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City Council Minutes
City of Peterborough
February 13, 2017
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Minutes of a Meeting of City Council held
on February 13,
2017, in the Council Chambers.
Councillor
McWilliams
Mayor
Bennett and Councillor Therrien presented the Mayor’s Youth Award to Arwen
Anderson.
Confirmation of
Minutes – December 12 and 15, 2016
Moved
by Councillor Clarke, second by Councillor Pappas
That the minutes of the meetings of
Council held on December 12 and 15, 2016 be approved.
“CARRIED”
Disclosure of
Pecuniary Interests
Mayor Bennett
declared a pecuniary interest in Item 5 of Committee of the Whole Report No.1 (Report USTR17-001
- Authorization to Join Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative), as he is an owner of a firm active in
the transportation business.
Registered Delegations:
Jeff
Leal, MPP, brought greetings from the Provincial government.
Emily
Amon, 602 Park Street N., made a delegation to Item 9 of Committee of the Whole
Report No. 1 (Report USEC17-001 – Water Resource Protection Update on the
Funding Feasibility Study).
Heather
Ray, GreenUP, made a delegation to Item 9 of Committee of the Whole Report No.
1 (Report USEC17-001 – Water Resource Protection Update on the Funding
Feasibility Study).
Dave
Pogue, Peterborough Petes, made a delegation to Item 10 of Committee of the
Whole Report No. 1 (Report CSD17-001 – Petes’ Funding Request Agreement).
Delegations Not Registered:
Committee
of the Whole Report
Brian
Cowie, Peterborough Lakers, made a delegation to Item 2 of Committee of the
Whole Report No. 1 (Report CSD17-003 – Lakers’ Funding Request).
There
were no delegations.
That
since the Petes have agreed to waive their 60% of the advertising revenues
from the Lakers carpet once the Laker's loan to the City has been paid off,
that the City also waive its share of the Petes revenues from the carpet so
that the Lakers would receive 100% of such advertising revenues.
iii)
Storm
water protection fee charges to individual properties based on the Variable
Rate Option which considers the impervious surface associated with the
property;
iv) Incentive
programs including subsidies and stormwater credit programs that allow property
owners to reduce their runoff and possibly receive credit for doing so;
By-laws
Moved
by Councillor Parnell, seconded by Councillor McWilliams
17-001 Being a By-law to Provide
for Interim Tax Levies for the Year 2017
17-002 Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of the contribution agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of Canada as represented by the Federal Economic Development Agency for
Southern Ontario for the transfer of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure
Program grant to the Municipality for funding for Improvement of the Market
Hall Performing Arts Centre Lighting and Energy Efficiency
17-003 Being a By-law to
temporarily amend the Zoning By-law for Block 64, Plan 45M-247 to permit the
use of the land for a model home court and new home sales office
17-004 Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for lands municipally known as 501
Donegal Street, in the City of Peterborough
17-005 Being a By-law to Appoint
Building Officials and Inspectors for the City of Peterborough and to repeal
By-law 14-048
17-006 Being a By-law
to appoint Parking Enforcement Officers at 122-130 Park Street North, 167-171
Hazlitt Street, 378-386 Stewart Street, 629 Rubidge Street and 340-360 George
Street North
17-007 Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of
Peterborough and Rice Lake Snow Drifters Inc. for the construction, operation,
inspection and maintenance of a snowmobile trail and parking lot
17-008 Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of Agreements and such other related documents between The
Corporation of the City of Peterborough and Laker Lacrosse Association Inc. to
reflect the changes to the Agreements noted in Report CSD17-003
17-009 Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of Agreements and such other related documents between The
Corporation of the City of Peterborough and Peterborough Petes Limited to reflect
the changes to the Agreements noted in Report CSD17-001
17-010 Being a By-law to amend the
Zoning By-law for the properties known as 737 and 739 Hemlock Street, being Lot
7 and Block 54, Plan
45M-236
17-011 Being a By-law
to approve the Initiation of Expropriation Proceedings of portions of 13
properties on Parkhill Road West
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.
Moved by Councillor Parnell, seconded by
Councillor McWilliams
That the following by-law be read a
first, second and third time:
17-012 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting
held on February 13, 2017.
