Prince Edward County public meetings in 2021

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider four consent (land severance) and rezoning applications, all in the Ward of Hillier except one technical consent in Sophiasburgh. Each application includes conditions for road widening, drainage, water supply, and parkland payments. The committee will vote on whether to approve these applications.

• Consent and rezoning for 291 Arthur Road (Dino Gliosca & Gillian Anderson) with $1,500 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning west of 642 Christian Road (George & Koulla Georgiou) with $1,500 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning for 910 Burr Road (Enid Oke) with $1,500 parkland payment
• Technical consent for 26 Gadds Lane (Donald, Victoria, & Carly Wilson) for lot merger
• All applications require 10-meter road allowances and well water supply of 3 gallons per minute

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce floodplain and front yard setbacks to build a new dwelling at 20465 Loyalist Parkway, and the second seeks a variance at 2885 County Road 10. The committee will vote on staff recommendations to approve both, based on the four-part test under the Planning Act.

• Minor Variance A17-21: reduce floodplain setback from 15m to 6m and front yard from 15m to 14.39m at 20465 Loyalist Parkway, Ward of Ameliasburgh
• Minor Variance A18-21: variance for lands at 2885 County Road 10, Ward of South Marysburgh
• Public comments accepted by noon December 14, 2021 via email
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider creating a municipal services corporation named 'Visit The County' to manage tourism marketing, funded by up to $50,000 from the 2021 Municipal Accommodations Tax. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving committee reports, and passing several by-laws, including water/sewage rates and speed limits. A deputation and presentations on tourism and municipal properties are scheduled.

• Approve up to $50,000 from 2021 Municipal Accommodations Tax for new DMO
• Direct solicitors to incorporate 'Visit The County' with objectives to reduce over-tourism
• Amend Picton parking by-law to add one-hour limit on King Street (100m easterly from Ross St)
• Deed one-foot reserve parcel (Part 19 of Block 51) to owners of Block 43
• Motion to accept complete application for affordable housing on Rousseau Road

Regular Council - 10 Dec 2021 Capital Budget Day 3

This is the third day of capital budget deliberations for Prince Edward County Council. The agenda contains only procedural login and portal information, with no specific budget items, projects, or dollar amounts listed.

Regular Council - 09- Capital Budget Dec 2021

This agenda item is a regular council meeting focused on the December 2021 capital budget. The agenda text is largely procedural boilerplate with no specific details on projects or amounts provided.

• Capital budget review for December 2021

Regular Council - 09- 09 Dec 2021 (Part 2)

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Regular Council - Capital Budget - 08

Prince Edward County Council is meeting over three days to review and approve the 2022 capital budget, including tax-supported and rate-supported projects, and a 2023-2026 capital forecast. The agenda includes presentations from the CAO and Director of Finance, a deputation on physician recruitment, and a final vote on the budget. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on budget approval.

• Physician recruitment deputation proposing $100k incentives for 5-6 physicians in 2022
• Picton Main Street rehabilitation (Bridge to Spencer): $600,000
• County Road 49 storm sewer extension: $2,000,000
• Talbot Street Phase 2: $722,800
• Rural roads rehabilitation: $2,700,000

Heritage Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Heritage Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to reconsider its previous decision on Heritage Permit HP-16-21 for 332 Picton Main St (Shire Hall). The committee will vote on rescinding the earlier motion and approving the permit with a revised condition requiring the lower sash of one back-facing window to have divided panes matching the existing upper sash. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, and public comments must be registered by December 3, 2021.

• Rescind original November 18, 2021 motion on HP-16-21 for 332 Picton Main St (Shire Hall)
• Approve Heritage Permit HP-16-21 with condition: replace single-pane lower sash with divided panes matching upper sash in height and number of panes
• Forward approved permit to Council
• Adopt minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting, except item 7.4 (HP-16-21)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive updates and discuss items including the introduction of Chief Superintendent Karl Thomas, training for municipal staff on the Police Services Act, and the board's budget. The board will discuss the 2022 OPP Annual Billing Statement and refer the proposed 2022 policing budget costs to Council for consideration during budget deliberations. It will also receive the Detachment Commander's verbal report on complaints and secondary employment, and the detachment's October 2021 report.

• Introduction of Chief Superintendent Karl Thomas
• Discussion on 2022 OPP Annual Billing Statement and referral of proposed 2022 policing budget costs to Council
• Chair Richard Gwozdowski to provide update on board's budget, including October 2021 financial statement
• Verbal report on Part V (Complaints) and Section 49 (Secondary Employment) of the Ontario Police Services Act
• Detachment's Police Services Board Report for October 2021

Environmental Advisory Committee - 30 Nov 2021 Special Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider directing its Communications Working Group to research and participate in the Tamarack Institute Community Climate Transition Cohort. It will also receive a deputation proposing a $1 'Small Bag Tag' for small garbage bags, and adopt minutes from the November 1, 2021 meeting.

• Deputation on Small Bag Tag Proposal: $1 tag for one small garbage bag at curb
• Motion to direct Communications Working Group to research Tamarack Institute Community Climate Transition Cohort
• Adoption of minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee will receive updates on COVID-19 protocols for museums, a summary of Q4 2021 events, and a list of priorities for 2022. The agenda also includes routine items: confirming the agenda, adopting previous minutes, and setting the next meeting date. No decisions are expected on these informational items.

• Receive COVID-19 Protocol for Museums summary from Director Lisa Lindsay
• Receive Museum Events Q4 2021 summary from Supervisor Chris Palmer
• Receive Committee Priorities for 2022
• Adopt minutes from October 25, 2021 meeting

Audit Committee

The Prince Edward County Audit Committee is meeting virtually to confirm its agenda, adopt minutes from July 21, 2021, and review its 2022 priorities, which include financial statements, cyber security, risk assessment, and oversight of resource use. The committee will also enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss matters involving property security and confidential commercial or financial information. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of Committee Priorities for 2022, including cyber security and risk assessment
• Adoption of minutes from July 21, 2021 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(a) and (i) for property security and confidential trade/financial information

Regular Council

Council will consider several items including awarding a contract for a pedestrian crossover on Main Street in Bloomfield, updating the COVID-19 vaccination policy to include volunteer firefighters, and approving a new noise by-law. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and labour relations, and reports from committees.

• Award Contract 2021-EDW-60 to Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. for $125,231.00 plus taxes for Bloomfield pedestrian crossover
• Amend Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to include volunteer firefighters; non-vaccinated placed on temporary leave
• Approve new Noise By-law to regulate noise within the County
• Authorize Source Water Protection Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement with Quinte Conservation
• Resolution to join FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider approving $500 from its budget to sponsor Heritage Week 2022, renew its $75 membership with Community Heritage Ontario, and approve two heritage permits: HP-14-21 for a new deck and sunroom at 1324 County Rd 3 (Rednersville Parsonage) and HP-16-21 for work at 332 Picton Main St (Shire Hall). The committee will also receive updated lists of permits and grants and discuss workback schedules and process improvements.

• Approve $500 transfer to Museums for Heritage Week 2022
• Approve $75 renewal fee for Community Heritage Ontario membership
• Approve Heritage Permit HP-14-21 for 1324 County Rd 3 (Rednersville Parsonage)
• Approve Heritage Permit HP-16-21 for 332 Picton Main St (Shire Hall)
• Receive updated list of permits and grants

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider four consent and rezoning applications, mostly in the Ward of Sophiasburgh, involving land severances and zoning amendments. Three applications are recommended for approval with conditions, while one is recommended for denial. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available by registering in advance.

• Consent and rezoning for Larry Williamson, west of 1669 County Road 14, Sophiasburgh: approval recommended with conditions including $3,000 parkland payment.
• Consent and rezoning for Derrick Hoekstra, 195 Black Road, Sophiasburgh: approval recommended with conditions including $3,000 parkland payment.
• Consent and rezoning for John Roblin et al., north of 396 Bethesda Road, Sophiasburgh: denial recommended.
• Consent and rezoning for Sarah Terrelonge, east of 62 Chuckery Hill Road, Bloomfield/Hallowell: approval recommended with conditions including $1,500 parkland payment.

Special Meeting: Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to decide two items: whether to direct The County Foundation to make public the names of Agricultural Grant recipients and to open applications to operations with under $250,000 gross revenue, and whether to approve a draft letter to the CAO expressing concerns about the Loyalist Heights development on prime farmland. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes from November 1, 2021.

• Direction on 2021 Agricultural Grant Program: make recipient names public and open applications to operations with under $250,000 gross revenue
• Approve draft letter to CAO Wallace with feedback on Loyalist Heights Development
• Adopt minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19; public comments by registering with clerks@peccounty.on.ca

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will hear deputations on film programming and the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team, and consider funding requests including $10,000 for the 2022 SPARC Symposium and a $60,000 food security budget request for 2022. The commission will also discuss its 2022 budget.

• Deputation from Southeastern Ontario Production Accelerator Fund on film programming
• Presentation on Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team and request to sign Collaborative Relationship Charter
• Proposed $10,000 contribution to host 2022 SPARC Symposium
• Food Security Working Group request for $60,000 in 2022 including $20,000 carryover
• Facilitated 2022 budget discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on short-term accommodations' effects on housing, then consider setting 2022-2027 water and wastewater rates, a tourism management plan update, a cost estimate for a new 160-bed long-term care home, a new procurement by-law, and a resolution to honour Canadian Armed Forces veterans.

• Adopt water/wastewater rate scenario with full capital cost recovery to 2030 and increased summer consumption charge (effective Jan 1, 2022)
• Direct staff to develop a Municipal Boat Launch Strategy and Park Signage Plan funded by tourism revenues and Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Receive total project cost estimate for new 160-bed long-term care home; direct consultation and explore financing options
• Approve new Procurement By-Law for enactment at Nov 23 Council meeting
• Resolution to develop annual November program honouring Canadian Armed Forces veterans

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will meet to consider several items, including a resolution to rename a street in the Talbot on the Trail subdivision from McLean Street to Markland Street, and a motion to seek provincial assistance for the financial burden of pioneer and abandoned cemeteries. The council will also receive updates from the CAO, library, and cemetery advisory committee, and consider adopting the 2022 fees and charges by-law. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Resolution to rename Talbot on the Trail Subdivision Street 'A' from McLean Street to Markland Street in honour of veteran Philip Markland
• Motion to write to ROMA seeking help with financial burden of pioneer and abandoned cemeteries under Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
• 2022 Fees and Charges By-law for adoption
• CAO Third Quarter Report (CAO-12/2021) for information
• 2022 Council & Committee Meeting Schedule update (CL-13/2021)

Special Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive updates and discuss several items, including the impact of care homes on police resources, the board's operational budget, hiring an assistant, and a safety matter on Big Island. The board will also receive reports on complaints and secondary employment, a police services board report, and correspondence from the Solicitor General regarding community safety and well-being plans. Most agenda items are for discussion or receipt, with no final decisions listed.

• Verbal update from OPP on impact of care homes on police resources
• Discussion on Police Services Board Operational Budget (2021 YTD net to be raised $3,243,708 of $4,792,434 budget)
• Discussion on hiring an assistant to the Police Services Board
• Update from Staff Sergeant John Hatch on Black Cat Radar
• OPP update on safety matter on Big Island

Regular Council

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Traffic Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider a staff report on reducing the speed limit on County Road 10 and possibly installing an all-way stop at County Road 10 and County Road 11. They will also discuss speed reduction on Stinson Block Road, a consolidated list of traffic issues in Milford, and other local traffic concerns. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Report DS-182/2021: staff directed to collect traffic data in July 2022 to determine if an all-way stop is warranted at County Road 10 and County Road 11
• Report DS-238/2021: install additional 70 km/h signs and advisory 50 km/h signs on Stinson Block Road near Partridge Hollow Road
• Discussion on consolidated list of traffic issues in Milford
• Discussion on traffic control measures at 104 Brewers Rd, South Marysburgh
• Discussion on parking issue on East Street

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Bay of Quinte Phosphorus Management Strategy, an update on the 2020 Agricultural Grant Final Report, and discuss the Loyalist Heights Proposal to provide feedback to the CAO. The committee will also discuss its priorities for 2022.

