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City Council Minutes

City of Peterborough

 June 6, 2016

 

 

Minutes of a Meeting of City Council held on June 6, 2016, in the Council Chambers.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

Roll Call:

Councillor Baldwin

Councillor Beamer

Councillor Clarke

Councillor Haacke

Councillor Pappas

Councillor Parnell

Councillor Riel

Councillor Therrien

Councillor Vassiliadis

Mayor Bennett

 

Regrets:

Councillor McWilliams

 

Councillor Clarke provided comment on the June 6, 2016 D-Day Service held at Confederation Park.

 

Ceremonial Presentation

 

Mayor Bennett introduced the Holnbeck Award and Brian Holnbeck spoke on behalf of the Holnbeck family.  The Appreciation Award was presented to Kathi Curtin-Williams and the Holnbeck Award was presented to Carol Fisher. 

 

Councillor Therrien presented The Mayor’s Youth Awards to the following recipients:

Jerry Li – Volunteerism

Madison MacIntyre – Athleticism

Kennedy Steeves – Humanitarianism

 

 


Confirmation of Minutes – May 16, 2016

 

Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Pappas

 

That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on May 16, 2016 be approved.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests

 

Councillor Haacke declared an interest in item 3 of Planning Committee Report No. 6, Report PLPD16-041 - 1119 Clonsilla Avenue, as he acts for the vendor.

 

Councillor Pappas declared an interest in item 8 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 9, Report PLPD16-045 – Peterborough Housing Corporation Shareholders Report (2014 and 2015), as a family member lives in the one of the residences.

 

Councillor Haacke declared an interest in item 9 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 9, Report OCS16-002 - Peterborough Humane Society – Animal Care Centre, as the Humane Society is a client.

 

Councillor Clarke declared an interest in item 12 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 9, Report CSAD16-002 - Award of RFP P-14-16 for Exclusive Pouring Rights for Soft Drink Beverage Products at Various City of Peterborough Facilities, as he is employed by a beverage company.

 

Delegations

 

Registered Delegations:

 

There were no registered delegations

 

Delegations Not Registered:

 

Planning Committee Report

 

Marie Bongard, 461 Albert Street, made a delegation to Planning Committee Report No. 6, item 2, Report PLPD16-040, 217 Murray Street.

 

Rodney Marios, 421 Sheridan Street made a delegation to Planning Committee Report No. 6, item 2, Report PLPD16-040, 217 Murray Street.


Committee of the Whole Report

 

There were no delegations.

 

Other Items on the Agenda

 

There were no delegations.

 

Planning Committee Report Number 6

 

Moved by Councillor Parnell, seconded by Councillor Beamer

 

That Report Number 6 of the Planning Committee meeting of May 24, 2016 be approved.

 

Upon items 1, 2 and 4, the items carried.

 

 

Item 3 - 1119 Clonsilla Avenue

 

Item 3 was separated due to the previously declared interest of Councillor Haacke.  Councillor Haacke did not discuss or vote on this item.

 

Upon item 3 the motion, carried.

 

 

Upon the main motion of Councillors Parnell and Beamer, the motion carried.

 

 

Committee of the Whole Report Number 9

 

Moved by Councillor Beamer, seconded by Councillor Parnell

 

That Report Number 9 of the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 30, 2016 be approved.

 

Items 8, 9, and 12 were separated due to the previously declared interests.

 

Item 11 - Shaping Our City for the Future Strategic Framework

 

That items a), b) and c) be deferred to the June 20, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

Upon item 11, the motion carried as part of the main motion.

Item 8 – Peterborough Housing Corporation Shareholders Report (2014 and 2015)

 

Due to his previously declared interest, Councillors Pappas did not discuss or vote on the matter.

 

Upon item 8 the motion carried.

 

 

Item 9 – Peterborough Humane Society – Animal Care Centre

 

Due to his previously declared interest, Councillor Haacke did not discuss or vote on the matter.

 

Upon item 9 the motion carried.

 

 

Item 12 – Award of RFP P-14-16 for Exclusive Pouring Rights for Soft Drink Beverage Products at Various City of Peterborough Facilities

 

Due to his previously declared interest, Councillor Clarke did not discuss or vote on the matter.

 

Upon item 12 the motion carried.

