Cornwall public meetings in 2024
108 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications, including a consent request for 2383 and 2385 Watson Crescent with specific conditions. It will also vote on minor variance requests for 3400 Vincent Massey Drive and 27 & 29 Portland Drive, each subject to conditions. Two other items will be received for information only: a consent report for 2305 & 2307 Crewson Court and a minor variance report for the same addresses. The agenda will be adopted and the meeting adjourned.
- Consent – B-18-24 – 2383 and 2385 Watson Crescent – approval with conditions
- Minor Variance – A-37-24 – 3400 Vincent Massey Drive – approval with conditions
- Minor Variance – A-36-24 – 27 & 29 Portland Drive – approval with conditions
- Consent – B-17-24 – 2305 and 2307 Crewson Court – report received for information
- Minor Variance – A-38-24 – 2305 & 2307 Crewson Court – report received for information
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is reviewing a draft plan for the Belfort Estates Subdivision and a zoning amendment for 1520 Cumberland Street. The body is also considering funding requests for several Brownfields and Heart of the City projects.
- Belfort Estates Phases 3-7: Proposed 51 single family, 52 semi-detached, 21 row house lots, and 6 apartment blocks
- 1520 Cumberland Street: Proposed rezoning to allow an apartment dwelling with 22 or fewer units
- Brownfield funding requests for 701 Montreal Road and 510 Second Street East
- Heart of the City funding requests for 484 Pitt Street, 600 Second Street East, 168 Pitt Street, 525 Montreal Road, and 108 Pitt Street
Special Meeting of Council
Council will convene a closed session to discuss personal matters of identifiable individuals and instructions for future negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre.
- Closed meeting to address personal matters of identifiable individuals
- Closed meeting to address instructions for future negotiations
- Next regular public meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025
Age Friendly Community Committee
The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and hear a presentation on the 2024 Senior Health and Safety Fair, which was held at the Benson Centre. Melanie Boileau of the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area will provide an overview of the fair. The meeting will conclude with the scheduling of the next committee session for February 14, 2025.
- Motion to adopt the agenda
- Presentation: Aging Well – overview of the 2024 Senior Health and Safety Fair at the Benson Centre
- Indigenous acknowledgment of Haudenosaunee territory
- Chair's update and announcements
- Adjournment and scheduling of next meeting on February 14, 2025
Special Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to enter a closed meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session would address staffing issues, including personal matters about an identifiable individual and related negotiation procedures. No other agenda items are listed.
- Motion to move into a closed meeting to discuss staffing matters per Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The committee is meeting to review a presentation on interactive maps of designated and non-designated properties. The session includes reports on the Heritage Fair, the Cornwall Room staffing, and provincial registry updates.
- Resignation of Chair Ryan Martelle
- Presentation of interactive maps for Designated and Non-Designated Properties
- Discussion on Designations Plan and Non-Designation List Plan
- Report on Provincial Registry Updates
- Discussion on Annual Awards and Heritage Fair
Municipal Grants Review Committee
The Municipal Grants Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will then review the 2025 municipal grants applications (file 2024-110-Financial Services) and provide direction to Administration on how to proceed. The meeting concludes with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.
- Adopt agenda for the December 11, 2024 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting
- Review and give direction on 2025 municipal grants applications (2024-110-Financial Services)
- Consider attached documents: grant applications, summary, terms of reference, program overview
Regular Meeting of Council
The council will consider a $2,249,716.99 tender to replace refrigerated flooring at the Cornwall Civic Complex. It will also adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan, approve capital and operations carry‑forwards, rescind the 2022 COVID‑19 vaccination policy, and authorize a grant agreement for a transit assessment project with up to $50,000 federal funding.
- Approve Tender 24‑T56 to Dale Coleman Construction for $2,249,716.99 (including HST) for Civic Complex flooring replacement
- Adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan to maintain compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17
- Approve carry forward of listed capital projects and operations to the 2025 fiscal year
- Rescind the COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy (effective immediately)
- Authorize a grant agreement for the Transit Assessment for the City of Cornwall project with a federal grant of up to $50,000
Cornwall Regional Airport Commission
The Cornwall Regional Airport Commission agenda for the 2024‑12‑09 meeting contains no listed items, only placeholders and system headings. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented.
Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group
The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will consider a series of brownfield and financial reports listed on the agenda. A motion will be voted on to move part of the meeting to a closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other decisions are noted.
