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Thank you. We acknowledge that we are gathered on the

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traditional territory of the Hana Nashani peoples, the Mohawks. Of

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Oxasny, the original keepers of this land. As settlers, we

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are grateful for the opportunity to meet here, and we

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thank all the generations of people who have taken care

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of this. Land for thousands of years. I'd ask that

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if you're able to please rise for the national anthem.

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Thank you. May I have the roll call, please? Be

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able clerk. Present.

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Thank you. Madam Clerk, would you please read out the

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razor report from our in camera meeting?

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Thank you. Let me try again. The in camera meeting

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is part of a meeting close to the public to

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consider the following subject matters. Item one, confidential information which

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is risk dealing with the security of the property of

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the municipality and personal matters about identifiable individuals. Item three

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affordable housing, legal matters dealing with. A proposed repending acquisition

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or disposition of land by the municipality. Service delivery risk

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analysis on advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege,

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which includes communications necessary for that purpose. And finally, capital

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projects scope amendments on a position plan, procedure and criteria

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with instructions to be applied to negotiations carried on by

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the municipality. Thank you. Any additional solutions or amendments to

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the agenda this evening, councilor? Good. Thank you. Three. Mr.

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Mayor. I'd like to pull the notice of motion number

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one, memorial procedures. I had made a request. To update

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and revise that policy. My understanding, if that administration is

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currently reviewing that, so I would like to pull that

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for the time being and allow them the opportunity to

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conduct that review. Thank you. Madam clerk. Yes, Mr. May?

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We would also like to bring action reports number one,

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two and three. Immediately following the presentations one, two and

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three on this evening agenda. Thank you. Any further additions

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or amendments? Seeing none. I get a motion. Adopt the

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agenda is amended. Please. Councilor Macintosh. Councilor barrel. All in

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favor? That is carried. Thank you. Any disclosures of interest

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for this evening, council? Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I have

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a few. I will declare conflict of interest on both.

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The presentation and the action report three on the mayor's

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task force on medical recruitment, I'm employed by the Great

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River Ontario Health team, which is mentioned in this report

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and continues to be an active partner on medical recruitment

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with the city of Cornwall. And then also I will

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be declaring conflict of interest on the consent report for

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so we may want to pull it to be voted

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on separately. The annual report for municipal grant programs. I'm

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also still employed by the social development council. And they

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were recipients of some of the funds last year and

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plan to apply again this year. So I'll walk away

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for that as well. Councilor, if I may ask you

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which. Consent report. Are you asking to be pulled for

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discussion? Item four and the following item that you were

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talking about. That was the last item. So the first

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is the presentation. End Action report three on the mayor's

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task force on Medical recruitment. And then it's consent item

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four. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Kaiba motion adopt the

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minutes of a regular meeting of September eigth, please. Councilor

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Grinjo, Councilor McDonald, any discussion on the minutes? Seeing none.

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All in favor? Disario. Thank you. Presentations and delegations. Madam

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clerk. Presentation number one. 2023 audit findings. The action recommended

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that council receives a presentation. Ms. Bailey. Thank you. Through

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you, Mr. Mayor, we're going to invite the city's external

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auditor. Ms. Huber from KPMG to present the 2023 audit

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findings and the subsequent report for the financial statements is

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also on the agenda this evening. Thank you. Ms. Huber.

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Welcome back. To council. Wonderful. Thank you very much, your

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worship. Good evening, council. It's my pleasure to be here.

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Before you tonight to share with you the results of

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our audit for the year ended December 31. 2023. I

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have given you a fairly comprehensive report. But two weeks

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ago I had the pleasure to sit. With the audit

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committee and go through this report in detail. So what

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I'd propose to do here tonight before you is walk

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you through the highlights of our report. And as always,

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certainly. Welcome any questions from the group, if there are

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any so jumping into it with respect to the status

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of our audit. We are. Essentially complete, save for a

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few remaining items that need to come in close to

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the audit report. Date, such as legal letter responses, so

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we were still missing a few. Unfortunately, at the close

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of business today. Expecting those to come in the coming

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days. And upon council's acceptance and approval of the financial

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statements. Hopefully here tonight will be in a position to

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release our audit report shortly thereafter. In terms of our

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audit, 2023 was a unique year for a variety of

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reasons. If you've had a chance to read through our

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report. It was a year where there were lots of

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standard changes on the accounting side. It was a long

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time ago when I was here to speak to you

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on 2020 two's audit. But certainly we knew they were

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coming and they were here. That's really. The substantive change

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year over year, and, of course, continuing to work with

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the finance team. And we've made some observations in that

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regard as well, that I'll touch on you will. See

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in our report that our KPMG audit approach continues to

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be what we would say is a risk based audit

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approach. So standing back, looking at the financial statements as

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a whole, trying to identify where we believe there's a

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greater risk of material, miss. Misstatement occurring and certainly adopting

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an audit approach accordingly. We do have the benefit of

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auditing a number of municipalities in Ontario and here, even

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locally in eastern Ontario and certainly there's. A lot of

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synergies that come with that and a lot of uniqueness

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and a few anomalies that I'll point out to you

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here tonight as well, so. You will see in our

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package. It might raise a red flag, which is not

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meant to be the case. In addition to any particular

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risk assessments that we do as part of our audit.

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Included in any financial statement audit are certain presumed risks

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specifically related to fraud. So you'll see that in our

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report, which is. The presumption that management and their capacity

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of management could purport a certain financial statement result. In

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override controls in that regard. So that's certainly not unique

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to yourselves, that's. Consistent in any financial statement audit in

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Canada. So if you had any questions on that, that

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tends to be one that councils do zone in on.

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In our report, pleased to say it's. Not unique here

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again this year, you will see asset retirement obligations was

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really the highlight or perhaps the. Lowlight for some. For

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2023, it was a fairly significant change in the way

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that the accounting was done previously. So you will see

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in our report, asset retirement obligations really cover off two.

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Pieces. One is your landfill liability that has always sat

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on the books. It's reported in a different way in

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2023. And then addition to that, there's. A net new

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liability that's included in your financial statement specifically related to

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designated substances such as asbestos that might exist in any

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of your tangible asset portfolio. Under the adoption of this

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new standard, the team was required to undertake a fairly

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significant exercise to look through across the portfolio of assets

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to identify where that would apply and certainly make the

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calculation accordingly, we have made some observations. I won't go

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through those in detail. In terms of best practices compared

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to peer organizations, but. Certainly on the whole, we concur

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with management's presentation and disclosure and the measurement. Of that

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liability at the end of the year being 2023. As

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I said, 2023 was a busy year. You will see

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in our report a second new suite of standards were

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required to be adopted specifically related to financial instruments. So

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if you've had the opportunity to read through the financial

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statements. You will see there are some new disclosures. That

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not only talk about the change, but at the back

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of the financial statements you will see. Some considerations there

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specifically around. Financial risks, so those will continue to be

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part of the financial statements moving forward. In the middle

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of a report on page number eleven of my report.

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That's where we get into the numbers, so just. As

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a level set. It is a group audit, so it

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is a consolidated set of financial statements. So not just

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the city of Cornwall, but all of the entities or

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components that the city does. Control. Are reported in the

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financial statements here before you tonight. So at the start

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of our audit, each and every year we set a

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level of materiality for the group that was set at

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$6.3. Million. And that really sets the table, if you

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will, in terms of the size. And scale of the

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audit work that we do to ultimately come to our

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final conclusion and our opinion. I am required to share

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with you to the extent there might be any adjustments

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that we identify. Through the course of our audit, whether

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they remain uncorrected or corrected. We will see in the

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report. There are both of those types of items. However,

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the one uncorrected is a carryover from the previous year.

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So what that means is your balance. Sheet. It was

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a timing piece that last year versus this year. And

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so your balance sheet at the end of the year

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in terms of accumulated surplus. Is sitting at zero, which

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is a great starting point going into a new fiscal

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year. Outside of the numbers themselves, you will see that

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we are required to share with yourselves, being those charged

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with governance. To the extent we identify any areas of

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control deficiencies or control weaknesses, I'm required to make sure

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I have that conversation. I made that determination when I

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was here. Presenting to you for the year ended December

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31, 2022. I have made that same determination again for

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fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, where we believe, based

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on the work that we saw and the interactions that

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we had with the team. Certainly feeling as though that

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has been left unremediated, if you will, and there continues

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to be a significant deficiency in internal controls. I would

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say a couple of things have led to that determination

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you will see in the back of our report. There

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are certain audit quality indicators that we've given in our

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report. One of those pieces is client preparedness. The audit

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did take a fairly lengthy period of time. You will

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see the corrected items that are included in the financial

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statements are fairly significant, so the combination of those pieces

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certainly led to that same conclusion, however. Feeling confident going

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into 2024 with the work that has been undertaken on

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the part of management. This year certainly feeling as though

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it will look different, which I think is certainly the

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hope going into 2024 in a fairly robust plan to

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make sure that we all achieve that same objective. And

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I'm not here in 18 months delivering the 2020. Four

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audit opinion. Moving along. Actually, the other couple of things

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that I wanted to bring to your attention, I'm. Required

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to make sure that we remain independent as your external

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auditor so we can provide non audit services to the

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city through the course of the year, and we have

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and can continue to do so as long as it's

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not meant to encroach on our independence. Because that's really

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the beauty that we bring to the table. To have

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that external set of eyes without any biases. So as

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long as we provide services, that don't put ourselves in

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a position of management. So consulting advisory type services offering

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recommendations there's certainly nothing from our perspective as a firm

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that would be thought to encroach in our independence. We

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have a fairly robust system of internal. Controls on our

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own to make sure. Certainly. I'm aware, as your lead

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audit engagement partner, of the other services that other folks

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might be rendering under the same firm. So that takes

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me really to the final piece, which pulls it all

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together, and that's our independent auditors. Report you'll see in

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the back of our report. So it's also included at

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the start of your financial statements. It is a clean.

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Opinion, despite the conversation that we have made in terms

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of the conclusion around internal controls of our financial reporting.

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It is a clean audit. Opinion for 2023. There are

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a couple of extra additions if you were to compare

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the opinion year over year specifically related to the implementation

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of these new accounting standards. You will see an emphasis

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of matter. Paragraph and another. Matter. Paragraph. That actually is

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standard language. In the year of transition of new accounting

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standards. So that really takes me to the end of

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the report in terms of the highlights of what I

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thought would be meaningful, to spend our time discussing and

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perhaps. Your worship. I will pause there. Thank you. Before

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we get the questions, I had a motion to receive

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the presentation. Please, councilor. Good councilor. Sabre questions comments. Any

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councilor. Good. Thank you, sir. You, Mr. Mayor, you indicated

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that there were insufficient to internal controls, and I saw

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in there that the accounting policies and practices there was

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a recommendation to formalize the year end financial reporting process.

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And to ensure compliance with the public sector accounting standards.

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looking at 2023. You referenced coming back in 18 months.

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catch up on this backlog. I guess my question is

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probably to Miss Bailey, is that have we rectified some

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of these internal controls that have been identified through. The

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audit. Ms. Bailey. Thank you. Through you, Mr. Mayor. We

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have a lot of these entries are going to say

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maybe non cash or future liability entries. That were not

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completed at the time our auditors walked in and really.

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Our work needs to be done for them to be

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prepared and do their audit. And so we've been struggling

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in that area where our budget is on an annual

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basis. All of those transactions are done. And our team.

