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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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

This Council meeting will be held using a hybrid meeting model. The public is invited to attend in-person in Council Chambers. Alternatively, the public may view the Council meeting via live stream, join online, or join by phone using Zoom Conference technology. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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  Courthouse Road, Cobourg
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1.c

Estimated time of Adjournment 3:00 p.m.

2.

Call to Order

2.a

Territorial Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

3.a

Agenda dated October 16, 2024

• Recommended Motion

  "That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 be approved, as amended to include the following time sensitive item:

  • Closed Session Item 16.b regarding matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding affordable / supportive housing (Community & Social Services)."

4.

Declarations of Interest

5.

Presentations

5.a

Presentation of Paramedic Medals

Warden Brian Ostrander
Susan Brown, Chief Northumberland Paramedics 

6.

Adoption of Minutes

6.a

County Council Minutes

• Recommended Motion

  "That the Minutes of the County Council Session of September 18, 2024 and Special County Council of September 24, 2024 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

September 30, 2024 and October 1 and 2, 2024 Standing Committees 'Recommendations to Council - Summary Chart'

9.b

Community Health Committee - October 1, 2024

9.c

Corporate Support Committee - October 1, 2024

9.d

Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee - October 2, 2024

9.e

Finance & Audit Committee - October 1, 2024

9.f

Public Works Committee - September 30, 2024

9.g

Social Services Committee - October 2, 2024

10.

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

• Recommended Motion

  "That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee Minutes (meetings held September 30, 2024 and October 1 and 2, 2024), with the exception of the following items (referenced from the Standing Committee Minutes), that will be held for discussion:

  •  

  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 Consideration

1.

Corporate Support Committee Meeting (October 1, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality (Information Technology)'

[Item will be considered in Closed Session]

2.

Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee Meeting (October 2, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to confidential negotiations regarding broadband'

[Item will be considered in Closed Session]

3.

Social Services Committee Meeting (October 2, 2024), Item 8.e 'Childcare Spaces'

Lesley Patterson, Early Years Services Manager

• Recommended Motion

  "Whereas the Social Services Committee received the verbal update regarding 'Childcare Spaces' at the October 2, 2024 Committee meeting noting that staff will bring forward a report to the October 16, 2024 County Council meeting for further discussion;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council receive Report 2024-134 ‘Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Expansion Plan' for information."

11.b

Motion(s) for Held Item(s)

[If required]

12.

New Business

12.a

Report 2024-135 'Forest By-Law Enforcement Officer Appointment'

Lisa Ainsworth, Director Corporate Services
Darrell Mast, Municipal Solicitor

• Recommended Motion

  “That County Council having considered Report 2024-135 ‘Forest By-law Enforcement Officer Appointment’, refer the enactment of a by-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the County of Northumberland as Authorized Under the Provision of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 to Enforce By-law 21-10 and to Repeal By-Law 23-2024, to the Enactment By-laws portion of the October 16, 2024 County Council agenda.”

12.b

Homelessness Addictions and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub Letter of Commitment- Presentation

Rebecca Carman, Associate Director Housing & Homelessness
Kim Wilkinson, Community Paramedic Coordinator

• Recommended Motion

  "That County Council, having considered the presentation regarding 'Homelessness Addictions and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub Letter of Commitment', direct staff to execute a letter of commitment for the HART Hub based on the information outlined in the October 16, 2024 Council presentation."

12.c

310 Division Street, Cobourg Update - Presentation

Rebecca Carman, Associate Director Housing & Homelessness
Bill Smith, Manager of Homelessness Services 

12.d

Quarter 3 (Q3), 2024 Financial Update - Presentation

Matthew Nitsch, Director Finance / Treasurer

• Recommended Motion

  "That County Council receive the Quarter 3 (Q3), 2024 Financial Update for information."

12.e

Northumberland CAOs' Committee Update

CAO Jennifer Moore

• Recommended Motion

  "That County Council receive the verbal update regarding the Northumberland CAOs' Committee for information."

13.

Enactment By-laws

13.a

A By-law to Transfer Ownership of and Jurisdiction over the Thompson Bridge from the Corporation of the County of Northumberland to the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 36- 2024 being a By-law to Transfer Ownership of and Jurisdiction over the Thompson Bridge from the Corporation of the County of Northumberland to the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 16th of October, 2024."

13.b

A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the County of Northumberland as Authorized Under the Provision of the Police Services Act to Enforce By-law 21-10 and to Repeal By-Law 23-2024  

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 37- 2024 being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the County of Northumberland as Authorized Under the Provision of the Police Services Act to Enforce By-law 21-10 and to Repeal By-Law 23-2024 be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 16th of October, 2024."

14.

Proclamations

• Recommended Motion

  “That County Council proclaim the following proclamations at the October 16, 2024 County Council meeting:

  • Proclamation, 'Transgender Awareness Week (November 13 to 19, 2024) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20, 2024)'; 
  • Proclamation 'Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day' - October 24, 2024;
  • Proclamation 'Dress Purple Day' - October 25, 2024."

