Peterborough public meetings in 2025

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting with routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, and confirmation of the October 29, 2025 minutes. The primary agenda item is a presentation of the Alternative Fuel Study for Transit Vehicles (Report PEAC25-019). No decisions are listed; the meeting also includes other business and scheduling of the next meeting on January 14, 2026.

• Presentation of Alternative Fuel Study for Transit Vehicles (Report PEAC25-019)
• Confirmation of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Other business
• Scheduling of next meeting on January 14, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Alternative Fuel Study presentation and agreed to review and comment on its findings. The committee endorsed the Arcadis study and recommended that Council support a battery‑electric bus pilot for the city’s transit system. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Approved October 29 minutes (carried)
• Approved receipt of Alternative Fuel Study presentation (carried)
• Approved review and comment on Alternative Fuel Study findings (carried)
• Endorsed Arcadis study and recommended council support battery‑electric bus pilot (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to the 2026 draft budget that lower the net tax levy through updated property assessments, an increased OMPF grant, reduced employee health benefit premiums, and a modest revenue increase from the Community Development Program. The council will also approve the budget for the Transit Garage Replacement project and allocate funds for AmeriCredit, the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, and other service budgets. Additional items include deferring a $900,000 park washroom replacement to 2027 and moving $3,000,000 from the Legacy Fund Reserve to further reduce the levy.

• Net tax levy reduction: $204,477 from property assessments, $268,900 from OMPF grant, $665,000 from health premiums, $90,137 revenue increase
• Transit Garage Replacement budget approved (page 49)
• AmeriCredit budget approved (page 255)
• Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre funding approved: $15,000
• Park Washroom Replacement ($900,000) deferred to 2027

The council approved the minutes from three previous meetings and a series of 2026 budget reports by consent (11‑0). Several capital projects were deferred to the 2027 budget, and $3 million was transferred from the Legacy Fund Reserve to reduce the net tax levy. Staff were directed to develop a report on revenue options for Riverview Park and Zoo, and a preferred pedestrian crossing location for the Crawford Trail Extension was approved.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14, Nov 3 and Nov 4, 2025 (11‑0)
• Approved multiple 2026 budget reports and updates by consent (11‑0)
• Deferred $900,000 Park Washroom Replacement Buildings to 2027 budget
• Deferred $25,000 Penthouse Renovation Project to 2027 budget
• Deferred $375,000 Coldsprings Growth Area Planning Studies to 2027 budget
• Directed staff to prepare a 2027 report on revenue options for Riverview Park and Zoo
• Approved moving $3,000,000 from Legacy Fund Reserve to reduce net tax levy
• Approved preferred pedestrian crossing at Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street for Crawford Trail Extension

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet electronically to discuss a staff update. The committee will also confirm minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Accessibility Staff Update, Report AAC25-016

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It approved the recommendation outlined in Report AAC25-016 from the Program Manager, Accessibility Standards and Integration. The committee approved providing comments on updates to the parking lot at Fire Station #1 on Sherbrooke Street. The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved recommendation in Report AAC25-016
• Approved providing comments on Fire Station #1 parking lot updates (Sherbrooke Street)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 p.m.

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will consider two heritage designations: 521 George Street North and 362 Queen Street. It will also review the draft budget and project‑funding allocations for 2026. A December update from Heritage Preservation Ontario will be presented. Items 6.c and 6.d are placed on the consent agenda.

• Designation of 521 George Street North (Report PACAC25-038)
• Designation of 362 Queen Street (Report PACAC25-039)
• 2026 PACAC budget and project funding allocations (Report PACAC25-040)
• December Heritage Preservation Ontario (HPO) update (Report PACAC25-041)

The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved the 2026 budget recommendations, allocating $1,000 for early‑bird Doors Open Ontario registration, $1,000 for Heritage Hunt prizes, and $10,000 for interpretive signage in the Avenues & Neighbourhood Conservation District. It also approved the Heritage Preservation Office update for information. The committee recommended that 521 George Street North and 362 Queen Street be considered for heritage designation by Council.

• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda reports PACAC25-040 and PACAC25-041 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 budget allocations: $1,000 early‑bird Doors Open registration, $1,000 Heritage Hunt prizes, $10,000 interpretive signage (Approved in principle)
• Approved December HPO Update Report for information (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council for designation of 521 George Street North (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council for designation of 362 Queen Street (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (Carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider approving a report on Truth and Reconciliation actions and a by-law to assume a power from the Central Area Downtown Business Improvement Area. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025.

• Approval of Truth and Reconciliation report CAOPC25-004
• Direct staff to deliver Indigenous Cultural Competency training by end of 2026
• Direct staff to review City signage and naming policy
• By-law 25-126 to assume power from Central Area DBIA
• By-law 25-127 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The council approved the recommendations from Report CAOPC25‑004, directing staff to provide Indigenous cultural competency training, review signage naming policies, and report annually on READI commitments (vote 11‑0). It rejected By‑law 25‑126, which would have given the Board of Management power over the Central Area Downtown Business Improvement Area (vote 0‑11). The council then approved By‑law 25‑127 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings (vote 11‑0) and adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. (vote 11‑0).

• Approve Truth & Reconciliation recommendations (11‑0)
• Reject By‑law 25‑126 for downtown BIA power shift (0‑11)
• Approve By‑law 25‑127 to confirm meeting proceedings (11‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:20 p.m. (11‑0)
• No consent agenda items passed

General Committee

The General Committee will meet on December 1, 2025, to discuss zoning changes, heritage designations, and financial plans for the water system. The meeting will include a public hearing on proposed condominium and subdivision developments.

• Public hearing for Draft Plan of Condominium at 700 Parkhill Road West
• Zoning By-law Amendment proposed for 736 Maryland Avenue
• Heritage designation by-law for 390-392 George Street North
• Heritage designation by-law for 394 George Street North
• 2026 Water System Financial Plan and rate transition details

The General Committee voted on a motion to reduce the Peterborough Police Service Board's 2026 budget increase from 9.92% to 7%; the motion was defeated 5‑6. All other items on the agenda – including several lease authorizations, tax adjustments, the Phase 2 Green Bin program, a zoning amendment for 736 Maryland Avenue, and the removal of a holding symbol for low‑impact development – were approved, most unanimously. The meeting also approved the suspension of rules of procedure to extend the session past 10 p.m.

• Police budget reduction motion lost (5‑6)
• Lease LSRS25-022 authorized (11‑0)
• Tax adjustments of $340,562.02 approved (11‑0)
• Green Bin Phase 2 implementation approved (11‑0)
• Zoning By‑law amendment for 736 Maryland Ave approved (10‑0)
• Holding (H) symbol for low‑impact development removed (8‑2)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for 689 Towerhill Rd approved (10‑0)
• Rules of Procedure suspended to extend meeting (11‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 25, 2025 will open, disclose any pecuniary interests, and consider four development applications (files A39/25, A40/25, A41/25, A42/25/A43/25). The applications concern properties at 106 York Dr., 364 Mark St., 173 Charlotte St., and 220 Simcoe St. The meeting is an electronic session scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• File A39/25 – 106 York Dr.; applicant Ken Tompkins; owner Ralph & Patricia Gutoskie
• File A40/25 – 364 Mark St.; applicant Brian Buchardt; owner Graham Hawkins
• File A41/25 – 173 Charlotte St.; applicant Studio Sunday (Aidan Ferriss); owner 173 Charlotte Holding Inc.
• File A42/25 (and A43/25) – 220 Simcoe St.; applicant Kevin MacDonald; owner 220 Simcoe Holdings Limited

The Committee of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 106 York Drive. It also approved a variance to increase the maximum height of an accessory structure at 364 Mark Street, with construction required to follow the concept plan. Finally, it approved variances for off‑site parking and mixed‑use building requirements at 173 Charlotte Street, conditional on payment of the Cash‑in‑Lieu of Parking to the City.

• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback from 7.6 m to 6.4 m at 106 York Drive (Carried)
• Approved variance to increase accessory structure height from 4.3 m to 7.6 m at 364 Mark Street, subject to concept plan (Carried)
• Approved variances for off‑site parking and mixed‑use building at 173 Charlotte Street, conditional on Cash‑in‑Lieu of Parking payment (Carried)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive a sponsorship update (Report APRAC25-026) and a community volunteers work‑plan update (Report APRAC25-025). It will also review the proposed 2026 APRAC meeting schedule (Report APRAC25-027) and a divisional update (Report APRAC25-028). The agenda consists mainly of informational reports and a consent agenda, with no formal motions listed.

• Sponsorship Update – Report APRAC25-026
• Community Volunteers – Work Plan Update – Report APRAC25-025
• 2026 APRAC Meeting Schedule – Report APRAC25-027
• Divisional Update – Report APRAC25-028
• Consent Agenda items 7.a and 7.b

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and a consent agenda item. It received three reports for information and approved the schedule for its 2026 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved consent agenda item Report APRAC25-026 (carried)
• Received Report APRAC25-028 for information (carried)
• Received Report APRAC25-026 sponsorship update for information (carried)
• Received Report APRAC25-025 volunteer work plan update for information (carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule as outlined in Report APRAC25-027 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (carried)

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Waste Management Committee will confirm the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes, disclose any pecuniary interests, and hear a charitable organization presentation (Report WMC25-010). The agenda also includes other business, scheduling the next meeting for March 23, 2026, and adjournment. No decisions or contracts are listed.

• Confirmation of September 22, 2025 minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Charitable Organization Presentation (Report WMC25-010)
• Other business
• Scheduling of next meeting on March 23, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It received a presentation by Saint Vincent de Paul for information. The exemption of tipping fees for Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army was extended until March 10, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Waste Management Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Saint Vincent de Paul presentation for information (Carried)
• Extended exemption of tipping fees for Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army until March 10, 2026 (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:03 p.m. (Carried)

General Committee

The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 draft budget and the 2026 budget for the Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service. The body will also review updates on police station renovations and road service area funding.

• Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service 2026 Budget (Report FCSFS25-029)
• 2026 Draft Budget (Report FCSFS25-035)
• Police Stations Renovations and Expansion Budget Updates (Report FCSFPM25-065)
• Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Program Implementation and permanent measures
• Extension of County/City Waste Management Facility hours of operation

The General Committee received the Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service 2026 budget presentation and carried the motion 11‑0. Council approved a motion to move the 2026 Draft Budget recommendations, including many pre‑commitments, for discussion in detailed budget reviews. The committee also approved a 3.5% water‑rate increase and a $362,045 levy for the Downtown Business Improvement Area.

• Paramedics 2026 budget presentation received for information (carried 11‑0)
• 2026 Draft Budget recommendations approved to be discussed in detailed reviews (vote not recorded)
• Water‑rate increase of 3.5% approved (vote not recorded)
• Downtown Business Improvement Area levy of $362,045 approved (vote not recorded)
• Pre‑commitment of $25.4 M for Police Stations Renovation and Expansion approved (vote not recorded)
• Pre‑commitment of $35,562,000 for Transit Garage Replacement approved (vote not recorded)
• Pre‑commitment of $2.9 M for Lansdowne Street West project approved (vote not recorded)
• Pre‑commitment of $300,000 for Carnegie West Growth Area planning studies approved (vote not recorded)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to discuss several 2026 budget reports for city-affiliated services and agencies. The meeting includes a public delegation regarding the 2026 Draft Budget.

• Peterborough Police Services 2026 Budget
• Fairhaven 2026 Budget
• Otonabee Region Conservation Authority 2026 Budget
• Lakelands Public Health 2026 Budget
• Downtown Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget

The General Committee approved the meeting minutes and several 2026 budget items for information. Council adopted Indigenous reconciliation recommendations, ordering staff to deliver cultural competency training, review the city’s signage and naming policy, and provide annual READI reports. Additional items approved included the police services budget information and a notice for a public meeting on the draft budget.

• Adopted meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved Fairhaven 2026 budget info (10-0)
• Approved Peterborough Humane Society 2026 budget info (10-0)
• Directed staff to deliver Indigenous cultural competency training (11-0)
• Directed staff to review and update signage and naming policy (11-0)
• Directed staff to report annually on READI commitments (11-0)
• Approved Peterborough Police Services 2026 budget info (11-0)
• Approved notice of public meeting on 2026 draft budget (11-0)

General Committee

The General Committee meeting on November 10, 2025 will hear public delegations, review the 2026 Draft Budget (Report FCSFS25-026), and handle disclosures of pecuniary interest before adjourning. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda; the items are procedural and informational.

• Public Delegations
• Notice of Public Meeting – November 10, 2025
• 2026 Draft Budget, Report FCSFS25-026
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Adjournment

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss site plan reviews and the committee's meeting schedule for 2026. The body will also confirm minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

• Site Plan Reviews, Report AAC25-013
• AAC 2026 Meeting Schedule, Report AAC25-014

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the recommendation to select specific Site Plan Control applications and to provide feedback on six addresses. The Committee also approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, setting the start time for meetings at 4:30 p.m. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

• Approved selection of SPC applications and feedback on six addresses (Carried)
• Approved 2026 AAC meeting schedule and 4:30 p.m. start time (Carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will review investment updates, library service reports, and approve minutes from previous meetings. The session includes a closed session to discuss staffing and negotiations.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Investment Update Report PPL25-037
• Acting Library CEO Report PPL25-038
• Library Services Report November 2025 PPL25-039
• Closed session on staffing and negotiations

The Library Board approved the minutes from October 7, 2025. It received for information three reports on finances, operations, and library services. The board also approved a closed‑session meeting to discuss personal and labour‑relation matters. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved receipt of Report PPL25-037 (financial status) for information (carried)
• Approved receipt of Report PPL25-038 (operations) for information (carried)
• Approved receipt of Report PPL25-039 (library services) for information (carried)
• Approved closed‑session meeting to discuss personal and labour‑relation matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to review reports on heritage designations for specific properties. The body will also discuss updates to the Heritage Conservation District and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Designation of 201 George Street North (Report PACAC25-033)
• Designation of 227-233 Hunter Street West (Report PACAC25-037)
• Heritage Conservation District Update (Report IPGPL25-034)
• 2026 Calendar of Meetings (Report PACAC25-035)
• November HPO Update Report (Report PACAC25-036)

The committee approved the 2026 calendar of meetings. It accepted designation briefs and recommended that 201 George Street North and 227‑233 Hunter Street West be considered for heritage designation by Council. The committee also received updates on the Heritage Conservation District Grant Program and the Heritage Preservation Office activities for October 2025.

• Approved 2026 calendar of meetings (consent agenda)
• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 201 George Street North
• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 227‑233 Hunter Street West
• Received Heritage Conservation District Grant Program update (information)
• Received Heritage Preservation Office October 2025 update (information)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider the recommendation from the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management to designate 107 Park Street North as a Cultural Heritage Landscape under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The recommendation follows the advice of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. If the council disagrees, it may serve a Notice of Intention to Designate, publish a public notice in a local newspaper, and serve the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust. The agenda also includes a confirmation by‑law of the council’s proceedings on the same day.

