City Council Meeting

Approving City Council minutes from May 23, 2023

That the City Council meeting minutes of May 23, 2023 be approved.

Approve multiple consent agenda items

That items Notice of Public Meeting - May 31, 2023 2024 Preliminary Budget Guideline, Report CLSFS23-027B, Report CLSRS23-009 - Jackson Avenue, Report CLSRS23-010 - Lansdowne and Aylmer, New Official Plan Amendment Analysis, Report IPSPL23-016, Pre-commitment of Funds and Award of ITT-19-23 Armour Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing, Report IPSENG23-010, Feasibility of New or Temporary Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Brealey Drive and Cherryhill Road, Report IPSENG23-013, Approval of a City-Wide Speed Limit Reduction in School Areas and the Implementation of Community Safety Zones, Report IPSENG23-014, Complimentary Transit for Youth 13-18, December 31, 2022 Financial Report (unaudited), Report CLSFS23-029, Report on emergency measures taken to remediate Jackson Creek and advise on funding, Report IPSES23-015, Community Sector Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Update, Report IPSACP23-019, Community Safety - CCTV Project - Peterborough Police Services, Report CLSFS23-032,  Home Energy Efficiency Program Update and proposed Local Improvement Charges, Report IPSACP23-016, New Age- friendly Peterborough Community Action Plan 2023-2027, Report CSSS23-018, Graffiti Management Policy, 2024 Budget Guideline, Report CLSFS23-028, Report of Closed Session, Shelter Provision Update, March 31, 2023 Financial Update Report (Unaudited), Report CLSFS23-030, Charlotte Street (Aylmer Street to Park Street) Update, Report IPSACP23-018, Development Charge Reserve Funds 2022 Annual Report - City and Peterborough Utilities Commission, Report CLSFS23- 034, Housing Accelerator Fund, Report IPSPL23-02, and Request for Three Way Stop at Denure Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard be passed by Consent.

That items Notice of Public Meeting - May 31, 2023 2024 Preliminary Budget Guideline, Report CLSFS23-027B, Report CLSRS23-009 - Jackson Avenue, Report CLSRS23-010 - Lansdowne and Aylmer, New Official 

Parks & Recreation

Roads & Infrastructure

Housing & Homelessness

Social Services & Equity

Transit & Active Transportation

Police & Emergency Services

Development Charges

Zoning & Planning

Water & Utilities

Environment & Climate

Budget & Finance

Amending Schedule A of the Official Plan Urban Structure as outlined in Report IPSPL23-017

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-017, dated June 5, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That Schedule ‘A’ – Urban Structure to the Official Plan, as it relates to the property at 550 Braidwood Avenue, be amended to Neighbourhoods from Employment Districts in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit D to Report IPSPL23-017; b) That Schedule ‘B’ – Land Use Plan to the Official Plan, as it relates to the property at 550 Braidwood Avenue, be amended to Residential from General Employment in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit D to Report IPSPL23-017; c) That Section 3.9, Exceptions of Zoning By-law 1997-123 be amended to add Exception .358 and which identifies site-specific regulations to the portion of the property to change to a Residential zoning district in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit E to Report IPSPL23-017; d) That Section 3.9, Exceptions of Zoning By-law 1997-123 be amended to add Exception .359 and which identifies site-specific regulations to the portion of the property to remain in an Industrial zoning district in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit E to Report IPSPL23-017; and e) That the subject property be rezoned from M3.1 – Industrial District to R.5 – 358 – Residential District and M3.1 – 359 – Industrial District, in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘E’ to Report IPSPL23-017.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-017, dated June 5, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That Schedule ‘A’ – Urban Struct

Economic Development

Modify zoning by-law section 3.9.311

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPAPL23-018, dated June 5, 2023 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: That section 3.9.311 of the Zoning By-law be modified in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘C’ to Report IPSPL23-018.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPAPL23-018, dated June 5, 2023 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: That section 3.9.311 of the Zoning By

Rezone property to commercial district with holding symbol

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-019, dated June 5, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That the subject property be rezoned from R.1, R.2, R.3 – Residential District to SP.241-H – Commercial District, in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘C’ to Report IPSPL23-019. b) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed at such time as an agreement is entered into for the provision of cash-in-lieu of parking and that the associated payment has been made to the City.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-019, dated June 5, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That the subject property be rez