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”
“CARRIED”
John
Kennedy
City
Clerk
Daryl
Bennett
Mayor
Planning
Committee Report No. 1
Meeting
of January 30, 2017
To The Council of the City of Peterborough, for
consideration at its meeting held February 13, 2017
The Planning
Committee, as a result of its meeting held on January 30, 2017 recommends as
follows:
1.
Public
Meeting Under the Planning Act
Manager, Planning
Division
Report PLPD17-003
53 Leahy’s Lane
That the application for 53 Leahy’s
Lane be deferred to enable a community meeting on this application to be
organized; and,
That this application return to the
March 20, 2017 Planning Meeting.
2.
Public
Meeting Under the Planning Act
Manager, Planning
Division
Report PLPD17-004
737 and 739 Hemlock
Street
That
Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report PLPD17-004 dated January
30, 2017, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:
a)
That
Section 3.9 – Exceptions, be amended to add Exception .310 in accordance with
Exhibit ‘C’ attached to Report PLPD17-004;
b)
That
the subject properties be rezoned from D.1 – Development District and from
R.1,1r,2r,8z – Residential District to R.1,1r,2r,8z-310 ‘H’ – Residential
District in accordance with Exhibit ‘C’ attached to Report PLPD17-004; and
c)
That
the ‘H’ Holding Symbol be removed subject to the consolidation of the two
parcels to create one lot.
3.
Public
Meeting under the Planning Act
Manager, Planning
Division
Report PLPD17-005
Temporary Use Zoning
By-law Amendment Z1621 2064086 Ontario Limited (Mason Homes Limited) 827
Broadway Boulevard (Block 64, Plan 45M-247)
That
Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report PLPD17-005 dated January
30, 2017, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:
That a Temporary Use Zoning By-law be
approved pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act to permit the property
municipally known as 827 Chemong Road and legally described as Block 64, Plan
45M-247 to be used as a new homes sales court consisting of a new-home sales
office and seven model homes for a period of up to three years in accordance
with Exhibit E of Report PLPD17-005.
4.
Manager,
Planning Division
Report PLPD17-006
Execution of
Agreement with Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster
That
Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report PLPD17-006 dated January
30, 2017, of the Manager, Planning Division, as follows:
That
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Greater
Peterborough Innovation Cluster to provide City funding in the amount of
$100,000 per year for 3 years, effective from January 1, 2017 to December 31,
2018, to provide City funding to assist with start-up costs in locating a
“Start-Up Hub” Entrepreneur Centre in the Promenade Building at 270 George
Street North.
Submitted
by,
Councillor
Parnell
Chair
January
30, 2017
Committee
of the Whole Report No. 1
Meeting of February 6,
2017
To the Council of The City of Peterborough for consideration
at its Meeting held February 13, 2017
The Committee of the Whole as a result of its meeting held
on February 6, 2017, recommends as follows:
1.
