City Council Meeting

Approving Council minutes of October 14, November 3 and November 4, 2025

That the Council minutes from the meetings of October 14, November 3 and November 4, 2025 be approved.

Receiving 2026 draft budget presentations and agency budget reports

That the Presentation of the 2026 Draft Budget - Report FCSFS25-034, Fairhaven 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-028, Peterborough Humane Society 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-032, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-030, Lakelands Public Health 2025 Budget - Report FCSFS25- 031, Downtown Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-033, Notice of Public Meeting – November 10, 2025, 2026 Draft Budget - Report FCSFS25-026, Peterborough County/City Paramedics Service 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-029, Park Washroom Replacements, Ashburnham Memorial Park, Road Service Area – Capital Program Funding Update - Report IPGACP25- 029, Crawford Trail Extension Project, Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Program Implementation - Report IPGENG25-029, Implementation of Traffic Calming, Permanent Measures - Report IPGENG25-030, Penthouse Renovation Project, Coldsprings Growth Area Planning Studies, Extension of the County/City Waste Management Facility Hours of Operation - Report MOENV25-017, Amended Draft Budget and Net Tax Levy Requirements, Revenue Generating Options at the Riverview Park and Zoo, EC3 Funding Update - Report CSD25-009, Rental Stage Insurance - Report CSRPCS25-007, Library Board Collections - Report CSD25- 010, Peterborough Police Service Budget, Legacy Fund Reserve, Correspondence from Peterborough Police Service Board - Report LSCLK25-022, Report LSRS25- 022 - Property Lease, Report LSOCS25-019 – Lease, Report LSRS25-020 – Agreement, Report LSRS25-021 - Land Acquisition, Tax Adjustments under Section 356 and Tax Appeals under Sections 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Report FCSFS25-036, Green Bin Organic Program - Phase 2 - Report MOENV25-013, MRF Lease Agreement Amendment, Non-Eligible Sources - Report MOENV25-018, Drinking Water System Mandated Reporting Requirements to Council - Report MOWAT25-014, 2026 Water System Financial Plan - Report MOWAT25-015, September 30, 2025 Financial Report (Unaudited) - Report FCSFS25-025, Designation of 390-392 George Street North - Report IPGPL25-061, Designation of 394 George Street North - Report IPGPL25-062, Designation of 368 George Street North/140-142 Simcoe Street - Report IPGPL25-063, OPHI 2025-26 Allocation – Abbeyfield - Report CSSS25-017, be approved on Consent.

That the Presentation of the 2026 Draft Budget - Report FCSFS25-034, Fairhaven 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-028, Peterborough Humane Society 2026 Budget - Report FCSFS25-032, Otonabee Region Conservat

Budget & Finance

Receiving the Peterborough Police Service Board's 2026 budget

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-027, dated November 10, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That the presentation and budget details presented on November 10, 2025, to General Committee by the Peterborough Police Services Board for the 2026 Budget be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-027, dated November 10, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance & Corporate Support Services as follows: That the presentation and budget 

Police & Emergency Services

Receiving the police stations renovation and expansion budget update

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFPM25-065, dated November 17, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: That Report FCSFPM25-065 be received for information.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFPM25-065, dated November 17, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: That Report FCSFPM25-065 be re

Approving the Transit Garage Replacement project budget

That the budget for the Transit Garage Replacement project on page 49 be approved.

Transit & Active Transportation

Approving the AmeriCredit budget line on page 255

That the budget for AmeriCredit on page 255 be approved.

Funding the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre with $15,000

That the funding for Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre in the amount of $15,000 be approved.

Social Services & Equity

Approving the ODSP budget in Social Services

That the budget for ODSP in Social Services be approved.

