City Council Meeting

Approving City Council minutes from February 27 and March 13, 2023

That the City Council minutes of February 27 and March 13, 2023 be approved.

Approving multiple consent items including closed session reports, a zoning amendment, and a physician recruitment presentation

That items 10.a.1 Report of Closed Session, Report CSSS23-010; 10.a.2 Report of Closed Session, Report CLSFS23-023; 10.a.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Z2211, 2000 Technology Drive, Report IPSPL23-009; 10.a.4 Physician Recruitment Presentation, Report CLSCLK23-004; 10.a.5 MPAC 101 Presentation, Report CLSLCK23-007; 10.a.6 Rescindment of the COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy, Report CLSHR23-003; 10.a.7 2023 Debenture Issue, Report CLSFS23-021; 10.a.8 Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Appointment, Report CLSCLK23-005; 10.a9 Motion in Support of Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022; 10.a.10 Peterborough Community Health Centre; 10.b.1 Report CLSRS23-006 - Jameson Drive Property; 10.b.2 Report CLSHR23-002 - Collective Bargaining; 10.b.3 2022 Council Remuneration and Expense Statements, Report CLSFS23-020; 10.b.4 Budget Re-allocation, Creation of Del Crary Park Marina Deck Repairs Project, Report CLSFM23-010; 10.b.5 Award of Construction of Heritage Park, Peterborough, Report CLSFPI23-002; 10.b.6 Enforcement Services Review Project, Report IPSBD23-001; 10.b.7 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advisor Update, Report CSD23-005; 10.b.8 Licensing of Transportation Network Companies, Taxis and Limousines, Report CLSCLK23-006; and 10.b.9 Planning Application Fees Update, Report IPSPL23- 005 be approved on Consent.

That items 10.a.1 Report of Closed Session, Report CSSS23-010; 10.a.2 Report of Closed Session, Report CLSFS23-023; 10.a.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Z2211, 2000 Technology Drive, Report IPSPL23-009; 10.

Labour Relations

Parks & Recreation

Social Services & Equity

Heritage Preservation

Economic Development

Zoning & Planning

Budget & Finance

Governance & Procedure

Allocating $20,655 in 2022 Community Project Grants as recommended by the Community Project Grants Committee

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-004 dated March 13, 2023 of the Commissioner of Community Services, as follows: a) That the recommendations of the 2022 Community Project Grants Committee in the total amount of $20,655 be allocated to various community groups as described in Appendix A; and

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-004 dated March 13, 2023 of the Commissioner of Community Services, as follows: a) That the recommendations of the 2022 Community Proj

Allocate $148,828 to community organizations

b) That the recommendations of the Community Investment Grant Advisory Committee in the total amount of $148,828 be allocated to various local charitable and Not-For-Profit organizations (NFP’s) as described in Appendix B.

b) That the recommendations of the Community Investment Grant Advisory Committee in the total amount of $148,828 be allocated to various local charitable and Not-For-Profit organizations (NFP’s) as de

Granting $19,000 from contingency to two unfunded arts groups

c) That a total of $19,000 be dispersed to the following groups who did not receive grant funding as follows; Peterborough Theatre Users Group - $9,500, Artisans Centre Peterborough - $9,500, and that the $19,000 be drawn from the Contingency Budget.

c) That a total of $19,000 be dispersed to the following groups who did not receive grant funding as follows; Peterborough Theatre Users Group - $9,500, Artisans Centre Peterborough - $9,500, and that

Review community investment grant process for fairness

d) That staff review the grant funding application and approval process to ensure the integrity and fairness of the community investment grant's program, and report back to Council with any recommended changes.

d) That staff review the grant funding application and approval process to ensure the integrity and fairness of the community investment grant's program, and report back to Council with any recommende

Support Ontario Arts Council funding level

Whereas the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is the province’s largest public granting agency and; Whereas, the Ontario Government is proposing a cut of 15% to the OAC’s annual budget and; Whereas, many organizations and individual artists in Peterborough and Peterborough County receive funding from the OAC and; Whereas, Council received correspondence from the Electric City Culture Council (EC3) requesting support for the advocacy efforts of EC3 and other provincial arts service organizations to maintain the OAC’s funding level and; Whereas, maintaining the OAC’s funding level could help the arts, culture, and tourism sector work towards financial viability as it recovers from the lingering economic aftershocks of the pandemic and; Whereas, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee passed a motion at its meeting of March 9, 2023 to recommend that Council send a letter to the province in support of the EC3’s advocacy efforts regarding the proposed cuts to the OAC budget; Now therefore be it resolved, that Council direct the Clerk’s Office to send a letter on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough, addressed to MPP Smith; the Minister of Finance; the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport; and Premier Ford, supporting the request from the EC3 to provide stable funding to the OAC by maintaining their existing funding level.

Whereas the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is the province’s largest public granting agency and; Whereas, the Ontario Government is proposing a cut of 15% to the OAC’s annual budget and; Whereas, many org

Intergovernmental Relations

Arts & Culture

Approving multiple by-laws including repeal of By-law 21-006 and authorization of $1,900,000 for the Bethune Street Diversion project

That By-laws 23-040, 23-041, 32-044, 23-045 and 23-046 be approved. 23-040 Being a By-law to repeal By-law 21-006 and authorize the 2021 portion of the Bethune Street Diversion City Funded project at an estimated cost of $1,900,000 and the issuing of and tax supported debentures to a maximum of $1,900,000 to finance the work and to authorize the 2021 portion of the Bethune Street Diversion Shared Funding project at an estimated cost of $3,615,600 and the issuing of tax supported debentures to a maximum of $2,079,500 to finance the work 23-041 Being a By-law to repeal By-law 21-030, being a by-law to debenture the 2021 Parkland Development Assistance Program 23-044 Being a By-law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough (The “Municipality”); and to authorize the entering into of a rate offer letter agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to OILC 23-045 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 2000 Technology Drive 23-046 Being a By-law to amend User Fees By-law Number 23-028 to update planning application fees

That By-laws 23-040, 23-041, 32-044, 23-045 and 23-046 be approved. 23-040 Being a By-law to repeal By-law 21-006 and authorize the 2021 portion of the Bethune Street Diversion City Funded project at 

Directing staff to immediately review traffic safety at Woodglade Boulevard and Oakwood Crescent and report back

Therefore, be it resolved that staff be directed to conduct an immediate operations review of the intersection of Woodglade Boulevard and Oakwood Crescent and report back on suitable traffic safety and control measures, including measures identifying Woodglade Boulevard as a priority area for traffic calming measures.

Therefore, be it resolved that staff be directed to conduct an immediate operations review of the intersection of Woodglade Boulevard and Oakwood Crescent and report back on suitable traffic safety an

Approving By-law 23-047 confirming proceedings of the March 27, 2023 Council meeting

23-047 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on March 27, 2023