Cornwall public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications, including a consent request for 2383 and 2385 Watson Crescent with specific conditions. It will also vote on minor variance requests for 3400 Vincent Massey Drive and 27 & 29 Portland Drive, each subject to conditions. Two other items will be received for information only: a consent report for 2305 & 2307 Crewson Court and a minor variance report for the same addresses. The agenda will be adopted and the meeting adjourned.

• Consent – B-18-24 – 2383 and 2385 Watson Crescent – approval with conditions
• Minor Variance – A-37-24 – 3400 Vincent Massey Drive – approval with conditions
• Minor Variance – A-36-24 – 27 & 29 Portland Drive – approval with conditions
• Consent – B-17-24 – 2305 and 2307 Crewson Court – report received for information
• Minor Variance – A-38-24 – 2305 & 2307 Crewson Court – report received for information

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is reviewing a draft plan for the Belfort Estates Subdivision and a zoning amendment for 1520 Cumberland Street. The body is also considering funding requests for several Brownfields and Heart of the City projects.

• Belfort Estates Phases 3-7: Proposed 51 single family, 52 semi-detached, 21 row house lots, and 6 apartment blocks
• 1520 Cumberland Street: Proposed rezoning to allow an apartment dwelling with 22 or fewer units
• Brownfield funding requests for 701 Montreal Road and 510 Second Street East
• Heart of the City funding requests for 484 Pitt Street, 600 Second Street East, 168 Pitt Street, 525 Montreal Road, and 108 Pitt Street

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved the draft plan of subdivision for Belfort Estates Phases 3-7, including an Official Plan Amendment and zoning by-law amendments. The committee also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1520 Cumberland Street to permit an apartment dwelling with 22 or fewer units. All consent items, including brownfield and Heart of the City funding recommendations, were approved.

• Approved Belfort Estates Phases 3-7 draft plan, OPA and zoning amendments (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 1520 Cumberland Street to site-specific RES 20-XX for apartment dwelling (motion carried)
• Approved bulk consent recommendations for items 7.1 to 7.7 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield funding for 701 Montreal Road
• Recommended approval of Brownfield funding for 510 Second Street East
• Recommended approval of Heart of the City funding for 484 Pitt Street, 600 Second Street East, 168 Pitt Street, 525 Montreal Road, and 108 Pitt Street

Special Meeting of Council

Council will convene a closed session to discuss personal matters of identifiable individuals and instructions for future negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre.

• Closed meeting to address personal matters of identifiable individuals
• Closed meeting to address instructions for future negotiations
• Next regular public meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council moving into a closed session to discuss staffing and negotiation matters under the Municipal Act. After reconvening, council approved a motion giving direction based on the closed session, but no substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved motion to move into closed session (carried)
• Approved motion to ratify direction from closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 p.m. (carried)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and hear a presentation on the 2024 Senior Health and Safety Fair, which was held at the Benson Centre. Melanie Boileau of the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area will provide an overview of the fair. The meeting will conclude with the scheduling of the next committee session for February 14, 2025.

• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Presentation: Aging Well – overview of the 2024 Senior Health and Safety Fair at the Benson Centre
• Indigenous acknowledgment of Haudenosaunee territory
• Chair's update and announcements
• Adjournment and scheduling of next meeting on February 14, 2025

Special Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to enter a closed meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session would address staffing issues, including personal matters about an identifiable individual and related negotiation procedures. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move into a closed meeting to discuss staffing matters per Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)

The special meeting was called to order and moved into a closed session to discuss staffing matters under the Municipal Act. No motions were made during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Moved into closed session for staffing discussion (carried)
• No motions made in closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will then review the 2025 municipal grants applications (file 2024-110-Financial Services) and provide direction to Administration on how to proceed. The meeting concludes with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.

• Adopt agenda for the December 11, 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting
• Review and give direction on 2025 municipal grants applications (2024-110-Financial Services)
• Consider attached documents: grant applications, summary, terms of reference, program overview

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The committee is meeting to review a presentation on interactive maps of designated and non-designated properties. The session includes reports on the Heritage Fair, the Cornwall Room staffing, and provincial registry updates.

• Resignation of Chair Ryan Martelle
• Presentation of interactive maps for Designated and Non-Designated Properties
• Discussion on Designations Plan and Non-Designation List Plan
• Report on Provincial Registry Updates
• Discussion on Annual Awards and Heritage Fair

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will consider a $2,249,716.99 tender to replace refrigerated flooring at the Cornwall Civic Complex. It will also adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan, approve capital and operations carry‑forwards, rescind the 2022 COVID‑19 vaccination policy, and authorize a grant agreement for a transit assessment project with up to $50,000 federal funding.

• Approve Tender 24‑T56 to Dale Coleman Construction for $2,249,716.99 (including HST) for Civic Complex flooring replacement
• Adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan to maintain compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17
• Approve carry forward of listed capital projects and operations to the 2025 fiscal year
• Rescind the COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy (effective immediately)
• Authorize a grant agreement for the Transit Assessment for the City of Cornwall project with a federal grant of up to $50,000

Council voted to pause implementation of the Business Licensing By-Law (2024-033) until a review is completed, responding to concerns about fee increases up to 1,000% and lack of notice to businesses. Council also awarded a $2.25M contract for the Civic Complex refrigerated flooring replacement, rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan.

• Paused Business Licensing By-Law 2024-033 pending review (carried)
• Awarded Tender 24-T56 to Dale Coleman Construction for $2,249,716.99 (carried)
• Rescinded COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective immediately (carried)
• Adopted 2024 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved 2024 capital and operations carry forwards (carried)
• Supported resolution to redistribute Land Transfer Tax to Province (carried)
• Authorized grant agreement for Transit Assessment (up to $50,000 federal) (carried)
• Adopted 13 by-laws including interim tax levy, borrowing, and water rates (carried)

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The Cornwall Regional Airport Commission agenda for the 2024‑12‑09 meeting contains no listed items, only placeholders and system headings. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented.

Special Meeting of Council

At the special council meeting on December 5, 2024, the Cornwall City Council considered a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session. The motion cites Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to address personal staffing matters involving an identifiable individual. If approved, the closed session would allow discussion of employee‑related issues that are not open to the public.

• Motion to hold a closed session under Municipal Act §239(2)&(3.1) to discuss personal staffing matters

The Special Meeting of Council was held via Teams on December 5, 2024. Council moved into a closed session to discuss a staffing matter under the Municipal Act, but no motions were made during that session. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m., with the next regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024.

• Moved into closed session for staffing discussion (carried)
• No motions made during in-camera session
• Adjourned special meeting at 9:20 p.m. (carried)

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will consider a series of brownfield and financial reports listed on the agenda. A motion will be voted on to move part of the meeting to a closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other decisions are noted.

• Motion to move into a Closed Meeting to address matters under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Brownfields 2024-03 Report (2024-258-PDR)
• Brownfields 2024-04 Report (2024-259-PDR)
• HOTC Brownfields and Renaissance Financial Report 2024-260-PDR
• Multiple HOTC addendum reports (2024-227-PDR, 2024-255-PDR, 2024-256-PDR, 2024-257-PDR, 2024-254-PDR, 2024-231-PDR)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several land-use requests, including property severances and minor variances for setbacks and signage. Staff have recommended approval for all six listed action items.

• Consent B-16-24 for 85 & 87 Portland Drive
• Consent B-15-24 for 12 & 16 Conliffe Ave involving a severance and shared driveway agreement
• Minor Variance A-35-24 for 3350 Second Street East
• Minor Variance A-32-24 for 850 Nick Kaneb regarding sign dimensions and location
• Minor Variance A-34-24 for 1525 Vincent Massey and A-33-24 for 2316 Crewson Court

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Cornwall Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting on 2024-12-02 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders without any specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Special Meeting of Council

At the special council meeting on November 29, 2024, the Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session. The motion seeks to address staffing matters that involve personal information about identifiable individuals, as permitted under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. If approved, the closed session will allow discussion of employee‑related issues that are not open to the public.