Adopting the 2026 budget

That the following recommendations be approved: a) That the 2026 Draft Budget, and all estimated revenues and expenditures, fees, contributions to reserve and reserve funds, and proposed staffing levels referenced in the documents be adopted. b) That the user fees and charges as set out in the Budget Book be adopted as part of 2026 Budget process. c) That any unused CAO Administration Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Organizational Development Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position. (Page 33) d) That in consideration of the Police Stations Renovation and Expansion project, #20-109, the 2028 budget of $25.4 million be pre-committed with approval of the 2026 budget. (page 51) f) That any unused Information Technology budget, at the end of 2026, be transferred to the Information Technology (IT) Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if actual costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the IT Reserve. (Page 62) g) That the 2025 pre-approved budget for the Elections Software & IT Requirements project, # 25-076, be amended by swapping Reserve funds by removing the $325,000 transfer from the Elections Reserve and replacing with a $325,000 transfer from the Capital Levy Reserve. (page 65) h) That any 2026 Engineering Overhead surplus be transferred to the Engineering Design and Inspection Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that if actual Engineering costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Engineering Design and Inspection Reserve. (Page 89) i) That any unused Traffic Signal Maintenance Budget at the end of 2026, be transferred to the Traffic Signal Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that if the actual Traffic Signal Maintenance costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Traffic Signal Reserve. (Page 89) j) That the 2027 Budget of $2.9 million for the Lansdowne Street West – Spillsbury Drive to Clonsilla Avenue project, #16-061, be pre-committed with approval of the 2026 budget. (Page 95) k) That the 2026 Budget pre-commitment of $1,993,500 for the Towerhill Road and Fairbairn Street Intersection project, #26-066, be deferred for 1 year and pre- committed against the 2027 Capital budget. (Page 95) l) That the 2026 Budget pre-commitment of $2.66 million for the Otonabee River Trail – Del Crary Park to Little Lake Cemetery project, #12811, be deferred for 1 year and pre-committed against the 2027 Capital budget. (Page 105) m) That any unused Parking Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Parking Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if the actual Parking costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Parking Reserve. (Page 113) n) That any unused Physician recruitment budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Physician Recruitment Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position. (Page 136) o) That the 2027 budget of $300,000 for the Carnegie West Growth Area – Planning Studies project, #12844, be pre-committed for the 2027 budget with the approval of the 2026 budget of the project. (Page 147) p) That the 2027 budget of $407,081 for the Chemong West Growth Area – Planning Studies project, #23-031, be pre-committed for the 2027 budget with the approval of the 2026 budget of the project. (Page 147) q) That the 2027 budget of $375,000 for the Coldsprings Growth Area – Planning Studies project, #17-053, be pre-committed for the 2027 budget with the approval of the 2026 budget of the project. (Page 147) r) That any unused Winter Control Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Winter Control Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position, and that if actual Winter Control costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Winter Control Reserve. (Page 162) s) That the water rate increase of 3.5% included in the 2026 Operating and Capital budget be approved. (Page 188) t) That any surplus in Water Services at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Water Treatment Plant reserve, subject to the overall year-end position, and that if actual Water Services costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Water Treatment Plant Reserve. (Page 188) u) That any excess Airport development review fees at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Airport Development Review Reserve for future Airport Development related expenditures and that, if the 2026 Airport development review costs exceed the review fees, funds may be drawn from the Airport Development Review Reserve. (Page 195) v) That any surplus funds at the end of 2026 for Market Hall be transferred to the Market Hall Capital Reserve for unanticipated maintenance expenses or small capital improvements. (Page 205) w) That any unused Community Development Program net budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Social Services Community Social Plan Joint Reserve for future program development, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if actual Community Development Program costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Reserve. (Page 205) x) That any surplus funds at the end of 2026 for the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services division be transferred to the General Recreation Reserve, subject to the overall year end position and that, if actual Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Reserve. (Page 210) y) That if actual Riverview Park & Zoo costs exceed the 2026 Budget, costs be funded from the Water Treatment Plant Reserve, subject to the year-end position. (Page 210) z) That any remaining unused Children’s Services net budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Early Learning Child Development Reserve, subject to the overall year end position and that, if actual Children’s Services costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Reserve. (Page 242) aa) That any remaining unused Social Assistance net budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the General Assistance Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if actual Social Assistance costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Reserve. (Page 242) bb) That any surplus in the Housing Operating Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Housing Reserve, subject to the overall year end position and that, if actual Housing costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Housing Reserve. (Page 242) cc) That any surplus in the Housing Choice Rent Supplement Program at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Housing Choice Rent Supplement Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if actual Rent Supplement costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Rent Supplement Reserve. (Page 242) dd) That any unused Homelessness net budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the General Assistance Reserve, to be used for future investment in homelessness prevention programs, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if actual Homelessness costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Reserve. (Page 242) ee) That any adjustment to the City’s 2026 requirement for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), be netted against the City’s 2026 General Contingency provision. (Page 253) ff) That any unused portion of the 2026 tax write off account balance that may exist at year-end be transferred to the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Reserve, subject to overall year-end position and that, if actual tax write-off costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Reserve. (Page 253) gg) That any unused Employee Benefits Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Employee Benefits Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position, and that, if actual employee benefits exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the Employee Benefits Reserve. (Page 256) hh) That any unused Insurance Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Insurance Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that. (Page 256) ii) That any adjustment to the City’s 2026 requirement for the Insurance Budget, be netted against the City’s Insurance Reserve (Page 256) jj) That any unused 2026 Contingency Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the Capital Levy Reserve to be used for Capital works subject to the overall 2026 year-end position. (Page 256) kk) That any adjustments to the City’s portion of Fairhaven’s 2026 Budget be netted against the City’s 2026 General Contingency provision. (Page 265) ll) That any unused Peterborough County/City Paramedics Services (PCCP) Budget at the end of 2026 be transferred to the PCCP Reserve, subject to the overall year-end position and that, if the actual PCCP costs exceed the 2026 Budget, funds may be drawn from the PCCP Reserve. (Page 266) mm) That any adjustments to the City’s portion of ORCA’s 2026 Budget be netted against the City’s 2026 General Contingency provision. (Page 267) nn) That any adjustments to the City’s portion of Lakelands Public Health’s 2026 Budget be netted against the City’s 2026 General Contingency provision. (page 268) oo) That the 2026 budget request, representing the levy required by the Downtown Business Improvement Area of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough during the year 2026 totalling $362,045, be approved. (Page 273) pp) That the 2026 budget for the Village Business Improvement Area of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough during the year 2026 totalling $19,200, be approved. (Page 274) qq) That any excess Casino Gaming revenues at the end of 2026, that exceed the capital funding requirements to be funded from the Casino Gaming Reserve: i. remain in the reserve, to a maximum of $1.0 million, to be used to finance in- year Capital requirements or as otherwise directed by Council and that ii. amounts beyond the $1.0 million will be used for Capital works in the 2026 Capital Budget. (Page 276) rr) That any net surplus funds, after the disposition of the recommendations in this report, from 2026 operations in excess of $100,000 be transferred to the Capital Levy Reserve to be used for Capital works. (Page 277) ss) That a by-law be passed to establish the 2026 tax ratios for each property class as set out in the 2026 Operating Budget. (Page 282) tt) That the 2026 tax rate for farmland awaiting development subclasses be 75% of the residential rate. (Page 282)