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Who? A lot of our financial services team has changed

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out with retirements, et cetera, over the last three years.

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And you think that. Well, they've been there three years.

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But we do this once a year. So we're hoping

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that 2024 is much better. We've put our plan in.

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Place. Our audit. Our interim audit starts in November, and

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our final audit starts in December this year for 2024.

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Perfect. Hopefully that helps us get back on track. And

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as you mentioned, there's consulting services that are available that

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hopefully can help us if we're in a position that

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we do need that. Thank you so much. Further commentary

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questions. Seeing none. All in favor of receiving the presentation?

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Carrie. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Huber. Mr. Mayor, if

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I may. We'll now deal with the action report dealing

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with financial statements. Item number one on the agenda, approval

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of the 2023 financial statements. Action recommended that council approve

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the 2023 audited financial statements as. Presented. Is there a

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motion? Councilor McDonald, Councilor Bennett, any discussion? All in favor?

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As Carrie thank you. Our second presentation this evening is

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water financial plan presentation. And the action recommended that council

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received the presentation. Mr. Pothro through you. Mr. Mayor, I'm

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pleased to welcome Sean Michael Steven from Watson associates tonight

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who is here to present the water financial plan which

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is required for the renewal. Of our municipal drinking water

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license. The financial plan reflects a comprehensive analysis of the

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city's water system. Including capital and operating needs, demand projections

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and funding strategies. The plan serves as a financial roadmap

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for at least the next six years. And supports the

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city's strategic vision of delivering responsible and sustainable mutable services.

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The financial plan is a key component of the city's

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submission to the MECP. And the MMAh as required under

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the safe drinking Water Act. Following tonight's presentation, council will

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be asked to consider a report to approve the water

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financial plan. And resolutions to authorize its submission to the

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appropriate ministries. So with that, I'll turn it over to

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Sean Michael from Watson. Mr. Steven, welcome back to council.

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Thank you and good evening, Mr. Mayor and members of

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council. So on the following slide. Please. So just in

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terms of. The items I'll cover in the presentation. I'll

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go through the purpose of the study a little bit

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on the legislation, the requirements for the drinking water license.

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Talk a little bit. Some of the difference between the

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budget and the rate study versus the financial plan required

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under the Ontario Regulation 453 seven, and then a quick

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summary of the financial indicators and then the recommendations that

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are presented for council. So, next slide, please. So, firstly,

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in terms of. The overall purpose of the study. I

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think important to note that in addition to the financial

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plan required for the drinking water license, renewal. We're also

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working with the city and recently commenced a comprehensive rate

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study that will examine the long term capital and operating

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cost. And look at. The rate recommendations to sustainably fund

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those systems, including the impact of water metering and those

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recommendations will be brought forward. To council in the near

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future, but this financial plan is what's required at this

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point. As part of the drinking water license application. And

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so, in accordance with the legislation, the plan does start

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in 2026. And then. It's prepared for a minimum of

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six year period. So there's been a number. Of changes

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to the legislation over. The past 20 years in terms

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of. The legislation that governs water and ways to other

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municipal level. The Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 established many

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of the rules and protocols around. How regulated entities can

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provide water to its. Constituents, and one of the requirements

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being that the Alma's depalities and boards have to be

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licensed to operate a water system and part of the

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licensing requirements into submission of the financial plans. Next slide,

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please. So on. Terror regulation four through three seven. And

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the guideline. Towards fantasy sustainable drinking water and waste water

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systems govern the financial plan that needs to be prepared.

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And to mention, it's one of the five key elements

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of the Mespo drinking. Water licensed renewal application. It needs

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to be completed and submitted as part of the application,

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and it is mandatory for water. And recommended for waste

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water. Next slide, please. The other four components of. The

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drinking water license are the drinking water work permit the

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accepted operation plan based on the drinking water quality management

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standards, the accreditation of the operating authority, and the permanently

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take water. Those other components of the application will be

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prepared by the city. With the financial plan. Being reviewed

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here tonight. Next slide, please. So in terms of some

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of the specific requirements of the regulation, So the financial

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plan does need to be approved by council. And need

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to make sure that the financial impact being considered over

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the six year period. Beginning of the year. The after

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the license. Expire, which is 2026. Next slide, please. Need

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to have annual projections around this statement of financial position,

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including the financial assets, liabilities, net debt, non financial assets.

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The statement of operations, which would include the revenue, expenses,

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annual surplus, accumulated surplus, the statement of cash. Flows and

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information related to the replacement of lead service type within

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the statements. So there are some privately owned led service

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pipes within the system and the city's practice that windows

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are identified they notify the property? Owners and provide a

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time frame which the owners have to have the piping

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replaced. Next slide, please.

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I think we're one too far ahead. Sorry. Jump back.

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One, please. Thank you. So the financial plans have to

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be made available on request. And they will be made

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available through the municipalities website. And you also need to

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provide notice of the availability of the financial plan and

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also submit that plan to the Ministry of Municipal affairs

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and Housing. Next slide, please. The last on the requirement.

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A couple of things just to highlight here. That the

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financial plan is prepared for new systems. Or license renewal

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or initial license. They can be amended, but they're not

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required to be. Amended. Once the city has prepared their

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competitive rates that you do have the option of amending

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the financial plan, but you're not required to do so.

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As well. So we move ahead another slide, then? But

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just to go over. The differences between the modified cash

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basis in which. Your budgets and rate forecast rate study

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we prepared versus the full cruel basis that the financial

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plan. Neurogus and four figure seven has to be prepared.

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With respect to capital requirement when looking at your budget

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and rate forecast to be looking at your capital budget

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forecast. And future lifecycle cost analysis for future replacement of

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infrastructure versus assessing the historical cost in the tangible capital

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asset within the fall coral basis. With back to future

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debt payment. Within your budget, you'd be looking at future

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principal interest expenses. First. It's in the financial plan, looking

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at expenses. Only in principle, being principal cost being. A

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decrease in debt liability on the statement of financial position.

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Amortization is not applicable when looking at your budgets and

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forecast. Yet for the rate study it's recorded to reflect

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the allocation over their useful life, included in the operating

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expenses. And then. For. Nerve transfers. Those would be an

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expense in your budget, but included as. A. As. Part

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of the accumulated surplus in your financial plan. Next slide,

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please. So to go over, then. The key financial indicators.

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So first, with respect to the statement of financial position,

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What this does really provide information that scribes the assets

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liability to accumulate surplus of the city's. Water system with

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respect to the net financial assets. And the debt. That's

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the difference between the financial assets and the liabilities that

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provides an indicator of the water system's future revenue requirements.

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So where financial assets are greater than liabilities. It implies

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that there are resources to finance future operations. Where the

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liabilities are greater than the financial assets implies that the

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future revenues generated needed to fund past transactions of future

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operations. So the city dwarf system is projected to be

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in a net financial debt position. 21 million in 2026

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has improved to a net debt position, about 15 million

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by 2034. And the tangible capital asset value increased over

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the period about $113,000,000, reflecting the investment in infrastructure that

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is anticipated. Look at the statement of operations, which summarizes

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the revenue and expenses generated by the water. System. The

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annual surplus deficit indicates whether the revenue generated are sufficient

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to cover the expenses that have been incurred and the

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impact on the net financial assets. And so we can

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see here that in 2026 as indicated by the 42%

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expense revenue ratio. Which then proves to 66% by 2035.

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That's due to the tangible capital assets. Being added over

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the forecast period. Then moving on to the statement of

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the change in net financial assets and debt. This showed

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where the revenue generated sufficient to cover the operating non

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financial asset costs, such as the tangible capital assets. It

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also explains the difference between the annual surplus and the

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change in net financial assets for the period. So over

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the forecast period, the forecast annual surplus is less than

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the forecasted cumulative asset acquisitions which results in a decrease

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in the net financial asset balance, and this is shown

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by the ratio of cumulative annual surplus relative to the

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tangible capital assets, which increases from 30%. To 84% between

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the 2026 to 2034 period. Then lastly with the statement

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of cash flow. This is summarized at how the water

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system expected to generate mute cash over that forecast period.

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But it showed that the cash from operations we used

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to fund capital and build reserves, resulting in projected cash.

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And projected balancing cash and cash equivalents with about $22.8

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million by 2034. Growing from $7.4 million, estimated in 2026.

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As I mentioned, they do provide the key financial indicators

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in accordance with the regulation, but there will be an

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opportunity for the comprehensive financial plan being brought back. To

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council in the future. Through the rate study process to

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look at. How those future capital and operating expenditures will

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be funded through future water and waste water rates. Next

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slide, please. So, in terms of the recommendations, in accordance

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with the required approvals for the financial plan, it's recommended

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that council would approve the financial plan date of September

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10 as prepared that the notice of availability. The financial

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plan is advertised that the financial plan be submitted to

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the ministry of. Mental affairs and housing up for the

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regulation and as well that the resolution of counts of

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proven the financial plan. All should be submitted to the

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Ministry of Environment, Conservation and parks, which satisfies one of

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the requirements under the safe drinking Water Act. That conclude

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the overview. And I'll wait for any questions it might

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be. Thank you. Before I go to questions, can I

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get a motion to receive the presentation, please? Councilor? Macintosh.

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Councilor Nunjo. Questions? Councilor and Ginjo. Mr. Mayor. Thank you

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very much. For. This presentation. That is dense with a

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lot of numbers. Sorry. But I have few questions that

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I would like to. Discuss with you on the perspective

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of our residents. On the next five years. Do you

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plan? That. We're going to spend more money to keep

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the quality of water that we have now. Thank you

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for the question. So based on the capital budget, The

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city is budgeting for investment into the infrastructure. In accordance

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with your asset management plan and capital budgets to maintain

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the infrastructure at a suitable level. Of service. Continue to

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maintain that for residents. And as I mentioned in terms

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of. How that gets funded and the impacts on residents

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that's going to be fleshed out. In further detail in

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terms of. The exact rate, structures and alternatives that would

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be brought forward to count. So as you move forward

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with your citywide metering implementation. Thank you. Please tell

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me, what do you think about water meters into this?

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Sure. Could you repeat the last part of the question

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I didn't quite cast? The fact that we are implementing

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water meters. Impact all those expenses. So.

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The implementation or the cost associated with the implementation of

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the water metering. So it is factored into the expenses.

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Okay. Thank you. Welcome. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you,

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Councilor McDonald. Thank you, Mr. Merritt. Through you. I was

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really surprised to see a reference to the existence of

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some privately owned. Lead service pipes in the system. I

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was kind of shocked, actually. So I don't know if

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my question is to you or to Mr. Fauthrop. But

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is this just an assumption that there still are some

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lead pipes out there, or do we know this for

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a fact. And what do we do? Three, Mr. Mayor.

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It's an assumption just based off of the amount of

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private water systems. The city has the city a number

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of years ago under Tokyo, a review and analysis to

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track. Down any led services within. The city's infrastructure and

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remove them. Anytime we find them, we issue notice to

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the property owner. We haven't found any recently. It's just

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an assumption that. There may be one or two left

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out in the system that we may not be aware

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of. Anytime we would come into contact, we would issue

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a notice accordingly. Okay. Thank you. That's reassuring. Further questions

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or comments. Councilor. Good. Thank you. Through you, Mr. Mayor.

