Cornwall public meetings in 2022

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee is meeting to consider appointments to various committees and boards. The agenda indicates the committee will move into a closed session to discuss these appointments, citing personal matters about identifiable individuals under the Municipal Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed meeting to address lay appointments to various committees and boards
• Meeting cites Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget and related by-laws setting water rates and sewage surcharges for the coming year. The agenda includes a recommendation to receive and approve the budget as presented, along with two by-laws to establish the rates.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget submission and presentation
• By-law 2022-141 for water supply, distribution, and rate collection
• Schedule A 2023 water rates
• By-law 2022-142 establishing sewage service surcharge

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to receive and approve the 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget, award several procurement contracts, and adopt multiple by-laws including interim tax levy and borrowing. The agenda also includes resolutions on election improvements and committee composition, plus a closed session for an Ombudsman investigation.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget presentation and approval
• Non-competitive procurement of potable raw water coagulant from Kemira Water Solutions at $249,871.25
• RFP 22-P15 awarded to Brightly Software for $334,697.30 (CMMS/EAM)
• RFP 22-P17 play structures: Optimist Park ($169,170.32) and Memorial Park ($84,464.11)
• Resolution to add 8 polling stations and online voting to 2023 budget

Council approved several procurement contracts for asset management software and playground equipment. They also directed administration to include costs for online voting and additional polling stations in the 2023 budget. The 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget was deferred to a future meeting.

• Awarded RFP 22-P15 for Computerized Maintenance Management System to Brightly Software Incorporated for $334,697.30
• Approved non-competitive procurement for potable raw water coagulant from Kemira Water Solutions Canada Incorporated for $249,871.25
• Awarded Optimist Park play structure contract to Playground Planners for $169,170.32
• Awarded Memorial Park play structure contract to Henderson Recreation Equipment for $84,464.11
• Directed administration to add costs for online voting and a minimum of 8 polls to 2023 budget deliberations
• Deferred 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget to a future meeting
• Deferred reduction of Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee size to the next meeting
• Adopted By-laws 2022-136 through 2022-140 and 2022-143 through 2022-146

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several consent items, including awarding a $10.5 million tender for an affordable housing complex on Pitt Street North, creating a by-law working group and appeals committee, and approving complimentary downtown parking for December. Council will also discuss a motion to study automated speed enforcement and a notice of motion to add more polling stations and online voting for future elections. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Tender 22-T39: Award $10,510,772.97 to ASCO Construction Limited for affordable housing complex on Pitt Street North
• Tender 22-T42: Award plumbing services roster to Oscar Ladouceur Mechanical and Marleau HVAC Services for 2023-2024
• Motion: Direct administration to prepare report on Automated Speed Enforcement for 2023 budget
• Notice of motion: Add costs for minimum 8 polling stations and online voting to 2023 budget
• By-law 2022-133: Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Snowmobile Club for snowmobile trail on city lands

City Council established a Municipal By-law Appeals Committee and a working group to review property standards and business licenses. The council also awarded a plumbing services roster and approved several by-laws, including a snowmobile trail agreement.

• Approved award of Tender 22-T42 for plumbing services to Oscar Ladouceur Mechanical (1st) and Marleau HVAC Services (2nd)
• Approved creation of Municipal By-law Appeals Committee using existing Property Standards Appeal Committee lay members
• Directed Administration to create a By-Law Working Group to review Property Standards and Business License By-Laws
• Approved complimentary December parking for Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown and Le Village BIAs
• Approved creation of a committee of 3-4 elected officials for CAO recruitment
• Adopted By-law 2022-133 for Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc. trail maintenance
• Adopted By-law 2022-132 (Acting Mayors) and By-law 2022-134 (Lease Agreement renewal)
• Directed Administration to report on Automated Speed Enforcement for 2023 budget process

Regular Meeting of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of Cornwall City Council following the 2022 municipal election. Council members will be sworn in, the mayor will give an inaugural address, and new council members will make comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for Mayor Justin Towndale
• Oaths of office for 10 councillors
• Mayor's inaugural address
• Comments by members of the new council
• Wine and cheese reception

The inaugural meeting consisted of the new Council members taking their Oaths of Office and Oaths of Allegiance. The session included welcome messages from officials and an inaugural address by Mayor Justin Towndale.

• Council members took Oaths of Office and Oaths of Allegiance

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine items, including awarding contracts, adopting by-laws, and receiving reports. Key decisions include a $4.49 million waste disposal site tender and a $203,843.75 clothing program contract, along with several planning-related by-laws and proclamations.

