City Council Meeting

Approving meeting minutes of March 30 and April 20, 2026

That the meeting minutes of March 30, and April 20, 2026 be approved.

Approving consent items including Better Homes by-laws, security services and windrow subsidy

That reports Appeal, Report IPGPL26-026, Council Code of Conduct Amendments CAOPC26-004, Activity Haven Agreement and Designation of a Municipal Capital Facility, Report CSD26-004, Better Homes Peterborough Local Improvement Charge By-laws, Report IPGACP26-017, Non-Standard Procurement – Security Services, MOMLES26-001, Corporate Accessibility Policy, Report FCSFPM26-022, Emergency Management Program Updates and Proposed Enhancements, Report FCSERM26-005, Armour Road Traffic Operations Review – Hunter Street to Parkhill Road, Report IPGENG26-014 and Windrow Removal Subsidy Pilot Program, Report MOCOM26-002 be approved on consent.

That reports Appeal, Report IPGPL26-026, Council Code of Conduct Amendments CAOPC26-004, Activity Haven Agreement and Designation of a Municipal Capital Facility, Report CSD26-004, Better Homes Peterb

Governance & Procedure

Budget & Finance

Environment & Climate

Roads & Infrastructure

Police & Emergency Services

Social Services & Equity

Directing staff on 475 George Street North per closed session report

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-017, dated May 25, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS26- 017 dated May 25, 2026, of the City Solicitor respecting 475 George Street North.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-017, dated May 25, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSO

Receiving asset management planning progress report for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGACP26-016, dated May 25, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That the report on the City’s Asset Management Planning progress be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGACP26-016, dated May 25, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That the report on the City

Supporting the ruling of the Chair

That the ruling of the Chair be supported.

Deferring Report LSCLK26-014 and its by-law

That Report LSCLK26-014 and related by-law be deferred.

Delegating authority during the election Restricted Acts Period

That General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSCLK26-014, dated May 25, 2026, of the Commissioner of Legislative Services as follows: a) That the draft By-law, attached as Appendix A to Report LSCLK26-014, to delegate authority during the Restricted Acts Period be approved; and, b) That the By-law only be effective if a Restricted Acts Period is declared and remain in effect until the inaugural meeting of the new Council.

That General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSCLK26-014, dated May 25, 2026, of the Commissioner of Legislative Services as follows: a) That the draft By-law, attached as App

Seeking an agreement with CPKC on clearing items from rail corridors

m) That Staff establish an agreement with rail partners(CPKC) regarding the clearance of items within their corridor/property lines.

Approving the Clean Streets Peterborough Program and waste by-law changes

That Council approve the recommendations as amended: a) That the presentation on the Clean Streets Peterborough Program be received for information; b) That the Clean Streets Peterborough Program be approved as a coordinated waste management, education, compliance, and enforcement initiative; c) That Council amend the Waste Collection By-Law 23-106 by passing amending By-Law 26-XXX in the form attached hereto as Appendix B; e) That Staff launch a Clean Streets Peterborough communication and engagement campaign; f) That Staff improve the public reporting process for illegal dumping and improper waste set-out; g) That Staff undertake targeted outreach to landlords, property managers, the DBIA, and multi-residential properties to support collection education; h) That Council approve amendments to By-law 25-128 being a By-law to establish User Fees as approved as part of the 2026 Budget Process, to Change the Large Article Collection fee from the current rate of $60 for the first item, $30 for each additional item, to a 2026 rate of Free, and a 2026 budget revenue forecast change from $22,000 to Zero. i) That Council approve amendments to By-law 25-128 being a By-law to establish User Fees as approved as part of the 2026 Budget Process, to change 100 L SSO green bin carts sold from the current rate of $88.49 per unit to $35.40 per unit. j) That the pause on issuance of new administrative penalties under By-law 23- 106 for unattributed/orphaned garbage on Boulevards within the area bounded by and including the following municipal roads: Park Street, McDonnel Street, Water Street and Sherbrooke Street be lifted and that enforcement resume under the authority of this by-law. k) That Council request that CPKC respond to and action the request from the City to remove all waste materials from their corridors and implement a report and response program that allows for the community and the City to identify waste that is dumped on these lands for timely cleaning response; and l) That Staff monitor the results of the Clean Streets Peterborough Program and report back to Council after the first year of implementation. m) That Staff establish an agreement with rail partners(CPKC) regarding the clearance of items within their corridor/property lines.

That Council approve the recommendations as amended: a) That the presentation on the Clean Streets Peterborough Program be received for information; b) That the Clean Streets Peterborough Program be a

Piloting surveillance cameras at selected parks and public spaces

d) That Staff implement a targeted surveillance camera pilot at selected parks and public space locations

Parks & Recreation

Referring the Winter Shelter Response Plan back for alternative sites

That Report CSSS26-006, Winter Shelter Response Plan, be referred to staff for consideration of alternative shelter sites and to report back to Council in August.

Housing & Homelessness

Pre-committing funds for a six-month Winter Shelter Response Plan

That Council pre-commit the necessary funds to run the Winter Shelter Response Plan for a period of six months.

Receiving PACAC recommendation to designate 181-191 Simcoe Street

That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 181-191 Simcoe Street as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received.

That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 181-191 Simcoe Street as a heritage property under Part IV, Sec

Heritage Preservation

Passing by-laws including Council Code of Conduct, 2026 tax levy and emergency plan

That the following By-laws: 26-050 Being a By-law to establish a Code of Conduct for Members of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Peterborough and certain Local Boards 26-051 Being a By-law to authorize the undertaking of energy efficiency, energy, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and water conservation works on private residential property as local improvements under the Better Homes Peterborough residential energy retrofit program 26-052 Being a By-law to temporarily exempt Blocks 361 and 362 Registered Plan 45M-257 from Part Lot Control 26-053 Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer and to Repeal By-law 19-055 26-054 Being a By-law to establish Tax Ratios for prescribed property classes for the 2026 taxation year 26-055 Being a By-law to levy and collect taxes for municipal, education and business improvement area purposes for the year 2026, to impose a penalty charge for non-payment of 2026 taxes, to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears 26-056 Being a By-law to adopt an Emergency Program and Emergency Management Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act 26-057 Being a By-law to temporarily Delegate Certain Authorities to the CAO During a Restricted Period During the 2026 Municipal Election 26-058 Being a By-Law to amend City of Peterborough Waste Collection By-law 23-106 26-059 Being a By-Law to amend 2026 User Fee By-law 25-128 26-060 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement with Activity Haven Seniors Centre (Peterborough) for the provision by it of a municipal capital facility, namely the Queen Alexandra Community Centre located at 180 Barnardo Avenue, in the City of Peterborough, from taxation for municipal and school purposes 26-061 Being a By-law to Amend By-Law 09-136 a By-Law for the Regulation of Parking in the City of Peterborough 26-062 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 26-063 Being a By-law to Amend By-Law 23-075 being a By-Law to Regulate Speed Limits on certain streets in the City of Peterborough be approved.

That the following By-laws: 26-050 Being a By-law to establish a Code of Conduct for Members of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Peterborough and certain Local Boards 26-051 Being a By-la

Parking

Approving By-law 26-064 confirming June 1, 2026 Council proceedings

That Bylaw 26-064 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on June 1, 2026 be approved.

Adjourning meeting at 9:06 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

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