City Council Meeting

Approving City Council meeting minutes from August 11, 2025

That the City Council minutes from the meeting of August 11, 2025 be approved.

Adding the 2024 Development Charge Reserve Funds Annual Report to the meeting agenda

That, Development Charge Reserve Funds 2024 Annual Report – City and Peterborough Utilities Commission, Report FCSFS25-020, be added to the agenda as item 11.f.7.

Development Charges

Water & Utilities

Approving audit, 2026 election voting methods, and updated development charges reports on consent

That items Verbal Audit Findings Report for December 31, 2024 - Report FCSFS25-018, Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election - Report LSCLK25-015, Audit of the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements of the City of Peterborough – Acknowledgement Letter - Report FCSFS25-017, and Updated City-wide Development Charges - Report FCSFS25-021, be approved on Consent.

That items Verbal Audit Findings Report for December 31, 2024 - Report FCSFS25-018, Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election - Report LSCLK25-015, Audit of the 2024 Consolidated Fina

Governance & Procedure

Approving the 2024 financial reports and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy on consent

That items Treasurer’s Report, 2024 Consolidated Financial Report, 2024 Trust Funds Financial Statement and Five-Year Review - Report FCSFS25-016 and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy - Report IPGPL25-036, be approved on consent.

That items Treasurer’s Report, 2024 Consolidated Financial Report, 2024 Trust Funds Financial Statement and Five-Year Review - Report FCSFS25-016 and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy - Report IPGPL25-03

Parking

Reducing the building height from 17 to 10 storeys

That the recommendations be amended to change the building height from 17 to 10 stories.

Calling the question to end debate and proceed to a vote

That the question be put.

Rezoning 90 Hunter Street East from Public Service to Commercial and Public Service districts

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-041, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended by adding Exception Numbers 373 and 374, in accordance with the draft Zoning By- law amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL25-041; b) That the subject property be rezoned from PS.2,14h(F) – Public Service District to C.6-374-H – Commercial District and PS.2-373 – Public Service District, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix D to report IPGPL25-041; and c) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed from the lands zoned C.6-.374 at such time that: i. The completion and implementation of any recommendations of a Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment, and any subsequent assessments, in accordance with the recommendation of the Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment prepared by Northeastern Archaeological Associates Ltd., dated April 7, 2025; ii. Site Plan Approval has been granted for the property, including the provisions for: - Implementing mitigation strategies 2 and 4 of the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum, prepared by Heritage Studio, dated April 9, 2025, as they relate to the colour palette and materiality. - Implementation of a landscape plan to establish appropriate buffering adjacent to low-rise residential development.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-041, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Ex

Economic Development

Housing & Homelessness

Zoning & Planning

Heritage Preservation

Amending Rules of Procedure to allow the meeting to continue past 10:00 pm

That the rules of procedure be amended to permit the conduct of business past the hour of 10:00 pm to complete business.

Referring the police facility report back for compliance and cost analysis

Be it resolved that Report FCSFPM25-028 be referred back to staff, and that Recommendations (b) and (c) not be approved at this time; and that staff report back with: 1. A detailed compliance matrix mapping the specific requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, the Ontario Building Code, and any other applicable standards to each facility element and its associated square footage, clearly identifying which elements are mandated and which are discretionary; and 2. A Class C (or better) estimate and life-cycle analysis for two options: (i) 95,000 sq ft (2019 program right-sized for mandates), (ii) 110,000 sq ft, each with risk/contingency; 3. A budget showing only police facility costs, excluding Civic Administration or future development, with a defined funding plan and budget cap; 4. Written confirmation that no decision to relocate City Hall or Civic Administration functions to 1421 Lansdowne Street is included in this item, and that any such proposal will require a separate report, costing, public engagement, and Council decision.