• Award Tender 22-T23 for waste disposal site operation to Gaucher Excavation Limited, $4,490,012.87 over 3 years
• Award RFP 22-P13 for externally managed clothing program to Talbot Marketing/Uniforms, $203,843.75 for one year
• Approve planning fee schedule changes, including new fees for draft plan lapse extension and agreement compliance letter
• Delegate issuance of validation certificates to planning staff
• Adopt by-laws including Parkwood Estates Phase 4B subdivision agreement and lease renewals with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

Council awarded a three-year excavation contract to Gaucher Excavation Limited and a clothing program contract to Talbot Marketing/Uniforms. The body also adopted 12 by-laws covering traffic changes, lease renewals, and planning approvals. Additionally, Council approved several Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group recommendations for various city properties.

• Awarded Tender 22-T23 to Gaucher Excavation Limited for $4,490,012.87
• Awarded RFP 22-P13 to Talbot Marketing/Uniforms for $203,843.75
• Approved by-laws 2022-119 through 2022-130
• Approved planning recommendations for 10 Brookdale Ave, 245-249 Pitt St, 1150 Montreal Rd, and 146B Chevrier Ave
• Approved planning recommendations for 130 Sydney St, 101-103 Sydney St, and 310 Second St W
• Approved changes to the Planning Fees schedule and delegated validation certificates to staff
• Proclaimed 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Economic Abuse Awareness Day
• Requested administration report on complimentary downtown BIA parking for December 2022

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council meets to receive presentations, approve reports, and adopt by-laws. Key items include the 2022 Asset Management Plan, a draft plan for the Marleau Lots subdivision, and several by-laws covering an administrative monetary penalty system, a land purchase with Grant Ready Mix Limited, and road widening on McNairn Drive. The meeting also includes routine items like proclamations, tax write-offs, and expense statements.

• Marleau Lots Subdivision draft plan approval and rezoning from RES 20 to RES 20 EXC
• By-law 2022-115: Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Land with Grant Ready Mix Limited (Ninth St. W.)
• By-law 2022-112: Administrative Monetary Penalty System
• MTO Connecting Links funding application for Cornwall Centre Road rehabilitation from Highway 138 to Brookdale Avenue
• By-law 2022-117: naming and dedicating land for road widening on McNairn Drive

Council received and endorsed the 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets, presented by GM BluePlan Engineering. They also approved a draft plan and rezoning for the Marleau Lots subdivision, and adopted several by-laws including an Administrative Monetary Penalty System. A submission for MTO Connecting Links funding for Cornwall Centre Road rehabilitation was endorsed.

• Endorsed 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets
• Approved Marleau Lots Subdivision draft plan and rezoning to RES 20 EXC
• Adopted By-laws 2022-112 to 2022-117, including Administrative Monetary Penalty System and Hearing Officer by-laws
• Endorsed application to MTO Connecting Links Program for Cornwall Centre Road rehabilitation
• Approved temporary closure of James Street for Halloween displays on Oct 31
• Proclaimed October 18 as Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
• Approved flag raising for United Way Month at 340 Pitt Street on Oct 26
• Approved rescheduling of Council meetings of December 12, 2022

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to discuss tree protection bylaws, based on research by the Tree Sub-Committee. They will also review unfinished business, including a corporate GHG inventory and a letter to the CAO. This is the final meeting for the current Council term.

• Tree Sub-Committee to present research on tree protection bylaws from Peterborough, Ottawa, and Valleyfield
• Unfinished business: City to include corporate GHG inventory on public website (not completed)
• Unfinished business: Committee to draft letter to CAO (not completed)
• Committee to follow up on solar panel grid feed-back with Cornwall Electric
• Committee to look into 3:1 tree ratio recommendation from August 19, 2020 Council minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and by-laws, including awarding an external auditing contract to KPMG for $399,172.50, multiple snow removal tenders, and a land sale on Richmond Drive. They will also receive the second quarter financial report and consider proclamations for various awareness weeks and days.

