Port Hope public meetings in 2022

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on December 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Environmental Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on December 21, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on December 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive delegations on a proposed development, Ganaraska Forest closure, and GRCA budget, and will discuss staff reports on Deputy Mayor appointment options, the 2023 interim tax levy, health and safety policies, truck procurement funding, and the Fire Station 2 replacement project. Recommendations will be forwarded to Council.

• Delegation from Garden Hill Neighbourhood Coalition re proposed development at 3852 Ganaraska Road
• Report CS-23-22: options for Deputy Mayor appointment (4-year, annual, or rotating)
• Report FS-28-22: 2023 Interim Levy By-law
• Report WE-26-22: reallocate $26,544.96 for two 3/4 ton truck procurement
• Report PS-09-22: support in principle 55 Fox Road for Fire Station 2 replacement

The Committee of the Whole supported the location of 55 Fox Road for a new fire station and directed staff to begin community engagement. Other actions included recommending a 2023 interim tax levy and authorizing funds for truck procurement.

• Supported 55 Fox Road for Fire Station 2 replacement and directed staff to conduct community engagement
• Recommended a By-law to establish the 2023 Interim Tax Levy
• Authorized reallocation of $26,544.96 from Capital surplus for two 3/4 ton trucks
• Referred Health and Safety Policy review back to staff for revisions to the Workplace Violence, Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Deferred report on Deputy Mayor Appointment options to January 10, 2023
• Received presentations from Garden Hill Neighbourhood Coalition, Ganaraska Members' Action Group, and Peter Swinton for information

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council's December 20, 2022 meeting includes a closed session on collective bargaining, approval of previous minutes, and a consent agenda with several routine resolutions. The main public business is a series of by-laws covering the 2023 borrowing, new service fees, a zoning amendment for 143 Walton Street, a lease renewal with Trinity College School, and repeal of a development charges amendment.

• By-law 81/2022: 2023 Borrowing By-law
• By-law 80/2022: Prescribe fees for services, repealing By-law 71/2021
• By-law 82/2022: Zoning amendment for 143 Walton Street (ZB06-2022)
• By-law 84/2022: Lease renewal with Trinity College School
• By-law 85/2022: Repeal By-law 62/2022 (development charges amendment)

Council declared a climate emergency and adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The body also approved several board appointments, a new official archivist, and multiple municipal by-laws.

• Declared a climate emergency (Carried)
• Adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Carried)
• Appointed Port Hope Archives as the official archival repository for 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed Councillors Vicki Mink and Adam Pearson to Ganaraska Conservation Authority Board (Carried)
• Repealed the heritage permit for 65 Ward Street (Carried)
• Approved By-law 82/2022 to amend zoning for 143 Walton Street (Carried)
• Approved By-law 81/2022 to authorize borrowing for 2023 operational cash requirements (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the Procedural By-law (Carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on December 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and previous minutes, and discussing an outstanding Citizen Award, the nomination launch, a policy review, and ceremony entertainment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Outstanding Citizen Award discussion
• Nomination launch planning
• Civic Awards Policy Review
• Ceremony entertainment discussion

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 17, 2022. Members discussed the status of the Outstanding Citizen Award and the soft launch of award nominations. No substantive policy changes or entertainment bookings were finalized.

• Approved December 15, 2022 agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear three applications for minor variances or consents at 15 Bramley Street South, 121 Charles Street, and 2865 Sleeman Drive. The agenda also includes a discussion of Bill 23, a provincial planning act. No items were tabled from previous meetings, and no delegations or correspondence are scheduled.

• A07-22 - Moya McPhail, 15 Bramley Street South
• A08-22 - Ray Ball for Glenn Chopping, 121 Charles Street
• A09-22 - John Koomen, 2865 Sleeman Drive
• Discussion re: Bill 23

Public Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting to inform residents about two proposed zoning by-law amendments in the Rural Area. The first would rezone 3402 Ganaraska Road to allow a farm market, café/bakery, and other uses. The second would rezone 6983 7th Line to permit a small-scale cabinet manufacturing workshop as a home industry. The committee will receive staff reports and public comments before deciding on next steps.

• Zoning amendment ZB03-2022 for 3402 Ganaraska Road: from IR(2) to site-specific D zone for farm market, café/bakery, and other uses
• Zoning amendment ZB07-2022 for 6983 7th Line: from RU to RU(140) for a cabinet manufacturing home industry
• Proposed home industry at 6983 7th Line: max 557.4 m² gross floor area, 12 employees, parking for employees, 70m from dwelling
• Public comments and written submissions will be accepted; failure to submit may limit appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Staff reports PD-38-22 and PD-39-22 will be presented for information

The Municipality of Port Hope held a public meeting to discuss two proposed zoning by-law amendments. No final decisions were made on the rezoning requests; instead, the committee directed staff to prepare follow-up reports addressing outstanding matters from the meeting.

• Directed staff to prepare a follow-up report for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB03-2022 (3402 Ganaraska Road) (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a follow-up report for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB07-2022 (6983 7th Line) (Carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Port Hope Police Services Board, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Special Council

This is a special council meeting dedicated to a council orientation session. A presentation by Glenn McGlashon of McGlason Planning Consultants will provide a high-level overview of land use planning in Ontario, covering roles, policies, and processes. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation: Planning 101 - An Introduction to Land Use Planning by Glenn McGlashon
• Topics include planning policy framework, municipal roles, and planning processes

The meeting consisted of a presentation on land use planning in Ontario. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.

Public Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting to inform residents about two proposed planning applications. The first involves an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a seniors housing development at 60 Henderson Street, and the second is a Zoning By-law amendment to create two new residential lots at 4839 County Road 2. The committee will receive staff reports, hear public comments, and direct staff to prepare follow-up reports.

• OP02-2022 and ZB04-2022: amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 60 Henderson Street to allow a 4-storey seniors building (74 suites) and 36 bungalow townhouses
• ZB05-2022: rezone part of 4839 County Road 2 from Development 'D' to Hamlet Residential One 'RESV1' to create two building lots
• Public comments and agency submissions will be received for both applications
• Applicant presentations scheduled for the 60 Henderson Street application

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings to discuss two zoning and official plan amendments. In both cases, the Committee decided to receive the staff reports for information and directed staff to prepare follow-up reports after addressing outstanding matters from the meetings.

• Directed staff to prepare a follow-up report for 60 Henderson Street (OP02-2022 and ZB04-2022) after addressing public meeting items (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a follow-up report for 4839 County Road 2 (ZB05-2022) after addressing public meeting items (Carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including the status of 65 Ward Street, the 2023 Heritage Port Hope Plan and budget, and a heritage application for window refurbishment at 168 King Street (Canada House). They will also consider proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23 and other business arising from previous meetings.

• 65 Ward Street: status and demolition permit removal
• Heritage application 2022-27: 168 King Street (Canada House) windows refurbishment
• Proposed changes to Ontario Heritage Act via Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Heritage Port Hope Plan and Budget for 2023
• 228 Cavan Street (Thomas Molson Distillery) discussion

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting via Zoom on December 8, 2022. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, and committee business updates on the school program, communications, AODA, Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• School Program update by T. Barrett
• Communications update by S. Forsyth
• AODA update by S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update by S. Byfield
• Buildings update by P. Hunt

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 10, 2022. Members discussed delaying a school program until January 2023 and were notified of a proposed residential project at 60 Henderson Street.

• Approved December 8, 2022 agenda
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on December 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to approve routine minutes, receive a letter to the Premier about Bill 23, and make several appointments. Key decisions include appointing a fire chief, deputy mayor, and council representatives to local boards, as well as approving a plumbing inspection agreement with Northumberland County.

• Appointment of Jeff Ogden as Fire Chief and Jason Williams as CEMC/EMPC/MECG Director (By-law 72/2022)
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor (CS-19-22) and process for selection
• Appointments to Ganaraska Conservation Board, Police Services Board, and Library Board
• Plumbing inspection agreement with Northumberland County (By-law 76/2022)
• Letter to Premier Ford regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act

Council appointed Standing Committee Chairs and members to the Police Services and Library boards. Several by-laws were passed to appoint the Fire Chief and other protective services officials. A motion to suspend rules to declare a Climate Change Emergency was defeated.

• Appointed Standing Committee Chairs for Corporate Services, Finance, Planning, Parks, Works, and Protective Services
• Appointed Vicki Mink to the Port Hope Public Library Board
• Appointed Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Councillor Les Andrews to the Police Services Board
• Approved By-law 72/2022 appointing Jeff Ogden as Fire Chief and Jason Williams as CEMC
• Approved By-law 76/2022 for a plumbing inspection agreement with Northumberland County
• Approved By-laws 73/2022, 74/2022, and 75/2022 regarding building and law enforcement appointments
• Defeated motion to suspend rules to consider a Climate Change Emergency declaration
• Directed staff to report back by December 20, 2022, on the process for selecting an annual Deputy Mayor

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend items for Council, including a zoning by-law amendment for 143 Walton Street, approval of 2023 prescribed fees, and a borrowing by-law. Two notices of motion—adopting UNDRIP and declaring a climate emergency—will be forwarded to the December 20 Council meeting. The agenda also includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Zoning amendment for 143 Walton Street to allow ground-floor residential conversion (COM3(135) zone)
• 2023 Prescribed Fees for Services by-law, repealing By-law 71/2021
• 2023 Borrowing By-law to authorize short-term borrowing
• Lease renewal with Trinity College School for municipal use of lands, 3-year term to Dec 31, 2025
• Motions to adopt UNDRIP and declare a climate emergency (forwarded to Council)

The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations to be presented to Council, including a zoning change for 143 Walton Street and the appointment of the Port Hope Archives as the official archivist. Members also moved to refer the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Initiative to staff for a report on available options.

• Approved rezoning 143 Walton Street to 'COM3(135)' to allow ground floor residential use
• Approved appointment of Port Hope Archives as official archivist for 2023
• Approved lease extension for 17 Mill Street with Port Hope Archives through 2023
• Approved referral of Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Initiative to staff for a report
• Approved repeal of heritage permit for 65 Ward Street
• Approved 2023 Prescribed Fees for Services schedules
• Approved authorization for short-term borrowing in 2023
• Approved trail connection agreement with MTO under Highway 401 Ganaraska River Bridge

Sp Council

This is a special council meeting held solely for the education and training of council members as part of the 2022-2026 Council Orientation. The closed session will cover the role of council, staff roles, department structures, and onboarding information. No decisions will be made or considered during this meeting.

