General Committee

That the minutes from the General Committee meeting of August 5, 2025, be approved

That the minutes from the General Committee meeting of August 5, 2025, be approved.

Referring police facility report back to staff for detailed compliance, cost, and funding analysis

Be it resolved that Report FCSFPM25-028 be referred back to staff, and that Recommendations (b) and (c) not be approved at this time; and that staff report back with: 1. A detailed compliance matrix mapping the specific requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, the Ontario Building Code, and any other applicable standards to each facility element and its associated square footage, clearly identifying which elements are mandated and which are discretionary; and 2. A Class C (or better) estimate and life-cycle analysis for two options: (i) 95,000 sq ft (2019 program right-sized for mandates), (ii) 110,000 sq ft, each with risk/contingency; 3. A budget showing only police facility costs, excluding Civic Administration or future development, with a defined funding plan and budget cap; 4. Written confirmation that no decision to relocate City Hall or Civic Administration functions to 1421 Lansdowne Street is included in this item, and that any such proposal will require a separate report, costing, public engagement, and Council decision.

Be it resolved that Report FCSFPM25-028 be referred back to staff, and that Recommendations (b) and (c) not be approved at this time; and that staff report back with: 1. A detailed compliance matrix m

Police & Emergency Services

Budget & Finance

Selecting 182 Townsend Street as preferred site and initiating an RFQ/RFP for a Multi Use Sport and Event Centre

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD25-008, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the presentation from Sierra Planning and Management be received for information; b) That Council approve the use of the property located at 182 Townsend Street as the preferred location of a future Multi Use Sport and Event Centre; c) That Council direct staff to undertake a multi-phased RFQ and RFP process as described in this report to facilitate the next step in this process; and d) That the RFQ include not only 182 Townsend Street but also; i. the portion of the Townsend Street right of way between Aylmer and George Streets, ii. municipally owned properties on Wolfe Street; and

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD25-008, dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the presentation from Sierra Planning and Man

Including the Memorial Centre property east of Roger Neilson Way in an RFQ process

d) iii. the existing Memorial Centre property east of Roger Neilson Way as described further in the report.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-016 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That Report FCSFS25-016, Treas

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS25-016 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That Report FCSFS25-016, Treasurer’s Report, 2024 Consolidated Financial Report, the 2024 Trust Funds Financial Statement and Five-Year Review be received as information; and b) That the underlying accounting policies as detailed in the Notes to the Financial Statements included in Appendix C, be approved; and c) That the Treasurer’s Report, 2024 Consolidated Financial Report and 2024 Trust Funds Financial Statement as received, be submitted to the Province of Ontario.

Calling the question to end debate and proceed to a vote

That the Question be Put .

Adopting a new Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy

That the General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-036, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Report IPGPL25-036 regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy be received; and, b) That the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy be adopted by Council in accordance with the draft Policy attached as Appendix A of Report IPGPL25-036.

That the General Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-036, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That 

Parking

Referring the demolition report to PACAC

That the report for demolition be referred to PACAC for consideration.

Raising no objection to demolition of the Christian Education Centre at 90 Hunter Street East

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-046, dated September 2, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council acknowledge receipt of a notice of intention to demolish the Christian Education Centre portion of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East issued pursuant to subsection 27(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18; and b) That Council advise the property owner that it has no objection to the proposed demolition of the Christian Education Centre portion of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East, generally as outlined in Appendix A to report IPGPL25-046, prior to any Council consideration of designating the property under Part IV, subsection 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-046, dated September 2, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council ackn

Heritage Preservation

Authorizing staff to proceed with contract police services agreement with Township of Selwyn

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, as follows: That Council authorize staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, respecting an Agreement with the Township of Selwyn and the Peterborough Police Service Board, for the City to provide Contract Police Services to the Lakefield Ward within the Township for a five year period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-019 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, as follows: That Council authorize staff to p

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding Small Claims litigation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-013, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25- 013 dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting Small Claims litigation.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-013, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report L

Receiving a City Solicitor litigation update report for information

That Council receive for information Report LSOCS25-009, dated August 25, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting a litigation update.

Directing staff to proceed with proposed land acquisition as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-010, dated August 25, 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 LSRS25-010 dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-010, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff 

Land & Property

Proceeding with 2024 Civic Awards selections for youth volunteer, Holnbeck, and community betterment

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk, on behalf of the Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group, as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSCLK25- 016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk on behalf of the Citizen Appointments Selection Working Group, respecting 2024 Civic Awards for Youth Volunteer of the Year, the Holnbeck Award and a Community Betterment Award.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-016, dated August 25, 2025, of the City Clerk, on behalf of the Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group, as follows: That staff b

Social Services & Equity

Governance & Procedure

Proceeding with a potential acquisition of a property interest as outlined in closed session

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-012, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That respecting a potential acquisition of an interest in property, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS25-012 dated August 25, 2025 of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-012, dated August 25, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That respecting a potential acquisition of an intere

Adjourning the meeting at 9:11 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 9:11 p.m.

General Committee

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