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00:34:24,119 --> 00:34:26,799
I noted here? Okay. On page 239, it's showing that

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00:34:26,799 --> 00:34:32,279
in 2026, our debt load is 20,000,020.88 million, is that

484
00:34:32,279 --> 00:34:37,700
correct? As councilor and Guja indicated. Pretty dense report here.

485
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I'm seeing that by 2034 our debt load should be

486
00:34:41,460 --> 00:34:50,122
reduced down to just over 15 million. And I'm wondering

487
00:34:50,122 --> 00:34:54,562
along the lines similar to counselor in Gunjo as we're

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00:34:54,562 --> 00:34:58,442
implementing this new system with water meters. And we near

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the point where we're going to be replacing them. Where

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00:35:03,946 --> 00:35:06,226
will we be in our debt cycle at that time,

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00:35:06,226 --> 00:35:09,106
based on the projections, will we have paid them off.

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Are we going to keep rolling the debt over? And

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is what you're seeing in our community consistent with what

494
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you see in other municipalities? Thanks for the question. So

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to the first part of the question. I think that

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the answer to that would be a little bit further

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00:35:31,562 --> 00:35:33,922
out than this financial plan. Has looked, but would be

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assessed in part. In the rate study and looking at.

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How and how. Those long term lifecycle cost over the

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minimum of a ten year period are going to be

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funded by future residents. And implementing the asset management plan.

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00:35:54,487 --> 00:35:59,587
I just keep coming back to that because. I think

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in terms of some of. The concerns that counts, that

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00:36:03,445 --> 00:36:08,249
would have around. Impacts on residents and the more comprehensive

505
00:36:08,249 --> 00:36:12,409
financial picture round impacts of the water metering that's. Going

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00:36:12,409 --> 00:36:18,026
to be better understood through. The presentation. And the rapportion

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00:36:18,026 --> 00:36:20,586
within the rate study than within the financial plan. As

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00:36:20,586 --> 00:36:24,617
part of. The drinking water laser application because it's done

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00:36:24,617 --> 00:36:29,442
on the full accrual basis. With respect to the. I

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actually apologize. The second part of your question was, if

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you don't. Mind. Peeding that. I think the information that

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you've given is sufficient. You mentioned. That the rate study.

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And just so that we're all on the same page

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00:36:46,256 --> 00:36:48,816
here, when do we expect that to be coming back

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to council? We expect that to be early in the

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new year. Perfect. Thank you so much. That's all. Thank

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you. Further comments or questions? Okay, seeing none. Going to

518
00:37:02,635 --> 00:37:04,555
call the vote. All in favor of receiving the presentation?

519
00:37:07,145 --> 00:37:12,683
That is carried. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Steven. Welcome.

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00:37:12,683 --> 00:37:15,403
And we will now deal with the action report number

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two. Water financial permit 176201. Action. Recommended that council approve

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00:37:22,403 --> 00:37:25,963
that the City of Cornwall water financial plan as prepared

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00:37:25,963 --> 00:37:31,857
by Watson. An associate economist, Limited, dated September 10, 2025.

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Be approved. Council McDonald. Seconded by councilor Sabre. Any discussion?

525
00:37:41,483 --> 00:37:46,999
Seeing none. All in favor? That is carried. Thank you.

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Our third presentation this evening is the mayor's task force

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00:37:52,869 --> 00:37:56,749
on medical recruitment. The action recommended by council received the

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00:37:56,749 --> 00:38:01,149
presentation once provided from administration on behalf of the city

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00:38:01,149 --> 00:38:08,226
on the mayor's. Task force of medical recruitment. Ms rendez.

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00:38:17,256 --> 00:38:23,469
Getting direction from the CEO. It is the mayor's task

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force. That is true. But certainly there's a lot of

532
00:38:26,309 --> 00:38:27,749
work that goes into this, and a lot of the

533
00:38:27,749 --> 00:38:30,029
work behind the scenes was completed by Ms. Rendez and

534
00:38:30,029 --> 00:38:33,309
other members of our team in economic development and that

535
00:38:33,309 --> 00:38:35,189
related department and I want to thank them for all

536
00:38:35,189 --> 00:38:37,389
their hard work that went into this. I'll start seeing

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00:38:37,389 --> 00:38:38,989
that at the front end of the presentation, and I

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00:38:38,989 --> 00:38:43,148
want to also take a moment to. Thank the two

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00:38:43,148 --> 00:38:45,868
members of the committee who joined me, Councilor Sabari in

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00:38:45,868 --> 00:38:49,388
Hollingsworth. And I look forward to the discussion from our

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00:38:49,388 --> 00:38:51,548
colleagues on this. Ms. Rendeck, when you're. Ready. You can

542
00:38:51,548 --> 00:38:55,930
start, please. Thank you. Thank you through Mr. Mayor. Good

543
00:38:55,930 --> 00:38:58,690
evening, council. It is my pleasure to join you today

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on behalf of the mayor's task force on medical recruitment

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to present their work over the last twelve months and

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their final recommendations for your consideration and approval. You have

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00:39:09,685 --> 00:39:15,269
our slides already up, which is perfect. So as council,

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we will remember the mayor's task force on medical recruitment

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was established following an announcement by Mayor Justin Taundo on

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00:39:23,429 --> 00:39:28,287
May 14, 2024, in which he wanted to address. Some

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00:39:28,287 --> 00:39:32,203
gaps in our existing programs. And also ensure that we

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00:39:32,203 --> 00:39:37,141
were positioning ourselves as a municipality, as a competitive. Recruitment

553
00:39:37,141 --> 00:39:40,421
campaign. So the task force received a mandate to review

554
00:39:40,421 --> 00:39:46,211
the existing. Medical recruitment programs, consult with key interest holders

555
00:39:46,211 --> 00:39:49,371
within the health sector, and research how other municipalities are

556
00:39:49,371 --> 00:39:53,731
currently supporting the sector and recruitment more generally. Their goal

557
00:39:53,731 --> 00:39:57,531
was to provide you as council with actionable. Recommendations to

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00:39:57,531 --> 00:40:02,951
support improved access to health care. In our community. The

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members, as noted by the mayor, were at mayor Towndale,

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00:40:06,031 --> 00:40:10,911
councilor Hollingsworth and councilor Sebrand. Supported by many administrative staff,

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00:40:10,911 --> 00:40:13,631
they began their work by developing a twelve month task

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force action plan, which included engagement, public communication, and research

563
00:40:17,591 --> 00:40:21,231
and analysis. This was provided as part of the report

564
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as one of your attachments. We've organized this presentation today.

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In each of those headings to sort of allow you

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to follow the process over the last twelve months. Interest

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00:40:32,053 --> 00:40:35,853
holder engagement was a key activity necessary for achieving their

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mandate. Task force members invited key interest holders to present

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the nature of their work, current workforce shortages, sector specific

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issues or concerns and specific ideas for how the city

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can improve their medical recruitment efforts. The task force hosted

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ten engagement meetings and received a total of 17 presentations

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from 23 individuals. It is worth noting that over the

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course of this project, the task force did engage over

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00:41:04,401 --> 00:41:09,241
72 different individuals throughout the sector, so it really was

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a holistic and thorough effort. Presenters from across the healthcare

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00:41:15,373 --> 00:41:21,475
system. Included voices from the emergency healthcare services, primary healthcare

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00:41:21,475 --> 00:41:26,235
services, health sector organizations, provincial government partners, and past recipients

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00:41:26,235 --> 00:41:30,257
from the medical recruitment programs. Also part of their action

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plan was to ensure that this was a public and

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00:41:32,657 --> 00:41:37,497
transparent process. Public communications was key. This included various media

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00:41:37,497 --> 00:41:45,836
releases, media interviews, and social media engagement. They used the

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00:41:45,836 --> 00:41:47,996
have yoursay pages in both English and French to share

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00:41:47,996 --> 00:41:53,434
updates. Meeting and meeting notes with residents. There was talk,

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00:41:53,434 --> 00:41:56,674
considerable talk, about a public survey. In the end, it

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wasn't executed because it was realized through all of their

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00:42:00,474 --> 00:42:02,274
research and engagement that a lot of that work had

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00:42:02,274 --> 00:42:06,354
been previously done by local interest holders. And so instead,

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we leverage the resource and the data previously provided. Or

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previously gathered and provided to us. All meetings were open

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00:42:15,959 --> 00:42:18,319
to the public, streamed online and saved to the city

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00:42:18,319 --> 00:42:20,119
website. And so there is a record of all of

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those discussions and presentations, and obviously, council is welcome to

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00:42:23,599 --> 00:42:28,136
view and consider at any time. All outgoing, public facing

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00:42:28,136 --> 00:42:31,536
communication relating to this task force was communicated in both

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00:42:31,536 --> 00:42:35,336
English and French and that will continue as we implement

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00:42:35,336 --> 00:42:44,417
the recommendations. Finally. Noting that. We do need to do

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additional research and analysis. The task force did conduct. A

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variety of pieces or indirected administration to conduct a variety

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of research elements. To better deepen their understanding as to

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the scope of provincial and local healthcare challenges. The specific

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00:43:04,380 --> 00:43:06,980
crisis or future needs of residents as it relates to

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00:43:06,980 --> 00:43:10,730
their primary care needs. It also helped them understand the

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impact, value and limitations of our existing programs. And as

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in a more recent just sort of a financial update

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of the program and the capacity to grow and expand.

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They were also very interested in exploring new recruitment trends

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and strategies that are being seen both in other municipalities

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across Ontario and Canada. And so. We did look at

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various, various instances for turnkey facilities. What forms of incentivized

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00:43:43,016 --> 00:43:47,380
healthcare facility improvement programs exist. And what opportunities there might

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be to leverage internationally trained workforces, especially relating to primary

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care. So with all of that work, We worked to

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support the task force in identifying a variety of themes,

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and five action areas emerged. The rest of this presentation

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is organized based on those action areas because each of

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them resulted in a series of recommendations for your consideration.

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So if we can advance, I'll say actionary number one.

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Regarded. Recruitment and retention. So recommendation one from the mayor's

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task force on medical recruitment recommends that the city of

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Cornwall direct administration to establish a medical recruitment program Committee

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of Council to review all medical recruitment program applications, requests

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and new opportunities as they emerge. Council members appointed to

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the task force will be reappointed directly to the new.

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00:44:44,872 --> 00:44:48,765
Committee until the new term of counsel. As a second

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00:44:48,765 --> 00:44:55,325
recommendation, the task force directs administration to admit the coronal

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00:44:55,325 --> 00:44:59,525
medical recruitment relocation program. To allow for applications and agreements

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00:44:59,525 --> 00:45:02,525
with nurse practitioners looking to relocate and practice in Cornwall.

