The Port Hope Record

Darrell Toms

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2024-06-12 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026

126substantive motions movedof 100 meetings the minutes record them at
50procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
147substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 100 they were on the record for
5–4recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026
Whereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem, and Whereas the urban canopy and forest…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Special Council June 2, 2026
That Report LLS-21-26 regarding Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review Final Report be received for information. For (6): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Mink, Deputy…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council February 24, 2026
That Council approve Option 3 as noted in Report WE-02-26 and authorize funding in the amount of $50,000 per year for two years (2026 and 2027), totaling $100,000, to be funded from the Community Benefit Reserve Fund…
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 17, 2026
That Council direct staff to continue advancing the Ward Boundary Review in accordance with Council's existing direction and Option 2 as noted in Report LLS-02-26;
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council January 13, 2026
That Council endorse the Mayor’s intention to bring forward a proposed 2.7% increase for the 2026 Strong Mayor's Budget; and That Council further endorse the Mayor's intention to use any available Community Benefit…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting November 26, 2024
That By-law 75-2024 being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget be read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Against · 3–2 · Carried
Special Council November 19, 2024
That the $67100 allotted to community grants and $125,000 allotted to foundational funding agreements in the proposed 2025 budget be removed.
For · 2–5 · Defeated
Special Council November 19, 2024
That a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to approve the 2025 Municipal budget as amended. For (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, and Councillor…
Against · 5–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Special CouncilJuly 15, 2026
Special CouncilJune 25, 2026
Special CouncilApril 23, 2026
Committee of the WholeApril 7, 2026
Public MeetingDecember 9, 2025
Committee of the WholeSeptember 2, 2025
Council MeetingJuly 15, 2025
Public MeetingJune 24, 2025
Committee of the WholeJanuary 7, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 126)

