Kevin Duguay

Councillor

Hiring two more transit drivers funded from gas tax reserves

Amendment That two additional transit drivers be hired at a cost of approximately $130,000, funded from the uncommitted Provincial Gas Tax Reserves; and, That one position be hired early in 2025 and the second position in mid-2025.

City Council Meeting

Amendment That two additional transit drivers be hired at a cost of approximately $130,000, funded from the uncommitted Provincial Gas Tax Reserves; and, That one position be hired early in 2025 and t

Eliminating the vacant Climate Change Coordinator position

That the Climate Change Coordinator position, currently vacant, be eliminated. (page 95)

Environment & Climate

Implementing a free transit program for youth and high school students by September 2025

That the free transit program for youth and high school students be implemented by September 2025 and That a budget of $33,400 be assigned to this program, with the funds be drawn from the Tax Levy for 2025.

That the free transit program for youth and high school students be implemented by September 2025 and That a budget of $33,400 be assigned to this program, with the funds be drawn from the Tax Levy fo

Budget & Finance

Social Services & Equity

Transit & Active Transportation

Deferring the Trails and Bikeways Network Plan for staff review

That Official Plan Schedule ‘E”, Trails and Bikeways Network Plan, identified in Report IPGPL25-001 as Schedule B,  and paragraph 20 of the by-law, be deferred to staff for review of trail and network planning.

That Official Plan Schedule ‘E”, Trails and Bikeways Network Plan, identified in Report IPGPL25-001 as Schedule B,  and paragraph 20 of the by-law, be deferred to staff for review of trail and network

Referring all bike lane projects to Council to avoid duplication with existing on-street and off-street trails

In order to reduce duplication of service with on-street and off-street bike lanes/trails, any projects involving bike lanes be referred to Council for consideration

Cycling

Allocating $150,000 for temporary emergency shelter spaces

Whereas over 60+ individuals in Peterborough are currently unsheltered, placing their health and safety at risk, particularly during the cold weather; And whereas the existing shelter system, despite significant investment, remains insufficient to meet the immediate needs of the community; And whereas municipalities, while constrained by limited resources, have a responsibility to respond urgently to humanitarian crises within their jurisdiction; Therefore, be it resolved that: 1. Council approve the allocation of $150,000 from the Social Services Reserve to support the creation and operation of temporary emergency shelter spaces, ensuring immediate protection for unsheltered individuals during the winter months. 2. Staff be directed to work with community partners and agencies to implement this initiative as quickly as possible, identifying an appropriate location and ensuring necessary supports are provided. 3. That staff return in September with an enhanced emergency winter response plan.

Whereas over 60+ individuals in Peterborough are currently unsheltered, placing their health and safety at risk, particularly during the cold weather; And whereas the existing shelter system, despite 

Approving four transit operator positions at about $347,000

That the four Transit Operator positions on page 307 of Budget Highlights Book (Below the Line) at an approximate cost of $347,000 be approved.

General Committee

Approving up to 16 additional modular housing units at Wolfe Street subject to funding approval

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSSS25-004, dated January 6, 2024 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That Council approve the addition of up to 16 modular housing units at the Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe Street, subject to the successful approval of the Encampment Response Initiative application and/or the Last Mile Funding. b) That subject to a successful funding application, staff be directed to proceed with the purchase and installation of the units as an exempt expenditure under authority of the Procurement Bylaw 24-077, Section 4.4-(g). c) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to do such things and to execute such documents for the Modular Bridge Housing Community program for the duration of the program, on terms satisfactory to the said Commissioner and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor.

Special City Council Meeting

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSSS25-004, dated January 6, 2024 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That Council approve the addition of up to 16 mod

Roads & Infrastructure

Housing & Homelessness

Withdraw heritage designation for 1400 Monaghan Road

That Council approve the recommendation as follows: a) That Report IPGPL24-033 be received for information and, b) That pursuant to section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council consider an objection to its Notice of Intention to Designate 1400 Monaghan Road and that the City of Peterborough withdraws the notice to designate.

That Council approve the recommendation as follows: a) That Report IPGPL24-033 be received for information and, b) That pursuant to section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council consider an objec

Heritage Preservation

Funding a $1.1M annual city-wide traffic calming program

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG24-025, dated November 18, 2024, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of an annual City-wide Traffic Calming Program as described in Report IPGENG24-025; and b) That funding from tax supported debt in the amount of $1,100,000 be included in the 2025 Budget for the Traffic Calming Program – Questica #21-093.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG24-025, dated November 18, 2024, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That staff be di

Report on 40 km/h citywide speed reduction strategy

b) That staff report back by the third quarter of 2025 on a strategy to reduce rates of speed, including the feasibility of 40 km rate city wide

Increase transit fares effective 2024

b) That the Public Transit Fare Revenues as shown on page 337 of the 2024 Budget Book be increased by $100,000, and the proposed Transit Rates be amended as follows: i) Per ride, from $2.75 to $3.00 ii) 30 day pass Adult, from $66.00 to $72.00 iii) 30 day pass Senior, from $60.00 to $66.00 iv) 30 day pass Student, from $60.00 to $66.00 v)  Annual pass Senior, from $250.00 to $275.00 vi) ½ Year pass Senior, from $150.00 to $165.00 vii)  10 ride pass, from $25.00 to $27.00 viii) TransCab, from $3.50 to $3.75 ix)  Handi-Van transit Fares, from $2.75 to $3.00

b) That the Public Transit Fare Revenues as shown on page 337 of the 2024 Budget Book be increased by $100,000, and the proposed Transit Rates be amended as follows: i) Per ride, from $2.75 to $3.00 i

Approve transit route network and service enhancements

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSTR23-004 dated September 11, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services (Acting) as follows: a) That staff commence implementing the short-term recommendations developed with input from the Peterborough Transit Liaison Committee within available budgets; b) That the route network presented in Appendix A to Report IPSTR23-004 be approved; c) That staff include the proposed service enhancements – addition of 4 full-time drivers at $340,000 and 2 supervisors at $256,000 – developed with input from the Peterborough Transit Liaison Committee in the 2024 draft budget; d) That the On-Demand Pilot service be discontinued once contractual obligations expire in October 2023 and resources be reallocated to extending conventional service to cover the service periods currently covered by On- Demand; and e) That, subject to the City’s overall year-end financial position and at the discretion of the Treasurer, up to $941,000 from the uncommitted funds in the Transit Capital Reserve be used to cover the projected 2023 operating budget shortfall to avoid service cutbacks in the remainder of 2023.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSTR23-004 dated September 11, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services (Acting) as follows: a) That staff commenc

Add transit drivers and supervisors in 2024 budget

c) That staff include the proposed service enhancements – addition of 4 full-time drivers at $340,000 and 2 supervisors at $256,000 – developed with input from the Peterborough Transit Liaison Committee in the 2024 draft budget;

c) That staff include the proposed service enhancements – addition of 4 full-time drivers at $340,000 and 2 supervisors at $256,000 – developed with input from the Peterborough Transit Liaison Committ

Direct homelessness funding to modular temporary housing

b) That staff be directed to use the unbudgeted increased Homelessness Prevention Program funding for 2023/24 towards the short term strategy outlined in this report which is to include the provision of modular temporary housing at the City-owned 210 Wolfe Street/Rehill Parking Lot properties, secured storage, security, washroom facilities, support services, and site improvements;

b) That staff be directed to use the unbudgeted increased Homelessness Prevention Program funding for 2023/24 towards the short term strategy outlined in this report which is to include the provision 

Councillor Kevin Duguay

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