• Recommendation to designate 107 Park Street North as a Cultural Heritage Landscape
• Potential action: serve Notice of Intention to Designate if council disagrees
• Potential action: publish public notice in a newspaper of general circulation
• Potential action: serve notice to the property owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust
• Confirmation by‑law (25‑125) of the council’s proceedings on November 4, 2025

On November 4, 2025, Peterborough City Council voted to designate the property at 107 Park Street North as a Cultural Heritage Landscape under the Ontario Heritage Act. The motion passed with seven votes in favour and three against, after a prior motion to consider the question passed 6‑4. The council also approved By‑law 25‑125 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings, passing 9‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. with a 9‑1 vote.

• Approved designation of 107 Park Street North as Cultural Heritage Landscape (7‑3)
• Approved By‑law 25‑125 to confirm council proceedings (9‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (9‑1)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a series of recommendations, including land acquisition reports LSRS25-016, LSRS25-017 and LSRS25-018. It will adopt the Real Property Management Policy and the Housing Partnership Policy for Affordable Residential Development, and repeal By‑law 95‑62. The meeting also includes appointments to several advisory committees and heritage designations for properties at 310‑314 and 450 George Street North.

• Approve land acquisition recommendations (Reports LSRS25-016, LSRS25-017, LSRS25-018)
• Appoint members to Accessibility, Community Investment Grants, Library, Planning and Property Standards advisory committees and rescind six existing appointments
• Adopt Real Property Management Policy and Housing Partnership Policy, and repeal By‑law 95‑62
• Designate 310‑314 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designate 450 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

The council approved two land acquisition recommendations (Reports LSRS25-016 and LSRS25-017) and directed staff to proceed as outlined in the closed‑session reports. It confirmed appointments to several advisory committees while rescinding six existing appointments, and authorized heritage designations for properties at 310‑314 George Street North, 450 George Street North, 384‑388 George Street North, and 359 Hunter Street West. The council also endorsed a review of tourism‑related bylaws, delegated authority for recreation user‑fee rates, and adopted the 2026 council meeting schedule.

• Approved land acquisition Report LSRS25-016
• Approved land acquisition Report LSRS25-017
• Approved appointments to AAC, CIGAC, PPL, PAC, PSC and rescinded six appointments
• Approved heritage designation for 310‑314 George Street North
• Approved heritage designation for 450 George Street North
• Approved heritage designation for 384‑388 George Street North
• Approved heritage designation for 359 Hunter Street West
• Approved tourism bylaw review and delegated recreation user‑fee authority

General Committee

The General Committee will first hold a closed session to consider confidential matters listed under various sections of the Municipal Act, such as labour‑relations bargaining and solicitor‑client privileged advice. After the closed session, the committee will reconvene in open session for a presentation of the 2026 Draft Budget (Report FCSFS25-034). No motions or decisions are detailed beyond the budget presentation.

• Resolution to meet in Closed Session
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Labour‑relations/bargaining matters (Section 239(2)(d))
• Presentation of the 2026 Draft Budget, Report FCSFS25-034
• Notice of Motion (no details provided)

The council approved the September 29 settlement with CUPE 1833 covering 2024‑2026. It authorized staff to implement the low‑barrier shelter service, allocating $1.12 million and awarding the contract to One City Community Development Services. The draft 2026 budget was received for review, and several closed‑session reports were accepted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved CUPE 1833 settlement (10‑0)
• Authorized staff per Community Services Report CSFS25‑003 (10‑0)
• Received closed‑session Report LSCLK25‑021 for information (7‑0)
• Authorized staff per City Solicitor Report LSOCS25‑017 (7‑0)
• Proceed with OMB appeal review per Report LSOCS25‑018 (10‑0)
• Approved $1.12 M low‑barrier shelter contract to One City Community Development Services (10‑0)
• Received draft 2026 Budget for review (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (11‑0)

Special General Committee

The Special General Committee will discuss the designation of the property at 107 Park Street North, as outlined in Report IPGPL25‑060. An accompanying Building Removals Plan (Appendix A) will also be reviewed. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Designation of 107 Park Street North – Report IPGPL25‑060
• Review of Building Removals Plan for 107 Park Street North – Appendix A

The Special General Committee approved the designation of 107 Park Street North as a Cultural Heritage Landscape under the Ontario Heritage Act. The council accepted the PACAC recommendation to receive the designation (10‑0). It voted against the proposed actions if it concurred with the recommendation (4‑6) and approved the notice‑serving actions if it disagreed (7‑3). The meeting was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Approved designation of 107 Park Street North as Cultural Heritage Landscape (7‑3)
• Accepted PACAC recommendation to receive designation (10‑0)
• Rejected actions if council concurs with recommendation (4‑6)
• Approved notice‑serving actions if council disagrees with recommendation (7‑3)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will review the report PACAC25-031 concerning the designation of 107 Park Street North. The agenda includes a notice of intention to demolish, a heritage impact assessment, a building removals plan, and a proposal to add the property to the heritage register. No decision is recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and reporting.

• Designation of 107 Park Street North (Report PACAC25-031)
• Notice of Intention to Demolish for 107 Park Street North
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 107 Park Street North
• Building Removals Plan for 107 Park Street North
• Addition of 107 Park Street North to the Heritage Register (CSACH18-004)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee will review a Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-016) and the 2025 meeting schedule (Report PEAC25-018). It will also hear a presentation on Strategic Growth Areas and the Community Planning Permit System (Report PEAC25-017 with appendices). No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of reports, a presentation, and routine items.

• Climate Initiatives Update – Report PEAC25-016
• 2025 Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule – Report PEAC25-018
• Strategic Growth Areas and Community Planning Permit System presentation – Report PEAC25-017 (includes Appendices A‑C)
• Confirmation of Minutes from September 24, 2025
• Consent agenda items (6.a, 6.b)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved the September 24, 2025 minutes and the Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-016) on consent. It received Report PEAC25-016 and the presentation from Report PEAC25-017 for information, and agreed to give feedback on sustainability matters. The committee recommended to Council that urban heat mitigation and natural system enhancements be handled through class 2 and 3 variations. It also approved the 2026 PEAC meeting schedule.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-016) on consent (Carried)
• Received Report PEAC25-016 for information (Carried)
• Received Report PEAC25-017 presentation for information and tasked committee to provide feedback on sustainability (Carried)
• Recommended to Council that urban heat mitigation and natural system enhancements be addressed via class 2 and 3 variations (Carried)
• Approved 2026 PEAC meeting schedule (Report PEAC25-018) (Carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss a series of reports, including the 2026 meeting schedule, a public art report, an EC3 report, an Art Gallery of Peterborough report, and a managers report. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for review and information. The meeting will also include routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, confirmation of minutes, and a consent agenda.

• 2026 Meeting Schedule – Report ACAC25-022
• Public Art Report – Report ACAC25-023
• EC3 Report – Report ACAC25-024
• Art Gallery of Peterborough Report – Report ACAC25-025
• Managers Report – Report ACAC25-026

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items. It approved the 2026 meeting schedule and several reports for information. The committee suspended its rules of procedure to allow three speakers, and then adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda: Report ACAC25-024 (EC3) and Report ACAC25-025 (Art Gallery) (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Report ACAC25-022) (Carried)
• Approved Public Art Report ACAC25-023 for information (Carried)
• Approved Manager's Report ACAC25-026 for information (Carried)
• Suspended rules of procedure to allow Councillor Alex Bierk, Councillor Joy Lachica and Su Ditta to speak (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (Carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will hear a presentation from Alto regarding high-speed rail and receive a report on an Official Plan Amendment for strategic growth areas and a community planning permit system. The committee will also discuss a Notice of Motion supporting the 'Elect Respect' campaign.

• Presentation by Alto (High-Speed Rail), Report LSCLK25-011
• Presentation by Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit, Report LSCLK25-018
• Notice of Motion to support the Elect Respect pledge
• Official Plan Amendment – Strategic Growth Areas Policies and Community Planning Permit System, Report IPGPL25-044

The General Committee approved the Official Plan amendment (Report IPGPL25-044) to update policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and to enable a city‑wide Community Planning Permit System, also removing building‑height and angular‑plane requirements. Council directed staff to investigate options for the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By‑law, including mixed‑use, affordable housing and public notice provisions. A resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge was adopted, with amendments to involve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor and to extend the pledge’s distribution list. The council also received informational presentations on high‑speed rail and public health, each carried unanimously.

• Received Alto High‑Speed Rail presentation (11‑0)
• Received Peterborough Health Unit presentation (11‑0)
• Adopted Elect Respect pledge resolution (9‑1)
• Amended resolution to engage Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor (10‑0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for Strategic Growth Areas and Community Planning Permit System (9‑2)
• Directed staff to investigate options for Community Planning Permit By‑law (11‑0)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will confirm the September 23, 2025 minutes and disclose any pecuniary interests. It will receive a tourism update (Report APRAC25-023) and a divisional update (Report APRAC25-024). The meeting also includes a consent agenda, other business, and scheduling of the next meeting on November 25, 2025.

• Confirm September 23, 2025 minutes (09-23-2025)
• Tourism Update presentation (Report APRAC25-023)
• Divisional Update report (Report APRAC25-024)
• Consent agenda items
• Schedule next meeting for November 25, 2025

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted Report APRAC25-024 (Divisional Update) and Report APRAC25-023 (Tourism Update) for information. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved Report APRAC25-024 Divisional Update (Carried)
• Approved Report APRAC25-023 Tourism Update (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider a report on an Official Plan amendment that addresses Strategic Growth Areas and the Community Planning Permit System (Report PAC25-006). The committee will also handle routine items such as confirming the April 15, 2025 minutes, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and other business.

• Official Plan Amendment – Strategic Growth Areas and Community Planning Permit System (Report PAC25-006)
• Confirmation of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Other business
• Adjournment

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved the recommendations in Report PAC25-006, endorsing amendments to the Official Plan for Strategic Growth Areas and a city‑wide Community Planning Permit System. Both motions were carried.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment recommendations for Strategic Growth Areas and Community Planning Permit System (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two applications: A35/25 for 741 Maryland Avenue submitted by Molly Conlin Design & Drafting on behalf of 1001250965 Ontario Inc., and A36/25 for 781 Lansdowne Street West submitted by M.J. Davenport & Associates on behalf of The Minute Maid Company Canada Inc. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, confirmation of minutes, other business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Application A35/25 – 741 Maryland Avenue – applicant Molly Conlin Design & Drafting
• Application A36/25 – 781 Lansdowne Street W. – applicant M.J. Davenport & Associates

The Committee approved a minor variance for 741 Maryland Avenue (File A35/25) to increase the maximum lot coverage for an accessory residential building from 10% to 13%. It also approved a minor variance for 781 Lansdowne Street West (File A36/25) reducing the building setbacks required by Sections 6.7 and 19.2, with the condition that construction follows the concept plan and does not exceed the existing roofline. The Committee approved the minutes of its September 23, 2025 hearing.

• Approved variance for 741 Maryland Avenue, increasing lot coverage to 13% (carried)
• Approved variance for 781 Lansdowne Street West, reducing setbacks per Sections 6.7 & 19.2 (carried)
• Approved September 23, 2025 hearing minutes (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will review closed‑session matters such as land acquisitions, appointments and negotiation plans, then move to open‑session business. Open items include adopting minutes, reports on tourism, real‑property policy, the 2026 council schedule, the housing corporation AGM, a delegated authority to adjust user fees, and multiple heritage designation proposals for properties on George Street North and Hunter Street West.

• Designation of 310‑314 George Street North as a heritage property
• Designation of 450 George Street North as a heritage property
• Designation of 384‑388 George Street North as a heritage property
• Designation of 359 Hunter Street West as a heritage property
• Delegated Authority to Adjust User Fees

The General Committee approved three land‑acquisition recommendations (LSRS25‑016, 017 and 018). It appointed members to several advisory committees and rescinded six previous appointments. Staff were directed to continue discussions on the Art Gallery relocation and to undertake a comprehensive review of by‑laws, policies and insurance requirements affecting tourism events. The committee also adopted a Real Property Management Policy, approved the Housing Partnership Policy, repealed By‑law 95‑62, set the 2026 council meeting schedule, and approved the slate of directors and related bylaws for the Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation.

• Approved land acquisition LSRS25‑016 (10‑0)
• Approved land acquisition LSRS25‑017 (10‑0)
• Approved land acquisition LSRS25‑018 (10‑0)
• Appointed advisory committee members and rescinded six appointments (10‑0)
• Directed staff to continue Art Gallery relocation talks (10‑0)
• Approved tourism by‑law and policy review (9‑2)
• Adopted Real Property Management Policy, approved Housing Partnership Policy and repealed By‑law 95‑62 (11‑0)
• Approved 2026 council meeting schedule (11‑0)

City Council Meeting

City Council will review recommendations from the General Committee, including the potential use of 705 Sherbrooke for supportive housing. The body is also deciding on airport leases, demolition projects, and updates to municipal bylaws.

• Deferral of disposition of 705 Sherbrooke to explore supportive housing opportunities
• New lease, lease termination, and building demolition at Peterborough Regional Airport
• Implementation of parking restrictions on Hetherington Drive
• Partial demolition and heritage designation review for 107 Park Street North
• Removal of 'H' Holding Symbol from zoning at 723, 733 and 741 George Street North

The council approved multiple items, including consent reports, a municipal addressing by‑law update, Hetherington Drive parking restrictions, and a request for municipal ice‑storm assistance. It also approved lease actions for the Peterborough Regional Airport and suspended the Rules of Procedure to extend the meeting past 10 p.m. Additionally, three new by‑laws (25‑116, 25‑117, 25‑118) were approved.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (11‑0)
• Approved consent items (11‑0)
• Approved Municipal Addressing By‑law update (no vote recorded)
• Approved Hetherington Drive parking restrictions and amendment to By‑law 09‑136 (no vote recorded)
• Approved request for Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program (no vote recorded)
• Approved lease actions for Peterborough Regional Airport (10‑0, Councillor Haacke conflict noted)
• Suspended Rules of Procedure to extend meeting past 10 p.m. (11‑0)
• Approved By‑laws 25‑116, 25‑117, 25‑118 (11‑0)

Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee will receive reports on the 2026 draft budgets for the Police, Fire and Ambulance (POA) and Social Services, a draft 2026 Paramedic budget, the 2026 Paramedic Response Time Plan, and the 2026 meeting schedule. No decisions are listed; the items are presented for discussion and information.

• POA and Social Services Draft 2026 Budgets
• Draft 2026 Paramedic Budget
• Peterborough Paramedics Response Time Plan, 2026
• Meeting Schedule for 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026 (tentative)

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee approved the minutes from June 12, 2025 and formally endorsed the draft 2026 POA and Social Services Budgets, recommending they be reflected in the City and County 2026 municipal budgets. It received and referred the 2026 draft Paramedic budget to the respective councils and approved the 2026 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan. The committee also adopted a 2026 meeting schedule and recommended a joint County‑City delegation to ROMA to discuss social‑services funding.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 (Carried)
• Endorsed draft 2026 POA and Social Services Budgets and recommended inclusion in City and County 2026 budgets (Carried)
• Received and referred 2026 draft Paramedic budget to respective councils (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan (Carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: Feb 12, Jun 11, Sep 10 (Carried)
• Recommended joint County‑City delegation to ROMA in Jan 2026 to address social‑services funding (Carried)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will review reports on a carnivorous dinosaurs exhibit and the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2025, at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.

