings with the Commissioner and Mayor to voice these concerns before budget finalization.

• Approved 2025 committee goals (Report ACAC24-024)
• Received 2025 Municipal Culture Plan update (Report ACAC24-025)
• Supported content and timelines of Municipal Culture Plan
• Volunteered to provide community oversight for plan preparation
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (Report ACAC24-023)
• Received Director of Arts and Culture report (Report ACAC24-026)
• Expressed concern over EC3 funding discontinuation and potential artist investment loss
• Requested meetings with Commissioner Laidman and Mayor Leal to discuss concerns

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)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved its 2025 meeting schedule and received the Climate Initiatives Update for information. It also received a presentation on a proposed Site Alteration By-Law and agreed to provide feedback to staff. No substantive decisions were made beyond approvals of routine reports and the schedule.

• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including Climate Initiative Update (PEAC24-013) and 2025 Meeting Schedule (PEAC24-015)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update for information
• Approved 2025 PEAC meeting schedule
• Received Site Alteration By-Law presentation and report; agreed to provide feedback

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)

The General Committee held two days of meetings to deliberate the 2025 Draft Budget, approving various service adjustments, funding allocations for homelessness programs, and a $500,000 loan for Showplace. The committee also directed staff to identify further budget reductions to target a 7% all-inclusive tax rate increase. Several budget requests from external agencies, including the Police Services Board and Peterborough Public Health, were returned for further consideration.

• Adopted 2025 Draft Budget and user fees (10-0)
• Approved $500,000 interest-free loan for Showplace (10-1)
• Approved $250,000 for Brock Mission housing project studies (9-1)
• Denied $1.1M traffic calming program funding (1-10)
• Approved 25-cent transit fare increase (10-1)
• Approved free transit program for youth starting Sept 2025 (6-5)
• Eliminated Climate Change Coordinator position (7-2)
• Directed staff to target 7% tax rate increase for Dec 9 meeting (8-2)

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))

The General Committee received 2025 budget presentations from Peterborough Police, Paramedics, Downtown BIA, Otonabee Conservation, and others, all approved on consent. It also authorized staff to proceed with litigation in the Friends of Bonnerworth Park case (8-3). No final budget decisions were made; detailed discussions are deferred.

• Approved consent items including 2025 Draft Budget notice and agency budgets (11-0)
• Received Peterborough Police Services 2025 Budget presentation for information (11-0)
• Received Peterborough County/City Paramedics 2025 Budget presentation for information (11-0)
• Received Downtown Business Improvement Area 2025 Budget presentation for information (11-0)
• Received Otonabee Region Conservation Authority 2025 Budget presentation for information (11-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS24-010 re: Friends of Bonnerworth Park litigation (8-3)
• Suspended rules to continue meeting past 10 pm (8-3)

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)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved an interpretive plaque at the new Miskin Law library site acknowledging Mr. Delafosse's contributions. The board also voted 5-2 to recommend that staff work with Indigenous partners to include an Indigenous name alongside the Delafosse name for the new branch, to be presented to council for approval. All other reports were received for information, and the board approved creating a legacy document and conducting a self-evaluation within 12 months.

• Approved interpretive plaque at new Miskin Law library site acknowledging Mr. Delafosse's contributions (carried)
• Recommended Indigenous name alongside Delafosse name for new library branch, to be presented to council (5-2)
• Approved Library Services Q3 2024 report for information (carried)
• Received Library CEO report for information (carried)
• Received Friends of the Library status report for information (carried)
• Received OLS virtual conference summary report for information (carried)
• Approved creation of a legacy document for incoming board members (carried)
• Approved board self-evaluation within next 12 months (carried)

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)

The General Committee received the 2025 draft budget presentation and approved scheduling detailed review during the week of November 18, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Received 2025 draft budget presentation (11-0)
• Scheduled detailed budget review for week of November 18, 2024 (11-0)

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

Council approved a 10-year property tax exemption for the affordable housing portion (65 units) at 555 Bonaccord Street, along with a subsequent 10-year tax increment-based grant. It also approved a new procurement by-law, authorized demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street, and approved a crossing guard at Otonabee and Stewart Drives. A major governance report on advisory committees was approved with amendments, including new portfolio chair appointments. All votes were recorded as listed.

• Approved 10-year tax exemption for 65 affordable units at 555 Bonaccord St (11-0)
• Approved new Procurement By-law 24-077, repealing 22-070 (11-0)
• Authorized demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street (11-0)
• Approved crossing guard at Otonabee Dr and Stewart Dr with $14,000 annual funding (11-0)
• Approved governance report COU24-002 with amendments, including portfolio chair appointments (9-2)
• Approved by-law 24-078 amending Portfolio Chairs By-law 24-017 (11-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (11-0)
• Approved appointments to Art Gallery and DBIA boards (11-0)

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

The Peterborough Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved past minutes and received multiple informational reports, including updates on public art, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and EC3. The committee also deferred its 2025 meeting dates and goals report while recommending that two council members continue to sit on the committee. Additionally, the committee passed motions regarding operational grants, community budget needs, and dialogue with EC3.

• Approved minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting
• Approved Report ACAC24-019 (Public Art Report) for information
• Approved Report ACAC24-022 (Art Gallery of Peterborough Update) for information
• Approved Report ACAC24-017 (EC3 Report) for information
• Deferred Report ACAC24-021 (2025 Meeting Dates and Committee Goals) to the next meeting
• Recommended that two council members continue to sit on the Arts and Culture Committee
• Approved Report ACAC24-018 (Director of Arts and Culture Report) for information
• Urged the City to launch the Operational Grants to Professional Arts Organizations program for 2025

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)

The General Committee approved new city-wide development charge rates and a restructured Portfolio Chair system for Council. Other key actions included authorizing the demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street and granting a 10-year property tax exemption for affordable housing at 555 Bonaccord Street.

• Approved new city-wide development charge rates and 10-year by-law (11-0)
• Approved new Portfolio Chair positions and appointments effective Nov 4, 2024 (8-3)
• Authorized demolition of 595 Sherbrooke Street (10-1)
• Approved 10-year property tax exemption for 65 affordable housing units at 555 Bonaccord Street (11-0)
• Approved $14,000 plus annual increases for a crossing guard at Otonabee Drive and Stewart Drive (11-0)
• Approved new Procurement Policy By-law effective Dec 2, 2024 (11-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with an agreement with the County of Peterborough for consolidated municipal services (11-0)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule (11-0)

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)

The Peterborough Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee adopted previous meeting minutes and received several informational reports. The committee received divisional updates, a corporate sponsorship presentation, and the proposed R-Zone Policy for feedback.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (Carried)
• Passed Report APRAC24-011 (Divisional Update) on Consent (Carried)
• Received Report APRAC24-010 (Recreation and Parks Related Sponsorship Updates) for information (Carried)
• Received Report APRAC24-009 (R-Zone Policy) for information and feedback (Carried)

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.

The Committee of Adjustment denied a minor variance application for a six-unit multi-residential building at 654-656 Stewart Street, citing that the variances were not minor and inconsistent with the neighbourhood. The Committee approved two other minor variance applications: one to permit ground-floor residential use at 226 Brock Street and another to convert a duplex into a single-detached dwelling with two additional residential units at 22 Maria Street. A consent to sever land at 1143 Armour Road was granted with conditions, along with associated variances for the retained and severed lands.

• Denied minor variance application A38/24 for six-unit building at 654-656 Stewart Street
• Approved minor variance A36/24 for ground-floor residential use at 226 Brock Street
• Approved minor variance A37/24 for duplex conversion at 22 Maria Street
• Granted consent to sever land at 1143 Armour Road (File B07/24) with conditions
• Approved variances A39/24 and A40/24 for retained and severed lands at 1143 Armour Road
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 meeting

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

Peterborough City Council approved By-law 24-074 authorizing borrowing of $54,026,300.00 on serial debentures for a capital work, and approved a new Volunteer Policy along with a two-year staff support pilot position funded through the General Recreation Reserve. Council also approved a Joint Use Agreement with the local Catholic District School Board, authorized a Bird Friendly City recertification application, and directed staff to continue waste collection services for the exception list. The Downtown Business Improvement Area asset inventory and service review was deferred to annual budget discussions.

• Approved By-law 24-074 authorizing $54,026,300.00 debenture borrowing for a capital work (11-0)
• Approved Volunteer Policy (11-0)
• Approved two-year staff support pilot position for volunteer programs, funded through General Recreation Reserve (9-2)
• Approved annual updates on volunteer programs during pilot (11-0)
• Approved Joint Use Agreement with Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (11-0)
• Authorized Bird Friendly City recertification application to Nature Canada (11-0)
• Directed staff to continue waste collection services for exception list (Option 2) (11-0)
• Deferred Downtown Business Improvement Area asset inventory and service review to annual budget discussions (11-0)

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)

The Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved its minutes from June 13, 2024, and passed the 2025 meeting schedule as part of the consent agenda. The committee also received a presentation regarding partnership initiatives between the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Peterborough Public Library.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024
• Approved 2025 Museum & Archives Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Report MAAC24-009)
• Received presentation on Peterborough Museum & Archives and Peterborough Public Library partnership for information (Report MAAC24-008)

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

The committee approved the recommendations in Report FCSFSGPJSC24-001, endorsing the draft 2025 POA and Social Services budgets and recommending them to City and County Councils. It also received and referred the draft 2025 Paramedic Budget to both councils, and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 5, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed draft 2025 POA and Social Services budgets and recommended to City and County Councils (carried)
• Received and referred draft 2025 Paramedic Budget to City and County Councils (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: Feb 13, Jun 12, Sep 11, Oct 9 (carried)

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)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved updated library refund and privacy policies, adopted a revised investment policy, and authorized portfolio rebalancing. The board also formed a sub-committee for the CEO's annual performance review and deferred a decision on the MLCC Library Branch name.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Report PPL24-051, 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Update on Consent
• Received Budget Update Q1 and Q2 2024 (Report PPL24-041) for information
• Deferred Report PPL24-047, MLCC Library Branch Name, to the next meeting
• Received Report PPL24-049 on the Friends of the Library status for information
• Formed a sub-committee to review CEO performance annually and report back in November
• Approved updated Library Refund and Privacy policies (Report PPL24-050)
• Adopted revised investment policy, rebalanced portfolio, and authorized new fee strategy (Report PPL24-052)

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

The General Committee approved continuing waste collection services for the Exception List and directed staff to clarify site plan expectations for multi-residential garbage collection. They also approved a volunteer policy with a two-year pilot staff position, authorized a joint field use agreement with the Catholic school board, and supported Bird Friendly City recertification. A downtown fixture improvement motion was lost, and a downtown asset review was deferred to budget discussions.

