Cobourg public meetings in 2024

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive for information a series of correspondences: a resident’s comment on Christian Heritage Month; a municipality’s note on property taxation implications; two townships’ resolutions on redistribution of land transfer tax and GST for infrastructure funding; a township’s proposal on a rural road safety program; and a city’s declaration of a paid‑plasma‑free zone. The meeting also includes minutes from the Committee of Adjustment dated December 17, 2024. No decisions are being made at this session.

• Correspondence from resident Marie‑Lynn Hammond regarding Christian Heritage Month
• Correspondence from the Municipality of Kincardine on property taxation implications
• Correspondence from Township of Amaranth on redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure
• Correspondence from Township of South Stormont on rural road safety program implementation
• Correspondence from the City of Toronto declaring Toronto a paid‑plasma‑free zone

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review for information a series of correspondences from neighboring municipalities. Topics include an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program, redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST, regulation of exotic animals and zoo licensing, and equity funding for policing. The agenda also includes minutes from the Northumberland Inter‑Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness.

• Correspondence from the Township of Elizabethtown‑Kitley regarding the Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding TAPMO Letter regarding Pre Budget Announcement
• Correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST
• Correspondence from the Township of North Stormont regarding redistribution of a portion of the Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipal governments
• Correspondence from the Township of East Garafraxa regarding regulating exotic animals and licensing zoos

Regular Council

The Cobourg Town Council will confirm the agenda, adopt recent meeting minutes, and receive several presentations. It will adopt a shared‑service agreement for the Art Gallery of Northumberland and a memorandum of understanding with the Cobourg Museum Foundation. The council will direct staff to report on recruitment solutions for two permanent planning positions. Finally, it will approve the 2025 Waterworks Capital Budget of $8,930,694 and the Operating Budget of $4,036,828.

• Approve 2025 Waterworks Capital Budget of $8,930,694
• Approve 2025 Waterworks Operating Budget of $4,036,828
• Adopt Art Gallery of Northumberland shared‑service agreement
• Approve Cobourg Museum Foundation memorandum of understanding
• Direct staff to report on recruitment for two permanent planning positions

Council approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including a municipal levy of $32,688,195 (a 6.55% increase over 2024). It also approved the 2025 waterworks capital and operating budgets, the environmental services budget, and awarded a tender for bridge and culvert work. Several other items were approved, including the Heritage Permit By-law and the Stormwater Management Charge By-law, while a motion to exempt the GRCA from stormwater fees was defeated.

• Approved 2025 Capital Budget of $111,482,784 and Operating Budget with municipal levy of $32,688,195 (6.55% increase)
• Approved 2025 Waterworks Capital Budget of $8,930,694 and Operating Budget of $4,036,828
• Approved 2025 Environmental Services Operating Budget (net surplus $634,023) and Capital Budget of $1,676,000
• Awarded Tender CO-24-07 ENG to KB Civil Constructors Ltd. for $3,576,110 for William Street Bridge and King Street West Culvert
• Approved 2025 Cobourg Public Library Budget of $1,221,941
• Enacted By-law 065-2024 Stormwater Management Charge By-law (amendment to exempt GRCA defeated)
• Enacted By-law 068-2024 Heritage Permit By-law
• Directed staff to proceed with disposal of 117 Durham Street (motion to add public engagement defeated)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm its agenda, adopt minutes from previous meetings, and provide comments to staff on several development reviews, including Tribute Phase 3 and Phase 4A subdivisions and site plan agreements for Stalwood East Village Phase 5 Block 59 and East Village Block 61. The committee will also give direction to staff regarding the Snow Removal Project Pilot and receive an update on the 2026‑2030 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan Work Plan.

• Provide comments on Tribute Phase 3 Detailed Design Subdivision
• Provide comments on Tribute Phase 4A Subdivision
• Provide comments on Site Plan Agreement for Stalwood East Village Phase 5 Block 59
• Provide comments on Site Plan Agreement for East Village Block 61 (Cobourg Active Living)
• Give direction to staff on the Snow Removal Project Pilot

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved minutes and agenda, and made no comments on two Tribute subdivision developments. It deferred review of two site plan agreements to January, and asked Council to investigate Oshawa's snow removal project for potential local adaptation.

• Approved agenda and minutes as circulated
• No comment on Tribute Phase 3 Detailed Design Subdivision (carried)
• No comment on Tribute Phase 4A Subdivision (carried)
• Referred Stalwood East Village Phase 5 Block 59 site plan to January meeting (carried)
• Referred East Village Block 61 Cobourg Active Living site plan to January meeting (carried)
• Asked Council to direct staff to study Oshawa's snow removal project and report back (carried)
• Received 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Work Plan update for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (A-10-24) to permit a pharmacy use in the existing Northumberland Mall at 1111 Elgin Street West. It will also review a consent application (B-05-24) to sever the property at 16 Parkwood Drive into two lots, subject to multiple conditions. Both items require committee approval before they can be enacted.

• Adopt minutes from the November 19, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
• Minor variance A-10-24 – approve pharmacy use at 1111 Elgin St W (Shopping Centre Commercial zone).
• Consent application B-05-24 – approve severance of 16 Parkwood Drive into a 715.5 m² retained lot and a 666.7 m² new lot, with conditions including road widening, servicing, and a 5% cash‑in‑lieu parkland payment.
• Confirm agenda as presented for the December 17, 2024 meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance (A-10-24) to permit a pharmacy at 1111 Elgin Street West (Northumberland Mall), and approved a consent application (B-05-24) to sever a lot at 16 Parkwood Drive, subject to conditions. Both decisions were carried unanimously by the members present, with two members recusing themselves from the Parkwood Drive vote due to declared pecuniary interests.

• Approved Minor Variance A-10-24 to permit pharmacy use at 1111 Elgin Street West (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-05-24 for lot severance at 16 Parkwood Drive, subject to conditions (carried; 2 members recused)
• Confirmed agenda dated December 17, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 19, 2024 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule (carried)

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board will approve the minutes from November 19, 2024, appoint two auxiliary members, and adopt a Letter of Intent to take full financial management of policing operations. It will also approve the 2025 Board meeting schedule and hold a closed session to consider confidential legal, labour, financial, and personnel matters.

• Approve Cobourg Police Services Board minutes dated November 19, 2024
• Appoint auxiliary members Chris Peterson and Harold Wax
• Adopt Letter of Intent – board assumes all financial management of policing operations
• Approve 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
• Closed session to consider confidential legal, labour, financial, and personnel items

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to discuss several reports and updates. The board will review a draft budget for 2025, which will be circulated to members and posted to the minutes.

• Review of 2025 Draft Budget

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management approved its 2025 draft budget and will send it to the Town of Cobourg Council for formal adoption. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved 2025 draft budget to be sent to Town of Cobourg Council (carried)

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of correspondences submitted by individuals and other municipalities. Topics include adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, protection of the west pier nature park, an official plan for Cobourg's Nature Park, sustainable funding for communities, and equitable funding for municipal policing. The items are presented for information only and no decisions are scheduled.

• Correspondence from Ken Forsyth on adaptive reuse of heritage buildings
• Correspondence from Glenn Burkett on destruction of the west pier nature park
• Correspondence from Deborah Black requesting an official plan for Cobourg's Nature Park
• Correspondence from the Town of Aurora supporting sustainable funding for communities
• Correspondence from the Municipality of West Grey requesting equitable funding for municipal policing

Emergency Meeting

The Town of Cobourg Council will confirm the agenda for the December 13, 2024 emergency meeting. Council will vote to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act. The meeting will consider By-law 070-2024, which formalizes the proceedings of the emergency session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Item 4.1 – Confirmation of the December 13, 2024 Emergency Council Agenda
• Item 6 – Resolution to move into Closed Session under the Municipal Act
• Item 8.1 – Adoption of By-law 070-2024 to confirm the emergency meeting proceedings

Council held an emergency meeting on December 13, 2024, and moved into closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice regarding MOU negotiations. After the closed session, Council directed staff to proceed as discussed. The meeting concluded with the passage of a confirmatory by-law.

• Confirmed the December 13, 2024 Emergency Council agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on MOU negotiations (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed as discussed regarding MOU negotiations
• Passed By-law 070-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the emergency meeting (carried)

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the November 14 and November 25 minutes. It will hear a delegation presentation from Jackie Tinson and receive reports from Cobourg Police Services and the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce. Financial items include a draft 2025 budget, a profit and loss statement comparison, a marketing and events work plan, and a reserve policy. The meeting will also include coordinator and deputy mayor reports before adjourning.

• Approve agenda for December 12, 2024
• Adopt November 14 and November 25 meeting minutes
• Delegation presentation by Jackie Tinson
• Review draft 2025 budget
• Review profit & loss statement versus budget

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management voted to support the Firehall Theatre extension project in principle and send a letter of support to the Town of Cobourg. The board also made several adjustments to the 2025 draft budget, including adding funds for Business Achievement Awards and the Santa Claus Parade, reducing the Pride event line, and amending Harvest Fest and Christmas Market lines. The draft budget was referred to a special meeting on December 16, 2024.

• Supported Firehall Theatre extension project in principle (carried)
• Added $500 to 2025 Business Achievement Awards (carried)
• Committed $500 to 2025 Santa Claus Parade (carried)
• Reduced Pride event line to $1500 as supportive sponsor (amended)
• Motion to reduce Pride event line to $5000 defeated
• Amended Harvest Fest line to $5000 and Christmas Market to $9000, renamed to Downtown Christmas (carried)
• Increased Vendor fees line items to $4500 (carried)
• Referred 2025 draft budget to special meeting on December 16, 2024 (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The agenda for the Cobourg Public Planning Meeting on 2024-12-11 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council is receiving a set of letters and documents for informational purposes. The correspondence covers topics such as an OPP billing policy update, support for provincial absorption of OPP costs, requests to redistribute land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure, critical infrastructure concerns, and proclamations of Christian Heritage Month. No decisions are being taken at this meeting; the items are for information only.

• Correspondence from AMO regarding policy update – OPP billing and bills
• Correspondence from the Township of Lanark Highlands supporting provincial absorption of OPP costs
• Correspondence from the Regional Municipality of York requesting redistribution of the provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding
• Correspondence from the Town of Kearney concerning critical infrastructure
• Correspondence from the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, regarding homeless encampments

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board is meeting to review business arising from previous sessions. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion of the 2025 draft budget.

• Review of 2025 Draft Budget

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of correspondences that have been distributed for information purposes. Items include requests and resolutions related to Ontario Provincial Police costs, an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program, and the redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the materials are for staff and council members to consider.

• Correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
• Correspondence from Tay Valley Township regarding establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Correspondence from the Town of Aurora requesting redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding
• Correspondence from the Town of Petrolia regarding an increase to the OPP Provincial Policing Contract
• Correspondence from Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding Additional Residential Units

Budget Meeting

The agenda for the Cobourg, Ontario Budget Meeting on 2024-11-28 contains no listed items. It only includes generic placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee will consider several consent‑agenda items and refer them to Regular Council for final approval. Items include consolidating residential and commercial tax billing dates, renewing the Comprehensive Insurance Program at a cost of $767,365, and adopting a by‑law to increase water and wastewater rates effective January 1 2025. The committee will also receive updates on the 117 Durham Street disposal and rezoning options and extend the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan to 2025.

• Consolidation of residential and commercial tax billing due dates
• Renewal of Comprehensive Insurance Program with Marsh Canada for $767,365 (excl. taxes)
• Adoption of Water/Wastewater Rates and Connection Charge By‑law effective Jan 1 2025
• Disposition and rezoning options for 117 Durham Street property
• Extension of the 2020‑2024 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan to 2025

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee met on November 27, 2024 to confirm its agenda and receive public comments. It considered a delegation from David Moore proposing amendments to By‑law No. 012‑2016 to add safety‑gear requirements. The committee adopted a consent agenda that includes reports on the Fire Hall Theatre expansion proposal, an agreement with the Art Gallery of Northumberland, and a memorandum of understanding with the Cobourg Museum Foundation. All items were recommended for further approval by the regular Council.

• Delegation from David Moore to amend By‑law No. 012‑2016 to include safety gear
• Report No. COMM‑2024‑025 on Fire Hall Theatre Expansion Proposal (information only)
• Report No. COMM‑2024‑025 on Art Gallery of Northumberland shared‑service agreement
• Report No. COMM‑2024‑026 on Cobourg Museum Foundation Memorandum of Understanding
• Adoption of consent agenda items for regular Council approval

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee will adopt a recommendation to award Tender No. CO-24-07 ENG to KB Civil Constructors Ltd. for the William Street Bridge Rehabilitation and King Street West Culvert Replacement project. It will also approve the 2025 capital budgets of $ 8 25,000 for the bridge rehabilitation and $ 1 , 80 0 ,000 for the culvert replacement. Additional items include enacting a Heritage Permit By-law amendment and adopting new stormwater rates for 2023‑2032.