• Review of Carnivorous Dinosaurs Exhibit presentation
• Review of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review of 2024 Performance Data
• Review of Recreation, Park and Cultural Services Division Report
• Confirmation of June 12, 2025 minutes

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee approved the minutes from June 12, 2025. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and the revised 2024 performance data. The committee also received for information presentations on Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services and the Carnivorous Dinosaurs exhibit. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Report MAAC25-008) (carried)
• Approved revised 2024 performance data (Report MAAC25-011) (carried)
• Received Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services presentation for information (Report MAAC25-009) (carried)
• Received Carnivorous Dinosaurs exhibit presentation for information (Report MAAC25-010) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will receive an investment update and a financial update that includes a draft budget for 2026. The board will also hear reports from the acting Library CEO, the Friends of the Library, and a schedule of 2026 meeting dates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion and information.

• Investment Update Report (PPL25-033)
• Financial Update and Draft 2026 Library Budget (PPL25-036)
• Acting Library CEO Report (PPL25-032)
• 2026 Meeting Dates (PPL25-035)
• Friends of the Library Update (PPL25-034)

The Library Board approved changing the Library Foundation Fund to the Peterborough Public Library Board Fund and the Library Foundation Endowment Fund to the Peterborough Public Library Board Endowment Fund. It also set the reserve contributions for collections acquisition back to the 2024 level of $432,877 and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. Additional reports were received for information or approved on consent, and Laurianne Gruzas was appointed to chair the November meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (Carried)
• Deferred Investment Update Report PPL25-033 to next meeting (Carried)
• Renamed Library Foundation Fund and Endowment Fund to Peterborough Public Library Board Fund and Endowment Fund (Carried)
• Received 2025 operating budget report and draft 2026 budget for information; set reserve contributions to $432,877 (Carried)
• Approved Acting Library CEO Report PPL25-032, 2026 Meeting Dates Report PPL25-035, and Friends of Library Report PPL-034 on consent (Carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Carried)
• Approved Laurianne Gruzas to chair the November meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (Carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is reviewing reports on the heritage designation of four specific properties. The body will also discuss adding a property to the ranked list of prioritized designations and receive an HPO update report.

• Designation of 390-392 George Street North (Report PACAC25-025)
• Designation of 394 George Street North (Report PACAC25-026)
• Designation of 368 George Street North (Report PACAC25-027)
• Designation of 387 George Street South (Report PACAC25-028)
• Adding a property to the Ranked List of Properties Prioritized for Designation (Report PACAC25-029)

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved the designation briefs and recommended that 390‑392 George Street North, 394 George Street North, 368 George Street North, and 387 George Street South be considered by Council for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. A report on adding a property to the prioritized list was deferred to the November meeting. The committee also received the September Heritage Preservation Office update and scheduled a special meeting on October 29 to review 107 Park Street North.

• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 390‑392 George Street North (carried)
• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 394 George Street North (carried)
• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 368 George Street North (carried)
• Approved designation brief and recommendation for 387 George Street South (carried)
• Deferred Report PACAC25‑029 on adding a property to the prioritized list (carried)
• Received October HPO Update Report for September 2025 (carried)
• Scheduled special meeting on Oct 29, 2025 to review 107 Park Street North (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will meet on October 6, 2025, to discuss a request for municipal ice storm assistance and review several committee reports, including a proposed partial demolition and parking restrictions.

• Request for Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program funding
• Proposed partial demolition at 107 Park Street North
• Hetherington Drive Parking Restrictions
• 2025 Audit Plan
• City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. 2024 Annual Report

The General Committee adopted the September 2 minutes (11‑0). It deferred the disposition of 705 Sherbrooke and directed staff to explore supportive‑housing uses (11‑0). The council approved a suite of lease‑related actions for the Peterborough Regional Airport, including a new lease, termination, demolition, capital‑budget release and non‑standard procurements (10‑0, 1 conflict). Additional approvals included proceeding with two litigation matters, implementing Hetherington Drive parking restrictions, and accepting the 2025 audit plan and 2024 water quality reports.

• Adopted September 2 minutes (11‑0)
• Deferred disposition of 705 Sherbrooke; staff to explore supportive housing (11‑0)
• Approved lease actions at Peterborough Regional Airport – new lease, termination, demolition, capital‑budget release, non‑standard procurements (10‑0, 1 conflict)
• Approved proceeding with Superior Court litigation (LSOCS25-015) (11‑0)
• Approved proceeding with Confirmed Administrative Order litigation (LSOCS25-014) (11‑0)
• Approved Hetherington Drive parking restrictions and By‑law 09‑136 amendment (11‑0)
• Approved 2025 audit plan and 2024 holdings annual report (11‑0)
• Approved drinking water standard of care presentation and related 2024 reports (10‑1)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

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

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Community Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Update. It will also hear a Climate Initiatives Update and a report on the Site Alteration By‑Law. No formal decisions are listed; the items appear to be informational reports.

• Community Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Update (Report PEAC25-015)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-013)
• Site Alteration By‑Law report (Report PEAC25-014)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved, on consent, Report PEAC25-014 concerning the Site Alteration By-law. Reports PEAC25-015 (Community Sector GHG Emission Inventory) and PEAC25-013 (Climate Initiatives Update) were received for information.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Site Alteration By-law report PEAC25-014 on consent (carried)
• Received Community Sector GHG Emission Inventory report PEAC25-015 for information (carried)
• Received Climate Initiatives Update report PEAC25-013 for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet electronically to consider several land-use applications. The body will review new files and two items deferred from a July 22, 2025, hearing.

• File A25/25: 679 Lundy's Lane
• File A31/25: 664 Montrose Street
• File A32/25: 162 Wallis Drive
• Files B04/25, A33/25, and A34/25: 220 Simcoe Street
• File A28/25 (721 Frank Street) and File B03/25 (90 Hunter Street East) deferred from July 22

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance for 679 Lundy’s Lane, granting four zoning changes and requiring a development agreement for a 2 m fence. It also approved the minor variance for 664 Montrose Street, granting four zoning changes provided construction follows the concept plan. Finally, it approved the minor variance for 162 Wallis Drive, granting setbacks with the rear‑lot line reduction limited to a canopy.

• Approved variances for 679 Lundy’s Lane with condition for 2 m fence (CARRIED)
• Approved variances for 664 Montrose Street, construction to follow concept plan (CARRIED)
• Approved variances for 162 Wallis Drive, rear setback variance limited to canopy (CARRIED)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the MCP update (Report ACAC25-019) and consider three reports: the Art Gallery of Peterborough (Report ACAC25-020), EC3 (Report ACAC25-021), and the city manager’s report (Report ACAC25-018). The meeting will also confirm the June 17, 2025 minutes and address a consent agenda. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation: MCP Update – Report ACAC25-019
• Report: Art Gallery of Peterborough – Report ACAC25-020
• Report: EC3 – Report ACAC25-021
• Report: Managers Report – Report ACAC25-018
• Consent agenda items (7.a, 7.b, 7.c)

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It accepted several informational reports on the Art Gallery, the Municipal Cultural Plan update, EC3, and Cultural Services initiatives. The committee formally requested that City Council communicate support for continued federal arts and culture investment in the November 2025 budget. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Passed Report ACAC25-020 Art Gallery of Peterborough on consent (carried)
• Received Art Gallery of Peterborough status report for information (carried)
• Received 2025 Municipal Cultural Plan update for information (carried)
• Received EC3 status report for information (carried)
• Received Cultural Services initiatives update for information (carried)
• Requested City Council to support federal arts funding in November 2025 budget (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (carried)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will confirm the June 17, 2025 minutes, disclose any pecuniary interests, and receive two reports: a Boat Launch Provision Strategy update (APRAC25-020) and a Divisional Update (APRAC25-022). The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, land acknowledgement, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2025.

• Confirmation of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (APRAC.pdf)
• Boat Launch Provision Strategy Update report (APRAC25-020)
• Divisional Update report (APRAC25-022)
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Scheduling of next meeting on October 21, 2025

The committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Boat Launch Provision Strategy Update (Report APRAC25-020) for information and asked members to provide feedback on the proposed service levels. It also approved the Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-022) for information. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved Report APRAC25-020 (Boat Launch Provision Strategy Update) for information and requested member feedback (Carried)
• Approved Report APRAC25-022 (Divisional Update) for information (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (Carried)

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will vote on a series of consent items, including budget adjustments for affordable housing, the adoption of a Site Alteration By‑law, and the replacement of a specialized work truck. It will also consider several by‑laws that authorize major infrastructure projects, repeal outdated financing by‑laws, and designate heritage properties. A motion will request a report on severing excess lands at 1421 Lansdowne Street West. All items are presented for approval or information as outlined in the agenda.

• Approve Towerhill Road and Fairbairn Street Intersection project with an estimated cost of $3,056,500 and related debentures ($1,111,000 DC, $1,945,500 tax‑supported)
• Authorize Lily Lake Area Development Network Improvements project with a remaining budget of $400,000 and associated debentures
• Approve replacement of a specialized work truck for Water Services at a total cost of $254,250
• Adopt the Site Alteration By‑law and amend Fees and Charges By‑law 24‑084 with a new fee schedule
• Grant authority to execute municipally funded rent‑supplement agreements of up to three years

The council unanimously approved a package of consent items covering land disposition, a Snow Drifters agreement, a site‑alteration by‑law and several reports. It also adopted major budget reallocations, created the Towerhill Road and Fairbairn Street Intersection project, and passed a series of by‑laws on financing, site alteration, user fees and heritage designations.

• Approved consent items (land disposition, Rice Lake Snow Drifters agreement, site alteration by‑law, affordable housing info, youth transit pass report, work truck replacement, rent‑supplement authority, recycling and water treatment reports) – 11‑0
• Authorized replacement of a specialized work truck for $254,250 – 11‑0
• Granted delegated authority for municipally funded rent‑supplement agreements up to three years – 11‑0
• Approved budget adjustments: $880,000 cut to 1190 Hillard St affordable housing project; $880,000 fund exchange; creation and funding of Towerhill Road and Fairbairn St Intersection project ($3,056,500 from Lily Lake budget, $3,750,000 HECS grant, $1,993,500 pre‑committed 2026); $906,000 reduction to Lily Lake improvement budget; repeal/replacement of related debenture by‑laws – 9‑2
• Approved By‑laws 25‑105 to 25‑114 covering Lily Lake debenture repeal, Towerhill Road project financing, Lily Lake improvements financing, site alteration regulations, user‑fee amendment, and heritage designations for 183 Hunter St W, 216 Simcoe St, 441 Rubidge St, 1290 Hilliard St – 10‑1
• Approved Confirmation By‑law confirming council proceedings – 11‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. – 11‑0

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Waste Management Committee will consider several reports, including charitable exemption requests, a proposal to extend landfill operating hours, and the draft 2026 budget for the County/City waste management facility. The agenda also includes the schedule for the 2026 Waste Management Committee meetings. Decisions will be recorded in the consent agenda and regular agenda items.

• Charitable exemption requests – Report WMC25-009
• Proposal to extend landfill hours of operation – Report WMC25-008
• Draft 2026 budget for the County/City waste management facility – Report WMC25-007
• 2026 Waste Management Committee meeting schedule – Report WMC26-006

The committee approved guidelines for charitable exemption presentations, allowing 10‑minute slots at the November 24 meeting. It voted not to support extending the landfill’s hours of operation. The draft 2026 budget for the County/City Waste Management Facility was received for information and staff were asked to report any updates at the November meeting. The committee also agreed to consider including County staff costs in the landfill operations budget.

• Approved charitable exemption presentation guidelines (10‑minute slots) (carried)
• Rejected proposal to extend landfill operating hours (carried)
• Received draft 2026 waste‑management facility budget for information (carried)
• Requested staff to report budget updates at November 24 meeting (carried)
• Considered including County staff costs in landfill operations budget (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:42 p.m. (carried)

Civic Awards Presentation

The City Council will hold a Civic Awards Presentation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Activity Center, 577 McDonnel Street. The agenda includes opening remarks by Mayor Leal, a presentation of the 2024 Civic Awards, and closing remarks by the mayor. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is ceremonial.

• Opening remarks – Mayor Leal
• Presentation of 2024 Civic Awards
• Closing remarks – Mayor Leal

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss a variety of administrative reports including financial updates and transit programs. The body is also considering a motion to evaluate the sale of excess land at the police station site.

• June 30, 2025 Financial Report (Unaudited)
• Site Alteration By-Law Implementation
• Youth Transit Pass Program
• Approval to replace a specialized work truck
• Proposal to sever and sell excess lands at 1421 Landsdowne St W

The committee approved the use of several properties by Rice Lake Snow Drifters and declared the road allowance at 345 Armour Road surplus, waiving related by‑law notice requirements. It adopted extensive budget reallocations, reducing the 1190 Hillard Street affordable‑housing budget by $880,000 and shifting funds to other projects, while also approving a $254,250 purchase of a specialized water‑services work truck. Several by‑laws and reports were passed or received for information, and a motion to study the sale of excess police‑station land was defeated.

• Approved Rice Lake Snow Drifters land use (9 to 2)
• Declared 345 Armour Road road allowance surplus and waived by‑law notice (11 to 0)
• Amended June 30 financial report – motion lost (5 to 6)
• Approved $8.6M budget reallocations, including $880K housing budget cut (11 to 0)
• Passed Site Alteration By‑Law and fee schedule amendment (11 to 0)
• Authorized replacement of specialized work truck for $254,250 (11 to 0)
• Approved delegated authority for rent‑supplement agreements (11 to 0)
• Resolution to study excess police‑station lands lost (3 to 8)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Library Board will receive the 2024 Auditors Report and a Library Services Report for September 2025. It will review the draft operating budget for 2026, an update from the Acting Director of Cultural Services, and a proposed update to the Library Code of Conduct. Items on the consent agenda (7.1‑7.4) will be considered together. The meeting will close with any other business.

• 2024 Auditors Report (Report PPL25-031)
• 2026 Draft Operating Budget (Report PPL25-028)
• Library Services Report September 2025 (Report PPL25-027)
• Update from Acting Director of Cultural Services (Report PPL25-029)
• Policy Review – Library Code of Conduct update (Report PPL25-030)

The Library Board approved the draft 2026 operating budget recommendations, including extending weekday closing time to 7 p.m. and endorsing the report’s budget‑saving suggestions. It also approved an updated Library Code of Conduct and authorized a closed‑session meeting to discuss a personal‑matter item under the Municipal Act. All motions were carried.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 (carried)
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 (carried)
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2025 (carried)
• Approved auditor’s verbal report for information (carried)
• Approved Library Services report for information (carried)
• Approved draft 2026 operating budget recommendations: weekday closing at 7 p.m. and budget‑saving measures (carried)
• Approved updated Library Code of Conduct policy (carried)
• Authorized closed‑session meeting on personal‑matter item under Municipal Act (carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will consider heritage designation reports for several properties, including 725 Armour Road and multiple sites on George Street North and Hunter Street West. The meeting also includes a September update from the Heritage Preservation Office. Decisions will be recorded in the committee’s minutes.

