Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau, seconded by Councillor Brian Darling
Carried
MOTION TO CALL THE VOTE ON A QUESTION THAT Council call the question for the above noted motion.
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
Carried
WHEREAS the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario have launched the $8.8 billion Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) to fund housing-enabling infrastructure in municipalities that commit to lowering local development fees; and WHEREAS the DCRP requires participating municipalities to reduce residential Development Charges (DCs) by a minimum of 30% to 50% for a three-year period to improve housing affordability and accelerate construction; and WHEREAS the deadline for formal program applications to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is June 19, 2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to prepare and submit a comprehensive application to the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) before the June 19, 2026, deadline, showcasing project(s) that maximize local housing-enabling infrastructure for residential growth-related investment; and FURTHER THAT, Council approves a 50% reduction on all residential development charges in effect, spanning a three (3) year period, subject to formal provincial approval of applicable project funding; and FURTHER THAT any residential development utilizing Development Charges reduced rates must commence construction no later than July 31, 2030, and be completed by 2035, in accordance with provincial program frameworks; and Page 4 of 6 June 16, 2026 FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to identify priority capital growth projects, including water, wastewater, and linear road infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 035-2026 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 June 16, 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.
Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber