Committee of the Whole

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 2 be received for information purposes.

That the proposed motion be amended to change the name of the proposed policy from the “Anti-Oppression Policy” to the “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework”

WHEREAS systemic oppression continues to impact marginalized individuals and communities, including but not limited to those based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, and socioeconomic status; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope has a responsibility to promote equity and inclusion for all residents and visitors, and to actively work towards dismantling systems of oppression within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the need to create and maintain safe and inclusive spaces for all individuals and communities within its jurisdiction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope Council direct staff to prepare an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework for consideration that outlines a framework for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of municipal operations; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework be presented to Council for adoption prior to the end of 2023, and include but not be limited to the following: 1. Ensuring that municipal policies, procedures, by-laws and practices are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all residents and visitors, regardless of their identity or background; and 2. Providing regular training for all municipal employees and officials on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and on ways to identify and address bias and discriminat

That Report PD-12-2023 be received for information.

That a resolution be presented to Council authorize staff to redirect $26,100 + HST of funding from the Planning and Development Contracted Services budget to a Citywide Planning Module implementation project.

That a resolution be presented to Council to direct staff to: Establish a steering committee to provide input and oversight on the 2022 – 2024 destination marketing contract and tourism strategy project. Bring to market and award a contract for the delivery of Destination Marketing Services for a period of up to 18-months committing $75,000 of current budgeted funds and a further $150,000 in the 2024 budget. Seek a firm to facilitate the review, recommendation and potential implementation of an appropriate model of tourism delivery in Port Hope.

That the Draft Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan currently posted for community review remain open for comment until June 11, 2023; and further, That a resolution be presented to Council to direct staff to provide an updated Terms of Reference changing the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group to an Advisory Committee and making any necessary alterations to the Advisory Committee By-law.