Council Meeting

it resolved that Council proceed In-Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, R.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) (Employee matter); and matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Section 239(2)(f). (OLT-22-003126 - AON/Mason Homes Phase 5) (OLT-23-000360 – 3852 Ganaraska Road) (65 Ward Street).

That the Council Meeting minutes of June 6, 2023, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 6, 2023 and the Public Meeting minutes of June 15, 2023 be approved as circulated.

WHEREAS the Council of the County of Northumberland received a delegation from Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, regarding the Public Health and opioid overdose crisis on April 12, 2023; and WHEREAS the opioid crisis is a provincial and nation-wide health epidemic that requires coordinated action on harm reduction, treatment, prevention, and enforcement; and WHEREAS under its Roadmap to Wellness, the Province is establishing a continuum of care through expanded mental health and addiction supports; and WHEREAS local responses to the opioid crisis must be incorporated into this continuum of care to ensure safe, connected services that lead to improved health outcomes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope work with the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy to organize the first - of what is anticipated to be a number of meetings - across Northumberland County and beyond with key stakeholders, community representatives and those with lived and living experiences to support the renewal of a Drug Strategy for our region that can address immediate responses and long-term solutions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be circulated to all Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District municipalities.

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on June 6, 2023 considered Staff Report PD-15-23 regarding Cultivate 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the temporary use of the property at 1166 5 th Line to host the Cultivate Festival September 22, 23, 24, 2023 provided the organizers meet the following conditions: Reaching agreement on the appropriate parking requirements, traffic control conditions, accessibility requirements to the satisfaction of Protective Services; Offering limited camping for no more than 100 sites, in tents during the festival; Providing a fire safety plan to the satisfaction of the Fire Prevention Officer; and Successfully obtaining any permits required through the building department and any relevant outside agencies that may be required.

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on June 6, 2023 considered Staff Report PD-17-23 regarding Draft Provincial Policy Statement 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing concerns related to the draft Provincial Policy Statement 2023 as it relates to the removal of municipal autonomy in planning decisions and potential negative impacts to agricultural and rural land use policies.

WHEREAS single use plastics are a contributor to emissions and litter in our community as outlined by the delegation from Beatrice Strong Public School; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Climate Emergency; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking the development of a Community Climate Action Plan with leadership from the Environmental Advisory Committee; NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee be directed to report back to Council with recommendations for a Single Use Plastics By-Law for inclusion in the Community Climate Action Plan.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 29/2023 being a By-law being a By-law to Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement between the Lions Club of Port Hope and the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope for 20 Thomas Street known as the Lions Club Recreation Centre be read a first and second time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 29/2023 be read a third time, passed and that the said By-laws be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 30/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on June 20, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.