• Designation of 725 Armour Road (Report PACAC25-018)
• Designation of 310‑314 George Street North (Report PACAC25-019)
• Designation of 450 George Street North (Report PACAC25-020)
• Designation of 359 Hunter Street West (Report PACAC25-021)
• Designation of 362‑366 George Street North (Report PACAC25-022)

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved the designation briefs for 725 Armour Road, 310‑314 George Street North, 450 George Street North, 359 Hunter Street West, 362‑366 George Street North, and 384‑388 George Street North, recommending each be considered for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also approved the September Heritage Preservation Office Update Report for information. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved designation brief for 725 Armour Road – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved designation brief for 310‑314 George Street North – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved designation brief for 450 George Street North – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved designation brief for 359 Hunter Street West – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved designation brief for 362‑366 George Street North – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved designation brief for 384‑388 George Street North – recommendation to Council (carried)
• Approved September HPO Update Report for information (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on an Access Fund request for staff accessibility training (Report AAC25-011). It will also review site plans related to accessibility (Report AAC25-012) with an accompanying list of site plans. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, and other business, but no decisions are indicated.

• Access Fund Request for Staff Accessibility Training – Report AAC25-011
• Site Plan Reviews – Report AAC25-012 with Appendix A list of site plans
• Other Business (no specific items listed)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from May 7, 2025. It authorized two Access Fund requests: $2,825 for a Rick Hansen Foundation certification for a Housing Services manager and $3,390 for a Rick Hansen Foundation Fundamentals course for two planning staff. The committee also approved selecting three site‑plan‑control applications (645 Lansdowne St W, 349 Parkhill Rd, 540 Brealey Dr), receiving a presentation on them, and providing feedback. The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $2,825 Access Fund request for Rick Hansen Foundation certification (carried)
• Approved $3,390 Access Fund request for Rick Hansen Foundation Fundamentals course (carried)
• Approved selection of SPC applications: 645 Lansdowne St W, 349 Parkhill Rd, 540 Brealey Dr (carried)
• Approved receipt of Planning Division presentation on selected SPC applications (carried)
• Approved providing feedback on the three SPC applications (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment that rezones 90 Hunter Street East from a Public Service District to a Commercial District and adds two new exceptions. It will also vote on alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election, updated city‑wide development charge rates, the location of a new Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre at 182 Townsend Street, and a cash‑in‑lie parking policy. Additional reports on audits, finance, and police facility updates will be received for information or referral.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 90 Hunter Street East – rezoning and new exceptions (Report IPGPL25‑041)
• Alternative Voting Methods by‑law for the 2026 election – optic scan and internet voting (Report LSCLK25‑015)
• Updated City‑wide Development Charge rates and by‑law adoption (Report FCSFS25‑021)
• Approval of 182 Townsend Street as preferred site for Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre (Report CSD25‑008)
• Adoption of Cash‑in‑Lieu Parking Policy (Report IPGPL25‑036)

The council unanimously approved a by‑law permitting optic‑scan tabulation equipment and internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, along with accessible and in‑person voting. It also approved updated city‑wide development charge rates and a ten‑year charge by‑law, and adopted a cash‑in‑lieu parking policy. A zoning by‑law amendment for 90 Hunter Street East was passed with a 7‑to‑4 vote, and the rules of procedure were changed to allow business past 10 p.m. The police stations renovation project was referred back to staff, with its recommendations rejected.

• Approve alternative voting methods by‑law for 2026 election (11‑0)
• Approve updated city‑wide development charge rates and ten‑year charge by‑law (11‑0)
• Adopt cash‑in‑lieu parking policy (11‑0)
• Amend zoning by‑law for 90 Hunter St E, changing height and rezoning (7‑4)
• Amend rules of procedure to permit business past 10 p.m. (11‑0)
• Refer police stations renovation and expansion project back to staff; reject recommendations (5‑6)
• Approve Treasurer’s Report, 2024 consolidated financial report and related items on consent (11‑0)
• Approve Verbal Audit Findings, Alternative Voting Methods, Audit Acknowledgement, and Development Charges on consent (11‑0)

General Committee

The General Committee will adopt minutes from the August 5, 2025 Development Charges meeting. It will hear updates on the Police Stations Renovations and Expansion Project and the Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre RFQ/RFP process. The committee will review the 2024 consolidated financial report and a cash‑in‑lieu of parking policy, and consider a proposal to partially demolish the former Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East.

• Adoption of minutes from the August 5, 2025 Development Charges meeting (Item 2.a).
• Presentation on Police Stations Renovations and Expansion Project (Report FCSFPM25-028, Item 4.a).
• Presentation on Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre RFQ and RFP process (Report CSD25-008, Item 4.b).
• Treasurer’s Report and 2024 Consolidated Financial Report (Report FCSFS25-016, Item 5.a).
• Proposed partial demolition at 90 Hunter Street East (Mark Street United Church) (Report IPGPL25-046, Item 6.a).

The General Committee adopted the previous meeting’s minutes and referred the police stations renovation project back to staff for further analysis. Council approved the use of 182 Townsend Street for a new Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre and directed a multi‑phased RFQ/RFP that also includes additional sites. The Cash‑in‑Lieu Parking Policy was adopted, the city gave no objection to the partial demolition at 90 Hunter Street East, and approved contracts for police services, a land acquisition, and the 2024 civic awards.

• Adopted minutes from August 5, 2025 (11‑0)
• Referred Police Stations Renovations and Expansion project back to staff; recommendations (b) and (c) not approved (6‑5)
• Approved 182 Townsend Street as preferred site for Multi‑Use Sport and Event Centre and directed staff to conduct a multi‑phased RFQ/RFP including additional properties (9‑2, 8‑3)
• Adopted Cash‑in‑Lieu of Parking Policy (10‑1)
• Acknowledged notice of intention to demolish portion of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East and advised no objection (7‑4)
• Authorized contract police services for Lakefield Ward (11‑0)
• Approved proposed land acquisition as outlined in Report LSRS25‑010 (6‑4)
• Approved 2024 Civic Awards nominations (11‑0)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for 90 Hunter Street East. The body will also review reports on city-wide development charges, 2024 financial statements, and updates on police station renovations and a multi-use sport centre.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 90 Hunter Street East
• Police Stations Renovations and Expansion Project Update
• Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre RFQ and RFP Process (182 Townsend Street)
• Updated City-wide Development Charges and Draft By-law
• Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election

The General Committee approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 90 Hunter Street East, adding new exception numbers and rezoning the property. The committee also approved updated city‑wide development charge rates and related by‑law changes. Consent items and the Verbal Audit Findings Report were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 90 Hunter Street East (7‑4)
• Deferred earlier Zoning amendment request until CPPS information provided (4‑7)
• Approved Updated City‑wide Development Charges and related by‑law changes (11‑0)
• Approved consent items: Alternative Voting Methods, Audit Acknowledgement Letter, Development Charge Reserve Funds report (11‑0)
• Received Verbal Audit Findings Report for Dec 31 2024 as information (11‑0)
• Adjusted agenda order to start with Verbal Audit Findings Report (11‑0)
• Adopted minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (11‑0)

Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee

The Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee is meeting to review reports on infrastructure development and aviation services. The body will discuss a business case for service improvements and a study conducted by Nav Canada.

• Report ASIC25-001: Project Update, Business Case and Level of Service Improvement Study
• Report ASIC25-002: Nav Canada Aeronautical Study

The committee approved the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting. It received two manager reports (ASIC25‑001 and ASIC25‑002) for information. The committee directed staff to prioritize obtaining a Transport Canada decision on establishing air‑traffic service at the airport, to brief the local Member of Parliament and invite the MP to tour the facility. The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 (carried)
• Received Report ASIC25-001 (Project Update, Business Case) for information (carried)
• Received Report ASIC25-002 (Nav Canada Aeronautical Study) for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prioritize expediting Transport Canada decision on air‑traffic service (carried)
• Directed briefing of MP on air‑traffic service status and request support (carried)
• Directed invitation for MP to tour Peterborough Regional Airport (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:18 a.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will review recommendations regarding land acquisitions, heritage designations, and infrastructure projects. The body is deciding on a borrowing by-law for a community centre purchase and permanent traffic calming measures for several neighbourhoods.

• Authorization to borrow $4,500,000 for The Mount Community Centre to purchase 780 Argyle Street
• Permanent traffic calming installations for Sherburne Street, Highland Road, and High Street
• Heritage designation proposals for 216 Simcoe Street, 183 Hunter Street West, 441 Rubidge Street, and 1290 Hilliard Street
• Increase of $290,000 plus HST for Cambium Inc. for Jackson Creek monitoring and $200,000 plus HST for an oil sheen detection system
• Proposed disposition and road widening of 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street

The council approved an unsecured loan of up to $1 million for Thrive Housing and Support. It also approved the designation of four properties as heritage sites, permanent traffic‑calming measures, a zoning by‑law amendment for 1341 Water Street, and additional funding for Jackson Creek monitoring. Budget adjustments were made to the Airport Water and Sewer Upgrades project and new capital projects were created using the affordable‑housing incentive budget.

• Approved up to $1 million unsecured loan for Thrive Housing and Support
• Approved heritage designation for 216 Simcoe Street, 183 Hunter Street West, 441 Rubidge Street, and 1290 Hilliard Street
• Approved permanent traffic‑calming measures for Sherburne Street, Highland Road and High Street neighborhoods and related by‑law amendment
• Amended Zoning By‑law 1997‑123 for 1341 Water Street, rezoning to OS‑1 and R.5‑324‑F‑H
• Increased purchase order for Jackson Creek monitoring by $290,000 (plus $37,000 HST)
• Approved $200,000 (plus $26,000 HST) budget for continuous oil‑sheen detection system at Jackson Creek
• Reduced Airport Water and Sewer Upgrades project budget to $3,208,616 after $866,700 reduction
• Created three new capital projects and transferred the Incentives for Affordable Housing budget into them

Public Meeting - Development Charges

The Special General Committee will review the amended city-wide Development Charges Background Study (Report FCSFS25-012b). Attachments include the study report, an updated analysis, and a draft by-law proposing new development charges. The committee will hear public delegations before adjourning.

• Amended Development Charges City-wide Background Study (Report FCSFS25-012b)
• Appendix A – Amended City-wide Development Charges Study
• Appendix B – Draft By-law City-wide Development Charges

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss a variety of municipal reports including financial updates, physician recruitment, and traffic calming. The meeting includes a motion to study extending municipal landfill hours and several requests for funding and heritage designations.

• Heritage designations for 216 Simcoe Street, 183 Hunter Street West, 441 Rubidge Street, and 1290 Hilliard Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment update for 1341 Water Street
• Capital loan funding request for Thrive Housing and Support
• Motion to report on extending municipal landfill hours to 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Saturday
• Pedestrian crossing program on collector roads and Traffic Calming Phase 2 installations

The General Committee approved several land acquisitions, a road‑widening disposition, a litigation settlement, and a $4.5 million borrowing to finance The Mount Community Centre’s purchase of 780 Argyle Street. It also approved permanent traffic‑calming measures, heritage designations for four properties, and additional funding for Jackson Creek monitoring. All items were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved acquisition of property known as Trent University (10‑0)
• Approved acquisition of 2317 and 2000 Television Road (10‑0)
• Approved disposition and road widening of 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street (10‑0)
• Approved settlement of litigation and related property acquisition (10‑0)
• Approved borrowing up to $4,500,000 to finance The Mount Community Centre purchase of 780 Argyle Street (9‑0, 1 conflict)
• Approved permanent traffic‑calming installations for Sherburne/Highland and High Street neighbourhoods (10‑0)
• Approved heritage designations for 216 Simcoe St, 183 Hunter St W, 441 Rubidge St, and 1290 Hilliard St (10‑0)
• Approved $290,000 increase plus $37,000 HST for Jackson Creek monitoring purchase order (10‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment will meet electronically on July 22, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to consider six applications for land use adjustments. Applications include requests at 1774 Lansdowne Street West, 679 Lundy’s Lane, 328 King Street, 721 Frank Street, 90 Hunter Street East, and 645 Lansdowne Street West. The meeting will follow standard procedures of call to order, disclosure of interests, review of applications, and adjournment.

• File No. A24/25 – 1774 Lansdowne Street West – Applicant: Jane Meyers of Moving Media
• File No. A25/25 – 679 Lundy’s Lane – Applicant: Greeshma Gopinath
• File No. A27/25 – 328 King Street – Applicant: EcoVue Consulting Services (Aditya Srinivas)
• File No. A28/25 – 721 Frank Street – Applicant: Victoria Suen of Build X Design (Vector Sierra Inc.)
• File No. B03/25 – 90 Hunter Street East – Applicant: EcoVue Consulting Services (Aditya Srinivas)

The Committee deferred the 679 Lundy’s Lane application to the September 23 hearing. It approved a minor variance for 328 King Street, reducing the minimum lot area per dwelling unit. Two other applications – 721 Frank Street and the severance at 90 Hunter Street East – were also deferred to the September 23 hearing. The college‑use variance for 645 Lansdowne Street West was approved.

• Deferred File No. A25/25 – 679 Lundy’s Lane to September 23 hearing (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance File No. A27/25 – 328 King Street to reduce lot area to 97.6 m² (CARRIED)
• Deferred File No. A28/35 – 721 Frank Street to September 23 hearing for alternative concept plans (CARRIED)
• Deferred File No. B03/25 – 90 Hunter Street East severance to September 23 hearing pending zoning amendment (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance File No. A29/25 – 645 Lansdowne Street West to permit a “College” use (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

City Council will discuss several zoning amendments and infrastructure projects. Key items include the conceptual design for Charlotte Street and preliminary information for the 2026 budget.

• Charlotte Street Reconstruction: Proposed conceptual design from Park Street North to Aylmer Street North with $27,600,000 pre-committed from 2026-2029 budgets
• Zoning Amendments: Proposed rezoning for 780 Argyle Street (to Residential) and 250-258 Reid Street/324 Sherbrooke Street (to Commercial)
• Crossing Guard: Proposed implementation at St. Paul’s Street and Herbert Street with $14,000 in future operating budgets
• Armour Road: Approval of traffic operations review objectives and $300,000 pre-commitment for 2026 Capital budget
• Morrow Park: Pre-commitment of $1,600,000 for 2026 budget improvements

The council approved the Charlotte Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Project, pre‑committing $27.6 million from the 2026‑2029 capital budgets. It also approved a crossing guard at St. Paul’s and Herbert Streets with $14,000 funding, and rezoned several properties on Reid and Sherbrooke Streets. Additional approvals included asset‑management plans, tree‑planting funding, traffic improvements, a sister‑city policy directive, and a deferral of the 1341 Water Street zoning application.

