Cobourg, ON

Special Council

Cobourg Council is holding a special meeting to discuss development-related items, including a motion from Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the use of an interim control by-law to manage building heights while the Official Plan Review is underway. The meeting also includes informational items on the provincial planning process, a one-year review of the Development Division, and a development FAQ from the Mayor. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a confirmatory by-law to close the meeting.

• Motion from Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding use of Interim Control By-law under Section 38 of the Planning Act
• Direction to review building height, massing, transition and built form policies as early phase of Official Plan Review
• Report on development pipeline of applications seeking building heights exceeding Official Plan
• Consideration of standalone Official Plan Amendment and other measures (holding provisions, urban design guidelines, site plan control, community planning permit system)
• By-law 046-2026 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council Meeting

Cobourg Police Services Board

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Cobourg Police Services Board

The agenda for the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting on 2026-08-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive information about what the board will discuss or decide.

Summer Council

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Public Planning Meeting

This Cobourg Public Planning Meeting agenda contains only boilerplate procedural text and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting type is listed but no agenda items, attachments, or details are provided.

Public Works Planning and Development Standing Committee

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Community Protection and Economic Development Committee

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Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

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Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Public Planning Meeting

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Regular Council for the Purpose of Closed Session

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Cobourg Police Services Board

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Regular Council

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Regular Council

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Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Cobourg Police Services Board

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Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Cobourg Police Services Board

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Committee of Adjustment

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Cobourg Police Services Board

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Cobourg Public Library Board

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Committee of Adjustment

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Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting for information. Council is receiving letters from other municipalities and groups on topics like the ALTO high-speed rail project, heritage property designation deadlines, a vacant commercial storefront tax, the Ontario Land Tribunal, and library funding. No decisions are being made; any item may be pulled into a future agenda by a member of Council or a Director.

• Correspondence from City of Belleville and Township of Tyendinaga on ALTO High Speed Rail Project
• Town of Ingersoll letters on heritage designation deadline, vacant storefront tax, and OLT review
• Northumberland Diverse People Coalition invitation to 3rd Annual Steel Band Concert & Community Day
• Cobourg Yacht Club thank-you for 2026 North American 8 Metre Class Championship Regatta
• Township of Armour resolution supporting sustainable operating funding for public libraries

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda for the Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on August 13, 2026, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management approved a 90-day contract position starting September 15, 2026, at $25/hour for 37.5 hours per week. The 2026 Policy Manual was referred to the September meeting for further review. All other reports were received for information only, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved 90-day contract position starting Sept 15, 2026, 37.5 hrs/week at $25/hr (carried)
• Referred 2026 Policy Manual to September meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted July 9, 2026 minutes as presented (carried)
• Received financial report for information (carried)
• Received Jan-June budget vs actual for information (carried)
• Received draft RFQ for First Street Alley installation for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters (carried)

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

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The committee recommended approval of an amended heritage permit for 245-247 Division Street to replace front windows with wooden double-hung units and rear windows with vinyl. It also recommended approval of a masonry repair permit for 323 George Street. A permit application for 258 Mathew Street was defeated. The committee received a summary of approvals for information.

• Recommended approval of amended Heritage Permit HP-2024-026 for 245-247 Division Street (carried)
• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit HP-2026-026 for 323 George Street (carried)
• Defeated Heritage Permit Application HP-2026-019 for 258 Mathew Street
• Received Summary of Approvals for information (carried)

Correspondence

This is a correspondence-only meeting where Council receives items for information, with no decisions being made. Items include a resident's comments on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, letters of support from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan on invasive species rules, Bill 97, and public health unit funding, plus a monthly update from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network. Any member may request that an item be added to a future agenda for formal consideration.

• Correspondence from Jen Powles on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Letter of support for modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plants Rules
• Letter of support for Bill 97, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026 - Schedule 7
• Letter of support for sustainable funding for public health units
• EORN Cell Gap Project July 2026 monthly update

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg’s July 31, 2026 correspondence meeting distributed incoming letters for informational purposes. No formal decisions were made; items may later be added to a future council agenda for consideration.

Cobourg Police Services Board

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Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee met on July 27, 2026, to review a procedural agenda. The meeting included an embedded video link and standard committee details, but no specific decisions or public hearings were recorded.