• Approved Option 2 to continue waste collection for multi-residential Exception List (11-0)
• Approved Volunteer Policy with 2-year pilot staff position funded by General Recreation Reserve (9-2)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign joint field use agreement with PVNC Catholic District School Board (11-0)
• Authorized Bird Friendly City recertification application to Nature Canada (11-0)
• Deferred Downtown BIA asset inventory and service review to budget discussions (10-1)
• Lost motion to defer Volunteer Policy to budget discussions (3-8)
• Lost motion for quick low-cost downtown fixture improvements (2-9)
• Approved minutes of August 26 and September 16, 2024 (11-0)

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

Council held a public meeting to present the City-wide Development Charge Background Study and hear public delegations. Council approved receiving the report recommendations and associated memos from Hemson Consulting Ltd. Two public delegations were heard before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved recommendations in Report FCSFS24-022 to receive the Development Charge Background Study (11-0)
• Received Development Charge Policy Memo and Implementation Memo for information (11-0)

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)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved recommendations to receive a presentation on the Knights of Columbus Park redevelopment design and provide accessibility feedback, including on trail slopes, rest areas, and play spaces. The committee also received a report on a taxicab fare subsidy program for AAC members and directed staff to report back with further recommendations. Minutes from September 4, 2024 were approved, and no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Approved recommendations in Report AAC24-019 on Knights of Columbus Park redevelopment (carried)
• Approved recommendation in Report AAC24-017 on taxicab fare subsidy program, staff to report back (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:07 p.m. (carried)

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)

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee approved the minutes from its previous meeting. It received two staff reports for information: one on a Farnborough business development mission and another on investment leads. No new policies or funding decisions were made.

• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Report ASIC24-005 (Farnborough Business Development Mission) for information
• Received Report ASIC24-006 (Investment Leads) for information
• Agreed to meet in December (date TBD)

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions. The most notable decision was for 166 Hunter Street East, where the committee approved a lesser variance than requested, increasing parking lot coverage to 28% instead of 29.4%, and required removal of parking space #5. All other applications were approved as per staff recommendations.

• Approved variances for garage at 640 Downie St (setback reduced to 2.5m, coverage increased to 11%)
• Approved variance for garage at 1207 Kenneth Ave (setback from High St centreline reduced to 12.1m)
• Approved variance for duplex at 921 Brealey Dr (lot width per unit reduced to 17.7m)
• Approved variances for six-unit conversion at 204 McDonnel St (lot area per unit reduced to 187.3 sq m, width to 3.1m)
• Approved variances for accessibility ramp at 189 Dalhousie St (landscaped open space reduced to 10%, setback to 1.2m)
• Approved lesser variance at 166 Hunter St E (parking coverage increased to 28%, not 29.4%; parking space #5 removed)
• Deleted condition vi) of provisional consent for 478 Downie St (daylighting triangle conveyance)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 meeting

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

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.

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

Council voted 7-4 to keep the Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe Street beyond November 2025, provided the site isn't needed for other city activities and provincial funding remains at current levels. Council also approved up to $75,000 from the Social Services Reserve for enhanced security on Wolfe Street, and authorized the Commissioner of Community Services to manage site modifications and execute documents for the program. A motion to hold a public meeting on homelessness and housing before budget deliberations was defeated 4-7.

• Approved keeping Modular Bridge Housing on Wolfe St. beyond Nov 2025 (7-4)
• Approved $75,000 for Wolfe St. security infrastructure (11-0)
• Authorized Commissioner to manage MBHC site modifications (8-3)
• Authorized Commissioner to execute MBHC program documents (9-2)
• Approved $1.6M from Social Services Reserve for 1190 Hilliard St. shovel-ready status
• Approved heritage designation for 469 Weller St. (consent agenda)
• Approved heritage designation for 1400 Monaghan Rd. (Martin House) (6-5)
• Defeated motion for public meeting on homelessness/housing (4-7)

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)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved receiving updates on corporate and community greenhouse gas inventories and recommended that staff present these reports to Council, encouraging aggressive action on major emission sources like transit and facilities. The committee also approved the June 19, 2024 minutes and received 2024 Clean Up Peterborough statistics. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 19, 2024 meeting
• Received Climate Initiatives Update (PEAC24-010) for information
• Received Corporate Sector GHG Inventory presentation (PEAC24-011) for information
• Received Community Sector GHG Inventory presentation (PEAC24-012) for information
• Recommended staff present GHG Inventory reports to Council
• Encouraged aggressive action on major emission categories (transit, facilities)

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

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the August 13, 2024 minutes and Report APRAC24-006 on consent. It received information presentations on the Miskin Law Community Complex Community Seat Donor Program and the Knights of Columbus Park redevelopment design, with members asked to provide feedback on the latter. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for October 22, 2024. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals and information items.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 (carried)
• Approved Report APRAC24-006 on consent (carried)
• Received information on Miskin Law Community Complex Community Seat Donor Program (carried)
• Received information and requested feedback on Knights of Columbus Park redevelopment design (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 22, 2024 (carried)

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

Council approved allocating up to $1,600,000 from the Social Services Reserve to make the affordable housing redevelopment at 1190 Hilliard Street 'shovel ready'. It also directed staff to study using city-owned lands for social housing, including the parkway corridor between Hilliard and Chemong. The Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe St. was approved to remain beyond November 2025, with $75,000 for security enhancements. A motion to hold a public meeting on downtown homelessness and safety before budget deliberations was defeated.

• Approved $1.6M from Social Services Reserve for 1190 Hilliard St affordable housing redevelopment (10-0)
• Approved staff study on city-owned lands for social housing, incl. parkway corridor Hilliard-Chemong (6-4)
• Approved Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe St. beyond Nov 2025 (9-1)
• Approved $75,000 for security infrastructure on Wolfe St. for MBHC program (10-0)
• Approved delegated authority for Commissioner of Community Services on MBHC modifications (10-0)
• Approved heritage designation for 469 Weller St. (10-0)
• Denied heritage designation for 1400 Monaghan Rd - The Martin House (4-6)
• Defeated motion for public meeting on downtown homelessness before budget (3-7)

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

The Special General Committee approved a recommendation from a closed session to proceed with the appointment of the Commissioner, Municipal Operations, as outlined in a confidential report. The motion carried unanimously (10-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved closed-session recommendation to proceed with Commissioner, Municipal Operations appointment (10-0)

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

The committee endorsed the first draft of the 2025 budget for the Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility, receiving the report for information and requesting staff to report further at the November meeting with any changes. No substantive decisions were made beyond this endorsement and the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Endorsed first draft 2025 Waste Management Facility budget (carried)
• Requested staff report on budget changes at November meeting (carried)

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)

City Council approved the recommendation from Report CAOPC24-006 regarding the appointment of the Commissioner, Municipal Operations. Staff were directed to proceed with the appointment process as outlined in the closed session report.

• Approved appointment process for Commissioner, Municipal Operations (10-0)
• Approved By-law 24-071 to confirm meeting proceedings (10-0)

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

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

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved the 2025 meeting schedule, received several informational reports, and appointed Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditor for 2024. Funding was approved for a commercial dishwasher, and a report on the MLCC Library Branch Name was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule
• Appointed Baker Tilly KDN LLP as 2024 auditor
• Approved funding for commercial dishwasher purchase and installation
• Deferred MLCC Library Branch Name report to future meeting
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2024
• Received Library Services Q2 2024 report for information
• Received Library Board Financial Investment Update for information
• Received 2023 Auditor's Report for information

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)

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee approved the 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report for information, and approved the 2025 Paramedics Response Time Plan for submission. It also directed staff to provide the County with financial details on the Modular Home Project. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy changes.

• Approved 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report (carried)
• Approved Peterborough Paramedics Response Time Plan 2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to provide County with Modular Home Project financial details (carried)

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

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the recommendations in Report AAC24-016, which outline the process for selecting and reviewing Technical Adequacy Review (TAR) applications. A request for a taxicab fare subsidy program was deferred to the October meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Report AAC24-016 site plan review process (carried)
• Deferred taxicab fare subsidy program request to October meeting (carried)

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

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 78 and 82 Lansdowne Street West, rezoning the properties to allow for residential development. It also approved a zoning amendment for 427 and 431 Raymond Street, with a condition to remove a holding symbol once a pool encroachment issue is resolved. A motion to defer the temporary use zoning for 385 Lansdowne Street East (sleeping cabins) was defeated, and the item was not approved. The Traffic Technical Working Group report was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for 78 and 82 Lansdowne St. W. (11-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 427 and 431 Raymond St. (9-0, 2 conflicts)
• Defeated motion to defer temporary use zoning for 385 Lansdowne St. E. (4-7)
• Deferred Traffic Technical Working Group report to next meeting
• Approved by-laws 24-065 to 24-068 (11-0)
• Approved by-law 24-069 for Raymond St. zoning (9-0, 2 conflicts)
• Approved confirmation by-law 24-070 (11-0)

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)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a severance application for 1509 Sherbrooke Street, allowing approximately 3.5 acres to be severed and consolidated with two City-owned parcels for a future 93-unit apartment building. The Committee also approved four minor variance applications, including a front porch setback reduction, an accessory structure lot coverage increase, a garage setback reduction, and a driveway width increase. Three applications were deferred because applicants were not in attendance.

• Approved severance B04/24 at 1509 Sherbrooke Street for 3.5 acres to support 93-unit residential development (carried)
• Approved minor variance A23/24 at 770 Aylmer Street North to reduce front setback from 6.0m to 3.5m for porch (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25/24 at 648 Bethune Street to increase accessory structure lot coverage from 10% to 13% (carried)
• Approved minor variance A26/24 at 360 Summerhill Drive to reduce Chemong Road setback from 24.4m to 18.98m for garage (carried)
• Approved minor variance A29/24 at 536 Garbutt Terrace to increase driveway width from 4.5m to 5.4m (carried)
• Approved minor variance A30/24 at 1837 Lansdowne Street West to add 'Pet Grooming Shop' to permitted uses (carried)
• Deferred sine die minor variance A24/24 at 166 Hunter Street East due to applicant absence (carried)
• Deferred sine die minor variances A27/24 at 640 Downie Street and A28/24 at 1207 Kenneth Avenue due to applicant absence (carried)

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

The General Committee approved zoning by-law amendments for 427/431 Raymond Street and 78/82 Lansdowne Street West, and authorized staff to proceed with a long-term lease at the Peterborough Municipal Airport. A temporary use by-law for up to 24 sleeping cabins at 385 Lansdowne Street East was defeated, and a motion to defer it was also lost. The meeting was largely procedural, with several reports received or deferred.

• Approved rezoning of 427/431 Raymond Street to R.1 and R.1-2o-H (8-0, 2 conflicts)
• Approved rezoning of 78/82 Lansdowne Street West to R.5-368 (10-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with airport lease as outlined in closed session (10-0)
• Defeated temporary use by-law for 24 sleeping cabins at 385 Lansdowne Street East (2-8)
• Lost motion to defer sleeping cabin report to September (3-7)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 (10-0)
• Received information on Strong Mayor Powers (10-0)
• Deferred Traffic Technical Working Group report to next cycle (10-0)

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)

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the recommendations in Report APRAC24-010, receiving the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment design presentation for information and agreeing to provide feedback on the proposed design. The committee also directed that members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee provide feedback on accessibility features, including trail slopes, rest areas, and outdoor play space needs, as required by the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.

• Approved recommendations in Report APRAC24-010 (carried)
• Received Bonnerworth Park redevelopment design presentation for information
• Directed APRAC members to provide feedback on proposed Bonnerworth Park design
• Directed Accessibility Advisory Committee to advise on accessibility features per IASR

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

Council approved a new transit by-law (24-061) and directed staff to return with a 2025 draft budget with an all-inclusive rate increase not exceeding 5% (9-2). It also approved several zoning and official plan amendments, including for 1180 Armour Road, 838 Lock Street, 780 Argyle Street, and 245 Spillsbury Drive. A motion to reconsider pre-committing $15.95 million from six capital projects to housing and homelessness was lost (4-7). The Hunter Street Pedestrian Crossover contract was awarded to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited for $633,311.02 (10-1).

