Council Meeting

held a closed session at 4:15 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b); labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d) - (Compensation Review) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council receive the confidential information provided by staff.

That the virtual presentation by Jack Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, regarding Investing in Wind and Solar Energy and Energy Storage to Meet Ontario's Future Electricity Needs be r eceived for information.

Alessandra Szilagyi, Impact Assessment Officer, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Representatives from Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee (CNSC), regarding Integrated Assessment Process for OPG’s proposed New Nuclear at Wesleyville project be received for information.

That the correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding appointment to the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee be received; and That the Municipality of Port Hope Council endorse the recommendation that Shelly Cuddy be appointed to the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee, as the GRCA Municipal representative.

That the Council Meeting minutes of December 16, 2025 and the Special Council Meeting minutes of January 13, 2026 be approved as circulated.

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 3 be approved for information.

That the 2026 Strong Mayor Budget be received for information.

That the staff presentation by Shrishma Davé, Manager of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk, regarding 2026 Municipal and School Board Election - Roles and Responsibilities be r eceived for information.

That Council direct staff to enter into and execute an eight (8) year Membrane Replacement Agreement for the purchase of Ultrafiltration Membranes with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Canada GP, as outlined in Attachment 1; and That Council authorize the Director of Environmental Services to sign the Agreement on behalf of the municipality; and That Council authorize staff to make amendments or administrative changes to the Agreement as may be necessary, provided that such amendments are reviewed by the Director of Environmental Services and the municipality’s legal counsel.

That Report FS-01-26 be received for information.

​​That Council authorize the naming of the courtyard at Town Park Recreation Centre to the Frank M. Lauria Memorial Courtyard.

That Council approve the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Strategy with an Anti-Oppression Framework as strategic guidance to inform municipal operations; and That Council direct staff to prepare and bring forward for Council consideration a formal Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy with an Anti-Oppression Framework, informed by the approved Strategy and Framework; and That the proposed EDI Policy fulfill and satisfy the requirements set out in Council Resolution 28-2023; and That the proposed EDI Policy shall, at a minimum, address: mandatory requirements and accountability mechanisms; roles and responsibilities for implementation and oversight; reporting and review requirements; and how the policy will be maintained and updated over time; and That staff report back to Council with the proposed EDI Policy no later than three (3) months from the date of this resolution, to ensure Council consideration within the current term.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 02-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.

That leave be granted to introduce a by-law 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 January 20, 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 4:15 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b); labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d) - (Compensation Review) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations