The Cobourg Record

Randy Barber

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

147substantive motions movedof 95 meetings the minutes record them at
18procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
131substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 95 they were on the record for
20–8recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Cobourg’s own minutes.

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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…
For · 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.
Against · 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.
For · 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…
For · 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…
Against · 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.
For · 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.
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 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…
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 increase the Northam Industrial Park Reserve withdrawal amount to $500,000 to be put against the final 2026…
For · 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…
For · 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;
Against · 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.
For · 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…
For · 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;
Against · 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.
For · 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;
For · 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…
Against · 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.
For · 6–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

Special CouncilOctober 14, 2025
Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing CommitteeOctober 9, 2025
Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing CommitteeSeptember 4, 2025
Emergency MeetingOctober 30, 2024
Special CouncilSeptember 18, 2024
Regular CouncilMay 23, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 147)

That Council receive the item for information purposes.
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the delegation regarding a request to proclaim August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day for information purposes.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
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 to facilitate a long-term care home; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law No. 039-2026 being a By-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to place the subject lands known as 660 Kerr
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Cobourg Municipal Standing Committee for informational purposes.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the delegation regarding information sharing and update on the Humane Society's activities for information purposes.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council refer the delegation regarding a pitch to bring back lifeguards to the Cobourg Beach to Staff for a report back.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS- 2026-019 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding 296 George Street Zoning By-law Amendment – Application No. ZB-2026-002. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By-law No. 034-2026 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the lands located at 296
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council proclaim the month of September 2026 as Child Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Cobourg and direct Staff to raise the Child Cancer Awareness Flag from September 1-30, 2026.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 036-2026 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 June 24, 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.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT Council amend the Downtown Parking Program to establish a maximum four-hour on-street parking limit within the Downtown Precinct, inclusive of permit holders.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Defeated
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. LS-2026-016 from the Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services regarding 2026 Community Grant Applications. 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 $2
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Public Planning Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm that agenda, as circulated.
Special Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 14.1 Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee 14.1.1 Delegation from Zachary Brady, resident, regarding amending By-law No. 058-2012 being the Open Air Burning By-law WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Develo
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council direct Staff to engage MASS Civic Innovation Lab on the 2026 Service Ballot Pilot project signaling the Town’s interest and direct Staff to report back to Council.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Request to Raise MS Walk Flag from May 29, 2026 to June 8, 2026; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to amend the Flag Raising and Proclamation Policy to authorize the annual raising of a flag in honour of National AccessAbility Week.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to make the 2026 Operational Plan and corresponding dashboard available on the municipal website for public viewing.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council endorse the approval of funding awarded to the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg under the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) program from the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT the Committee appoint Councillor Randy Barber as Chair for 2026 starting at the April 9, 2026 Meeting.
THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT the Committee adopt the following staff reports on the consent agenda as a single motion: 10.1 Report No. COR-2026-002 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Financial Status Report WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to continue reporting annually
THAT Council approve the 2026 Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Budget in the amount of $237,051.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion as item ii.: ii. Adjust the Mayor’s remuneration to the selected market target at the 75th percentile and apply the existing internal differentials of 46% for the Deputy Mayor and 16% for Councillors to the Mayor’s salary, as shown below: • Mayor to $88,793 • Deputy Mayor $47,901 • Councillor $40,231
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
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. Commencing December 2026, compensation equal to the 75th percentile of the 2025 base compensation of the comparator group of municipalities indexed for the 2026 calendar year; and ii. Adjust the Mayor’s remuneration to the selected market target
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Corporate Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy, as attached.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council amend Appendix B of the Video Surveillance Policy to include reference to one (1) outside camera at the Division Street / Munroe Street intersection.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council enact By-law No. 013-2026 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement Amendment (TPAA) with the Government of Ontario represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF).
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 012-2026 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 February 25, 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.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Public Planning Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO EXTEND That Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours pursuant to section 5.10 of the Procedural By-law 050-2024.
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Emergency Meeting, December 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee adopt the following recommendations contained within the staff reports on the consent agenda as a single motion and refer to Regular Council for final approval: 9.1 Report No. LS-2025-025 from the Town Clerk/Director, Legislative Services regarding Council Chambers Audio Visual and Sound Upgrades Options WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regul
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Special Council, December 1, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion: 14.1 Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee 14.1.1 Delegation from Julie Southwood, resident, regarding parking on Bagot Street WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on November 6, 2025, the Committee considered the dele
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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