 

 

Upon the main motion of Councillors Beamer and Parnell, less items 8, 9 and 12 the motion carried.

 

 

Notice of Motion

 

There were no Notices of Motion

 


By-laws

 

Due to the previously declared interest of Councillor Haacke, By-law 16-058 was separated for discussion and vote.  He did not discuss or vote on the By-law.

 

Moved by Councillor Baldwin, seconded by Councillor Parnell

 

That the following by-law be read a first, second and third time:

 

16-058            Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the property known as 1119 Clonsilla Avenue

 

and the said by-law, having been now read a third time and passed, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the same.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Moved by Councillor Baldwin, seconded by Councillor Parnell

 

That the following by-laws be read a first, second and third time:

 

16-055            Being a By-law to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl on City owned land located within the municipal drinking water, Intake Protection Zone as indicated by signage posted on such lands

 

16-056            Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the property known as 159 Douro Street

 

16-057            Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the property known as 217 Murray Street

 

16-059            Being a By-law to establish certain lands in the City of Peterborough as part of the Public Highway named Rogers Street

 

16-060            Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of the land municipally known as 651 Harper Road, in the City of Peterborough, in the County of Peterborough

 

 

 

 

 

 

16-061            Being a By-law to Appoint Parking Enforcement Officers at 242 Hunter Street West, 293-315 Bethune Street, 211-221 Hunter Street West, 173-179 Rubidge Street, 197-203 Hunter Street West, 417 Bethune Street, 412-414 Rubidge Street, 188-190 Hunter Street West, 199-203 Crescent Street, 59-63 Olive Avenue, 191-203 Rink Street, 196 Dalhousie Street, 337-343 St. Joseph Street, 1-17 Fleming Place, 248 Hunter Street, 270 George Street, 386 Burnham Street and 254 Brock Street and to Remove a Parking Enforcement Officer at 475-489 Bolivar Street, 234 Hunter Street, 333-335 Stewart Street, 490-492 Dickson Street, 298-302 Hunter Street, 129-133 Lake Street, 223-229 Crescent Street and 397 Reid Street

 

16-062            Being a By-law to amend By-law number 09-136 Being a
By-law for the Regulation of Parking
on Westbrook Drive

 

16-063            Being a By-Law to enter into a revenue sharing and lease agreement for the Kinsmen Civic Centre Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Project

 

and the said by-laws, having been now read a third time and passed, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the same.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Other Business

 

Councillors Pappas and Vassiliadis commented on the celebration of Greek culture at the Greek Orthodox Church on June 12, 2016.

 

Councillor Baldwin advised that residents may vote on projects associated with the Participatory Budgeting Pilot Project until June 15, 2016.

 


Confirmatory By-law

 

Moved by Councillor Haacke, seconded by Councillor Baldwin

 

That the following by-law be read a first, second and third time:

 

16-064            Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on June 6, 2016.

 

and the said by-law, having been now read a third time and passed, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the same.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Councillor Pappas, seconded by Councillor Parnell

 

That this meeting of City Council adjourn at 7:26 p.m.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

John Kennedy

City Clerk

 

 

Daryl Bennett

Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Planning Committee Report No. 6

Meeting of May 24, 2016

 

 

To The Council of the City of Peterborough, for consideration at its meeting held June 6, 2016

 

The Planning Committee, as a result of its meeting held on May 24, 2016 recommends as follows:

 

 

1.           Public Meeting under The Planning Act

          Manager, Planning Division

Report PLPD16-039

159 Douro Street

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD16-039 dated May 24, 2016, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:

a)            That the SP.52 – Special Commercial District of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law be amended to add ‘a florist shop’, ‘an office’, ‘a personal services establishment’, and ‘a clinic’ to the list of permitted uses, in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit “C” to Report PLPD16-039.

b)           That the zoning of the subject property be amended from the SP.52 – Special Commercial District to the SP.52 – H – Special Commercial District in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit “C” to Report PLPD16-039.

c)            That the ‘H’ Holding Symbol be removed subject to Site Plan Approval being granted.

