Cornwall public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting of Council

The special council meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 in Cornwall, Ontario has no agenda items listed. The agenda contains only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision. Consequently, no specific topics, contracts, or motions are presented for this meeting.

Special Meeting of Council

The council will receive departmental budget presentations as part of the 2026 taxation budget review. It will also review the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget and provide direction on any amendments before final adoption. Both items are presented for information and deliberation.

• 2026 Budget Departmental Review – receive departmental presentations for information
• 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget – receive report and budget book, give direction on amendments

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee of Cornwall is scheduled to meet on December 16, 2025. The agenda provided does not list any specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural with no documented agenda items.

Special Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to review and deliberate on the 2026 General Taxation Budget and the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget. The body will provide direction on any required amendments before final budget adoption.

• 2026 Budget Process and Community Engagement report (2025-71-Financial Services)
• 2026 General Taxation Budget submission (2025-72-Financial Services)
• 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget submission (2025-73-Financial Services)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and formally received two budget reports: the 2026 Budget Process and Community Engagement report and the 2026 General Taxation Budget report. Both reports were accepted for review and further direction before final adoption. The council also recessed the meeting on December 16 and again on December 17, scheduling reconvenings for the following days.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Received 2026 Budget Process and Community Engagement report (motion carried)
• Received 2026 General Taxation Budget report and budget book for review (motion carried)
• Recessed meeting at 6:50 p.m. on Dec 16, to reconvene Dec 17 at 3:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Recessed meeting at 7:35 p.m. on Dec 17, to reconvene Dec 18 at 3:00 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the Ontario Hockey Academy. The committee will receive a staff report and public comments but will not make a final decision at this meeting. Additionally, the committee will consider funding requests for three Heart of the City projects.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1525, 1539-1541, and 1545 Vincent Massey Drive (Ontario Hockey Academy)
• Heart of the City funding request for 213-217 Pitt Street
• Heart of the City funding request for 612 Montreal Road
• Heart of the City funding request for 101-105 Montreal Road

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the October 20 meeting. The committee received a staff report on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment but made no decision on it. It then recommended approval of Heart of the City funding for 213‑217 Pitt Street, 612 Montreal Road, and 101‑105 Montreal Road. All motions were carried.

• Agenda adopted (motion carried)
• Minutes of Oct. 20 adopted (motion carried)
• Staff report on Official Plan Amendment received (motion carried; no decision made)
• Recommended Heart of the City funding for 213‑217 Pitt Street (motion carried)
• Recommended Heart of the City funding for 612 Montreal Road (motion carried)
• Recommended Heart of the City funding for 101‑105 Montreal Road (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It will then decide on three development applications: a minor variance for 2305 and 2307 Crewson Court, a consent for 820 Tollgate Road East, and a consent for 3321 Poirier Avenue, each with specified conditions. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next meeting.

• Minor variance A-37-25 – 2305 and 2307 Crewson Court (approval with drainage notes)
• Consent B-25-25 – 820 Tollgate Road East (approval subject to survey submission and infrastructure conditions)
• Consent B-26-25 – 3321 Poirier Avenue (approval subject to demolition and building permit conditions)
• Adoption of agenda for the December 10, 2025 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Cornwall Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for December 8, 2025 contains only generic headings and no specific agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider approving by-laws to authorize the 2026 interim property tax levy, borrowing for capital works, and spending before the operational budget is adopted. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a 5-year child care service plan.

• By-law 2025-121: 2026 interim property tax levy authority
• By-law 2025-122: Borrowing funds for capital works and vehicles
• By-law 2025-128: Designating sidewalks as unmaintained during winter
• By-law 2025-129: MOU with Riverside Snowmobile Club Inc.
• Approval of 2025 Asset Management Plan

The council voted against the resolution recommending staff to conduct a comprehensive feasibility review of projects listed in the financial plan. It approved the Strategic Asset Management Policy and the new Pregnancy and Parental Leave Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Policy. The council also approved capital and operations carry‑forwards, several by‑laws, and confirmed the meeting proceedings.

• Defeated motion for comprehensive project feasibility planning (KPMG recommendation)
• Approved Strategic Asset Management Policy (motion carried)
• Approved Pregnancy and Parental Leave Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Policy (motion carried)
• Approved capital project carry‑forwards listed on Schedule 1 (motion carried)
• Approved operations carry‑forwards for 2025 to 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑122 authorizing borrowing for capital works and vehicles (motion carried)
• Approved By‑laws 2025‑121 and 2025‑123 to 2025‑129 subject to Municipal Act Section 284.11(4) (motion carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑130 confirming council proceedings (motion carried)

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Cornwall Police Service Board is meeting to discuss updates to the 2026 budget and the extension of a towing contract. The board will also consider several taxi license transfers and the payment of a legal invoice.

• Proposed one-year extension of the towing contract
• 2026 Cornwall Police Service Budget updates and amendments
• Payment of $675.74 to Mathews Dinsdale Legal Counsel
• Transfer requests for taxi plates #12, #25, and #41
• Swearing-in of Chad Maxwell as Deputy Chief of the Cornwall Police Service

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The agenda for the Cornwall Heritage-Patrimoine meeting on 2025-12-03 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have only procedural placeholders.

Committee of Adjustment

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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to receive reports on parkland policy updates and general recreation and parks updates. The committee will also review minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Parkland Policy Updates report (2025-13-Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture)
• Recreation and Parks Update Report (2025-06-Parks, Recreation, Arts Culture)
• Benson Field documentation

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will consider several by‑law motions, including authorizing medical recruitment agreements with Dr. Rozon and Dr. Zhang, and a flood‑hazard mapping agreement with the RRCA. Council will also receive a presentation of the city's 2025 Long‑Term Financial Plan and adopt the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Additional routine items such as the Municipal Works Yard Q3 report, water‑meter update, and a report on the medical recruitment program will be received.

• By‑law 2025-116 to authorize a Medical Recruitment Agreement with Dr. Rozon
• By‑law 2025-117 to authorize a Medical Recruitment Agreement with Dr. Zhang
• By‑law 2025-118 to enter into a Flood Hazard Mapping Agreement with RRCA
• By‑law 2025-115 to cancel October 26 and November 23, 2026 meetings and amend the Procedural By‑law
• Presentation of the 2025 Long‑Term Financial Plan

The council voted to cancel the regular meetings scheduled for October 26 and November 23, 2026, and to amend Procedural By‑law 2025‑065 so the first post‑election meeting will be held on the fourth Monday of November. It also approved a further extension of Councillor Syd Gardiner’s medical leave until January 5, 2026, and adopted a series of by‑laws covering medical recruitment agreements, a flood‑hazard mapping agreement, and waste‑collection regulations.

• Cancelled regular council meetings for Oct 26 and Nov 23, 2026 (Motion Carried)
• Amended Procedural By‑law 2025‑065 to set inaugural meeting on fourth Monday of November (Motion Carried)
• Extended Councillor Syd Gardiner’s medical leave until Jan 5, 2026 (Motion Carried)
• Approved by‑laws 2025‑115 to 2025‑119, including medical recruitment agreements with Dr. Rozon and Dr. Zhang, flood‑hazard mapping agreement with RRCA, and waste‑collection by‑law amendment (Motion Carried)
• Received presentation of the 2025 Long‑Term Financial Plan (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda and minutes (Motion Carried)
• Approved consent items #1‑5 (municipal works yard report, water meter update, medical recruitment applications, HR system RFP, Q3 financial report) (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑120 confirming council proceedings (Motion Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without specific proposals or decisions.

Special Meeting of Council

At the special council meeting on November 17, 2025, council will adopt the meeting agenda and consider a Truth and Reconciliation education session report. The council will also complete standard items such as roll call, the mayor’s update, declarations of interest, and adjournment. No other policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Adopt the agenda for the special meeting
• Accept the Truth and Reconciliation Education Session report (2025-06-Government Relations & Corporate Priorities)
• Roll call of council members
• Mayor’s update and announcements
• Declarations of interest

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

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

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the October 27 meeting. It will pass several by‑laws, including the appointment of Neha Chugh as the AMPS Hearing Officer, a zoning by‑law housekeeping amendment, and a funding by‑law for Brookdale Avenue reconstruction. Council will also consider options for the development charges rates and approve complimentary parking for the Shop the Blocks event on November 12.