• Approved new Transit System By-law 24-061 (11-0)
• Directed staff to return with 2025 draft budget with rate increase not exceeding 5% (9-2)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 1180 Armour Road (9-0, 2 conflicts)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 838 Lock Street (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 780 Argyle Street (9-1, 1 conflict)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 245 Spillsbury Drive (11-0)
• Awarded Hunter Street Pedestrian Crossover contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited for $633,311.02 (10-1)
• Lost motion to reconsider pre-committing $15.95M from capital projects to housing/homelessness (4-7)

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

The General Committee approved a 5% cap on the all-inclusive rate increase for the draft 2025 budget, overriding a previous proposal. Several planning and zoning amendments were approved, including for 1180 Armour Road, 838 Lock Street, 245 Spillsbury Drive, and 780 Argyle Street. The committee also approved a new transit by-law, awarded a pedestrian crossover contract, and received the 2023 financial reports and audit findings.

• Approved 5% cap on 2025 budget rate increase (9-2)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 1180 Armour Road (9-0, 2 conflicts)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 838 Lock Street (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 245 Spillsbury Drive (11-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 780 Argyle Street (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved new Transit By-law, repealing 1978-168 (11-0)
• Awarded Hunter Street Pedestrian Crossover contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited ($633,311.02 total) (11-0)
• Approved telecommunication structure at 780 Argyle Street (8-3)

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)

The General Committee reconvened a meeting from June 11, 2024. The record shows staff presentations regarding preliminary information for the 2025 budget, but no votes or decisions were taken on the matter.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 p.m. (11-0)

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

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved recommendations to receive three reports for information: the Arising Collective Consultation Report on the Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Pilot Program, the EC3 Quarterly Report, and the status report on the Arts and Culture division. The committee also directed staff to explore options for the Poet Laureate to perform at Council meetings.

• Approved receipt of Arising Collective Consultation Report on Arts Grants Pilot (Carried)
• Approved receipt of EC3 Quarterly Report (Carried)
• Approved receipt of Arts and Culture division status report (Carried)
• Directed staff to explore options for Poet Laureate to perform at Council (Carried)

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 City Council approved a large slate of consent items, including borrowing up to $102,969,734 to finance capital projects and a new development charge by-law for water services. Council also voted 8-3 to create an internal economic development and tourism services division effective January 1, 2025, with a $341,000 transition budget for 2024. A resolution urging federal and provincial governments to increase support for college boards passed 7-4. Several items were approved on consent without individual recorded votes, and some recommendations direct staff to proceed as outlined in closed session reports.

• Approved borrowing up to $102,969,734 for capital projects and authorized application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (11-0)
• Approved creating an internal economic development and tourism services division effective January 1, 2025, with $341,000 transition budget (8-3)
• Approved resolution urging federal and provincial governments to increase support to college boards (7-4)
• Approved consent items including Peterborough Utilities Commission transfer, Civic Awards, 2024 Debenture Issue, Spillsbury Drive pedestrian crossover, and 2025 Community Service Agreements (11-0)
• Approved March 31, 2024 Financial Report including $1,645,000 transfer for Parkway Emergency Repairs and $411,745 affordable housing deficit funding (10-0, Councillor Crowley conflicted)
• Approved licensing system for driving services effective July 31, 2024, with changes taking effect August 31, 2024 (on consent)
• Approved Advisory Committee Update referring report to Mayor for consultation on committee complement and COPHI governance model (11-0)
• Approved by-laws 24-048 through 24-053 and confirmation by-law 24-054 (11-0)

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)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee authorized the Bird Friendly Peterborough team to submit a certification application to Nature Canada. The committee also received two staff reports for information regarding the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 and general climate initiatives. No items were passed on the consent agenda.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 report for information
• Received Climate Initiatives Update report for information
• Authorized Bird Friendly Peterborough team to submit certification application to Nature Canada
• Accepted Bird Friendly City designation and entry-level standards

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for residential projects, including a 140-unit development and a 51-unit building. It granted consent for two lot severances and approved a certificate of cancellation for a property at 125 Hunter Street East.

• Approved severance and lot width reduction at 921 Brealey Drive
• Deferred severance application for 1509 Sherbrooke Street to August 27, 2024
• Approved variances for 140-unit residential development at 1500 Northcott Avenue
• Approved variances for single-unit dwelling at 509 King George Street
• Approved setback reduction for second-storey addition at 669 Gilchrist Street
• Approved severance at 994 Western Avenue; denied driveway width variances
• Approved setback and access variances for addition at 113 Robinson Street
• Approved variances for 51-unit building at 367 Rogers Street

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

Council approved the creation of an internal Economic Development Services Division to begin providing services on January 1, 2025. The committee also authorized over $102 million in borrowing for capital projects and approved a new licensing system for driving services.

• Approved transition to internal economic development and tourism services with $341,000 transitional budget (10-0)
• Authorized borrowing up to $102,969,734 for City capital projects (10-0)
• Established a licensing system for driving services effective August 31, 2024 (10-0)
• Approved Minutes of Settlement with CUPE 126 for 2024-2026 (10-0)
• Approved $1.645M transfer from Waste Water Reserve for The Parkway Emergency Repairs (9-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract increase for Spillsbury Drive pedestrian crossover (10-0)
• Approved transition to a new Community Service Agreement program for 2025 (10-0)
• Passed resolution urging federal and provincial support for college skilled trades programs (6-4)

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

City Council approved a three-year collective agreement with CUPE 126 and passed by-laws to establish 2024 tax ratios and collection. The council also approved the levy for municipal, education, and business improvement area taxes.

• Approved Minutes of Settlement with CUPE 126 for period Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2026 (10-0)
• Approved By-law 24-045 establishing 2024 tax ratios (10-0)
• Approved By-law 24-046 to levy and collect 2024 taxes and exit the Capping program for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential classes (10-0)
• Approved By-law 24-047 to confirm proceedings of the June 17, 2024 meeting (10-0)

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)

The Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved the minutes from February 8, 2024, and passed a consent agenda approving Report MAAC24-005, Report MAAC24-006, and Report MAAC24-007. The committee also received a presentation on bird-friendly initiatives for information and discussed museum crosswalk safety and recent awards.

• Approved minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting
• Approved Peterborough Museum & Archives 5 Year Plan: Strategic Objectives 2024 to 2029 (Report MAAC24-005)
• Received 2024 Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants update for information (Report MAAC24-006)
• Approved Peterborough Museum & Archives 2025 Draft Budget for temporary youth employment to support existing service levels (Report MAAC24-007)
• Received presentation on Bird Friendly Initiatives for information (Report MAAC24-004)

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

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting. Members also received for information Report ASIC24-003 regarding airport servicing and alternative wastewater treatment systems, and Report ASIC24-004 providing an airport capital program update. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting
• Received Report ASIC24-003 on airport servicing and alternative wastewater treatment systems for information
• Received Report ASIC24-004 and verbal update on the airport capital program for information
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m.

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

The General Committee unanimously approved receiving staff presentations regarding preliminary information for the 2025 Budget. The meeting was recessed at 4:15 p.m. to be continued at a later date to complete the agenda. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during this session.

• Approved receiving Report FCSFS24-014 on preliminary 2025 Budget presentations (11-0)
• Recessed meeting to continue at a later date (11-0)

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)

Council held a public meeting on the Development Charges Background Study by the Peterborough Utilities Commission. Council voted 11-0 to receive the presentation and any public delegations for information. No public delegations registered, and no other substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Received for information the presentation and public delegations on the Development Charges Background Study by the Peterborough Utilities Commission (11-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. (11-0)

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

Council approved a site-specific Official Plan amendment to facilitate a 76-unit residential building at 1176 and 1182 Armour Road. Other key actions included approving the 2024 Asset Management Plan and a funding agreement with the Canadian Canoe Museum.

• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan Amendment for 76-unit building at 1176-1182 Armour Road (6-3)
• Approved 2024 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan (11-0)
• Authorized funding agreement and tax exemption for Canadian Canoe Museum (11-0)
• Approved 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan (11-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment to Section 6.1 for Public Use Exemption (11-0)
• Supported application for 128 additional beds for Fairhaven (11-0)
• Deferred Service Peterborough renovation project for further options (11-0)
• Nominated Councillor Joy Lachica for AMO Board of Directors (11-0)

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)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved up to $12,000 from the Access Fund to install an assistive listening system at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The committee also agreed to review specific site plan applications and provide feedback on a proposed pedestrian crossover design on Maria Street. A request for funding for a service counter was deferred to the September meeting.

• Approved May 1, 2024 minutes
• Approved recommendations for Technical Adequacy Review site plan applications
• Approved receipt of 90% design presentation for Maria Street pedestrian crossover
• Approved Access Fund Request 2024-003 for up to $12,000 for PMC assistive listening system
• Deferred service counter Access Fund request to September meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:33 p.m.

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)

The Peterborough Public Library Board approved an updated Library Partnership Policy and received several reports for information, including quarterly financial reporting and an update on the Friends of the Library. The board approved investment policy asset allocations and directed a portfolio review by its wealth advisor for September, including revised risk tolerance guidelines and a 4.5% disbursement quota. A motion to name the new library branch the DelaFosse Branch was withdrawn, and a motion to defer the naming decision to the September 10, 2024 meeting carried. The board also met in closed session to discuss a negotiation-related item.

• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved consent agenda: Reports PPL24-038, PPL24-035, PPL24-036 (carried)
• Received Quarterly Financial Reporting Report PPL24-038 for information (carried)
• Approved updated Library Partnership Policy, Report PPL24-035 (carried)
• Received OLS Board Assembly Report PPL24-036 for information (carried)
• Received Friends of the Library update, Report PPL24-034, for information (carried)
• Approved investment policy asset allocations as recommended by advisor (carried)
• Directed portfolio review by wealth advisor for September, including revised risk tolerance and 4.5% disbursement quota (carried)

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)

The committee approved a request for revisions to a proposed new logo. Members also agreed to continue reviewing the list of properties for designation and will bring suggestions to a future meeting.

• Approved request for revisions to new committee logo (Report PACAC24-012)
• Received May 2024 Heritage Preservation Office report for information (Report PACAC24-010)
• Decided to continue examining the list of properties for designation (Report PACAC24-011)
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Special City Council Meeting

City Council met for a special meeting to appoint a new commissioner. The council approved the recommendation from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the leadership of infrastructure, planning, and growth management.

• Appointed Blair Nelson as Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management (11-0)
• Approved By-law 24-036 to confirm meeting proceedings (11-0)

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

Peterborough's General Committee approved several items on June 3, 2024, including the 2024 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan, the draft 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan, and a Zoning By-law amendment to Section 6.1 (Public Use Exemption). The committee also approved a funding agreement with The Canadian Canoe Museum and supported Fairhaven's application to the Province for 128 additional beds. A report on City Hall Service Peterborough renovations was deferred to the June 17 General Committee meeting.