Report
of Closed Session
City Solicitor and
Director of Legal Services
Report OCS17-001
Expropriation
of lands for road widening – portions of 13 properties on Parkhill Road West
That
Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report OCS17-001 dated February
6, 2017, of the City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services as follows:
a)
That
expropriation proceedings be commenced and the Application for Approval to
Expropriate Land be made for widening, urbanization and reconstruction of
Parkhill Road West from east of Ravenwood Drive to Brealey Drive, including
intersection improvements and a roundabout at Brealey Drive, for public
undertakings and for works ancillary thereto for the following 13 properties:
i. 1216 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description –
28458-0028 (LT)
PT LT 9 W1/2, CON 1
TOWNSHIP OF SMITH, AS IN R634630;
SMI-ENN/PET
Acquisition -
Part 9 Plan 45R15962
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 4 on Plan 45R16273
ii. 1225 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28472-1674 (LT)
PT LT 8 CON 13 N MONAGHAN, PT 1,
45R15515; CITY OF PETERBOROUGH
Acquisition -
Part 11 Plan 45R15962
Acquisition - Part 8 Plan
45R16273
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 9 on Plan 45R16273
iii. 1234 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28458-0020 (LT)
PT LT 8 S 1/2, Con 1 Township of
Smith, Part 1, 45R11212; Smi-Lak-Enn; Pt 8 S1/2, Con 1 Township of Smith, Part
1, 45R7346; Peterborough
Acquisition -
Part 8 Plan 45R15962
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 3 on Plan 45R16273
iv. 1236 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28458-0019 (LT)
PT LT 8 S1/2, CON 1 TOWNSHIP OF SMITH,
AS IN R638684, EXCEPT PART 1, 45R11212; SMI-ENN/PET
Acquisition -
Part 7 Plan 45R15962
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 2 on Plan 45R16273
v. 1248 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28458-0021 (LT)
PT LT 8 S1/2, CON 1 TOWNSHIP OF SMITH,
AS IN R304852; SMI-ENN/PET
Acquisition -
Part 6 Plan 45R15962
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 1 on Plan 45R16273
vi. 1261 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28472-1681 (LT)
PT LT 8 CON 13 N MONAGHAN, PT 1,
45R15805; CITY OF PETERBOROUGH
Acquisition -
Part 7 Plan 45R16273
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 6 on Plan 45R16273
vii. 1289 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28472-1316 (LT)
PT LT 8 CON 13 (NORTH MONAGHAN), BEING
THAT PT OF PT 1 PL 45R11202 LYING NORTH OF PLAN 45M224; PETERBOROUGH
Acquisition -
Part 10 Plan 45R15962
Temporary Construction
Easement - Part 5 on Plan 45R16273
viii. 1324 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28458-0013 (LT)
PT LT 7, CON 1 TOWNSHIP OF SMITH, PART
1, 45R4087; S/T PT 3, R470204; SMITH-ENNISMORE-LAKEFIELD/PETERBOROUGH
Acquisition –
Part 2 Plan 45R15962
Permanent Easement – Part 7
Plan 45R16219
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 12 Plan 45R16301
ix. 1374 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28458-0208 (LT)
PT LT 7 W1/2 CON 1 TOWNSHIP OF SMITH,
AS IN R307754, LYING S OF PART 11 45R5653; S/T DEBTS IN R307754 & R635621;
S/T R470204; SMI-ENN/PET; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 96-0023; IF ENFORCEABLE
Acquisition –
Part 6 Plan 45R16219
Acquisition –
Part 14 Plan 45R16219
Acquisition –
Part 15 Plan 45R16219
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 8 Plan 45R16301
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 10 Plan 45R16301
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 11 Plan 45R16301
x. 1424 Parkhill
Road West
Legal description -
28417-0156 (LT)
PT LT 5 CON 1 SMITH; PT LT 6 CON 1
SMITH AS IN R663953; S/T R470205, R571416, T12475, T17186, T18768, T18775
SMITH-ENNISMORE
Acquisition –
Part 3 Plan 45R16219
Acquisition – Part 13 Plan
45R16219
Acquisition – Part 5 Plan
45R16301
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 7 Plan 45R16301
xi. 17 Ackison Road
Legal description -
28458-0010 (LT)
PT LT 7 W1/2, CON 1 TOWNSHIP OF SMITH,
AS IN R344817; SMITH-ENNISMORE
Acquisition –
Part 4 Plan 45R16219
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 9 on Plan 45R16301
xii. 1500 Brealey
Drive
Legal description -
28037-0185 (LT)
PART OF LOT 6, CON 13 NORTH MONAGHAN
BEING PTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 45R15081; S/T OVER PT 2 45R15081 AS IN
R592366; PETERBOROUGH/CVN-MIL-NMO
Acquisition –
Part 2 Plan 45R16219
Acquisition – Part 12 Plan
45R16219
xiii. 1810 Brealey
Drive
Legal description -
28472-0003 (LT)
PT LT 7 CON 13 N MONAGHAN, PT 1,
45R5263; PETERBOROUGH
Acquisition –
Part 1 Plan 45R16219
Acquisition – Part 9 Plan
45R16219
Acquisition – Part 10 Plan
45R16219
Acquisition – Part 11 Plan
45R16219
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 1 Plan 45R16301
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 2 Plan 45R16301
Temporary Construction
Easement – Part 3 Plan 45R16301
b) That the City
Solicitor and Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute the
Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for
Approval to Expropriate Land, and to serve and publish the Notice as required
under the Expropriations Act;
c)
That
any valid request from an owner for an inquiry that is received be forwarded to
the Chief Inquiry Officer for the appointment of an Inquiry Officer, and that
the City be represented at any Hearing of Necessity, as necessary, under the
Expropriations Act;
d)
That
in the event that there are inquiries (Hearings of Necessity) conducted at the
request of an owner(s), the recommendation(s) of the Inquiry Officer be
reported to City Council for its consideration and decision as the approving
authority under the Expropriations Act;
e)
That
the City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services be authorized to engage such
appraisal, business valuation, survey or other professional services in connection
with the expropriations as are necessary and advisable; and
f)
That
the Initiation of Expropriation Proceedings By-law, as set out in Appendix “A”
of Report OCS17-001, be approved.