14.a

Proclamation, 'Transgender Awareness Week (November 13 to 19, 2024) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20, 2024)'

An application for the community flag pole was also submitted for ‘Transgender Awareness Week' 

• Transgender Awareness flag raised on November 13, 2024 to
  November 19, 2024
• Provided for information only

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas Transgender Awareness Week takes place every year from November 13 to 19 – a week to recognize and centre the voices, contributions, and accomplishments of our gender diverse community, including Transgender, Two Spirit, Non-Binary, and Intersex people; and

  Whereas Transgender Awareness Week leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 – a day to remember and honour those who have lost their lives because of violence and oppression against transgender people; and

  Whereas the stories of transgender people highlight the social and systemic challenges that transgender and gender-diverse communities still face nationwide; and

  Whereas Northumberland County is dedicated to continued education and fighting transphobia to support diversity and create safe, inclusive communities;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim November 13 – 19 to be Transgender Awareness Week and the day of November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Northumberland County.”

14.b

Proclamation, 'Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day' - October 24, 2024

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

  Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

  Whereas trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early learning and child care programs – in licensed child care, EarlyON Child and Family programs, and full day kindergarten and are champions for children; and

  Whereas Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers will be vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim October 24th, 2024 to be designated the 24th Annual ‘Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day’ in Northumberland County in recognition of the educations, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families, and quality of life to the community.”

14.c

Proclamation, 'Dress Purple Day' - October 25, 2024

• Recommended Motion

  “Whereas during the month of October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincially recognized Dress Purple Day campaign (formerly known as Child Abuse Prevention Month); and

  Whereas Dress Purple Day is marked by a purple ribbon; and

  Whereas every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, and secure and to be free from neglect, as well as from verbal, emotional, sexual and physical abuse; and
  Whereas Northumberland County faces a continuing need to support community-based programs to prevent child abuse and neglect; and

  Whereas it is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s unconditional right to a safe, nurturing childhood; and

  Whereas Northumberland has dedicated individuals and organizations who work daily to counter the problem of child abuse and neglect and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and

  Whereas our community is stronger when all citizens become aware of child abuse and neglect prevention, and, become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of the Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim October 25, 2024 as ‘Dress Purple Day’ in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to help spread the word that keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, and to show your support and help raise awareness by wearing purple on Dress Purple Day.”

15.

Media Questions

16.

Closed Session

16.a.   Litigation or potential litigation matters, advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works) (Item going directly to Council)

            Municipal Act, Sections 239.(2.e), (2.f) and (2.k)

*16.b.    Matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding affordable / supportive housing (Community & Social Services) (Item going directly to Council)

  Municipal Act Section 239.(2.c)

16.c.  Corporate Support Committee Meeting (October 1, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality (Information Technology)' (Item from Standing Committee Requiring Separate Discussion)

  Municipal Act Section 239.(2.a.)

16.d.    Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee Meeting (October 2, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to confidential negotiations regarding broadband' (Item from Standing Committee Requiring Separate Discussion)

Municipal Act Section 239.(2.k)

• 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 Sections 239.(2.e), (2.f) and (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation matters, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works), and that Jennifer Moore, Denise Marshall, Darrell Mast, Matthew Nitsch, Cheryl Sanders and Matthew Stergios remain present; and

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239.(2.c) in order to address matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding affordable / supportive housing (Community & Social Services), and that Jennifer Moore, Glenn Dees, Rebecca Carman, Denise Marshall, Willie Reyns, Carol Coleman, Emily Corkery, Cheryl Sanders and Matthew Stergios remain present; and

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(2.a.) in order to address matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality (Information Technology), and that Jennifer Moore, Kate Campbell, Hits Chodha, Shola Yusuf-Aliyu, Cheryl Sanders and Matthew Stergios remain present; and

  Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to confidential negotiations regarding broadband, and that Jennifer Moore, Dan Borowec, Dwayne Campbell, TJ Flynn, Cheryl Sanders and Matthew Stergios 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)_____, Cheryl Sanders and Matthew Stergios remain present."

17.

Motion to Rise and Results from Closed Session

17.a

Matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation matters, advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works)

• Recommended Motion

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

  Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation matters, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works), is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

17.b

Matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding affordable / supportive housing (Community & Social Services)

• Recommended Motion

  "That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding affordable / supportive housing (Community & Social Services), is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

17.c

Closed Session Items from Standing Committees Requiring Separate Consideration

1.

Corporate Support Committee Meeting (October 1, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality (Information Technology)'

• Recommended Motion

  "That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality (Information Technology), is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

2.

Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee Meeting (October 2, 2024), Closed Session Item 4.a, 'Matters pertaining to confidential negotiations regarding broadband'

• Recommended Motion

  "That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to confidential negotiations regarding broadband, is hereby referred to this open session of Council for adoption."

3.

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 October 16, 2024

• Recommended Motion

  "That By-law 38-2024 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on October 16, 2024 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 ___________ p.m."