The Corporation of the County of Northumberland
County Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6

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1.

Notices

1.a

Accessible Format

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1.b

Meeting Format

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1.c

Estimated time of Adjournment 2:00 p.m.

2.

Call to Order

2.a

Territorial Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

3.a

Agenda dated March 19, 2025

• Recommended Motion

  "That the County Council agenda for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 be approved, as amended, to include two Closed Session items regarding:

  • Matters pertaining to financial information, supplied in confidence to the municipality which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and confidential negotiations (Paramedics - Equipment Purchasing)."

4.

Declarations of Interest

5.

Presentations

5.a

Presentation, Canadian Armed Forces 'Overview of Upcoming Military Exercise in Northumberland County’ 

LCol Nicolas Arakgi, Commanding Officer, 31 Territorial Battalion Group

• Recommended Motion

  "That County Council receive the presentation from the Canadian Armed Forces regarding 'Overview of Upcoming Military Exercise in Northumberland County’ for information."

6.

Adoption of Minutes

6.a

County Council Minutes

• Recommended Motion

  "That the minutes of the County Council Session of February 19, 2025 and Special County Council Session of March 11, 2025 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

7.

Business arising from the Minutes

8.

Communications

N/A

9.

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

9.a

March 4 and 5, 2025 Standing Committees 'Recommendations to Council - Summary Chart'

9.b

Community Health Committee - March 4, 2025

9.c

Corporate Support Committee - March 4, 2025

9.d

Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee - March 5, 2025

9.e

Finance & Audit Committee - March 4, 2025

9.f

Public Works Committee - Meeting cancelled

9.g

Social Services Committee - March 5, 2025

10.

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

• Recommended Motion

  "That Council adopt all recommendations from the five Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee minutes (meetings held March 4 and 5, 2025), with the exception of the following items (referenced from the Standing Committee minutes), that will be held for discussion:

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  And Further That the items listed above and held for separate discussion each require a separate resolution."

11.

Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

11.a

Items from Standing Committees Requiring Separate Discussion

1.

Community Health Committee Meeting (March 4, 2025), Item 8.a, Report 2025-033, Health & Human Services 'Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic Update' 

• Recommended Motion

  "Whereas the Community Health Committee (March 4, 2025) considered Report 2025-033, Health & Human Services 'Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic Update' and recommended that County Council identify this item for separate discussion at the March 19, 2025 County Council meeting to discuss where funds will be diverted from; and 

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council approve utilizing $125,000 from the 2025 budget to fund the Port Hope Walk-in Clinic."

2.

Community Health Committee Meeting (March 4, 2025), Item 8.c, Report 2025-035, Northumberland Paramedics 'Response Time Standards - Performance Actuals for 2024'

• Recommended Motion

  "Whereas the Community Health Committee (March 4, 2025) received Report 2025-035, Northumberland Paramedics 'Response Time Standards - Performance Actuals for 2024' for information, and recommended that County Council identify this item for separate discussion at the March 19, 2025 County Council meeting;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council receive Report 2025-035, Northumberland Paramedics 'Response Time Standards - Performance Actuals for 2024' for information."

3.

Community Health Committee Meeting (March 4, 2025), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual (Golden Plough Lodge Fire)'

[Item will be considered in Closed Session]

4.

Social Services Committee (March 5, 2024), Item 7.b, Correspondence, Township of McGarry 'Amend the Ontario Building Code - Affordable Housing Plans'

• Recommended Motion

  "Whereas the Social Services Committee (March 5, 2025) received correspondence from the Township of McGarry regarding 'Amending the Ontario Building Code - Affordable Housing Plans' for information, and recommended that County Council identify this item for separate discussion at the March 19, 2025 County Council meeting;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council receive the correspondence for information."

11.b

Motion(s) for Held Item(s)

[If required]

12.

New Business

12.a

United States Trade Tariffs - Verbal Update

CAO Jennifer Moore

• Recommended Motion

  "That County Council receive the verbal update regarding 'United States Trade Tariffs' for information."

13.

Enactment By-laws

13.a

A By-law to Authorize the Appointment of Area Weed Inspectors

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 12-2025 being a By-law to Authorize the Appointment of Area Weed Inspectors be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 19th day of March, 2025."

13.b

A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Northumberland County Official Plan

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 13-2025 being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Northumberland County Official Plan be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 19th day of March, 2025."

14.

Proclamations

• Recommended Motion

  “That County Council proclaim the following proclamations at the March 19, 2025 County Council meeting:

  • Dig Safe Month - April 1-30, 2025; 
  • World Autism Day - April 2, 2025; and
  • Archives Awareness Week - April 7-11, 2025."

14.a

Proclamation, 'Dig Safe Month' - April 1 - 30, 2025

• Dig Safe flag raised on community flag pole from April 16 - April 23, 2025
• Provided for information only

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas annual damages to Ontario’s underground infrastructure caused by excavation events number in excess of 4,500 per year; and

  Whereas these events cause negative impacts to the Ontario public and our province’s economy; and

  Whereas the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA), formed in 2003, whose purpose is to enhance public safety and utility infrastructure reliability through a unified approach to effective and efficient damage prevention, consists of some 500 members dedicated to this purpose, including Ontario1Call; and

  Whereas the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) and the ORCGA have worked collaboratively to produce the  'Underground Infrastructure Damage Prevention – Best Practices’ handbook to assist in reducing infrastructure damage associated with excavations; and 

  Whereas the ORCGA annually promotes many educational events across its thirteen (13) Geographic Councils which cover all of Ontario, including the Dig Safe Kick‐Offs in April and ‘April is Dig Safe Month’, to raise awareness of the importance of proper excavation practices;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim April 1-30, 2025 to be ‘Dig Safe Month’ in Northumberland County.”

