Quinte West, ON

Personnel Committee

Council

Committee of Adjustment

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Planning Advisory Committee

Council

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Council

Committee of Adjustment

Planning Advisory Committee

Property Standards Committee

Committee of Adjustment

Inaugural Meeting of Council

Council Orientation

Council Orientation

Council Orientation

Personnel Committee

Council

Committee of Adjustment

Council

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on the City Hall/Library parking lot construction and the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. They will also review staff reports on site plan accessibility for two properties and discuss the 2026 Accessibility Champion Awards, including selecting a keynote speaker and reinstating a working group.

• Verbal update on City Hall/Library parking lot construction and accessibility options
• Verbal update on 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• Staff Report AAC 26-002COR: Site plan review for 62 County Road 5 and pre-consultation for 15 Riverside Drive
• Staff Report AAC 26-003COR: Accessibility Champion Awards 2026, including keynote speaker options and working group reinstatement
• Awards event planned for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING - Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to review and approve a preliminary courtesy letter to property owners about potential heritage designation, review a Heritage Easement Agreement, and approve a proposed list of candidate properties for designation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 25, 2026 meeting.

• Review and approve preliminary courtesy letter to property owners about potential heritage designation
• Review of Heritage Easement Agreement
• Review and approve proposed list of Candidate Properties for Designation
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2026 meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Quinte West Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider six zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision. The agenda includes public meetings for the zoning amendments and decision items for the subdivision and a related zoning change. The meeting is open to the public and will also include approval of previous minutes and monthly planning reports.

• Zoning amendment for 25 Crowe Road to create a 0.4 ha lot (Rural Residential) and protect wetland (Environmental Protection)
• Zoning amendment for property east of 17337 Highway #2 to revise Phase 3 of Hillside Meadows North Subdivision, adding 11 single-detached, 4 semi-detached, 24 townhouse lots, and 2 apartment blocks
• Zoning amendments for 514 Old Highway #2, 906 Old Highway #2, 2423 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, and 10 Barcovan Beach Road
• Draft plan of subdivision for vacant land east of 144 Huffman Road (Hastings Enterprises Inc.)
• Zoning amendment for vacant land east of 144 Huffman Road (Hastings Enterprises Inc.)

Property Standards Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on eight applications: one consent to sever land at 10 Barcovan Beach Road, five consents and one minor variance for Fardun Group Inc. at 5 Birch Street, and two minor variances at 825 Rosebush Road and 205 Sagers Corners Road. Decisions will be made on each application based on staff recommendations.

• Consent B20/26M: Chris Lambert, 10 Barcovan Beach Road, sever to create one new lot; conditions include $10,716 development charges and $600 parkland fees
• Consents B21-B24/26T: Fardun Group Inc., 5 Birch Street, four consent applications (staff reports 26-49PD to 26-52PD)
• Minor Variance A9/26T: Fardun Group Inc., 5 Birch Street (staff report 26-55PD)
• Minor Variance A7/26S: Mariusz & Christina Sokolowski, 825 Rosebush Road (staff report 26-53PD)
• Minor Variance A8/26S: Estate of Joseph Beers, 205 Sagers Corners Road (staff report 26-54PD)

Council

Quinte West Council will consider approving long-term borrowing and temporary financing agreements with the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for capital projects, up to $41,431,000. The agenda also includes updates on physician recruitment, traffic calming measures, and various financial reports.