• Award RFP 22-P16 for external auditing to KPMG LLP for $399,172.50 (net $359,467.20) for 2022-2024 with two one-year extension options
• Award Tender 22-T33 for concrete repairs at 24 Augustus Street to C.M.G. Innovation Company Limited for $265,437.00 (net $239,034.24)
• Award Tender 22-T34 for snow clearing and ice control for transit to Green Acres Snow Removal for $168,277.50 for two winter seasons
• Award Tender 22-T36 for snow removal equipment packages with hourly rates for multiple contractors
• Adopt By-law 2022-109 for sale of property on Richmond Drive open right-of-way

Council approved a consent agenda including awarding RFP 22-P16 for external auditing services to KPMG LLP at $399,172.50 for 2022-2024, and awarded multiple snow removal and ice control tenders. Several proclamations were issued, and by-laws were adopted for medical recruitment agreements, land dedication, and surplus land declaration. Council also rescheduled the December 12 meeting to December 5 due to the World Junior A Challenge.

• Awarded RFP 22-P16 external auditing to KPMG LLP at $399,172.50 (2022-2024, with extension options)
• Awarded Tender 22-T33 concrete repairs at 24 Augustus Street to C.M.G. Innovation Company at $265,437.00
• Awarded Tender 22-T34 snow clearing for transit to Green Acres Snow Removal at $168,277.50 for two winters
• Awarded Tender 22-T36 snow removal and hauling packages to multiple contractors (roster awarded)
• Adopted By-law 2022-104 and 2022-105 for medical recruitment financial assistance agreements with Dr. Moise and Dr. Schmid
• Adopted By-law 2022-107 dedicating lands as public highway named Richmond Drive
• Adopted By-law 2022-110 declaring surplus lands on Ninth Street
• Rescheduled December 12 Council meetings to December 5 due to World Junior A Challenge

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine items including presentations, consent reports, and the adoption of several by-laws. Key decisions include awarding tenders for housing unit appliances and motor grader services, endorsing planning recommendations, and proclaiming the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates.

• Award Tender 22-T31 for appliances to 2272958 Ontario Ltd. at $172,042.50
• Award Tender 22-T35 for motor graders to Malyon Excavation and Cornwall Gravel
• Proclaim Sept 30 as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Adopt By-laws 2022-097 to 2022-102, including voting places for Oct 24 election
• Refer Glen Walter water/wastewater servicing request to administration

Council approved several tenders and by-laws, including a $172,042.50 contract for appliances for new housing units and a motor grader rental agreement for two winter seasons. A proclamation for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was also approved. A water and wastewater servicing request for the Glen Walter area was referred to administration for a future report.

• Approved Tender 22-T31 for supply, delivery, and installation of appliances for new housing units to 2272958 Ontario Ltd. for $172,042.50
• Approved Tender 22-T35 for motor grader with wing for two winter seasons to Malyon Excavation Limited and Cornwall Gravel Company Limited at hourly rates
• Approved proclamation of September 30, 2022, as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Approved By-law 2022-097 renewing a lease agreement with Stuart Gordon, in Trust
• Approved By-law 2022-098 assuming municipal services for East Ridge Subdivision, Phase 6
• Approved By-law 2022-099 for Renaissance Housing Rehabilitation Program at 44 Lennox and 315 Carleton
• Approved By-law 2022-100 for HOTC at 134 Montreal Road
• Approved By-laws 2022-101 and 2022-102 establishing voting places and advance votes for the 2022 municipal election

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $13 million development scenario for Pitt Street, an increase in landfill tipping fees for industrial, commercial, and institutional waste, and a new Parkland Dedication By-law. The council will also consider a $1.69 million contract for water metering consulting, a noise by-law exemption, and a temporary street closure for the Cornwall Art Walk. The meeting includes a closed session for bargaining and land negotiations.

• Approve Pitt Street development scenario 3 with cost up to $13,000,000
• Increase landfill tipping fees for industrial/commercial/institutional waste from $85 to $125 per tonne, plus 50% surcharge for recyclable waste
• Award RFP 22-P12 Universal Water Metering AMI Consulting to Diameter Services Inc. for $1,692,615.70
• Approve new Parkland Dedication By-law, repealing By-law 062-1989
• Approve temporary street closure of Pitt Street from Second to First Street for Cornwall Art Walk on Aug 19

Council approved proceeding with development scenario 3 for the Pitt Street project at a cost of up to $13,000,000, and awarded the universal water metering AMI consulting contract to Diameter Services Incorporated for $1,692,615.70. Council also approved increases to landfill tipping fees for industrial, commercial, and institutional waste generators, effective January 1, 2023, and adopted a new Parkland Dedication By-law. The Integrity Commissioner's recommendations were not followed through.

