Council Meeting

That Council approve the May 19, 2026 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt both the May 4, 2026 Council and the May 11, 2026 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive delegation from Ralph Torrie, Blue Dot Northumberland, regarding the proposed new nuclear plant at Wesleyville, and refer to staff for a report.

That Council endorse the intent of the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Mapping Strategy (OUIMS) as a long-term initiative to improve underground infrastructure coordination and reduce excavation risk.

That Council receive the report on “No Heavy Trucks” signs on Telephone Road for information; and That Council direct staff to continue to monitor the traffic along Emergency Detour Routes, specifically during Highway 401 closures and report back to Council as necessary.

That Council provide direction to staff regarding the recommendation from the Rural Advisory Committee for a Town Hall meeting.

Council direct the Rural Advisory Committee to provide recommendations for Council's consideration based on the Brighton Rural Residents Survey.

That Council direct staff to initiate Rural Town Hall meetings as an informal, non-statutory engagement process, to be scheduled in the next term of Council and following completion of the current priority workload and subject to staff capacity; and That such Rural Town Hall meetings to be designated to:  Serve as informational and educational sessions for residents regarding municipal services, processes, and responsibilities;  Provide an opportunity for listening and information-sharing, rather that decision-making;  Be held in more than one rural location to improve accessibility and participation; and  Ensure matters raised are documented and

That Council receive staff report CLK2026-22 as an update regarding banner policy; And That Council authorize the Municipality to enter into an agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for the licensed occupancy and use of Hydro One–owned power utility distribution poles for the existing banner brackets owned by the DBIA; And Further, That Council direct the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to develop a banner policy, with staff assistance, to govern the approval, installation, maintenance, and removal of banners using DBIA ‑ owned hardware, in alignment with the terms.

That Council receive staff report CLK2026-67 and approve the waiver of vendor ‑ related fees for the current event season for community ‑ hosted events that have historically taken place in municipal parks and facilities; and further That Council direct staff to develop a consolidated policy outlining requirements, roles, and expectations for community events hosted in municipal parks and facilities that include vendors, to ensure consistency and clarity for future events.

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

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for 2026 and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof.

That Council receive the follow Committee meeting Minutes as presented:  Recreation Facility Advisory Committee February 18, 2026  Community Events and Awards Steering Committee April 14, 2026 and Draft May 12, 2026  Applefest Steering Committee April 15, 2026  Rural Advisory Committee February 25, 2026  Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee March 12, 2026

That Council supports the recommendation from the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee regarding a Pride Flag Raising event on Monday June 1, 2026 at 11:00 am; and That Council direct staff to arrange an event for the Pride Flag to be raised at the Municipal Centre on June 1, 2026 at 11:00 am and that staff be directed to support the communications of this event.

That Council support the request of $6,861.55 to aid in the completion of the Brighton Public School Basketball Court; And that this be funded from the Youth Initiative Fund; And that staff be directed to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of the basketball courts with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

That Council receive correspondence from Nanci Anderson regarding Community Bulletin Board in Smithfield; And refer to staff for a report and recommendations.

That Council receive for information the Northumberland County resolution regarding Alto High Speed Rail Project - Corridor Engagement Update and Northumberland County Submission.

That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates for May 11 - 22, 2026.

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 19, 2026.

That the May 19, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 7:54 p.m.