• Closed session for council orientation and training
• Training topics include role of council, staff roles, and department structures
• No decisions to be made or considered

Council met for a special in-camera session to receive training as part of the 2022 to 2026 Council Orientation. The session covered the roles of council and staff, department structures, and municipal good governance. No decisions were made during the session.

• Approved motion to proceed in-camera for Council Orientation training

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on November 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a review of the tree policy schedule, plans for a tree party event in May 2023, concerns about Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act), and comments on the Climate Action Plan. They will also consider cancelling the December 21 meeting and discuss when to provide input on the Highway 401 bridge replacement environmental assessment.

• Tree Policy Schedule Review - staff to discuss comments from committee members
• Tree Party Event - update on plans for May 2023 event, ideas for location, name, schedule
• Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act - discussion of concerns
• Climate Action Plan - committee comments and staff updates
• Highway 401 Bridge Replacement Environmental Assessment Study - discussion of input timing

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved securing a promotional table for the Tree Party event at a Repair Cafe on February 18. The committee also decided to keep Bill 23 on its agenda for future discussion and cancelled its December 21 meeting.

• Approved securing a table at the February 18 Repair Cafe to promote the Tree Party event
• Approved keeping Bill 23- More Homes Built Faster Act on the agenda for further discussion
• Cancelled the December 21, 2022 meeting
• Approved the November 23, 2022 agenda
• Approved the October 19, 2022 minutes

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group is meeting to hear a delegation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, approve previous minutes, and receive updates on the WSP open house planning, public art feedback, budget, land ownership, PHAI cleanup, Indigenous engagement, GRCA, and PRC advisory committee. New business includes algae concerns and the committee annual report, plus correspondence on a self-serve kiosk.

• Delegation: Economic Development Strategic Plan by T. Davis/G. Kallonakis
• Update on WSP open house planning
• Public art/culture feedback review
• Algae concerns discussion
• Correspondence on self-serve kiosk

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including the status of 65 Ward Street, a draft windows policy, and proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports, but also substantive discussions on heritage designations and the 2023 plan and budget.

• 65 Ward Street: status and demolition permit removal
• Proposed changes to Ontario Heritage Act via Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• 228 Cavan Street (Thomas Molson Distillery) listing/designation
• Heritage Port Hope Plan and Budget for 2023
• Heritage Incentive Advisory Committee funds (HIAC and CIP)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is a Committee of Adjustment session for Port Hope, ON, but no specific applications, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including electing a vice chair, discussing a promotion plan and an outstanding citizen award, and reviewing the civic awards policy and budget. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Vice Chair Election
• Promotion Plan
• Outstanding Citizen Award
• Civic Awards Policy Review
• Budget

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 20, 2022. The committee also elected a Vice-Chair for the 2022-2023 term.

• Approved November 17, 2022 agenda
• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes
• Appointed A. Byers as Vice-Chair for the 2022-2023 committee year

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several local projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, arboretum, parkland review, fountain at Lent Lane, Town Park expansion, and Lions Centre design. The committee will also review a department report, hear from the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group, and discuss the budget and CNL update.

• Rotary Centennial Project update
• Arboretum update
• Parkland Review Subgroup update
• Town Park Expansion Project update
• Budget overview

Inaugural Council Meeting

This is the inaugural council meeting for the Municipality of Port Hope, where newly elected council members will be sworn in and give addresses. The agenda is largely ceremonial, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Swearing-in of council members including Mayor Olena Hankivsky
• Inaugural addresses by Mayor and council members
• Land acknowledgement and singing of O Canada

The inaugural meeting focused on the swearing-in ceremony for the Mayor and Council members. Justice Alan P. Ingram administered the Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office. No legislative decisions or policy votes were recorded.

• Mayor and Council members completed the Swearing in Ceremony and Declaration of Office

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving updates from members on various accessibility-related topics. Items include a school program, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Seniors Information and Active Living Fair booth update
• School program update
• AODA compliance update
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update
• Buildings and finance updates

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 13, 2022. Members discussed preparations for the Seniors Information and Active Living Fair and noted that a school program initiative is on hold due to a CUPE strike.

• Approved November 10, 2022 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (Carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on October 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

This is the agenda for the Port Hope Waterfront and River Walk Working Group meeting on October 25, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, reviewing the civic award policy and budget, and updating its database. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Committee elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Outstanding Citizen Award brainstorm
• Civic Award Policy Review
• Budget Review
• Correspondence from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #30

The committee elected David Kroeger as Chair for the 2022/2023 year and approved $85 for a Remembrance Day wreath. Members discussed the Outstanding Citizen award, policy review, and a budget for a highlight reel, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Elected David Kroeger as Chair for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Approved $85 for Remembrance Day wreath (carried)
• Deferred Vice-Chair election to next meeting
• Agreed in principle to create a highlight reel instead of filming full ceremony (no formal vote)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Port Hope Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on October 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the tree policy schedule review, plans for a spring 2023 tree party event, and requested funds for the 2023 budget. Members will also provide comments on the Climate Action Plan and consider moving the November meeting date.

• Tree Policy Schedule Review update
• Tree Party Event planned for spring 2023
• 2023 budget funding update
• Climate Action Plan comments
• November meeting date change request

The committee received a presentation from Albert Schultz of HopeTowns Community Ventures, a non-profit focused on ecological and economic health. Members discussed a tree policy schedule review, with staff considering alternatives to a one-for-one replacement formula. A proposed Tree Party event was discussed for May 12-14, with potential locations including Memorial Park, Ganaraska Conservation Area, or Canton Community Hub, and a $2,500 budget request was noted for Council approval in January 2023. The next meeting was scheduled for November 23, 2022.

• Approved October 19, 2022 agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved September 21, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Scheduled November meeting for November 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom (carried)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed in the provided document.

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage applications and ongoing business. They will review a window replacement application for 35 Walton Street and 2-4 Queen Street, receive an update from HopeTowns Community Ventures, and discuss items such as the status of 65 Ward Street, a draft windows policy, and the 2023 plan and budget.

• Application 2022-16: window replacement at 35 Walton Street and 2 and 4 Queen Street
• Update from HopeTowns Community Ventures
• Status of 65 Ward Street (demolition permit removal)
• Heritage Port Hope Windows Policy Draft
• Heritage Port Hope Plan and Budget for 2023

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting by web conference. The agenda is mostly routine: roll call, approval of minutes, and standard committee business items. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of accessibility challenges brainstorm (S. Forsyth)
• School program update (T. Giannandrea)
• AODA update (S. Forsyth)
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update (S. Byfield)
• Buildings and finance updates

The committee approved a motion to request that Council proclaim December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Port Hope. Members discussed accessibility challenges on Walton Street, noting that issues on private property are the owner's responsibility. The committee also discussed plans for a school program, a seniors' fair, and the new Ruth Clarke Activity Centre opening in March 2023.

• Approved request to Council to proclaim December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 meeting (carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to review two heritage permit applications: one for window replacements at 35 Walton Street and 2 and 4 Queen Street, and another for 75 Walton Street. The committee will also discuss business items including the status of 65 Ward Street, a Memorial Park and LHC report, development of window guidelines, community engagement, a paint palette, and designations for 228 Cavan Street. New business includes terms of reference for heritage impact assessments and the 2023 Heritage Port Hope Plan and budget.

• Application 2022-16: window replacement at 35 Walton Street and 2 and 4 Queen Street
• Application 2022-27: 75 Walton Street
• Status update on 65 Ward Street
• Discussion of 2023 Heritage Port Hope Plan and budget
• Terms of reference for HIA, heritage documentation, salvage, and commemoration plans

Public Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting to inform residents about a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 143 Walton Street. The amendment would rezone the property from Downtown Commercial (COM3) to a site-specific COM3(139) zone to permit converting the ground floor to residential use. The committee will receive a staff report, hear public comments, and direct staff to prepare a follow-up report after addressing outstanding matters.

• Rezoning of 143 Walton Street from COM3 to site-specific COM3(139)
• Conversion of ground floor to residential use at 143 Walton Street
• Staff Report PD-32-22 and presentation by Planner Vanessa Wismer
• Public comments and written submissions accepted before by-law passage
• Appeal rights to Ontario Land Tribunal explained for non-participants

The public meeting was held to inform residents about a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 143 Walton Street, which would rezone the property from Commercial COM3 to site-specific COM3(139) to permit converting the ground floor to residential use. No public comments or questions were received, and council directed staff to prepare a follow-up report once outstanding matters are addressed.

• Received information report PD-32-22 on proposed zoning amendment at 143 Walton Street
• Directed staff to prepare a follow-up report after addressing outstanding matters

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022, but no substantive content is provided.

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on September 22, 2022, contains no substantive items. It is limited to procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives, including providing comments on the Climate Action Plan and tree planning/planting/preservation efforts. Members will also begin planning a Tree Party event for Spring 2023, including budget and collaboration ideas, and receive updates on the Walton Street reconstruction. The meeting is largely discussion-oriented with no formal decisions listed.

• Climate Action Plan comments and staff updates
• Tree planning, planting, and preservation discussion, including Tree Policy vs. Tree Bylaw clarification
• Planning for Spring 2023 Tree Party event, including budget
• Walton Street Reconstruction update
• Scheduling a presentation from Wesleyville Joint Working Group of Willow Beach and Northumberland Land Trust

The Environmental Advisory Committee held a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions. They discussed hiring a consultant for the Climate Action Plan, potential tree-cutting regulation changes, and planning a Tree Party event for May 2023. The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, and set action items for members.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 as presented (carried)
• Discussed hiring consultant for Climate Action Plan (no decision)
• Discussed potential tree-cutting regulation changes (no decision)
• Planned Tree Party event for May 2023 (no formal decision)
• Set action items for members to draft plan and budget request

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, arboretum, parkland review, fountain/Lent Lane, cultural plan reactivation, Town Park expansion, Lions Park remediation, and the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Rotary Centennial Project update
• Arboretum update
• Parkland Review Subgroup update
• Lions Park remediation and replanting plan
• Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group update

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, staff reports on the strategic plan and deputy mayor selection, and a series of by-laws. Key decisions include amending development charges, approving a subdivision agreement for Phase 5A, and designating 27 College Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. The meeting also includes a closed session (none), petitions (none), and correspondence (none).

