Community Advisory Committee - CAC

That the correspondence from John Carpenter regarding Questions / Concerns Related to the PHAI As Criteria Change be received for information.

That the correspondence from John Sypher regarding My Property Repair from CNL be received for information.

That the correspondence from Richard Lane regarding Pharmasave Public Trees and River Path Destruction be r eceived for information.

That the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) select a Chair for the 2026–2030 Term of Council at its first meeting following the 2026 Municipal Election.

That the CAC recommends that Council direct staff to initiate discussions with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) regarding the establishment of an independent panel of qualified experts to assist property owners in understanding documents and agreements related to their properties under the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), prioritizing independent, external legal advice; That the CAC recommends that Council direct staff to report back to Council on the outcome of those discussions, including proposed scope, governance, independence and funding.

That the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meet on a monthly basis in 2027, and establish a schedule for meetings following the first meeting of the 2026-2030 Council; and That the next meeting of the CAC take place in November, following the completion of the 2026 Municipal and School board election, and before Council inauguration for the 2026-2030 Term.