Cornwall public meetings in 2023

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive presentations on a Carleton University research project for energy system governance models and on the Ontario Woodlot Association's forest inventory. Reports on waste management litter policies and municipal tree projects are for information only. The committee will also discuss outreach events and representation on other local environmental committees.

• Carleton University proposal for a regulatory sandbox on smart grid technologies
• Ontario Woodlot Association presentation on private lands forest inventory
• Report on waste management policies and practices related to litter (2023-96)
• Update on municipal tree projects (2023-73)
• Discussion on committee representation on Great River Network

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold a public hearing on a deferred application to rezone 10 Brookdale Avenue from Mixed-Use Commercial with a Hold to Mixed-Use Commercial with site-specific exceptions, allowing a 506-unit mixed-use development. The committee will also consider a city-initiated housekeeping amendment to the comprehensive zoning by-law. Both items are up for discussion and recommendation, with final decisions to be made by City Council at a later date.

• Public hearing on rezoning 10 Brookdale Avenue to allow 506 residential units, 1,120 sq m of commercial space, and 428 parking spaces
• Housekeeping Amendment No. 2 to zoning by-law adding site-specific exceptions and permitting places of worship in certain zones
• Review of public notice requirements for the two public meeting items

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is deciding on several major items, including a $3.28 million contract for a new land mobile radio system, support for two new cell towers, and approval of collective agreements with three unions. Council will also consider amendments to community improvement plans to encourage housing development and approve the 2024 interim tax levy and water rates.

• Award Tender 23-T48 to Motorola Solutions Canada for $3,278,626.81 for land mobile radio infrastructure
• Support proposed Rogers 60m cell tower at 1000 Tollgate Road West and Bell 22m communication pole at 1030 Nick Kaneb Drive
• Adopt collective agreements with CUPE 1792, CUPE 5734, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 946
• Amend Renaissance and Heart of the City Community Improvement Plans to incentivize new housing
• Approve 2024 interim property tax levy and new water/sewer rates

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Cornwall City Council focuses on the 2024 Water and Wastewater Budget. Council will receive a presentation on the budget and then vote on a motion to receive and approve it as presented. Following the open session, Council will move into a closed meeting to discuss labour negotiations with Local 234.

• Receive presentation on the 2024 Water and Wastewater Budget (2023-162-Financial Services)
• Receive and approve the 2024 Water and Wastewater Budget as presented (2023-163-Financial Services)
• Closed meeting to discuss contract negotiations with Local 234 (labour relations)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will vote on awarding several contracts, including consulting for the water purification plant UV system replacement ($264,400.97), a bus hoist ($216,219.05), exterior door replacements at Glenview Heights ($212,541.01), and play structures at three parks ($404,853.18). Council will also consider a by-law to amend winter parking restrictions and receive presentations from military units. The meeting includes a closed session for two items related to digital transformation and ITT training.

• Award RFP 23-P19 for consulting on Cornwall Water Purification Plant UV system replacement to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, Toronto, at $264,400.97
• Award Tender 23-T51 for supply and installation of in-ground 2-post bus hoist to Garage Supply Contracting Inc. at $216,219.05
• Award Tender 23-T54 for supply and replacement of exterior doors at Glenview Heights to John Gordon Construction Inc., Cornwall, at $212,541.01
• Award RFP 23-P22 for supply and installation of play structures at Bellwood Ridge Park, Grant Park, and Chevrier Park to New World Park Solutions Inc., Brantford, at $404,853.18
• First reading of By-law 2023-109 to amend winter parking restrictions (modifying By-law 069-1989 Traffic and Parking – Section 13)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss proposed amendments to the Renaissance and Heart of the City Community Improvement Plans, which would revise grant criteria for owner-occupied dwellings, residential tax increment grants, and new multi-unit rental developments. The committee will also consider recommending approval of a brownfield funding request for Second Street West. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Renaissance and Heart of the City Community Improvement Plans, including new criteria for New Construction Multi-Unit Development for apartment/rental dwellings
• Recommendation to approve brownfield funding request for Second Street West
• Review of public notice for city-initiated review of both CIPs, advertised November 1, 2023 in Seaway News
• Adoption of minutes from September 18, 2023 meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, including engineering design for Marleau Avenue, design services for an affordable housing project, and a play structure at St. Theresa Park. They will also consider a resolution supporting a cell tower, approve parking fee waivers, and adopt multiple by-laws, including an operating agreement for Big Ben Ski Hill. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss encampments, an operating agreement, and a lease agreement.

• Award RFP 23-P18 for Marleau Avenue reconstruction design to EVB Engineering for $1,273,943.92
• Award RFP 23-P20 for affordable housing design at 1520 Cumberland to +VG Architects for $224,672.25
• Award RFP 23-P23 for play structure at St. Theresa Park to New World Park Solutions for $677,844.06
• Resolution of support for a 30-meter monopole cell tower at 780 Sydney Street
• Approve complimentary parking after 4 p.m. in Downtown BIA and Le Village BIA for December

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council that will immediately move into a closed (in-camera) session for a strategic planning session. The only public business is the appointment of an interim clerk and a motion to close the meeting to the public. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Appointment of Katherine Wells as Interim Clerk for parts of the in-camera meeting
• Motion to close the meeting under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for strategic planning

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is deciding on several planning and infrastructure items, including a rezoning application for 10 Tollgate Road East and an amendment to the Bellwood Ridge subdivision draft plan. Council will also consider a tender award for snow clearing services and an application for provincial funding to design improvements on Brookdale Avenue.

