The Cobourg Record

Miriam Mutton

Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-07-22 · served 2022–2026

120substantive motions movedof 99 meetings the minutes record them at
4procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
88substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 99 they were on the record for
14–14recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (28)

Special Council August 20, 2026
That Council suspend the procedural by-law pertaining to subsection 5.11 b) regarding Notice of a Special Meeting to allow item 8.4 to be divided into the following two motions: 8.4 Motion from Mayor Lucas Cleveland…
Against · 5–1 · Carried
Special Council August 20, 2026
WHEREAS Council has directed that building height, massing, transition, and built form be advanced as a priority phase of the Official Plan Review and Update, and has directed that an interim control by-law under…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Summer Council July 22, 2026
THAT Council enact By-law No. 040-2026 to adopt Amendment No. 83 To The Official Plan of the Town of Cobourg for the lands located at 660 Kerr Street West within the Major Institutional Area designation in order…
Against · 0–6 · Defeated
Summer Council July 22, 2026
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the report and recommendation to 2027 at the request of the 202 Second Street Property Owners.
For · 2–4 · Defeated
Summer Council July 22, 2026
THAT Council receive the report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law No. 044-2026 being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for Certain Acts during a Restricted Acts Period.
Against · 3–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 24, 2026
WHEREAS no plan nor any draft plan paid for by the taxpayers of Cobourg should encourage, endorse, or make it easier to commit acts of criminality under federal or provincial law in our public parks or any public space…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 24, 2026
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…
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council May 27, 2026
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council direct Staff to report back on the Outdoor Parking Spot Fee Adjustment and direct staff to implement a fee of $15.00 per day and…
For · 4–2 · Carried
Regular Council April 22, 2026
WHEREAS the residents of Cobourg and the Northumberland region face ongoing and growing challenges in accessing quality healthcare, including a shortage of physicians and gaps in community-based care options;
For · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
MOTION TO AMEND That the third paragraph of the motion be amended with the following wording “…for the purchase or sale/lease of the surplus…” Recorded vote requested by Councillor Adam Bureau YES (2): Councillor Brian…
For · 2–5 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on February 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 25, 2026
THAT the Council Compensation for the 2026-2030 term of Council, compensation for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and each Member Councillor be set as follows: i.
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council amend the Municipal Operating and Capital budget to include the Cobourg Police Service Board 2026 Operating…
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council authorize only $600,000 to be taken from the Cobourg Police Reserve fund accounts to reduce the overall…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council increase the Northam Industrial Park Reserve withdrawal amount to $500,000 to be put against the final 2026…
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayor's proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council withdraw the $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Account to bring the 2026 Operating and Capital…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation…
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
First part of the divided motion: WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Cobourg continues to support the enforcement of its municipal regulatory by-laws, specifically its Parks and Facilities Regulations By-law…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
THAT Council receives notice of the owner’s intention to demolish the building or structure or to permit the demolition or removal of the building or structure at 44 Swayne Street through receipt of Heritage Permit…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND That Council replace the motion with the following wording: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Option B for the proposed Waterfront Nature Park Task Force;
For · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council May 28, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Service, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on May 7, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council April 30, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on April 9, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council January 29, 2025
WHEREAS the Cobourg Council recognizes the importance of efficient governance and the responsible use of public funds; and WHEREAS Cobourg Council understands that the Northumberland tax base is having difficulties…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council December 18, 2024
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: WHEREAS financing options for the waterfront parkland purchase at 117 Durham Street were outlined in the Town staff report of 26 September 2022;
For · 3–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on September 3, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has received notice that Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is currently in the disposition process for the former Brookside Youth Detention Centre site in Cobourg;
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
THAT Council direct staff to finalize an alternative rate structure B to have an effective date of January 1, 2024; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a by-law with the new Stormwater Rate Structure…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on June 4, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
Against · 6–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regular Council for the Purpose of Closed SessionFebruary 24, 2026
Public Works Planning and Development Standing CommitteeApril 9, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 120)

