Regular Council

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a delegation by Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s for the request of the donation of land; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request be

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Town Arborist regarding the Town of Cobourg Fall 2021 Tree Planting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the bid and award the contract of $79,360.00 plus non-refundable HST to Cressman Tree Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd for the 2021 Fall Tree Planting Program.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Deputy Director, Community Services, regarding the Cobourg Waterfront Water Quality Staff Update; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to draft a water quality policy to be presented prior to summer 2022; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to include an accessible dock, E. coli DNA testing and expand yearly dredging to the 2022 budget for deliberations

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a presentation from Pinder DaSilva and Yin Brown, Abilities Centre, regarding the LEAD Program and a memo from the Recording Secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee, regarding the LEAD Program from the Abilities Centre; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Coburg engage with the Abilities Centre to participate in the LEAD Project for Accessibility.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services, regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodations (STRA) Information Report; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to report back to Municipal Council with the development of a licensing system to regulate Short-Term Rental Accommodations in the Town of Cobourg to be brought to Council for consideration; and FURTHER THAT the Town’s Zoning By-law be amended with provisions for Short Term Rental Accommodations; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to engage the community and residents with a Short-Term Accommodation Survey to be posted on the Town’s Engage Cobourg Website to receive community engagement and feedback on STRAs; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to schedule a Public Meeting to receive comments from members of the public and those currently operating Short Term Rental Accommodations to receive comments on the proposed regulations and the Draft By-laws.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services, regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodations (STRA) Information Report; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to include an analysis of the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax as part of its report and analysis back to Council. Amended Resolution 460-21 Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau MOTION TO AMEND WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services, regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodations (STRA) Information Report; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to include an analysis of the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax specifically for STRAs as part of its report and analysis back to Council.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a delegation from Gigi Ludorf-Weaver, President, Sustainable Cobourg regarding Sustainable Cobourg’s Operational Budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the request for partnership funding and Terms of Refence to Planning Staff to be considered as part of the ICSP/GDS exercise

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Community Events Coordinator, regarding the 2021 Cobourg Santa Claus Parade Options in the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to proceed with the traditional Santa Claus Parade event to take place on December 4, 2021 in the evening, subject to the future Provincial Orders to be passed and subject to the finalization of details from Staff. Amended Resolution 464-21 Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau MOTION TO AMEND WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Community Events Coordinator, regarding the 2021 Cobourg Santa Claus Parade Options in the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to proceed with the traditional Santa Claus Parade event to take place on December 4, 2021 in the evening at 6pm, subject to the future Provincial Orders to be passed and subject to the finalization of details from Staff. And further that Council authorize Staff to proceed with plans for Christmas Magic with a date to be determined by Staff and First Night on December 31, 2021, subject to the future Provincial Orders to be passed and subject to the finalization of details from Staff.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 25, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Community Events Coordinator, regarding the 2021 Cobourg Santa Claus Parade Options in the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to proceed with the traditional Santa Claus Parade event to take place on December 4, 2021 in the evening at 6pm, subject to the future Provincial Orders to be passed and subject to the finalization of details from Staff; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize Staff to proceed with plans for Christmas Magic with a date to be determined by Staff and First Night on December 31, 2021, subject to the future Provincial Orders to be passed and subject to the finalization of details from Staff.

THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT the correspondence be

THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes.

WHEREAS on November 11 each year on Remembrance Day the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Cobourg host a luncheon for Legion members following the Cenotaph Service of Remembrance in Victoria Park. WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133’s new establishment located at 135 Orr Street is not fully open still awaiting their liquor license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario they will be unable to host the luncheon. WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 has requested to host the luncheon in the Concert Hall in Victoria Hall on Thursday, November 11, 2021. FURTHER THAT the fees for the Concert Hall are as follows: Rental (Non-Profit Local Group): $225.00 per day Concert Hall House Manager: $27.75 per hour for four (4) hours = $111 Victoria Hall Security: $30.94 for four (4) hours TOTAL fees asking to be waived = $366.94 plus $47.70 in HST = $414.64 NOW THERE FOR IT BE RESOLVED THAT Council waive all fees associated with the rental of the Concert Hall on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in the amount of $414.64 allowing the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 use of the Concert Hall.

THAT the meeting be adjourned