• Approved 2024 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan (11-0)
• Approved draft 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan (11-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment to Section 6.1, Public Use Exemption (11-0)
• Approved Canadian Canoe Museum funding agreement and capital facility designation (11-0)
• Supported Fairhaven's application for 128 additional beds, non-binding on the City (11-0)
• Appointed Blair Nelson as Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management (11-0)
• Deferred Service Peterborough renovation project report to June 17 General Committee (11-0)
• Approved closed session property matters at 625 Watts Avenue, 280 Jameson Drive, and 195 Hunter Street East (11-0 each)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Pilot Arts Organization Grant, public art projects, and a report from the Acting Director of Arts and Culture. The committee will also confirm minutes from its March 26, 2024 meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented as reports for discussion.

• Pilot Arts Organization Grant update (Report ACAC24-011)
• Public Art update (Report ACAC24-012)
• Report from Acting Director of Arts and Culture (Report ACAC24-013)
• Confirmation of March 26, 2024 minutes

The committee received informational updates on arts grants, public art, and department status. The main action was a recommendation to invite the current Poet Laureate to present a poem to City Council before their term ends. The committee also endorsed the EC3 representative's update and called for alignment between Council's constitutional commitments and support for the Poet Laureate program.

• Approved March 26, 2024 minutes
• Received Pilot Arts Organization Grant update for information
• Received Public Art update for information
• Received Acting Director of Arts and Culture report for information
• Recommended inviting current Poet Laureate to present to City Council
• Endorsed EC3 representative's update and commitment to Poet Laureate program
• Recommended Council align constitutional commitments with Poet Laureate support

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to vote on recommendations from its May 13 General Committee, including a community housing strategic plan, a pedestrian crossover on Maria Street, and a request to extend the provincial heritage designation deadline. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, ceremonial presentations, and by-law approvals.

• Community Housing Strategic Plan (Report CSSS24-006) with Housing Needs Assessment and direction to implement strategic priorities
• Pedestrian crossover on Maria Street at Mark Street, with $35,000 contract increase to Guild Electric Limited
• Affordable Housing CIP increase of $53,795 for Habitat for Humanity's 21 Leahy's Lane Phase 2
• Request to extend Ontario Heritage Act deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030 for 795 listed properties
• Removal of calendar parking restriction on Humber Road between Saugeen Crescent and 536 Humber Road

City Council approved a Community Housing Strategic Plan and authorized staff to implement its priorities. They also approved a pedestrian crossover on Maria Street, increased incentives for an affordable housing project, and removed a parking restriction on Humber Road. Additionally, Council voted to formally request the Province of Ontario extend the deadline for processing heritage properties from 2025 to 2030.

• Approved Community Housing Strategic Plan recommendations (11-0)
• Approved Maria Street pedestrian crossover and $35,000 contract amendment (11-0)
• Increased Affordable Housing CIP incentives by $53,795 for 21 Leahy's Lane (11-0)
• Removed calendar parking restriction on Humber Road (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan 2023-2026 (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Requested Province extend Ontario Heritage Act deadline to 2030 (10-1)
• Approved citizen appointments to Transit, Arts, Airport, and Grants committees (11-0)
• Approved By-law 24-032 amending Maria Street parking regulations (11-0)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment regarding Section 6.1, which deals with public use exemptions. The committee will also confirm minutes from its February 27, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - Section 6.1 - Public Use Exemption (Report PAC24-002)
• Confirmation of minutes from February 27, 2024 meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee approved a recommendation regarding a City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for Section 6.1 (Public Use Exemption). The committee also approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting.

• Approved recommendation in Report PAC24-002 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Section 6.1
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports to summarize.

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically on May 14, 2024, to consider four applications (files B02/24, A12/24, A13/24, A14/24) at specific addresses. The agenda lists the applications but does not include details on the nature of each request (e.g., variance or consent). The meeting also includes confirmation of minutes and other routine business.

• File B02/24 at 889 Western Avenue, applicant One Community Planning, owner Roger Currier and Rodica Manea
• File A12/24 at 548 Barker Avenue, applicant Kingsdale Design, owner Canadian Mental Health Association
• File A13/24 at 145 Langton Street, applicant/owner OMNI Health Care (Peterborough) GP Ltd.
• File A14/24 at 49 Leahy's Lane, applicant Prinston Homes, owner Yasmin Kehret and Supa Kehret

The Committee of Adjustment approved several land-use applications, including a 256-bed long-term care facility and a residential lot severance. It also granted minor variances for a multi-unit dwelling and a single-detached home reconstruction.

• Approved severance of a 7.92-metre-wide lot at 889 Western Avenue (Carried)
• Approved minor variances for two additional units at 548 Barker Avenue, provided the Canadian Mental Health Association continues to operate the site (Carried)
• Approved variances for a 4-storey, 256-bed long-term care facility at 145 Langton Street, conditional upon Site Plan Approval (Carried)
• Approved variance to increase maximum floor area expansion from 10% to 40.32% for a dwelling at 49 Leahy’s Lane (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting (Carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several reports and motions. Key items include a request to extend the provincial heritage designation deadline, a motion to give Council final approval authority over the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment plan, and reports on housing, parking, and child care. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and a closed session.

• Notice of motion to request Ontario extend heritage designation deadline from Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 1, 2030
• Notice of motion to grant Council final approval authority for Bonnerworth Park redevelopment plan
• Community Housing Strategic Plan report (CSSS24-006)
• Removal of calendar parking restriction on Humber Road (IPGENG24-012)
• Affordable Housing CIP - 21 Leahy's Lane Phase 2 municipal incentives update (CSSS24-009)

The General Committee approved a Community Housing Strategic Plan and increased incentives for the 21 Leahy's Lane affordable housing project. They also voted to request a five-year extension for processing heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. A motion to require final Council approval for the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment was ruled out of order by the Chair.

• Approved Community Housing Strategic Plan recommendations (11-0)
• Increased 21 Leahy's Lane housing incentives by $53,795 (11-0)
• Approved Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan (10-0)
• Requested Ontario extend heritage deadline to Jan 1, 2030 (10-1)
• Approved Maria Street pedestrian crossover and $35,000 contract amendment (11-0)
• Removed calendar parking restriction on Humber Road (10-0)
• Bonnerworth Park approval motion ruled out of order (6-5)
• Approved citizen appointments to various committees (11-0)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to review the 2023 budget, discuss the draft 2025 operating budget, and consider a financial investment policy. The board will also receive updates on library services and the Friends of the Library, and review two policies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiations related to an agreement.

• 2023 Budget Review (Report PPL24-026)
• 2025 Draft Operating Budget (Report PPL24-028)
• Library Board Financial Investment Policy (Report PPL24-027)
• Policy Review: Art Policy (Report PPL24-031)
• Policy Review: Policy Development Policy (Report PPL24-032)

The Board approved updates to the Library Art Policy and the Library Policy Development Policy. Members also established an ad hoc policy governance review committee and requested specific financial reports from City staff.

• Approved updated Library Art Policy (Carried)
• Approved updated Library Policy Development Policy (Carried)
• Deferred amendments to the Investment Policy to a future meeting (Carried)
• Established ad hoc policy governance review committee with J. Loveys Smith, L. Gruzas, and G. Sandeman (Carried)
• Requested City staff provide 2023 unaudited financial statements (Carried)
• Requested staff present quarterly financial reports (Carried)
• Deferred closed session matter to June meeting (Carried)
• Received 2023 budget review, 2025 draft operating budget, and Q1 2024 reports for information (Carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to review an alteration application for 310 Frederick Avenue and to discuss potential heritage designations for 469 Weller Street and 1400 Monaghan Road. The committee will also consider plans for its 50th anniversary.

• Alteration application for 310 Frederick Avenue (Report PACAC 24-007)
• Heritage designation of 469 Weller Street (Report PACAC24-009)
• Heritage designation of 1400 Monaghan Road (Report PACAC24-006)
• 50th anniversary of the PACAC (Report PACAC24-008)

The committee approved major alterations for 310 Frederick Avenue and recommended that Council designate 1400 Monaghan Road and 469 Weller Street as heritage properties. Members also resolved to request a provincial deadline extension for processing listed properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved major alterations for 310 Frederick Avenue (Carried)
• Recommended Council designate 1400 Monaghan Road under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended Council designate 469 Weller Street under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Approved 2025 activities to recognize PACAC's 50th anniversary, subject to budget (Carried)
• Resolved to request the Province extend the Ontario Heritage Act deadline from Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 1, 2030 (Carried)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review site plans, consider an Access Fund request, and discuss licensing of driving services. The agenda includes confirmation of previous minutes and a land acknowledgement, but no consent agenda items. All items are for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Site Plan Reviews, Report AAC24-010
• Access Fund Request 2024-002, Report AAC24-011
• Licensing of Driving Services, Report AAC24-012
• Confirmation of minutes from April 3, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $650 grant for museum accessibility training and site evaluation. The committee also requested that all future road resurfacing projects be presented to them and asked Council to reconsider the Parkhill Road design.

• Approved $650 Access Fund Request 2024-002 for PMA training and site evaluation
• Approved recommendations for Site Plan Review 921 High Street (Report AAC24-010)
• Approved recommendations regarding accessible taxicab feedback (Report AAC24-012)
• Approved request for Council to reconsider Parkhill Road concept design
• Approved requirement that all future road resurfacing projects be presented to the AAC
• Approved moving AAC meetings to in-person at City Hall starting September 1, 2024
• Approved staff report on budget for member accessible transportation
• Approved staff to complete Access Fund request for HEPA filters in the Doris Room

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Peterborough Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on April 30, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including zoning by-law amendments for properties on Clonsilla Avenue and Sherbrooke Street, additional funding for emergency shelters, and a motion opposing provincial Bill 165 that would reverse an Ontario Energy Board decision on natural gas subsidies. The agenda also includes routine approvals, contract amendments, and reports on various city projects.

• Zoning amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue (rezoning from R.1 to R.5-365)
• Zoning amendment for 1509, 1529, 1533 Sherbrooke Street (rezoning to R.5-361-H, with conditions including $3,988.35 sewer payment)
• Contract increase for Peterborough Organics Facility consulting by $429,352 to $1,667,812 (total $1,884,627.56 with HST)
• Motion to support OEB decision ending natural gas pipeline subsidies and ask province to withdraw Bill 165
• Decommissioning of Little Lake Fireworks Platform; future displays at 'T' Wharf

Peterborough City Council approved zoning by-law amendments for properties at 1113 Clonsilla Avenue and 1509-1533 Sherbrooke Street, increasing a consulting contract for the Organics Facility by $429,352, and designated 140 King Street as a heritage property. A motion supporting the Ontario Energy Board's decision to end methane gas pipeline subsidies passed narrowly (5-4). Council also endorsed Councillor Kevin Duguay for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1509-1533 Sherbrooke Street (9-0)
• Increased Peterborough Organics Facility consulting contract by $429,352
• Approved heritage designation for 140 King Street (10-0)
• Passed motion supporting OEB decision on ENBRIDGE/Bill 165 (5-4)
• Endorsed Councillor Duguay for FCM Board election (8-2)
• Directed staff to report on traffic signal at Bensfort Road and Otonabee Drive
• Approved decommissioning of Little Lake Fireworks Platform

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition and negotiations, then an open session to consider zoning by-law amendments for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue and 1509-1533 Sherbrooke Street, along with reports on a contract amendment for the Organics Facility, the Little Lake fireworks platform, reinstating draft subdivision plans, the Official Plan implementation strategy, designating 140 King Street, and Canada Day celebrations.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue (IPGPL24-007)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1509, 1529, 1533 Sherbrooke Street (IPGPL24-009)
• Contract amendment for consulting services for Peterborough Organics Facility (MOENV24-002)
• Reinstatement of draft plans of subdivision at 4571 Guthrie Drive, 2006 and 2011 McNamara Road (IPGPL24-010)
• Designation of 140 King Street (J.J. Turner Building) (IPGPL24-008)

General Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue and a separate rezoning for 1509, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street. It also approved a $429,352 increase to a consulting contract for the Peterborough Organics Facility and endorsed Councillor Kevin Duguay to stand for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board. A motion to defer the Official Plan Implementation Strategy was lost, and the report was received for information.