• Rezoning of 10 Tollgate Rd. E from Highway Commercial to Community Commercial (CC-4) with site-specific exceptions
• Amendment to the Bellwood Ridge Draft Plan of Subdivision to include Phases 5 through 9 and part of Stone Bridge Subdivision
• Award of snow clearing and ice control tender (23-T49) to Green Acres Snow Removal for 2023/2024, with per-occurrence prices from $580 to $1,100
• Application to the 2024-2025 MTO Connecting Links Program for detailed design of Brookdale Avenue from Seventh Street West to Fourteenth Street West

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider several waste management proposals, including expanding organics collection to multi-residential and commercial properties in 2025, and launching public consultation on a clear bag waste collection program. Council will also receive updates on the incineration waste management strategy and award a snow clearing contract. The agenda includes multiple proclamations and routine approvals.

• Direct administration to include multi-residential and ICI properties in Source Separated Organics Collection in 2025
• Proceed with public consultation on clear bag waste collection program
• Award Tender 23-T46 for out-of-town snow clearing to H. Moise Jr. Trucking at $17,515.00 per occurrence
• Approve temporary closure of James Street between Queen and Princess Streets for Halloween displays on Oct 31
• Adopt By-law 2023-093 for 15 Urquhart Lane and 101 Sydney Street (HOTC Program 7)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive training modules for an accessible Ontario, review and adopt updated terms of reference, and receive Part 2 of the Integrated Accessible Standards Regulation. The committee will also receive updates on the pedestrian network implementation and the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for information.

• Training for an Accessible Ontario modules from AccessForward
• Updated Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Accessibility Plan Part 2 – Integrated Accessible Standards Regulation review
• Pedestrian Network Implementation Update Map
• 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan review

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on several tenders, including a $967,022.93 security services contract and a $407,478 geotechnical investigation contract. They will also consider endorsing the EOWC '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan, which aims to build 7,000 affordable rental units across eastern Ontario over seven years. Other items include traffic studies for Power Dam Drive and Twelfth Street East, and a request to study a multisport outdoor recreation facility.

• Award of Tender 23-T33 for security services to Iron Horse Security at $967,022.93 over three years
• Award of Tender 23-T44 for geotechnical and soil quality investigation services to Cambium Incorporated at $407,478
• Resolution to endorse the EOWC '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan targeting 7,000 new affordable rental units in seven years
• Traffic study on Power Dam Drive recommending extended 50 km/h zone and speed boards
• Request for report on feasibility of a multisport outdoor recreation facility at Joe St. Denis field

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold public hearings and vote on two major items: an amendment to the Draft Plan for the Bellwood Ridge Subdivision (Phases 5-9) to add 218 lots and 357 residential units, and a zoning by-law amendment for 10 Tollgate Road East to allow a commercial school with music lessons. The committee will also recommend funding for four housing projects under the Community Planning and Property Enhancement Grant (CPPEG).

• Bellwood Ridge Subdivision amendment: 79 single detached lots, 139 semi-detached lots, 218 total lots, 357 dwelling units
• 10 Tollgate Road East rezoning from Highway Commercial to Community Commercial with site-specific exceptions for music instrument rental and reduced parking
• CPPEG funding recommendation for 15 Urquhart Lane
• CPPEG funding recommendation for 625 Montreal Road
• CPPEG funding recommendations for 101-103 Sydney Street and 338 Second Street West

Senior Friendly Community Committee

This meeting of the Senior Friendly Community Committee appears to be largely procedural, with no substantive agenda items listed. The provided text contains only technical elements and no decisions or discussions.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on increasing landfill tipping fees for residential and industrial waste, and award a $1.34M contract for Mattice Park Pool rehabilitation. Other items include opting out of a blue box program transition, approving a rainbow crosswalk consultation, and appointing a new CAO.

• Landfill tipping fees: residential from $87 to $95/tonne (2024), industrial from $125 to $164/tonne
• Tender 23-T41 awarded to Grant-Marion Construction Ltd. for Mattice Park Pool rehab at $1,341,870
• Non-competitive procurement of 5-year defibrillator maintenance from Stryker Canada for $238,802.90
• Council to opt out of optional blue box transition period (2025) and direct administration to implement IC&I recycling
• By-law 2023-082 appointing Mathieu Fleury as Chief Administrative Officer

Council established guiding principles for the 2024 General Taxation Budget, targeting a 3% tax levy increase excluding growth. Other key actions included appointing a new CAO and approving several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Adopted By-law 2023-082 appointing Mathieu Fleury as CAO
• Approved 2024 budget goal of 3% tax levy increase excluding growth
• Awarded $1,341,870.00 Mattice Park Pool Rehabilitation contract to Grant-Marion Construction Limited
• Approved increase of landfill tipping fees for IC&I ($164/tonne) and residential ($95/tonne) effective Jan 1, 2024
• Approved $238,802.90 maintenance program for LP-15 Defibrillators from Stryker Canada ULC
• Approved temporary closure of Pitt Street (Third to Second) on Sept 23, 2023
• Denied $1,000.00 sponsorship for Maison Interlude House
• Adopted By-laws 2023-083, 2023-084, 2023-085, and 2023-086

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council with only one substantive item: receiving a report on Safe Drinking Water Act Standard of Care training provided by the Walkerton Clean Water Centre. The agenda is otherwise procedural (roll call, adoption of agenda, disclosures).

• Report 2023-78-Infrastructure and Municipal Works on Safe Drinking Water Act Standard of Care Training

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear presentations from Enbridge on developing a climate action plan and from Carleton University on potential capstone project collaboration. The committee will also discuss energy efficiency funding, a climate action plan update, and upcoming sustainability events.

• Presentation by Jessica Baker, Enbridge, on commercial deep energy retrofits and housing options
• Presentation by Alexandra Mallett and Heather Haynes, Carleton University, on capstone project collaboration
• Discussion of energy efficiency funding opportunities for the community (report 2023-77-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)
• Climate Action Plan update (report 2023-76-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)
• Update on upcoming sustainability events and outreach opportunities (report 2023-75-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will decide on a $28.8 million tender for Phase II of the Municipal Works Yard Redevelopment and a zoning amendment for 1950 Montreal Road that would allow two 10-storey institutional residences and modular farming containers. Council will also consider a $521,351 ambulance remount contract, a $692,070 building assessment contract, and a request to refer a downtown lighting project to staff.