- Motion to move into a Closed Meeting to address matters under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Brownfields 2024-03 Report (2024-258-PDR)
- Brownfields 2024-04 Report (2024-259-PDR)
- HOTC Brownfields and Renaissance Financial Report 2024-260-PDR
- Multiple HOTC addendum reports (2024-227-PDR, 2024-255-PDR, 2024-256-PDR, 2024-257-PDR, 2024-254-PDR, 2024-231-PDR)
Special Meeting of Council
At the special council meeting on December 5, 2024, the Cornwall City Council considered a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session. The motion cites Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to address personal staffing matters involving an identifiable individual. If approved, the closed session would allow discussion of employee‑related issues that are not open to the public.
- Motion to hold a closed session under Municipal Act §239(2)&(3.1) to discuss personal staffing matters
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several land-use requests, including property severances and minor variances for setbacks and signage. Staff have recommended approval for all six listed action items.
- Consent B-16-24 for 85 & 87 Portland Drive
- Consent B-15-24 for 12 & 16 Conliffe Ave involving a severance and shared driveway agreement
- Minor Variance A-35-24 for 3350 Second Street East
- Minor Variance A-32-24 for 850 Nick Kaneb regarding sign dimensions and location
- Minor Variance A-34-24 for 1525 Vincent Massey and A-33-24 for 2316 Crewson Court
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Cornwall Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting on 2024-12-02 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders without any specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.
Special Meeting of Council
At the special council meeting on November 29, 2024, the Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session. The motion seeks to address staffing matters that involve personal information about identifiable individuals, as permitted under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. If approved, the closed session will allow discussion of employee‑related issues that are not open to the public.
- Motion to move into a closed session to discuss staffing personal matters under Municipal Act §239(2) and (3.1)
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and hear a presentation from Queen's University School of Medicine. Dr. Eugenia Piliotis and Dr. Karen Schultz will discuss the MD program and postgraduate medical education. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Presentation by Queen's University School of Medicine (Dr. Eugenia Piliotis and Dr. Karen Schultz)
Municipal Grants Review Committee
The Municipal Grants Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will receive reports on the 2025 municipal grants applications and provide direction to Administration on those applications. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and schedule the next committee meeting for December 11, 2024.
- Adopt agenda for the November 27, 2024 meeting
- Adopt minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting
- Review 2025 municipal grants applications and related documents
- Provide direction to Administration regarding the 2025 grants
- Adjourn and set next meeting for December 11, 2024
Regular Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council will consider adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes, receive bulk consent reports on planning program recommendations, encampment and winter housing, and the third‑quarter financial report. Council will vote to approve the Development Charges Implementation Policy and a resolution to review the Business Licensing By‑law. Several by‑laws will be adopted, covering amendments to the municipal accommodation tax, renewal agreements with Fortis Ontario, and declarations of surplus properties at 1011 Larin Avenue and 3007 Pitt Street, as well as an amendment to the city‑wide development charges by‑law.
- Approve Development Charges Implementation Policy (2024‑106)
- By‑law 2024‑102 to amend Municipal Accommodation Tax By‑law
- By‑law 2024‑103 renewal agreement with Fortis Ontario for District Heating – Aquatics Centre/Civic Complex
- By‑law 2024‑105 to declare 1011 Larin Avenue surplus to the municipality
- By‑law 2024‑107 to amend City‑Wide Development Charges By‑law 2023‑027
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and receive a presentation from Your Arts Council. It will discuss and review Cornwall’s Official Mascot report and an Art Collection Donation report. The committee will also receive the Arts Supervisor Job Description. No decisions beyond receiving these items are indicated.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
- Your Arts Council (YAC) presentation – 2024-233
- Cornwall’s Official Mascot report – 2024-243
- Art Collection Donation report – 2024-244
- Arts Supervisor Job Description – 2024-245
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting for a bus tour of local parks. The session includes a presentation regarding the Parks Tour (2024-232-Planning, Development and Recreation).
- Parks Tour - 2024-232-Planning, Development and Recreation
Special Meeting of Council
At this special council meeting, members will consider and vote on the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and are recommended for approval. The council will receive the reports from Financial Services before voting.
- Approval of the 2025 General Taxation Budget (recommended by Financial Services)
- Approval of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (recommended by Financial Services)
Committee of Adjustment
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Special Meeting of Council
City Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. These budgets determine the city's spending and taxation levels for the upcoming year.
- Approval of 2025 General Taxation Budget (Report 2024-103-Financial Services)
- Approval of 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (Report 2024-104-Financial Services)
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2024. The agenda details are currently unavailable in the provided record.
- Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024
- Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
- Agenda details not available in source text
Special Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council will consider and vote on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. The council will also consider and vote on the 2025 General Taxation Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and require council approval.
- Approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget
- Approve the 2025 General Taxation Budget
Special Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council will meet on November 14, 2024 to consider the 2025 General Taxation Budget. The agenda includes receiving Report 2024-103-Financial Services and a recommendation that the proposed budget be approved. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.
