Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole Minutes May 26, 2022 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 7, 2022 THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 26, 2022 be confirmed.

THAT the deputation by Jim Pine and Lisa Severson EORN to address Committee regarding Progress Update on Cell Towers be received.

THAT the deputation by Grahame Solely, Director, Market Development Cogeco Connexion regarding Broadband Expansion in Prince Edward County be received.

THAT the comment from the audience be received.

WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 687/21 requires Quinte Conservation to prepare an inventory of the programs and services offered to our participating municipalities; AND WHEREAS, the Programs and Services Inventory must be submitted to all participating municipalities within the jurisdiction of Quinte Conservation and to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks no later than February 28th, 2022; Committee of the Whole Minutes May 26, 2022 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 7, 2022 AND WHERAS, the Quinte Conservation Executive Board approved the Programs and Services Inventory at the regular meeting held on February 17th, 2022. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Prince Edward has received the QUINTE CONSERVATION Programs and Services Inventory dated February 17, 2022.

1. THAT Council receive report HD-01-2022; 2. THAT Council direct staff to return to Council in June with a Complete Submission By-Law for Zoning Amendment applications and Site Plan application; and 3. THAT the report be shared with municipalities within the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus (EOWC) and Quinte Conservation Authority (QCA).

1. THAT Council receive report CLS-13-2022; 2. THAT the request by Aecon Construction and Materials Limited to have a Noise By-law Exemption extended to June 30, 2024 be approved; and 3. THAT Council approve the amending By-law, as listed on this agenda, to authorize the exemption to the By-Law 221-2021, the Noise By-Law.

THAT recommendation 4 be deleted in its entirety to read as follows, and the main motion renumbered accordingly: THAT Council direct staff to amend By-Law 63-2020 to increase taxi fares by 10%; and THAT staff explore amendments to By-Law 63-2020, regarding taxi fares in recognition of rising operational costs and report back in July 2022. Councillor Nieman asked that the main motion be separated to vote on each clause. Motion CW-136-2022 Moved by Councillor Harper Committee of the Whole Minutes May 26, 2022 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 7, 2022 Seconded by Councillor Roberts 1. THAT Council receive report CSP-16-2022.

2. THAT Council instruct the CAO to enter into a service agreement with URide for a pilot program. This agreement would: •Waive all provisions of By-Law 63-2020 until June 2023 •Outline requirements related to licensing, training, insurance, driver safety and vehicle safety for drivers employed by URide •Require URide to submit monthly ridership and fare data to assess the viability of the pilot •Require URide to submit monthly invoices, as necessary, to mitigate compensation shortfalls.

3. THAT Council approve the use of up to $50,000 in tourism-related grant monies to support the pilot expiring prior to March 31, 2023.

4. THAT Council approve an amendment to By-Law 63-2020 to increase all taxi fares by $5, in recognition of rising operational costs; and, 4. THAT Council direct staff to amend By-Law 63-2020 to increase taxi fares by 10%.

5. THAT staff explore amendments to By-Law 63-2020, regarding taxi fares in recognition of rising operational costs; and report back in July 2022. Committee of the Whole Minutes May 26, 2022 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 7, 2022

6. THAT Council direct staff to conduct community consultations on By-Law 63- 2020, return to Council in 2023 with proposed by-law amendments following a comprehensive pilot review as part of the By-Law/Policy Review Phase III process.

WHEREAS The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward is committed to inclusion, diversity and equity for all citizens; AND WHEREAS in partnership with the Picton Business Improvement Association (BIA), and through a financial contribution from PEC Partners in celebration of 2LSGBTQ+ communities for Pride month, the crosswalks will symbol love, acceptance, and inclusivity; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the installation of a Rainbow Crosswalk by the Fairgrounds on Picton Main Street and the crosswalk by the Metro on Picton Main Street.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 3:47 p.m.