2.
Director
of Community Services
Report CSD17-003
Lakers' Funding
Request
That Council approve the
recommendations outlined in Report CSD17-003 dated February 6, 2017 of the
Director of Community Services, as follows:
a) That before or
during the 2017 season, which starts June 1st 2017, the City will
replace the electronic components of the existing video score clock and make
100% of the advertising revenues from the moving or soft sale component of the
score clock available to the Lakers for their own advertising during their
season at an estimated value of $11,029;
b) That 50% of the
City’s share of Gross Revenues from Food and Beverage Sales at Lakers Games be
provided to the Lakers at an estimated value of $15,890, effective the 2017
season, starting June 1, 2017;
c) That the Lakers
annual operating revenues from ticket sales be increased by: receiving 50% of
the Club Seat, Restaurant, Skybox, and Birthday Box Seat Premiums relating to
Lakers’ games at an estimated value of $37,417; effective the 2017 season,
starting June 1, 2017;
d) That the Lakers’
annual operating expenses to the City be reduced by: waiving the rental fee on
the Seasonal Suite lease for a three month period at an estimated value of
$1,750; and further that the Seasonal Suite Sponsorship Incentive sponsorship
package would include use of the Suite at an estimated value of an additional
$1,750, effective the 2017 season, starting June 1, 2017;
At the Council meeting of February 13, 2017, e) was
amended as follows:
e) That since the Petes
have agreed to waive their 60% of the advertising revenues from the Lakers
carpet once the Laker's loan to the City has been paid off, that the City also
waive its share of the Petes revenues from the carpet so that the Lakers would
receive 100% of such advertising revenues.
f) That the
Peterborough Memorial Centre’s 2017 operating budget be increased by $67,835
from General Contingency to cover the lost revenues/ transfer of funds to the
Lakers as a result of implementing this agreement;
g) That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign Letters of Agreement to reflect the above noted
changes, and any other related documents necessary to execute the Agreements;
and,
h) That Staff be
directed to report annually to Council on the effectiveness of the funding
changes, financial incentives, joint sponsorship/ marketing/ advertising
initiatives, and annual attendance.
3.
Director
of Corporate Services
Report CPFS17-001
Risk Management
Policy
That Council approve the
recommendation outlined in Report CPFS17-001 dated February 6, 2017 of the
Director of Corporate Services as follows:
That the Risk Management Policy, as
set out in Appendix A to report CPFS17-001, be approved.
4.
City
Clerk
Report CPCLK17-002
Citizen Appointments
That Council approve the
recommendations outlined in Report CPCLK17-002, dated February 6, 2017, of the
City Clerk, as follows:
a) That Jeff
Westlake, Martin Parker, Kevin Duguay, Elaine Covert, Shirley McCormack, Jeanne
Pengelly, Len Lifcus, Claude Dufresne, Ryan Worral and Reem Ali be appointed to
the Community Investment Grants Advisory Committee for terms ending November
30, 2018; and,
b) That Dan Moloney
be appointed to the Peterborough Public Library Board for a term commencing on
April 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.
5.
