WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on August 23, 2021, Council considered a Memo from the Accessibility Coordinator regarding the (Re)Naming of the West Headlands/Pier;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the colloquial name of “The West Headlands” for the area described as the West Headlands/Pier until the Stewardship Study is completed, and;
FURTHER THAT the renaming of the entire West Headlands, Pier, and Beach area should be referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for further consideration at the time of completion of the Stewardship Study keeping in guidance with the Town of Cobourg’s Naming Policy and recommendations from our Indigenous community, and;
FURTHER THAT a full audit of historical names of areas in Cobourg be undertaken to ensure that we are not unintentionally impacting our Indigenous community, and;
FURTHER THAT Council consider adding funding in the 2022 budget for the entirety of the Town of Cobourg staff members, Board and Committee Members, and other volunteers to participate in Indigenous Awareness training.