Regular Council

THAT Council meet in Closed Session at 4:00 P.M in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 regarding:

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Public Meeting held on October 3, 2022

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on October 3, 2022

THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 28, 2022

THAT the delegation from Peter Swinton be received for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT the matter be

THAT the delegation from Terry Marrocco, be received for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to report back to Council by March 1, 2024, to provide an update to Council on the Storm water management program review and implementation

THAT the delegation from Ken Strauss, be received for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council refer the presentation to staff for comment and review to be brought back to Council for consideration as soon as possible

THAT the delegation from Bryan Lambert be received for information purposes; Amended Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added: FURTHER THAT the information be sent to staff for further review

THAT the delegation from Bryan Lambert be received for information purposes;

THAT Council receive the delegation from the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to draft a licensing agreement with the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective through Green Wood Coalition for temporary use of the Memorial Arena parking on Furnace Street as outlined in the presentation for the purpose of a six-month pilot project to be brought back to council for consideration; and FURTHER THAT staff identify any by-laws, permits, and authorizations required so that Council can approve items in a timey manner so the project can proceed, Amended Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau MOTION TO AMEND The following wording be inserted: FURTHER THAT the report include any and all Zoning By-law, Ontario Building Code and Municipal By-laws that the organization would need to consider as part of the licensing agreement; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to schedule a pre-consultation meeting between Green Wood Coalition - Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective and the Town of Cobourg Development Review Team as soon as possible; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to waive the $770 consultation fee Resolution 380-22 Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty THAT Council receive the delegation from the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to draft a licensing agreement with the

THAT Council receive the notes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 12, 2022 for information purposes.

THAT Council receive the notes of the Council Orientation meeting held on December 5, 6, and 7, 2022

THAT C ouncil receive this report for information purposes and, FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to reevaluate the service levels, safety considerations, and funding requirements to provide safe and effective public washroom services and report back to Council through the 2023 Budget process and, FURTHER THAT Council hereby changes the official name of the washroom building in Rotary Harbourfront Park (commonly known as the Transit Terminal, Transit Shelter, Bus Shelter, Rotary Harbourfront rink washrooms , Bus Shelter Warm Room ), to the Albert St Washroom to ensure that the general public clearly understands the scope of service provided and, FURTHER THAT Council acknowledges that dedicated staff and contractor resources will be required to keep the Albert St Washrooms over the holiday season , as outlined in this report. Amended Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added: FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to assign one (1) Accessible Port-A-Potties at the Waterfront Rotary Park

THAT Council receive this report for information purposes and, FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to reevaluate the service levels, safety considerations, and funding requirements to provide safe and effective public washroom services and report back to Council through the 2023 Budget process and, FURTHER THAT Council hereby changes the official name of the washroom building in Rotary Harbourfront Park (commonly known as the Transit Terminal, Transit Shelter, Bus Shelter, Rotary Harbourfront rink washrooms, Bus Shelter Warm Room), to the Albert St Washroom to ensure that the general public clearly understands the scope of service provided and, FURTHER THAT Council acknowledges that dedicated staff and contractor resources will be required to keep the Albert St Washrooms over the holiday season, as outlined in this report. FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to assign one (1) Accessible Port-A-Potties at the Waterfront Rotary Park

THAT Council receive the memo from the DBIA Board of Management for the appointments of Megan Carr, Tina Christopher, Erika Cotton, Keith Herring and Scott McCracken, to the the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management (DBIA).

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022, Council considered a memo from the Manager of Human Resources, regarding the suspension of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the suspension of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (HR-AP-0003), effective immediately.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022, Council considered a delegation from Dave Tunstead regarding parking within Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council forward the delegation and corresponding documents to Town Staff to include in the 2022 Parking Summary Report to be brought forward to Council in the New Year; and FURTHER THAT Council permit free parking in the Downtown for on-street parking for the Holiday Season ending on January 1, 2023.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022, Council considered a memo from the Director, Community Services, regarding the Harbour Infrastructure Update; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the interim flexible phasing for the harbour infrastructure repairs to allow work to continue, with a detailed update to be included within the 2023 budget process.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022, Council considered a memo from the Director, Community Services, and the Assistant Manager, Waterfront Operations, regarding the Microbial Source Tracking – Harbour E. coli Report; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to complete a review of mitigation tactics to reduce E. coli concentrations associated with gull DNA marker, investigate the root causes of human DNA marker found in storm water entering the harbour basin, and propose long-term solutions

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022, Council considered a memo from the Fire Chief regarding the approval of the purchase of a Fire Department Pumper; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award the contract to the single bidder, Cityview and approve and accept the purchase of a new fire department pumper at a final cost of $1,100,000, including non-refundable HST.

THAT Council adopt by-law No. 086-2022, being a by-law to establish Water Rates and Waste Water Rates within the Town of Coburg.

THAT Council adopt by-law No. 087-2022, being a by-law to Stop Up and Close, declare surplus to municipal need and dispose of the highway described as a Delbec Street.

THAT Council adopt by-law 088-2022, being a by-law to amend By-law 009-2019, being a by-law to establish Rules of Order and Procedures for Municipal Council and Committee Meetings

THAT Council adopt by-law No. 089-2022, being a by-law to designate lands not subject to Part Lot Control (Blocks 1-5 inclusive, Plan 39M-437 – Orchard Avenue, Mason Homes).

THAT Council adopt by-law No. 090-2022, being a by-law to designate lands not subject to Part Lot Control (Joan Chalovich Way & Wilkins Gate – Stage 1, New Amherst Homes).

THAT Council adopt by-law 091-2022, being a by-law to establish a Stormwater Management Services charge by the Town of Cobourg for 2023.

THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law No. 086-2022 to 091-2022 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.

THAT Council receive the correspondence for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council forward the GRCA Preliminary Budget to the Finance Department to be included within the 2023 Town of Cobourg Budget.

THAT Council receive the correspondence for information purposes.

THAT Council receive the correspondence for information purpose.

THAT Council receive the correspondence for information purpose. Amended Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat MOTION TO AMEND That Council receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Prince Edward County, Township of Lanark Highlands Municipality of Greenstone regarding the Strong Mayors, Building Act (Bill 3) for information purposes And further that Cobourg Council supports the resolutions from these municipalities regarding Bill 3 And further that Cobourg Council opposes the changes that Bill 3 makes to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act And further that Council direct the Municipal Clerk to send a copy of this resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP David PIccini, all 444 municipalities, FCM, AMCTO, and AMO.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Prince Edward County, Township of Lanark Highlands Municipality of Greenstone regarding the Strong Mayors, Building Act (Bill 3) for information purposes And further that Cobourg Council supports the resolutions from these municipalities regarding Bill 3 And further that Cobourg Council opposes the changes that Bill 3 makes to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act And further that Council direct the Municipal Clerk to send a copy of this resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP David PIccini, all 444 municipalities, FCM, AMCTO, and AMO.

THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Cobourg endorses Lucas Cleveland as the Mayor for the position of ROMA Zone 5 representative for the 2023-2027 Board of Directors. Amended 16.19 Correspondence from the Municipality of Greenstone, regarding Bill 3 “An Act to amend various statutes with respect to special powers and duties of heads of Council. Attachments | Public Comments 1. LT_Res 22-396 Expansion of Bill 3.pdf Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat THAT Council receive the correspondence for information purposes.

THAT leave be granted to introduce Bylaw 092-2022 and to dispense with the reading of the Bylaw by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on December 19, 2022, 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.