• Presentation on Phosphorus Management Strategy for Bay of Quinte
• Update on Agricultural Grant Final Report from The County Foundation
• Discussion on Loyalist Heights Proposal to gather feedback for CAO Wallace
• Discussion on Committee Priorities for 2022
• Adoption of minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive updates and discuss several items, including the impact of care homes on police resources, a safety matter on Big Island, and the board's operational budget. The board will also consider hiring an assistant and receive correspondence from the Solicitor General regarding Community Safety and Well-being plans. The meeting includes a closed session to consider a personal matter about an identifiable individual.

• Verbal update on impact of care homes on police resources
• Discussion on Police Services Board Operational Budget (2021 YTD net to be raised: $3,647,729 of $4,792,434 budget)
• Update on safety matter on Big Island
• Discussion on hiring an assistant to the Police Services Board
• Correspondence from Solicitor General on Community Safety and Well-being plans

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing affordable and attainable housing, with a presentation from the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation and a staff report offering six possible planning tools. Council will also consider a community benefit payment for affordable housing from a subdivision approval and review the 2022 fees and charges by-law. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Presentation on affordable housing overview by Charles Dowdall, Executive Director, PEC Affordable Housing Corporation
• Staff report CSP-58/2021 offers six options to address housing, including zoning changes, bunk houses for staff, $10,000 forgivable loans for homes under $400,000, and grants for converting short-term accommodations to long-term rentals
• Report DS-228/2021 proposes a $91,451.43 community benefit for affordable housing from the Talbot on the Trail subdivision (File 13T-21-501)
• 2022 Fees & Charges By-law to be brought forward for approval at November 10, 2021 Council meeting
• Closed session for litigation or potential litigation

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider authorizing the CAO and Director of Finance to sign a contribution agreement with the federal government for $262,500 in Canada Community Revitalization Funding, with a municipal contribution of $87,500, for Harbour Trail lookouts. Council will also adopt a by-law for the 2022 interim tax levy, with payments due March 15, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving committee reports, and appointing a Clerk and Deputy Clerk.

• Authorization to sign CCRF contribution agreement for Harbour Trail lookouts ($262,500 federal, $87,500 municipal)
• Adoption of 2022 Interim Tax Levy by-law with installment due March 15, 2022
• Appointment of Catalina Blumenberg as Clerk and Chad Curtis as Deputy Clerk
• Deputation from Ontario Federation of Agriculture on farmland preservation
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege, personal matters, and land acquisition/disposition

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Street Naming Task Team, a new museum supervisor, the De Vries collection opening, summer and operational plans, capital projects, and the operating budget. It will also appoint a member to the Street Naming Task Team and discuss museum storage. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Appointment of committee representative to Street Naming Task Team
• Update on opening of De Vris collection
• Update on capital projects and operating budget
• Update on summer plan and operational plan
• Update on storage at county museums

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will receive a deputation on restoring window sashes at the designated Moses Hudgin Log House, and consider several heritage permits and draft policies. They will also receive verbal updates on the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Steering Committee, the Hyatt and MacDonald houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park, and a Heritage Permit Enforcement Protocol. The committee will vote on approving the Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference and a draft designation text for Christ Church Parsonage.

• Heritage Permit HP-13-21 for Moses Hudgin Log House at 191 Ostrander Point, South Marysburgh
• Heritage Permit Application HG-05-20 for 1 Walton Street, Picton
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference
• Draft Designation Text for Christ Church Parsonage
• Draft Guidance document on Murals and Art Installations for Heritage Properties

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is considering several consent (land severance) and rezoning applications, including one denial and several approvals with conditions. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available by registration.

• Denial of consent and rezoning for William & Tyler Kimball, south of 1176 County Road 35, Sophiasburgh
• Approval of consent and rezoning for 11982303 Canada Inc., 1990 Fry Road, Sophiasburgh, with conditions including $3,000 parkland payment
• Approval of consent and rezoning for Judith Van Bastelaar, 3271 County Road 8, North Marysburgh, with conditions including $3,000 parkland payment
• Approval of rezoning for Craig Cooper & Heidi Burgess, 230 County Road 7, North Marysburgh
• Approval of consent and rezoning for The PPSC 2 Co. Inc., 165 School House Road, Athol, with conditions

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Prince Edward County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet virtually to consider several accessibility items, including an update on accessible parking at Shire Hall, recommending priorities for the 2022 budget, and approving the County's Accessibility Plan for 2022-2026. The committee will also review a site plan for the Port Royal Shores development. The meeting includes routine adoption of previous minutes and administrative motions.

• Approve the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 for Council's final approval
• Recommend accessibility priorities for the 2022 budget
• Receive verbal update on accessible parking at Shire Hall
• Site Plan Review: Port Royal Shores with accessibility checklist
• Adopt minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission is meeting to receive updates, including a deputation on the SPARC performing arts symposium requesting $10,000, and to discuss its 2022 budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirming the agenda, adopting previous minutes, and receiving the action items list and monthly financial statement.

• Deputation from Krista Dalby on SPARC Symposium requesting $10,000 investment
• Facilitated discussion on the 2022 CEDC budget
• Update from Commissioners on Collaborative Governance & Leadership workshop
• Verbal update on Food Security Working Group
• Monthly financial statement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider creating a new municipal corporation to serve as the Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO), replacing the current in-house tourism marketing role. They will also review a strategy for spending Parkland Reserve funds on specific projects. A deputation from the Lakeside Motel's lawyer will address resident concerns about noise, light, and other operations.

• Direct staff to prepare legal documents for a new DMMO corporation by January 2022
• Approve $50,000 from Parkland Reserve for Glendon Green trail and lookout
• Approve $51,000 from Ameliasburgh Parkland Reserve for Roblin Lake Community Building Grant (if successful)
• Approve $87,500 from Parkland Reserve for Picton Harbor Trail CCRF application (if successful)
• Deputation from Davies Howe LLP regarding Lakeside Motel operations at 349 Wellington Main Street

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on the Sophiasburgh Cemetery columbarium, discuss the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan, and review the annual chair's report to council. It will also receive information on provincial consultation and regulatory changes under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. The meeting is procedural, with no decisions expected on these items.

• Verbal update on Sophiasburgh Cemetery columbarium
• Discussion on Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan
• Annual Chair's Report to Council
• Provincial consultation paper on Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
• Regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 30/11

Nominating Committee

The Prince Edward County Nominating Committee is meeting to confirm its agenda, adopt minutes from March 17, 2021, and move into a closed session to discuss a Clerk's Office report on personal matters about an identifiable individual (a municipal or local board employee). The next meeting date will be set at the call of the Chair. This is largely a procedural meeting with one closed-session item.

• Adoption of minutes from March 17, 2021 meeting
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Next meeting to be held at the call of the Chair

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider awarding two construction contracts: a $125,231 pedestrian crossover on Main Street, Bloomfield, and a $289,919.52 retaining wall replacement on Mary Street. They will also hear a deputation on a national child care program and consider supporting it via a letter to the Premier. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and committee reports.

• Award Contract 2021-EDW-60 to Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. for $125,231.00 plus taxes for Bloomfield pedestrian crossover
• Award Contract 2021-EDW-58 to Wemp & Smith Construction Ltd. for $289,919.52 plus taxes for Mary Street retaining wall replacement
• Approve increased budget of $35,400 for retaining wall, funded from Reserve for Capital Sustainability
• Consider support for a National Child Care Program and direct Mayor to write to Premier
• Adopt by-laws including zoning amendment at 3401 County Road 13 and traffic sign amendments

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider proposed changes to the Property Standards and Grass and Weed Maintenance by-laws, approve draft responses to the Huycks Bay Estates and Flatt Point Subdivision proposals, and receive updates on a deputation about livestock on residential lots and a communications plan. The agenda also includes a letter to the CAO and Manager of Planning about the planning process, which was discussed at the previous meeting.

• Natural Cover Group's proposed changes to Property Standards By-law and Grass and Weed Maintenance By-law
• Huycks Bay Estates Proposal response letter
• Flatt Point Subdivision Proposal response letter
• Letter to CAO and Manager of Planning regarding the new planning process
• Update from Rachel Kuzmich on livestock on residential lots deputation

30 Sep 2021

This is a procedural agenda for the County Council meeting, containing only routine items such as confirming the agenda, adopting minutes, and passing a confirmatory by-law. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of Council minutes from previous meeting
• Confirmatory by-law to validate meeting proceedings
• Closed session item (details not provided)

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board will receive several updates, including on the impact of care homes on police resources, a safety matter on Big Island, the board's budget, sick leave and new officers, and the detachment commander's report. The board will also move into closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Verbal update from OPP Sgt. Paul Leblanc on impact of care homes on police resources
• Verbal update from OPP Sgt. Jason Henry on safety matter on Big Island
• Budget update from Chair Richard Gwozdowski; 2021 operating budget shows $4.79M total expenditures, 67.7% spent as of Aug. 31
• Detachment Commander's verbal report on Part V complaints and Section 49 secondary employment
• Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider four Development Services reports recommending traffic changes: reducing the speed limit on Smokes Point Road and Gilead Road, installing an all-way stop at Church and Owen Streets in Picton, and designating pedestrian crossovers. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with no physical public attendance. Council will also move into closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition or disposition.

• Reduce speed limit on Smokes Point Road from Hiscock Shores Road easterly 450m to 50 km/h, at a cost of $400
• Reduce speed limit on Gilead Road to 60 km/h, at a cost of $1,600
• Install all-way stop at Church Street and Owen Street in Ward 1, Picton, at a cost of $9,500
• Approve by-law to designate pedestrian crossovers county-wide
• Closed session for proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting to consider several items, including awarding a contract for wastewater pumping station upgrades, approving a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, and adopting a property tax write-off report. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving committee reports, and confirming by-laws.

• Award Contract 2021-EDW-44 to Selectra Inc. for Bridge Street and Rickarton Wastewater Pumping Station Upgrades in the amount of $238,597.07 plus taxes.
• Approve the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination of Employees policy.
• Approve property tax write-offs totaling $65,356.86, with $46,996.21 as the County's portion.
• Assume Bayview Point Road as part of the Moris and Nieuwenhof Development Agreement, including a 50 km/h speed limit and stop sign at Ryerson Street.
• Amend speed limits on County Roads 10, 17, 5, and 27, and Old Milford Road as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is considering five consent and rezoning applications, each involving property severances and zoning amendments. The committee will vote on whether to approve these applications, subject to conditions such as road widening, drainage plans, and water supply verification. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available.

• Consent and rezoning for Thomas & Brenda Armstrong at 548D Old Milford Road, Bloomfield/Hallowell, with $1,500 parkland payment
• Zoning by-law amendment for Dan Harvey at 18 Talbot Street, Picton
• Technical consent and rezoning for Leila Jamieson at 2168 County Road 49, Sophiasburgh
• Consent for Jens & Beth Ernst at 75 Trumble Lane, Bloomfield/Hallowell, with $1,500 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning for Mark McLean & Virginie Martocq at 378 Lakeside Drive, Hillier

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application (File No. A15-21) for a property at 73 Bloomfield Main Street, owned by Barbara Boos. The applicant seeks to reduce the required interior side yard setback from 3 m to 1.6002 m to allow an addition to the existing dwelling. Staff recommend approval, subject to conditions including a lot grading and drainage plan. The meeting will also confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting.

