Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.

WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer the delegation from David Moore regarding Amendments to By-law No. 012-2016 to Include Safety Gear to staff for a report back.

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. COMM-2024-025 from Director, Community Services and Treasurer/Director, Corporate Services regarding Art Gallery of Northumberland - Agreement WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives this report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council commends the Art Gallery of Northumberland (AGN) for its delivery of cultural services and experiences that benefit the residents of Cobourg; and FURTHER THAT Council commends the Board of the AGN for its creative thinking in this updated shared-service delivery model that clarifies the role of the AGN and the Town in supporting a vibrant arts and culture community while maintaining clear deliverables for each organization; and FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the attached agreement as approved by the Board of the AGN, recognizing the financial amounts related to the agreement will be reviewed and approved through the municipal budget process annually. 9.2 Report No. COMM-2024-026 from Director, Community Services and Treasurer/Director, Corporate Services regarding Cobourg Museum Foundation MOU WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval.

WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive this report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council congratulates the Northumberland Players for their longevity and continuing positive impact in the town; and FURTHER THAT Council considers the arts to be integral to a thriving town as noted in the Strategic Plan and Culture Master Plan; and FURTHER THAT Council commends the Northumberland Players on the professionalism and detail included within their proposal; and FURTHER THAT Council encourages the Northumberland Players to further focus and develop improvement ideas for the Fire Hall Theatre building to provide a modern, accessible, enjoyable, and home-town experience but at a smaller scale to provide targeted improvements; and FURTHER THAT Council encourages the Northumberland Players to continue to deliver intimate small-audience experiences in the Fire Hall Theatre and continue to partner with local facilities (including the Town’s Concert Hall) to provide larger-scale shows.