• By‑law 2025‑097 appoints Neha Chugh as the AMPS Hearing Officer
• Zoning By‑law Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law #2022‑001
• Proposed Development Charges Amendment – options: maintain rates, reduce to $5,000 per unit, or alternative incentives
• By‑law 2025‑109 authorizes Connecting Links funding for Brookdale Avenue reconstruction from Ninth St West to Fourteenth St West
• Approval of complimentary parking (fees waived after 4 p.m.) for the Shop the Blocks event on November 12

The council approved the Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By‑law. It also appointed a new AMPS Hearing Officer, approved a temporary $5,000 per unit reduction in development charges, and granted complimentary parking for the Downtown BIA’s Shop the Blocks event. Additional by‑laws for infrastructure and council procedures were adopted.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 (Action Report 6)
• Appointed Neha Chugh as AMPS Hearing Officer (By‑law 2025‑097)
• Chose Option 2: temporary $5,000 per unit reduction in development charges (Report 2025‑03) and deferred further review
• Approved complimentary parking waiver for Downtown BIA Shop the Blocks event (Action Report 7)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑109 authorizing Connecting Links funding for Brookdale Avenue reconstruction
• Approved By‑law 2025‑110 Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 (Development Services)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑114 confirming council proceedings
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for Heritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall Committee

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will review meeting minutes and hear a presentation on wellness learning for seniors. The group will also discuss a grant application update and a nomination for a 2026 Ontario Volunteer Award.

• Presentation: Wellness Learning for Seniors
• Report: Grant Application Update - Fair 2026
• New Business: 2026 Ontario Volunteer Award nomination
• Adoption of July 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of November 6, 2025 meeting agenda

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Board will review third-quarter financial and professional standards reports. Members are deciding on the approval of legal invoices and membership fees for 2026.

• Approval of Mathews Dinsdale legal invoice 501696 for $14,175.13
• Approval of 2026 OAPSB membership fee ($7,491) and OAPSB Zone 2 fee ($150)
• Swearing-in of new Board Member Councillor Todd Bennett
• Police officer appointments for Justin Elliott and Dawson Champagne
• Review of 3rd Quarter CPS and Board financial statements

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the agenda and the October 8, 2025 minutes. It will review and vote on a minor variance request for 1400 Caroline Court (A‑36‑25). The meeting will also set the next meeting date for December 10, 2025 and adjourn.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for November 5, 2025
• Motion to adopt the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minor variance A‑36‑25 for 1400 Caroline Court, subject to grading and fence conditions
• Set next Committee of Adjustment meeting for December 10, 2025
• Motion to adjourn the November 5, 2025 meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider motions to adopt the meeting agenda and the post‑meeting minutes from June 20 2024. It will receive the 2024 Audit Planning Report prepared by Financial Services. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the November 4 2025 meeting
• Motion to adopt the post‑meeting minutes from June 20 2024
• Receipt of the 2024 Audit Planning Report (Financial Services)
• Decision on the date of the next Audit Committee meeting

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the August 19 minutes, then receive two reports: one on the Arts Centre Community Countdown with a request to approve a countdown sign, and another on the Arts Centre fit‑up tender and related non‑budgeted procurement. The committee will also set its next meeting for December 16, 2025.

• Motion to adopt the meeting agenda
• Motion to adopt the August 19, 2025 minutes
• Receive and provide feedback on the Arts Centre Community Countdown report and approve the countdown sign
• Receive the Arts Centre Fit‑up Tender Update report, including pricing sheets and procurement documents
• Schedule next meeting for December 16, 2025

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved the Arts Centre community countdown sign and requested feedback. The committee also received the Arts Centre fit‑up tender update report. The next meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2025.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted August 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Arts Centre countdown sign and feedback request (motion carried)
• Received Arts Centre fit‑up tender update report (motion carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 16, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

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

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will endorse the recommended plan from the Brookdale Avenue Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presented by GHD Group. The council will also receive presentations on the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan and the Bird Friendly City status. Additionally, the council will approve lease‑renewal by‑laws with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and adopt related procurement and confirming by‑laws.

• Endorse the recommended plan from the Brookdale Avenue – Seventh St W to Fourteenth St W Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (GHD Group)
• Receive presentation on the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan
• Approve By‑law 2025‑106 to renew Lease Agreement No. 64‑0671 with St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Management Corporation
• Approve By‑law 2025‑107 to renew Lease Agreement No. 64‑0672 with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
• Approve LAS Cooperative Procurement by‑law authorizing Local Authority Services agreements

The council endorsed Mayor Justin Towndale as the 2nd Vice‑Chair of the Ontario Regional Advisory Committee. It approved two by‑laws renewing lease agreements with the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. A confirming by‑law for the meeting’s proceedings was adopted, and consent reports were approved.

• Endorsed Mayor Justin Towndale as 2nd Vice‑Chair of the Ontario Regional Advisory Committee (motion carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑106 renewing Lease Agreement No. 64‑0671 with St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Management Corporation (motion carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑107 renewing Lease Agreement No. 64‑0672 with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑108 confirming the Council’s proceedings on October 27 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Reports #1 and #2 (motion carried)
• Endorsed the ‘Recommended Plan’ for the Brookdale Avenue Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (motion carried)
• Received the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan presentation and directed administration to create an implementation plan (motion carried)
• Received the Bird Friendly City update and directed continuation of certification actions (motion carried)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will consider Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The committee is tasked with reviewing the amendment and making a recommendation to City Council.

• Recommendation to approve Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to Zoning By-law #2022-001
• Review of draft Zoning By-law text and rationale
• Adoption of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Housekeeping Amendment No. 3
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, received a presentation on Housekeeping Amendment No. 3, defeated a motion to amend Section 3.15 to ban marine containers in residential zones, and carried a motion recommending that the council approve the amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted September 15 minutes (motion carried)
• Received Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 presentation (motion carried)
• Defeated amendment to Section 3.15 banning marine containers in residential zones (motion defeated)
• Recommended council approve Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to Zoning By‑law #2022‑001 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (motion carried)

Special Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will adopt the agenda for this special meeting and then consider the Truth and Reconciliation Education Session presented under the 2025-05 Government Relations & Corporate Priorities report. The council is asked to accept that report. The meeting also includes standard items such as a moment of personal reflection, an Indigenous acknowledgement, roll call, and adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the special meeting
• Accept report 2025-05-Government Relations & Corporate Priorities (Truth and Reconciliation Education Session)
• Presentation of Truth and Reconciliation Education Session materials

The council adopted the agenda for the special meeting. It accepted the Truth and Reconciliation Education Session report. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted Truth and Reconciliation Education Session report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider a by‑law to change council composition, offering several options for the number of elected members starting with the 2026 municipal election. Other items include a temporary closure of James Street for Halloween displays, amendments to traffic control on Augustus and First Streets, and a subdivision agreement for Belfort Estates Phase 3. The council will also adopt a resolution urging VIA Rail to maintain service levels and adopt a series of by‑laws covering fire services, MFIPPA designations, and land sales.

• By‑law to reduce council composition to 8, 6, 7, or 5 councillors plus mayor for 2026 election
• Temporary street closure of James Street between Queen and Princess Streets for Halloween displays on Oct 31, 2025
• By‑law 2025‑100 amending traffic and parking by‑law for stop signs and signals on Augustus St and First St
• By‑law 2025‑101 authorizing a subdivision agreement for Belfort Estates Phase 3 with 2422647 Ontario Inc.
• Resolution urging VIA Rail to continue service and meet its mandate for the Québec City–Windsor corridor

The council passed a by‑law to cut its composition to eight councillors plus the mayor, effective for the 2026 municipal election, with a 7‑to‑3 vote. It also approved a temporary closure of James Street for Halloween, changed the 2026 budget release date to December 8, and adopted several by‑laws (2025‑098 to 2025‑104). Additionally, the council extended Councillor Syd Gardiner’s medical leave, urged VIA Rail to maintain service levels, and defeated a motion to review council remuneration.

