Cornwall public meetings in 2021

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear a presentation on Cornwall's Tree Canopy Policy and receive a report on the proposed Climate Action Plan, including a cost analysis of greenhouse gas emissions. The committee will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation on Tree Canopy Policy by James Fawthrop, Manager of Recreation and Facilities
• Report 2021-116-Infrastructure and Municipal Works: Proposed Climate Action Plan
• Cost Analysis Cornwall Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 2021-07-IMW.pdf
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting

The Environment and Climate Change Committee formed a subcommittee to review tree protection bylaws from other municipalities and draft a tree protection/preservation bylaw for Cornwall. The committee also received a report on the proposed Climate Action Plan and discussed updates on the Climate Emergency Declaration, business park expansion, and unfinished business.

• Formed subcommittee to draft tree protection/preservation bylaw (motion carried)
• Received Report 2021-116-IMW on proposed Climate Action Plan (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda with added new business items (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding Tender 21-T30 for construction of an affordable housing complex at 9th & McConnell. The recommended bid is from Robert J. Bourgon & Associates Limited at $18,866,610.08 total, with a net cost to the corporation of $16,989,966.74. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the tender award under municipal act provisions for litigation and solicitor-client privilege.

• Tender 21-T30: Construction of Affordable Housing Complex (9th & McConnell)
• Recommended award to Robert J. Bourgon & Associates Limited, Cornwall, ON
• Total bid price: $18,866,610.08; net cost to corporation: $16,989,966.74
• Closed meeting for tender award under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) and (f)

Council awarded Tender 21-T30 for the construction of an affordable housing complex at 9th & McConnell to Robert J. Bourgon & Associates Limited of Cornwall, Ontario, at a total bid price of $18,866,610.08 (net cost to the Corporation: $16,989,966.74). The motion carried. The meeting also included a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters, and the agenda was adopted as presented.

• Awarded Tender 21-T30 for affordable housing complex at 9th & McConnell to Robert J. Bourgon & Associates Limited (motion carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on a climate emergency declaration, award construction tenders including an $18.9M affordable housing complex, approve 2022 water and sewer rates, and handle routine items like proclamations and carry-forwards. The agenda includes several consent reports and by-laws for adoption.

• Tender 21-T30 for affordable housing complex at 9th & McConnell awarded to Robert J. Bourgon & Associates Limited for $18,866,610.08
• Climate Emergency Declaration with GHG reduction target of 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030
• By-law 2021-139 setting 2022 water rates
• By-law 2021-140 establishing sewage service surcharge
• By-law 2021-135 dedicating and naming Nick Kaneb Drive

Council adopted the Climate Emergency Declaration, committing to national greenhouse gas reduction targets and joining the Partners for Climate Protection program. It also approved several consent items, including proclamations, funding grants, and a tender for a utility transformer. The tender for the affordable housing complex was deferred to an in-camera meeting, and a by-law renewal with Bench Press Limited was adopted after a motion to defer was defeated.

• Adopted Climate Emergency Declaration with GHG reduction target of 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030
• Joined Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) and committed to 5-step framework
• Approved Tender 21-T36 to Spark Power for $184,124.61 (net $165,809.91)
• Approved Brownfields funding for 962101 Ontario Inc. at Danis Avenue
• Approved Heart of the City funding for 1943217 Ontario Inc. at 102 Sydney/41 First Street East ($51,425 estimated)
• Deferred Tender 21-T30 for affordable housing complex to in-camera meeting on Dec 14
• Adopted By-law 2021-133 renewing contract with Bench Press Limited
• Cancelled Council meeting on Oct 24, 2022 (Election Day)

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a recommendation to recognize the Holiday Sparkle event as one of municipal significance. The event runs on December 9-11 and 16-18, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, adoption of agenda, disclosures).

• Recognition of Holiday Sparkle (Dec 9-11, 16-18, 2021, 5-11 p.m.) as event of municipal significance

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council with a single substantive item: receiving and approving the 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget. The agenda includes the budget document, a presentation, and a budget submission. Council will vote on the recommended action to approve the budget as presented.

• 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget (report 2021-104-Financial Services)
• Recommended action: receive and approve the 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget as presented

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to adopt routine minutes and by-laws, receive reports, and consider two motions from Councillor Justin Towndale. The first motion requests a report on installing a signalled crosswalk on Second Street West near Riverdale Terrace, with costing for the 2022 budget. The second motion requests quarterly reporting on the Brookdale Avenue North Sanitary Sewer Extension project, a $10 million project. Council will also receive the third quarter financial results and the 2021 annual report on the Municipal Grants Program.

• Motion to prepare report on signalled crosswalk on Second Street West near Riverdale Terrace, including 2022 budget costing
• Motion for quarterly reporting on Brookdale Avenue North Sanitary Sewer Extension project (approx. $10 million)
• By-law 2021-126: Connecting Links funding application for environmental assessment on Brookdale Avenue from Seventh to Fourteenth Street
• By-law 2021-127: Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc. for snowmobile trail
• Third Quarter Financial Results 2021 and 2021 Annual Report on Municipal Grants Program

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive presentations on the importance of trees and an ash tree inventory, and will discuss updates on the climate emergency and youth climate action recruitment. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation: The Importance of Trees by Etienne Saint-Aubin
• Presentation: Ash Tree Inventory and Emerald Ash Borer by Mackenzie Nelson
• Report 2021-101-IMW: Climate Emergency Update
• Report 2021-102-IMW: Youth for Climate Action Working Group Update
• Adoption of minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to consider revisions and input on the Final Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, prepared by WSP Consultants. The committee is asked to endorse the final draft and recommend it to Council. The committee will also consider two funding recommendations under the Community Planning Permit and Economic Growth (CPPEG) program.

• Endorsement of Final Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (2021-169)
• CPPEG grant of $9,600 to 962101 Ontario Inc for Danis Ave severance costs (BR#2021-01)
• Heart of the City grant of $48,440 to 1943217 Ontario Inc for 102 Sydney St and 41 First St E (HOTC#2018-01)
• Statutory public meeting under Section 34(12) of the Planning Act

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee endorsed the Final Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending them to Council. The committee also approved two CPPEG funding requests: a $9,600 grant for a severance at Danis Ave and a $48,440 tax increment grant for properties at 102 Sydney Street and 41 First Street East. Public concerns were raised about zoning changes affecting properties on Service Road, but the motion carried.

