City Council Meeting

Approving City Council minutes from December 8, 2025 and January 12, 2026

That the City Council minutes from the meetings of December 8, 2025 and January 12, 2026, be approved.

Approving multiple items on consent including land transactions, COPHI resolutions, heritage designation, and boat launch strategy

That the following items Report LSRS26-001- Land Transaction, Report LSOCS26- 005 – Resolutions, Report CSRPCS26-009 – Lease, Report IPGED26-001 – Staff, COPHI Annual Shareholder Resolutions - Report LSCLK26-008, March 2025 Ice Storm After-Action - Report FCSERM26-003, Physician Recruitment Pilot Program Summary - Report IPGED26-002, Commercial Lease Space at Miskin Law Community Complex - Report CSRPCS26-004, Community Sector Greenhouse Emission Inventory and Update - Report IPGACP26-001, Designation of 521 George Street North - Report IPGPL26-008, Boat Launch Provision Study - Report CSRPCS26-003, and Provincial Support of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program, be approved on Consent.

That the following items Report LSRS26-001- Land Transaction, Report LSOCS26- 005 – Resolutions, Report CSRPCS26-009 – Lease, Report IPGED26-001 – Staff, COPHI Annual Shareholder Resolutions - Report 

Environment & Climate

Economic Development

Intergovernmental Relations

Redesignating Little Lake South properties to Downtown Core and rezoning to C.6 Commercial with holding conditions

a) That the subject properties be redesignated from the Little Lake South District Designation – Sub Area 1 to the Downtown Core Area, in accordance with the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL26-005; b) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended by adding Exception Number 377, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix E to Report IPGPL26-005; c) That the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix E to report IPGPL26-005 be amended to implement a Maximum Building Height Above Lot Grade, Tower of 17 Storeys, a Maximum Tower Floor Plate of 1,115 square metres, and a Minimum Building Setback for the Parking Structure from West Side Lot Line of 1.5 metres and that the subject properties be rezoned from R.1,R.2 – Residential District and R.3 – Residential District to C.6-.377-H – Commercial District, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix E to report IPGPL26-005, as amended; and d) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed from the lands zoned C.6-.377 at such time that: i. That the owner enter into an agreement which is registered on title, ensuring the implementation of any mitigation strategies related to the demolition and salvage or re-use of materials in the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd., dated November 6, 2024. ii. That the properties are consolidated on title, subject to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act.

a) That the subject properties be redesignated from the Little Lake South District Designation – Sub Area 1 to the Downtown Core Area, in accordance with the draft Official Plan amendment attached as 

Parking

Housing & Homelessness

Heritage Preservation

Zoning & Planning

Amending section 33.b) to limit delegations per agenda item to four

That section 33.b) "the number of Delegations for an item on the Agenda will exceed four (4)."

Amending an amendment to include an exception for family status or accessibility purposes

That the amendment be amended to add the words “… except for family status or accessibility purposes”.

Social Services & Equity

Restricting communication through devices during meetings, with exceptions

That section 18(e) be amended to change the wording by removing the phrase “not be in possession of” and replace with “not communicate through”, except for family status and accessibility reasons.

Passing a Procedure By-law with an amended Land Acknowledgement recognizing Williams Treaties First Nations

That Council pass a Procedure By-law in the form attached to Report LSCLK26- 007 as appendix B, amended as follows: a) That the Land Acknowledgement in section 23 a) read as follows: We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional and treaty territories of the Williams Treaties First Nations, including the Anishinaabeg peoples of Hiawatha, Curve Lake, Alderville, Beausoleil, Georgina Island, Rama, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. For generations, the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg have cared for these lands and waters, guided by knowledge, ceremony, and responsibility. We recognize the ongoing impacts of these treaties, the injustices that occurred, and the enduring strength and resurgence of Indigenous communities. As we live and work here, we commit to reflection, respect, and meaningful action in the spirit of reconciliation. b) That Members be permitted to ask two questions of delegations, specifically related to the content of the delegation (section 36). c) That section 33.b) be amended to read "the number of Delegations for an item on the Agenda will exceed four (4)."