Director
of Utility Services
Report USTR17-001
Authorization to Join
Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative
That Council approve the
recommendations outlined in Report USTR17-001 dated February 6, 2017, of the
Director of Utility Services, as follows:
a)
That
staff be authorized to sign a Multi-Year Governance Agreement for Joint
Procurements facilitated by Metrolinx, 2013-2018 for the purpose of purchasing
certain transit system vehicles, equipment, technology, facilities and related
supplies and services on an exclusive basis from suppliers selected pursuant to
public procurement processes facilitated by Metrolinx, on terms and conditions
set out in the relevant procurement documents; and
b)
That
staff be authorized to perform any action, and provide any required
recommendations, instructions and approvals to complete the procurements within
the scope of the Governance Agreement.
6.
City
Clerk
Report CPCLK17-001
Peterborough Regional
Health Centre Presentation – PRHC Update
That
Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CPCLK17-001 dated
February 6, 2017, of the City Clerk, as follows:
That the presentation from the Peterborough
Regional Health Centre be received for information.
7.
Board
Chair, Peterborough Economic Development
President & CEO,
Peterborough Economic Development
Report PED17-001
PED 2016 Fourth Quarter
Report
That Council approve the
recommendation outlined in Report PED17-001 of the President & CEO and
Board Chair of Peterborough Economic Development, as follows:
That Report PED17-001 and supporting
presentation, providing the Peterborough Economic Development 2016 Fourth
Quarter Report be received.
8.
Board
Chair, Peterborough Economic Development
President & CEO,
Peterborough Economic Development
Report PED17-002
PED 2017 Business
Plan
That Council approve the
recommendation outlined in Report PED17-002 of the President & CEO and
Board Chair of Peterborough Economic Development, as follows:
That Report PED17-002 and supporting
presentation, providing the Peterborough Economic Development 2017 Business
Plan Report be received.
9.
Director
of Utility Services
Report USEC17-001
Water Resource
Protection Update on the Funding Feasibility Study
That
Council approve the recommendations, subject to the draft budget
approval process, outlined in Report USEC17-001, dated February 6, 2017 of
the Director of Utility Services as follows:
a)
That
the presentation from XCG on the Water Resource Protection Funding Feasibility
Study be received;
b)
That
Council endorse the Stormwater Quality Management Master Plan as detailed in
Appendices 1 and 2 of Report USDIR15-003, dated September 28, 2015, the Summary
of which is included as Appendix A in Report USEC17-001;
At the Council meeting of February 13, 2017, c) and d)
were amended as follows:
iii)
Storm
water protection fee charges to individual properties based on the Variable
Rate Option which considers the impervious surface associated with the
property;
iv) Incentive
programs including subsidies and stormwater credit programs that allow property
owners to reduce their runoff and possibly receive credit for doing so;
f) That staff prepare public
education material before implementation of any fee or fee increases described
in Recommendations c) and d).
10. Director
of Community Services
Report CSD17-001
Petes' Funding
Request Agreement
That Council approve the
recommendations outlined in Report CSD17-001 dated February 6, 2017 of the
Director of Community Services, as follows:
a) That the Petes’
annual operating expenses to the City be reduced by: waiving the rental fee on
the Petes’ Suite, at an approximate annual cost of $18,500 (excluding HST); and
the rental fee on the Alumni Room, at an annual cost of $9,142 (excluding HST),
for an estimated annual operating savings of $27,642 to the Petes, effective
the 2016-2017 season, starting September 1, 2016;
b) That the Petes
annual operating revenues from ticket sales be increased by: receiving 50% of
the Club Seat, Restaurant, Skybox, and Birthday Box Seat Premiums relating to
Petes’ games at an estimated value of $76,146; effective the 2016-2017 season,
starting September 1, 2016;
c) That 50% of the
City’s share of Gross Revenues from Food and Beverage Sales at Petes Games be
provided to the Petes at an estimated value of $49,250, effective the 2016-17
season, starting September 1, 2016;
d) That 20% of the
City’s revenue from Suite Licence Fees be shared with the Petes, at an
estimated value of $48,800, effective the 2016-17 season, starting September 1,
2016; and further that the amount be increased to 25%, at an estimated value of