• Minor variance A15-21: reduce interior side yard setback from 3 m to 1.6002 m at 73 Bloomfield Main Street
• Proposed addition to existing dwelling for additional living space and laundry closet
• Staff recommend approval subject to conditions including a lot grading and drainage plan
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Public comments accepted until noon on September 21, 2021

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will consider approving the Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Team Terms of Reference, receive the monthly financial statement, and recommend amended CEDC Terms of Reference to Council. It will also appoint a representative to the Street Naming Task Team. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding decisions or rezonings.

• Approve Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Team Terms of Reference
• Receive monthly financial statement
• Recommend amended CEDC Terms of Reference to Council
• Appoint CEDC representative to Street Naming Task Team

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will hear deputations on affordable housing in Prince Edward County and on the Hyatt and Macdonald homes at Sandbanks Provincial Park. They will also discuss heritage permits, including HP-10-21 for 230/232 Picton Main Street, and consider a budget for heritage district entrance signs.

• Deputation on affordable housing by Charles Dowdall, PEC Affordable Housing Corporation
• Deputation on Hyatt and Macdonald homes at Sandbanks Provincial Park by Debra Marshall
• Heritage Permit HP-10-21 for 230/232 Picton Main Street
• Discussion on Committee Budget for two heritage district entrance signs for Picton Heritage District
• Letter to Quinte Conservation Authority regarding Rutherford-Stevens Lookout on County Road 13

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering several development services items, including a proposed new noise by-law to replace the existing one, removal of a holding symbol on a property at 3401 County Road 13, and reductions to speed limits on Salmon Point Road and Swamp College Road. The committee will also receive deputations from residents about noise concerns in Wellington, nuisance and by-law infractions at the Lakeside Motel, and concerns about whole-home short-term accommodations on Mary Avenue.

• Proposed new Noise By-law to rescind By-law No 900-2002
• Removal of Holding (H) Symbol at 3401 County Road 13 and road assumption
• Speed limit reduction on Salmon Point Road (60 km/h) with $16,875 for line painting and $800 for signage
• Speed limit reduction on Swamp College Road (60 km/h) with $1,000 for signage
• School zone signage and street lighting near Massassauga-Rednersville Public School on County Road 3 ($10,400 total)

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including awarding a $123,352 front-end loader contract, setting council remuneration for 2022, and directing amendments to the Wellington Secondary Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for land negotiations and a deputation on an attainable housing project.

• Award Tender 2021-EDW-52 to John's Equipment Sales & Service Ltd. for $123,352 plus HST
• Direct Picton Town Hall Board of Management to secure anchor tenant by Dec 31, 2021
• Direct staff to amend Wellington Secondary Plan (traffic, heritage, public realm, employment, recreational hub)
• Approve 2022 council remuneration: Mayor $50,736, Council $25,368, Committee Chair honorarium $142
• Review alternate side parking in urban residential streets

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will hear deputations on livestock on residential lots and farmland preservation, discuss the Loyalist Heights residential proposal, and consider approving a farm sign design. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments by registration.

• Deputation by Rachel Kuzmich on allowing livestock on residential lots
• Deputation by Bruce Buttar (OFA) opposing Minister's Zoning Orders on farmland
• Discussion of Loyalist Heights proposal at 13437 Loyalist Parkway, Picton
• Proposed approval of agricultural farm sign design
• Adoption of July 5, 2021 minutes

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider multiple requests for speed limit reductions and intersection improvements, including on Stinson Block Road, George's Street, County Road 8, and at Main/Hill/Johnson Street. Staff reports propose amending the speed by-law to lower limits on County Road 10, 17, Old Milford Road, County Road 5, and County Road 27, and to illuminate the County Road 1/County Road 2 intersection. The committee will also receive a report on speed and intersection improvements along County Road 3.

• Request for intersection improvements at Main St and Hill/Johnson Street
• Request for speed limit reduction on Stinson Block Road
• Proposed speed limit changes on County Road 10, 17, Old Milford Road, County Road 5, and County Road 27
• Request for solar speed radar on County Road 8
• Recommendation to illuminate County Road 1 and County Road 2 intersection

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive deputations from the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and the Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary, discuss the Huycks Bay Estates and Flatt Point Subdivision proposals, and consider a draft letter on declaring development applications complete. It will also discuss budget proposals including a biologist on retainer and headwater mapping.

• Huycks Bay Estates subdivision and zoning amendment at 1092 Huycks Bay Road
• Flatt Point Subdivision official plan, subdivision, condominium and zoning amendments
• Draft letter to planning manager and CAO on declaring development applications complete
• Budget proposals: biologist on retainer, headwater mapping, staff training
• Deputations from PEC Field Naturalists and Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive updates on the board's budget, the OAPSB Zone 2 Conference, Black Cat Radar purchases, the impact of care homes on police resources, the Detachment Commander's performance appraisal, and a report on complaints and secondary employment. The board will also discuss the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and a vaccination policy for OPP officers and staff. The agenda includes adoption of the July 29, 2021 minutes.

• Budget update: net to be raised $2,834,246 for seven months ending July 31, 2021
• OAPSB Zone 2 Conference on Sept 17, 2021 at The Waring House, Picton, cost ~$5,200
• Discussion on vaccination policy for OPP officers and staff
• Update on impact of care homes on police resources
• Detachment's Police Services Board Report for July 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce the required setback from a quarry to allow a new dwelling at 2989 County Road 7. The second seeks approval for a variance at 75 Pirates Cove Lane. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from a previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A11-21: reduce quarry setback from 500m to 350m for new dwelling at 2989 County Road 7
• Minor Variance A12-21: approval for lands at 75 Pirates Cove Lane
• Adoption of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings for four consent and rezoning applications, and will decide on four others. Decisions include approvals with conditions for properties on County Road 7, Fry Road, and Mowbray Road, and a denial for a property on Mowbray Road. Public comments are being accepted electronically due to COVID-19.

• Consent and rezoning applications for 587 Kingsley Road, 1460 County Road 19, 574 Bakker Road, and 291 Arthur Road to be heard as public meetings.
• Approval of consent and rezoning for 1788 County Road 7 (B18-21, B19-21, Z18-21) with conditions including road widening and drainage plans.
• Approval of consent and rezoning for 1997 Fry Road (B24-21, Z20-21) with conditions including road widening and well water supply proof.
• Denial of consent and rezoning for 153 Mowbray Road (B42-21, Z39-21).
• Approval of consent for south of 343 Mowbray Road (B86-20, B87-20, Z75-20) with conditions.

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will consider approving a plan for The Harbour Trail, a waterfront trail project in Picton, and direct staff to present it to County Council for endorsement. The commission will also decide whether to allocate $11,500 from its Strategic Projects budget to fund the Greater Than: County Youth Collective's internship program. Other items include receiving the monthly financial statement and a verbal update on physician recruitment.

• Approve The Harbour Trail plan and refer to Council for endorsement
• Allocate $11,500 to fund County Youth Collective internship program
• Receive monthly financial statement to June 30, 2021
• Verbal update on physician recruitment
• Adopt minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider several updates and one heritage permit application. The main decision is whether to approve a heritage permit for repairs and renovations at The Country Club, 259 Picton Main Street. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects, the Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan, County museums, and the Hyatt and MacDonald Houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park, as well as discuss the draft Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference and the committee budget.

• Heritage Permit HP-09-21: The Country Club, 259 Picton Main Street - roof repair, rear windows, interior renovations
• Verbal update on Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan
• Presentation on County museums by Museum Advisory Committee Chair
• Discussion on Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference
• Verbal update on Hyatt and MacDonald Houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a water and wastewater rates study and will decide whether to authorize public engagement on rate scenarios. The committee will also hear deputations from Gift from the Heart and the Picton Town Hall Board of Management, and then move into closed session to discuss negotiations.

• Water and wastewater rates study presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• Proposed authorization of public engagement on rate scenarios (report FIN-14/2021)
• Deputation from Bev Woods, GFTH President/Founder, regarding Gift from the Heart
• Deputation from Picton Town Hall Board of Management on annual report
• Closed session to consider negotiations under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(k)

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider several development and infrastructure items, including repealing the cannabis interim control by-law and approving a zoning amendment for cannabis production, awarding a $1,014,169.90 tender for Elks Street reconstruction, and cancelling and re-tendering the Picton Main Street reconstruction. Council will also vote on street names for new subdivisions, an encroachment agreement for the Baxter Arts Centre, and a resolution to send a letter to the Minister regarding preservation of the Hyatt and MacDonald houses. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• Repeal Cannabis Interim Control By-law 172-2020 and approve Zoning Amendment Z3-21 for cannabis production
• Award Contract 2021-EDW-47 to Cooney Excavating Ltd. for $1,014,169.90 for Elks Street reconstruction
• Cancel and re-tender Contract 2021-EDW-41 for Picton Main Street reconstruction (Bridge to Spencer)
• Approve street names for six new subdivisions, including Freddrick, Lough, Winters Court, Parliament, Soble, McLean, Buchanan, Baldwin, Campbell, Evans, George Wright, Allen, Griffin, Beasley, Ruben, French, Weaver
• Authorize letter to Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks to preserve Hyatt and MacDonald houses

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council, held virtually due to COVID-19, to consider advice subject to solicitor-client privilege under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes only procedural items: confirming the agenda, moving into closed session, possible motions arising from it, and passing a confirmatory by-law. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed session under s.239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act for solicitor-client privilege
• Possible motions or by-laws arising from closed session
• Confirmatory by-law to confirm proceedings of the August 12, 2021 special meeting

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on the Sophiasburgh Cemetery Columbarium, discuss the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan, and review the Annual Chair's Report to Council. The committee will also receive for information a provincial consultation paper and regulatory changes under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-based, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Verbal update on Sophiasburgh Cemetery Columbarium
• Discussion on Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan
• Annual Chair's Report to Council
• Ministry consultation paper on Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
• Regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 30/11

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive updates on waste diversion and anti-littering initiatives, a communications plan for the Idling Control By-law, and the Hennessy Street subdivision proposal. It will also hear a deputation on the Carbon Farming Initiative and discuss budget proposals.

• Deputation on Prince Edward County Carbon Farming Initiative
• Discussion on waste diversion and anti-littering/dumping initiatives (OP-08-2021)
• Communications and community education plan for Idling Control By-law
• Hennessy Street Subdivision Proposal (with Environmental Impact Study and Phase I ESA)
• Budget proposal for mapping of headwater drainage feature

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board will consider approving its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, which sets priorities including higher visibility, highway safety, diversity, victim support, mental health, and auxiliary support. The board will also receive updates on the budget, the OAPSB Zone 2 Conference, Black Cat Radar purchases, the impact of care homes on police resources, and street racing. A verbal report on complaints and secondary employment under the Ontario Police Services Act will be received.

• Approval of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan
• Budget update from Chair Richard Gwozdowski
• Update on Black Cat Radar purchases
• Discussion on street racing in the County
• Report on care homes' impact on police resources

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for four consent and rezoning applications, then consider decisions on four additional applications. The agenda includes receiving staff reports and public feedback, with decisions to be made on consents and rezonings for properties in various wards.