• Motion to move into a closed session to discuss staffing personal matters under Municipal Act §239(2) and (3.1)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and hear a presentation from Queen's University School of Medicine. Dr. Eugenia Piliotis and Dr. Karen Schultz will discuss the MD program and postgraduate medical education. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Presentation by Queen's University School of Medicine (Dr. Eugenia Piliotis and Dr. Karen Schultz)

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will receive reports on the 2025 municipal grants applications and provide direction to Administration on those applications. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and schedule the next committee meeting for December 11, 2024.

• Adopt agenda for the November 27, 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting
• Review 2025 municipal grants applications and related documents
• Provide direction to Administration regarding the 2025 grants
• Adjourn and set next meeting for December 11, 2024

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and receive a presentation from Your Arts Council. It will discuss and review Cornwall’s Official Mascot report and an Art Collection Donation report. The committee will also receive the Arts Supervisor Job Description. No decisions beyond receiving these items are indicated.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
• Your Arts Council (YAC) presentation – 2024-233
• Cornwall’s Official Mascot report – 2024-243
• Art Collection Donation report – 2024-244
• Arts Supervisor Job Description – 2024-245

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes, receive bulk consent reports on planning program recommendations, encampment and winter housing, and the third‑quarter financial report. Council will vote to approve the Development Charges Implementation Policy and a resolution to review the Business Licensing By‑law. Several by‑laws will be adopted, covering amendments to the municipal accommodation tax, renewal agreements with Fortis Ontario, and declarations of surplus properties at 1011 Larin Avenue and 3007 Pitt Street, as well as an amendment to the city‑wide development charges by‑law.

• Approve Development Charges Implementation Policy (2024‑106)
• By‑law 2024‑102 to amend Municipal Accommodation Tax By‑law
• By‑law 2024‑103 renewal agreement with Fortis Ontario for District Heating – Aquatics Centre/Civic Complex
• By‑law 2024‑105 to declare 1011 Larin Avenue surplus to the municipality
• By‑law 2024‑107 to amend City‑Wide Development Charges By‑law 2023‑027

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting for a bus tour of local parks. The session includes a presentation regarding the Parks Tour (2024-232-Planning, Development and Recreation).

• Parks Tour - 2024-232-Planning, Development and Recreation

Special Meeting of Council

At this special council meeting, members will consider and vote on the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and are recommended for approval. The council will receive the reports from Financial Services before voting.

• Approval of the 2025 General Taxation Budget (recommended by Financial Services)
• Approval of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (recommended by Financial Services)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Meeting of Council

City Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. These budgets determine the city's spending and taxation levels for the upcoming year.

• Approval of 2025 General Taxation Budget (Report 2024-103-Financial Services)
• Approval of 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (Report 2024-104-Financial Services)

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider and vote on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. The council will also consider and vote on the 2025 General Taxation Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and require council approval.

• Approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget
• Approve the 2025 General Taxation Budget

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2024. The agenda details are currently unavailable in the provided record.

• Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024
• Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
• Agenda details not available in source text

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will meet on November 14, 2024 to consider the 2025 General Taxation Budget. The agenda includes receiving Report 2024-103-Financial Services and a recommendation that the proposed budget be approved. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Receive Report 2024-103-Financial Services
• Approve the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget

Special Meeting of Council

The council will consider the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and a recommendation for approval. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of the 2025 General Taxation Budget (Report 2024-103-Financial Services)
• Approval of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (Report 2024-104-Financial Services)

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote to award RFP 24-P14 to GFL Environmental at $908,500 per year for a five‑year term with renewal options. The council will also approve amendments to the Development Charges By‑Law and the Development Interest Policy (Bill 185). Several traffic and parking by‑laws will be adopted, including parking restrictions on Daly Avenue and Fifth Street East and a new all‑way stop at Fourth Street West and York Street. A resolution supporting other municipalities on the Blue Box recycling program will be adopted.

• Award RFP 24-P14 to GFL Environmental for $908,500 per year, five‑year term with renewal options
• Approve amendments to the Development Charges By‑Law and Development Interest Policy (Bill 185)
• Adopt By‑Law 2024-096 to restrict parking on Daly Avenue
• Adopt By‑Law 2024-097 to set a 2‑hour parking limit on Fifth Street East
• Adopt By‑Law 2024-098 to install an all‑way stop at Fourth Street West and York Street

Age Friendly Community Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The provided agenda for the Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment on 2024-11-07 contains no listed agenda items, descriptions, or attachments. No decisions, votes, or proposals are recorded in the document.

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will vote to adopt its November 7 agenda. It will also move to a closed meeting to discuss confidential matters allowed under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act. The group will review a series of HOTC reports (numbers 2007‑08, 2010‑39, 2012‑06, 2012‑07, 2023‑02, 2023‑05, 2023‑08, 2023‑14, 2024‑03, 2024‑05). No other items are listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the November 7 meeting
• Motion to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act
• Review of HOTC #2007‑08 Report 2024‑220‑PDR
• Review of HOTC #2024‑05 Report 2024‑229‑PDR

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent applications regarding property adjustments. Staff have provided recommendations for specific conditions and notes related to drainage and zoning for these locations.

• Consent B-13-24: 73 & 75 Portland Drive (drainage and swale requirements)
• Consent B-14-24: 217 & 219 Baldwin Ave (lot addition and zoning compliance)

Town Hall Meeting

The Cornwall Town Hall meeting will feature presentations and delegations regarding funding requests. Representatives from eight different organizations are scheduled to present to the council.

• Funding request from Diversity Cornwall
• Funding request from Encore Education
• Funding request from Fence Depot
• Funding request from Le Cornwallien
• Funding request from Rachel's Kids

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is meeting to receive three reports from Infrastructure and Municipal Works. These reports cover capital projects, transit promotions, and the transit system's 50th anniversary.

• Report 2024-84-IMW: Capital Projects
• Report 2024-85-IMW: Transit 50th Anniversary
• Report 2024-86-IMW: Promotions

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will vote on a change to the Municipal Accommodation Tax, increasing the rate from 4% to 5% starting January 1, 2025. It will also consider a temporary cash fare reduction for Cornwall Transit to $0.50 on November 14, 2024, and approve complimentary parking waivers in the downtown BIA for December and for the Shop the Blocks event on November 6. Additional items include adoption of a by‑law transferring one‑foot reserves on Lemay Street and a confirming by‑law for the council's proceedings.

• Increase Municipal Accommodation Tax rate from 4% to 5% (effective Jan 1 2025)
• Temporary Cornwall Transit cash fare reduction from $3.25 to $0.50 on Nov 14 2024
• By‑law 2024‑094: Transfer of one‑foot reserves on Lemay Street
• Complimentary parking (fees waived after 4 p.m.) in Downtown BIA for December and for Shop the Blocks event on Nov 6
• By‑law 2024‑095: Confirmation of council proceedings for Oct 29 2024

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-28 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no specific discussions, decisions, or proposals are identified.

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications for properties at 220 Danis Avenue and 42 Baldwin Avenue (160 Chevrier Avenue). The committee is asked to approve the requests subject to conditions regarding construction specifications, lot grading, and storm water runoff.

• Minor Variance A-30-24 at 220 Danis Avenue
• Minor Variance A-31-24 at 42 Baldwin Ave (160 Chevrier Ave)
• Approval subject to construction and grading conditions
• Storm water runoff must outlet to right-of-way
• Next meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to provide administration with direction regarding the process for hiring a CAO. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation criteria related to the hiring process.