• Approval of borrowing up to $41,431,000 from OILC for capital projects
• Adoption of a by-law to authorize signing a Regional Memorandum of Understanding for Doctor Recruitment
• Update to City's Notice Policy and repeal of By-law 13-76
• Designation of Teal Road as a No Heavy Truck Route
• Traffic calming measures grandfathered for Montrose Road and Lester Road

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee will receive presentations on the Phragmites Management Area and tree canopy expansion efforts. They will also receive staff reports on a Canadian Wildlife Federation partnership for meadow restoration and participation in the Quinte Region Phragmites Management Area. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Lower Trent Conservation on the Phragmites Management Area
• Presentation by Tree Committee and Quinte Field Naturalists on tree canopy expansion
• Staff Report 26-011PWES on Canadian Wildlife Federation Partnership for Meadow Restoration Projects
• Staff Report 26-012PWES on participation in the Quinte Region Phragmites Management Area
• Update from Sub-Committee re: 'Lets Keep Growing'

Economic Development, Tourism & Special Events Advisory Committee

OPP Detachment Board

The Quinte West OPP Detachment Board will review a request from Central Taxi to establish a licensed taxi service. The board will also receive reports on 2026 taxi company statistics and various provincial policing memoranda.

• Decision on taxi license request from Central Taxi
• Staff Report OPP-2026-001 regarding Licensed Taxi Company Statistics 2026
• Review of 2025 Annual Report and April-June 2026 report
• Correspondence regarding Preventing Auto Thefts Grant Program (2026-27 cycle)
• Memoranda from the Inspector General on police integrity and hate-motivated incidents

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 28 meeting. It received Staff Report 26-007CS on Hanna Park Engagement as information, which includes a $45,000 budget for design concepts. The committee also received a verbal update on the arena and turf field feasibility studies. No other decisions were made.

• Staff Report 26-007CS on Hanna Park Engagement received (includes $45,000 design budget)
• Verbal update on Arena and Turf Field Feasibility Studies received
• Agenda approved
• Minutes from May 28, 2026 approved
• No delegations or presentations

Active Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20 Jul 2026 (RESCHEDULED from 6 Jul 2026)

The Active Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will discuss traffic calming policies, a petition for a speed limit review on Murray Harrington Road, and a request to designate Teal Road as a no-heavy-truck route. The committee also received a notice of motion to study pedestrian crossovers near Hanna and Centennial Parks.

• Notice of motion for pedestrian crossovers near Hanna Park and Centennial Park
• Recommendation to designate Teal Road as a No Heavy Truck Route
• Petition for speed limit review on Murray Harrington Road
• Petition for speed limit review on Zion Road between Corrigan Road and Pitcher's Road
• Correspondence requesting prohibited parking on Stonecrest Boulevard and Ledgerock Crescent

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to discuss two requested zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also review monthly building reports and quarterly tracking for official plan amendments.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for property west of 422 Rosebush Road (Owners: John Visser and Colin Carlisle)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 338 Harrington Road (Owners: Craig and Tammy Gerow)
• Review of June 2026 Building Department Report
• Review of 2026 Year to Date Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment Application Quarterly Tracking

Council

Council will review several housing community improvement plan grants for rental developments. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment for 270 West Street and the approval of various city financial statements.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 270 West Street
• Development Charge Grant for JMK Homes at 467 Front Street
• Development Charge and Municipal Fees Grant for 182 Shuter Street
• Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for 1A George Street
• Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for 1B George Street

CANCELLED - Personnel Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four consent applications (B16/26M through B19/26S) involving lot additions and severances at properties on Stockdale Road, County Road 28, and Harrington Road. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 11 meeting.

• Consent B16/26M: Katie Jane Macauley seeks to sever 0.4 ha for lot addition at 251 Stockdale Road (staff report recommends approval with conditions).
• Consent B17/26M & B18/26M: Thomas & Alida St. Denis propose two severances at 1595 County Road 28.
• Consent B19/26S: Craig & Tammy Gerow application for severance at 338 Harrington Road.
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

CANCELLED - Active Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

Audit & Risk Advisory Committee - 22 Jun 2026 (RESCHEDULED from 04 May 2026)

The Audit & Risk Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 financial statements and the 2026 audit plan, as well as a summary of Phase 3 of the Insurance Actuarial Project. The committee will consider several staff reports, including a recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate auto liability coverage for 2027 and approve an increase of the deductible up to $250,000. Other items include approval of the 2025 consolidated financial statements, year-end debt reporting, and reserve fund reports.

