Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of July 21, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (active litigation) • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (civic award nominations) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (e) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the deputation from David Bronskill, Legal Counsel, Goodmans LLP to address Council regarding Heritage Permit Application HP-06-26 for 20 & 24 Wharf Street (Drake Devonshire) be received.

THAT the deputation from Graham Copestake, ED Trenval and Brittany Munro, Operations Manager to address Council regarding the Small Business Centre be received. Page 3 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026

THAT as per section 8.4 of the Procedural By-Law, the 30-time allotment for comments from the audience be waived.

THAT the comments from the audience be received.

1. THAT report FIN-22-2026 regarding the Asset Management Plan Legislative Update be received.

1. THAT report FIN-21-2026 regarding the Artificial Intelligence Governance Update be received for information.

1. THAT report RCF-05-2026 regarding the Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement Renewal with Heidelberg Materials Canada Ltd. for the Wellington and District Community Centre Arena be received; 2. THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with Heidelberg Materials Canada Ltd. for the Naming Rights of the arena at the Wellington and District Community Centre; and; and 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Heidelberg Materials Canada Ltd., as listed on the agenda, be approved.

1. THAT report CSP-14-2026 regarding the Upper Lake Street Building and Cherry Valley Depot be received; and 2. THAT Council resolve that a parcel of Municipal land abutting 30 Upper Lake Street for the purpose of conveyance to Hydro One Networks Inc. for future expansion to Distribution Station and Part of PIN 55064-0176 be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality for the purpose of divestiture in Page 8 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 accordance with CSPI-08 Sale or Disposition of Lands Policy (shown as Part 1 on attached Draft Reference Plan); 3. THAT Council resolve that a parcel of Municipal land identified as the Cherry Valley Pit and Equipment Depot, 30B Chourney Lane, Cherry Valley, Roll135040801015801; All of PIN 55077-0113 (LT) be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality for the purpose of divestiture in accordance with CSPI-08 Sale or Disposition of Lands Policy.

THAT clause 4 be amended to remove the words "serious irregularities". Councillor St-Jean requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-335. Name In Favour Opposed ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x Page 9 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 7 6

WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward and the Waring's Creek Improvement Association entered into Minutes of Settlement executed in February 2008; WHEREAS the Cold Creek Subdivision application underwent a detailed review process, including a decision at the October 16, 2024 Planning and Development Committee, ratification by Council on November 12, 2024, and a subsequent motion to reconsider approved by Council on November 26, 2024; WHEREAS Council approved the application on February 11, 2025, via Motion 2025- 62, and received legal advice regarding the implementation of the 2008 Minutes of Settlement; AND WHEREAS this file involved unique administrative procedures, complex jurisdictional matters, serious irregularities, and significant community feedback that offer tangible insights for future municipal operations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to provide a "lessons learned" report, including a chronological timeline of the file, to serve as a resource for managing future complex planning applications and inter-agency agreements for Q1 2027. Councillor Pennell requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-336. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill x Page 10 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x

THAT in accordance with s. 5.15 (1) of the Procedural By-Law, the meeting be extended beyond the three hour limit.

WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward Procedural By-law governs the rules of order and proceedings of Council and its committees to ensure efficient, predictable, and democratic decision-making; WHEREAS the current threshold for a motion to reconsider a matter may not fully reflect the parliamentary safeguards recommended in standard authorities, which seek to prevent repetitive debate on decided issues; Page 11 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 WHEREAS Robert’s Rules of Order recommends a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote for motions to reconsider, to protect the stability of assembly decisions and ensure broad consensus; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Prince Edward County Council approves the amendment to the Procedural By-law to establish that any motion to reconsider a previously decided matter shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members present and voting; and THAT the necessary amending by-law to give effect to this change, as listed on this agenda be approved.

WHEREAS at its meeting held on March 10, 2026 Council approved Motion 2026- 117, which amended Schedule "C" of By-Law 75-2021 (the Parking By-Law) to regulate parking on Picton Main Street easterly from Division Street to the southerly limits of 402 Picton Main Street from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily; THAT in accordance with section 12.5 of the Procedural By-Law, Council reconsider Motion 2026-117.

THAT Council amend Schedule "C" of 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 to include Picton Main Street extending easterly from 392 Picton Main Street to the southerly limits of 402 Picton Main Street - 8am to 6pm daily

THAT Council direct staff to provide a report regarding traffic calming on Bridge Street, Picton at a future Traffic Advisory Committee meeting.

1. THAT Schedule "C" of the Parking By-Law, being By-Law 75-2021 be amended to add a parking restriction near 74 King Street, Picton; and 2. THAT a By-Law to amend the Parking By-Law as attached to this agenda be adopted.

THAT Heritage Permit Application HP-06-26 for 20 and 24 Wharf Street, Wellington (Drake Devonshire) be referred to Development Services staff; and THAT Council direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with the applicant towards an outcome that supports local business investment while honouring the character of the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Plan, bringing a recommendation to the August 25, 2026 Council meeting. Mayor Ferguson requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-342 Name In Favour Opposed FERGUSON, Mayor Steve 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 Page 14 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x Total 7 5

1. THAT Council direct staff to install street lighting at the intersection of County Road 8 and County Road 17 in North Marysburgh Ward; 2. THAT Council direct staff to install street lighting at the intersection of County Road 4 and County Road 30 in Hallowell Ward.

1. THAT Council authorize the Environmental Advisory Committee to engage with other municipalities via deputations to Councils or environmental committees regarding alternative low carbon fuel sourcing for Heidelberg Materials.

Page 15 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 THAT Heritage Permit Application HP-11-26 for 375 Picton Main Street, Picton (Crystal Palace) be approved.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, and 12.10 be approved by consent.

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk То Ехеcute A Transfer Payment Agreement (Agreement) For Funding Of $ $44,500,000 For The Transfer Payment Agreement – Rehabilitation Of County Road 49 Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And His Majesty The King In Right Of Ontario 13.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Heidelberg Materials Inc (Sponsorship Renewal Of The Naming Rights For The Wellington & District Community Centre Arena) 13.1.3 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 16-2022, Procedure By-Law For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward Page 17 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 13.1.4 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 75-2021 Being A By-Law To Regulate And Control Parking On Highways, In Parking Lots, And On Municipal Property Under The Jurisdiction Of The County Of Prince Edward, And On Private Property (Schedule C- Picton Restricted Parking Areas) 13.1.5 A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Of Purchase And Sale Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Sarah O'Brien Gasparovich (81 Consecon Main Street, Consecon, Ameliasburgh) 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Of Purchase And Sale Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Hastings Pr

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 July 21, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 11:58 p.m.