• Award Tender No. CO-24-07 ENG to KB Civil Constructors Ltd. for $3,576,110.00 (Excl. HST) for William Street Bridge Rehabilitation and King Street West Culvert Replacement
• Approve 2025 capital budget of $ 8 25,000 for William Street Bridge Rehabilitation
• Approve 2025 capital budget of $ 1 , 80 0 ,000 for King Street West Culvert Replacement
• Enact Heritage Permit By-law amendments (Attachment 1)
• Adopt amendment to Stormwater Management Charge By‑Law for 2023‑2032 rates

Budget Meeting

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive presentations and vote on several 2025 budget items, including the police services budget, cultural institution budgets, and departmental operating and capital budgets. Specific approvals include the $7,843,000 police budget, a $250,000 budget for the Art Gallery of Northumberland, and a $1,262,583 budget for the Cobourg Public Library. The meeting also includes approval of municipal community grant allocations and the overall Community Services, Fire, Law Enforcement, Economic Development, Public Works, Planning, and General Government budgets.

• Approve 2025 Cobourg Police Services Operating Budget – $7,843,000 (5.5% increase)
• Approve 2025 Art Gallery of Northumberland Budget – $250,000
• Approve 2025 Cobourg Public Library Budget – $1,262,583
• Approve 2025 Municipal Community Grant applications totaling $71,? (list of individual grants ranging from $462.05 to $15,000)
• Approve 2025 Community Services Operating and Capital Budget (amount not specified in agenda)

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from November 14, 2024. It will review the Draft Budget for 2025 (see attached DBIA 2025 Budget DRAFT v1.pdf). The board will enter a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual under the Municipal Act. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes dated November 14, 2024
• Review of 2025 Draft Budget (attachment DBIA 2025 Budget DRAFT v1.pdf)
• Closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual per Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)

Correspondence

This document is a distribution of correspondence for information purposes only. No decisions are being made at this meeting, though Council members may request that specific items be added to a future agenda.

• Correspondence from Minister Paul Calandra regarding housing and homelessness
• Requests from other municipalities regarding the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program and Highway Traffic Act amendments
• Correspondence regarding the provincial assessment cycle and Ontario Building Code affordable housing plans
• Minutes from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (October 17, 2024)
• Minutes from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee (November 11, 2024) and Committee of Adjustment (November 19, 2024)

Regular Council

The Cobourg Town Council will consider several reports and delegations, adopt the consent agenda, and approve the preliminary concept for a new YMCA recreational facility on the northern part of the Cobourg Community Centre campus. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion on a land acquisition matter, adoption of recent council and committee minutes, and consideration of utility and budget items. Delegations from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and a resident regarding drug use in a public washroom will be received for information or referral to staff.

• Approval of the preliminary concept for a new YMCA facility on the northern portion of the CCC campus
• Authorization for staff to execute a utility easement agreement for the Cobourg East trunk sanitary sewer
• Consideration of a capital budget reallocation to replace a skid steer
• Delegation from Robert Mikel on behalf of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario regarding designation of 390 King Street East – Brookside Property
• Delegation from Carol Leighton concerning drug use in the washrooms at 35 Albert Street

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on November 20, 2024. The agenda indicates the meeting is currently in a procedural stage with no specific items listed for decision.

• Meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024
• Meeting type: Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Stage: Procedural

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board will review and decide on the proposed 2025 budget. It will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Cobourg and consider revisions to three library policies. Additional items include development charges, CUPE bargaining, and banking matters.

• 2025 Budget (attachment: 2025 Budget Updated and approved Oct 24, 2024.pdf)
• Memorandum of Understanding – Town of Cobourg & Cobourg Public Library Board
• Policy Review – Draft 1.4 Treatment of Patrons
• Policy Review – Draft 1.5 Financial Planning/Budgeting
• CUPE Bargaining

Committee of Adjustment

The Cobourg Committee of Adjustment will meet to adopt minutes from August 2024 and appoint a Secretary-Treasurer. The primary item is a request to approve a minor variance for a proposed townhome and apartment building at 357, 359, 361 Elgin Street West.

• Adoption of August 20, 2024 minutes
• Appointment of Nicole Lizotte as Secretary-Treasurer
• Minor Variance Application A-06-24 for 357-361 Elgin St W
• Increase in lot coverage from 40% to 54% for townhouse lots
• Reduction in parking spaces from 129 to 105 for apartment building

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board will vote on the 2025 Ontario Association of Police Services Boards fee payment of $3,390.00. It will also rescind the appointments of auxiliary officers David Adams, Eric Oghenegueke, and David Hilldebrand. Several reports, including the Chief's Combined Report and a communications RFP, will be received for information. A closed session will be held to consider confidential matters.

• Approve payment of $3,390.00 for 2025 OAPSB fees
• Rescind auxiliary officer appointments for David Adams, Eric Oghenegueke, and David Hilldebrand
• Receive Chief's Combined Report (September 2024 operational report and November 2024 chief report)
• Receive Human Resources and Administration communications RFP report
• Hold closed session for confidential legal, labour, financial, and personnel items

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council is holding a correspondence meeting to receive and review letters and documents from other municipalities and officials. Items include a request about the Shelter and Warming Hub at 310 Division Street, rural road safety programs, redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST, OPP billing increases, and lithium‑ion battery regulations. The council may incorporate any of these items into a future agenda, but no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Correspondence on the Shelter and Warming Hub at 310 Division Street (Northumberland Coalition for Social Justice)
• Correspondence on Rural Road Safety Program from Good Roads (Township of McGarry and Peterborough County)
• Correspondence on Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure (Township of Larder Lake)
• Correspondence on OPP detachment billing increases affecting 2025 tax rates (Municipality of Leamington, Howick Township, Horton)
• Correspondence on importation and safe use of lithium‑ion batteries (Township of Perry)

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board will approve the agenda and October 17 minutes, then receive reports including the Cobourg Police operational report and the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce. It will discuss the 2025 Draft Budget, various community event and policy proposals, and adopt a resolution on fact‑based communications for Downtown Cobourg. The meeting also includes a closed‑session session for personal matters and a new business segment.

• 2025 Draft Budget
• Santa Claus Parade Sponsorship
• 2025 Cobourg Busker Festival Proposal
• OBIAA Membership Costs
• Request to designate 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee

Budget Meeting

Council will receive presentations from 14 community grant applicants as part of the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget review. These presentations are for information purposes, with final decisions to be made at the November 26, 2024 Budget Review Meeting.

• La Jeunesse grant presentation
• Community Living & Respite Northumberland grant presentation
• Community Counselling and Resource Centre grant presentation
• Film Access Northumberland grant presentation
• Cobourg Museum Foundation grant presentation

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of Cobourg is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a specific land-use application. Council will review a request for a zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 253 Mathew Street.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 253 Mathew Street

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed Heritage Permit By-law to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Development. The body will also hear delegations regarding specific properties and review staff-approved heritage permits.

• Proposed Heritage Permit By-law to regulate the alteration of heritage property
• Request to designate Strathmore House at 390 King Street E under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Delegation from Reno Piccini regarding 44 and 48 Swayne Street
• Summary of heritage permit applications approved by staff

Correspondence

This document is a distribution of correspondence and minutes for information purposes. No decisions are being made; however, Council members may request that any of these items be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence regarding involuntary care for severe mental health and addictions from Champlain Township
• Correspondence regarding the Green Roads Pilot Project from the Municipality of Wawa
• Correspondence regarding Municipal Elections Act updates from the Township of Georgian Bay and Township of North Glengarry
• Correspondence regarding the OPP Billing Model from the Town of Midland
• Minutes from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee (Oct 7) and Northumberland Inter-Municipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness (Oct 17)

Cobourg Police Services Board Special Meeting

The agenda for the Cobourg Police Services Board special meeting on 2024-11-04 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Correspondence

This document is a distribution of correspondence for information purposes. No decisions were made, as items are provided for review by Council members and Directors.

• Correspondence regarding support for involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues from Dutton Dunwich, Central Huron, and Addington Highlands
• Correspondence from the Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland regarding clauses 4.3 and 24.2 from By-law No.018-2024
• Correspondence from the Township of Whitewater Region regarding sustainable funding for Ontario Provincial Police services
• Correspondence from Good Roads Board of Directors regarding an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Policy updates from AMO regarding housing initiatives, affordable energy, and the Fall Economic Statement

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee will adopt the consent agenda and approve the 2025 Council meeting schedule. The committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 General Government Services operating and capital budget for information ahead of the detailed budget review on November 26, 2024. Delegations will be heard regarding a proclamation request for Christian Heritage Month and Northumberland Pride’s recent achievements. The meeting will also include departmental updates and standard procedural items.

• Approve 2025 Council Meeting Schedule (Item 9.1)
• Receive presentation of 2025 General Government Services Operating and Capital Budget (Item 10.1)
• Hear delegation on Christian Heritage Month proclamation request (Item 7.1)
• Hear delegation on Northumberland Pride achievements (Item 7.2)
• Adopt consent agenda items (Item 9)

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will receive a delegation on a near Safe Supply program in Peterborough for information. It will adopt the YMCA proposal report, approving the preliminary concept for a new YMCA facility on the northern portion of the Cobourg Community Centre campus. The Committee will also receive updates on the Centennial Pool and presentations of the 2025 operating and capital budgets for Community Services, Fire, Municipal Law Enforcement, and Economic Development, and will refer these items to Regular Council for final approval.

• YMCA proposal: approve preliminary concept for new YMCA facility on northern CCC campus
• Centennial Pool update: report for information, to be considered in 2025 budget
• 2025 Community Services operating and capital budget presentation (information only)
• 2025 Cobourg Fire operating and capital budget presentation (information only)
• Delegation from Jenni Frenke regarding near Safe Supply program in Peterborough (information or staff referral)

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee will adopt its consent agenda, which includes authorizing an easement for the Cobourg East trunk sanitary sewer, approving the purchase of a Bobcat T66 skid steer for $84,369.45, and awarding Stantec Consulting Ltd. a $287,507.85 contract for the Southwest Cobourg sanitary sewershed master plan. The committee will also receive presentations on the 2025 Public Works and Planning & Development operating and capital budgets for information ahead of the November 26 council budget review.

• Authority to execute easement agreement for Cobourg East trunk sanitary sewer
• Purchase of one Bobcat T66 tracked skid steer for $84,369.45
• Award of engineering services to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Southwest Cobourg sanitary sewershed master plan for $287,507.85 and budget increase to $300,000
• 2025 Public Works Division operating and capital budget presentation
• 2025 Planning and Development Division operating and capital budget presentation

Emergency Meeting

The Town of Cobourg held an emergency meeting on October 30, 2024, to discuss matters subject to solicitor-client privilege in closed session. The meeting included confirmation of the agenda, a closed session, and the adoption of a confirmatory by-law.

• Emergency meeting held in Council Chambers, Victoria Hall
• Closed session regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 063-2024 to confirm proceedings of the Emergency Meeting
• Public livestream available via Zoom and Victoria Hall

Budget Meeting

The Town of Cobourg will review draft 2025 budgets for the police service, public library, and town operations. The meeting will also consider the Art Gallery of Northumberland's funding request.

• Cobourg Public Library 2025 Budget request: $1,262,583
• Cobourg Police Board 2025 Operating Budget presentation
• Art Gallery of Northumberland 2025 Budget request
• Town of Cobourg 2025 Operating and Capital Budget drafts
• Confirmatory By-law 061-2024 for the October 29 meeting

Emergency Meeting

The Town of Cobourg held an emergency meeting on October 29, 2024, to conduct business in closed session regarding solicitor-client privilege and to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Emergency meeting held in Council Chambers, Victoria Hall
• Closed session regarding solicitor-client privilege
• Correspondence received from Northumberland County Council regarding 310 Division Street
• By-law 062-2024 to confirm the emergency meeting proceedings
• Public comments allowed via Zoom and email

Correspondence

This document is a distribution of correspondence for information purposes. No decisions were made, though Council members or Directors may request that specific items be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• GRCA 2025 Preliminary Budget and Levy Notice
• Resident concerns regarding weeds, grass boulevards at Elwood park, and rail line sound abatement fencing
• Correspondence regarding new police facilities and Nature Park dredging
• Enbridge Gas Inc. application for gas distribution rate changes
• Northumberland County report on 'Northumberland Next' Official Plan Amendment

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board will meet on October 24, 2024 to consider the draft 2025 budget. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, agenda approval, and disclosure of pecuniary interest, followed by the budget discussion. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Draft 2025 Budget (attachment: Draft 2025 Budget - for Oct 24, 2024.pdf)

Regular Council

The Cobourg Town Council will consider a contribution agreement for a $5,000,000 grant to rehabilitate shoreline protection infrastructure and a $14,500,000 budget commitment funded by debentures. It will also vote to rescind the Rental Fee Waiver Policy and to authorize free off‑season parking in the downtown core pending a new by‑law. Additional items include receiving delegations on involuntary care motions and adopting recent council and committee minutes.