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Offer more flexible and tiered incentives, including student loan repayments,

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relocation supports, and expanded overhead costs. To deepen the length

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of commitment in the community. And return to council for

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final approval for all program amendments, including those incentives. Recommendation

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three to amend the Cornwall Medical Scholarship program to allow

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for applications and agreements with a student. Applying to become

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00:45:29,466 --> 00:45:36,283
a nurse practitioner or looking to practice in Cornwall. To

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00:45:36,283 --> 00:45:38,923
specify under what conditions the city can allow for those

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00:45:38,923 --> 00:45:42,963
applications and agreements with students studying primary care outside of

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00:45:42,963 --> 00:45:45,483
Canada, so there was lots of discussion about internationally trained

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00:45:45,483 --> 00:45:51,718
students. And then. Specific application preference, but not a requirement

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to be an existing resident of Cornwall. And again, that

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00:45:54,398 --> 00:45:56,998
just sort of expands the scope of eligibility for the

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program. Recommendation four to deepen the collaboration with neighboring municipalities,

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00:46:02,711 --> 00:46:06,951
health sector institutions, and regional organizations. There are few suggestions

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on how this could happen, but in general. Looking for

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opportunities to expand the region for return of service through

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00:46:16,122 --> 00:46:20,666
Cornwall and SDG shared services. Opportunities to expand recruitment efforts

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00:46:20,666 --> 00:46:22,986
and return of service agreements with the Mohawk Council of

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00:46:22,986 --> 00:46:27,986
Aquithasne and continued partnership in regional healthcare recruitment initiatives that

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00:46:27,986 --> 00:46:32,026
show clear work plans, including measurable goals for achieving targeted

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00:46:32,026 --> 00:46:38,539
recruitment. In specific. Jurisdictions. And increased retention across the region.

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It's worth noting that there are a variety of these

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programs ongoing. And so this recommendation just supports that continued

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00:46:43,299 --> 00:46:49,056
work by administration. So action area number two relates to

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healthcare facilities. So as noted, there was significant discussion by

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the task force as to how best to support. The

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00:47:00,204 --> 00:47:05,622
facilities themselves and the institutional operations. This recommendation from the

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00:47:05,622 --> 00:47:10,622
task force again directs administration to consider a feasibility of

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developing a new community. Improvement program or a CIP or

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00:47:14,542 --> 00:47:17,702
some sort of separate medical facility development program that would

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00:47:17,702 --> 00:47:22,422
support primary care facilities through and not limited to repayable

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00:47:22,422 --> 00:47:27,563
loans. Forgivable loans, tax increment grants, or smaller grants to

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00:47:27,563 --> 00:47:31,283
do specific improvements. This is recognizing that many of our

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00:47:31,283 --> 00:47:35,323
facilities are aging, and to grow their capacity, they may

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require additional. Short term financial support. There was also discussion

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about. What? Is talked about, or what is referred to

666
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as turnkey facilities or municipally supported facilities, and so this

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00:47:50,321 --> 00:47:53,961
action recommendation is to explore the feasibility of creating a

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00:47:53,961 --> 00:47:57,481
health facility in Cornwall like those of Carlton Place Regional

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Health hub or another municipally supported facility. There's sort of

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a rendering there on screen, but there are many different

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00:48:04,244 --> 00:48:06,844
examples of these. Types of facilities. And so this is

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00:48:06,844 --> 00:48:09,444
really a recommendation just to come back to council with

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00:48:09,444 --> 00:48:19,416
more. Recommendations. And finally. This recommendation or it was

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00:48:19,416 --> 00:48:21,536
acknowledged that there's a lot of advocacy efforts, there's a

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00:48:21,536 --> 00:48:23,936
lot of work that has to happen beyond the municipal

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00:48:23,936 --> 00:48:27,056
scope, and so this recommendation is to develop an advocacy

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00:48:27,056 --> 00:48:30,656
master's directed to the province of Ontario that stresses the

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need to increase investment to primary care services, and if

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there are facilities. In communities like Cornell, so medium urban

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communities. There are a lot of financial programs for more

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00:48:41,535 --> 00:48:44,775
rural communities and for urban dense communities, but not as

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00:48:44,775 --> 00:48:48,495
many for communities of our size and also to increase

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00:48:48,495 --> 00:48:52,415
financial envelopes for family physicians, family health teams, community health

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00:48:52,415 --> 00:48:55,655
centers, nurse practitioner led clinics. So they can confidently expand

685
00:48:55,655 --> 00:48:58,586
their staff. Through the expansion of their facilities.

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Action area number three addressed growing and attracting new graduates.

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So understanding that. Generationally. We do need to support and

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bring on new trained physicians, and so this recommendation really

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speaks to directing administration so that they can facilitate the

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00:49:23,985 --> 00:49:27,865
creation of a postgraduate medical residency program in Cornwall, and,

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00:49:27,865 --> 00:49:30,145
if appropriate, to sort of tie that to our existing

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00:49:30,145 --> 00:49:33,217
scholarship program. It's worth knowing there is work to be

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00:49:33,217 --> 00:49:35,537
done here. But this is just the early stages of

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facilitating the growth of that kind of program. Action area

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for use of technology. So as we know, technology is

696
00:49:43,772 --> 00:49:46,412
ever changing, and that is very prevalent within the healthcare

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00:49:46,412 --> 00:49:55,325
sector. So this action area speaks to the opportunity. To

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00:49:55,325 --> 00:49:58,685
further further the use of technology within the sector. So

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again, Recommendation one under action four is develop an advocacy

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00:50:03,677 --> 00:50:06,077
message directed to the province of Ontario that stresses the

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need to develop a centralized, cross platform compatible electronic medical

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00:50:09,917 --> 00:50:12,717
record, which is a lot of words. That says ensuring

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that every practitioner is using the same system or systems

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that are compatible and can speak to each other so

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that we can remove. Ourselves. Maybe from the fact system.

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And then recommendation two is continued support for existing efforts

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in our community, many of which are led by the

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Great River Ontario health team. To explore different AI tools

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or administrative tools that alleviate that administrative burden and business

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burden of primary care. And other tools for regional navigation

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and supporting patients to navigate our many services in healthcare.

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So final action area is regarding mentorship and professional development.

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00:50:58,366 --> 00:51:00,766
There was a lot of discussion and shared stories from

714
00:51:00,766 --> 00:51:05,566
our presenters in which mentorship or professional development opportunities really

715
00:51:05,566 --> 00:51:10,579
paved the way and provided the confidence. For newer professionals

716
00:51:10,579 --> 00:51:15,365
in the sector. And so. While the task force did

717
00:51:15,365 --> 00:51:20,268
not propose a specific recommendation, Specific to mentorship or professional

718
00:51:20,268 --> 00:51:24,188
development. Instead, they acknowledge the benefits of mentorship and professional

719
00:51:24,188 --> 00:51:27,668
development. And encourage that the local medical community take the

720
00:51:27,668 --> 00:51:32,068
lead on peer to peer mentorship programs, entrepreneurship training and

721
00:51:32,068 --> 00:51:35,868
professional development opportunities that already exist in our community or

722
00:51:35,868 --> 00:51:40,433
could potentially exist through partnership. So with all those 18

723
00:51:40,433 --> 00:51:49,702
recommendations, the task force has proposed an implementation timeline. To

724
00:51:49,702 --> 00:51:54,684
help administration prioritize. The next few months. And so in

725
00:51:54,684 --> 00:51:58,279
the short term, The majority of the early recommendations can

726
00:51:58,279 --> 00:52:02,013
be achieved in the next three to twelve months. So

727
00:52:02,013 --> 00:52:04,493
key elements of sort of those amendments to our existing

728
00:52:04,493 --> 00:52:08,933
programs continuing to work in partnership, deepening and strengthening our

729
00:52:08,933 --> 00:52:13,973
partnerships, developing advocacy messages to different levels of government, and

730
00:52:13,973 --> 00:52:19,380
encouraging those mentorship and entrepreneurship opportunities. In a medium term

731
00:52:19,380 --> 00:52:24,011
timeline. So a twelve to 24 month. The task force

732
00:52:24,011 --> 00:52:28,251
is seeing the establishment of some sort of medical facility

733
00:52:28,251 --> 00:52:33,496
support program. And potentially a postgraduate residency program within our

734
00:52:33,496 --> 00:52:38,231
community and then long term, looking at. The development of

735
00:52:38,231 --> 00:52:43,431
a municipally supported healthcare facility and broader evaluation of all

736
00:52:43,431 --> 00:52:47,636
of these efforts at a three year point. And with

737
00:52:47,636 --> 00:52:50,196
that, I like to conclude the presentation and I turn

738
00:52:50,196 --> 00:52:53,516
it back to the chair for questions. Thank you. Thank

739
00:52:53,516 --> 00:52:55,676
you. Can I get a motion to receive before we

740
00:52:55,676 --> 00:53:01,375
go to questions councilor? McDonald, councilor and Ginjo, questions. Councilor

741
00:53:01,375 --> 00:53:05,375
McDonald. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. That's the most question is.

742
00:53:09,945 --> 00:53:12,105
A comment. I'd like to give a shout out to

743
00:53:12,105 --> 00:53:15,065
the committee. The Merritt task force. For the work they

744
00:53:15,065 --> 00:53:20,191
did. And we've had a medical recruitment program for years

745
00:53:20,191 --> 00:53:25,316
in this city, and over time, unfortunately, the whole. Medical,

746
00:53:25,316 --> 00:53:28,076
what we just say. The whole system, everything changed so

747
00:53:28,076 --> 00:53:30,916
much. And I think what we had just lacked the

748
00:53:30,916 --> 00:53:36,076
flexibility that I believe you've built into what you're proposing,

749
00:53:36,076 --> 00:53:40,388
so. That moving forward. We can have the kind of

750
00:53:40,388 --> 00:53:43,628
success we saw the last council meeting where we actually

751
00:53:43,628 --> 00:53:46,868
approved two new doctors who were admitted into the program.

752
00:53:48,750 --> 00:53:52,110
I especially liked the fact that at one time, I

753
00:53:52,110 --> 00:53:56,030
think municipalities were competing with each other for the few

754
00:53:56,030 --> 00:53:58,390
physicians who might have been floating around looking for a

755
00:53:58,390 --> 00:54:02,858
home. In fact, I remember at one point. We generously.

756
00:54:04,229 --> 00:54:06,789
I think we provided a house, renovated it. We did

757
00:54:06,789 --> 00:54:09,989
everything we could on a competitive basis of course. But

758
00:54:09,989 --> 00:54:12,949
now there seems to be so much collaboration between all

759
00:54:12,949 --> 00:54:19,008
the municipalities. And not just collaboration. Outright copying, which. Is

760
00:54:19,008 --> 00:54:22,008
absolutely sensible because we don't all have to invent our

761
00:54:22,008 --> 00:54:27,807
own wheels. If something's working somewhere else. Copy it. And

762
00:54:27,807 --> 00:54:31,127
I think you're pretty brave in pointing out places where

763
00:54:31,127 --> 00:54:35,021
that's been advantageous to us. And I also really appreciate

764
00:54:35,021 --> 00:54:38,911
the fact that in some of your action items, You're

765
00:54:38,911 --> 00:54:43,111
calling on the city to develop advocacy messages to put

766
00:54:43,111 --> 00:54:46,231
pressure on the provincial government. Because we can't do this

767
00:54:46,231 --> 00:54:49,828
alone. So I think it's a great report. Thank you

768
00:54:49,828 --> 00:54:54,645
very much. And continued success. With whatever replaces the task

769
00:54:54,645 --> 00:54:58,285
force. I hope it just adopts all the recommendations that

770
00:54:58,285 --> 00:55:04,223
you've. Made. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Ninja. Mr. Mayor.