• Consent and rezoning applications for properties on County Road 7, Ridge Road, Victoria Road, and Jasper Avenue (public meetings)
• Decision on consent and rezoning for 1108 Bethel Road (Sophiasburgh) with conditions including $3,000 parkland payment
• Decision on consent and rezoning for 1360 Bethel Road (Sophiasburgh) with conditions including driveway changes
• Decision on consent for 153 Lucks Crossroad (North Marysburgh) with $1,500 parkland payment
• Decision on consent and rezoning for property south of 442 Crowes Road (South Marysburgh)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive presentations from KPMG on the draft 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and the Audit Findings Report, and will recommend the statements be brought to Council for approval. The agenda also includes confirming the agenda, adopting prior minutes, and public comments. This is a routine financial oversight meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Presentation of draft 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Financial Statements
• Recommendation to forward financial statements to August 17, 2021 Council meeting for approval
• Presentation of Audit Findings Report for year ended December 31, 2020
• Adoption of minutes from March 31, 2021 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email registration due to COVID-19

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes, and discuss several accessibility items. Key items include a draft Accessibility Plan for 2022-2026, site plan reviews for Block 34 Talbot Ridge and Hennessy Street Subdivision, trail accessibility at Sandbanks Provincial Park, an accessibility grant for small business, website accessibility issues, accessible parking at Shire Hall, and the committee's annual report.

• Draft Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 presented by summer student Teghan Shooter
• Site plan review: Block 34 Talbot Ridge
• Site plan review: Hennessy Street Subdivision
• Trail accessibility at Sandbanks Provincial Park
• Accessibility Grant for Small Business

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will consider approving $12,000 from its 2021 budget to support a September concert featuring Indigenous artists at The Regent Theatre, funded from the $30,000 National Indigenous Persons Month budget. The commission will also receive a deputation on the Prince Edward County Carbon Farming Initiative, a verbal update on the Picton Boardwalk Project, and a quarterly financial report. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Proposed $12,000 spending from National Indigenous Persons Month $30,000 budget for Regent Theatre concert
• Deputation on Prince Edward County Carbon Farming Initiative by Brian Hart and Fedaa Khirallah
• Verbal update on Picton Boardwalk Project
• Quarterly Financial Report (CSP-48/2021)
• Adoption of June 21, 2021 minutes and action items listing

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on the preferred rehabilitation option for County Road 49, with three options ranging from asphalt to concrete replacement. The committee will also consider a series of traffic recommendations, including speed limit reductions on several roads and new all-way stop intersections, along with proposed 2022 budget costs for signage and road painting. Additionally, the committee will hear deputations on becoming a living wage employer and a destination development strategy, and will consider awarding a design contract for the Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• County Road 49 rehabilitation: choose between rubblizing and replacing with asphalt (Option 1), concrete (Option 2), or alternate bid (Option 3)
• Speed limit reductions on County Road 4, Salmon Point Road, Swamp College Road, Chuckery Hill Road, Gilead Road, Smokes Point Road, and a school zone on County Road 3
• All-way stops at Johnson/Barker and Church/Owen Streets in Picton; speed humps on County Road 10 in Cherry Valley
• Award Contract 2021-EDW-35 to CIMA Canada Inc. for $186,466.00 for Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant Equalization Tank design
• Support application for Canada Community Revitalization funding for the Harbour Trail Project

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will meet virtually to receive updates on its budget, heritage permit and grant applications, and its 2021-23 priorities. Members will also hear verbal reports on Ontario Heritage Act training, the Hyatt and MacDonald Houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park, and updates on heritage enforcement and impact assessment processes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion on committee budget
• Update on Heritage Permit and Grant master list, including 2021 applications
• Updated priorities for remainder of current term (2021-23)
• Verbal report on Hyatt and MacDonald Houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park
• Verbal updates on Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference and Heritage Enforcement Process

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of items, including property tax write-offs, several construction contract awards, amendments to parking regulations, and a proposal to transfer municipal land and funds to the Affordable Housing Corporation for indigenous youth housing. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a series of by-laws.

• Award tender to K.Knudsen Construction Limited for $123,123.00 plus HST for Crystal Palace Phase One Restoration
• Award tender to Kiley Paving Ltd. for $240,435.40 plus HST for asphalt repairs
• Award contract to Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. for $139,216.72 plus taxes for Wellington Pedestrian Crossover
• Transfer municipal land (Part Lot 1508, Plan 24, Picton) to Affordable Housing Corporation for $2.00 + HST and $100,000 from 2021 budget
• Amend Parking By-law No. 75-2021 to add restrictions on Water Street, Niles Street, boat launches, and County Road 7

Special Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider five consent and rezoning applications, each involving land severances and zoning by-law amendments. The committee will vote on whether to approve each application, subject to conditions such as road widening, drainage plans, and parkland dedication payments. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, and public comments can be submitted by noon on July 7.

• Consent and rezoning for 519 Gore Road, Ward of Ameliasburgh (File Nos. B31-21 & Z27-21)
• Consent and rezoning for 1430 County Road 12, Ward of Bloomfield/Hallowell (File Nos. B40-21 & Z33-21), including $1,500 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning west of 1280 County Road 7, Ward of North Marysburgh (File Nos. B25-21, B26-21 & Z22-21), including $3,000 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning for 85 B Chuckery Hill Road, Ward of Bloomfield/Hallowell (File Nos. B32-21 & Z28-21)
• Technical consent and rezoning for 11275 and 11311 Loyalist Parkway, Ward of North Marysburgh (File Nos. B27-21 & Z23-21)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a deputation from Ted Cheskey of Nature Canada about the Bird Friendly City certification program, which could lead to Prince Edward County pursuing certification. The committee will also discuss the Loyalist Heights proposal and receive an update on the County Flood/Water Damage Survey, which was previously endorsed to be sent with tax bills.

• Deputation on Nature Canada's Bird Friendly City Program
• Discussion on Loyalist Heights proposal
• Update on County Flood/Water Damage Survey
• Adoption of June 1, 2021 minutes

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss three items: a Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement, agricultural farm signs, and the Loyalist Heights proposal. The committee will receive presentations and hold discussions but no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement with draft language presented
• Discussion on agricultural farm signs, including revised sign design and SMV warning signs
• Discussion on Loyalist Heights proposal
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19

Special Council

This is a special council meeting held electronically via Zoom. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction for negotiations, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including confirming the agenda, audience comments, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act for negotiations
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt proceedings of the meeting
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Public comments allowed on agenda items with registration by noon

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for seven consent and rezoning applications, receiving public feedback before making recommendations. It will also decide on three applications, including approvals with conditions for Wager Farms, Roblin, and 1628760 Ontario Inc. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Public hearings for consent/rezoning at 343 Mowbray Road, 273 Chuckery Hill Road, 1108 Bethel Road, 3 Ena Street, 99 Carter Road, 153 Lucks Crossroad, and 442 Crowes Road
• Decision on Wager Farms consent B77-20 and rezoning Z69-20 at 693 South Big Island Road, with conditions including $1,500 per lot parkland payment
• Decision on Roblin consent B82-20, B83-20, B84-20 and rezoning Z72-20 at 2278 County Road 49, with conditions including road widening and $1,500 per lot payment
• Decision on 1628760 Ontario Inc. consent B65-20 and rezoning Z54-20 east of 320 County Road 20, with conditions including road widening and water supply proof

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board will discuss and potentially approve a recommendation to the Ministry of the Solicitor General on the composition of the OPP Detachment Board, receive updates on the False Alarm Registry, budget, and Victim Support Grant, and review the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with no physical public attendance.

• Recommendation for a five-member OPP Detachment Board: two elected reps, two community reps, one provincial rep
• Update on False Alarm Registry from Chief Building & Bylaw Official
• Discussion of Police Services Board Strategic Plan 2021-2024
• Update on Black Cat Radar purchases
• Verbal report on complaints and secondary employment under Police Services Act

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a rezoning application for cannabis production and processing, repeal an interim control by-law, and discuss waste management improvements including composting and educational campaigns. The committee will also hear deputations on the Heritage Advisory Committee's annual report and the Emerald Ash Borer, plus a presentation on broadband and cellular connectivity from EORN and Rogers.

• Rezoning File No. Z23-21 for cannabis production and processing; repeal of Interim Control By-law 172-2020
• Direct staff to investigate on-site composting and mulch pilot program for leaf, yard waste and brush
• Direct staff to explore subsidizing green bins and composters to improve organics diversion
• Decline participation in Five-Counties Waste Disposal Feasibility Assessment
• Deputation on Emerald Ash Borer management options and impacts

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council meets electronically to decide on several key items: replacing the short-term accommodation licensing by-law with new definitions by type, approving revised planning processes and fee increases for building permits and planning applications, awarding a $2,127,570 architectural services contract for a new long-term care home, and supporting a draft water agreement with Belleville that includes a 10% rate reduction over 10 years. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for personal and labour matters.

• Award Contract 2021-EDW-20 to HDR Architecture Associates Inc. for $2,127,570 plus taxes for new long-term care home
• Repeal By-Law 4518-2019 and approve new Short Term Accommodation By-Law defining Whole-Home, Owner-Occupied, and Bed & Breakfast types
• Approve changes to Schedule F (Building Permits) and Schedule E (Planning Application fees) in Fees and Charges By-law No. 237-2020
• Direct CAO to support draft water agreement with Belleville including 10% water rate reduction with 10-year term
• Approve by-law to extend interim control by-law suspending Planning Act applications in Wellington Urban Area

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will consider several funding allocations, including $20,000 of $40,000 budgeted for food security to three emergency food programs, and $12,000 for an online Indigenous artists concert. They will also receive updates on the Tourism Management Plan, Picton Boardwalk, and a deputation on the Greater Than youth collective. The meeting is procedural with multiple reports and discussions.

• Endorse $20,000 allocation to Picton United Church Food Bank, Salvation Army, Wellington Storehouse Food Bank
• Approve $12,000 for online concert featuring Indigenous artists at Regent Theatre in September 2021
• Receive Tourism Management Plan presentation from Karen Palmer
• Discuss Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Approve Street Naming Task Team Terms of Reference

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Picton Boardwalk Project, discuss priorities for the remainder of the term, and receive updates on the committee budget, planning process, heritage permits and grants, and the Ontario Heritage Toolkit. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from previous meetings and discussing the committee's motion process.

• Presentation on Picton Boardwalk Project by Ashley Stewart and Lindsay Reid
• Discussion on Heritage Advisory Committee priorities for 2021-23
• Verbal updates on committee budget and planning process
• Update on Heritage Permit and Grant master lists
• Discussion on PEHAC motion process

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider several items, including a temporary use rezoning application for Edgewater Park (191 Winns Drive) that has drawn strong opposition from nearby residents. The committee will also hear deputations about the park, receive a presentation on the Cannabis By-law, and discuss extending an interim control by-law for Wellington. Other items include reports on bio-solids application and resolutions on dwelling size and council safety.

• Temporary Use Rezoning Application Z14-21 for Edgewater Park Limited, 191 Winns Drive, Lots 1-7 and Block 8, Plan 116
• Deputations by Lawrie Ackerman and Don Mayne opposing the Edgewater Park waterpark operations
• Presentation by Detective Sergeant Don MacAlister on the Cannabis By-law
• Report WWS 01/2021 on Bio-solids Application on Farmland
• Resolution to extend Interim Control By-law No. 177-2020 for Wellington until December 31, 2021

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from an Intermediate Planner on Turn Hill Cemetery, including a Certificate of Consent and archaeological assessments. The committee will also discuss the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan and marketing of the columbarium.

• Presentation on Turn Hill Cemetery with Certificate of Consent and Stage 3 archaeological assessment
• Discussion on Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan
• Discussion on marketing columbarium
• Adoption of April 14, 2021 minutes

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council meets electronically to consider routine items including adopting minutes, receiving committee reports, and approving by-laws. Key decisions include approving a hybrid internet/paper ballot voting method for the 2022 municipal election and authorizing a Connecting Links grant agreement for Picton Town Hill improvements. A deputation on the Friends of Wellers Bay Strategic Plan and a Transportation Master Plan presentation are also scheduled.

