General Committee

Approving meeting minutes of May 25, 2026

That the meeting minutes from May 25, 2026 be approved.

Receiving hate crimes training Report CAOPC26-005 for information

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CAOPC26-005, dated June 15, 2026 of the Director of People & Culture as follows: That Report CAOPC26-005 be received for information.

Social Services & Equity

Directing staff on proposed land acquisition per Report LSRS26-015

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS26-015, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS26-015 dated June 22, 2026 of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS26-015, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be

Land & Property

Approving consent items including affordable housing tax class and heritage reports

That Affordable Rental Housing Property Tax Class, Report CSSS26-008, 2026- 2027 OPHI Funding Allocation for 170 Dublin Street, Report CSSS26-010, Asset Management Levels of Service (LoS) Policy 0063, Report IPGACP26-018, Designation of 164 Sherbrooke Street, Report IPGPL26-034 and Notice of Objection for 123 Simcoe Street, Report IPGPL26-038 be approved on consent.

That Affordable Rental Housing Property Tax Class, Report CSSS26-008, 2026- 2027 OPHI Funding Allocation for 170 Dublin Street, Report CSSS26-010, Asset Management Levels of Service (LoS) Policy 0063,

Roads & Infrastructure

Heritage Preservation

Housing & Homelessness

Adopting a new stormwater rate structure and funding model

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGACP26-024 dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a)  That Council receive for information a presentation from staff and AECOM Canada on the Stormwater Funding Review and proposed funding model; b) That staff be directed to implement Option 3 as the preferred stormwater rate structure recommended in Report IPGACP26-024 and to report back to Council with the necessary implementing By-Law; and c) That staff report back to Council during the 2027 Budget Review with options for additional consolidation of stormwater funding into the dedicated Stormwater Utility.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGACP26-024 dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a)  That Council receive f

Water & Utilities

Budget & Finance

Splitting CPP cash-in-lieu reserves between housing and climate

h) That the By-law to establish Reserve Funds to regulate the use of monies collected as Cash-in-lieu of In-kind Facilities, Services and Matters when imposed as a condition of approval for Class 2 or Class 3 Community Planning Permits be approved, as attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL26-030, with section 3.2 amended to allocate 50% of the Obligatory Reserve Fund to affordable housing and 50% to Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 and Park, conservation or outdoor public recreational purposes;

h) That the By-law to establish Reserve Funds to regulate the use of monies collected as Cash-in-lieu of In-kind Facilities, Services and Matters when imposed as a condition of approval for Class 2 or

Parks & Recreation

Environment & Climate

Zoning & Planning

Requesting a one-year lessons-learned report on the CPP By-law

l) That Council direct staff to provide an information report to Council, outlining lessons learned, monitoring and use of Environmental Impact Studies, and any recommended implementation changes after one year of the CPP By-law coming into effect.

l) That Council direct staff to provide an information report to Council, outlining lessons learned, monitoring and use of Environmental Impact Studies, and any recommended implementation changes afte

Adding voluntary green development standards checklist to CPP By-law

m) That Voluntary Green Development Standards be referenced within, and an additional checklist developed to accompany, the CPPS Bylaw in order to present best practices available for consideration by all builders, developers, home purchasers and renters (ie. as in Carleton Place);

m) That Voluntary Green Development Standards be referenced within, and an additional checklist developed to accompany, the CPPS Bylaw in order to present best practices available for consideration by

Expediting a Community Improvement Plan for green development standards

n) That staff expedite development of a Community Improvement Plan for Green Development Standards and Council-approved application of the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0, and report back to Council on progress by Q1 in 2027; and,

n) That staff expedite development of a Community Improvement Plan for Green Development Standards and Council-approved application of the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0, and report back to Council on

Expediting mapping and designation of important woodlands and wetlands

o) That staff expedite a field verification, mapping, monitoring and designation process for updating the most important natural areas, including woodlands and wetlands, with a report back to Council by Q1 of 2027.

