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

Monday, November 15, 2021

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Electronic Participation

Please be advised that the Committee of the Whole Meeting will begin at 5:00 P.M. for Council to hold a Closed Session prior to the Open Session of Council which will begin at 6:00 P.M.

 

 

Notice - This Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held using a hybrid meeting model. Members of Council will have the choice to participate in-person in Council Chambers or to participate via Electronic Participation. All Members of Staff will be participating via electronic attendance and delegations will be heard via electronic participation. Please note that in-person attendance in Council Chambers by members of the public is still not permitted. The public may still 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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4.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

4.1

Memo from the Recording Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee regarding the Increase to the Tree Planting Budget

4.2

Memo from the Chief of Fire regarding the Cobourg Fire Department 2021 Annual Report.

4.3

Memo from the Recording Secretary, Sustainability and Climate Emergency Advisory Committee, regarding the funding for a full time environmental staff person in Cobourg's 2022 Budget

4.4

Notice of Resignation from Debbie Verschuren, member of the Cobourg Civic Awards Advisory Committee

4.5

Keith Oliver, Adult Fitness Park Working Group, to speak regarding the location of the Adult Fitness Park and in support of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee motion

4.6

Memo from the Manager of Human Resources regarding, CUPE Collective Bargaining and Negotiating Committee 2022.

4.7

Memo from the Manager of Human Resources, regarding the Cobourg Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFFA) Collective Bargaining 2021 - Adoption of Terms.

4.8

Motion from the Recording Secretary, Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management, regarding the approval of a one-hour grace period of free parking

• Action Recommended:

  THAT the matters be added to the Agenda.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Keith Oliver, Adult Fitness Park Working Group, to speak regarding the location of the Adult Fitness Park and in support of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee motion

9.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

9.5

Notice of Resignation from Debbie Verschuren, member of the Cobourg Civic Awards Advisory Committee

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council accept with regret the resignation from Debbie Verschuren, member of the Cobourg Civic Awards Advisory Committee, and that a note of appreciation be sent to the member acknowledging her service to the Cobourg Community; and

  FURTHER THAT the vacant position on the Cobourg Civic Awards Advisory Committee be advertised and a new member be recruited in accordance with the Town's policies and procedures.

9.6

Memo from the Manager of Human Resources regarding, CUPE Collective Bargaining and Negotiating Committee 2022.

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the report from the Manager of Human Resources for information purposes; and

  FURTHER 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.

9.7

Memo from the Manager of Human Resources, regarding the Cobourg Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFFA) Collective Bargaining 2021 - Adoption of Terms.

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the report from the Manager of Human Resources for information purposes; and

  FURTHER 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.  

12.

PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES

12.3

Memo from the Recording Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee regarding the Increase to the Tree Planting Budget

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the memo from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommending that the Town add an additional $50,000 to the 2022 budget for tree planting and maintenance.

13.

PROTECTION SERVICES

13.2

Memo from the Chief of Fire regarding the Cobourg Fire Department 2021 Annual Report

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the report from the Fire Chief on the 2021 Annual Report for information purposes. 

14.

ARTS CULTURE AND TOURISM SERVICES

14.6

Memo from the Recording Secretary, Sustainability and Climate Emergency Advisory Committee, regarding  the funding for a full time environmental staff person in Cobourg's 2022 Budget

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the memo from the Sustainability and Climate Emergency Advisory Committee recommending the funding of a environmental staff person in 2022 or 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.

14.7

Motion from the Recording Secretary, Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management, regarding the approval of a one-hour grace period of free parking

• Action Recommended:

  THAT Council receive the memo from the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management recommending the approval of a one-hour grace period of free parking