Council Meeting

held a closed session at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to receive advice as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Section 239(2)(f) - (121 Cavan Street)

That Council receive Confidential Report LLS-29-26 for information; and That Council authorize Staff to proceed with remediation works at 121 Cavan Street immediately following the expiry of the Order to Remedy in accordance with the Municipality’s Procurement Policy and Property Standards Bylaw; and That staff be directed to communicate publicly with respect to the remediation of the property upon completion of the procurement process; That staff provide an update on the status of the investigation at the August 11, 2026, Council meeting, as well as any remediation details that have been finalized; and That in line with municipal by-laws and policies, any costs associated with the remediation of the property be added to the property owners’ tax bill.

That the delegation from Vincent O'Hanley, CD (Capt. Ret.), Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30, Port Hope, regarding the Proposal for a Veterans Crosswalk, be received; and That the matter be

That the presentation by Faye More, Chair, Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee, regarding Overview of the Concerns and Questions Contained in the Final Petition to the Auditor General of Canada dated June 25, 2026 be received for information.

That the presentation by Scott Cameron, General Manager, Historic Waste Program Management Office, and Bill Daly, Director, Public Communications, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) regarding Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Remediation Downtown be received for information.

That the presentation by Albert Schultz on behalf of a Group of Concerned Neighbours and HopeTowns Initiatives regarding a Proposed 60 Metre Communications Tower be received for information; and That Council direct Staff to contact Bell and request another in-person community consultation before the Municipality considers a letter of concurrence or non concurrence under municipal policies.

That the correspondence received from Alderville First Nation regarding Support for the July 7, 2026, Notice of Motion re: Protection of the Tree Canopy be received for information.

That Memorandum 2026-04 from the Environmental Advisory Committee regarding Support for the July 7, 2026, Notice of Motion re: Protection of the Tree Canopy be received for information.

That the Council Meeting minutes of June 16, 2026, the Special Council Meeting minutes of June 23, 2026, the Special Council Meeting minutes of June 25, 2026, the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of July 7, 2026 and the Special Council Meeting minutes of July 15, 2026 be approved as circulated.

That Advisory Committee and Board Minutes Consent Agenda items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9 be received for information.

That Item 8.5 from the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2026, regarding American Sign Language (ASL) workshops for first responders and front-line staff, be

That Report FIT-11-26 be received for information.

That Council approve the 2027 Council, Committee, and Public Meetings Schedule as noted in Attachment 1 to Report LLS-25-26.

That Council receive Report LLS-28-26 regarding the Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority Provisions; and That Council approve the by-law regarding the delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to undertake actions otherwise restricted under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, (Attachment 1); and That this delegation shall only apply in the event that the municipality is subject to the Restricted Acts provisions under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and only for such time as the said provisions apply; and That any use of delegated authority under the by-law be reported to Council within the first three (3) months of the new Council term, outlining any actions taken under such delegated authority and the reasons for exercising that authority.

That Council approve an initial Phase 1 capital budget of $4.9 Million and a 2026 operating budget of $177K relating to the acquisition, preparation and operation of 39 Pine Street North; and, That the CAO be directed to work with CNL to secure the necessary PHAI funding to remediate 39 Pine Street North; and, That the CAO be directed to secure offsetting grants, rentals, and other revenue sources to reduce capital and operating budget costs; and That staff provide periodic reports to Council on revenues and expenses associated with the transformation of 39 Pine Street North to a fully accessible community service and municipal staff building; and That staff be directed to bring forward a municipal needs assessment for Council consideration; and That by-laws approving the initial capital budget and the issuance of the debenture be brought forward at the August 11, 2026, Council Meeting.

That Council endorse the resolution from the Municipal Finance Officer’s Association (MFOA) Supporting MFOA's Request for Permanent Doubling of the Ontario Infrastructure Fund Beyond 2026, as noted in Attachment 2 to Report FIT-13-26.

That Council approve Items 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8 and 13.10 under Committee Reports and Recommendations Consent Agenda as listed under the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.

That consideration of Report LLS-26-26, Updated Surplus Lands Policy and Road Allowance Policy, be

Whereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem; and Whereas the urban canopy and forest constitute an essential green infrastructure for adapting to climate change, reducing urban heat islands, managing stormwater runoff, and preserving biodiversity; and Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Port Hope endorse three fundamental guiding principles: That trees are a shared community asset with ecological, economic, and social value; That trees are essential infrastructure for the long-term resilience and wellbeing of our community; and That our community shares a symbiotic relationship with our tree canopy, and with that comes a responsibility to act as thoughtful stewards for the generations who follow. And further, that the Municipality of Port Hope commit to integrating the principles into its Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) negotiations and agreements, development policies, green asset management practices, and the modernization of its urban planning regulations as well as promoting education, awareness, and citizen participation to foster harmonious coexistence with nature and the protection of the tree.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 42-2026, 43-2026, 44-2026 and 49-2026 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 Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 50-2026 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 July 21, 2026 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.

Council held a closed session at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to receive advice as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Section 239(2)(f) - (121 Cavan Street)