Committee of the Whole

THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of Thursday February 12, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT the presentation by Angus Ross and Don Wilford regarding the Climate Action Plan Final Report be received.

THAT the deputation by Linda Conley, Wellington Legion Manor Corporation regarding a Property tax waiver request in accordance with the Capital Facilities By-Law, 161- 2022 be received.

THAT Council direct staff to explore financial relief options for affordable housing for seniors within the framework of the existing Municipal Financial Relief Grant Program, and report back to Council in early Q2 2026.

THAT Council report HD-01-2026 regarding Request for New Agreement under the Municipal Capital Facilities By-Law for Municipal Housing Project Facilities - Wellington Manor Corporation be deferred to coincide with the Municipal Financial Relief Program review.

1. THAT report HD-01-2026 regarding Request for New Agreement under the Municipal Capital Facilities By-Law for Municipal Housing Project Facilities - Wellington Manor Corporation be received; 2. THAT a By-Law to designate the property owned by the Wellington Manor Corporation and known municipally as 68 Maple Street, Wellington, as a Municipal Capital Facility, as permitted under section 110 of the Municipal Act, as Page 4 of 7 Minutes of the February 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on February 24, 2026 amended, and Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended, be brought forward for Council approval at the next feasible Council meeting; and 3. THAT upon the passing of the Designating By-Law, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Finance & Information Technology (Treasurer) be authorized to execute a Municipal Capital Facilities Project Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Municipal Lawyer, to exempt the property from taxation for municipal and school board purposes annually for the duration of the agreement and on the terms and conditions set out in such agreement.

THAT Council endorse the strategic direction and service recommendations within the County Transit Strategy 2028 (Attachment 1) subject to future funding; and direct staff to seek external funding opportunities to facilitate implementation on a prioritized, phased timeline;

1. THAT report CSP-04-2026 regarding the County Transit Strategy 2028 be received; 2. THAT Council endorse the strategic direction and service recommendations within the County Transit Strategy 2028 (Attachment 1) and direct staff to seek external funding opportunities to facilitate implementation on a prioritized, phased timeline; 3. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amending agreement to the service agreement with Quinte Access Transportation Company Inc., to exercise the one-year extension option, securing transit services from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027; 4. THAT staff be directed to finalize an amendment to the Quinte Access Transportation Company Inc. agreement to formalize the terms under which the municipality flows grant funding to Quinte Transit for the purchase of transit vehicles used in the County Transit system; and, 5. THAT a By-Law to authorize both the agreement extension and the transit funding amendment be brought forward to a meeting of Council before March 31, 2026.

THAT Committee move into closed session to consider: • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations (staffing agreement matter) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 2:58 p.m.