- Receive Report 2024-103-Financial Services
- Approve the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget
Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee
The meeting agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Special Meeting of Council
The council will consider the proposed 2025 General Taxation Budget and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget. Both items are presented with supporting documents and a recommendation for approval. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Approval of the 2025 General Taxation Budget (Report 2024-103-Financial Services)
- Approval of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (Report 2024-104-Financial Services)
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will vote to award RFP 24-P14 to GFL Environmental at $908,500 per year for a five‑year term with renewal options. The council will also approve amendments to the Development Charges By‑Law and the Development Interest Policy (Bill 185). Several traffic and parking by‑laws will be adopted, including parking restrictions on Daly Avenue and Fifth Street East and a new all‑way stop at Fourth Street West and York Street. A resolution supporting other municipalities on the Blue Box recycling program will be adopted.
- Award RFP 24-P14 to GFL Environmental for $908,500 per year, five‑year term with renewal options
- Approve amendments to the Development Charges By‑Law and Development Interest Policy (Bill 185)
- Adopt By‑Law 2024-096 to restrict parking on Daly Avenue
- Adopt By‑Law 2024-097 to set a 2‑hour parking limit on Fifth Street East
- Adopt By‑Law 2024-098 to install an all‑way stop at Fourth Street West and York Street
Age Friendly Community Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.
Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group
The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will vote to adopt its November 7 agenda. It will also move to a closed meeting to discuss confidential matters allowed under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act. The group will review a series of HOTC reports (numbers 2007‑08, 2010‑39, 2012‑06, 2012‑07, 2023‑02, 2023‑05, 2023‑08, 2023‑14, 2024‑03, 2024‑05). No other items are listed.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the November 7 meeting
- Motion to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act
- Review of HOTC #2007‑08 Report 2024‑220‑PDR
- Review of HOTC #2024‑05 Report 2024‑229‑PDR
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The provided agenda for the Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment on 2024-11-07 contains no listed agenda items, descriptions, or attachments. No decisions, votes, or proposals are recorded in the document.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent applications regarding property adjustments. Staff have provided recommendations for specific conditions and notes related to drainage and zoning for these locations.
- Consent B-13-24: 73 & 75 Portland Drive (drainage and swale requirements)
- Consent B-14-24: 217 & 219 Baldwin Ave (lot addition and zoning compliance)
Transit Committee
The Transit Committee is meeting to receive three reports from Infrastructure and Municipal Works. These reports cover capital projects, transit promotions, and the transit system's 50th anniversary.
- Report 2024-84-IMW: Capital Projects
- Report 2024-85-IMW: Transit 50th Anniversary
- Report 2024-86-IMW: Promotions
Town Hall Meeting
The Cornwall Town Hall meeting will feature presentations and delegations regarding funding requests. Representatives from eight different organizations are scheduled to present to the council.
- Funding request from Diversity Cornwall
- Funding request from Encore Education
- Funding request from Fence Depot
- Funding request from Le Cornwallien
- Funding request from Rachel's Kids
Regular Meeting of Council
The council will vote on a change to the Municipal Accommodation Tax, increasing the rate from 4% to 5% starting January 1, 2025. It will also consider a temporary cash fare reduction for Cornwall Transit to $0.50 on November 14, 2024, and approve complimentary parking waivers in the downtown BIA for December and for the Shop the Blocks event on November 6. Additional items include adoption of a by‑law transferring one‑foot reserves on Lemay Street and a confirming by‑law for the council's proceedings.
- Increase Municipal Accommodation Tax rate from 4% to 5% (effective Jan 1 2025)
- Temporary Cornwall Transit cash fare reduction from $3.25 to $0.50 on Nov 14 2024
- By‑law 2024‑094: Transfer of one‑foot reserves on Lemay Street
- Complimentary parking (fees waived after 4 p.m.) in Downtown BIA for December and for Shop the Blocks event on Nov 6
- By‑law 2024‑095: Confirmation of council proceedings for Oct 29 2024
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-28 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no specific discussions, decisions, or proposals are identified.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications for properties at 220 Danis Avenue and 42 Baldwin Avenue (160 Chevrier Avenue). The committee is asked to approve the requests subject to conditions regarding construction specifications, lot grading, and storm water runoff.
- Minor Variance A-30-24 at 220 Danis Avenue
- Minor Variance A-31-24 at 42 Baldwin Ave (160 Chevrier Ave)
- Approval subject to construction and grading conditions
- Storm water runoff must outlet to right-of-way
- Next meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024
Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting on 2024-10-22 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive decisions or discussions.
Special Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council is meeting to provide administration with direction regarding the process for hiring a CAO. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation criteria related to the hiring process.