• Approved rezoning of 1113 Clonsilla Avenue from R.1 to R.5-365 (10-0, one conflict)
• Approved rezoning of 1509, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street to R.5-361-H (8-2, one conflict)
• Denied a Sherbrooke Street safe access point requirement (2-8, one conflict)
• Approved $429,352 increase to D.M. Wills Associates consulting contract for Organics Facility, total $1,884,627.56 including HST (consent, 11-0)
• Approved decommissioning the Little Lake Fireworks Platform and using the 'T' Wharf for future displays (consent, 11-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Kevin Duguay for FCM Board of Directors and up to $4,000 in costs from the Mayor's budget (9-2)
• Received Report IPGPL24-010 on subdivision reinstatement and directed a follow-up report by January 2025 (10-0, one conflict)
• Approved designation of 140 King Street (J.J. Turner Building) as a heritage property (11-0)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review a climate change vulnerability assessment from Peterborough Public Health, discuss engagement on Procurement By-Law 22-070, and receive a climate initiatives update. The agenda also includes confirming minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Peterborough Public Health Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Report (PEAC24-006)
• Report: Procurement By-Law 22-070 Engagement (PEAC24-007)
• Report: Climate Initiatives Update (PEAC24-005)
• Confirmation of minutes from March 20, 2024

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee received updates on climate initiatives and a public health vulnerability assessment for information. The committee approved recommendations to provide written feedback on specific sections of Procurement By-Law 22-070, focusing on sustainable procurement and low-carbon equipment. The Chair was directed to submit these consolidated comments to city staff by April 26, 2024.

• Approved March 20, 2024 minutes
• Received Report PEAC24-005 (Climate Initiatives Update) for information
• Received Report PEAC24-006 (Public Health Climate Vulnerability Assessment) for information
• Approved Report PEAC24-007 recommendations regarding Procurement By-Law 22-070
• Directed Chair to submit committee comments on By-Law 22-070 by April 26, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to hear five applications (files A07/24, B01/24, A08/24, A10/24, A11/24) at addresses including 345 Armour Road, 369 Hunter Street West, 500 Towerhill Road, 65 Roper Drive, and 312 Cottonwood Road. The committee will also confirm minutes from the March 19 hearing, consider a request to amend conditions of provisional consent (file B07/22), and elect a chair and vice chair.

• File A07/24: 345 Armour Road, applicant Brian Burchardt (LandDesign), owner TVM 345 Armour Road Inc.
• File B01/24: 369 Hunter Street West, applicant Brian Buchardt (LandDesign), owner TVM Mansions Inc.
• File A08/24: 500 Towerhill Road, applicant Nicholas Swerdfeger (Barry Bryan Associates), owner 530970 Ontario Limited
• File A10/24: 65 Roper Drive, applicant Ewa Pazdzior (Dwell Design Inc.), owners Greg Bishop and Neera Jeyabalan
• File B07/22: Request to amend conditions of Provisional Consent

Peterborough's Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and one severance/easement application at its April 16, 2024 meeting. The variances allow a commercial conversion at 345 Armour Road, a car dealership expansion at 500 Towerhill Road, a porch and garage at 65 Roper Drive, and a two-car garage at 312 Cottonwood Drive. The committee also granted a 3.05-metre easement at 369 Hunter Street West and deleted a condition from a 2022 provisional consent at 851 Lily Lake Road. All decisions carried; no votes were recorded as opposed.

• Approved minor variance at 345 Armour Road to reduce minimum dwelling units from 3 to 0 and aisle width from 6.4m to 6.0m (carried)
• Approved severance/easement at 369 Hunter Street West for a 3.05m easement in favour of 380 Park Street North, with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 500 Towerhill Road for parking and setback reductions for car dealership expansion (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 65 Roper Drive to reduce street setback from 6m to 5.35m (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 312 Cottonwood Drive to reduce side yard setback from 1.8m to 1.2m (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2024 meeting as amended (carried)
• Deleted condition vi) from provisional consent File B07/22 (851 Lily Lake Road) (carried)
• Appointed Stewart Hamilton as Chair and Rod Hines as Vice-Chair for one-year terms (carried)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee meeting on April 11, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-04-09 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to review several reports, including the 2023 budget wrap-up, 2025 operating estimates, the CEO's March report, and an update from the Friends of the Library. A presentation on investments review is also scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes confirmation and land acknowledgement.

• 2023 Budget wrap-up, Report PPL24-023
• 2025 Budget operating estimates, Report PPL24-024
• Investments Review presentation, Report PPL21-021
• CEO report March, Report PPL24-025
• Update from Friends of the Library, Report PPL24-022

The Board received several informational reports regarding investments, the 2023 budget, and general operations. A decision on the 2025 operating budget estimates was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received investment status report PPL24-021 for information
• Received pre-audited 2023 budget report PPL24-023 for information
• Deferred 2025 Budget operating estimates report to May 7, 2024
• Received CEO operations report PPL24-025 for information
• Received Friends of the Peterborough Public Library status report PPL24-022 for information

City Council Meeting

Council will consider recommendations from the April 2 General Committee meeting, including a $580,000 pilot program for physician recruitment and retention, a zoning by-law amendment for 720 Vinette Street, and a $307,758 increase to the Bethune Street flood reduction project contract. They will also vote on by-laws, including one to remove the 'H' holding symbol at 265 Edinburgh Street, and receive a presentation from Police Chief Betts.

• Approve $580,000 physician recruitment pilot program funded from reserves and budget allocations
• Rezone 720 Vinette Street from D.1 to R.4-364 and waive Environmental Impact Study requirement
• Increase AECOM Canada Ltd. contract for Bethune Street Flood Reduction Project by $307,758 to $5,636,409.41
• Allocate $20,965 in Community Project Grants and $136,170 in Community Investment Grants
• Pass by-laws including zoning amendments for 720 Vinette Street and 265 Edinburgh Street

Peterborough City Council approved a $580,000 pilot budget for physician recruitment and retention through December 31, 2025, funded from reserves and 2024-2025 budget allocations. Council also approved a Minutes of Settlement with CUPE 504 setting new terms for a collective agreement covering January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. A motion to bring the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment plan back for discussion of alternative pickleball/tennis solutions was defeated 3-8. Council approved an amendment to the Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074 (9-2) after defeating a deferral motion (3-8).

• Approved $580,000 physician recruitment pilot budget through Dec 31, 2025 (funded by $350K reserve, $100K 2024 budget, $130K 2025 pre-commitment)
• Approved CUPE 504 Minutes of Settlement for collective agreement Jan 1, 2024–Dec 31, 2026 (11-0)
• Bonnerworth Park redevelopment motion for alternative pickleball/tennis solutions defeated (3-8)
• Approved amendment to Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074 (9-2); deferral motion defeated (3-8)
• Approved 2024 Community Project and Investment Grants: $20,965 and $136,170 (10-0, Councillor Haacke declared conflict)
• Approved $307,758 increase to AECOM Canada Ltd. contract for Bethune Street Flood Reduction Project, from $5,328,651.41 to $5,636,409.41 plus HST
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 720 Vinette Street, rezoning from D.1 to R.4-364 (consent items carried 11-0)
• Approved by-laws 24-021 through 24-025 including 720 Vinette Street zoning and 265 Edinburgh Street holding symbol removal (11-0)

Special General Committee

This is a special General Committee meeting with a closed session first, followed by an open session. The committee will hear a presentation from Police Chief Betts and consider an amendment to the Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074. The closed session covers personal matters and labour relations/employee negotiations, including an appointment.

• Closed session for personal matters and labour relations/employee negotiations
• Presentation by Police Chief Betts (Report LSCLK24-003)
• Amendment of Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074 (Report LSMLES24-002)

Council approved a three-year collective agreement with CUPE 504 running from 2024 to 2026. The committee also passed an amendment to the Parks and Facilities By-law and received a presentation from the Police Chief.

• Approved Minutes of Settlement with CUPE 504 for 2024-2026 collective agreement (11-0)
• Approved amendment to Parks and Facilities By-law 19-074 (9-2)
• Received presentation from Police Chief Betts for information (11-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review site plan reports and the 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan. They will also confirm minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting and disclose any pecuniary interests. The meeting is scheduled for one hour.

• Site Plan Reviews, Report AAC24-008
• 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan, Report AAC24-009
• Confirmation of minutes from March 6, 2024
• Next meeting set for May 1, 2024

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved recommendations for reviewing Technical Adequacy Review (TAR) applications. The committee also agreed to receive a presentation and provide feedback on the draft 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved recommendations in Report AAC24-008 to select, review, and provide feedback on Technical Adequacy Review (TAR) applications
• Approved recommendations in Report AAC24-009 to receive a presentation and provide feedback on the draft 2024 to 2028 Accessibility Plan

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for 720 Vinette Street and consider a notice of motion to revisit the Bonnerworth Park pickleball court plan. The agenda also includes several consent items and reports on topics such as physician recruitment, climate change, and municipal law enforcement.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 720 Vinette Street (Report IPGPL24-003)
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Lachica to bring Bonnerworth Park pickleball plan back to Council
• Central Area (Bethune Street) Flood Reduction Project: increase in agreement for detailed design and contract administration (Report IPGENG24-005)
• 2024 Community Project and Investment Grants (Report CSD24-002)
• Agreements with the Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club (Report CSRS24-002)

The General Committee approved a $580,000 pilot budget for physician recruitment and retention, increased the Bethune Street flood reduction project agreement by $307,758, and rezoned 720 Vinette Street from Development to Residential. A motion to pause the Bonnerworth Park pickleball plan for further consultation was defeated.

• Approved $580,000 physician recruitment pilot budget (11-0)
• Increased Bethune Street flood project agreement by $307,758 (11-0)
• Rezoned 720 Vinette Street to Residential District (11-0)
• Approved $157,135 in community grants (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Amended six municipal by-laws for enforcement (11-0)
• Motion to pause Bonnerworth Park pickleball plan defeated (4-7)
• Second motion on Bonnerworth Park defeated (3-8)
• Approved liquor sales licence delegation for City facilities (11-0)

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: electing a vice chair, confirming prior minutes, and disclosing any conflicts of interest. The main items for discussion are a report on 2024-2025 aerospace marketing and investment attraction, and the committee's meeting schedule for 2024. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Confirmation of November 29, 2023 minutes
• Report ASIC24-001: 2024-2025 Aerospace Marketing & Investment Attraction
• Report ASIC24-002: Airport Strategic Initiatives Meeting Schedule 2024
• Next meeting tentatively June 13, 2024

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee approved a marketing and investment attraction strategy for the aerospace sector. The committee also appointed a Vice Chair and established its meeting schedule.