• Procedural meeting agenda review
• Embedded video content
• Committee details and history

The Heritage Advisory Committee recommended approval for two heritage permit applications and supported restoration work at Victoria Hall. One application was referred for staff to finalize details, and another was approved with a requirement for more information on window and porch restoration.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-2026-019 (258 Mathew Street), referred for staff to finalize details
• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-2026-028 (107 James Street West) for a two-storey rear addition, with a requirement for staff to seek more information on window and porch restoration
• Supported staff recommendation for restoration work and signage at 55 King St. W (Victoria Hall) in alignment with Ontario Heritage Trust Easement Approval

Correspondence

This is a routine 'For Information Correspondence' meeting where Council receives 17 items of correspondence from other municipalities and residents. No decisions or votes are taken; any item may later be added to a future agenda by a member of Council or Director. Key topics include pesticide use in public spaces, Provincial Bill 100, property tax reassessment, traffic calming, and development proposals on Second Street.

• Correspondence from Township of South-West Oxford regarding pesticide use in public recreational spaces
• Correspondence from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan supporting Provincial Bill 100 (Better Regional Governance Act, 2026)
• Correspondence from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan calling for a return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle
• Correspondence from Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation
• Resident letters from Julie Waddick and Carol Gray regarding the Second Street development proposal

Summer Council

Cet ordre du jour semble être un espace réservé ou des métadonnées techniques du système eSCRIBE, sans aucun élément substantiel à discuter ou à décider. La réunion est prévue mais aucun sujet réel n'est listé.

Council approved establishing Cobourg's '10 for 10 for the People of Armstrong and Whitesand' campaign, effective July 23, 2026, to provide relief to those displaced by mandatory evacuation orders. The CAO is granted full discretion over the receipt, allocation, and delivery of all proceeds, with full disbursement required within ten days of launch. Council also approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including recommendations for pool revitalization, parkland acquisition, and Indigenous engagement, and directed staff to report back in early 2027 on implementation.

• Approved Cobourg's 10 for 10 relief campaign for Armstrong and Whitesand (carried)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan with 8 task force recommendations (carried)
• Referred 660 Kerr Street West long-term care home application back to staff (defeated 0-6)
• Referred 202 Second Street Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to 2027 (carried 5-1)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 296 George Street (carried)
• Requested YMCA Northumberland report back with implementation strategy and business plan (carried)
• Enacted By-law 044-2026 to delegate authority during restricted acts period (carried 4-2)
• Approved addition of Public Planning Meeting on August 26, 2026 (carried by two-thirds)

Committee of Adjustment

L'ordre du jour de cette réunion du Committee of Adjustment ne contient que des éléments de procédure types. Aucune dérogation de zonage, demande ou décision spécifique n'est listée pour discussion.

The Committee approved three minor variance applications for properties on Ontario Street, Swayne Street, and Parkwood Drive. These decisions allow for specific land uses and lot area relief subject to various municipal conditions.

• Approved minor variance A-03-26 for 664 Ontario Street to permit an accessory dwelling (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A-04-26 for 48 Swayne Street to permit an apartment dwelling with an accessory office (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A-05-26 for Parkwood Drive to permit a reduced lot area of approximately 667 square metres (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 20, 2026 (Carried)

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg Council will receive a series of letters and documents for information only. Items include a notice of commencement of an impact assessment for the New Nuclear at Wesleyville Project, a resolution opposing the Alto Rail Project, a thank‑you letter for a municipal grant, a request to extend a heritage‑property deadline, and various other municipal communications. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items.

• Impact Assessment Agency of Canada notice of commencement for the New Nuclear at Wesleyville Project
• Municipality of South Dundas resolution opposing the Alto Rail Project
• Rose Quest letter thanking the town for a grant
• Municipality of Kincardine request to extend the deadline for designating listed heritage properties
• Ontario Land Tribunal correspondence regarding 390 King Street East

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

Cet ordre du jour ne contient que des mentions procédurales et aucun point de discussion ou de décision spécifique. Le comité se réunit, mais aucun rezonage, contrat ou audience publique n'est inscrit.

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The Committee amended a recommendation for the heritage permit at 258 Mathew Street, requiring the applicant to provide more details on window replacement versus repair. A special meeting was scheduled for July 27, 2026, to address a pending application in the George Street District.

• Amended recommendation for Heritage Permit HP-2026-019 at 258 Mathew Street
• Approved Summary of Approvals – July 2026 for information purposes
• Scheduled special meeting for July 27, 2026

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force

Le groupe de travail sur le Plan directeur des parcs et loisirs de Cobourg se réunira pour confirmer son ordre du เสร็จ, noter que le procès-verbal de la réunion du 6 juillet n'a pas été adopté en raison de l'absence de quorum, et discuter des recommandations finales à présenter au conseil. La réunion comprend une reconnaissance traditionnelle des terres et se termine par l'ajournement.

