Committee of the Whole

THAT the delegation from Randy Curtis, Chair, Vice-Chair, Transportation Advisory Committee, be received for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council permit the Transportation Advisory Committee motion be considered at the September 12, 2022, Regular Council meeting

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for i nformation purposes ; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting, requiring pre-consultation for privately initiated applications under the Planning Act ; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting, delegating all matters relating to Site Plan approval to staff that would have the effect of: Delegating the receipt and deeming of Site Plan Applications complete or incomplete to the Director of Planning and Development ; Appointing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Public Works for the purposes of approving site plans and drawings ; and, Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute all site plan agreements upon the stamped approval of the Site Plan Drawings by the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Public Works ; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the preparation of a new Site Plan Control By-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting that would have the effect of establishing new and current regulations regarding site plan control and recognizing the delegation of authority to the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Public W o rks; and FURTHER THAT the Planning and Development Division bring forward an annual Planning Act application summary in the first quarter of 2023 and every year thereafter reporting on previous years Planning A

THAT Council receive this staff report for information; FURTHER THAT Council award funding under the 2021 Affordable and Rental Housing CIP in the amount of $ 111,863 under the Building Fees Program, $16,050 under the Planning Fees Program, $10,000 grant and $50,000 loan under the Sustainability Program and $10,000 grant and $50,000 loan under the Universal Design Program, totaling $147,913.87 grant and $100,000 loan to Balder Corporation ; and FURTHER THAT Council pass a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary funding agreements between the Town of Cobourg and Balder Corporation ; and FURTHER THAT Staff send a letter to the unsuccessful applicants and explore any further funding opportunities during the 2022 intake period and beyond for their projects; FURTHER THAT the 2021 Evaluation Committee being comprised of Coordinator of Planning & Development Services ; One (1) member of the Planning & Development Advisory Committee; One (1) member of the Northumberland Affordable Housing Committee; Director of Corporate Services (or designate); Director of Planning or Development (or designate); and the County Housing Services Manager (or designate) c ontinue their work during the evaluation of the 2022 applications being received up until September 30, 2022 ; and, FURTHER THAT Council send a letter to the evaluation committee thanking members for their service.

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for information purposes; and 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 a Development Agreement with MGM Developments Inc. and Lakefront Utilities Services inc., for a new four-plex dwelling at 274 King Street East, subject to finalization of details by municipal staff and partner agencies.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and grant the approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-2022-037 to permit alterations to cap the building corners and chimney at 216 King Street West, subject to the finalization of details by Heritage and Planning staff.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and grant the approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-2022-042, 245 Division Street, as submitted by Tom Plue of Skyhigh Restoration, subject to the finalization of details by heritage planning staff.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and grant the approval, Heritage Permit #HP-2022-028, as amended, to permit a garage addition at 351 George St. as submitted by Hank Tarniowy of Target Construction Inc., subject to the finalization of details by staff

THAT Council receive the Staff Report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize the purchase of a By-law Enforcement Vehicle - Half-ton Truck in place of the approved Capital By-law Enforcement Van due to supply issues and availability and the immediate need for a By-law Vehicle; and FURTHER THAT Council support the Staff recommended Option #2 out of the three (3) recommend options presented in the Staff report and approve an additional amount of $37,000 to be funded from the Parking Reserve account which includes the estimated cost of the truck and Hitch and Bedliner and aluminum cap for rear cargo box and the mobile tech and upfitting for laptop, lighting for the Mobile Technology and Officer traffic and safety components.

THAT the meeting be adjourned. (8:15 PM)