• Tender 23-T07 for Municipal Works Yard Redevelopment Phase II awarded to Bourgon Construction at $28,778,400.89
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1950 Montreal Road to allow two 10-storey institutional residences and up to five modular farming containers
• Remounting of three ambulances from Crestline Coach Limited at $521,351.59
• RFP 23-P15 for building condition assessments awarded to Roth IAMS Limited at $692,070.31
• DBIA request for investment in the Light Meets Art in The Heart of The City lighting project referred to administration

Council approved several high-value procurement contracts, including a $28.8M tender for Bourgon Construction. Zoning was amended for 1950 Montreal Road to allow institutional residences and modular farming. The city also proclaimed September 2023 as Truth and Reconciliation Month.

• Awarded Tender 23-T07 to Bourgon Construction for $28,778,400.89
• Approved zoning amendment for 1950 Montreal Road to allow two institutional residences and five modular farming containers
• Approved $521,351.59 for remounting three ambulances from Crestline Coach Limited
• Awarded RFP 23-P15 for building assessments to Roth IAMS Limited for $692,070.31
• Awarded Tender 23-T40 for two articulating tractors to Kaercher Municipal North America for $421,264.38
• Approved $80,000 from Roads Infrastructure Reserve for bicycle infrastructure on Edgar Street to Brookdale Avenue
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Truth and Reconciliation Month
• Adopted By-laws 2023-073 to 2023-080, including declaring a Vincent Massey Drive property as surplus

Senior Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee is meeting to receive updates on several programs, including the Vial of Life, Seniors on Wheels, and the New Horizon Grant Funding Program. They will also continue work on the committee's Logic Model and review unfinished business. No final decisions are expected; the agenda consists of receiving reports and providing direction.

• Vial of Life Program presentation (2023-115-Financial Services)
• 2023 Seniors on Wheels Program update (2023-108-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• New Horizon Grant Funding Program update (2023-110-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Continued work on the Logic Model (2023-109-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Unfinished Business Listing for August 9, 2023 (Glen Stor Dun Lodge)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council with only one item: a closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed meeting for Item #1 - Personal Matter - 2023-194-Corporate Services

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council consisting almost entirely of a closed (in-camera) session. Council will move into a closed meeting to discuss litigation or potential litigation (file 2023-14-CAO) and a personal matter about an identifiable individual (file 2023-185-Corporate Services), citing the Municipal Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item #1: Litigation or potential litigation - file 2023-14-CAO
• Item #2: Personal matter about an identifiable individual - file 2023-185-Corporate Services

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider lay appointments. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, and a motion to move into a closed meeting under Section 239 of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed meeting to address lay appointments under Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council with a single substantive item: a motion to move into a closed (in camera) session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to move into closed meeting at 6:00 p.m. under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Closed session to address personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will receive and consider endorsing the final Cornwall Archaeological Management Plan (AMP) prepared by WSP-Golder. A public hearing will also be held on a zoning by-law amendment for 1950 Montreal Road to permit urban farming containers and increase allowable gross floor area for future institutional residences. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Endorsement of the final Cornwall Archaeological Management Plan (AMP) by WSP-Golder
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for 1950 Montreal Road to allow up to 5 modular farming containers and increase maximum gross floor area by 350,000 sq ft
• Proposed definition of 'modular farming container' for the zoning by-law
• Adoption of minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting

The committee endorsed the city's first Archaeological Management Plan and approved zoning amendments for the Devcore Group property. The changes allow for the addition of institutional residences and modular farming containers.

• Endorsed the final Cornwall Archaeological Management Plan (AMP)
• Approved increasing maximum permissible gross floor area by 350,000 square feet at 1950 Montreal Road
• Approved future development of two Institutional Residences up to 10 storeys at 1950 Montreal Road
• Approved use of three to five modular farming containers at 1950 Montreal Road
• Approved adding a definition for 'modular farming container' to the By-law
• Approved removal of the 560-room limitation cap for 1950 Montreal Road

Senior Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will receive an update on the 2023 Seniors on Wheels program and decide whether to launch a Borrow a Bike Senior Program. The committee is also set to continue work on a Logic Model and review unfinished business. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Receive report 2023-98-Planning, Development and Recreation on 2023 Seniors on Wheels Program Update
• Recommendation not to set up a Borrow a Bike Senior Program and instead promote Day Away events to use bikes at Lamoureux Park
• Continue work on the Logic Model for the committee (report 2023-97-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Receive Unfinished Business Listing for July 12, 2023 (report 2023-07-Glen Stor Dun Lodge)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approved several major infrastructure tenders and a $1 million fund withdrawal for property repairs. The city also adopted a new traffic safety strategy including a proposed 2024 masterplan and budget. A proclamation for Ryan Gosling Day was defeated.

• Awarded Lemay Street Reconstruction Phase 3 and 4 to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $11,945,582
• Approved $1 million withdrawal from LHC Capital Reserve Fund for repairs at 24 and 120 Augustus Street
• Approved $50,000 initial traffic calming operating budget for 2024
• Awarded kitchen cabinet installation in Iroquois to YorkCore Construction Incorporated for $563,644
• Awarded WPP Backwash Pump Refurbishment to Industrial Electrical Contractors Brockville Limited for $473,234.72
• Awarded generator installation at 43 Dickenson Drive to Barry Latreille Electric Limited for $199,445.00
• Approved 2023 Fire Services Capital Budget amendment for a Utility Task Vehicle
• Defeated proclamation of July 21, 2023, as Ryan Gosling Day

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council. The agenda consists of a roll call, opening, disclosures of interest, and a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Report 2023-172-Corporate Services (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request from Habitat for Humanity for four Marion Avenue building lots and waived fees, a universal water metering plan, and a $326,834 LED lighting contract. The agenda also includes a closed session for land purchase, negotiations, and other confidential matters, followed by public items such as a temporary street closure for the Night Market and financial transfers.

