Committee of the Whole

That Memorandum 2026-01 from the Environmental Advisory Committee regarding Support for the Development of a Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy be r eceived for information.

That correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation’s (MSIFN) regarding Garden Hill Dam - Ganaraska River be re ceived for information.

That the presentation by David Kilburn, CIBC Private Investment Counsel, regarding Investment Update of 2025 Results be r eceived for information.

That Council receive Staff Report FS-02-26 regarding the 2025 Remuneration and Expenditures for Council and Council Appointees for information.

That Council receive the 2025 Port Hope Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report.

That Council receive the 2025 Port Hope Community Hub Drinking Water System Annual Report.

That a By-law be presented to Council to approve the 2026 Wastewater Consumptive Rate Increase and amend By-law 69-2020 to implement the approved 2026 Budget; and That the proposed By-law include adjustments to block 1, 2, and 3 wastewater consumption rates percentage increases found in table WW-8 of 69-2020 to maintain the 2025 increase to $3.50/m3, $4.37/m3, and $5.26/m3

That Report LLS-09-26 be received; and That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize the appointment of K9ine Security as a third-party contractor for the purposes of enforcing parking regulations under Traffic and Parking By-law No. 39-2008, as amended.

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 School; and further That staff be directed to include within the amending by-law provisions authorizing the Director of Works and Engineering, or designate, to erect and maintain traffic control signage for the safety and convenience of the public, in accordance with applicable legislation and standards.

That Report LLS-11-26 regarding the Encroachment By-law be

That Report LLS-12-26 be received for information.

the Municipality of Port Hope's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan commits the municipality to increased road safety for all road users through a Vision Zero initiative and the adoption of "complete streets" concepts for future road projects (Goal 3.5); and Whereas the Municipality's Community Climate Action Plan identifies active transportation and reduced vehicle demand as essential sustainability strategies, and calls for the implementation of complete streets principles to make roads safe and accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, persons with disabilities, and all road users; and Whereas Vision Zero is an internationally recognized road safety framework premised on the ethical position that no loss of life or serious injury on public roads is acceptable, and uses a systems approach for complete streets design that enables safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all; and Whereas Canadian municipalities including Edmonton, Toronto, Waterloo, Kingston, and Woodstock that have adopted a Vision Zero approach have seen significant improvements in traffic calming and safety that support active transportation; and Whereas a coordinated Vision Zero strategy would advance goals across both plans, improving community safety, reducing emissions, supporting active transportation infrastructure, and promoting a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that Council directs staff to develop a Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy for the Municipality of Port Hope

Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan commits the municipality to increased road safety for all road users through a Vision Zero initiative and the adoption of "complete streets" concepts for future road projects (Goal 3.5); and Whereas the Municipality's Community Climate Action Plan identifies active transportation and reduced vehicle demand as essential sustainability strategies, and calls for the implementation of complete streets principles to make roads safe and accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, persons with disabilities, and all road users; and Whereas Vision Zero is an internationally recognized road safety framework premised on the ethical position that no loss of life or serious injury on public roads is acceptable, and uses a systems approach for complete streets design that enables safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all; and Whereas Canadian municipalities including Edmonton, Toronto, Waterloo, Kingston, and Woodstock that have adopted a Vision Zero approach have seen significant improvements in traffic calming and safety that support active transportation; and Whereas a coordinated Vision Zero strategy would advance goals across both plans, improving community safety, reducing emissions, supporting active transportation infrastructure, and promoting a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that Council directs staff to develop a Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy for the Municipality of P