• Approve contribution agreement for $5,000,000 grant and $14,500,000 budget commitment for shoreline protection infrastructure
• Rescind the Rental Fee Waiver Policy
• Authorize free off‑season parking in downtown Cobourg until a new Parking By‑law is presented
• Receive delegations requesting rescission or support of the September 25, 2024 motion on involuntary care for severe mental health and addictions issues
• Adopt minutes from September 18, September 25, and October 10 special council meetings and October 2 standing committee meeting

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of letters and documents submitted for information only. Items include support for the Ontario Deposit Return Program, updates to the Municipal Elections Act, and various advocacy campaigns. No motions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Correspondence from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury endorsing expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return Program
• Correspondence from Clearview Township supporting AMCTO's advocacy for updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Correspondence from City of Burlington supporting Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) Solve the Crisis campaign
• Correspondence from Town of Marathon requesting support for involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues
• Correspondence from AMO regarding the province introducing legislation governing bicycle lanes

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The DBIA Board will approve the agenda and adopt the July 11, 2024 minutes, review the 2025 Draft Budget, and consider reports including the balance statement, committee updates, and a council parking resolution. They will also discuss the upcoming AGM date, Christmas event plans, and other new or unfinished business.

• Review and discuss the 2025 Draft Budget
• Receive Cobourg Police Services reports for June, July, and August 2024
• Consider the Parking Resolution from Council (October 2024 attachment)
• Radio advertising quote for December: 20 greetings – $359; 32 greetings – $449
• Christmas wreath request and related attachments

Public Planning Meeting

The agenda for the Cobourg Public Planning Meeting on 2024-10-16 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no specific topics, contracts, or proposals. No actionable items are provided in the document.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will appoint a chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term, receive a verbal report on the 2020‑2024 multiyear accessibility plan, approve its 2025 schedule, and consider resident correspondence about accessible parking fees and transit budget priorities.

• Appointment of chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
• Verbal report from Deputy Clerk/Manager Legislative Services on the 2020‑2024 multiyear accessibility plan
• Approval of the Accessibility Advisory Committee 2025 schedule
• Receipt of Sylvia Wolf’s correspondence regarding an accessible parking fee complaint
• Recommendation to Council to prioritize recommendations for the 2025 budget discussions

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board meeting will review the proposed 2025 budget. It will also consider changes to non‑resident membership fees, a carpet‑cleaning contract, a pop‑up library service with the Township of Hamilton, and a self‑evaluation of the 2024 board. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, a CEO report, and financial statements for September 2024.

• 2025 Budget
• Non‑resident Membership Fees
• Carpet Cleaning contract
• Township of Hamilton pop‑up library service
• 2024 Board Self‑Evaluation

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board approved the minutes from September 17, 2024, and authorized a $6,000 fitness facility funding request. It endorsed the draft 2025 operating budget and adopted a policy that staff numbers will not increase without board approval. The board also directed a review of the media policy and held a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Approved $6,000 fitness facility funding from the Unclaimed Goods Account
• Endorsed the draft 2025 operating budget and set a policy limiting staff increases
• Directed the Chief to review the media policy and prepare a staff report
• Approved a board discussion on social media leading to the media policy review
• Held a closed session to consider confidential legal, labour, financial, and personnel items

Committee of Adjustment

The October 15, 2024, meeting of the Committee of Adjustment was cancelled. Applications for 357-361 Elgin Street West and 253 Mathew Street were withdrawn or deferred.

• Application A-06-24 (357-361 Elgin Street West) withdrawn or deferred
• Application A-08-24 (253 Mathew Street) withdrawn or deferred

Correspondence

The Council’s correspondence meeting on October 11, 2024 was scheduled for information only. No letters, emails, or other correspondence were received during the week of October 7‑11, 2024. Consequently, no items were selected for discussion or vote.

Special Council

Cobourg Council will meet to discuss a notice of motion regarding potential police service mergers with Port Hope and expansion into Hamilton Township. The meeting will also include a closed session and the confirmation of the meeting's proceedings.

• Notice of Motion: Police Service Future Opportunities, Collaboration and Merger Option Considerations
• Closed Session regarding solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 058-2024 to confirm Special Council Meeting proceedings
• Hybrid meeting format available for public participation
• Notice of Motion: Council endorses Cobourg Police Service and opposes OPP takeover

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the September 16, 2024 minutes. It will consider a staff memo on the heritage attributes of 323 George Street within the George Street Heritage Conservation District, and receive a summary of recent heritage permit approvals for information. The committee will also receive verbal updates on a recent council resolution, proposed changes to the Heritage Permit By-law, and its own priorities.

• Review of heritage attributes for 323 George Street in the George Street Heritage Conservation District
• Receipt of summary of heritage permit approvals for information purposes
• Verbal update on Council resolution dated September 25, 2024
• Verbal update on proposed updates to the Heritage Permit By-law
• Verbal update on Heritage Committee priorities

Correspondence

This document is a collection of correspondence distributed for information purposes. No decisions are being made, though Council members may request that items be added to a future agenda.

• Correspondence from Theresa Rickerby regarding Notice of Motion Re: Involuntary Care
• Minutes from the August 1, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
• Speaking notes from Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty for the September 25, 2024 meeting
• Correspondence from Town of Parry Sound regarding the Municipal Elections Act
• Donation from Victoria Hall Heritage Maintenance Trust Fund for clocktower and railing repairs

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee is scheduled to meet on October 3, 2024, to discuss procedural items. The agenda is currently empty and contains no specific decisions or reports.

• No items listed
• Meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024
• Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The agenda for the Cobourg Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee on 2024-10-02 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider rescinding the Rental Fee Waiver Policy. A delegation will be heard on an exemption to sign a by‑law. The Committee will receive a report recommending a $5,000,000 grant for shoreline protection and a $14,500,000 budget commitment to fund the project through debentures, and will authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contribution agreement.

• Rescind Rental Fee Waiver Policy (Report No. COMM-2024-020)
• Delegation from Sivasubramaniyam Kirakalaprathapan regarding exemption to sign by‑law
• Approve $14,500,000 budget commitment and contribution agreement for $5,000,000 shoreline protection grant (Report No. COMM-2024-021)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The agenda for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee on 2024-10-01 contains no listed items. It consists only of boilerplate headings and software credits. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of correspondence items that are being distributed for information purposes only. Items include a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month, updates to the Municipal Elections Act, a resolution supporting Ontario Long Service Medals, a request to reconsider December as Christian Heritage Month, and a regional campaign called Solve the Crisis. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the items may be incorporated into future agendas if requested.

• Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (October 2024)
• Provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act (AMCTO)
• Resolution supporting Ontario Long Service Medals
• Request for reconsideration: Declaration of December as Christian Heritage Month
• Correspondence about the Solve the Crisis campaign (Region of Waterloo)

Regular Council

The Cobourg Town Council will consider several standing‑committee reports, including a lease renewal for the Cobourg Yacht Club, an amendment to the Video Surveillance Policy, and a cost report on policing the Brookside Encampment. The meeting also includes adoption of recent council and committee minutes, a proclamation of October as Canadian Library Month, and a delegation regarding picnic‑table poetry etching. All items will be voted on or received for information as indicated in the agenda.

• Renew Cobourg Yacht Club land lease for a ten‑year term
• Approve amendment to Appendix B of the Video Surveillance Policy
• Receive report on cost of policing the Brookside Encampment
• Proclaim October as Canadian Library Month in Cobourg
• Consider delegation for picnic‑table poetry etching request

Council enacted By-law 057-2024 to establish a stormwater management charge, directing staff to reconcile charges retroactively to January 1, 2023, with refunds by cheque limited to a minimum of $300. Council also approved a $9.25M budget for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund project, authorized a $205,000 flood hazard mapping program, and committed $30,000 as top sponsor for the 2025 Provincial Curling Championships. Several delegations were referred to staff for reports, and a motion to refer a deputy mayor election process delegation to staff was defeated.

• Enacted stormwater charge By-law 057-2024 with retroactive reconciliation to Jan 1, 2023 (carried)
• Approved $9,251,694.11 budget for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund project, debentured and repaid via development charges (carried)
• Approved $205,000 budget for Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program over 3 years (carried)
• Committed $30,000 as top sponsor for 2025 Provincial Curling Championships (carried)
• Renewed Cobourg Yacht Club land lease for 10+10 year term (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP-2024-014 for detached garage at 246 Mathew Street (carried)
• Referred Brookside encampment relocation delegation to staff for report on multiple items (carried)
• Defeated motion to refer deputy mayor election process delegation to staff (defeated)

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The agenda appears to be procedural with no substantive content.

Correspondence

This document lists correspondence received by the Town of Cobourg for information purposes. No decisions are being made; items are distributed for review by Council or Directors.

• Water Liaison Committee April 25, 2024, Minutes and Water Operations Report
• Township of Hamilton Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment
• Municipality of Tweed request for Canada Community-Building Funds allocation increase
• Hilliard Township resolution for sustainable funding for small rural municipalities
• City of Kitchener correspondence regarding Renovictions and Safe and Adequate Housing

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board meeting will consider the August 2024 minutes, the CEO report, August 2024 financial statements, a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Cobourg, and the draft 2025 budget. Each item is presented with attached documents for board review and public comment.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 minutes (DRAFT Minutes - Cobourg Public Library Board_Aug21_2024.pdf)
• Review of CEO Report (CEO Report - 2024 August.pdf)
• Review of August 2024 financials (08 August 2024 Financials - Board.pdf)
• Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between Cobourg Public Library and Town of Cobourg (CPL ToC MOU.pdf)
• Discussion of Draft 2025 Budget (DRAFT 2025 Budget - Full Budget - Version A.pdf and related versions)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm its agenda and adopt the August 1, 2024 minutes. It will receive a verbal report on the 2024 summer review and refer that feedback to staff for the 2025 budget. The committee will also receive two resident letters about accessible parking fees for information purposes, and a report on the 2020‑2024 multiyear accessibility plan.

• Confirm agenda as circulated (Action: THAT the Committee confirm the agenda).
• Adopt August 1, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (Action: THAT the Committee approve the minutes).
• Verbal report on 2024 summer review for budget submission (Action: THAT the Committee refer feedback to staff for the 2025 budget).
• Receive Sylvia Wolf’s accessible parking fee complaint (Action: THAT the Committee receive the correspondence for information).
• Receive Mary Talbot’s accessible parking fee correspondence (Action: THAT the Committee receive the correspondence for information).

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, did not proceed due to a lack of quorum. All listed members and staff were absent, so no decisions were made or business conducted.

Public Planning Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Special Council

The Special Council meeting is primarily focused on a closed session to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. The body will also consider a confirmatory by-law to record the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 054-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the September 18, 2024 meeting

The special council meeting on September 18, 2024, was largely procedural. Council moved into a closed session to discuss a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding an HR issue, but no direction was provided afterward. The only formal action was the adoption of a confirmatory by-law to validate the meeting's proceedings.

• Confirmed the September 18, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Met in closed session at 5:02 p.m. for solicitor-client privileged advice (carried)
• No direction provided on the HR matter discussed in closed session
• Adopted By-law 054-2024 to confirm the meeting's proceedings (carried)

Cobourg Police Services Board

The board meeting on September 17, 2024 has no agenda items listed; only procedural information is provided.

The Cobourg Police Services Board approved two motions regarding the Northumberland County Policing Review Report: asking Mayor Cleveland to address concerns about the report and requesting Chief VandeGraaf appear before County Council on September 18, 2024, to respond. The board also approved previous minutes, received several reports, and directed Deputy Chief Haskins to report on recent increases in assault and violent crimes. The meeting concluded with a closed session and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024, as presented (carried)
• Approved motion asking Mayor Cleveland to seek answers on policing report concerns and avoid politicizing lower-tier responsibilities (carried)
• Approved request for Chief VandeGraaf to appear before Northumberland County Council on Sept 18, 2024, or send comments as correspondence (carried)
• Received correspondence from Peter Fisher for information (carried)
• Received Chief's Combined Report for information (carried)
• Received Human Resources and Administration report to August 2024 for information (carried)
• Directed Deputy Chief Haskins to provide a report on recent increase in assault and violent crimes
• Approved all matters agreed upon in Closed Session (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for September 17, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be procedural or empty.