• By-law 62/2022 amending the development charges by-law
• By-law 68/2022 subdivision agreement for Phase 5A with Penryn Mason Homes Inc.
• By-law 69/2022 heritage designation of 27 College Street
• By-law 65/2022 sale of road allowance to Cloverlark Enterprises Inc.
• By-law 63/2022 lease agreement with ACO for caretakers cottage and chapel at Union Cemetery

Council approved the Development Charges Update Study and adopted a new Interest on Development Charges Policy, along with several administrative policies including IT asset use, electronic monitoring, and a benefit plan for part-time employees. A public consultation process for Lion's Park post-remediation design was also authorized. The meeting was the last of the current council term before the municipal election.

• Approved Development Charges Update Study (carried)
• Adopted Acceptable Use of IT Assets Policy (carried)
• Approved 2023 Council/Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule (carried)
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring Policy (carried)
• Approved new group health/dental benefit plan for non-union part-time, seasonal, and contract employees (carried)
• Approved Foundational Funding Service Agreements Policy and authorized execution of three agreements (carried)
• Directed staff to begin public consultation for Lion's Park post-remediation design (carried)
• Adopted Interest on Development Charges Policy (carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee meeting on September 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear two applications: one from Geoff Ruytenbeek for property at 3045 County Road 10, and one from Mike and Amanda Stewart for property at 4839 County Road 2. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items. No items are tabled or scheduled for delegation.

• Application A06-22 by Geoff Ruytenbeek for 3045 County Road 10
• Applications B05-22 and B06-22 by Mike and Amanda Stewart for 4839 County Road 2
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2022 at 4:30pm

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, reviewing the budget and timeline, and discussing the awards by-law and criteria. They will also consider meeting format options, correspondence, ceremony supplies, and set the next meeting date. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Budget recap
• Timeline recap
• Award by-law and criteria review
• Meeting format: virtual or in-person
• Resolution #50/2022 - Chamber of Commerce Representative

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee approved a motion to meet virtually for the remainder of its term ending December 2023. The committee also reviewed its budget, timeline, and award criteria, and discussed potential new awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 (carried)
• Approved motion to continue virtual meetings through December 2023 (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, business arising, and committee business items such as the Garden Hill Subdivision, school programs, communications, AODA, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Garden Hill Subdivision discussion
• School programs update
• AODA compliance update
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update
• Approval of July 14, 2022 minutes

The committee discussed whether the proposed Garden Hill subdivision would include accessible trails or walking paths, but no decision was made. The agenda and previous minutes were approved. No substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved September 8, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and will make recommendations to Council on several items, including 20-year lease agreements for the chapel and cottage at Union Cemetery, the sale of a road allowance to Cloverlark Inc., and a subdivision agreement for Mason Homes Phase 5A. The committee will also consider new policies on IT asset use, procurement, and electronic monitoring, as well as reports on development charges and building permit fees.

• 20-year lease agreements with Architectural Conservancy Ontario for caretaker's cottage and chapel at 110 and 114 Toronto Road
• Sale of portion of road allowance to Cloverlark Inc. for HopeTowns agri-venture at 5373 Lakeshore Road
• Subdivision agreement with Mason Homes for Phase 5A
• New Procurement Policy to replace By-law 20/2018
• Health and dental benefit plan for part-time, seasonal, and contract employees effective January 1, 2023

The Committee of the Whole approved a 20-year lease agreement with the Architectural Conservancy Ontario for the caretaker's cottage and chapel at Union Cemetery, and authorized a subdivision agreement for Mason Homes Phase 5A. Several policies and by-laws were also advanced to Council, including a revised procurement policy, an electronic monitoring policy, and a new benefit plan for part-time and seasonal employees. A motion to approve a landscape restoration concept plan for Lion's Park was withdrawn and replaced with a motion to begin public consultation on final design options.

• Approved 20-year lease with ACO for Union Cemetery chapel and cottage (carried)
• Authorized subdivision agreement for Mason Homes Phase 5A (carried)
• Approved sale of road allowance to Cloverlark Enterprises for HopeTowns agri-venture (carried)
• Approved revised Procurement Policy, replacing By-law 20/2018 (carried)
• Approved new group health/dental benefit plan for non-union part-time/seasonal/contract employees (carried)
• Approved delegation of site plan control authority to Director of Planning (carried)
• Withdrew Lion's Park concept plan approval; approved public consultation process instead (carried)
• Approved creation of Environmental Remediation division within Works and Engineering (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2022 Development Charges Update Study and to consider several by-laws, including a new animal control by-law and the assumption of a road reserve. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, resolutions, and tax adjustments. No closed session is scheduled.

• Presentation on 2022 Development Charges Update Study by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• By-law 60/2022: Animal control by-law for regulation, registration, licensing of dogs, and prohibiting running at large and cruelty.
• By-law 59/2022: Assumption of 1-foot reserve as public highway at Jarvis Drive and Jiggins Court.
• By-law 57/2022: Repeal of former Community Consultation Policy (By-law 56/2011).
• Resolution 52/2022: Write-off, cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes under Section 357.

Council received a presentation on the Development Charges By-law update and directed staff to present a resolution and by-law for adoption at the September 20, 2022 meeting. They also approved several routine items, including the Community Engagement Policy, updated Brand Guidelines, the Heritage Register, and the 2021 audited financial statements. Four by-laws were passed, including one to repeal a dog licensing by-law and one to assume a parcel of land as a public highway. No substantive decisions were made beyond these administrative approvals.

• Received development charges update presentation, directed resolution and by-law for Sept. 20 (carried)
• Approved Community Engagement Policy (Resolution 47/2022, carried)
• Adopted updated Brand Guidelines (Resolution 48/2022, carried)
• Formally adopted Heritage Register (Resolution 49/2022, carried)
• Appointed Kendra Simmons to Civic Awards Advisory Committee (Resolution 50/2022, carried)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (Resolution 51/2022, carried)
• Approved tax write-offs totaling $625.72 (Resolution 52/2022, carried)
• Passed By-laws 57-60/2022, including dog licensing repeal and land assumption (carried)

Audit Committee

The Port Hope Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2022 second-quarter financial report, receive the 2021 audit findings and management letter from KPMG, and consider draft audited financial statements for Council approval. The committee will also discuss a draft procurement policy to replace By-law 20/2018, and decide on in-person vs. online meetings for the rest of the term.

• 2022 Q2 Financial Report presented by Director of Finance David Baxter
• KPMG Audit Findings Report and Management Letter for 2021
• 2021 Draft Audited Financial Statements for Council approval
• Draft Procurement Policy to supersede By-law 20/2018
• Decision on in-person or online meetings until December 2023

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group is meeting to discuss updates on the Consolidated Waterfront Master Plan, Cochingomink Trail connections, land ownership, PHAI cleanup, Indigenous engagement, flood plain mapping, and budget planning. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as updates or discussions rather than final decisions.

• Consolidated Waterfront Master Plan Review Update
• Cochingomink Trail Connection Recommendations
• Land Ownership Update – Map Review
• PHAI Clean-up Process Update
• Budget Planning and Grants

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Port Hope Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, arboretum, parkland review, fountain at Lent Lane, and cultural plan reactivation. They will also review the department report and updates from the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group and Town Park Expansion Project. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Rotary Centennial Project update
• Arboretum update
• Parkland Review Subgroup update
• Fountain/Lent Lane update
• Cultural Plan reactivation and public art update

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting to inform residents about a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU-01-22) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB02-2022) for 3852 Ganaraska Road. The plan includes 43 single detached dwellings and one block for a 10-21 unit apartment building, with a rezoning from Development "D" to site-specific RESV1, RESV2, Open Space, and Environmental Protection zones. Staff and the applicant will present, and the public can ask questions. The recommended action is to receive the report for information and direct staff to prepare a follow-up report after outstanding matters are addressed.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU-01-22) for 43 single detached dwellings and a 10-21 unit apartment block
• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB02-2022) to rezone 3852 Ganaraska Road from Development "D" to RESV1, RESV2, Open Space, and Environmental Protection
• Staff Report PD-28-22 and presentation by Theodhora Merepeza, Manager, Planning
• Presentation by Cody Oram, Senior Project Manager of Monument Geomatics
• Public comments and agency comments received as attachments

The committee received a report on a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 3852 Ganaraska Road, which would allow 43 single detached dwellings and a 10-21 unit apartment building. No decision was made; staff were directed to prepare a follow-up report after addressing outstanding matters, including public comments. The meeting was procedural, with no approvals or denials.

• Received report PD-28-22 for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare follow-up report on subdivision application SU01-2022 and zoning amendment ZB02-2022

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, resolutions, and by-laws. Key items include a funding agreement for the Dorset Street West standpipe replacement, an extension of a development agreement for 34 Percival Street, and resolutions supporting provincial Bill 109 and the Ontario Amber Alert. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations and personnel matters.

• By-law 55/2022: ICIP Green Stream funding agreement for Dorset Street West standpipe replacement
• By-law 54/2022: Extension of development agreement for 34 Percival Street (KPRDSB)
• Resolution 43/2022: Notice of intention to designate 27 College Street
• Resolution 45/2022: Support for East Gwillimbury resolution on Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
• Resolution 46/2022: Support for Brighton resolution on Ontario Amber Alert

Council approved a notice of intention to designate 27 College Street (William Barkwell House) as a property of cultural heritage value under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also passed by-laws to extend a portable classroom at Ganaraska Trail Public School and to accept provincial infrastructure funding. Resolutions were passed supporting changes to the Amber Alert system and requesting Ontario to revisit Bill 109. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved notice of intention to designate 27 College Street (William Barkwell House) as heritage property
• Appointed Martha Ciana to Heritage Business Improvement Area Board
• Passed resolution requesting Ontario to revisit Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
• Passed resolution requesting creation of 'Draven Alert' for missing vulnerable children
• Passed By-law 54/2022 to allow portable at Ganaraska Trail Public School until Aug 31, 2024
• Passed By-law 55/2022 for ICIP Green Stream funding agreement
• Referred ICIP Green Stream funding report for Dorset Street West standpipe to by-laws
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a delegation from the Port Hope Merchants Group about the Walton Street Reconstruction project's impact on businesses. The committee will also consider adopting a new Community Engagement Policy, updated Brand Guidelines, a Heritage Register, and a by-law to assume a 1-foot reserve as a public highway at Jarvis Drive and Jiggins Court. Several routine minutes from advisory committees will be received for information.