• Direction for the process of hiring a CAO (Report 2024-22-FS-HR)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting on 2024-10-22 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive decisions or discussions.

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive reports on the 2025 Youth Climate Action Summit, the Tree Protection By‑law update, and the Bird Friendly City update. It will discuss findings from the Climate Adaptation Workshop 1 and review the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. The committee will also coordinate a booth for the River Symposium and consider energy‑upgrade projects for social housing presented by Carleton University graduate students.

• Receive report on 2025 Youth Climate Action Summit
• Receive Tree Protection By‑law Update report
• Receive Bird Friendly City Update report
• Discuss Climate Adaptation Workshop 1 outcomes
• Coordinate River Symposium booth for October 23‑24, 2024

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet to hear presentations from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and local physicians regarding recruitment strategies. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at City Hall.

• Presentation by Eastern Ontario Health Unit
• Presentation by Dr. Ashley Cook
• Presentation by Dr. Jared Stewart
• Mayor Justin Towndale to chair the meeting
• Meeting at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure funding, temporary street closures for community events, and several human services lease agreements. The body will also review a report regarding the heritage designation of Locomotive No. 17.

• Funding application for $1,000,000 for Civic Complex roof repairs
• Temporary closure of James Street (Oct 31) and Montreal Road (Nov 16)
• Approval of 'Option B' for Massey Commons cost estimates
• Lease agreement with RKK Investments Inc. (Parisian Manor) for temporary housing
• By-law 2024-085 Collective Agreement with CPFFA (Local 849)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee is meeting to discuss age-friendly initiatives. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding fall prevention for older adults.

• Presentation on Fall Prevention for Older Adults by Tania Sveistrup and Corrie D'Alessio from Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will consider a motion to move part of the meeting to closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. It will review Report 2024-207 concerning a Medical Scholarship Agreement Amendment and receive Report 2024-205-Planning, Development and Recreation as a status update. The meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024, 4:00‑7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall. The next task‑force meeting is set for October 16, 2024.

• Motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session per Municipal Act sections 239(2) and (3.1)
• Review of Report 2024-207: Medical Scholarship Agreement Amendment
• Review of Report 2024-205-Planning, Development and Recreation (status update)
• Adoption of the agenda
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on October 16, 2024

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The Heritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall committee will consider several reports, including the Cornwall Room Schedule, the 2024 Financial Report, and the draft 2025 Heritage Cornwall Budget. Motions will be presented to receive each document. The meeting also includes a report on the Ontario Heritage Conference and the Annual Heritage Awards.

• Receive Cornwall Room Schedule for the remainder of 2024
• Receive Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2024
• Receive the 2025 Heritage Cornwall Budget (draft)
• Receive Ontario Heritage Conference Report
• Receive Annual Heritage Awards Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment will review six applications. It will approve a consent for 66 & 68 Butternut Drive and three minor variances (12 McConnell Ave, 331 Water St East, 1315 Walton St) with conditions. It will deny a minor variance and a consent for 629 & 633 Adolphus St. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption and procedural items.

• Consent B-11-24 – 66 & 68 Butternut Drive – approved with conditions on retaining wall and permits
• Minor Variance A-28-24 – 12 McConnell Ave – approved with conditions on construction specifications
• Minor Variance A-25-24 – 331 Water St East – approved with conditions on setbacks and storm‑water drainage
• Minor Variance A-26-24 – 629 & 633 Adolphus St – denied
• Consent B-12-24 – 629 & 633 Adolphus St – denied

Special Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to close the meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session would address Item #1, a performance evaluation process involving personal matters about an identifiable municipal employee. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item #1: Performance Evaluation Process (personal matters about an employee)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will meet to review reports on placemaking and priority issues, and to elect a chair. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at City Hall.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Placemaking strategies for the City of Cornwall
• Election of Chair
• Confirm priority issues for 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee agenda for September 26, 2024 contains no listed items; it only shows empty headings and placeholders.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a staff report regarding a minor variance application. The body will decide whether to approve requested variances for a property located at 229 Water Street East.

• Minor Variance A-29-24 for 229 Water Street East

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will vote on a bid to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the Cornwall Civic Complex, with a financial commitment of up to $400,000 (including $50,000 cash). The council will also approve Heart of the City grant funding of $7,023 and $1,575 for the restoration of 484 Pitt Street, and consider several by‑laws covering a snowmobile club agreement, a subdivision lot‑control exemption, parking at St. Columban's Catholic Church, and one‑foot street reserves. A resolution to study bird‑friendly measures and a motion to hold a closed session for labour and negotiation matters are also on the agenda.

• Bid to host 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts with up to $400,000 commitment (cash $50,000)
• Heart of the City funding for 484 Pitt Street: $7,023 (Program 2) and $1,575 (Program 3)
• By‑law 2024‑079: Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc.
• By‑law 2024‑080: Part Lot Control Exemption for Belfort Estates Subdivision, Lot 12, Plan 52M61
• By‑law 2024‑081: Agreement for 34 parking spaces behind St. Columban's Catholic Church

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive the 2024‑193‑PDR report on priority issues for 2024‑2026 and adopt priority goals for that period. It will also receive the 2024‑194 report reviewing recreation user fees and discuss the existing fee policy documents. A roundtable discussion on current events is also on the agenda.

• Receive Priority Issues 2024‑2026 report (2024‑193‑PDR)
• Establish priority goals for 2024‑2026
• Receive Recreation User Fee Review report (2024‑194)
• Review user fee policy documents
• Roundtable discussion on current events

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and hear presentations from Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie. The meeting is intended to discuss strategies for attracting medical professionals to Cornwall. No formal decisions beyond agenda adoption are listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
• Presentation by Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (Robert Alldred‑Hughes, CEO)
• Presentation by St. Lawrence College representatives (Jennifer Haley, Dean, etc.)
• Presentation by Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (Marc Bisson, Director General)
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items. The document only includes generic headings and video placeholders, indicating a procedural or empty agenda.

Age Friendly Community Committee

The agenda for the Cornwall Age Friendly Community Committee meeting on 2024-09-13 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will hear a presentation from the Cotton Mill Medical Centre, featuring Dr. Vanessa Carter and Dr. Brent Patterson. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as an Indigenous acknowledgement, a motion to adopt the agenda, and scheduling of the next meeting for September 18, 2024. No formal decisions beyond agenda adoption are listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Presentation by Cotton Mill Medical Centre (Dr. Vanessa Carter and Dr. Brent Patterson)
• Indigenous acknowledgement of Haudenosaunee territory
• Chair's update and announcements
• Adjournment and next meeting set for September 18, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

Regular Meeting of Council

City Council is reviewing a 10-year Fire Services Master Plan and the purchase of a new aerial truck. The meeting also includes proposals to study OPP policing feasibility and implement bird-friendly city by-laws.

• Purchase of one E-ONE HP100 aerial truck for $2,992,275.00 excluding HST
• Approval of the Cornwall Fire Service Master Plan (2024-2033) and staffing increases
• By-law 2024-074 to authorize land purchase at 1901 McConnell Avenue
• Proposed feasibility report on the OPP providing policing services for the city
• By-law 2024-076 to implement an all-way stop at Glengarry Boulevard and Holy Cross Boulevard

Council defeated a motion requesting a feasibility report on the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) providing policing services for Cornwall, citing the pending $55 million request for a new police station. Council approved the purchase of a new aerial fire truck for $2,992,275, deferred the Fire Service Master Plan to 2025 budget talks, and received the second quarter financial report. A motion to consider bird-friendly by-laws was defeated, and in-kind support for Culture Fest was approved.