• Approved by‑law to reduce council composition to eight councillors plus mayor (7‑3)
• Approved temporary James Street closure for Halloween displays on Oct 31
• Approved amendment to 2026 budget timeline: release Dec 8, engagement Dec 11
• Approved by‑laws 2025‑098 to 2025‑104
• Extended Councillor Syd Gardiner’s medical leave to Nov 30 (motion carried)
• Passed resolution urging VIA Rail to maintain current service levels and to meet with its CEO
• Defeated motion to review council remuneration and committee appointments (2‑8)
• Approved Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law

Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board

The Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board will adopt the agenda for its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will determine future board meeting dates through the end of the current council term. The board will also consider a motion to hold a closed (in‑camera) session to discuss confidential matters such as a consultant update, management issues, and certain correspondence.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Decision on future board meeting dates until the end of the current council term
• Motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session for confidential consultant updates, management matters, and correspondence

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review and vote on four applications: two minor variances for 312 and 314 Alice Street, one minor variance for 442 Hilbert Avenue, and a consent and a minor variance for 221 and 223 Ruby Drive. Each application is recommended for approval subject to conditions such as Ontario One Call locates, curb‑stop access, and drainage requirements. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and the September 10, 2025 minutes.

• Minor variance A‑32‑25 – 312 and 314 Alice Street – approve with Ontario One Call locate requirement and curb‑stop access condition
• Minor variance A‑35‑25 – 442 Hilbert Avenue – approve with Ontario One Call locate requirement and curb‑stop access condition
• Consent B‑19‑25 – 221 and 223 Ruby Drive – approve with condition to submit registered survey/plan and note to maintain lot drainage per C3.2 plan
• Minor variance A‑34‑25 – 221 and 223 Ruby Drive – approve with Ontario One Call locate requirement, curb‑stop access condition, and drainage note per C3.2 plan

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on cycling infrastructure and review reports regarding a parks tour and general recreation updates.

• Cycling Infrastructure presentation by Michael Fawthrop, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
• Parks Tour Presentation and summary notes from August 19, 2025
• Recreation and Parks Update Report including documents on Benson Field

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee adopted the September 23 agenda and the May 27 minutes. It accepted the cycling infrastructure update and the park tour presentation. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was set for November 25, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes (motion carried)
• Received cycling infrastructure report (motion carried)
• Received park tour presentation (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (motion carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 25, 2025 (motion carried)

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Cornwall Police Service Board will discuss and vote on a new strategic plan for 2025-2028, approve the 2026 annual budget, and receive financial reports for the second quarter. The board will also approve the sale of a taxi plate and authorize payments for legal counsel.

• Approval of 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
• Approval of 2026 Annual Budget
• Approval of taxi plate sale for $25,000
• Approval of Legal Counsel invoice for $1,331.71
• Approval of Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard Agreement

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will vote on the 2023 audited financial statements and adopt the Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. The council will also consider the final report and recommendations of the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment, and will adopt several by‑laws including a sanitary sewer charge for the Brookdale Avenue North Corridor. Additional items include the approval of the Cornwall Youth Ambassador program and routine consent agenda reports.

• Approve the 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Action Recommended)
• Approve the Water Financial Plan (Permit #176-201) prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.
• Approve recommendations of the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment and dissolve the task force
• Approve the Cornwall Youth Ambassador program initiative
• Adopt By‑Laws 2025-093 (Chief Building Official appointment), 2025-094 (Sanitary Sewer Charges for Brookdale Avenue North Corridor), and 2025-095 (Amendments to council appointments)

The council approved the City of Cornwall Water Financial Plan and resolved to submit it to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as part of the water licence renewal. It also approved the 2023 audited financial statements, adopted the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment recommendations and dissolved the task force, and approved the Cornwall Youth Ambassadors program. By‑laws 2025‑093 to 2025‑095, including the appointment of Christopher Roelofs as Chief Building Official, were adopted.

• Approved the Cornwall Water Financial Plan and resolved to submit it to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (Motion Carried)
• Approved the Cornwall Water Financial Plan and resolved to submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Motion Carried)
• Approved the 2023 audited financial statements (Motion Carried)
• Approved the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment recommendations, dissolved the task force, and re‑appointed members to a new committee (Motion Carried)
• Approved the Cornwall Youth Ambassadors program initiative (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑093 to 2025‑095, including appointment of Christopher Roelofs as Chief Building Official (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the agenda for the regular meeting (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting (Motion Carried)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on accessibility enhancements. The body will discuss parking at the Civic Complex, transit updates, and employee training requirements.

• Report on accessible parking with access aisles at Civic Complex (2025-73-CAO)
• Transit environmental and accessibility enhancements update (2025-12-Legal Services)
• AODA Accessibility Customer Service Standards Training for employees and volunteers (2025-74-CAO)
• In Camera session for Site Plans Review

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive and discuss Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By‑law #2022‑001, and consider written and public comments for inclusion in a future recommendation to Council. The committee will then adjourn and schedule its next meeting for October 20, 2025.

• Adopt agenda for the September 15, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the July 21, 2025 PAC meeting
• Presentation of Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law #2022‑001
• Recommendation to receive the amendment report and consider public comments for a future council recommendation
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next PAC meeting on October 20, 2025

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 21 meeting. It approved a motion to receive Development Services Report 2025‑13 for Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law and to consider public comments before a council recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 21 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved receipt of Report 2025‑13 Housekeeping Amendment No. 3 to zoning bylaw (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several minor variances and consents, including a fence variance at 320 York St, variances at 1100 Queen St and 200 Amelia St, and consents for 100 and 102 Woodland Drive and 901 McConnell Ave. The most detailed item is the consent for 300 Brookdale Ave, which requires a registered survey, site‑plan approval, and the transfer of land for a future Seventh Street West road widening. The committee will vote on approving each of these items.

• Minor variance – 320 York St (fence height conditions)
• Minor variance – 1100 Queen St
• Minor variance – 200 Amelia St (sign by‑law conditions)
• Consent – 100 and 102 Woodland Drive (survey submission condition)
• Consent – 300 Brookdale Ave (survey, site‑plan, and 5 m road allowance transfer for Seventh Street West)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider a package of by‑law motions, including the imposition of area‑specific development charges for the Brookdale Avenue North Corridor. Council will also endorse the Climate Resilient Cornwall adaptation plan and approve several other by‑laws covering land sale, medical recruitment agreements, and parking changes. Financial and procurement reports for the second quarter of 2025 will be received, and routine consent items will be adopted.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑081 to impose area‑specific development charges for the Brookdale Avenue North Corridor
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑082 for the sale of surplus land at 3007 Pitt Street
• Endorse the Climate Resilient Cornwall adaptation plan (By‑law 2025‑059)
• Adopt By‑laws 2025‑083 and 2025‑084 for medical recruitment agreements with Dr. Abdullayeva and Dr. Amorosa
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑090 to extend 2‑hour parking limits on Fourth Street E.

The council approved a closed‑session to discuss HR, legal and land‑acquisition matters. It endorsed the Climate Resilient Cornwall Adaptation Plan and approved an amendment to the Area‑Specific Development Charges By‑law. The city treasurer was authorized to arrange long‑term debt financing, and Councillor Dupelle received a 90‑day suspension of remuneration with a recommendation to replace him on several boards. Multiple by‑laws covering land sale, medical recruitment, brownfield and traffic matters were adopted.

• Closed‑session motion carried to address HR, legal and land‑acquisition items
• Council endorsed the Climate Resilient Cornwall Adaptation Plan
• Approved amendment to Area‑Specific Development Charges By‑law to extend its expiry date
• Authorized City Treasurer to proceed with long‑term debt financing arrangements
• Imposed a 90‑day suspension of remuneration for Councillor Maurice Dupelle
• Urged Mayor to replace Councillor Dupelle on Police Board, Eastern Ontario Health Unit and Glen Stordun Lodge Management Committee
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑081, 2025‑082, 2025‑085‑091 covering development charges, land sale, brownfield and traffic amendments
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑083 and 2025‑084 for Medical Recruitment Program Agreements

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive several presentations and reports, including updates on BetterHomes Cornwall, the McLennan Marsh designation, and net‑metering initiatives. It will discuss a draft letter of support for the Adaptation in Action program and vote to approve, reject, or amend it. The committee will also review a report on Ontario Bill 5 and consider related outreach opportunities.