- Direction for the process of hiring a CAO (Report 2024-22-FS-HR)
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive reports on the 2025 Youth Climate Action Summit, the Tree Protection By‑law update, and the Bird Friendly City update. It will discuss findings from the Climate Adaptation Workshop 1 and review the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. The committee will also coordinate a booth for the River Symposium and consider energy‑upgrade projects for social housing presented by Carleton University graduate students.
- Receive report on 2025 Youth Climate Action Summit
- Receive Tree Protection By‑law Update report
- Receive Bird Friendly City Update report
- Discuss Climate Adaptation Workshop 1 outcomes
- Coordinate River Symposium booth for October 23‑24, 2024
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet to hear presentations from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and local physicians regarding recruitment strategies. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at City Hall.
- Presentation by Eastern Ontario Health Unit
- Presentation by Dr. Ashley Cook
- Presentation by Dr. Jared Stewart
- Mayor Justin Towndale to chair the meeting
- Meeting at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street
Regular Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure funding, temporary street closures for community events, and several human services lease agreements. The body will also review a report regarding the heritage designation of Locomotive No. 17.
- Funding application for $1,000,000 for Civic Complex roof repairs
- Temporary closure of James Street (Oct 31) and Montreal Road (Nov 16)
- Approval of 'Option B' for Massey Commons cost estimates
- Lease agreement with RKK Investments Inc. (Parisian Manor) for temporary housing
- By-law 2024-085 Collective Agreement with CPFFA (Local 849)
Age Friendly Community Committee
The Senior Friendly Community Committee is meeting to discuss age-friendly initiatives. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding fall prevention for older adults.
- Presentation on Fall Prevention for Older Adults by Tania Sveistrup and Corrie D'Alessio from Seaway Valley Community Health Centre
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will consider a motion to move part of the meeting to closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. It will review Report 2024-207 concerning a Medical Scholarship Agreement Amendment and receive Report 2024-205-Planning, Development and Recreation as a status update. The meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024, 4:00‑7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall. The next task‑force meeting is set for October 16, 2024.
- Motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session per Municipal Act sections 239(2) and (3.1)
- Review of Report 2024-207: Medical Scholarship Agreement Amendment
- Review of Report 2024-205-Planning, Development and Recreation (status update)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on October 16, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment will review six applications. It will approve a consent for 66 & 68 Butternut Drive and three minor variances (12 McConnell Ave, 331 Water St East, 1315 Walton St) with conditions. It will deny a minor variance and a consent for 629 & 633 Adolphus St. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption and procedural items.
- Consent B-11-24 – 66 & 68 Butternut Drive – approved with conditions on retaining wall and permits
- Minor Variance A-28-24 – 12 McConnell Ave – approved with conditions on construction specifications
- Minor Variance A-25-24 – 331 Water St East – approved with conditions on setbacks and storm‑water drainage
- Minor Variance A-26-24 – 629 & 633 Adolphus St – denied
- Consent B-12-24 – 629 & 633 Adolphus St – denied
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The Heritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall committee will consider several reports, including the Cornwall Room Schedule, the 2024 Financial Report, and the draft 2025 Heritage Cornwall Budget. Motions will be presented to receive each document. The meeting also includes a report on the Ontario Heritage Conference and the Annual Heritage Awards.
- Receive Cornwall Room Schedule for the remainder of 2024
- Receive Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2024
- Receive the 2025 Heritage Cornwall Budget (draft)
- Receive Ontario Heritage Conference Report
- Receive Annual Heritage Awards Report
Special Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to close the meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session would address Item #1, a performance evaluation process involving personal matters about an identifiable municipal employee. No other agenda items are listed.
- Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under the Municipal Act, 2001
- Item #1: Performance Evaluation Process (personal matters about an employee)
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will meet to review reports on placemaking and priority issues, and to elect a chair. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at City Hall.
- Review of Terms of Reference
- Placemaking strategies for the City of Cornwall
- Election of Chair
- Confirm priority issues for 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024
Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee
The Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee agenda for September 26, 2024 contains no listed items; it only shows empty headings and placeholders.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a staff report regarding a minor variance application. The body will decide whether to approve requested variances for a property located at 229 Water Street East.
- Minor Variance A-29-24 for 229 Water Street East
Regular Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council will vote on a bid to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the Cornwall Civic Complex, with a financial commitment of up to $400,000 (including $50,000 cash). The council will also approve Heart of the City grant funding of $7,023 and $1,575 for the restoration of 484 Pitt Street, and consider several by‑laws covering a snowmobile club agreement, a subdivision lot‑control exemption, parking at St. Columban's Catholic Church, and one‑foot street reserves. A resolution to study bird‑friendly measures and a motion to hold a closed session for labour and negotiation matters are also on the agenda.