• Habitat for Humanity request for four Marion Avenue lots and waived planning/building fees
• Tender 23-T32 LED lighting upgrades at Optimist Park awarded to Laurier Electric Limited for $326,834.05
• Universal water metering findings and financial plan by Diameter Services Inc. to be endorsed
• Temporary closure of Pitt Street from First Street to 58 Pitt Street for Night Market on Aug 18, 2023
• Transfer of $4.6 million to various reserves from 2022 fourth quarter financial overview

Council endorsed a financial plan for universal water metering and authorized several million dollars in transfers to municipal reserves. Other key actions included donating land to Habitat for Humanity and awarding a lighting contract for Optimist Park.

• Endorsed Findings & Recommendations Report and Financial Plan for Universal Water Metering
• Authorized transfers to reserves including $700,000 for Recreation Facilities and $600,000 for Waste Management Capital
• Approved donating four Marion Avenue building lots and waiving planning/building fees for Habitat for Humanity
• Awarded Tender 23-T32 for Optimist Park LED Lighting Upgrades to Laurier Electric Limited for $326,834.05
• Approved $30,000 in financial support for Encore Seniors Education Centre for two years
• Approved temporary closure of Pitt Street (First Street to 58 Pitt Street) on August 18, 2023
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Adopted By-laws 2023-064, 2023-065, and 2023-066

Senior Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on several updates: a logic model for the committee, a recreation coordinator position, a Seniors on Wheels program, a Seniors Month proclamation, and an unfinished business listing. All items are for receipt only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Receive report 2023-88 on Logic Model for the Senior Friendly Committee Update
• Receive report 2023-89 on Recreation Coordinator Position Update
• Receive report 2023-90 on Seniors on Wheels Update
• Receive report 2023-04 on Proclamation – Seniors Month
• Receive Unfinished Business Listing for June 21, 2023

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will discuss organizing a public climate forum, review the Climate Action Plan update and funding opportunities, and hear from a communications officer on how the city can support the committee's advocacy and education mandate. The agenda also includes reports on Eco Day 2023 and climate adaptation, as well as a review of committee focus and goals for 2023.

• Discussion of organizing a public climate forum in Cornwall
• Climate Action Plan update and funding opportunities for the community
• Communications guest Francis Racine to discuss city support for committee advocacy and education
• Eco Day 2023 report from Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Review of committee focus and goals for 2023, including waterways, active transportation, and trees

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on setting 2023 tax rates and levies, and award a $6.38 million contract to Cornwall Gravel Company for asphalt resurfacing on various streets. Other items include approving a zoning bylaw housekeeping update, removing part-lot control for Belfort Estates, and referring a petition against a Queen Street sidewalk for a staff report.

• Award Tender 23-T20 for asphalt resurfacing to Cornwall Gravel Company at $6,381,325.49
• Set 2023 tax rates and levy taxes via By-law 2023-054
• Approve housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2022-001
• Refer petition opposing sidewalk on north side of Queen Street to Administration for report
• Approve Alexander Park as location for Phase 1 of a teenage-focused Youth Space

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a major road resurfacing contract and wastewater treatment plant consulting. The council also designated Alexander Park for a teenage-focused Youth Space and provided financial support to Your Arts Council.

• Awarded Tender 23-T20 for asphalt resurfacing to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $6,381,325.49
• Awarded RFP 23-P06 for wastewater treatment plant digester relining to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for $217,106.90
• Approved Alexander Park as the location for 'Phase 1' of a teenage-focused Youth Space
• Authorized $25,000 per year for two years to Your Arts Council
• Approved purchase of two articulating tractors with attachments for the Municipal Works Fleet Renewal Program
• Approved temporary road closures for the Cornwall Triathlon on August 26-27, 2023
• Deferred designation of 504 Fourth Street East for affordable housing and a park
• Removed Part Lot Control from Lots 16 and 19 of Belfort Estates Subdivision

Town Hall Meeting

This Town Hall Meeting includes a presentation and public speakers on the future of 504 Fourth Street East, and a recommendation for Council to approve a teen-focused youth space at Lamoureux Park, Mattice Park, or both. The meeting also covers routine procedural items such as agenda adoption and disclosures of interest.

• Presentation on the future of 504 Fourth Street East
• Recommendation to approve a teen-focused youth space at Lamoureux Park or Mattice Park
• Registered speakers include Ian Bowering, Jorge Luis, Alex Gatien, and Terry Muir

City Council held a Town Hall meeting to receive comments from Cornwall residents regarding the future of 504 Fourth Street East. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on several major contracts, including a $17.3 million construction tender for a new fire station headquarters and training centre, and a $3.8 million reconstruction of Fifth Street East. Other items include approving $509,883 for Phase 3 of the Arts Centre, $259,066 for Civic Complex stair and patio design, and $318,886 for an affordable housing project design in Morrisburg. Council will also consider a motion to study reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in residential and BIA areas, and a motion to explore a tree-cutting bylaw.

• Award Tender 23-T23 for Cornwall Fire Station Headquarters and Training Centre construction to ASCO Construction Limited for $17,324,048.65
• Award Tender 23-T16 for reconstruction of Fifth Street East to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $3,777,068.63
• Approve Phase 3 of RFP 19-P15 Arts Centre with GRC Architects for $509,883.44
• Award RFP 23-P11 for design of affordable housing project in Morrisburg to The Ventin Group for $318,886.00
• Motion to direct administration to report on reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in residential and BIA areas

City Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including a new fire station and road reconstruction. Council also directed administration to report on reducing speed limits in residential and business areas to 40km and establishing tree-cutting permits.