• Letter of support – Adaptation in Action (2025-06) – vote to approve, reject, or amend
• Presentation: BetterHomes Cornwall by Clean Air Partnership (2025-49)
• Presentation: Citizens for Marshland Conservation – McLennan Marsh Designation (2025-50)
• Report: Net Metering and Other Initiatives through Cornwall Electric (2025-31)
• Report: Addressing Ontario Bill 5 – discuss potential actions (2025-52)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will consider its Final Draft Report and Recommendations to Council. Members will review the report, decide whether any amendments are needed, and provide direction on the proposed communication plan. The agenda also includes a motion to adopt the agenda itself.

• Review and potentially amend the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment Final Draft Report
• Confirm and provide direction on the proposed communication plan for medical recruitment
• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting

Special Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will consider a motion to move part of the meeting into closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss confidential matters. Council will vote to approve a temporary street closure on Pitt Street from First Street to 58 Pitt Street on August 28, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The council will also award Tender 25‑T25 for the Cornwall Business Park expansion to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $23,594,973.36 including HST.

• Motion to move into a closed meeting at 6:00 p.m. for confidential agenda items
• Approval of temporary street closure on Pitt Street (First St to 58 Pitt St) on Aug 28, 2025, 3:00‑10:00 p.m.
• Award of Tender 25‑T25 for Cornwall Business Park expansion to Cornwall Gravel Co. for $23,594,973.36 (incl. HST)

The council approved a temporary street closure on Pitt Street for Arts in the Park on August 28, 2025. It adopted the agenda for the special meeting. It awarded the Cornwall Business Park expansion tender to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $23,594,973.36 including HST.

• Adopted agenda for the special meeting (motion carried)
• Approved temporary street closure of Pitt Street from First Street to 58 Pitt Street on Aug 28, 2025, 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Awarded Cornwall Business Park expansion tender to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited for $23,594,973.36 including HST (motion carried)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. It will then receive two reports: the "Cornwall’s Creative Canvas – Arts, Culture and Public Art Strategy" and an update on the Arts Centre for August 2025. The next committee meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adopt the June 17, 2025 post‑meeting minutes
• Receive the Creative Canvas public art strategy report and presentation
• Receive the Arts Centre update report for August 2025
• Schedule next meeting for October 21, 2025

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment is meeting to review and potentially amend a draft report and recommendations intended for Council. The body will provide administration with final direction on the report, the presentation to Council, and public communications.

• Review of Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment Draft Report and Recommendations to Council

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for land consent and minor variances. These requests involve property divisions and zoning adjustments for residential and commercial sites.

• Consent requests for 220 and 222 Ruby Drive, 901 McConnell Ave, 84 and 86 Portland Drive, and 60 and 62 Portland Drive
• Minor variance request for 701 Montreal Road including requirements for barrier curbs and a revised Shadow Study
• Minor variance request for 520 and 522 Alice St regarding parking stall dimensions and driveway width
• Minor variance requests for 220 and 222 Ruby Drive, 84 and 86 Portland Drive, and 60 and 62 Portland Drive

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will adopt the meeting agenda and July 14 minutes, then consider a series of by‑law motions covering zoning, infrastructure and traffic controls. Council will also vote on an action report to endorse internet voting and optical scanning equipment for the 2026 municipal election. Additional items include approval of a drainage‑works petition, updates to committee procedures and several policy adoptions.

• By‑law 2025‑079 authorizing internet voting and optical scanning equipment for the 2026 election
• Petition for drainage works for a social‑housing development, authorizing Robinson Consultants to prepare an engineer’s report
• Mid‑Term Governance – Committee Procedures Policy (Appendix B to Procedural By‑law 2025‑065)
• Adoption of by‑laws 2025‑075 to 2025‑078 covering a zoning amendment at 55 Water St. W., CIP projects at 212 Belmont and 878 First St. E., and traffic sign changes on Ellen Ave. and Branch Dr.
• Approval of new policies: Petitions Policy, Temporary Street Closures Policy, Flags and Proclamations Policy, and Election Compliance Audit Committee terms

Council approved the use of optical scanning equipment and internet voting for the 2026 municipal elections. It adopted by‑laws 2025‑075 through 2025‑079 covering zoning, capital projects, service assumptions, traffic signs and election voting. The council also approved a drainage‑works petition and updated several committee and policy procedures.

• Endorsed use of optical scanning equipment and internet voting for 2026 municipal elections (motion carried)
• Adopted by‑laws 2025‑075 to 2025‑079 covering zoning, CIP projects, service assumption, traffic signs, and election voting (motion carried)
• Approved petition process for drainage works and authorized Robinson Consultants to prepare an engineer's report (motion carried)
• Updated Committee Procedures Policy with oversight and agenda alignment provisions (main motion carried as amended)
• Approved updates to Petition Policy, Temporary Street Closures, Flags and Proclamations, and Election Compliance Audit Committee terms (motion carried as amended)
• Adopted confirming By‑law 2025‑080 to confirm council proceedings (motion carried)
• Received report 2025‑137‑CAO on unfinished business (motion carried)

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group on August 7, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several staff reports regarding land use. The body will decide on requested consents for lot creation and minor variances for specific properties.

• Consent request for 14 and 16 Portland Drive
• Consent request for 112 and 114 Woodland Drive
• Consent request and minor variances for 166 and 164 Bellwood Drive
• Minor variance request for 2319 Tollgate Road West

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z‑03‑25) for 55 Water Street West (27 Augustus Street). The amendment proposes rezoning the site from Central Business District to Central Business District with a site‑specific exception (CBD‑XX) to permit a single‑detached dwelling and sets detailed lot and yard standards. The committee will also adopt the agenda and adopt the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopt agenda for the July 21, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes of the February 18, 2025 Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee meeting
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z‑03‑25 for 55 Water Street West (27 Augustus Street) – rezoning CBD to CBD‑XX with site‑specific standards for a single‑detached dwelling

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment (Z-03-25) that changes the portion of the subject lands from the Central Business District to a CBD zone with a site‑specific exception, permitting a single‑detached dwelling and setting detailed lot standards. The motion was carried without a recorded vote tally. Procedural motions to adopt the agenda and minutes were also carried, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-03-25 for 55 Water Street West (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

City Council will discuss a budget presentation and a Road Safety Master Plan. The body is deciding on several by-laws, including the renewal of the encampment by-law and a lease agreement for the Lancaster Fire Hall. Council will also consider a 20-week leave of absence for Councillor Syd Gardiner.

• By-law 2025-071: Encampment By-law renewal
• RFP 25-P11: Road Safety Master Plan terms of reference
• By-law 2025-072: Lease agreement with Township of South Glengarry for Lancaster Fire Hall
• By-law 2025-069: Assumption of services for Saunders Drive Subdivision
• By-law 2025-070: Transfer Payment Agreement for MTO Connecting Links Program

Council granted Councillor Syd Gardiner a 20‑week leave of absence starting July 14. The council adopted By‑law 2025‑065 (amended) and By‑laws 2025‑066 through 2025‑073, including a property acquisition to widen Marleau Avenue. A confirming By‑law for the July 14 meeting was also adopted. All motions were carried.

• Approved 20‑week leave of absence for Councillor Syd Gardiner (motion carried)
• Adopted amended By‑law 2025‑065 (procedure by‑law) (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑066 to 2025‑073 inclusive (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑073 to acquire land for Marleau Avenue widening (motion carried)
• Adopted confirming By‑law 2025‑073 for the July 14 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Received Report 2025‑96 on Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award (motion carried)
• Received Budget Presentation report 2025‑25 (motion carried)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting. It will receive presentations on program updates and emerging themes. The task force will begin defining specific recommendations for Council regarding medical recruitment.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adopt the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of program updates and emerging themes (attachments 2025-113-PDR.pdf and Medical Recruitment Brief June 26, 2025.pdf)
• Discussion to begin defining specific recommendations for Council
• Adjournment and notice of next meeting at the chair’s call

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will first adopt its agenda. It will then consider a motion to move part of the meeting into a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals related to four items: Renaissance 2025-118, Renaissance 2025-119, Heart of the City 2025-120, and Green Municipal Fund Pilot Project 2025-121.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Motion to move into a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Item #1 – Renaissance 2025-118 – personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Item #2 – Renaissance 2025-119 – personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Item #3 – Heart of the City 2025-120 – personal matters about an identifiable individual

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda for the July 4, 2025 meeting. It will also adopt the minutes from the May 9, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive Report 2025-116-PDR, an update on senior‑friendly initiatives. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Adopt agenda for July 4, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from May 9, 2025 meeting
• Receive Report 2025-116-PDR (Senior Friendly Committee 2025 update)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review and decide on two minor variance requests. These requests involve properties on Tenth Street East and East Ridge Drive.

