on June 17, 2025, Council adopted Resolution 132-2025, opposing the provisions of Bill 5 that nullify municipal planning authority, including the Special Economic Zone provisions, and directed that its opposition be sent to the Premier, four Ministers, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities; And whereas Resolution 132-2025 has never been rescinded or amended
That Council direct staff to initiate discussions with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) regarding the establishment of an independent panel of qualified experts to assist property owners in understanding documents and agreements related to their properties under the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), prioritizing independent, external legal advice; That
That Report LLS-37-26, Follow Up on Council Workshop – Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Chair Discussion, be received; and That the recommendations arising from Dr. Zachary Spicer’s Governance Review be
That Council advises the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) that the Municipality of Port Hope supports Cameco’s request for a 20-year licence extension at its Conversion facility; That staff be authorized to request intervenor status, and with a request for interim 10 year fulsome reporting (“check-in”) on the terms of the licence, as appropriate; and That staff be directed to appear and m
That the recommended motion in Report LLS-34-26 be amended by adding the following: And be it further resolved that the comprehensive review of the Municipality's advisory body framework contemplated in clause 8 commence with a Council-staff workshop early in the 2026-2030 term, at which Council and staff provides input on how it wishes to draw on the expertise of its Advisory Committees and Local
That Report FES-04-26 re: Open-Air Burning By-law be
That Report FIT-16-26 re: 2027 Prescribed Fees for Services be
That Council receive Report FIT-15-26 for information
That Council approve the By-law to declare certain unopened road allowances as surplus to the Municipality’s needs and to authorize their sale to abutting landowners as identified in the by-law (Attachment 1); and That Council direct staff to sell the closed road allowances identified in By-law 3600, which have been previously declared surplus, as follows: Part 1 on RP 39R-9305 and Parts 6-8 on RP
1. That Council approve the By-law to declare certain unopened road allowances as surplus to the Municipality’s needs and to authorize their sale to abutting landowners as identified in the by-law (Attachment 1); and 2. That Council direct staff to sell the closed road allowances identified in By-law 3600, which have been previously declared surplus, as follows: a. Part 1 on RP 39R-9305 and Parts
That Item 8.5 from the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2026, regarding American Sign Language (ASL) workshops for first responders and front-line staff, be
That Council endorse the resolution from the Municipal Finance Officer’s Association (MFOA) Supporting MFOA's Request for Permanent Doubling of the Ontario Infrastructure Fund Beyond 2026, as noted in Attachment 2 to Report FIT-13-26.
That the recommended Motion #2 regarding Report DS-12-26, as presented, be divided such that Clause 6, respecting the proposed parking standard for Additional Residential Units, be removed from the main motion and considered separately following consideration of the remaining clauses.
Council considered Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its Committee of the Whole meeting of May 5, 2026 and Report DS-12-26 at its Meeting of July 07, 2026; 1. That staff be directed to revise Section 4.2.1.1 to include provisions in the implementing by-law that explicitly permit the establishment of new septic system(s) for A
That Clause 6 of Motion #2 in Report DS-12-26 be replaced with the following, in accordance with the recommendation in Report DS-07-26 (May 19, 2026): "That the implementing Zoning By-law establish the parking standard for Additional Residential Units such that: where fewer than two (2) parking spaces exist on a lot, one (1) additional parking space shall be required for the first Additional Resid
That Council receive Report ES-10-26; and That staff be directed to finalize the Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and that a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to formally recognize the Municipality of Port Hope as fulfilling the functions of the Community Advisory Committee (“CAC”), as defined in the 2001 Legal Agreement with Canada for the Port Hope Area Initiat
Northumberland County Council has directed staff to proceed with a joint procurement of financial software in partnership with member municipalities; and Whereas the joint project is limited to the procurement process, with each municipality responsible for its own implementation of the selected software; and Whereas each participating municipality will appoint one representative to take part in t
Whereas Council considered Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its Committee of the Whole meeting of May 5, 2026 and Report DS-12-26 at its Meeting of July 07, 2026; 1. That staff be directed to revise Section 4.2.1.1 to include provisions in the implementing by-law that explicitly permit the establishment of new septic system(
That Clause 6 of Motion #2 in Report DS-12-26 be replaced with the following, in accordance with the recommendation in Report DS-07-26 (May 19, 2026): "That the implementing Zoning By-law establish the parking standard for Additional Residential Units such that: a. where fewer than two (2) parking spaces exist on a lot, one (1) additional parking space shall be required for the first Additional Re
Whereas Northumberland County Council has directed staff to proceed with a joint procurement of financial software in partnership with member municipalities; and Whereas the joint project is limited to the procurement process, with each municipality responsible for its own implementation of the selected software; and Whereas each participating municipality will appoint one representative to take p
That a Bylaw be presented to Council authorizing staff to enter into a revised Telecommunications Structure Licence Agreement and Municipal Access Agreement renewal with Bell Mobility to utilize the Fox Road Water Tower for Telecommunication purposes; and That Bylaw 28/2012 Telecommunications Structure Licence Agreement and Municipal Access Agreement with Bell Mobility be repealed.