MOTION TO REFER THAT the motion above come back when the draft ICBL is brought back to Council.
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Council refer the delegation regarding an update on the progress of planning and developing the new YMCA recreation facility to Staff for a report back.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council receive the report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law No. 044-2026 being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for Certain Acts during a Restricted Acts Period. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Miriam Mutton Yes (3): Councillor Randy Barber, Mayor Lucas Cleveland, and Councillor Adam Bureau No (2): Councillor Miriam Mutton and Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to submit comments to the Province in addition to the CANHC.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg is a member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request Staff to include on the Town web site a direct portal for information for local citizens to keep informed on news and processes including public engagement by the province, related to the proposed Wesleyville Project; and FURTHER THAT Council di
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Deferred
MOTION TO DEFER That the motion noted above be
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Deferred
MOTION TO DIVIDE That the motion be divided into two parts, with the second part being the following: By-law No. 044-2026 being a By-law to Delegate Authority for Certain Acts during a Restricted Acts Period during an Municipal Election Year.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO SUSPEND THAT Council suspend the rules and regulations of Procedural By-law 050-2024, section 8.16 pertaining to a Notice of Motion to allow members of the public to speak for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Defeated
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026 the following recommendation was
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS- 2026-016 from the Interim Manager of Planning regarding Consideration of Notice of Intent to Designate – Ontario Heritage Act – Listed Properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 540 King Street East under Part
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following paragraph be amended as shown in bold: FURTHER THAT Council appoint Baker Tilly as its external auditor for a three-year audit term and direct Staff to execute the necessary agreements and to report back at the conclusion of the three-year period with an assessment of outcomes and recommendations regarding any further actions required; and
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting on April 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. AR-2026-001, No. AR-2026-002, and No. AR-2026-003 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding the Town of Cobourg financial statements; and WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-006 from t
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to implement design Option B: (B) Include a 1.5m wide concrete sidewalk.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to report back periodically to provide an update on this matter.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Correspondence from the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board regarding Pupil Accommodation Review Process for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to report back periodically to provide an update on this matter.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve an additional $75,000 to be funded from stormwater reserves for the King Street West Culvert Replacement for coastal engineering design services to address drainage outlet erosion to Lake Ontario.
MOTION TO REFER THAT the motion be
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Referred
MOTION TO AMEND That the motion be replaced with the following wording: Whereas the Town of Cobourg is the designated County Seat for Northumberland County; and Whereas Cobourg is a progressive and growing community with goals towards healthy and balanced change at a prime location at a leading edge of the GTA; And whereas Cobourg was given Strong Mayor Powers in 2025 in order to better advance pr
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Defeated
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: That Council amend the Long-Range Planning Budget Sheet to defer the 2026 Special Project – Heritage Conservation District Plan and Special Project - Downtown CIP Incentive Program; and FURTHER THAT Council defer the 2026 Recoveries Special Project Heritage Conservation District Plan and Recoveries S
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Referred
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer the delegation regarding a request to reduce Development Charges and post- development property taxes to staff for a report back.
MOTION TO SUSPEND THAT Council suspend the rules and regulations of Procedural By-law 050-2024, section 7.12 pertaining to Delegations to allow the delegate to speak for fifteen (15) minutes.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Defeated
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a by-law to increase both the monthly base charge and consumptive rate charge in accordance with the schedules provided in the 2025 Town of Cobourg Water and Wastewater Rate Study as prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on November 6, 2025, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2025- 024 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the draft 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. For information
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on November 6, 2025, the Committee considered Report No. CAO-2025- 010 from the Manager of the Office of the CAO regarding Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report regarding the Municipal Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. for information.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer By-law No. 058-2025 to the December 4th CFL Standing Committee Meeting.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That Council add the following wording to the third paragraph of the motion: and that Council direct staff to include any relevant Town documents.
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval in the Items Extracted from Consent Agenda. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council identify the following items for further consideration: 1. Expand Pre-Zoned Intensification Areas 2. Streamline and Digitize Planning/Development Approvals 3. Apply for Provincial and Federal Funding and Inves
THAT Council refer the delegation regarding the use of the archives at the Cobourg Public Library for the general public to Staff for a report back.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Notice of Objections concerning 390 King Street East; and FURTHER THAT Council affirm its intention to designate 390 King Street East under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage value; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law 042-2025 to designate the property known municipally as 390 King Street East as being of cultural heritage valu
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the amended purchase and sale agreement with Queensview Gardens Inc for an amending closing date of October 31, 2026 for the property known municipally as 36 Queen Street, Cobourg, Ontario.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the 2023 year end operating budget variance report; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the transfer of the 2023 year end surplus to the Tax Stabilization Reserve and the Staff Contingency Reserve.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive this report for information purposes. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Cleveland Mayor Lucas Cleveland No Councillor Adam Bureau Yes Councillor Brian Darling Yes Councillor Miriam Mutton Yes Councillor Randy Barber Yes Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty Yes
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
MOTION TO REFER That the report be
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Referred
THAT Report No. DS-2025-018 be
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Referred
THAT Council support Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township regarding Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No.042- 2025 and to dispense with the reading of the bylaw by the Municipal Clerk and that 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.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 043-2025 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 September 24, 2025 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.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT Council receive the correspondence/request, regarding a Brand and Marketing Opportunity for the Town of Cobourg Request - Viewpoint - with Dennis Quaid for information purposes.
Special Council, August 6, 2025 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: as amended, to indicate that Councillor Miriam Mutton was present at the meeting.
Special Council, July 16, 2025 · Carried

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