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee will consider several items, including adopting the September agenda and May 22, 2024 minutes. It will receive informational memos on 22 Queen Street and a summary of recent heritage permits. The committee will discuss the demolition restriction for 66 Swayne Street and decide whether to support staff recommendations or request heritage designation. Finally, it will recommend to Council that the heritage permit HP-2024-014 for a detached garage at 246 Mathew Street be approved.

• Approve the September 16, 2024 agenda
• Adopt the May 22, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes
• Receive memo on conditions for 22 Queen Street (HP-2019-048)
• Consider demolition restriction for 66 Swayne Street and possible heritage designation
• Recommend approval of heritage permit HP-2024-014 for a detached garage at 246 Mathew Street

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee recommended Council approve Heritage Permit HP-2024-014 for a proposed detached garage at 246 Mathew Street, subject to staff finalization. The committee also supported staff's request for updated information on 66 Swayne Street before any potential heritage designation, and received updates on 22 Queen St., heritage permits, and the permit by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit HP-2024-014 for 246 Mathew Street garage (carried)
• Supported staff recommendation to update Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for 66 Swayne Street, with peer review returning to committee before Council (carried)
• Received memo on 22 Queen St. heritage conditions for information (carried)
• Received summary of staff-approved heritage permits for information (carried)
• Received verbal update on Heritage Permit By-law updates for information (carried)
• Approved September 16, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 22, 2024 minutes (carried)

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive a series of correspondence items for information only. Topics include exotic animals, updates to the Municipal Elections Act, a housing and homelessness task‑force summary, the phasing‑out of free provincial water testing, and several letters of support from other municipalities. No decisions or votes are scheduled on these items during this meeting.

• Correspondence from The Town of Kirkland Lake regarding exotic animals
• Correspondence from the City of Quinte West on AMCTO updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Correspondence from the Northumberland Inter‑Municipal Task Force on housing and homelessness – July meeting summary
• Correspondence from the Township of McGarry about phasing‑out of free provincial water testing for private drinking water
• Letters of support from Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township on health, forest sector, OPP funding, and lithium‑ion battery regulations

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on September 12, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of letters and documents submitted by other municipalities and organizations. The items are for information only and may be moved to a future agenda if a council member or director requests it. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Letter from the City of Brantford on legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct and enforcement
• Correspondence from the Town of Plympton‑Wyoming regarding the Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Letter from the City of Orillia requesting provincial support for family physicians
• Resident Mary Talbot’s correspondence about accessible parking in Cobourg
• Correspondence from the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research requesting fundraising support for the Marathon of Hope

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee will receive a delegation from the Northumberland Players concerning renovations to the Fire Hall Theatre. It will consider a resolution from the Cobourg Police Service Board and adopt several consent‑agenda items, including a user‑fee study and a Q2 2024 budget performance statement. The committee will also authorize the mayor and municipal clerk to execute a 10‑year lease extension for museum display space at 212 King Street West.

• Delegation on Fire Hall Theatre renovations (Northumberland Players)
• Resolution from Cobourg Police Service Board
• Adoption of 2025 User Fees comprehensive study
• Second Quarter 2024 budget performance statement
• Authorization of 10‑year lease extension for museum space at 212 King St W

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will meet to discuss a request from YMCA Northumberland to endorse a new site build and a report on policing costs for the Brookside encampment. The committee will also consider renewing the Cobourg Yacht Club lease.

• YMCA Northumberland requests Town endorsement for new site build
• Police report on costs of policing Brookside encampment
• Cobourg Yacht Club lease renewal for 10 years
• Memorandum of Understanding update for Ecology Garden
• Delegations on Brookside encampment relocation and poetry etching

The committee referred three delegations to staff for reports: YMCA Northumberland's request for a new site build, James Bisson's proposals on Brookside encampment relocation (including a tents by-law and other measures), and Wally Keeler's request for picnic tables for poetry etching. It also received a police service board report on Brookside encampment policing costs and approved a 10-year lease renewal for the Cobourg Yacht Club, all subject to final Council approval.

• Referred YMCA Northumberland site build request to staff for report (carried)
• Referred Brookside encampment relocation proposals to staff for report (carried)
• Referred picnic table request for poetry etching to staff for report (carried)
• Received police service board report on Brookside encampment policing costs (carried)
• Approved Cobourg Yacht Club lease renewal for 10 years + 10-year extension (carried)

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee will adopt staff recommendations to place a demolition restriction on the property at 66 Swayne Street and to establish a by‑law creating Community Safety Zones with prescribed speed limits. Both recommendations will be referred to Regular Council for final approval. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, departmental updates and public comments.

• Report DS-2024-018: Restriction on demolition for 66 Swayne Street
• Report PW-2024-017: By‑law to establish Community Safety Zones
• Report PW-2024-017: By‑law to prescribe motor vehicle speed rates
• Consent agenda items to be adopted as a single motion
• Departmental updates and public comments

The committee adopted a consent agenda item recommending Council establish by-laws for Community Safety Zones and prescribed speed rates, and referred it to Regular Council for final approval. It also amended and carried a recommendation regarding the demolition notice for 66 Swayne Street, directing the Director of Planning not to proceed with heritage designation until specified conditions are met, with referral to Council on September 25, 2024.

• Adopted Report PW-2024-017 recommending by-laws for Community Safety Zones and speed rates (carried)
• Amended and carried demolition notice recommendation for 66 Swayne Street, directing no heritage designation until conditions met (carried)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is meeting to discuss policy amendments and hear from community delegations. The committee will make recommendations to the Regular Council regarding local bylaws and sponsorship requests.

• Proposed amendment to Appendix B of the Video Surveillance Policy
• Review and potential repeal/replacement of the Procedural By-law
• Sponsorship proposal from West Northumberland Curling Club for 2025 Ontario Curling Championship
• Code of Conduct Complaint Report from the Town of Cobourg Integrity Commissioner
• Delegations regarding the Official Plan Report and community grant programs

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee met on September 3, 2024, and made several recommendations to Council. It received delegations from the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland, the Northumberland County Food Policy Council, and the West Northumberland Curling Club, referring them to staff for reports or action. The committee also approved amendments to the Video Surveillance Policy and recommended repealing and replacing the Procedural By-law, though a proposed amendment to restructure standing committees was defeated.

• Referred Community Foundation delegation to staff for report and directed staff to draft letter of support (carried)
• Referred Northumberland County Food Policy Council delegation to staff and directed staff to incorporate policy recommendations and appoint a representative (carried)
• Referred West Northumberland Curling Club 2025 Ontario Curling Championship sponsorship to staff for report (carried)
• Received Code of Conduct Complaint Report from Integrity Commissioner (carried)
• Approved amendment to Appendix B of Video Surveillance Policy (carried)
• Recommended repeal and replace Procedural By-law (carried)
• Defeated amendment to form two standing committees with all Council members (1-5)

Correspondence

This document is a list of correspondence distributed to Council for information purposes. No decisions are being made at this time, though members may request items be added to a future agenda.

• Correspondence from Town of Fort Erie and Town of Bracebridge regarding physician shortages
• AMO policy update on municipal priorities
• Township of Russell resolution regarding Municipal Elections Act updates
• Proclamation request from Highland Shores Children's Aid
• Resident Ron Bolt correspondence regarding street designation

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a series of letters and documents that are being distributed for information only. Items include a resident’s comments on transit and budget priorities, requests about parking by‑law changes, and several municipalities’ letters on funding, health workforce shortages, and infrastructure pressures. No formal decisions or motions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Correspondence from Hope Bergeron, Cobourg resident, regarding Cobourg Transit and budget priorities
• Correspondence from City of Quinte West regarding the Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Correspondence from Northumberland County regarding physician shortage (Joint Health Resolution Campaign)
• Correspondence from Town of Essex regarding a letter of support declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic (Bill 173)
• Correspondence from a Cobourg resident regarding parking by‑law changes

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will appoint a Chair and a Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term. It will also consider two appeals of Property Standards By‑law 18‑99: one for 22 Queen Street East and another for 182 Stuart Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, a traditional land acknowledgement, and declarations of interest.

• Appointment of Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
• Appointment of Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
• Appeal of Property Standards Order File No. 9038 for 22 Queen Street East
• Appeal of Property Standards Order File No. 9945 for 182 Stuart Street

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board will consider the draft 2025 budget for the library, including full, ToC, and ToH versions. The meeting will also receive updates on the library’s memorandum of understanding with the Town of Cobourg and on pay‑equity progress. Standard agenda items such as approval of June 19, 2024 minutes, the CEO report, and June and July 2024 financial statements will be reviewed.

• Approval of June 19, 2024 minutes
• CEO Report and performance indicators
• Financial statements for June and July 2024
• Memorandum of Understanding between Cobourg Public Library and Town of Cobourg
• Draft 2025 Budget (multiple versions)

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board agenda for August 20, 2024 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder agenda with no substantive content. No votes, motions, or discussions are recorded.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will address several administrative items, including appointing Kristina Lepik as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer for the 2022‑2026 term and adopting the minutes from June 18, 2024. The primary decision is whether to approve Minor Variance Application A‑07‑24 for 246 Mathew Street, allowing a detached accessory structure and increasing lot coverage from 8% to 11% under Comprehensive Zoning By‑law No. 085‑2003.

• Appointment of Kristina Lepik as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer (2022‑2026 term)
• Adoption of minutes dated June 18, 2024
• Approval of Minor Variance Application A‑07‑24 for 246 Mathew Street
• Increase lot coverage allowance from 8% to 11% for the accessory structure
• Declarations of interest by Committee members

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee agenda for August 19, 2024 contains no listed items. The document only includes generic headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. Therefore no concrete agenda items can be reported.

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council is receiving a set of correspondence items for information only. The items include letters from the Townships of Larder Lake and Lake of Bays, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, the Ontario Medical Association, and the Mayor of Cambridge. Each letter relates to physician shortages, a joint health resolution campaign, homelessness and opioid policy, or mental‑health and addictions survey results. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Correspondence from Township of Larder Lake supporting AMO's joint health resolution campaign
• Correspondence from Township of Lake of Bays requesting provincial recognition of physician shortage
• Correspondence from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury supporting AMO's joint health resolution campaign
• Correspondence from AMO providing homelessness and opioids policy update
• Correspondence from Mayor Jan Liggett of Cambridge with mental health and addictions poll results

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a set of correspondence items for information only. The items include letters from the Town of Caledon on family doctors, private drinking‑water testing, and regulation of non‑native wild animals. Additional correspondence comes from the Town of Plympton‑Wyoming on underserviced cellular communications and from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan urging a prompt resumption of the assessment cycle. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Correspondence from the Town of Caledon – Support for Family Doctors (letter to Premier Ford)
• Correspondence from the Town of Caledon – Support for Water Testing Services for Private Drinking Water (letter to Premier Ford)
• Correspondence from the Town of Caledon – Support for Provincial Regulations to Restrict Keeping of Non‑Native (exotic) Wild Animals (letter to Premier Ford)
• Correspondence from the Town of Plympton‑Wyoming – Underserviced Cellular Communication Services in Rural and Urban Centres (resolution)
• Correspondence from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan – Letter urging the government to promptly resume the assessment cycle

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the July 11, 2024 minutes. It will receive a balance statement, a draft 2025 budget, the DBIA strategic plan, and reports from several committees. The meeting also includes a closed‑session segment, new business, and unfinished business items.

• Approval of the agenda dated August 12, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from July 11, 2024
• Presentation of the 2025 draft budget
• Review of the balance statement
• Discussion of the DBIA strategic plan

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive a series of letters and documents for information only. Items include a resident’s comments on the Marina Allocation Policy, a request to proclaim James Cockburn Day, a federal letter on wastewater dechlorination, and several municipal submissions on asset retirement obligations, lithium‑ion battery regulations, physician shortages, forest sector support, building‑code amendments, homelessness resources, and family‑physician advocacy. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion or possible future agenda inclusion.

• Correspondence from Ted Williams, resident, on Marina Allocation Policy
• Correspondence from Robert Washburn on proclamation of James Cockburn Day
• Letter to Hon. Patty Hajdu regarding wastewater dechlorination
• Correspondence from AMO on Call to Action on Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa on regulations for importation of lithium‑ion batteries

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm its agenda, adopt the May 15, 2024 meeting minutes, and consider a report from the Transit Supervisor on the fixed‑route timetable, transit map and signage. The Committee will refer the comments on that transit review to staff. The meeting also includes standard items such as declarations of interest, delegations/presentations, and new or unfinished business.

• Confirm the August 1, 2024 agenda (action to confirm agenda)
• Adopt the May 15, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
• Refer comments on the Cobourg Transit fixed‑route timetable, map and signage review to staff
• Declarations of interest by committee members
• Adjournment of the meeting

Special Council

The Special Council will confirm its agenda and hold a closed session before reconvening. It will proclaim September 23‑29, 2024 as Rail Safety Week. Council will approve By‑law No. 048‑2024 to borrow up to $8,214,169 for capital works through a service agreement with Lakefront Utility Services. It will also accept the sale of 10 acres at 0 Thompson Street in the Lucas Point Industrial Park to Eupherbia Canada for $118,000 per developable acre and $25,000 per undevelopable acre.