• Awarded Fire Station Headquarters and Training Centre construction to ASCO Construction Limited for $17,324,048.65
• Awarded Fifth Street East reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $3,777,068.63
• Awarded Morrisburg affordable housing project design to The Ventin Group for $318,886.00
• Approved $509,883.44 for Arts Centre Phase 3 construction with GRC Architects Incorporated
• Approved $259,066.22 for Civic Complex stair and patio design with J.L. Richards & Associates
• Awarded backflow device engineering services to DDDG Engineering Services for $128,066.00
• Requested administration report on reducing residential and BIA speed limits to 40km
• Requested administration report on permitting processes for clear-cutting and significant tree removal

Senior Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will receive reports on a logic model for the committee, a recreation coordinator position update, and the 2023 Seniors on Wheels program, with discussion on next steps for the latter. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and an unfinished business listing.

• Logic Model for the Senior Friendly Committee, 2023-72-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Recreation Coordinator Position Update, 2023-73-Planning, Development and Recreation
• 2023 Seniors on Wheels Program, 2023-74-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Unfinished Business Listing for May 17, 2023, 2023-02-Glen Stor Dun Lodge

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will consider recommending approval of Community Project Priority Evaluation Group (CPPEG) funding for five properties: 17 Second Street West, 11 First Street East, 30 Second Street West, 107 Sydney Street, and 1080 Montreal Road. A rezoning and hold removal application for 10 Brookdale Avenue has been deferred to a future meeting.

• Recommend approval of CPPEG funding for 17 Second Street West
• Recommend approval of CPPEG funding for 11 First Street East
• Recommend approval of CPPEG funding for 30 Second Street West
• Recommend approval of CPPEG funding for 107 Sydney Street
• Recommend approval of CPPEG funding for 1080 Montreal Road

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved five funding requests for properties presented to the CPPEG. A proposed rezoning application for 10 Brookdale Avenue was deferred to a later meeting.

• Recommended funding for 17 Second Street West for Council approval
• Recommended funding for 11 First Street East for Council approval
• Recommended funding for 30 Second Street West for Council approval
• Recommended funding for 107 Sydney Street for Council approval
• Recommended funding for 1080 Montreal Road for Council approval
• Deferred rezoning and Hold category removal for 10 Brookdale Avenue
• Adopted April 17, 2023, meeting minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting on May 8, 2023, to consider a range of items including by-laws, reports, and new business motions. Key decisions include endorsing a 6% increase to planning application fees, adding a new fee for temporary patio encroachment agreement renewals, and awarding a pharmaceutical services contract for Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge. Council will also discuss a community climate adaptation plan, a town hall for 504 Fourth Street East, and the feasibility of using incineration in waste management.

• 6% increase to all Planning Development application fees and new Temporary Patio Encroachment Agreement Renewal fee
• Award RFP 23-P05 for pharmaceutical services at Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge to MediSystem Pharmacy (Toronto) for 5 years plus 2-year renewal option
• Part lot control exemption for Lot 11, Belfort Estates Subdivision Phase 2 (Plan 52M-61)
• Temporary street closure of Pitt Street from Second to First Street and to 58 Pitt Street for Cornwall Art Walk on June 23, 2023, 1:30-9:30 p.m.
• By-laws 2023-041 to 2023-049 including property standards, AMPS amendment, fees and charges, and temporary street closures

Council awarded a five-year pharmaceutical services contract for Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge to MediSystem Pharmacy. Members approved a 6% increase for Planning Division application fees and authorized a town hall meeting regarding the future of 504 Fourth Street East. Several by-laws were adopted, though By-law 2023-049 regarding general fees and charges was deferred.

• Awarded RFP 23-P05 for Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge pharmaceutical services to MediSystem Pharmacy
• Approved 6% fee increase for Planning Development application fees
• Approved hosting a Town Hall Meeting for future development plans of 504 Fourth Street East
• Approved temporary street closure of Pitt Street for Cornwall Art Walk on June 23, 2023
• Adopted By-laws 2023-041 through 2023-048
• Deferred By-law 2023-049 (Fees and Charges) to a future meeting
• Referred Your Arts Council's $25,000 annual funding request to Administration for feasibility report
• Requested Administration report on the feasibility of incineration for waste management

Town Hall Meeting

This is a public town hall meeting where council hears delegations from residents on various local issues. No decisions are being made; the agenda consists entirely of requests to speak on topics such as parks, a homeless shelter, a statue, and city processes.

• Requests to speak on Lafave Park, Optimist Park, and a Dog Park by Erin Fry
• Request to speak on a Homeless Shelter by Erin Fry
• Request to speak on a Bob Turner Statue by Kelly Bergeron
• Request to speak on Forests by Kelly Bergeron
• Request to speak on the Former Bob Turner Site by Laura Crites

The meeting consisted of the adoption of the agenda and a series of requests to speak on various city topics. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda as presented

Senior Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee is meeting to elect a Chair for the term of Council, receive reports on its Terms of Reference and Implementation Plan, review City staff resources, and discuss next steps for the 2023 Seniors on Wheels Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received for information rather than final decisions.

• Election of a Chair for the term of Council (2023-74-Financial Services)
• Receive Terms of Reference for 2023-2026 (2023-75-Financial Services)
• Receive Senior Friendly Community Implementation Plan (2023-76-Financial Services)
• Receive City Staff Resources report (2023-35-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Discuss next steps for 2023 Seniors on Wheels Program (2023-38-Planning, Development and Recreation)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will vote on designating two municipally owned vacant lots for affordable housing, discuss a youth space at Lamoureux or Mattice Park, and consider a new Property Standards By-Law. The meeting also includes proclamations, a petition about traffic on Twelfth Street East, and a $25,000 Canada Day funding request.

