City Council Meeting

Approving City Council minutes from April 24 and May 8, 2023

That the City Council meeting minutes of April 24 and May 8, 2023 be approved.

Entering closed session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss a legal matter

Council enter closed session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss a legal matter.

Approving multiple reports on consent including property matters, engineering, community services, and transportation

That Reports CLSRS23-007, IPSES23-009, IPSAIR23-002, CSD23-009, PKED23- 003, COU23-005, CLSCLK23-015, IPSENG23-009, CLSHR23-007, CLSCLK23-013 and IPSTR23-002 be approved on Consent.

Rezone 823 Park Street South to commercial with holding

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-013, dated May 1, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That Special District 4 (SP.4) of Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘C’ to Report IPSPL23- 013. b) That the property at 823 Park Street South be rezoned from SP.4 – Commercial District to SP.4-H – Commercial District in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘C’ to Report IPSPL23-013; c) That the City accept a transfer of a daylighting triangle at the northeast corner of the property, measuring 8.0 metres along Park Street South and 5.0 metres along Brioux Avenue (Daylighting Triangle), free and clear of encumbrances; d) That the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services be authorized to pass a by-law assuming the Daylighting Triangle for public use; e) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed at such time as the Daylighting Triangle is transferred to the City.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSPL23-013, dated May 1, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That Special District 4 (SP.4) of

Parks & Recreation

Economic Development

Zoning & Planning

Approve homelessness short-term strategy at Wolfe Street

At the meeting of May 23, 2023, Council amended item l) and added items m) to q) as follows: That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSSS23-013, dated May 8, 2023 of the commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the presentation from City staff be received as information, c) That the funding currently included in the 2023 budget for the Overflow Shelter be reoriented to provide support services towards the implementation of the short-term strategy outlined in this report; d) That staff be directed to pursue the placement of modular temporary housing on alternative privately-owned sites with appropriate supports with the goal of alleviating usage and dependency on the 210 Wolfe Street/Rehill Parking Lot site; e) That staff be authorized to repurpose the funding in the Community Development budget for the meal drop-in program in the amount of $267,000 towards an emergency winter response program; f) That staff provide an update report on the detailed implementation of the short- term strategy and winter response outlined in this report for the August Council cycle; g) That the Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Services, be authorized to use the non-standard procurement process to ensure the modular units and other necessary site improvements for the short-term strategy identified in this report can be delivered and implemented prior to October 2023, including the contracting authority to purchase all necessary items and supports attached to the strategy; h) That the City will use its funding (City, County, provincial and federal) as it relates to homelessness towards emergency shelter solutions, investing in permanent supportive housing builds, and supporting individuals and families to stay housed through financial supports. Health supports, which are needed to support people who have been homeless to stay housed, are expected to be funded and provided by health agencies, in alignment with the Coordinated Access System; i) That staff be directed to review all funding being provided to external agencies and organizations through the Social Services budget to ensure that all funding is in alignment with the core services as identified in recommendation (h); j) That staff be directed to review the policies around the provision of social housing units to ensure the units are being optimized to serve more households and is serving those in greatest need of housing; and k) That staff be directed to provide a follow up report after consultation with community agencies to prioritize requests to the provincial and federal governments for projects and programs that will best serve to end chronic homelessness in the City and County but which are beyond the mandate or financial capability of the City to provide; and l) That the City establish a Community Liaison Committee composed of 5 to 7 individuals, including Town Ward Councillors and a member of the Peterborough Police. The approval of the Terms of Reference for this Committee and the selection of Committee members be delegated to Councilors Riel and Bierk as the Chair and Vice Chair of Housing. m) That the use of the 210 Wolfe Street site as a temporary modular community be limited to a 18 to 24 month period in anticipation of alternative options and sites becoming available in this 24 month period. n) That City Staff ensure a proactive security program is established and carried out  through the proposed project term to provide for a safe and secure living environment for both facility residents and area residents/property owners. o) That the property is City owned. It is imperative that basic/fundamental facility rules be established, including the following: Residents of the modular dwellings be required to enter into a basic property use agreement with the City/regulations. p) That the process to identify and secure a location for the “medium term strategy” property be initiated immediately by City, concurrent with the implementation of the short-term strategy. q) That any residual funding from the Wolfe Street property – short term modular dwelling project, be applied towards the medium – long term strategy solutions (locations/property).