• Endorsed Final Draft Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending to Council (motion carried)
• Approved CPPEG grant of $9,600 for 962101 Ontario Inc at Danis Ave (motion carried)
• Approved CPPEG grant of $48,440 for 1943217 Ontario Inc at 102 Sydney St and 41 First St E (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of September 20, 2021 (motions carried)

Audit Committee - Public Meeting

The Cornwall Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 audit engagement. The agenda includes a motion to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to discuss the audit, which is the only substantive item. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Closed meeting to discuss 2021 Audit Engagement under Municipal Act, 2001, s.239 (3.1)(k)
• Meeting held at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON

Municipal Grants Review Committee - Public Meeting

The Municipal Grants Review Committee is holding a public meeting that consists of a call to order, roll call, and a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and negotiation positions, plans, procedures, or criteria. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to move into closed meeting at 3:00 p.m. under Municipal Act, 2001, c23 s.239 (3.1)
• Closed session items #1 to #4 cover personal matters about an identifiable individual (s.239(2)(b))
• Closed session items #1 to #4 cover negotiation positions, plans, procedures, or criteria (s.239(2)(k))

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider several reports and awards, including whether to implement a residential rental licensing registry (staff recommend against it), a request to declare a climate emergency, and awarding contracts for radio consulting, air handling units, an emergency generator, and park lighting. Council will also receive updates on a remote worker attraction strategy and endorse an application for provincial funding for a Brookdale Avenue environmental assessment.

• Award RFP 21-P11 to Planetworks Consulting for $180,873.45 (radio communication consulting)
• Award Tender 21-T22 to Carmichael Engineering for $1,102,398.38 (air handling units at Glen Stor Dun Lodge)
• Award Tender 21-T23 to Black and McDonald Limited for $855,351 (emergency generator at Glen Stor Dun Lodge)
• Award Tender 21-T28 to Dundas Power Line Limited for $438,097.05 (pathway lighting in Lamoureux Park)
• Direct Administration not to implement a Residential Rental Licensing Registry

Council approved several contracts, including a $1.1M air handling unit replacement and an $855K emergency generator at Glen Stor Dun Lodge, plus a $438K pathway lighting project in Lamoureux Park. They also deferred the Residential Rental Licensing Registry until further public consultation and directed staff to report on a climate emergency declaration.

• Awarded RFP 21-P11 to Planetworks Consulting Corp. for radio communication consulting at $180,873.45
• Awarded Tender 21-T22 to Carmichael Engineering for air handling units at Glen Stor Dun Lodge at $1,102,398.38
• Awarded Tender 21-T23 to Black and McDonald Limited for a new emergency generator at Glen Stor Dun Lodge at $855,351
• Awarded Tender 21-T28 to Dundas Power Line Limited for pathway lighting in Lamoureux Park at $438,097.05
• Deferred Residential Rental Licensing Registry until further public consultation
• Directed Administration to report on climate emergency declaration recommendations
• Endorsed application to MTO Connecting Links Program for Brookdale Avenue EA funding
• Adopted By-laws 2021-122 to 2021-124, including appointing Charles Bray as Chief Building Official

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a joint presentation and executive summary on the Environmental Assessment for the Cornwall Water Purification Plant Secondary Intake, prepared by EVB Engineering and Jacobs Engineering Group. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda adoption, and disclosures of interest. No other substantive business is listed.

• Presentation on Cornwall Water Purification Plant Secondary Intake Environmental Assessment (2021-92-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)
• Executive summary report on the same Environmental Assessment (2021-93-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)

Council received a joint presentation and executive summary from EVB Engineering and Jacobs Engineering Group on the Cornwall Water Purification Plant Secondary Intake Environmental Assessment. The presentation outlined risks and alternatives for a secondary raw water intake; a final report will come after the EA process. No decisions were made beyond receiving the reports.

• Received joint presentation on secondary intake EA (motion carried)
• Received executive summary report on secondary intake EA (motion carried)

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall to discuss the proposed sale of land by public tender for the property at 350 Gloucester Street North. The agenda contains a single item: the sale of municipally described land (S/S Fourth Street PT Lot 4) with an assessed value of $112,000 and a minimum tender amount of $26,470.77. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a public hearing on the proposed sale.

• Sale of land by public tender for 350 Gloucester Street North (File 2021-89-Financial Services)
• Property assessed value: $112,000.00
• Minimum tender amount: $26,470.77
• Legal description: S/S Fourth Street PT Lot 4, Cornwall ON; PIN 60175-0171; Roll No. 0402 030 002 23000

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider a resolution asking the federal government to remove COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians re-entering the country by land, citing cost and accessibility concerns for day travelers. The agenda also includes awarding a snow-clearing contract, approving downtown revitalization grants, and adopting several by-laws.

• Resolution urging removal of COVID-19 testing for Canadians returning via land border
• Award of Tender 21-T31 for snow clearing and ice control to Moise Jr. Trucking, Cornwall, ON, at $9,898.80 per occurrence
• Approval of HOTC grants: $10,000 to 116 Pitt Street, $1,350 to 8 Second Street East, and $15,000 each for 26 and 71 Ninth Street West
• By-law 2021-120 amending traffic and parking regulations
• Proclamation of October 27 as Dress Purple Day

Council defeated a motion requesting the federal government remove COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians crossing the US land border after November 8, 2021, with a recorded vote of 4 to 7. Council approved consent items including heritage grants, a snow clearing tender, and proclamations, and adopted three by-laws.

• Defeated motion to request removal of US border COVID testing (4-7)
• Approved consent items: Dress Purple Day proclamation, HOTC and Brownfield grants, snow clearing tender to H. Moise Jr. Trucking
• Adopted By-laws 2021-118 to 2021-120 (HOTC, Renaissance Housing, Traffic and Parking amendments)
• Approved agenda as amended and minutes of October 12, 2021

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to adopt minutes and consider a draft resolution to declare a climate emergency. The committee will vote on whether to accept Report 2021-86 and forward the resolution to the November 8, 2021 Council agenda.

• Draft resolution to declare a climate emergency (Report 2021-86)
• Recommendation to place resolution on November 8, 2021 Council agenda
• Adoption of September 22, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider a resolution to notify the Township of South Glengarry that the City wants to terminate the 1984 agreement to jointly operate the Cornwall Regional Airport, citing the City's 85% funding share and limited benefit to ratepayers. The meeting also includes routine items: adoption of minutes, several proclamations, a poppy campaign request, a non-competitive procurement report, and updates on strategic priorities and housing.

• Resolution 2021-17: Terminate Cornwall Regional Airport agreement with Township of South Glengarry (City funds 85% of operating and capital budgets)
• Proclamation: October 21, 2021 as Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
• Proclamation: October 15, 2021 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
• Proclamation: October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day; approve End Polio Flag at 340 Pitt Street Oct 18-24
• Approve Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Drive weekends Oct 29-31, Nov 4-7, Nov 10, 2021; flag at 340 Pitt Street Oct 29

Council approved a motion to notify the Township of South Glengarry of its intention to terminate the Cornwall Regional Airport agreement, with a recorded vote of 8 in favor, 3 against, and 0 abstentions. The meeting also included several proclamations, approval of the Poppy Campaign, and receipt of reports on strategic priorities, housing, and procurement. No by-laws were presented for adoption.

