City Council Meeting

Approve multiple consent items including housing and airport

That items 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense Statements - Report FCSFS26-003, Rent Supplement Funding Model for Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) - Report CSSS26-004, Commemorative Flag and Illumination Policy - Report FCSSCSP26-002, Amendment to City of Peterborough Council Code of Conduct By-law 19-028 - Report LSCLK26-011, Office of the Ombudsman - Closed Meeting Complaints - Report LSCLK26-013, Airport Zoning Regulation Amendment - Report MOAIR26-003, 2026 Water System Financial Plan - Report MOWAT26-003, and Guaranteed Basic Income for all Canadian Residents and be approved on consent

That items 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense Statements - Report FCSFS26-003, Rent Supplement Funding Model for Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) - Report CSSS26-004, Commemorative Flag a

Budget & Finance

Water & Utilities

Governance & Procedure

Indigenous Relations

Zoning & Planning

Housing & Homelessness

Social Services & Equity

Direct staff on OLT Condos litigation instructions

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-008, dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSCOCS26-008 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor respecting Litigation Instructions – OLT Condos.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-008, dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report L

Direct staff on Superior Court application instructions

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-009, dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS26- 009 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor respecting Superior Court Application Instructions.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-009, dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report L

Direct staff on two Superior Court litigation actions

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-011 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS26- 011 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor respecting Litigation Instructions – Two Superior Court Actions.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-011 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LS

Receive election signs report for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-012 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That Report LSOCS26-012 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor respecting election signs be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS26-012 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor as follows: That Report LSOCS26-012 dated March 23, 2026, of the City Solicitor respe

Change CPP By-law additional meeting date to April

That recommendation d) be amended by changing the date of the additional meeting from “June” to “April”.

Schedule detailed CPP By-law review meeting for April

That amended recommendation d) be amended by replacing d) with the following wording: That a separate meeting be held in April to discuss the Community Planning Permit By-law in detail, page by page by suspending the rules of procedure for speaking times.

That amended recommendation d) be amended by replacing d) with the following wording: That a separate meeting be held in April to discuss the Community Planning Permit By-law in detail, page by page b

Apply Climate Action Plan 2.0 to CPP By-law

e) That the recommendations of Climate Action Plan 2.0 be applied to the draft CPP By-law for discussion.

Environment & Climate

Defer Community Planning Permit By-law review with amendments

That Council approve the amended motion as follows: a) That Report IPGPL26-014 be received for information; b) That Council receives all oral and written submissions made at the Public Meeting held on March 23, 2026, regarding the draft Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law; c) That all comments be referred back to staff for further review and preparation of a subsequent Recommendation Report for Council’s consideration by June 30, 2026; and, d) That a separate meeting be held in April to discuss the Community Planning Permit By-law in detail, page by page by suspending the rules of procedure for speaking times. e) That the recommendations of Climate Action Plan 2.0 be applied to the draft CPP By-law for discussion.

That Council approve the amended motion as follows: a) That Report IPGPL26-014 be received for information; b) That Council receives all oral and written submissions made at the Public Meeting held on

Suspend rules to extend meeting past 10 pm

That the rules of procedure be suspended to extend the hour of meeting past 10pm to complete the agenda.

Exclude Medical Drive extension through Kinsmen from study

c) That the extension to Medical Drive, accommodating vehicular traffic through the Kinsmen, not be considered by staff.

Parks & Recreation

Roads & Infrastructure

Expediting lower-cost safety measures from the Transportation Master Plan

c) That staff expedite specific measures based on the TMP, to address community safety needs with lower cost safety-oriented solutions.

Transit & Active Transportation

Approve Clonsilla Area Transportation Study Class EA process

a) That the presentation of Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited on the matter of the Clonsilla Area Transportation Study be received; and b) That staff proceed with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process for the Clonsilla Area Transportation Study, in accordance with the approved Study Design Report. c) That the extension to Medical Drive, accommodating vehicular traffic through the Kinsmen, not be considered by staff.

a) That the presentation of Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited on the matter of the Clonsilla Area Transportation Study be received; and b) That staff proceed with the Municipal Class Environme

Deferring the report to the next term of Council

That the report be deferred to the next term of Council for consideration.

