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 address a matter pertaining to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council receive the confidential staff update regarding Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) negotiations for information; and That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff.

That the presentation by Rebecca Caron, The Society of United Professionals regarding Introduction of Organization to Council and Outline How They Can be Long-Term Partner in Supporting Port Hope's Economic Growth, Workforce Development and Community Priorities be r eceived for information.

That the presentation by Brian Baley, Director, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing, Cameco Corporation regarding Update on Cameco's Port Hope Conversion Facility Licence Renewal be r eceived for information.

That the presentation by Faye More, Chair, Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee regarding Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 and Special Economic Zones in Ontario be r eceived for information.

on June 17, 2025, Council adopted Resolution 132-2025, opposing the provisions of Bill 5 that nullify municipal planning authority, including the Special Economic Zone provisions, and directed that its opposition be sent to the Premier, four Ministers, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities; And whereas Resolution 132-2025 has never been rescinded or amended and remains the adopted policy position of this Council; Now therefore be it resolved that a letter be sent to the Minister of Economic Development and Job Creation clarifying the Municipality of Port Hope's opposition to Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and rescinding language contained in the AMO delegation request materials submitted in May 2026 requesting the consideration of a SEZ for the Port Hope-Wesleyville corridor as appropriate.

That the Council Meeting minutes of August 11, 2026 and Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of September 1, 2026 be approved as circulated.

That Consent Agenda Item 10.1 be received for information.

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 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 Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026, be received for information.

That Report FES-04-2026 be received; and That a by-law (Attachment 1) be presented for Council consideration to enact an updated Open Air Burning By-law effective January 1, 2027; and That Council repeal Open Air Burning By-law 79-2023; and That a by-law be presented for Council consideration to amend Schedule “A” of Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) By-law 46-2026 (Attachment 2) to include the applicable administrative penalties for contraventions of the Open Air Burning By-Law, with such amendment to take effect on January 1, 2027, concurrent with the effective date of Open Air Burning By-law.

That staff be directed to post the Draft 2027 Prescribed Fees for Services schedules on the Municipal website for public awareness and community comment; and That, following the community engagement period and consideration of comments received, a By-law be presented to Council to approve the 2027 Prescribed Fees for Services schedules, effective January 1, 2027, and repeal By-law 28-2026; and That the draft 2027 Prescribed Fees for Services be amended to change the Open Air Burn Permit fee to $0.

That Report LLS-37-26, Follow Up on Council Workshop – Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Chair Discussion, be received; and That the recommendations arising from Dr. Zachary Spicer’s Governance Review be

That Council advises the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) that the Municipality of Port Hope supports Cameco’s request for a 20-year licence extension at its Conversion facility; That staff be authorized to request intervenor status, and with a request for interim 10 year fulsome reporting (“check-in”) on the terms of the licence, as appropriate; and That staff be directed to appear and make submissions at the CNSC hearing at which this licence extension request will be considered, as appropriate.

That Council receive Report CAO-11-26 for information.

That the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to finalize a Severance Agreement with 138 Hope Street North INC. and Prasher Holdings Inc. on terms as set out in Report DS-17-2026; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the final Severance Agreement and any related documentation to carry out the purpose of the proposed Severance Agreement including registration of the Severance Agreement on title of the subject lands at the Land Registry Office.

That Council approve Items 12.1 to 12.12, except for 12.2, 12.7, 12.11, Committee Reports and Recommendations as listed under the September 15, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.

That the recommended motion in Report LLS-34-26 be amended by adding the following: And be it further resolved that the comprehensive review of the Municipality's advisory body framework contemplated in clause 8 commence with a Council-staff workshop early in the 2026-2030 term, at which Council and staff provides input on how it wishes to draw on the expertise of its Advisory Committees and Local Boards to support Council decision-making and advance Council priorities, and that the input arising from that workshop shape the review.

Report LLS-34-26 regarding the Advisory Committees and Local Boards Initial Review and By-law be received; and That the Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law (Attachment 1), inclusive of the Terms of Reference be presented to Council for approval; and That the standalone establishing By-law for the Port Hope Public Library Board (Attachment 3) be presented to Council for approval; and That the By-law to repeal By-law 45-2018 regarding the Heritage Incentive Grant Program (Attachment 4) be presented to Council for approval as the Heritage Incentive Grant Program is no longer active; and That the Audit Advisory Committee and Heritage Incentive Advisory Committee be dissolved; and That By-laws 05/2021, 49/2025, and 53/2025 be repealed, as they have been incorporated into the draft Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law; and That the Advisory Committee Appointment Policy (108/2019) be repealed, as it has been incorporated into the draft Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law; and That Council acknowledge staff’s intention to undertake a broader review of the Municipality’s advisory body framework during the 2026-2030 term of Council, including opportunities for enhanced community engagement, to further strengthen the Municipality’s approach to public participation in Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law.

That Council approve the Port Hope Tourism Strategy 2026–2031, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-16-26; and further, That Council direct staff to use the Tourism Strategy to guide tourism destination development, visitor servicing, destination marketing, partner engagement, events integration, and annual tourism work planning; and further, That staff implement Year 1 “Foundation Build” actions within approved budgets and existing resources, and report back annually on implementation progress, performance measures, partnership activity, funding opportunities, and any recommended adjustments.

That the Notice of Motion regarding Establishing a Rural Advisory Committee be further amended by adding the following: That further to the establishment of the Rural Advisory Committee, an agricultural advisory committee be

That Report LLS-38-26 be received for information.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 56-2026, 57-2026, 58-2026, 59-2026, 60-2026, 61-2026, 62-2026, 63-2026 and 64-2026 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 65-2026 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 September 15, 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.