 

 


2.           Public Meeting under The Planning Act

Manager, Planning Division

Report PLPD16-040

217 Murray Street

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD16-040 dated May 24, 2016, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:

a)            That Section 1 – Definitions, be amended to add a definition for ‘emergency shelter’ in accordance with Exhibit ‘D’ attached to Report PLPD16-040;

b)           That Section 3.9 be amended to add Exception .304 to permit the use of the land for an ‘emergency shelter’ and ‘multi suite residence’ associated with the emergency shelter, together with site specific regulations, including parking regulations, in accordance with Exhibit ‘D’ attached to Report PLPD16-040;  

c)            That the subject property be rezoned from PS.2 – Public Service to PS.2-304 – Public Service District in accordance with Exhibit ‘D’ attached to Report
PLPD16-040; and

 

At the meeting of May 24, 2016 the following was added:

 

d)           That the Ward Councillors be involved in the site plan process.

 

 

3.           Public Meeting under The Planning Act

Manager, Planning Division

Report PLPD16-041

1119 Clonsilla Avenue

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD16-041 dated May 24, 2016, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:

a)            That Section 3.9 of the Zoning By-law be amended to add Exception 305 to add ‘an office’, ‘clinic’ and/or ‘personal service establishment’ with a maximum floor area of 300m2 to the list of permitted uses in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘D’ to Report PLPD16-041.

 

b)           That the zoning of 1119 Clonsilla Avenue be amended from the R.1,1m,2m Residential District to the R.1,1m,2m – 305 – H – Residential District in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘D’ to Report PLPD16-041.

c)            That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed subject to Site Plan Approval including a provision for the conveyance of a road widening along the Clonsilla Avenue street line.

 

 

4.           Manager, Planning Division

Report PLPD16-003

Source Protection Waterfowl By-law

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report PLPD16-003 dated May 24, 2016, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:

That Council approve the By-law attached as Exhibit A to Report PLPD16-003 to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl on City property located within the Intake Protection Zones illustrated on Exhibit B, as required by the Trent Source Protection Plan.

 

 

Submitted by,

 

 

Councillor Parnell

Chair

May 24, 2016

 


Committee of the Whole Report No. 9

Meeting of May 30, 2016

 

To the Council of The City of Peterborough for consideration at its Meeting held June 6, 2016

 

The Committee of the Whole as a result of its meeting held on May 30, 2016, recommends as follows:

 

 

1.      Report of Closed Session

          Director of Planning and Development Services

          Report PLPD16-043

Purchase of Property at 651 Harper Road

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD16-043 dated May 30, 2016, of the Director of Planning and Development Services as follows:

 

a)         That a by-law be passed to authorize the purchase of property known municipally as 651 Harper Road, for $245,000.00, plus land transfer tax of $2,175.00; and

 

b)        That upon completion of the transaction, the building be demolished.

 

 

2.      Report of Closed Session

          City Clerk

          Report CPCLK16-012

          Citizen Appointments to Property Standards Committee

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report
CPCLK16-012, dated May 30, 2016, of the City Clerk, as follows:

 

That Thomas Green, Rod Manley, Jeff Roberts, Dave McFadden and Claude Dufresne be appointed to the Property Standards Committee, with terms to November 30, 2018.

 

 


3.      Director of Community Services

Report CSD16-018

Welcoming Communities Application

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSD16-018 dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Community Services, as follows:

 

That the Peterborough Immigration Partnership’s application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for recognition as a Welcoming Community be endorsed.

 

 

4.      Director of Community Services

Report CSD16-020

Kinsmen Rooftop Solar Revenue Sharing and Lease Agreement

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSD16-020 dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Community Services, as follows:

 

That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign the Kinsmen Rooftop Solar Revenue Sharing and Lease Agreement. 

 

 

5.      Director of Corporate Services

Report CPFS16-013

New Business Property Tax Capping Options

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in report CPFS16-013 dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Corporate Services as follows:

 

a)            That capping be based on a maximum increase of 10% of the previous year’s CVA (Current Value Assessment) tax for the eligible property.

 

b)           That no capping credit be applied for properties where the required billing adjustment is within $500 of the properties’ CVA tax; affected properties would be billed at their full CVA tax level.

c)            That properties within the Industrial tax class will no longer be eligible for the capping program.

d)           That properties within the Commercial and Multi-Residential tax classes move towards CVA Tax over a four year phase-out period.


6.      Director of Utility Services

Report USTR16-006

Parking Restrictions on Westbrook Drive from Weller Street to Kensington Drive

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report USTR16-006 dated May 30, 2016, of the Director of Utility Services, as follows:

That ‘No Parking Anytime’ be implemented on both sides of Westbrook Drive from Weller Street to Kensington Drive.

