Regular Council Meeting

"That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 be approved, as amended, to include a time sensitive report regarding ' Federal Electoral Boundary Review Response', under New Business."

"That the Minutes of the County Council Session of August 18, 2022 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

" That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee Minutes (meetings held September 6, 7 & 8, 2022)."

“ That County Council, having considered Report 2022-137 ‘Federal Electoral Boundary Review Response’, hereby support retaining the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand in its entirety, and retaining Alderville First Nation Indian Reserve in its entirety within the electoral district of Northumberland; and Further That Council support ‘item e’ with the following wording: ‘the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and the Alderville First Nation Indian Reserve’; and Further That County Council appoint Councillor Gail Latchford to be the Northumberland County representative at the at the public hearing scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2022."

" Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools system, and advance the process of reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 80 calls upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; and Whereas the September 30th, 2022, is the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas this day builds on the Orange Shirt Day movement – a day to honour residential school survivors and their families, and advance the process of reconciliation – which grew out of the story of one survivor, Phyllis Webstad, who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at the residential school; and Whereas members of County Council urge the Northumberland community to wear orange shirts on September 30th, in honour of the day; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of the County of Northumberland, hereby recognize September 30th, 2022, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day); and Be It Further Resolved That Council direct staff to raise the Every Child Matters flag on the County’

“ Whereas Local Love Week is an initiative led by Northumberland United Way to recognize the role of United Way and its community partners in supporting the community; and Whereas United Way Local Love Week is an opportunity to celebrate the role of philanthropy and non-profit organizations in our community that support individuals and families in need; and Whereas Local Love Week is a week where citizens can come together to help Northumberland United Way and our community partners to rebuild a stronger Northumberland County by sharing acts of kindness, rallying for their favourite causes, and thinking about other people; and Whereas United Way Local Love Week is a time to recognize the impact of COVID-19 on our community and those who have been disproportionately affected; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim September 29 to October 6, 2022 as ‘Local Love Week’ in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to join together to give back to the community in a way that is personally meaningful.”

“ Whereas the Government of Ontario has proclaimed the month of October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario; and Whereas Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first, second, and third generation Canadians of Hispanic origin; and Whereas the Hispanic Community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario; and Whereas Northumberland County is home to a flourishing Hispanic population; and Whereas Northumberland County Council recognizes the contributions of a thriving immigrant community to a strong and vibrant Northumberland County; and Whereas the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (NHCC) is aimed at supporting the Hispanic community as well as educating people on the diversity of the Hispanic culture and traditions in Northumberland County; and Whereas NHCC is organizing a series of virtual events in Northumberland County in order to promote and celebrate Hispanic Heritage month; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of the County of Northumberland, hereby proclaim the month of October, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to learn more about Hispanic culture by partaking in community events; and Further Be It Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club, the Honourable David Piccini (Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Northumberland—Peterborough South), MP Philip Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), and the seven

“ Whereas the month of October is recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month; and Whereas Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to promote cyber security; and Whereas digital technology plays a central role in our everyday lives and that it can have far-reaching security, economic and social impacts; and Whereas there is an increasing threat of cyber-attacks and risks to our privacy; and Whereas the internet is a shared resource and securing it is a shared responsibility; and Whereas the Corporation of the County of Northumberland acknowledges its responsibility by taking a proactive and adaptive approach to data security; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of County Council, hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in the County of Northumberland.”

“ 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 Month 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 Robert Crate, on behalf of the Northumberland County Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Dress Purple Month in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to help spread the word th

" That this Council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 10:41 a.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(2.k) and (2.e) in order to address matters relating to confidential County infrastructure negotiations and litigation and potential litigation matters, and that Kate Campbell, Glenn Dees, Denise Marshall, Darrell Mast, Nancy MacDonald, Maddison Ellis, and Cheryl Sanders remain present.”

" That this Council rise from Closed Session at 11:05 a.m.; and Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding confidential County Infrastructure negotiations and litigation and potential litigation matters is hereby

"That By-law 38-2022 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on September 21, 2022 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."