Committee of the Whole

presentation by Anthony Jenkins regarding 65 Ward Street be received for information purposes.

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

That Report CS-09-23 be received for information.

That pursuant to Section 357(5a) any applicant in attendance be given the opportunity to address Council regarding their application; and That the write-off, cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes estimated in the amount of $6,241.35 identified in "Attachment 2” be approved in accordance with Sections 357(1) and 358(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended; and That a resolution be presented to Council to delegate to the Treasurer the authority to make decisions regarding tax adjustments pertaining to specific years and that the delegation of authority by-law be updated accordingly.

That a resolution be presented to Council to adopt the Alternative Work Arrangements Policy and to direct staff to develop the operational procedures for the associated program.

That the motion be amended to include, "and that a by-law to be brought forward for Council to participate in OMERS Pension Plan for Council Members.

That Report FS-10-23 be received for information; and That a by-law to be brought forward for Council to participate in OMERS Pension Plan for Council Members.

That Report FS-11-23 be received for information.

That Report PD-09-23 re: Termination of Existing Lease at Capitol Theatre be

That a resolution be presented to Council to direct staff to continue to work with Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to finalize and implement the Restoration Plan for both Lions Park and Chemetron Lagoon.

That Staff Report WE-10-23 be received for information.

Whereas the need for shelter in Northumberland County exceeds current capacity of shelter spaces; and Whereas the winter warming room located in Cobourg to serve all residents of Northumberland experiencing homeless is closing for the season; and Whereas as a result a greater number of Port Hope citizens will once again be left without safe, accessible shelter; and Whereas an Ontario Superior Court Judgement released on January 27 by Justice Michael J. Valente ruled that evicting individuals experiencing homelessness from temporary shelter, including tents, where no other shelter option is made available, is a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedom’s Section 7 right to life, liberty and security; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Port Hope respects the right to safe shelter of all residents and shall uphold the rights of residents experiencing homelessness to shelter in peace in our community; and Further be it resolved that a copy of this motion be sent to Northumberland County Council and all Northumberland County lower-tier municipalities for support.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Port Hope shall establish a Housing Committee to examine issues along the full spectrum of shelter and housing in our community for the purpose of advising council and staff.

WHEREAS Article 25 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes the right to housing and shelter; and WHEREAS Canada’s National Housing Strategy Act recognizes the right to housing as a fundamental human right as defined in international human rights law; and WHEREAS Port Hope recognizes that challenges of homelessness and affordable housing exist in our community; and WHEREAS all levels of government have a role to play in the protection of human rights, including the right to housing and shelter; NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Port Hope endorses Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, recognizing the right to shelter and housing as a fundamental human right; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to Northumberland County Council and all Northumberland County lower-tier municipalities; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Port Hope shall establish a Housing Committee to examine issues along the full spectrum of shelter and housing in our community for the purpose of advising council and staff.