• Approved Pitt Street development scenario 3 with cost up to $13,000,000
• Awarded RFP 22-P12 water metering contract to Diameter Services Inc. for $1,692,615.70
• Approved landfill tipping fee increase to $125/tonne for ICI waste effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved 50% surcharge on tipping fees for recyclable/divertible waste
• Adopted new Parkland Dedication By-law, repealing By-law 062-1989
• Denied Special Event Business License exemption for Eastern Ontario Garlic Market
• Approved removal of Holding (H) category at 1300 Marleau Avenue
• Voted not to follow Integrity Commissioner recommendations

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is reviewing several land-use items, including a new Parkland Dedication By-law. The committee will also consider rezoning requests for 1300 Marleau Avenue and 1424 Aubin Avenue, while one subdivision application has been deferred.

• New Parkland Dedication By-law presentation
• Removal of Hold (H) designation at 1300 Marleau Avenue
• Rezoning of 1424 Aubin Avenue to Residential 20-11 with site-specific exceptions
• Funding request for brownfield remediation at 37 Cumberland Street
• Deferred: Marleau Lots Development Draft Plan of Subdivision

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1424 Aubin Avenue from Residential 20 to Residential 20-11, allowing a former school to be used for recreation, fitness, cultural, and community support services. The committee also approved the removal of a Hold designation at 1300 Marleau Avenue and a brownfield funding recommendation for 37 Cumberland Street. A draft plan of subdivision for Marleau Lots was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 1424 Aubin Avenue to RES 20-11 with site-specific exceptions (6-1)
• Approved removal of Hold (H) designation at 1300 Marleau Avenue
• Approved CPPEG brownfield funding for 37 Cumberland Street ($15,000 ESA grant, $7,500 feasibility grant, fee grant)
• Deferred Marleau Lots draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment to August 15, 2022
• Received final draft of Parkland Dedication By-law for information
• Received Final Findings Report on Abandoned Fuel Sites in Ontario

Regular Meeting of Council

Council defeated a motion to approve a business licensing exemption for the Eastern Ontario Garlic Market and instead referred the matter to administration for a report at the next meeting. Council also approved consent items including elected officials' expense statements and a temporary street closure for the Cornwall Night Market, and adopted several by-laws. The meeting included an in-camera session for labour relations and a personal matter.

• Business licensing exemption for Eastern Ontario Garlic Market defeated
• Referred garlic market licensing exemption to administration for report (motion carried)
• Approved elected officials' expense statements for Jan 1–Jun 30, 2022
• Approved temporary closure of Pitt Street (First to 58 Pitt) for Night Market on Aug 12, 2022, 2:00–10:30 p.m.
• Adopted By-laws 2022-084 to 2022-086 (domiciliary contracts, child care schedules, AFÉSEO service contract)
• Adopted Confirming By-law 2022-087

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on several financial and operational items, including a proposed increase to landfill tipping fees for industrial, commercial, and institutional waste, and the awarding of a multi-million-dollar fuel supply contract. The council will also receive the 2021 audited financial statements and consider various by-laws, including a subdivision agreement and a noxious weeds by-law.

• Approve landfill tipping fee increase for industrial, commercial, institutional waste from $85 to $125 per tonne, effective Sept 1, 2022
• Award Tender 22-T28 for gasoline and diesel fuel to W.O. Stinson and Son Limited for $3,650,151.60
• Award RFP 22-P08 for Climate Action Plan development to Pinna Sustainability Inc. for $102,039.00
• Approve 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Adopt By-law 2022-077 for Bellwood Ridge Subdivision Phase 5 agreement with Cartwave Realty Limited

Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements as amended, along with several contracts including a climate action plan, laboratory services, and fuel supply. A resolution to install Every Child Matters benches in Lamoureux Park was approved. A proposal to restructure landfill tipping fees was deferred to allow waste haulers more time.

• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements as amended
• Awarded RFP 22-P08 for Climate Action Plan to Pinna Sustainability Inc. ($102,039.00)
• Awarded Tender 22-T22 for Analytical Laboratory Services to Eurofins Environmental Testing Canada ($280,767.00)
• Awarded Tender 22-T28 for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to W.O. Stinson and Son Limited ($3,650,151.60)
• Approved non-competitive procurement of Building Automation Services from Siemens Canada Limited ($278,218.00 excluding HST)
• Approved resolution to install 3 Every Child Matters benches in Lamoureux Park
• Approved keeping Kingslea Crescent curbs until next resurfacing cycle
• Deferred landfill tipping fee restructuring to allow waste haulers more time

Audit Committee - Public Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 audit engagement in a closed session, then return to open session to recommend the 2021 Financial Statements to Council for approval. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a recommendation on the financial statements.

