Regular Council

THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of February 4, 2020 be confirmed.

THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting held on January 7, 2020 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Planning Public Council Minutes from the meeting held on January 15, 2020 be adopted as amended.

THAT the deputation by Brian Beiles, President, The County Foundation regarding Neighbourhood Small Grants be received.

THAT the Procedural By-Law Section 5.15 (10) be waived to extend the deputation by Debbie Korzeniowski, Director of the Prince Edward Family Health Team and Dr. Don Koval regarding Physician Recruitment beyond the 10 minute speaking limit.

THAT the deputation by Debbie Korzeniowski, Director of the Prince Edward Family Health Team and Dr. Don Koval to address Council regarding Physician Recruitment initiatives be received.

THAT the deputation by Sergeant Ken Kee, Municipal Policing Specialist, Municipal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police the Prince Edward County 2020 Ontario Provincial Police Contract Renewal be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received for information.

1. THAT Council receive report CAO-02/2020 for information; 2. THAT Council approve the By-law as attached to this agenda to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward for policing services under section 10 of the Police Services Act, 1990; 3. THAT Council direct staff to redirect monthly Criminal Record Check Revenue back to the County of Prince Edward's general revenue, and replace it with a more transparent annual budget line for the Police Services Board once a Business Plan is in place for the Police Services Board, and that revenue derived from all grants be directed to the County of Prince Edward for access by the Police Services Board as needed; and 4. THAT Council direct staff to report back in late 2020 regarding a multisector Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee to ensure implementation and continuity in the next iteration of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

THAT the resignation by Kathy Kennedy from the Picton Town Hall Board of Management be received.

THAT Council appoint Margaret Watson to the Picton Town Hall Board of Management for a term ending on June 7, 2022.

WHEREAS many municipalities in Ontario have endorsed a similar resolution urging the Federal Government to review the regulations related to consumer packaging on single-use wipes to remove the word flushable; AND WHEREAS single-use wipes are a $6-billion industry and growing, and are now being advertised as the clean alternative to toilet paper and are safe to flush; AND WHEREAS there is no one standard for what the word “flushable” means; AND WHEREAS single-use wipes may in fact not be safe to flush as they are buoyant; are not biodegradable; and, are unable to break down into small pieces quickly; AND WHEREAS single-use wipes may accumulate in the sewer system and eventually clog the sanitary sewer system costing municipalities hundreds of millions of dollars in additional repairs and maintenance costs each year to municipal sewer systems across the country; AND WHEREAS there is a lack of public awareness of the impact caused by non- flushable wipes being flushed down toilets and consumer education and outreach could play a large part in reducing the impact; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward requests that the Federal Government to review regulations related to consumer packaging on single-use wipes to remove the word flushable; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Council Minutes February 4, 2020 Adopted as circul

WHEREAS the Township of Warwick, and many other municipalities have passed resolutions of support for Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act; AND WHEREAS agriculture is the second largest industry in Ontario, contributing $13.7 billion annually to Ontario’s GDP and is essential for putting food on the tables of millions of people here and around the world; AND WHEREAS in recent months there has been a steady increase in harassment of farmers and livestock transporters by activists opposed to animal agriculture and the consumption of animals; AND WHEREAS maintaining proper biosecurity is essential to ensure the health and well-being of the animals cared for on these agricultural operations; AND WHEREAS the recent attacks on farmers homes and businesses have resulted in no criminal charges laid, leaving farmers feeling unprotected by the Ontario legal system and afraid for the welfare of themselves, their families, their employees and the animals they care for; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Corporation of The County of Prince Edward requests that Hon. Doug Downey work with MPP’s and agricultural leaders to find a way forward to ensure stronger enforcement of existing laws - or new legislation - to ensure the safety of Ontario’s farm families, employees and animals; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario; Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General and H

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario plans to modernize alcohol sales by expanding the sale of beer and wine to corner stores, grocery stores and big-box stores, based on market demand; and plans to modernize the legal framework through Bill 138; AND WHEREAS this decision represents a significant opportunity for Prince Edward County to grow and develop our grape and wine industry through increased consumer access; AND WHEREAS it needs to be ensured that any new retail model also supports our 100% Ontario grown industry so that this industry can continue to provide economic benefits to our County community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Prince Edward County reaffirms its support for the Ontario grape and wine industry and communicates that support to Premier Ford, the Ontario Cabinet, the Grape Growers of Ontario, and to the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA)

THAT the Public Report of the Closed Session from the Council meeting held on January 7, 2020 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on January 9, 2020 be adopted as presented. Council Minutes February 4, 2020 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 18, 2020

11.1.1 A By-law to Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Ministry Of The Solicitor General (“Ontario”) And The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward for the Provision of Police Services Under Section 10 Of The Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 15 (signed as By-law 10-2020) 11.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Seasonal Closure Of Sidewalks (signed as By-law 11-2020) 11.1.3 A By-Law Amend By-Law No. 4523-2019 Being A By-Law To Appoint Members To The Picton Town Hall Board Of Management For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (signed as By-law 12-2020) 11.1.4 A By-Law to Delegate Authority of Clerk to Chief Administrative Officer (signed as By-law 13-2020)

THAT Council now moves into closed session to consider: a) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Pursuant to Section 239(2) (c) of the Municipal Act)

THAT the Council minutes from the Closed Session meeting held January 7, 2020 be adopted.

1. THAT the sale in accordance with the terms and conditions of the offer of purchase and sale of municipal land identified by Pt Lt 425, 425A PL 27 Picton Pt 2 47R7137; Prince Edward be approved; and 2. THAT the By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Hydro One Networks Inc. be enacted. (signed as By-law 14-2020)

1. THAT the sale of Municipal land identified by PT LT 8 CON 2 MILITARY TRACT HALLOWELL PT 1 PE37087; S/T PE 30044; PRINCE EDWARD (former Pinecrest School, 27 Corey Street, Bloomfield) be approved; and 2. THAT the By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Emmanuel Baptist Church o/a LoveSong Seniors Housing and Community Hub be enacted. (signed as By-law 16-2020) Council Minutes February 4, 2020 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 18, 2020

THAT the following by-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on February 4, 2020.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:23 p.m.