The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

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Electronic Participation
Members Present:
  • Mayor John Henderson
  • Deputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
  • Councillor Nicole Beatty
  • Councillor Aaron Burchat
  • Councillor Adam Bureau
  • Councillor Emily Chorley
  • Councillor Brian Darling
Staff Present:
  • Tracey Vaughan, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Ian Davey, Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services
  • Rob Franklin, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works
  • Teresa Behan, Deputy Director Community Services
  • Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services
  • Krystal Christopher, Deputy Clerk

1.
CALL TO ORDER
  

His Worship Mayor Henderson called the Meeting to Order at 5:00 P.M.

2.
CLOSED SESSION
  

Council moved into Closed Session at 5 PM

  • Resolution 475-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT Council meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 regarding:

    Carried

2.1
239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee - Personnel Matter.
 

Tracey Vaughan, CAO, provided an overview of the subject matter.

Members of Council raised questions regarding the information provided to which T. Vaughan and Andrea Short, Manager of Human Resources, responded.

Closed Session Ended 5:42 PM

Council moved into Open Session at 6 PM

3.
TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  

His Worship Mayor Henderson recited the Traditional Land Acknowledgment Statement

4.
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
  

The Mayor asked that Council and Members of the Public to pause for a Moment of Reflection.

5.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
  

6.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY (FINANCIAL) INTEREST
  

There were no Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Declared by Members of Council.

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
  

7.1
Adoption of the November 1, 2021, Regular Council Minutes.
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  • Resolution 476-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 1, 2021

    Carried

7.2
Adoption of the November 8, 2021, 2022 Public Submissions and Community Grant Presentation Meeting Minutes
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  • Resolution 477-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT Council adopt the 2022 Public Submissions and Community Grant Presentation Meeting Minutes held on November 8, 2021.

    Carried

7.3
Adoption of the November 9, 2021, 2022 Divisional Staff Budget Presentation Meeting Minutes
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  • Resolution 478-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT Council adopt the 2022 Public Submissions and Community Grant Presentation Meeting Minutes held on November 9, 2021.

    Carried

8.
PRESENTATIONS
  

9.
DELEGATIONS
  

9.1
Todd Farrell, Northumberland County, to speak regarding the Forest Management Plan for the Northumberland County Forest
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T. Farrell provided background information and overview of the County's Forest Master Plan and spoke to its visions, considerations, plan sections, goals, and next steps. 

After question and answer period, T. Farrell was dismissed 6:17 PM

9.2
Tina Northcott, Breakers on the Lake, to speak regarding a request to approve the reinstallation of Freestanding Sign for Breakers on the Lake
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T. Northcott spoke to a request for a sign by-law exemption to allow the reinstallation of a Freestanding Sign

Council members provided comments in support of the request, T. Northcott was dismissed 6:25 PM

9.3
Marius Marsh and Minnie de Jong, Sustainability and Climate Change Emergency Advisory Committee, to speak regarding the Carbon Footprint Calculator
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M. Marsh and M. de Jong provided information on the carbon footprint calculator and spoke to the Sustainability and Climate Emergency Committee's request to have the calculator posted on the Town's website for public use.

M. de Jong and M. Marsh were dismissed at 6:41 PM

10.
DELEGATION ACTIONS
  

  • Resolution 479-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    THAT Council receive the delegation from Tom Farrell, Northumberland County, regarding the Forest Management Plan North, for information purposes

    Carried
  • Resolution 480-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Nicole Beatty

    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

    Carried
  • Resolution 481-21
    Moved byCouncillor Adam Bureau
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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

    Carried

11.
REPORTS
  

11.1
General Government Services
  

11.1.1
Committee of the Whole meeting notes held on November 15, 2021
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  • Resolution 482-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT Council approve the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes held on November 15, 2021, for information purposes.

    Carried

11.1.2
Memo from the Recording Secretary Civic Awards Advisory Committee, regarding the Civic Award Event and Concert Hall
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  • Resolution 483-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT Council receive the memo from the Civic Awards Advisory Committee recommending that  Concert Hall, located at Victoria Hall, hold the Wednesday of Volunteer Week every year exclusively for the Civic Award Event in order for the Town of Cobourg to publicly recognize its volunteers.