• Approve hybrid voting method (internet and paper ballots) for 2022 municipal election and direct RFP
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign Transfer Payment Agreement for Connecting Links Grant for Picton Town Hill improvements
• Receive deputation from Friends of Wellers Bay on their Strategic Plan
• Receive Transportation Master Plan presentation from WSP
• Adopt by-laws on delegation of duties, non-union compensation, and Connecting Links funding agreement

Special Council

This special council meeting is dedicated to a discussion on the sculpture of Sir John A. Macdonald, 'Holding Court', focusing on public safety and the County's contractual obligations. The agenda includes a review of the 2015 donation agreement for the sculpture, which is located on private property at 206 Picton Main Street. The meeting will also include standard procedural items like confirming the agenda and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Discussion on the 'Holding Court' sculpture regarding public safety and contractual obligations
• Review of the 2015 Public Art Donation Agreement with The Macdonald Project
• Sculpture located at 206 Picton Main Street on private property
• Donor contributed $10,000 for long-term care and maintenance of the sculpture

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council, held virtually due to COVID-19. The sole substantive item is a closed session to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes routine procedural items: confirming the agenda, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice under s.239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt proceedings of the June 4, 2021 special meeting
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom with no physical public attendance

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive a presentation on its draft four-year Strategic Plan, which sets priorities like increasing police visibility, highway safety, diversity, and mental health support. The board will also discuss proposed regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, OPP detachment board proposals, and updates on the budget, False Alarm Registry, and Black Cat Radar purchases. Several items are updates or discussions rather than final decisions.

• Draft Strategic Plan presentation with priorities including police visibility, highway safety, diversity, and mental health support
• Discussion on proposed regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
• Update on Police Services Board budget
• Update on Black Cat Radar purchases (two radars approved at April 29 meeting for up to $12,000)
• Discussion on OPP detachment board proposals

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider multiple requests for speed reductions on Island Road, North Beach Road, County Road 5, County Road 34, and Onderdonk Hill, plus discussions on speed signs, parking on Lake Street, and the Elizabeth/Mary Street intersection. It will also review a staff report recommending a 40 km/h speed limit, speed humps, and radar kits on County Road 10 in Cherry Valley. The meeting is procedural, with most items being received for discussion or referred to staff for further review.

• Speed reduction request on Island Road (Sheba's Island) from 50 km/h to 30 km/h
• Speed reduction request on North Beach Road (County Road 27)
• Discussion on parking on Lake Street from 115 to 177 Lake Street, referred to staff
• Report DS-98/2021: amend speed limit on County Road 10 to 40 km/h, install six speed humps, purchase two Black Cat Radar Recorder kits
• Intersection improvements requested at County Road 1 and County Road 2

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation and staff reports on broadband connectivity, including a consultant's recommendation to pursue fibre-to-the-home at an estimated capital cost of $69.6 million. Council will also consider administrative changes to streamline ISP access, adopt a traditional land acknowledgement statement, and receive a fire fleet asset management plan. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations.

• Presentation on broadband connectivity opportunities by Rothschild & Co. and Clearcable Networks
• Report IT-01/2021: Concierge Model for ISPs, including amendments to Bylaw 3167-2012 and Policy PD 320
• Report CSP 31/2021: Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement for Council meetings
• Report FD 02-2021: Fire Service Fleet & Equipment Asset Management Plan (2022-2037)
• Closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including a request from Aecon Construction for a one-year noise by-law exemption, updates to the 2021 fees and charges by-law, and a by-law imposing an area-specific development charge for the Wellington Urban Serviced Area. The agenda also includes a deputation from County FM 99.3 about community radio during the pandemic and a presentation on the Cycling Master Plan. Council will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and reports from closed sessions.

• Aecon Construction and Materials Limited request for Noise By-law Exemption from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Highway 49 Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge Rehabilitation)
• Updates to 2021 Fees & Charges By-law (By-law No. 237-2020) affecting Schedules A, J, L, N (parking, marina/harbour, parks, administrative fees)
• By-law for Imposition of an Area-Specific Development Charge for the Wellington Urban Serviced Area
• Deputation by Craig Mills, County FM 99.3, on community radio during the pandemic and Radiothon 2021
• Presentation by Shawn Smith, WSP, on the Cycling Master Plan

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will receive reports and updates, including a proposed Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement, a heritage permit application for signage at 123 Picton Main Street (Tim Hortons), and updates on capital projects, the Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan, and the Picton Main Street Reconstruction Project. The committee will also discuss its budget, priorities, and the Commemorative Street Naming Policy.

• Heritage Permit Application for 123 Picton Main Street - Tim Horton's Drive Thru Signage/Menu Board (HP-06-21)
• Report CSP 31/2021 regarding Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Verbal update on Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan
• Update on Picton Main Street Reconstruction Project
• Discussion on Commemorative Street Naming Policy (Policy AD175)

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council held virtually due to COVID-19. The sole purpose is to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, with no public business on the agenda. The only formal action is a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt proceedings of the May 20, 2021 special meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider five minor variance applications, including one for a 16-unit townhouse development on Jasper Avenue in Picton and four for lots in a Picton condominium plan. The committee will also confirm the agenda, adopt the April 21 minutes, and hear public comments registered by noon on May 18.

• Minor Variance A3-21 (Wellington Bay Estates Ltd.): increase lot coverage for townhouse units from 45% to up to 56.3%, reduce setback from private right-of-way from 7.5 m to 2.98 m, and reduce landscaped open space from 35% to as low as 32.8% for Block 43, Plan 47M-13, Jasper Avenue, Ward 1 (Picton).
• Minor Variance A4-21 (2003603 Ontario Corporation o/a McDonald Homes): approval for Lot 1, Plan 47M18, Ward of Picton.
• Minor Variance A5-21: approval for Lot 2, Plan 47M18, Ward of Picton.
• Minor Variance A6-21: approval for Lot 3, Plan 47M18, Ward of Picton.
• Minor Variance A7-21: approval for Lot 19, Plan 47M18, Ward of Picton.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for five consent and rezoning applications, then consider decisions on four others. Decisions include approvals with conditions for three applications and a denial for one. All items are land-use planning matters under the Planning Act.

• Public meetings for consent/rezoning at 320 County Road 20, 693 South Big Island Road, 2018 County Road 17, 24 Talbot Street, and County Road 8/Rock Cross Road
• Approval of consent B85-20 and rezoning Z74-20 at 1083 Fish Lake Road with conditions including $1,500 parkland payment
• Approval of consent B71-20 and rezoning Z63-20 between 1073 & 1093 County Road 19 with conditions including road widening and $1,500 parkland payment
• Denial of consent B73-20 and rezoning Z66-20 at 402 Black Road
• Approval of consents B75-20/B76-20 and rezoning Z68-20 at 439 Rock Crossroad with conditions

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on staffing recruitment, capital projects, grant funding, museum operating season, virtual programs, the De Vries Collection, and storage at County Museums. The committee will also discuss a draft Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement and the Commemorative Street Naming Policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being updates for information.

• Update on staffing recruitment for Manager of Cultural Services
• Update on capital projects, including tree removal at Macaulay House Museum
• Discussion of draft Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement (report CSP 31/2021)
• Discussion of Commemorative Street Naming Policy (AD175)
• Update on storage at County Museums

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will hear deputations on a Golden Hour festival partnership and COVID-19 impacts, and consider funding approvals for Indigenous Persons Month activities ($7,300) and the Recreation Outreach Centre's Youth Inclusion Program ($5,000). They will also receive updates on the budget, Food Security Working Group, Tourism Management Plan, and discuss a Commemorative Street Naming Policy.

• Approve up to $7,300 from National Indigenous Persons Month $30,000 budget for educational and cultural activities
• Approve $5,000 for ROC's Youth Inclusion Program for 2021
• Deputation on Golden Hour festival partnership (Aug 20-22, 2021)
• Deputation on COVID-19 impacts in Prince Edward County
• Discussion on Commemorative Street Naming Policy

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering several items, including approving a design and construction budget for renovating Council Chambers at Shire Hall, updating short-term accommodation licensing standards, adopting new policies for celebrations and commemorative street naming, and implementing a Wellington Development Charges By-law. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Approve Branch Architecture design to expand Council Chambers into the Mayor's Office, reorient the horseshoe, and add universal washrooms, with a construction budget of $428,627.92 plus HST
• Direct staff to bring forward amended Short-Term Accommodation (STA) licensing by-law and publish a map of licensed STAs
• Approve Celebrations and Commemorations Policy and Commemorative Street Naming Policy, rescinding three older policies
• Direct staff to bring forward a by-law to implement the Wellington Development Charges By-law

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider several items, including awarding a tender for a two-ton truck with implements to Petrie Ford Sales (Kingston) Ltd. for $103,536.00 plus taxes, renewing the service agreement with Glenwood Cemetery Limited for licensed cemetery operator services, and declaring surplus municipal lands at 282/284 Main Street, Wellington. The council will also receive reports on the Belleville Street boat launch closure, the CAO's first quarter update, and various committee reports. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition/disposition and litigation matters.

• Award Tender 2021-EDW-30 to Petrie Ford Sales (Kingston) Ltd. for $103,536.00 plus taxes and licensing/registration fees
• Approve service agreement renewal with Glenwood Cemetery Limited for licensed cemetery operator of municipal cemeteries
• Declare surplus municipal lands at 282/284 Main Street, Wellington (Lot 25A and Part Lot 25B, Plan 8, Wellington Hillier)
• Approve closure of Belleville Street boat launch for 2021 season and explore alternatives for 2022
• Approve by-laws appointing by-law enforcement officers and authorizing agreements

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council, held virtually due to COVID-19, to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes moving into closed session, receiving minutes from two prior closed sessions, and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions or details on the land matter are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (s.239(2)(c) Municipal Act)
• Receive closed session minutes from April 13 and April 27, 2021
• Pass by-law to confirm proceedings of the May 6, 2021 special meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider sending a revised County Flood/Water Damage Survey to Council for approval, and will discuss the revised Irth Development Project and a City of Markham RFP for net-zero energy retrofits. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Revised County Flood/Water Damage Survey to be received and sent to Council for approval
• Discussion about the revised Irth Development Project
• Discussion about City of Markham RFP for net-zero energy emissions retrofits for fire stations
• Verbal report from Councillor MacNaughton on the Environmental Advisory Committee Communications Plan
• Welcome of new public representatives Geoff Burt and Vanessa Lavender

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Quinte Farm Research and Stewardship Collaborative, discuss agricultural farm signs, review its annual report to Council, and consider supporting a revision to add a Traditional Land Acknowledgment to future agendas. The meeting is procedural and advisory, with no binding decisions expected.

• Presentation by Lindsay Nash on Quinte Farm Research and Stewardship Collaborative Project
• Discussion on agricultural farm signs, including design options and member feedback
• Receipt of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Annual Report to Council
• Motion to support revising the Procedural By-law to add Traditional Land Acknowledgment to all future Committee agendas

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board will consider several items, including a proposed $12,000 purchase of two Black Cat Radars, a $1,000 contribution to the Quinte Region Drowning Prevention Coalition, and updates on the board budget and a cannabis zoning amendment. The board will also discuss the OPP detachment commander's performance appraisal and the strategic plan.

• Directs purchase of two Black Cat Radars for $12,000 from operating budget
• Contribute $1,000 to Quinte Region Drowning Prevention Coalition for signage and marketing
• Receive update on Cannabis Production and Processing Rezoning File No. Z3-21
• Receive update on Police Services Board budget
• Discuss OPP Detachment Commander Performance Appraisal

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a deputation on the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation's 2020 annual report, hear a presentation on the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Study, and consider adopting the study's recommendations. They will also review a joint report on the Road Network Asset Management Plan update and decide on endorsing new prioritization factors for road reconstruction projects.

