Regular Council

THAT the matter be added to the Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council be approved as presented.

THAT Council refer the delegation to a subsequent Council Meeting.

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for information purposes and FURTHER THAT Council approve the recommended amendments to the Town of Cobourg Parks By-law as presented; and FURTHER THAT Council endorse the regular enforcement of the current Town of Cobourg By-laws and authority provided to the Town under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 to benefit the lawful, shared use and enjoyment of the public space and safety of all residents of the Town of Cobourg. Amended Resolution 283-23 Moved by Councillor Brian Darling Seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton MOTION TO AMEND THAT the proposed by-law Section 1- 17.2 be amended to remove the wording of 'huts or tents in a park' and replace with 'on municipal lands'.

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the recommended amendments to the Town of Cobourg Parks By-law as amended ; and FURTHER THAT Council endorse the regular enforcement of the current Town of Cobourg By-laws and authority provided to the Town under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 to benefit the lawful, shared use and enjoyment of the public space and safety of all residents of the Town of Cobourg.

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council take a participatory role in the appeal process for 48 Park Street by endorsing attendance by the Town’s Solicitor and Planning Staff at the hearing to monitor and support the hearing process.

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council award the capital project contract CO-23-13, West Street Reconstruction to Behan Construction Limited in the amount of $3,730,155.97 excluding taxes; and FURTHER THAT Council allow the pre-approval of $1,104,000 in Northam Industrial Park capital funds for 2024 to account for the additional budget required to complete the project in 2024.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 14, 2023, Council considered a Memo from the Director of Planning and Development, regarding a Planning and Development Division Staffing Request – New Planner Position – Development Review. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the creation of a new, permanent full-time position in the Planning Department being a Senior/Principal Planner (Development Review) with an estimated annual salary including benefits up to $120,000, pending the finalization of the job description and appropriate placement within the Town’s organizational and salary structure; and FURTHER THAT the new position with a October 1, 2023 hire date be funded by any remaining unused salary dollars from the vacant planning position with the balance funded by the Human Resources Personnel Contingency in the amount of $30,000 in addition to any associated onboarding costs.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 14, 2023, Council considered a Memo from the Manager of Environmental Services, regarding the WAS Wetwell Pump #1 (Environmental Services Plant #1). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize and approve the purchase of a new WAS Wetwell Pump from Directrik at a cost of $41,057.11, including non-refundable HST; and FURTHER that Council approve an increase in the 2023 Capital Budget allocation by $16,057 for this project to a total of $41,057.11 from $25,000 due to price escalation of the required pump.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 14, 2023, Council considered a Memo from the Director of Community Services, regarding the Feasibility Analysis and Request from the Cobourg Pickleball Club for the exclusive use of Sinclair Park; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Community Services Division to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cobourg Pickle Ball Club to determine the scope, costs and responsibilities of each party for the future development of pickleball courts at the Cobourg Community Centre.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 14, 2023, Council considered a Memo from the Fire Chief regarding the Purchase of Fire Department Vehicle. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grants permission to purchase the pick-up truck in 2023, instead of 2024 as previously scheduled, to enhance the capacity for Cobourg Fire to respond to increasing community need, utilizing 2023 Capital Budget savings of $40,000 from the reduced amount of $20,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law No.068-2023 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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law No.070-2023 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. 15. ITEMS EXTRACTED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Public Comments: 16. NOTICE OF MOTION Public Comments: 17. COUNCIL/COORDINATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Comments: 17.1 Members of Council present verbal reports: Public Comments: 18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Comments: 19. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW Public Comments: 19.1 Bylaw 069-2023, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting of August 21 2023. Attachments | Public Comments 1. By-law 069-2023 Confirmatory Bylaw - August 21 2023.pdf Resolution 293-23 Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat THAT leave be granted to introduce Bylaw 069-2023 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 August 21, 2023 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.