That Council pass a Procedure By-law in the form attached to Report LSCLK26- 007 as appendix B, amended as follows: a) That the Land Acknowledgement in section 23 a) read as follows: We acknowledge th

Indigenous Relations

Governance & Procedure

Receiving Notice of Objection to intention to designate 384-388 George Street North

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-003, dated January 26, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 384-388 George Street North be received.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-003, dated January 26, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the Notice of 

Receiving a Notice of Objection and considering the heritage designation of 359 Hunter Street West

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-004, dated January 26, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the Notice of Objection to the intention to designate 359 Hunter Street West be received; and b) That Council, in consideration of the objection pursuant to Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, proceed with the designation of 359 Hunter Street West.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-004, dated January 26, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the Notice of 

Directing staff to provide Right to Heal a $150,000 grant for affordable housing planning

That staff be directed to: 1. Provide a one-time grant of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to Right to Heal, funded from the City/County Housing Reserve, to be used towards the planning of their affordable housing project located at 271 Brock Street; 2. To work with Right to Heal (Redpath) and Peggy Shaughnessy to identify and pursue options for municipal, federal and provincial capital grant funding to support Redpath’s long-term operations and facility for the 2027 Budget process. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all agreements and documents necessary to facilitate this funding with terms and conditions approved by the Commissioner of Community Services and in forms agreeable to the City Solicitor.

That staff be directed to: 1. Provide a one-time grant of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to Right to Heal, funded from the City/County Housing Reserve, to be used towards the planning of their

Budget & Finance

Directing staff to proceed as recommended in Closed Session Report CAOPC26-001

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAOPC26-001, dated February 2, 2026, of the Chief Administrative Officer as follows: That Council direct staff to proceed as recommended in Closed Session Report CAOPC26-001 dated February 2, 2026, of the Chief Administrative Officer respecting the collective bargaining process.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAOPC26-001, dated February 2, 2026, of the Chief Administrative Officer as follows: That Council direct staff to proceed as recommended in C

Labour Relations

Directing staff to report back on findings and potential program options including a possible pilot program

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back to Council with findings, potential program options, estimated impacts/costs, and recommended next steps including the potential for a pilot program.

Approving PACAC heritage recommendations as outlined in Report IPGPL26-010

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-010, dated February 2, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation from the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) be received; and b) That the property at 314 Carnegie Avenue be removed from the City’s Heritage Register.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL26-010, dated February 2, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendati

Passing by-laws for George Street North heritage designations, lot control exemption, and procedure by-law

That the following By-laws: 26-010 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 (368 George Street North) 26-011 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 (390-392 George Street North) 26-012 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 (394 George Street North) 26-013 Being a By-law to temporarily exempt Block 363, Registered Plan 45M-257 from Part Lot Control 26-014 Being a by-law to establish rules of procedure for meetings of Council and its standing committees be approved.

That the following By-laws: 26-010 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 (368 George Street North) 26-011 Bein

Approving zoning by-law amendments for Crescent Street, Lake Street, and George Street South properties

Due to their previously declared interests, Councillors Duguay and Bierk did not discuss or vote on the following by-laws. That the following by-laws, 26-015 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 195, 199, 203, 209, 215 and 223 Crescent Street; 131-133 and 137 Lake Street; and 362 George Street South 26-016 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough for the lands municipally known as 195, 199, 203, 209, 215 and 223 Crescent Street; and 131-133 and 137 Lake Street be approved.

Due to their previously declared interests, Councillors Duguay and Bierk did not discuss or vote on the following by-laws. That the following by-laws, 26-015 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law 

Approving By-law 26-017 confirming proceedings of the February 2, 2026 Council meeting

That By-law 26-017, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on February 2, 2026 be approved.