• Wellington Heritage Conservation District Study: Council to consider adopting all four recommendations and directing staff to prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan
• Road Network Asset Management Plan Update: Council to consider endorsing additional road reconstruction project prioritization factors and directing staff to develop a multi-year road asset capital improvement program
• Affordable Housing Corporation 2020 Annual Report: reports $137,043 in revenue, $72,767 surplus, and projects including 36 affordable units at Wellington Arena (est. $6.9M-$8.9M) and 20 units via P3 partnership (est. $3.4M-$4.4M)

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including amendments to the parking by-law, a proposed enforcement agreement with Maxama Protection Inc., and community grant recommendations. The agenda also includes reports from various committees and a presentation on COVID-19 impacts. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice.

• Amendments to Parking By-law No. 4249-2018 and Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law No. 4519-2019
• Proposed agreement with Maxama Protection Inc. for parking enforcement, May-October 2021, costs recovered from fine revenue
• 15 recommendations for community grants over $5,000
• Heritage permits for 247 and 281 Picton Main Street, 191 Ostrander Point Road, and 58 Bridge Street
• By-laws for agreements with Greenwood Paving (Pembroke) LTD and Miller Paving Limited

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (File No. A22-20) for 2209 County Road 7 in North Marysburgh. The applicant seeks to build a detached second dwelling unit 125 metres from the existing farmhouse, exceeding the 60-metre maximum in the Rural 1 zone. Staff recommend approval, citing protection of farmland and compliance with planning policies. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor variance A22-20: allow second dwelling unit at 125m from farmhouse (required max 60m) at 2209 County Road 7
• Proposed second dwelling unit: 36 ft by 48 ft, 1,150 sq ft, for owner's residence
• Property is 7.6 acres, zoned Rural Type 1 (RU1) and Environmental Protection (EP)
• Staff report DS-74/2021 recommends approval with four standard findings
• Public comments due by noon April 20, 2021 to register for virtual meeting

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for four consent and rezoning applications, then consider decisions on several other applications, including a draft plan of subdivision and a temporary use by-law for food trucks at Wellington Beach. The committee will also receive reports and consider by-laws related to these items.

• Consent & Rezoning applications at 1083 Fish Lake Road, 1360 Bethel Road, 2278 County Road 49, and 3911 County Road 3 (public meetings)
• Decision on Consent B74-20 & Z67-20 at 250 Burr Road (approval recommended)
• Decision on Consent B69-20/B70-20 & Z62-20 at 313/315 County Road 3 (one consent denied, one approved, rezoning approved)
• Draft approval of Plan of Subdivision 13T-21-501 at 62-72 Talbot Street (Talbot on the Trail)
• Temporary use by-law Z9-21 to allow food trucks at Wellington Beach until May 31, 2023

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will receive updates on the Picton Boardwalk Task Team, a presentation on Community Care for Seniors, and reports on National Indigenous Peoples Month and the commission's budget. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected beyond adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Presentation by Debbie MacDonald Moynes on Community Care for Seniors
• Report CSP 22/2021 on Picton Boardwalk Task Team update
• Report CSP 23/2021 supporting National Indigenous Peoples Month, June 2021
• Verbal updates on CEDC budget and Food Security Working Group

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a deputation from Canadian Hearing Services on Video Remote Interpretation, review responses from staff on accessibility improvements at the Salem Road and Station Road Millennium Trail launch points, and discuss Millennium Trail signage, its annual report, and top priorities. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Deputation by Spencer Holmes, Canadian Hearing Services, on Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)
• Response from Tanya Redden on Salem Road Millennium Trail Launch Point accessibility
• Response from Tanya Redden on Station Road Millennium Trail Launch Point accessibility
• Discussion of Millennium Trail Signage, including trailhead panel layouts
• Discussion of Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report and top priorities

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing a development proposal for 4-74 Inkerman Avenue and 27-81 Nery Avenue that would demolish 36 residential buildings and 1 chapel to build 560 residential units. The committee will receive a Heritage Impact Assessment, a peer review, and a planning rationale for the proposal. Other agenda items include updates on the Picton Courthouse renovations, the Crystal Palace Restoration Project, and several heritage permit applications.

• Heritage Impact Assessment for demolition of 36 buildings and 1 chapel at 4-74 Inkerman Avenue and 27-81 Nery Avenue for 560-unit development
• Presentation on Picton Courthouse renovations by Serosima Architects, Branch Architecture, and Colliers Project Leaders
• Heritage Permit Application for signage at 247 Picton Main Street (Royal Hotel)
• Heritage Permit Application for mural at 281 Picton Main Street
• Heritage Permit and Grant Application for structural improvements at 191 Ostrander Point Road (Moses Hudgin Log House)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear deputations on a Five-Counties waste disposal feasibility study and Birdhouse City, then consider reports on boat launch improvements, camping by-law updates, and road rehabilitation tenders. Decisions include approving $27,020 for boat launch amenities, $30,400 for camping enforcement, and awarding contracts totaling over $2.3 million to Miller Paving and Greenwood Paving.

• Award Tender 2021-EDW-10 (Micro Surfacing) to Miller Paving Limited for $483,510.72 plus taxes
• Award Tender 2021-EDW-15 (Surface Treatment) to Miller Paving Limited for $1,565,072.40 plus taxes
• Award Tender 2021-EDW-16 (Cold Mix Asphalt) to Greenwood Paving (Pembroke) Ltd. for $259,084.00 first year, $136.36/tonne
• Approve $703,000 increase to Capital Project INI-9011 Rural Roads Generic from Reserve for Roads Construction
• Approve $27,020 from Municipal Accommodation Tax for boat launch improvements and $30,400 for camping by-law enforcement

Special Council

Prince Edward County's Special Council meeting on April 14, 2021, is focused on a single major item: whether to approve Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (Files OPA2-2018 and Z25-18) for Fourward Holdings Inc. and Quinte Isle Campark Inc. at 558 Welbanks Road, Ward of Athol. The agenda includes 15 deputations from residents and experts, mostly opposing the expansion, followed by a staff recommendation to approve the amendments and adopt the corresponding by-laws. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA2-2018 for Part 1, Plan 47R-8797, Part of Lots 19, 20, 21 Concession 2 South Side of East Lake, Athol
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-18 for the same lands, to amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1816-2006
• 15 deputations, including Alan Young, Don MacLean, and Nina-Marie Lister, addressing the amendments
• Staff recommendation to approve both amendments and pass by-laws 9.1.1 and 9.1.2
• Public comments and peer reviews attached, including ERA Cultural Heritage and EcoKare Landscape Ecology

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will discuss logistics for accepting cemetery donations, marketing columbarium niches, the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan, and establishing a pet cemetery. They will also receive an update on proposed increases to Care and Maintenance Fund contribution amounts, effective January 1, 2022.

• Discussion on accepting donations for cemeteries
• Discussion on marketing columbarium niches later in 2021
• Discussion on Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan
• Discussion on establishing a pet cemetery
• Update on Care and Maintenance Fund contribution increases (e.g., in-ground graves from $250 to $290, columbarium niches from $100 to $165)

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including approving a fire safety grant application, renewing a licence agreement with Wellington on the Lake Golf Course, and directing staff to procure short-term accommodation (STA) compliance software and a market study. Council will also vote on by-laws related to 2021 tax ratios, school board levies, and the operating budget, as well as receive committee reports and handle routine administrative matters.

• Approve Fire Safety Grant application from Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Renew licence agreement with Wellington on the Lake Golf Course (rescind By-law 3061-2012)
• Direct staff to issue EOI for STA compliance software (max $25,000 from Modernization Fund) and market study (max $30,000 from STA Licensing Reserve)
• Approve amendments to By-law 4449-2019 for Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation borrowing limit
• Adopt by-laws for 2021 tax ratios, school board requisition, and operating estimates

Traffic Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Prince Edward County Traffic Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-04-07 contains only portal and document-center interface text, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no actionable content provided.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several environmental items, including recommending a county-wide flood/water damage survey to Council, reviewing a draft letter on Ontario's long-term energy planning framework, and receiving updates on tree planting and Earth Day activities. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a verbal report on park tree planting logistics.

• Recommendation to implement a flood/water damage survey to all property owners via tax bill mailing
• Draft letter to Province on Ontario's Long Term Energy Planning Framework
• Verbal report on tree planting logistics in recreational parks
• Discussion on Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection program
• Discussion on revised Irth Development Project

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive KPMG's audit planning report for the 2020 financial statements, including audit risks, materiality, and proposed fees. They will also receive a Finance Department report on the Annual Repayment Limit. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for property security matters.

• KPMG presentation on Audit Planning Report for year ended December 31, 2020
• Proposed audit fee of $26,000 for the County's financial statement audit
• Group materiality set at $1,900,000 based on prior year expenses
• Report FIN 09/2021 regarding Annual Repayment Limit
• Closed session to consider security of municipal property

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee will receive updates on Flashback February, capital projects, and staffing recruitment, and will discuss a Traditional Land Acknowledgement and storage at County Museums. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by registration.

• Update on Flashback February virtual events
• Capital project update by Lisa Lindsay
• Staffing recruitment update
• Discussion on Traditional Land Acknowledgement
• Update on storage at County Museums

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive a deputation from the John Howard Society on the criminalization of mental health issues, hear updates on the board's budget and strategic plan, and discuss the OPP detachment commander's performance appraisal. The board will also receive the detachment commander's verbal report on complaints and secondary employment, and the detachment's monthly report to the county.

• Deputation by Debbie Woods, John Howard Society of Belleville & District, on 'Broken Road: The Continued Criminalization of Mental Health Issues'
• Update on Police Services Board budget (2021 operating budget: $4,889,834 expenditures; $4,792,434 net to be raised)
• Discussion on Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Commander Performance Appraisal
• Discussion on Ontario Association of Police Services Boards 2021 Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting
• Verbal report on Part V (Complaints) and Section 49 (Secondary Employment) of the Ontario Police Services Act

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering several reports: approving a zoning amendment for cannabis production and processing, setting 2021 property tax ratios and policies, clarifying debt rules for the Affordable Housing Corporation, and revising the planning process. The agenda also includes deputations from a local resort about parking restrictions and from the fitness centre about its annual report.

• Zoning amendment Z3-21 for cannabis production and processing, including repeal of Interim Control By-law 172-2020
• 2021 tax ratios: residential 1.0000, commercial occupied 1.1125, industrial occupied 1.3895, farmland 0.2500
• Clarify By-law 4449-2019 to require Council approval for Affordable Housing Corporation debt over $50,000
• Deputation from Lake on the Mountain Resort opposing parking restrictions along its commercial property
• Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre annual report: net income $23,400 for FY ending Aug 31, 2020

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $62,100 grant to the Prince Edward Learning Centre for financial empowerment services, approval of a $37,915 transit funding agreement, and acceptance of committee reports. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and by-laws for various agreements.

• Grant of $62,100 to Prince Edward Learning Centre for financial empowerment services
• Approval of $37,915 Safe Restart Public Transit Funding Stream Phase 2 agreement
• By-laws for truck purchases from Rush Truck Centres of Canada Limited
• Committee report recommending review of biosolid spreading by-law 2008-280
• Resignation from Accessibility Advisory Committee

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will consider a $1,500 host sponsorship for the 2021 Rapala Quinte Gold Series Tournament, hear a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce on workforce attraction, and discuss its goals for the remainder of the term. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Proposed $1,500 contribution for host sponsorship of 2021 Rapala Quinte Gold Series Tournament
• Deputation by Lesley Lavender, Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce, on Attracting & Engaging the Evolving Workforce
• Discussion on Commission Goals and Objectives for Remainder of Term
• Adoption of minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting
• Action Items Listing as of March 22, 2021

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Hyatt and MacDonald houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park, the Heritage Inventory Project, and the 2020 report to Council, and will discuss priorities for the rest of its term. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by registration. The agenda includes routine items like confirming the agenda and adopting previous minutes.

