General Committee

Authorizing an agreement between the City and County of Peterborough for consolidated municipal services

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-009, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: That Council authorize staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report FCSFS25-009 dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services, respecting an agreement between the City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough for consolidated municipal services.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS25-009, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows: That Council authorize staff to proce

Intergovernmental Relations

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding property litigation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-004, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25- 004 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor respecting property litigation.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-004, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSO

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding HRTO litigation file 2024-56409-I

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-006, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That, respecting HRTO file 2024-56409-I, staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25-006 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor respecting HRTO litigation.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-006, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That, respecting HRTO file 2024-56409-I, staff be directed to proceed as o

Proceeding with closed session directions regarding Small Claims litigation

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-007, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSOCS25- 005 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor respecting Small Claims litigation.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-007, dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That staff be directed to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report LSO

Considering a closed session City Solicitor report on Bill 6, the Safer Municipalities Act, 2025

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-008 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That Council consider Closed Session Report LSOCS25-008 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor respecting Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSOCS25-008 dated May 12, 2025, of the City Solicitor as follows: That Council consider Closed Session Report LSOCS25-008 dated May 12, 2025,

Approving replacement of the watermain across Trent Canal from Armour Road to Maniece Avenue on consent

That item Approval to Replace Watermain Across Trent Canal from Armour Road to Maniece Avenue, Report MOWAT25-003, be approved on Consent.

Roads & Infrastructure

Water & Utilities

Rezoning 922 Fairbairn Street from Residential R Zone to Residential District (SP.31-371)

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-022, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 1997-123, be amended by adding Exception Number 371 to prescribe site-specific regulations for the property known as 922 Fairbairn Street in accordance with the Draft Zoning By- law Amendment attached as Appendix C to Report IPGPL25-022; and, b) That the subject property be rezoned from Residential R Zone (Smith Zoning By-law 1971-17) to SP.31-371 – Residential District in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C to Report IPGPL25-022.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-022, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Excep

Housing & Homelessness

Zoning & Planning

Rezone 112 Hospital Drive

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-023, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions, of the Zoning By-law 1997-123, be amended by adding Exception No. 372 to prescribe site-specific regulations for the property known as 112 Hospital Drive in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C of Report IPGPL25-023; and b) That the subject property be rezoned from R.1, 1m, 2m – Residential District to SP.241-372 – Commercial District, in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C of Report IPGPL25-023.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-023, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Section 3.9, Excep

Economic Development

Rezoning 112 Hospital Drive from Development District to Commercial District (SP.370)

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-024, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 400 be added to the Zoning By-law 1997-123, consisting of Special District 370 (SP.370), in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix D to report IPGPL25-024; and b) That the subject property be rezoned from D.1 – Development District to SP.370 – Commercial District in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix D to report IPGPL25-024.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-024, dated May 12, 2025 of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That a new Section 400 

Approve Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-019, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That By-law 11-116 passed on September 12, 2011, designating the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area be repealed and that the draft By- law attached as Appendix A to Report IPGPL25-019 be approved to establish a new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area that aligns with the City’s Municipal Boundary/Settlement Area as designated in the Official Plan Schedule ‘A’; b) That By-law 11-114, passed on September 12, 2011, be repealed; c) That a modified Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (2025) be approved in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix B to Report IPGPL25-019; and d) That Council grant delegated approval and signing authority for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (2025) in alignment with the City's existing Exempt Expenditure authorities in accordance with the City's Procurement By-law #24-077 (as per Section 4.2 j under Appendix B of By-law # 24-077).

