City Council Meeting Agenda

Monday, April 29, 2024

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall

500 George Street North

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Thirty Seconds of Reflection

4.

National Anthem

5.

Constitution Statement

6.

Approval of Minutes

6.a

April 8, 2024

• That the Council minutes of April 8, 2024, be approved.

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

7.a

Councillor Duguay - Zoning By-law Amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue, Report IPGPL24-007

Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on Report IPGPL24-007, as a family member is an owner of the firm acting for the applicant.

7.b

Councillor Duguay - Zoning By-law Amendment for 1509, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street, Report IPGPL24-009

Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on Report IPGPL24-009, as a family member is an owner of the firm acting for the applicant.

7.c

Councillor Haacke - Request for Reinstatement of Draft Plans of Subdivision 15T-10504 and 15T-05503, 4571 Guthrie Drive, 2006 and 2011 McNamara Road, Report IPGPL24-010

They are a client of his real estate firm

8.

Registered Delegations 

To speak as a registered delegation, individuals must register no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.  To register, complete the online application at www.peterborough.ca/delegations, or phone [phone] ext. 1820.

9.

Consent Items: Reports to be approved under one motion 

10.a, 10.b, 10.c, 10.d, 10.e, 10.f, 10.g, 10.h, 10.i, 10.j, 10.k, 10.l, 10.m 

• That items 10.a, 10.b, 10.c, 10.d, 10.e, 10.f, 10.g, 10.h, 10.i, 10.j, 10.k, 10.l, and 10.m be approved as part of the consent agenda.

10.

Recommendations from General Committee Meeting of April 22, 2024  

10.a

Report of Closed Session - Property Acquisition

• That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report LSRS24-005, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services as follows: 

  
  That, respecting a proposed land acquisition, staff be directed to proceed, as amended, as outlined in Closed Session Report LSRS24-005 dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner, Legislative Services.

10.b

Report of Closed Session - Agreement

• That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSSS24-010, dated April 22, 2024 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows:

   

  That staff be authorized to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Report CSSS24-010, dated April 22, 2024, from the Commissioner of Community Services to allow for additional funding for emergency shelters.

10.c

Zoning By-law Amendment for 1113 Clonsilla Avenue, Report IPGPL24-007

• Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on Report IPGPL24-007, as a family member is an owner of the firm acting for the applicant.)

• That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL24-007, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management (Acting) as follows:
  
  a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions of Zoning By-law 1997-123 be amended to add Exception 365, which identifies site-specific regulations for the development of 1113 Clonsilla Avenue in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Exhibit D of Report IPGPL24-007; and,
  
  b) That the subject property be rezoned from R.1, 1m, 2m – Residential District to R.5-365 – Residential District in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Exhibit D of Report IPGPL24-007.

10.d

Zoning By-law Amendment for 1509, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street, Report IPGPL24-009

• Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Duguay declared a conflict on Report IPGPL24-009, as a family member is an owner of the firm acting for the applicant.)

• That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL24-009, as amended, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management (Acting) as follows:
  
  a) That Section 3.9, Exceptions of the Zoning By-law 1997-123 be amended by adding Exception Number 361 to prescribe site-specific regulations to a portion of the property in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit D to Report IPGPL24-009;
  
  b) That Section 236.3 be amended to reflect site-specific changes that would result from the introduction of a line of severance, and having the effect of reducing the size of the property at 1509 Sherbrooke St. which is zoned SP.206 ‘Public Service District’ in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit D to Report IPGPL24-009
  
  c) That the subject property be rezoned from D.1 to R.5-361-‘H’ and SP.206 to R.5-361-H Residential District, in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Exhibit ‘D’ to Report IPGPL24-009

  d) That the ‘H’ – Holding Symbol be removed from the lands zoned R.5-361-H at such time that:
  
  i. The lands zoned R.5-361-H, which includes a portion of 1509 Sherbrooke Street, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street are consolidated;
  ii. A payment of $3,988.35 for the downstream sanitary sewer upgrades is received by the City;
  iii. The Owner has paid cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication to the City in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990 c.P.13 and the City’s Parkland Dedication By-law;
  v. Pedestrian connections to the nearest transit stop are fully investigated and arranged, to the satisfaction of Transportation Engineering Staff;
  vi. A Road widening is conveyed to the City of Peterborough along the Sherbrooke Street Frontage as prescribed in “I”: Road Allowance Widths of the Official Plan; and
  vii. 1-foot reserves are established along open sides of road frontage to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