• Closed session to discuss 2021 Audit Engagement under Municipal Act exception
• Recommendation to Council for approval of 2021 Financial Statements

Regular Meeting of Council

Council awarded two road reconstruction tenders totaling about $9.4 million, approved a zoning amendment for 1424 Aubin Avenue, and declined to implement a residential rental licensing registry. It also approved funding for Canada Day fireworks and deferred a water metering report motion was defeated.

• Awarded Tender 22-T16 for Fifth Street West and York Street reconstruction to Louis W. Bray Construction Limited at $5,789,692.49
• Awarded Tender 22-T26 for Sydney Street reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited at $3,645,024.73
• Approved zoning by-law amendment application for 1424 Aubin Avenue
• Approved extending lapse date for Phase 5 of Bellwood Ridge Estates by six months to January 29, 2022
• Declined to implement Residential Rental Licensing Registry, directing use of enhanced tools
• Approved $12,000 funding for Canada Day fireworks
• Received RFP terms of reference for Universal Water Metering AMI Consulting & Project Management
• Declared Craft Shack 2022 Summer Socials as events of municipal significance

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee meets via Zoom to adopt minutes, hear a presentation on climate change and health, and discuss outstanding action items from April 4, 2022. These include forwarding the corporate GHG inventory, checking if social housing was included, posting GHG data online, and investigating solar panel grid feed-in with Cornwall Electric. The committee will also review unfinished business such as energy efficiency standards, a tree ratio recommendation, and a tree bylaw draft.

• Presentation by Caroline Kuate on climate change and health
• Action: forward corporate GHG inventory to committee
• Action: determine if social housing was in corporate GHG inventory
• Action: investigate solar panels feeding into grid with Cornwall Electric
• Unfinished: tree bylaw sub-committee to circulate working document

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to adopt several by-laws, including those setting 2022 tax rates, tax ratios, and tax capping limits. Council will also receive the Mayor's Task Force on Housing final report, hear presentations on a residential rental licensing registry, and consider a report on 2021 fourth-quarter finances with proposed reserve transfers.

• By-laws 2022-058 to 2022-061 set 2022 tax capping, tax ratios, and tax rates
• Receive Mayor's Task Force on Housing final report (2022-18-CAO)
• Approve $3.3M in transfers to reserves from 2021 surplus
• Prohibit septage disposal in wastewater collection system
• Approve seasonal patio encroachment at 118 Pitt Street (Spinner's Diner)

Council adopted By-laws 2022-058 to 2022-068, setting 2022 tax rates and ratios, approving part lot control exemptions, an encroachment agreement for a patio, a mutual assistance agreement, a land purchase with Rice Commercial Group, and medical recruitment agreements. They also received the Mayor's Task Force on Housing report and deferred the 2021 Q4 financial overview to explore reserve fund options.

• Adopted By-laws 2022-058 to 2022-068 (motion carried)
• Approved resolution requesting province address Highway 138 congestion and safety (motion carried)
• Received Mayor's Task Force on Housing final report (motion carried)
• Deferred 2021 Q4 financial overview to explore reserve fund options (motion carried)
• Approved consent items including proclamations, street closure, noise exemption, and part lot control exemptions (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing septage disposal item (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Received presentations on Residential Rental Licensing Registry from both proponents and opponents (motions carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council declared an affordable housing crisis, acknowledging the city lacks resources to manage it alone, and directed administration to develop aggressive targets, a framework for action, and a long-range financial plan. Council also approved consent items including zoning by-law amendments to remove holding zones, received reports on housing and homelessness, and adopted by-laws. A motion to study a medical scholarship policy was defeated.

• Declared affordable housing crisis (motion carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendments to remove holding zones (consent)
• Received annual report from Integrity Commissioner (consent)
• Proclaimed Paramedic Services Week May 22-28, 2022 (consent)
• Adopted By-law 2022-056 amending traffic and parking by-law
• Adopted Confirming By-law 2022-057
• Defeated motion to study medical scholarship policy (want of majority)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approved the Vibrant Communities Safety and Well-Being Plan and directed administration to post it on the city's website. They also approved consent items including proclamations, Heart of the City grants, and two tenders for generator maintenance and LED lighting upgrades. Additionally, council directed administration to draft letters regarding Cumberland Gardens evictions, asking for renovations to proceed one building at a time and for the Landlord and Tenant Board to limit evictions.