    Carried

11.2
Planning and Development Services
  

11.3
Public Works Services
  

11.4
Parks and Recreation Services
  

11.5
Protection Services
  

11.5.1
Memo from the Recording Secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee, regarding the Accessibility Coordinator Position in Cobourg's 2022 Budget
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  • Resolution 484-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    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.

    Carried

11.5.2
Memo from the Recording Secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the Municipal Accessibility Design Guidelines
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  • Resolution 485-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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 byCouncillor Emily Chorley
    Seconded byCouncillor 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

    Carried
  • Resolution 487-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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; and

    FURTHER THAT Council authorize the creation of accessibility design standards once an Accessibility Coordinator is hired

    Carried

11.5.3
Memo from the Recording Secretary, Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the proposed resident waterfront seasonal pass and accessible on-street parking
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  • Resolution 488-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    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.

    Carried

11.6
Arts, Culture and Tourism Services
  

11.6.1
Memo from the Secretary, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, regarding support for the Cobourg Police Service Officer Safety Plan. (Body Worn Cameras).
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  • Resolution 489-21
    Moved byCouncillor Adam Bureau
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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.

    Carried

12.
MOTIONS
  

12.1
General Government Services
  

12.1.1
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the Art Gallery of Northumberland – Draft MOU and Lease Agreements
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  • Resolution 490-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Treasurer / Director of Corporate Services regarding the Art Gallery of Northumberland – Draft MOU and Lease Agreements;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and the Victoria Hall Lease Agreements with the Art Gallery of Northumberland, as amended.

    Carried

12.1.2
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the Cobourg Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFFA) Collective Bargaining 2021 - Adoption of Terms
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  • Resolution 491-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Manager of Human Resources, regarding the Cobourg Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFFA) Collective Bargaining 2021 - Adoption of Terms;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve and adopt the terms of the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement as amended through negotiations between the Town of Cobourg and the Cobourg Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFFA) Local 1732, effective January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024.

    Carried

12.1.3
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding CUPE Collective Bargaining and Negotiating Committee 2022
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  • Resolution 492-.21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 15, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Manager of Human Resources regarding, CUPE Collective Bargaining and Negotiating Committee 2022;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the amendment to Policy No. HR-AP-C1 All Personnel — Compensation& Benefits — Salary Calculation Standards to update the negotiating committee to consist of the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Public Works, Director of Community Services, Manager of Human Resources, and the Human Resources Generalist; and

    FURTHER THAT Council authorize the negotiating committee be struck to enter into collective bargaining with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 25.

    Carried

12.2
Planning and Development Services
  

12.2.1
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding Heritage Permit Application - 36 King Street West, Cobourg. (HP-2021-033)
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  • Resolution 493-21
    Moved byCouncillor Nicole Beatty
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    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. 

    Carried

12.2.2
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding Heritage Permit Application - 259 Division Street, Cobourg. (HP-2021-0034);
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  • Resolution 494-21
    Moved byCouncillor Nicole Beatty
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    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. 

    Carried

12.2.3
Motion from the Committee of the Whole 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
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  • Resolution 495-21
    Moved byCouncillor Nicole Beatty
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    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. 

    Carried

12.3
Public Works Services
  

12.3.1
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding Replacement of an articulating sidewalk machine with attachments
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  • Resolution 496-21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Darling
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    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.

    Carried

12.4
Parks and Recreation Services
  

12.4.1
Motion from the Committee of the Whole, regarding the Adult Fitness Park Location for the Town of Cobourg.
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  • Resolution 497-21
    Moved byCouncillor Emily Chorley
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    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 

    Carried

12.5
Protection Services
  

12.6
Arts, Culture and Tourism Services
  

12.6.1
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the appointment of a Accessibility Advisory Committee Member to the Memorial Arena Ad Hoc Committee
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  • Resolution 498-21
    Moved byCouncillor Emily Chorley
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    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.

    Carried

12.6.2
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding an Environmental Staff person in Cobourg's 2022 Budget
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  • Resolution 499-21
    Moved byCouncillor Adam Bureau
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    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.

    Carried

12.6.3
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the finalized Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy for the Town of Cobourg
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  • Resolution 500-21
    Moved byCouncillor Adam Bureau
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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 .

