The Port Hope Record

Chris Collins

Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2024-01-23 · served 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

67substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
27procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
71substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
8meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
1–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Port Hope’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting March 21, 2023
WHEREAS opportunities for youth to engage civically with local government helps them develop the knowledge and skills to make a difference in their communities;
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (8)

Council MeetingJanuary 23, 2024
Public MeetingJanuary 16, 2024
Council MeetingDecember 19, 2023
Animal Services Appeal BodyOctober 11, 2023
Public MeetingOctober 4, 2023
Special CouncilJanuary 17, 2023
Council MeetingDecember 20, 2022
Committee of the WholeDecember 20, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 67)

That the Municipal Alcohol Policy (Attachment 1) be presented to Council for adoption; and That By-Law 53-2006 be repealed.
Committee of the Whole, January 16, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 73/2023 being a By-law to authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope for Services and Programs pursuant to the Conservation Authority Act, RSO 1990, c.27 and Ontario Regulation 687/21 be read a first and second time.
Council Meeting, December 5, 2023 · Carried
That all budget communications, moving forward, identify only one weighted average for the entire municipality.
Special Finance Committee, November 28, 2023 · Carried
That Consent Agenda items 1 through 5 be approved as circulated.
Committee of the Whole, November 21, 2023 · Carried
That a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA).
Committee of the Whole, November 21, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on November 7, 2023 considered Staff Report WE-21-23 regarding Contract 68-ENG-2023 and Contract 70-ENG-2023, Transportation Division Truck Replacement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award Contract 68-ENG-2023 for the purchase of a single axle snowplow in the amount of $430,792 (incl net HST) and Contract 70-ENG-2023 for the purchase
Council Meeting, November 21, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 66/2023 being a By-law to Enact Rules and Regulations Covering Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Waterworks System(s) within the Municipality of Port Hope be read a first and second time.
Council Meeting, November 21, 2023 · Carried
That the presentation by Cory Harris, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority regarding Floodplain Mapping Update Implementation Plan be r eceived for information.
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Carried
That Staff Report PRC-15-23 be received as information.
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to adopt a Water Use and Backflow Prevention policy.
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 61/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on November 7, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, November 7, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 57/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on October 30, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Special Council, October 30, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS , the Municipality of Port Hope, in accordance with its core values of Forward Thinking, Allowance, Trust, Respect for community groups and individuals, both within and outside the jurisdiction of Port Hope, seek to expand the allowance of groups and individuals regarding Off Road Vehicle (ORV) access on municipal roads and allowances within Ward 2; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hop
Committee of the Whole, October 17, 2023 · Defeated
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 56/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on October 17, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law book.
Council Meeting, October 17, 2023 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 13 to permit residential uses on the Subject Lands municipally known as 60 Henderson Street; and That a by-law be presented to Council to rezone the Subject Lands municipally known as 60 Henderson Street to a site-specific High Density Residential Zone ‘RES4(139)’.
Committee of the Whole, October 3, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 50/2023 being a By-law Under the Provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as Amended, to Amend Zoning By-law 20/2010, as Amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, for lands described as S1/2 LT 20 CON 6 HOPE; PT LT 19 CON 6 HOPE AS IN NC288192 S/T NC288192; PORT HOPE municipally known as 6743 Farini Road in the
Council Meeting, October 3, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 51/2023 being a By-law Under the Provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as Amended, to Amend Zoning By-law 20/2010, as Amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, for lands described as PT LT 21-22 CON 5 HOPE AS IN NC288191 (FOURTHLY); S/T PLH218; PORT HOPE municipally known as 5233 Mastwoods Road in the Munici
Council Meeting, October 3, 2023 · Carried
1. That the presentation by Melanie Cressman, Executive Director, The Children's Foundation and Highland Shores Children's Aid regarding October as Dress Purple Day, October 27, 2023 be r eceived for information; and 2. That the Municipality of Port Hope declare October 27, 2023 as Dress Purple Day, and make efforts to support this endeavour.
Committee of the Whole, September 19, 2023 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to rezone the ‘Parcel A’ portion of the subject lands from Agriculture ‘A’ to Rural Residential ‘RESR’ with Site Specific Exception (146) to reflect the existing residential use and to recognize the deficient rear and interior setbacks of the existing house; and That a by-law be presented to Council to rezone the ‘Parcel B’ portion of the subject lands as Agri
