Regular Council

THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the Share Purchase Agreement and all ancillary closing documents required in the ordinary course on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg, for the purchase of The Corporation of the Township of Cramahe one (1) Shareholding of the Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.

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.

THAT Council receive the delegation regarding information sharing and update on the Humane Society's activities for information purposes.

MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council add the following wording to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to exempt the delegate from By-law No. 043-2015 and implement a pilot program allowing them to operate their licensed refreshment vehicle on the Albert Street right-of-way, in up to two parking spaces for the entirety of the Cobourg Farmer’s Market Season.

THAT Council refer the delegation regarding a request to revise By-law No. 043-2015 being a By-law to Licence and Regulate Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of Cobourg to Staff for a report back; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to exempt the delegate from By-law No. 043-2015 and implement a pilot program allowing them to operate their licensed refreshment vehicle on the Albert Street right-of-way, in up to two parking spaces for the entirety of the Cobourg Farmer’s Market Season.

THAT Council refer the delegation regarding a pitch to bring back lifeguards to the Cobourg Beach to Staff for a report back.

THAT Council receive the delegation regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan addressing public parks for information purposes.

MOTION TO SUSPEND THAT Council suspend the rules and regulations of Procedural By-law 050-2024, section 8.16 pertaining to a Notice of Motion to allow members of the public to speak for a maximum of 10 minutes.

WHEREAS no plan nor any draft plan paid for by the taxpayers of Cobourg should encourage, endorse, or make it easier to commit acts of criminality under federal or provincial law in our public parks or any public space in this town; and WHEREAS the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan contains language affirming "housing as a fundamental human right," recommends syringe disposal bins at Victoria Park, Victoria Beach, and the Ecology Garden, and prescribes harm reduction signage frameworks that normalize illegal drug use in municipal parks — none of which reflects Council's policy direction or this municipality's legislative responsibilities; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 6 — the Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 — making encampments and the consumption of illegal substances in public spaces offences subject to fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both; and WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has reinforced that legislative direction through Nuisance By-law 048-2016 as amended by By-law 017-2024, Parks By-law 022-2016 as amended by By-law 070-2023, and By-law 018-2024 — collectively affirming that Cobourg's parks exist for the recreation, health, and quality of life of all residents, not as sites of encampment or illegal activity; Page 7 of 23 June 24, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to ensure the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, prior to presentation for adoption, removes in its entirety any langua

THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 15.1 Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee This meeting was deemed not to be required as no Staff reports were submitted for consideration 15.2 Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee 15.2.1 Report No. DS-2026-015 from the Director of Development Services regarding Proposed Budget Reallocation – Workstations & Electrical Work WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS-2026-015 from the Director of Development Services regarding Proposed Budget Reallocation – Workstations & Electrical Work. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to reallocate up to $60,000 from unspent salary gapping within the Development Services Operating Budget to fund the purchase of new staff workstations and the associated electrical upgrades required to support the onboarding of new staff within the Division. 15.2.2 Report No. PW-2026-012 from the Deputy Director of Engineering regarding Municipal Access Agreement with Nexicom Inc. WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. PW-2026-012 from the Deputy Director of Engineering regarding Municipal Access Agreement with Nexicom Inc. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize St

WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026 the following recommendation was

MOTION TO EXTEND THAT Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours, pursuant to section 5.10 of Procedural By-law No. 050-2024.

WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on June 4, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-008 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Fire Hall Theatre Proposal Update. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Staff to engage external expertise, including planning, engineering, and heritage analysis, to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed land transfer and theatre expansion, and to report back to Council with detailed cost estimates, funding options, and operational considerations. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Miriam Mutton YES (6): Councillor Randy Barber, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Aaron Burchat NO (1): Councillor Miriam Mutton

WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS- 2026-019 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding 296 George Street Zoning By-law Amendment – Application No. ZB-2026-002. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By-law No. 034-2026 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the lands located at 296 George Street.

MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the consideration of Report No. DS-2026-019 to the July 22, 2026 Council Meeting.

MOTION TO AMEND THAT the following wording paragraph be removed from the motion: FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 11 Fitzhugh Lae under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and

WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS- 2026-016 from the Interim Manager of Planning regarding Consideration of Notice of Intent to Designate – Ontario Heritage Act – Listed Properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 540 King Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 195 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 202 Green Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and Page 16 of 23 June 24, 2026 FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 234 Perry Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 235 Albert Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and FURTHER THAT Council state its intention to designate the property at 370 Walton Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its

THAT Council authorize staff to execute an agreement with Guild Electric Limited to provide traffic signal construction services for three (3) intersections; and FURTHER THAT Council re-allocate $300,000 from the “Bi-Annual Sidewalk Replacement” capital project to the “2025 Traffic Signal Improvements” capital project to be funded by the infrastructure reserve.

THAT Council proclaim the month of September 2026 as Child Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Cobourg and direct Staff to raise the Child Cancer Awareness Flag from September 1-30, 2026.

WHEREAS 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, incorporated by a special Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, representing a century of service to Canadian veterans, their families, and communities across this nation; and WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg is home to countless veterans and active military families whose sacrifice in service to Canada deserves permanent and visible recognition in our public spaces; and WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has previously demonstrated its commitment to using public infrastructure including crosswalks as a meaningful expression of community values and recognition of those who have contributed to the fabric of our town; and WHEREAS a Veterans Commemorative Crosswalk would serve as a permanent, visible, and daily reminder to every resident and visitor of the sacrifice and service of Canadian veterans past and present; and WHEREAS the installation of such a crosswalk in the centennial year of the Royal Canadian Legion represents a timely, lasting, and appropriate tribute that honors veterans as individuals and reflects the values of the entire community of Cobourg. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Staff to prepare a report for consideration at the July 2026 Regular Council meeting outlining: a. Recommended location or locations for a Veterans Commemorative Crosswalk, with consideration given to proximity to existing veteran memorials, visibility, cost of installation, and pedestrian traffic; b. Proposed simple

MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council replace the motion with the following wording: THAT Council direct Staff to work with the Cobourg Farmers’ Market on a possible relocation consisting of representatives from:  The Cobourg Farmers’ Market Board and New Location Committee;  Relevant Town of Cobourg staff departments; and  Any additional stakeholders deemed appropriate by Council; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to:  Identify and evaluate potential future locations for the Cobourg Farmers’ Market;  Assess parking, accessibility, infrastructure, operational, and economic considerations associated with each potential location;  Consult with market vendors, residents, downtown businesses, and other stakeholders as appropriate; and  Report back to Council with recommendations and implementation options.

THAT Council direct Staff to work with the Cobourg Farmers’ Market on a possible relocation consisting of representatives from:  The Cobourg Farmers’ Market Board and New Location Committee;  Relevant Town of Cobourg staff departments; and  Any additional stakeholders deemed appropriate by Council; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to:  Identify and evaluate potential future locations for the Cobourg Farmers’ Market;  Assess parking, accessibility, infrastructure, operational, and economic considerations associated with each potential location;  Consult with market vendors, residents, downtown businesses, and other stakeholders as appropriate; and  Report back to Council with recommendations and implementation options.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 036-2026 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 June 24, 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.