Committee of the Whole

THAT Council meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 regarding:

THAT the matters be added to the agenda.

THAT Council receive the delegation for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT the delegation request be

THAT Council receive the delegation for information purposes.

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the updated Town of Cobourg Social Media Policy to implement guidelines and standards for the management of social media accounts on behalf of the Town of Cobourg.

THAT Council receive for information purposes the memo from the recording secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee, to amend the Parking By-Law By-law 030-2022 regarding accessible parking permits. Amended Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty MOTION TO AMEND THAT the following wording replace the original wording of the action recommended: THAT Council receive the memo from the Secretary, Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee, for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council approve residents with accessible parking permits to be able to park in the accessible spots for free; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to amend Parking By-law 030-2022 to reflect this change

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and, FURTHER THAT Council support and endorse the attached I ntegrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) , attached as Appendix 1 .

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and, FURTHER THAT Council support and endorse the Economic Development and Venture13 Strategy and Action Plan – 2023-2028 included as Appendix 1 to the staff report .

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the Funding Contribution Agreement between the Town of Cobourg and Balder Corporation 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 and enter into the Agreement (Appendix 1) subject to minor amendments at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Development.

THAT Council receive the staff report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the proposed application to amend the Zoning By-law and deem them complete in accordance with the Planning Act ; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Planning Staff to circulate the application in accordance with notice requirements under with the Planning Act and report back to Council with a recommendation at a future date.

THAT Town Council approve the sole source C apital P urchase of a Digester Mixing Pump at Water Pollution Control Plant #2 from Directrik at a cost of $ 55,968.00 (price includes the non-refundable HST and delivery). FURTHER THAT Council approve up to $10,000 for installation costs as t he total project cost is not expected to exceed $6 6 ,000 and the approved capital budget for 2023 is $ 90,000 .

THAT Council approve the Staff recommendation to move ahead with the detailed design and construction of the replacement boardwalk utilizing a hybrid of Option one (1) whereby pressure treated wood material is utilized for decking and a recycled plastic/composite material is utilized for the substructure of an at-grade (non-elevated) boardwalk; and FURTHER THAT the project shall be funded by the 2023 Capital Budget with an upset limit of $750,000 of which 60% is funded by the Active Transportation Fund and 40% ($300,000) shall be debentured by the Town; and FURTHER THAT Council approve Public Works Staff to construct the boardwalk both to reduce capital costs and to promote interconnectivity between the community and Town operations.

THAT Council receive for information purposes the memo from the recording secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee, directing staff to bring forward recommendations and projected costs required for program implementation and operating budget estimates for implementing public transit services directly through the Town of Cobourg (removing the current service contract with Century Transportation upon expiry). Amended Moved by Councillor Brian Darling MOTION TO AMEND THAT the action recommended be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council receive the memo from the Secretary, Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee; and FURTHER THAT no action from Council proceeds at this time

THAT C ouncil receive the Staff Report for information purposes.

THAT C ouncil receive the report for information purposes, and FURTHER THAT Council continues to endorse the general value of Community Grants and direct staff to update the Community Grant Program to improve the application process, decision-making process, and include public consultation on the revised process for the fiscal year 2024 .