That the following recommendations be approved: a) That the 2026 Draft Budget, and all estimated revenues and expenditures, fees, contributions to reserve and reserve funds, and proposed staffing leve

Pre-committing $35.6M in 2027-28 funding for the Transit Garage Replacement

e) That in consideration of the Transit Garage Replacement project, #17-148, the 2027 and 2028 budgets totalling $35,562,000 including $26,077,600 grant funding and $9,484,400 municipal funding, be pre-committed with approval of the 2026 budget. (page 54)

e) That in consideration of the Transit Garage Replacement project, #17-148, the 2027 and 2028 budgets totalling $35,562,000 including $26,077,600 grant funding and $9,484,400 municipal funding, be pr

Shortening the period to amend the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget

Whereas, section 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 indicates that Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the budget proposed by the Head of Council within 30 days of receiving the proposed budget, and; Whereas, section 7(4) of O. Reg. 530/22 permits Council to pass a resolution to shorten the 30 day period to make an amendment to the budget proposed by the Head of Council. Be it resolved, that Council shorten the period to amend the budget proposed by the Head of Council to today’s date, December 8, 2025.

Whereas, section 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 indicates that Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the budget proposed by the Head of Council within 30 days of receiving the proposed budget, 

Governance & Procedure

Denying the 700 Parkhill Road West draft plan of condominium

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-059, dated December 1, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That Council deny the request for Draft Plan of Condominium File 15CDM-25501 on the basis that it is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS) and that it does not conform with Policies 5.2.5 a. iv. and 5.2.5 c. of the City Official Plan.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL25-059, dated December 1, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: That Council deny the 

Housing & Homelessness

Zoning & Planning

Rezoning 736 Maryland Avenue from public service to residential

a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended by adding Exception Number 376 in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL25-058; and b) That the subject property be rezoned from PS.2 – Public Service District to R.5- 376 – Residential District in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL25-058.

