Committee of the Whole

THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 10, 2021 be confirmed.

THAT the comment from the audience be received.

THAT the presentation by Prof. David Wachsmuth regarding the study of the effects of Short-Term Accommodations' (STA) on Communities and the Housing Market be received.

THAT staff investigate a water and waste water relief program and funding source. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10, 2021 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 23, 2021

1. THAT Council receive report CSP 62/2021; 2. THAT Council direct staff to consolidate the revenues (including, but not limited to the Municipal Accommodation Tax) and expenditures across all departments for Tourism Management when reporting on the municipal operating budget in 2022 and beyond; 3. THAT Council direct staff to continue to work with community partners and tourism stakeholders to review, update and enhance the Tourism Management Plan annually; 4. THAT Council direct Operations staff to bring forward a Municipal Boat Launch Strategy that includes enhancements to the existing amenities by way of consultation with user groups and alternative options to the former Belleville St Launch no later than the end of the second quarter in 2022 with appropriate funding sources; and, Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10, 2021 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 23, 2021 5. THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a Municipal Park Signage Plan no later than the end of the first quarter in 2022 to be funded through proceeds from the 2021 Tourism Management Plan and the Municipal Accommodation Tax.

1. THAT Council receive report HJM 03/2021; 2. THAT Council directs staff to consult with H.J. McFarland Memorial Home management and staff, Family Council, Resident Council, stakeholders and the public, concerning the new long-term care home design during the Functional Programming and Preliminary Design phases of the project in early 2022; 3. THAT Council direct staff to explore other means of supporting the financing of the long-term care build beyond provincial grants and municipal debt, including but not limited to, Development Charges and Sponsorships, and report back to Council in Q1 2022; and, 4. THAT Council direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance and the Minister of Long-Term Care, requesting that The County's new long-term care home project's debt financing not impact The County's Annual Repayment Limit (ARL), and that the province consider interest free loans for the portion that is debt financed given the provincial grant portion is paid over 25 years.

THAT in accordance with Section 5.16 (1) of the Procedure By-law, the Council meeting continue beyond the three-hour time limit.

1. THAT Council receive report FIN 18/2021; 2. THAT Council approve the Procurement By-Law; and, 3. THAT Council bring forward the new Procurement By-Law at the November 23, 2021 Meeting of Council for enactment.

WHEREAS, Prince Edward County's residents have a long history of service in all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces; WHEREAS, November 11, Remembrance Day, is the traditional occasion when Canadians pause to honour the men and women of our Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives during times of war; WHEREAS, there is more that we must do to honour those members of our community who have served or sacrificed their lives for our freedom; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Council direct staff to develop in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Legion and other individuals, stakeholders and organizations an annual program during the month of November that publicly honours those individuals from Prince Edward County who have served their country; and, THAT, staff bring a report and proposal back to Council for consideration by the end of June 2022 that if approved would commence in November 2022.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 4:14 p.m.