• Ouverture de la séance
• Reconnaissance traditionnelle des terres des Premières Nations des traités Williams
• Confirmation de l'ordre du jour du 13 juillet
• L'adoption du procès-verbal du 6 juillet n'est pas requise (quorum non atteint)
• Finaliser les recommandations au conseil

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force adopted a motion to recommend Council approve the final Master Plan prepared by Thinc Design, along with eight specific recommendations covering pool revitalization, parkland acquisition, Indigenous engagement, and waterfront priorities. The motion also recommends establishing a new advisory committee to support implementation. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted motion recommending Council approve final Parks and Recreation Master Plan (carried)
• Supported revitalization of Centennial Outdoor Pool with design and cost estimate (carried)
• Supported feasibility study for indoor pool at Cobourg Community Centre if YMCA proposal doesn't proceed by 2028 (carried)
• Supported acquiring 45.5 additional hectares of parkland over 10 years (carried)
• Supported 117 Durham Street becoming dedicated parkland with public consultation (carried)
• Recommended defining Waterfront Nature Park boundaries and creating rules/signage (carried)
• Endorsed financing recommendations in Section 5.6 of Master Plan (carried)
• Recommended prioritizing East Pier Revitalization Capital Project (carried)

Correspondence

The Town of Cobourg is reviewing several pieces of correspondence distributed for information purposes. These items include communications from a county, a Member of Provincial Parliament, and local residents.

• Correspondence from the County of Simcoe regarding intimate partner violence
• Correspondence from MPP David Piccini regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Correspondence from resident Kathy Couch regarding the Cobourg Police Service Board
• Correspondence from resident Natasha Kearns regarding Transit Service

Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Le conseil d'administration de la Downtown Business Improvement Area se réunit, mais l'ordre du jour ne contient que des éléments techniques génériques et aucun point spécifique à discuter ou à décider. Cela semble être un ordre du jour purement procédural ou de remplissage.

The Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management voted to terminate its lease at 15 King Street East and relocate its office to a hot desk at The Grand Hall. The board also approved committee chair appointments, received several reports, and took no action on candidate outreach or an all-candidates debate for the municipal election. A motion on the First Street installation quote was withdrawn for more information.

• Approved notice to landlord to terminate lease at 15 King Street East (carried)
• Approved relocation of DBIA office to a hot desk at The Grand Hall (carried)
• Took no action on candidate outreach for municipal election (carried)
• Took no action on creating an all-candidates debate (carried)
• Approved Amanda VanGoor as Chair of Marketing Committee (carried)
• Appointed Jennifer Bogart as Chair of Membership Committee (carried)
• Received resignation from Tracey Tink and Richard Vandentillart (carried)
• Withdrew motion on First Street installation quote for further information

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force

La Task Force se réunit pour finaliser ses recommandations au Council sur le Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Des consultants seront présents pour répondre aux questions. L'ordre du jour comprend également la confirmation de l'ordre du jour et l'adoption du procès-verbal (non requis en raison du manque de quorum lors de la réunion précédente).

• Achèvement des recommandations du Parks and Recreation Master Plan au Council
• Consultants présents pour répondre aux questions
• Confirmation de l'ordre du jour du 6 juillet 2026
• Adoption du procès-verbal du 23 juin 2026 (non requis)

Correspondence

Cette réunion est principalement destinée à la distribution de correspondance informative. Aucune décision formelle n'est prévue, bien que les membres du Conseil puissent demander que des éléments spécifiques soient ajoutés à un ordre du jour futur pour examen.

• Proclamation du 21 octobre 2026 comme Journée d'appréciation des travailleurs en garderie et éducateurs de la petite enfance
• Demandes des résidents pour une communication équilibrée concernant le centre-ville de Cobourg
• Correspondance concernant le Jardin d'écologie
• Procès-verbaux des réunions du Conseil des services de police de mars et mai 2026
• Demandes externes concernant la réévaluation de la taxe foncière, la certification des pompiers et les règles relatives aux plantes envahissantes

Correspondence

Il s'agit d'une réunion de procédure où le conseil de la ville de Cobourg examine la correspondance entrante et les procès-verbaux à titre informatif uniquement. Aucune décision formelle ou vote n'est requis.

• Approbation de la proclamation de Rail Safety Week (21-27 septembre 2026)
• Correspondance concernant l'examen du Ontario Land Tribunal
• Correspondance de Puslinch concernant la Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
• Correspondance de Cramahe concernant l'extension de la Ontario Heritage Act
• Procès-verbaux reçus de Lakelands Public Health et du Cobourg Police Services Board

Regular Council

Le conseil examinera l'approbation des avant-projets de lotissement pour les phases 3 et 4B de Tribute (Cobourg) Limited, y compris le nouveau nom de rue 'Marie Street'. Ils décideront également d'une réaffectation budgétaire de $60,000 pour les postes de travail de bureau et autoriseront une entente d'accès municipal avec Nexicom pour l'infrastructure de communication.