• Delegation from Port Hope Merchants Group re: Walton Street Reconstruction impacts on businesses
• Report CS-12-22: adopt Community Engagement Policy, repeal By-law 56/2011
• Report CS-13-22: adopt updated Brand Guidelines
• Report PD-27-22: formally adopt Heritage Register
• Report WE-23-22: assume 1-foot reserve as public highway at Jarvis Drive and Jiggins Court

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the Port Hope Merchants Group about the impact of Walton Street reconstruction on businesses and referred it to staff for consideration in the planning process. Several staff reports were endorsed for Council action, including adopting a new Community Engagement Policy, updated Brand Guidelines, and the Heritage Register. A by-law was recommended to assume a 1-foot reserve as a public highway at Jarvis Drive and Jiggins Court. No substantive decisions were made; all items were recommendations to Council.

• Referred merchants' presentation on Walton Street reconstruction to staff (carried)
• Recommended adoption of Community Engagement Policy and repeal of By-law 56/2011 (carried)
• Recommended adoption of updated Brand Guidelines (carried)
• Received 2022 Q2 Financial Report for information (carried)
• Recommended repeal of Employee Wellness Committee by-laws 78/2005 and 96/2011 (carried)
• Recommended formal adoption of Heritage Register (carried)
• Recommended assumption of 1-foot reserve as public highway at Jarvis Drive and Jiggins Court (carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2022-07-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group is meeting to discuss updates on the Consolidated Waterfront Master Plan, public art and culture workshop, and Cochingomink Trail connection recommendations. They will also hear updates on land ownership, PHAI clean-up, Indigenous engagement, GRCA, and PRC Advisory Committee. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Consolidated Waterfront Master Plan Review Update
• Public Art and Culture Workshop Update
• Cochingomink Trail Connection Recommendations
• Land Ownership Update
• PHAI Clean-up Process Update

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Hope Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear three applications for minor variances or consents at specific properties. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a discussion about holding in-person meetings. No items were tabled from the previous meeting.

• A03-22: Phil Hildreth, property owner of 9 Bloomsgrove Avenue
• A05-22: Lewis Bryant and Jennifer Smith, property owners of 9197 Forest Crescent
• B04-22: Terence Devine on behalf of Isabel Shulko, property owner of 79/81 Toronto Road
• Discussion of in-person meeting format
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom on July 20, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of minutes, and routine business. Key discussion items include deciding whether to hold meetings in person or on Zoom for 2022-2023, a Walton Street update, and possible community outreach events.

• Decision on moving to in-person meetings or remaining on Zoom for 2022-2023
• Walton Street update
• Discussion of possible delegations (e.g., GRCA)
• Discussion of connecting with organizations (e.g., Master Gardeners)
• Discussion of possible community outreach event in 2022-2023

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on heritage properties, including 65 Ward Street, 31 Queen Street, and 2 Queen Street, as well as potential designations for several properties. They will also review a policy on municipally-owned heritage buildings, develop window guidelines, and consider terms of reference for heritage impact assessments and related documents. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Status updates on 65 Ward Street, 31 Queen Street, and 2 Queen Street (window replacement)
• Heritage designations for 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, 46 Dorset Street East, 27 College Street, and Wesleyville
• Policy on municipally-owned heritage buildings
• Development of windows guidelines
• Terms of reference for Heritage Impact Assessment and Heritage Documentation Report, Salvage Plan, and Commemoration Plan

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually on July 14, 2022, to handle routine business including approving the agenda and previous minutes. The committee will discuss the meeting format (in-person or virtual), Walton Street reconstruction, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2022.

• Discussion of Walton Street Reconstruction
• Committee Meeting Format: In-Person or Virtual
• In-Person Meetings - Advisory Committees - Next Steps (Revised)
• School Programs discussion
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre discussion

Public Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Public Meeting on July 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including official plan and zoning amendments for Additional Residential Units (ARUs), heritage designations for three properties, and appointments. They will also receive a delegation about the Walton Street redesign and act on recommendations from committees, including a Fire Master Plan.

• By-law 47/2022: Official Plan Amendment (OP01-2022) for Additional Residential Units
• By-law 48/2022: Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB01-2022) for Additional Residential Units
• By-law 50/2022: Designate 10 Armour Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law 51/2022: Designate 18 Princess Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law 52/2022: Designate 46 Dorset Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved the preferred design options for the Walton Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements project between Pine Street and Mill Street, as identified in Report WE-20-22. The approved options include replacing as-is for Walton Street (Pine to Brown), Walton Street and Ontario Street, and the Heritage District Gateway Sign, and removing bump outs at Walton Street and Cavan Street. The formalized connection of the Cochingomink Trail was referred to the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group for a future recommendation. All other resolutions and by-laws on the agenda were carried.

• Approved Walton Street design options per Report WE-20-22 (carried)
• Approved temporary use of 1166 5th Line for Cultivate Festival Sept 23-25, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized Critical Mass use of 4 parking spaces at Little Station for outdoor arts programming (carried)
• Approved Fire Master Plan by The Loomex Group in principle (carried)
• Appointed Shirley Robinson and Matt Cable to Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group (carried)
• Appointed Gerry Ryan and Lauren Millier to Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (carried)
• Passed By-laws 47-52 including Official Plan Amendment No. 11 for Additional Residential Units and heritage designations (carried)
• Referred Cochingomink Trail connection to Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including an updated Animal Control By-law, a draft Community Engagement Policy, an extension of a development agreement for a portable at Ganaraska Trail Public School, a heritage designation for 27 College Street, and a Community Climate Action Plan. The committee will also receive minutes from various advisory committees and a presentation on property tax receivables.

• Report CS-09-22: Updated Animal Control By-law to reflect service changes, repealing By-law 20/2022
• Report CS-10-22: Draft Community Engagement Policy to be posted for consultation
• Report PD-24-22: Extend development agreement to allow portable at Ganaraska Trail Public School (34 Percival Street) until August 31, 2024
• Report PD-25-22: Notice of Intention to Designate 27 College Street (William Barkwell House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Report WE-21-22: Development of a Community Climate Action Plan

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including updating the Animal Control By-law to reflect new service delivery, posting a draft Community Engagement Policy for consultation, extending a development agreement for a portable at Ganaraska Trail Public School, and serving a Notice of Intention to Designate the William Barkwell House as a heritage property. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended updated Animal Control By-law to Council (carried)
• Recommended posting draft Community Engagement Policy for consultation (carried)
• Recommended extending development agreement for portable at Ganaraska Trail Public School until Aug 31, 2024 (carried)
• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 27 College Street (William Barkwell House) under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The working group will review business arising from previous meetings and various standing committee updates. The agenda includes a presentation by Henry S. Muccuth of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

• Presentation by S. Muccuth, Henry, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
• WSP Update
• Public Engagement Update
• Consolidated Waterfront Master Plan Review
• Walton Street Streetscape Improvements regarding Cochingomink Trail Connection

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on June 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Sp Council

This special Works and Engineering Committee meeting focuses on selecting preferred design options for the Walton Street reconstruction and streetscape improvements from Pine Street to Mill Street. The committee will review options for key locations and direct staff to bring a resolution to Council for final approval. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Walton Street (Pine to Brown): choose between bump-outs with parking or replace as is
• Walton & Ontario: choose among three options including an urban plaza at Lent Lane
• Walton & Cavan: choose between improved bump-outs or removal
• Heritage District Gateway Sign at Walton & Mill: include sign or replace as is
• Cochingomink Trail connection at Queen Street: formalize or replace as is

The Works and Engineering Committee selected preferred design options for the Walton Street reconstruction project (Pine to Mill Street), including replacing Walton Street as-is, replacing the Ontario Street intersection as-is, removing bump outs at Cavan Street, and replacing the Heritage District Gateway Sign as-is. A proposed 'urban plaza' option at Ontario Street was defeated. The Cochingomink Trail decision was referred to the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group. These selections will be presented to Council for final approval.

• Selected Option 2 (replace as is) for Walton Street (Pine to Brown) (carried)
• Defeated Option 1 (urban plaza with bump outs) at Walton and Ontario
• Selected Option 3 (replace as is) for Walton and Ontario intersection (carried)
• Selected Option 2 (remove bump outs) at Walton and Cavan (carried)
• Selected Option 2 (replace as is) for Heritage District Gateway Sign (carried)
• Referred Cochingomink Trail decision to Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting virtually to approve routine minutes, receive correspondence from the Premier about Wesleyville Lands, and consider several staff recommendations. Key items include a heritage designation by-law for 65 Ward Street, a resolution for a rainbow crosswalk, and adoption of the 2022-2024 Asset Management Plan.

• By-law 45/2022 to designate 65 Ward Street
• Resolution 35/2022 recommending installation of a rainbow crosswalk
• Resolution 36/2022 regarding the 2022-2024 Asset Management Plan
• Correspondence from Premier Doug Ford re: Wesleyville Lands development
• Confirmatory by-law 46/2022

Council approved the installation of a Rainbow crosswalk at a prominent location in Port Hope by June 2023, with a budget of up to $15,000. They also approved the 2022-2024 Asset Management Plans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation, and directed staff to update the Strategic Asset Management Policy. Additionally, By-law 45/2022 was passed to designate 65 Ward Street as a property of cultural heritage value. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Rainbow crosswalk installation with $15,000 budget (carried)
• Approved 2022-2024 Asset Management Plans for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation (carried)
• Directed staff to update Strategic Asset Management Policy to add CAO and Asset Management & GIS Coordinator as Executive Lead (carried)
• Passed By-law 45/2022 designating 65 Ward Street as cultural heritage property (carried)
• Received correspondence from Premier Doug Ford regarding Wesleyville Lands (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meetings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to permit up to two additional residential units on residential and rural properties, aligning with provincial policy. They will also hear delegations on community services, a development freeze, and a quarterly update on the Port Hope Area Initiative, and consider a Fire Master Plan and other routine reports.