• Approved Vibrant Communities Safety and Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Approved consent items including proclamations for Falun Dafa Month, Emergency Preparedness Week, Longest Day of SMILES, National Volunteer Week, Optimist Month, and Pay It Forward Day
• Approved Heart of the City grants for Cornwall Professional Centre ($1,000 design, $4,250 façade), 8413690 Canada Inc. ($18,000 interest-free loan), 116 Pitt Street Inc. ($500 design, $1,000 sign), and Brownfield grant for Lingeswaran Somasundaram ($9,500 tipping fee)
• Awarded Tender 22-T20 for emergency generator maintenance to Powered Synergy Corporation at $254,475.14
• Awarded Tender 22-T21 for LED lighting upgrades to Barry Latreille Electric Limited at $417,605.24, excluding Kinsmen Park tennis court due to budget
• Directed administration to draft letter to Cumberland Gardens owners to proceed with renovations one building at a time
• Directed administration to draft letter to Landlord and Tenant Board to limit evictions at Cumberland Gardens
• Adopted By-laws 2022-053 (temporary street closures) and 2022-054 (amendment to OMAFRA agreement)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine reports, presentations, and by-laws. Key items include awarding contracts for asphalt paving, water purification plant upgrades, and design services, as well as endorsing the 30% design for the Municipal Works Yard redevelopment. Council will also vote on by-laws for voting equipment, an encroachment agreement, and declaring surplus land.

• Tender 22-T17: $2,986,249.31 to Malyon Excavation Ltd. for asphalt paving and concrete works on various streets
• Tender 22-T05: $1,116,975.02 to Capital Controls and Instrumentation Inc. for PLC and control room upgrades at Water Purification Plant
• RFP 22-P01: $224,179.14 to EVB Engineering for raw water intake infrastructure upgrades
• RFP 22-P02: $207,482.00 to IBI Group Architects for affordable housing stacked townhouses design
• No-Mow-May: direction to not enforce yard maintenance by-law from May 1-31, 2022

Council endorsed the 30% design for the Municipal Works Yard Redevelopment Phase II, including new administration and garage/multiuse buildings. They also approved several contracts, including a $2.99M asphalt paving tender and a $1.12M water plant upgrade. Additionally, they moved some waterfront projects to 2023 and reduced the off-leash dog park study budget.

• Endorsed 30% design for Municipal Works Yard Phase II (carried)
• Awarded Tender 22-T17 for asphalt paving to Malyon Excavation Ltd. at $2,986,249.31
• Awarded Tender 22-T05 for water plant upgrades to Capital Controls and Instrumentation Inc. at $1,116,975.02
• Awarded RFP 22-P01 for raw water intake engineering to EVB Engineering at $224,179.14
• Awarded RFP 22-P02 for affordable housing design to IBI Group Architects at $207,482.00
• Approved no enforcement of yard maintenance by-law during No-Mow-May 2022
• Moved Pointe Maligne design to 2022; Bike Share, Dog Park Study, Public Art Strategy to 2023
• Reduced Off-Leash Dog Park Study budget to $10,000 for 2023

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to receive updates on the city's climate emergency response, Eco Day 2022, and a proposed letter of support for No Mow May. They will also discuss unfinished business from previous meetings, including energy efficiency standards and a tree bylaw, and hear about a River Institute initiative with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne.

• Report #2022-41-IMW: Climate Emergency Update for April 2022
• Report #2022-14-CAO: Eco Day 2022
• Letter of support for No Mow May 2022
• Discussion on solar panel grid feed-in with Cornwall Electric
• Tree Bylaw subcommittee working document circulation

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including whether to implement a residential rental licensing registry, approve several land sales, and award multiple contracts for services and equipment. The agenda includes a closed session for land sale discussions, followed by public proceedings covering proclamations, reports, and by-laws.