Be it resolved that Report FCSFPM25-028 be referred back to staff, and that Recommendations (b) and (c) not be approved at this time; and that staff report back with: 1. A detailed compliance matrix m

Moving into closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice

That Council move into closed session under Municipal Act section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Approving updated program area requirements for a major facility project and directing cost mitigation

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFPM25-028, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That a presentation by the Prime Consultants Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. (SZA) be received for information; b) That the updated program area requirements be approved in principle to allow the project to advance; and, c) That staff continue to mitigate the project costs through construction documentation and sequential tendering process, and report back to Council with a budget update when cost certainty is validated.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFPM25-028, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That a presentation by the P

Budget & Finance

Selecting 182 Townsend Street as the preferred site for a future Multi Use Sport and Event Centre

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD25-008, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the presentation from Sierra Planning and Management be received for information; b) That Council approve the use of the property located at 182 Townsend Street as the preferred location of a future Multi Use Sport and Event Centre; c) That Council direct staff to undertake a multi-phased RFQ and RFP process as described in this report to facilitate the next step in this process; and d) That the RFQ include not only 182 Townsend Street but also; i. the portion of the Townsend Street right of way between Aylmer and George Streets, ii. municipally owned properties on Wolfe Street; and iii. the existing Memorial Centre property east of Roger Neilson Way as described further in the report.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD25-008, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the presentation from Sierra Planning and Man

Raising no objection to demolition of the Christian Education Centre at 90 Hunter Street East

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-046, dated September 2, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council acknowledge receipt of a notice of intention to demolish the Christian Education Centre portion of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East issued pursuant to subsection 27(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18; and b) That Council advise the property owner that it has no objection to the proposed demolition of the Christian Education Centre portion of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East, generally as outlined in Appendix A to report IPGPL25-046, prior to any Council consideration of designating the property under Part IV, subsection 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-046, dated September 2, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council ackn

Authorizing a five-year agreement to provide contract police services to Township of Selwyn's Lakefield Ward

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, as follows: That Council authorize staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, respecting an Agreement with the Township of Selwyn and the Peterborough Police Service Board, for the City to provide Contract Police Services to the Lakefield Ward within the Township for a five year period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, as follows: That Council authorize staff to p

Police & Emergency Services

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding Small Claims litigation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-013, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25- 013 dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting Small Claims litigation.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-013, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report L

Receiving a City Solicitor litigation update report for information

That Council receive for information Report LSOCS25-009, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting a litigation update.

Proceeding with a proposed land acquisition as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-010, dated August 25, 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 LSRS25-010 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-010, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff 

Land & Property

Proceeding with 2024 Civic Awards selections for youth volunteer, Holnbeck, and community betterment

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk, on behalf of the Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group, as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSCLK25- 016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk on behalf of the Citizen Appointments Selection Working Group, respecting 2024 Civic Awards for Youth Volunteer of the Year, the Holnbeck Award and a Community Betterment Award.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk, on behalf of the Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group, as follows: That staff b

Social Services & Equity

Proceeding with a potential acquisition of an interest in property as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-012, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That respecting a potential acquisition of an interest in property, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-012 dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-012, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That respecting a potential acquisition of an intere

Receiving 2024 development charge reports and transferring parking reserve funds to indoor recreation

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-020, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the Development Charge Reserve Funds – 2024 Annual Report for the City of Peterborough, as presented in Report FCSFS25-020, be received for information; b) That the Water Development Charges Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, appended to Report FCSFS25-020 as Appendix B, be received for information; and c) That the current balance and any accrued interest in the Parking Development Charges reserve be transferred to the Indoor Recreation Development Charges reserve.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-020, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the Development Charge

Parks & Recreation

Approving by-laws on development charges, zoning at 90 Hunter Street East, and 2026 election voting methods

That that following By-laws: 25-100 Being a By-law to establish City-wide development charges for the City of Peterborough 25-101 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 90 Hunter Street East 25-102 Being a By-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of counting votes at the 2026 Municipal Election, and the use of Internet Voting as an alternative voting method and to authorize advance voting for use in the 2026 Municipal Election be approved.

That that following By-laws: 25-100 Being a By-law to establish City-wide development charges for the City of Peterborough 25-101 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands municipally kn

Approving the confirming by-law for the September 3, 2025 Council meeting

25-103 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on September 3, 2025

Adjourning the meeting at 11:41 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 11:41 p.m.

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