o) That staff expedite a field verification, mapping, monitoring and designation process for updating the most important natural areas, including woodlands and wetlands, with a report back to Council 

Requiring twice-yearly public reports on the Community Planning Permit System

p) That Staff be directed to provide bi-annually public reports during the first year of implementation of the Community Planning Permit System, including a summary of all Class 2 and Class 3 applications received and approved, variations granted, building heights approved, Facilities, Services and Matter secured, cash- in-lieu contributions collected and any issues identified through implementation.

p) That Staff be directed to provide bi-annually public reports during the first year of implementation of the Community Planning Permit System, including a summary of all Class 2 and Class 3 applicat

Approving the Community Planning Permit By-law and repealing the old Zoning By-law

That Council approve the amended recommendations as follows: a) That Council receive for information a presentation from staff and Dillion Consulting Limited on the Community Planning Permit By-law; b) That the Community Planning Permit By-law be approved as attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL26-030; c) That the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law Number 1972-120, and any amending By-law thereto, including By-law 97-123 as amended, be repealed on the day that the Community Planning Permit By-Law comes into force and effect, in accordance with Appendix A to Report IPGPL26-030; d) That City By-law Numbers 1985-211 and 11-081 respecting site plan control, as amended, be repealed on the day that the Community Planning Permit By-law comes into force and effect, in accordance with Appendix A to Report IPGPL26- 030; e) That the following by-laws respecting the zoning of former Township lands and annexed by the City of Peterborough through various Ministerial Orders since 1972, be repealed on the day that the Community Planning Permit By-law comes into force and effect, in accordance with Appendix A to Report IPGPL26-030: i. Township of Smith Zoning By-law 1971-17, as amended including By-law 1996-44; ii. Township of Otonabee Zoning By-law 12-79; and iii. Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Zoning By-law 2010-65; f) That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council confirms that no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes made to the proposed draft Community Planning Permit By-law since the March 23, 2026 Statutory Public Meeting; g) That Council permit and consider application requests to amend the Community Planning Permit By-law before the fifth anniversary of the date the by- law is passed as follows: i)  applications subject to transition provisions under Section 2.4.3 of the Community Planning Permit By-law; and ii. City-initiated amendments. h) That the By-law to establish Reserve Funds to regulate the use of monies collected as Cash-in-lieu of In-kind Facilities, Services and Matters when imposed as a condition of approval for Class 2 or Class 3 Community Planning Permits be approved, as attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL26-030; i) That the By-law to repeal By-law Number 24-095 and establish a new Pre- Application Consultation protocol prior to the submission of applications under the Planning Act be approved, as attached as Appendix C to Report IPGPL26-030; j) That the By-law to amend the City’s 2026 User Fees By-law Number 25-128 to update Planning Application Fees be approved, as attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL26-030; k) That Council direct staff to complete and publish Terms of References for commonly requested studies, reports or plans as part of a development application by Q4 2026; and l) That Council direct staff to provide an information report to Council, outlining lessons learned, monitoring and use of Environmental Impact Studies, and any recommended implementation changes after one year of the CPP By-law coming into effect. m) That Voluntary Green Development Standards be referenced within, and an additional checklist developed to accompany, the CPPS Bylaw in order to present best practices available for consideration by all builders, developers, home purchasers and renters (ie. as in Carleton Place); n) That staff expedite development of a Community Improvement Plan for Green Development Standards and Council-approved application of the Climate Change Action Plan 2.0, and report back to Council on progress by Q1 in 2027; and, o) That staff expedite a field verification, mapping, monitoring and designation process for updating the most important natural areas, including woodlands and wetlands, with a report back to Council by Q1 of 2027; and p) That Staff be directed to provide bi-annually public reports during the first year of implementation of the Community Planning Permit System, including a summary of all Class 2 and Class 3 applications received and approved, variations granted, building heights approved, Facilities, Services and Matter secured, cash- in-lieu contributions collected and any issues identified through implementation.

