Committee of the Whole

THAT the delegations from Leona Woods, Victoria Hall Volunteers, Carla Jones, Cobourg & District Historical Society (CDHS), Jeff Halligan and Joel Varty, VOS Theatre (Victorian Operetta Society), Micol Marotti, Film Access Northumberland, and Jack Boyagian, Northumberland Players, be received form information purposes; and THAT Council direct staff to reopen the Concert Hall located in Victoria Hall for Monday, November 1, 2021 to accommodate potential weddings, holiday shows and concerts as the province gathering restrictions are reducing; and FURTHER THAT the cost to reopen will not exceed $ 2,500.00 to restock the bar.

THAT Council receive the Staff Reports for information purposes; 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 a Severance Agreement with 2471366 Ontario Inc. for the proposed severance of a new infill lot from 105 Havelock S treet in accordance with Condition a) of the Committee of Adjustment Consent decision .

THAT Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT C ouncil continue to maintain existing operations

THAT Council approve the purchase of an MSA Fixed Gas Detection System for Water Pollution Control Plant #2 at a cost of $42,281.00 including non-refundable taxes; and FURTHER THAT Council approve up to an additional $ 30 ,000 for the removal of the old gas detection system, and installation of the new system and its integration into the Plant SCADA system.

THAT C ouncil approve the single bid of $104 , 968.69 (price includes non-refundable HST), submitted by Tenco Inc for the the replacement of the Combination Snowplow/Dump Truck as approved in the 2021 Public Works Capital Budget.

THAT Council receive the memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee for information purposes recommending the creation of a Zero Emission Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee to assist with the Town of Cobourg’s Zero emission strategy for municipally owned vehicles, consistent with the Climate Change initiatives adopted in Cobourg’s Strategic Plan. Amended Moved by Councillor Emily Chorley MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council receive the memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee and authorize the creation of a Zero Emission Vehicle Sub Committee, with the with the draft Terms of Reference presented to Council by Dec 6, 2021

THAT Council receive the memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee and authorize the creation of a Zero Emission Vehicle Sub Committee, with the with the draft Terms of Reference presented to Council by Dec 6, 2021

THAT Council recess for 10 minutes (8:30 PM)

THAT Council receive this report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Community Services staff to work with Northumberland Pro Wresting to facilitate their rental requests at the Cobourg Community Centre while awaiting the recommendations of the Ad hoc committee for the reimagining of the Memorial Arena.

THAT Council approve and award the Outdoor Adult Fitness Park Contract to Active Fit Playground Equipment in the amount of $ 23,828.25 plus non-refundable HST; and FURTHER THAT the Outdoor Adult Fitness Park be installed at: Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) OR Peter Delanty Park.

THAT Council receives the Flood Plan approved by the Community Emergency Management Program Committee on September 2 3, 2021 ; FURTHER THAT Council receive the Flood Preparedness Guide for information purposes and instructs staff to add the Flood Plan Annex 12 to the Towns Emergency Plan ; and FURTHER THAT Council authorize Staff to proceed with public education plans for flooding awareness for residents of the Town of Cobourg.

THAT the meeting be adjourned. (9:01 PM)