General Committee

Approving General Committee meeting minutes from May 12, 20 and June 2, 2025

That the General Committee meeting minutes of May 12, May 20 and June 2, 2025 be approved.

Proceeding with a proposed land acquisition as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-006, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-006 dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-006, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be

Land & Property

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 470 Water Street heritage designation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-033, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and of the City Solicitor as follows: That, respecting an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal filed by Aird & Berlis LLP on behalf of the County of Peterborough regarding City Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate 470 Water Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report IPGPL25-033.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-033, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and of the City Solicitor as follows:

Intergovernmental Relations

Heritage Preservation

Directing staff to proceed with the 2024 Civic Awards as amended

Closed Session Report LSCLK25-013, June 23, 2025 That staff be directed to proceed as amended respecting the 2024 Civic Awards.

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding Director's Indemnity

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-010, dated June 23, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25- 010 dated June 23, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting Director’s Indemnity.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-010, dated June 23, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSO

Approving a crossing guard request at St. Paul's Street and Herbert Street on consent

That Report IPGENG25-018, Request for Crossing Guard at St. Paul’s Street and Herbert Street, be approved on Consent.

Approve Charlotte Street streetscape design

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGACP25-016 dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the presentation by AECOM regarding the proposed conceptual streetscape design for Charlotte Street from Park Street North to Aylmer Street North be received for information; b) That the Proposed Conceptual Design as shown in Report IPGACP25-016 be approved for Charlotte Street from Park Street North to Aylmer Street North and that staff be directed to proceed with detailed engineering and tender preparation including consultation with effected property owners and business operators regarding project timelines, and measures appropriate to mitigating potential effects of the project as much as practicable; and c) That Charlotte Street – Water St. to Park St. (Q#18-005) budget be adjusted as follows: i. The $1,100,000 Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) federal allocation to the Charlotte St. - Water St. to Park St. (Q#18-005) be eliminated with the funding returned to the CCBF reserve and reallocated within the 2026 budget. ii. The Charlotte St. - Water St. to Aylmer St. $490,000 budget (Q #19-093) be transferred to the Charlotte St. - Water St. to Park St. project (Q#18-005). iii. That $27,600,000 be pre-committed from the 2026 to 2029 capital budgets, of which $10,791,100 is DMAF funding.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGACP25-016 dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the presentation

Parks & Recreation

Budget & Finance

Calling the question to end debate and proceed to a vote

That the question be put.

Deferring the Zoning By-law amendment for 1341 Water Street pending applicant confirmation of intended use

That the Zoning By-law application for 1341 Water Street, be deferred pending confirmation from the applicant on the intended use of the property.

Zoning & Planning

Amending Zoning By-law Section 376 to add a new site-specific regulation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-029, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That Section 376, Special Districts, of Zoning By-law 1997-123, be modified by adding Regulation 376.3(i) in accordance with Exhibit D of Report IPGPL25-029.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-029, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That Section 376, Special

Rezoning a property from University and College District to Residential District (SP.372)

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-031, dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 402 be added to the Zoning By-law 1997-123, consisting of Special District 372 (SP.372), in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-031; and b) That the subject property be rezoned from UC, UC-366 – University and College District to SP.372 – Residential District in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-031.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-031, dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 402

Housing & Homelessness

Rezoning 250-258 Reid Street and 324 Sherbrooke Street to Commercial District (SP.371)

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-030, dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 401 be added to the Zoning By-law 1997-123, consisting of Special District 371 (SP.371), in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C to report IPGPL25-030; and b) That the subject properties be rezoned from SP.241-184 – Commercial District, SP.241-184-H – Commercial District and R,1, R.2, R.3 – Residential District to SP.371 – Commercial District, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C to report IPGPL25-030.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-030, dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 401

Economic Development

Approve Q4 2024 financial update and transfers

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-013, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the December 31, 2024, Quarterly Financial Update Report (Unaudited) attached as Appendix A to Report FCSFS25-013, dated June 23, 2025, be received; b) That the unspent 2024 reserve commitment of $200,000 from the Home Ownership Loan Fund reserve to the 2024 Home Ownership operating budget be transferred to the 2025 Home Ownership operating budget, to support Habitat for Humanity’s Leahy’s Lane Phase II development; c) That the following year end entries be approved, transferring funds to/from reserves: i. $8,893 representing 100% of the Police Services 2024 year-end surplus be transferred to the Police Special Projects Reserve; ii. $50,000 of the 2024 operating surplus funds be transferred to the Organizational Development Reserve; d) That the 2026 budget for Capital Project #18-148 Improvements to Morrow Park be pre-committed for $1,600,000.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-013, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the December 31, 2024, Q

Police & Emergency Services

Receiving notice of a public meeting on the Amended City-wide Development Charge Background Study