• Minor Variance A-22-25 for 881 Tenth Street East
• Minor Variance A-21-25 for 259 East Ridge Drive

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council is deciding on several high-value infrastructure contracts and a series of mid-term governance policy amendments. The body is also reviewing a climate adaptation plan and a housing needs assessment.

• Contract for Cornwall Civic Complex dehumidification replacement to Carmichichael Engineering for $1,082,139.80
• Contract for renovation of salons at the Cornwall Civic Complex to C.M.G. Innovation Company Limited for $884,310.76
• Endorsement of the Climate Resilient Cornwall Climate Adaptation Plan
• Temporary closure of Pitt Street from Third Street to Second Street on September 20, 2025
• Proposed amendments to the Procedure By-law, Code of Conduct, and Council-Staff Relations Policy

The council approved a non‑budgeted procurement of a dehumidification replacement for the Cornwall Civic Complex at a cost of $1,082,139.80 including HST. It also approved a $884,310.76 contract to renovate the Civic Complex salons. Additional actions included a temporary street closure on Pitt Street, a noise by‑law exemption at 1703 Queen Street, and the removal of the naturalized area in Bell Centennial Park.

• Approved non‑budgeted dehumidification contract for Cornwall Civic Complex – $1,082,139.80 (Motion Carried)
• Approved renovation contract for Civic Complex salons – $884,310.76 (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary street closure on Pitt Street, Sep 20 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved noise by‑law exemption at 1703 Queen Street, July 19 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved option B to remove naturalized area in Bell Centennial Park (Motion Carried)
• Approved six amendments to the Procedure By‑law (Motion Carried)
• Approved Delegation of Authority By‑law and repealed By‑law CO‑07‑01 (Motion Carried)
• Approved the three CPPEG recommendations for Cornwall planning programs (Motion Carried)

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Cornwall Police Service Board will adopt its agenda and May 1 minutes, receive the 2024 annual report and the 2025‑2028 strategic framework report, and vote on several policy and funding items. Items include approving the Auxiliary Member Appointment Policy CPB016, the 2026 budget request, and two $500 funding requests for a Bikes and Badges event and a joint employee golf tournament. The board will also acknowledge receipt of the Senior Officers Association’s intent to bargain and consider a request for assistance from Smith Falls Police Service.

• Approve the 2026 CPS Board Budget (budget amount not specified in agenda)
• Approve $500 funding for the Bikes and Badges 2025 event
• Approve $500 funding for the CPS Employee Golf Tournament
• Approve the Auxiliary Member Appointment Policy CPB016
• Confirm receipt of the Senior Officers Association’s intent to bargain

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several minor variance and consent applications. Staff recommend approving multiple requests to reconfigure lot lines and variances on Laidlaw Avenue, while recommending a deferral for a project on Montreal Road.

• Minor Variance A-20-25: 701 Montreal Road (staff recommend deferral for parking layout revisions)
• Minor Variances A-17-25, A-18-25, and A-19-25: 3111, 3115, and 3119 Laidlaw Avenue
• Consent Files B-07-25 through B-13-25: Laidlaw Avenue lot reconfigurations

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will receive reports on the Arts Centre update for June 2025, a piano donation update for the Arts Centre, and a non‑budgeted procurement for a Cornwall Arts and Culture fit‑up. The committee will also adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. No decisions are listed; the items are for receipt and discussion.

• Arts Centre Update – June 2025 (reports 2025-100-PDR, 2025-99-PDR)
• Piano Donation Update – Arts Centre (report 2025-109-PDR)
• Non‑budgeted Procurement – Cornwall Arts and Culture Fit‑Up (2025-21-Financial Services)
• Adoption of Agenda
• Adoption of Minutes from April 15, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Committee

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

Regular Meeting of Council

City Council is reviewing funding for the Arts and Culture Centre and discussing the establishment of university programs in partnership with the University of Ottawa. The body will also receive a draft Housing Needs Assessment report and a first quarter financial report.

• Proposed increase of Arts Centre budget from $10,479,818 to $13.3 million
• Non-budgeted procurement for Arts & Culture Centre Fit-Up from Christie Lites Sales Limited for $1,963,024.96
• Additional $12,000 funding request for Canada Day celebrations in Lamoureux Park
• Proposed waiver of approximately $16,000 in municipal fees for the 2025 Akwesasne International Powwow
• By-law 2025-060 regarding 2025 Domiciliary Hostels Contracts

Council approved an increase to the Arts Centre budget, raising it from $10,479,818 to $13.3 million and authorized hiring an Arts and Culture Supervisor by October 1, 2025. The council also approved a $1,963,024.96 non‑budgeted procurement for Fit‑Up equipment for the Arts Centre, added $12,000 for the Canada Day celebration in Lamoureux Park, and waived $16,000 in municipal fees for the 2025 Akwesasne International Powwow. By‑laws 2025‑060 (Domiciliary Hostels Contracts) and 2025‑061 (meeting confirmation) were adopted, and the resolution on university programs was deferred to the next meeting.

• Increased Arts Centre budget to $13.3 M (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of an Arts and Culture Supervisor by Oct 1 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑budgeted procurement of Fit‑Up equipment for $1,963,024.96 (motion carried)
• Approved additional $12,000 funding for Canada Day celebration in Lamoureux Park (motion carried)
• Waived $16,000 municipal fees for the 2025 Akwesasne International Powwow (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑060 Domiciliary Hostels Contracts (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑061 confirming council proceedings (motion carried)
• Deferred the university programs resolution to the next regular meeting (motion carried)

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The Heritage-Patrimoine council meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four planning applications. The body will decide on three minor variance requests and two land consent applications for properties in Cornwall.

• Minor Variance A-14-25 for 440 Hillcrest Avenue
• Minor Variance A-15-25 for 1497 Holy Cross Boulevard
• Minor Variance A-16-25 for 72 Lefebvre
• Consents B-05-25 and B-06-25 for 55 Water Street West (Lot 1 & Lot 2)
• Proposed 5% cash in lieu of parkland fee for newly created lots at 55 Water Street West

Transit Committee

The Cornwall Transit Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. It will also receive three reports: a June update on capital projects, a June update on promotions, and a June update on transit operations. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the June 3, 2025 Transit Committee meeting
• Motion to adopt the minutes of the Transit Committee meeting held on November 5, 2024
• Receive the Capital Projects 2025 (June Update) report
• Receive the Promotions (June) report
• Receive the Transit Operations Update (June) report

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. Members will review presentation summaries and the task force’s terms of reference, discuss the results, and begin forming recommendations for Council. The task force will also set direction for administration on next steps. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

• Adopt the agenda for the June 2, 2025 meeting
• Adopt the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Review and discuss presentation summaries and terms of reference
• Begin developing recommendations to present to Council
• Schedule the next task force meeting for June 26, 2025

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive reports on cycling infrastructure and the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. The body will also review general recreation and parks update reports.

• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2 report
• Cycling Infrastructure report and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Recreation and Parks Update Reports

Regular Meeting of Council

City Council will discuss a resolution to oppose the provincial 'Get It Done Act' regarding land use and environmental protections. The body will also review an economic feasibility study for a university and a mid-term governance review.

• Resolution to oppose Ontario Bill 5 (Get It Done Act)
• Transfer of $184,936 to Working Reserve, $425,303 from Water Works Reserve, and $466,518 to Wastewater Works Reserve
• Economic Feasibility Study (University Study) report 2025-68-CAO
• Mid-Term Governance Review report 2025-04-CAO
• First Quarter Procurement Report 2025

The council adopted a resolution opposing Ontario Bill 5 and sent it to provincial officials. It approved fund transfers to the Working, Water Works and Wastewater Works reserves. The council also approved Bulk Consent Reports #1‑3 and adopted By‑law 2025‑059 confirming the meeting proceedings.