• Residential Rental Licensing Registry: Council to decide whether to implement or use enhanced tools
• Land sales: By-laws for agreements with 8294135 Canada Inc., Cherry Global, and GWR Operating in Cornwall Business Park
• Contracts: Raw water intake inspection ($461,013.56), paramedic units ($327,863.85), ambulances ($960,119.00), watermain lining ($1,532,811.10)
• Dunkirk Street sidewalk petition: Council to decide on sidewalk removal and road reconstruction
• Cornwall Curling Club: Request to withdraw $42,477 from Recreation Facilities Reserve

Council approved a series of consent items including tenders for watermain lining, asphalt supply, and grass cutting, as well as purchases of ambulances, a transit bus, and paramedic response units. The Residential Rental Licensing Registry was deferred until Council meets with the Landlord Association and Legal Clinic. Council also approved a resolution inviting CUREA to sign the City's Book of Recognition.

• Approved $1.53M watermain CIPP lining tender to Fer-Pal Construction
• Approved $461,013.56 non-competitive procurement for raw water intake inspection
• Approved purchase of 3 ambulances for $960,119.00 from Crestline Coach
• Approved purchase of 3 Paramedic Response Units for $327,863.85
• Approved purchase of 1 hybrid transit bus through Metrolinx initiative
• Deferred Residential Rental Licensing Registry until meeting with Landlord Association and Legal Clinic
• Approved $42,477 transfer to Cornwall Curling Club for ice plant compressor
• Adopted By-laws 2022-035 to 2022-042 inclusive

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider routine items including contract awards, proclamations, and by-laws. Key decisions include awarding tenders for a new transit fare system, traffic control signals, and engineering design for a business park expansion, as well as approving several land sale agreements and a lease with St. Lawrence College for Aultsville Theatre.

• Award RFP 21-P09 for new transit fare system to TransitFare & Systems Limited for $383,459.85
• Award Tender 22-T02 for traffic control signals to Black and McDonald for $275,753.90
• Award RFP 21-P16 for engineering design for business park expansion to EVB Engineering for $776,957.00
• Approve non-competitive purchase of sewer vacuum combination unit for $585,000
• Authorize land sale agreements for Cornwall Business Park (By-laws 2022-021 to 2022-024)

Council approved a resolution to fly the Ukrainian flag at City Hall and light fountains in Ukraine's colors, showing support amid the Russian invasion. It also awarded contracts for traffic signals, a transit fare system, and engineering design services, and approved several land sale agreements and leases. A resolution for an environmental assessment at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road West was defeated.

• Approved Ukraine solidarity resolution to fly flag and light fountains (carried)
• Awarded Tender 22-T02 to Black and McDonald for traffic signals at $275,753.90
• Awarded RFP 21-P09 to TransitFare & Systems for new transit fare system at $383,459.85
• Awarded RFP 21-P16 to EVB Engineering for business park design at $776,957.00
• Approved non-competitive procurement of sewer vacuum unit from C.M. Equipment for $585,000
• Approved HOTC funding for properties at 130 Pitt St and 314 Ninth St W
• Defeated resolution for environmental assessment at Vincent Massey Drive and Tollgate Road West
• Approved lease and MOU with St. Lawrence College for Aultsville Theatre

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear two presentations (Climate Lens Tool and Natural Edge Program), and discuss unfinished business from previous meetings, including a 3:1 tree ratio recommendation and biodiversity requirements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals listed.

• Presentation: Climate Lens Tool by Kevin Behan, Clean Air Partnership
• Presentation: Natural Edge Program by Barbara King, Watersheds Canada
• Discussion on unfinished business including 3:1 tree ratio from Aug 19, 2020 Council minutes
• Administration to arrange Finance Department briefing on Parks Reserve Fund
• Administration to send Ash Tree Inventory map link to committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including land acquisitions and sales, terms of reference for affordable housing and water intake projects, and a funding application for new municipal buildings. The agenda also includes routine items such as proclamations, minutes, and a confirming by-law.

• Closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and four land sales (Reports 2022-04-IMW, 2022-17 to 2022-20-PDR)
• RFP terms of reference for affordable housing stacked townhouses design on Pitt St. North (22-P02)
• RFP terms of reference for engineering services for raw water intake infrastructure upgrades (22-P01)
• By-law 2022-018 authorizing FCM Green Municipal Fund application for new Municipal Works Yard
• Support for legislation allowing stop sign cameras on school buses

Special Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the 2022 General Taxation Budget, which includes a 2.90% tax levy increase. The meeting will begin with roll call and disclosures of interest, then move into Committee of the Whole to receive Report 2022-02-FI and vote on the budget. The agenda also includes a motion to adjourn at 5:15 p.m.