• Approved motion to terminate Cornwall Regional Airport agreement (8-3)
• Proclaimed October 21, 2021 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
• Proclaimed October 15, 2021 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
• Proclaimed October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day and approved flying End Polio flag at 340 Pitt Street
• Approved Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign weekends and flag flying at 340 Pitt Street
• Received Strategic Priorities Update report
• Received Mayor's Task Force on Housing Update report
• Received Third Quarter Non-Competitive Procurement Report

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider approving a COVID-19 vaccination policy with immediate effect, and give draft plan approval for a 24-lot residential subdivision on Part of Lot 1, Concession 1. The meeting also includes several proclamations, by-laws, and a recommendation not to install a crosswalk on Second Street West at this time.

• Draft plan approval for Marguerite D'Youville Subdivision (24 single detached lots, 1.62 hectares, Grant Marion Construction Ltd.)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy approval with immediate effect
• By-law 2021-108 Vacant Land Designation - Social Housing
• By-law 2021-111 to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 069-1989, Schedule IV and V
• Recommendation not to proceed with pedestrian crosswalk on Second Street West at Riverdale Terrace

Council approved a draft plan for the Marguerite D'Youville subdivision (24 single detached lots), adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy with immediate effect, and authorized land purchase agreements with Wilson Terra Firma and Interstate Freight Systems. A motion to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Second Street West and Riverdale Terrace was defeated in a 5-5 tie vote.

• Approved draft plan for Marguerite D'Youville subdivision (24 lots) (carried)
• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with immediate effect (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-114 for land purchase with Wilson Terra Firma (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-115 for land purchase with Interstate Freight Systems (carried)
• Defeated crosswalk motion at Second Street West and Riverdale Terrace (5-5)
• Declared Craft Shack's Rock the River Fall Edition an event of municipal significance (carried)
• Proclaimed Fire Prevention Week, Mental Illness Awareness Week, Community Health and Wellbeing Week, Energy Efficiency Day, and International Trigeminal Neuralgia Day (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2021-107 to 2021-113 (carried)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The committee is reviewing presentations regarding planning and sustainability practices. The agenda also includes reports on an Eco Day booth overview and a presentation to Council.

• Presentation: Planning and Sustainability in Cornwall (2021-148)
• Report: ECCC Eco Day Booth Overview (2021-25-CAO)
• Report: ECCC Presentation to Council (2021-24-CAO)
• New Business: Climate Emergency Declaration - Georgia Bock

Special Meeting of Council

Council will receive a presentation on the Water Conservation and Servicing Master Plan and vote on a recommendation to approve universal water meter installation at all water service connections, along with implementing the conservation program. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations.

• Presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on Water Conservation and Servicing Master Plan
• Recommendation to approve universal water meters at all water service connections
• Implementation of water conservation program as outlined in the Master Plan
• Closed session for labour relations and negotiations (Item 2021-123-Corporate Services)

Council approved the universal installation of water meters at all water service connections and the implementation of the water conservation program as outlined in the Water Conservation and Servicing Master Plan. The motion carried by a recorded vote of 5 to 4. Council also received a presentation on the plan and held an in-camera session on labour relations or employee negotiations, providing direction to administration.

• Approved universal water meter installation and water conservation program (5-4)
• Received Water Conservation and Servicing Master Plan presentation
• Held in-camera session on labour relations/employee negotiations, provided direction to administration

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is holding a public hearing and will vote on a draft plan of subdivision for a 1.62-hectare site on Marguerite D'Youville Street. The plan proposes 24 single-detached dwellings, with one block dedicated as parkland and two blocks reserved for future phases. The committee's recommendation will go to Council on September 27, 2021.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision for Marguerite D'Youville Subdivision (1.62 hectares, 24 lots)
• Block 1 dedicated as parkland; Blocks 2 and 3 reserved for future residential development
• Public notice advertised in Standard-Freeholder on August 21, 2021
• 400-foot radius letter notice sent to landowners on August 19, 2021

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved the draft plan of subdivision for the Marguerite D'Youville Subdivision, creating 24 single-detached dwelling lots on about 1.62 hectares (4 acres). The approval includes a condition amendment to Appendix A regarding services under the road right-of-way, and the plan will be forwarded to Council for final consideration.

• Approved Marguerite D'Youville Draft Plan of Subdivision (motion carried)
• Amended Draft Plan Condition #8 in Appendix A regarding services under road right-of-way

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on a range of routine and financial items, including awarding a tender for sludge collector system replacement, approving Heritage Ontario Tax Credit (HOTC) grants for property improvements, and purchasing a Handi-Transit bus. The agenda also includes proclamations, by-laws on appointments, lease renewals, and the voluntary dissolution of the Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation. Several items will be discussed in a closed session beforehand, including land sale and appointment matters.

• Award Tender 21-T24 for sludge collector system replacement to Eastern Welding at $451,998.87 (net $407,038.98)
• Approve HOTC funding: $4,500 design grant for 116 Pitt St; $10,200 interest-free loan for 134 Montreal Rd; $12,000 forgivable loan and $2,932 design grant for 146B Chevrier
• Purchase one 2022 Handi-Transit bus from Creative Carriage via Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative
• Remove part lot control on Lot 6, Plan 52M-33 (Eastridge Subdivision, Phase 7)
• Proclaim Rail Safety Week (Sept 20-26) and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30)

Council formally adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and proclaimed September 30 as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It approved several by-laws, including a lease renewal with the Cornwall Colts, a land purchase agreement with Turtle Island Corporation, and the voluntary dissolution of the Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation. Council also awarded a sludge collector system replacement tender to Eastern Welding for $451,998.87 and approved the purchase of a Handi-Transit bus. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted UNDRIP (motion carried)
• Proclaimed Sept 30 as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Approved By-law 2021-094 lease renewal with Cornwall Colts
• Approved By-law 2021-105 land purchase agreement with Turtle Island Corporation
• Awarded Tender 21-T24 to Eastern Welding for $451,998.87
• Approved purchase of one Handi-Transit bus from Creative Carriage
• Approved By-law 2021-100 voluntary dissolution of Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation
• Approved removal of part lot control on Lot 6, Eastridge Subdivision

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is a Lay Appointments Committee public session, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hear a presentation from WSP Consultants on the Second Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, prepared as part of the City's zoning review. The committee is asked to endorse the draft and recommend it to Council. This is not a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act; only committee questions and comments will be accepted. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from May 17, 2021.

• Presentation and endorsement request for Second Draft Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (2021-117-Planning, Development and Recreation)
• Draft by-law incorporates Zoning Strategy Report (Sept 2020) and public comments from Feb 2021 open house and survey
• No public hearing items scheduled
• Next PAC meeting set for September 20, 2021; Council to consider recommendations on September 13, 2021

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee endorsed the Second Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending it to Council. The draft includes changes like new provisions for boathouses, angular planes, and barrier-free parking, and removes the Floodplain Overlay concept. The final draft is expected in October 2021, with Council adoption anticipated in December 2021.

• Endorsed Second Draft Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending to Council (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including how to fill a vacant council seat, a parking working group's recommendations, and several by-laws. They will also receive reports on the ITT Master Plan, housing and homelessness, and financial updates. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a lease agreement.