• Approuver l'avant-projet de lotissement et le nom de rue pour la phase 4B de Tribute (Cobourg Trails)
• Approuver la révision en rouge et le nom de rue pour la phase 3 de Tribute
• Réaffecter jusqu'à $60,000 du gel des salaires pour les postes de travail et les mises à niveau électriques
• Autoriser l'entente d'accès municipal avec Nexicom Inc. pour l'infrastructure de communication
• Délégations : sauveteurs à la plage de Cobourg, révision du règlement sur les véhicules de rafraîchissement, mise à jour de la Humane Society, Ecology Garden Master Plan

Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to remove from the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan any language affirming housing as a human right, recommending syringe disposal bins, or framing homelessness sympathetically, citing provincial legislation and town by-laws. The motion passed 7-0 after a recorded vote. Council also approved a pilot program allowing Toller Pizza Inc. to operate a licensed refreshment vehicle on Albert Street during the farmer's market season, and authorized the purchase of Cramahe Township's shareholding in Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.

• Approved motion to remove housing-as-right, harm-reduction, and encampment language from Parks and Recreation Master Plan (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute share purchase agreement with Cramahe Township for one share of Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.
• Approved pilot program exempting Toller Pizza Inc. from refreshment vehicle by-law to operate on Albert Street during farmer's market season
• Referred lifeguard-return delegation to staff for report
• Approved $60,000 budget reallocation from salary gapping for new workstations and electrical upgrades in Development Services
• Authorized municipal access agreement with Nexicom Inc. for communication infrastructure installation
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and street name 'Marie Street' for Tribute (Cobourg) Phase 4B
• Approved redline draft plan revision and street naming for Tribute Phase 3

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force

Le Groupe de travail sur le plan directeur des parcs et des loisirs examinera les recommandations finales et les commentaires du public concernant le plan, discutera de la soumission au Conseil et planifiera la date de la prochaine réunion.

• Examen des recommandations finales et des commentaires du public
• Discussion sur les recommandations finales qui seront soumises au Conseil
• Discussion sur la date de la prochaine réunion (6 juillet 2026)
• Les consultants assisteront à la réunion du 6 juillet 2026
• Adoption du procès-verbal du 19 mai 2026

Cobourg Police Services Board

Le Conseil des services de police se réunira pour établir un comité de recrutement pour un nouveau chef adjoint et discuter de la possibilité de partager des services juridiques avec d'autres conseils. Le conseil examinera également les rapports trimestriels opérationnels et financiers et approuvera de nouvelles politiques relatives aux appareils technologiques pour les membres.

• Formation d'un comité de recrutement pour le chef adjoint
• Approbation des appareils technologiques émis par la police pour les membres du Conseil
• Paiement de la facture de 3 044,22 $ à Hicks Morley
• Discussion sur le modèle de services juridiques partagés avec d'autres conseils de police
• Examen du rapport opérationnel du premier trimestre 2026 et de la mise à jour financière d'avril 2026

The Cobourg Police Services Board approved the issuance of Police Service-owned devices for board members and the Executive Assistant with a $15,000 budget, and formed a Deputy Chief Hiring Committee. A motion to add a discussion about whether the Chair should step down over media comments was defeated for lack of a seconder. The board also approved a $3,044.22 legal invoice from Hicks Morley and directed the Chief to provide an analysis of Bill 119 at the July meeting.

• Approved $15,000 for Police Service-issued devices for board members and Executive Assistant (carried)
• Formed Deputy Chief Hiring Committee with Bureau, Graham, and Chief Leather (carried)
• Defeated motion to add agenda item on Chair stepping down over media comments (no seconder)
• Approved $3,044.22 Hicks Morley invoice for immediate payment (carried)
• Directed Chief to provide Bill 119 analysis at July 2026 meeting
• Approved previous minutes from March 24, May 5, and May 14, 2026 (carried)
• Directed Executive Assistant to provide open session minutes to Town Clerk for Council agenda (carried)

Regular Council for the Purpose of Closed Session

Le conseil municipal se réunit principalement pour entrer en séance à huis clos. La discussion portera sur des informations commerciales, financières ou techniques confidentielles appartenant à la municipalité.