 

 

7.      Director of Utility Services

Report USWM16-004

Leaf and Yard Waste Compost Facility – Increase in Budget

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report
USWM16-004, dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Utility Services as follows:

That the contract with UEM Consulting, 4701 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 301, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 3S9 to provide consulting engineering services to establish detailed costs and design requirements associated with the construction and operation of a Leaf and Yard Waste processing facility at the Peterborough County/City Waste Management Facility be increased by $40,000 from $82,000 to $122,000 plus HST of $15,860 for a total cost of $137,860.

 

 


8.      Director of Planning and Development Services

Report PLPD16-045

Peterborough Housing Corporation Shareholders Report
(2014 and 2015)        

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD16-045 dated May 30, 2016, of the Director of Planning and Development Services, as follows:

a)            That the presentation from Peterborough Housing Corporation be received.

b)           That the audited financial statements of the Peterborough Housing Corporation (the “Corporation”) and subsidiary corporations, for the fiscal years ending on December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015, together with the report of the auditors thereon, be received and approved;

c)            That the election of the following persons as Directors of the Corporation be confirmed for the terms set out in prior resolutions of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough: Andrew Beamer, Bev Matthews, Ken Andrews, Bonnie Clark, Terry Low, Ken Smith, Linda Kehoe, Mary Hay, Jack Gillian and Larry Love;

d)           That the 2014 & 2015 Annual Report on the progress and accomplishments of the Corporation be received and approved;

e)            That Collins Barrow Kawarthas LLP, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of the Corporation, until the next annual resolution of the Shareholder is signed or until their successors are duly appointed; and

f)             That IAH-E (Investment in Affordable Housing – Extension) program funding in the amount of $1.0 million be conditionally approved for Peterborough Housing Corporation’s McRae Campus affordable housing project with funding flowing in 2017 and 2018, pending the acquisition of the property and a detailed project application under the City’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan that if approved by City Council, if required.

 

 


9.      City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services

Report OCS16-002

Peterborough Humane Society - Animal Care Centre

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report OCS16-002 dated May 30, 2016 of the City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services, as follows:

 

a)            That the Peterborough Humane Society presentation for a new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, be received;

 

b)           That the City of Peterborough approve a $1.5 million capital campaign contribution to the Peterborough Humane Society, to be paid in 5 annual installments over a five-year period from 2017 to 2021, in support of the $9.5 million Peterborough Animal Care Centre at 1999 Technology Drive,

c)            That the City of Peterborough directly pay the Development Charges for the Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre at 1999 Technology Drive in the amount of approximately $186,000, and that the payment be made in 2 annual installments of approximately $93,000 commencing July 2017;

 

d)           That the agreement with the Peterborough Humane Society for the provision of animal control services be extended from July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, at the same annual cost; and

 

e)            That any cost sharing for the provision of municipal road and services for 1999 Technology Drive, be waived.

 

 

10.    Director of Community Services

Report CSD16-014

2015 Sustainable Peterborough Report Card

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSD16-014 dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Community Services, as follows:

 

That the presentation on the Sustainable Peterborough 2015 Report Card, by Ken Doherty, Chair of Sustainable Peterborough and Anca Pascalau, Sustainable Peterborough Coordinator, be received for information.

 

 


11.    Chief Administrative Officer

Report CAO16-007

Shaping Our City for the Future Strategic Framework

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CAO16-007 dated May 30, 2016, of the Chief Administrative Officer, as follows:

 

a)         That the “Shaping Our City for the Future Strategic Framework”, as set out in Appendix A, be adopted as the City of Peterborough strategic priorities for the remainder of this term of Council.

 

b)            That the Shaping Our City for the Future Strategic Framework be reviewed in the first year of the next Council term.

 

c)            That a new capital project in the amount of $75,000 be created and a RFP be issued to hire a consultant to develop a strong brand for the City with funds to be transferred from the 2016 Website Refresh Project.

 

Council at the meeting of June 6, 2016, made the following recommendation:

 

That items a), b) and c) be deferred to the June 20, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

d)           That the draft Strategic Framework be returned to the June 20, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting for final approval.