• Declare council seat vacant and choose appointment or by-election to fill it
• Consider 13 parking recommendations from working group, including pay-per-hour and permits
• Adopt by-laws for part lot control removal on Eastridge Subdivision lots
• Approve one-year auditing services agreement with MNP LLP
• Renew Cornwall Colts Hockey Club lease for 2021-2024

Council declared a council seat vacant and approved a process to fill it by appointing the first non-elected candidate from the last election. It also approved a comprehensive set of parking recommendations, including new fees and permits, and directed administration to amend by-laws accordingly. Several by-laws were adopted, including part lot control removals for Eastridge Subdivision lots, while the Cornwall Colts lease renewal was deferred pending a financial report.

• Declared council seat vacant (carried)
• Approved process to fill vacancy by appointing first non-elected candidate from last election (carried)
• Approved 13 parking recommendations including 15-minute free stalls, pay-per-hour, overnight parking, permits, and new lots (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 2021-084 to 2021-093, including appointments and part lot control removals (carried)
• Deferred by-law 2021-094, Cornwall Colts lease renewal, pending financial report (carried)
• Endorsed 988 crisis line initiative and directed letter of support (carried)
• Received ITT Master Plan (carried)
• Received second quarter financial and procurement reports (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding four contracts for road reconstruction, building cladding, and a records management system. All items are consent reports with recommended actions to award tenders and a proposal to the lowest bidders.

• Award Tender 21-T13 to Cornwall Gravel Company for Brookdale Avenue North Reconstruction at $857,457.85
• Award Tender 21-T17 to Cornwall Gravel Company for First and Third Street Reconstruction at $1,579,932.67
• Award Tender 21-T19 to C.M.G. Innovation for insulated cladding at the Justice Building at $592,400.00
• Award RFP 21-P07 to StoneShare Incorporated for Electronic Document and Records Management System at $247,470.00

Council approved the consent agenda, awarding four tenders and one RFP: road reconstruction contracts to Cornwall Gravel Company, insulated cladding installation to C.M.G. Innovation, and an electronic records system to StoneShare Incorporated. Two by-laws for agreements with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs were also approved. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Awarded Tender 21-T13 Brookdale Avenue North Reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $857,457.85
• Awarded Tender 21-T17 First and Third Street Reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $1,579,932.67
• Awarded Tender 21-T19 Insulated Cladding at Justice Building to C.M.G. Innovation for $592,400.00
• Awarded RFP 21-P07 Electronic Document and Records Management System to StoneShare Incorporated for $247,470.00
• Approved By-law 2021-082 and By-law 2021-083 agreements with Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from May and June, and to receive two reports: an Eco Day update and a sustainability update from Infrastructure and Municipal Works. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of minutes from May 19 and June 16, 2021 meetings
• Eco Day Update report 2021-19-CAO
• Sustainability Update report 2021-65-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine financial reports, including the 2020 audited financial statements, reserve fund status, development charges reserve, and municipal debt limits. Council will also vote on proclamations, by-laws, and a town hall meeting on electoral system review.

• Approve 2020 Audited Financial Statements
• Receive 2020 Annual Report on City Reserves
• Receive 2020 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Fund
• Adopt 2020 Annual Report on Municipal Debt Limits
• Direct one-year contract extension with MNP LLP for 2021 audit

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, which showed an overall surplus of $855,456 to be transferred to reserves. They also received reports on reserves, development charges, and debt limits, and extended the audit contract with MNP LLP for 2021. A town hall on electoral system review was scheduled for August 12, 2021.

• Approved the 2020 Audited Financial Statements, with surplus transferred to reserves.
• Received the 2020 Annual Report on the Status of City Reserves.
• Received the 2020 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Fund.
• Adopted the 2020 Annual Report on Municipal Debt Limits.
• Directed administration to extend MNP LLP's contract for the 2021 audit.
• Scheduled a Town Hall Meeting on the Electoral System Review for August 12, 2021.
• Adopted By-laws 2021-079 and 2021-080 regarding land reserves and an easement.
• Proclaimed August 7, 2021 as Eco Day and recognized the Cornwall Ribfest as an event of municipal significance.

Special Meeting of Council

Council filled the mayoral vacancy by electing Councillor Glen Grant over Councillor Justin Towndale in a recorded 6-2 vote. Grant will serve as Mayor for the remainder of the term. Council also passed a proclamation acknowledging injustice to Indigenous peoples and supporting them by flying orange flags.

• Elected Glen Grant as Mayor for the balance of the term (6-2 vote).
• Approved a proclamation acknowledging injustice to Indigenous peoples and supporting them by flying orange flags.
• Appointed Manon L. Levesque as Presiding Officer for the special meeting.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Moved into Committee of the Whole.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.

Audit Committee - Public Meeting

The Cornwall Audit Committee is meeting via Zoom on July 5, 2021. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, and a motion to move into a closed meeting to discuss four financial services reports, including reviews of financial information and negotiations. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive items to be discussed in camera.

• Closed meeting to discuss Report 2021-55-Financial Services, Review of Financial Information
• Closed meeting to discuss Report 2021-56-Financial Services, Review of Financial Information
• Closed meeting to discuss Report 2021-57-Financial Services, Review of Financial Information
• Closed meeting to discuss Report 2021-58-Financial Services, Negotiations

The Audit Committee meeting on July 5, 2021, was called to order but no quorum was present, so no official business was conducted. All four agenda items, which were in-camera sessions for training and negotiations, had no action taken due to the lack of quorum.

• No action taken on Report 2021-55 (Review of Financial Information) due to lack of quorum.
• No action taken on Report 2021-56 (Review of Financial Information) due to lack of quorum.
• No action taken on Report 2021-57 (Review of Financial Information) due to lack of quorum.
• No action taken on Report 2021-58 (Negotiations) due to lack of quorum.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council declared the Head of Council's seat vacant and voted to appoint a replacement from among current members at a special meeting, rather than holding a by-election. A motion to hold a by-election was defeated, and a motion to defer the decision was also defeated. The appointment process will proceed at a special meeting of Council.

• Declared the Head of Council's seat vacant (Motion Carried).
• Defeated a motion to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy (2 to 8).
• Defeated a motion to defer the vacancy decision to July 12, 2021 (4 to 6).
• Approved appointing a replacement from among current Council members at a Special Meeting (7 to 3).
• Awarded Tender 21-T11 for a pumper apparatus to Fort Garry Fire Truck Limited at $1,009,751.05.
• Approved a thermalplastic rainbow crosswalk for the 2022 Capital Budget, with community consultation.
• Authorized temporary closure of Pitt Street for summer weekends.
• Reopened the Municipal Grants Program application period for July 1-10, 2021.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a short special meeting of Cornwall City Council held via Zoom. The only substantive item is a recommendation to declare the Craft Shack's Summer Socials events of municipal significance. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, adoption of agenda, disclosures, adjournment).