• Approved Charlotte Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Project, $27.6 M pre‑committed (11‑0)
• Approved crossing guard at St. Paul’s & Herbert Streets and $14,000 funding (11‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 250‑258 Reid St. and 324 Sherbrooke St. to Special District 371 (11‑0)
• Approved 2025 City Asset Management Plan and Water Services Asset Management Plan (11‑0)
• Approved $580,000 transfer and $321,100 pre‑commitment for GCCC Tree Planting project (11‑0)
• Approved $300,000 pre‑commitment for Armour Road Corridor Improvements (11‑0)
• Resolved to develop a Sister City policy for a potential partnership with a Ukrainian municipality (11‑0)
• Deferred Zoning By‑law application for 1341 Water Street pending clarification (11‑0)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-011) and a Planning Ecologist Report (PEAC25-012). No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of presentations and a brief other business item. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Doris Room, City Hall.

• Climate Initiatives Update – Report PEAC25-011
• Planning Ecologist Report – Report PEAC25-012
• Other Business (no details provided)

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved the recommendation in Report PEAC25-012, dated June 25, 2025, to receive the presentation for information. It also approved the recommendation in Report PEAC25-011, dated June 25, 2025, to receive the report for information and to have staff provide a verbal update on the Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvements Project. Both motions were carried.

• Approved Report PEAC25-012 for information (carried)
• Approved Report PEAC25-011 for information and staff verbal update (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will convene a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to address staffing issues and personal matters under Section 239. No public agenda items or contracts are listed for discussion. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Resolution to meet in Closed Session
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Section 239 discussion of staffing and personal matters

The Library Board voted to hold a closed session to discuss a personal matter. It then approved a request for the urgent recruitment of a Library CEO and to be kept informed of the 2026 library budget process. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

• Closed session approved (Carried)
• Urgent recruitment of Library CEO approved (Carried)
• Request for 2026 budget process information approved (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two property applications and a request to change conditions of provisional consent. The body will also address the appointment of a Secretary-Treasurer.

• File No. A22/25: Application for 615 Water Street
• File No. A23/25: Application for 173 Charlotte Street
• File B04/23: Request to change conditions of provisional consent for 873 High Street
• Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications: one for 615 Water Street to reduce the rear‑lot‑line setback to 6.5 m, and another for 173 Charlotte Street that increases the floor‑area ratio, permits first‑storey dwellings, and lowers the minimum dwelling floor area, with a cash‑in‑lieu of parking condition. Both approvals were carried without recorded objections. The Committee also approved the minutes of the May 27 hearing, appointed Jennifer Stern as Secretary‑Treasurer, and removed a parking‑related condition from the provisional consent for 872 High Street.

• Approved variance for 615 Water Street: rear‑lot‑line setback reduced to 6.5 m (Section 9.2(e)(i)) – CARRIED
• Approved variances for 173 Charlotte Street: floor‑area ratio increased to 2.7 (Section 18.2(c)(ii)), first‑storey dwellings permitted (Section 18.2(e)), minimum dwelling floor area reduced to 31.5 m² (Section 6.37(u)) – CARRIED
• Added cash‑in‑lieu of parking condition to Charlotte Street approval – CARRIED
• Approved amended minutes of May 27, 2025 hearing – CARRIED
• Appointed Jennifer Stern as Secretary‑Treasurer – CARRIED
• Removed condition ii) from provisional consent for 872 High Street – CARRIED

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Waste Management Committee will consider four reports: a calculation of landfill air space, a draft charter for a waste‑capacity expansion project, an information package on the Durham‑York Energy Centre, and a request from the City of Toronto for host municipalities. No formal decisions are listed; the items appear to be for discussion and information.

• Review of landfill air space calculation (Report WMC‑25‑004)
• Review of draft capacity expansion charter between county and city
• Review of Durham‑York Energy Centre information package
• Review of Toronto request for host municipalities

The Waste Management Committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It received for information the landfill air‑space calculation report, the Capacity Expansion Charter, the Durham York Energy Centre information package, and the City of Toronto request for host municipalities. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received landfill air‑space calculation report for information (carried)
• Received Capacity Expansion Charter for information (carried)
• Received Durham York Energy Centre information package for information (carried)
• Received City of Toronto request for host municipalities for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:33 p.m. (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss infrastructure projects, financial reports, and winter shelter options. The meeting includes public hearings for four specific zoning by-law amendments and a presentation on the Charlotte Street reconstruction project.

• Zoning By-law Amendments for 1341 Water Street, 1545 Monaghan Road, 780 Argyle Street, and 250-258 Reid Street/324 Sherbrooke Street
• Charlotte Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Project presentation
• Unaudited December 31, 2024 Financial Report
• 2025 Asset Management Plans for general and water services
• Request for a crossing guard at St. Paul's Street and Herbert Street

Council approved a land acquisition and directed staff to proceed per Report LSRS25-006 (vote 10‑0). It also approved the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal concerning 470 Water Street (vote 8‑2) and authorized a crossing guard at St. Paul’s and Herbert Streets with $14,000 funding (consent 10‑0). The committee approved the Charlotte Street streetscape project, reallocating funds and pre‑committing $27.6 M for 2026‑2029 capital budgets (vote 10‑0), and passed several zoning by‑law amendments, including changes for 1545 Monaghan Road, 780 Argyle Street, and 250‑258 Reid Street/324 Sherbrooke Street (votes 10‑0, 9‑0, 10‑0).

• Approved land acquisition, staff directed to proceed (10‑0)
• Approved appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal for 470 Water Street (8‑2)
• Approved crossing guard at St. Paul’s & Herbert Streets with $14,000 funding (10‑0)
• Approved Charlotte Street streetscape project, reallocated $1.1M CCBF, transferred $490k, and pre‑committed $27.6M capital funding (10‑0)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 1545 Monaghan Road, adding Regulation 376.3(i) (10‑0)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 780 Argyle Street, adding Section 402 and rezoning to SP.372 (9‑0, conflict noted)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 250‑258 Reid Street and 324 Sherbrooke Street, adding Section 401 and rezoning to SP.371 (10‑0)
• Approved 2024 financial report actions: transferred $200k Home Ownership reserve, $8,893 Police surplus, $50k operating surplus, and pre‑committed $1.6M for Morrow Park improvements (10‑0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will hear a presentation of the 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund (Report ACAC25-009) and a manager's report (Report ACAC25-017). The meeting will also confirm the minutes from May 27, 2025 and address any disclosures of pecuniary interest. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

• Presentation: 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund, Report ACAC25-009
• Presentation: Managers Report, Report ACAC25-017
• Confirmation of minutes from May 27, 2025
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Next meeting set for September 23, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It voted 0‑for and 7‑against endorsing the recommendations in Report ACAC25-009, rejecting the proposed Community Wellbeing Fund framework, the amendment to By‑law 22‑008, and the associated policy. The committee approved receiving the June 2025 Cultural Services update for information as outlined in Report ACAC25-017. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approve May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Reject endorsement of Community Wellbeing Fund framework and related bylaw amendment (0‑for, 7‑against)
• Approve receipt of June 2025 Cultural Services update for information (carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:36 p.m. (carried)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Planning and Urban Design Work Plan update (Report APRAC25-017). It will also hear reports on upcoming events at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (APRAC25-018) and a divisional update (APRAC25-019). The meeting includes routine items such as a consent agenda, land acknowledgement, and confirmation of minutes.

• Presentation: Planning and Urban Design Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-017)
• Report: Upcoming Events at Peterborough Memorial Centre (APRAC25-018)
• Report: Divisional Update (APRAC25-019)
• Consent Agenda items (7.a, 7.b)
• Other Business (no details provided)

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the Planning and Urban Design Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-017) for information. It also approved the Upcoming Events at Peterborough Memorial Centre report (Report APRAC25-018) for information. Additionally, the Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-019) was approved for information. No other business was considered.

• Approved receipt of Planning and Urban Design Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-017)
• Approved receipt of Upcoming Events at Peterborough Memorial Centre report (Report APRAC25-018)
• Approved receipt of Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-019)

Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee will meet to elect officers, confirm minutes, and receive a report on renewing the Community Safety and Well-being Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of October 10, 2024 minutes
• Minutes for information from Age-friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee
• Report on renewing the Community Safety and Well-being Plan
• Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025

The Greater Peterborough Joint Services Committee appointed Mayor Leal as Chair and Warden Clark as Vice Chair. It approved the minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting and received the Age‑friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee minutes for information. The committee endorsed staff to renew the Community Safety and Well‑being Plan, directed a report to be shared with County Council, and ordered the September meeting to be rescheduled later in the month.

• Mayor Leal appointed Chair (Carried)
• Warden Clark appointed Vice Chair (Carried)
• October 10, 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Age‑friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee minutes received for information (Carried)
• Endorsed renewal of the Community Safety and Well‑being Plan (Carried)
• GBE/Municipal Service Corporation report to be provided to County Council (Carried)
• Staff to reschedule September meeting to a later September date (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m. (Carried)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on city advisors, diversity, equity and inclusion, and Indigenous relations (Report MAAC25-006). It will also review the 2026 draft budget for the museum and archives (Report MAAC25-007). Additional agenda items include confirming minutes from April 10, 2025, handling a consent agenda, and scheduling the next meeting for October 9, 2025.

• Presentation on City Advisors, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous Relations (Report MAAC25-006)
• Review of 2026 Draft Budget for Peterborough Museum & Archives (Report MAAC25-007)
• Confirmation of minutes from April 10, 2025
• Consent agenda item (7.a)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2026 Draft Budget report (MAAC25-007) on the consent agenda. It approved receiving the presentations by the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous Relations advisors (Report MAAC25-006). The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved 2026 Draft Budget report MAAC25-007 on consent agenda (carried)
• Approved receipt of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous Relations presentations (Report MAAC25-006) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive presentations regarding preliminary information for the 2026 Budget. Reports include data from Finance, Community Services, and the IPG Department.

• Report FCSFS25-011: Preliminary Information about the 2026 Budget

The General Committee approved the recommendation in Report FCSFS25-011 to receive the 2026 budget presentations, with a 7‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:04 p.m., also by a 7‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to receive 2026 budget presentations (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:04 p.m. (7‑0)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session. The board will consider a resolution to meet in closed session for an education or training workshop.

• Resolution to meet in Closed Session
• Section 239 (3.1) Education or training sessions workshop

The Library Board voted to meet in closed session to discuss one item under Section 239 (3.1) for member education; the motion was carried. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m., and that motion was also carried.

• Closed session approved (motion carried)
• Adjournment at 7:29 p.m. approved (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will consider a series of recommendations, including a budget increase and contract amendment for the Water Street North Urbanization project, a $770,000 Parks Levy transfer for new equipment, and the Sanitary Master Plan approval. It will also receive reports on the Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study and heritage designations for 1310 Albertus Avenue and 640 Walkerfield Avenue. The council will review the Integrity Commissioner Joint Inquiry Report and other items before adjourning.

• Approve $4,943,863 contract amendment for Woodland Drive and Water Street Intersection improvements, including a $637,000 debenture issuance
• Transfer $770,000 from the Parks Levy to the Recreation and Parks Capital Budget for new equipment
• Approve the Sanitary Master Plan in principle and authorize a 30‑day public review of the final report
• Designate 1310 Albertus Avenue as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approve the Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study and direct negotiations for occupancy and custodial agreements

The council voted 6‑4 to impose no penalty on Mayor Leal after the Integrity Commissioner report and 7‑3 to refer remedial measures for possible code changes. It unanimously approved the Sanitary Master Plan, a $417,000 budget increase and a $4.94 million contract amendment for the Water Street‑Woodland Drive intersection, and a $637,000 debenture to fund it. The council also transferred $770,000 from the Parks Levy to the recreation capital budget and designated 640 Walkerfield Avenue as a heritage property.

• No penalty imposed on Mayor Leal (6‑4)
• Remedial measures referred to staff (7‑3)
• Sanitary Master Plan approved in principle (11‑0)
• Budget increase $417,000 and contract amendment to $4.94M for Water Street project approved (11‑0)
• $637,000 debenture authorized for Water Street project (11‑0)
• $770,000 Parks Levy transferred to recreation capital budget (11‑0)
• 640 Walkerfield Avenue designated as heritage property (11‑0)
• Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study approved (11‑0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

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

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will receive reports on the designation of 441 Rubidge Street and 1290 Hilliard Street. It will also review a ranking of properties prioritized for designation and a June Heritage Preservation Officer update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Designation of 441 Rubidge Street (Report PACAC25-014)
• Designation of 1290 Hilliard Street (Report PACAC25-015)
• Ranking of Properties Prioritized for Designation (Report PACAC25-016)
• June HPO Update Report (Report PACAC25-017)

The committee approved the June HPO Update Report for information. It accepted designation briefs for 441 Rubidge Street and 1290 Hilliard Street and recommended both properties to Council for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. PACAC also approved a ranking process for 53 prioritized heritage properties and authorized a $500 limit for anniversary articles and support for the chair’s attendance at the 2025 National Trust Conference.

• Approved June HPO Update Report (received for information) – Carried
• Approved designation brief for 441 Rubidge Street and recommended Council consider designation – Carried
• Approved designation brief for 1290 Hilliard Street and recommended Council consider designation – Carried
• Approved ranking of 53 prioritized heritage properties for designation – Carried
• Approved $500 upset limit for 50th‑anniversary articles in the Peterborough Examiner – Carried
• Approved support and registration cost for Stewart Hamilton to attend the 2025 National Trust Conference – Carried
• Approved next meeting date of September 9, 2025 – Carried
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 and consent agenda items – Carried

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will consider three consent reports: a Facilities Operations Liaison update, the Library CEO report that includes the 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan, and a policy review of the Library Code of Conduct. The board will also confirm the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and address any other business before adjourning.

• FOL update – Report PPL25-024
• Library CEO Report – Report PPL25-025 (includes 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan)
• Policy Review – Code of Conduct – Report PPL25-026
• Confirmation of Minutes from May 6, 2025
• Consent agenda items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

The board approved the May 6 minutes and a consent agenda item on the FOL update. It received for information the Friends of the Library report and a general operations report. The updated Library Code of Conduct policy was approved as amended. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved FOL Update report PPL25-024 on consent agenda (Carried)
• Approved receipt of Friends of the Library report PPL25-024 for information (Carried)
• Approved receipt of general operations report PPL25-025 for information (Carried)
• Approved updated Library Code of Conduct policy (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (Carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider a series of consent items and reports, including a budget increase request and contract amendment for improvements at the Woodland Drive and Water Street intersection, and several property designations. It will also hear presentations on the Sanitary Master Plan and the Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and a report from the closed session.

• Budget increase request and contract amendment for Woodland Drive and Water Street Intersection Improvements (Report IPGPL25-025)
• Designation of 1310 Albertus Avenue (Moira Hall) (Report IPGPL25-026)
• Designation of 129‑135, 137 Hunter Street West, 381‑395 Water Street (The Commerce Building) (Report IPGPL25-027)
• Designation of 640 Walkerfield Avenue (The Hamilton House) (Report IPGPL25-028)
• Presentation of the Sanitary Master Plan (IPGACP25-012)

The General Committee approved a $417,000 increase to the Water Street North Urbanization budget and authorized a $637,000 debenture for the project. It also approved the Sanitary Master Plan in principle and moved forward with the Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study, including negotiations on occupancy agreements. Council voted no penalty for Mayor Leal in the Integrity Commissioner’s report, and approved funding measures for social‑services reserves and a $770,000 Parks Levy transfer for new equipment. All items were carried with the vote counts shown in the minutes.