• Designate 504 Fourth Street East (former Bob Turner field) for affordable housing
• Designate 330 Montreal Road for future municipally operated affordable housing
• Approve development of a teen-focused youth space at Lamoureux Park, Mattice Park, or both
• Approve $25,000 for 2023 Canada Day celebrations in Lamoureux Park
• Receive and discuss Mayor's Task Force on Housing update

City Council approved the use of municipally owned land at 330 Montreal Road for affordable housing development. The council also allocated $25,000 for 2023 Canada Day celebrations and endorsed Mayor Justin Towndale's appointment to the Good Roads Board of Directors.

• Approved designation of 330 Montreal Road for future affordable housing development
• Approved $25,000 funding for 2023 Canada Day celebrations in Lamoureux Park
• Endorsed Mayor Justin Towndale's appointment to the Good Roads Board of Directors for a two-year term
• Referred Habitat for Humanity's request for surplus lands to Administration for a report
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Senior Friendly Community Committee
• Deferred decisions on 504 Fourth Street East and Cornwall Youth Space for more information
• Requested cost estimates for cutting 100% of grass in residential parks with rat issues
• Adopted By-laws 2023-037 and 2023-028

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed city-initiated 'Housekeeping Exercise No. 1' amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law #2022-001, which aim to clarify provisions across multiple zones. The committee will also receive an update on proposed increases to Planning Division fees and may recommend amending the Planning Fees By-law. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on Housekeeping Exercise No. 1 amendments to Zoning By-law #2022-001 (PAC File Z-01-23)
• Amendments affect Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, and 29 of the zoning by-law
• Proposed fee increases to all Planning development application fees (Planning Fees By-law #2013-040)
• Public notice advertised in Standard Freeholder on April 1, 2023
• Next PAC meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023

The committee approved textual modifications to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-001 to clarify various zone provisions. Additionally, the committee recommended amending the Planning Fees By-law #2013-040 to increase application fees.

• Approved Housekeeping Exercise No. 1 amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law #2022-001 (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Planning Fees By-law #2013-040 be amended to include fee increases for all applicable planning development application fees (Motion Carried)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2023, with an amendment to Mayor Justin Towndale's title (Motion Carried)
• Received the Planning Division Fees update report (Motion Carried)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023-2026, review its Terms of Reference, and discuss the 2023 Climate Action Plan. Members will also decide on their involvement in Eco Day 2023 and set the year's focus and meeting schedule.

• Nomination and vote for Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023-2026 term
• Review of the Environment and Climate Change Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Eco Day 2023 involvement and selection of a primary contact for the committee's booth
• Receipt of Report #2023-35-IMW on the 2023 Climate Action Plan
• Unfinished business: posting corporate GHG inventory online, suggesting a Tree Action Group, and following up on solar panel grid feed-in with Cornwall Electric

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider appointments of lay members to various committees. The substantive item is a motion to move into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals under the Municipal Act. The agenda contains no other public business.

• Motion to move into closed meeting under Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Items 1-4: Lay appointments to various committees

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a construction tender, endorsing the 2023 Climate Action Plan, and creating new advisory committees. The agenda also includes routine proclamations, a temporary street closure, and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Award Tender 23-T12 for Aberdeen Avenue reconstruction to Malyon Excavation at $1,075,808.18
• Endorse 2023 Climate Action Plan prepared by Pinna Sustainability
• Approve $75,000 municipal funding for inclusive playground in St. Theresa Park
• Create Recreation and Parks and Arts and Culture Advisory Committees
• Approve temporary closure of Pitt Street for Unleash Pet Fest on June 3

Council awarded a road reconstruction contract and endorsed the 2023 Climate Action Plan. The city also established new advisory committees for equity, recreation, and arts and culture.

• Awarded Aberdeen Avenue reconstruction tender to Malyon Excavation for $1,075,808.18
• Endorsed the City of Cornwall’s 2023 Climate Action Plan
• Approved $75,000 in 2024 budget funding for inclusive playground in St. Theresa Park
• Created Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and its Terms of Reference (10-1)
• Created Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and its Terms of Reference (10-1)
• Approved establishment of external Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Advisory Committee
• Approved temporary closure of Pitt Street for Unleash Pet Fest on June 3, 2023
• Adopted By-laws 2023-033, 2023-034, and 2023-035

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with numerous contract awards, including engineering, construction, and maintenance services, and to adopt several by-laws, including one imposing city-wide development charges. The meeting also includes presentations, delegations, and reports on various municipal programs and policies.

• Award RFP 23-P01 to Jacobs Canada for odour study at $347,791.40
• Award Tender 23-T13 to Foraction for watermain lining at $1,110,544.29
• Adopt By-law 2023-027 imposing city-wide development charges
• Declare 285 Saunders Drive and 305 York Street surplus to municipal needs
• Ratify collective agreement with CUPE 3251

City Council approved several procurement contracts for watermain lining, road materials, and waste management. The body also adopted multiple by-laws, including the declaration of two properties as surplus to municipal needs.

• Awarded watermain CIPP lining contract to Foraction Incorporated for $1,110,544.29
• Awarded traffic control signals contract to Black and McDonald for $399,076.45
• Awarded hazardous waste depot operation to GFL Environmental Services for $378,666.50
• Awarded odour study engineering services to Jacobs Canada Consultancy Incorporated for $347,791.40
• Awarded minor general construction services to Carl Bulloch Construction Limited for $311,202.00
• Awarded hot mix asphalt supply to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $297,472.50
• Awarded biosolids and organics master plan to GHD Limited for $236,497.70
• Declared 285 Saunders Drive and 305 York Street as surplus to the needs of the municipality

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Working Group will review, deliberate, and make final decisions on 2023 grant applications based on program guidelines and available funds. No other business is scheduled.

• Final decisions on 2023 Municipal Grants Program applications
• Review of grant criteria and available funds

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee is meeting to elect a chair for the term of Council, recommend updated Terms of Reference to Council, and finalize the 2022 Annual Report for the Municipal Grants Program for Council approval. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and distribution of the 2023 applications binder. No in-camera session is scheduled.