• Adopted Bulk Consent Reports #1‑3 (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of $184,936 to Working Reserve, $425,303 from Water Works Reserve, and $466,518 to Wastewater Works Reserve (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution opposing Ontario Bill 5 (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑059 confirming council proceedings (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Received Economic Feasibility Study report (motion carried)
• Received Mid‑Term Governance Review report and directed return for deliberation on June 23, 2025 (motion carried)

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group will adopt its agenda, then review a funding request for 338 Second Street West as presented. The group will also consider a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session for personal‑matter items under the Municipal Act. The meeting will adjourn and set the next session for July 10, 2025.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the May 22, 2025 meeting
• Review and consider the funding request for 338 Second Street West (planning and building fees)
• Motion to hold a closed session for items BR2025-01, HOTC #2024-04, and HOTC #2025-01 (personal matters)
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on July 10, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment met on May 21, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items or proposals. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded in the agenda.

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee on May 20, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board

The Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation Board will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a motion to move part of the meeting to a closed session to discuss confidential financial updates, environmental work, and next‑step planning under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. No other decisions are listed.

• Adopt agenda for May 13 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from April 4 2024 meeting
• Motion to hold a closed session for financial update
• Motion to hold a closed session for environmental work
• Motion to hold a closed session for next‑step planning

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider awarding a two-year contract to Boghosian+Allen LLP for municipal oversight services. The body is also deciding on several traffic by-laws and infrastructure projects, including a new sidewalk on Queen Street.

• Award of RFP #25-P03 to Boghosian+Allen LLP for Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Municipal Ombudsman services
• Construction of Queen Street sidewalk from Dover Road to Riverdale Avenue
• Temporary street closure of Pitt Street (First Street to 58 Pitt Street) for the Cornwall Night Market on June 13 or June 20, 2025
• By-law 2025-054 to establish a new speed limit on Pitt Street
• Waiver of Yard Maintenance By-Law 2013-212 for 'No Mow May' from May 1 to May 31, 2025

The council adopted several by‑laws, including appointments for an interim city clerk and an integrity commissioner. It approved a temporary street closure for the Cornwall Night Market and a sidewalk construction on Queen Street. A resolution was passed to formally support the reconstruction of École secondaire catholique La Citadelle. Additional actions included a No‑Mow May waiver and traffic‑bylaw amendments.

• Adopted By-law 2025-057 to appoint Denise Labelle‑Gélinas as temporary interim City Clerk (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2025-056 to appoint David Boghosian as Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator and Municipal Ombudsman (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary street closure of Pitt Street for the Cornwall Night Market on June 13 (rain date June 20) (Motion Carried)
• Approved construction of the Queen Street sidewalk from Dover Road to Riverdale Avenue (Motion Carried)
• Waived Yard Maintenance By‑law for No‑Mow May 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑laws 2025-052, 2025-053, 2025-054 and 2025-055 amending traffic and parking regulations (Motion Carried)
• Passed resolution supporting reconstruction of École secondaire catholique La Citadelle (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025-058 to confirm council proceedings for May 12, 2025 (Motion Carried)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and receive three reports: the Seniors on Wheels 2025 report, an update on the Senior Community Grant Program for 2025‑2026, and correspondence from Chair Bernard Lamarche. No further actions or decisions are listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
• Receive Seniors on Wheels 2025 report (Report 2025‑77‑PDR)
• Receive update on Senior Community Grant Program 2025‑2026 (Report 2025‑89‑CAO)
• Receive correspondence from Chair Bernard Lamarche (Report 2025‑85‑CAO)

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment will consider a motion to adopt the meeting agenda. It will also consider a motion to adopt the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting. The task force will receive a presentation from Penelope Smith, Executive Director of the Glengarry Nurse Practitioner‑Led Clinic.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adopt the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting
• Presentation by the Glengarry Nurse Practitioner‑Led Clinic (Penelope Smith, Executive Director)
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on June 2, 2025

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall Committee will meet to adopt the March 5, 2025 minutes and review several action reports. The committee is discussing a variety of heritage-related projects and administrative updates.

• Financial Report
• Locomotive #17
• Communications Strategy Survey
• Square Mile Signage
• Capital Theatre Artefacts

The Heritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall Committee approved its meeting agenda for May 7, 2025. It also adopted the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. The committee accepted Action Reports #1‑12 for its record.

• Adopt agenda for May 7, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopt minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Receive Action Reports #1‑12 (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review Minor Variance A‑13‑25 for 104 Cornwall Center Road. The staff report recommends approving the variance with conditions to maintain existing surface drainage and proper lot grading. Approval of this variance will supersede the earlier decision A‑07‑25. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda.

• Minor Variance A‑13‑25 – 104 Cornwall Center Road – approval with drainage and grading conditions, superseding decision A‑07‑25

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Cornwall Police Service Board will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive several reports, including the 2024 Annual Use of Force Report, the 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Report, and the first‑quarter 2025 financial statements. The board will confirm the appointment of Police Officer Brandon Boire. A motion will move part of the meeting to a closed session to discuss personal matters under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

• Police Officer Appointment – Brandon Boire (appointment confirmed by Chair Brisson)
• 1st Quarter 2025 CPS Financial Statement (received by the board)
• 2024 Annual Use of Force Report (received by the board)
• Maximizing Grant Opportunities presentation (received by the board)
• Closed meeting motion to discuss personal matters under the Community Safety and Policing Act

Naming Committee

The Naming Committee is reviewing a capital project update regarding the Bob Turner Memorial. The committee is considering recommendations to refer specific redesign and signage plans to Council for approval.

• Proposed redesign of the Civic Complex north patio/garden to include a monument, seating, and signage for Bob Turner, Si Miller, and Joe St. Denis
• Investigation into costs for signage and a mural at a ball diamond in coordination with the Cornwall Minor Baseball Association
• Potential cost implications for the baseball diamond project to be included in 2026 budget deliberations

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will consider and vote on several items, including adopting the agenda, receiving expense statements and reports, and adopting three by‑laws. It will also approve amendments to the Procurement of Goods and/or Services Policy and authorize the transition of the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to the Human Services Department with a consultant hire. Additional by‑laws address a special events licensing rule, an easement for a sanitary sewer maintenance hole, and the repeal of a heritage designation for Locomotive No. 17.

• Amendments to the Procurement of Goods and/or Services Policy
• By‑law 2025‑048 – Special Events Licensing By‑law
• By‑law 2025‑049 – Easement for maintenance of a sanitary sewer hole (Reference Plan 52R‑8722)
• By‑law 2025‑050 – Repeal of Ontario Heritage Designation By‑law No. 134‑2006 (Locomotive No. 17)
• Transition of the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to Human Services Department and hiring of a consultant

Council approved three by‑laws covering a special events licensing regime, an easement transfer for a sanitary sewer maintenance hole, and the repeal of an Ontario heritage designation. The Queen Street sidewalk project was deferred while administration studies its feasibility. Additional actions included adopting bulk‑consent reports, amending the procurement policy, and moving the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to Human Services.

• Adopted By-law 2025-048 Special Events Licensing (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2025-049 easement transfer for sanitary sewer maintenance hole (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2025-050 repeal of Ontario Heritage Designation No. 134-2006 (Motion Carried)
• Deferred Queen Street sidewalk project to study feasibility (Motion Carried)
• Approved Bulk Consent Reports 2025-12-Financial Services and 2025-65-CAO (Motion Carried)
• Approved amendments to Procurement of Goods and/or Services Policy (Motion Carried)
• Approved transition of Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to Human Services, continued regional collaboration, and hiring of a consultant (Motion Carried)
• Received memorandum on Strong Mayor Powers (Motion Carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

The agenda for the Cornwall, Ontario regular council meeting on 2025-04-28 contains only generic placeholders and no detailed agenda items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. Consequently, the council has no specific decisions or discussions documented for this meeting.

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Cornwall Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025 shows no specific agenda items or decisions. The agenda document contains only placeholder sections and no listed topics, contracts, or proposals.

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment agenda for April 23, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

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

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Regular Meeting of Council

At the regular council meeting on April 14, 2025, Cornwall City Council will consider several items including by‑law adoptions and temporary street closures. The council will vote on By‑law 2025‑045 to authorize the use of dedicated gas‑tax funds for a public‑transportation program and on By‑law 2025‑046 to approve an Ontario transfer payment for court security and prisoner transportation. It will also approve temporary closures of sections of Pitt Street for the Cornwall Police annual open house on May 14 and for the Unleash Pet Fest on June 7. Additionally, the council will receive a report on Locomotive 17 and proceed with its donation to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario.