• Appointed Don Vassiliadis as Vice Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 29, 2023 (Carried)
• Endorsed the Aerospace Marketing and Investment Attraction Strategy in Report ASIC24-001 (Carried)
• Approved the committee meeting schedule in Report ASIC24-002 (Carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Art Gallery of Peterborough Board, the Pilot Arts Organization Grant, and public art. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed beyond confirming minutes and consent items.

• Update from Art Gallery of Peterborough Board (Report ACAC24-006)
• Pilot Arts Grant Update (Report ACAC24-008)
• Public Art Update (Report ACAC24-009)
• Confirmation of January 30, 2024 minutes

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its January 30, 2024 meeting and received two verbal reports for information: a Pilot Arts Grant update (Report ACAC24-008) and an update from the Art Gallery of Peterborough Board (Report ACAC24-006). No consent agenda items passed, no pecuniary interests were disclosed, and there were no items of other business. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.; the next meeting is April 30, 2024.

• Approved January 30, 2024 ACAC minutes (carried)
• Received verbal Pilot Arts Organization Grant update, Report ACAC24-008, for information (carried)
• Received verbal Art Gallery of Peterborough Board update, Report ACAC24-006, for information (carried)
• No items passed on Consent Agenda
• No disclosures of pecuniary interest
• No items of Other Business
• Adjourned at 6:50 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a procurement by-law update and a climate initiatives update. The agenda also includes confirming minutes from the previous meeting and routine procedural items.

• Procurement By-law 22-070 update (Report PEAC24-004)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-003)
• Confirmation of February 21, 2024 minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting. Two reports regarding climate initiatives and procurement by-law updates were received for information.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-003) for information
• Received Procurement By-law 22-070 Update presentation (Report PEAC24-004) for information

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider four applications (files A03/24 through A06/24) for minor variances or consents at 861 Wentworth Street, 2300 Denure Drive, 418 Raymond Street, and 428 Mark Street. The agenda lists the applicants, owners, and assigned planners for each file. The meeting also includes routine items: disclosure of interests, confirmation of minutes, other business, and adjournment.

• File A03/24: 861 Wentworth Street, applicant Michael Alexander Reader, owner Peterborough Standard Condominium Corporation 67
• File A04/24: 2300 Denure Drive, applicant Natalia Garavito, owner 5028871 Ontario Inc
• File A05/24: 418 Raymond Street, applicant Michael Davenport, owner Woodview Properties Inc
• File A06/24: 428 Mark Street, applicant Mark McCann, owner Mark McCann & Luisa Magalhaes
• Next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications for properties in Peterborough. Decisions included reduced setbacks for townhouse decks and a retirement residence, a reduced setback for a new detached dwelling, and an increased height allowance for a detached garage. All approvals were carried by the committee, with specific conditions attached to each project.

• Approved variance at 861 Wentworth Street to reduce side lot line setback from 7.6m to 4.4m for existing decks, provided decks remain open-air
• Approved variances at 2300 Denure Drive for Phase 2 of a retirement residence, including reduced lot area per unit and parking requirements
• Approved variance at 418 Raymond Street to reduce rear lot line setback from 7.6m to 6.9m for a dwelling and 3.3m for a deck
• Approved variance at 428 Mark Street to increase accessory building height from 4.3m to 5.4m for a garage, conditional on archaeological assessment
• Approved minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting

Special General Committee

This Special General Committee meeting is largely procedural, with a closed session (4:45 p.m.) to discuss an appointment and two agreements under municipal negotiation exemptions, followed by a short open session (5:45 p.m.) for reports and adjournment. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters and (d) labour relations/employee negotiations — Appointment
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiation position/plan — Agreement
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiation position/plan — Amending Agreement
• Open session includes declaration of pecuniary interest and report of closed session

The Special General Committee approved recommendations from the Commissioner of Community Services and the Chief Administrative Officer. Both decisions related to reports discussed in a closed session.

• Authorized staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CSSS24-007 (11-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with an Amending Agreement as outlined in Closed Session Report CAO24-002 (11-0)

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to consider recommendations from its General Committee, including an Official Plan amendment to allow extending municipal services beyond city limits. Council will also vote on several contracts and property matters, including a $3.6 million police station renovation design contract and a $232,818 contract renewal for Ontario Works file digitization. Several items involve closed-session reports, so details are limited.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for cross-border servicing (Report IPGPL24-004)
• Appoint Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. for police station renovation design at 1421 Lansdowne St W and 500 Water St, fee 8% of $3.2M construction, total $3,616,000
• Renew 3-year contract with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for Ontario Works file digitization, total $232,818
• Declare 1576 Matchett Line surplus to municipal requirements
• Delegate authority to deem events at Peterborough Memorial Centre as municipally significant

City Council appointed Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. to lead renovations for police stations at 1421 Lansdowne Street West and 500 Water Street. Council also approved an Official Plan amendment regarding cross-border servicing and renewed a contract for Ontario Works file digitization.

• Appointed Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. for police station renovations at a fee of 8% of construction costs (8-3)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for cross-border servicing (11-0)
• Renewed 3-year contract with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for $232,818 total cost (11-0)
• Declared 1576 Matchett Line surplus to municipal requirements (11-0)
• Granted Commissioner of Community Services authority to deem events at Peterborough Memorial Centre as municipally significant (11-0)
• Denied motion to defer police station renovation design to an RFP process (4-7)

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Waste Management Committee is meeting to consider two reports: increasing tipping fees and changing the definition of sorted/unsorted material at the County/City Waste Management Facility, and a request for a charitable tipping fee exemption. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair, confirm minutes from November 20, 2023, and set the next meeting for May 27, 2024.

• Increase Tipping Fee and Sorted/Unsorted material at the County/City Waste Management Facility (Report WMC24-001)
• Request for charitable tipping fee exemption at the County/City Waste Management Facility (Report WMC24-002)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of minutes from November 20, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for May 27, 2024

The committee denied a request to waive tipping fees for the Brock Mission and requested a report on all existing charitable landfill fee exemptions. The committee also appointed its 2024 officers and received a report on tipping fees for sorted and unsorted material.

• Appointed Mayor Leal as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Deputy Warden Senis as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved November 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Report WMC24-001 regarding tipping fee increases for information (Carried)
• Denied tipping fee waiver for Brock Mission (Carried)
• Requested staff report on all charitable landfill fee exemptions (Carried)
• Rescheduled June 17, 2024 meeting to June 24, 2024 (Carried)

Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, confirm prior minutes, and receive reports on the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan 2023-2026 and Paramedics Operational Key Performance Indicators. The committee will also discuss a letter from the County of Peterborough regarding CMSM negotiation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan 2023-2026 (Report CSSSGPJSC24-001)
• Paramedics Operational Key Performance Indicators (Report PAR-2024-01)
• Letter from County of Peterborough dated February 21, 2024 re CMSM Negotiation
• Confirmation of minutes from October 19, 2023

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee appointed Warden Clark as Chair and Mayor Leal as Vice Chair of the Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee for 2024. It approved recommendations in Report CSSSGPJSC24-001 to receive a presentation on the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan 2023-2026 and to recommend the plan to Peterborough City Council as an addition to the Peterborough Early Years and Child Care Service Plan 2019-2024. The committee added a provision to send a letter, approved by both County and City Councils, to several MPPs and MPs advocating for local day care initiatives including a workforce strategy. It also received the Paramedics Operational Key Performance Indicators report and a letter from the County of Peterborough dated February 21, 2024, both for information.

• Appointed Warden Clark as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Mayor Leal as Vice Chair of the Peterborough Regional Liaison Committee for 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 19, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Approved recommendations in Report CSSSGPJSC24-001: received presentation and recommended Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Growth Plan 2023-2026 to City Council as an addition to the Peterborough Early Years and Child Care Service Plan 2019-2024 (carried)
• Added provision to send a letter to MPPs and MPs advocating for local day care initiatives including a workforce strategy (carried)
• Received Paramedics Operational Key Performance Indicators report PAR-2024-01 for information (carried)
• Received letter from County of Peterborough dated February 21, 2024 for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:16 a.m. (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to decide on several consent items, including an Innovation Cluster loan, appointment of Shoalts and Zaback Architects for the Peterborough Police Station renovation at 1421 Lansdowne Street West and 500 Water Street, renewal of a Nimble Information Strategies contract for Ontario Works file digitization, and delegated authority for municipally significant events. They will also hold a public meeting on Official Plan Amendment No. 2 regarding cross-border servicing, and receive presentations from the Canoe Museum and a modular community update. The meeting begins with a closed session covering litigation, negotiations, and surplus property.

• Closed session on litigation, negotiations, surplus property
• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment No. 2 - Cross Border Servicing (IPGPL24-004)
• Innovation Cluster Loan (FCSFS24-005)
• Appointment of Shoalts and Zaback Architects for police station renovation at 1421 Lansdowne St W and 500 Water St (FCSFPM24-002)
• Renewal of Nimble Information Strategies contract for Ontario Works file digitization (CSSS24-004)

The General Committee approved the appointment of Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. for police station renovations. Other decisions included amending the Official Plan for cross-border servicing and declaring a property on Matchett Line as surplus.

• Appointed Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. for police station renovations at a total cost of $3,616,000 (8-2)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for Cross Border Servicing (10-0)
• Declared 1576 Matchett Line surplus to municipal requirements (10-0)
• Renewed 3-year contract with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for $232,818 (10-0)
• Granted delegated authority to Commissioner of Community Services to deem events at Peterborough Memorial Centre as municipally significant (10-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Closed Session Reports CSAC24-004 and MOENV24-009 (10-0)
• Requested a 2025 report on next steps for Modular Bridge Housing Community (10-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several accessibility-related items. They will review a report on the Rotary Trail crossing at Hunter Street East, consider an Access Fund request, and plan for National AccessAbility Week 2024. The committee will also discuss a proposed change to its own structure.

• Rotary Trail Crossing at Hunter Street East (Report AAC24-004)
• Access Fund Request 2024-001 (Report AAC24-006)
• National AccessAbility Week 2024 (Report AAC24-005)
• Change to AAC Structure (Report AAC24-007)
• Confirmation of minutes from January 10, 2024

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved recommendations on the Rotary Trail crossing at Hunter Street East, including receiving the 90% design and providing feedback on accessibility features. It also approved Access Fund Request 2024-001 for hearing assist systems and agreed to provide feedback on National AccessAbility Week 2024 plans. A report on changes to the AAC structure was received for information, and staff will bring back an information report on mobility aid charging stations.

• Approved recommendations in Report AAC24-004 on Rotary Trail crossing at Hunter Street East (carried)
• Approved Access Fund Request 2024-001 for hearing assist systems (carried)
• Approved providing feedback on National AccessAbility Week 2024 plans (carried)
• Received Report AAC24-007 on changes to AAC structure for information (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:21 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed heritage designation of the J.J. Turner Building at 140 King Street, and to receive a report on Heritage Preservation Office activities for February 2024. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of minutes, appointments to sub-committees, and disclosure of interests.

• Designation of 140 King Street (J.J. Turner Building) under Report PACAC24-005
• Heritage Preservation Office activities for February 2024 (Report PACAC24-004)
• Appointments to Citizen War Memorial and Special Projects sub-committees
• Confirmation of minutes from February 6, 2024 meeting

The committee recommended that City Council designate the J.J. Turner Building at 140 King Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. Members also requested a heritage designation brief for 1400 Monaghan Road. Appointments for the Citizen War Memorial were deferred.