771
00:55:04,223 --> 00:55:11,825
Thank you very much. Just wanted. To thank you. About

772
00:55:11,825 --> 00:55:21,487
what you're doing. And. I think. We really need. New

773
00:55:21,487 --> 00:55:26,007
practitioners in our community due to many factors that you

774
00:55:26,007 --> 00:55:33,511
spoke about. I wanted just to ask you. If. The

775
00:55:33,511 --> 00:55:39,878
hospital of Cornwall has any rules? That is against or

776
00:55:39,878 --> 00:55:48,254
that is not facilitating. To attract. New doctors. Siri. Mr.

777
00:55:48,254 --> 00:55:57,158
Mayor. Thank you, councilor. There's no specific. Limitations that I'm

778
00:55:57,158 --> 00:56:01,519
aware of with the Cornwall Community hospital that's restricting. Any

779
00:56:01,519 --> 00:56:04,853
of our recruitment efforts. What I would like to sort

780
00:56:04,853 --> 00:56:07,053
of further say is that they've actually been a tremendous

781
00:56:07,053 --> 00:56:11,850
partner over the years in these efforts. And often are

782
00:56:11,850 --> 00:56:14,410
the ones informing us of physicians that are looking to

783
00:56:14,410 --> 00:56:19,290
relocate and we can develop those relationships and vice versa.

784
00:56:19,290 --> 00:56:22,981
They have also navigated. A lot of other limitations or

785
00:56:22,981 --> 00:56:28,621
restrictions. So for internationally trained physicians, for example, or preceptor,

786
00:56:28,621 --> 00:56:32,141
requirements for training for postgrad training students. So the hospital

787
00:56:32,141 --> 00:56:36,955
has been very equipped and well supported. To really advance

788
00:56:36,955 --> 00:56:41,478
a lot of our goals within recruitment. I guess perhaps

789
00:56:41,478 --> 00:56:43,838
I'm just curious if there's anything specific that you're. Aware

790
00:56:43,838 --> 00:56:47,659
of, but to my knowledge, They've been able to really

791
00:56:47,659 --> 00:56:52,714
support and will continue to support our efforts. Mr. Mayor.

792
00:56:52,714 --> 00:56:55,980
Good to hear that, because I know. They are a

793
00:56:55,980 --> 00:56:59,940
big actor into these items, so I just wanted to

794
00:56:59,940 --> 00:57:06,193
make sure that. This aspect was discussed. Another point that

795
00:57:06,193 --> 00:57:09,953
I wanted to rise here is you're going to tell

796
00:57:09,953 --> 00:57:15,297
me if I'm wrong. But looks like the province is

797
00:57:15,297 --> 00:57:21,971
discussing. With some doctors. On our way into the loop,

798
00:57:21,971 --> 00:57:29,468
or can we gain. Some doctor from all this discussion.

799
00:57:29,468 --> 00:57:38,914
Did you hear anything? Where are we? Mr. Mayor. I

800
00:57:38,914 --> 00:57:40,754
might just look for a bit of clarification. There are

801
00:57:40,754 --> 00:57:43,994
many conversations happening. At the provincial level, around the healthcare

802
00:57:43,994 --> 00:57:50,887
sector. Specifically. Are you inquiring about? The Ontario Medical association.

803
00:57:50,887 --> 00:57:55,127
Negotiations for pay. Okay, thank you. So if I can

804
00:57:55,127 --> 00:58:01,179
elaborate on that. So it's in negotiation between. Those physicians

805
00:58:01,179 --> 00:58:05,614
who bill for fee for service through OHip. They have

806
00:58:05,614 --> 00:58:10,484
been negotiating. With the province. For improvements to the fee

807
00:58:10,484 --> 00:58:14,869
structures. In a variety of different ways. One of the

808
00:58:14,869 --> 00:58:19,192
most noted way is that they will be able. To.

809
00:58:21,020 --> 00:58:23,620
Account for their administrative time. So as it is right

810
00:58:23,620 --> 00:58:26,500
now, physicians are unable. So if they have to do

811
00:58:26,500 --> 00:58:29,780
all the paperwork associated with seeing patients they're not able

812
00:58:29,780 --> 00:58:31,860
to actually account for. That and bill that to the

813
00:58:31,860 --> 00:58:36,874
province. They're essentially doing it pro bono. And so there's

814
00:58:36,874 --> 00:58:41,811
a lot of different conversations. And. Different elements that they're

815
00:58:41,811 --> 00:58:45,491
looking to have encompassed in the fee structure, but also

816
00:58:45,491 --> 00:58:48,051
just a more fair and equitable fee structure across the

817
00:58:48,051 --> 00:58:52,556
province. If the councilor wishes, we could definitely provide more

818
00:58:52,556 --> 00:58:55,516
information on that as it arises. All right. Thank you.

819
00:58:55,516 --> 00:58:59,144
Good to hear it. So, yes, I'm open. And kudos.

820
00:58:59,144 --> 00:59:03,049
I think we deserve it. And congratulations. For what you're

821
00:59:03,049 --> 00:59:08,263
doing. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, councilor. Good. Thank

822
00:59:08,263 --> 00:59:10,583
you. Through you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you so much for

823
00:59:10,583 --> 00:59:13,623
bringing this presentation forward. I know that everybody on this

824
00:59:13,623 --> 00:59:16,143
task force worked very hard, and you can see that

825
00:59:16,143 --> 00:59:18,703
through all the interviews that took place. I'm very happy

826
00:59:18,703 --> 00:59:20,663
that I can actually speak to this this time, as

827
00:59:20,663 --> 00:59:23,543
I'm no longer employed with the oh T. But I

828
00:59:23,543 --> 00:59:27,327
have had an opportunity over the last few years. To

829
00:59:27,327 --> 00:59:31,368
gain an interesting insight into. The efforts that are being

830
00:59:31,368 --> 00:59:36,417
made within the community to actually. Connect the health care

831
00:59:36,417 --> 00:59:40,918
system. And so, as we know around this table, healthcare

832
00:59:40,918 --> 00:59:45,201
is a responsibility of the province. However, we are not

833
00:59:45,201 --> 00:59:50,438
alone. As many municipalities are facing crises. There are many

834
00:59:50,438 --> 00:59:53,198
people who are not. They call it attached to primary

835
00:59:53,198 --> 00:59:57,300
care. And the goal is to ensure that everyone has

836
00:59:57,300 --> 00:59:59,660
some kind of attachment, whether it's through a community health

837
00:59:59,660 --> 01:00:05,519
system through primary care with. Their own physician. So seeing

838
01:00:05,519 --> 01:00:08,759
that we are pulling together what we can because we

839
01:00:08,759 --> 01:00:10,639
understand that we actually are the ones who face the

840
01:00:10,639 --> 01:00:14,199
burden of this crisis. Not really the province. It falls

841
01:00:14,199 --> 01:00:19,455
on us. I'm so relieved to see that. We're talking

842
01:00:19,455 --> 01:00:24,415
about this partnership expansion with SDG and with Aquasosny. I

843
01:00:24,415 --> 01:00:26,975
know. We have existing relationships, of course, with our shared

844
01:00:26,975 --> 01:00:29,815
services with SDG. That'll probably be a bit of a

845
01:00:29,815 --> 01:00:34,535
more jurisdictionally complex conversation whenever it comes to Aquasasana, but

846
01:00:34,535 --> 01:00:37,695
I'm very glad to see that included, as well as

847
01:00:37,695 --> 01:00:42,256
the inclusion of the CIP. Or potential community improvement grant,

848
01:00:42,256 --> 01:00:45,136
because essentially, if a doctor is setting up an office,

849
01:00:45,136 --> 01:00:48,966
it's like starting a small business. So there's overhead. There's,

850
01:00:48,966 --> 01:00:54,678
like you mentioned, administrative responsibilities. Filing their taxes and reporting

851
01:00:54,678 --> 01:00:56,958
on this, that and the other thing. So it's not

852
01:00:56,958 --> 01:00:59,598
just seeing patients, which is probably what most of them

853
01:00:59,598 --> 01:01:01,558
want to do, but there's a lot more involved in

854
01:01:01,558 --> 01:01:07,265
that. Really reassured. And of course, like I mentioned, Health

855
01:01:07,265 --> 01:01:10,345
is the responsibility of the province. But I'm glad to

856
01:01:10,345 --> 01:01:15,906
see that there's advocacy here. On both. Electronic medical record

857
01:01:15,906 --> 01:01:19,906
system that we can use anywhere across the province, hopefully

858
01:01:19,906 --> 01:01:22,266
anywhere across the country, frankly. If I had my druthers.

859
01:01:23,935 --> 01:01:26,655
So that's great. And I've heard over and over again

860
01:01:26,655 --> 01:01:29,295
this desire for turnkey. Because, again, when you're starting a

861
01:01:29,295 --> 01:01:32,335
small business and doctors want to see patients, we want

862
01:01:32,335 --> 01:01:36,015
to help facilitate that. So I'm really excited that there

863
01:01:36,015 --> 01:01:37,855
is a committee that's going to be starting. I think

864
01:01:37,855 --> 01:01:41,375
this will really 30 seconds, increase the transparency that we're

865
01:01:41,375 --> 01:01:43,295
seeing here, this probably could have been its own special.

866
01:01:44,250 --> 01:01:47,361
Meeting. This is excellent. I'm very excited. And the thing

867
01:01:47,361 --> 01:01:49,681
I want to see the most is this residency program

868
01:01:49,681 --> 01:01:52,561
in Cornwall. I know that's down the pipe, but my

869
01:01:52,561 --> 01:01:55,841
fingers are crossed. Tightly for that. So great job. Excited

870
01:01:55,841 --> 01:01:59,539
to see what comes back in the future. Thank you.

871
01:01:59,539 --> 01:02:07,314
Further comments, Councilor Macintosh? The doctors are retiring a lot

872
01:02:07,314 --> 01:02:11,794
earlier, and then my youth. Do we have any idea

873
01:02:11,794 --> 01:02:14,954
how many? Doctors and carnal family doctors will retire in

874
01:02:14,954 --> 01:02:20,305
the next five years. Through, Mr. Mayor. We have an

875
01:02:20,305 --> 01:02:26,172
estimate that. Eight family physicians will be leading the community,

876
01:02:26,172 --> 01:02:28,892
retiring and leaving the community in the next five years.

877
01:02:28,892 --> 01:02:31,252
So we really play a vicious game of catch up.

878
01:02:32,808 --> 01:02:36,248
Yes. Our estimates. If I can elaborate our estimates at

879
01:02:36,248 --> 01:02:40,753
this point. Show. About 16,000 residents are unattached within the

880
01:02:40,753 --> 01:02:45,155
full region of Cornwall. Sdg aquasaus land parts of prescott

881
01:02:45,155 --> 01:02:51,825
russell. And that's about 14% of our population. We expect

882
01:02:51,825 --> 01:02:55,985
another 14% to 16%. Will be unattached through retirement, which

883
01:02:55,985 --> 01:02:57,905
is why there is so much energy and effort, right?