- Bid to host 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts with up to $400,000 commitment (cash $50,000)
- Heart of the City funding for 484 Pitt Street: $7,023 (Program 2) and $1,575 (Program 3)
- By‑law 2024‑079: Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc.
- By‑law 2024‑080: Part Lot Control Exemption for Belfort Estates Subdivision, Lot 12, Plan 52M61
- By‑law 2024‑081: Agreement for 34 parking spaces behind St. Columban's Catholic Church
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive the 2024‑193‑PDR report on priority issues for 2024‑2026 and adopt priority goals for that period. It will also receive the 2024‑194 report reviewing recreation user fees and discuss the existing fee policy documents. A roundtable discussion on current events is also on the agenda.
- Receive Priority Issues 2024‑2026 report (2024‑193‑PDR)
- Establish priority goals for 2024‑2026
- Receive Recreation User Fee Review report (2024‑194)
- Review user fee policy documents
- Roundtable discussion on current events
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and hear presentations from Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie. The meeting is intended to discuss strategies for attracting medical professionals to Cornwall. No formal decisions beyond agenda adoption are listed.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
- Presentation by Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (Robert Alldred‑Hughes, CEO)
- Presentation by St. Lawrence College representatives (Jennifer Haley, Dean, etc.)
- Presentation by Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (Marc Bisson, Director General)
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items. The document only includes generic headings and video placeholders, indicating a procedural or empty agenda.
Age Friendly Community Committee
The agenda for the Cornwall Age Friendly Community Committee meeting on 2024-09-13 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will hear a presentation from the Cotton Mill Medical Centre, featuring Dr. Vanessa Carter and Dr. Brent Patterson. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as an Indigenous acknowledgement, a motion to adopt the agenda, and scheduling of the next meeting for September 18, 2024. No formal decisions beyond agenda adoption are listed.
- Motion to adopt the agenda
- Presentation by Cotton Mill Medical Centre (Dr. Vanessa Carter and Dr. Brent Patterson)
- Indigenous acknowledgement of Haudenosaunee territory
- Chair's update and announcements
- Adjournment and next meeting set for September 18, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.
Regular Meeting of Council
City Council is reviewing a 10-year Fire Services Master Plan and the purchase of a new aerial truck. The meeting also includes proposals to study OPP policing feasibility and implement bird-friendly city by-laws.
- Purchase of one E-ONE HP100 aerial truck for $2,992,275.00 excluding HST
- Approval of the Cornwall Fire Service Master Plan (2024-2033) and staffing increases
- By-law 2024-074 to authorize land purchase at 1901 McConnell Avenue
- Proposed feasibility report on the OPP providing policing services for the city
- By-law 2024-076 to implement an all-way stop at Glengarry Boulevard and Holy Cross Boulevard
Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group
The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will meet on September 5, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as a personal reflection, Indigenous acknowledgement, and roll call. The only substantive agenda item is a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, concerning personal matters about an identifiable individual. No other decisions or reports are listed.
- Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)
- Item #1, HOTC 2024-04 Report 2024-187-PDR (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet on September 3, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics. No contracts, rezoning, or other actions are detailed in the agenda.
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Cornwall Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will meet on August 28, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. No specific topics, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the document.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on two consent applications for 2168 and 2170 Pitt Street and for 2286 and 2288 Crewson Court, each with conditions on surveys, driveway redesign, and drainage. It will also review two minor variance requests for 217 Twelfth Street and 207 Riverdale Avenue, each with conditions on construction specifications and storm‑water management. The agenda will be adopted and the August 14 meeting minutes will be reviewed.
- Consent B-09-24 – 2168 & 2170 Pitt Street: approve with survey, driveway removal, drainage conditions
- Consent B-10-24 – 2286 & 2288 Crewson Court: approve with survey and drainage conditions
- Minor Variance A-23-24 – 217 Twelfth Street: approve with construction and grading conditions
- Minor Variance A-24-24 – 207 Riverdale Avenue: approve with construction and grading conditions
- Adopt agenda and review August 14, 2024 post‑meeting minutes
Special Meeting of Council
City Council is reviewing compensation and benefits for council members and discussing a feasibility report for the Ontario Provincial Police to provide services. The body is also deciding on a new cell tower and water servicing for South Glengarry.
- Proposed 75-meter-tall Bell Mobility cell tower at 120 Boundary Road
- Council compensation review including base pay increases of 2% to 3% through 2026
- Request for feasibility report on OPP providing policing services due to a $55 million police station request
- Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with South Glengarry for water and wastewater servicing in Glen Walter
- Financial transfers including $1,187,373 from the Working Reserve
Lay Appointments Committee - Public
The Lay Appointments Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at City Hall. After opening items, the committee will move to a closed session to consider lay appointments to the Committee of Adjustment, the Cornwall Library Board, and Héritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other agenda items are listed.
