Minutes

Cornwall City Council

Meeting #:	2021-07
Date:	Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.
Location:	Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water Street East, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 6G4, Salon B, Lower Level

Attendance Committee Members:

• Bernadette Clement, Mayor,
• Claude E. McIntosh, Councillor,
• Elaine MacDonald, Councillor,
• Syd Gardiner, Councillor,
• Dean Hollingsworth, Councillor,
• Carilyne Hébert, Councillor,
• Maurice Dupelle, Councillor,
• Glen Grant, Councillor,
• Todd Bennett, Councillor,
• Justin Towndale, Councillor,
• and Eric Bergeron, Councillor

Attendance Administration:

• Maureen Adams, CAO,
• Manon L. Levesque, City Clerk,
• Bill de Wit, Acting General Manager,
• Geoffrey Clarke, General Manager, Corporate Services,
• Jeff Weber, Deputy Fire Chief,
• Mark A. Boileau, General Manager, Planning, Development and Recreation,
• Tracey Bailey, General Manager, Financial Services,
• Bill Lister, EMS Chief,
• Mellissa Morgan, Manager,
• Carl Goodwin, Division Manager, Environment,
• James Fawthrop, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation,
• Len Tapp, Division Manager, Transit Services,
• Michael Fawthrop, Division Manager, Infrastructure,
• and Neil Dixon, Division Manager

​Chair:                   Bernadette Clement, Mayor
Prepared By:        Debbie Caskenette, Deputy Clerk

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1.

In-Camera Session / Rise and Report from the In-Camera Meeting of Monday, February 22, 2020

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 5:00 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is:

Item #1 2021-16-Financial Services - Litigation
e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
Action Taken:  Council received the report and provided direction to Administration.

Item #2 2021-14-Social and Housing Services - Lease Agreements
k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board
Action Taken:  Council provided direction to Administration.

Item #3 - 2021-06-Infrastructure and Municipal Works - Sale of Land
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Action Taken:  Council provided direction to Administration.

2.

Moment of Personal Reflection

3.

National Anthem

The Acting Mayor for this month is Councillor Dean Hollingsworth.

4.

Opening

The Mayor acknowledged that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Mohawk people of Akwesasne.

Mayor Clement reminded the residents of Cornwall to continue to do our part in following the public health measures in place now that the region has moved into the Orange zone.

5.

Roll Call

6.

Additions, Deletions or Amendments

1.  Addition of By-law 2021-015, Housing Provider Operating Agreement with Finch & District Seniors Housing Corporation.

2.  Addition of By-law 2021-016, Housing Provider Operating Agreement with J.W. MacIntosh Community Support Services amending Confirming By-law to Number 2021-017.

 

7.

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved By: Claude E. McIntosh, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor

  Motion to adopt the Agenda as amended.

  Motion Carried

8.

Disclosures of Interest

Déclarations d'intérêts pécuniaires

• Carilyne Hébert, Councillor declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Carilyne Hebert disclosed a conflict of interest on Communication Item #2, Ontario's Vision for Social Assistance Transformation, as her employer the Social Development Council receives funding from Social and Housing Services and the potential budget implications.)

1.

Carilyne Hébert, Councillor - Disclosures of Interest

Councillor Carilyne Hebert disclosed a conflict of interest on Communication Item #2, Ontario's Vision for Social Assistance Transformation, as her employer the Social Development Council receives funding from Social and Housing Services and the potential budget implications.

9.

Committee of the Whole

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Glen Grant, Councillor

  Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.

  Motion Carried

10.

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor
  Seconded By: Maurice Dupelle, Councillor

  Motion to approve the following Minutes as presented:

  • Budget Meeting of February 1, 2021
  • Budget Meeting of February 2, 2021
  • Budget Meeting of February 3, 2021
  • Regular Meeting of February 8, 2021
  Motion Carried

11.

Presentations

1.

Traffic on Riverdale Avenue, 2021-10-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

Michael Fawthrop, Division Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Enrique Kamm, Transportation Engineer, outlined the construction and traffic related matters from two petitions received in relation to Parkwood Estates -  Phases 3 and 4 (Grant Avenue and Riverdale Avenue North).  Mr. Fawthrop explained the municipal regulations that the developer is required to follow and presented the traffic findings from two recent speed surveys in addition to historical data used.

12.

Delegations

There were no Delegations.

13.

Consent Reports

• Moved By: Maurice Dupelle, Councillor
  Seconded By: Dean Hollingsworth, Councillor

  Motion to adopt the Consent Items as listed.

  Motion Carried

1.

Proclamation – Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness, 2021-22-Corporate Services

• Motion to proclaim March 26, 2021, as “Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness” in the City of Cornwall and allow its flag to be flown at 340 Pitt Street from March 26 to March 28, 2021.

2.

Request for Quotation 21-Q06 Supply and Delivery of Two Ice Resurface Machines, 2021-14-Financial Services

• Motion to award quotation 21-Q06 to Resurfice Corporation, from Elmira, Ontario, at the total bid price of $236,260.40 (net cost to the Corporation - $208,180.60) including provisional items, being the best bid meeting the quotation specifications.

3.