• Recommendation to declare Craft Shack's Summer Socials events of municipal significance (Report 2021-80-Corporate Services)

Council voted 5-3 to declare the Craft Shack's Summer Socials events of municipal significance. The motion was moved by Councillor Glen Grant and seconded by Councillor Justin Towndale. The next regular public meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2021.

• Declared Craft Shack's Summer Socials events of municipal significance (5-3 vote)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to consider participating in Cornwall's Eco Day on August 7, 2021, and to receive updates on green infrastructure design standards and the value of the city's natural capital assets. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, disclosures, and adoption of the agenda.

• Motion to direct committee participation in Cornwall's Eco Day on August 7, 2021
• Update on Green Infrastructure Design Standards
• Update on the value of the City's natural capital assets

The Environment and Climate Change Committee decided to participate in Cornwall's Eco Day on August 7, 2021, with a hands-on booth for families, featuring a survey or dotmocracy to gather feedback on climate and environment issues, and a draw for Choose Cornwall swag. The committee also requested reports on green infrastructure design standards and the value of the city's natural capital assets. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

• Approved participation in Cornwall's Eco Day on August 7, 2021, with a hands-on booth for families.
• Directed that the booth's main objective is to gain feedback via survey or dotmocracy about climate and environment in Cornwall.
• Assigned Jesse Good and Praisy Hunter to create content and staff the booth at Eco Day.
• Requested a report on green infrastructure design standards, their use by the City, and internal capacity to implement them.
• Requested a report on the value of the City's natural capital assets, including potential inclusion in asset management framework and funding options.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to vote on routine consent items, including awarding tenders for street reconstruction and traffic signals, purchasing two transit buses, and approving several by-laws for subdivisions and zoning changes. Council will also receive reports on the airport budget, the municipal works yard, and a proposed rainbow crosswalk, and hear an update from MP Eric Duncan.

• Award Tender 21-T15 to Malyon Excavation Limited for Sydney Street reconstruction (Fifth to Seventh St.) at $2,004,513.89
• Award Tender 21-T12 to Black and MacDonald for traffic signals at Second St. and McConnell Ave. at $255,532.55
• Approve purchase of two Nova Bus transit buses through Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative
• Rezone 1335 Reneal Street from Residential 20 to Residential 30 with exceptions (Weaving Baskets Group Inc.)
• Approve Heart of the City grants: $5,015 for 134 Montreal Rd. and $15,000 plus $6,000 for 180-182 Ninth St. E.

Council awarded a $2,004,513.89 contract for Sydney Street reconstruction and approved buying two transit buses. A proposal for beach volleyball courts in Lamoureux Park was defeated, and a rainbow crosswalk was deferred for further study. Several other contracts and zoning changes were approved.

• Awarded Tender 21-T15 to Malyon Excavation Limited for Sydney Street reconstruction at $2,004,513.89
• Awarded Tender 21-T12 to Black and MacDonald for traffic signals at Second and McConnell at $255,532.55
• Approved purchase of two Nova Bus transit buses through Metrolinx initiative
• Approved rezoning of 1335 Reneal Street to allow multi-residential development
• Approved $27,477 additional transfer to Cornwall Regional Airport (defeated)
• Defeated motion to build two beach volleyball courts in Lamoureux Park at $63,475
• Deferred rainbow crosswalk painting, directed report for June 28 meeting
• Approved Clock Tower Mural for Pride Week

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council held via Zoom. The only substantive item is a presentation and report on the Cornwall Regional Airport Business Development Plan, which Council is asked to receive. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a negotiation-related agreement under the Municipal Act.

• Cornwall Regional Airport – Business Development Plan (report 2021-11-CAO)
• Schedule A – Cornwall Regional Airport Business Strategy
• Schedule B – Cornwall Regional Airport Business Development Plan presentation
• Closed meeting at 7:00 p.m. for Item #1 2021-13-CAO, Agreement (negotiations)

Council received Report 2021-11-CAO and a presentation on the Cornwall Regional Airport Business Development Plan, which outlines the airport's action orientations, key objectives, required tasks, and timeline. No substantive decisions were made; the motion to receive the report and presentation was carried. Council also went into an in-camera session to discuss an agreement, providing direction to administration.

• Received Report 2021-11-CAO and presentation on airport business plan (motion carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Went into Committee of the Whole (motion carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)
• Went into in-camera session to discuss agreement 2021-13-CAO; provided direction to administration

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider several significant items, including approving the architectural design of a new fire station, setting 2021 tax rates and ratios, and approving housing development incentives. The agenda also includes multiple proclamations for June observances and several routine by-laws and reports. Council will also discuss a potential urban campground in Guindon Park and a tax increment grant for a residential development.

• Approve in principle architectural design of new Fire Station and authorize RFP for construction
• By-law 2021-060 setting 2021 tax rates and levying taxes
• Site-specific CIP program incentive for vacant sites and residential developments
• 20-year Tax Increment Grant at 90% for 44 rental units at 1 Second Street East
• By-law 2021-055 amalgamation of Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation

Council approved the architectural design for the new Fire Station #1, authorized administration to proceed with final design, and issued an RFP for construction. The motion to issue the RFP passed 9-2. Council also approved a 20-year Tax Increment Grant for a 44-unit residential development and a site-specific CIP incentive for housing projects.

• Approved architectural design of new Fire Station (carried)
• Authorized administration to proceed to design phase for new Fire Station (carried)
• Authorized RFP for construction of new Fire Station (9-2)
• Approved 20-year Tax Increment Grant at 90% for 44 rental units at 1 Second Street East (carried)
• Approved site-specific CIP program incentive for vacant sites and residential developments (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2021-051 to 2021-061 (carried)
• Referred Guindon Park Urban Campground to Waterfront Working Group (carried)
• Received tax write-offs and adjustments report (carried)

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several environmental initiatives, including tree canopy protection, climate action, and a zero-carbon roadmap. The committee will also consider participating in Cornwall's Eco Day and hear a presentation from a climate leader.

• Participate in Cornwall's Eco Day on August 7, 2021
• Advocacy for tree canopy and natural vegetation protection
• Climate action: community climate vocabulary survey and ECCC statements using Brantford/London templates
• Research on tree cutting by-laws and request for community workshops
• Green gas emissions inventory and zero-carbon roadmap discussion

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council held via Zoom to continue the 2021 Operational Review. The only substantive item is a report from Financial Services (2021-42) recommending that Council receive the 2021 Departmental Operational Review. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, agenda adoption, and disclosures of interest.

