Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of April 9, 2024, as amended.

Motion to adopt the following Minutes, as presented.  Special Meeting of Council of Tuesday, March 19, 2024  Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Motion to receive report 2024-29-Financial Services.

Motion to approve the recommendations as presented in Bulk Consent Items of the Agenda save and except Items 1, 2, and 4, which were moved to Presentations and Delegations, and Action Reports.

Motion to a. receive report #2024-22-IMW for informational purposes; and b. give direction to Administration that Section 3 of the Yard Maintenance By‑ Law 2013-212, as amended, be waived from May 1 to May 31, 2024, inclusively. Motion

Motion to receive report 2024-05 Fire Services Joint Enforcement Task Force Update.

Motion to receive the First Quarter Non-Competitive Procurement Report for the period ending March 31, 2024.

Whereas the City of Cornwall seeks to promote sustainable urban development and address housing affordability concerns; and Whereas parking minimums and height restrictions can act as barriers to densification and inhibit the efficient use of land within the city; and Whereas removing parking minimums and height restrictions has the potential to encourage denser development, reducing urban sprawl and promoting more walkable and transit-friendly communities; and Whereas denser development can lead to more efficient land use, reducing the need for extensive infrastructure and transportation networks; and Whereas, by removing parking minimums and height restrictions, the City can incentivize developers to allocate more space for green areas, promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents; and Whereas, research indicates modern planning and policy practices advocate for the removal of such restrictions, aligning with global trends in urban development and policy modernization; and Whereas, studies have shown that denser development can lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions per capita by reducing the reliance on personal vehicles. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Administration at the City of Cornwall be directed to prepare a comprehensive report with recommendations on removing parking minimums and height restrictions for new developments, taking into consideration the environmental and social benefits outlined above, zoning

Whereas the City of Cornwall wishes to increase its housing stock; and Whereas the City of Cornwall would like to locate the proper housing in the best location; and Whereas the residents within proximity of Vincent Massey Place have raised some concerns regarding the creation of Vincent Massey place; and And whereas the City of Cornwall should ensure that all the relevant information has been gathered in order to make the best and most informed decision Now therefore be it resolved that administration provide a report regarding the feasibility of extending the lease at Parisien Manor in order to afford the City of Cornwall time to investigate all possible housing options.

Motion to suspend the rules with a 2/3 majority vote to allow this Resolution without a previous Notice of Motion.

Motion to adopt By-laws 2024-030 and 2024-031 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

Motion to adopt By-law 2024-032, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of April 9, 2024, at 9:30 p.m.