• Official Plan Amendment OP01-2022 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB01-2022 to permit up to two Additional Residential Units on residential and rural properties
• Report PD-23-22: Approve temporary use of 1166 5th Line for Cultivate Festival Sept 23-25, 2022, with conditions on parking, camping (max 50 people), fire safety, and permits
• Report PRC-10-22: Authorize Critical Mass to use 4 parking spaces at Elias Street lot for outdoor arts programming July-Sept 2022; direct staff to plan for Lent Lane
• Report PS-05-22: Approve Fire Master Plan in principle, presented by Loomex Group
• Delegations: Cultivate Community State of the Union; development freeze on Plan 173; PHAI quarterly update

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit up to two Additional Residential Units on residential and rural properties, aligning with provincial policy. It also recommended approving the temporary use of 1166 5th Line for the Cultivate Festival in September 2022, subject to conditions. The Fire Master Plan was approved in principle, and a request from Critical Mass to use parking spaces for outdoor arts programming was supported. All recommendations are subject to final Council approval.

• Recommended adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (OP01-2022) for Additional Residential Units (carried)
• Recommended Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB02-2022) to permit up to 2 ARUs on residential and rural properties (carried)
• Recommended approval of temporary use of 1166 5th Line for Cultivate Festival Sept 23-25, 2022, with conditions (carried)
• Approved in principle the Fire Master Plan (carried)
• Recommended authorizing Critical Mass to use 4 parking spaces at Elias Street lot for outdoor arts programming (carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a resolution to Council regarding 65 Ward Street, including a draft designation by-law (By-law 45-2022). The committee will also review previous minutes, hear status updates on various heritage properties and projects, and discuss ongoing initiatives such as a policy on municipally-owned heritage buildings and community engagement.

• 65 Ward Street: Resolution to Council with draft designation by-law 45-2022
• 31 Queen Street: report on wood cladding at Port Hope Library
• Status updates on heritage listings: 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, 46 Dorset Street East, 27 College Street, Wesleyville
• 2 Queen Street: replacement of windows (status)
• Review of Delegation of Authority Bylaw 75/219: contractors list and paint palette creation

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and previous minutes, discussing the budget, and reviewing the 2022 nomination intake batch. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget discussion
• 2022 Nomination Intake Batch review
• Update on in-person meetings, elections, and accessibility

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, hearing delegations, and discussing items like Chalmers Park, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Chalmers Park discussion led by S. Forsyth
• School programs item by T. Giannandrea
• AODA compliance update by S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update by S. Byfield
• Buildings and finance reports

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including a proposed rainbow crosswalk, approval of asset management plans, a heritage designation for 65 Ward Street, and a subdivision application. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a delegation about Seniors' Month.

• Proposed installation of a rainbow crosswalk at a prominent location, with a budget of up to $15,000
• Approval of 2022-2024 Asset Management Plans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation
• Direction to prepare a by-law to designate 65 Ward Street as a heritage property
• Complete application for draft plan of subdivision (SU01-2022) and zoning by-law amendment (ZB02-2022) in Garden Hill
• Delegation from Community Care Northumberland regarding June as Seniors' Month

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to prepare a resolution for Council to install a rainbow crosswalk at a prominent location in Port Hope by June 2023, with a budget of up to $15,000. They also approved asset management plans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation, and directed staff to prepare a designation report for 65 Ward Street. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to install a rainbow crosswalk by June 2023 with up to $15,000 budget (carried)
• Approved 2022-2024 Asset Management Plans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a report and draft resolution for designation of 65 Ward Street (carried)
• Received draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law applications as complete (carried)
• Received presentation on Seniors' Month from Community Care Northumberland (carried)
• Received consent agenda including advisory committee minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved several resolutions and by-laws, including designating nookFEST as a Municipally Significant Event with a licensable location at 74 Queen Street Lot and a storage pod from June 7 to September 11, 2022. They also adopted a Disconnecting from Work Policy, granted a condominium exemption for One Thompson Inc., and approved installing a pickleball court at Town Park Recreation Centre. By-laws were passed for subdivision and site plan agreements with One Thompson Inc., a Racquet Club agreement, fee amendments, and appointing Jeff Ogden as Acting Fire Chief. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved nookFEST as Municipally Significant Event with 74 Queen Street Lot licensable and storage pod (June 7-Sept 11)
• Adopted Disconnecting from Work Policy
• Granted condominium exemption (CE01-2018) for One Thompson Inc.
• Approved installation of one pickleball court at Town Park Recreation Centre
• Passed By-law 39/2022 for Subdivision Agreement with One Thompson Inc.
• Passed By-law 40/2022 for Amending Site Plan Agreement with One Thompson Inc.
• Passed By-law 41/2022 for Racquet Club Agreement at 62 McCaul Street
• Passed By-law 43/2022 appointing Jeff Ogden as Acting Fire Chief

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2022-05-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group is meeting to hear a delegation from D. Smith about restoring West Beach, and to discuss updates on the WSP project, river land ownership, and other standing items. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being updates and reports rather than decisions.

• Delegation: D. Smith - Restore the West Beach
• WSP Update
• River Land Ownership Update
• PHAI Clean-up Process Update
• Indigenous Engagement Update

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee will meet via web conference to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a ceremony debrief and the approval of previous minutes from April 21, 2022.

• Ceremony Debrief

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2022 meeting schedule and objectives. New business includes a discussion regarding turtle boxes at Sculthorpe Marsh.

• Turtle Boxes at Sculthorpe Marsh

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals, including minutes, resolutions, and by-laws. Key items include awarding a contract for the Rose Glen Road reconstruction project and approving wood cladding work at the Port Hope Public Library's Mary J. Benson Branch. The meeting also includes a closed session on a legal matter related to the Lakeside Village appeal.

• Award Contract No. 26T-ENG-2022 for Rose Glen Road Reconstruction to Behan Construction Limited (By-law 37/2022)
• Approve wood cladding at Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch (Report PRC-06-22)
• Approve Rural Roads Resurfacing contract with Greenwood Paving Limited (By-law 36/2022)
• Repeal By-law 19/2014 and adopt new Public Notice Policy (By-law 35/2022)
• Closed session on litigation regarding Lakeside Village Appeal OLT-22-003126

Council awarded the Rose Glen Road reconstruction contract to Behan Construction Limited for $2,697,396.88, funded partly by reallocated reserves. It also awarded a rural roads resurfacing contract to Greenwood Paving Limited for $260,720.72, and approved several other resolutions including a library wood cladding repair and a public notice policy. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded Rose Glen Road reconstruction contract to Behan Construction Limited ($2,697,396.88)
• Awarded rural roads resurfacing contract to Greenwood Paving Limited ($260,720.72)
• Approved remediation of Lions Park industrial waste site with replanting program
• Adopted Public Notice Policy
• Appointed Daphne Grandfield to HBIA Board of Directors
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for library wood cladding repair
• Passed By-laws 35/2022, 36/2022, 37/2022, and 38/2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a delegation from Cameco Fuel Manufacturing about its 20-year license renewal, a proposed subdivision and site plan agreement on Thompson Drive, a new agreement with the Port Hope Racquet Club, and support for the nookFEST event. The committee will also consider adopting a Disconnecting from Work Policy and receive information on Bill 109 impacts.

• Delegation from Cameco Fuel Manufacturing regarding 20-year license renewal request
• Report PD-18-22: Final approval of subdivision (SU01-2018), site plan (SP03-2021), and condo exemption (CE01-2018) on Thompson Drive with One Thompson Inc.
• Report PRC-07-22: Racquet Club agreement for term June 1, 2022 to March 31, 2027, including installation of one pickleball court at Town Park Recreation Centre
• Report PRC-08-22: nookFEST designated as Municipally Significant Event, with 74 Queen Street Lot as licensable location and storage pod from June 7 to September 11, 2022
• Report FS-16-22: Adoption of Disconnecting from Work Policy

The Committee of the Whole received a Cameco license renewal presentation and approved recommendations to move forward on several items. It endorsed a subdivision and site plan agreement with One Thompson Inc., a Racquet Club agreement with a new pickleball court, and support for nookFEST as a municipally significant event. All motions carried unanimously.

• Received Cameco Fuel Manufacturing 20-year license renewal presentation for information
• Adopted Disconnecting from Work Policy (motion to present resolution to Council)
• Received Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act) impacts report for information
• Approved subdivision, site plan, and condo exemption for Thompson Drive (One Thompson Inc.)
• Approved Racquet Club agreement (2022-2027) and installation of one pickleball court
• Supported nookFEST as Municipally Significant Event with 74 Queen Street Lot licensable and storage pod approved

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom on May 12, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of minutes, and standard committee business. No specific decisions or proposals with details are listed in the agenda text.

• School Programs update by T. Giannandrea
• Communications update by S. Forsyth
• AODA update by S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update by S. Byfield
• Buildings update by P. Hunt

Public Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting to inform residents about a municipally initiated amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 20/2010 (Files OP01-2022 and ZB01-2022) to align with provincial policy on Additional Residential Units (ARUs). The committee will receive a staff report, hear public comments, and direct staff to prepare a follow-up report. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Official Plan Amendment OP01-2022 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB01-2022 regarding Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
• Staff Report PD-15-22 and presentation by Meridian Planning Consultants
• Public comments and written submissions received
• No appeals permitted under Planning Act Sections 16(24.1) and 34(19.1)
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

The Planning and Development Committee held a public meeting to inform residents about proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to align with provincial policy on Additional Residential Units (ARUs). No decisions were made; the committee received the staff report for information and directed staff to prepare a follow-up report addressing outstanding matters, including public input from the meeting.

• Received Staff Report PD-15-22 for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare follow-up report on ARU amendments (carried)

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Port Hope Civic Awards Advisory Committee meeting on May 4, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to consider several routine and substantive items, including approvals of previous minutes, resolutions on council compensation and heritage designations, and a series of by-laws covering a site plan agreement, a zoning amendment, and agreements with Cameco Corporation to cancel the Choate Street Extension. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom.

• Resolution 21/2022: Council Compensation Review - Options
• Resolutions 22-24/2022: Notices of Intention to Designate 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, and 46 Dorset Street East
• By-law 29/2022: Site Plan Agreement for 20 Jocelyn Street
• By-law 30/2022: Zoning By-law Amendment for 5229 & 5373 Lakeshore Road
• By-laws 31-33/2022: Termination of Road Construction Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement, and Restrictive Covenant Agreement with Cameco Corporation to conclude the Choate Street Extension cancellation

Council approved a revised compensation policy for elected officials, setting annual salaries at $30,000 for councillors, $36,000 for the deputy mayor, and $68,800 for the mayor, effective December 1, 2022. The vote was 4-3. The policy also replaces the traditional health and dental benefits with a $2,500 Health Spending Account per council member. Additionally, council passed by-laws to designate three heritage properties and to conclude the cancellation of the Choate Street Extension with Cameco.