• Election of a Chair for the Municipal Grants Review Committee for the term of Council
• Recommendation of Terms of Reference (draft) to Council for approval
• Finalization and submission of 2022 Annual Report for the Municipal Grants Program to Council
• Adoption of minutes from January 17, 2022
• Distribution of 2023 applications binder to committee members

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive three presentations: one on roads and sidewalks, one on site plan review, and one on the first two modules of AccessForward's accessibility training. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and new business. No decisions beyond receiving the presentations are recommended.

• Presentation on Roads and Sidewalks (2023-66-Corporate Services)
• Presentation on Site Plan Review (2023-63-Corporate Services)
• Training for an Accessible Ontario – first two modules: General Requirements and Customer Service Standards (2023-65-Corporate Services)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Cornwall City Council is dedicated to receiving and potentially approving the proposed 2023 General Taxation Budget. The agenda includes a presentation and report from Financial Services, with a recommendation to approve the budget. The meeting is part of the budget process, with a public meeting scheduled for the following day.

• 2023 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2023-20-Financial Services)
• Budget presentation and budget book attachments
• Public meeting for 2023 Budget on March 2, 2023

City Council approved the 2023 General Taxation Budget with a 3.61% increase. Council also decided to fund playground structure replacements using the Canada Community Building Fund Reserve instead of the tax base.

• Approved 2023 Budget at a 3.61% increase
• Approved funding Playground Structure Replacement ($120,000) from Canada Community Building Fund Reserve
• Denied motion to remove $300,000 for Bellwood Ridge Subdivision Park Development Phase 1
• Denied motion to amend Multi Residential ratio tax levy from 1.8653 to 1.9355
• Denied motion to fund Tree Canopy Management Program ($300,000) from Working Reserves
• Denied motion to create two new Planning Division positions
• Denied motion to hire three full time positions instead of six (3-8)
• Denied motion to remove Playground Structure Replacement ($100,000) to fund Mattice Park Lighting Project

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including awarding a construction contract for the Cornwall Arts & Culture Centre, approving a 20-year tax increment grant for a 160-unit residential development at 910 Montreal Road, and adopting a new Community Risk Assessment. The council will also consider a draft Development Charges By-law and several routine by-laws and reports.

• Award Tender 23-T04 for Cornwall Arts & Culture Centre construction to Laurin & Company at $10,389,999.70 (net $9,356,516.54)
• Approve 20-year, 90% Tax Increment Grant for 160 rental units at 910 Montreal Road
• Adopt Community Risk Assessment and preferred treatment options for Fire Services
• Approve 2023 Development Charges Background Study and draft By-law
• Enter contract with Silver Fox Pharmacy for paramedic pharmaceuticals to Oct 31, 2023

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting under the Development Charges Act for residents to ask questions and comment on the Development Charges Study Update and a proposed by-law dated March 27, 2023. Council will not make any decisions at this meeting; it will consider the by-law at its March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Development Charges Study Update and proposed By-law (Report 2023-22-Financial Services)
• Public comments on the Development Charges Study Update
• Council to consider the Development Charges By-law on March 27, 2023
• Special budget meetings scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2023

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Cornwall City Council is focused on one item: receiving Report 2023-20-Financial Services and approving the proposed 2023 General Taxation Budget. The meeting includes a presentation and budget book attachments. Two additional public budget meetings are scheduled for March 1 and March 2, 2023.

• 2023 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2023-20-Financial Services)
• Public budget meetings scheduled March 1 and March 2, 2023, 3-8 p.m.

Council held a special meeting to receive budget presentations from the Planning, Development and Recreation, Infrastructure and Municipal Works, and Waste Management departments. No votes were taken to approve the specific budget items presented. The meeting served as a review of proposed operating and capital expenditures.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Moved into Committee of the Whole for budget presentations
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council to consider the proposed 2023 General Taxation Budget. The only substantive item is a report from Financial Services recommending approval of the budget. Council will receive the report and vote on the proposed budget. Further public budget meetings are scheduled for February 23, March 1, and March 2, 2023.

• 2023 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2023-20-Financial Services)
• Public budget meetings scheduled Feb 23, Mar 1, Mar 2, 2023

Council held a special meeting to receive budget presentations from Paramedic, Police, Fire, and Planning, Development and Recreation services. No final votes on budget approvals were recorded during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved motion to enter Committee of the Whole
• Removed $500,000 for Guindon Park Beach Improvement from the budget

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is meeting for an orientation session. The agenda includes receiving a planning orientation presentation and a Community Improvement Plans document, plus a verbal update on the 2022 Data Book. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive Planning Division orientation presentation (2023-181-Planning)
• Receive Community Improvement Plans orientation document (2023-10-Planning)
• Verbal update on 2022 Data Book by Development Planner Shrija Vora
• Adoption of January 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee held an orientation session regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Division. No public hearing items were scheduled, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved adoption of January 16, 2023 minutes
• Received Planning Division orientation presentation
• Received Community Improvement Plans (CIP) orientation document

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Cornwall City Council is dedicated to receiving and potentially approving the proposed 2023 General Taxation Budget. The agenda includes a single substantive item: a report from Financial Services recommending approval of the budget. Public meetings for the budget are scheduled for late February and early March.

• 2023 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2023-20-Financial Services)
• Public budget meetings on Feb 22, 23, Mar 1, 2, 2023

Council held a special meeting to receive presentations on the 2023 General Taxation Budget and various departmental budgets. No final votes on the budget were recorded; further public meetings are scheduled for February and March 2023.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved into Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including awarding a contract for CAO recruitment, waiving the yard maintenance by-law for No Mow May, and a zoning amendment. The council will also receive updates from MP Eric Duncan and St. Lawrence College, and discuss a community risk assessment. Several items are routine or informational, but the meeting includes notable decisions on contracts and by-laws.

