Council Meeting

held a closed session at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, in order to address items pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b). (CAO Recruitment), ma tters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Section 239(2)(f). (OLT-22-003126 - AON/Mason Homes Phase 5).

That the Council Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023 be approved as circulated.

That Staff Report WE-13-23 regarding Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Additional Funds Request - 35 Marsh Street be

That Staff Report WE-14-23 regarding Contract 57-ENG-2023 - Sylvan Glen Bridge Replacement project be

WHEREAS members of Council continue to hear from residents and local businesses about the increasing demand for affordable transportation opportunities and the need for ridesharing applications to begin offering services in the area; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Port Hope currently regulates taxicabs and limousines but does not formally regulate or allow ridesharing apps and other similar fee for service transportation businesses; and WHEREAS a progressive and accommodating Vehicle for Hire By-law would open up opportunities for improved access to transportation services while also continuing to support the local taxicab industry that currently provides a crucial service to the community; and WHEREAS communities in Ontario have successfully implemented Vehicle for Hire By-laws that allow and regulate both traditional taxicab services and ridesharing / vehicle for hire services; and WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has recently committed to undertaking an expedited review to allow for such opportunities and has committed additional financial resources to having a draft by-law prepared using external legal assistance, and an opportunity exists for the Municipality to participate in that review to the benefit of the broader area; and WHEREAS a coordinated approach to the regulation of vehicle for hire / ridesharing within both the Municipality of Port Hope and the Town of Cobourg could potentially set a foundation for improved services across Northumberland County, NOW THEREFORE B

WHEREAS Committee of the Whole at their meeting held on June 20, 2023 considered Staff Report FS-13-23 regarding 2024 Community Grant and Donation Process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reassumes the responsibility to review and approve community grants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council support the calling of a Special Meeting, prior to the budget deliberations, to consider community grant applications.

WHEREAS Council at their meeting held on July 4, 2023 considered Staff Report WE-13-23 regarding Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Additional Funds Request - 35 Marsh Street; and WHEREAS approximately 3,000 ft 2 of the Water Treatment Plant upper roof was severely damaged during a high windstorm weather event on December 23, 2022; and WHEREAS the remaining upper roof approximately 10,000 ft 2 should be replaced in conjunction with the insured portion due to its limited life expectancy and deteriorating condition based on a series of recent climate change type weather events; and WHEREAS completing the roof replacement of both the upper and lower roof at the Water Treatment Plant at the same time is advisable; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve additional funding from the Water Reserve account in the amount of $408,000 to complete the replacement and ensure the longevity of the roof at the Water Treatment Plant; AND FURTHER THAT Council affirm the reward of the Water Treatment Plant roof replacement to Industrial Roofing as identified as the recommended vendor through the Municipality's insurance provider.

WHEREAS Council at their meeting held on July 4, 2023 considered Staff Report WE-14-23 regarding Contract 57-ENG-2023 - Sylvan Glen Bridge Replacement Project; and WHEREAS the existing Sylvan Glen bridge had mandatory Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) inspections in 2020 and again in 2022 that concluded the bridge is in an overall fair to poor condition with recommendations for replacement in one to five years; and WHEREAS a detailed structure assessment and evaluation was

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 31/2023 being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 20/2010, as amended for the purpose of enacting certain housekeeping changes be read a first and second time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 32/2023 being a By-law Under the Provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as Amended, to Amend Zoning By-law 20/2010, as Amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, for lands described as Part Lot 2 N/S Walton St. 3 N/S Walton St., 4 N/S Walton St. Hope as in PH91615; Port Hope; municipally known as 230 Walton Street, in the Municipality of Port Hope, in the County of Northumberland be read a first and second time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 31/2023 and 32/2023 be read a third time, passed and that the said By-laws be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 33/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Regular Council meeting held on July 4, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.