• Proclamation of Rail Safety Week (Sept 23‑29 2024)
• By‑law No. 048‑2024 authorizing borrowing up to $8,214,169 for capital works
• Sale of 10‑acre Lucas Point land at 0 Thompson St. to Eupherbia Canada ( $118k/acre developable, $25k/acre undevelopable )
• Endorsement of 2025 budget deliberation schedule and community engagement program
• Direction to proceed with extension agreement for 36 Queen St. property

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 29, 2024 has no agenda items recorded in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be empty or procedural only.

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive two items for information only. The first is a request from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to create a province‑wide long‑service medal program for police and paramedics, modeled after the existing firefighters award. The second is a letter from Dan Cozzi of the Municipal Engineers Association concerning Ontario Provincial Standards for Municipalities. No decisions are scheduled on these items.

• Request from Bradford West Gwillimbury for a province‑wide long‑service medal program for police and paramedics
• Letter from Dan Cozzi (Municipal Engineers Association) on Ontario Provincial Standards for Municipalities

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will review a correspondence from the Township of Larder Lake. The letter supports a resolution from the Municipality of St‑Charles concerning a Social and Economic Prosperity Review. The item is for information only and no decision is being taken at this meeting.

• Correspondence from Township of Larder Lake supporting St‑Charles resolution on Social and Economic Prosperity Review

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for July 16, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific proposals.

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board will approve the minutes from May 28, 2024 and receive several reports for information, including the Chief's operational updates and staffing costs. It will approve a set of CPSB policies for incorporation into police procedures and consider a Labour Negotiating Committee report. The board also resolves to meet in closed session to discuss confidential legal, labour‑relations, financial and personnel issues.

• Approve Cobourg Police Services Board minutes dated May 28, 2024
• Approve multiple CPSB policies (e.g., Adequate and Effective Policing, Disclosure of Personal Information) for incorporation
• Receive Chief's Monthly Operational Report for May 2024 and Chief's Report for July 2024
• Consider Labour Negotiating Committee Report (report for decision)
• Resolve to hold a closed session to consider confidential legal, labour, financial and personnel matters

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed for information purposes only. The agenda lists various pieces of correspondence received from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions or votes are recorded in this document.

• Correspondence regarding well water testing support
• Proposed regulations for lithium-ion battery use
• Updates on municipal infrastructure investment
• Information on National Basic Income support
• Housing and Homelessness Task Force meeting summary

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The DBIA Board of Management will review the 2025 budget and MOU terms. The meeting includes discussions regarding a marketing sign proposal and a wayfinding signage project. The board will also receive reports from Cobourg Police Services and the Chamber of Commerce.

• 2025 Budget and MOU Terms review
• Marketing committee sign proposal
• Wayfinding Signage Project
• Cobourg Police Services May operational report

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed for information only. The agenda includes correspondence from various municipalities and organizations regarding utility earnings, water testing, and infrastructure funding. No decisions were scheduled for this session.

• Enbridge Gas Inc. notice regarding 2023 utility earnings
• City of Brantford letter regarding Ontario Energy Board gas decision
• County of Frontenac letter regarding sustainable infrastructure funding
• City of Pickering letter regarding private drinking water testing services
• Township of Puslinch correspondence regarding Building Code Act penalties

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed solely for information purposes. The agenda includes communications from residents and other municipalities regarding housing, infrastructure, and utility services. No decisions or votes are recorded in this session.

• Update on shelter services at 310 Division Street
• Phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Resolution to increase infrastructure funding
• Northumberland Housing & Homelessness Task Force meeting summary
• Ontario Energy Board decision regarding gas

Regular Council

Council will consider several policy updates, including changes to human resources, procurement, and public notice procedures. The agenda also includes appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and reports from various boards regarding police services and downtown business.

• Approval of revised non-union compensation, benefits, and flexible work policies
• Update to the Procurement Policy effective July 1, 2024
• Appointment of Councillors Adam Bureau and Aaron Burchat to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Amendment to Flag Raising and Proclamation Policy for former employees
• Review of Public Notice Policy update

Correspondence

This agenda contains items distributed for information purposes only. It includes various pieces of correspondence received by the Town, including resident comments and communications from other municipalities.

• Resident comment regarding West Wharf accessibility
• Municipality of Tweed correspondence on OPP funding
• Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force housing summary
• Northumberland County correspondence on infrastructure and justice
• Resident comment regarding parking services

Public Planning Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Cobourg Public Library Board

The board is reviewing a draft 2024-2027 contract for the Township of Hamilton library. Discussions also include 2025 Rotary Room rental fees and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Cobourg. The meeting will cover May financial reports and pay equity plans.

• Draft 2024-2027 contract for Township of Hamilton Library
• 2025 Rotary Room rental fees
• Memorandum of Understanding between CPL Board and Town of Cobourg
• Pay equity reports and plans
• May 2024 financial reports

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are listed for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is reviewing a compensation study from Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. The committee is considering a recommendation to implement updated staffing costs and adjust the 2025 budget.

• Proposed annual staffing cost increase of $444,278 effective August 1, 2024
• Proposed prorated payment of $185,116 using the Staff Contingency Reserve
• Proposed 1.60% salary increase to be included in the 2025 budget

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for 526 Elizabeth Street. The proposal includes reducing the lot frontage and increasing permitted coverage for accessory buildings. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting.

• Minor variance at 526 Elizabeth Street to reduce lot frontage from 18.3 metres to 14.63 metres
• Proposed increase in accessory building coverage from 8% to 11.5% at 526 Elizabeth Street
• Adoption of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Cobourg Police Services Board

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any substantive items for discussion or decision. No topics are recorded for this Cobourg Police Services Board meeting.

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed for information purposes only. The agenda includes correspondence from several municipalities regarding water testing, public health, and community events. No decisions are being made on these items during this session.

• Correspondence regarding the phase-out of free well water testing
• Cobourg Garden Club 165th Anniversary Party notice
• Tweed correspondence regarding exotic animals in Ontario
• Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township letters on fire strategy and mental health
• Correspondence regarding household food insecurity and public health labs

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management will review the April 2024 Cobourg Police Services operational report and marketing committee notes. The board will also consider correspondence regarding holiday lighting and a quote for the MY FM One Day Sale. Additionally, the board is scheduled to formally accept the resignation of Megan Carr.

• Acceptance of M. Carr's resignation
• Review of April 2024 Cobourg Police Services operational report
• Discussion of holiday lighting correspondence
• Review of MY FM One Day Sale quote

Special Council

Council will receive an information session from Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc. The presentation will be delivered by Holdco Chair David Tsubouchi and Lakefront Utilities Inc. CEO Dereck Paul.

• Information session from Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.
• By-law 039-2024 to confirm meeting proceedings

Correspondence

This meeting consists of correspondence distributed for information purposes. The items include communications from other municipalities regarding infrastructure funding, assessment cycles, and waste regulation.

• Infrastructure funding and water affordability letters from Township of Pelee
• Request from Municipality of Callander to resume assessment cycle
• Blue box regulation amendment request from Brooke-Alvinston
• Ride-sharing services correspondence from The Blue Mountains
• Correspondence regarding 'Moms Stop The Harm' from BREAKPOINT Communities

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee will consider the Customer Service Strategy and Implementation Plan. The committee will also review updated Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee. This includes renaming the group to the Audit and Risk Committee and starting recruitment for two members.

• Review of Customer Service Strategy & Implementation Plan (Report CAO-2024-003)
• Update to Audit Committee Terms of Reference (Report COR-2024-010)
• Renaming the Audit Committee to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Recruitment of two members for the Audit and Risk Committee

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and development items. The agenda includes approving a zoning amendment for 149 Elgin Street East and awarding contracts for sidewalk construction and pump procurement. The committee will also hear delegations regarding snow removal and stormwater charges.

• Award of $402,480.74 contract to Royal Crown Construction for various sidewalk projects
• Approval of $55,511 purchase for a Digester Mixing Pump Plant 1
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Mineral Road Properties Inc. at 149 Elgin Street East
• Delegation regarding a Snow Removal Project Pilot
• Request for Quotation to recruit a Principal Planner

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Committee is reviewing a proposal to add town-owned lots west of Glen Watford Road and Ravensdale Road to the Parks and Facilities Regulations Bylaw. The agenda also includes a proposal for a Multicultural Food Festival and an update regarding the Tree Bylaw.

• Amendment to Parks and Facilities Regulations Bylaw 022-2016 for lots west of Glen Watford Road and Ravensdale Road
• Proposal for a Multicultural Food Festival community event
• Update on the Tree Bylaw

Special Council

This special council meeting consists of procedural and administrative items. The agenda includes a request for a closed session regarding personal matters and solicitor-client privilege. No substantive policy decisions or new projects are listed.

• Confirmation of the June 4, 2024 Special Council Agenda
• Request for Closed Session regarding personal matters and solicitor-client privilege
• Introduction of By-law 038-2024 to confirm meeting proceedings

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee will consider several municipal policy updates. These include revisions to non-union compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. The committee will also address changes to procurement, public notice, and flag-raising procedures.

• Updated Procurement Policy effective July 1, 2024
• Revised Non-Union Compensation, Benefits, and Flexible Work Arrangements policies
• Amendment to Flag Raising and Proclamation Policy regarding former employees
• Approval of the Delegated Authority By-law
• Appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Cobourg Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving a draft plan for the Tribute Phase 3 subdivision, purchasing new park equipment, and awarding contracts for streetlight maintenance and transit operations. The agenda also includes routine items like confirming minutes, receiving committee reports, and making board appointments.

• Approve draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Tribute (Cobourg) Limited Phase 3, including new street names
• Purchase one Kubota M6-101 tractor for $101,599.19 and one Toro 4000-D mower for $105,401.43
• Award street light maintenance contract to Ferguson Utility O/B Otonabee Electrical Services Ltd. (CO-24-12 DPW)
• Award transit operations contract to Mobility Transportation Specialists (CO-24-05 TRN)
• Approve temporary 6-month exemption to sign by-law for Cat and Fiddle Pub sandwich sign on King Street

Correspondence

This is a for-information correspondence package for Cobourg Council, not a decision-making meeting. It distributes six items of correspondence received, including public comments and letters from other municipalities and associations. Council members or directors may later request any item be added to a future agenda for formal consideration.

• Public comment from Cornelio Velázquez regarding free internet
• Letter from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs on 2024 Ontario Budget support
• Letter of support from Township of Lanark Highlands on amending Blue Box regulations
• Correspondence from Township of Lucan Biddulph on phasing out free private well water testing
• Resolution support from Northumberland County on ride-sharing services

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a pre-consultation for a proposed new building at 14 Covert Street and a second draft of the Heritage Permit and Delegated Authority By-law. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 22, 2024 meeting. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.

• Pre-consultation for proposed new building at 14 Covert Street with Bryon McMillan (Beyond the Blue Box)
• Presentation on second draft Heritage Permit and Delegated Authority By-law
• Adoption of minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting
• Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom

Public Planning Meeting

This agenda for the Cobourg Public Planning Meeting on May 22, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two consent applications for 253 Mathew Street, which would create new lots for a four-plex and two single-detached dwellings. The committee will also adopt minutes from March 19, 2024, and discuss summer meeting schedules and a minor variance application for 526 Elizabeth Street.

• Consent Application B-01-24 for 253 Mathew Street: create Lot 1 (18.03 m frontage, 765 m²) for a two-storey four-plex
• Consent Application B-02-24 for 253 Mathew Street: create Lot 2 (11.0 m frontage, 435 m²) and retained lot (10.7 m frontage, 452 m²) for two single-detached dwellings
• Conditions include 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland, tree levy, and minor variance for front lot deficiency
• Minor Variance Application for 526 Elizabeth Street to be received
• Adoption of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting

Cobourg Police Services Board

This is the agenda for the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting on May 21, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council is receiving 12 items of correspondence from other municipalities for information. No decisions are being made; any member may later request that an item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence from Township of Alnwick/Haldimand re MFIPPA modernization
• Correspondence from Town of Marathon re proposed amendment to Ontario Heritage Act (removal of non-designated properties from registers)
• Correspondence from Town of Marathon re increased funding for libraries and museums
• Correspondence from Greater Napanee re protecting community's water
• Correspondence from Town of Gore Bay and Township of The Archipelago re phasing out free water testing for private wells

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to discuss and vote on the draft 2024-2025 Marketing and Events Work Plan, which includes a request for $36,132 from reserves. The board will also receive reports on police services, sustainability, membership, beautification, and other committee activities, and will enter closed session to discuss a summer student hire.