Parking

Approve closed session direction

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSFM23-022, dated June 12, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CLSFM23-022 dated June 12, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSFM23-022, dated June 12, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as

Approve Service Peterborough customer service initiative

a) That Council endorse an integrated and centralized customer service approach for City Hall entitled Service Peterborough, minus the bathroom component and, b) That a capital project budget be established in the amount of $625,000 to implement the required changes, and that the amount be funded by a transfer from the Capital Levey Reserve.

a) That Council endorse an integrated and centralized customer service approach for City Hall entitled Service Peterborough, minus the bathroom component and, b) That a capital project budget be estab

Approving the QACC redevelopment feasibility study

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-010, dated June 12, 2023, of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the QACC be included in community revitalization plans for the purpose of redevelopment to affordable housing and a seniors activity centre; b) That up to $60,000 be drawn from the Community Development Program Reserve to finance the feasibility study for the redevelopment plan and that staff concurrently seek grant funding to potentially cover this cost; c) That the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) provide input to Council on the heritage status of the QACC prior to the commencement of the feasibility study; d) That the feasibility study includes other City approvals, such as site plan approvals, along with funding and finance options for the redevelopment; e) That staff undertake any additional studies and public consultation as part of the planning process; f) That staff work with Activity Haven to develop a transition plan to relocate their programs and services once redevelopment of the QACC starts or they are no longer able to occupy the building. This plan would also include steps for moving back into the new facility; g) That the City continue to maintain and undertake traditional repairs at the QACC to allow Activity Haven to deliver their programs until the building is redeveloped; and h) That any rejuvenation of Queen Alexandra Park be connected with the redevelopment of the QACC.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-010, dated June 12, 2023, of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the QACC be included in community revitalizati

Approve QACC redevelopment feasibility study

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-010, dated June 12, 2023, of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the QACC be included in community revitalization plans for the purpose of redevelopment to affordable housing and a seniors activity centre; b) That up to $60,000 be drawn from the Community Development Program Reserve to finance the feasibility study for the redevelopment plan and that staff concurrently seek grant funding to potentially cover this cost; c) That the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) provide input to Council on the heritage status of the QACC as part of the feasibility study; d) That the feasibility study includes other City approvals, such as site plan approvals, along with funding and finance options for the redevelopment; e) That staff undertake any additional studies and public consultation as part of the planning process; f) That staff work with Activity Haven to develop a transition plan to relocate their programs and services once redevelopment of the QACC starts or they are no longer able to occupy the building. This plan would also include steps for moving back into the new facility; g) That the City continue to maintain and undertake traditional repairs at the QACC to allow Activity Haven to deliver their programs until the building is redeveloped; and h) That any rejuvenation of Queen Alexandra Park be connected with the redevelopment of the QACC.

Heritage Preservation

Governance & Procedure

Launch Peterborough Litter Action Plan pilot

That staff coordinate and begin to implement by Spring and Summer 2023 a Pilot of a Peterborough Litter Action Plan in collaboration with engaged community organizations and businesses to protect our creeks, wetlands, greenspaces and public spaces from the harms of trash, litter and hazardous waste, which in turn will promote greater business and economic development; and, That staff create a dedicated public engagement portal on Connect Peterborough to support awareness and collect public input to inform the development of a completed Peterborough Litter Action Plan to be presented to Council in late 2023 or early 2024, to enable implementation by March 2024.

That staff coordinate and begin to implement by Spring and Summer 2023 a Pilot of a Peterborough Litter Action Plan in collaboration with engaged community organizations and businesses to protect our 

Directing that land assembly options be considered

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSACH23-002, dated June 19, 2023 of the Commissioner, Community Services as follows: a) That an update on the status of the Major Sport and Event Centre Study Project be received for information; b) That the preferred location of a Major Sport and Event Centre shall be in the Central Area in accordance with the "Downtown First" public investment strategy described in Section 4.3.1 x. of the Official Plan; c) That a reassessment of the original September 2018 Feasibility Study be undertaken to include: i. Updating capital works completed and providing new estimates of future capital needs that will be required at the Peterborough Memorial Centre; ii. A review of the changing landscape of competitive venues with a smaller project scope given a community ice pad is no longer necessary: iii. Review and revisions of financial operating projections; iv. An update to the economic impact model of operations and spending multipliers to the regional economy; v. Revisiting the scope of the project and updating the current cost analysis; d) That Council approve the award of a single source consulting assignment for the next phase of the Major Sport and Event Centre to Sierra Planning and Management, 206 Laird Avenue, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario within the preapproved budget of $353,000; and, At the meeting of June 26, 2023, Council added item e) as follows: e) That land assembly options be considered.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSACH23-002, dated June 19, 2023 of the Commissioner, Community Services as follows: a) That an update on the status of the Major Sport and 