• Award CAO recruitment contract to Odgers Berndtson for $43,000 (net $43,756.80)
• Rezone 1424 Aubin Avenue from RES 20 to RES 20-11
• Waive Yard Maintenance By-law 2013-212 for No Mow May (May 1-31, 2023)
• Consider $10,000 grant to ACIAEO
• Approve up to $75,000 for newspaper digitization project

Council approved up to $75,000 to digitize 35 years of Cornwall Seaway News publications and awarded a $43,000 contract for CAO recruitment. The city also passed a resolution requesting financial assistance and consultation from the IRCC regarding asylum seekers. Additionally, several by-laws were adopted, including a zoning amendment for 1424 Aubin Avenue.

• Approved up to $75,000 for Cornwall Seaway News digitization and sole-source contract to Image Advantage Solutions Inc.
• Awarded CAO recruitment contract to Odgers Berndtson for $43,000 excluding HST
• Approved $10,000 funding for the African Caribbean and International Association of Eastern Ontario (ACIAEO)
• Passed resolution requesting financial assistance and consultation from IRCC regarding asylum seekers
• Approved rezoning of 1424 Aubin Avenue from Residential 20 to Residential 20-11
• Approved amending Procedural By-law to allow electronic participation in meetings
• Approved waiving Section 3 of Yard Maintenance By-law 2013-212 from May 1 to May 31, 2023
• Adopted By-laws 2023-010 through 2023-014

Audit Committee - Public Meeting

The Cornwall Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items: electing a chair for the term of Council, receiving its terms of reference, and receiving the 2022 Audit Planning Report. No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Election of a Chair for the Audit Committee for the term of Council (report 2023-14-Financial Services)
• Receive Audit Committee Terms of Reference (report 2023-15-Financial Services)
• Receive 2022 Audit Planning Report (report 2023-13-Financial Services)
• Adoption of minutes from June 20, 2022 meeting

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider lay appointments to two city committees and to review the terms of reference for two committees. The agenda includes reports on appointments to Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall and the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, as well as reviews of the Senior Friendly Community Committee and the Lay Appointments Committee itself. All items are to be considered in open session.

• Lay appointments to Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall (Report 2023-42-CS)
• Lay appointments to Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (Report 2023-43-CS)
• Review of Terms of Reference for Senior Friendly Community Committee (Report 2023-32-CS)
• Review of Terms of Reference for Lay Appointments Committee (Report 2023-31-CS)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine reports, including awarding a three-year security services contract, receiving updates on development charges and a land mobile radio upgrade, and approving several proclamations and by-laws. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Award Tender 22-T47 to Neptune Security Services for $586,073.37 (net $527,777.22) over three years, renewable for two more
• Approve non-competitive procurement for Benson Centre ice plant maintenance with CIMCO Refrigeration for $197,525.00 excluding HST
• Receive Development Charges Background Study Update and direct administration to proceed under the Development Charges Act, 1997
• Proclaim March 2023 as Endometriosis Awareness Month and Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month; February 9, 2023 as Optimist Day
• Adopt by-laws 2023-006 to 2023-009, including child care service contract renewals and Election Audit Compliance Committee appointments

Council awarded a three-year security services contract to Neptune Security Services and approved $197,525 for ice plant maintenance at the Benson Centre. The board also directed administration to proceed with next steps for the Development Charges Background Study and adopted several service and appointment by-laws.

• Awarded Tender 22-T47 for security services to Neptune Security Services for $586,073.37
• Approved $197,525 non-competitive procurement for Benson Centre ice plant repairs with CIMCO Refrigeration
• Directed Administration to proceed with next steps for Development Charges Background Study (Report 2023-10-FS)
• Decided no further action is required to regulate surveillance cameras on private property
• Approved 2023 Children’s Services Business Practice Guidelines
• Delegated authority to Mayor and Clerk for OECM Marketplace IT product agreements
• Adopted By-law 2023-006 for 2023 Child Care and Early Years service contract renewals
• Appointed Michael Turcotte and removed Derek Quesnel from the Election Audit Compliance Committee

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The committee is reviewing a deferred application to rezone the former Sacred Heart Catholic School. The proposal by De Saulniers Construction Ltd. seeks to convert the building into community-oriented uses including recreation, sports, and cultural spaces.

• Zoning amendment for 1424 Aubin Avenue (File Z-03-22)
• Rezoning from Residential 20 to Residential 20-11
• Election of PAC Chair and Vice-Chair

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee (PAC) approved a site-specific zoning bylaw amendment for 1424 Aubin Avenue to allow the adaptive reuse of a former school into community-oriented spaces. The committee also elected new leadership for the term.

• Elected Councillor Elaine MacDonald as Chair
• Elected Councillor Dean Hollingsworth as Vice-Chair
• Approved Agenda as presented
• Approved Minutes of September 19, 2022
• Endorsed rezoning of 1424 Aubin Avenue from Residential 20 to Residential 20-11 to permit recreation, sports, fitness, cultural, and community support services

Regular Meeting of Council

This agenda for the Cornwall, ON Regular Meeting of Council on 2023-01-09 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Council awarded a construction contract for an affordable housing complex on Pitt Street North. The city also established two new advisory committees focused on equity and recreation, and extended development deadlines for the Bellwood Ridge Estates subdivision.

• Awarded Tender 22-T39 for affordable housing complex (Pitt Street North) to ASCO Construction Limited for $10,510,772.97
• Approved one-year lapse date extension to January 29, 2024, for Bellwood Ridge Estates Phases 5, 7, and 8
• Resolved to create an Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Advisory Committee
• Resolved to establish a Recreation, Culture & Placemaking Advisory Committee
• Approved carry forwards for 2022 capital projects and operations to 2023
• Awarded Tender 22-T45 for tractor mounted backhoe supply on a roster basis
• Defeated motion to reduce the size of the Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
• Deferred motion regarding electronic participation in meetings to February 13, 2023

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider a lay appointment to the Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee. The meeting will move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted by the Municipal Act. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Lay appointment to the Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
• Closed meeting under Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001