Council Meeting

it resolved that Council move into a closed session at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address items pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b) - (Civic Award Nominations) and (CAO Recruitment Update) and labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d) - (Union Negotiations).

WHEREAS Council at their In-Camera meeting of March 18, 2025 considered Confidential Staff Report PRC-02-25 regarding 2024 Civic Award Recipient Recommendations; AND WHEREAS Council considered the recommendations for 2024 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 2024 Port Hope Civic Awards, as proposed by the Civic Awards Advisory Committee in Confidential Staff Report PRC-02-24; and further That Council direct staff to proceed to bring the approved nominations forward for award.

That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff with respect to union negotiations and as further outlined in Confidential Staff Report CAO-03-25.

That Council receive the update from the Selection Committee with respect to the recruitment of the permanent CAO position; and That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to the Selection Committee, external recruiter and staff with respect to next steps in the recruitment of the permanent CAO position.

WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration; AND WHEREAS the Council acknowledges the potential for positive future opportunities around Wesleyville and the Canton Hub, particularly in light of the newly created childcare centre, County-led Broadband project and other opportunities for growth and development in the rural ward; AND WHEREAS there is a desire to explore industry growth opportunities and strategies to strengthen rural infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council refers the delegation from the Rural Focus Group to staff for further review and discussion; and THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report to be presented at a future Council meeting outlining the following: Historical background on tax allocation between the rural and urban area and the financial implications on the municipality as a whole; and Opportunities for enhanced community engagement with the rural area, including the potential to develop a future-focused, Rural Innovations Group comprising of residents, businesses, and community organizations that support sustainable growth and development in the rural area; and That the report provide further information on opportunities for partnerships for enhancing community well-being, economic development and infrastructure enhancement.

WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council refers the delegation from the Rural Focus Group to staff for further review and discussion; and THAT Council directs staff to hire a third party to prepare a report to be presented at a future Council meeting outlining the following: Historical background on tax allocation between the rural and urban area and the financial implications on the municipality as a whole; Municipal rural versus urban spending; and AND THAT staff be authorized to use monies from the OPG Growth Readiness Funds to be utilized to fund the third party consultation fees and report development.

That the correspondence from Dr. W. Marcus Sztrimbely regarding Emergency Gas Leak Detection & Subsequent Meter Replacement be r eceived for information.

That the Council Meeting minutes of February 18, 2025; the Special Council Meeting minutes of February 28, 2025; the Special Council Meeting minutes of March 4, 2025 and the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of March 4, 2025 be approved as circulated.

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 6 be received for information.

That Council approve the waiving of the $500 Film Permit Fee for the production “Once Upon a Christmas Crown” by Christmas Romcom Inc. for their March 24 filming date.

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered a petition received from Ann Zegarchuk and Michaell Walton regarding ZB01-2024 - 276-282 Victoria Street North; Now therefore be it resolved that the petition - Ann Zegarchuk and Michaell Walton regarding ZB01-2024 - 276-282 Victoria Street North be received for information.

at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered Report CS-04-25 regarding Annual Local Board and Committee Reports - 2024; Now therefore be it resolved that Report CS-04-25 be received for information.

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered Report CS-05-25 regarding 2024-2027 Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee and Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment; Whereas interviews were conducted for the vacant positions on the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee and Accessibility Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Appointment Policy; and Whereas the selection committee has identified candidates that successfully meet the criteria for appointment to these Committees; Now therefore be it resolved that the following candidates be appointed by Council for the remainder of the 2024-2027 Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee and Accessibility Advisory Committee term or until a successor is appointed: Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee: Shannon Hilchie Accessibility Advisory Committee: Giulio Schincariol

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered Report ES-05-25 regarding 2024 Annual Performance Reports for the Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Collection System; Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive the 2024 Annual Performance Reports for the Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Collection System.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 10-2025 to 11-2025 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 18, 2025 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.

Be it resolved that Council move into a closed session at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address items pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b) - (Civic Award Nominations) and (CAO Recruitment Update) and labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d) - (Union Negotiations).

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered a petition received from Ann Zegarchuk and Michaell Walton regarding ZB01-2024 - 276-282 Victoria Street North; Now therefore be it resolved that the petition - Ann Zegarchuk and Michaell Walton regarding ZB01-2024 - 276-282 Victoria Street North be received for information.

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered Report CS-04-25 regarding Annual Local Board and Committee Reports - 2024; Now therefore be it resolved that Report CS-04-25 be received for information.

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025 Council considered Report ES-05-25 regarding 2024 Annual Performance Reports for the Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Collection System; Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive the 2024 Annual Performance Reports for the Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Collection System.