$61,000 beginning in the 2017/18 season, starting September 1, 2017;
e) That the City’s
funding support for a Petes’ Marketing position in the approximate amount of
$47,400 (based on 2014/2015 season) be continued and that the current
advertising share be changed from 50/50 to 40% City and 60% Petes, at an
estimated value of $49,116 effective the 2016/17 season starting September 1,
2016 and $45,100 in subsequent seasons;
f) That the game
complimentary ticket cap be increased from 250 to 325, with no Capital
Refurbishment Fund (CRF) charges or 10% commission, at an estimated value of
$5,600, effective the 2016/17 season, starting September 1, 2016;
g) That Game Day
Expenses be waived as an expense charge to the Petes for a five year period,
effective the 2016-17 season, starting September 1, 2016 and be re-instated at the
beginning of the 2021/22 season at an estimated cost of $51,000 to the Petes
based on $1,500 per game, starting September 1, 2021; and increasing to $54,400
for the 2022/23 season, based on $1,600 per game;
h) That the City
agree to cover the full cost of capital improvements to update the
Scoreclock at an estimated cost of $80,000, which represents a $40,000 value to
the Petes, since they would typically contribute 50% of the cost, effective the
2016/17 season;
i) That the City
provide a one-time capital contribution of $20,000 to cover the cost of a new
skate sharpener for the Petes, effective the 2016/2017 season;
j) That the
creation of a project capital budget for the Clock upgrade and the skate
sharpener acquisition, totalling $100,000 as outlined in recommendations h) and
i) be created by re-allocating funds from the following approved Arena Division
Capital Budgets for the Peterborough Memorial Centre: $35,000 from 2016-6-6.02;
$55,000 from 2015-6-6.01; and $10,000 from 2014-6-6.01;
k) That, the Petes
retain 100% of the advertising revenues from all hard surface/
stationary ad sales annually and 100% of the advertising revenues from the
moving or soft sale advertising from Petes games only at an estimated value of
$17,000 in 2016/17 and $48,400 in subsequent seasons;
l) That the City
retain 100% of the moving or soft advertising revenues for its bookings/
special events; and that the Lakers retain 100% of the moving or soft
advertising revenues for their games;
m) That the City
waive its 10% commission on ticket sales on an on-going basis for all of the
Family Zone, all group sales, and all children and all student tickets at an
estimated value of $20,000 per year effective the 2016/2017 season; starting
September 1, 2016;
n) That the Peterborough
Memorial Centre’s 2017 operating budget be increased by $293,554 from 2017
General Contingency to cover the lost revenues/ transfer of funds to the Petes
as a result of implementing this agreement;
o) That a capital
contribution of $20,000 be provided by the City to improve in-arena technology
in 2017 for the start of the 2017/2018 season, and that the $20,000 be
transferred from the 2017 General Contingency; and a further $30,000 to support
office and player area improvements effective in the second half of the 2017/2018
season which is a pre-commitment to the 2018 Capital Budget;
p) That $25,000 of
program sponsorship value be provided by the City to profile the Petes in other
City facilities, programs, and services on an on-going basis, effective the
2017/18 season, starting September 1, 2017;
q) That the City proceed with
the OHL Study as a 2017/2018 priority;
r) That the Trial
Period for the Letter of Agreement, dated February 14, 2014, relating to the
definition of Gross Advertising Revenues, the Sharing of Net Advertising
Profits, and the formation of a Marketing Committee be amended to reflect the
advertising share revision as noted in recommendation e) and extended beyond
the termination date of August 31, 2017, to the end of the current agreement;
s) That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign Letters of Agreement to reflect the above noted
changes, and any other related documents necessary to execute the Agreements;
t) That Staff be
directed to report annually to Council on the effectiveness of the funding
changes, financial incentives, joint sponsorship/ marketing/ advertising initiatives,
and annual attendance and that city staff have yearly access to the Petes’
financial records; and,
u) That staff be
directed to prepare a report on naming rights in conjunction with the OHL
facility review in 2017 & 2018 on the sponsorship opportunities and
anticipated challenges of re-naming portions of the Peterborough Memorial
Centre to recognize a corporate sponsor and to acquire the new clock through
sponsorship opportunities.
