Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of March 26, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; • litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Pursuant to Section 239(2) (k) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act

1. THAT Council receive report CSP-08-2024; and 2. THAT Council direct staff to explore an agreement with Sandbanks Provincial Park/Ministry of Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks regarding the use of the municipal parking area in the Sandbanks Provincial Park near the Dunes Beach entrance and return to Council with an open report for discussion.

1. THAT Council approve Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Financial Accountability Agreement with StayPEC for the purpose of dispersing MAT funds; 2. THAT staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law in open session to approve and implement the MAT Agreement with StayPEC; and 3. THAT staff be directed to review the agreement with StayPEC every 5 years to reflect any future program changes and ensure that the terms and conditions continue to support the Parties' mutual goal of strengthening the local economy and growing the tourism industry.

THAT the deputation by Kendall Dewey regarding public consultation check-in of adding the American Eel species to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Schedule 1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received.

THAT recommendation 2 and 3 regarding the proposal for a Loan Agreement with the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation be deferred for staff and the Board to explore other options. Councillor Roberts requested a recorded vote on Motion 2024-147. Name In Favour Opposed ROBERTS, Bill x Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024 ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 5 9

1. THAT Council receive report HD-02-2024; 2. THAT Council approve the provision of a construction loan, in the amount of $5 million with interest payable at a rate of 2.5% for a term of five years, to the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC); 3. THAT a By-Law to permit the Municipality to enter into a Loan Agreement with the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation, as listed on this agenda, be approved; 4. THAT Council declare the Niles Street (Wellington) affordable housing project a Project of Community Interest; and 5. THAT Council declare the Disraeli Street (Picton) affordable housing project a Project of Community Interest. Name In Favour Opposed Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024 ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 9 5

THAT Policy CLS-08 be amended to remove section 8(h) regarding Memorial donations/flowers.

WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is ground-breaking legislation, created to help people with disabilities fully participate in society, bring them to the table in crafting regulations, and build mechanisms to enforce standards; WHEREAS Rich Donovan, an expert in accessibility issues, was appointed as the Independent Reviewer of the Act in 2022, and in his 2023 legislative review declared a crisis as a necessary catalyst to get Ontario back on track for accessibility; WHEREAS at least 2.9 million Ontarians currently live with a disability, representing at least 22% of the consumer base and the workforce, but due to barriers, Ontarians with disabilities are too often falling short of their full potential; WHEREAS the AODA aims to develop, implement and enforce standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings before Jan. 1, 2025, and municipalities, as the level of government closest to the people are at the front lines, developing, implementing and enforcing these standards without meaningful guidance on its implementation and/or enforcement by the Province; WHEREAS people with disabilities and advocates, including Prince Edward County's Accessibility Advisory Committee, note the slow pace of current and previous Ontario governments in implementing the AODA and there are growing concerns there will be no renewed push to keep accessibility issues at the forefront after 2025; WHEREAS Prince Edward County is dedicate

THAT items 12.1, 12.3, and 12.7 be approved by consent.

1. THAT Council receive report OPS-02-2024; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-INI-9011A-2024 (Surface Treatment) to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $2,480,117.50 plus applicable taxes; 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Miller Paving Limited for Tender PEC-INI-9011A-2024 (Surface Treatment), as listed on this agenda, be approved; 6. THAT Council accept the submitted bids for RFPQ PEC-INI-9011D-2024 (Supply of Granular Materials) for staff to utilize for purchasing granular material for both Capital Project INI-9011 and work under the Operating Budget; Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024 7. THAT Council award Tender PEC-OPS-0001-2024 (Line Painting & Pavement Marking) to Apex Pavement Markings Inc. in the amount of $315,789.00 plus applicable taxes; and 8. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Apex Pavement Markings Inc. for Tender PEC-OPS-0001-2024 (Line Painting & Pavement Marking), as listed on this agenda, be approved.

4. THAT Council award Tender PEC-INI-9011B-2024 (Micro Surfacing) to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $654,912.00 plus applicable taxes; 5. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Miller Paving Limited for Tender PEC-INI-9011B-2024 (Micro Surfacing), as listed on this agenda, be approved;

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held March 14, 2024 be adopted as presented, save and except Motion CW-41-2024.

THAT the tourism management workplan be amended to include the following: Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024 THAT Council direct staff to identify a minimum of 2 parking spaces at all Boat Launches, where space permits as free parking for those enjoying the area without launching a watercraft for the 2024 summer season; THAT staff put up appropriate (temporary) signage to identify the free parking sites; THAT a By-Law to amend Schedule B of By-Law 75-2021, as amended be brought forward for consideration at the April 9, 2024 Council meeting; THAT staff collect data on the use of these spaces as part of the Boat Launch Review coming before Council in Fall 2024.

THAT the Planning & Development Committee minutes from the meeting held on March 20, 2024 be adopted as presented. Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024

13.1.1 A By-Law To Regulate Outdoor Temporary Patios On Municipal Property And Private Commercial Property; 13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 168-2023, Being A By-Law To Establish Fees or Charges For Services or Activities Provided Or Completed On Behalf Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (2024 Fees & Charges) 13.1.3 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Rush Truck Centres (Tandem Axle Truck with Winter Implements - PEC-FLG-0151-2024) 13.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Toromont Cat (New Road Grader - PEC-FLG-0199-2024) 13.1.5 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Downtown Autogroup (Three (3) New Two-Ton Dump Trucks - PEC-FLG-9000-2024) 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Miller Paving Limited (Surface Treatment - PEC-INI-9011A-2024) 13.1.7 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Miller Paving Limited (Micro Surfacing - PEC-INI-9011B-2024) 13.1.8 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Apex Pavement Markings Inc. (Line Painting & Pavement Markings

A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on March 26, 2024.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:02 p.m.