• Staff report recommending council authorize negotiation of 2027 auto liability coverage and increase deductible up to $250,000
• Presentation of 2025 draft consolidated financial statements for council approval
• Year-end development charges reserve fund deficit of ($27,024,747)
• Year-end consolidated reserve and reserve fund report in the amount of $88,427,261
• Presentation of Phase 3 of the Insurance Actuarial Project by BFL Canada

Special Council

The Quinte West City Council will adopt a by-law that confirms and adopts the minutes, motions, and resolutions from its special council meeting held on June 22, 2026. The by-law formally records the proceedings as if they were directly embodied in the legislation.

• Adopt by-law confirming minutes and actions of the June 22, 2026 special council meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public meetings for four zoning and condominium applications and make decisions on a draft plan of subdivision and a zoning amendment. Routine business includes approval of agenda and minutes.

• Zoning by-law amendment for vacant property south of 2175 Wallbridge Loyalist Road (owner: Jesse and Anna MacDonald)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 195 Bellevue Drive (owner: 1518106 Ontario Inc.)
• Draft plan of condominium for 10 Hillside Meadow Drive (owner: Klemencic Homes Inc.)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 7 Riverside Drive (owner: 1813239 Ontario Inc., agent: Shawn Bouchard)
• Decision on draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for vacant property east of 144 Huffman Road (owner: Hastings Enterprises Inc., agent: DorAnn Homes Ltd.)

Council

Council will consider an agreement-in-principle for a 30% reduction in development charges, subject to provincial funding. Several by-laws are up for approval, including rezoning properties, a subdivision for 22 townhouses, and a purchase and sale agreement for affordable housing. A $21,103.60 grant under the Commercial and Tourism Community Improvement Plan is proposed for the Landmark Venue. Policy updates for the Community Fund Grant and Fee Waiver, plus a change to wastewater billing for Prince Edward Estates, are also on the agenda.

• Development Charges Reduction Program agreement-in-principle for 30% DC rate reduction
• $21,103.60 Commercial and Tourism CIP grant to Landmark Venue at 16 Marmora Street, Trenton
• By-law 26-085 authorizing purchase and sale agreement for affordable housing with Connect Quinte and All-Together
• Rezoning of 64 Powerline Road from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception 1 and Rural Residential Exception 95
• Prince Edward Estates wastewater monthly base charge alignment with By-law 24-131, eliminating separate rate

CANCELLED - Agricultural Advisory Committee

Economic Development, Tourism & Special Events Advisory Committee - 15 June 2026 (RESCHEDULED from 7 May 2026)

The Economic Development, Tourism & Special Events Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff updates on local business and tourism initiatives. The session includes a presentation from the Town of Stouffville regarding a community exchange project.

• Presentation by Town of Stouffville on the First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) project
• Staff Report 26-006CS regarding Economic Development and Tourism Updates
• Report on Work in Quinte Career Fair with 314 job seekers and 39 employers
• Commercial and Tourism Community Improvement Plan providing approximately $70,000 in grants
• Tourism Development Fund grants totaling $27,000 distributed to 7 organizations

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on three consent applications (land severances) and three minor variance applications. Properties involved include 1363 County Road 40, 21-27 King Street, 582 Oak Lake Road, 2163 Hamilton Road, 300 Bird Road, and a W H (Quinte) Development Corporation site. Decisions will determine whether to approve lot creation and zoning relief for these properties.

• Consent Application B13/26M by 1000521560 Ontario Corp to sever a lot at 1363 County Road 40
• Consent Application B14/26T by Trenton Nova Holdings Inc. to sever at 21-27 King Street
• Consent Application B15/26S by Gary Greer to sever a lot at 582 Oak Lake Road
• Minor Variance Application A4/26S by Tom Hunt at 2163 Hamilton Road
• Minor Variance Application A5/26S by Jayton & Kaitlyn Wallace at 300 Bird Road

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a staff report and a presentation on the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. It will vote on a resolution to endorse the plan as presented. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approval, public input, and distribution of the 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan.

