Regular Council

THAT the by-law listed as agenda item 11.1.5 be moved up to item 10.10 under Items for Consent.

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of April 9, 2024 be confirmed as amended.

THAT the presentation by Jon Hack, Sierra Planning & Management regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan be received.

THAT the deputation by Amy Bodman regarding the public consultation check-in on the addition of American Eel to the Wildlife Species at Risk List (Schedule 1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) be received.

THAT the time allotted to Mark Pedersen as a Comment from the Audience be extended to five (5) minutes pursuant to section 8.4. (3) of the Procedural By-Law.

THAT the comment from the audience be received.

THAT condition 12 be removed on Consent File No.: B110-21 and that condition 13 be removed on Consent File No.: B111-21.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comments to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) through the Species at Risk Public Registry regarding whether or not to add American Eel to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Schedule 1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) utilizing the research presented. A discussion period ensued regarding: • the preservation of eel stocks; • the establishment of eel ladders up over dams; • the risk factors if consideration is not given to the aquatic habitats; • Hydro's financial support of the trap and transfer program; • the provincially-specific protections currently in place; and • the differences between the federal jurisdictions and provincial jurisdictions. Councillor Hirsch requested a recorded vote on Motion 2024-178. Marcia Wallace, Chief Administrative Officer clarified that the main motion on the floor is not in compliance with the Environmental Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference and that such motion should be amended to read as follows: THAT a letter from the Mayor on behalf of Council and the Environmental Advisory Committee be sent to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regarding whether or not to add American Eel to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Schedule 1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) utilizing the research presented. The proposed amendment was not put on the floor, Council voted on Motion 2024-178. Name In Favour Opposed Regular Council Minutes April 9, 2024 Adopted as ci

WHEREAS under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for 'eligible' sources only; WHEREAS 'ineligible' sources which producers are not responsible for include businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipal- owned buildings, and not-for-profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks WHEREAS should a municipality continue to provide services to the 'ineligible' sources, the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, and processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the costs; WHEREAS Prince Edward County has approximately 600 or more "non-eligible" sources that will not be provided service from the Producer Responsibility Organization after transition begins. Regular Council Minutes April 9, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 23, 2024 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County joins the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in their appeal to the Provincial Government to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Todd Smith, Bay of Quinte MPP,

THAT items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.8, 10.9, and 10.10 be approved by consent.

THAT the report of the Traffic Advisory Committee special meeting held April 2, 2024 be received. THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommend Council establish a Transit Strategy Refresh Task Team; and THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommend Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Transit Strategy Refresh Task Team; and THAT the Traffic Advisory Committee recommend Council appoint Kelly McGillivray and Shadi Hagag from the Traffic Advisory Committee to the Transit Strategy Refresh Task Team.

11.1.1. A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816-2006, As Amended (South Of 3123 County Road 2, Ward Of Ameliasburgh) 11.1.2. A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816-2006, As Amended (South Of 3123 County Road 2, Ward Of Ameliasburgh); Regular Council Minutes April 9, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 23, 2024 11.1.3. A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Dependable Emergency Vehicles (Pumper Fire Apparatus For Station 1 (Picton) - PEC-FLG-0196-2024). 11.1.4 A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 32-2023, Being A By-Law To Establish And Appoint Members To The Ward Recreation Committees For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward 11.1.5 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 75-2021 Being A By-Law To Regulate And Control Parking On Highways, In Parking Lots, On Municipal Property Under The Jurisdiction Of The County Of Prince Edward, And On Private Property (Schedule G) (Free Parking at Boat Launches 2024)

A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on April 9, 2024.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 9:33 p.m.