At the meeting of May 23, 2023, Council amended item l) and added items m) to q) as follows: That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSSS23-013, dated May 8, 2023 of the commission

Parking

Housing & Homelessness

Intergovernmental Relations

Police & Emergency Services

Environment & Climate

Budget & Finance

Governance & Procedure

Directing staff to pursue modular housing on alternative private sites

d) That staff be directed to pursue the placement of modular temporary housing on alternative privately-owned sites with appropriate supports and not adjacent to or within residential properties.

Direct homelessness funding to modular temporary housing

b) That staff be directed to use the unbudgeted increased Homelessness Prevention Program funding for 2023/24 towards the short term strategy outlined in this report which is to include the provision of modular temporary housing at the City-owned 210 Wolfe Street/Rehill Parking Lot properties, secured storage, security, washroom facilities, support services, and site improvements;

b) That staff be directed to use the unbudgeted increased Homelessness Prevention Program funding for 2023/24 towards the short term strategy outlined in this report which is to include the provision 

Award Lansdowne Street rehabilitation contract

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSENG23-008, dated May 8, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services, as follows: a) That a $3,050,000 budget amount for the 2024 Capital budget for Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation – Park Street to Otonabee River be pre-committed; and b) That the 2023 approved capital budget for Lansdowne Street Rehabilitation – Park Street to Otonabee River (Project Reference 5-9.03) be increased by $1,275,000 from $4,850,000 to $6,125,000, with the additional funding from the PUG Services Corp. water contribution in the amount of $1,275,000; and c) That ITT-15-23 Lansdowne Street West Intersection Improvements - Phase 1, be awarded to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited, 2130 8th Line Road North, Douro- Dummer, Ontario, K0L 2H0, at a cost of $7,585,812.20, plus HST of $986,155.59, for a total cost of $8,571,967.79.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSENG23-008, dated May 8, 2023, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services, as follows: a) That a $3,050,000 budget amount

Roads & Infrastructure

Support ministerial zoning order for CMHA detox centre

a) That Council pass a resolution in support of the request from the Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge for a Minister’s Zoning Order at 24 Paddock Wood to re-zone the property from Residential District 3 (R.3, 3c) to Public Service District 2 (PS.2), with an exception under Section 3.9 of the Zoning By-law to permit a ‘detoxification centre’ as an additional permitted use, with a maximum of twelve (12) beds to be contained within the existing building; and, b) That a copy of Council’s resolution be sent to Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, David Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and to the Municipal Affairs and Housing office in Kingston along with a copy of Memorandum IPSMEMO23-007.

a) That Council pass a resolution in support of the request from the Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge for a Minister’s Zoning Order at 24 Paddock Wood to re-zone t

Social Services & Equity

Authorizing staff to proceed as outlined in City Solicitor Report CLSOCS23-006

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSOCS23-006 dated May 23, 2023 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Report CLSOCS23-006 dated May 23, 2023 of the City Solicitor respecting The Canadian Canoe Museum.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSOCS23-006 dated May 23, 2023 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Report CLSOCS23-006 date

Arts & Culture

Approve closed session direction on 2000 Technology Drive

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSRS23-008, dated May 23, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting the property known municipally as 2000 Technology Drive, staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CLSRS23-008 dated May 23, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CLSRS23-008, dated May 23, 2023 of the Commissioner of Corporate and Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting the property known mun

Approving By-laws 23-058, 23-059, and 23-060

That By-laws 23-058, 23-059 and 23-060 be approved.

Approve by-law 23-061

That By-law 23-061 be approved.

Approving By-law 23-062 confirming proceedings of the May 23, 2023 Council meeting

23-062 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on May 23, 2023.