Council Meeting

held a closed session at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, in order to address items pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d) - (Volunteer Firefighter Negotiations).

That the Council Meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, the Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2023 and the Special Council Meeting minutes of May 23, 2023 be approved as circulated.

WHEREAS systemic oppression continues to impact marginalized individuals and communities, including but not limited to those based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, and socioeconomic status; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope has a responsibility to promote equity and inclusion for all residents and visitors, and to actively work towards dismantling systems of oppression within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the need to create and maintain safe and inclusive spaces for all individuals and communities within its jurisdiction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope Council direct staff to prepare an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework for consideration that outlines a framework for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of municipal operations; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework be presented to Council for adoption prior to the end of 2023, and include but not be limited to the following: 1. Ensuring that municipal policies, procedures, by-laws and practices are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all residents and visitors, regardless of their identity or background; and 2. Providing regular training for all municipal employees and officials on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and on ways to identify and address bias and discriminat

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on May 16, 2023 considered Staff Report PD-13-23 regarding Citywide Planning Module Project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to redirect $26,100 + HST of funding from the Planning and Development Contracted Services budget to a Citywide Planning Module implementation project.

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on May 16, 2023 considered Staff Report PD-14-23 regarding Port Hope Tourism Strategy 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to establish a steering committee to provide input and oversight on the 2022 – 2024 destination marketing contract and tourism strategy project; and Bring to market and award a contract for the delivery of Destination Marketing Services for a period of up to 18-months committing $75,000 of current budgeted funds and a further $150,000 in the 2024 budget; and Seek a firm to facilitate the review, recommendation and potential implementation of an appropriate model of tourism delivery in Port Hope.

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on May 16, 2023 considered Staff Report PRC-06-23 regarding Draft Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to provide an updated Terms of Reference changing the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group to an Advisory Committee and making any necessary alterations to the Advisory Committee By-law.

WHEREAS the Advisory Committee Appointment Policy outlines the manner in which volunteer vacancies are filled on municipal boards and committees; AND WHEREAS there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope placed ads in the Community Pages of the local newspaper and on the Municipal Website calling for volunteers; AND WHEREAS applicants were selected and interviews were conducted in accordance with the Appointment Policy; AND WHEREAS the selection committee has identified Lance Green as a member at large successfully meeting the criteria for appointment to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Lance Green to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 26/2023 being a By-law being a By-law to confirm and authorize participation in the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“Primary Plan”) and the Retirement Compensation Arrangement for the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“RCA”), each as amended from time to time, of the employees and councillors of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope (“Employer”) be read a first and second time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 27/2023 being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between The Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope and the United Steelworkers on behalf of the Volunteer Firefighters be read a first and second time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 26/2023 and 27/2023 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 28/2023 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 6, 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.