• Receive report 2021-42-Financial Services on the 2021 Operational Review
• 2021 Departmental Operational Review attached to the report

This was a special meeting focused on the continuation of the 2021 Operational Review, with presentations from various city departments. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural. Council adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for operational review presentations

Special Meeting of Council

Council held a special meeting to review the 2021 Operating Budget, with presentations from each department. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned for a continuation the next day.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Went into Committee of the Whole
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1335 Reneal Street from Residential 20 to Residential 30 with Exceptions, allowing a 17-unit market rent apartment building in the former St. Gabriel's Catholic Elementary School. The approval includes site-specific exceptions for a reduced side yard setback and a maximum lot occupancy of 47%, and the development is subject to site plan approval. The committee also endorsed two Community Improvement Plan funding applications for properties at 134 Montreal Rd and 180-182 Ninth St E, recommending them to Council.

• Approved rezoning of 1335 Reneal Street from RES 20 to RES 30 with exceptions (motion carried)
• Approved site-specific exceptions: 3.5m east side yard setback and 47% maximum lot occupancy
• Required site plan approval for the proposed development
• Endorsed CPPEG funding for 134 Montreal Rd: $5,015 for building restoration plus fee and tipping fee grants
• Endorsed CPPEG funding for 180-182 Ninth St E: $15,000 for building restoration and $6,000 for façade improvement

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approved two draft plans of subdivision (Northwoods Forest Phases 3-10 and Baldwin Avenue), awarded two road construction tenders, and approved the amalgamation of the Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation with the City. Several reports were received, and three new business motions were passed to direct staff to prepare reports on a rainbow crosswalk, beach volleyball courts, and a surveillance camera by-law.

• Approved Northwoods Forest Subdivision Phases 3-10 draft plan (motion carried)
• Approved Baldwin Avenue Subdivision draft plan (motion carried)
• Awarded Tender 21-T01 Nick Kaneb Drive Extension to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited ($1,986,919.68)
• Awarded Tender 21-T14 Various Culverts and Sewer Replacements to Clarence MacDonald Excavation Ltd. ($1,219,852.23)
• Approved proceeding with full amalgamation of Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation with the City (motion carried)
• Authorized fund transfers to reserves: $48,427 to Working, $265,000 to Municipal Buildings, $313,396 to Water Works, $228,633 to Wastewater Works (motion carried)
• Directed Administration to prepare report on rainbow crosswalk for Pride Week (motion carried)
• Directed Administration to prepare report on beach volleyball courts in Lamoureux Park (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council meets to vote on several items, including a resolution to add a roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road to the 2022 capital budget, a moratorium on relocating locomotive Engine 17, and awarding contracts for a generator replacement and multi-function devices. Council will also receive updates on the Recreation Master Plan, residential rental licensing consultation, and community gardening, plus adopt several proclamations and by-laws.

• Resolution 2021-06: Add roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road to 2022 capital budget deliberations
• Resolution 2021-07: Hold transfer of locomotive Engine 17 to Smiths Falls until citizen group presents
• Tender 21-T10: Award Justice Building emergency generator replacement to Genrep Limited for $200,527.29
• RFP 20-P07: Award supply/maintenance of multi-function devices to 4 Office Automation for $609,996.60 over 5 years
• By-law 2021-044: Lease agreement with Waterfront Tours

Council approved the Recreation Master Plan Update in principle, awarded tenders for the Justice Building emergency generator and multi-function devices, and adopted several proclamations and by-laws. A motion to add a roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road to the 2022 budget was defeated, and a motion to prepare a report on halting yard sales during the pandemic was also defeated.

• Approved Recreation Master Plan Update in principle
• Awarded Tender 21-T10 to Genrep Limited for $200,527.29
• Awarded RFP 20-P07 to 4 Office Automation for $609,996.60 over 5 years
• Defeated motion to add roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road to 2022 budget
• Defeated motion to prepare report on halting yard sales during pandemic
• Adopted By-laws 2021-042 to 2021-044
• Proclaimed Doctors' Day, Falun Dafa Day, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Health Week, Optimist Month, Pay It Forward Day, and Paramedic Services Week
• Directed Administration to prepare a Grading By-law

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved two draft plans of subdivision. The Northwoods Forest development (phases 3-10) was approved with rezoning and site-specific exceptions, and the Baldwin Avenue development (6 single lots) was approved. Both approvals are subject to conditions and will be considered by Council on May 10, 2021.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision for Northwoods Forest phases 3-10 (127 single detached, 39 small lot singles, 24 semi-detached lots) with conditions
• Approved rezoning of Northwoods Forest lands from RES 20 (H) to RES 10 and RES 15 with exceptions (rear yard setbacks, small lot singles increase)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for Baldwin Avenue (6 single detached lots) with conditions

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on routine items and several notable actions. They will vote on awarding a $2.46 million asphalt paving and concrete works tender, approve multiple grants for property improvements, and consider a resolution to add 'socially' to the mission statement. Council will also discuss a potential roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road and a by-law on gas station remediation.

• Award Tender 21-T04 for 2021 asphalt paving and concrete works to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited at $2,464,385.93
• Approve CPPEG and Brownfield grants for properties at 24 Ninth St E, 205 Amelia, 780 Sydney St, 208 Montreal Rd, and 711 Pitt St
• Resolution to add 'socially' to the mission statement
• Notice of motion for a roundabout at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road
• Motion to investigate gas station remediation by-law

Council awarded the 2021 asphalt paving and concrete works tender to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $2,464,385.93. They also approved several community improvement grants, including funds for building restoration and parking enhancements. Council voted not to support proxy voting and scheduled special meetings for departmental reviews.

• Awarded Tender 21-T04 to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited at $2,464,385.93
• Approved CPPEG grants for multiple properties, including $18,000 loan at 24 Ninth St E and $25,000 loan at 780 Sydney St
• Approved $20,917 building restoration grant for Cornwall Columbus Club at 205 Amelia
• Approved $4,521.54 environmental site assessment grant at 711 Pitt St
• Voted not to support proxy voting
• Scheduled two special council meetings on May 17-18 for departmental operational review
• Directed administration to investigate gas station remediation by-law
• Adopted By-laws 2021-038 to 2021-040

Special Meeting of Council

This was a special meeting focused on a COVID-19 update from community leaders. No formal decisions were made; the council heard reports from the hospital CEO and Medical Officer of Health, and discussed concerns with the local MPP. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Moved into Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:15 p.m. (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and financial items, including several contract awards, grants, by-laws, and reports. Key decisions include awarding tenders for watermain relining, grass cutting, and curbside collection, as well as approving a non-competitive procurement for the Civic Complex refrigeration condenser. The agenda also includes closed-session items on library board appointments, arbitration, and negotiations, plus reports on integrity commissioner complaints and operational reviews.

• Award Tender 21-T03 for watermain CIPP relining to Foraction Inc. for $920,510.50
• Approve non-competitive procurement of refrigeration plant condenser at Civic Complex with CIMCO Refrigeration for $233,800
• Award Tender 21-T08 for curbside collection of leaves, yard waste, and branches to HGC Management for $259,900 annually
• Approve community improvement grants for 150 Pitt St, 134 Montreal Rd, 213-217 Pitt St, and 780 Sydney St
• Adopt by-laws including lease renewals, part lot control exemptions, and waste management amendments

Council issued a public reprimand to Councillor Justin Towndale for breaching the Code of Conduct, based on two Integrity Commissioner reports. A motion to direct him to cease referring to staff in social media was defeated, as was a motion to refer the document's publication back to administration. Council instead directed administration to prepare a draft Social Media Policy.