That the presentation by Faye More, Chair, Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee regarding Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 and Special Economic Zones in Ontario be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve Items 12.1 to 12.12, except for 12.2, 12.7, 12.11, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the September 15, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 65-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on September 15, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report LLS-34-26 regarding the Advisory Committees and Local Boards Initial Review and By-law be received; and That the Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law (Attachment 1), inclusive of the Terms of Reference be presented to Council for approval; and That the standalone establishing By-law for the Port Hope Public Library Board (Attachment 3) be presented to Council for approval; and That t
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Report FES-03-2026 be received; and That a by-law (Attachment 1) be presented for Council consideration to enact an updated Fireworks By-law effective January 1, 2027; and That Council repeal Fireworks By-law 102-2008; and That Council approve the amendment to Schedule “A” of Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) By-law 46-2026 (Attachment 2) to include the applicable administrative penalties
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope includes significant rural lands, working farms, and agricultural operations, and the rural community was identified as a distinct community of interest through the strong public input received during the Municipality’s Ward Boundary Review; and Whereas the Municipality’s adopted plans commit it to protecting agricultural lands and the long-term viability of t
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
1. The Report LLS-34-26 regarding the Advisory Committees and Local Boards Initial Review and By-law be received; and 2. That the Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law (Attachment 1), inclusive of the Terms of Reference be presented to Council for approval; and 3. That the standalone establishing By-law for the Port Hope Public Library Board (Attachment 3) be presented to Council for approva
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That the Municipality apply $350,000 annually from each of the Urban Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) Reserve Fund and the Rural Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) Reserve Fund to reduce the annual budget requirement from each area respectively; and further that Resolution 114/2018 be repealed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report LLS-31-26 for information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the 2027 Council, Committee, and Public Meetings Schedule as noted in Attachment 1 to Report LLS-25-26.
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 42-2026, 43-2026, 44-2026 and 49-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the amendment of the Registered Development Agreement for 5645 Lakeshore Road to exclude a portion of the property that was conveyed to CN Rail; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amendment Agreement substantially in the form attached as Attachment 2 to Report DS-11-26; and That staff be authorized to take all necessary actions and execute any docume
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to undertake an appraisal on the three properties as noted in Report LLS-27-26, and report back to Council for final approval of sale and following appropriate public notice, once the appraisals have been completed and reviewed by staff; and That staff be directed to bring forward the report as soon as possible, and if possible, prior to the Lame Duck Period (Section 275 of
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its special meeting held on June 23, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on June 16, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report FES-01-26; and That Council endorse the Municipal Wildland Fire Management Plan (WFMP) as noted in Attachment 1 of Report FES-01-26; and That Council support the implementation of the WFMP, including public education initiatives and the adoption of the FireSmart Canada program.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Naming request relating to the Jeff Lees Memorial Kinsmen Park; and That staff be directed to proceed with the renaming process for the Park.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 25-2026, 26-2026, 28-2026 and 29-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. ZB06-2025) that will amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 20/2010 in order to permit more flexible Additional Residential Unit development and innovative housing types throughout the Municipality.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That a By-law be presented to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Letters of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for Dedicated Gas tax funds.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to By-law 56-2025 Section D: Parks Fees - Parks, Recreation and Culture to update the parks fees as noted in Report PRC-07-26.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 17-2026, 18-2026, 19-2026 and 20-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on April 21, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the confidential updates and confirm the confidential direction provided to staff with respect to the potential acquisition of land and potential lease of municipal property.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff with respect to Confidential Report CAO-02-26 with respect to potential acquisition of land.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
That Council appoint the following candidate for the remainder of the 2024 – 2027 Civic Awards Advisory Committee term or until a successor is appointed: Siobhan Kloosterhof
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve Items 13.1 to 13.9, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the March 17, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report LLS-10-26; and That Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to the Municipality’s Traffic and Parking By-law 39-2008 to prohibit parking on the north side of Percival Street, between Scriven Boulevard and Trefusis Street, in order to improve traffic safety and support effective enforcement during school drop-off and pick-up periods at Ganaraska Trail Public S
Committee of the Whole, March 3, 2026 · Carried
at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026 Council considered Report PRC-02-26 regarding Request for Waiving of Fees by 116 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Skeena); Now therefore be it resolved t hat Council direct staff to approve the Waiving of Fees, in the amount of $500.00, in accordance with By-Law 71/2012 relating to the application from 116 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCS
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
food insecurity is a growing challenge affecting residents in the Municipality of Port Hope, as evidenced through recent community delegations and the experiences of local service providers; and Whereas the Municipality’s Strategic Plan identifies community well-being, equity, resilience, and collaborative partnerships as core priorities guiding Council decision-making and resource allocation; Now
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 07-2026; 08-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026 Council considered Report PRC-02-26 regarding Request for Waiving of Fees by 116 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Skeena); Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to approve the Waiving of Fees, in the amount of $500.00, in accordance with By-Law 71/2012 relating to the application from 116 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Cor
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
Whereas food insecurity is a growing challenge affecting residents in the Municipality of Port Hope, as evidenced through recent community delegations and the experiences of local service providers; and Whereas the Municipality’s Strategic Plan identifies community well-being, equity, resilience, and collaborative partnerships as core priorities guiding Council decision-making and resource allocat
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the draft Procedural By-law include language regarding the Portfolio Chair system in accordance with Option 1 as noted in Report LLS-05-26.
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Defeated
That Report WE-01-26 regarding Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment be
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Referred
food insecurity is a growing challenge affecting residents in the Municipality of Port Hope, as evidenced through recent community delegations and the experiences of local service providers; and Whereas the Municipality’s Strategic Plan identifies community well-being, equity, resilience, and collaborative partnerships as core priorities guiding Council decision-making and resource allocation; and
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Withdrawn
Whereas food insecurity is a growing challenge affecting residents in the Municipality of Port Hope, as evidenced through recent community delegations and the experiences of local service providers; and Whereas the Municipality’s Strategic Plan identifies community well-being, equity, resilience, and collaborative partnerships as core priorities guiding Council decision-making and resource allocat
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Withdrawn
That Council receive the confidential information provided by staff; and That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff and Mayor.
Special Council, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Robin Dines, Chair and Lee Bowden, Manager, Marketing and Administration, HBIA, regarding 2026 Budget be r eceived for information.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That a By-law be presented to Council to approve short-term borrowing for 2026.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried

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