- Motion to move into a closed meeting at 4:00 p.m. to address Section 239 matters
- Lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
- Lay appointment to the Cornwall Library Board
- Lay appointment to Héritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, review its terms of reference, and elect a new chair through floor nominations. It will receive reports on arts and culture placemaking and confirm its priority issues for 2024. The meeting runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street.
- Adopt the meeting agenda as presented
- Review and receive the Terms of Reference report (2024‑177)
- Elect a chair by floor nominations (2024‑77‑CAO)
- Receive the Arts and Culture Placemaking report (2024‑176) for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
- Confirm 2024 priority issues for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (2024‑178)
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and then hear presentations from Great River Ontario Health Team representatives and Ontario Health workforce advisors. The meeting will review a submission letter, strategic plans, and reports related to health recruitment for Cornwall, the SDG and Akwesasse. No formal decisions beyond the agenda adoption are listed.
- Presentation by Dr. Marilyn Crabtree and Ms. Diane Plourde (Great River Ontario Health Team)
- Presentation by Jill Cappa and Amandeep Bhatti (Ontario Health – Health Workforce Advisory Services)
- Review of the Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment submission letter (GR OHT)
- Discussion of Appendix C – Health Recruitment Strategic Plan V2 for Cornwall, SDG, Akwesasne
- Review of Appendix D – HHR Project Final Report
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment is meeting to discuss medical recruitment. The agenda includes a presentation from Dr. Fatima Naeem, an internationally trained physician and clinical assistant in Cornwall.
- Presentation by Dr. Fatima Naeem, Internationally Trained Physician and Clinical Assistant in Cornwall
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and consider two presentations: a letter from medical student Neerav Mullur and remarks from Dr. Anthony Di Cintio of the Elderhood Care Team. No other business or decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Presentation by Neerav Mullur – University of Ottawa medical student (letter attached)
- Presentation by Dr. Anthony Di Cintio – Elderhood Care Team and Bridgeway Community Palliative Physicians
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda appears empty, showing only placeholders and no decisions or discussion topics. Consequently, no specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are slated for this meeting.
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive and discuss several reports, including outreach opportunities, a youth climate action presentation, forest cover analysis, geothermal projects, and an EV registration update. Members are asked to provide comments on the Biosolids, Organics and Septage Master Plan by August 29, 2024. The meeting will adopt the agenda and set the next meeting for October 17, 2024.
- Fall 2024 ECCC Outreach Opportunities – Report #2024-61-IMW
- Youth for Climate Action Presentation – Report #2024-62-IMW
- Forest Cover Analysis & Tree By-law Engagement – Report #2024-59-IMW
- Geothermal in Municipal Buildings – Report #2024-57-IMW
- Biosolids, Organics and Septage Master Plan – Report #2024-60-IMW
Age Friendly Community Committee
The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and hear several presentations. It will receive an Association of Municipalities of Ontario presentation, an update on the Seniors on Wheels program, and a review of the revised Logic Model implementation plan. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
- Association of Municipalities of Ontario presentation to the committee
- Seniors on Wheels program update by Lorne Taillon and Justin Lefebvre
- Review of the revised Logic Model Senior Friendly Committee 2023 implementation plan
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The agenda for the Cornwall Heritage-Patrimoine meeting on August 14, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have an empty or placeholder agenda.
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment met on August 14, 2024 to receive presentations from the executive directors of Cornwall Community Hospital and Seaway Valley Community Health Centre. The task force also reviewed a draft “Have Your Say” webpage and considered a report from the Ontario Medical Association delegation (2024‑169 Planning, Development, and Recreation). The agenda was adopted, the report was received, and the meeting was adjourned with the next session scheduled for August 22, 2024.
- Presentation by Jeanette Despatie, Executive Director, Cornwall Community Hospital (attachments: Cornwall Community Hospital Aug 1‑ Mayor's Task Force.pdf; Cornwall Hospital by Jenette Despatie.pdf)
- Presentation by Erin Killoran, Executive Director, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (attachment: Seaway Valley Community Health Centre by Erin Killoran.pdf)
- Review of draft “Have Your Say” page for the Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
- Action recommended: receive Ontario Medical Association delegation report (2024‑169 Planning, Development, and Recreation)
- Schedule of upcoming task‑force meetings on August 22, 23, 26, 28, and September 3‑18, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, receive an Integrity Commissioner report and suspend a member’s remuneration for 90 days. It will consider the Biosolids, Organics & Septage Master Plan and approve a parking program review. Major procurement items include awards for Third Street reconstruction, asphalt resurfacing, and land mobile radio equipment, and a resolution to support the Bell Mobility tower. Financial transfers between reserves will also be authorized.
