Regular Council

THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of February 11, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • Sublease Agreement- 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) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the deputation from David Cleave regarding Plan of Subdivision - File No. 13-T-24-503 & Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z10-24 - Cold Creek be received.

THAT the deputations by Michael Melaney, Team lead Senior Hydrogeologist and Jaqueline Brooks, Senior Hydrogeologist of BluMetric regarding Plan of Subdivision -File No. 13-T-24-503, & Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z10-24 - Cold Creek be received.

THAT the deputation by Nancy Dionne, Senior Engineer Consultant, regarding Plan of Subdivision -File No. 13-T-24-503, & Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z10-24 - Cold Creek be received.

THAT the deputation from Dr. Cliff Rice, Waring's Creek Improvement Association regarding Plan of Subdivision -File No. 13-T-24-503, & Zoning By- law Amendment File No. Z10-24 - Cold Creek be received.

THAT the 30-minute time allotted for Comments from the Audience be extended for an additional 30 minutes in accordance with Section 8.4(3) of the Procedural By-Law.

THAT the comments from the audience be received.

THAT in accordance with Section 6(7) of the Procedural By-law, David Cleave be permitted to further address Council at this time.

THAT in accordance with Section 6(7) of the Procedural By-law, Dr. Cliff Rice be permitted to further address Council at this time.

THAT the meeting be extended past the three-hour limit in accordance with Section 5.15(1) of the Procedural By-law.

THAT Report CLS-10-2025 regarding Corporate Strategic Plan Metrics be deferred to a future meeting due to allow time for more fulsome discussion.

WHEREAS Section 217 and s.222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (“Municipal Act”) provides municipalities a significant degree of flexibility to choose their own governance structure; WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Elections Act provides for municipalities to submit a question to the electorate on a matter within its jurisdiction that can be answered by either a yes or no; WHEREAS it is Council's duty and responsibility to respond to the challenges of the present and future to ensure that its governance model is operating at maximum efficiency; and WHEREAS the structure and size of the municipal Council have been a subject for debate since amalgamation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be requested to present a report providing the legislative framework and process for adding a Question on the Ballot for the 2026 Municipal Election in Q1 2025; and THAT the report provide, for Council's consideration, suggested question(s) pertaining to a governance review that are clear, concise, and neutral, with the capability of being answered by either a yes or no. Regular Council Minutes February 11, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 25, 2025

THAT the rules of the Procedural By-law section 5.11(2) be waived to permit a resolution seeking Council Support for a Buy Local, Buy Canadian campaign due to it being a time sensitive and urgent matter.

WHEREAS Municipalities are the backbone of the Canadian economy and the engine that drives growth, productivity, and tariffs put local businesses, workers, and supply chains at risk; and WHEREAS U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened 25 per cent tariffs on virtually all goods from Canada, with a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian energy products; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward: 1. THAT Council requests the Chief Administrative Officer, and relevant departments to develop a multifaceted “Buy Local, Buy Canadian” campaign in response to the proposed 25-percent tariffs announced by the Trump Administration; 2. THAT such campaign Council support the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Picton BIA, and others in encouraging residents and businesses to join the municipality in purchasing locally made Canadian goods and services in order to protect local jobs in Prince Edward County, and Ontario; 3. THAT the municipality purchasing by-law be reviewed to consider any temporary measures that could enable the Municipality to prioritize Canadian products and services where feasible, while maintaining compliance with applicable trade agreements and procurement regulations; and Regular Council Minutes February 11, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 25, 2025 4. THAT this resolution be forwarded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 12.5 be approved by consent. 12.1 Council Minutes from the meeting held on January 28, 2025 THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting held January 28, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.2 Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on January 30, 2025 THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole from the meeting held on January 30, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.3 Public Report and Minutes of Closed Session from the Council meeting held January 14, 2025 THAT the Public Report and Minutes of Closed Session from the Council meeting held January 14, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.4 Public Report and Minutes of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held January 30, 2025 THAT the Public Report and Minutes of Closed Session from the Committee of the Whole meeting held January 30, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.5 Planning & Development Committee minutes from the special meeting held on February 5, 2025 Regular Council Minutes February 11, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 25, 2025 THAT the Planning & Development Committee minutes from the special meeting held on February 5, 2025 be adopted as presented.

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1.A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (Part of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Concession 3 Military Tract, Ward of Bloomfield/Hallowell) 13.1.2 A By-Law To Appoint A Deputy Treasurer For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Arryn McNichol)

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 11, 2025.

Regular Council Minutes February 11, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 25, 2025 THAT this meeting now adjourn at 11:21 p.m.