Summer Council

That Council approve the addition of Item 17.1 Notice of Motion from Mayor Cleveland regarding Cobourg's 10 for 10 for the People of Armstrong and Whitesand to this agenda.

THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended.

THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.

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.

MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the motion noted above to Report No. COMM-2026- 005 for further consideration.

THAT Council receive the delegation regarding a request to proclaim August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day for information purposes.

THAT Council support the Town of Cobourg exploring the adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program within municipal facilities, services and community spaces.

MOTION TO REFER That Council refer the motion below to Report No. COMM-2026-004 for further consideration: WHEREAS Council passed By-Law 028-2025, a by-law to establish the terms of reference for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force on 28 May 2025; and WHEREAS By-law No. 050-2024 being a by-law to establish rules of order and procedures to govern the proceedings of council, and is

WHEREAS mandatory evacuation orders issued July 13, 2026 have displaced 474 members of Whitesand First Nation and residents of Armstrong to Thunder Bay, and neighbouring Namaygoosisagagun (Collins) First Nation has

THAT Council adopt the following recommendations contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 15.1 Report No. DS-2026-021 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding Cobourg East Community Secondary Plan Staff Update to Council THAT Council direct Staff to prepare to host a Public Information Session in support of the review and update of the Cobourg East Community Secondary Plan later in the year. 15.2 Report No. DS-2026-022 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding HP-2026-020 – 296 George Street Heritage Permit Application THAT Council approve HP-2026-020 in support of SPA-07-21 for infill development at 296 George Street. 15.3 Report No. DS-2026-024 from the Manager of Development Review regarding Extension of Draft Approval - New Amherst Stage 2 Phase 3 THAT Council deem the Draft Plan of Subdivision for New Amherst Subdivision Stage 2 Phase 3 not to have lapsed, per Section 51(33.1) of the Planning Act. Page 10 of 23 July 22, 2026 15.4 Report No. DS-2026-025 from Planner 1 regarding Request for Financial Relief – Cornerstone Development THAT Council waive and refund the application processing fee received for Minor Variance application A-04-26. 15.5 Report No. FR-2026-003 from the Acting Fire Chief regarding Replacement of Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan THAT Council authorize up to $15,000 from the small equipment reserve for the replacement of one positive Pressure Ventilation Fan for Cobourg Fire Department. 15.6 Report No. LS-2026-018 from

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 Master Plan Task Force on 28 May 2025; and WHEREAS By-law No. 050-2024 being a by-law to establish rules of order and procedures to govern the proceedings of council, and is

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 Street West in the Institutional (I) Zone with a site- specific exception and the Open Space (OS) Zone.

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 WHEREAS concerns have also been raised regarding the scale and height of the proposed building in relation to surrounding residential uses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. DS-2026-023 be

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 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 and at the June 26, 2026 meeting Council

MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be removed from the motion: FURTHER 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.

THAT Council request that YMCA Northumberland report back with a clear implementation strategy and business plan for Council review and consideration; and FURTHER THAT Council indicate to YMCA Northumberland that any future consideration of municipal financial support be contingent upon the submission of a comprehensive business plan outlining the project’s objectives, financial sustainability, implementation timelines, and the demonstrated community benefit to Cobourg residents.

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

THAT Council approve the addition of a Public Planning Meeting on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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.

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 direct Staff to submit comments to the Province in addition to the CANHC.

MOTION TO DEFER That the motion noted above be

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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 034- 2026, 038-2026, 043-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws 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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 044- 2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law 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.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 045-2026 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 July 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.