• Defeated motion to request OPP feasibility report (moved by Hollingsworth)
• Approved purchase of E-ONE HP100 aerial truck for $2,992,275
• Deferred Cornwall Fire Service Master Plan to 2025 budget deliberations
• Received Second Quarter Financial Report 2024
• Approved in-kind support for Culture Fest up to $3,000 internal transfer
• Endorsed By-laws 2024-074 to 2024-077 (land purchase, encroachment, all-way stop, remuneration)
• Defeated motion to consider bird-friendly by-laws as a resolution
• Adopted minutes of August 13 and August 27, 2024 meetings

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will meet on September 5, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as a personal reflection, Indigenous acknowledgement, and roll call. The only substantive agenda item is a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, concerning personal matters about an identifiable individual. No other decisions or reports are listed.

• Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)
• Item #1, HOTC 2024-04 Report 2024-187-PDR (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet on September 3, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics. No contracts, rezoning, or other actions are detailed in the agenda.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet on August 28, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. No specific topics, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on two consent applications for 2168 and 2170 Pitt Street and for 2286 and 2288 Crewson Court, each with conditions on surveys, driveway redesign, and drainage. It will also review two minor variance requests for 217 Twelfth Street and 207 Riverdale Avenue, each with conditions on construction specifications and storm‑water management. The agenda will be adopted and the August 14 meeting minutes will be reviewed.

• Consent B-09-24 – 2168 & 2170 Pitt Street: approve with survey, driveway removal, drainage conditions
• Consent B-10-24 – 2286 & 2288 Crewson Court: approve with survey and drainage conditions
• Minor Variance A-23-24 – 217 Twelfth Street: approve with construction and grading conditions
• Minor Variance A-24-24 – 207 Riverdale Avenue: approve with construction and grading conditions
• Adopt agenda and review August 14, 2024 post‑meeting minutes

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at City Hall. After opening items, the committee will move to a closed session to consider lay appointments to the Committee of Adjustment, the Cornwall Library Board, and Héritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move into a closed meeting at 4:00 p.m. to address Section 239 matters
• Lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
• Lay appointment to the Cornwall Library Board
• Lay appointment to Héritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall

Special Meeting of Council

City Council is reviewing compensation and benefits for council members and discussing a feasibility report for the Ontario Provincial Police to provide services. The body is also deciding on a new cell tower and water servicing for South Glengarry.

• Proposed 75-meter-tall Bell Mobility cell tower at 120 Boundary Road
• Council compensation review including base pay increases of 2% to 3% through 2026
• Request for feasibility report on OPP providing policing services due to a $55 million police station request
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with South Glengarry for water and wastewater servicing in Glen Walter
• Financial transfers including $1,187,373 from the Working Reserve

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, review its terms of reference, and elect a new chair through floor nominations. It will receive reports on arts and culture placemaking and confirm its priority issues for 2024. The meeting runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street.

• Adopt the meeting agenda as presented
• Review and receive the Terms of Reference report (2024‑177)
• Elect a chair by floor nominations (2024‑77‑CAO)
• Receive the Arts and Culture Placemaking report (2024‑176) for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
• Confirm 2024 priority issues for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (2024‑178)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and then hear presentations from Great River Ontario Health Team representatives and Ontario Health workforce advisors. The meeting will review a submission letter, strategic plans, and reports related to health recruitment for Cornwall, the SDG and Akwesasse. No formal decisions beyond the agenda adoption are listed.

• Presentation by Dr. Marilyn Crabtree and Ms. Diane Plourde (Great River Ontario Health Team)
• Presentation by Jill Cappa and Amandeep Bhatti (Ontario Health – Health Workforce Advisory Services)
• Review of the Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment submission letter (GR OHT)
• Discussion of Appendix C – Health Recruitment Strategic Plan V2 for Cornwall, SDG, Akwesasne
• Review of Appendix D – HHR Project Final Report

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment is meeting to discuss medical recruitment. The agenda includes a presentation from Dr. Fatima Naeem, an internationally trained physician and clinical assistant in Cornwall.

• Presentation by Dr. Fatima Naeem, Internationally Trained Physician and Clinical Assistant in Cornwall

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and consider two presentations: a letter from medical student Neerav Mullur and remarks from Dr. Anthony Di Cintio of the Elderhood Care Team. No other business or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation by Neerav Mullur – University of Ottawa medical student (letter attached)
• Presentation by Dr. Anthony Di Cintio – Elderhood Care Team and Bridgeway Community Palliative Physicians

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda appears empty, showing only placeholders and no decisions or discussion topics. Consequently, no specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are slated for this meeting.

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive and discuss several reports, including outreach opportunities, a youth climate action presentation, forest cover analysis, geothermal projects, and an EV registration update. Members are asked to provide comments on the Biosolids, Organics and Septage Master Plan by August 29, 2024. The meeting will adopt the agenda and set the next meeting for October 17, 2024.

• Fall 2024 ECCC Outreach Opportunities – Report #2024-61-IMW
• Youth for Climate Action Presentation – Report #2024-62-IMW
• Forest Cover Analysis & Tree By-law Engagement – Report #2024-59-IMW
• Geothermal in Municipal Buildings – Report #2024-57-IMW
• Biosolids, Organics and Septage Master Plan – Report #2024-60-IMW

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and hear several presentations. It will receive an Association of Municipalities of Ontario presentation, an update on the Seniors on Wheels program, and a review of the revised Logic Model implementation plan. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario presentation to the committee
• Seniors on Wheels program update by Lorne Taillon and Justin Lefebvre
• Review of the revised Logic Model Senior Friendly Committee 2023 implementation plan

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The agenda for the Cornwall Heritage-Patrimoine meeting on August 14, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have an empty or placeholder agenda.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment met on August 14, 2024 to receive presentations from the executive directors of Cornwall Community Hospital and Seaway Valley Community Health Centre. The task force also reviewed a draft “Have Your Say” webpage and considered a report from the Ontario Medical Association delegation (2024‑169 Planning, Development, and Recreation). The agenda was adopted, the report was received, and the meeting was adjourned with the next session scheduled for August 22, 2024.

• Presentation by Jeanette Despatie, Executive Director, Cornwall Community Hospital (attachments: Cornwall Community Hospital Aug 1‑ Mayor's Task Force.pdf; Cornwall Hospital by Jenette Despatie.pdf)
• Presentation by Erin Killoran, Executive Director, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (attachment: Seaway Valley Community Health Centre by Erin Killoran.pdf)
• Review of draft “Have Your Say” page for the Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
• Action recommended: receive Ontario Medical Association delegation report (2024‑169 Planning, Development, and Recreation)
• Schedule of upcoming task‑force meetings on August 22, 23, 26, 28, and September 3‑18, 2024

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, receive an Integrity Commissioner report and suspend a member’s remuneration for 90 days. It will consider the Biosolids, Organics & Septage Master Plan and approve a parking program review. Major procurement items include awards for Third Street reconstruction, asphalt resurfacing, and land mobile radio equipment, and a resolution to support the Bell Mobility tower. Financial transfers between reserves will also be authorized.

• Approve resolution supporting a 75‑meter Bell Mobility self‑supported tower at 120 Boundary Road
• Award Tender 24‑T14 for Third Street Reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $1,825,141.48 (incl. HST)
• Award Tender 24‑T16 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets to Malyon Excavation Limited for $1,825,430.47 (incl. HST)
• Approve procurement of land mobile radio infrastructure with Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for $897,436.09 (incl. HST)
• Adopt Biosolids, Organics & Septage Master Plan recommendations to transport biosolids and organics to third‑party sites and build a septage receiving station

Special Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council meeting on August 6, 2024 will include a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session. The motion cites Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits closure for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees. No other agenda items with decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group is meeting to review updates and hold discussions regarding specific waterfront areas. The session includes reports from the Planning, Development and Recreation department.

• Guindon Park Beach Update (2024-163)
• Cornwall Canal Discussion (2024-164)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider six applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws, including requests for properties on Second Street East, Caroline Court, Water Street East, Boundary Road, and McNairn Drive.

