Council Meeting

held a closed session at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address the following items: Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them - Section 239(2)(h) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council receive the confidential updates regarding the ongoing Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) Negotiations and 2 Fox Road (OLT-26-000098) for information, and confirm the confidential direction provided to staff in Closed Session.

That the presentation by Paul Seguin, Senior Vice-President, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) regarding Update on the Potential for New Nuclear Generation at OPG's Wesleyville Site be r eceived for information.

That the presentation by Chief of Police Tim Farquharson, Port Hope Police Service regarding Update on Policing in the Municipality of Port Hope be r eceived for information.

That the EAC's recommendations on municipal by-law updates relating to biodiversity, naturalization, and urban food production in support of the Community Action Plan be

Whereas public libraries are among Ontario’s most far-reaching and cost-effective public resources, serving as vital community hubs that provide access to literacy and language programs, newcomer supports, digital services, and educational and community spaces; Over 63,000 in-person visits were made to Port Hope Public Library in 2025; And whereas public libraries deliver a wide range of free or low-cost programs and services for residents of all ages, while also providing equitable access to broadband internet, particularly in underserved areas. In 2025 close to 6000 people attended 420 programs offered by Port Hope Public Library: And whereas libraries are increasingly on the front lines of addressing complex community challenges, including homelessness, mental health and addiction, newcomer integration, workforce re-skilling, and the digital divide; And whereas provincial funding for public libraries has not increased in over 30 years, resulting in a significant decline in its real value, while municipalities now contribute over 90% of library funding; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope urge the Province of Ontario to increase the annual public library operating grant to better support public library systems across Ontario; And further that Council direct staff to send a letter to the Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming as well as MPP David Piccini, Northumberland municipalities and members of the Rural Ontario Munici

That the Council Meeting minutes of March 17, 2026, the Special Council Meeting minutes of April 2, 2026, the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of April 7, 2026 and the Statutory Public Meeting minutes of April 14, 2026 be approved as circulated.

That Consent Agenda items 10.1 through 10.9 be received for information.

That the Municipal Solicitor be directed to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Birkdale Capital Corp. in a form substantially as set out in Staff Report LLS-19-26.

That Council receive Report PRC-06-26 regarding the Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan Implementation Update for information.

That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to By-law 56-2025 Section D: Parks Fees - Parks, Recreation and Culture to update the parks fees as noted in Report PRC-07-26.

That Council approve Items 12.1 to 12.8, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the April 7, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 17-2026, 18-2026, 19-2026 and 20-2026 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 April 21, 2026 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.

Council held a closed session at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address the following items:  Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them - Section 239(2)(h) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Whereas public libraries are among Ontario’s most far-reaching and cost- effective public resources, serving as vital community hubs that provide access to literacy and language programs, newcomer supports, digital services, and educational and community spaces; Over 63,000 in-person visits were made to Port Hope Public Library in 2025; And whereas public libraries deliver a wide range of free or low-cost programs and services for residents of all ages, while also providing equitable access to broadband internet, particularly in underserved areas. In 2025 close to 6000 people attended 420 programs offered by Port Hope Public Library: And whereas libraries are increasingly on the front lines of addressing complex community challenges, including homelessness, mental health and addiction, newcomer integration, workforce re-skilling, and the digital divide; And whereas provincial funding for public libraries has not increased in over 30 years, resulting in a significant decline in its real value, while municipalities now contribute over 90% of library funding; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope urge the Province of Ontario to increase the annual public library operating grant to better support public library systems across Ontario; And further that Council direct staff to send a letter to the Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming as well as MPP David Piccini, Northumberland municipalities and members of the Rural Ontario Munic