General Committee

Approving General Committee meeting minutes from September 15, 2025

That the General Committee minutes from the meeting of September 15, 2025, be approved.

Proceeding with a proposed land acquisition as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-016, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-016 dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-016, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff

Land & Property

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-017, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-017 dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-017, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-018, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-018 dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-018, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff

Appointing and rescinding members to multiple City advisory committees through November 2026

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSCLK25-019, dated October 20, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: a) That Council appoint the following individuals, as recommended below, for terms to November 2026, b) Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) – Kinjal Shukla Clement, Patrick Steeves and Melissa Wilson, c) Community Investment Grants Advisory Committee (CIGAC) – Joleen Edmondson, Dustin Harford, Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hille, Jean-Luc Plante, Bryce Porter, Pauline Sandys, Sonam Soni and Thomas Vaccaro, d) Peterborough Public Library (PPL)– Hannah Buck and Cecile Popp, e) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) – Jenny Lanciault, f) Property Standards Committee (PSC) – Kelly Winters; and, g) That the appointments of Elaine Anselmi, Sioux Lily, Laken MacFarlane, Barb Munro, Janette Loveys Smith, and Dylan Scott be rescinded.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSCLK25-019, dated October 20, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: a) That Council appoint the following individuals, as recommended below, 

Economic Development

Social Services & Equity

Arts & Culture

Governance & Procedure

Continuing discussions with the Art Gallery of Peterborough Board regarding relocation

b) That staff be directed to continue conversations with the Art Gallery Board of Peterborough regarding relocation.

Receiving Art Gallery relocation report and continuing discussions with the Art Gallery Board

That Report CSRPCS25-002 be amended as follows: a) That the report for the Art Gallery of Peterborough Relocation Request be received for information. b) That staff be directed to continue conversations with the Art Gallery Board of Peterborough regarding relocation.

That Report CSRPCS25-002 be amended as follows: a) That the report for the Art Gallery of Peterborough Relocation Request be received for information. b) That staff be directed to continue conversatio

Authorizing staff to proceed with Option C in a closed session Community Services report

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSRPCS25-004, dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Option C of Closed Session Report CSRPCS25-004 dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner, Community Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSRPCS25-004, dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in

Reviewing City by-laws and policies to remove barriers for hosting tourism-related events

c) WHEREAS the City of Peterborough is working to strengthen its tourism and events sector and support the vitality of the downtown and local businesses; AND WHEREAS existing municipal by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements can create barriers to a wide range of tourism-related events that attract residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS a review of these requirements would complement and support the ongoing implementation of the City's Tourism Strategy and related tourism initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of relevant City by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements, in coordination with community partners, event organizers, and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), to identify potential amendments or alternative approaches that would make it easier to host and support tourism-related events across the city; AND THAT staff report back to Council with recommended changes or improvement options as part of the ongoing tourism implementation work.

c) WHEREAS the City of Peterborough is working to strengthen its tourism and events sector and support the vitality of the downtown and local businesses; AND WHEREAS existing municipal by-laws, polici

Endorsing tourism event evaluation criteria and reviewing by-laws to better support tourism events

That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be amended as follows: a) That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be received for information; b) That the Tourism Event Support Request Evaluation Criteria for assessing and prioritizing requests for tourism-related event support, attached as Appendix A, be endorsed; and, c) WHEREAS the City of Peterborough is working to strengthen its tourism and events sector and support the vitality of the downtown and local businesses; AND WHEREAS existing municipal by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements can create barriers to a wide range of tourism-related events that attract residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS a review of these requirements would complement and support the ongoing implementation of the City's Tourism Strategy and related tourism initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of relevant City by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements, in coordination with community partners, event organizers, and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), to identify potential amendments or alternative approaches that would make it easier to host and support tourism-related events across the city; AND THAT staff report back to Council with recommended changes or improvement options as part of the ongoing tourism implementation work.

That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be amended as follows: a) That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be received for information; b) That the Tourism Event Support Request Evaluation Criteria for assessing and prioritizing 

Quarterly meetings to review City property inventory for potential affordable housing opportunities

d) The Mayor, together with the Co-Chairs of the Homelessness and Housing portfolio, be directed to meet with Reality Services staff on a quarterly basis to review the City's Real Property Inventory and identify idle or underused properties that may be suitable for affordable, supportive, or attainable housing partnerships.

d) The Mayor, together with the Co-Chairs of the Homelessness and Housing portfolio, be directed to meet with Reality Services staff on a quarterly basis to review the City's Real Property Inventory a

Housing & Homelessness

Approving new Real Property Management and Affordable Housing Partnership policies, repealing By-law 95-62

That Report LSRS25-015 be amended as follows: a) That the Real Property Management Policy attached as Appendix A to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. b) That the City of Peterborough Housing Partnership Policy for Affordable Residential Development attached as Appendix B to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. c) That Council repeal By-law 95-62 (By-Law to Establish Procedures Governing the Sale of Real Property) and that the Real Property Management Policy, as presented in Report LSRS25-015, be adopted in its place. d) The Mayor, together with the Co-Chairs of the Homelessness and Housing portfolio, be directed to meet with Reality Services staff on a quarterly basis to review the City's Real Property Inventory and identify idle or underused properties that may be suitable for affordable, supportive, or attainable housing partnerships.