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL25-019, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and the Commissioner of Community Ser

Budget & Finance

Assessing feasibility of a local strategy to recruit US-trained physicians to Peterborough

That the motion be amended as follows: Whereas Canada is experiencing a significant increase in interest from US trained physicians seeking to relocate, driven by factors such as political instability, healthcare policy changes, and professional constraints in the US; Whereas the Medical Council of Canada has reported a 583% increase in US medical graduates initiating the licensure process between October 2024 and March 2025 compared to the same period the previous year; Whereas provinces like British Columbia and Manitoba have proactively streamlined credential recognition and launched  targeted recruitment campaigns to attract these physicians; Whereas the City of Peterborough is currently facing a shortage of healthcare professional, impacting the accessibility and quality of care for our residents, Therefore be it resolved that City Council directs staff to: 1. Investigate the current trend of US physicians relocating to Canada, including motivations and barriers; 2. Assess the feasibility of developing a local strategy to attract US trained physicians to Peterborough, potentially in collaboration with provincial health authorities and medical recruitment agencies; 3. Report back to Council with findings and recommendations for potential actions to enhance physician recruitment to our city.

That the motion be amended as follows: Whereas Canada is experiencing a significant increase in interest from US trained physicians seeking to relocate, driven by factors such as political instability

Social Services & Equity

Investigate US physician recruitment strategy

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGED25-001, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the presentation from the Economic Development Division be received for information. b) Whereas Canada is experiencing a significant increase in interest from US trained physicians seeking to relocate, driven by factors such as political instability, healthcare policy changes, and professional constraints in the US; Whereas the Medical Council of Canada has reported a 583% increase in US medical graduates initiating the licensure process between October 2024 and March 2025 compared to the same period the previous year; Whereas provinces like British Columbia and Manitoba have proactively streamlined credential recognition and launched  targeted recruitment campaigns to attract these physicians; Whereas the City of Peterborough is currently facing a shortage of healthcare professional, impacting the accessibility and quality of care for our residents, Therefore be it resolved that City Council directs staff to: 1. Investigate the current trend of US physicians relocating to Canada, including motivations and barriers; 2. Assess the feasibility of developing a local strategy to attract US trained physicians to Peterborough, potentially in collaboration with provincial health authorities and medical recruitment agencies; 3. Report back to Council with findings and recommendations for potential actions to enhance physician recruitment to our city.

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGED25-001, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That the presentation f

Approve Automated Speed Enforcement Program

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG25-013, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council direct staff to proceed with the size and scope of an Automated Speed Enforcement Program as outlined in Report IPGENG25-013. b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Automated Speed Enforcement Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO Agreement), the Joint Processing Service Agreement with the City of Toronto (City of Toronto Agreement), the Camera Lease Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) (Redflex Agreement), the Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario Agreement (MAG Agreement), and any related amendments and extensions, together with such further agreements and ancillary documents that may be required for the participation in the delivery of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in the City of Peterborough, on terms acceptable to the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and the Commissioner, Legislative Services and in forms acceptable to the City Solicitor. c) That the Mayor and Clerk be delegated the authority to enact and or amend by- laws to give effect to the following actions on terms acceptable to the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management and Commissioner of Legislative Services and in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor. i. Restrict Parking in Community Safety Zones. ii. Implement the Administrative Penalty System (AP) for ASE. iii. Modify the existing boundary limits of Community Safety Zones (CSZ) and the speed limit boundary’s within those CSZ’s. iv. Amend existing Screening and Hearing Officer by-laws to comply with ASE legislation. d) That a sole source contract be awarded to Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-Law Number 24-077 section 55. b, Appendix A. Chart 2. e) That a Senior Project Manager position as described in Report IPGENG25-013 be approved and included in the 2026 Operating Budget.

