Committee of the Whole

THAT council receive the delegation for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to identify sites for affordable housing that could include Tiny Homes in the ongoing municipal land inventory review, consider Tiny Homes in Zoning By-law changes to enable Tiny Homes as an affordable housing option, and to consider partnerships where possible with Think Tiny Homes Northumberland

THAT the delegation be received for information purposes and be forwarded to staff as a reference document for a updated Transportation Master Plan

THAT Council receive the Memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and endorse the recommendation for Heritage Permit Application HP-2021-028 as submitted by Christopher Wallace on behalf of Lisa and Gary Ferguson for the demolition of the structures at 277 College be endorsed in principle for both the demolition/removal and re-development, subject to the submission and approval of updated and more detailed architectural building design plans, all to be completed prior to final approval of a Heritage Permit.

THAT Council receive the Memo from the Planning and Development Advisory Committee and be advised that the committee has duly considered the application by Marshall Homes (Cobourg) Ltd. to permit “Stacked Townhouses” as a permitted land use under “Multiple Residential Four, Exception 18” zone on the 2.54 Hectares of vacant land and endorses the conclusions of the Planning Report.

THAT C ouncil approve the purchase of a 2020 ARBOC 8m low floor accessible transit bus from Creative Carriage Ltd. at a total cost of $152,439.53 including non-refundable HST to be 73.33% ($111,783.91) funded by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Transit Stream and 26.67% ($40,655.62) funded from the Town of Cobourg vehicle replacement reserve; and FURTHER THAT Council approve $5,500.00 plus HST in the 2022 budget to fund the Town’s participation in the Metrolinx Transit Joint Procurement Initiative Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Road Map Project.

THAT Council receive the Memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee for information purposes recommending to apply for the maximum available funds from the Federal Government Infrastructure Bank Active Transportation Program and use the Bicycle Action Committee's Cycling Infrastructure Completion Proposal be used as input into the next Transportation Master Plan.

THAT Council receive the Memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee for information recommending to develop an “Anti-Idling” By-law and a public education program by installing signs in strategic locations throughout the town, informing the public of the by-law and the penalty for violation. In addition, a to the development of a policy/procedure to exempt vehicles owned and operated by the Town in order to further mitigate idling through operator guidelines. Amended Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council receive the recommendation from the Transportation Advisory Committee for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to develop an Anti-Idling By-law and education plan with the draft by-law presented to Council by March 1, 2022

THAT Council receive the recommendation from the Transportation Advisory Committee for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to develop an Anti-Idling By-law and education plan with the draft by-law presented to Council by March 1, 2022

THAT the report be received for information purposes Amended Moved by Councillor Brian Darling MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council direct staff to reopen the Canteen(s) and Vending Machine(s), located at the Cobourg Community Centre for October 2, 2021 to facilitate community user groups as the Cobourg Community Centre reopens for more events and activities; and FURTHER THAT council permit the spending of $20,000 for restocking costs and $13,000 staffing costs with the anticipation that the canteen(s) and vending machine(s) will break even or generate a profit, resulting in a zero cost impact to the tax base. Amended Moved by Councillor Nicole Beatty MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council direct staff to reopen the Canteen(s) and Vending Machine(s), located at the Cobourg Community Centre for October 2, 2021 to facilitate community user groups as the Cobourg Community Centre reopens for more events and activities; and FURTHER THAT council permit the spending of $20,000 for restocking costs and $13,000 staffing costs with the anticipation that the canteen(s) and vending machine(s) will break even or generate a profit, resulting in a zero cost impact to the tax base. FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward to Council a Cash-flow projection report for Canteen Operations to Council at the September 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting

THAT Council direct staff to reopen the Canteen(s) and Vending Machine(s), located at the Cobourg Community Centre for October 2, 2021 to facilitate community user groups as the Cobourg Community Centre reopens for more events and activities; and FURTHER THAT council permit the spending of $20,000 for restocking costs and $13,000 staffing costs with the anticipation that the canteen(s) and vending machine(s) will break even or generate a profit, resulting in a zero cost impact to the tax base. FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward to Council a Cash-flow projection report for Canteen Operations to Council at the September 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting

THAT Council receive the September 13, 2021, Victoria Beach Report/Update from the Deputy Director of Community Services for information

THAT Council receive the report from the Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services regarding the Town of Cobourg Animal Control Service Delivery for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council proceed and accept the proposal by the Northumberland Humane Society for domestic animal sheltering for a period of five (5) years at a cost of $36,000 per year with a yearly increase in the cost of living adjustment in December of each year.

THAT Council receive the staff report from the Deputy Fire Chief for information purposes.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Accessibility Advisory Committee for information purposes that recommends and supports the purchase of a demo model Specialized Transit WHEELS back-up bus to happen immediately.

THAT Council receive the recommendation from the Sustainability & Climate Emergency Advisory Committee for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT the matter be

THAT Council receive the recommendation from the Sustainability & Climate Emergency Advisory Committee for information purposes recommending to implement the request of the Bicycle Action Committee (BAC) and the Sustainability & Climate Emergency Advisory Committee regarding the Cycling Infrastructure Completion Proposal.

THAT the meeting be adjourned (10:33 PM)