That Council approve the amended recommendations as follows: a) That Council receive for information a presentation from staff and Dillion Consulting Limited on the Community Planning Permit By-law; b

Awarding $4.6M contract for an aerial fire pumper truck

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSFS26-002, dated June 1, 2026 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That funds in the amount of $690,000 be pre-committed for Capital Project (Q# 20 166 WBS# PFS/0002) Fire Apparatus Replacement Additions in 2027 to award the project for the purchase of one Articulating Aerial Fire Pumper Vehicle; and b) That Request for Proposal RFP-21-26, be awarded to City View Specialty Vehicles Inc., 5945 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2K2 at a cost of $4,084,000 plus HST of $530,920 for a total of $4,614,920.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSFS26-002, dated June 1, 2026 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That funds in the amount of $690,000 be pre-committe

Police & Emergency Services

Requiring priority-population referrals for 221 Rink Street housing units

e) That the legal agreement authorized in recommendation (c) require the proponent to support occupancy for identified priority populations through a documented referral process, in a manner determined by and to the satisfaction of the Service Manager.

e) That the legal agreement authorized in recommendation (c) require the proponent to support occupancy for identified priority populations through a documented referral process, in a manner determine

Designating 221 Rink Street affordable units as a Municipal Housing Facility

That Council approve the amended recommendations as follows: a) That the draft By-law attached as Appendix A be passed authorizing City Council to designate eight (8) of affordable housing units at 221 Rink Street, Peterborough, as a Municipal Housing Facility (MHF) in accordance with By-law 12-094. b) That the draft By-law attached as Appendix B be passed authorizing Council to exempt the property at 221 Rink Street, Peterborough, from property tax levied for municipal and school purposes for a period of 10 years, as a Municipal Housing Facility in accordance with By-law Number 12-094; c) That staff be authorized to negotiate the specific terms and conditions of a legal agreement with 2511514 Ontario Inc.; and d) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement and other documents as necessary to fulfill the recommendations of this report; c) That the legal agreement authorized in recommendation (c) require the proponent to support occupancy for identified priority populations through a documented referral process, in a manner determined by and to the satisfaction of the Service Manager; and e) That the legal agreement authorized in recommendation (c) require the proponent to support occupancy for identified priority populations through a documented referral process, in a manner determined by and to the satisfaction of the Service Manager.

That Council approve the amended recommendations as follows: a) That the draft By-law attached as Appendix A be passed authorizing City Council to designate eight (8) of affordable housing units at 22

Deferring items B.i.1 and B.i.2

That items B.i.1 and B.i.2 be deferred.

Receiving 2025 year-end financial update and approving reserve transfers

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS26-009, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the December 31, 2025, Quarterly Financial Update Report (Unaudited) attached as Appendix A to Report FCSFS26-009, dated June 22, 2026, be received; b) That the following year end entries be approved, transferring funds to/from reserves: i. That $826,943 representing the Police Services 2025 credit adjustment funds be transferred to reserves as follows: 1. Police Services Reserve, $330,879; 2. That a Police Emergency Communications System Reserve be created and $496,064 be transferred to the reserve; ii. That $100,000 of the City’s 2025 net surplus be transferred to the Organizational Development Reserve; 1. That $334,082 be transferred from the Sick Leave Reserve to offset vested sick leave payments; iii. That a reserve be created for 681 Monaghan and that: 1. The 2025 operating surplus funds in the amount of $178,489 be transferred to the reserve. 2. That any future surplus funds be transferred to the 681 Monaghan Reserve, subject to the overall year end position and that, if actual 681 Monaghan costs exceed the budget, funds may be drawn from the reserve. 3. That the 2026 User Fee By-law 25-128 be amended by removing the 2026 Water Services Form 6 and replacing with the amended fee schedule as per Appendix E.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report FCSFS26-009, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: a) That the December 31, 2025, Q

Receiving preliminary 2027 budget information report

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS26-007 dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That the 2027 preliminary Budget Information Report be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS26-007 dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That the 2027 preliminary Budget Inf