• Approve temporary street closure of Pitt Street from Fourth Street to Second Street on May 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. for the Cornwall Police Service Annual Open House
• Approve temporary street closure of Pitt Street from Second Street to First Street and from First Street to 58 Pitt Street on June 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for the Unleash Pet Fest
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑045 authorizing the City to enter into a Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program Letter of Agreement
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑046 authorizing the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program
• Receive report on Locomotive 17 and proceed with its donation to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario

The council approved two temporary street closures for police and pet‑fest events. It authorized the Friends of Engine 17 to continue fundraising and repealed the Heritage Designation By‑law. A resolution moved the regular April 28 council meeting to April 29, approved by a two‑thirds vote. Four by‑laws were adopted covering a subdivision service assumption, an easement for Cornwall Electric, a dedicated gas‑tax agreement for public transit, and an Ontario transfer‑payment for court security.

• Approved temporary street closure on Pitt St. for Police Open House (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary street closure on Pitt St. for Unleash Pet Fest (Motion Carried)
• Authorized Friends of Engine 17 to fundraise through end of 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Repealed Heritage Designation By‑law 124‑2006 (Motion Carried)
• Resolved to reschedule the April 28 council meeting to April 29 (approved by two‑thirds majority)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑043 Assumption of Services for Marguerite D’Youville Subdivision (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑044 granting easement to Cornwall Electric (Motion Carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑045 authorizing Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation (Motion Carried)

Age Friendly Community Committee

The Senior Friendly Community Committee will adopt its agenda and then receive two reports: Report 2025-75 on the Senior Fair 2025 and Report 2025-77 on Seniors on Wheels 2025. No other decisions or actions are listed for this meeting.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Receive Report 2025-75 on Senior Fair 2025
• Receive Report 2025-77 on Seniors on Wheels 2025

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group meeting on April 10, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No concrete actions, contracts, or proposals are detailed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It will consider two development applications: a request to expand a non‑conforming use at 122 B and 124 Carleton Street, and a minor variance request for 1765 Elgin Street. Both items require committee approval and include conditions on implementation and design specifications.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the April 9, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adopt the minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve expansion of non‑conforming use at 122 B and 124 Carleton St, with landscaping condition per IN Engineering + Planning site plan dated March 10, 2025
• Approve minor variance for 1765 Elgin St, with condition that construction follow the approved plans and any deviation require further review
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on May 7, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its December 2, 2024 meeting. It will receive a Carleton University capstone presentation on municipal infrastructure and several reports, including updates to the Tree Cutting By‑Law, the Climate Action Plan, and the Climate Adaptation Plan. The committee will also receive updates on Eco Day, Earth Week, the Green Bin and Clear Bag programs, and the TC+ Swap, Share, Repair Fair, and discuss opportunities for participation and public outreach.

• Receive Carleton University Capstone Project presentation – 2025‑26 Infrastructure and Municipal Works
• Tree Cutting By‑Law updates – April 2025 and related temporary clear‑cutting and protection by‑law documents
• Climate Action Plan update – February 2025 (Report #2025‑14‑IMW)
• Eco Day and Earth Week update – Report #2025‑11‑IMW and discussion of committee involvement
• Green Bin and Clear Bag Programs update – Report #2025‑13‑IMW and promotion discussion

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Board will consider the 2023 year-end financial statement and the 2024 Missing Persons Act annual report. Members will also review presentations on body-worn cameras and the Court Bureau, and vote on a new police officer appointment.

• Approval of 2023 Year End Financial Statement
• Appointment of Emma Onstein as a Police Officer
• Approval of Critical Points Policy CPB015
• Presentation on Body-Worn Cameras by S/Sgt. Levere
• Review of Missing Persons Act 2024 Annual Report

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business items were listed for this meeting.

Mayor's Task Force on Medical Recruitment

The Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment will adopt its agenda and hear verbal presentations from the Elderhood Care Team and Cornwall MediComplex Incorporation’s McConnell Medical Center. The task force will receive an updated recruitment plan (report 2025‑66) and a report on foreign‑trained health professionals (report 2025‑67) and will consider any amendments or direction to administration based on these reports.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the meeting
• Verbal presentation by the Elderhood Care Team
• Verbal presentation by Cornwall MediComplex Incorporation, McConnell Medical Center
• Receive Updated Plan for Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment (report 2025‑66) with possible amendments
• Receive Update Regarding Foreign Trained Health Professionals (report 2025‑67)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving a minor variance and a consent for properties at 61 and 63 Royal Drive, along with adopting previous meeting minutes.

• Approve minor variance A-10-25 for 61 and 63 Royal Drive
• Approve consent B-04-25 for 61 and 63 Royal Drive
• Adopt minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting
• Meeting held at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street
• Next meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025

Regular Meeting of Council

Cornwall City Council will consider adopting by-laws for 2025 tax rates, zoning changes for emergency housing and a new secondary school, and a non-budgeted flooring replacement project. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding personal matters.

• Approval of 2025 tax rates and ratios
• Zoning changes for emergency and transitional housing
• Zoning changes for a new secondary school at Marleau Avenue
• Non-budgeted flooring replacement at Civic Complex ($203,834.40)
• Temporary road closures for Cornwall Triathlon and Art Walk

The council approved the redesignation of Concession 1 East and West lands from General Commercial to Major Institutional and rezoned them to General Institutional – Site Specific Exception to allow a new secondary school. It also approved a planning framework for transitional and emergency housing, several temporary street closures for a triathlon and an art walk, a non‑budgeted flooring contract for the Civic Complex ($203,834.40), and updates to the business licensing by‑law fee structure.

• Approved land redesignation and rezoning for a new secondary school (Motion Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑Law for transitional and emergency housing (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary street closures for the Cornwall Triathlon on Aug 23‑24, 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary street closure for the Cornwall Art Walk on June 28, 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved encroachment agreement for a structure at 14 & 16 Pine Street (Motion Carried)
• Approved changes to the Municipal Service Management Agreement (Motion Carried)
• Approved non‑budgeted procurement to replace lower‑level flooring at the Civic Complex for $203,834.40 (Motion Carried)
• Approved Business Licensing By‑law biennial application process and phased fee increases (Motion Carried)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee on March 17, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 contains no listed agenda items; the agenda text is empty and includes only placeholders.

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The agenda for the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group meeting on March 6, 2025 contains no listed items. It consists only of generic placeholders and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions are recorded.

Cornwall Police Service Board

The Board will receive reports on strategic planning, deputy chief recruitment, and financial statements. Members will also review funding requests and updates regarding the taxi by-law transfer.

• Oath of office for new Board Member Marc Lafleur
• Deputy Chief recruitment verbal report
• NG911 Grant report
• Race Against Drugs funding request
• Taxi By-law Transfer update

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The Heritage‑Patrimoine Committee will vote to adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive a financial report update and verbal updates on the heritage fair, the webmaster contract, and communications. The meeting ends with scheduling the next session for April 2, 2025.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for March 5, 2025
• Motion to adopt the February 5, 2025 minutes
• Financial report – update (verbal)
• Heritage Fair discussion (verbal)
• Webmaster contract update (verbal)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approvals for several minor variances and consents on properties at Lourdes Avenue, Portland Drive, and Cornwall Center Road. Each proposal includes specific conditions, such as drainage maintenance or survey submission. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and the minutes from the January 29, 2025 session.

• Minor Variance A-08-25 – 248 and 250 Lourdes Ave
• Consent B-02-25 – 248 and 250 Lourdes Ave (zoning relief and survey condition)
• Minor Variance A-09-25 – 78 and 80 Portland Dr (adds four new dwelling units, sidewalk overhang condition)
• Consent B-03-25 – 78 and 80 Portland Dr (survey submission condition)
• Minor Variance A-07-25 – 104 Cornwall Center Rd (garage conversion, drainage condition)

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The agenda for the Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee meeting on Feb 26, 2025 in Cornwall, Ontario contains no specific items; it only includes standard headings and placeholders.

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is meeting to receive reports from Infrastructure and Municipal Works. The discussion focuses on capital projects, promotional activities, and transit operation updates.

