Council Meeting

it resolved that Council hold a closed session at 5:30 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b) (Civic Award Nominations).

WHEREAS Council at their In-Camera meeting of March 26, 2024 considered Confidential Staff Report PRC-05-24 regarding 2023 Civic Award Recipient Recommendations; AND WHEREAS Council considered the recommendations for 2023 Civic Award Recipients by the Civic Awards Committee, commending the excellent quality of applicants and their service to the community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recipient recommendations for the 2023 Port Hope Civic Awards, as proposed by the Civic Awards Advisory Committee in Confidential Staff Report PRC-05-24.

That the presentation by Barry Adamson, Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Incorporated regarding Foundational Funding Agreement was received for information.

That the presentation by Rob Kempson and Erin Pierce, Cameco Capitol Arts Centre regarding Foundational Funding Agreement be received for information.

That the presentation by Nicole Wood, Executive Director, Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland, Port Hope Chief of Police Tim Farquharson and Jennifer McGill, Chair, Fundraising Committee regarding Port Hope Youth Wellness Hub be r eceived for information.

That the Council Meeting minutes of March 5, 2024, the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, the Public Meeting minutes of March 19, 2024 and the Special Council Meeting minutes of March 19, 2024 be approved as circulated.

That the Police Services Board Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2024 be approved as circulated.

WHEREAS Council considered Staff Report CS-04-24 regarding 2024-2027 Advisory Committee Appointments - Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS interviews were conducted for the vacant positions on the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Appointment Policy; and WHEREAS the selection committees have identified candidates that successfully meet the criteria for appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following candidates be presented to Council for appointment to the 2024-2027 Advisory Committee term in accordance with the Appointment Policy: Accessibility Advisory Committee: Selena Forsyth Rhonda Cook Peter Hunt Lorrie Kehoe Emily Warner Thomas Balatka Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee John Appleman Kathleen Bazkur Bonnie Caruana Lynda Deveau Lance Green Faye Langmaid Aaron Miedema Lauren Millier Teresa VanNeste

WHEREAS Council considered Staff Report CS-06-24 regarding Police Service Board Vacancy; and WHEREAS Council received Mr. John Hudson’s resignation from the Port Hope Police Services Board and extends appreciation for his service to the community since his first appointment in 2015; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to establish an ad hoc selection committee comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, and Police Service Board Administrator to interview applicants and recommend a preferred candidate to be considered at a later date by Council.

WHEREAS Council considered Staff Report PD-08-24 regarding Heritage Application Permit - 86 Walton Street; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report PD-08-24; and THAT Council approve the heritage permit to install gooseneck lighting to the property at 86 Walton Street, Port Hope.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 18-2024 to 21-2024 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.

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 March 26, 2024 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.