• Approved $417,000 budget increase and $637,000 debenture for Water Street North Urbanization (consent, 11‑0)
• Approved Sanitary Master Plan in principle (11‑0)
• Approved Queen Alexandra Community Centre feasibility study actions and occupancy negotiations (11‑0)
• Voted no penalty for Mayor Leal per Integrity Commissioner report; remedial measures referred to staff (7‑3, conflict 1)
• Approved Social Services reserve fund measures for Modular Bridge Housing program (11‑0)
• Approved $770,000 Parks Levy transfer for new equipment and garbage truck (11‑0)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive a work plan update regarding indoor recreation facilities. The body will also review reports on the status of parks and cleanup efforts following an ice storm.

• Indoor Recreation Facilities Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-013)
• Status of Parks and Clean-Up Efforts Post Ice Storm (Report APRAC25-014)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-016)

The committee approved the Indoor Recreation Facilities work‑plan update (Report APRAC25‑013) for information. It also received the post‑ice‑storm parks clean‑up status report (Report APRAC25‑014) and the divisional update (Report APRAC25‑016) for information. The Vice Chair welcomed new member Nikhil Chaudhary and noted that Peterborough will host the TELUS Cup in April. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Approved Indoor Recreation Facilities Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-013) – carried
• Received Parks and Clean‑Up Efforts Post Ice Storm report (Report APRAC25-014) – carried
• Received Divisional Update report (Report APRAC25-016) – carried
• Welcomed new member Nikhil Chaudhary – carried
• Noted Peterborough secured hosting the TELUS Cup in April – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. – carried

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several reports and updates. The agenda includes a review of the 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund and reports regarding public art and the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

• 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund (Report ACAC25-009)
• Public Art Deaccession Report - Your Story (Report ACAC25-016)
• MCP Update and RFP Particulars (Report ACAC25-011)
• Art Gallery of Peterborough Report (Report ACAC25-014)
• Public Art Updates (Report ACAC25-015)

The committee voted 0‑7 to reject the proposed 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund framework and related by‑law changes. The item was then postponed for further stakeholder consultation. Several reports, including updates on the Art Gallery, public art, MCP, and cultural services, were approved for information. Two members were appointed to the Public Art Review Panel.

• Approved minutes from Feb 25, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved Art Gallery of Peterborough report (received for information)
• Approved Public Art update (received for information)
• Amended agenda to discuss 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund before MCP update (Carried)
• Rejected 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund framework (0‑7 vote)
• Delayed 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund report pending consultation (Carried)
• Approved Public Art Deaccession update and nominated two members to Review Panel (Carried)
• Appointed Deirdre Chisholm and Gerry Vandenberg to Public Art Review Panel (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider six different property applications. The body will review staff reports and applications for specific addresses in Peterborough.

• File No. A20/25: 573 Steele Avenue
• File No. A16/25: 607 Weller Street
• File No. A18/25: 214 Mallory Terrace
• File No. A21/25: 225 Princess Street
• File No. A13/25: 540-550 Brealey Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five minor variance requests presented at the May 27, 2025 meeting. Each application was granted the specific setback or height changes recommended in the staff reports. No objections were received for any of the applications.

• Approved variance to reduce Cameron Street setback at 573 Steele Ave from 19 m to 18.5 m
• Approved variance to increase accessory building height at 607 Weller St from 4.3 m to 7.1 m
• Approved variance to reduce rear lot line setback at 214 Mallory Terrace from 6.0 m to 5.8 m
• Approved variances at 225 Princess St: side setback from 1.2 m to 0.6 m; rear setback for two‑storey addition from 7.6 m to 3.6 m; rear setback for garage/storage from 7.6 m to 1.0 m
• Approved variances for 540‑550 Brealey Drive (details not fully listed in minutes)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

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

The committee approved several reports for information, including climate initiatives and past resolutions. It received an update on the Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvements Project and agreed to give environmental feedback. The committee also approved a presentation of the conceptual design for Charlotte Street West and will provide feedback to the Transportation Planning Section. Staff will give a verbal update after the public consultation on the river‑trail project.

• Approved consent agenda items (Reports PEAC25-006 and PEAC25-008) – carried
• Received Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-006) for information – carried
• Received Past PEAC Resolutions (Report PEAC25-008) for information – carried
• Received Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvements Project update (Report PEAC25-009) for information and to provide environmental feedback – carried
• Received Charlotte Street West streetscape conceptual design presentation (Report PEAC25-010) for information and to provide environmental feedback – carried
• Received Terms of Reference report (Report PEAC25-007) for information – carried
• Staff to give verbal update after public consultation on Otonabee River Trail project – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. – carried

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will vote on authorizing $615,850 for a watermain replacement that crosses the Trent Canal from Armour Road to Maniece Avenue. The meeting also includes approvals for three zoning by‑law amendments affecting 922 Fairbairn Street, 112 Hospital Drive, and 1628 Sherbrooke Street. Additional items are the adoption of an Automated Speed Enforcement program with a sole‑source contract to Redflex Traffic Systems, and a directive to study physician recruitment from the United States.

• Approve $545,000 plus $70,850 HST ($615,850 total) for watermain replacement across Trent Canal (Armour Road to Maniece Avenue)
• Zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 922 Fairbairn Street to Residential District SP.31-371
• Zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 112 Hospital Drive to Commercial District SP.241-372
• Authorize Automated Speed Enforcement program and sole‑source contract with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited
• Direct staff to investigate and report on a strategy for recruiting U.S.‑trained physicians

The council approved a suite of items including a new Automated Speed Enforcement program with authority to sign agreements and award a sole‑source contract to Redflex Traffic Systems. It also approved zoning amendments for 112 Hospital Drive and 1628 Sherbrooke Street, updated the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, authorized a $615,850 watermain replacement across the Trent Canal, and directed staff to study strategies for recruiting U.S. physicians. All motions were carried with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes for March 17 and April 7, 2025 (11‑0)
• Approved consent items (agreement, four litigation reports, zoning amendment for 112 Hospital Drive, affordable housing plan) (11‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 1628 Sherbrooke Street, rezoning to SP.370 Commercial District (10‑0, 1 conflict)
• Approved watermain replacement across Trent Canal, authorizing $615,850 allocation (10‑0, 1 conflict)
• Approved Automated Speed Enforcement program, authorizing agreements and sole‑source contract to Redflex Traffic Systems (approval recorded, vote not specified)
• Approved physician‑recruitment directive to investigate U.S. physician relocation and report recommendations (6‑5)
• Voted to separate items a) and b) for physician recruitment update (10‑1)
• Approved updated Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and related by‑law repeals (11‑0)

Special General Committee

The Special General Committee will begin with a closed‑session resolution, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest and a personal‑matter appointment under Section 239(2)(b). After the closed session, the committee will hold an open session, present a report of the closed session, and then adjourn.

• Resolution to meet in Closed Session
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Section 239(2)(b) personal matters appointment
• Open Session
• Report of Closed Session

The Special General Committee entered a closed‑session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual. In the open session, the committee approved the appointment of Christopher Smith as a Director of the City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. Board and its subsidiaries, with a unanimous 10‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 10‑to‑0 vote.

• Entered closed session to discuss personal matter (carried)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Smith as CoPHI Board Director (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a closed session to approve prior minutes and discuss privileged matters. In the open session, members will consider a watermain replacement across the Trent Canal from Armour Road to Maniece Avenue. They will also review zoning by-law amendments for 922 Fairbairn Street, 112 Hospital Drive, and 1628 Sherbrooke Street. Additional items include modernization of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, an automated speed‑enforcement program investigation, and an update on the physician recruitment pilot project.

• Approval to replace watermain across Trent Canal from Armour Road to Maniece Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 922 Fairbairn Street (Report IPGPL25-022)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 112 Hospital Drive (Report IPGPL25-023)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1628 Sherbrooke Street (Report IPGPL25-024)
• Modernization of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (Report IPGPL25-019)

The General Committee approved a consolidated municipal‑services agreement with the County of Peterborough (11‑0). It directed staff to proceed on several litigation matters, approved a $615,850 watermain replacement across the Trent Canal, and passed three zoning‑by‑law amendments. The committee also modernized the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and ordered a study on attracting US‑trained physicians.

• Approved consolidated municipal services agreement (11‑0)
• Directed staff to proceed on property litigation (11‑0)
• Directed staff to proceed on HRTO litigation (11‑0)
• Approved watermain replacement across Trent Canal, $615,850 allocation (10‑0, Mayor conflict)
• Approved zoning amendment for 922 Fairbairn Street (10‑0, Councillor Duguay conflict)
• Approved zoning amendment for 112 Hospital Drive (11‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1628 Sherbrooke Street (10‑0, Councillor Duguay conflict)
• Approved modernization of Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (11‑0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive presentations on three specific reports. These include infrastructure projects for Charlotte Street West and Hunter Street East, as well as an internship program.

• Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project (Report AAC25-008)
• Hunter St E On-street Accessible Parking (Report AAC25-010)
• Project SEARCH Internship Program (Report AAC25-009)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It approved three reports: to receive and provide feedback on the Charlotte Street West streetscape concept, to advise on on‑street accessible parking locations on Hunter Street East, and to receive a presentation on the Project SEARCH internship program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved Charlotte Street West streetscape feedback recommendation (carried)
• Approved Hunter Street East on‑street accessible parking recommendation (carried)
• Approved Project SEARCH internship program presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Library Board will receive financial investment and update presentations and consider three consent reports: a library van funding report, a May 2025 library services report, and an update from the Friends of the Library. These items are presented for information and possible approval under the consent agenda.

• Financial Investments Update – Report PPL25-020
• Financial Update – Report PPL25-021
• Library Van Funding Report – Report PPL25-011
• Library Services Report May 2025 – Report PPL25-019
• Update from the Friends of the Library – Report PPL25-022

The board approved the minutes from April 8, 2025 and several informational reports, including updates from the Friends of the Library, financial investments, and the 2024 year‑end financials. It voted down a proposal to set aside $9,000 each year for ten years to fund a replacement courier van. The board also confirmed that the library van is a city‑owned fleet vehicle and that the library is not responsible for its maintenance. All other motions were carried.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved Friends of the Library update (Report PPL25-022) on consent (Carried)
• Approved Financial Investments update (Report PPL25-020) (Carried)
• Approved 2024 year‑end financial report (Report PPL25-021) (Carried)
• Rejected allocation of $9,000 annually for van replacement reserve (Lost)
• Received information on library vehicle status and noted city responsibility (Carried)
• Approved Library Services Report (Report PPL25-019) (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the heritage designation of two specific properties. The committee will also elect its Chair and Vice Chair and review a May HPO update report.

• Designation of 216 Simcoe Street (Report PACAC25-011)
• Designation of 183 Hunter Street West (Report PACAC25-012)
• May HPO Update Report (Report PACAC25-013)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee elected Stewart Hamilton as Chair and Lara Hintlemann as Vice Chair for 2025. It approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The committee accepted the designation briefs for 216 Simcoe Street and 183 Hunter Street West and recommended both properties to Council for heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also received the Heritage Preservation Office update report for April 2025.

• Stewart Hamilton appointed Chair (Carried)
• Lara Hintlemann appointed Vice Chair (Carried)
• April 8, 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Designation brief for 216 Simcoe Street received and recommendation to Council approved (Carried)
• Designation brief for 183 Hunter Street West received and recommendation to Council approved (Carried)
• Heritage Preservation Office April 2025 report received for information (Carried)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several reports, including an amendment to eliminate building height and angular plane requirements. It will also adopt a higher weighting for social value in procurement, set new compensation allowances for the Mayor and Councillors, and receive the 2024 Investment Report for information. A motion will request an update on recent changes to the Peterborough Public Library.

• Proceed with Option 2: Immediate Official Plan amendment to remove building height and angular plane requirements (Report IPGPL25-018).
• Increase the Social Value Questionnaire weighting in procurements from 5% to 10% (Report FCSMM25-001).
• Set a transportation allowance of $6,000 for the Mayor and $3,000 for each Councillor (Report FCSFS25-008).
• Approve the 2024 Investment Report for information (Report FCSFS25-007).
• Direct staff to provide an update on the Peterborough Public Library restructuring (Notice of Motion 10.a).

The council approved a new compensation package for the mayor and councillors for the 2026‑2030 term, including a $6,000 allowance for the mayor and $3,000 for each councillor. It also adopted US tariff response procurement policy changes, directed staff to proceed with an official‑plan amendment to remove building‑height limits, and approved the Mayor’s Housing Task Force recommendations. Additional actions included moving forward with an Ontario Land Tribunal case and deferring the 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund pending feedback.

• Approved US Tariff Response procurement policy changes (weighting to 10%, pause US travel, etc.) – consent (11‑0)
• Deferred 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund pending advisory feedback – deferred
• Approved proceeding with Ontario Land Tribunal case OLT-25-00051 for Batten‑White subdivision – 10‑0 (1 conflict)
• Deferred Council Compensation Review report to obtain additional comparables – lost 3‑8
• Approved new council compensation and allowances for 2026‑2030 term (Mayor $6,000, Councillors $3,000) – 8‑3
• Approved Mayor’s Housing Task Force recommendations, directing staff on multiple actions – 11‑0
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 2 Official Plan amendment to remove building‑height and angular‑plane requirements – 8‑3
• Approved Confirmation By‑law 25‑066 confirming council proceedings – 11‑0

Special General Committee

The committee will meet in a closed session to discuss contract negotiations and labour relations. The meeting will conclude with a brief open session to report on the closed session.

• Contract negotiations under Section 239(2)(k)
• Labour relations or employee negotiations under Section 239(2)(d)

The Special General Committee moved into closed session to discuss negotiation and labour matters. A motion to authorize staff to proceed with contract negotiations, as outlined in Report CSRS25-007, was defeated. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Entered closed session to discuss negotiation and labour items (motion carried)
• Rejected recommendation to authorize staff to proceed with contract negotiations per Report CSRS25-007 (0‑for, 11‑against)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (11‑for, 0‑against)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific application files. The body will review staff reports regarding requests for properties on Park Street South and Crowley Crescent.

• File No. A14/25: Application for 19 Park Street South
• File No. A15/25: Application for 711 Crowley Crescent

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications: variances to increase the rear projection and reduce the rear setback for 711 Crowley Crescent, and permission to convert a legal non‑conforming salon to an office use at 19 Park Street South. Both approvals were carried without recorded objections. The minutes of the March 25 hearing were also approved.

• Approved variances for 711 Crowley Crescent (increase projection to 4.1 m, reduce setback to 4.5 m) – CARRIED
• Approved conversion of legal non‑conforming salon to office use at 19 Park Street South – CARRIED
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 Committee of Adjustment hearing – CARRIED

General Committee

The General Committee will receive and discuss several reports, including the 2024 Investment Report, the Council Compensation Review, a procurement policy response to US tariffs, the Mayor’s Housing Task Force implementation report, and options to eliminate building‑height and angular‑plane requirements. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a closed‑session report, and routine procedural items.