• Verbal report on Hyatt and MacDonald houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park
• Update on Heritage Inventory Project, including town halls and grant programs
• Discussion of 2020 Heritage Advisory Committee Report to Council
• Discussion of committee priorities for remainder of current term
• Newsletter from Community Heritage Ontario

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for two consent and rezoning applications, then consider decisions on several consent and rezoning applications, including approvals with conditions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available.

• Consent and rezoning for 439 Rock Crossroad (B75-20, B76-20, Z68-20) - public meeting
• Consent and rezoning for 250 Burr Road (B74-20, Z67-20) - public meeting
• Consent approval for 279 Mitchells Crossroad (B1-21) with conditions
• Consent approval for 439 County Road 25 (B64-20) with conditions, including $1,500 parkland payment
• Consent and rezoning approval for 587 Babylon Road (B65-19, B66-19, Z62-19) with conditions, including $3,000 parkland payment

Nominating Committee

The Prince Edward County Nominating Committee is meeting to confirm the agenda, adopt minutes from December 15, 2020, and move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under the Municipal Act. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public items listed.

• Adoption of minutes from December 15, 2020 meeting
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Next meeting to be held at the call of the Chair

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on awarding tenders for three new dump trucks, approving spending for Wellington Beach improvements, and discussing proposed changes to building and planning fees. They will also hear a deputation on shoreline management and floodplain mapping, and move into closed session for personal matters.

• Award Tender 2021-EDW-03 to Rush Truck Centres for one single axle dump truck at $266,262.30 plus taxes
• Award Tender 2021-EDW-04 to Rush Truck Centres for two tandem axle dump trucks at $562,439.28 plus taxes
• Approve $26,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax for Wellington Beach safety and visitor management
• Direct staff to consult on proposed changes to Building Permit Fees and Planning Application fees
• Deputation on Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan and Lane Creek Floodplain Mapping

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $4.75 million loan application for water and wastewater construction, a water agreement renewal with Belleville, and reopening the Short Term Accommodation licence program. The agenda also includes a closed session for labour and litigation matters, and several routine reports and by-laws.

• Loan application to OILC for $4,748,092.02 for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Water Agreement renewal with City of Belleville, directing CAO to propose revised rate
• Resolution to reopen Short Term Accommodation licence program effective March 15
• Deputation on Hyatt & MacDonald Houses at Sandbanks Provincial Park
• Presentation on Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on climate change impacts and adaptation planning with First Nation's communities, and consider adopting a Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement. The committee will also review a draft report on Tree Management Policy performance indicators and discuss feedback on Ontario's long-term energy planning framework.

• Presentation by Nicole Storms on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Planning with First Nation's Communities
• Adoption of Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement effective April 2021
• Draft report from Natural Cover Working Group on Tree Management Policy performance indicators
• Discussion on providing feedback on Ontario's long-term energy planning framework
• Updates on tree planting program for Delhi Park, Adopt a Tree Program, and 2 Billion Trees Program

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Prince Edward County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on March 1, 2021, contains only portal navigation text and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is empty.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider three staff reports: a progress update on the Picton Town Hall Board of Management, a recommendation to allocate $140,500 from Municipal Accommodation Tax revenue for Visitor Services, and proposed amendments to the Parking By-law and related fees. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by registration.

• Allocate $140,500 from Municipal Accommodation Tax for Visitor Services
• Approve $42,000 for electronic parking enforcement from Reserve for Modernization
• Dedicate $16,976 from Municipal Accommodation Tax for bilingual parking signs
• Amend Parking By-law 4249-2018 and Fees and Charges By-law 237-2020
• Extend Picton Town Hall Board of Management term to June 7, 2023

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to receive updates and discuss several items, including a deputation from North Line Canada on the Black Cat Radar for traffic studies, a draft by-law on OPP response to false alarms, and updates on the strategic plan and community safety working group. The board will also receive the detachment commander's verbal report on complaints and secondary employment, and the detachment's report to the county.

• Deputation by Jim Sheehan, North Line Canada, on Black Cat Radar for traffic studies
• Discussion on Draft By-Law to Set Policy Regarding OPP Response to False Alarms
• Update on Police Services Board Strategic Plan
• Update on Community Safety & Well-Being Working Group
• Verbal report on Part V (Complaints) and Section 49 (Secondary Employment) of the Ontario Police Services Act

Special Council

Prince Edward County's Special Council meeting on February 24, 2021, is primarily focused on deciding whether to adopt the 2021 Official Plan, a key land-use document. The agenda includes several deputations from residents and groups, many of whom raise concerns about the plan's handling of climate change and the protection of Natural Core Area Linkages. Council will also receive a staff report recommending approval and directing further studies on heritage and shoreline designations.

• Adoption of Official Plan, 2021 (Report DS-18/2021) with recommendation to send to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval
• Deputations from Rosalind Adams, Amy Bodman, Paul DeMelo, Adam Layton, Murray Evans, and Bob Clark regarding the Official Plan
• Request to direct staff to prepare a Cultural Heritage Master Plan and review Shore Land designation before 2023
• Concerns raised about climate crisis and the plan's use of 'sustainable' and 'sustainability'
• Request to give Natural Core Area Linkages the same protection as Natural Core Areas

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider a new littering by-law with restrictions on dumping debris, and direct staff to report on waste management options including free waste days. Council will also vote on a major heritage permit for 1 Walton Street in Picton, and receive deputations on COVID-19 impacts on local health and wine industries.

• Littering by-law to prohibit throwing, placing, or depositing debris on private or municipal property
• Major Heritage Permit HG-05-20 for 1 Walton Street, Picton
• Deputation on COVID-19 response and KHSC patient data by University Hospitals Kingston Foundation
• Deputation on economic impacts of COVID-19 on local wine industry by Ontario Craft Wineries
• Traffic committee requests speed reduction on County Road 10 and new speed signs on County Roads 2 and 13

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually to receive deputations from The ROC on youth engagement and the Quinte Rapala Series, and to consider several reports. Key items include authorizing up to $20,000 for the spring and fall 2021 Countylicious program, receiving updates on refreshment vehicle consultations, the Picton Harbour Boardwalk Task Team, and National Indigenous Heritage Month, and confirming the Food Security Working Group membership.

• Authorize up to $20,000 for spring and fall 2021 Countylicious program
• Deputation from The ROC on youth engagement in Prince Edward County
• Deputation from Quinte Rapala Series on 2021 season
• Verbal update on Refreshment Vehicle Consultations
• Verbal report on Picton Harbour Boardwalk Task Team

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will receive a deputation from Belleterre Community Partners about a proposed affordable housing development at 106 Main Street, Picton, and a presentation on the Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan. The committee will also consider a heritage grant application for 1 Walton Street, discuss the Crystal Palace Restoration Project, and review its terms of reference.

• Deputation on affordable housing development at 106 Main Street, Picton (approx. 30 residential units, 13 affordable at 30% below market rent)
• Presentation on Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan
• Heritage Grant Application for 1 Walton Street, Picton
• Discussion on Crystal Palace Restoration Project - Phase One - Review of Draft RFP
• Appointment of member to Picton Boardwalk Task Team

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the short-term accommodation (STA) licensing program, including statistics, stakeholder feedback, and proposed by-law changes. Council will consider approving staff recommendations for administrative and operational changes, as well as amendments to the STA by-law and zoning by-law. The meeting also includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice.

• STA licensing program review: 1,033 applications received, 797 completed, 236 incomplete as of Dec 1, 2020
• Proposed by-law amendments to replace By-law 4518-2019 for STA licensing
• Zoning by-law review for density and parking requirements for STAs
• Potential use of compliance software (Harmari) to identify unlicensed STAs
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings to receive comments on three planning applications: a consent and rezoning between 1073 and 1093 County Road 19, a consent and rezoning at 402 Black Road, and a plan of subdivision and zoning amendment on Inkerman and Nery Avenues in Picton. The committee will also decide on a consent and rezoning at 70 Belleville Street and a subdivision, official plan amendment, and zoning amendment on Talbot Street. Several minor variance applications approved under delegated authority will be received for information.

• Consent & rezoning (B71-20 & Z63-20) to sever 1.95 ha lot with 94.2 m frontage on County Road 19, near Provincially Significant Wetland
• Consent & rezoning (B73-20 & Z66-20) at 402 Black Road, Sophiasburgh
• Plan of subdivision (13T-20-505) and zoning amendment (Z59-20) for 4-74 Inkerman Avenue and 27-81 Nery Avenue, Picton
• Consent and rezoning (B69-19 & Z65-19) at 70 Belleville Street, Wellington, with conditions including $1,500 parkland payment per lot
• Draft approval of subdivision (13T-20-504), Official Plan Amendment OPA4-2020, and zoning amendment (Z45-20) for 62-72 Talbot Street, Picton

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application (File No. A18-20) to allow a larger deck at 5 Conger Drive, Wellington. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum deck encroachment into the rear yard setback from 1.5 metres to 2.9 metres to expand an existing deck. Staff recommend approval, noting public support and two letters of objection. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Minor variance A18-20: allow deck encroachment of 2.9m instead of 1.5m at 5 Conger Drive, Wellington
• Proposed deck expansion: from 2.4m x 4.6m to 3.65m x 7.31m
• Two letters of objection received; several neighbours expressed support
• Quinte Conservation and other agencies had no objection
• Meeting held via Zoom; public can register to comment by noon Feb 16, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a status update on the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home redevelopment project, which is in the site selection phase. They will also consider directing staff to draft new by-laws for outdoor patios, littering, and noise, and to review food truck licensing. A resolution asks for a report on how affordable housing is calculated in the county.

• Status update on H.J. McFarland Memorial Home redevelopment, including 76 additional long-term care beds and potential $38 million in provincial funding
• Direction to bring updated outdoor patio by-law to Council on February 23
• Direction to bring new littering by-law to Council on February 23
• Direction to review and update By-Law 1776-2020 on mobile canteens and food trucks, with report by April 15, 2021
• Direction to consult on new noise by-law and report by May 2021

POSTPONED - Special Council

This agenda is for a Special Council meeting that has been postponed and rescheduled for February 24, 2021. No substantive items are listed; the agenda contains only procedural notice of the postponement.

• Meeting postponed from February 10, 2021
• Rescheduled for February 24, 2021

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will meet virtually on February 10, 2021, to discuss several items: logistics for accepting cemetery donations, the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan, promoting columbarium niches later in 2021, and establishing a pet cemetery. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm the agenda, and adopt minutes from the November 25, 2020 meeting.

• Discussion about logistics of accepting donations for cemeteries
• Discussion about Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan
• Discussion about promoting columbarium niches in 2021
• Discussion about establishing a pet cemetery
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving the Drinking Water System Financial Plan, authorizing a $9,240 transit cleaning funding agreement, and assuming George Wright Boulevard as a county road. The agenda also includes receiving committee reports and adopting minutes from previous meetings.

• Approve Water Financial Plan #162-301A prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• Authorize signing of $9,240 Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding agreement with Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Assume George Wright Boulevard from Loyalist Parkway to Foodland Development, set 50 km/h speed limit, Class 5 service level
• Receive deputations on 2-1-1 and Volunteer & Information Quinte, and Affordable Housing Corporation quarterly update
• Adopt minutes from Planning Committee (Jan 20), special Council (Jan 25), and Council (Jan 26) meetings

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council held virtually due to COVID-19. The sole substantive item is a closed-session discussion of litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes routine items: confirming the agenda, adopting closed-session minutes from January 25, 2021, and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under s. 239(e) of the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation
• Adoption of closed-session minutes from January 25, 2021
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt and confirm all actions taken at this meeting

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider several traffic-related requests, including a recommendation to post 70 km/h speed limit signs on County Road 13. The committee will also discuss requests for speed reductions, traffic calming, and no-parking signs, as well as broader topics like 40 km/h limits in settlement areas and digital speed signs.