Committee of the Whole, September 19, 2023 · Carried
That a resolution be presented to Council to approve, in principle, the Port Hope Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan.
Committee of the Whole, September 19, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 42/2023 being a By-law to Enter into an Automatic Aid Response Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope and Repeal By-law 56/2017 be read a first time.
Council Meeting, September 5, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 44/2023 being a By-law to enter into a Letter of Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope and His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario relating to the funding provided by the Province of Ontario to the Municipality of Port Hope under the Dedi
Council Meeting, September 5, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 41/2023, 42/2023, 43/2023 and 44/2023 be read a third time, passed and that the said By-laws be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, September 5, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 45/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on September 5, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law book.
Council Meeting, September 5, 2023 · Carried
it resolved that Council proceed In-Camera at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 in order to address a matter pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(c) - (potential disposition of land).
Special Council, August 23, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope Procedure By-law states that Council may appoint representatives to serve on Local Board, Authorities, Commissions, Advisory Committees, or any other body to which Council is required or empowered to appoint a representative; and WHEREAS Council considered Staff Report CS-11-23 at its Regular Council meeting of August 1, 2023; and WHEREAS in May 2022, after th
Council Meeting, August 1, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 35/2023 being a By-law to Appoint an Interim Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Port Hope and Repeal By-law 49/2020 be read a first and second time.
Council Meeting, August 1, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 39/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on August 1, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law book.
Council Meeting, August 1, 2023 · Carried
That the delegation on August 1, 2023 from Lindsay and Jess Watt regarding Mobile Dwelling Unit Inclusion in the Definition of ARU's and Associated By-laws be
Committee of the Whole, August 1, 2023 · Referred
That a by-law be presented to Council to further amend By-law 45/2009 being a License Agreement with the Hope Agricultural Heritage Club, to: Allow for an additional building and updated reference map; and That the by-law identify that the small wooden garage located on the municipally owned George Hamilton Public School property is to be declared surplus and provided to the Hope Agricultural Heri
Committee of the Whole, August 1, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 34/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Special Council meetings held on June 29, 2023 and July 11, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By
Special Council, July 11, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 31/2023 being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 20/2010, as amended for the purpose of enacting certain housekeeping changes be read a first and second time.
Council Meeting, July 4, 2023 · Carried
That the presentation by Mark Hughey, General Manager, Historic Waste Program Management Office, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories regarding Update on the Historic was received for information.
Committee of the Whole, July 4, 2023 · Carried
That a resolution be presented to Council to authorize the following: That Council direct staff to accept a special circumstance application at the Port Hope Area Initiative Port Hope Project Waterworks West site (West Beach).
Committee of the Whole, July 4, 2023 · Carried
That a resolution be presented to Council to authorize the following: That Council direct staff to accept a special circumstance application at the Port Hope Area Initiative Port Hope Project Alexander Street Ravine site.
Committee of the Whole, July 4, 2023 · Carried
Whereas on June 9, 2023, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed O. Reg 127/23: Minister’s Zoning Order for zoning by-law amendment application for 65 Ward Street to facilitate the development of long-term care facility on the property; and Whereas following the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) and to initiate the construction of new facility, the owner has applied for second heritage alterat
Special Council, June 29, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 30/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on June 20, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, June 20, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 28/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council Meeting Held on June 6, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, June 6, 2023 · Carried
That a resolution be presented to Council authorizing the Mayor to submit a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing concerns related to the draft Provincial Policy Statement 2023 as it relates to the removal of municipal autonomy in planning decisions and potential negative impacts to agricultural and rural land use policies.
Committee of the Whole, June 6, 2023 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize a 5-year lease agreement with the Lions Club of Port Hope for 20 Thomas Street, known as the Lions Club Recreation Centre.
Committee of the Whole, June 6, 2023 · Carried

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