884
01:02:57,905 --> 01:03:01,065
Now to bring on primary care. And not only are

885
01:03:01,065 --> 01:03:06,238
the retirener. My doctor, 56 years old, and he's cut

886
01:03:06,238 --> 01:03:10,180
back to two and three days a week. Because he

887
01:03:10,180 --> 01:03:14,492
tells me it's the paperwork that overwhelms him. And what

888
01:03:14,492 --> 01:03:16,052
he doesn't get paid to do. He's not in for

889
01:03:16,052 --> 01:03:18,892
the he's there for the money. But the idea that

890
01:03:18,892 --> 01:03:21,172
so much he does like calling me at 630 at

891
01:03:21,172 --> 01:03:23,492
night with my x ray results. He didn't get paid

892
01:03:23,492 --> 01:03:26,551
for that, he says. He's doing it because he's a

893
01:03:26,551 --> 01:03:30,031
family doctor. So if you take the number. Of retiring

894
01:03:30,031 --> 01:03:33,380
and the ones that are cutting back. Which you don't

895
01:03:33,380 --> 01:03:37,140
really have stats on. They're not telling you I'm. Down

896
01:03:37,140 --> 01:03:42,616
to three days a week, by the way. The postgrad

897
01:03:42,616 --> 01:03:45,776
medical recruitment thing. Didn't we have an agreement with Queens

898
01:03:45,776 --> 01:03:48,496
University medical school? A few years ago where they said.

899
01:03:52,731 --> 01:03:55,529
They're best. That's what he told us. Did that agreement

900
01:03:55,529 --> 01:03:57,809
expire or they just decide not to do it anymore?

901
01:03:59,530 --> 01:04:02,050
Thank you. Through Mr. Mayor. Yes, that was a program.

902
01:04:03,852 --> 01:04:06,593
That. Had a cute name called adopt a resident. Adopt

903
01:04:06,593 --> 01:04:10,438
a medical resident. And so that was individuals going through

904
01:04:10,438 --> 01:04:14,358
their postgraduate and they were positioned within the Cornwall Community

905
01:04:14,358 --> 01:04:18,638
Hospital. It was a three year commitment. With the city

906
01:04:18,638 --> 01:04:22,690
supporting financially, they did run. Two cycles of it. And

907
01:04:22,690 --> 01:04:26,699
then it was assessed that the needs. The hospital couldn't

908
01:04:26,699 --> 01:04:28,819
quite align, and they didn't need a further student at

909
01:04:28,819 --> 01:04:32,155
that. Time. It could always be explored at this time.

910
01:04:32,155 --> 01:04:36,867
That hasn't come up from our partners. But it was

911
01:04:36,867 --> 01:04:39,587
a successful program. My understanding is a physician sort of

912
01:04:39,587 --> 01:04:43,467
has stayed and been participant. Of the community ever since.

913
01:04:43,467 --> 01:04:46,747
How many doctors, how many potential doctors we have now

914
01:04:46,747 --> 01:04:50,974
that are in our scholarship program. So through, Mr. Mayor.

915
01:04:55,247 --> 01:04:58,475
We have? I guess just to confirm. So we have

916
01:04:58,475 --> 01:05:00,955
a number of different stages as part of the scholarship

917
01:05:00,955 --> 01:05:03,275
program. So we have individuals who are currently in school.

918
01:05:03,275 --> 01:05:05,755
And in that case, we have one individual who's completing

919
01:05:05,755 --> 01:05:09,673
their studies at this time. I'm sorry. I'm actually just

920
01:05:09,673 --> 01:05:14,872
going to double check my numbers. We have seven doing

921
01:05:14,872 --> 01:05:20,098
their return of service. Well, it changes every year. We

922
01:05:20,098 --> 01:05:21,618
have seven doing their return of service, which means that

923
01:05:21,618 --> 01:05:24,138
they have completed their studies, but they're here in our

924
01:05:24,138 --> 01:05:27,970
community practicing for that five year turn of service. And

925
01:05:27,970 --> 01:05:31,805
so. I have confirmation that they're all practicing at this

926
01:05:31,805 --> 01:05:35,085
time, and then we have one who's fully completed their

927
01:05:35,085 --> 01:05:38,592
return of service at this time. We have one in

928
01:05:38,592 --> 01:05:42,259
the United States right now who's coming back home. Thank

929
01:05:42,259 --> 01:05:46,963
you, Mr. Mayor. They've all returned. Yeah. So they beginning

930
01:05:46,963 --> 01:05:49,723
their practice? I believe the individual you might be speaking

931
01:05:49,723 --> 01:05:54,982
to is just finalizing. Their licensing into Ontario. We will

932
01:05:54,982 --> 01:05:56,822
expect him to begin his practice in the next two

933
01:05:56,822 --> 01:05:59,817
to three months. ER doctors, they tell me. Easy to

934
01:05:59,817 --> 01:06:03,617
recruit. I'm told that ER doctors don't. Have to do

935
01:06:03,617 --> 01:06:07,977
all the paperwork. They just do their twelve hour shifts

936
01:06:07,977 --> 01:06:10,417
three times a week and. They make just as much,

937
01:06:10,417 --> 01:06:14,848
if not more, if they had a family practice. Thank

938
01:06:14,848 --> 01:06:21,979
you through Mr. Merritt. So there's. A hospitalist. Role within

939
01:06:21,979 --> 01:06:25,659
the hospital, and then there's an emergency medical physician, so

940
01:06:25,659 --> 01:06:30,073
an. Er physician would require a plus one fellowship to

941
01:06:30,073 --> 01:06:31,953
work here, so it does require a little bit. Of

942
01:06:31,953 --> 01:06:35,749
additional training. And then the hospitals program, not as much.

943
01:06:35,749 --> 01:06:38,109
They can come in with the family medicine. So both

944
01:06:38,109 --> 01:06:47,167
of those. Roles are salaried and. They definitely. Are. For

945
01:06:47,167 --> 01:06:49,887
certain individuals seen as the right fit for them because

946
01:06:49,887 --> 01:06:52,727
it does limit the administrative burden. But it really does

947
01:06:52,727 --> 01:06:54,887
depend on the physician. I want to stress that in

948
01:06:54,887 --> 01:06:57,567
various conversations some will do. A blend. We have a

949
01:06:57,567 --> 01:07:00,367
family friend who's an ER doctor in Ottawa, lives in

950
01:07:00,367 --> 01:07:04,264
carnival. And. He says. That's just what he wants to

951
01:07:04,264 --> 01:07:06,784
do. He doesn't want a family practice or. The pains

952
01:07:06,784 --> 01:07:09,896
of setting up a business. Quite happy doing the our

953
01:07:09,896 --> 01:07:14,167
job up in Ottawa. Anyway, thanks. It's a tough game

954
01:07:14,167 --> 01:07:16,927
to earn, but I think we're starting to see some

955
01:07:16,927 --> 01:07:24,294
results. Further comments. Seeing none. Going to call the vote

956
01:07:24,294 --> 01:07:30,253
to receive the presentation. All in favor? That is carried.

957
01:07:30,253 --> 01:07:34,713
Thank you. We will now move forward to the action

958
01:07:34,713 --> 01:07:38,193
report number three, mayors task force on medical recruitment and

959
01:07:38,193 --> 01:07:44,681
it's its final report. And the recommendations are? That council

960
01:07:44,681 --> 01:07:49,001
approved the recommendations as presented. Dissolve the mayor's task force.

961
01:07:49,001 --> 01:07:53,201
On medical recruitment. As it has achieved its mandate, reappoint

962
01:07:53,201 --> 01:07:55,641
the members of the task force. To the new committee

963
01:07:55,641 --> 01:07:59,321
of council following council's approval of the terms of reference

964
01:07:59,321 --> 01:08:02,201
and receive the report from administration on behalf of the.

965
01:08:02,612 --> 01:08:07,294
Mayor's task force of medical recruitment. Thank you. Moved by

966
01:08:07,294 --> 01:08:13,569
Councilor Hollingsworth. Seconded by Councilor Sabre. Discussion. Now I'm going

967
01:08:13,569 --> 01:08:22,011
to call the vote. All in favor? All opposed. Carrie,

968
01:08:22,011 --> 01:08:24,771
thank you. Thanks again to Ms. Rendez for all the

969
01:08:24,771 --> 01:08:26,651
work you put into. This. I want to thank also

970
01:08:26,651 --> 01:08:28,691
all the interest holders that we consulted with, all the

971
01:08:28,691 --> 01:08:31,331
medical staff. And physicians who came forward to present to

972
01:08:31,331 --> 01:08:33,931
the committee. And while this stage of the work is

973
01:08:33,931 --> 01:08:36,582
done. There's a lot of work. From this point on,

974
01:08:36,582 --> 01:08:46,531
going forward. Thank you. Consent reports.

975
01:08:46,531 --> 01:08:49,851
All matters listed on the consent agenda are considered to

976
01:08:49,851 --> 01:08:53,731
be routine and will be enacted. By one motion. There

977
01:08:53,731 --> 01:08:57,291
will not be any separate discussions on the items. Keeping

978
01:08:57,291 --> 01:09:00,771
in mind that item four has been separated from the

979
01:09:00,771 --> 01:09:04,651
total amount for votes separately. Item one is 2023. Annual.

980
01:09:05,939 --> 01:09:09,499
Report on the status of city reserve recommendation that council

981
01:09:09,499 --> 01:09:14,459
receive. Report 20 25 41 financial services on city reserves

982
01:09:14,459 --> 01:09:20,564
and reserve funds as of December 31, 2023. Item 2023,

983
01:09:20,564 --> 01:09:25,204
annual report on municipal debt limits. The action recommended is

984
01:09:25,204 --> 01:09:29,604
that this report on Financial Services number 43, as required

985
01:09:29,604 --> 01:09:36,649
under the Municipal Act 2001 Ontario Regulation 403. Two item

986
01:09:36,649 --> 01:09:41,609
three 2023 annual report on development charges, reserve fund. The

987
01:09:41,609 --> 01:09:46,009
action recommended is that the report 20 25 44 financial

988
01:09:46,009 --> 01:09:50,383
services be received. Item five. Elected officials expense statement for

989
01:09:50,383 --> 01:09:54,962
the period of April 1 to June 30, 2025. Action

990
01:09:54,962 --> 01:09:58,082
recommended that council received the statement of expenses for elected

991
01:09:58,082 --> 01:10:02,727
officials for the period April 1 to June 30. Thank

992
01:10:02,727 --> 01:10:06,287
you. Motion, Councilor Hollingsworth. Seconded by Council McDonald. All in

993
01:10:06,287 --> 01:10:12,248
favor? Carried. Thank you. Item four. 2025. Annual report for

994
01:10:12,248 --> 01:10:16,054
the Municipal Grants program. Action recommended by council receive the

995
01:10:16,054 --> 01:10:19,942
report. The financial services for the annual report for the

996
01:10:19,942 --> 01:10:26,656
Municipal Grants Program 2025. Motion. Councilor Bennett. Seconded by Councilman

997
01:10:26,656 --> 01:10:33,385
Binjo. All in favor? Carrie. Thank you. Action report number

998
01:10:33,385 --> 01:10:37,265
four. Criminal Youth Ambassador program. The action recommends that council

999
01:10:37,265 --> 01:10:40,945
approved the Cornwall Youth ambassador's. Program initiative and terms of

1000
01:10:40,945 --> 01:10:47,102
reference. Got a motion, please. Council barrier second by councilor.

1001
01:10:47,102 --> 01:10:56,230
Good. Discussion council. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'm really happy

1002
01:10:56,230 --> 01:11:00,293
to see this come forward tonight. I'm really encouraged that

1003
01:11:00,293 --> 01:11:02,453
we're going to have an opportunity to hear the youth.

