General Committee

Whether to receive the Alto High-Speed Rail project presentation for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-011 dated October 27, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: That the presentation from Alto regarding the High-Speed Rail project, be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-011 dated October 27, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: That the presentation from Alto regarding the High-Speed Rail project, be r

Intergovernmental Relations

Whether to receive the Medical Officer of Health's presentation for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-018 dated October 27, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: That the presentation from Dr. Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-018 dated October 27, 2025, of the City Clerk as follows: That the presentation from Dr. Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, be recei

Whether to amend a resolution to expand the list of recipients to include provincial and municipal officials

That the main motion be amended as follows: To amend the last paragraph to include the following: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MP Emma Harrison, MPP Dave Smith, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario Rob Flack, the Peterborough Police Chief, Peterborough Fire Chief, Peterborough EMS Chief, Medical Officer of Health, all local school board chairs and all Ontario Municipalities.

That the main motion be amended as follows: To amend the last paragraph to include the following: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MP Emma Harrison,

Police & Emergency Services

Housing & Homelessness

Whether to engage the DEI Advisor in implementing the Elect Respect initiative

That the main motion be amended as follows: Be It Further Resolved That the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor be engaged in the implementation and communication of this initiative, and that staff explore opportunities to better integrate their expertise into Council's ongoing efforts to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful civic environment

That the main motion be amended as follows: Be It Further Resolved That the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor be engaged in the implementation and communication of this initiative, and th

Environment & Climate

Social Services & Equity

Whether to endorse the Elect Respect campaign and notify provincial and municipal officials

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials and municipal staff are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and Whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and Whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials and municipal staff that encourages individuals to participate in the political process. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the City of Peterborough supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: · Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online · Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, · Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, · Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, · Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and · Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; and Be It Further Resolved That the City of Peterborough calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca ; and Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MP Emma Harrison, MPP Dave Smith, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario Rob Flack, the Peterborough Police Chief, Peterborough Fire Chief, Peterborough EMS Chief, Medical Officer of Health, all local school board chairs and all Ontario Municipalities; and Be It Further Resolved That the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor be engaged in the implementation and communication of this initiative, and that staff explore opportunities to better integrate their expertise into Council's ongoing efforts to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful civic environment.

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic disc

Whether to adopt a revised Official Plan amendment for Strategic Growth Areas with updated Community Planning Permit System policies

That the main motion be amended as follows: To adopt and revise paragraph b) in Report IPGPL25-044 to read: b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-044 to update policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and enable the implementation of a city- wide Community Planning Permit System, as revised as follows: i) in paragraphs 4.4.2 g and m iv, references to “Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue” are retained and references to “Sherbrooke Street and Medical Drive” are deleted; [see also pdf p.3, s.4.4.2 b re: n iv] and, ii) in paragraph 7.20 c, add to the CPPS’s guiding principles with “foster environmental protection, sustainability and good design.”

That the main motion be amended as follows: To adopt and revise paragraph b) in Report IPGPL25-044 to read: b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendm

Zoning & Planning

Whether to create an online public registry of active and approved Community Planning Permit permits

Item D was added as follows: (d) "That staff, in preparing the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By-law, be directed to investigate the following options: 1. to require, for any Class 3 permits, a mandatory mixed-use component for any development where appropriate; 2. identify affordable (non-market housing) and Parkland as the preferred Facility Service or Matter in the list of options for Council consideration; 3. Public notice and on-site signage requirements for major permit applications; 4. Creation of an online public registry of active and approved CPP permits"

Item D was added as follows: (d) "That staff, in preparing the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By-law, be directed to investigate the following options: 1. to require, for any Class 3 permits, a

Whether to uphold the Chair's ruling

That the Chair's ruling be upheld.

Whether to call the question and end debate

That the question be put

Whether to receive the Strategic Growth Areas and Community Planning Permit System report for information

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-044, dated October 27, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Report IPGPL25-044 be received;

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-044, dated October 27, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Report IPGPL25

Whether to amend the Official Plan to update Strategic Growth Area policies and enable a Community Planning Permit System

b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-044 to update policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and enable the implementation of a city- wide Community Planning Permit System, as revised as follows: i) in paragraphs 4.4.2 g and m iv, references to “Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue” are retained and references to “Sherbrooke Street and Medical Drive” are deleted; [see also pdf p.3, s.4.4.2 b re: n iv] and, ii) in paragraph 7.20 c, add to the CPPS’s guiding principles with “foster environmental protection, sustainability and good design.”

b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-044 to update policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and enabl

Whether to amend the Official Plan to remove building height and angular plane requirements in Strategic Growth Areas

c) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-044 to implement Council’s motion dated April 28, 2025 to remove building height and angular plane requirements within the Strategic Growth Areas from the Official Plan.

c) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-044 to implement Council’s motion dated April 28, 2025 to remo

Directing staff to study mixed-use and affordable housing options for the CPP By-law

(d) "That staff, in preparing the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By-law, be directed to investigate the following options: 1. to require, for any Class 3 permits, a mandatory mixed-use component for any development where appropriate; 2. identify affordable (non-market housing) and Parkland as the preferred Facility Service or Matter in the list of options for Council consideration; 3. Public notice and on-site signage requirements for major permit applications; 4. Creation of an online public registry of active and approved CPP permits"

(d) "That staff, in preparing the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By-law, be directed to investigate the following options: 1. to require, for any Class 3 permits, a mandatory mixed-use componen

Whether to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

General Committee

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