• Minor Variance A-12-24 – Second St East & Lawrence Ave
• Minor Variance A-18-24 – 1404 Caroline Court
• Minor Variance A-17-24 – 229 Water Street East
• Minor Variance A-19-24 – Boundary Road
• Minor Variance A-15-24 – 2960 McNairn

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed for this meeting.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The agenda for the July 22, 2024 meeting contains no substantive items—only generic headings and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed in the document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on July 17, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024
• Procedural agenda only

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will conduct a debrief regarding the Senior Health and Safety Fair. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda.

• Debrief on the Senior Health and Safety Fair

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The provided document contains only procedural software templates and boilerplate. No topics, decisions, or discussions for the Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall meeting on July 10, 2024, are recorded.

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council is reviewing several contract awards, including winter highway salt and transit scheduling software. The agenda also includes a temporary street closure for the Cornwall Night Market and updates to council report formats.

• $890,880.00 contract for winter highway coarse salt to Cargill Salt
• $440,700 transit scheduling software contract to Spare Labs Incorporated
• Temporary street closure of Pitt Street for the Cornwall Night Market on August 16, 2024
• New 'Climate Action Plan Alignment' section for Council reports
• Renewal of the Cornwall Colts lease agreement

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will review reports regarding medical recruitment programs, efforts, and financials. The committee will also consider a proposed interest holder engagement plan to provide direction to administration.

• Report 2024-125-PDR: Medical Recruitment Programs, Efforts, and Financials
• Report 2024-146-PDR: Proposed Interest Holder Engagement Plan
• Discussion of meeting format and proposed meeting dates

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this text.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing several applications for minor variances and property consents. These items include requests regarding lot dimensions, setbacks, and infrastructure at various locations in Cornwall.

• Consent for 1500 Industrial Park Drive involving lot severance and stormwater maintenance
• Minor variance for 1424 Aubin Avenue regarding structure dimensions and signage lighting
• Minor variance for 902 Second Street West regarding site plan compliance
• Minor variance for 19 & 21 Prince Arthur St
• Consent for 19 & 21 Prince Arthur St involving lot area and frontage relief

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are listed for the Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is reviewing several municipal contracts and policy updates. The agenda includes approving a new climate action alignment section for reports and endorsing a home energy loan feasibility study. Additionally, the council will consider various infrastructure tender awards.

• $3,251,877.27 contract award to Malyon Excavation Limited for Montreal Road bike path wall replacement
• $375,047.00 contract award to W.H. MacSweyn Incorporated for landfill gas collection system expansion
• $263,340.85 contract award to MacNamara Fuels for generator compliance upgrades
• Requirement for a new 'Climate Action Plan Alignment' section in Council reports
• Encroachment agreement for a proposed structure at 18 Fifth Street West

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss several departmental reports during this meeting. Key items include confirming the committee's priority issues for 2024 and receiving updates on cultural tourism and the Arts and Culture Centre. The agenda also includes a review of the committee's terms of reference.

• Confirming 2024 priority issues (Report 2024-126)
• Arts and Culture Centre Update (Report 2024-129)
• Cultural Tourism report (Report 2024-131)
• Review of Terms of Reference (Report 2024-128)
• Arts and Culture Activities Update (Report 2024-127)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to receive the 2023 Audit Planning Report and approve minutes from the March 8, 2024 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the agenda for the June 20 session.

• Receipt of March 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 Audit Planning Report (2024-74-Financial Services)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed two minor variance applications. A decision regarding 25 Louisa Street was deferred pending a redesign to address parking, setbacks, and stormwater management. The committee approved variances for 816 Tollgate Road subject to conditions regarding site specifications and drainage.

• Deferral of minor variance A-13-24 at 25 Louisa Street
• Approval of minor variance A-14-24 at 816 Tollgate Road

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No planning applications, rezonings, or committee decisions are documented in this record.

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee will receive several reports from the Infrastructure and Municipal Works department. These include updates on capital projects, staff promotions, and the transit system's 50th anniversary.

• Report 2024-49-IMW regarding Capital Projects
• Report 2024-41-IMW regarding Transit's 50th Anniversary
• Report 2024-48-IMW regarding Promotions

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will review several environmental reports. These include updates on the Tree By-law survey, the Climate Action Plan, and Earth Week 2024 events. Members will also discuss committee goals and accomplishments from 2023.

• Tree By-law Survey Update (Report #2023-43-IMW)
• Climate Action Plan June 2024 update (Report #2024-44-IMW)
• Earth Week and Eco Day 2024 Summary of Events (Report #2024-45-IMW)
• ECCC Member Goals and Presentation to Council (Report #2024-47-IMW)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will review several reports regarding city initiatives. These include updates on the Cornwall Youth Space, a youth activities partnership with the Social Development Council, and new design guidelines for neighbourhood parks and trails.

• Cornwall Youth Space Update (Report 2024-102-PDR)
• Youth Activities Initiative between SDC and the City of Cornwall (Report 2024-103-PDR)
• Design Guidelines for Neighbourhood Parks and Trails (Report 2024-106-PDR)
• 10 Year Recreation & Facilities Capital Forecast Review (Report 2024-105-PDR)
• Summer Recreation Activities Update (Report 2024-108-PDR)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will review several reports from the Planning, Development and Recreation department. These items include updates on senior activity schedules, volunteer participation, and the Seniors on Wheels program.

• Senior Fair at Benson Centre on June 19, 2024
• June Senior Activity Schedules
• Seniors on Wheels 2024 Update
• Budget Report
• Volunteer Participation report

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The committee will consider moving monthly meetings from the first Thursday of each month to the second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The agenda also includes appointing bank account signing officers and reviewing recent financial reports.

• Proposal to move monthly meetings to the second Wednesday of every month
• Appointment of Ryan Martell, Jason Riley, and Carol Libbey as bank account signing officers
• Review of March/April and May 2024 financial reports
• Discussion of the 1784 Heritage Tent Schedule
• Review of the 2024 Room Schedule

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The committee will consider a motion to direct staff to prepare a report regarding organizations that preserve Cornwall's local history. This report would identify service gaps and list organizations directly funded by the City. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for a lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Motion for a report on historically related committees and groups (2024-55-CAO)
• In-camera discussion regarding a lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is reviewing a long-term housing development plan that includes designating vacant land at 504 Fourth Street East for affordable housing and a park. The agenda also features major infrastructure contracts for road reconstruction and a civic complex roof replacement. Additionally, the council will consider requests for reports on building permits and municipal fee waivers for the Akwesasne International Powwow.

• $2,708,763.73 contract for First Street and Lawrence Avenue reconstruction
• $974,368.25 contract for Cornwall Civic Complex roof replacement
• Designation of 504 Fourth Street East for affordable housing and a park
• Temporary Pitt Street closure on September 21, 2024
• Request for report on building permits from June 2023 to May 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering two minor variance applications. These include requests for 1400 Boundary Road and Massey Commons at 1520 Cumberland Street. Staff recommend approval subject to specific site plan conditions and utility easement requirements.

• Minor variance A-07-24 for 1400 Boundary Road
• Minor variance A-08-24 for 1520 Cumberland Street (Massey Commons)
• Proposed easement for access to Fifteenth Street West
• Investigation of potential gas service encroachment at 1520 Cumberland Street

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group will meet to receive several action reports. These include a dog park proposal on Second Street West and updates regarding Guindon Park Beach and Lamoureux Park.

• Dog Park Proposal on Second Street West
• Guindon Park Beach – OPG Follow Up
• Beaver issue in Lamoureux Park
• Transport Canada Meeting Update

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Appointments Committee is meeting to consider moving into a closed session to discuss appointments to several advisory committees and boards, including Arts and Culture, Accessibility, and the Public Library Board.

