Council Meeting

That the presentation by Leslie Abram, Northumberland Land Trust regarding Public Awareness and Understanding of the Northumberland Land Trust Mission and Mandate be received for information.

That the Council Meeting minutes of November 26, 2024, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 and the Public Meeting minutes of December 10, 2024 be approved as circulated.

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

That Report CS-15-24 be

That Report DS-31-24 be received; and That Council authorize the Chief Building Official (CBO), Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement associated with the issuance of a conditional building permit related to the relocation of a historical Cobourg dwelling to the property located at 6302 4 th Line, and made in accordance with 8(3)(c) of the Building Code Act (Attachment 3); and That the CBO be delegated the authority to execute conditional permits as noted in Section 8(3.1) of the Building Code Act, and this delegation of authority be included in the upcoming revisions to the Delegation of Authority By-law 75-2019.

That Report ES-01-24 regarding Alternate Locate Agreement, Amendment No. 3 be r eferred to By-laws.

That Report PS-18-24 regarding Donation to the Municipality of Port Hope - Protective Services Municipal Law Enforcement Vehicle be received for information.

That the presentation by Ashley Crews, Northumberland Humane Society regarding TNR Program - Trap, Neuter and Release be r eceived for information.

That the presentation by Sal Ugarte from the Loomex Group regarding Rail Safety Plan be r eceived for information.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Trans

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has identified their Wesleyville site in the Municipality of Port Hope as an ideal location for future energy generation projects as outlined in the letter from the Minister of Energy and Electrification, dated November 29, 2024; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Municipality of Port Hope recognize the importance of meaningful community engagement in exploring potential new clean energy generation projects; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has committed to providing initial financial support, up to $1 million, and working with the Municipality to explore and assess the feasibility of such projects, including the benefits of potential infrastructure improvements, economic development opportunities, and incremental municipal revenues; and WHEREAS hosting new energy generation projects at the Wesleyville site aligns with the Province’s goals to meet growing energy demand, promote economic growth, and advance sustainable energy solutions; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the potential benefits to the community, including job creation, economic development, increased tax revenues, and investment in infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope supports continued dialogue and engagement with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the Ministry of Energy and Electrification, and local stakeholders to explore the development of clean energy generation projects at the Wesleyvil

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 3, 2024 Council considered Staff Report PRC-15-24 regarding Port Hope Agricultural Society Fair Agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease agreement with the Port Hope and District Agricultural Society for use the premises at the Town Agricultural Park (62 McCaul Street, Port Hope) for the purposes of hosting the annual Port Hope Fair as per terms generally outlined in Report PRC-15-24; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements and other documents as may be necessary to facilitate the agreement subject to satisfaction of staff and legal counsel.

That the main motion be amended as follows: That the Terms of Reference for the Youth Councillor be amended to include a representative from the PRC Youth Advisory Committee/Mayor's Youth Delegation in the Selection Committee.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 3, 2024 Council considered Staff Report CS-16-24 regarding One Year Review of Procedural By-law 60-2023 - Recommended Changes and Results of Community Engagement; and WHEREAS Council directed staff to bring forward a revised Procedural By-law that repeals By-law 60-2023 and includes the housekeeping amendments identified in Report CS-16-24 as well as the amendments directed by Council at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 3, 2024; and WHEREAS at the December 3, 2024 Meeting, Council directed staff to bring forward the 2025 Meeting Calendar for Council's approval; and WHEREAS Council further considered the issues of weighted voting and the terms of reference for the Youth Councillor position as part of the One Year Review of the Procedural By-law 60-2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report CS-16-24 be received; and That Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Youth Councillor (Attachment A), as amended, and direct staff to commence recruitment for the position; and That the Terms of Reference for the Youth Councillor be amended to include a representative from the PRC Youth Advisory Committee/Mayor's Youth Delegation in the Selection Committee; and That Council approve the 2025 Meeting Calendar (Attachment B); and That staff be directed to prepare a report for Council on the topic of weighted voting, which shall: Outline the history of weighted voting within the Municipality of Port Hope; Expla

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 78-2024 to 81-2024 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law 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 December 17, 2024 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.