The Cobourg Record

Committee of the Whole

August 23, 2021

Who was there

Present (4): Nicole Beatty, Aaron Burchat, Adam Bureau, Brian Darling

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 (21 motions)

21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the delegation made by Ted Williams be received for information purposes; FURTHER THAT the matter be considered under item 12.1 of the August 23, 2021, Committee of the Whole Agenda
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT Council receive the Staff report from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council consider returning to in-person Council Meetings in Cobourg Municipal Council Chambers in one of the following new formats: That all of Council Members be physically present in Council Chambers for all Municipal Council Meetings including the Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer in an alternative set-up to adhere to public health protocols and all other Staff, Members of the Public and Delegates/Presenters shall participate electronically through a Zoom Video Conference. OR That Members of Council may participate in person in Council Chambers and allowing some Council members to participate by Zoom Video Conferencing, and all other Staff, Members of the Public and Delegates/Presenters shall participate electronically. AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize all Council Advisory Committees to participate through electronic participation utilizing Zoom Video Conferencing for the remainder of the Municipal Council Term or until Council provides further direction to return to in-person meetings. Amended Moved by Councillor Brian Darling MOTION TO AMEND: THAT Council receive the Staff report from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council consider returning to in-person Council Meetings in Cobourg Municipal Council Chambers in one of the following new for
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
Carried
THAT Council receive this Staff Report for information purposes; and, FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting for final approval which exempts Blocks 30-44 inclusive on Plan 39M-944 (Hayward St. & Joseph Gale Street) in Stage 1 of the East Village Phase 5 subdivision from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT the Council receive this Staff Report for information purposes; and, FURTHER THAT authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Severance Agreement with Anne Marie Cummings for the proposed severance of a new infill lot on the north side of Clyde Street from 163 Ontario Street in accordance with Condition a) of the Committee of Adjustment Consent decision . Amended Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley MOTION TO AMEND THAT the following be added: FURTHER THAT a Special Council meeting be scheduled on August 25, 2021, with time permissible to the convivence of Municipal Council and Staff
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT the Council receive this Staff Report for information purposes; and, FURTHER THAT authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Severance Agreement with Anne Marie Cummings for the proposed severance of a new infill lot on the north side of Clyde Street from 163 Ontario Street in accordance with Condition a) of the Committee of Adjustment Consent decision; and FURTHER THAT a Special Council meeting be scheduled on August 25, 2021, with time permissible to the convivence of Municipal Council and Staff
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT Council receive this Staff Report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council meeting to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Development Agreement with 2804830 Ontario Inc. and Lakefront Utility Services Inc. for the proposed development of a 210 sq m gas bar/convenience store and take-out restaurant at 1043 Division Street, Cobourg, subject to the finalization of details by municipal staff and partner review agencies; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council meeting to authorize the removal the Holding (H) Symbol from the Subject Lands.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT Council receive the memo from the Planning and Development Advisory Committee, for information purposes; FURTHER THAT Council endorse in principle the Background Report, Master Plan and draft Secondary Plan for the Tannery District Sustainable Neighbourhood Master Plan project area prepared by Fotenn Planning + Design, in association with Urban Equation, Crozier and Altus Group subject to the implementation of a public consultation process and the finalization of relevant details.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT Council receive the memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council endorse in principle, with respect to demolition only , the Heritage Permit Application HP-2021-025 as submitted by Jeff Weng on behalf of William Academy to permit the demolition of structures at 127-129 King St. W and 209 Hibernia St; subject to the finalization of details by Planning and Heritage Staff.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT Council receive the memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council grant and approve Heritage Permit #HP-2021-026 as submitted by Anne Marie Cummings at 586 Osler Court to permit the construction of an attached two car garage and various alterations to the main house, and alterations to the accessory carriage-house to convert into a coach house dwelling, be approved subject to the finalization of details by Planning and Heritage staff.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty
Carried
THAT C ouncil approve Option 1C as the preferred downtown streetlight fixture and pole style ; and, FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with the replacement of all downtown streetlight fixtures and poles in 2021 at an estimated cost of $500,000 which is within the 2021 budget to be funded by debentures.
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
Carried
THAT C ouncil direct Staff to open and evaluate the single bid received for a dump box with attachments; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a report to Council providing a recommendation to accept or reject the single received bid.
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
Carried
THAT Council accept the Shoreplan Engineering Limited Report on Boat Lifting Options for the Cobourg Marina for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to include upgrades to the North and East Seawalls in the harbour design plans to facilitate the safe use of the cranes for boat-lifting
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT Council refer item 12.2. to the August 30, 2021 Regular Council meeting Amended Moved by Councillor Brian Darling MOTION TO AMEND: THAT the walkway to the lighthouse be abandoned; and FURTHER THAT Council not go ahead with the lighthouse walkway options and cost estimate
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT the walkway to the lighthouse be abandoned; and FURTHER THAT Council not go ahead with the lighthouse walkway options and cost estimate
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT C ouncil approve the low quote in the amount of $ 51,426.00 to Thomas Buick GMC for a 2022 Model 1-Ton Cab and Chassis; and FURTHER THAT t he approved 2021 capital budget for the purchase is $ 65 ,000.00 to be funded from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT Council receive the memo from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to approve, in principle, the proposal presented by the Bicycle Action Committee at the August 3, 2021 PRAC meeting, to have a Bicycle Action Plan included in the Transportation Master Plan.
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT Council receive the August 23, 2021 Victoria Beach Report/Update from the Deputy Director of Community Services for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley
Carried
THAT C ouncil receive the report from the Deputy Fire Chief for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a five (5) year single multi-party agreement with the County of Northumberland and Seven (7) member municipalities for the administration of fire dispatch communications.
Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
THAT C ouncil approve Film Access Northumberland’s Eye to Eye Film Festival on Sunday, August 29, 2021 to be held at the bandshell in Victoria Park, Cobourg; and FURTHER THAT Council refer the decision to the Special Council meeting on August 25, 2021
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
Carried
THAT C ouncil receive this report from the Accessibility Coordinator for information purposes, and; FURTHER THAT Council approve the four (4) goals for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy: Identify and address systemic barriers within the Corporation. Create programs to meet the needs of everyone. Engage our diverse communities in a meaningful way. Attract and leverage a diverse workforce.
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
Carried
THAT the meeting be adjourned (8:20 PM)
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
Carried

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