• Closed session to discuss appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, Environmental and Climate Change Committee, Héritage-Patrimoine Cornwall, and Cornwall Public Library Board

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider awarding a $17.7 million contract for universal water metering and a $2.6 million contract for transit garage expansion. Other items include a policing facility needs analysis, a housing update, and several by-laws including setting 2024 tax rates. A closed session is scheduled for land purchase and contract negotiations.

• Award of RFP 23-P21 for universal water metering to Neptune Technology Group at $17,738,932.07
• Award of tender 24-T21 for Cornwall Transit Garage Expansion to De Saulnier Construction at $2,588,660.50
• Award of tender 24-T26 for roadway lighting improvements on Boundary Road to Dundas Power Line at $183,573.03
• Presentation of Cornwall Policing 2023 Facility Needs Analysis
• By-law 2024-045 to set 2024 tax rates and levy taxes

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on youth space updates, a youth activities initiative with the Social Development Council, design guidelines for neighbourhood parks and trails, a 10-year recreation and facilities capital forecast, and summer recreation activities. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on new spending or policy changes.

• Presentation on Cornwall Youth Space Update (2024-102)
• Presentation on Youth Activities Initiative between SDC and City of Cornwall (2024-103)
• Design Guidelines for Neighbourhood Parks and Trails (2024-106)
• 10 Year Recreation & Facilities Capital Forecast Review (2024-105)
• Summer Recreation Activities Update (2024-108)

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent applications that would create new lots from existing properties. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no communication items listed.

• Consent B-01-24: 233 & 235 Bellwood Drive — staff recommend approval, subject to submitting a registered survey/plan
• Consent B-02-24: 79 & 81 Portland Drive — staff recommend approval, subject to submitting a registered survey/plan
• Both properties are in the Bellwood Subdivision; conditions include maintaining lot drainage and keeping storm sewer easements and rear yard swales unobstructed

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council focused on a workshop about fire services. Fire Chief Matthew Stephenson will give opening remarks, followed by a presentation from Promax Consulting Services Inc. Council will then break into sessions and hold a Q&A. No formal decisions are on the agenda.

• Fire Chief's opening remarks
• Presentation by Promax Consulting Services Inc. on Fire Services
• Breakout sessions for Council
• Q&A period following breakout sessions

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on awarding an $8.8 million contract for an affordable housing project in Morrisburg, and consider reaffirming a previous direction to exit the airport business by issuing a financial viability study. Other items include approving temporary street closures for community events, a non-competitive procurement for a park phase, and a business case for post-secondary programs in Cornwall.

• Award of Tender 24-T02 for affordable housing at Morris Glen Court, Morrisburg, to DC & F Corporation for $8,773,497.16 including HST
• Reaffirmation of direction to exit the airport business and issuance of an RFP for a financial viability study of Cornwall Regional Airport
• Non-competitive procurement for Phase 2 of Rachel’s Park of Hope at St. Theresa Park to New World Park Solutions for $352,224.39 including HST
• Approval of a business case with the University of Ottawa for post-secondary courses in Cornwall, funded by $60,000 from Working Reserves
• Temporary street closures for Cornwall Art Walk (June 28), Unleash Pet Fest (June 1), and Cornwall Triathlon (August 24-25)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified for this meeting.

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

This agenda for the Cornwall Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee meeting on May 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: two minor variances and two consents. The items include a minor variance for 72 & 74 Portland Drive to allow four new dwelling units, a consent to create a new lot at the same address, a consent to sever 2703–2705 Ross Avenue, and a minor variance for 331 Second St. W. to address existing conditions of a property originally developed in 1890. The meeting will also adopt previous minutes and handle procedural matters.

• Minor Variance A-05-24 – 72 & 74 Portland Drive – staff recommends approval to allow four new dwelling units
• Consent B-03-24 – 72 & 74 Portland Drive – staff recommends approval to create a new lot with a 5% cash-in-lieu parkland fee
• Consent B-04-24 – 2703–2705 Ross Avenue – staff recommends approval to sever the property, requiring separate utility services
• Minor Variance A-06-24 – 331 Second St. W. – staff recommends approval to address existing conditions from 1890 development, with conditions for shared driveway agreements and easements

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

This agenda for the Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall meeting on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The agenda for this meeting contains only boilerplate and technical elements with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The agenda for the Cornwall Regional Airport Commission meeting on April 30, 2024, consists entirely of procedural elements such as a video link, embedded content area, and software branding. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are present.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will vote on awarding three construction tenders: $1.83M for reconstructing Guy Street and Walton Street, $1.28M for watermain lining on various streets, and $358,107 for traffic control signals. Council will also consider a $60,000 business case for University of Ottawa post-secondary courses in Cornwall, and adopt several by-laws including parking fine amendments and a new business licensing by-law. The meeting includes closed sessions for tax sales and labour relations.

• Tender 24-T12: $1,831,867.77 awarded to Coalwater Excavation Inc. for reconstruction of Guy Street and Walton Street
• Tender 24-T13: $1,278,000.00 awarded to Foraction Inc. for watermain CIPP lining on various city streets
• Tender 24-T22: $358,107.17 awarded to Black & McDonald Ltd. for traffic control signals and electrical works
• Resolution to enter agreement with University of Ottawa for a business case on post-secondary courses in Cornwall, funded with $60,000 from Working Reserves
• By-law 2024-033: new Business Licensing By-law to be adopted

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 24, 2024, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders. No specific items such as rezoning applications, variances, permits, or other decisions are listed. The document does not provide any actionable or discussable matters.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to receive summaries of policy documents from Planning, Development and Recreation, and to establish its priority goals for 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, including adoption of the agenda and acknowledgment of the land.

• Receive Policy Document Review Summary 2024-73 (Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Establish 2024 priority goals for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Receive Priority Issues 2024 report (2024-74)
• Adopt meeting agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will receive a presentation on soil washing to remediate the former Domtar lands, and will consider recommending approval for several funding requests, including brownfield remediation at 800 Second Street West and housing funding for two properties. The meeting includes routine procedural items like agenda adoption and minutes approval.

• Presentation on soil washing for former Domtar lands remediation
• Recommend approval of brownfield funding for 800 Second Street West pilot project with Green Municipal Fund
• Recommend approval of funding request for 1005 First Street East (CPPEG)
• Recommend approval of funding request for 224 Second Street West (CPPEG)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to receive informational updates on the Climate Action Plan, Climate Adaptation Plan, solar panels, and Earth Week/Eco Day 2024, plus a presentation on sustainable energy by Carleton University graduate students. All items are for information only; no binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Presentation on sustainable energy by Carleton University graduate students
• Climate Action Plan April update (Report 2024-26-IMW)
• Climate Adaptation Plan update (Report 2024-27-IMW)
• Solar panels report (Report 2024-28-IMW)
• Earth Week and Eco Day 2024 report (Report 2024-29-IMW)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will receive updates on the Seniors on Wheels program, the committee budget, and the Proclamation of Senior Month. The Chair will lead discussions on compiling a community liaison contact list and on survey questions. The meeting also includes a possible closed session for a verbal report on planning activities.

• Update on Seniors on Wheels program from Lorne Taillon, Supervisor, Recreation Programming
• Budget update from Lorne Taillon, Supervisor, Recreation Programming
• Update on Proclamation of Senior Month from the Office of the City Clerk
• Discussion on compiling a list of community liaison contacts
• Discussion on survey questions

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-04-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will vote on a motion to direct staff to prepare a report on removing parking minimums and height restrictions for new developments. Council will also consider a motion to study extending the lease at Parisien Manor to explore housing options. Other business includes approving the purchase of three ambulances for $563,807.01 and awarding a contract for a new building automation system at Paramedic Services for $103,696.71.