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-012, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That Report FCSFS25-012, advising Council that a public meeting will be held on August 5, 2025, at 4:45 pm in Council Chambers to present the Amended City- wide Development Charge Background Study and to hear public delegations, be received.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-012, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That Report FCSFS25-012, advising Co

Development Charges

Approving the 2025 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGACP25-013, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That the 2025 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan be approved.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGACP25-013, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That the 2025 City of Pete

Approving short- and medium-term Armour Road traffic improvements with $300,000 capital pre-commitment

That the General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG25-017, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the seven Short-Term Objectives outlined in report IPGENG25-017 be approved and that staff be directed to proceed with implementation of these seven Short-Term Objectives in 2025; b) That a Capital project for Armour Road Corridor Improvements be approved to implement the Medium-Term Objective outlined in report IPGENG25-017; c) That a $300,000 budget amount for the 2026 Capital budget for Armour Road Corridor Improvements be pre-committed; and d) That By-laws be passed to amend the appropriate Schedules and Articles of By-law 13-098 (Community Safety Zone), By-law 23-075 (Speed), and By-law 09- 136 (Parking) to authorize the implementation of the Short-Term and Medium- Term Objectives as outlined in recommendations a) and b).

That the General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG25-017, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That t

Roads & Infrastructure

Parking

Transfer funds for GCCC tree planting project

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report MOPW25-014, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Municipal Operations as follows: a) That $580,000 be transferred from the Tree Removal By-law Planting Program (2025 Capital budget #22-018) to the GCCC Tree Planting project (2025 Capital Budget #25-088); b) That $955,900 be transferred from the Derecho Tree Replacement project (2024 Capital Budget #25-003) be allocated to the GCCC Tree Planting project (2025 Capital Budget #25-088); and c) That $321,100 be pre-committed against the 2026 Capital Budget for the FCM GCCC Tree Planting project (2025 Capital Budget #25-088).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report MOPW25-014, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner of Municipal Operations as follows: a) That $580,000 be transferred from the Tree Remov

Environment & Climate

Approving an overnight warming space for winter 2025-26

Amending motion - Additional Overnight Space: That Council approve the additional next steps recommendations outlined in Report CSSS25-008 dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services, as follows: 1. That an Overnight Warming Space be approved to operate from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 to be funded with a pre-commitment of the 2026 operating budget of $300,000 and $150,000 from the Social Services Reserve for the 2025 portion; 2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to do such things as necessary in consultation with the Treasurer and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor to implement the components of this report including the determination of the location for such Warming Space and the operator.

Amending motion - Additional Overnight Space: That Council approve the additional next steps recommendations outlined in Report CSSS25-008 dated June 23, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services

Suspending rules to allow the meeting to continue past 10 pm

That the rules be suspended to permit the balance of the agenda to be completed after 10 p.m.

Funding $269,280 to enhance the Trinity overnight drop-in program

· $269,280 to enhance the Trinity Overnight Drop-In Program.

Approving a $250,000 increase to the Housing Stability Fund

· $250,000 increase to the Housing Stability Fund (HSF).

Fund Brock Mission 24/7 capacity expansion

· $285,600 to expand Brock Mission’s 24/7 capacity.

Funding $244,800 to expand Trinity daytime program hours

· $244,800 to expand the operating hours at the Trinity daytime program.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Community Services to execute documents to implement a report

b) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to do such things as execute such documents as necessary in consultation with the Treasurer and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor to implement the components of this report.

b) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to do such things as execute such documents as necessary in consultation with the Treasurer and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor t

Approving the 2025 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan for Water Services

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report MOWAT25-005, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Municipal Operations as follows: That the 2025 City of Peterborough Asset Management Plan for Water Services be approved.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report MOWAT25-005, dated June 23, 2025, of the Commissioner, Municipal Operations as follows: That the 2025 City of Peterborough Asset Management P

Directing staff to develop a policy framework for City Sister City (twinning) partnerships

Whereas the City of Peterborough values global cooperation, cultural exchange, and the promotion of peace and mutual understanding; and Whereas many municipalities across Ontario have successfully formed Sister City (twinning) partnerships that foster international friendship, cultural programming, and shared municipal knowledge; and Whereas establishing a Sister City relationship with a municipality in Ukraine would demonstrate solidarity with the people of Ukraine and strengthen Canada– Ukraine ties at the local government level; Now therefore be it resolved that: Council direct staff to prepare a report on the development of a policy to guide the City in its consideration of Sister City (twinning) requests.

Whereas the City of Peterborough values global cooperation, cultural exchange, and the promotion of peace and mutual understanding; and Whereas many municipalities across Ontario have successfully for

Adjourning the meeting at 11:13 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 11:13 p.m.

General Committee

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