City Council Meeting

Approving General Committee meeting minutes from September 22, 2025

That the General Committee meeting minutes from September 22, 2025 be approved.

Whether to approve multiple consent agenda items covering land acquisition, heritage designations, appointments, and presentations

That Report LSRS25-016 – Land Acquisition, Report LSCLK25-019 – Appointment, Report CSRPC25-004 – Plan, Report FCSSCSP25-005 - Peterborough Tourism Implementation Update, Report LSCLK25-020 - 2026 Meeting Schedule, Report CSSS25-002 - Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation Annual General Meeting, Report CSRPS25-006 - Delegated Authority to Adjust User Fees, Report IPGPL25-050 - Designation of 310-314 George Street North, Report IPGPL25-051 - Designation of 450 George Street North, Report IPGPL25-054 - Designation of 384-388 George Street North, Report IPGPL25-052 - Designation of 359 Hunter Street West, Report IPGPL25-053 - Designation of 362-366 George Street North, Report LSCLK25-011 - Presentation by Alto (High-Speed Rail) and Report LSCLK25-018 - Presentation by Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit (Lakelands Public Health) be approved on Consent.

That Report LSRS25-016 – Land Acquisition, Report LSCLK25-019 – Appointment, Report CSRPC25-004 – Plan, Report FCSSCSP25-005 - Peterborough Tourism Implementation Update, Report LSCLK25-020 - 2026 Mee

Housing & Homelessness

Arts & Culture

Intergovernmental Relations

Land & Property

Governance & Procedure

Whether to approve a proposed land acquisition via closed session instructions

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-018, dated October 20, 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 LSRS25-018 dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS25-018, dated October 20, 2025, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff

Whether to receive the Art Gallery relocation report and continue discussions with the gallery board

a) That the report for the Art Gallery of Peterborough Relocation Request be received for information. b) That staff be directed to continue conversations with the Art Gallery Board of Peterborough regarding relocation.

a) That the report for the Art Gallery of Peterborough Relocation Request be received for information. b) That staff be directed to continue conversations with the Art Gallery Board of Peterborough re

Whether to call the question and end debate

That the question be put.

Approving Real Property Management Policy, Housing Partnership Policy, and repealing land sale procedures By-law

a) That the Real Property Management Policy attached as Appendix A to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. b) That the City of Peterborough Housing Partnership Policy for Affordable Residential Development attached as Appendix B to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. c) That Council repeal By-law 95-62 (By-Law to Establish Procedures Governing the Sale of Real Property) and that the Real Property Management Policy, as presented in Report LSRS25-015, be adopted in its place.

a) That the Real Property Management Policy attached as Appendix A to Report LSRS25-015 be approved. b) That the City of Peterborough Housing Partnership Policy for Affordable Residential Development 

Whether to defer a motion directing the Mayor to review idle City properties for housing opportunities

That item d) The Mayor, together with the Co-Chairs of the Homelessness and Housing portfolio, be directed to meet with Reality Services staff on a quarterly basis to review the City's Real Property Inventory and identify idle or underused properties that may be suitable for affordable, supportive, or attainable housing partnerships be deferred.

That item d) The Mayor, together with the Co-Chairs of the Homelessness and Housing portfolio, be directed to meet with Reality Services staff on a quarterly basis to review the City's Real Property I

Supporting the Elect Respect campaign for respectful civic discourse

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials and municipal staff are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and Whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and Whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials and municipal staff that encourages individuals to participate in the political process. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the City of Peterborough supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: · Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online · Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, · Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, · Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, · Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and · Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; and Be It Further Resolved That the City of Peterborough calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca ; and Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MP Emma Harrison, MPP Dave Smith, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario Rob Flack, the Peterborough Police Chief, Peterborough Fire Chief, Peterborough EMS Chief, Medical Officer of Health, all local school board chairs and all Ontario Municipalities. AND Be It Further Resolved That the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor be engaged in the implementation and communication of this initiative, and that staff explore opportunities to better integrate their expertise into Council's ongoing efforts to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful civic environment

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic disc

Whether to create an online public registry of active and approved Community Planning Permit permits

That Council approve the recommendations: a) That Report IPGPL25-044 be received; b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-044 to update policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and enable the implementation of a city- wide Community Planning Permit System, as revised as follows: i) in paragraphs 4.4.2 g and m iv, references to “Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue” are retained and references to “Sherbrooke Street and Medical Drive” are deleted; [see also pdf p.3, s.4.4.2 b re: n iv] and, ii) in paragraph 7.20 c, add to the CPPS’s guiding principles with “foster environmental protection, sustainability and good design.” c) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-044 to implement Council’s motion dated April 28, 2025 to remove building height and angular plane requirements within the Strategic Growth Areas from the Official Plan. d) "That staff, in preparing the forthcoming Community Planning Permit By-law, be directed to investigate the following options: 1. to require, for any Class 3 permits, a mandatory mixed-use component for any development where appropriate; 2. identify affordable (non-market housing) and Parkland as the preferred Facility Service or Matter in the list of options for Council consideration; 3. Public notice and on-site signage requirements for major permit applications; 4. Creation of an online public registry of active and approved CPP permits"

That Council approve the recommendations: a) That Report IPGPL25-044 be received; b) That the City’s Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Outline Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A

Whether to approve the CUPE 1833 Minutes of Settlement for a 2024-2026 Collective Agreement

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAOPC25-003, dated November 3, 2025 of the Chief Administrative Officer as follows. That the Minutes of Settlement between the City and CUPE 1833 dated September 29, 2025 that sets out new terms for a Collective Agreement covering the three- year period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, be approved.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAOPC25-003, dated November 3, 2025 of the Chief Administrative Officer as follows. That the Minutes of Settlement between the City and CUPE 

Labour Relations

Directing staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CSFS25-003

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSFS25-003, dated November 3, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CSFS25-003 dated November 3, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSFS25-003, dated November 3, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in C

Whether to receive a closed session City Clerk report for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSCLK25-021, dated November 3, 2025 of the City Clerk as follows: That closed session Report LSCLK25-021 be received for information.