That Report LSRS25-015 be amended as follows: a) That the Real Property Management Policy attached as Appendix A to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. b) That the City of Peterborough Housing Partnership 

Approving the 2026 Council meeting schedule

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-020, dated October 20, 2025 of the City Clerk as follows: That Council approve the 2026 Council meeting schedule, attached as Appendix A to the report.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-020, dated October 20, 2025 of the City Clerk as follows: That Council approve the 2026 Council meeting schedule, attached as Appendi

Approving the slate of Directors for the PHMSC

b) That the slate of Directors for the PHMSC, be approved as follows: Mayor First Deputy Mayor Co-Chairs Community Services (not Homelessness) Co-Chairs Finance and Corporate Support Services Chair of Peterborough Housing Corporation

b) That the slate of Directors for the PHMSC, be approved as follows: Mayor First Deputy Mayor Co-Chairs Community Services (not Homelessness) Co-Chairs Finance and Corporate Support Services Chair of

Establishing the PHMSC with directors, by-laws, auditors, and shareholder agreements

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in report CSSS25-002, dated October 20, 2025 as amended, as follows: a) That the report be received for information; b) That the slate of directors for the PHMSC, as amended, attached as Appendix A, be approved; c) That By-laws No 1 and 2 for the PHMSC, in the form attached, as Appendix B, be approved; d) That the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP as auditors for the PHMSC be approved; e) That the Shareholder Resolution, as attached as Appendix C be approved; f) That the Shareholder Direction, attached as Appendix D, be approved; g) That the Shareholder authorize the PHMSC’s Treasurer and its Secretary to execute a Property Management Agreement between the PHMSC and Peterborough Housing Corporation; h) That the Shareholder authorize the PHMSC’s Treasurer and its Secretary to execute an Administrative Services Agreement between the PHMSC and the City on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor; and i) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk, on behalf of the City, to execute an Administrative Services Agreement between the PHMSC and the City on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in report CSSS25-002, dated October 20, 2025 as amended, as follows: a) That the report be received for information; b) That the slate of directors fo

Delegating authority over Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services user fees and entertainment purchasing

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSRPCS25-006 dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the Commissioner, Community Services and the Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services be delegated authority to apply user fee rates within the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services division as a pre-approved maximum rate structure and as approved by Council through the annual user fee By-Law. b) That staff be directed to complete a financial analysis outlining the anticipated revenue and expenses associated with the purchase of entertainment, tourism and bid opportunities which have a pre-commitment value of $25,000 or more; and c) That following the receipt of the prepared financial analysis, the Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services , the Commissioner of Community Services, and the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services be delegated authority to approve funds and execute such documents associated with the purchase of various entertainment, tourism and bid opportunities with an associated pre-commitment value of less than $250,000 CDN; and d) That purchase opportunities, with an associated pre-commitment value of more than $250,000 CDN, require specific Council direction prior to undertaking commitments.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSRPCS25-006 dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the Commissioner, Community Services and t

Parks & Recreation

Budget & Finance

Designating 310-314 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-050, dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 310-314 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and, b) That Council take the following actions should it concur with the recommendation of the PACAC to designate the property at 310-314 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 310-314 George Street North and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-050, dated October 20, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommenda

Heritage Preservation

Designating 450 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-051, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 450 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and, b) That Council take the following actions should it concur with the recommendation of the PACAC to designate the property at 450 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 450 George Street North and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-051, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommend

Designating 384-388 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-054, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 384-388 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and, b) That Council take the following actions should it concur with the recommendation of the PACAC to designate the property at 384-388 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 384-388 George Street North and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-054, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendat

Designating 359 Hunter Street West as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-052, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 359 Hunter Street West as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and, b) That Council take the following actions should it concur with the recommendation of the PACAC to designate the property at 359 Hunter Street West as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 359 Hunter Street West and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-052, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommend

Designating 362-366 George Street North as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-053, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 362-366 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and, b) That Council take the following actions should it concur with the recommendation of the PACAC to designate the property at 362-366 George Street North as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 362-366 George Street North and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-053, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommend

Reconsidering the debate on the GE property

That Council reconsider the debate regarding the GE property.

Adjourning the meeting at 8:10 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

General Committee

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