10.e

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2024 Election - City of Peterborough Representation, Report COU24-002

• That General Committee approve the recommendation, as amended, outlined in Report COU24-002, dated April 22, 2024 of the Mayor as follows:
  
  WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;
  
  WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and
  
  WHEREAS FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and Trade Show, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

  BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Peterborough endorse Councillor Kevin Duguay to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2024 and ending June 2025; and
  
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs up to $4000 from the Mayor's budget associated with Councillor Kevin Duguay attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

10.f

2023 Investment Report, Report FCSFS24-007

• That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report FCSFS24-007, dated April 22, 2024 of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services as follows:

  That the 2023 Investment Report, outlined in report FCSFS24-007, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Support Services, be received for information.

10.g

Contract Amendment for Consulting Services to support the Peterborough Organics Facility Project, Report MOENV24-002

• That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report MOENV24-002, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner, Municipal Operations (Acting) as follows:
  
  That the agreement for Consulting Services to support the Peterborough Organics Project with D.M. Wills Associates Limited, 150 Jameson Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 0B9, be increased by $429,352.00 from $1,238,460.00 to $1,667,812.00, plus HST of $216,815.56 for a total of $1,884,627.56.

10.h

Update regarding Little Lake Fireworks Platform, Report MOENV24-010

• That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report MOENV24-010, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner of Municipal Operations (Acting), as follows:
  
  a) The Little Lake Fireworks Platform be decommissioned and disposed of in accordance with Part 15 of the City’s Procurement By-law 22-070; and
  
  b) That future fireworks displays utilize the “T” Wharf or other approved sites to mitigate cost, risks and liability to the City.

10.i

Request for Reinstatement of Draft Plans of Subdivision 15T-10504 and 15T-05503, 4571 Guthrie Drive, 2006 and 2011 McNamara Road, Report IPGPL24-010

• Councillor Haacke declared a conflict on this item. (They are a client of his real estate firm)

• That Council approve the recommendations, as amended, as follows:

  a) That Report IPGPL24-010 be received for information; and,

  b) That staff provide an information report to Council by Jan 2025 on: 

       - The newly approved official plan

       - The Secondary plan 

       - Prevailing provincial policies 

       - County and Township planning documents 

       - Urban Design Guidelines 

       - Inclusive and affordable housing opportunities  

10.j

Official Plan Implementation Strategy, Report IPGPL24-005

• That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report IPGPL24-005, dated April 22, 2024 of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management (Acting) as follows:
  
  That Report IPGPL24-005 be received for information.

10.k

Designation of 140 King Street - The J.J. Turner Building, Report IPGPL24-008

• That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPGPL24-008, dated April 22, 2024, of the Commissioner, Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management (Acting) as follows:
  
  a) That the recommendation of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) to designate the property at 140 King Street as a heritage property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O.1990, c.O.18 being of “cultural heritage value or interest” be approved;
  
  b) That Council’s intention to designate be advertised in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O.1990, c.O.18, s.31 (3);
  
  c) That the owner of the property to be designated, and the Ontario Heritage Trust, be served with a Notice of Intention to Designate as per the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, s.29 (3).

10.l

Canada Day Celebrations, Report CSRS24-006

• That Council approve the recommendations as amended, as follows:

  a) That the report be received for information; and,

  b) That staff be directed to revert to the traditional Canada Day event as a parade and that staff be directed to report back in 2024 on the results of the parade so that Council can make a decision on the future of the parade in 2025.

10.m

Request for Traffic Signal at Bensfort Road and Otonabee Drive

• That staff be directed to report back to Council in 2024 on the need for an all-way stop or traffic signal at Bensfort Road and Otonabee Drive.

