Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of January 13, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT the deputation by Moira Coull regarding a request to waive the $300 fee for the temporary noise permit for the New Year's Eve fundraising event for the Picton Food Bank be received.

Page 2 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 THAT the $300 temporary noise permit fee as listed in the Fees & Charges By-Law be waived for the December 31, 2025 fundraising event for the Picton Foodbank. THAT staff review the Fees & Charges By-Law regarding waiving fees applied to community groups for fundraising and other community events. THAT staff review the Noise By-Law to investigate opportunities for improvement.

1. THAT Council receive report OPS-02-2026 regarding the Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board Disbursement of Remaining Funds; 2. THAT Council accept surplus funds associated with the dissolution of the Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board; and Page 3 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 3. THAT Council direct staff to transfer surplus funds received from the Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board to the Reserve for Waste Diversion.

1. THAT Council receive report OPS-01-2026 regarding the Tender Award for Curbside Waste Collection; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-OPS-0012-25 (Curbside Waste Collection) to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. based on pricing submitted, plus applicable taxes, over a five-year term; and 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for Tender PEC-OPS-0012-25 (Curbside Waste Collection), as listed on this agenda, be approved.

1. THAT Council receive report FIN-03-2026 regarding Ontario Regulation 284/09 and the 2026 Budget; and 2. THAT Council approve this report in compliance with Ontario Regulation 284/09.

THAT the following clause be added to the motion, and the motion renumbered accordingly: 2. THAT Council authorize the use of $143,500 from the Operating Year-End Carry-Forward Climate Reserve, $150,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve, and $96,979 from the Waste Diversion Reserve to offset the 2026 operating levy increase resulting from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) contract.

THAT Council approve Heritage Permit Application HP-15-25 for 155 Picton Main Street subject to the implementation of the final revisions recommended by the Heritage Permit Task Team.

1. THAT staff be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, the steps necessary to formally transfer the land title for the St John's Anglican Cemetery to the Municipality; 2. THAT staff be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, the steps necessary to transfer the operating license of the St John's Anglican Cemetery to the Municipality; 3. THAT By-law 3401-2014 be amended to add St John's Anglican Cemetery; and 4. THAT staff be authorized to work with the Cemetery Task Team and Built and Cultural Heritage Committee to prepare a forecast report for Committee and Council's information in 2026.

WHEREAS it is advisable that heritage considerations be reviewed earlier in the planning process to avoid unnecessary delays, Page 7 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 THAT Council direct staff to explore options for earlier consultation with the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee and Heritage Permit Task Team as part of a complete planning application.

THAT items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10 and 9.11 be approved by consent. 9.1 Council Minutes from the special meeting held December 1 - 5, 2025 THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting held December 1 - 5, 2025 be adopted as presented. 9.2 Council Minutes from the meeting held on December 9, 2025 THAT the Council Minutes from the meeting held on December 9, 2025 be adopted as presented. 9.3 Public Report of the Closed Session Council meeting held on December 9, 2025 THAT the Public Report and the minutes of the Closed Session Council meeting held on December 9, 2025 be adopted as presented. 9.4 Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 11, 2025 THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 11, 2025 be adopted as presented, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. 9.5 Public Report of the Closed Session Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 11, 2025 THAT the Public Report and minutes of the Closed Session Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 11, 2025 be adopted as presented, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved Page 8 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 9.6 Minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on December 17, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on December 17, 2025 be adopted as presented and the recommendations contained t

THAT the report of the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board be received for information.

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 10.1.1 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute A Collective Agreement Between The Corporation of The County of Prince Edward And The Prince Edward County Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 2745) 10.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation of The County of Prince Edward And Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (PEC-OPS-0012-25 Curbside Collection and Disposal Services) 10.1.3 A By-Law To Delegate Certain Duties During Restricted Periods To The Chief Administrative Officer And Director of Finance And IT/Treasurer (Lame Duck) 10.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize A Financial Accountability Agreement Between The Corporation of The County of Prince Edward And Visit The County Regarding The Distribution And Use of Municipal Accommodation Tax Revenues And Repeal By-Law 125-2024 10.1.5 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (Part Lot 9-10, Con 3 Mt As In Hw15865, Ward of Bloomfield-Hallowell) 10.1.6 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (1927 County Road 10, Ward of Athol)

THAT the following by-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: Page 10 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on January 13, 2026

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:54 p.m.