Pass Portfolio Chairs by-law

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK26-010 dated March 23, 2026 of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That a Portfolio Chairs By-law be passed in the form of by-law attached as Appendix B to Report LSCLK26-010.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK26-010 dated March 23, 2026 of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That a Portfolio Chairs By-law be passed in the form o

Support Peterborough as ALTO high-speed rail station stop

WHEREAS the Government of Canada has announced the development of the ALTO High-Speed Rail Project, a transformative national infrastructure initiative designed to connect major population and economic centres within the Toronto to Quebec City corridor; AND WHEREAS the City of Peterborough is strategically positioned within eastern Ontario and the Greater Toronto economic region, making it a natural and viable location for a station stop that would serve a rapidly growing population across Peterborough, the Kawarthas, and surrounding communities; AND WHEREAS the inclusion of a high-speed rail station in Peterborough would significantly strengthen regional economic development, workforce mobility, tourism, and business investment, while enhancing access to national markets and employment opportunities; AND WHEREAS improved intercity transportation infrastructure aligns with the City’s goals of sustainable growth, reduced congestion, climate-conscious mobility, and increased housing affordability through better regional connectivity; AND WHEREAS high-speed rail stations in comparable jurisdictions have proven to act as major economic catalysts, attracting private investment, supporting downtown revitalization, and strengthening regional competitiveness; AND WHEREAS the Peterborough region represents a strong opportunity to serve a broad catchment area across eastern Ontario, reducing travel pressure on the Greater Toronto Area while supporting balanced regional development; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Peterborough formally expresses its full support for the inclusion of Peterborough as a designated station stop within the planning and development of the ALTO High-Speed Rail Project; AND THAT Council urge the Government of Canada and project proponents to recognize the strategic economic, geographic, and regional mobility advantages of establishing a high-speed rail stop serving the Peterborough region; AND THAT the City of Peterborough reaffirms its commitment to working collaboratively with federal and provincial partners to ensure this once in a generation infrastructure project delivers lasting economic opportunity, sustainable mobility, and regional prosperity for the people of Peterborough and surrounding communities AND THAT the City of Peterborough actively engage, collaborate and work with federal,  provincial partners, and all other stakeholders to advance the case for Peterborough as a critical node within the national high-speed rail network; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to: The Government of Canada, The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport, Martin Imbleau, President and CEO, Alto, The Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Local Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing the Peterborough Region, Municipalities across the Kawartha Region and Eastern Ontario, Regional Economic Development and transportation partners.

WHEREAS the Government of Canada has announced the development of the ALTO High-Speed Rail Project, a transformative national infrastructure initiative designed to connect major population and economi

Economic Development

Intergovernmental Relations

Put question to vote

That the question be put.

Suspending parking penalties at non-functioning meters

WHEREAS, the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), is the legal framework used to issue, review, and appeal penalty notices for various municipal infractions, most notably parking, WHEREAS, according to IPG Division, non-functioning (not able to receive physical or digital payment) are to be assessed and bagged, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that… By-law Number 20-073 , the AMP System By-law for the City of Peterborough, be suspended for automobiles parked at non-functioning, (inability to receive coin, credit card or digital payment) parking meter zones and that those marked parking spaces be usable until those meters function.

WHEREAS, the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), is the legal framework used to issue, review, and appeal penalty notices for various municipal infractions, most notably parking, WHEREAS, a

Parking

Amend motion to extend pause until staff report back

That the motion be amended by removing "July 1st" and adding "until such time as staff have consulted with affected property and business owners and reported back to Council on May 4 with recommended by-law amendments to improve clarity and fairness in enforcement.

That the motion be amended by removing "July 1st" and adding "until such time as staff have consulted with affected property and business owners and reported back to Council on May 4 with recommended 

Pause orphaned garbage enforcement penalties in downtown

WHEREAS By-law 23-106 regulates the disposal of materials on City property and Owner’s Boulevards; and, WHEREAS Council has received major concerns from downtown business and property owners regarding enforcement related to “orphaned garbage” left by others without clear attribution; BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to pause the 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 until such time as staff have consulted with affected property and business owners and report back to Council on May 4 with recommended by-law amendments to improve clarity and fairness in enforcement.

WHEREAS By-law 23-106 regulates the disposal of materials on City property and Owner’s Boulevards; and, WHEREAS Council has received major concerns from downtown business and property owners regarding

Approve heritage designation by-law for 521 George Street North

That By-law 26-035 Being a By-law to Designate Certain Properties in the City of Peterborough Under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 (521 George Street North) be approved.

Heritage Preservation

Continue Portfolio Chairs by-law

That By-law 26-036 Being a by-law to continue the positions of Portfolio Chairs and to delegate authority related thereto be approved.

Approve confirming by-law for March 30 Council meeting

That By-law 26-037 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on March 30, 2026 be approved.

Adjourn meeting at 10:50 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m.

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