11.

Notice of Motion

11.a

Moved by Councillor Lachica, Seconded by Councillor Bierk

Reverse OEB Decision on ENBRIDGE – Bill 165

WHEREAS Residents are struggling with energy bill increases and need relief;

AND WHEREAS Natural gas is no longer the cheapest way to heat homes because alternatives such as heat pumps are available;

AND WHEREAS Natural gas is methane gas, which is a fossil fuel that causes approximately one-third of Ontario's GHG emissions, and must be phased out because it is inconsistent with all climate targets, while heat pumps result in the lowest GHG emissions and are consistent with a zero-carbon future, and other alternatives such as solar, and wood also lower GHG emissions;

AND WHEREAS The Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) decided to end a subsidy for methane gas pipelines to be built in new construction developments, effective 2025, finding that this would lower energy bills for existing gas customers and improve affordability for new homebuyers, and also cut an additional $1.25 billion in pipeline costs, but this decision is at risk of being overturned by the provincial government;

AND WHEREAS The OEB decision will help lower energy bills and encourage heating systems that are consistent with climate targets and plans;

AND WHEREAS The construction of new methane gas pipelines, which have 60-year lifetimes, should not be subsidized because they are inconsistent with the municipal climate targets and will result in higher carbon emissions, higher energy bills, higher future decarbonization retrofit costs to get off fossil fuel heating, and a continued financial drain as dollars leave the province to pay for fossil fuels extracted in other jurisdictions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Peterborough expresses its support for the December 21, 2023 decision of the Ontario Energy Board and asks the Ontario Government to withdraw further carriage of Bill 165 in the legislature.

AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the President of AMO, Colin Best, Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, The Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy and all regional municipalities requesting support of the proposed changes.

• Reverse OEB Decision on ENBRIDGE – Bill 165
  WHEREAS Residents are struggling with energy bill increases and need relief;
  AND WHEREAS Natural gas is no longer the cheapest way to heat homes because
  alternatives such as heat pumps are available;
  AND WHEREAS Natural gas is methane gas, which is a fossil fuel that causes
  approximately one-third of Ontario's GHG emissions, and must be phased out
  because it is inconsistent with all climate targets, while heat pumps result in the
  lowest GHG emissions and are consistent with a zero-carbon future, and other
  alternatives such as solar, and wood also lower GHG emissions;
  AND WHEREAS The Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) decided to end a subsidy for
  methane gas pipelines to be built in new construction developments, effective 2025,
  finding that this would lower energy bills for existing gas customers and improve
  affordability for new homebuyers, and also cut an additional $1.25 billion in pipeline
  costs, but this decision is at risk of being overturned by the provincial government;
  AND WHEREAS The OEB decision will help lower energy bills and encourage
  heating systems that are consistent with climate targets and plans;
  AND WHEREAS The construction of new methane gas pipelines, which have 60-
  year lifetimes, should not be subsidized because they are inconsistent with the
  municipal climate targets and will result in higher carbon emissions, higher energy
  bills, higher future decarbonization retrofit costs to get off fossil fuel heating, and a
  continued financial drain as dollars leave the province to pay for fossil fuels
  extracted in other jurisdictions.
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Peterborough expresses
  its support for the December 21, 2023 decision of the Ontario Energy Board and
  asks the Ontario Government to withdraw further carriage of Bill 165 in the
  legislature.
  AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the President of AMO, Colin
  Best, Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, The Minister of
  Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy and all regional municipalities requesting support of the
  proposed changes.

12.

Approval of By-laws

12.a

24-026 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 1113 Clonsilla Avenue

• That by-law 24-026 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 1113
  Clonsilla Avenue, be approved.

12.b

24-027 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 1509, 1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street

• That by-law 24-027, Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands known as 1509,
  1529 and 1533 Sherbrooke Street, be approved.

13.

Other Business

14.

Confirmation By-law

14.a

24-028 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held on April 29, 2024

• That by-law 24-028, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council at its meeting held
  on April 29, 2024, be approved.

15.

Adjournment