• Séance à huis clos concernant des secrets commerciaux ou des informations financières ayant une valeur monétaire (s. 239 (2) (j))
• Règlement n° 037-2026 visant à confirmer le procès-verbal de la réunion

The Council held a closed session regarding trade secrets and financial information. Following the session, Council directed staff to proceed with matters discussed in both closed items.

• Confirmed the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Agenda
• Approved moving into Closed Session at 1:10 p.m.
• Directed Staff to proceed regarding municipal trade secrets or financial information
• Directed Staff to proceed regarding a share purchase agreement for Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.
• Passed By-law No. 037-2026 to confirm meeting proceedings

Correspondence

Ce document est un recueil de correspondance et de procès-verbaux distribués à des fins d'information uniquement. Aucune décision formelle n'est prise lors de cette réunion, bien que les membres du conseil puissent demander l'ajout d'éléments spécifiques à un ordre du jour futur.

• Correspondance sur le Strong Mayor Restricted Act provenant du Township of Athens
• Demandes concernant le OPP Municipal Policing Billing Model et le Northern Ontario Policing Grant
• Informations sur le Development Charge Reduction Program de Burlington
• Invitation de United Way Northumberland à la Homelessness Leadership Table
• Procès-verbaux du Police Services Board des 27 janvier et 24 février 2026

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Le Comité consultatif sur l'accessibilité examine une proposition visant à mettre en œuvre le programme Hidden Disabilities Sunflower dans les espaces municipaux. L'organe reçoit également des mises à jour sur un projet pilote d'aide au déneigement et sur les prix d'accessibilité.

• Recommandation au Conseil d'explorer le programme Hidden Disabilities Sunflower pour les installations municipales
• Mise à jour sur le Snow Removal Assistance Program Pilot
• Mise à jour sur l'Accessibility Awards Program
• Rapport sur les activités de National AccessAbility Week

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Town Council explore adopting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program for municipal facilities and community spaces. The committee also received informational updates regarding snow removal assistance and accessibility awards.

• Recommended Council explore adoption of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program (Carried)
• Received update on Snow Removal Assistance Program Pilot for information (Carried)
• Received update on National AccessAbility Week for information (Carried)
• Received update on Accessibility Awards Program for information (Carried)

Cobourg Public Library Board

Le conseil de la Cobourg Public Library examinera les rapports financiers d'avril et mai 2026, discutera de l'utilisation de l'espace de la bibliothèque pour le tutorat, envisagera des révisions de la Board Member Succession Policy, et planifiera un sondage communautaire ainsi qu'une séance de planification stratégique avec l'Ontario Library Service.

• Examen des rapports financiers pour avril et mai 2026
• Discussion sur l'utilisation de l'espace de la bibliothèque pour le tutorat
• Révision de la politique et révision de la Board Member Succession Policy
• Planification d'un sondage communautaire
• Séance de planification stratégique avec l'Ontario Library Service

Public Planning Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Special Council

Le Conseil de Cobourg envisage une réduction de 50 % des frais d'aménagement résidentiels pendant trois ans dans le cadre du programme provincial Development Charge Reduction Program. La décision implique également de demander jusqu'à $8.8 billion de financement provincial pour des infrastructures favorisant le logement et de s'engager à une contrepartie municipale de 10 % provenant des réserves de frais d'aménagement.

• Réduction de 50 % sur tous les frais d'aménagement résidentiels pendant trois ans si la demande provinciale est approuvée
• Date limite de demande pour le financement provincial DCRP est le 19 juin 2026
• Contribution municipale de 10 % des coûts admissibles du projet provenant de la réserve non engagée des frais d'aménagement
• Les projets d'immobilisations prioritaires comprennent les infrastructures d'eau, d'eaux usées et de routes linéaires
• Les tarifs réduits exigent un début des travaux avant le 31 juillet 2030 et une achèvement d'ici 2035

Council authorized staff to apply for the $8.8 billion Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) by the June 19, 2026 deadline. If approved, residential development charges will be reduced by 50% for three years, with construction required by July 2030 and completion by 2035. Council also approved a 10% municipal contribution from Development Charges Reserves for eligible project costs and directed staff to identify priority water, wastewater, and road infrastructure projects.

• Authorized staff to submit DCRP application before June 19, 2026 deadline
• Approved 50% reduction on all residential development charges for three years, subject to provincial approval
• Approved 10% municipal contribution from uncommitted Development Charges Reserve for eligible project costs
• Directed staff to identify priority capital growth projects (water, wastewater, linear road) for cost recovery
• Set construction commencement deadline of July 31, 2030 and completion by 2035 for reduced-rate developments
• Stipulated reduction is null and void if DCRP application is unsuccessful
• Authorized staff to bring draft Transfer Payment Agreement to Council if application successful