Council Meeting

That Council amend the May 4, 2026 Council agenda, to allow the Notice of Motion 11.1 to be introduced and voted on at this meeting.

That Council approve the May 4, 2026 Council agenda as amended.

That Council adopt the April 20, 2026 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive presentation from Dug Stevenson, Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board.

That Council authorize staff to begin the process of staffing, maintaining and implementing a business plan to reopen the Tourism Booth along Presqu'ile Parkway, that was previously operated by the Chamber of Commerce and authorize staff to transfer $12,000 from the Contingency Reserve to operate the booth for the 2026 summer season.

That Council receive the 2025 Audit Planning Report prepared by Baker Tilly KDN LLP for information, and that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor provide their acknowledgement signatures as requested by the external auditor.

That Council receive the staff report outlining beaver and beaver dam management within the municipality.

That Council receive staff report CLK2026-52 for information.

That Council receive staff report CLK2026-54 regarding the feasibility of hosting a Town Hall meeting for information.

That Council defer the Rural Advisory Town Hall Meeting report to the next regular Council meeting May 19, 2026.

That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update.

Whereas the proposed Soapbox Derby has received support from the Community Events Committee and members of the community; and Whereas the event will promote community engagement, youth participation, volunteer involvement, and family-friendly recreation within the Municipality of Brighton; and Whereas the safe and successful operation of the event requires temporary road closures and municipal staff assistance to ensure public safety and effective event management, with the road closure beginning at the intersection of Crestview Avenue and Kingsley Avenue and the Soapbox Derby route running south to north to the entrance of Proctor Park; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton supports the Soapbox Derby event to be held on August 15, 2026, including the required temporary road closures and the allocation of associated municipal staff resources necessary to facilitate the event safely and successfully.

That Council receive the following Committee meeting Minutes as presented:  Accessibility Advisory Committee February 12, 2026  Heritage Advisory Committee February 9, 2026

That Council support the recommendation from the Heritage Advisory Committee to update its Terms of Reference as provided.

That Council receive the April 16, 2026 Inter-Municipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness meeting notes.

That Council receive the March 12, 2026 Lower Trent Conservation Board of Directors meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the March 25, 2026 Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council received the Brighton & District Curling Club meeting minutes for February 23 and March 30, 2026 as presented.

That Council support request for sponsorship at level of Bronze $1500.00 for the TMHF 75th Anniversary Gala October 17th at the National Air Force Museum of Canada.

That Council support proclamation request from Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) to support SAID Day – Students Against Impaired Driving Day, May 14, 2026; Whereas, impaired and distracted driving remain a leading cause of serious injury and death on Ontario roads, with young people disproportionately affected; and Whereas, motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of death among youth and young adults in Canada, and alcohol or drug impairment is a significant contributing factor; and Whereas, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) empowers students to take leadership in promoting safe and sober choices, fostering awareness, and strengthening community commitment to road safety; and Whereas, SAID Day provides an opportunity for students, schools, families, municipalities, and community partners to unite in promoting prevention, education, and responsible decision-making; Now Therefore, Council of the Municipality of Brighton, do hereby proclaim May 14, 2026 as SAID DAY – Students Against Impaired Driving Day in the Municipality of Brighton, and encourage all residents to support youth leadership and take part in efforts to prevent impaired and distracted driving and save lives.

That Council support Northumberland County’s motion regarding Circular Materials Ontario, calling on the Province of Ontario to ensure fair and consistent Blue Box recycling services and to establish enforceable province ‑ wide recycling standards.

That Council support the City of Peterborough’s resolution advocating for a Guaranteed Basic Income, and calling on the Governments of Ontario and Canada to collaborate on income security initiative.

That Council receive correspondence from Ted Williams regarding EV Charging Stations within the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council receive the updates from Northumberland County for both periods April 13 - 24, and April 27 - May 8, 2026.

That Council receive correspondence from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regarding the Proposed Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) amendments to improve the comprehensive environmental assessment (EA) process.

That Council receive the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades, Progress Update Report No. 3 by J.L. Richards & Associates.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on May 4, 2026.

That the May 4, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 7:51 p.m.