11. Director
of Corporate Services
Report CPFS17-003
2017 Budget Update
and Recommended Adjustments
That
Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CPFS17-003, dated
February 6, 2017 of the Director of Corporate Services, as follows:
a) That in
accordance with the direction of Council on December 12, 2016 to reduce the
2017 All-inclusive tax rate by 0.28% or $425,000; sources of capital funding be
exchanged in the 2017 Capital Budget as follows:
(i) That $425,000 in
Tax-supported debt be removed from the City Hall Board Room and Ladies Washroom
renovation (Project 3-1.01) and transferred to the Enterprise Software
Modernization (ERP) (Project 3-4.01).
(ii) That $300,000 in Capital
levy from IT City Department Projects (Project 3-3.01) and $125,000 in Capital
Levy from PTS Capital Expenditures (Project 3-3.02) be transferred to the City
Hall Board Room and Ladies Washroom renovation.
(iii) That the $425,000 in
funding from the Capital levy Reserve in ERP (Project 3-4.01) be transferred to
the IT projects 3-3.01 and 3-3.02.
(iv)
That
By-law 16-142 and By-law 16-143, being By-laws to debenture certain capital
works be repealed and replaced at a future date.
b) That the
taxation revenue presented in the 2017 Draft Operating Budget book be
recalculated using the Final Assessment Roll received from MPAC for the 2017
taxation year, and that the additional revenues in the amount of $937,740 be
used as follows:
(i)
$50,000
to increase the provision for General Tax Write-offs,
(ii)
$425,000
to replenish base Capital Levy, which in turn be transferred to the Capital
Levy Reserve to be used for future capital works, and
(iii)
$462,740
representing the estimated balance of the additional revenues be added to the
2017 General Contingency provision.
12. Director
of Corporate Services
Report CPFS17-005
Canada 150 Community
Infrastructure Program Contribution Agreement
That Council approve the
recommendation outlined in Report CPFS17-005 dated February 6, 2017, of the
Director of Corporate Services, as follows:
That a by-law be passed authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure
Program Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of
Canada, as represented by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern
Ontario and the City of Peterborough for funding for Improvement of Market Hall
Performing Arts Centre Lighting and Energy Efficiency in the amount of $88,000
and a Council approved municipal share of $180,000 for a total project cost of
$268,000.
13. Director
of Utility Services
Report USEP17-001
Establishment of a
Budget for the Repair of Digester #4
That Council approve the recommendations outlined in
Report USEP17-001 dated February 6, 2017, of the Director of Utility Services
as follows:
a)
That
a 2017 Capital Budget in the amount of $2,034,000 be created for the design,
tender and contract administration for the repair of Digester #4 at the City of
Peterborough Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
b)
That
funding for the capital budget referenced in Recommendation a) come from the
funds remaining in the 2015 Capital Budget for repairs to Digester #3.
14. Potential
Capital Projects in 2017
That staff provide a report on the
estimated cost of each component of the capital projects identified in Report
CPFS17-003, to determine which projects could be completed in 2017.
15.
Municipal
Elections Act Update
The
staff host a public meeting prior to the nomination period for the 2018
Municipal Election for the purpose of explaining the new municipal election
rules established by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
16. Advertising
That staff provide a report to
Committee of the Whole within two cycles regarding;
a)
Options
to adjust the city-wide advertising policy to ensure that harmful messages are
not permitted on city property, including transit vehicles; and,
b)
The
municipality’s legal options to prevent the display of graphic images on public
transit.
17. Golfview
Road - Whitefield Drive - Area Traffic Concerns
a)
That
the petition from the Golfview Road-Whitefield Drive-area residents be received
and forwarded to staff;
b)
That
staff examine the intersection as a traffic calming case study; and,
c)
That
the study be designed to accomplish two goals:
i)
Address
the issue of speeding at and around the intersection; and,
ii)
Develop
traffic calming tools that can be used elsewhere in the community.
Submitted by,
Councillor Beamer
Chair
February 6, 2017