Approve closed session direction on PKED

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAO23-002, dated June 26, 2023 of Jasbir Raina, Chief Administrative Officer, as follows: That, respecting Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation o/a Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CAO23-002, dated June 26, 2023 of Jasbir Raina, Chief Administrative Officer.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAO23-002, dated June 26, 2023 of Jasbir Raina, Chief Administrative Officer, as follows: That, respecting Greater Peterborough Area Economic

Ruling the Notice of Motion out of order

That the Notice of Motion be ruled out of Order.

Approve debenture, zoning and road by-laws

That By-laws 23-065 to 23-070 and 23-075 to 23-077 be approved. 23-065 Being a By-law to repeal By-laws 17-080 and 18-072, and enact By-law 23- 065, a by-law to establish the terms of reference for the Age-friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee 23-066 Being a By-law to authorize the 2021 portion of the Roads Surface Pavement Program project at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,000,000 to finance the work 23-067 Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $14,722,700.00 towards the cost of certain capital works described in schedule “A” to this by-law 23-068 Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $10,907,500.00 towards the cost of certain capital works described in schedule “A” to this by-law 23-069 Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the principal amount of $3,100,000.00 towards the cost of a certain capital work described in schedule “A” to this by-law 23-070 Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $6,500,000.00 towards the cost of certain capital works described in schedule “A” to this by-law 23-075 Being a By-law to Regulate Speed Limits on certain streets in the City of Peterborough 23-076 Being a By-law to Amend By-Law 13-098 being a By-Law to Designate a Part of a Highway in the City of Peterborough as a Community Safety Zone 23-077 Being a By-law to Amend By-Law 09-136 being a By-Law for the Regulation of Parking

That By-laws 23-065 to 23-070 and 23-075 to 23-077 be approved. 23-065 Being a By-law to repeal By-laws 17-080 and 18-072, and enact By-law 23- 065, a by-law to establish the terms of reference for th

Approve Official Plan and zoning for 550 Braidwood Avenue

That By-laws 23-071 and 23-072 be approved. 23-071 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 1 to the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough for the lands known as 550 Braidwood Avenue 23-072 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 550 Braidwood Avenue

That By-laws 23-071 and 23-072 be approved. 23-071 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 1 to the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough for the lands known as 550 Braidwood Avenue 23-072 Being 

Approving zoning by-law amendments for 53 and 59 Leahy's Lane and 376 Rubidge Street

That By-laws 23-073 and 23-074 be approved. 23-073 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 53 and 59 Leahy’s Lane 23-074 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 376 Rubidge Street

That By-laws 23-073 and 23-074 be approved. 23-073 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 53 and 59 Leahy’s Lane 23-074 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the land

Consent to Flying Colours airport lease acquisition

Whereas Flying Colours Corp. is a valued tenant of several properties at Peterborough Regioanl Airport providing important services to the aviation industry; And whereas Flying Colours Corp. is intending to be acquired by Fairgrave Omlie LLC (Fairgrave) of Cleveland Ohio (the Acquisition) And whereas, for the purposes of the Acquisition, Flying Colours Corp. seeks the City’s support to the extent that the City may be required to consent to the Acquisition pursuant to the terms of leases between the City and Flying Colours Corp. and in relation to matters related to such leases including, for example, Fairgrave securing one or more rights of first refusal in relation to Airport lands adjacent to those currently leased by Flying Colours Corp.; Now therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor, Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner, Infrastructure and Planning Services, or any one or more of them, be authorized to execute such documents and to do such things that, in the opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer and the said Commissioner in consultation with the City Solicitor, are considered necessary or advisable in the City’s interests to facilitate the Acquisition on terms acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and said Commissioner and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor.

Whereas Flying Colours Corp. is a valued tenant of several properties at Peterborough Regioanl Airport providing important services to the aviation industry; And whereas Flying Colours Corp. is intend

Approving By-law 23-078 confirming proceedings of the June 26, 2023 Council meeting

23-078 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on June 26, 2023