Regular Council

THAT Council receive the delegation from Tina Northcott regarding Breakers on the Lake, for information purposes be received; and FURTHER THAT council authorize the exemption under the Sign By-law for the reinstallation of the free standing sign for Breakers on the Lake that would be similar to the previous free standing sign outlined in the delegation request

WHEREAS the benefits of encouraging Cobourg citizens to complete the Climate Calculator has been noted by the SCEAC in their presentation, namely it will help: Educate citizens on key sources of GHG emissions and help them make personal choices to reduce their GHG emissions Move citizens from making individual choices to collective action on climate mitigation and adaptation, Cobourg citizens understand the Climate emergency actions Cobourg is undertaking; and WHEREAS the SCEAC has reviewed a number of carbon footprint calculators using specific criteria and has chosen the one that best meets the criteria including it being free with no copyright obligations; and WHEREAS the SCEAC presentation reflects input from the Communications Manager; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the Global Network Carbon Footprint Calculator recommended by the SCEAC as the one to be posted on Cobourg's website; and FURTHER THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer and the Communications Manager to create a webpage for the SCEAC

THAT Council receive the memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommending that the date of hire for the Accessibility and EDI Coordinator position as outlined in the Town of Cobourg 2022 budget, be moved to January 2022.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommending that Council consider the creation and implementation of a Town of Cobourg Accessibility Design Standards Guide to assist architects, engineers, designers, builders and contractors in the construction and modification of barrier-free environments and also assist those who want to make their homes and businesses accessible to persons with disabilities; and FURTHER THAT the application of the Accessibility Standard contained within this document shall be: a) mandatory for all newly designed, newly constructed, altered portions of existing facilities and retrofitted facilities owned, leased or operated by the Town of Cobourg; and b) encouraged for all other public and private facilities, whether new or retrofitted. Amended Resolution 486-21 Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat MOTION TO AMEND THAT the following be added: AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the creation of accessibility design standards once an Accessibility Coordinator is hired

THAT Council receive the memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to support the proposed new resident waterfront seasonal pass and recommending the addition of more accessible on-street parking on King Street West and King Street East in the Downtown.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to support the Cobourg Police Service Officer Safety Plan (Body Worn Cameras) for the Cobourg Police Officers and to be forwarded to the Cobourg Police Service Board as part of the public engagement process.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Recording Secretary, Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee, regarding 36 King Street West, Cobourg. (HP-2021-033); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant Heritage Permit Application HP-2021-033, submitted by Michael Luu, to permit a roof replacement at 36 King Street West, Cobourg, subject to the finalization of details by Heritage and Planning Staff.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Recording Secretary, Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee, regarding 259 Division Street, Cobourg. (HP-2021-0034); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant Heritage Permit Application HP-2021-034 submitted by Genedco Property Management on behalf of King William Investment Holdings Inc, to permit various alterations to the existing residential building at 259 Division Street, Cobourg, subject to the finalization of details by Heritage and Planning staff.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Acting Director of Planning & Development regarding the Cobourg Municipal Land Inventory for Potential Affordable Housing Sites – Inventory Short-List and Recommendations from the Municipal Land Inventory Ad-Hoc Working Group; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to develop and implement a comprehensive community consultation and engagement plan with respect to the short-listed inventory of municipally-owned properties identified in the Staff Report for the purpose of potentially disposing of portions of the lands and/or using such lands to facilitate the creation of affordable housing in the community with information to come back to Council the end of April 2022; and, FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to examine the short-list inventory with respect to high-level opportunities/constraints associated with servicing, infrastructure, and public parkland/facility loss/impact by mid-March 2022.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Manager, Roads/Sewers, regarding Replacement of an articulating sidewalk machine with attachments NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve and award the replacement Articulating Sidewalk Machine with attachments to FST Canada Inc in the amount of $175,212.12 including non-refundable HST; and FURTHER THAT this project be funded by the approved 2021 Public Works Capital Budget to be funded from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommending the Cobourg Community Centre Campus as the preferred location for the Adult Fitness Park for the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to implement the Committees recommendation

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Recording Secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the appointment of a member to the Memorial Arena Ad Hoc Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint member, Sue Caron, to the Memorial Arena Ad Hoc Committee.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Recording Secretary, Sustainability and Climate Emergency Advisory Committee regarding environmental staff person in Cobourg's 2022 Budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the new positions as outlined in the 2022 budget, Manager of Long-Range Planning and the Manager of Infrastructure Planning, have environmental sustainability emphasized in their roles and responsibilities.

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Secretary of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and a Memo from the Municipal Clerk/Manger of Legislative Services regarding the finalized Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy for the Town of Cobourg; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy for the Town of Cobourg .

WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services, and a Memo from the Record Secretary of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, regarding the Town of Cobourg’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt and endorse the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026, and; FURHTER THAT Council direct Staff to send the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026 to the Canadian Commission of UNESCO to meet our requirement for the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities’ Action Plan, and; FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward status reports to Council Meetings on an annual basis presenting an update on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026, and; FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward reports to Council Meetings on an “as needed” basis presenting status updates, questions, comments, concerns, and celebrations from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and; FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward costs associated with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026 to the 2022 Budget review process for Council deliberations.

THAT Council adopt By-law 000-2021, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute an Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreement Baxter’s Bakery (Cobourg) Inc. and the Town of Cobourg to allow the Company to continue to discharge, within the specified limits, and compensate the Town for the additional cost of processing their over-strength waste subject to the terms and conditions as set out within the Agreement.

THAT the meeting be adjounred (8:01 PM)