• Draft 2024-2025 Marketing & Events Work Plan with $36,132 request from reserves ($5,000 advertising, $26,132 marketing initiatives, $5,000 events)
• Proposed new events: Nuit Blanche style event in September, Halloween Trick or Treat activation, Family Day festivities
• Cobourg Police Service monthly operational reports for February and April 2024
• Security system update with DBIA Cameras attachment
• Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual (summer student)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine items (approving agenda, adopting April minutes) and discuss several ongoing matters, including snow removal in the downtown business area, National Accessibility Week updates, and a summer accessibility campaign. The committee will also consider appointing a vice chair and taking a summer break.

• Discussion of Snow Removal from Sidewalks By-Law 081-2014 with Bylaw Enforcement Manager Kevin F.
• Vice Chair appointment for the committee
• Summer 2024 AAC break (Council Chambers renovation noted)
• Summer Accessibility Campaign to highlight FAQ about summer accessibility
• National Accessibility Week updates

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board is meeting to review standard items including the April 2024 financials, the CEO's monthly report, and performance statistics. The board will also consider a draft policy revision (3.2 Unity of Control) under new business. The meeting is a routine monthly business session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of April 2024 financial statements and funds other than operating summary
• CEO report for May 2024 with performance indicators and monthly statistics through April 30, 2024
• Draft policy 3.2 Unity of Control under new business
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on May 13, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives 17 items for information. No decisions are being made; any member may later request an item be added to a future agenda. Items include support for fire apparatus lifespan, blue box regulation changes, and a subdivision application notice.

• Notice of application for plan of subdivision at 1200 Ontario Street, Township of Hamilton
• Support for extending fire apparatus lifespan (Prince Edward County resolution)
• Request to amend Blue Box regulations for 'ineligible sources'
• Support for review of OW and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Request for new provincial-municipal fiscal framework

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive matter: receiving and approving the draft 2023 financial statement for the Town of Cobourg Waterworks. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial statement being the only item for decision.

• Report No. COR-2024-008: Waterworks 2023 Draft Financial Statement for year ended December 31, 2023

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee will consider a consent agenda with recommendations to Council, including a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for Tribute Phase 3, contract awards for streetlight maintenance and transit operations, a cathodic protection repair hire, and a heritage designation change for 323 King Street West. The committee will also hear public comments and departmental updates.

• Tribute (Cobourg) Limited Phase 3: draft plan of subdivision, zoning by-law amendment, and street names (Northumberland Garden Road, Starling Drive, Fitzgerald Street, George Earl Street, McGinnis Street, McCauley Street, Hargraft Court, Dressler Court)
• Award street light maintenance contract CO-24-12 DPW to Ferguson Utility O/B Otonabee Electrical Services Ltd.
• Award transit operations contract CO-24-05 TRN to Mobility Transportation Specialists (MTS)
• Hire Corrosion Service Company Limited to repair cathodic protection systems at both wastewater treatment plants
• Repeal and replace heritage designation by-law 111-86 for 323 King Street West (Field House)

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will hear a delegation about the cost of the town's response to the encampment, and consider three staff reports: extending recreational use of 117 Durham Street, and purchasing a Kubota tractor and a Toro mower. The committee will vote on whether to receive the delegation for information or refer it to staff for a report back, and may adopt the consent agenda items as a single motion for final Council approval.

• Delegation from Robert Horgan on cost of Town's response to the encampment
• Report COMM-2024-010: extend recreational use of 117 Durham Street until property disposed of or changes purpose
• Report COMM-2024-011: purchase one Kubota M6-101 tractor from Callaghan Farm Supply for $101,599.19 including HST
• Report COMM-2024-012: purchase one Toro Model 4000-D Groundsmaster from Turf Care for $105,401.43 including HST

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or topics listed for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee.

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting for information. Council members or directors may request any item be added to a future agenda. Items include public comments on municipal grants, a library salary disclosure request, and resolutions from other municipalities on housing, shelters, and court backlog.

• Correspondence from Barbara Buntin regarding Municipal Community Grants
• Cobourg Public Library request for Employee Salary Disclosure
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand resolution supporting management of 310 Division Street, Cobourg
• City of Welland correspondence on increased funding for libraries and museums in Ontario
• Resolution supporting increased provincial funding for housing, shelters, and social services

Special Council

This is a special council meeting called primarily to hold a closed session for member education or training, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The open session will follow and include routine items: confirming the agenda, disclosing financial interests, and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239 (3.1) for education/training
• Confirmation of April 29, 2024 Special Council agenda
• By-law 033-2024 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council Meeting

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Cobourg Council receives items for information, with no decisions scheduled. Items include a resident's comment on porta potties and letters from other municipalities on provincial matters like water testing, social assistance rates, and heritage act amendments. Council members may request any item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence from Carol Leighton, resident, regarding Porta Potties
• Municipality of Wawa resolution supporting amendment to Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify definition of employer
• Township of The Archipelago correspondence on Public Health Ontario phasing out free water testing for private wells
• City of Timmins and City of Stratford resolutions supporting proposed amendments to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Town of Grimsby resolution on reviewing Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates

Regular Council

Cobourg Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several staff recommendations, including funding for a police station accessibility ramp, approval of a new ice resurfacer, and purchase of two electric vehicles. The meeting also includes a delegation from a landowner about a proposed road alignment. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals.

• Approve purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EVs at $128,322.00 including HST from Spencer Chevrolet Cobourg
• Approve purchase of a dual-fuel ice resurfacer through Canoe Procurement Group at not more than $110,000.00 including HST
• Approve new lease agreement for Dog Park lands at 777 Ontario St. with 13158322 Canada Inc.
• Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with YMCA of Northumberland for recreation partnership, including single-source outdoor aquatic services at Centennial Pool for 2024
• Approve purchase of Xylem Pump at McGill Pump Station at $98,973.91 including HST

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is considering a demolition permit for a fire-damaged structure and a proposal to repeal and replace a heritage designation for 323 King Street West. Additionally, a planner will present an update regarding the Heritage Permit and Delegated Authority By-law.

• Demolition permit application HP-2024-007 for a fire-damaged structure at 14 Covert Street
• Notice of Intent to Repeal and Designate 323 King Street West (Field House)
• Presentation on Draft Heritage Permit and Delegated Authority By-law

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives 20 items for information. No votes or decisions are scheduled; any member may request an item be added to a future agenda for consideration. Topics include stormwater fees, natural gas access, and various provincial matters.

• Correspondence from Stormwater Citizen's Coalition regarding Stormwater Management Fees
• Correspondence from Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding securing access to natural gas
• Correspondence from Cobourg resident regarding Grant Process
• Correspondence from City of Peterborough requesting a Bill to amend the Ombudsman Act
• Correspondence from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs regarding 2024 Federal Budget

Public Planning Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and provides no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting is a public planning meeting, but no details are listed.

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive the CEO report and March 2024 financials, and discuss new business including a contract with the Township of Hamilton, a draft occupational health and safety policy, curbside service attendance, and the 2024 salary disclosure to Town Council. The meeting is hybrid, held in the Rotary Room at the C. Gordon King Centre, 200 Ontario St, Cobourg.

• Contract with Township of Hamilton (T2020-05 Library Contract Feb. 18 2020)
• Draft Administrative Policy 6.2 Occupational Health & Safety
• Attendance awareness for curbside service
• 2024 salary disclosure to Town of Cobourg Council
• March 2024 financials and CEO report with performance indicators

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several accessibility-related items, including snow removal in the downtown business area, a site plan application for 565 Dodge Street, an accessibility audit of the Cobourg Museum, and ridesharing in the town. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, adopting minutes from the previous meeting, and receiving reports.

• Review of Snow Removal from Sidewalks By-Law 081-2014 for downtown business area
• DRT review of Site Plan Application for 565 Dodge Street (1st submission)
• Scheduling an accessibility audit of the Cobourg Museum between May 21-24
• Discussion on ridesharing in the Town of Cobourg
• 2024 AAC Work Plan progress update

Emergency Meeting

This is an emergency meeting of Cobourg Municipal Council called solely to move into a closed session under solicitor-client privilege. The agenda contains only procedural items: confirming the agenda, disclosing interests, moving into closed session, and passing a confirmatory by-law. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 028-2024 to confirm proceedings of the emergency meeting

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Cobourg Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-04-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board is meeting to receive updates, including a report on the police facility at 107 King Street that has been sent to Council, and to discuss the board's response to Northumberland County's policing study. The board will also hear about compliance with the new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and receive financial and HR reports. A closed session is scheduled for matters involving public security, financial, personal, and litigation issues.

• Facility Needs Assessment & Accommodation Options Report for 107 King Street received by Town's Protection Services Committee, going to Council
• All 5 board members completed mandatory training under the new Comprehensive Police Services Act
• Discussion on Board and Police Service response to County Policing Study
• Correspondence from resident Andrew Wallan regarding suggestion for new police station
• Financial Report - Tax Levy (CORE) Funding to March 2024

Correspondence

This is a correspondence distribution meeting for information only. Council members or directors may request that any of the 13 items be added to a future agenda for formal consideration. Items include resident comments on topics such as Momsstoptheharm, town grants, recent council decisions, and Pebble Beach-Glen Watford Forest, as well as resolutions from other municipalities on provincial matters like the Ontario Heritage Act, municipal code of conduct, OW and ODSP rates, well water testing, and tax sale surpluses.

• Resident correspondence regarding Momsstoptheharm and a motion to exempt GWC and MSTH from town grants
• Correspondence from Champlain Township on proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments (Subsection 27(16))
• Town of Goderich resolutions on legislative amendments to the Municipal Code of Conduct and OW/ODSP rates
• Resolution from Municipality of Brighton on homelessness and housing crisis
• Correspondence from Prince Edward County on Blue Box for 'ineligible' sources

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear reports from Cobourg Police Services and the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce, and receive updates on sustainability, marketing, membership, beautification, and council matters. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of agenda and March 14, 2024 minutes
• Cobourg Police Services February 2024 monthly operational report
• Sustainability report tied to 2020-2024 DBIA Strategic Plan
• Marketing and events report including swag update
• Council report from Deputy Mayor N. Beatty

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives items for information. No decisions are being made; any member may later request that an item be added to a future agenda for consideration. Topics include water affordability, a community pool, short-term rentals, a grant withdrawal, the Ontario Heritage Act, Highway 407 tolls, and a conference.

• Correspondence from Town of Laurentian Hills on water/wastewater affordability in rural and small urban municipalities
• Resident Lydia Smith's correspondence regarding 'A Pool for Cobourg'
• Resident Gail Rayment's correspondence regarding short-term rentals
• Green Wood Coalition's withdrawal of a community grant application
• City of Kitchener letter on the Ontario Heritage Act; Municipality of Clarington request to permanently remove Highway 407 tolls between Brock Road

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including proclamations for Cobourg Museum Day and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, a report on the 2024 Annual Repayment Limit, and a memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Proclaim May 18, 2024 as Cobourg Museum Day, with flag and lighting of Victoria Hall from May 17-19
• Proclaim May 17, 2024 as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
• Receive 2024 Annual Repayment Limit report from Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services
• Receive memo from Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding AAC Membership Amendment

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee will consider a consent agenda with staff recommendations on several infrastructure and purchasing items, including agreements for a sanitary sewer crossing, electric vehicle purchases, a pump replacement, transit software, a boardwalk material supply award, a green energy retrofit study, vehicle replacements, and parking study results. The committee will also hear a delegation requesting the donation of Town-owned forested properties to a land trust. Decisions made here will be referred to Regular Council for final approval.

• Delegation from Adam Yahn requesting donation of Town properties in Pebble Beach/Glen Watford forested area to Northumberland Land Trust
• Agreements with CP Railway and Tribute (Cobourg) Limited for trunk sanitary sewer crossing under railway lands on unopened Willmott Street
• Purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EVs for $128,322.00 including HST from Spencer Chevrolet Cobourg
• Purchase of Xylem Pump at McGill Pump Station for $98,973.91
• Award boardwalk material supply to Monaghan Lumber, budget upset limit $750,000

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will receive a police needs assessment and accommodation options report, and consider consent agenda items including a $110,000 ice resurfacer purchase, a dog park land lease renewal, and a new Vehicle for Hire By-law with fee changes. The committee will also hear public comments and delegations.

• Cobourg Police Service Needs Assessment & Accommodation Options Report received for information
• Purchase of replacement dual-fuel ice resurfacer through Canoe Procurement Group, not more than $110,000 including HST
• Land lease renewal for Dog Park at 777 Ontario St. with 13158322 Canada Inc.
• Vehicle for Hire By-law and amendment to User Fee By-law for license fees
• Public comment period on Vehicle for Hire By-law via engage Cobourg

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a disclosure of 2023 remuneration and expenses for Council and local boards, a proposed Municipal Credit Card Policy, and a report on Municipal Community Grants. The committee will vote on whether to adopt these items as a consent agenda and refer them to Regular Council for final approval.