Tender 20-T40 Supply and Delivery of a New Tandem Axle Truck with Attachments, 2021-13-Financial Services

• Motion to award Tender 20-T40 to Cornwall Freightliner, from Cornwall, Ontario, at the total bid price of $316,707.36 (net cost to the Corporation - $285,204.79) being the best bid meeting the tender specifications.

14.

Resolutions

There were no Resolutions.

15.

Reports from Unfinished Business and Unfinished Business Listing

1.

Cost Analysis Cornwall Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 2021-07-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

• Moved By: Glen Grant, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor
  1. Motion to receive Report 2021-07-Infrastructure and Municipal Works.
  2. Motion to direct Administration to develop a Zero Carbon Roadmap.
  Motion Carried
• Moved By: Dean Hollingsworth, Councillor
  Seconded By: Carilyne Hébert, Councillor

  Motion to defer this matter until a full cost analysis is available for Cornwall's greenhouse gas emissions.

  Motion Defeated for Want of Majority

2.

Riverdale Avenue Petition- Traffic and Safety Concerns, 2021-09-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

• Moved By: Glen Grant, Councillor
  Seconded By: Todd Bennett, Councillor

  Motion to approve the following:

  1. The installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Grant Avenue not be considered due to Provincial ‘ALL-WAY STOP’ Warrants not being met;
  2. The results of this report be forwarded to the Cornwall Police Services for consideration of regular enforcement of the speed limit and other rules of the road in the area;
  3. The City continue to install speed board radars along Riverdale Avenue from time to time to raise motorists awareness and to support police enforcement;
  4. The existing ‘Community Safety Zone’ along Riverdale Avenue be extended north to Dorney Avenue; and
  5. The City continue to monitor the area in order to identify potential issues and to assess the need for future traffic calming measures or pedestrian and cyclists infrastructure.
  Motion Carried

3.

Vacant Property Levy Program, 2021-15-Financial Services

• Moved By: Carilyne Hébert, Councillor
  Seconded By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  1. Motion to receive Report 2021-15-Financial Services.
  2. Motion to not proceed with a Vacant Property Levy Program.
  Motion Carried

4.

Unfinished Business Listing for February 22, 2021, 2021-21-Corporate Services

• Moved By: Todd Bennett, Councillor
  Seconded By: Glen Grant, Councillor

  Motion to receive the Unfinished Business Listing for February 22, 2021.

  Motion Carried

16.

Communication Reports

1.

Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Update, 2021-04-CAO

• Moved By: Todd Bennett, Councillor
  Seconded By: Carilyne Hébert, Councillor

  Motion to receive Report 2021-04-CAO

  Motion Carried

2.

Ontario’s Vision for Social Assistance Transformation, 2021-15-Social and Housing Services

Having declared a conflict, Councillor Carilyne Hébert stepped away from the table.

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Claude E. McIntosh, Councillor

  Motion to receive Report 2021-15-Social and Housing Services.

  Motion Carried

17.

New Business Motions

1.

Domtar Properties, 2021-06-Council Members

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor

  Motion to direct Administration to prepare a report providing an update on the property located along Second Street and known as the Domtar property.

  Motion Carried

2.

CIL Property, 2021-07-Council Members

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor

  Motion to direct Administration to prepare a report providing an update on the property located on the corner of Second Street and Brookdale Avenue known as the CIL property.

  Motion Carried

3.

Corner of Second and Pitt Streets Property, 2021-08-Council Members

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor

  Motion to direct Administration to prepare a report providing an update on the property located on the corner of Second and Pitt Streets.

  Motion Carried

18.

By-laws

• Moved By: Maurice Dupelle, Councillor
  Seconded By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor

  Motion to adopt By-laws 2021-015 and 2021-016 as listed on the Agenda.

  Motion Carried

1.

By-law 2021-015 Housing Provider Operating Agreement with Finch & District Seniors Housing Corporation, 2021-16-Social and Housing Services

2.

By-law 2021-016 Housing Provider Operating Agreement with J.W. MacIntosh Community Support Services, 2021-17-Social and Housing Services

19.

Reports from Standing, Advisory, Special and Ad Hoc Committees of Council

1.  Councillor Elaine MacDonald announced that $837,000 has been raised to date for the Arts and Culture Centre.  The fundraising committee, Be the Link, will be holding an on-line auction from April 9 to April 16, 2021.

      Councillor MacDonald noted that the architectural firm will be making a presentation to Council on March 8, 2021 on the proposed design for the centre.  Images of the design will be on display at the Cornwall Square.

     

20.

Notices of Motion

There were no Notices of Motion.

21.

Confirming By-law

1.

Confirming By-law for the Meeting of February 22, 2021, 2021-23-Corporate Services

• Moved By: Elaine MacDonald, Councillor
  Seconded By: Glen Grant, Councillor

  Motion to adopt the Confirming By-law 2021-017.

  Motion Carried

22.

Adjournment and Next Regular Meeting of Council

The next Special Public Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021.

The next Regular Public Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021.

• Moved By: Syd Gardiner, Councillor
  Seconded By: Claude E. McIntosh, Councillor

  Motion to adjourn the Meeting of Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:30 p.m.

  Motion Carried