• Report 2025-18-IMW regarding Capital Projects, including building additions and bus stops
• Report 2025-19-IMW regarding Promotions
• Report 2025-20-IMW regarding Transit Operation Updates

Regular Meeting of Council

The Cornwall City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a Business Licensing By‑Law survey presentation and request two new by‑laws, and consider a resolution directing staff to draft a Multi‑Year Budget Policy. The council will also consider and adopt a series of by‑laws covering office space leasing, tree planting at the wastewater plant, a one‑foot reserve on Mauricy Street, emergency‑transitional housing amendments, an Integrity Commissioner contract extension, and a temporary encampment by‑law extension.

• Adopt agenda and minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting
• Receive Business Licensing By‑Law survey and request two separate by‑laws for review
• Resolution 2025-05 to have staff draft a Multi‑Year Budget Policy
• Adopt By‑law 2025-022 Office Space Lease with St. Lawrence Seaway Authority
• Adopt By‑law 2025-024 one‑foot reserve on Mauricy Street as a public highway

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will discuss community outreach for climate emergencies and waste programs. The body will also receive updates on the city's Climate Adaptation and Climate Action plans.

• Discussion on TC+ Swap, Share, Repair Fair outreach
• Eco Day and Earth Week activities update (Report #2025-11-IMW)
• Promotion of green bin and clear bag programs (Report #2025-13-IMW)
• Climate Adaptation Plan Update (Report #2025-12-IMW)
• Climate Action Plan Update for ECCC (Report #2025-14-IMW)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will consider approving Official Plan Amendment No. 4 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z‑02‑25 to establish a framework for emergency and transitional housing. It will also recommend Heart of the City funding for projects at 130 Sydney Street and 101‑103 Sydney Street. The agenda includes routine adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 4 for emergency and transitional housing
• Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z‑02‑25 to implement the housing plan
• Recommend Heart of the City funding for 130 Sydney Street
• Recommend Heart of the City funding for 101‑103 Sydney Street
• Adopt the meeting agenda and minutes

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will receive an Arts Centre update report and a Next Steps report. It will also consider and vote to approve the list of priority issues for 2025. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda adoption and a motion to adjourn.

• Arts Centre Update – report to be received
• Priority Issues 2025 – motion to approve list of priorities
• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Next Steps – report to be received

Committee of Adjustment

The Cornwall Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2025-02-12 contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific agenda items.

Regular Meeting of Council

At the regular council meeting on February 10, 2025, Cornwall City Council will consider several by‑laws, including an easement for Cornwall Electric, a Bell Canada TV1 local production agreement, and a part‑lot control exemption for Lot 17 in the Belfort Estates subdivision. The council will also vote to approve the City of Cornwall Hybrid Work Policy for Fire Services and receive a draft multi‑year budget policy for staff preparation. Additional reports and updates will be received for information purposes.

• By‑law 2025‑018: easement in favour of Cornwall Electric on Part 1, Reference Plan 52R‑8749 (Warrington Brown Parking Lot)
• By‑law 2025‑019: Bell Canada TV1 Local Production Agreement
• By‑law 2025‑020: Part Lot Control exemption for Lot 17, Registered Plan 52M‑61, Belfort Estates Subdivision
• Approval of the City of Cornwall Hybrid Work Policy for Fire Services
• Staff draft of a Multi‑Year Budget Policy for Council consideration

Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group

The Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Group meeting on Feb 6 2025 has no listed agenda items; only procedural information is provided.

Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall

The Heritage‑Patrimoine Cornwall committee will vote to adopt its meeting agenda and the minutes from its December 11 and October 9, 2024 meetings. Members will elect a chair by floor nominations. The committee will also discuss a protocol for building inquiries, planning for a heritage fair, a financial report and a communications strategy.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for February 5, 2025
• Motion to adopt minutes from Dec 11 2024 and Oct 09 2024
• Election of Chair – 2025‑33‑CAO
• Heritage Fair planning
• Financial Report (2025‑0112, 2024.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including a lot severance and a non-conforming use expansion. Staff have provided recommendations for approval on three items and a recommendation to deny one.

• Permission to expand non-conforming use at 1719 Vincent Massey Drive (A-05-25)
• Minor Variance A-04-24 for 242 & 244 Lourdes Avenue to allow lot severance
• Consent B-01-25 for 242 and 244 Lourdes Avenue regarding minimum lot area
• Minor Variance A-06-25 for 1765 Elgin Street (staff recommend denial)

Naming Committee

The Cornwall Naming Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a motion to hold a closed meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss the commemoration of Bob Turner. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adopt agenda for the January 29, 2025 Naming Committee meeting
• Adopt minutes from Naming Committee meeting on April 3, 2024
• Motion to move into a closed meeting under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Closed‑session discussion item: Commemorating Bob Turner

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive a report on the 2025‑24 Planning, Development and Recreation items. The report includes the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and its map appendix. The committee will consider these documents but no formal decisions are listed.

• Receive the 2025‑24 Planning, Development and Recreation discussion report
• Review the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Review the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan map appendix
• Adopt the meeting agenda (procedural)
• Adjourn and schedule next meeting for March 25, 2025

Regular Meeting of Council

The council meeting will open with a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the Building and By‑Law Annual Report, and review several reports including a fourth‑quarter procurement report. Key items include a $20 million application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to add amenities at the Benson Centre, rezoning of 1520 Cumberland Street, and adoption of multiple by‑laws covering fees, child‑care contracts, and sewer easements.

• Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2 for new amenities at the Benson Centre (estimated cost $20,000,000)
• Rezoning of 1520 Cumberland Street from Residential 20 (RES 20) to Site Specific RES 20‑18
• Adoption of By‑law 2025‑015 to establish Fees and Charges for the City of Cornwall
• Renewal of Service Contracts for Child Care and EarlyON providers (By‑law 2025‑013)
• Easement and release agreements for sanitary sewer on 14 King Street (By‑laws 2025‑009 and 2025‑010)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on city infrastructure and policies. The body is specifically asked to provide concepts and ideas regarding the need for an accessible pool lift at the Aquatic Centre.

• Report on sidewalk snow clearing (2024-93-CAO)
• Accessibility Policy report (2024-90-CAO)
• Report on barrier-free parking in municipal lots (2024-88-CAO)
• Aquatic Centre accessible pool lift update (2024-89-CAO)
• Bicycle trails condition update (2024-87-CAO)

Lay Appointments Committee - Public

The Lay Appointments Committee will consider a motion to close part of the meeting at 4:30 p.m. under Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session would address a lay appointment to the Cornwall Police Services Board involving personal matters about an identifiable individual. The meeting also includes standard roll call and an Indigenous acknowledgement.

• Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 4:30 p.m. to address Section 239(2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Discussion of Lay Appointment to the Cornwall Police Services Board (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee

The Planning Advisory and Hearing Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. It will consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the UCDSB Marleau Secondary School site. The amendment seeks to redesignate the land from General Commercial to Major Institutional, rezone it to General Institutional – Site Specific Exception, and allow a maximum building height of 18 metres instead of the current 13.5 metres. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the next regular Council meeting.

• Motion to adopt the meeting agenda
• Motion to adopt the December 17, 2024 post‑meeting minutes
• Proposed OPA No. 3 and Zoning By‑law Amendment (PAC Z‑01‑05) for Marleau Secondary School
• Redesignation of Concession 1 East & West, Lot 3 (Registered Plan 52R4214) from GC to MI and rezoning to GI‑XX with 18 m height limit
• Next PAC meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review and potentially approve minor variance requests for three properties on Walton Street. Decisions will focus on construction specifications and driveway widths between the sidewalk and curb.

• Minor Variance A-01-25: Walton Street (Lot 13)
• Minor Variance A-02-25: Walton Street (Lot 14)
• Minor Variance A-03-25: Walton Street (Lot 15)

Regular Meeting of Council

City Council will receive a 2025 budget update and consider a resolution to assign staff to five strategic pillars of the IDEA Community Coalition. The body will also review a final report from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding a closed meeting investigation.

• 2025 Budget Update and Inquiry report
• By-law 2025-001 to ratify Collective Agreement with CUPE 234 (Fire Services)
• By-law 2025-002 agreement with Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and SDG Paramedic Services
• By-law 2025-003 Disaster Mitigation Funding Transfer Payment Agreement
• Approval of seven Planning Advisory Committee recommendations

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The council will meet in camera to discuss staffing and negotiation matters.

• Closed session to discuss staffing and personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Closed session to discuss positions, plans, or procedures for municipal negotiations