Regular Council

That Council confirm the agenda, as amended.

THAT Council meet in Closed Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding:  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (s. 239 (2) (b)).

THAT Council appoint Sandra Ripley to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.

THAT Council receive the minutes of the Cobourg Municipal Standing Committee for informational purposes. Page 3 of 13 January 29, 2025

THAT Council receive the delegation from Judy Sherwin, on behalf of Condo Corp # 49&41 Birchwood Trail regarding Snow Plough and Salt Removal Request for information purposes.

MOTION TO AMEND That the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council refer the approval of the 2025 Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Budget back to the DBIA Board of Management.

THAT Council refer the approval of the 2025 Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Budget back to the DBIA Board of Management.

THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion: 13.1 Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee 13.1.1 Report No. PW-2025-001 from Transportation Supervisor regarding School Crossing Guard Warrant Policy and Procedures WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning, and Development Standing Committee on January 15, 2025, the Committee considered Report No. PW-2025-001 from Transportation Supervisor regarding School Crossing Guard Warrant Policy and Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the proposed Crossing Guard Warrant Policy and Procedures attached hereto. 13.2 Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee 13.2.1 Report No. CAO-2025-001 from Manager, Office of the CAO regarding Customer Charter & Customer Service Policy WHEREAS at the Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee meeting on January 16, 2025, the Committee considered Report No. CAO-2025-001 from Manager, Office of the CAO regarding Customer Charter & Customer Service Policy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Town of Cobourg Customer Service Policy and Customer Charter, subject to any amendments made by Council. 13.2.2 Request from Community Living and Respite Northumberland regarding proclaiming the month of May as Community Living Month WHEREAS at the Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on January 16, 2025, the Committee considered the request

MOTION TO AMEND That the last paragraph of the motion be replaced with the following wording: FURTHER THAT Council rescind the proclamation approval for Christian Heritage Month.

WHEREAS at the Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee meeting on January 16, 2025, the Committee considered the delegation from Bob LeDrew regarding proclamation request for Atheism Awareness Day. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Bob LeDrew regarding proclamation request for Atheism Awareness Day for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council rescind the proclamation approval for Christian Heritage Month.

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council provide direction to Staff if necessary.

MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the correspondence received from Northumberland County regarding the Municipal Restructuring Study to the February 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Lucas Cleveland NO (4): Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Aaron Burchat, Councillor Randy Barber YES (3) Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Miriam Mutton, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty

WHEREAS the Cobourg Council recognizes the importance of efficient governance and the responsible use of public funds; and WHEREAS Cobourg Council understands that the Northumberland tax base is having difficulties with the constant increase in municipal taxes from both the upper and lower tier municipalities; and WHEREAS the Council acknowledges the need to explore service rationalization, restructuring, and potential amalgamation within Northumberland County to enhance efficiency and service delivery; and WHEREAS any study undertaken must provide a comprehensive and balanced approach to ensure that all viable options are fairly considered in determining the best governance and financial structure for all of our communities; and WHEREAS the town of Cobourg tax base makes up 23% of the Northumberland County tax levy and the town of Cramahe contributes just 6% while both having a single vote at the County of Northumberland Council table unless it is a recorded vote; and WHEREAS in addition to the options of restructuring and amalgamation, a third alternative must be evaluated, namely the potential dilution of the upper- tier government that could allow for the direct allocation of provincial funding to lower-tier municipalities enhancing the local decision-making process and allowing for fiscal autonomy of the various communities. Page 11 of 13 January 29, 2025 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cobourg Council expresses its support and significant interest in the pursuing

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No.001- 2025 to By-law No.003-2025 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 leave be granted to introduce By-law 004-2025 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on January, 29, 2025 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.