• Approved council compensation changes with salaries set at $30,000 (councillors), $36,000 (deputy mayor), $68,800 (mayor) (4-3)
• Approved replacing council health/dental benefits with $2,500 Health Spending Account effective Dec 1, 2022
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 10 Armour Street (Harvey Milton Rose House) as heritage property
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 18 Princess Street (Mitchell House) as heritage property
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 46 Dorset Street East (Thomas B. Spiers House) as heritage property
• Passed By-law 28/2022 establishing Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Passed By-law 29/2022 authorizing amending site plan agreement for 20 Jocelyn Street
• Passed By-laws 31-33/2022 to conclude cancellation of Choate Street Extension with Cameco

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and recommendations, including awarding a rural roads resurfacing contract, amending fees for services, and directing remediation of the Lions Park industrial waste site. Delegations will cover the County budget, Ride for Rebound, and the Lions Centre Park environmental plan. Several routine minutes and financial reports are also on the consent agenda.

• Award Contract 24T-ENG-2022 for Rural Roads Resurfacing to Greenwood Paving Limited for $260,720.72
• Direct staff to remediate Lions Park industrial waste site and develop a replanting program
• Adopt Public Notice Policy and repeal By-law 19/2014
• Post draft amendment to Prescribed Fees for Services By-law 71-2021 for consultation (curb cutting, parking meter, taxi fares)
• Receive 2022 Q1 financial report and 2021 grant summary

The Committee of the Whole received several informational presentations and reports, and directed staff on two key actions: to award a rural roads resurfacing contract and to proceed with Lions Park industrial waste remediation with a replanting and renewal plan. All motions carried unanimously. The meeting was largely procedural, with no decisions denied or tabled.

• Awarded Contract 24T-ENG-2022 for Rural Roads Resurfacing to Greenwood Paving Limited for $260,720.72 (carried)
• Directed staff to remediate Lions Park industrial waste site per Canada agreement and develop a replanting and parkland renewal plan (carried)
• Adopted Public Notice Policy and directed repeal of By-law 19/2014 (carried)
• Posted draft amendment to Prescribed Fees By-law 71-2021 for community consultation (carried)
• Referred 31 Queen Street repair matter to staff for report (carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on April 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board

This agenda for the Port Hope Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board meeting contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

• No agenda items listed

Sp Council

This special council meeting is deciding on the dissolution of the Joint Animal Control Municipal Services Board and the transfer of animal services to the Northumberland Humane Society. Council will consider two by-laws: one authorizing the dissolution agreement and one authorizing a service contract with the Humane Society for animal control services.

• By-law 26/2022: Authorize execution of agreement to dissolve the Joint Animal Control Municipal Services Board
• By-law 27/2022: Authorize execution of service contract with Northumberland Humane Society for animal control services
• Report CS-07-22 re: Animal Services Changes

Council approved the dissolution of the Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board and the transfer of animal control services and property to the Northumberland Humane Society. This was done through the passage of By-laws 26/2022 and 27/2022, which authorize the sale of real property and a service contract with the Humane Society. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred Staff Report CS-07-22 to by-laws (carried)
• Passed By-law 26/2022 authorizing agreement to dissolve Joint Animal Control Board and sell real property (carried)
• Passed By-law 27/2022 authorizing service contract with Northumberland Humane Society for animal control (carried)
• Gave By-laws 26/2022 and 27/2022 third reading and passed them (carried)

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group is meeting to discuss updates on the WSP design review, master plan engagement, the Cameco land transfer, and river land ownership. They will also review a shoreline erosion protection study for Lake Street and the Waterfront Trail, and consider project timelines and committee membership.

• WSP update, design review, and next steps
• Cameco land transfer update
• River land ownership update
• Planmac Engineering shoreline erosion protection study at Lake Street / Waterfront Trail
• Master plan engagement review

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and plan the upcoming awards ceremony, including format, promotion, photography, entertainment, and refreshments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being discussion points rather than final decisions.

• Ceremony format: in-person
• Communication and promotion update
• Ceremony photography and videography
• Post-ceremony reception refreshments
• Outstanding Citizen Award

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Pump Track Committee, receive updates on several projects, and elect a chair. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and correspondence, plus discussion of a commemorative tree and bench program policy.

• Delegation from Pump Track Committee (Heather Pickering, Brandon Bliss)
• Update on Rotary Centennial Project
• Update on Arboretum
• Update on Racquet Club Agreement
• Correspondence: Planmac Engineering re shoreline erosion protection at Lake Street / Waterfront Trail

Environmental Advisory Committee

This is the inaugural meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee, focused on organizational setup. Members will receive procedural training, hear about the committee's mandate, elect a chair, and set a meeting schedule. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair
• Overview of Procedural Best Practices by Shrishma Davé, Manager, Legislative Services
• Mandate and objectives presentation by Lauren Wingham-Smith, Manager, Environmental Remediation
• Meeting schedule to be determined

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including the 2022 property tax levy by-law, a contract for Walton Street reconstruction, and several other by-laws and resolutions. The agenda also includes a closed session for a PHPS activity update and a report on tax write-offs and refunds.

• 2022 Property Tax Levy By-law (By-law 24-2022)
• Contract with Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for Walton Street Reconstruction Phase 1 (By-law 22-2022)
• Speed reduction measures amending Traffic and Parking By-law (By-law 19-2022)
• Emergency response agreement with Cameco Corporation (By-law 23-2022)
• Report FS-08-22 on tax write-offs, cancellations, reductions, and refunds

Council awarded the first phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction project to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for $1,883,928.64. They also reallocated $26,291.23 from the OCIF reserve for the Hamilton Road paving project, renamed the Fire and Emergency Services department to Protective Services, and approved a tax write-off of $3,841.30. Several by-laws were passed, including one amending speed limits to 40 km/h instead of the proposed 30 km/h.

• Awarded Contract No. 25T-ENG-2022 for Walton Street Reconstruction Phase 1 to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for $1,883,928.64
• Reallocated $26,291.23 from OCIF for Hamilton Road paving and drainage project
• Renamed 'Fire and Emergency Services' department to 'Protective Services'
• Authorized tax write-off, cancellation, reduction or refund of $3,841.30
• Amended By-law 19/2022 to cap speed limits at 40 km/h instead of 30 km/h, then passed it
• Passed By-law 20/2022 delegating authority for certain acts after nomination for 2022 elections
• Passed By-law 21/2022 amending HR policies for Integrated Accessibility Standards
• Passed By-law 22/2022 authorizing execution of Walton Street contract agreement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and will forward recommendations to Council. Key items include a council compensation overhaul, heritage designations for three properties, a site plan amendment for a Shoppers Drug Mart, a zoning change for agri-tourism cabins, and agreements with Cameco to cancel the Choate Street extension. The meeting also includes a delegation on environmental remediation at Lion's Centre Park and routine consent items.

• Council compensation review: replace health/dental benefits with $2,500 Health Spending Account per member, effective Dec 1, 2022
• Heritage designations proposed for 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, and 46 Dorset Street East
• Site plan amendment at 20 Jocelyn Street for Shoppers Drug Mart addition and expanded garden centre
• Zoning by-law amendment for 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road to allow agri-tourism with up to 10 farm vacation cabins
• Termination of road construction agreement with Cameco for Choate Street extension

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Port Hope Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting by web conference. The agenda is largely procedural (roll call, approval of minutes, disclosures), with committee business items including follow-up on the Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, a playground design, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance.

• Follow-up on Municipal Election Accessibility Plan from S. Dave
• Playground design discussion from L. Murray
• School programs update from T. Giannandrea
• AODA compliance update from S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update from S. Byfield

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and recommendations for Council action, including awarding a construction contract, approving by-laws, and receiving information items. Key decisions include a $1,883,928.64 contract for Walton Street Phase 1, a by-law to delegate authority during the lame-duck period, and a by-law to amend the accessibility policy. The agenda also includes routine consent items and several information-only reports.

• Award Contract No. 25T-ENG-2022 to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for $1,883,928.64 (net HST) for Walton Street Reconstruction Phase 1
• By-law to temporarily delegate authority to CAO during 2022 election lame-duck period
• By-law to amend By-law 11/2012 and implement Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy
• Resolution to reallocate Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for Hamilton Road paving and drainage improvements
• By-law to repeal and replace emergency response agreement with Cameco Corporation

The Committee of the Whole recommended awarding the first phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction project to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for $1,883,928.64, funded from the 2022 capital budget. It also recommended reallocating Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund money for Hamilton Road upgrades, renaming the Fire and Emergency Services department to Protective Services, and repealing/replacing the emergency response agreement with Cameco Corporation. All recommendations will go to Council for final approval.

• Recommended awarding Contract No. 25T-ENG-2022 to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for $1,883,928.64 (carried)
• Recommended reallocating Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for Hamilton Road paving and drainage (carried)
• Recommended renaming Fire and Emergency Services to Protective Services (carried)
• Recommended repealing and replacing emergency response agreement with Cameco Corporation (carried)
• Recommended approving temporary delegation of authority to CAO for lame duck period (carried)
• Recommended amending By-law 11/2012 to implement Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy (carried)
• Received 2021 Drinking Water Quality Management System review (carried)
• Received Phase 5 Penryn Mason Homes environmental and heritage impact assessments (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting virtually to approve routine minutes and consider two consent resolutions: repealing By-law 09/2010 on use of corporate resources for election purposes, and amending the Sidewalk Patio Program by-law. The agenda is largely procedural, with no petitions, delegations, or staff reports listed.