• Report COR-2024-004: 2023 Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Local Boards
• Report COR-2024-005: Municipal Credit Card Policy approval
• Report LS-2024-011: Municipal Community Grants, including MOUs with long-term recipients and a Concert Hall Room Allocation policy

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council will receive 20 items of correspondence from other municipalities and provincial bodies for information. No decisions are being made; any member of Council or a Director may request that an item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence from Town of Fort Erie regarding Ontario Heritage Act amendment
• Correspondence from Northumberland County regarding review of Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Correspondence from Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act
• Correspondence from Town of Whitby supporting Ontario Energy Board's decision to end gas pipeline subsidy
• Correspondence from Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal supporting tax credit increase for volunteer firefighters

Regular Council

Cobourg Council will consider approving financial incentives for downtown façade improvements and affordable housing projects, totaling over $85,000 in grants and loans. The agenda also includes appointments, a delegation on growth, and several routine reports and correspondence items.

• Downtown Vitalization CIP grants/loans: $54,859.53 total for properties on King St W, Division St, Albert St
• Affordable and Rental Housing CIP grants/loans: $30,200 total for properties on Heath St, Cottesmore Ave, and $30,200 for Roe St (separate vote)
• Approve street names: Boundy Road, Bur Oak Avenue, Reuben Jackson Street, William Scott Crescent
• Assume municipal infrastructure for Parkview Hills Phase 3 and Alder Court
• Renew Aird and Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner for four-year term

Correspondence

This is a correspondence distribution meeting for information only. Council members or directors may request that any of the 10 items be added to a future agenda for formal consideration. Items include resident comments on stormwater management fees, a Loyalist Township motion on infrastructure funding pressures, and support for various provincial and federal requests.

• Correspondence from residents Colline Bell and Kirk Bradshaw regarding Stormwater Management Fees
• Loyalist Township motion on financial pressures relating to infrastructure development, maintenance and repairs
• Loyalist Township request to amend Blue Box Regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• Township of South Glengarry correspondence on Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• Support for Bill C-310 to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue

Emergency Meeting

This is an emergency special meeting of Cobourg Municipal Council called to go into Closed Session under the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The public will only see a Closed Session screen on the livestream. After the closed session, council will consider a confirmatory by-law (027-2024) to formalize the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed Session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• By-law 027-2024 to confirm proceedings of the Emergency Council Meeting
• Hybrid meeting (in-person and electronic participation)

Public Planning Meeting

This agenda for the Cobourg Public Planning Meeting on 2024-03-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what will be considered at the meeting.

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Board will review the CEO report, February 2024 financials, and monthly performance indicators. Members will also discuss a draft for Board Policy 2.7 regarding the monitoring governance process.

• Review of Board Policy 2.7: Monitoring Governance Process draft
• Review of February 2024 Financials
• Review of CEO Report and 2024 performance indicators
• Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive a report on the 2024 work plan. They will also discuss planning for National AccessAbility Week (May 25-June 1) and a possible new committee role, plus unfinished business on a hybrid transit model.

• 2024 AAC Work Plan report by Accessibility & EDI Coordinator Y. Belle
• National AccessAbility Week planning (May 25 - June 1, 2024)
• Discussion on adding a new role to the committee
• Unfinished business: hybrid transit model

Committee of Adjustment

The Cobourg Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three minor variance applications. Staff recommend approving a front yard setback reduction for a covered porch at 216 Water Street, and two applications to increase accessory dwelling unit floor area in the East Village subdivision. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor Variance A-02-24: reduce front yard setback at 216 Water Street from 6m to 5.28m for a covered porch
• Minor Variance A-03-24: increase accessory dwelling unit floor area from 45% to 49% for East Village Block 46 and part of Block 47
• Minor Variance A-04-24: increase accessory dwelling unit floor area from 45% to 49% for East Village Block 48 and part of Block 47
• Conditions for East Village variances include Part Lot Control Exemption and driveway easement documentation
• Adoption of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes routine items like the chief's report, approval of previous minutes, and several informational reports on topics such as use of force, provincial disclosure protocol, and human resources. A proposed emergency shelter bylaw for 310 Division Street was listed under reports for decision but was withdrawn by Vice Chair Adam Bureau before the meeting.

• Emergency shelter bylaw for 310 Division Street withdrawn from agenda
• Chief's Report presentation
• Use of Force 2024 Annual Monitoring Report
• Provincial Disclosure Protocol report
• CPS Monthly Operational Report for February

Special Council

This special council meeting is primarily to enter closed session for personal matters, then consider a report and by-law authorizing a $7,300,000 bank loan with TD Bank for watermain capital works, to be serviced through Lakefront Utilities Inc. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• By-law 020-2024: authorize borrowing up to $7,300,000 from TD Bank for watermain project
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Confirmatory by-law 021-2024 to confirm meeting proceedings

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on March 18, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council reviews 19 items received from other municipalities and residents. No decisions are being made; any member may request that an item be added to a future agenda for formal consideration.

• Correspondence from Town of Aurora on amenity-sharing MOU with school boards for gym use
• Correspondence from Township of Amaranth regarding Highway 413
• Multiple letters supporting Bill C-310 (tax credit for volunteer firefighters)
• GRCA memo on legislative changes affecting development permitting effective April 1, 2024
• Resident suggestion for a new police station

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to receive reports from the Cobourg Police Service, the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce, and several internal committees covering sustainability, marketing, membership, beautification, and coordination. The board will also consider a closed session for personal matters and adopt the previous meeting's minutes.

• Cobourg Police Service monthly operational report for January 2024
• Presentation by Linda Syrota of the Art Gallery of Northumberland
• Correspondence from Director B. Geerts
• Discussion of DBIA branded swag, speaker program, art project ideas, lights on program, and banner versions
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Cobourg Council receives 11 items of information from other municipalities and Northumberland County. No decisions are made; items may be added to future agendas. The most notable is a letter from Northumberland County about an Emergency Shelter Agreement and Emergency Care Establishment Licensing By-law, which will be considered at the March 27, 2024 Regular Meeting.

• Correspondence from Northumberland County re: Emergency Shelter Agreement and Emergency Care Establishment Licensing By-law (to be considered March 27, 2024)
• Correspondence from Plympton-Wyoming re: affordability of water and wastewater systems in rural municipalities
• Correspondence from Tay Valley Township re: cemetery transfers, digital publications in Legislation Act, and climate change crisis declaration
• Correspondence from Georgian Bay re: support for Bill C-310 to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue respondents
• Correspondence from Aurora re: council/committee meeting structure under Strong Mayor powers and municipal codes of conduct

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

This agenda for the Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive content to summarize.

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to receive a memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding a DBIA Patio By-Law Enforcement Review. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being this memo, which is for information purposes. No decisions or votes are scheduled on this item.

• Receive memo from Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding DBIA Patio By-Law Enforcement Review
• Review Outdoor Patio By-law and Booklet attachment

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee will consider three consent agenda items: assuming municipal infrastructure for two subdivisions, approving Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants and loans for downtown and housing projects, and approving new street names for two subdivisions. The meeting is a regular standing committee session with public comment opportunities.

• Assumption of Alder Road North leg, Parkview Hills Drive, and Alder Court (Parkview Hills Phase 3 and Alder Court)
• Downtown Vitalization CIP grants/loans totaling $54,859.53 for properties including 94 King St W, 73 King St W, 165 Division St, 77 Albert St, 13-15 King St W, 79 King St W
• Affordable and Rental Housing CIP grants/loans totaling $30,200 for 425 Roe St, 490 Heath St, 349 Cottesmore Ave
• Approval of street names: Boundy Road, Bur Oak Avenue, Reuben Jackson Street, William Scott Crescent for New Amherst Stage 2 Phase 3 and Tribute Cobourg Trails Phase 2

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee will consider a staff report on the Integrity Commissioner services contract. Council may either direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal for a new commissioner or renew the current appointment with Aird and Berlis LLP for a four-year term ending March 31, 2028. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, including land acknowledgement, agenda confirmation, and public comments.

• Report LS-2024-010 on Integrity Commissioner Services Contract Update
• Option to direct staff to proceed with RFP for new Integrity Commissioner
• Option to renew Aird and Berlis LLP appointment for four-year term ending March 31, 2028
• Public comments permitted on the report

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives 10 items for information, with no decisions scheduled. Items include requests to amend the Blue Box regulation, support for Bill C-310 on volunteer firefighter tax credits, and a complaint about stormwater charges. Council members or directors may later request any item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Request to amend Blue Box Regulation (391/21) from Township of Perry
• Support for Bill C-310 to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue respondents
• Request to permanently remove tolls on Highway 407 from Regional Municipality of Durham
• Complaint about improper stormwater charges from 1859 Workman Road
• Support for 9-8-8 national suicide and crisis hotline from City of Clarence-Rockland

Regular Council

Cobourg Council will hold a closed session at 4 p.m. before the open meeting at 6 p.m. The main business includes approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and voting on several consent agenda items. Key decisions include adopting a Public Conduct Policy, approving a park naming, and authorizing a GIS software renewal. The most consequential item is a report on 310 Division Street that proposes by-law amendments to license emergency shelters and update the nuisance by-law.

• Approve amendments to Nuisance By-law 048-2016 and enact an Emergency Shelter License By-law (Report LS-2024-009)
• Authorize 3-year GIS Enterprise Agreement with Esri Canada for $36,320.00 (Report PW-2024-001)
• Approve naming parkland at 857 Caddy Drive as 'Ron Bolt Park' (Report COMM-2024-004)
• Approve Town of Cobourg Public Conduct Policy (Report LS-2024-006)
• Receive 2023 Drinking Water System Annual Report from Lakefront Utility Services Inc.

Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee

The Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then will enter a closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The committee will also consider items arising from that closed session before adjourning.

• Approval of February 28, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of February 15, 2024 minutes
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives seven items for information. No decisions are being made; any member may request an item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• County of Prince Edward letter supporting review of Ontario Works and ODSP rates
• Cobourg resident Minnie de Jong letter supporting a municipal ceasefire resolution
• Town of Northeastern Manitoulin letter on water and wastewater
• Township of Puslinch resolution on cemetery administration management
• EA Modernization Team letter on new Comprehensive Environmental Assessment Projects Regulation

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board will review January 2024 financials and the CEO report. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 budget, future library space, and staffing. The Board will also consider draft policies for committee structure and member conduct.

• Discussion of 2024 Budget
• Discussion of Future Library Space
• Discussion of Staffing
• Review of Draft Policy 2.4: Board Committee Principles and Structure
• Review of Draft Policy 2.6: Board Members’ Code of Conduct

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility improvements, including a delegation on Cobourg Museum accessibility recommendations, updates on current accessibility projects, and recommendations for DBIA patio accessibility. The committee will also review a site plan and consider customer service accessibility upgrade questions. The agenda includes standard items like approving the agenda, adopting previous minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Delegation by Stanley Isherwood on Cobourg Museum accessibility recommendations
• Update from Yasmyn Belle, Accessibility and EDI Coordinator, on accessibility project updates
• Site plan review with attachments on planning department coordination
• DBIA patio accessibility recommendations discussion
• Customer service accessible upgrade questions from members at large

Public Planning Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where the Town of Cobourg council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 320 White Street. The agenda includes a presentation by a consultant and public submissions from nearby residents. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a hearing to gather input.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 320 White Street
• Presentation by Robert Clark, Clark Consulting Services
• Public submissions from Laura Geddes and residents of 985, 1093, and 1001 Frei Street

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to expand the Legion Village development at 111 Hibernia Street to 400 dwelling units and increase building height to five storeys. The second requests larger floor area and lot coverage for a coach house at 190 Perry Street. The committee will also receive an update on an Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 48 Park Street.

• Minor variance A-06-23 for 111 Hibernia Street: increase dwelling units from 172 elderly/disabled + 32 hostel to 400 total, height from 4 to 5 storeys, reduce landscaped open space from 65% to 42%, increase density from 100 to 150 units per net hectare
• Conditions for 111 Hibernia include shadow impact study, sanitary capacity study, floodplain survey, functional servicing report, and development agreement
• Minor variance A-01-24 for 190 Perry Street: increase coach house floor area from 40% to 49% of building floor area, increase lot coverage for detached accessory structures from 8% to 17.5% of lot area
• Conditions for 190 Perry include no garage conversion, cedar landscape strip (175 cm) along west and north property lines, and servicing approval
• Update on Ontario Land Tribunal decision re: 48 Park Street

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports, including the chief's update and monthly operations, and to decide on two items: confirming compliance with police discipline provisions and forwarding a building condition assessment to Town Council. The board will also enter a closed session for matters involving litigation, finances, and personal issues.