• Motion to direct administration to report on removing parking minimums and height restrictions for new developments
• Motion to study feasibility of extending Parisien Manor lease to explore housing options
• Purchase of three ambulances from Crestline Coach Limited for $563,807.01
• Award of RFP 24-P01 for new building automation system at Paramedic Services to Envari Energy Solutions for $103,696.71
• Non-competitive procurement of Power-Load Systems for ambulances from Stryker Canada ULC for $113,730.52

Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board

The Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed (in camera) session. The closed session will address four items: the 2022 financial statements, the operating bank account, a project manager discussion, and project next steps. All four items are being considered under exceptions in the Municipal Act that allow the public to be excluded, citing trade secrets, financial information, property security, and negotiation positions.

• Closed session on 2022 Financial Statements Report 2024-44-Financial Services
• Closed session on Operating Bank Account Report 2024-45-Financial Services
• Closed session on Project Manager Discussion Report 2024-26-CAO
• Closed session on Project Next Steps Report 2024-25-CAO

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

This agenda for the Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall meeting on April 4, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no details on what the committee will address.

Naming Committee

The Naming Committee is meeting to consider a single item: a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically commemorating Bob Turner. No other decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss commemorating Bob Turner (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

This meeting of the Cornwall Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group has no substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or other actionable matters are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications at its March 27, 2024 meeting. One involves 18 Fifth Street West, the other 625 Montreal Road. Staff recommend approval of both with conditions.

• Minor Variance A-03-24 for 18 Fifth Street West: variances related to encroachments on city boulevard; property is a non-complying small lot with a legal non-conforming single-detached dwelling in a Central Business District zone
• Minor Variance A-04-24 for 625 Montreal Road: variances for building conversion; conditions include maintaining drainage patterns and obtaining a building permit
• Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on awarding a $915,345.20 joint tender for hot mix asphalt on Vincent Massey Drive and Cornwall Centre Road to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited. It will also consider two notices of motion directing administration to prepare reports on incorporating a climate lens and a human rights lens into all relevant council reports. Other items include approving pickleball court reconstruction at Broadview Park for $424,650.58, awarding grass cutting contracts totaling over $346,000, and purchasing five electric vehicles for $267,013.35.

• Joint tender for hot mix asphalt on Vincent Massey Drive and Cornwall Centre Road awarded to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $915,345.20
• Non-competitive procurement for Broadview Park Pickleball Court reconstruction approved for Bourassa Sport Technologie at $424,650.58
• Tender 24-T08 for five new electric compact SUV/crossover vehicles awarded to Uptown Kia, Cornwall, for $267,013.35
• Notice of motion to direct administration to prepare a report on adding a climate lens to council reports
• Notice of motion to direct administration to prepare a report on adding a human rights lens to council reports

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive reports on the Recreation Master Plan review, a user fee review, a fee assistance policy update, Guindon Park beach development, and a capital project update for the Bob Turner Memorial. No votes on these items are scheduled; the committee is only receiving the reports.

• Recreation Master Plan Review (2024-54)
• Recreation User Fee Review (2024-56) — includes By-law 2024-019 Fees and Charges
• Fee Assistance In Recreation Policy Update (2024-58) — revised policy dated March 2024
• Guindon Park Beach Development (2024-59) — includes water quality data from River Institute
• Capital Project Update – Bob Turner Memorial (2024-60)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The agenda contains only boilerplate and technical placeholders with no substantive items for discussion or decision. No reports, motions, or public hearings are listed.

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider approving the 2022 audited financial statements and receive annual reports on city reserves, municipal debt limits, and development charges reserve funds. Council will also receive a report on implementing the Medical Priority Dispatch System for paramedic services. A closed session is scheduled for a verbal labour relations update.

• Approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Report 2024-22-Financial Services)
• Receive 2022 Annual Report on Status of City Reserves and approve changes to Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy Schedule A (Report 2024-23-Financial Services)
• Adopt 2022 Annual Report on Municipal Debt Limits as required under Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 403/02 (Report 2024-24-Financial Services)
• Receive 2022 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Fund (Report 2024-25-Financial Services)
• Receive report on implementation of Medical Priority Dispatch System for Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services (Report 2024-02-Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and approve its 2024 priority issues. The only substantive action item is a motion to approve the committee's priorities for the year. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as roll call, chair updates, and Indigenous land acknowledgement.

• Approval of 2024 Priority Issues for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (report 2024-51-Planning, Development and Recreation)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable items are identified.

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 13, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, variances, or other applications are listed.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to consider a report on its own terms of reference and to hold a closed session to discuss the 2022 Financial Statements under the trade-secret exemption of the Municipal Act. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public votes on substantive items.

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall is meeting to receive updates on plaque programs, the Heritage Fair 2024, and a financial report for February 2024. The committee will also set a schedule to volunteer at the Cornwall Public Library's Cornwall Room. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a governance report on committee procedures.

• Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall Plaque Programs - 2024-43-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Heritage Fair 2024 Update - 2024-45-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Financial Report Update for February 2024 - 2024-44-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Volunteering to Service the Cornwall Room at the Cornwall Public Library - 2024-46-Planning, Development and Recreation
• Governance report on Procedures for Committees

Transit Committee

The Cornwall Transit Committee is meeting to receive three reports from Infrastructure and Municipal Works: a proposed fare increase, an update on capital projects, and a promotions item. No votes on the reports themselves are scheduled; the committee is only receiving them.

• Fare Increase - Report 2024-16-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Capital Projects - Report 2024-17-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Promotions - Report 2024-18-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group meets to receive updates on pop-up shop relocations in Lamoureux Park, 2022-2023 and 2024 waterfront capital projects, and committee procedures. The group will also set its meeting schedule for 2024. No votes on substantive items are listed; all agenda items are for receiving information or adopting minutes.

• Pop-up shops in Lamoureux Park — report 2024-23-PDR on relocation
• 2022-2023 Waterfront Capital Projects Update — report 2024-27-PDR
• 2024 Waterfront Capital Projects Update — report 2024-28-PDR
• Procedures for Committees — governance information report
• Setting the schedule of meetings for 2024

Cornwall Regional Airport Commission

The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions. No specific actions, proposals, or reports are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 28, 2024. No specific applications, decisions, or discussion items are included in the provided text.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will vote on awarding several tenders for vehicles and road work, including $1.74 million for four tandem axle trucks and $1.2 million for road rehabilitation on Vincent Massey Drive and Cornwall Centre Road. Council will also consider a zoning bylaw housekeeping update and funding for a conceptual design of a multi-sport artificial turf field at the Benson Centre. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from various committees and a closed session for a collective bargaining update.

• Award tender 24-T07 for four tandem axle trucks to Rush Truck Centres of Canada Ltd. for $1,741,173.79
• Award joint tender for CIREAM road rehabilitation on Vincent Massey Drive and Cornwall Centre Road to Roto Mill Inc. for $1,206,180.77
• Approve funding for Phase 1 conceptual design of a multi-sport artificial turf field at the Benson Centre from Canada Community Building Fund and Development Charges Reserve
• Adopt housekeeping bylaw 2024-014 amending zoning regulations, including adding Place of Worship as a permitted use in various zones
• Award tender 23-T56 for two high roof cargo vans to Miller Hughes Ford Sales for $202,482.44

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will receive its terms of reference, hear a governance overview from the City Clerk, and receive a recreation/arts overview report. The committee will also discuss priority issues for 2024 and elect a chair from the floor.

