Council Meeting

held an In-Camera session at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations – Section 239(2)(d) – ( Collective Agreement Terms for Ratification)

WHEREAS Council at the Special In-Camera meeting of April 16, 2024 considered Confidential Report FS-05-24; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the ratification in principle, of the Memorandum of Settlement between CUPE Local 749-02, Parks, Cemeteries and Facilities and the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, signed and dated March 26, 2024, inclusive of the terms generally outlined in Confidential Report FS-05-24.

That the presentation by Stefan Horn, Ganaraska Oak Ridges Guardians regarding Development of a Cell Tower on the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information.

That the presentation by Debbie Beattie, Program Director, Critical Mass Art regarding Foundational Funding Agreement be r eceived for information.

That the deputation by Michael Veen regarding Item 6.1 - Presentation from S. Horn - Development of a Cell Tower on the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information.

That the deputation by Steve Brownell regarding Item 6.1 - Presentation from S. Horn - Development of a Cell Tower on the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information.

That the deputation by Tracy Patterson regarding Item 6.1 - Presentation from S. Horn - Development of a Cell Tower on the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information.

That the Council Meeting minutes of March 26, 2024, the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of April 2, 2024 and the Special Council Meeting minutes of April 9, 2024 be approved as circulated.

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 7 be received for information purposes.

That Report PS-08-24 re: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Appointment (Summer Student) be

That Report FS-06-24 re: Ministry of Transportation – Dedicated Gas Tax Funding be

WHEREAS Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 2, 2024 considered Staff Report CS-07-24 regarding 2024-2027 Advisory Committee Appointments - Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS interviews were conducted for the vacant positions on the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Appointment Policy; and WHEREAS the selection committee has identified candidates that successfully meet the criteria for appointment to the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following candidates be appointed for the 2024-2027 Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee term in accordance with the Appointment Policy: Karen O’Hara Diedre Gardner Yvonne Rogers Mike Whelan Thomas Balatka

WHEREAS Council received the presentation from Nicole Wood, Executive Director, Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland, Port Hope Chief of Police Tim Farquharson and Jennifer McGill, Chair, Fundraising Committee regarding Port Hope Youth Wellness Hub for information on March 26, 2024; and WHEREAS Youth Wellness Hubs deliver services for mental health, substance use, primary health care, and other health and social services using an Integrated Youth Services (IYS) model for youth in Ontario aged 12 to 25; and WHEREAS in Northumberland County, young people encounter mental health and substance use challenges that surpass the provincial average, with multiple data sources indicating heightened clinical symptoms including self-harm, alcohol abuse, and emergency department visits; and WHEREAS service organizations supporting youth have made important strides in aligning service delivery, but still they encounter substantial gaps in funding and capacity to effectively address the challenges faced by youth in the community; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario approved funding for a Youth Wellness Hub in the 2024 Provincial Budget for the Port Hope community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope endorses the efforts to establish a Youth Wellness Hub in the community; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs Mayor Hankivsky and Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani to participate in any steering committees related to this matter, providing regular upd

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 25-2024 to 27-2024 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 16, 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.