Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of July 09, 2024, as amended.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, as presented.

Motion to defer this item to the next scheduled Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Motion to approve the recommendations contained in Bulk Consent Items #1, #4, #5 and #6 as presented.

Motion to approve report 2024-53-CAO and direct staff to include a new section in Council reports titled “Climate Action Plan Alignment”.

That Council receive Memo 2024-133-PDR.

That RFP 24-P03 be awarded to Spare Labs Incorporated, at the revised bid price of $440,700 including HST for a term of five years effective July 10, 2024, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms being the best Proposal meeting the specifications.

Whereas Report 2024-71-Financial Services indicated that the City of Cornwall currently has generators that are non-compliant and in need of upgrades in order to bring them in line with TSSA standards; and Whereas the cost for the upgrades is an unbudgeted expense of $263,340.85; and Now therefore be it resolved that Administration provide Council with the years of purchase and installation for each generator listed as non- compliant. Now therefore be it further resolved that Administration provide Council with the date that the latest TSSA standards for generators came into effect.

Motion to suspend the Rules (requiring a 2/3 majority vote) to allow for Councillor's Ngoundjo's Notice of Motion, which was out of order, to be read.

Whereas the City of Cornwall seeks to establish much needed transitional housing in the best possible location with most appropriate medical and social supports in the surrounding area. Whereas as currently planned, the individual micro units do not fit well into the development, as they are zoned “public”, while the remainder of the building is zoned residential, a matter recently identified as an important planning issue by City officials before the Committee of Adjustment. Whereas these temporary housing units, involving the constant changeover of residents in and out of the building and the area, do not blend with what Massey Commons is primarily intended to be. Whereas moving these 8 units to the ground floor of the City’s Housing complex on 9th Street where residents could be gradually transitioned to a more permanent housing situation within the same building and be closer to many amenities nearby accessible within walking distance, namely the Community Hospital and mental health assistance, as well as retail stores including a food store and other food facilities, Whereas these important resources would provide better supports which would be of significant benefit to this crucial service, thereby helping to better ensure its success. Now therefore be it resolved that Council reconsider its previous decision with regard to the placement of these micro units, And be it further resolved that these units be situated at the 9th Street Housing Complex instead, with the Hous

Motion to suspend the Rules (requiring a 2/3 majority vote) to allow for the Motion to live on this Agenda as a Resolution.

Now therefore be it resolved that The City of Cornwall re-establish the Youth Advisory Committee; and Now therefore be it further resolved that Terms of Reference be drafted for the Committee and presented to Council for approval

Now therefore be it resolved that Staff prepare the 2025 General Taxation Budget with a goal of no more than 4% tax levy increase excluding growth and provide similar objectives to the Police Services Board; and Now therefore be it further resolved that Council and Staff support the community with expanded consultations in the annual budget process ensuring increased public participation.

Motion to adopt By-laws 2024-057 to 2024-064 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

Motion to adopt Confirming By-law 2024-065 to confirm the proceedings of Council Meeting of July 9, 2024.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of June 09, 2024, at 9:50 p.m.