a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended by adding Exception Number 376 in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL25-058

Approving 689 Towerhill Road subdivision, Official Plan and zoning amendments

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-056, dated December 1, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Schedule ‘D’ – Road Network Plan of the Official Plan be amended in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix D to Report IPGPL25-056; b) That Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for Plan 15T-25501, File No. 18-1802 dated July 4, 2025 submitted by EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of Muskoka D&M Corp., be granted, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-056; c) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of Zoning By-law 97-123 be amended by adding exception 375, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix E to Report IPGPL25-056; d) That the subject lands be rezoned from D.2-96 – Development District to R.6- 375-H – Residential District and OS.2 – Open Space District, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix E to Report IPGPL25- 056; and e) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed from the lands zoned R.6-375-H at such time that Site Plan Approval has been granted for all, or a portion of, the subject lands.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-056, dated December 1, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Schedule ‘D’ –

Roads & Infrastructure

Passing 2026 user fees and capital project debenture by-laws

That the following by-laws: 25-128 Being a By-law to establish User Fees as approved as part of the 2026 Budget process 25-129 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Traffic Signal Uninterrupted Power Supply Equipment project at an estimated cost of $94,090 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $94,090 to finance the work 25-130 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Armour Road Corridor Improvements project at an estimated cost of $300,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $300,000 to finance the work 25-131 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Brookdale Watershed Improvements project at an estimated cost of $1,705,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to maximum of $112,000 to finance the work 25-132 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Byersville Watershed Improvements project at an estimated cost of $500,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $500,000 to finance the work 25-133 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Charlotte St. - Water to Park project at an estimated cost of $1,500,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,148,900 to finance the work 25-134 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Chemong Road- Parkhill Road to Sunset Blvd. project at an estimated cost of $2,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $2,000,000 to finance the work 25-135 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Citywide Trail Rehabilitation project proceed at an estimated cost of $520,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $520,000 to finance the work 25-136 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Crawford Trail Extension project at an estimated cost of $540,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $540,000 to finance the work 25-137 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Community Services Property Upgrades at an estimated cost of $5,784,600 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $5,784,600 to finance the work 25-138 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Effluent Disinfection Revitalization and Expansion project at an estimated cost of $7,000,000 and the issuing of Wastewater Reserve Fund (WWRF) supported debentures to a maximum of $7,000,000 to 25-139 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Financial and Corporate Support Services Property Upgrades at an estimated cost of $1,370,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,020,000 to finance the work 25-140 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Fleet Replacement and Equipment purchase at an estimated cost of $3,800,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $558,611 to finance the work 25-141 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Improvements to Morrow Park project at an estimated cost of $1,600,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $1,350,000 to finance the work 25-142 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Lansdowne West- Spillsbury to Clonsilla project at an estimated cost of $9,100,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $4,000,000 to finance the work 25-143 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Lighting Upgrade Kinsmen Arena project at an estimated cost of $100,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $100,000 to finance the work 25-144 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of Lily Lake Area Development Network Improvements project at an estimated cost of $375,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debenture to a maximum of $375,000 to finance the work 25-145 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 purchase of the Multi-Residential Waste Collection Capital Equipment at an estimated cost of $1,330,000 and the issuing of Waste Management Reserve Fund (WMRF) supported debentures to a maximum of $1,330,000 to finance the work 25-146 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Municipal Law Enforcement Vehicles project at an estimated cost of $212,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $212,000 to finance the work 25-147 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Park Washroom Replacement Buildings at an estimated cost of $75,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $75,000 to finance the work 25-148 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Parkland Development Assistance project at an estimated cost of $450,000 and the issuing of tax supported debentures to a maximum of $450,000 to finance the work 25-149 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Pavement Preservation project at an estimated cost of $6,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $970,000 to finance the work 25-150 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Pedestrian Crossing Program Collector Roads at an estimated cost of $309,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $309,000 to finance the work 25-151 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Peterborough Landfill Site project at an estimated cost of $2,150,000 and the issuing of Waste Management Reserve Fund (WMRF) supported debentures to a maximum of $1,075,000 to finance the work 25-152 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Peterborough Organics Facility Expansion project at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,000,000 to finance the work 25-153 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Plastics Material Removal Equipment project at an estimated cost of $1,182,500 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,182,500 to finance the work 25-154 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Police Stations Renovation and Expansion project at an estimated cost of $23,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $23,000,000 to finance the work 25-155 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Replacement Conventional Buses project at an estimated cost of $2,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,000,000 to finance the work 25-156 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Replacement of Parking Pay and Display Equipment project at an estimated cost of $100,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $100,000 to finance the work 25-157 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Replacement Specialized Transit Vehicles project at an estimated cost of $800,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $300,000 to finance the work 25-158 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 Riverside Park and East City Bowl Renovation project at an estimated cost of $1,990,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $1,890,000 to finance the work 25-159 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Road Surface Repair Program at an estimated cost of $2,400,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $430,000 to finance the work 25-160 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Sherbrooke Street, Glenforest Boulevard to the West City Limits Street Reconstruction project at an estimated cost of $1,500,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,166,660 to finance the work 25-161 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Sidewalk Reconstruction project at an estimated cost of $1,624,349 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $1,624,349 to finance the work 25-162 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Sidewalk Winter Control Program Equipment Acquisition project at an estimated cost of $600,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $600,000 to finance the work 25-163 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Stewart Street Bridge project at an estimated cost of $315,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $315,000 to finance the work 25-164 Being a By-law to repeal By-law Number 95-62, being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real property 25-165 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Street Light Infrastructure Program at an estimated cost of $200,000 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $200,000 to finance the work 25-166 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Traffic Signal infrastructure project at an estimated cost of $184,481 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $184,481 to finance the work 25-167 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Trails and Cycling Network Upgrades Program at an estimated cost of $700,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $700,000 to finance the work 25-168 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Trails and Cycling Network Implementation project at an estimated cost of $1,819,125 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,819,125 to finance the work 25-169 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Various Intersection Improvements Program project at an estimated cost of $250,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $250,000 to finance the work 25-170 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Various New Sidewalks project at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $1,000,000 to finance the work 25-171 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Water Street North Urbanization – Nassau Mills Road to Woodland Drive project at an estimated cost of $400,000 and the issuing of tax-supported debentures to a maximum of $400,000 to finance the work 25-172 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Various Police Capital Projects program at an estimated cost of $1,413,950 and the issuing of tax- supported debentures to a maximum of $857,200 to finance the work be approved.