 

 

12.    Director of Community Services

Report CSAD16-002

Award of RFP P-14-16 for Exclusive Pouring Rights for Soft Drink Beverage Products at Various City of Peterborough Facilities

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSAD16-002 dated May 30, 2016, of the Director of Community Services, as follows:

a)            That RFP document P-14-16 for the Exclusive Pouring Rights for Soft Drink Beverage Products at Various City of Peterborough Facilities be awarded to Coca-Cola Refreshments, 15 Westcreek Blvd., Brampton, ON L6T 5T4 at a revenue value of $68,000 for the first year and $48,000 annually for an additional four years for a total of $260,000 over the five-year term of the agreement; and

b)           That the award of P-14-16 to Coca Cola Refreshments include the Full Service Vending option providing a commission of 30%, resulting in approximately $36,000 annually for a total of $180,000 over the five-year term of the agreement.

 

 

13.    Director of Utility Services

Report USDIR16-007

Urban Forest Strategic Plan Update

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report
USDIR16-007, dated May 30, 2016 of the Director of Utility Services as follows:

 

a)         That the amendments to the UFSP Implementation Schedule as detailed in Appendix A to Report USDIR16-007 be adopted;

b)        That a basic replanting policy of 3 trees for 1 as detailed in Appendix B to Report USDIR16-007 be adopted, subject to budget considerations;

c)         That the tree species list as detailed in Appendix C to Report USDIR16-007 be adopted; and

d)        That staff be requested to report to Council on potential public and private tree protection and compensatory proposals that would secure the future sustainability of the Urban Forest.

 

 

14.    Director of Utility Services

Report USTR16-005

Cycling Lanes on George Street, Water Street and Sherbrooke Street

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report USTR16-005 dated May 30, 2016, of the Director of Utility Services, as follows:

a)            That the cycling lanes on George Street and Water Street be extended from Hunter Street to Sherbrooke Street with the cycling lane being provided between the right-hand vehicle and parking lane;

b)           That Sherbrooke Street between George and Street Water Street be reconfigured to provide cycling lanes and parking, including a commercial loading zone, as per the concept shown in Appendix C of Report USTR16-005;

c)            That a pedestrian crossover be installed at the Sherbrooke Street and Water Street intersection, providing access to the entrance to Millennium Park; and

d)           That a new 2016 Capital Project of $370,000 be created for the implementation of Recommendations a), b) and c) with funding as described in Table 2 of Report USTR16-005.

 

 

15.    Director of Utility Services

Report USTR16-007

Prince Street Traffic Calming Study

 

That the matter be deferred to the September 26, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting to enable the survey to be re-issued.

 

 

16.    City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services

Report OCS16-003

A Report on Code of Conduct for Council

 

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report OCS16-003 dated May 30, 2016, of the City Solicitor & Director of Legal Services, as follows:

 

That the Report be received for information.



17.    City Clerk

Report CPCLK16-011

Terms of Reference for Proposed Councillor Compensation Committee

 

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report
CPCLK16-011 dated May 30, 2016, of the City Clerk, as follows:

That the proposed Terms of Reference, as set out in Appendix A, be approved, as amended.

 

 


18.    Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016

 

That the following resolution be approved by Peterborough City Council:

 

WHEREAS human trafficking is a heinous crime that has been referred to as modern day slavery; and

 

WHEREAS traffickers recruit, transport, harbour and control the girl next door for sexual exploitation or forced labour; and

 

WHEREAS it is one of the fastest growing crimes that starts and stays in Canada, targeting victims – 90 percent of which are Canadian-born and predominantly female, average the age of 14; and

 

WHEREAS Ontario is a major hub of human trafficking in Canada, and victims are lured, manipulated and coerced, often over the internet from every part of Ontario; and

 

WHEREAS human trafficking is in our neighbourhoods and our communities;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Peterborough supports Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016, and supports MPP Laurie Scott’s motion for a multi-jurisdictional and coordinated task force of law enforcement agencies, Crown prosecutors, judges, victims’ services and frontline agencies.

 

That the City Clerk provide notice of the passing of this resolution to Premier Kathleen Wynne, Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal and
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott.

 

 

19.    Capital Investments to the Police Department and Service

 

That staff prepare a budget report on capital investments to the Police Department and Service since 2005.

 

 

Submitted by,

 

 

Councillor Beamer

Chair

May 30, 2016

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