14.b

Proclamation, 'World Autism Day' - April 2, 2025

• County headquarters will be lit in green and World Autism flag raised on community flag pole from April 2 to April 9, 2025
• Provided for information only

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025 in Canada; and

  Whereas Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work they do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections - not only on April 2^nd but every day throughout the year; and

  Whereas Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50 Canadian children and youth; and

  Whereas Autism not only influences the lives of autistics but also their friends, families, and communities and it is crucial to raise awareness, and acceptance, provide support and promote a more inclusive society; and

  Whereas Autism is a diverse spectrum that varies widely among individuals, each person's experience with autism can change over time; and

  Whereas this evolving journey highlights the uniqueness of every autistic individual, emphasizing the need for understanding and support tailored to their specific needs; and

  Whereas Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism, and since 1973, has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; and

  Whereas Autism Ontario is devoted to raising public awareness about autism and addressing the everyday challenges faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them; and

  Whereas Autism Ontario urges everyone to recognize and celebrate the unique differences and needs of others, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can participate fully in activities and discussions; and

  Whereas together, we can create a society that values and includes everyone;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2025 as ‘World Autism Day’ in Northumberland County, and encourage all Northumberland County community members to commit to embracing awareness and acceptance today and every day throughout the year.”

14.c

Proclamation, 'Archives Awareness Week' - April 7 - 11, 2025

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas Archives collect, preserve, and support access to original materials that provide evidence of the past and document our cultural, social, and political heritage; and

  Whereas Archives preserve governmental, corporate, and institutional records that hold entities accountable to the public and are vital in ensuring their decisions, policies and actions are well informed and transparent; and

  Whereas Archives help strengthen a sense of community and belonging, and offer individuals the opportunity to connect with their own past;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim April 7 to 11, 2025 to be ‘Archives Awareness Week’ in Northumberland County.”

15.

Media Questions

16.

Closed Session

16.a.   Matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiation regarding 'Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1748 - 2025 Bargaining (Golden Plough Lodge)' (Item going direct to Council)

Municipal Act, Section 239.(2.d)

* 16.d  Matters pertaining to financial information, supplied in confidence to the municipality which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and confidential negotiations (Paramedics - Equipment Purchasing) (Item going direct to Council)

Municipal Act, Sections 239.(2.i) and (2.k)

16.c    Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual (Golden Plough Lodge Fire) (Item from Standing Committee requiring separate discussion)

Municipal Act, Sections 239.(2.a) and (2.b)

 

• Recommended Motion

  "That this Council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at _______a.m./p.m.; and 

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239. (2.d) in order to address matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations regarding 'Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1748 - 2025 Bargaining (Golden Plough Lodge)', and that Jennifer Moore, Lisa Ainsworth, Glenn Dees, Alanna Clark, Maddison Mather and Cheryl Sanders remain present; and

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239. (2.i) and (2.k)  in order to address two matters pertaining to financial information, supplied in confidence to the municipality which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and confidential negotiations (Paramedics - Equipment Purchasing), and that Jennifer Moore, Susan Brown, Matthew Nitsch, Carl Bonitto, Kim O'Leary, Maddison Mather and Cheryl Sanders remain present; and

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239. (2.a) and (2.b) in order to address matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual (Golden Plough Lodge Fire), and that Jennifer Moore, Glenn Dees, Alanna Clark, Darrell Mast, Colleen McCabe, Maddison Mather, and Cheryl Sanders remain present."

  [If required, for any business held from discussion from the Standing Committees]

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(_____) in order to address matters pertaining to _________________________, and that Jennifer Moore, ____Name(s)_____, Maddison Mather, and Cheryl Sanders remain present."

   

17.

Motion to Rise and Results from Closed Session

17.a

Matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiation regarding 'Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1748 - 2025 Bargaining (Golden Plough Lodge)' (Item going direct to Council)

• Recommended Motion

  "That this Council rise from Closed Session at _____ a.m./p.m.; and

  Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiation regarding 'Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1748 - 2025 Bargaining (Golden Plough Lodge)' is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

17.b

Matters pertaining to financial information, supplied in confidence to the municipality and confidential negotiations (Paramedics - Equipment Purchasing) (Item going direct to Council)

• Recommended Motion

  "That the confidential resolutions moved in Closed Session regarding two matters pertaining to financial information, supplied in confidence to the municipality which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and confidential negotiations (Paramedics - Equipment Purchasing) is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

17.c

Closed Session Items from Standing Committees Requiring Separate Discussion

1.

Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual (Golden Plough Lodge Fire)

• Recommended Motion

  "That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual (Golden Plough Lodge Fire), is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

2.

Motion(s) for Held Item(s)

[If required]

18.

Closed Session Business – Public Updates

N/A

19.

Confirming By-law

19.a

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on March 19, 2025

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 14-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on March 19, 2025 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

20.

Adjournment

• Recommended Motion

  "That Council adjourn at ___________ a.m./p.m."