The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Victoria Hall, Cobourg

Please be advised that the Committee of the Whole Meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M. This Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held using a hybrid meeting model. Members of Council and Municipal Staff will have the choice to participate in-person in Council Chambers or to participate via Electronic Participation. Please note that in-person attendance in Council Chambers by members of the public is now permitted. The public may also view the Council meeting live via the Town of Cobourg live stream. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback, please email [e-mail].

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6.

DELEGATIONS

6.2

Adam Yahn, regarding a petition from local residents and to discuss the Pebble Beach/Glen Watford wetlands and forested area

8.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

8.1

Memo from the Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator regarding the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (2023)

• Action Recommended:

  WHEREAS, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) recommendations, as outlined in its comprehensive report, aim to address the historical injustices and ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, and other systemic issues faced by Indigenous peoples;

  WHEREAS, acknowledging and addressing these recommendations is essential for promoting healing, understanding, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities;

  WHEREAS, the Town of Cobourg Council recognizes the importance of taking concrete actions to support the implementation of the TRC recommendations within our community;

  WHEREAS The Town of Cobourg Council acknowledges the significant emphasis placed within the 2022-2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan on creating and increasing avenues for engagement with Indigenous residents and collaborators which aligns with our commitment to fostering constructive relationships and promoting heightened understanding of Indigenous matters among the residents of Cobourg.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recommended items and actions outlined in this report ahead of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, which falls on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 and Council allocates necessary resources and supports policy revisions to ensure the successful execution of the initiatives in the Town of Cobourg.

8.2

Memo from Senior Financial Analyst regarding a report from the Audit Committee – 2022 Financial Statements

• Action Recommended:

  THAT the draft audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 be presented to the Committee of the Whole meeting of September 5, 2023 and

  FURTHER THAT a motion to approve the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg be adopted and approved at the regular council meeting on September 11^th, 2023; and

  FURTHER THAT a notice be published on the municipal website advising that the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg for the year ended December 31, 2022 have been posted to the municipal website in accordance with Section 295 of the Municipal Act, 2001.