• Public reprimand issued to Councillor Towndale for Code of Conduct breach (9-1)
• Motion to direct Councillor Towndale to cease referring to staff on social media defeated (3-7)
• Motion to refer Integrity Commissioner document publication back to administration defeated (1-9)
• Draft Social Media Policy to be prepared by administration (carried)
• Approved $233,800 non-competitive procurement for Civic Complex refrigeration condenser
• Awarded $920,510.50 watermain CIPP relining tender to Foraction Incorporated
• Awarded $259,900/year curbside leaf and yard waste collection tender to HGC Management
• Approved $41,250 building restoration grant for 150 Pitt St

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to receive information reports on several environmental topics, including a tree canopy protection policy, a cost analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable development in the Official Plan, and climate action. The committee will also introduce new staff coordinators and discuss next steps. All items are for information or discussion; no final decisions are listed.

• Introduction of Strategic Planning Coordinator and Sustainability Project Coordinator
• Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Protection Policy (Report 2021-16-IMW)
• Cost Analysis for Cornwall's Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Report 2021-26-IMW)
• Sustainable Development in the City's Official Plan (Report 2021-24-IMW)
• Climate Action report referencing City of Brantford's climate emergency declaration (Report 2021-17-IMW)

The Environment and Climate Change Committee received several reports and made multiple recommendations to Council regarding tree canopy and climate action. It recommended amending the Tree Canopy Policy to change the tree replacement ratio from 1:1 to 3:1, adding a schedule for measuring tree canopy, and creating a tree inventory. The committee also requested research on tree cutting by-laws and a review of climate action resolutions.

• Approved agenda and minutes as amended.
• Received reports on effective meetings, tree canopy policy, greenhouse gas cost analysis, sustainable development, and climate action.
• Requested a City representative to speak on the tree planting program.
• Requested update on Council-approved tree canopy action items.
• Recommended Council adopt a 3:1 tree replacement ratio and other tree canopy measures.
• Requested research on tree cutting by-laws from other municipalities.
• Requested research on greenhouse gas emission reduction examples.
• Scheduled next meeting for May 19, 2021.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council held via Zoom, with the sole agenda item being a COVID-19 update presented by Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. The meeting includes roll call, opening, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment. No other business or decisions are listed.

• COVID-19 update by Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health (report 2021-05-CAO)

This was a special meeting of Council held via Zoom, with no substantive decisions made. Council received a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health, who reported that cases in the region were mostly in the Orange zone, with half of regional cases in Cornwall, and that 18,000 people had been vaccinated so far. The agenda was adopted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Moved into Committee of the Whole.
• Received a COVID-19 update from Dr. Paul Roumeliotis (no action taken).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a regular meeting of Cornwall City Council. Council will receive a presentation on the preliminary design for the Arts and Culture Centre and an update on the city's Strategic Priorities 2019-2022. The only action recommended is to receive the strategic priorities report.

• Arts and Culture Centre preliminary design presentation (Report 2021-40)
• Strategic Priorities 2019-2022 update (Report 2021-05-CAO)
• Update covers five pillars: Waterfront, Workforce, Housing, Economic Development, Climate
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 22, 2021

Council received a presentation on the preliminary design for the future Arts and Culture Centre, including a construction cost estimate of $7,388,600 and a proposed business plan. Council also received an update on the Strategic Priorities 2019-2022. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only motions were to receive the reports and to adjourn.

• Received Arts and Culture Centre preliminary design presentation (2021-40)
• Received Strategic Priorities 2019-2022 update (2021-05-CAO)
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m.

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider a lay appointment to the Cornwall Public Library. The item will be discussed in a closed session under the Municipal Act, as it involves personal matters about an identifiable individual. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Lay appointment to the Cornwall Public Library (closed session)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to award two contracts: a $236,260.40 bid to Resurfice Corporation for two ice resurface machines and a $316,707.36 bid to Cornwall Freightliner for a tandem axle truck. Council will also discuss a report on Riverdale Avenue traffic and safety, including a recommendation against all-way stop signs at Riverdale and Grant Avenues. Other items include a report on greenhouse gas emissions, a decision on a vacant property levy program, and motions to request updates on several vacant properties.

• Award RFQ 21-Q06 to Resurfice Corp for two ice resurface machines at $236,260.40
• Award Tender 20-T40 to Cornwall Freightliner for a tandem axle truck at $316,707.36
• Receive report on Riverdale Avenue traffic; no all-way stop signs, extend Community Safety Zone to Dorney Avenue
• Receive greenhouse gas emissions cost analysis; request a Zero Carbon Roadmap report
• Motions to request reports on Domtar, CIL, and Second & Pitt Streets properties

Council received a report on greenhouse gas emissions and directed administration to develop a Zero Carbon Roadmap, defeating a motion to defer until a full cost analysis is available. Council also approved several other items, including awarding contracts for ice resurfacing machines and a tandem axle truck, and decided not to proceed with a Vacant Property Levy Program.

• Directed administration to develop a Zero Carbon Roadmap (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer greenhouse gas cost analysis until full cost analysis available
• Awarded quotation 21-Q06 to Resurfice Corp for two ice resurfacing machines at $236,260.40
• Awarded tender 20-T40 to Cornwall Freightliner for a tandem axle truck at $316,707.36
• Approved traffic measures on Riverdale Avenue, including extending Community Safety Zone to Dorney Avenue
• Decided not to proceed with a Vacant Property Levy Program
• Adopted By-laws 2021-015 and 2021-016 for housing provider operating agreements
• Directed administration to prepare reports on Domtar, CIL, and Second/Pitt properties

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hear a presentation from WSP Consultants on the First Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, prepared per the September 2020 Zoning Strategy Report, and may endorse it for Council. The committee will also consider four CPPEG funding recommendations for property restoration and improvement grants. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Endorsement of First Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (2021-32)
• CPPEG grant $41,250 (Program 2) plus other grants for 150 Pitt St/26 Second St W
• CPPEG grant $3,000 (Program 2) for 134 Montreal Rd
• CPPEG grant $3,000 (Program 3) for 213-217 Pitt St
• CPPEG grant $2,000 (Program 3, 50% outside priority area) for 780 Sydney St

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee endorsed the First Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending it to Council. The draft consolidates zones from 32 to 26, includes provisions for tiny homes and community gardens, and will be revised based on feedback. The committee also approved four CPPEG funding applications for property improvements.