Whether to authorize staff to proceed as outlined in a closed session City Solicitor report

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in closed session Report LSOCS25-017, dated November 3, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in closed session Report LSOCS25-017 dated November 3, 2025, of the City Solicitor.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in closed session Report LSOCS25-017, dated November 3, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in clos

Whether to proceed with a closed session review of the OMB appeal on OPA 173 and Zoning By-law 16-053

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-018, dated November 3, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That Council proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25-018 dated November 3, 2025 of the City Solicitor respecting Review of OMB Appeal re OPA 173 and Zoning By-law 16-053.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-018, dated November 3, 2025 of the City Solicitor as follows: That Council proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25-018 d

Zoning & Planning

Whether to approve $1.12M and award the low barrier shelter services contract to One City Community Development Services

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSSS25-014, dated November 3, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: b) That Council approves the required budget of $1.12 million as part of the 2026 Municipal Budget for RFP-48-25, c) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to do such things and 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; and d) That Council approve that RFP-48-25 for Low Barrier Shelter Services - Delivery and Operator, be awarded to, One City Community Development Services, 360 Reid Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7G6.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSSS25-014, dated November 3, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: b) That Council approves the required budget of $1.1

Budget & Finance

Urging Province of Ontario to fund municipalities for Community Safety and Policing Act compliance costs

Whereas municipalities across Ontario are required to maintain a police service; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario are required to constitute a municipal board to have policing responsibility for the municipality, or enter into a written agreement for an alternate provision of policing services; and Whereas the City of Peterborough has constituted a municipal board; and Whereas municipalities, across Ontario, with a police service board,  are required to “ensure adequate and effective policing is provided in the area for which they have policing responsibility in accordance with the needs of the population in the area and having regard for the diversity of the population in the area” and Whereas police service boards within municipalities where court proceedings are conducted are required to ensure the security of judges, other judicial officials, members of the public participating in court proceedings, ensuing the secure custody of persons in custody who are on or about the premises, including persons taken into custody at proceedings; and Whereas the provision of court security is not part of providing adequate and effective policing; and Whereas the cost of providing court security is a cost of the municipality, regardless of whether all matters originate within that municipality; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario are required to have and maintain critical infrastructure, including appropriate police facilities and equipment, to ensure adequate and effective policing is provided; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario are experiencing increased police operating and capital costs directly related to new compliance and operational standards required under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019; and Whereas these cost increases stem from provincially mandated requirements — including training, certification, technology, reporting, and staffing obligations — necessary to bring local police services into compliance with the Act; and Whereas municipalities have no discretion in implementing these measures and limited ability to absorb the resulting financial pressures within existing budgets; and Whereas policing is a provincially legislated responsibility, yet municipalities are bearing the brunt of the costs to implement provincial mandates; Therefore, be it resolved that: Council request that the Province of Ontario provide targeted financial assistance to municipalities to offset any additional costs that are directly and demonstrably incurred as a result of compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and not general increases to police budgets; and Therefore, be it further resolved that: Council urge the Province of Ontario to review and reform its current police grant programs to ensure a more equitable distribution of funding to municipalities so that communities with growing populations and expanding service demands receive fair and sustainable provincial support; and Therefore, be it further resolved that: Council request that the Province of Ontario provide stable sustainable funding to offset costs associated with the provision of providing court security services; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Solicitor General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Peterborough Police Services Board Chair, and all Ontario municipalities for endorsement.

Whereas municipalities across Ontario are required to maintain a police service; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario are required to constitute a municipal board to have policing responsibility 

Social Services & Equity

Police & Emergency Services

Whether to approve by-laws for expropriation proceedings and Official Plan amendments for Strategic Growth Areas

That the following By-laws be approved: 25-120 Being a by-law to approve the Initiation of Expropriation Proceedings of portions of the property on Television Road, Otonabee South Monaghan 25-121 Being a by-law to approve the Initiation of Expropriation Proceedings of a portions of Mervin Line, Cavan Monaghan 25-122 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 5 to the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough relating to updates to policies for the Strategic Growth Areas and the implementation of a city-wide Community Planning Permit System 25-123 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 6 to the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough relating to the removal of building height and angular plane requirements within the Strategic Growth Areas

That the following By-laws be approved: 25-120 Being a by-law to approve the Initiation of Expropriation Proceedings of portions of the property on Television Road, Otonabee South Monaghan 25-121 Bein

Roads & Infrastructure

Whether to approve the by-law confirming Council proceedings from November 3, 2025

That By-law 25-124 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on November 3, 2025 be approved.

Whether to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

City Council Meeting

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