Council · Regular
February 4, 2026
Council of the Corporation of the City of Quinte West
16:00 – 17:39 · 1h 39m
13 present · 0 absent
Jim Harrison Mayor — Jim Alyea Deputy Mayor — David McCue Councillor — David O'Neil Councillor — Don Kuntze Councillor — Duncan Armstrong Councillor — Egerton Boyce Councillor Electronic Karen Sharpe Councillor — Leslie Roseblade Councillor Electronic Lynda Reid Councillor — Michael Kotsovos Councillor — Shelley Stedall Councillor — Zack Card Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Brian Jardine Director of Planning & Development Services Regrets Caleb DenOuden Director of Finance / Treasurer — Chris Angelo Chief Administrative Officer Regrets Jaclyn Grimmon Director of Community Services & Strategic Partnerships — John Whelan Fire Chief, Quinte West Fire & Emergency Services — Josh Machesney Director of Corporate Services / City Clerk — Kristy McNaughton Inspector, Quinte West O.P.P. — Lori Coxwell-Duncan Director of Human Resources — Matt Tracey Director of Public Works and Environmental Services — Samantha Reid Special Projects Coordinator —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That Council move into Closed Session at 4:00 pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act for: a) The review of the Minutes of the Closed Session Council Meeting held on January 21, 2026. b) Confidential Staff Report QW-2026-00019... c…
- · Motion 2 added: That Council now returns to Open Session at 4:07 p.m.
- · Motion 3 added: That the Agenda for the February 4, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be approved.
- · Motion 4 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 21, 2026 be approved: And further that the Minutes of the Closed Session Council Meeting held on January 21, 2026 be approved.
- · Motion 5 added: That Council support OurTMH in their Health Care Connect Public Registration initiative in the City of Quinte West.
- · Motion 6 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00016 by Virginia LaTour, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk regarding “Property Transfer Grist Mill Lane/Green St, Sidney Ward” be received; And that Council directs Staff to follow due City proces…
- · Motion 7 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00017 by Virginia LaTour, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk regarding “Temporary Snow Fencing Agreements” be received; And that Council directs Staff to enter into temporary snow fence agreements w…
- · Motion 8 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00018 by Virginia LaTour, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk regarding “Refreshment Vehicles - Exemption By-law 12-96 6.1.4(d)” be received; That Council approve an exemption request from The Pink F…
- · Motion 9 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00004 by Jaclyn Grimmon, Director of Community Services and Strategic Partnerships, and Samantha Reid, Special Projects Coordinator regarding “2026 Community Fund Grant Applications” be received; And further that …
- · Motion 10 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00004 by Jaclyn Grimmon, Director of Community Services and Strategic Partnerships, and Samantha Reid, Special Projects Coordinator regarding “2026 Community Fund Grant Applications” be received; And further that …
- · Motion 11 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00013 by Robert Jackson, Manager of Engineering Services regarding “Waterfront Trail License Agreement” be received; And that Council approve the license agreement with Choice Properties GP Inc. for the Waterfront…
- · Motion 12 added: That Council proclaim February 17, 2026 as "Chinese New Year" in the City of Quinte West; And further that the Quinte West sign and the Veterans Skyway Bridge be illuminated in the colour red on February 17, 2026, pending no scheduling con…
- · Motion 13 added: That Council proclaim February 20, 2026 as "World Day Of Social Justice" in the City of Quinte West; And further that the Quinte West sign and the Veterans Skyway Bridge be illuminated in the colour blue on February 20, 2026, pending no sc…
- · Motion 14 added: That Council proclaim February 25, 2026 as “Trenton Memorial Hospital Day” in recognition of the Hospital’s 75th Anniversary, in the City of Quinte West.
- · Motion 15 added: That the printed correspondence items 12.1 (a-b) for Council information be received and filed.
- · Motion 16 added: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Quinte West does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; …
- · Motion 17 added: That the following By-Laws be read a first, second, and third time. [List of By-laws 26-016, 26-017, 26-015, 26-018, 26-014]. And that said By-Laws having now been read and passed, the Mayor and City Clerk or designate, be authorized to si…
- · Motion 18 added: That Confirmation By-Law 26-019 for the February 4, 2026 Council Meeting now be read a first, second and third time and be signed and sealed.
- · Motion 19 added: That Council now adjourn at 5:39 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Jim Harrison (present)
- · Attendance added: Duncan Armstrong (present)
- · Attendance added: Zack Card (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Kotsovos (present)
- · Attendance added: Don Kuntze (present)
- · Attendance added: David McCue (present)
- · Attendance added: David O'Neil (present)
- · Attendance added: Lynda Reid (present)
- · Attendance added: Egerton Boyce (remote)
- · Attendance added: Leslie Roseblade (remote)
- · Attendance added: Chris Angelo (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Brian Jardine (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Caleb DenOuden (present)
- · Attendance added: Jaclyn Grimmon (present)
- · Attendance added: Lori Coxwell-Duncan (present)
- · Attendance added: Matt Tracey (present)
- · Attendance added: Josh Machesney (present)
- · Attendance added: John Whelan (present)
- · Attendance added: Kristy McNaughton (present)
- · Attendance added: Jim Alyea (present)
- · Attendance added: Karen Sharpe (present)
- · Attendance added: Shelley Stedall (present)
- · Attendance added: Samantha Reid (present)
- · Participation added: Jim Harrison recuse