• Resolution 14/2022: recommendation to repeal By-law 09/2010 on corporate resources for elections
• By-law 16/2022: repeals By-law 09/2010
• Resolution 15/2022: recommendation to amend Sidewalk Patio Program by-law
• By-law 17/2022: amends By-law 75/2019 re sidewalk patio exemptions
• By-law 18/2022: confirmatory by-law for this meeting

Council approved a policy on use of corporate resources for election purposes and amended the sidewalk patio program to start April 6 instead of May 1. Two by-laws were passed, including one repealing a 2010 by-law and another amending delegation of powers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (carried)
• Exempted sidewalk patio program to start April 6, 2022 (carried)
• Passed By-law 16/2022 to repeal By-law 09/2010 (carried)
• Passed By-law 17/2022 to amend delegation of powers by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law 18/2022 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Sp Council

This is a special council meeting held via Zoom. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition from OPG, along with related legal advice. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act 2001, Section 239(2)(c) and (f) regarding OPG land acquisition

Council held a closed session to discuss the proposed acquisition of OPG/Wesleyville lands, receiving updates from legal counsel and staff. Council provided direction on the matter, with further public communication expected at a future date. No other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Proceeded in-camera to discuss OPG land acquisition (carried)
• Provided direction to legal counsel and staff on OPG/Wesleyville lands acquisition

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Port Hope Civic Awards Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear one application (A01-22) from Jack Dougan, property owner of 24 Bramley Street South, and to elect a committee chair. No other applications, delegations, or correspondence are scheduled.

• Application A01-22 by Jack Dougan for 24 Bramley Street South
• Election of Committee Chair
• Approval of January 20, 2022 minutes

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on 2022-03-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board

This is the agenda for the Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board meeting on March 23, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified.

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a procedural session of the Waterfront and River Walk Working Group with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage applications for 27 and 31 College Street, and to consider the proposed purchase of the Wesleyville heritage property, including moving it to Part IV designation. The agenda also includes updates on various heritage listings and designations, as well as routine business items.

• Delegations re: 27 College Street and Wesleyville Village purchase
• Heritage applications for 27 and 31 College Street
• Wesleyville purchase: Barrowclough house and barn, Oughtred (Y-) house and barn, schoolhouse, 7.5-acre property
• Listing and Part IV/V designations for 10 Armour, 18 Princess, 46 Dorset East, Little Train Station, Rose Cottage, 228 Cavan
• 28 Bedford Street designation changes

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, Arboretum, Town Park Expansion, and the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group. They will also review a parks by-law, a racquet club agreement, and a cultural plan review, and elect a chair.

• Parks By-law review
• Racquet Club Agreement
• Cultural Plan Review
• Town Park Expansion Project update
• Election of a Chair

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and proposed by-laws, including cancelling the Choate Street extension via agreements with Cameco, amending the sidewalk patio season, and adopting a policy on corporate resource use during elections. Several items are for information only, such as emergency SAN server equipment purchase and a mobile parking application update.

• Termination of Road Construction Agreement with Cameco Corporation and Cameco Property Holdings Inc. for Choate Street extension
• Purchase of Sale Agreement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement with Cameco for Choate Street
• Sidewalk Patio Program season change from May 1 to April 6, 2022
• Adoption of Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy and repeal of By-law 09/2010
• Traffic and Parking By-law 39/2008 amendments for speed reduction measures

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council adopt a policy on use of corporate resources for election purposes and repeal By-law 09/2010. It also recommended amending the Sidewalk Patio Program to start the season on April 6, 2022, instead of May 1, and to delegate authority for future exemptions. The Choate Street Extension cancellation was referred back to staff for more information. Several reports were received for information, including an emergency SAN server purchase and a mobile parking application.

• Recommended adoption of Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy and repeal of By-law 09/2010 (carried)
• Recommended Sidewalk Patio Program season start change to April 6, 2022, and staff authority for exemptions (carried)
• Referred Choate Street Extension cancellation back to staff for further information (carried)
• Recommended Traffic and Parking By-law amendments for speed reduction measures, with public notice (carried)
• Received for information: SAN server emergency purchase report (carried)
• Received for information: PHAI update on Lions Recreation Centre (carried)
• Received for information: Mobile Parking Application report (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a final project budget of $5,049,836 for the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion, authorized an additional $180,500 from the Council Initiatives Fund, and directed staff to develop a funding strategy for the remaining shortfall in the 2023 budget. Council also passed five by-laws, including a site plan agreement and zoning amendment for 9742 Gilmour Road, a contract with Dalren Limited for the expansion, a cemetery by-law amendment, and a wastewater funding agreement with the province. Appointed Bonnie Caruana to the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group until December 31, 2023, and supported a resolution from the City of Brantford on judicial resources and surety collection.

• Approved $5,049,836 final budget for Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion (carried)
• Authorized $180,500 from Council Initiatives Fund for expansion project (carried)
• Appointed Bonnie Caruana to Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group (carried)
• Passed By-law 10/2022 authorizing site plan agreement for 9742 Gilmour Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 11/2022 removing Holding symbol (H5) on 9742 Gilmour Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 12/2022 authorizing contract with Dalren Limited for expansion (carried)
• Passed By-law 13/2022 amending cemetery rules (carried)
• Passed By-law 14/2022 for wastewater funding agreement with province (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility matters, including beach mats, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, and finance. They will also review the Integrated Accessibility Standard Policy. The meeting is routine and includes approval of previous minutes and agenda.

• Beach mats discussion led by R. Cook, S. Byfield, and L. Murray
• School programs update by T. Giannandrea
• AODA update by S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update by S. Byfield
• Integrated Accessibility Standard Policy review by J. Davidson

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and recommendations, including a proposed $5,049,836 budget and $4,167,072 contract award for the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project. They will also consider a site plan agreement and removal of a holding provision for a property at 9742 Gilmour Road, and several routine items for information.

• Approve final budget of $5,049,836 for Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project
• Award Contract No. 35P-PRC-2021-C to Dalren Limited for $4,167,072 (net HST)
• Authorize $180,500 from Council Initiatives Fund for expansion project
• Site Plan Agreement and removal of Holding (H5) for 9742 Gilmour Road
• Amend By-law 26/2021 for cemetery rules and regulations

Council Meeting

Council approved the consent agenda, appointing six members to the Environmental Advisory Committee and one to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee. They also received reports on wastewater treatment and a community risk assessment, and passed a by-law for provincial gas tax funding. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine appointments and approvals.

• Appointed six members to Environmental Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Teresa Van Neste to Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received 2021 Annual Performance Reports for wastewater treatment plant (carried)
• Received Comprehensive Community Risk Assessment report (carried)
• Passed By-law 08/2022 for gas tax funding agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 09/2022 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications for properties on College, Queen, and Walton Streets, and to discuss heritage designations and listings for several properties. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports, as well as updates on heritage projects and community engagement.

• Heritage applications for 27 College Street, 31 Queen Street, and 85 Walton Street
• Discussion of heritage designations for 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, 46 Dorset Street East, and others
• Review of draft designation documentation and listing process steps
• Update on Heritage Week (February 21-27) and community engagement
• Review of Delegation of Authority By-law 75-2019

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on February 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and previous minutes, and discussing program promotion, nomination deadlines, database updates, and ceremony format options (in-person, virtual, or blended). The committee will also discuss the outstanding citizen award, including artists, wood turners, and samples. No decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of program promotion
• Discussion of nomination close and decision meeting
• Discussion of access database update
• Discussion of ceremony format: in-person, virtual, or blend
• Discussion of outstanding citizen award: artists, wood turners, and samples

Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board

This agenda for the Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board meeting on February 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and River Walk Working Group is meeting to discuss design guidelines from WSP, river land ownership, a cleanup process update, flood plain mapping, and a potential OPG land purchase. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and disclosures, with no council referrals or correspondence listed.

• Discussion of WSP design guidelines and brainstorming
• River land ownership update
• PHAI clean-up process with CNL watershed remediation sites update
• GRCA flood plain mapping update
• OPG land purchase discussion

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Port Hope Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several local projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, arboretum, outdoor rink business case, and Town Park expansion. They will also review the Cultural Plan, consider cemetery by-law amendments, and look at a draft year-in-review. The meeting is largely informational and advisory, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on Rotary Centennial Project
• Update on Arboretum
• Update on Outdoor Rink Business Case
• Update on Welcome Park, Caroline Street and Kings Field
• Cultural Plan Review and Cemetery By-law Amendments

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on the PHAI Port Hope Project quarterly update and a proposed new long-term care home at 65 Ward St, then consider a zoning by-law amendment to allow a taller building there. They will also review staff reports on dedicated gas tax funding, the 2021 wastewater treatment plant performance, and a community risk assessment. The meeting is largely routine, with several items recommended to be received for information.

• Delegation from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories on PHAI Port Hope Project quarterly update
• Delegation from Southbridge Care Homes on new long-term care home at 65 Ward St
• Zoning by-law amendment ZB04-2021 to rezone 65 Ward St from 'IU' to site-specific 'IU'(135), increasing max height from 19m to 26m
• By-law to enter agreement for Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation 2021-22
• Receive 2021 Annual Performance Reports for Port Hope Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System

The Committee of the Whole voted 6-1 against a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 65 Ward Street that would have allowed a taller building (up to 26m) and relocated waste/loading areas. The motion was defeated, with only Deputy Mayor Andrews voting in favor. The committee also received presentations on the Port Hope Area Initiative quarterly update and a new Southbridge long-term care home, and approved several routine items including gas tax funding and the wastewater treatment plant annual report.

• Defeated (1-6) motion to rezone 65 Ward Street to allow increased building height and relocated waste/loading areas
• Received for information a presentation on the PHAI Port Hope Project quarterly update
• Received for information a presentation on the Southbridge Port Hope new long-term care home
• Approved a by-law to enter into an agreement for Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for 2021-22
• Approved a resolution to receive the 2021 Annual Performance Report for the wastewater treatment plant
• Approved a resolution to receive the Comprehensive Community Risk Assessment report

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council is meeting virtually to consider a heritage permit for 65 Ward Street, including a demolition request and a development agreement, and to pass by-laws for acquiring Ontario Power Generation lands and borrowing for the Wesleyville lands purchase. The agenda also includes routine approvals of previous minutes and a drinking water system report.