• Discipline of Members - 2024 Annual Monitoring Report: Board to confirm compliance with Police Services Act
• Cobourg Police Facility - Condition Assessment and Functional Space Analysis: Board to forward report to Town Council with support and request for action plan
• 2024 OAPSB Call for Resolutions: received for information
• CPS Monthly Operations Report January 2024: received for information
• Human Resources and Administration to January 2024: received for information

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council is being informed of 10 items received, not making decisions. Items include letters from Enbridge about an OEB decision, other municipalities on water/wastewater affordability, fire apparatus lifespan, and a zoning review request. Council members may request any item be added to a future agenda for discussion.

• Enbridge Gas 2024 rebasing application OEB decision letter
• County of Renfrew letter on water/wastewater affordability
• Trent Hills letter re: 310 Division Street community integration
• By-law and zoning review request from Lynne Connolly
• Multiple letters supporting extending fire apparatus lifespan

Special Council

This is a special meeting of Cobourg Town Council called primarily to enter a Closed Session under the Municipal Act regarding the security of municipal property. The only public action items are a confirmatory by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings and adjournment. No substantive public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed Session under s. 239 (2) (a) of the Municipal Act re: security of municipal property
• By-law 013-2024 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council Meeting of February 15, 2024

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then hear reports on sustainability, marketing, membership, beautification, and coordination. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) presentation and budget update are on the agenda, along with discussion of a flag contract, table sponsorship, a request for proposals (RFP) for beautification, and new banner ideas.

• MOU Presentation
• MOU/Budget Update
• Flag Contract
• RFP for Beautification
• Table Sponsorship - Deputy Mayor

Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee

The Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and the minutes from its October 24, 2023 meeting. The committee will then move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted under the Municipal Act. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approval of February 15, 2024 agenda
• Approval of October 24, 2023 minutes
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual

Correspondence

This is a procedural correspondence item for the Town of Cobourg Council, distributed for information only. No correspondence was received during the week of February 5-9, 2024, and there are no attachments or public comments. Council members or directors may request that any future correspondence be added to a meeting agenda.

• No correspondence received for the week of February 5-9, 2024

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee will consider two main items: a staff report on the 2022 Financial Information Return (FIR) and a proposed 2024 budget for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). The committee will also handle routine procedural matters such as confirming the agenda and disclosing financial interests. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Report COR-2024-002 on 2022 Financial Information Return (FIR) for information
• Proposed approval of Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area 2024 Budget
• Consent agenda with recommendations to be referred to Regular Council
• Public comments allowed on agenda items
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and electronic participation

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including a three-year GIS software agreement renewal with Esri Canada, an amendment to the Site Plan Control By-law due to Bill 23, and a report on 2023 growth trends. The committee will also hear community announcements and departmental updates. Most items are routine and will be referred to Council for final approval.

• GIS Enterprise Agreement renewal with Esri Canada for $36,320.00 for 2024, funded from GIS operating budget account 3008170
• Amendment to Site Plan Control By-law No. 065-2022 as a result of Bill 23 changes to the Planning Act
• 2023 Growth Trends Report from Planning & Building Departments

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee will review several annual reports and a downtown parking memo. The committee is also considering a request to officially name a parkland area Ron Bolt Park.

• Downtown Business Improvement Area memo regarding parking concerns
• Proposal to name parkland at 857 Caddy Drive as Ron Bolt Park
• 2023 Economic Development and Venture13 Annual Report
• Canadian Fire Fighters Museum negotiations update
• 2023 Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services Annual Report

Special Council

This is a special council meeting called primarily to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. The public portion includes agenda confirmation, a land acknowledgement, and a confirmatory by-law. No substantive public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under s. 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act regarding land acquisition/disposition
• By-law 012-2024 to confirm proceedings of the February 6, 2024 special meeting
• Hybrid meeting with in-person and electronic participation options

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive matter: a staff report recommending approval of a new Public Conduct Policy to ensure a consistent response to unacceptable behaviour on Town properties. The committee will vote on the consent agenda, which includes this policy, and refer it to Regular Council for final approval.

• Report No. LS-2024-006 from Grant and Policy Writer regarding Public Conduct Policy
• Proposed Town of Cobourg Public Conduct Policy to address unacceptable behaviour on Town properties

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives six items of information from other municipalities and boards. No decisions are being made; any member may later request an item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Township of Ryerson correspondence supporting Bill C-310 (firefighter tax credit)
• Orangeville Police Services Board resolution on intimate partner violence
• Town of Hanover correspondence on social and economic prosperity review
• Municipality of Calvin resolution on provincial cemetery management support
• City of Brantford letter on reliable and accessible public rail transit (CN Rail)

Regular Council

Cobourg Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive delegations, and consider consent agenda items from standing committees. Key items include the 2024 police services budget presentation, a staff contingency reserve fund, and fee increases for marriage licenses and ceremonies. The meeting begins with a closed session at 4 p.m., followed by the open session at 6 p.m.

• 2024 Cobourg Police Services Operating and Capital Budgets presentation
• Staff Contingency Reserve Fund for allocating net cost savings from staff vacancies
• Marriage License fee increase to $150.00 and Marriage Ceremonies fee to $400.00, plus $25.00 per witness
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
• Delegation regarding 310 Division Street - An Opportunity for Community Integration

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives four items for information. No decisions are being made; any member may later request that an item be added to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence from Township of Greater Madawaska supporting a Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit
• Correspondence from County of Prince Edward regarding extending the life span of fire apparatus
• Correspondence from Township of Tay supporting Bill C-310
• Correspondence from Town of Orangeville regarding a Social and Economic Prosperity Review

Public Planning Meeting

This agenda for the Cobourg Public Planning Meeting on January 24, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no details on any planning matters to be considered.

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed for information purposes only. No decisions are being made at this time, though Council members may request to move items to a future agenda for consideration.

• Correspondence from Plympton-Wyoming regarding cemetery administration management support
• Correspondence from the Town of Mono regarding a road safety emergency
• Correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed regarding licence plate renewal fees

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice. The only public action is confirming the agenda and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 002-2024 to confirm proceedings of the January 18, 2024 special meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is continuing its review of the 2024 operating and capital budgets, including a separate environmental services budget, and will make recommendations to Council. The committee will also consider a proposed update to community services user fees. The meeting is a continuation from January 9, 2024.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget review with municipal levy increase percentage to be determined
• 2024 Environmental Services Operating and Capital Budget review with sewer rate reserve transfer
• Community Services User Fee Update (Report COMM-2024-002) with proposed fee schedule
• Items referred from January 9, 2024 agenda
• Consent agenda and items extracted from consent agenda

Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board is meeting to review standard items including November 2023 minutes, the CEO report, and financials for November and December 2023. They will also discuss the 2024 budget, a behaviour policy, and 2023 development charges, followed by a closed session for personal matters.

• 2024 Budget community engagement results for Cobourg and Township of Hamilton
• Policy 1.1: Behaviour Policy review
• 2023 Development Charges discussion
• CEO Report with performance indicators and monthly statistics
• Financials for November and December 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Cobourg Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications for accessory dwelling units in the East Village Subdivision, plus a development dashboard presentation. The committee will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda includes routine procedural items and the two variance requests.

• Minor Variance A-09-23: increase accessory dwelling unit floor area limit from 45% to 49% for Block 45, Phase 5, East Village Subdivision
• Minor Variance A-10-23: increase accessory dwelling unit floor area limit from 45% to 49% for Block 49, Phase 5, East Village Subdivision
• Presentation of Town of Cobourg Development Dashboard
• Adoption of minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting

Cobourg Police Services Board

The Cobourg Police Services Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, confirm committee appointments, and receive monthly reports on police operations, downtown action, and the V13 Policetech Accelerator. The board will also vote on approving a policy review project proposal and its associated funding, and will hold a closed session for matters involving public security, financial, personal, and litigation issues.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Cobourg Police Services Board
• Confirmation of committee memberships for Finance, Strategic Planning, Labour Negotiations, and Human Resources
• Approval of the CPSB Policy Review Project proposal and associated funding
• Receipt of December 2023 CPS Monthly Operational Report and Downtown Action Plan Monthly Report
• Closed session under Police Services Act Section 35(4) for public security, financial, personal, and litigation matters

Correspondence

This is a for-information correspondence meeting, not a decision-making session. Council members are reviewing seven items of incoming correspondence, any of which may be pulled into a future agenda for formal consideration. Items include resident comments on Christmas tree pickup and 310 Division Street, plus requests from other municipalities for support on cemetery administration and other matters.

• Correspondence from Jean Wiebe on Christmas Tree Pick-up
• Correspondence from Jim Glover on an agreement governing uses of 310 Division Street
• Request from Township of Wainfleet for cemetery administration management support
• Request from Association of Ontario Road Supervisors regarding a Municipal Equipment Operator Course
• Request from Township of Larder Lake to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act definition of 'employer'

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is holding a routine hybrid meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving reports on the Annual General Meeting and from the Deputy Mayor, and selecting committee chairs. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Annual General Meeting overview report
• Selection of committee chairs
• Deputy Mayor - Council report
• Communications from Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and Cobourg Police Services

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the 2022 Annual General Meeting, and to receive reports on the 2022 audit by KPMG, the 2024 draft budget, and the 2024 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of AGM minutes from November 2, 2022
• 2022 audit report by KPMG
• 2024 draft budget
• 2024 meeting schedule

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

The Corporate, Finance, and Legislative Standing Committee will meet to consider several staff reports, including a proposed increase to marriage license and ceremony fees, a staff contingency reserve fund, and updates on freedom of information and accessibility. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as appointing a chair and confirming the agenda.

• Proposed marriage license fee increase to $150.00 and marriage ceremony fee to $400.00, plus $25.00 per witness for civil ceremonies
• Report on 2023 Freedom of Information Request Update (Report No. LS-2024-004)
• 2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Report (Report No. LS-2024-003)
• Staff Contingency Reserve Fund direction (Report No. COR-2024-001)

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

The Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee will consider two public petitions: one to restore public transit service to its pre-April 2021 level, and another regarding stormwater charges. The committee will also receive recommendations on accessible transit and heritage signage, and vote on a heritage permit for illuminated signage at 17 King Street East.

• Petition to restore public transit to pre-April 19, 2021 service levels
• Petition regarding stormwater charges with recommendations
• 2024 Accessible Transit Recommendations from Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Heritage permit HP-2023-023 for internally illuminated signage at 17 King Street East (Jacqueline Pennington Real Estate)
• Recommendation to deny heritage permit HP-2023-023

Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

The Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including appointing a chair and confirming the agenda. The only substantive item is a staff report recommending Council enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for services, effective January 1, 2024.

• Report COMM-2024-001: MOU with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for services
• MOU effective January 1, 2024, to align with GRCA fiscal year and O.Reg 687/21
• Appointment of Standing Committee Chair
• Confirmation of January 10, 2024 agenda

Special Council

This special council meeting is called to consider a motion from the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee regarding appointments to standing committees of council. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law to formalize the meeting's proceedings. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the committee appointments.

• Appointments to Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee: Deputy Mayor Beatty, Councillor Randy Barber, Mayor Lucas Cleveland
• Appointments to Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee: Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Miriam Mutton, Mayor Lucas Cleveland
• Appointments to Community Services, Protection, and Economic Development Standing Committee: Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Aaron Burchat, Mayor Lucas Cleveland
• By-law 001-2024 to confirm proceedings of the January 9, 2024 special council meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 Cobourg Police Services operating and capital budgets, including a motion to refer them back for more officers. The committee will also review the 2024 Town of Cobourg operating and capital budgets, environmental services budgets, and make appointments to standing committees.

• 2024 Cobourg Police Services Operating and Capital Budgets presentation by Police Chief Paul Vandegraaf
• Motion to refer police budget back to add 6 sworn officers instead of 4 (defeated 2-5)
• 2024 Town of Cobourg Operating and Capital Budget review with municipal levy increase
• 2024 Environmental Services Operating and Capital Budget review
• Appointments to three standing committees of Council

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business, including a debrief on the National Trust Conference. The committee will also discuss responses to Bill 23 and a review of listed properties for 2024.

• National Trust Conference debrief
• Response to Bill 23 and review of listed properties in 2024
• Heritage permit applications

Correspondence

This meeting consists of items distributed for information purposes only. The Council is reviewing correspondence from various Ontario municipalities and organizations regarding provincial legislation, municipal services, and social issues.

• Correspondence regarding Strong Mayor powers
• Correspondence regarding volunteer firefighter tax credits
• Correspondence regarding cemetery management support
• Correspondence regarding municipal insurance costs
• Correspondence regarding short-term rental advocacy