That the following by-laws: 25-128 Being a By-law to establish User Fees as approved as part of the 2026 Budget process 25-129 Being a By-law to authorize the 2026 portion of the Traffic Signal Uninte

Passing the 736 Maryland Avenue zoning by-law

That the following by-law: 25-173 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known municipally as 736 Maryland Avenue be approved.

Passing by-laws for the Towerhill Road collector network and 689 Towerhill rezoning

That the following by-laws: 25-174 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 7 of the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough to establish a collector road network south of Towerhill Road between Fairbairn Street and Chemong Road 25-175 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 689 Towerhill Road be approved.

That the following by-laws: 25-174 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 7 of the Official Plan of the City of Peterborough to establish a collector road network south of Towerhill Road between Fairbairn 

Opposing the closure of the Slots at Kawartha Downs

Whereas the County of Peterborough has formally written to the Premier of Ontario expressing deep concern regarding the announced closure of the Slots at Kawartha Downs; and, Whereas the closure will result in significant job losses, and a substantial number of affected employees reside within the City of Peterborough; and, Whereas the economic impact of this closure extends beyond Cavan-Monaghan and affects the broader regional labour market, local businesses, housing stability, and household incomes in the City of Peterborough. Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The City of Peterborough endorse the concerns raised by the County of Peterborough regarding the closure of the Slots at Kawartha Downs; and 2. The Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Premier of Ontario, the local MPPs, Minister of Finance, the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and OLG expressing the City’s concern regarding the loss of jobs affecting City residents and requesting that the Province reconsider the closure or provide a detailed transition plan that protects workers and the local economy; and 3. Staff be directed to assess and report back on any projected local economic impacts, including job loss estimates, income loss, and downstream impacts on City services and supports.

Whereas the County of Peterborough has formally written to the Premier of Ontario expressing deep concern regarding the announced closure of the Slots at Kawartha Downs; and, Whereas the closure will 

Intergovernmental Relations

Economic Development

Approving By-law 25-176 confirming December 8, 2025 Council proceedings

That By-law 25-176, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on December 8, 2025 be approved.

Adjourning meeting at 8:30 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting

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