• Approve 2022 General Taxation Budget with 2.90% tax levy increase
• Receive Report 2022-02-FI
• Motion to enter Committee of the Whole
• Motion to adjourn at 5:15 p.m.

Council received Report 2022-02-FI and approved the 2022 General Taxation Budget, which includes a 2.90% tax levy increase. The decision was made during a special meeting held via Zoom, with no disclosures of interest. The budget was presented by the General Manager of Planning, Development and Recreation, with highlights from various departments.

• Approved 2022 General Taxation Budget with 2.90% tax levy increase (motion carried)
• Received Report 2022-02-FI (motion carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Cornwall City Council is dedicated to receiving and approving the proposed 2022 General Taxation Budget. The only substantive item is the budget report and presentation, with a recommendation to approve the budget as presented. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• 2022 General Taxation Budget approval (Report 2022-02-Financial Services)
• Budget presentation and 2022 Budget Book attached

Council held a special meeting to review the 2022 General Taxation Budget, with department heads presenting their submissions. No formal decisions were made on the budget during this session; it was a presentation and discussion only. The meeting adjourned with the next budget meeting scheduled for February 1, 2022.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on routine and financial matters, including awarding tenders, approving heritage grants, and adopting several by-laws. The agenda includes a closed session for property and legal matters, presentations, and proclamations. Most items are consent reports and by-laws, with no major policy debates listed.

• Award Tender 21-T39 for HVAC services to Doug Gordon Refrigeration at $355,385 (net $320,035.20) for two years with one-year extension option
• Approve HOTC grants: $76,490 tax increment grant at 711 Pitt St, $30,000 building restoration at 26 First St W, $12,500 parking loan at 171-173 Montreal Rd, $6,000 design grant at 1150 Montreal Rd
• Adopt By-law 2022-012 requiring adequate and suitable heat for residential rental premises
• Authorize renewal of Lease Agreement No. 64-0672 with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
• Approve 2022 municipal grants as per Appendix A

Council approved the Adequate and Suitable Heat By-Law for residential rental premises, adopted seven by-laws including property acquisition and lease renewal, and approved multiple grants and tenders. The meeting also included a resolution to proceed with Truth and Reconciliation training.

• Approved Adequate and Suitable Heat By-Law (2022-012)
• Adopted By-laws 2022-008 to 2022-014, including appointments and property acquisition
• Approved HOTC grants for four properties, including $76,490 for 711 Pitt Street
• Awarded Tender 21-T38 for various stores items to multiple vendors
• Awarded Tender 21-T39 to Doug Gordon Refrigeration for $355,385
• Approved 2022 Municipal Grants as per Appendix A
• Resolved to proceed with Truth and Reconciliation training (Article 57)
• Proclaimed 2022 as Year of the Garden and Optimist Day

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council is meeting virtually on January 10, 2022, to decide on several items, including a new comprehensive zoning by-law, land sale agreements in the Cornwall Business Park, and a waste container tender. The council will also receive presentations on the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network and the 2021 enumeration, and consider returning to virtual meetings due to provincial COVID-19 measures.

• Approve new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-001, repealing By-law 751-1969
• Authorize land purchase/sale agreements with Broccolini Investment Inc., Fairview Garage Limited, Kingland Investment Group, and Safavieh Home Furnishings Limited in Cornwall Business Park
• Award Tender 21-T34 for refuse/waste container supply and emptying to GFL Environmental Inc. for $421,001.25 over two years
• Adopt By-law 2022-006 to index planning fees and add four new fees
• Cancel the October 24, 2022 council meeting due to Municipal Election Day

Council approved a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, repealing and replacing By-law 751-1969 as amended. It also awarded a waste container tender to GFL Environmental Inc., cancelled the October 24, 2022 meeting due to the municipal election, and adopted several by-laws including land purchase agreements and planning fee changes. The meeting was held virtually due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, repealing By-law 751-1969 (motion carried)
• Awarded Tender 21-T34 to GFL Environmental Inc. for $421,001.25 (motion carried)
• Cancelled Regular Council Meeting of October 24, 2022 due to Municipal Election Day (motion carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2022-001 to 2022-006, including zoning, land purchase agreements, and planning fees (motion carried)
• Approved revised Senior Friendly Community Committee Terms of Reference (motion carried)
• Received Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Annual Update (motion carried)
• Received Enumeration Presentation (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 13 and 14, 2021 (motion carried)