• Endorsed First Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Map, recommending to Council (motion carried)
• Approved CPPEG funding for 150 Pitt St/26 Second St W: $41,250 restoration, $7,500 design, $12,000 facade, plus fee/tipping grants
• Approved CPPEG funding for 134 Montreal Rd: $3,000 restoration, plus fee/tipping grants
• Approved CPPEG funding for 213-217 Pitt St: $3,000 design, plus fee/tipping grants
• Approved CPPEG funding for 780 Sydney St: $2,000 design (50% of allowable), plus fee/tipping grants

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine items, including awarding a contract for methane gas and leachate collection system maintenance, approving the purchase of four new ambulances, and providing funding to Heart of the City. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Tourism Development Corporation and a closed session to discuss the sale of land. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items recommended for approval under general consent.

• Award RFP 20-P164 to Comcor Environmental Ltd. for a three-year methane gas and leachate collection system maintenance contract at a total bid price of $469,487.88.
• Approve the purchase of four ambulances from Crestline Coach Limited for $757,560.44, excluding HST.
• Approve $7,000 in funding for Cornwall's Heart of the City Inc. to meet 2020 obligations.
• Proclaim February 22, 2021, as 'World Thinking Day' in the City of Cornwall.
• Adopt By-law 2021-013 to authorize a temporary supplemental lease agreement with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.

Council awarded RFP 20-P164 for the operation and preventative maintenance of the methane gas and leachate collection systems to Comcor Environmental Ltd. at a total bid price of $469,487.88 (net cost $422,788.38) for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. Council also approved $7,000 in funding for Heart of the City, the purchase of four ambulances for $757,560.44, and adopted several by-laws including a lease agreement with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.

• Awarded RFP 20-P164 to Comcor Environmental Ltd. for methane gas and leachate collection system maintenance (carried)
• Approved $7,000 funding for Heart of the City Inc. for 2020 obligations (carried)
• Approved purchase of four ambulances from Crestline Coach Limited for $757,560.44 (carried)
• Proclaimed February 22, 2021 as World Thinking Day (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-013 authorizing a lease with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (carried)
• Adopted Confirming By-law 2021-014 (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This agenda for the February 3, 2021 special meeting of Cornwall City Council contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council approved the 2021 budget with a 2.83% tax increase (7-4). During deliberations, they voted to donate Locomotive #17 to the Smith Falls Railway Museum (6-5), approved funding for the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, and made several adjustments to capital projects, including adding funds for playground and arts programs while removing others. A motion to use $230,000 from Working Reserves to reduce the library budget was defeated (5-6).

• Approved 2021 budget with 2.83% tax increase (7-4)
• Donated Locomotive #17 to Smith Falls Railway Museum (6-5)
• Approved up to $25,000/year for 3 years for Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network
• Removed $45,500 for park painting from budget
• Added $108,000 for Playground Program (6-5)
• Added $10,000 for Arts in the Park Program (7-4)
• Removed $40,000 for Croquet Club Demolition (10-1)
• Removed $40,000 for Waterfront Plan Park Promotion (8-3)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Cornwall City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete actions are listed.

• No substantive items on the agenda
• Meeting is procedural in nature

The special meeting was held to continue the 2021 capital budget presentation. Staff presented proposed projects for transit, infrastructure, waste management, recreation, and facilities. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was recessed and scheduled to continue the next day.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational only

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the 2021 General Taxation Budget, a report on Locomotive #17, and a funding request from the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN). The budget approval is the main decision, with the EOAN request seeking up to $25,000 per year for three years. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• 2021 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2021-09-Financial Services)
• Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network funding: up to $25,000/year for 3 years, contingent on matching funds from SDG and Prescott-Russell
• Appointment of an Economic Development or Tourism staff member as resource person to EOAN for 3 years
• Report on Locomotive #17 (Report 2021-05-Infrastructure and Municipal Works)

Council held a special budget meeting, receiving presentations on the 2021 General Taxation Budget and capital projects. The proposed tax levy is $76,808,857, up 1.95% from 2020, with an average residential increase of $74.64. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was recessed and will continue on February 2 and 3.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Went into Committee of the Whole
• Recessed budget meeting until February 2 and 3

Audit Committee - Public Meeting

The Cornwall Audit Committee is meeting via Zoom for a public meeting that will immediately move into a closed session. The only substantive item is Report 2021-08, the 2020 Financial Audit Engagement, which is being discussed for member education or training purposes only, with no decision-making. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act, 2001, c23 s.239 (3.1)
• Report 2021-08, 2020 Financial Audit Engagement
• Meeting held for education/training of members only

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine and financial items, including awarding a design and construction administration contract for municipal works buildings, adopting several by-laws, and receiving reports. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and negotiation matters.

• Award RFP 20-P10 to J.L. Richards & Associates for $1,595,076.36 (net $1,436,415.67) for design and construction administration of Municipal Works and Infrastructure buildings
• Adopt By-law 2021-010 for a Medical Recruitment Financial Assistance Agreement with Dr. Yu
• Adopt By-law 2021-011 for annual renewal of service contracts for Early Years Service Providers 2021
• Proclaim February 2021 as Black History Month and January 2021 as Mentoring Month
• Receive Fourth Quarter Non-Competitive Procurement Report for 2020

Council awarded a $1.6M contract for design and construction administration services for the Municipal Works and Infrastructure Administration and Garage/Multiuse Buildings to J.L. Richards & Associates. A motion to require detailed department budget presentations was defeated. Council also adopted several by-laws and proclamations.

• Awarded RFP 20-P10 to J.L. Richards & Associates for $1,595,076.36
• Defeated motion for detailed budget presentations (5-6)
• Proclaimed February 2021 as Black History Month
• Proclaimed January 2021 as Mentoring Month
• Adopted By-laws 2021-009 to 2021-011
• Adopted Confirming By-law 2021-012

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting via Zoom to hear a presentation from Geoff Hendry of Sustainable Kingston about its working relationship with the municipality and recommendations to the City of Kingston. The committee will also discuss its own next steps. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation by Geoff Hendry of Sustainable Kingston on Eco Sustainability of Kingston (2021-408)
• Discussion of Environment and Climate Change Committee's Next Steps (2021-410)

The Environment and Climate Change Committee met via Zoom and heard a presentation from Sustainable Kingston. Members discussed next steps, including meeting with Catherine Wells on the Strategic Plan and budget input, but took no formal votes or decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed inviting Catherine Wells to next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for March 17, 2021

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

This is the agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting on January 18, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $35,000 funding request from the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, approval of Phase 2 of the Belfort Estates Subdivision (rezoning and draft plan), and awarding contracts for electronic patient care and affordable housing design. Council will also discuss new motions, including directing staff to study a vacant properties tax and requesting COVID-19 data from the health unit. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and land matters.

• Approve $35,000 funding request from Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network
• Approve Phase 2 of Belfort Estates Subdivision (31 lots, 41 units) and rezoning to RES 20 EXC
• Award RFP 20-P17 to Prehos Inc. for $376,137.45 (net $338,723.42) for electronic patient care
• Award RFP 20-P20 to IBI Group Architects for $679,426.06 (net $611,844.21) for affordable housing design
• Direct staff to report on feasibility of a Vacant Properties Tax