• Receive final Terms of Reference for the committee
• Receive Recreation – Arts and Culture Overview for 2024-25
• Discuss Priority Issues 2024 for the committee
• Elect a Chair by nominations from the floor

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will consider recommending to Council that it approve funding requests for six properties, including brownfield remediation on Danis Avenue and Second Street West, and Housing Our Tomorrow Community (HOTC) projects at 1005 First Street East, 36 Second Street East, 1080 Montreal Road, and 516 Pitt Street. All requests were previously presented to the Community Partnership Program and Equity Grant (CPPEG) on February 1, 2024. The meeting includes procedural items like adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Funding request for HOTC 1005 First Street East
• Funding request for HOTC 36 Second Street East
• Addendum funding request for HOTC 1080 Montreal Road
• Funding request for HOTC 516 Pitt Street
• Brownfield funding requests for Danis Avenue and Second Street West

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on two variance applications: one at 1633 Gerald Street for accessory structures and another at 1234 Cumberland Street for a new detached garage. Staff recommend approval with conditions. The meeting includes procedural items like agenda adoption and adjournment.

• A-01-24 – 1633 Gerald Street – variances for accessory structures, with conditions on home occupation and gravel spillage
• A-02-24 – 1234 Cumberland Street – variances for a detached garage, with conditions on grading, tree removal, and permits

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee is meeting on February 14, 2024, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate (moment of personal reflection, Indigenous acknowledgement, national anthem, pecuniary interests) and no specific grants, decisions, or discussion items. No attachments or substantive agenda items are provided.

• No grants, funding requests, or financial items are listed on the agenda
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled
• The agenda consists entirely of standard opening ceremonies and declarations

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee is meeting to review the 2024 Municipal Grants Applications and provide direction to administration. The agenda includes routine procedural items and one action item on the grant applications. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a discussion and direction-setting session.

• 2024 Municipal Grants Applications (item 2024-12-Financial Services) — committee to provide direction
• Meeting held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON
• Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is deciding on a mandatory clear bag waste collection program with a soft launch January 1, 2025 and full enforcement April 1, 2025, and a temporary tree protection bylaw on private land. Council will also receive reports on Massey Place, elected officials' expenses, a multisport outdoor recreation facility, and bilingual services. A closed session is scheduled for an encampment update, winter control, and collective bargaining.

• Clear bag waste collection program: soft launch Jan 1, 2025, full enforcement Apr 1, 2025; curbside bag limit increased from 2 to 4 bags
• Temporary Tree Protection By-law (2024-012) on privately owned land within city boundaries
• By-law 2024-010 for Renaissance 111 Prince Arthur development
• By-law 2024-011 authorizing Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program
• Closed session items: encampment update, winter control report, collective bargaining update

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will discuss updates on the 2023 Senior on Wheels program, a logic model for 2023, and a budget update. They will also plan activities for Senior Month, review special projects and grants, and schedule presentations for 2024-2025. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items specified.

• 2023 Senior on Wheels update
• Logic model for Senior Friendly Committee 2023
• Budget update
• Proclamation of Senior Month and planning activities
• Special projects and grant update

Municipal Grants Review Committee

The Municipal Grants Review Committee will meet to consider a single action item: a grant application from the African Caribbean & International Association of Eastern Ontario. The meeting also includes procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• African Caribbean & International Association of Eastern Ontario – grant application

Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group

The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group will receive updates on 2024 and 2022-2023 waterfront capital projects, and a report on pop-up shops in Lamoureux Park. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as adoption of minutes and agenda.

• 2024 Waterfront Capital Projects Update (Report 2024-24-PDR)
• 2022-2023 Waterfront Capital Projects Update (Report 2024-22-PDR)
• Pop-up shops in Lamoureux Park (Report 2024-23-PDR)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive four informational reports: a climate action plan update, a climate adaptation RFP update, details on Eco Day 2024 and upcoming events, and a report on solar panels. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Climate Action Plan Update for ECCC - Report 2024-13-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Climate Adaptation RFP Update for ECCC - Report 2024-14-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Eco Day 2024 and Upcoming Events - Report 2024-15-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Solar Panels - Report 2024-12-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council to continue budget deliberations. The main item is a report recommending approval of the proposed 2024 General Taxation Budget, including operating and capital budgets. Council will also receive a report on a multisport outdoor recreation facility.

• 2024 General Taxation Budget approval recommended (Report 2024-03-Financial Services)
• 2024 Draft Operating and Capital budgets presented
• Multisport Outdoor Recreation Facility report (2024-13-Planning, Development and Recreation)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting focuses on the 2024 General Taxation Budget, with Council recommended to approve the proposed tax rates. The agenda also includes a report on the Multisport Outdoor Recreation Facility. No specific dollar amounts or tax rate percentages are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Approval of the 2024 General Taxation Budget (Report 2024-03-Financial Services)
• Receipt of Report 2024-13-PDR regarding the Multisport Outdoor Recreation Facility

Town Hall Meeting

This is a procedural town hall meeting with no voting items. Council will hear registered speakers and receive presentations on several topics, including the Aultsville Theatre, the 1784 SDG Historical Society, and funding requests from various organizations. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024.

• Registered Speakers - 2024-05-CAO
• Aultsville Theatre Town Hall Meeting Report (Jan 24 2024)
• 1784 SDG Historical Society Presentation
• Funding requests from Diversity Cornwall, EOAN, and SDC
• Last Resort Update Presentation

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to receive presentations on the Park of Hope project and the Civic Complex entrance upgrade, along with a governance overview from the City Clerk. The committee will also adopt previous meeting minutes and receive a site plan review report.

• Presentation on Park of Hope (2024-176-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Presentation on Civic Complex Entrance Upgrade (2024-175-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Governance presentation by Office of the City Clerk on committee procedures
• Site Plan Review report (2024-10-CAO)
• Adoption of minutes from September 25, 2023 meeting

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider and potentially approve the proposed 2024 General Taxation Budget, including operating and capital budgets. A separate report on a multisport outdoor recreation facility will also be received. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and agenda adoption.

• 2024 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2024-03-Financial Services)
• Multisport Outdoor Recreation Facility report (Report 2024-13-PDR)
• Draft 2024 Operating and Capital budgets presented

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive and post an Integrity Commissioner report regarding a complaint from June 18, 2023. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including amendments to a snowmobile club agreement and assumption of municipal services for multiple subdivisions. The meeting also includes a closed session for agreements, bargaining, and litigation updates.

• Integrity Commissioner Report 2023-01 (Complaint of June 18, 2023) to be received and posted
• Removal of part lot control for Lot 20, Belfort Estates Subdivision (Falcon Home Construction Inc.)
• RFP Terms of Reference 24-P02 for engineering consultants and environmental monitoring at waste disposal sites and snow management facility
• By-law 2024-002 to amend snowmobile club MOU with Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc. to include additional City lands
• By-laws 2024-004 to 2024-007 to assume municipal services for Parkwood Estates Ph 3, Bellwood Ridge Ph 3B, East Ridge Ph 7, and Northwoods Forest Ph 2B

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on the department overview, park projects, and a fee assistance policy for recreation programs. They will also review their terms of reference and elect a chair. The meeting includes standard procedural items like agenda adoption and roll call.

• Review of Terms of Reference (Report 2024-14-PDR)
• Recreation and Parks Departmental Overview (Report 2024-09-PDR)
• Overview of Park Projects (Report 2024-11-PDR)
• Fee Assistance In Recreation Policy (Report 2024-10-PDR)
• Election of Chair (Report 2024-08-CAO)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive reports on 2023 accomplishments and 2024 priorities, and vote on adopting strategic priorities for the city. A tender for a tractor-mounted backhoe and hoe ram is also up for award. The meeting includes routine adoption of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Award of Tender 23-T55 for supply of tractor-mounted backhoe/hoe ram with operator, roster basis from Feb 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
• Adoption of Council's Strategic Priorities (Report 2023-25-CAO) and direction to create implementation and communication plans
• Receipt of 2023 Accomplishments report (2023-28-CAO)
• Receipt of 2024 Priorities report (2023-29-CAO)
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 4 and Dec 11, 2023 meetings