• 2024 Investment Report (Report FCSFS25-007)
• Council Compensation Review (Report FCSFS25-008)
• US Tariff Response – Procurement Policy (Report FCSMM25-001)
• Mayor’s Housing Task Force for Housing Creation Implementation (Report IPGPL25-017)
• Options to Eliminate Building Heights and Angular Plane Requirements (Report IPGPL25-018)

The General Committee adopted the March 10 and 20 minutes and approved several closed‑session recommendations, including proceeding with the Canadian Canoe Museum site and the Ontario Land Tribunal case for the Batten‑White subdivision at Parkhill Road West. The council adopted a US tariff response procurement policy and approved a new compensation package for the mayor and councillors for the 2026‑2030 term, setting salaries at the 75th percentile of comparable municipalities and providing transportation allowances. It also deferred the Council Compensation Review for additional comparables, approved Option 2 to expedite an Official Plan amendment removing building‑height limits, and deferred the 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund report.

• Adopted March 10 & 20 minutes (11‑0)
• Approved proceeding with Canadian Canoe Museum site (7‑3)
• Approved proceeding with Ontario Land Tribunal case for Parkhill Rd (10‑0)
• Approved US Tariff Response procurement policy changes (11‑0)
• Approved new council compensation package for 2026‑2030 (10‑1)
• Deferred Council Compensation Review for additional comparables (2‑9)
• Approved Option 2 to expedite Official Plan amendment removing height limits (9‑2)
• Deferred 2026 Community Wellbeing Fund report (11‑0)

City Council Meeting

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items. Council will consider a recommendation from the General Committee regarding advice on property matters from a closed session.

• Motion regarding advice respecting property matters from April 22, 2025 Closed Session
• By-law 25-065 to confirm proceedings of the April 22, 2025 meeting

The council voted 7‑to‑3 to approve the recommendation in Report LSOCS25‑005, directing staff to proceed with actions concerning the Canadian Canoe Museum’s Monaghan/Romaine site. The council also approved By‑law 25‑065, confirming the proceedings of the April 22, 2025 meeting, by a vote of 10‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

• Approved staff direction on Canadian Canoe Museum Monaghan/Romaine site (7‑3)
• Approved By‑law 25‑065 confirming council proceedings (10‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. (11‑0)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive updates on facilities and property management work plans, a report on the 2025 Sport Event Congress, and a divisional update. The meeting includes a consent agenda and other business, but no specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Facilities and Property Management – Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-011)
• Sport Event Congress 2025 Report (Report APRAC25-010)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-012)
• Consent Agenda (item 5)
• Other Business (item 8)

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the March 18 minutes and three reports for information. The Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-012) and presentations from the Parks and Recreation Project Manager and the Service Area Manager were received. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved Divisional Update Report APRAC25-012 on consent (Carried)
• Received Report APRAC25-012 for information (Carried)
• Received Parks and Recreation Project Manager presentation (Report APRAC25-011) for information (Carried)
• Received Service Area Manager presentation (Report APRAC25-010) for information (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report titled “Modernization of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan” (Report PAC25-004). The committee will discuss the contents of the report and any recommendations it contains. The meeting also includes routine items such as confirming the March 25, 2025 minutes and disclosures of pecuniary interest.

• Report – Modernization of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (PAC25-004)

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved the recommendations in Report PAC25‑004, which designates a new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area and replaces the 2021 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan with a modernized 2025 version. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved designation of a new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (carried)
• Approved repeal of the 2021 Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and adoption of the 2025 version (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:44 p.m. (carried)

Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Peter Robinson Emigration Bicentennial commemoration and an update on the "Bringing TIFF To You" program. It will also consider three reports: a revision of the PMA Social Media Plan (2021‑2026), an update on governance of city advisory committees, and an update on community museum operating and pay‑equity grants. No decisions are listed; the items are for information and discussion.

• Presentation: Peter Robinson Emigration Bicentennial Commemoration (Report MAAC25-001)
• Presentation: PMA – Bringing TIFF To You – Update (Report MAAC25-002)
• Report: PMA Social Media Plan 2021‑2026 – Revision (Report MAAC25-003)
• Report: Governance of City Advisory Committees – Update (Report MAAC25-004)
• Report: Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants – Update (Report MAAC25-005)

The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee elected Amy Barron as Chair and Karen Carter-Edwards as Vice Chair for 2025. It approved the revised Social Media Plan for 2021‑2026 and accepted several reports and presentations for information, including governance updates and community museum grant information.

• Amy Barron appointed Chair (Carried)
• Karen Carter-Edwards appointed Vice Chair (Carried)
• Minutes of October 10, 2024 approved (Carried)
• Social Media Plan 2021‑2026 revision approved (Carried)
• Governance of City Advisory Committees report received for information (Carried)
• Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants update received for information (Carried)
• Peter Robinson Emigration Bicentennial Commemoration presentation received for information (Carried)
• PMA: Bringing TIFF To You presentation received for information (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on four Access Fund requests: an inclusive swing, a PMC project, transit terminal bus bay improvements, and PSWC service counter renovations. The committee will discuss the proposals and the supporting documents attached to each report. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Access Fund Request for Inclusive Swing – Report AAC25-004
• Access Fund Request for PMC – Report AAC25-005
• Transit Terminal Bus Bay Improvements – Report AAC25-006
• PSWC service counter renovations – Report AAC25-007

The Accessibility Advisory Committee appointed Phil Mechetuk as Chair and Barb Munro as Vice Chair for 2025. The committee approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. It approved three Access Fund Requests totaling $8,169.91 and agreed to receive presentations and give feedback on design projects for the Transit Terminal bus bay and the PSWC service counter.

• Phil Mechetuk appointed Chair (Carried)
• Barb Munro appointed Vice Chair (Carried)
• February 5, 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Access Fund Request $2,776.41 for inclusive swing approved (Carried)
• Access Fund Request $5,000.00 for CPD training and audits approved (Carried)
• Access Fund Request $393.50 for assistive listening system costs approved (Carried)
• Presentation received and feedback requested on Transit Terminal bus bay improvements (Carried)
• Presentation received and feedback requested on PSWC service counter renovations (Carried)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will review reports for consent to designate 1310 Albertus Avenue, 129 Hunter Street West (The Commerce Building), and 640 Walkerfield Avenue as heritage properties. An April Heritage Preservation Overlay (HPO) update will also be discussed. The meeting includes routine items such as election of officers, confirmation of minutes, and other business.

• Designation of 1310 Albertus Avenue
• Designation of 129 Hunter Street West (The Commerce Building)
• Designation of 640 Walkerfield Avenue
• April HPO Update Report
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee approved recommendations for the City Council to consider three properties for heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Designation briefs for 1310 Albertus Avenue, a group of properties on Hunter Street West and Water Street, and 640 Walkerfield Avenue were received and forwarded. The committee also approved the March 2025 Heritage Preservation Office report and the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved recommendation to Council to consider 1310 Albertus Avenue for heritage designation (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council to consider 129 Hunter Street West, 131‑135 Hunter Street West, 137 Hunter Street West, and 383‑395 Water Street for heritage designation (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council to consider 640 Walkerfield Avenue for heritage designation (Carried)
• Received and filed Designation Brief for 1310 Albertus Avenue (Carried)
• Received and filed Designation Brief for 129 Hunter Street West, 131‑135 Hunter Street West, 137 Hunter Street West, 383‑395 Water Street (Carried)
• Received and filed Designation Brief for 640 Walkerfield Avenue (Carried)
• Received April HPO Update Report (PACAC25‑010) for information (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting (Carried)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will review items on the consent agenda, including the draft 2026 operating budget, the Library CEO report, and a policy review on unattended children. An update from the Friends of the Library will be presented. A closed session will be held to approve closed‑session minutes and disclose pecuniary interests.

• Draft 2026 Library Operating Budget (Report PPL25-017)
• Library CEO Report (Report PPL25-016)
• Policy review – Unattended Children (Report PPL25-018)
• Update from the Friends of the Library (Report PPL25-015)
• Closed Session: approval of minutes and pecuniary interest disclosure

The board approved the revised Library Unattended Children policy on consent. It also approved the Friends of the Library report for information and received the draft 2026 operating budget and CEO report for information. The board supported returning collection acquisition levels to the previous budget line without using reserve funds. A closed‑session was held to discuss a negotiation‑related item under Section 239(2)(k).

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved Friends of the Library report PPL25-015 for information (carried)
• Approved Unattended Children policy update on consent (carried)
• Supported returning collection acquisition levels to previous budget line, not funded by reserve (carried)
• Received draft 2026 Library Operating Budget PPL25-017 for information (carried)
• Received Library CEO report PPL25-016 for information (carried)
• Met in closed session to discuss negotiation item under Section 239(2)(k) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council is reviewing proposals to permit up to four residential units per lot city-wide in R.1 and R.2 districts. The body is also considering the adoption of a new Climate Change Action Plan to reach net zero by 2050.

• Zoning amendments to permit up to four residential dwelling units per lot in R.1 and R.2 districts
• Adoption of Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 – Pathway to Net Zero 2050
• Contract award of $117,520 to Barry Electrical Contractors Inc. for switchgear replacement at Del Crary Park
• Allocation of $20,965 in Community Project Grants and $167,170 in Community Investment Grants
• Removal of 'H' Holding Symbol for 145 Langton Street

The council adopted the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 – Pathway to Net Zero 2050, replacing the 2016 plan, with a 9‑to‑2 vote. It also approved a city‑wide amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law allowing up to four residential units in R.1 and R.2 districts. Additional actions included a $117,520 contract for switchgear replacement at Del Crary Park, appointments to several advisory committees, and allocation of community grants.

• Adopted Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 – Pathway to Net Zero 2050 (9‑2)
• Approved Zoning By‑law amendment to permit up to four residential units in R.1 and R.2 districts (11‑0)
• Awarded $117,520 contract to Barry Electrical Contractors for Switchgear Replacement at Del Crary Park (11‑0)
• Appointed members to eight advisory committees, terms until Dec 2026 (11‑0)
• Allocated $20,965 in Community Project Grants and $167,170 in Community Investment Grants (11‑0)
• Appointed Mark Rodger, Daniel J. Gormley, and Paul Kwasnik as directors of City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. (11‑0)
• Approved by‑laws 25‑060 through 25‑063 (11‑0)
• Approved confirmation by‑law 25‑064 (11‑0)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold a public meeting regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment and Community Improvement Plan. The session also includes a presentation on the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 and reviews of community grants and infrastructure awards.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment and Community Improvement Plan to End Exclusionary Zoning (Report IPGPL25-013)
• Presentation on Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 – Pathway to Net Zero 2050 (Report IPGACP25-002)
• Budget amendment and award of ITT-24-25 for switchgear replacement at Del Crary Park
• Review of 2025 Community Project and Investment Grants (Report CSD25-002)
• Appointments to Advisory Committees (Report LSCLK25-003)

Council approved amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law allowing up to four residential units per lot in R.1 and R.2 zones and designated a Missing Middle Community Improvement Plan area. The committee also approved a $117,520 contract with Barry Electrical Contractors for switchgear replacement at Del Crary Park, increasing the capital budget to $135,000, and allocated $188,135 in community project and investment grants. The Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 was adopted as the city’s official net‑zero strategy, and staff were directed to implement its actions, seek external funding, and report progress annually. Directors were appointed to the City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. board and members were appointed to eight advisory committees.

• Approved zoning by-law amendments to permit up to four residential units per lot in R.1 and R.2 zones (11-0)
• Designated lands as a Missing Middle Community Improvement Plan area (11-0)
• Approved $117,520 contract with Barry Electrical Contractors Inc. for switchgear replacement at Del Crary Park; capital budget increased to $135,000 (11-0)
• Allocated $20,965 to community project grants and $167,170 to community investment grants (11-0)
• Adopted Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 as official net‑zero strategy (10-1)
• Directed staff to pursue implementation of Climate Change Action Plan actions (9-2)
• Appointed Mark Rodger, Daniel J. Gormley, and Paul Kwasnik as directors of City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. (11-0)
• Appointed members to eight advisory committees (Accessibility, Architectural Conservation, etc.) (11-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four development applications submitted for properties at 294 Louden Terrace, 448 Mark Street, 101 Auburn Street, and 459‑461 Chamberlain Street. Each application is identified by its file number (A46/24, A05/25, A06/25, B01/25, A08/25, A09/25). The staff report for these items is attached to the agenda. The committee will also conduct routine business such as confirming minutes and electing a chair and vice‑chair.

• File No. A46/24 – 294 Louden Terrace (applicants Amir Noor and Ayesha Noor)
• File No. A05/25 – 448 Mark Street (applicants James Cherrett and Nicholas Gilroy)
• File No. A06/25 – 101 Auburn Street (applicants Joel Derby and Linda Derby)
• File Nos. B01/25, A08/25, A09/25 – 459‑461 Chamberlain Street (applicant Marnie Saunders, D.M. Wills Associates Limited)

The Committee approved a minor setback variance for 448 Mark Street, allowing the north‑side yard setback to be reduced to 1 m. It also approved permission for a full basement at 101 Auburn Street. Consent to sever the semi‑detached building at 459‑461 Chamberlain Street was granted, along with lot‑coverage variances increasing limits to 35 % and 37 % respectively, subject to several conditions. The application for 294 Louden Terrace was postponed to the end of the agenda.

• Approved variance for 448 Mark Street: reduce north‑side setback from 1.2 m to 1 m, conditional on Stage 1‑2 archaeological assessment
• Approved permission for 101 Auburn Street: allow full basement expansion, conditional on construction following concept plan
• Approved consent to sever 459‑461 Chamberlain Street and granted associated variances: increase lot coverage to 35 % (459) and 37 % (461), with conditions including legal opinion on laneway access, $243.96 tree levy, party‑wall confirmation, reference plan submission, and other technical requirements
• Postponed discussion of 294 Louden Terrace application to end of agenda

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will review a report regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment and Community Improvement Plan. The goal of these measures is to end exclusionary zoning in Peterborough.

• Report PAC25-005: Zoning By-law Amendment and Community Improvement Plan to End Exclusionary Zoning

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the recommendations in Report PAC25-005, endorsing amendments to the zoning by-law, the creation of a Community Improvement Project Area, and the implementation of a Missing Middle Community Improvement Plan. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes of the Jan 21, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved recommendations of Report PAC25-005 (carried)
• Endorsed amendments to Sections 1, 6, 7‑12 of By‑law 1997‑123 (carried)
• Endorsed designation of a Community Improvement Project Area (carried)
• Endorsed implementation of the Missing Middle Community Improvement Plan (carried)

General Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a request to meet in a closed session. It includes a workshop for education or training sessions.

• Resolution to meet in Closed Session
• Section 239(3.1) Education or training sessions workshop

The General Committee moved to a closed session under Section 239(3.1) and the motion carried. Later, the committee adjourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m., and that motion also carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee approved the Watershed Plan report (PEAC25-005) and asked members to review it and provide feedback to the chair. It also received three climate‑initiative reports for information only. The committee requested a future presentation on the Community Permit Planning project with an EV‑readiness component and scheduled a review of its terms of reference at the next meeting.