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGENG25-013, dated May 12, 2025, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management as follows: a) That Council direct s

Parking

Requesting the province amend Bill 6 to define a workable shelter space standard for enforcing encampment by-laws

WHEREAS: 1. A municipality’s parks and open spaces are critical infrastructure that support a strong community, and the public’s shared and safe use of the municipality’s parks and open spaces is integral to ensuring that support. 2. Ontario’s municipalities are struggling to maintain their parks and open spaces for their shared and safe use by the public as a result of the increasing proliferation of encampments and illicit activities related thereto. 3. Municipalities that enforce their standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in their parks and open spaces must have regard to the availability of shelter space for those who need shelter. 4. On January 27, 2023, Justice Valente of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice rendered his judgment in Waterloo (Regional Municipality) v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained (2023), [2023] O.J. No. 417 (Waterloo Decision) which declared that the municipality’s by-law violated section 7 of the Charter and was therefore inoperative insofar as it applied to prevent encampment residents from erecting temporary shelters on a site when the number of homeless individuals in the region exceeded the number of accessible shelter beds. 5. The Waterloo Decision’s analysis of the adequacy of shelter beds suggests an unworkable and unclear standard that goes beyond the number of shelter spaces and that includes the requirement to provide shelter spaces that must accommodate illicit drug use and other activities that could put shelter residents, workers and volunteers at risk. The result is that municipalities are impaired in their enforcement of their standards and have lost or are losing control of their parks and open spaces. 6. On December 12, 2024, the provincial government introduced Bill 242, Safer Municipalities Act, 2024. Among its various initiatives, Bill 242 proposed to amend section 2 of the Trespass to Property Act by adding aggravating factors that must be considered in the court’s determination of a penalty under that section. However, the key challenge was that a municipality’s exercise of its rights at common law and under section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act to remove encampments from the municipality’s parks and open spaces remained potentially subject to the unworkable and unclear standard for the adequacy of shelter space suggested by the Waterloo Decision. 7. On January 13, 2025, Council of the City of Peterborough resolved to request the provincial government to amend Bill 242 to clearly define a workable standard for shelter space for the purposes of a municipality’s jurisdiction to enforce its standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in its parks and open spaces. 8. Bill 242 died on the order paper as a result of the recent provincial election. 9. On April 30, 2025, the provincial Government re-introduced the legislation in the form of Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025. Bill 6 is substantively the same as Bill 242. 10. In these circumstances, municipalities continue to need provincial legislation that clearly defines a workable standard for shelter space for the purposes of a municipality’s jurisdiction to enforce its standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in its parks and open spaces. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved: 1. That the provincial government be respectfully requested to amend Bill 6 to clearly define a workable standard for shelter space for the purposes of a municipality’s jurisdiction to enforce its standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in its parks and open spaces. 2. That, without limitation, Bill 6 provide that a municipality will have met the standard for shelter space for the purposes of the municipality’s jurisdiction to enforce its standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in its parks and open spaces: a) despite the establishment and enforcement of shelter rules including rules that prohibit drug use and other activities that could put shelter residents, workers and volunteers at risk; and b) if an official designated by the municipality is satisfied that the number of available shelter spaces is at least equal to the aggregate of the number of individuals actually seeking shelter and the number of individuals against whom the municipality is planning to enforce its standards regulating or prohibiting encampments in its parks and open spaces. 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to: a) Peterborough - Kawartha MPP Dave Smith; b) Honourable Doug Ford, Premier; c) Honourable Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; d) Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General; e) Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and to f) Councils of each of Ontario’s municipalities.

WHEREAS: 1. A municipality’s parks and open spaces are critical infrastructure that support a strong community, and the public’s shared and safe use of the municipality’s parks and open spaces is inte

Governance & Procedure

Directing PACAC to prioritize and schedule 53 heritage designations before the December 2026 deadline

Whereas, currently listed properties will be delisted due to legislation if not designated by municipal councils by December 31, 2026; Whereas, PACAC has identified 53 priority designations to be brought to council by that deadline; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council direct PACAC at its next meeting, to rank the 53 priority designations so that they are briefs are completed by staff in priority sequence and brought to General Committee Meetings in bundles of 4 prior to deadline of December 2026.

Whereas, currently listed properties will be delisted due to legislation if not designated by municipal councils by December 31, 2026; Whereas, PACAC has identified 53 priority designations to be brou

Heritage Preservation

Adjourning the meeting at 9:30 pm

That this meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

General Committee

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