THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 053-2026 and By-law No. 054-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Summer Council Meeting and Regular Summer Council Meeting #2 held on August 26, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 046-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Special Council Meeting held on August 20, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the motion noted above to Report No. COMM-2026- 005 for further consideration.
THAT Council support the Town of Cobourg exploring the adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program within municipal facilities, services and community spaces.
THAT Council direct Staff to report back in early 2027 with recommendations for implementation of the Parks and Recreation Masterplan (PRMP) in stages over the ten-year life of the plan, including alignment of appropriate budgets and recommendations for funding opportunities; and WHEREAS Council passed By-Law 028-2025, a by-law to establish the terms of reference for the Parks and Recreation Maste
MOTION TO REFER WHEREAS Council recognize the urgent need for long-term care capacity in Cobourg and supports the principle of this development; and WHEREAS concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the traffic analysis, including impacts on the Boulton/Heath/Burnham intersection and the timing of the Kerr Street extension relative to the road network criteria in the Official Plan; and W
MOTION TO EXTEND THAT Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours to the natural conclusion of the agenda, pursuant to section 5.10 of Procedural By-law No. 050-2024.
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the report and recommendation to 2027 at the request of the 202 Second Street Property Owners. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Lucas Cleveland Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Aaron Burchat, Councillor Miriam Mutton, and Councillor Randy Barber No (1): Mayor Lucas Cleveland
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on June 4, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-008 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Fire Hall Theatre Proposal Update. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to engage external expertise, including planning, engineering, and heritage analysis, to evaluate the feasibilit
THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT the Committee adopt the following staff reports on the consent agenda as a single motion: 9.1 Report No. COR-2026-007 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding First Quarter 2026 – Budget Performance Statement WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2026 fi
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to engage external expertise, including planning, engineering, and heritage analysis, to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed land transfer and theatre expansion, and to report back to Council with detailed cost estimates, funding o
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
THAT Council direct staff to report back on the creation of a DBIA-specific fee schedule, to be incorporated into By-law No. 066-2012 and amend By- law No. 095-2012, outlining user fees applicable to DBIA members.
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide direction to Staff for the approval of the 2026 Municipal Community Grant Applications listed below in the amount of $22,390 to be funded from the Community Grants Budget: $3,000 - Community Care Northumberland (Operating) $5,000 - Big Brot
THAT Council receive the presentation of appreciation for information purposes.
THAT Council receive the presentation regarding the 2025 Annual Report for information purposes.
MOTION TO EXTEND THAT Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours to 11:30 p.m., pursuant to section 5.10 of the Procedural By-law 050-2024.
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 024-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on April 22, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation regarding a 2026 service ballot pilot initiative for information purposes.
THAT the Committee adopt the following staff reports on the consent agenda as a single motion: 9.1 Request from Ten Thousand Villages Cobourg to proclaim May 9, 2026 as World Fair Trade Day WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proclaim May 9, 2026 as World Fair Trade Day in the Town of Co
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council amend By-law No. 015-2026 as noted: Addition of Northumberland County Resident Parking Pass being created in place of the waterfront only passes, to be purchased at $40.00 per month to include both the downtown and the waterfront area during the high and low season, to allow Northumberland County residents th
MOTION TO AMEND That the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council direct Staff to extend the exemption in section 4.7 a) i. of the Emergency Care Establishment By-law to April 17, 2026.
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER that Council affirms support for maintaining elected trustees; and FURTHER THAT Council direct the Deputy Mayor/Clerk to send a joint letter to the Minister of Education and the Premier, with copies to OPSBA, ROMA, AMO, and local MPP(s) asking for a government pause on this issue and asking the government to commit to a ful
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
THAT Council accept the recommendation from McDougall Insurance Brokers Inc. (Cobourg) and renew the Comprehensive Insurance Program with Marsh Canada for the period November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026 at a cost of $803,592 (excluding taxes).
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: and the Ministry of the Solicitor General
THAT Council authorize Staff to execute a lease agreement with 1001291642 Ontario Incorporated.
WHEREAS on July 22, 2025, Mayoral Directive 2025-003 directed the following to Staff regarding the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget with the following details: Prepare a draft budget no later than November 1, 2025, following previous budget cycles, with a target levy not to exceed 5% Use the feedback gathered by the Community Led Budget Task Force to inform the final draft Create an engagem
THAT Council appoint Richard Vandentillaart from Lolly Gags, Joan Greaves from Little Underground, and Tracey Tink from Complexion MedSpa to the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
THAT Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Board of Management; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Clerk to execute the MOU with the DBIA.
THAT Council direct staff to incorporate the financial impacts of Mayoral Decision MDEC 2025-008 into the 2026 budget process and long-range financial planning documents.
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion to refer: FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to summarize the recommendations already being addressed by the Town.
MOTION TO AMEND That the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council receive the correspondence from Theresa Rickerby, Cobourg resident, regarding Let’s Keep Local Government Accountable – Support V.O.I.C.E. for information purposes.
THAT Council support the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan's condemnation of Bill C-2.
WHEREAS on July 22, 2025, Mayoral Directive 2025-003 directed the following to Staff regarding the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget with the following details: Prepare a draft budget no later than November 1, 2025, following previous budget cycles, with a target levy not to exceed 5% Use the feedback gathered by the Community Led Budget Task Force to inform the final draft Create an engagem
WHEREAS on July 22, 2025, Mayoral Directive 2025-003 directed the following to Staff regarding the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget with the following details: Prepare a draft budget no later than November 1, 2025, following previous budget cycles, with a target levy not to exceed 5% Use the feedback gathered by the Community Led Budget Task Force to inform the final draft Create an engagement pl
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer this Notice of Motion to a future Council Meeting to allow for a legal opinion to be obtained prior to further deliberation.