Approve QACC redevelopment feasibility study
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
Every councillor who voted both times voted the same way.
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSD23-010, dated June 12, 2023, of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the QACC be included in community revitalization plans for the purpose of redevelopment to affordable housing and a seniors activity centre; b) That up to $60,000 be drawn from the Community Development Program Reserve to finance the feasibility study for the redevelopment plan and that staff concurrently seek grant funding to potentially cover this cost; c) That the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) provide input to Council on the heritage status of the QACC as part of the feasibility study; d) That the feasibility study includes other City approvals, such as site plan approvals, along with funding and finance options for the redevelopment; e) That staff undertake any additional studies and public consultation as part of the planning process; f) That staff work with Activity Haven to develop a transition plan to relocate their programs and services once redevelopment of the QACC starts or they are no longer able to occupy the building. This plan would also include steps for moving back into the new facility; g) That the City continue to maintain and undertake traditional repairs at the QACC to allow Activity Haven to deliver their programs until the building is redeveloped; and h) That any rejuvenation of Queen Alexandra Park be connected with the redevelopment of the QACC.