• Presentation of the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan by Paige Matthews and Virginia LaTour
• Staff Report 26-001COR: 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• Resolution to endorse the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• Publication of the Quinte West 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and routine procedural items

Council

Council will consider a closed session for legal advice, then return to open session to approve a $25,000 grant to Trenton Integrated Health Centre, approve Environmental Stewardship Award nominees, and adopt several bylaws including 2026 tax rates and tax ratios. Several proclamations and correspondence items are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026 tax rates, tax ratios, and school board requisitions (by-laws 26-073, 26-074, 26-075)
• Approval of $25,000 Commercial and Tourism CIP grant to Trenton Integrated Health Centre at 244 Dundas Street East
• Approval of Environmental Stewardship Award nominees: NOD Apiary (Business), Lucie Renaud (Individual), Rotary Club of Quinte Sunrise and Buy Nothing Quinte West (Organization)
• Proclamation of June 17 as John Garrett Day with blue illumination of Veterans Skyway Bridge
• Proclamation of June 18 as International Day for Countering Hate Speech with yellow illumination of Quinte West sign and bridge

Special Personnel Committee

The Special Personnel Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and then immediately move into closed session. The closed session will cover confidential staff reports about personal matters involving an identifiable municipal employee (report 26-007PWES) and labour relations or employee negotiations (report 26-001CAO). No public decisions or financial items are on the open agenda.

• Confidential staff report 26-007PWES regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal employee)
• Confidential staff report 26-001CAO regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Confidential discussion about personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal employee)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It will then receive a verbal update from the sub‑committee on Canada Day and a verbal update from Jaclyn Grimmon, Director of Community Services and Strategic Partnerships. No other business is scheduled.

• Approval of the June 1, 2026 agenda
• Approval of the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Verbal update from the sub‑committee regarding Canada Day
• Verbal update from Jaclyn Grimmon on committee business

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a staff report on the possibility of reintroducing monthly camping at Frankford Tourist Park, as directed by a previous motion. The report outlines administrative steps, estimated monthly fees of $1,920 to $1,984 (including HST), and the need for Parks Canada approval. Additionally, staff will provide a verbal update on the Parks & Recreation Month marketing campaign.

• Staff report on reintroducing monthly camping at Frankford Tourist Park
• Estimated monthly camping rates: $1,984 (July/August), $1,920 (September), $768 (October 1–12)
• Automatic gate installed June 2025 to improve security at campground
• Only 3 seasonal sites reserved for 2026 season as of report publication
• Verbal update on Parks & Recreation Month marketing campaign

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review and approve a draft letter to owners of properties that may be designated as heritage. The committee will also discuss which buildings in Frankford should be recommended for designation. Additionally, status updates on the Municipal Property Tax Rebate and Heritage Easement Agreement will be received.

• Approval of draft letter to owners of properties that may be designated
• Discussion on which buildings in Frankford should be recommended for designation
• Status update on Municipal Property Tax Rebate
• Status update on Heritage Easement Agreement
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2026 closed session

Planning Advisory Committee

The committee will hold public hearings on three zoning by-law amendments at 669 Foxboro-Stirling Road, 191 North Murray Street, and 64 Powerline Road. Decision items include an Official Plan Amendment for a vacant property east of 144 Huffman Road, a Deeming By-law for 43 Deerfield Road, and a sign variance for St. George's Church at 25 John Street. The committee will also receive a report on a comprehensive zoning by-law review.

• Public hearings: three zoning by-law amendments at 669 Foxboro-Stirling Road, 191 North Murray Street, and 64 Powerline Road
• Decision: Official Plan Amendment for Hastings Enterprises Inc. / DorAnn Homes Ltd. on vacant property east of 144 Huffman Road
• Decision: Deeming By-law for Walmshields Ltd. at 43 Deerfield Road
• Decision: Sign Variance for electronic message display sign at St. George's Church, 25 John Street
• Staff report on Zoning By-law Comprehensive Review (26-029PD)