Advising ISED on Rogers telecommunication tower at 95 Marina Boulevard

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL26-025, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada be advised that the proposal for a telecommunication structure by Rogers Communications Inc. at 95 Marina Boulevard has been circulated in accordance with the City of Peterborough’s Telecommunications Structures Policy and Procedure; and, b) That ISED Canada be further advised that the proposal for a telecommunications structure at 95 Marina Boulevard resulted in questions and concerns raised by members of the public. Spectra Point Inc. has responded to the questions and concerns raised and are summarized in Appendix D of Report IPGPL26-025.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL26-025, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Innovation, Scie

Intergovernmental Relations

Designating 270-280 Perry Street as a heritage property

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL26-035, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) that Council designate the property at 270-280 Perry Street as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be received; and b) That Council take the following actions to designate the property at 270-280 Perry Street as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 being of cultural heritage value or interest: i. Serve Notice of Intention to Designate 270-280 Perry Street and provide public notice of that intention in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3); ii. Serve the owner of the property to be designated and the Ontario Heritage Trust with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.21 (3).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL26-035, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the recommendation

Transferring four City properties to Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSRS26-010, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services and the Commissioner, Community Services follows: a) That staff be authorized to transfer ownership from The Corporation of the City of Peterborough to Peterborough Housing Municipal Services Corporation for the properties known as 953 Clonsilla Avenue, 808 Sherbrooke Street, 323-325 Sherbrooke Street and 681 Monaghan in accordance with the Asset Transfer Policy. b) That each of the Mayor, Clerk, Commissioner, Legislative Services, Commissioner, Community Services and Manager, Realty Services or any one or more of them, be authorized to execute such documents to give effect to the proposed transactions on terms acceptable to the said Commissioners and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report LSRS26-010, dated June 22, 2026, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services and the Commissioner, Community Services follows: a) That staff b

Addressing insurance problems for owners of heritage-designated properties

Insurance - Heritage Listings WHEREAS the historic built and cultural heritage of the City of Peterborough is recognized as a fundamental part of its community character and identity, WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act encourages municipalities in Ontario to designate and protect properties that meet provincial criteria related to design, historical and contextual value; WHEREAS the municipality has designated, and continues to encourage owners of heritage properties to protect those attributes which exemplify design, historical, and contextual value and interest by consenting to designation of those properties as being of cultural heritage value and interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; WHEREAS the municipality has designated properties of heritage value and interest in throughout the downtown and central area of Peterborough, including the Avenues Heritage Conservation District via Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act; WHEREAS homeowners require insurance to protect their homes, which is often their most significant investment, and can be required to maintain a mortgage; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has stated that a heritage designation does not place additional requirements on insurers and that insurance premiums should not go up because of a heritage designation; WHEREAS some owners of designated properties have reported that their premiums have gone up as a result of a heritage designation or they have been denied an insurance policy as a result of a heritage designation; WHEREAS as a result of insurance concerns, some homeowners have objected to proposed heritage designation on their property; and WHEREAS this directly threatens the unique and irreplaceable heritage character of the City of Peterborough, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough calls on the Provincial Government to: 1. Investigate why some insurers are raising premiums on heritage designated properties or are denying insurance policies as a result of a heritage designation in contravention of provincial guidance; 2. Bring insurance regulators, insurance industry representatives and heritage professionals together to find solutions that enable the continued protection of heritage properties without unwarranted financial burden on property owners; 3. Regulate the impact of heritage designation on insurance premiums through enforcement, education and new solutions; and, THAT the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be directed to continue exploring ways to educate homeowners regarding insurance for heritage designated properties; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism;  M.P.P. Dave Smith; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Financial Services Regulatory Authority; the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Insurance - Heritage Listings WHEREAS the historic built and cultural heritage of the City of Peterborough is recognized as a fundamental part of its community character and identity, WHEREAS the Onta

Adjourning meeting at 9:51 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 9:51 p.m.

General Committee

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