Committee of the Whole

That the correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority regarding Northumberland County Draft Growth Management Official Plan Amendment be r eceived for information.

That the Meeting Notes of the September 19, 2024 Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness be r eceived for information.

That the following candidate be presented to Council for appointment for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Committee of Adjustment term or until a successor is appointed: Jerry Conlin

That Council direct staff to proceed with community engagement regarding the one-year review of the Procedural By-law to solicit feedback from members of the public; and That Council direct staff to bring back a report on recommended amendments to the Procedural By-law for Council consideration before December 2024; and That Council direct staff to finalize and present the final 2025 Meeting Calendar for Council’s review and approval before December 2024.

That Council receive Report DS-23-24; That Council approve the extension of the Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision (File No. AG SU35) in Part Lot 28, Concession 5 in Osaca, for a three-year period from October 24, 2024 to October 24, 2027; and That staff be directed to bring forward a draft plan condition and additional clarification language considering the subwatershed study.

That Council receive Report DS-24-24 regarding Destination Marketing Service Review 2024 for information.

That staff be directed to post the Draft Fees and Charges schedule on the My Port Hope community engagement website, under the 2025 Budget page, for public awareness and to collect comments from the community; and; Following community engagement, that a By-law be presented to Council to approve the Prescribed Fees for Services schedules effective January 1, 2025, and repeal By-law 74-2023.

That Council repeal the Recreation Program Subsidy/Fee Assistance Policy, passed on January 20, 2015 through Resolution 02/2015; and That Council approve the Municipal Recreation Program Subsidy Policy (Attachment 1).

That a By-law be presented for Council consideration to amend Bylaw 54-2017 to adjust and continue the night fishing restrictions to accommodate the recent changes to Ontario Fishing Regulations in relation to the new expanded fall season: Restrict access to the Ganaraska River for fishing between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from August 15 to December 31 from the Robertson Street Bridge to the Molson Street Bridge.

That a by-law be presented to Council to adopt an Automatic Aid Agreement with the Corporation of Township of Hamilton for the shared fire service responses coverage area as outlined in Attachment 1 of Report PS-13-24.

WHEREAS the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s current busing policy does not provide busing to students within a 3.2 km radius of Port Hope High School; and WHEREAS the lack of busing requires students to seek alternate and active non-motor vehicle transportation methods; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope’s urban roads system and urban landscape (i.e. ravines and river) restricts safe active non-motor vehicle transportation methods to Port Hope High School; and WHEREAS the lack of busing and safe active non-motor vehicle transportation methods are deemed as barriers for Port Hope students to attend Port Hope High School; and WHEREAS alternatively students choose busing to schools outside of their community; and WHEREAS attending their community school will save students hundreds of hours a year commuting, enabling them to participate more in local and family activities and develop better social connections in their home community; and WHEREAS an active community school is an important part of a sustainable, vibrant, and livable community; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope offers public transit throughout its urban area; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope’s public transit system is not at capacity; NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to consult with Port Hope High School and present to Council a plan for free public transit tor Port Hope High School Students, including considerations for a public transit schedule that aligns with Port

1. That staff be directed to post the Draft Fees and Charges schedule on the My Port Hope community engagement website, under the 2025 Budget page, for public awareness and to collect comments from the community; and; 2. Following community engagement, that a By-law be presented to Council to approve the Prescribed Fees for Services schedules effective January 1, 2025, and repeal By-law 74-2023.