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 (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Cobourg Municipal Standing Committee for informational purposes.
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling, seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau
Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the motion be amended to replace “create” with the following wording: “report back on the creation of”
Moved by Councillor Brian Darling, seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to report back on the creation of a DBIA-specific fee schedule, to be incorporated into By-law No. 066-2012 and amend By- law No. 095-2012, outlining user fees applicable to DBIA members.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
THAT Council amend the Downtown Parking Program to establish a maximum four-hour on-street parking limit within the Downtown Precinct, inclusive of permit holders.
Moved by Councillor Randy Barber, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Defeated
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council direct Staff to report back on the Outdoor Parking Spot Fee Adjustment and direct staff to implement a fee of $15.00 per day and that the fee shall not exceed that amount until Staff report back; and FURTHER THAT Council approve licensing to issue the permit and collect the fee upon finalization approval by Council. Recorded vote requested by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty YES (4): Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Miriam Mutton, Councillor Randy Barber NO (2): Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, Councillor Aaron Burchat
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Miriam Mutton, Councillor Randy Barber · Opposed (2): Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, Councillor Aaron Burchat
THAT Council direct Staff to report back on the Outdoor Parking Spot Fee Adjustment and direct staff to implement a fee of $15.00 per day and that the fee shall not exceed that amount until Staff report back. FURTHER THAT Council approve licensing to issue the permit and collect the fee upon finalization approval by Council.
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton
Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 14.2 Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee 14.2.1 Report No. DS-2026-014 from the Manager of Long-Range Planning regarding Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 066-2025 WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on May 13, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS-2026-014 from the Manager of Long-Range Planning regarding Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 066-2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By-law No. 030-2026 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 066- 2025 to correct administrative errors. 14.3 Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee 14.3.1 Recommendation from Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding Delegation from Enabled Talent regarding the Enable Canada Tour WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered a recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding a delegation from Enabled Talent regarding the Enable Canada Tour. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the launch of the Enable Canada Tour with the Town of Cobourg as a municipal accessibility initiative; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to explore collaboration opportunities, including identifying suitable venues, potential community partners, and promotion
Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau, seconded by Councillor Brian Darling
Carried
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. LS-2026-016 from the Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services regarding 2026 Community Grant Applications. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide direction to Staff for the approval of the 2026 Municipal Community Grant Applications listed below in the amount of $22,390 to be funded from the Community Grants Budget: Page 10 of 16 May 27, 2026 $3,000 - Community Care Northumberland (Operating) $5,000 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Durham and Northumberland (Operating) $1,500 - La Jeunesse Choirs (Community Event) $1,500 - Northumberland Humane Society (Community project) $1,390 - Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (In-Kind) 22 Parking Passes for 34 Days - Cobourg Survivor Thrivers (In-kind Contribution) 10 Annual Parking Passes - Community Living and Respite Northumberland (In-kind Contribution) $4,000 – 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Operating) $1,000 – Northumberland Oral Health Coalition (Community project) $5,000 – The Children’s Safety Village (Operating & special event).
Moved by Councillor Randy Barber, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
Carried
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the motion be amended to add grant approval for Beyond the Blue Box Inc. in the amount of $6,500, with $3,500 being reallocated from the Rose Quest Personal Care Initiative, as shown below: $6,500 - The Rose Quest Personal Care Initiative (Community project) $6,500 – Beyond the Blue Box Inc. (Capital)
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. LS-2026-016 from the Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services regarding 2026 Community Grant Applications. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide direction to Staff for the approval of the 2026 Municipal Community Grant Applications listed below in the amount of $18,000 to be funded from the Community Grants Budget: $5,000 – Sounds of the Next Generation (Operating & Community Event) $6,500 - The Rose Quest Personal Care Initiative (Community project) $6,500 – Beyond the Blue Box Inc. (Capital)
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following paragraph be amended as shown in bold: FURTHER THAT Council appoint Baker Tilly as its external auditor for a three-year audit term and direct Staff to execute the necessary agreements and to report back at the conclusion of the three-year period with an assessment of outcomes and recommendations regarding any further actions required; and
Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
WHEREAS at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting on April 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. AR-2026-001, No. AR-2026-002, and No. AR-2026-003 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding the Town of Cobourg financial statements; and WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on May 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-006 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Summary of Audit and Risk Committee Reports and Financial Statement Approvals. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report No. COR-2026-006 for information purposes and acknowledge the review and approval of the financial and administrative reports presented at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on April 14, 2026; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the financial statements for the Cobourg Public Library, Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc., as approved by their respective Board of Directors; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the financial statement of the Waterworks of the Town of Cobourg as recommended; and Page 14 of 16 May 27, 2026 FURTHER THAT Council appoint Baker Tilly as its external auditor for a three-year audit term and direct Staff to execute the necessary agreements and to report back at the conclusion of the three-year period with an assessment of outcomes and recommendations regarding any further actions required; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the 2023 audited consolidated financial statement the Corpor
Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton, seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 028-2026 to By-law No. 032-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-laws 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.
Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 033-2026 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 May 27, 2026 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.
Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat, seconded by Councillor Brian Darling