- Approve resolution supporting a 75‑meter Bell Mobility self‑supported tower at 120 Boundary Road
- Award Tender 24‑T14 for Third Street Reconstruction to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $1,825,141.48 (incl. HST)
- Award Tender 24‑T16 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets to Malyon Excavation Limited for $1,825,430.47 (incl. HST)
- Approve procurement of land mobile radio infrastructure with Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for $897,436.09 (incl. HST)
- Adopt Biosolids, Organics & Septage Master Plan recommendations to transport biosolids and organics to third‑party sites and build a septage receiving station
Special Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council meeting on August 6, 2024 will include a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session. The motion cites Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits closure for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees. No other agenda items with decisions or discussions are listed.
- Motion to move into a Closed Meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2) and (3.1)
Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group
The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group is meeting to review updates and hold discussions regarding specific waterfront areas. The session includes reports from the Planning, Development and Recreation department.
- Guindon Park Beach Update (2024-163)
- Cornwall Canal Discussion (2024-164)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider six applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws, including requests for properties on Second Street East, Caroline Court, Water Street East, Boundary Road, and McNairn Drive.
- Minor Variance A-12-24 – Second St East & Lawrence Ave
- Minor Variance A-18-24 – 1404 Caroline Court
- Minor Variance A-17-24 – 229 Water Street East
- Minor Variance A-19-24 – Boundary Road
- Minor Variance A-15-24 – 2960 McNairn
Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed for this meeting.
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The agenda for the July 22, 2024 meeting contains no substantive items—only generic headings and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed in the document.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on July 17, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.
- Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024
- Procedural agenda only
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Age Friendly Community Committee
The Senior Friendly Community Committee will conduct a debrief regarding the Senior Health and Safety Fair. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda.
- Debrief on the Senior Health and Safety Fair
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The provided document contains only procedural software templates and boilerplate. No topics, decisions, or discussions for the Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall meeting on July 10, 2024, are recorded.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Cornwall City Council is reviewing several contract awards, including winter highway salt and transit scheduling software. The agenda also includes a temporary street closure for the Cornwall Night Market and updates to council report formats.
- $890,880.00 contract for winter highway coarse salt to Cargill Salt
- $440,700 transit scheduling software contract to Spare Labs Incorporated
- Temporary street closure of Pitt Street for the Cornwall Night Market on August 16, 2024
- New 'Climate Action Plan Alignment' section for Council reports
- Renewal of the Cornwall Colts lease agreement
Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment
The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will review reports regarding medical recruitment programs, efforts, and financials. The committee will also consider a proposed interest holder engagement plan to provide direction to administration.
- Report 2024-125-PDR: Medical Recruitment Programs, Efforts, and Financials
- Report 2024-146-PDR: Proposed Interest Holder Engagement Plan
- Discussion of meeting format and proposed meeting dates
Cornwall Regional Airport Commission
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this text.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing several applications for minor variances and property consents. These items include requests regarding lot dimensions, setbacks, and infrastructure at various locations in Cornwall.
- Consent for 1500 Industrial Park Drive involving lot severance and stormwater maintenance
- Minor variance for 1424 Aubin Avenue regarding structure dimensions and signage lighting
- Minor variance for 902 Second Street West regarding site plan compliance
- Minor variance for 19 & 21 Prince Arthur St
- Consent for 19 & 21 Prince Arthur St involving lot area and frontage relief
Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group
The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are listed for the Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group.
Regular Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council is reviewing several municipal contracts and policy updates. The agenda includes approving a new climate action alignment section for reports and endorsing a home energy loan feasibility study. Additionally, the council will consider various infrastructure tender awards.
- $3,251,877.27 contract award to Malyon Excavation Limited for Montreal Road bike path wall replacement
- $375,047.00 contract award to W.H. MacSweyn Incorporated for landfill gas collection system expansion
- $263,340.85 contract award to MacNamara Fuels for generator compliance upgrades
- Requirement for a new 'Climate Action Plan Alignment' section in Council reports
- Encroachment agreement for a proposed structure at 18 Fifth Street West
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss several departmental reports during this meeting. Key items include confirming the committee's priority issues for 2024 and receiving updates on cultural tourism and the Arts and Culture Centre. The agenda also includes a review of the committee's terms of reference.
- Confirming 2024 priority issues (Report 2024-126)
- Arts and Culture Centre Update (Report 2024-129)
- Cultural Tourism report (Report 2024-131)
- Review of Terms of Reference (Report 2024-128)
- Arts and Culture Activities Update (Report 2024-127)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will meet to receive the 2023 Audit Planning Report and approve minutes from the March 8, 2024 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the agenda for the June 20 session.