1004
01:11:02,453 --> 01:11:07,449
Voices in our community. I know that. Our last youth

1005
01:11:07,449 --> 01:11:14,260
council. Wasn't necessarily as engaged in terms of. Policy decisions

1006
01:11:14,260 --> 01:11:19,766
or recommendations and things like that. I'm hoping that. This

1007
01:11:19,766 --> 01:11:23,126
ambassador program is more tied to the actual work of

1008
01:11:23,126 --> 01:11:26,046
the municipality, so I'd really love to see these youth

1009
01:11:26,046 --> 01:11:30,086
given an opportunity to provide feedback on city plans, reports,

1010
01:11:30,086 --> 01:11:34,703
even budget discussions. And capital projects. So I know when

1011
01:11:34,703 --> 01:11:37,783
we receive our reports from administration, there's sort of a

1012
01:11:37,783 --> 01:11:41,743
line in terms of how this report may impact our

1013
01:11:41,743 --> 01:11:46,993
strategic plan or our environmental plans. Love to. Maybe not

1014
01:11:46,993 --> 01:11:50,012
officially that way, but in a way. When we have

1015
01:11:50,012 --> 01:11:53,860
some larger. Plans coming to us that the youth can

1016
01:11:53,860 --> 01:11:57,260
get together and give some feedback because it's some really

1017
01:11:57,260 --> 01:12:00,981
valuable input that I think we're missing right now. Because

1018
01:12:00,981 --> 01:12:03,821
I like to think I'm still youth, but I'm far

1019
01:12:03,821 --> 01:12:09,140
from it now. So will the ambassadors receive an orientation

1020
01:12:09,140 --> 01:12:12,860
on municipal governance? So on day one, I think they

1021
01:12:12,860 --> 01:12:15,740
really need to understand how council works, how decisions are

1022
01:12:15,740 --> 01:12:18,940
made so they're really well prepared in terms of giving

1023
01:12:18,940 --> 01:12:24,439
a meaningful. Engagement. The mayor and I are sparring on

1024
01:12:24,439 --> 01:12:33,078
who's going to take this one on. Yes, certainly. Once

1025
01:12:33,078 --> 01:12:36,958
we have the committee struck by the individual students that

1026
01:12:36,958 --> 01:12:39,078
are going to be participating. We will give them an

1027
01:12:39,078 --> 01:12:46,363
orientation on how general. Government. Work. Okay, great. A crash

1028
01:12:46,363 --> 01:12:49,523
course would be fantastic, and if you want to loop

1029
01:12:49,523 --> 01:12:52,003
some of us. In on that as well. That'd be

1030
01:12:52,003 --> 01:12:56,231
great, because I know. It certainly took quite a while

1031
01:12:56,231 --> 01:13:00,111
for me, once elected, to really grasp the complexities of

1032
01:13:00,111 --> 01:13:03,774
the municipal world. So I think it's really important to

1033
01:13:03,774 --> 01:13:07,814
give them that base understanding. How often will the ambassadors

1034
01:13:07,814 --> 01:13:11,066
meet as a group. I didn't see any frequency. In

1035
01:13:11,066 --> 01:13:13,226
the terms of reference, and I think having, like, a

1036
01:13:13,226 --> 01:13:17,306
regular scheduled meeting would help maintain that. Momentum and ensure

1037
01:13:17,306 --> 01:13:21,832
that. They have monthly opportunity to review what's coming up

1038
01:13:21,832 --> 01:13:25,256
next month at council meetings. Through you, Mr. Mayor. I

1039
01:13:25,256 --> 01:13:29,576
don't believe it's going to be a monthly meeting. Simply

1040
01:13:29,576 --> 01:13:32,136
because it's difficult for the students. Once they're in school,

1041
01:13:32,136 --> 01:13:36,030
they have their schoolwork. After school hours. They have schoolwork,

1042
01:13:36,030 --> 01:13:39,988
they have after school activities. They have their work that

1043
01:13:39,988 --> 01:13:41,868
they do, so it's difficult to try and get them

1044
01:13:41,868 --> 01:13:46,020
in. On a monthly basis, but we will try. With,

1045
01:13:46,020 --> 01:13:49,820
of course, having that discussion with them probably, I would

1046
01:13:49,820 --> 01:13:52,060
think, maybe four times a year is what we're looking

1047
01:13:52,060 --> 01:13:53,740
at. I just want to make sure that it's not

1048
01:13:53,740 --> 01:13:58,380
just. Symbolic that there's actual meaningful feedback that we're hearing

1049
01:13:58,380 --> 01:14:02,940
from them and actual influence. Hopefully influence from their engagement,

1050
01:14:02,940 --> 01:14:06,721
so I think more regularly would be ideal. I understand

1051
01:14:06,721 --> 01:14:09,792
they're very busy, but. I don't think they would commit

1052
01:14:09,792 --> 01:14:12,512
to something like that without knowing that maybe once every

1053
01:14:12,512 --> 01:14:14,872
other month. There's a two hour time frame that they'd

1054
01:14:14,872 --> 01:14:19,869
have to commit. To. If they can't attend, then send

1055
01:14:19,869 --> 01:14:22,469
a delegate or something like that. But I'm really happy

1056
01:14:22,469 --> 01:14:25,469
to see this. Love to see a bigger version of

1057
01:14:25,469 --> 01:14:28,789
this with time to include youth. From not just high

1058
01:14:28,789 --> 01:14:32,269
school. I think we can expand the definition of youth

1059
01:14:32,269 --> 01:14:34,749
to 25, even to see it a little bit more

1060
01:14:34,749 --> 01:14:38,537
inclusive. I'd love to see them engaged in creating. A

1061
01:14:38,537 --> 01:14:43,789
youth attraction and retention strategy for our community. Throw that

1062
01:14:43,789 --> 01:14:46,749
out to them, see if they're interested. But I think

1063
01:14:46,749 --> 01:14:49,189
if we were to. Create a strategy in terms of

1064
01:14:49,189 --> 01:14:51,909
attracting and retaining our youth, it should absolutely come from

1065
01:14:51,909 --> 01:14:57,333
the youth. And not a consulting firm. But looking forward

1066
01:14:57,333 --> 01:15:01,986
to seeing. What they'll be able to offer. Just one

1067
01:15:01,986 --> 01:15:05,066
last question. What's the timeline? Are we seeing this implemented

1068
01:15:05,066 --> 01:15:07,746
this school year or. Are we waiting until next school

1069
01:15:07,746 --> 01:15:12,302
year? True, Mr. Mayor, we definitely are going to move

1070
01:15:12,302 --> 01:15:14,782
forward on this as soon as we get the approval

1071
01:15:14,782 --> 01:15:16,942
from council. We'll be reaching out to the different high

1072
01:15:16,942 --> 01:15:22,598
schools. To have them offer us. Some the names of

1073
01:15:22,598 --> 01:15:25,078
some of their students. Okay, great. Thank you so much.

1074
01:15:26,768 --> 01:15:29,208
Councilor. Good. Thank you. Through you, Mr. Mayor. I'm also

1075
01:15:29,208 --> 01:15:33,090
really thrilled to see this. Come forward, I think. Councilor

1076
01:15:33,090 --> 01:15:36,410
bear mentioned retaining our youth, keeping them here and keeping

1077
01:15:36,410 --> 01:15:41,131
them engaged. We are of the same vintage councilor repair.

1078
01:15:41,131 --> 01:15:43,771
And I, and I think while I also consider myself

1079
01:15:43,771 --> 01:15:48,119
useful. We're both nearing our 40s. And so. Not as

1080
01:15:48,119 --> 01:15:51,003
youthful as we think we are. Sorry to ouch you.

1081
01:15:53,186 --> 01:15:55,146
But in all seriousness, I really hope that this becomes

1082
01:15:55,146 --> 01:15:59,826
a pipeline for young people to become engaged. In municipal

1083
01:15:59,826 --> 01:16:03,412
government. It's not just this council table, but I see

1084
01:16:03,412 --> 01:16:05,932
people in the room here who sit. On various committees

1085
01:16:05,932 --> 01:16:09,572
and have their voices heard and participate in decisions and

1086
01:16:09,572 --> 01:16:13,656
recommendations that end up making their way to council. So

1087
01:16:13,656 --> 01:16:15,736
again, I hope that this is not just a trophy

1088
01:16:15,736 --> 01:16:18,973
position. I see that there's going to be. A one

1089
01:16:18,973 --> 01:16:22,498
day youth summit. I'm assuming that's a full day. Through

1090
01:16:22,498 --> 01:16:27,821
you, Mr. Mayor. We're planning a full day. It's going

1091
01:16:27,821 --> 01:16:30,021
to start with a visit at city. Hall. And then

1092
01:16:30,021 --> 01:16:33,221
we intend on bringing them around to visit some of

1093
01:16:33,221 --> 01:16:36,901
the municipal facilities so they. Have a better appreciation of

1094
01:16:36,901 --> 01:16:42,738
what we're dealing with. And. Katie, did you? I'm sorry,

1095
01:16:42,738 --> 01:16:47,671
Mr. Mayor. Through you. The director of communications, if I

1096
01:16:47,671 --> 01:16:50,631
may add. Through you, I've had the opportunity to work.

1097
01:16:50,631 --> 01:16:52,831
With the clerk on this. And with regards to the

1098
01:16:52,831 --> 01:16:54,871
youth summit, we'd really like to talk to the youth

1099
01:16:54,871 --> 01:16:58,432
at first to see what they're interested. In learning about.

1100
01:17:00,033 --> 01:17:02,153
To the clerk's point, so we really want to engage

1101
01:17:02,153 --> 01:17:06,038
them in the planning of that. Process as well. Wonderful

1102
01:17:06,038 --> 01:17:09,297
to hear that, because sometimes. You think you've got the

1103
01:17:09,297 --> 01:17:11,417
best laid plans, and then you hear the feedback and

1104
01:17:11,417 --> 01:17:13,497
you. Go. Let's scrap all of this. We need to

1105
01:17:13,497 --> 01:17:16,431
think it out from scratch. They'll definitely be able to

1106
01:17:16,431 --> 01:17:18,631
fill a full day, even just for us to go

1107
01:17:18,631 --> 01:17:21,231
and tour the facilities. It takes a full day. I

1108
01:17:21,231 --> 01:17:23,271
know when I started in this role, it's. Now been

1109
01:17:23,271 --> 01:17:25,831
three years. It was like drinking from a fire hose,

1110
01:17:25,831 --> 01:17:27,591
so there is no doubt. That there's going to be

1111
01:17:27,591 --> 01:17:31,591
an overwhelming amount of information, but I hope. What they

1112
01:17:31,591 --> 01:17:35,523
experience. Lights a little spark in them that will encourage

1113
01:17:35,523 --> 01:17:41,749
them to continue to participate. With council governance and with

1114
01:17:41,749 --> 01:17:44,149
the city as a corporation as well. So right on.

1115
01:17:44,149 --> 01:17:49,589
I'm excited to see this. Thank you. Further commentary. I

1116
01:17:49,589 --> 01:17:51,949
just want to thank Ms. Wells and the clerk for

1117
01:17:51,949 --> 01:17:55,149
their work on this. This stems from. A motion introduced

1118
01:17:55,149 --> 01:17:57,989
on July 9, and Ms. Walsh came forward with some

1119
01:17:57,989 --> 01:18:01,109
great amendments and suggestions on how to move this forward

1120
01:18:01,109 --> 01:18:04,229
and modernize this as an evolution of our former youth

1121
01:18:04,229 --> 01:18:07,109
advisory committee. Into something a little different. And certainly, I

1122
01:18:07,109 --> 01:18:10,178
think it's an area where. There's a bit of a

1123
01:18:10,178 --> 01:18:13,796
missing voice in terms of feedback to this table. And

1124
01:18:13,796 --> 01:18:16,236
certainly if we can get youth engaged and interested in

1125
01:18:16,236 --> 01:18:20,316
municipal politics, municipal fairs, it's a win for everybody and

1126
01:18:20,316 --> 01:18:23,907
certainly look forward to. The start of this once again.