• Recommended 140 King Street for designation to Council (Carried)
• Approved February 2024 Heritage Preservation Office activities report (Carried)
• Requested Heritage Designation brief for 1400 Monaghan Road (Carried)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Appointed Lara Hintlemann and Councillor Bierk to Special Projects Sub-Committee
• Deferred Citizen War Memorial appointments to April meeting

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to discuss a potential MLCC branch and sponsorship, receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the CEO, and review several policies including the Code of Conduct, food, and room booking. The board will also consider the 2024 budget update and 2025 staffing and IT project allocations. Most items are on the consent agenda for approval as a group.

• MLCC branch and sponsorship discussion (Report PPL24-011)
• 2024 Library budget update (Report PPL24-014)
• 2025 Budget - staffing allocations and IT project review (Report PPL24-020)
• Policy reviews: Code of Conduct, Food, Room Booking (PPL24-018, PPL24-017, PPL24-019)
• Library Board Financial Investment Policy (Report PPL24-021)

The Library Board approved updated policies regarding the Code of Conduct, food, and room bookings. The Board also set the 2024 winter holiday hours for the Main branch and established key messages for City Council regarding library operations.

• Approved updated Library Code of Conduct policy
• Approved updated Library Food policy
• Approved updated Library Room Booking policy
• Approved winter holiday hours and closures for Main branch (Report PPL24-022)
• Approved requirement for staff to consult Board on Miskin Law Community Complex branch naming before Council approval
• Approved key messages for Council regarding new branch, KPIs, and community health
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the Cycling Master Plan, Dominion and Denne Park rejuvenations, and an administrative services update. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm previous minutes, and receive a division update. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cycling Master Plan presentation (Report APRAC24-002)
• Dominion and Denne Park rejuvenations presentation (Report APRAC24-003)
• Administrative Services Update (Report APRAC24-004)
• Division Update (Report APRAC24-005)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The committee elected Peter Robinson as Chair and Bruce Bozec as Vice Chair for 2024. It approved the November 2023 minutes and received several staff reports for information, including updates on the Cycling Master Plan, Dominion and Denne Park rejuvenations, and administrative services. No new projects were approved or denied; all substantive items were informational presentations.

• Peter Robinson elected Chair for 2024
• Bruce Bozec elected Vice Chair for 2024
• November 28, 2023 minutes approved
• Division Update report received for information
• Cycling Master Plan presentation received for information
• Dominion and Denne Park rejuvenations presentation received for information
• Administrative Services and Membership Survey update received for information

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Peterborough Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, confirm minutes, and review Official Plan Amendment No. 2 regarding cross-border servicing (Report PAC24-001). This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of minutes from September 26, 2023
• Official Plan Amendment No. 2 - Cross Border Servicing (Report PAC24-001)

The committee approved a recommendation regarding the extension of municipal services beyond the City boundary. The committee also elected its 2024 officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Rebecca Schillemat as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Frances Wilbur as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved recommendation in Report PAC24-001 regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for cross border servicing (Carried)

Special General Committee

This is a special General Committee meeting held mostly in closed session. The only substantive item is a resolution to meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, related to employment matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with declarations of pecuniary interest and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Resolution to meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for employment matters
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Adjournment

The Special General Committee met on February 26, 2024 and moved into closed session at 5:45 p.m. to discuss one item under Section 239(2)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Closed session adjourned at 6:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session; the minutes contain only the procedural motions to enter and leave closed session.

• Met in closed session for one item under Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual (carried)
• Closed session adjourned at 6:02 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $11,885,000 Home Energy Efficiency Program funded by borrowing, zoning by-law amendments for properties on Lansdowne Street West and Water Street, a new fire dispatch agreement with county townships, and a by-law establishing Portfolio Chairs. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and ceremonial presentations.

• $11,885,000 Home Energy Efficiency Program capital budget with up to $8.75M in borrowing
• Zoning amendment for 950 Lansdowne Street West (Special District 138)
• Rezoning of 1119-1123 Water Street from commercial to residential (R.6-363)
• Five-year fire dispatch agreement with Peterborough County townships, fees from $401,673 to $767,622 annually
• Portfolio Chairs By-law appointing councillors to lead policy areas

City Council approved a capital budget and borrowing authority for a home energy efficiency program. Council also established a new Portfolio Chairs system and approved several zoning amendments and service agreements.

• Established $11,885,000 Home Energy Efficiency Program capital budget (11-0)
• Authorized borrowing up to $3M from OILC and $5.75M from FCM for energy program (11-0)
• Approved 5-year Fire Dispatch Services agreement for County townships (11-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 950 Lansdowne Street West (11-0)
• Rezoned 1119 and 1123 Water Street from Commercial to Residential (10-0)
• Approved permanent traffic calming measures and parking changes on Morrow and Montgomery Streets (11-0)
• Passed Portfolio Chairs By-law and appointed specific councillors to portfolios (7-4)
• Approved Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. model franchise agreement (11-0)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, confirm minutes, and receive reports on climate initiatives and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-001)
• 2024 PEAC Meeting Schedule (Report PEAC24-002)
• Confirmation of minutes from January 17, 2024 (no quorum) and October 18, 2023

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 and approved the annual meeting schedule. Members also received a climate initiatives update for information.

• Appointed Dylan Radcliffe as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Merilyn Twiss as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update Report PEAC24-001 for information (Carried)
• Approved 2024 PEAC meeting schedule per Report PEAC24-002 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to review three applications under the Planning Act. The committee will consider minor variance or consent requests for properties at 31 Kingan Street, 55 Hunter Street East, and 304-306 George Street North. No decisions are listed in the agenda; the items are presented for discussion.

• File A57/23: 31 Kingan Street, applicant/owner Olena Shtepa
• File A01/24: 55 Hunter Street East, applicant DM Wills Associates, owner East City Coffee Shop Inc.
• File A02/24: 304-306 George Street North, applicant Brian Buchardt, owner 2379254 Ontario Limited
• Confirmation of minutes from January 23, 2024 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications for property variances involving a home addition and the creation of new dwelling and lodging units. Each approval included specific conditions regarding parking, site plans, or technical reports.

• Approved variance for two-storey addition at 31 Kingan Street, conditional on an Arborist Report and 5m parking stall (Carried)
• Approved variance for up to four dwelling units at 55 Hunter Street East, conditional on cash-in-lieu of parking for up to nine spaces (Carried)
• Approved variance for two Lodging Houses in the basement of 304-306 George Street North (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Denied motion to defer application A57/23 to the next meeting (Failed)

General Committee

The General Committee meets February 20, 2024, starting with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. and open session at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The main business includes two public meetings under the Planning Act for zoning by-law amendments, plus several committee reports on items like a home energy program, asset management, traffic calming, an Enbridge gas franchise agreement, and fire dispatch services. The agenda also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and a report on closed session.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 950 Lansdowne Street West (Report IPGPL24-001)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1119 and 1123 Water Street (Report IPGPL24-002)
• Home Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP) Update (Report FCSFS24-004)
• Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Model Franchise Agreement (Report IPGENG24-001)
• Fire Dispatch Services for Townships within Peterborough County (Report CSFS24-001)

Council approved a capital budget and borrowing authority for a home energy efficiency program and established a new Portfolio Chairs By-law. The committee also approved two zoning amendments and a five-year fire dispatch agreement for county townships.

• Established $11,885,000 Home Energy Efficiency Program capital budget (11-0)
• Approved five-year Fire Dispatch Services agreement for County townships (11-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 950 Lansdowne Street West (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1119 and 1123 Water Street to Residential District (10-0)
• Passed Portfolio Chairs By-law and appointed new Portfolio Chairs (11-0)
• Approved permanent traffic calming measures and parking by-law amendments for Morrow and Montgomery Streets (11-0)
• Approved Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. model franchise agreement (11-0)
• Rescinded previous Portfolio Chair appointments from December 12, 2022 (11-0)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Museum and Archives Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm minutes, and hear three staff reports: an accessibility plan for 2023-2027, a signage project update, and a request for Category A designation under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Accessibility Plan 2023 to 2027 (Report MAAC24-001)
• Signage Project Update (Report MAAC24-002)
• Category A Designated Organization under Cultural Property Export and Import Act (Report MAAC24-003)
• Confirmation of minutes from October 12, 2023

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members received informational presentations regarding the museum's accessibility plan, a signage project, and its designation under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.

• Appointed Amy Barron as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Karen Carter-Edwards as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Accessibility Plan 2023 to 2027 presentation for information (Carried)
• Received Signage Project update presentation for information (Carried)
• Received presentation on Category A designation under Cultural Property Export and Import Act for information (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, confirm minutes, and review reports including the 2024 budget and a February Heritage Planning Officer (HPO) report. A workshop on Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and sub-committee members
• Confirmation of November 7, 2023 minutes
• Workshop on Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines (Report PACAC24-002)
• PACAC 2024 Budget (Report PACAC24-001)
• February HPO Report (Report PACAC24-003)

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held its 2024 organizational meeting, electing Stewart Hamilton as Chair and Lara Hintlemann as Vice Chair, both carried. The committee approved minutes from its November 7, 2023 meeting, received a presentation on Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines and agreed to participate in a related workshop, and received its 2024 budget report and the February Heritage Preservation Office report for information. No substantive regulatory or planning decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Appointed Stewart Hamilton as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Lara Hintlemann as Vice Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Susan Matthews and Simon Terry volunteered for the Designation Sub-committee
• Approved minutes of the November 7, 2023 PACAC meeting (carried)
• Received Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines presentation and agreed to participate in workshop (carried)
• Received PACAC 2024 Budget report PACAC24-001 for information (carried)
• Received February HPO Report PACAC24-003 for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:40 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board is meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and appoint a secretary and treasurer. They will also hear a budget and investments update, a CEO report, and several consent-agenda reports on topics like advertising policy, a branch update, and a Truth & Reconciliation plan.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointment of Secretary and Treasurer
• Budget and Investments update, Report PPL24-006, with 2023 operating budget appendix
• Policy review – Advertising, Report PPL24-007
• Digital Lobby Display Funding Request, Report PPL24-009
• Peterborough Public Library Truth & Reconciliation Plan, Report PPL24-010

The Board elected its Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointed the Secretary and Treasurer for 2024. Members approved an updated advertising policy and allocated funds for a new digital display in the Main Library lobby. Several reports on strategic planning, finances, and branch updates were received for information.

• Elected Jayne White as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Janette Loveys Smith as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Appointed City Clerk or designate as Secretary and City Treasurer as Treasurer (Carried)
• Approved updated Library Advertising policy (Carried)
• Approved allocation of up to $15,000 from investment disbursements for a digital lobby display (Carried)
• Approved accessing 3.5% of the maturing GIC (Carried)
• Approved invitation for Corporate Sponsorship Program Manager to attend March 5 meeting (Carried)

General Committee - additional meeting

This is a special General Committee meeting consisting almost entirely of a closed session, with a resolution to meet in closed session under Section 239(3.1) for education or training sessions. The agenda also includes disclosure of pecuniary interest and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) for education or training
• Resolution to meet in closed session
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Adjournment

The committee met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to discuss one item regarding education and training. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for Education and Training discussion

City Council Meeting

Peterborough City Council is meeting to vote on recommendations from its General Committee, including a $15 million borrowing by-law, a $2 million pre-commitment for Lansdowne Street rehabilitation, and a directive to end exclusionary zoning by allowing up to four units per residential lot. Council will also consider motions on municipal service extensions beyond city limits and on federal international student policy changes affecting Fleming College and Trent University. The agenda includes several routine items such as tax adjustments, citizen appointments, and insurance matters.