That Council refer Report LLS-23-26 back to staff for further revisions and consideration of the comments provided by Council at its June 6, 2026 Council meeting.
That Council receive Report FIT-08-26; and That Council approve the updated Strategic Asset Management Policy (“SAMP”), attached as Appendix “A” and repeal the previous Strategic Asset Management policy (Resolution 60/2019); and That Council endorse the revised Asset Management Team Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix “B”, which will form as an attachment to the Policy; and That the Chief Adm
That the correspondence from West Northumberland Independent regarding New Weekly Community Newspaper Coming September 3rd be r eceived for information.
correspondence has been received from the Greenwood Coalition requesting use of municipal property for the purpose of establishing a community garden; and Whereas community gardens are identified as a supporting strategy within the Municipality's Community Climate Action Plan; Therefore be it resolved that the correspondence from the Greenwood Coalition regarding the use of municipal property for
That Memorandum 2026-02 from the Environmental Advisory Committee regarding Support for the Request to Use Municipal Land on Shuter Street for a Community Garden be r eceived for information.
That Report FIT-08-26 and Strategic Asset Management Policy ("SAMP"), attached as Appendix 'A' be
That a By-law be presented to Council to designate the portion of Hawkins Road beginning at 580 meters north of the boundary of Dale Road and continuing north an additional 230 meters towards the Ganaraska River (the “Hawkins Road Restricted Area”) as Local Traffic Only and enter into an Agreement related to road improvements as noted on Attachment 1; That the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to
Whereas correspondence has been received from the Greenwood Coalition requesting use of municipal property for the purpose of establishing a community garden; and Whereas community gardens are identified as a supporting strategy within the Municipality's Community Climate Action Plan; Therefore be it resolved that the correspondence from the Greenwood Coalition regarding the use of municipal prope
That the presentation by Mitchell Cohen, CEO, The Daniels Corporation regarding From the Ground - A Municipal Movement to Address Housing Affordability be r eferred to the next Council Meeting for further consideration.
That Council approve Items 10.1 to 10.6, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the May 19, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.
That the presentation by Mitchell Cohen, CEO, The Daniels Corporation regarding From the Ground - A Municipal Movement to Address Housing Affordability be
Council received Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its meeting of May 5, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse in principle the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 20/2010 as presented in Report DS-07-26, subject to the following directions to staff: That staff be directed to replace ARU-specific restrictio
That staff be directed to replace language restricting the size of ARUs in urban residential zones with language allowing the size to be up to the maximum 90% of the primary dwelling as possible without conflicting with other definitions within the Zoning By-law.
That staff be directed to remove language preventing two ARUs from being situated in an accessory structure so long as all other Zoning requirements with respect to ARUs are maintained; And be it further resolved that the revised Draft Zoning By-law Amendment incorporating all endorsed provisions and the above directed revisions be brought back to Council for approval.
That a By-law be presented to Council to adopt the 2026 Tax Levy.
That the presentation by Scott Cameron, General Manager, Historic Waste Program Management Office, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, regarding Community Advisory Committee (CAC) be
Whereas Council received Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its meeting of May 5, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse in principle the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 20/2010 as presented in Report DS-07-26, subject to the following directions to staff: 1. That staff be directed to replace ARU-specific
That the EAC's recommendations on municipal by-law updates relating to biodiversity, naturalization, and urban food production in support of the Community Action Plan be
That Council approve Items 12.1 to 12.8, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the April 7, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.