Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (11 motions)
9 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the presentation by Gillian Smith-Clark, President Port Hope Racquet Club and Pierre Lamarche, President All Canadian Sports Management Inc. regarding opportunity to secure a tennis dome and construct a fourth tennis court be re ceived for information.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Carried
That the presentation by Maria Papaioannoy, 95 & 97 Walton Street regarding Heritage Restoration project be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Todd Attridge, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That the presentation by Ian MacKay, ACO regarding 65 Ward Street be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Todd Attridge
Carried
That Consent Agenda items 1 through 4 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Mink, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Carried
That Report CAO-03-23 be
Moved by Mayor Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Referred
WHEREAS members of Council continue to hear from residents and local businesses about the increasing demand for affordable transportation opportunities and the need for ridesharing applications to begin offering services in the area; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope currently regulates taxicabs and limousines but does not formally regulate or allow ridesharing apps and other similar fee for service transportation businesses; and WHEREAS a progressive and accommodating Vehicle for Hire By-law would open up opportunities for improved access to transportation services while also continuing to support the local taxicab industry that currently provides a crucial service to the community; and WHEREAS communities in Ontario have successfully implemented Vehicle for Hire By-laws that allow and regulate both traditional taxicab services and ridesharing / vehicle for hire services; and WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has recently committed to undertaking an expedited review to allow for such opportunities and has committed additional financial resources to having a draft by-law prepared using external legal assistance, and an opportunity exists for the Municipality to participate in that review to the benefit of the broader area; and WHEREAS a coordinated approach to the regulation of vehicle for hire / ridesharing within both the Municipality of Port Hope and the Town of Cobourg could potentially set a foundation for improved services across Northumberland County, NOW THEREFORE B
Moved by Mayor Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Holloway Wadhwani
Carried
That Council reassumes the responsibility of allocating Community Grants moving forward, and that the Santa Claus Parade is added as a separate line item on the budget.
Moved by Councillor Pearson, seconded by Councillor Collins
Defeated
That Council reassumes the responsibility to review and approve community grants; and That Council meets in a Special Meeting, prior to the budget deliberations, to consider community grant applications.
Moved by Councillor Mink, seconded by Councillor Holloway Wadhwani
Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize the Housekeeping Zoning By-law Update that will amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 20/2010.
Moved by Mayor Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Mink
Carried
That a by-law, inclusive of the minor amendments identified by the Director, Planning and Development, be presented to Council to authorize the Temporary Use of ‘Suite’ under Section 39.1 of the Planning Act for lands municipally known as 230 Walton Street.
Moved by Mayor Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Carried
That Report WE-12-23 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Todd Attridge