• Approved Watershed Plan recommendations (PEAC25-005) – carried
• Received Climate Initiatives February Update (PEAC25-003) for information – carried
• Received Climate Initiatives Update (PEAC25-004) for information – carried
• Requested Planning staff presentation on Community Permit Planning project with EV readiness – carried
• Ordered review of Committee terms of reference at next meeting – carried
• Approved meeting minutes from Jan. 15, 2025 – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. – carried

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive updates on outdoor recreation facilities and the Snofest event. The body will also discuss a policy update regarding commemorative tributes and a divisional update.

• Snofest Update (Report APRAC25-006)
• Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Parks Services Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-007)
• Commemorative Tribute Policy Update (Report APRAC25-008)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-009)

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will consider a series of consent items, including a property acquisition recommendation, the 2024 council remuneration statements, and the removal of a 1‑hour parking restriction on Rogers Street. It will also vote on infrastructure and service contracts such as a 12‑month extension of the Selwyn Link pilot bus service and a $247,882.67 contract to install eight radio consoles for the Next Generation 9‑1‑1 system. Additional items include a zoning by‑law amendment for 2248 Old Norwood Road, an update to the Housing Accelerator Fund 2 program, and a resolution to discontinue the use of X (formerly Twitter) for most city communications.

• Removal of 1‑hour parking restriction on Rogers Street between Hunter Street and Sophia Street (Report IPGENG25-001)
• Supply and installation of eight radio consoles for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 at a total cost of $247,882.67 (Report FCSIT25-001)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 2248 Old Norwood Road: rezoning to SP.31 Residential District and max accessory building height of 5 m (Report IPGPL25-010)
• Contract extension for Selwyn Link pilot bus service for an additional twelve months, expiring March 31 2026 (Report MOTR25-002)
• Resolution to discontinue the use of X (formerly Twitter) except for transit, fire, and emergency communications (Report 10.n)

General Committee

The General Committee will approve closed‑session minutes, adopt the January 27 minutes, and consider a zoning by‑law amendment for 2248 Old Norwood Road. It will receive updates on strategic growth, next‑generation 9‑1‑1 radio consoles, bus service contracts, parking restrictions, and traffic signal reviews. A notice of motion will be voted on to discontinue X (formerly Twitter) except for essential services and to explore a Snow Plow Tracker service for residents. Other business and adjournment will follow.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 2248 Old Norwood Road (Report IPGPL25-010)
• Supply and Installation of eight radio consoles for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 (Report FCSIT25-001)
• Contract Extension for Selwyn Link Bus Service (Report MOTR25-002)
• Rogers Street Parking Restrictions (Report IPGENG25-001)
• Notice of Motion to discontinue X and study a Snow Plow Tracker app (Motion 15.a)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for March 5, 2025 contains no listed items. The document includes only generic headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete agenda items presented.

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will consider the financial investments update and year‑end 2024 summary, hear reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library CEO, and address items on the consent agenda. The board will also hold a closed session to approve closed‑session minutes and a resolution related to Section 239(2)(k) matters. Standard procedural items such as confirming prior minutes and disclosures will also be addressed.

• Financial Investments Update (Report PPL25‑012)
• Year‑end 2024 financial summary
• Friends of the Library update (Report PPL25‑013)
• Library CEO Report (Report PPL25‑014)
• Closed Session resolution and minutes (Section 239(2)(k) agreement)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will hear an Adaptive Reuse Presentation (Report PACAC25-006). It will also receive the March HPO Update Report (Report PACAC25-005) and confirm the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. The committee will address any other business before adjourning.

• Adaptive Reuse Presentation – Report PACAC25-006
• March HPO Update Report – Report PACAC25-005
• Confirmation of Minutes from February 4, 2025
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Other Business (unspecified)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 25, 2025 will review six applications for property changes at various addresses in Peterborough. Each application includes the applicant, owner, and assigned planner as listed in the agenda. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion.

• File No. A46/24 – 294 Louden Terrace – applicant Amir Noor
• File No. A01/25 – 311 Collison Avenue – applicants Donna O'Brien and Rick O'Brien
• File No. A03/25 – 326 Swanston Avenue – applicant Andrew Paul
• File No. A02/25 – 1123 Towerhill Court – applicant Aditya Srinivas, EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.
• File No. A50/24 – 1600 Sherbrooke Street – applicant Michelle Duong, D.M. Wills Associates Limited

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to receive reports from the Art Gallery of Peterborough and EC3. Members will also discuss a review of the city's Public Art Policy.

• Public Art Policy Review (Report ACAC25-008)
• Art Gallery of Peterborough Report (Report ACAC25-007)
• EC3 Report (Report ACAC25-006)
• Director, Cultural Services Report (Report ACAC25-005)

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several departmental updates. The session focuses on work plan progress for recreation programs and administration, as well as a tourism overview.

• Recreation Program and Partnerships Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-002)
• Recreation Administration Work Plan Update (Report APRAC25-003)
• Tourism Overview (Report APRAC25-004)
• Divisional Update (Report APRAC25-005)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider MDEC25‑1, a zoning by‑law amendment and site‑plan control exemption for the Brock Mission Transitional Housing Project at 738 Chemong Road. Two supporting documents are attached: a site‑plan exemption by‑law and an updated zoning amendment. No other items are on the agenda.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 738 Chemong Road (MDEC25‑1)
• Site‑Plan Control Exemption for Brock Mission Transitional Housing Project at 738 Chemong Road
• Attachment: 25-051 – 738 Chemong Road Site Plan Exemption By‑law.pdf
• Attachment: 25-052 – Zoning By‑law Amendment for 738 Chemong Road Updated.pdf

City Council Meeting

City Council is deciding on the dissolution of the Peterborough Utilities Commission and the transfer of water system, IT, and zoo assets to the city. The meeting also includes votes on a zoning amendment for 997 Armour Road and a telecommunications tower at 780 Argyle Street.

• Dissolution of Peterborough Utilities Commission effective April 1, 2025
• Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 997 Armour Road from R.1, R.2 to SP.31-369
• Proposal for a Rogers Communications Inc. telecommunication structure at 780 Argyle Street
• Insurance requirement increase to $5 million for licensed alcohol Downtown Patios
• Resolution requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and Federal GST to municipalities

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for February 19, 2025 contains no listed items. The document only shows headings and placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or discussions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific actions recorded.

City Council Meeting

The Peterborough City Council will vote on By-law 25-048 to formally confirm the proceedings of its February 18, 2025 meeting. It will also consider recommendations from the General Committee meeting held the same day, including a closed‑session bargaining motion. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and registration of delegations.

• By-law 25-048 – confirmation of council meeting proceedings
• Recommendations from General Committee meeting of February 18, 2025 (bargaining motion)
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Registered delegations registration process
• Call to Order

General Committee

The Peterborough General Committee will consider a resolution asking the provincial and federal governments to redirect a portion of the Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipal infrastructure projects. It will also review a zoning by‑law amendment for 997 Armour Road and reports on water system and zoo transfer, downtown patio program options, and the Carnegie Planning Area subdivision. All items will be discussed in the open session.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 997 Armour Road (Report IPGPL25-009)
• Requirements for Water System and Zoo Transfer to City of Peterborough (Report MOWAT25-001)
• Downtown Patio Program Administration and Insurance Options, including draft amendment to User Fee By‑law (Report IPGPL25-004)
• Carnegie Planning Area / Heritage Park Subdivision Information Report (Report IPGPL25-007)
• Notice of Motion to request redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider three reports: an Access Fund request from Social Services, a washroom project at Knights of Columbus Park, and several site plan reviews. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, land acknowledgement, and confirmation of minutes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda, only the presentations for discussion.

• Access Fund Request from Social Services (Report AAC25-001)
• Knights of Columbus Park Washroom project (Report AAC25-003)
• Site Plan Reviews (Report AAC25-002)

Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers and establish its 2025 meeting calendar. The body will also review funding allocations for 2025 projects and a report regarding the Queen Alexandra Community Centre and Activity Haven.

• 2025 PACAC Budget and Project Funding Allocations (Report PACAC25-001)
• Queen Alexandra Community Centre and Activity Haven presentation (Report PACAC25-004)
• December HPO Report (Report PACAC25-003)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• 2025 Calendar of Meetings (Report PACAC25-002)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Library Board will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Library-City Service Agreement and CEO evaluation. Members will also review financial updates and reports on library services and funding.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor
• Closed session regarding Library-City Service Agreement negotiations
• Closed session for CEO Evaluation and Goals
• Financial Update Report (PPL25-009) including Q3 Operating, Capital, and Reserves
• Library Van Funding Report (PPL25-011)

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 Draft Budget, including estimated revenues, expenditures, and user fees. The meeting also includes receiving budget information from several city-funded agencies and boards.

• Adoption of 2025 Draft Budget with proposed residential all-inclusive tax increases of 2% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
• Proposed shift of $9.1 million for Lansdowne Street West – Spillsbury Drive to Clonsilla Avenue project to the 2026 Capital budget
• Proposed shift of $2.66 million for Otonabee River Trail – Del Crary Park to Little Lake Cemetery project to the 2026 Capital budget
• Proposed shift of $700,000 for Aircraft Storage Hangar project to the 2026 Capital budget
• Review of 2025 budgets for Peterborough Police Services, Peterborough Public Health, and Fairhaven

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will elect a Chair and review several reports concerning local arts and culture. The meeting includes presentations on public art and the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

• Election of Chair
• EC3 Report (Report ACAC25-002)
• Public Art Report (Report ACAC25-003)
• Art Gallery of Peterborough Report (Report ACAC25-004)
• Director of Arts and Culture Report (Report ACAC25-001)

Waste Management Committee Meeting

The Waste Management Committee will review its meeting schedule and consider a request for charitable tipping fee exemptions at both the City and County Waste Management Facilities. The meeting also includes routine items such as election of officers, confirmation of the September 16, 2024 minutes, and disclosure of pecuniary interests. The committee will set the date for its next meeting, tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2025.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Confirmation of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Report on Waste Management Committee meeting schedule (Report WMC25-001)
• Request for charitable tipping fee exemption at City/County Waste Management Facility (Report WMC25-002)
• Tentative next meeting date: March 17, 2025

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss several planning amendments, including updates to the Official Plan and zoning laws regarding parking. The body is also considering a 2025 borrowing by-law and funding allocations for affordable housing.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 4 for housekeeping updates
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Section 4: Parking, Loading and Driveways
• Central Area Community Improvement Plan Amendment to expand project area
• 2025 Borrowing By-law
• OPHI Funding Allocation for 2024-2025 affordable housing initiatives

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss three reports regarding city planning updates. The body will review proposed amendments to the Official Plan, zoning bylaws for parking, and the Central Area Community Improvement Plan.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 4 – Housekeeping Updates (Report PAC25-001)
• Zoning By-law Amendment to Section 4 of By-law 1997-123 regarding Parking, Loading and Driveways (Report PAC25-002)
• Central Area Community Improvement Plan Amendment to expand the project area and repeal By-law 11-117 (Report PAC25-003)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review a divisional update and confirm minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Divisional Update, Report APRAC25-001

Committee of Adjustment

The Peterborough Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications for minor land use changes. The items are for 749 Brunswick Avenue (Jared and Cheryl Healey), 898 Monaghan Road (Christina Shin, G.L. Smith Planning and Design Inc.), and 345 Armour Road (Brian Buchardt, LandDesign). The committee will discuss and decide on each application during the meeting.

• File No. A47/24 – 749 Brunswick Avenue – applicant: Jared Healey
• File No. A48/24 – 898 Monaghan Road – applicant: Christina Shin, G.L. Smith Planning and Design Inc.
• File No. A49/24 – 345 Armour Road – applicant: Brian Buchardt, LandDesign

General Committee

The General Committee will meet on January 20, 2025, to review reports on public health and proposed options to reduce the 2025 budget net tax levy requirement. The agenda includes a public health update and a report outlining budget options, which references a stormwater management fee by-law.

• Review of 2025 Budget Options to reduce net tax levy
• Public Health Update report
• Stormwater Management Fee By-law (Appendix B)
• Police Services Board letter (Appendix C)
• Peterborough County-City Paramedics letter (Appendix D)

Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee

The Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The committee is scheduled to receive an update on the Harper Creek Subwatershed Study and a report on climate initiatives.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Harper Creek Subwatershed Study Update (Report PEAC25-001)
• Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC25-002)

Peterborough Public Library Board

The Peterborough Public Library Board will hold a closed session to approve its minutes from June 4, 2024, and to discuss a Library‑City Service Agreement and the CEO performance review. The board will also resolve to meet in closed session and set the next meeting for February 4, 2025.

• Resolution to meet in closed session
• Approval of closed session minutes (June 4, 2024)
• Discussion of Library‑City Service Agreement (Section 239(2)(k))
• Discussion of CEO Performance Review (Section 239(2)(b))
• Next meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several consent and recommendation items, including tax adjustments, service agreements, and housing matters. Item 11.e proposes tax reductions totaling $187,971.83 and land apportionments under the Municipal Act. Item 11.g approves the amalgamation of Thrive Housing and Support with Northminster Court and delegates future housing amalgamation authority. Other items include a consolidated services agreement with the County of Peterborough, the creation of a municipal services corporation as a tourism entity, and a motion urging amendment of Bill 242 to define shelter‑space standards.

• Tax reductions of $187,971.83 and land apportionments under Municipal Act sections 357‑359 and 356 (Item 11.e)
• Consolidated municipal services agreement between the City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough (Item 11.b)
• Incorporation of a Municipal Services Corporation as an eligible tourism entity (Item 11.f)
• Amalgamation of Thrive Housing and Support with Northminster Court and delegated authority for future housing amalgamations (Item 11.g)
• Motion requesting amendment of Bill 242 to define a workable shelter‑space standard for park encampment enforcement (Item 11.h)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider a motion asking the provincial government to amend Bill 242 to define a workable shelter‑space standard for enforcing encampment rules in parks. It will also receive reports on tax adjustments, a municipal services corporation tourism entity, community‑housing amalgamation, and provincial homelessness funding. The meeting includes adoption of previous closed‑session minutes and other routine business.

• Notice of Motion to request amendment to Bill 242 for clearer shelter‑space standards
• Report on incorporation of a Municipal Services Corporation as an eligible tourism entity
• Tax adjustments and appeals under Municipal Act sections 356‑359
• Service Manager consents for community housing amalgamation
• Provincial funding for homelessness response

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council will discuss recommendations from Report CSSS25-004 regarding the Modular Bridge Housing Community. The council may approve the addition of up to 16 modular housing units on Wolfe Street, direct staff to purchase and install the units as an exempt expenditure under Procurement Bylaw 24-077, and authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to execute related documents. A confirmation by‑law (25-001) will also be considered to record the meeting proceedings.

• Add up to 16 modular housing units at the Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe Street
• Direct staff to purchase and install the units as an exempt expenditure under Procurement Bylaw 24-077, Section 4.4-(g)
• Authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to execute documents for the program
• Confirm the council proceedings with By‑law 25-001
• Delegations may be registered online or by phone before 11:00 a.m. on the meeting day