• Recommendation to post 70 km/h regulatory speed limit signs on County Road 13 at every side road intersection
• Request by Sharon Ball for speed reduction on County Road 10 from 841 County Road 10 to County Road 11
• Request by Cliff Coulter for traffic calming near Black River Cheese Factory and bridge
• Request by David Sly for 'No Parking' signs near Peats Point Road and Massassauga Road intersection
• Request by Councillor Prinzen for speed reduction and solid center line on County Road 2 from Highway 62 to Union Road

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review a letter to Council raising concerns about the proposed Quinte's Isle – Wellbanks Road development, hear a presentation on Miyawaki Mini Forests, and discuss updates on the Tree Management and Preservation Policy, a communications plan, and draft terms of reference for a farming and food system working group.

• Letter to Council on Quinte's Isle – Wellbanks Road development, citing concerns about wetland proximity and a proposed 56% unit increase from 600 to 937
• Presentation by Ewa Bednarczuk on Miyawaki Mini Forests
• Update on Tree Management and Preservation Policy
• Discussion on draft terms of reference for Environmental Security of Farming and Food System Working Group
• Discussion on research project for permeable parking

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a Tourism Management Plan for 2021, funded by $248,000 from the Municipal Accommodations Tax. The plan includes new paid parking zones, beach and boat launch fees, and potential by-law changes. Council will also hear a deputation supporting a nurse-practitioner clinic at CFB Trenton and review short-term accommodation regulations.

• Approve spending $248,000 from Municipal Accommodations Tax for tourism management
• New paid parking zones in Wellington and Bloomfield, plus Wellington Beach parking and entry fees
• Boat launch fees, including season passes, to be brought to Council by April 30, 2021
• Closure of Belleville Street boat launch for 2021 season
• Letter of support for Nurse-Practitioner Primary Health Care Clinic at CFB Trenton

Police Services Board

The Prince Edward County Police Services Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, then receive updates on its budget, the OPP strategic plan, a CCTV camera request, the detachment commander's performance appraisal, County Crime Watch, and the Community Safety & Well-Bing Working Group. The board will also hear the detachment commander's verbal report on complaints and secondary employment, and receive the detachment's year-end report for 2020.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on Police Services Board budget (2020 preliminary: $4.52M net to be raised, $840,731 remaining)
• Discussion on Ontario Provincial Police Strategic Plan
• Update on CCTV Camera Request
• Detachment's Police Services Board Report for January-December 2020 (violent crime down 8.8%, property crime down 12.3%)

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will meet electronically to consider joining the Youth Council Coalition of Canada and participating in its Hour-for-Hour Challenge, receive a presentation on the Water Financial Plan, and adopt several by-laws including appointments to committees and an interim clerk. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and committee reports.

• Motion to join Youth Council Coalition of Canada as first Eastern Ontario municipality
• Presentation on Prince Edward County's Water Financial Plan (Ontario Regulation 453/07)
• By-law to temporarily appoint Catalina Blumenberg as Interim Clerk
• By-law to appoint a Hearing Officer
• Resignation from Picton Recreation Committee accepted

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, confirm the agenda and previous minutes, and receive updates and discussions on several museum matters. Items include the Museum Storage Plan, Museum School course offerings, a Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement, capital projects, Friends of the Museum MOUs, Flashback February, and Head Curator recruitment. The meeting is procedural and advisory, with no final decisions expected beyond the elections and routine confirmations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Museum Storage Plan
• Update on Museum School Course Offerings
• Discussion of Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Update on capital projects by Lisa Lindsay, Director of Recreation & Community Facilities

Special Council

This is a special closed meeting of Prince Edward County Council, held virtually due to COVID-19. Council will move into closed session to discuss litigation, labour relations/employee negotiations, and personal matters about identifiable individuals, as permitted by the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes adoption of prior closed session minutes and a confirmatory by-law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session for litigation or potential litigation (s. 239(2)(e))
• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations (s. 239(2)(d))
• Closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals (s. 239(2)(b))
• Adoption of closed session minutes from January 12 and January 14, 2021
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt proceedings of this meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, then hear presentations on a heritage permit application for 17 Fort Kente Road and the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Plan Study. The committee will also consider several heritage permit applications, discuss the Crystal Palace Revitalization Plan and Picton Fairgrounds Heritage Master Plan, and review updates on the Ontario Heritage Act, the Heritage Property Inventory Project, and the Heritage Grant Program. A recommendation will be made to develop Terms of Reference for Heritage Impact Assessments.

• Heritage Permit Application for 17 Fort Kente Road, Carrying Place
• Heritage Permit Application for 1 Walton Street, Picton
• Discussion on Crystal Palace Revitalization Plan
• Update on changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, re: Tool Kit
• Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for 558 Welbanks Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application (File No. A20-20) for 299B Duetta Road in South Marysburgh. Staff recommend approving a height increase for a proposed accessory building from 5.0 m to 7.02 m. The meeting will also confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from the December 10, 2020 meeting.

• Minor variance A20-20: increase accessory building height limit from 5.0 m to 7.02 m at 299B Duetta Road
• Proposed 15.24 m by 9.144 m detached accessory building with skillion roof
• Property zoned Rural 1 (RU1) and Environmental Protection (EP)
• Staff report DS-08/2021 recommends approval
• No public comments received as of report writing

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold statutory public meetings for two applications and make decisions on several rezoning, official plan amendment, and subdivision applications. The committee will also receive information on items approved under delegated authority.

• Consent & rezoning application for 587 Babylon Road (Henson Trust) to create two new residential lots
• Rezoning application for 467 County Road 19 (Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc.)
• Rezoning application for 80 Maple Street, Wellington (1924484 Ontario Inc.)
• Official Plan Amendment, draft plan of subdivision, and zoning by-law amendment for Fields of Wellington Inc. on Consecon Street
• Plan of subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, and zoning by-law amendment for 10451355 Canada Ltd. at 62-72 Talbot Street, Picton

Special Council - QIC Planning Matter 19 Jan 2021

This special council meeting is dedicated to deciding on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (OPA2-2018 and Z25-18) for a proposed seasonal trailer park expansion by Fourward Holdings Inc. and Quinte Isle Campark Inc. at 558 Welbanks Road. The agenda includes deputations from residents and experts, followed by a staff report and potential by-law adoption. The proposal would re-designate the land from Rural to Shore Land and rezone it to a Special Trailer Park Commercial zone, adding 337 park model trailer sites.

• Deputations from 13 individuals, including David Donnelly and Allan Ramsay, opposing the expansion
• Staff report DS-04/2021 recommending approval of OPA2-2018 and Z25-18
• Proposed Official Plan Amendment to re-designate lands from Rural to Shore Land
• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone from RU2 to Special Trailer Park Commercial (TPC-)
• By-laws to adopt the Official Plan and Zoning amendments

Community and Economic Development Commission

The Community and Economic Development Commission will discuss a strategy for reviewing and updating the county's by-laws and policies, based on a third-party consultant's recommendations. They will also provide feedback on the 2021 strategic priority refresh and appoint a member to the Food Security Working Group. The meeting is electronic due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of By-Law/Policy Review strategy (Report CL-01/2021) with phased approach for four policy streams
• 2021 CEDC Priority Refresh feedback
• Appointment of CEDC member to Food Security Working Group
• Adoption of December 14, 2020 minutes
• Action Items Listing as of January 18, 2021

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Prince Edward County Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm prior minutes, and receive responses from the Operations Department about accessibility at the Station Road and Salem Road Millennium Trail launch points. The committee will also review the site plan for the Vine Ridge Subdivision in Picton, including an accessibility checklist with recommendations. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by registration.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Response from Operations Department re: Station Road Millennium Trail Launch Point
• Response from Operations Department re: Salem Road Millennium Trail Launch Point
• Site Plan Review: Vine Ridge Subdivision (4-71 Inkerman Avenue and 27-81 Nery Avenue, Picton)
• Confirmation of November 2, 2020 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting on a proposed area-specific development charges study for Wellington's water and wastewater services, which would raise residential DCs from $11,252 to $21,367 per single-detached home. Council will also consider naming 10 new streets in four developments, hear a deputation on road conditions on Ridley and Reddick Streets in Rossmore, and receive a report on transferring Forester's Island to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. A closed session will address litigation and personnel matters.

• Public meeting on Wellington area-specific development charges: proposed DCs of $21,367 per single-detached home (up from $11,252 connection charge), with $96.5M in identified water/wastewater capital costs
• Street naming: Dayton Avenue, Abbott Lane, Barnum Gate, McLean Drive, Laney Crescent, Ledgeworth Court, Earle Crescent, Michael's Way, and George Wright Boulevard proposed
• Deputation by Lutz Mayer on road surface conditions of Ridley Street and Reddick Street in Rossmore
• Report CSP-02/2021 recommends directing staff to confirm no municipal objection to Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte's Addition to Reserve process for Forester's Island
• Report CL-01/2021 proposes a four-phase by-law and policy review strategy, including review of Procedural By-Law 4402-2019

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council meets electronically on January 12, 2021, with a closed session planned to discuss litigation, labour relations, and personal matters. In open session, Council will consider a new Tree Management and Preservation Policy, several 2021 budget reports, and a temporary borrowing by-law. It will also receive committee reports and several resignations from advisory committees.

• New Tree Management and Preservation Policy (report OP-01/2021) would rescind the 2002 Tree Replacement/Removal Policy
• 2021 Land Ambulance Budget prepared using Public Sector Accounting Board policies (FIN-01/2021)
• 2021 Temporary Borrowing By-law to authorize borrowing of monies for the year
• Report on Ontario Regulation 284/09 and the 2021 Budget (FIN-03/2021)
• Traffic Advisory Committee recommends investigating speed reductions on Old Milford Road, County Road 17 in Milford, Scott's Mills Road, and Crowes Road

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 5, 2021 to elect a chair and vice-chair and confirm its agenda. Members will discuss amending the committee's Terms of Reference to add one technical representative of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, and will discuss a response to a development proposal at 558 Welbanks Road, an extension of Quinte's Isle Campark. Other items include a working group on farming and food system security, an update on tree policy, and the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
• Proposed Terms of Reference amendment to add one technical representative of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
• Discussion of a response to the development proposal for 558 Welbanks Road, an extension of Quinte's Isle Campark
• Discussion of the Environmental Security of Farming and Food System Working Group
• Update on the tree policy from the Working Group

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee meets January 4, 2021 to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and confirm its agenda. The committee will hear a presentation from Peter Doris of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on biosolids, and will discuss a proposed Farming and Food System Working Group and the Farm Tax Ratio. An update from The County Foundation on the Farming Assistance Grant is also scheduled. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom with no physical public attendance due to COVID-19.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair by the Clerk
• Peter Doris, Environmental Specialist, OMAFRA, presents on Biosolids
• Discussion of proposed Farming and Food System Working Group with Peter Doris
• Discussion of Farm Tax Ratio
• Update from The County Foundation on the Farming Assistance Grant

Special Council

Prince Edward County Council is holding a special virtual meeting on January 4, 2021, called specifically to go into closed session for legal advice subject to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, under s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act. The only public business on the agenda is confirming the agenda, moving into and out of closed session, and passing a confirmatory by-law. No substantive decisions or items are listed for public discussion.

• Special closed meeting called for litigation or potential litigation advice under s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act
• No physical public attendance due to COVID-19; meeting held virtually via Zoom and live streamed
• Motions or by-laws may arise from closed session, but none are specified in the agenda
• Confirmatory by-law to ratify proceedings of the January 4, 2021 special meeting
• No public hearings, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes listed on the agenda