• Heritage Permit Application for 65 Ward Street (Report PD-03-2022)
• By-law 05-2022: Acquisition of Ontario Power Generation Lands
• By-law 06-2022: OILC financing for Wesleyville Lands acquisition
• Resolution 05-2022: Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report
• Closed session on 65 Ward Street heritage permit and committee appointments

Council approved the heritage alteration permit for 65 Ward Street (File 2021-27) in a 5-2 recorded vote, with conditions requiring a Cultural Heritage Documentation and Salvage Report and a Commemoration Plan as part of site plan approval. Council also received the 2021 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report, and passed by-laws authorizing the acquisition of lands from Ontario Power Generation and new capital works financing. The meeting was held via web conference, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved heritage alteration permit for 65 Ward Street (File 2021-27) with conditions for a Cultural Heritage Documentation and Salvage Report and a Commemoration Plan (5-2).
• Received the 2021 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report.
• Passed By-law 05/2022 authorizing acquisition of lands from Ontario Power Generation Inc.
• Passed By-law 06/2022 authorizing new capital works and borrowing from OILC.
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
• Referred Staff Report PD-03-22 on 65 Ward Street heritage permit to Resolutions.
• Passed By-law 07/2022 confirming proceedings of the February 1, 2022 Council meeting.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and disclosure of interests, as well as updates on beach mats, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, buildings, finance, and a training facility. No decisions are listed; most items are discussion or update items.

• Beach Mats update by S. Byfield
• School Programs update by T. Giannandrea
• AODA update by S. Forsyth
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre update by S. Byfield
• Justin Williams Training Facility discussion by A. Gilmer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, most notably a proposal to purchase 1,334 acres of land from Ontario Power Generation Inc. for up to $20 million, funded through Infrastructure Ontario. The committee will also receive financial updates, a drinking water system report, and minutes from various advisory committees.

• Report PD-02-22: OPG lands purchase, 1,334 acres, up to $20,000,000 via Infrastructure Ontario, with a by-law to be presented Feb 15, 2022
• Report FS-04-22: 2021 Q4 Financial Update
• CIBC Private Investment Counsel Q4 and year-end 2021 investment updates
• Report WE-02-22: 2021 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report
• Consent agenda: minutes from 7 advisory committees and boards

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend a by-law authorizing the purchase of 1,334 acres from Ontario Power Generation Inc., including waiving remaining conditions and securing up to $20,000,000 in funding through Infrastructure Ontario. The motion also directs staff to establish a financial reserve, develop a property management plan, and prepare a community consultation and master planning process. The by-law will be presented to Council on February 15, 2022. Other items were received for information, including financial updates and the 2021 Drinking Water System Annual Report.

• Carried motion to present by-law authorizing OPG land purchase (1,334 acres) and related agreements
• Carried motion to waive all remaining conditions in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
• Carried motion to authorize up to $20,000,000 in Infrastructure Ontario funding for the purchase
• Carried motion to authorize a seven-year lease with OPG for a portion of the lands
• Carried motion to direct staff to establish a financial reserve for the property
• Carried motion to direct staff to develop a property management plan and community consultation plan
• Received 2021 Q4 Financial Update (Report FS-04-22) for information
• Received 2021 Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report (Report WE-02-22) for information

Council Meeting

Port Hope Council meets virtually to handle routine approvals, including minutes, a health and safety policy review, a generator fuel system contract, and a Heritage BIA appointment. Council will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for 2 Highland Drive and a by-law related to the PHAI project, plus hold a closed session on the OPG lands acquisition.

• Closed session on OPG Lands Acquisition (land disposition, solicitor-client privilege)
• By-law 03-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment for 2 Highland Drive (ZB02-2021)
• By-law 02-2022: Repeal By-law 08-2016 (PHAI Project / Municipal Responsibilities)
• Resolution 03-2022: Contract 45T-ENG-2021 Generator Fuel System Upgrades Project
• Resolution 04-2022: Appointment to Heritage Business Improvement Area (HBIA)

Council approved a consent agenda including the award of Contract No. 45T-ENG-2021 for the Generator Fuel System Upgrades Project to MacNamara Fuels for $279,390.22, with additional funding from water and wastewater reserves. They also approved revisions to the Health and Safety Policy Manual, appointed two members to the Heritage Business Improvement Area Board, and passed by-laws including a zoning amendment for 2 Highland Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded Contract No. 45T-ENG-2021 to MacNamara Fuels for $279,390.22 (carried)
• Approved $64,634.14 in additional funding from water and wastewater reserves for the generator project (carried)
• Approved revisions to the Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Manual (carried)
• Appointed Ed Hackney and Karyn Kennedy to the Heritage Business Improvement Area Board (carried)
• Passed By-law 02/2022 to repeal By-law 08/2016 (carried)
• Passed By-law 03/2022 to amend Zoning By-law 20/2010 for 2 Highland Drive (carried)
• Passed By-law 04/2022 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Port Hope Police Services Board Meeting

This agenda for the Port Hope Police Services Board meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, motions, or discussions outlined.

Civic Awards Advisory Committee

The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine procedural items and discuss business arising, including an outstanding citizen award for artists and wood turners, promotion of the program with open nominations, and an access database update. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Outstanding Citizen Award: artists, wood turners and samples
• Program Launch: promotion and open nominations
• Access Database Update

Waterfront and River Walk Working Group

The Waterfront and River Walk Working Group is meeting to discuss routine business, including a delegation from the chief librarian about a library grant, updates on design guidelines, river land ownership, and a Highway 401 environmental assessment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Delegation: M. Scott, Chief Librarian, re PHP Library Grant
• Update on WSP/Survey Design Guidelines
• Standing item: River Land Ownership update
• Correspondence: Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 (Cranberry Rd to Cty Rd 28)
• Budget update

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Hope Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear three applications (B14-21, A12-21, and A13-21) for the property at 10 Sullivan Street, submitted by Chris Wallace on behalf of the owners. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests. No items were tabled from previous meetings.

• B14-21 - application for 10 Sullivan Street
• A12-21 - application for 10 Sullivan Street
• A13-21 - application for 10 Sullivan Street
• Approval of December 16, 2021 minutes

Public Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting to inform residents about two proposed development applications for 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road, submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Cloverlark Enterprises Inc. The applications include a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB03-2021) to rezone land from Agricultural 'A' to site-specific Agricultural 'A(136)' for an agri-tourism use, and a Draft Plan of Condominium (CE01-2021) to create a 10-metre-wide access road. The committee will receive public comments and staff reports, but no final decision is being made at this meeting.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB03-2021) to rezone land to Agricultural 'A(136)' for agri-tourism use including kitchen, dining area, parking, outdoor meeting area, and ten eco-cabins
• Draft Plan of Condominium (CE01-2021) for a 10-metre-wide common element access road from Lakeshore Road
• Lands along watercourse and pond proposed to be rezoned to Environmental Protection 'EP' zone
• Public comments received and attached to agenda
• Recommended action: receive report for information and prepare follow-up report

The Planning and Development Committee held a public meeting to hear a proposal for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium at 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road. The proposal includes an agri-tourism use with eco-cabins and a common access road. No decision was made; the committee received the report and directed staff to prepare a follow-up report once outstanding matters are resolved.

• Received staff report on ZB03-2021 and CE01-2021 for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare follow-up report on outstanding matters

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Rotary Centennial Project, the arboretum, an outdoor rink business case, and the department budget. The committee will also review a department report, correspondence about a community care cupboard, and discuss volunteer recognition and Town Park expansion. No delegations are scheduled.

• Rotary Centennial Project update
• Outdoor Rink Business Case
• Budget update
• Town Park Expansion update
• Volunteer Recognition - Ontario Honours and Awards Nomination

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a delegation on Highway 401 bridge design, a rezoning application, a contract award, and policy updates. Decisions made here will be forwarded to Council for final approval.

• Delegation from McIntosh Perry on preliminary design study for Highway 401 bridges at Choate Road, Ganaraska River, and Cranberry Road
• Rezoning of 2 Highland Drive from RES1-2 (with holding) to RES2-1 to permit semi-detached housing
• Award Contract 45T-ENG-2021 for Generator Fuel System Upgrades to MacNamara Fuels for $279,390.22, plus $64,634.14 from reserves
• Proposed changes to Council Member Remuneration Policy, including health and dental benefits for council members
• Approval of revisions to Health and Safety Manual policies and procedures

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to prepare a by-law to rezone part of 2 Highland Drive from RES1-2 (with holding) to RES2-1 to allow future semi-detached housing, and to remove the holding provision. It also approved awarding a $279,390.22 contract for generator fuel system upgrades, with additional reserve funds. A report on council remuneration was referred back to staff for further review.

• Directed rezoning of 2 Highland Drive to RES2-1 and removal of holding provision (carried)
• Approved awarding Contract 45T-ENG-2021 to MacNamara Fuels for $279,390.22 (carried)
• Authorized $64,634.14 from water and wastewater reserves for generator project (carried)
• Referred Council Member Remuneration Policy report to staff for further review (carried)
• Approved revisions to Health and Safety Policy Manual sections (carried)
• Received Highway 401 preliminary design study presentation for information (carried)
• Received Heritage BIA 2022 budget for information (carried)
• Received consent agenda items (Committee of Adjustment and Police Services Board minutes) (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a routine Council meeting with no closed session, petitions, delegations, correspondence, or staff reports. Council will approve previous minutes, consider a recommendation to rename the Community Development Committee department to Planning and Development, and give third reading to a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. A confirmatory by-law will also be passed.

• Third reading of By-law 54/2021 authorizing a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Resolution 01/2022 recommending renaming the department to Planning and Development
• Approval of Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from December 21, 2021
• Confirmatory By-law 01/2022 for the proceedings of this meeting

Council approved renaming the Community Development department to Planning and Development, effective immediately. They also passed a by-law authorizing a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and confirmed the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Renamed Community Development department to Planning and Development (carried)
• Passed By-law 54/2021 authorizing franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-law 01/2022 confirming proceedings of the January 18, 2022 meeting (carried)

Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee

The Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a heritage permit for 65 Ward St., including a staff report and a presentation from MHBC Planning. They will also review potential heritage designations for several properties and continue work on a windows policy and Heritage Week preparations.

• Heritage permit for 65 Ward St. with staff report and advice to Council
• Delegation from owners of 27 College St. regarding heritage designation
• Review of potential designations for 10 Armour St., 18 Princess St., 46 Dorset St. E., Little Train Station, Rose Cottage, 228 Cavan St.
• Designation changes for 28 Bedford St.
• Follow-up on work at 60 Peter St. and 31 Queen St. (sills)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving updates on beach mats, transit, transfer station bins, school programs, communications, AODA compliance, the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, and the Justin Williams Training Facility. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Beach mats update by E. Morris
• Transit update by J. Siebarth
• Transfer station bins update by J. Bickle
• Justin Williams Training Facility architectural drawings (Dec 2021) reviewed
• Next meeting scheduled for February 10, 2022