    Carried

12.6.4
Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the Town of Cobourg’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2022 to 2026
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  • Resolution 501-21
    Moved byCouncillor Adam Bureau
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    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.

    Carried

13.
BYLAWS
  

13.1
General Government Services
  

13.1.1
By-law 083-2021, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Treasurer to execute a lease agreement with Graphic Packaging International, LLC at Northam Industrial Park
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  • Resolution 502-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT Council adopt By-law 083-2021, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Treasurer to execute a lease agreement with Graphic Packaging International, LLC (GPI) for 88,245 square feet within Building 1 and 119, 143 square feet within Building 6 of Northam Industrial Park.

    Carried

13.1.2
By-law 084-2021, being a by-law to establish Water Rates and Wastewater Rates upon the owners or occupants of lands and premises connected to Municipal Water Mains and Sanitary Sewers in the Town of Cobourg
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  • Resolution 503-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT Council adopt by-law 084-2021, being a by-law to establish Water Rates and Wastewater Rates upon the owners or occupants of lands and premises connected to Municipal Water Mains and Sanitary Sewers in the Town of Cobourg.

    Carried

13.2
Planning and Development Services
  

13.3
Public Works Services
  

13.3.1
By-law 085-2021, being a by-law to authorize the Execution of an Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreement with Baxter’s Bakery (Cobourg) Inc. 
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  • Resolution 504-21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Darling
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    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.

    Carried

13.4
Parks and Recreation Services
  

13.5
Protection Services
  

13.6
Arts, Culture and Tourism Services
  

13.7
General Government Services
  

13.7.1
THAT the following by-law(s) be passed:
  

  • Resolution 505-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    THAT leave be granted to introduce bylaw 083-2021 to 085-2021 and to dispense with the reading of the bylaws by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. 

    Carried

14.
PETITIONS
  

15.
COMMITTEE/BOARD MINUTES (INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY)
  

15.1
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes - October 5, 2021
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15.2
Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes - September 23, 2021
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15.3
Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting - October 7, 2021
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15.4
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Minutes - October 14, 2021.
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  • Resolution 506-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Adam Bureau

    THAT the Committee/Board Minutes be received for information purposes.

    Carried

16.
CORRESPONDENCE
  

16.1
Correspondence dated October 27, 2021, from resident, Ron Smith, regarding suggestions to the Town
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  • Resolution 507-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes.

    Amended
  • Resolution 508-21
    Moved byCouncillor Aaron Burchat
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    MOTION TO AMEND

    THAT the following me added:

    THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Memorial Arena Ad Hoc Committee and the 2022 budget deliberations for further consideration

    Carried
  • Resolution 509-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes; and

    THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Memorial Arena Ad Hoc Committee and the 2022 budget deliberations for further consideration

    Carried

16.2
Correspondence dated November 2, 2021, from resident, Lance McIntosh, regarding the Via Rail commuter Train 651 reinstatement
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  • Resolution 510-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes; and

    FURTHER THAT the correspondence be brought to General Government Services for further discussion 

    Amended
  • Resolution 511-21
    Moved byCouncillor Nicole Beatty
    Seconded byCouncillor Emily Chorley

    MOTION TO AMEND:

    THAT the following be added:

    FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to prepare a letter from Council and the Town of Cobourg to support the letter from MP Philip Lawrence sent to the CEO of VIA Rail Canada

    Carried
  • Resolution 512-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes; and

    FURTHER THAT the correspondence be brought to General Government Services for further discussion; and

    FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to prepare a letter from Council and the Town of Cobourg to support the letter sent by MP Philip Lawrence to reinstate the VIA Rail commuter train

    Carried

17.
NOTICE OF MOTION
  

18.
COUNCIL/COORDINATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
  

18.1
Members of Council present verbal reports on matters within their respective areas of responsibility:
  

Members of Council present verbal reports on matters within their respective areas of responsibility.

19.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  

20.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
  

20.1
Bylaw 086-2021, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting of November 22, 2021.
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  • Resolution 513-21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
    Seconded byCouncillor Aaron Burchat

    THAT leave be granted to introduce Bylaw 086-2021 and to dispense with the reading of the Bylaw by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on November 22, 2021 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. 

    Carried

21.
ADJOURNMENT
  

  • Resolution
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Darling

    THAT the meeting be adjounred (8:01 PM)

    Carried
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