Agenda
Cornwall City Council

Meeting #:	2021-17
Date:	Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.
Location:	Zoom

​Chair:                   Bernadette Clement, Mayor

Prepared By:        Debbie Caskenette, Deputy Clerk

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In-Camera Session / Rise and Report from the In-Camera Meeting of Monday, May 25, 2021

There is no In-Camera Session for May 25, 2021.

Moment of Personal Reflection

Réflexion personelle

National Anthem

Hymne national

 

The Acting Mayor for this month is Councillor Justin Towndale.

Opening

Ouverture

We acknowledge that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Mohawk people of Akwesasne.

Roll Call

Appel nominal

Additions, Deletions or Amendments

Ajoûts, retraits ou modifications

All matters listed under General Consent, save and except “Delegations” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Should a Council Member wish an alternative action from the proposed recommendation, the Council Member shall request that this matter be moved to “Communications” at this time.

Adoption of Agenda

Ratification de l'Ordre du jour

The following Agenda is being presented for adoption as presented / amended.

Disclosures of Interest

Déclarations d'intérêts pécuniaires

Committee of the Whole

Séance de commission étendue à la chambre entire

We will now go into Committee of the Whole and that all Minutes, Presentations, Delegations, Consent/Correspondence, Resolutions, Reports and By-laws shall be considered and referred to that Committee.

Adoption of Minutes

Ratification des procès-verbaux

The Minutes of May 10, 2021, are being presented for adoption:

Monday, May 10, 2021

Presentations

Présentations

1.

VIA Rail Update, 2021-73-Corporate Services

2.

Architectural Design of New Fire Station by J.L. Richards, 2021-05-Fire Services

Delegations

Délégations

Consent Reports

Rapports sur le consentement

1.

Proclamation – Intergenerational Day, 2021-64-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim Tuesday, June 1, 2021, as “Intergenerational Day” in the City of Cornwall.

2.

Proclamation – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, 2021-65-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim the month of June, 2021, as “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month” in the City of Cornwall.

3.

Proclamation – National Indigenous History Month, 2021-67-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim the month of June, 2021, as “National Indigenous History Month” in the City of Cornwall.

4.

Proclamation – Shriners International Awareness Day, 2021-68-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim Sunday, June 6, 2021, as “Shriners International Awareness Day” in the City of Cornwall and approve its flag to be flown at 340 Pitt Street.

5.

Proclamation – Seniors’ Month, 2021-70-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim the month of June, 2021, as “Seniors’ Month” in the City of Cornwall.

6.

Proclamation – ALS Awareness Month, 2021-71-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim the month of June, 2021, as “ALS Awareness Month” in the City of Cornwall.

7.

Proclamation – Pride Month, 2021-72-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council proclaim the month of June, 2021, as “Pride Month” in the City of Cornwall and to approve the Pride Flag to be flown at 340 Pitt Street.

8.

Ontario Regulation 284/09 - Budget Matter Expenses, 2021-43-Financial Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council receive Report 2021-43-Financial Services as required by the Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 284/09.

9.

Tax Write-offs / Adjustments, 2021-48-Financial Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council receive the report for tax write-offs and adjustments under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and tax refunds from decisions made by the Assessment Review Board (ARB).

10.

Site Specific CIP Program Incentive for Vacant Sites and Residential Developments, 2021-87-Planning, Development and Recreation

• Action Recommended

  That Council approve a site-specific program within the City’s Community Improvement Plan that would support housing projects as outlined in this report and prepare a by-law to be presented to Council at the next regular meeting.

Resolutions

Résolutions

Reports from Unfinished Business and Unfinished Business Listing

Rapports des affaires incompletes

The Unfinished Business Listing for Monday, May 25, 2021, is being presented to Council to receive.

1.

Guindon Park Urban Campground, 2021-84-Planning, Development and Recreation

• Action Recommended
  1. That Council receive Report 2021-84-Planning, Development and Recreation.
  2. Should Council wish to advance the proposal of developing a campground in Guindon Park to the next step, provide direction to Administration to include a capital project in the 2022 Municipal Budget submission to commission a feasibility study, complete with preliminary designs, a Class C construction estimate, public consultation, market analysis, and economic development impact assessment.

2.

J.C. Godard Development – Prime Square, 2021-85-Planning, Development and Recreation

• Action Recommended
  1. That Council approve a site-specific Tax Increment Grant (TIG) for 20 years at 90% for the residential development of 44 rental units at 1 Second Street East, Cornwall, Ontario, proposed by Mr. Godard; and
  2. That a By-law be prepared and presented to Council at its Regular Meeting of Council of June 14, 2021.

3.

Unfinished Business Listing for May 25, 2021, 2021-62-Corporate Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council receive the Unfinished Business Listing for May 25, 2021.

Communication Reports

Communications et rapports

1.

Architectural Design of New Fire Station, 2021-02-Fire Services

• Action Recommended

  That Council:

  1. Receive the presentation provided by J.L. Richards and Associates Limited (JLR),
  2. Approve, in principle, the architectural design of the new Fire Station,
  3. Authorize Administration to continue into the design phase of the project developing the final draft designs for the new Fire Station.
  4. Authorize Administration, in conjunction with JLR, to prepare and issue an RFP for the construction of the new Fire Station.

New Business Motions

Nouvelles affaires

By-laws

Règlements municipaux

By-laws 2021-051 to 2021-061 inclusive, listed on the Agenda, are being presented to Council for adoption.

1.

By-law 2021-051 Appointment of Members of Council (Audit Committee), 2021-66-Corporate Services

2.

By-law 2021-052 Subdivision Agreement for Parkwood Estates, Phase 4A, with Cartwave Realty Limited, 2021-36-Infrastructure and Municipal Works, 2021-37-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

3.

By-law 2021-053 Temporary Closure of City Streets – Capital Projects, 2021-47-Infrastructure and Municipal Works

4.

By-law 2021-054 Renaissance Housing Rehabilitation Program 129-131 McConnell Avenue, 2021-82-Planning, Development and Recreation, 2021-83-Planning, Development and Recreation

5.

By-law 2021-055 Amalgamation of Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation, 2021-23-Social and Housing Services

6.

By-law 2021-056 Appointment of Community Emergency Management Coordinator and a Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator, 2021-04-Fire Services

7.

By-law 2021-057 2021 Tax Capping Decrease Limits, 2021-44-Financial Services, 2021-46-Financial Services

8.

By-law 2021-058 Tax Capping Options and Parameters for Properties in the Multi-Residential, Commercial and Industrial Property Classes , 2021-47-Financial Services, 2021-45-Financial Services

9.

By-law 2021-059 Tax Ratios for the Year 2021, 2021-51-Financial Services, 2021-52-Financial Services

10.

By-law 2021-060 2021 Tax Rates and to Levy Taxes for the Year 2021, 2021-49-Financial Services, 2021-50-Financial Services

11.

By-law 2021-061 GSDL – Complete Purchasing Services agreement, 2021-04-Glen Stor Dun Lodge

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

Rapports des comités permanents, consultatifs, spéciaus et ad hocl

Notices of Motion

Avis de motion

Confirming By-law

Règlement municipal de ratification

By-law 2021-062, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, May 25, 2021, is being presented to Council for adoption.

1.

Confirming By-law for the Meeting of May 25, 2021, 2021-63-Corporate Services

Adjournment and Next Regular Meeting of Council

Ajournement et prochaine séance ordinaire du Conseil

The next Special Public Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The next Regular Public Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021.