• Directive to end exclusionary zoning, potentially allowing up to four units per residential lot as of right
• $15,000,000 borrowing limit for 2024 current expenditures (By-law 24-008)
• $2,000,000 pre-commitment for Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation (Park Street to Otonabee River)
• Tax reductions totaling $54,417.93 under the Municipal Act
• Motions urging federal government to reconsider international student policy changes affecting Fleming College and Trent University

City Council voted to end exclusionary zoning to allow up to four units per residential lot as of right. The council also approved a $15 million borrowing limit for 2024 and pre-committed $2 million for Lansdowne Street rehabilitation.

• Directed staff to end exclusionary zoning and permit up to four units per residential lot (11-0)
• Approved $15 million borrowing limit for 2024 current expenditures (11-0)
• Pre-committed $2 million for 2025 Capital budget for Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation (11-0)
• Set $2 million minimum insurance limit for central area patio extension licences (11-0)
• Authorized up to $500,000 from Waste Management Reserve for multi-residential waste collection (10-0)
• Approved appointments to Accessibility, Architectural Conservation, Environmental, and Property Standards committees (11-0)
• Urged Federal and Provincial governments to reconsider international student policy changes (11-0)
• Directed staff to update Official Plan to allow municipal service extensions beyond City boundaries (10-1)

Special General Committee

This is a special General Committee meeting with a single substantive item: a report on insurance for the Downtown Patio Program (report FCSERM24-003). The committee will receive and discuss this report; no decisions are listed on the agenda. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, declarations, adjournment).

• Report FCSERM24-003 on Downtown Patio Program Insurance

Peterborough's Special General Committee met briefly on February 5, 2024, with all 11 members present. The only substantive item was Report FCSERM24-003 on Downtown Patio Program insurance: the committee voted 11-0 to receive supplemental insurance information and to have Council consider staff's original recommendation d) at its February 5, 2024 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m., three minutes after it was called to order. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved receiving supplemental insurance information for the Downtown Patio Licence Program (11-0)
• Approved referring staff's original recommendation d) from Report FCSERM24-003 to Council's February 5, 2024 meeting (11-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. (11-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm prior minutes, and receive updates on the Municipal Cultural Plan, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, the Poet Laureate Program, and a pilot arts grant. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Municipal Cultural Plan Update (Report ACAC24-002)
• Update from Art Gallery of Peterborough Board (Report ACAC24-005)
• Poet Laureate Program report (ACAC24-001)
• Pilot Arts Grant Program update (ACAC24-003)

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee elected its 2024 officers and updated the Poet Laureate program terms. The committee also received several informational reports regarding the Municipal Cultural Plan, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and arts grants.

• Approved minutes of November 28, 2023 meeting
• Appointed Katherine Carleton as Chair for 2024
• Elected Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay as Vice Chair for 2024
• Approved two-year terms for Poet Laureate starting with the 2024 appointment
• Directed Electric City Culture Council (EC3) to amend the call for Poets
• Received Municipal Cultural Plan update for information
• Received Art Gallery of Peterborough Board update for information
• Received Pilot Arts Grant Update for information

General Committee

The General Committee will meet in closed session first, then open session to consider routine items like tax adjustments, a borrowing by-law, insurance, and citizen appointments. Two notices of motion will be discussed: one directing staff to end exclusionary zoning to support housing growth, and another calling on the province to review municipal finances.

• Notice of motion to end exclusionary zoning, potentially allowing more than three units per residential lot
• Notice of motion urging province to undertake a social and economic prosperity review with AMO
• 2024 Borrowing By-law (Report FCSFS24-002)
• Tax Adjustments and Appeals under the Municipal Act (Report FCSFS24-001)
• Citizen Appointments to Various Committees (Report LSCLK24-001)

The General Committee approved a $15 million borrowing limit for 2024 and pre-committed $2 million for the 2025 Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation budget. Council also directed staff to update regulations to end exclusionary zoning to increase housing supply. New risk management rules for city event applications were adopted.

• Approved $15M borrowing limit for 2024 expenditures (11-0)
• Pre-committed $2M for 2025 Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation budget (11-0)
• Directed staff to update Official Plan and Zoning By-law to end exclusionary zoning (11-0)
• Approved new authority to deny high-risk event applications with less than 30 days' notice (11-0)
• Approved tax reductions totaling $54,417.93 (11-0)
• Appointed new members to AAC, PACAC, PEAC, and Property Standards committees (11-0)
• Deferred decision on $5M insurance minimum for downtown patio extensions (11-0)
• Approved due diligence investigations for City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. and PUC (10-1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically on January 23, 2024, to review 11 applications (files B27/23 through A56/23) for minor variances or consents at properties across the city. The agenda lists each application with its address, applicant, owner, and assigned planner, but does not include details on the nature of each request. The meeting also includes routine items like appointing a secretary treasurer, disclosing pecuniary interests, confirming minutes, and setting the next meeting for February 21, 2024.

• File B27/23: 843 & 845 Water Street, applicant Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning Inc.
• File B28/23: 530 Maniece Avenue, applicant Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning
• File A47/23: 167 Simcoe Street, applicant Neil Campbell, Aside Architects Inc.
• File A50/23: 539 George Street North, applicant The Corporation of the City of Peterborough
• File A53/23: 2330 University Road, applicant Robert Ballarin/Jennifer Clinesmith, Trent University

The Committee approved several minor variances and consent applications, including the rebuilding of an 18-unit residential building and the addition of a motor vehicle sales use. All presented applications were carried, some with specific conditions regarding site plans or vehicle charging.

• Approved re-establishing lot lines and shared driveway easement at 843-845 Water Street
• Approved maintenance easement for pool access at 530 Maniece Avenue
• Approved reducing minimum dwelling unit floor area to 38 sq. m at 167 Simcoe Street
• Approved reducing building setback to 14.4 metres for accessory unit at 85 York Drive
• Approved reducing loading spaces to one Type 'B' space at 539 George Street North
• Approved 14 sq. m sunroom with reduced rear setback at 2939 Jennifer Drive
• Approved adding 'drive test centre' as a permitted use at 724 Lansdowne Street West
• Approved accessory building on lot without water/sewer facilities at 2330 University Road

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review a climate initiatives update and the meeting schedule for 2024. The committee will also confirm the minutes from the October 18, 2023, meeting.

• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC24-001)
• 2024 PEAC Meeting Schedule (Report PEAC24-002)
• Confirmation of October 18, 2023, minutes

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to approve consent items from the January 8 General Committee, including several reports and by-laws. Key decisions include a $15,000,000 property acquisition at 1421 Lansdowne Street West, funding extensions for the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, and an increased Next Generation 9-1-1 project budget. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and a ceremonial presentation by the Poet Laureate.

• By-law 24-003: authorize 2024 acquisition of 1421 Lansdowne Street West at $15,000,000, financed by up to $9,900,000 in DC debentures and $5,100,000 in tax-supported debentures
• By-law 24-001: 2024 Interim Tax Billing By-law
• By-law 24-002: Tax rebates for registered charities
• Funding for CMHA Mobile Crisis Intervention Team extended two years to August 14, 2026 at $87,800, with $43,500 from reserve for 2024
• Next Generation 9-1-1 project budget increased by $2,092,800 provincial funding to $5,490,500, with up to $500,000 transfer from Capital Levy Reserve

City Council approved the acquisition of 1421 Lansdowne Street West for an estimated $15 million, financed through debentures. The council also increased the Next Generation 9-1-1 project budget by $2.1 million and extended funding for the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team. Several by-laws regarding taxes and zoning were approved, and staff were directed to report on condominium garbage collection costs.

• Approved acquisition of 1421 Lansdowne Street West for $15M (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Increased Next Generation 9-1-1 budget by $2,092,800 to total $5,490,500
• Extended Mobile Crisis Intervention Team funding to Aug 14, 2026, for $87,800
• Approved By-law 24-004 removing 'H' holding symbol at 735 Woodland Street (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Directed staff to report on condominium garbage collection costs and implications (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved interim tax levies and tax rebates for registered charities (11-0)
• Approved temporary exemptions from Part Lot Control for specific blocks (11-0)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of deferring Innovation Cluster loan

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, confirm minutes, and receive reports. They will discuss the Denne and Dominion Park Rejuvenation project, an update from the Built Environment Sub-committee, and the 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report. The meeting is largely procedural with these reports for information and discussion.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Confirmation of November 1, 2023 minutes
• Presentation: Denne and Dominion Park Rejuvenation (Report AAC24-003)
• Built Environment Sub-committee Update (Report AAC24-002)
• 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report (Report AAC24-001)

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 and approved the 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report. Members also agreed to provide feedback on proposed upgrades for Denne and Dominion Parks.

• Appointed Sioux Lily as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Phil Mechetuk as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved November 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report AAC24-001 (Carried)
• Approved recommendations for Denne and Dominion Park rejuvenation AAC24-003 (Carried)
• Received verbal update on Built Environment Sub-committee AAC24-002 (Carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided document.

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session on art gallery negotiations and an ombudsman matter, then an open session to consider reports on funding for CMHA's Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, a Next Generation 9-1-1 update, and a motion to study forgiving the Innovation Cluster's outstanding loan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and a presentation from Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED).

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) re: Art Gallery negotiations
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) re: Ombudsman advice
• Funding for CMHA and the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Program (Report CSSS24-001)
• Next Generation 9-1-1 Update (Report FCSIS24-001)
• Notice of motion by Mayor Leal to study forgiving Innovation Cluster's outstanding loan

General Committee approved increasing the Next Generation 9-1-1 project budget by a $2,092,800 provincial Year 2 funding allotment, bringing the total to $5,490,500, and authorized non-standard procurement and up to $500,000 from the Capital Levy Reserve to expedite the work before March 31, 2024. It also approved extending Mobile Crisis Intervention Team program funding with CMHA for two years to August 14, 2026 at a cost of $87,800, with $43,500 for 2024 from the Community Development Program Reserve. Two closed-session items were approved directing staff to proceed on the Art Gallery of Peterborough and on the jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman, and a motion asked staff to report on deferring the Innovation Cluster's remaining loan and the economic benefits of forgiving it.

• Approved increasing Next Generation 9-1-1 project budget by $2,092,800 to a total of $5,490,500 (11-0)
• Authorized Treasurer to use non-standard procurement and purchase items to expedite Next Generation 9-1-1 before March 31, 2024 (11-0)
• Authorized transfer of up to $500,000 from Capital Levy Reserve for Next Generation 9-1-1, with staff to report back (11-0)
• Approved extending CMHA Mobile Crisis Intervention Team funding and agreement two years to August 14, 2026 at $87,800, with $43,500 for 2024 from Community Development Program Reserve (11-0)
• Approved directing staff to proceed on Art Gallery of Peterborough per Closed Session Report CSAC24-001 (11-0)
• Approved authorizing staff and Mayor to proceed on Ontario Ombudsman jurisdiction per Closed Session Report LSOCS24-001 (11-0)
• Carried motion asking staff to report on feasibility of deferring the Innovation Cluster's remaining loan and economic benefits of forgiving it (10-1, Councillor Bierk against)
• Carried motion for staff to report on cost and service level implications of garbage pick-up at condominiums (11-0)