- Receipt of March 8, 2024, meeting minutes
- Review of 2023 Audit Planning Report (2024-74-Financial Services)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed two minor variance applications. A decision regarding 25 Louisa Street was deferred pending a redesign to address parking, setbacks, and stormwater management. The committee approved variances for 816 Tollgate Road subject to conditions regarding site specifications and drainage.
- Deferral of minor variance A-13-24 at 25 Louisa Street
- Approval of minor variance A-14-24 at 816 Tollgate Road
Transit Committee
The Transit Committee will receive several reports from the Infrastructure and Municipal Works department. These include updates on capital projects, staff promotions, and the transit system's 50th anniversary.
- Report 2024-49-IMW regarding Capital Projects
- Report 2024-41-IMW regarding Transit's 50th Anniversary
- Report 2024-48-IMW regarding Promotions
Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No planning applications, rezonings, or committee decisions are documented in this record.
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will review several reports regarding city initiatives. These include updates on the Cornwall Youth Space, a youth activities partnership with the Social Development Council, and new design guidelines for neighbourhood parks and trails.
- Cornwall Youth Space Update (Report 2024-102-PDR)
- Youth Activities Initiative between SDC and the City of Cornwall (Report 2024-103-PDR)
- Design Guidelines for Neighbourhood Parks and Trails (Report 2024-106-PDR)
- 10 Year Recreation & Facilities Capital Forecast Review (Report 2024-105-PDR)
- Summer Recreation Activities Update (Report 2024-108-PDR)
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Environment and Climate Change Committee will review several environmental reports. These include updates on the Tree By-law survey, the Climate Action Plan, and Earth Week 2024 events. Members will also discuss committee goals and accomplishments from 2023.
- Tree By-law Survey Update (Report #2023-43-IMW)
- Climate Action Plan June 2024 update (Report #2024-44-IMW)
- Earth Week and Eco Day 2024 Summary of Events (Report #2024-45-IMW)
- ECCC Member Goals and Presentation to Council (Report #2024-47-IMW)
Age Friendly Community Committee
The Senior Friendly Community Committee will review several reports from the Planning, Development and Recreation department. These items include updates on senior activity schedules, volunteer participation, and the Seniors on Wheels program.
- Senior Fair at Benson Centre on June 19, 2024
- June Senior Activity Schedules
- Seniors on Wheels 2024 Update
- Budget Report
- Volunteer Participation report
Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall
The committee will consider moving monthly meetings from the first Thursday of each month to the second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The agenda also includes appointing bank account signing officers and reviewing recent financial reports.
- Proposal to move monthly meetings to the second Wednesday of every month
- Appointment of Ryan Martell, Jason Riley, and Carol Libbey as bank account signing officers
- Review of March/April and May 2024 financial reports
- Discussion of the 1784 Heritage Tent Schedule
- Review of the 2024 Room Schedule
Lay Appointments Committee - Public
The committee will consider a motion to direct staff to prepare a report regarding organizations that preserve Cornwall's local history. This report would identify service gaps and list organizations directly funded by the City. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for a lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
- Motion for a report on historically related committees and groups (2024-55-CAO)
- In-camera discussion regarding a lay appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
Regular Meeting of Council
Cornwall City Council is reviewing a long-term housing development plan that includes designating vacant land at 504 Fourth Street East for affordable housing and a park. The agenda also features major infrastructure contracts for road reconstruction and a civic complex roof replacement. Additionally, the council will consider requests for reports on building permits and municipal fee waivers for the Akwesasne International Powwow.
- $2,708,763.73 contract for First Street and Lawrence Avenue reconstruction
- $974,368.25 contract for Cornwall Civic Complex roof replacement
- Designation of 504 Fourth Street East for affordable housing and a park
- Temporary Pitt Street closure on September 21, 2024
- Request for report on building permits from June 2023 to May 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is considering two minor variance applications. These include requests for 1400 Boundary Road and Massey Commons at 1520 Cumberland Street. Staff recommend approval subject to specific site plan conditions and utility easement requirements.
- Minor variance A-07-24 for 1400 Boundary Road
- Minor variance A-08-24 for 1520 Cumberland Street (Massey Commons)
- Proposed easement for access to Fifteenth Street West
- Investigation of potential gas service encroachment at 1520 Cumberland Street
Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group
The Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group will meet to receive several action reports. These include a dog park proposal on Second Street West and updates regarding Guindon Park Beach and Lamoureux Park.
- Dog Park Proposal on Second Street West
- Guindon Park Beach – OPG Follow Up
- Beaver issue in Lamoureux Park
- Transport Canada Meeting Update