1127
01:18:25,291 --> 01:18:30,311
With that. I'll call the vote. All in favor? That

1128
01:18:30,311 --> 01:18:34,151
is carried. Thank you. Item number five, building activity. The

1129
01:18:34,151 --> 01:18:40,631
action recommended that council receive report 2020. 519 for information

1130
01:18:40,631 --> 01:18:43,551
and direct staff regarding any future reporting on this subject.

1131
01:18:44,703 --> 01:18:50,282
Mr wendell. Thank you, your worship.

1132
01:18:54,935 --> 01:18:58,625
Good evening, members of council. We're here tonight to present

1133
01:18:58,625 --> 01:19:02,225
the building permit activity report for the period of June

1134
01:19:02,225 --> 01:19:06,025
24. 2024 to May 2025, with some comparisons to the

1135
01:19:06,025 --> 01:19:13,533
previous time frame. 2023 to 2024. By way. Introduction my

1136
01:19:13,533 --> 01:19:15,533
name is Ryan Wendell. I'm the director of development services.

1137
01:19:17,488 --> 01:19:19,928
We have tonight with us. Chris Roloff's our chief building

1138
01:19:19,928 --> 01:19:22,728
official. He will be officially minted later on in the

1139
01:19:22,728 --> 01:19:27,958
agenda. You'll see. And highlighting where the new development services

1140
01:19:27,958 --> 01:19:32,878
department we're building planning economic development. Unfortunately, we no longer

1141
01:19:32,878 --> 01:19:36,918
include the bylaw department. As far as this presentation in

1142
01:19:36,918 --> 01:19:40,438
our report goes tonight, I do want to recognize Mandy

1143
01:19:40,438 --> 01:19:45,569
Privo. She was instrumental in preparing. The report, the presentation.

1144
01:19:45,569 --> 01:19:48,329
She's in Chris's department, one of our new hires in.

1145
01:19:48,329 --> 01:19:53,009
June 2024 or in 2024. She was instrumental in this.

1146
01:19:53,009 --> 01:19:55,569
I will say, and again, we appreciate your indulgence for

1147
01:19:55,569 --> 01:19:57,489
allowing us to present. We'll try and make it quick.

1148
01:19:59,339 --> 01:20:01,818
There is no new information. We just thought it'd be

1149
01:20:01,818 --> 01:20:05,178
a good idea for us to present some of this

1150
01:20:05,178 --> 01:20:10,691
information. In our presentation. A little bit of background. Madam

1151
01:20:10,691 --> 01:20:13,091
Clerk, if we could go to the next slide. Thank

1152
01:20:13,091 --> 01:20:17,251
you. Just reminding council, in 2024, council did pass a

1153
01:20:17,251 --> 01:20:22,727
motion requesting. A comprehensive building activity report. By our reading,

1154
01:20:22,727 --> 01:20:26,376
there was ten items that were requested. There was a

1155
01:20:26,376 --> 01:20:31,736
presentation in January 2025 where information was presented to council,

1156
01:20:31,736 --> 01:20:33,856
but at that time, council did direct statute return at

1157
01:20:33,856 --> 01:20:37,616
a later date with a more comprehensive report. We hope

1158
01:20:37,616 --> 01:20:43,695
that tonight this report satisfies that request by council. A

1159
01:20:43,695 --> 01:20:46,135
little bit of caveat. It is a lot of statistics.

1160
01:20:47,923 --> 01:20:51,523
We are trying to provide highlights, reminding council that in

1161
01:20:51,523 --> 01:20:57,307
this business, When we talk about volumes or trends. Things

1162
01:20:57,307 --> 01:21:00,580
like that. We're working in a private marketplace. So we

1163
01:21:00,580 --> 01:21:03,140
can't predict that with a great deal of certainty. We

1164
01:21:03,140 --> 01:21:05,500
don't really have a full crystal ball, but we try.

1165
01:21:06,905 --> 01:21:08,825
And along with that goes things that we do not

1166
01:21:08,825 --> 01:21:12,985
have control over, such as interest rates or mortgage rules

1167
01:21:12,985 --> 01:21:16,145
or prices of land or whatever determines sort of how

1168
01:21:16,145 --> 01:21:19,545
busy we are in the building. And planning world. But

1169
01:21:19,545 --> 01:21:22,865
there are things under our control. Those do include processes,

1170
01:21:22,865 --> 01:21:26,545
efficiencies. Staffing. Chris will talk about that and the implications.

1171
01:21:27,344 --> 01:21:29,764
Of that. I think it's a good news story. And

1172
01:21:29,764 --> 01:21:32,804
again, we hope that this report serves council and it

1173
01:21:32,804 --> 01:21:37,804
will hopefully serve as a template for future reporting. And

1174
01:21:37,804 --> 01:21:40,644
with that, that's my introduction, and I'll turn it over

1175
01:21:40,644 --> 01:21:45,282
to Mr. Rolof's for his presentation. Thank you very much,

1176
01:21:45,282 --> 01:21:48,802
Mr. Window, Mr. Mayor, count council, thank you very much

1177
01:21:48,802 --> 01:21:52,882
for letting us speak. On this tonight. Like Ryan said,

1178
01:21:52,882 --> 01:21:56,363
we're going to keep. This very short and quick, very

1179
01:21:56,363 --> 01:22:02,289
high level from the report that. You guys. Have seen.

1180
01:22:03,415 --> 01:22:05,895
It's very thick. Some of the other comments for the

1181
01:22:05,895 --> 01:22:10,135
comprehensive reports that were made, hopefully this does not share

1182
01:22:10,135 --> 01:22:13,815
the same thing. However, it's like a nice, hearty Thanksgiving.

1183
01:22:15,815 --> 01:22:19,575
Dinner. We've provided you with all the trimmings and everything.

1184
01:22:19,575 --> 01:22:21,495
The only thing that we just wanted to point out

1185
01:22:21,495 --> 01:22:26,298
was the fact that. We hope and hear that. Those

1186
01:22:26,298 --> 01:22:31,931
questions that were asked. Previously have been answered, but. Not

1187
01:22:31,931 --> 01:22:34,771
just there. I hope that there's enough information that it

1188
01:22:34,771 --> 01:22:38,223
made sense. Of it puts some answers there, but also

1189
01:22:38,223 --> 01:22:43,088
some factual information. With. What those questions were answered with.

1190
01:22:45,244 --> 01:22:47,724
Purpose is what's to provide a transparent overview of the

1191
01:22:47,724 --> 01:22:51,964
building permit activity in alignment with council's directive, the period

1192
01:22:51,964 --> 01:22:54,684
that we have here on the data which is in

1193
01:22:54,684 --> 01:22:59,004
the report. Is from June 2024 to May 2025. The

1194
01:22:59,004 --> 01:23:02,804
comparative data was from the original ask from June 2023

1195
01:23:02,804 --> 01:23:08,297
to May 2024. Obviously. Those facts and figures for today.

1196
01:23:09,937 --> 01:23:12,777
That's why we gape, give you the more recent data,

1197
01:23:12,777 --> 01:23:17,243
however. The comparison between the two. Actually spun things in

1198
01:23:17,243 --> 01:23:20,923
a very positive way, so I'm glad it actually turned

1199
01:23:20,923 --> 01:23:23,283
out the way it did. Our focus here is for

1200
01:23:23,283 --> 01:23:28,443
the permit volumes, timelines, residential development staffing and improvement plan.

1201
01:23:28,443 --> 01:23:32,183
Next slide, please. Here. We just have a lot of

1202
01:23:32,183 --> 01:23:34,743
an overview. I know you guys are very familiar with

1203
01:23:34,743 --> 01:23:39,143
what building services does and we enable the safe informed.

1204
01:23:39,143 --> 01:23:41,823
I'm sorry. The building services ensures safe. Construction and supports

1205
01:23:41,823 --> 01:23:45,783
the community through education, compliance, and responsive service, and we

1206
01:23:45,783 --> 01:23:49,943
do that through permit review and issuance inspections, zoning and.

1207
01:23:50,865 --> 01:23:55,185
Applicable law compliance, public education, and support, and then we

1208
01:23:55,185 --> 01:23:59,425
see that through the community, the impact next slide, please.

1209
01:24:00,615 --> 01:24:03,855
Our building services team. This is very important because in

1210
01:24:03,855 --> 01:24:09,339
the original reporting structure and when this was asked. I

1211
01:24:09,339 --> 01:24:12,219
definitely can see. And that would be table one in

1212
01:24:12,219 --> 01:24:14,739
our report in section three. And I do apologize that

1213
01:24:14,739 --> 01:24:17,779
there were no page numbers. There was some formatting issues

1214
01:24:17,779 --> 01:24:21,019
between when we dropped it into escrow, so I apologize

1215
01:24:21,019 --> 01:24:25,656
profusely on that. On our table, one for our staff

1216
01:24:25,656 --> 01:24:28,936
summary. The building services team for me is a very

1217
01:24:28,936 --> 01:24:31,296
close hit to home, especially with some of those questions

1218
01:24:31,296 --> 01:24:34,776
that were asked in the original report in terms of

1219
01:24:34,776 --> 01:24:39,336
timelines and types of inspections, pass fail, and those things.

1220
01:24:41,534 --> 01:24:46,743
We have a full staff complement now. We've also added.

1221
01:24:47,904 --> 01:24:53,125
A zoning plans examiner last September of 2024. And our

1222
01:24:53,125 --> 01:24:58,617
building officials that we've had. Our complement is full. We

1223
01:24:58,617 --> 01:25:01,817
had a lot of intern building officials during the last

1224
01:25:01,817 --> 01:25:07,731
period. Our building officials have progressed through training and education.

1225
01:25:09,504 --> 01:25:13,584
And they have jumped tiers. And we've also had some

1226
01:25:13,584 --> 01:25:18,856
new building officials come in. As well, and. We haven't

1227
01:25:18,856 --> 01:25:21,456
had any major staff turnover. That was one of the

1228
01:25:21,456 --> 01:25:26,211
main hindrances. In the building depart. When I came in

1229
01:25:26,211 --> 01:25:29,449
here almost four years ago. There was a major turnover

1230
01:25:29,449 --> 01:25:32,249
of staff and all their senior building official officials, which

1231
01:25:32,249 --> 01:25:35,249
you would like. To normally have. You have new building

1232
01:25:35,249 --> 01:25:37,369
officials that come in and they get to absorb like

1233
01:25:37,369 --> 01:25:41,689
a sponge from the more senior, and that transition slowly

1234
01:25:41,689 --> 01:25:45,416
goes out. Unfortunately, that was not the case. In the

1235
01:25:45,416 --> 01:25:48,056
city of Cornwall, building services team pretty much started from

1236
01:25:48,056 --> 01:25:53,342
zero. Very difficult time for everybody, including the builders, including

1237
01:25:53,342 --> 01:25:56,142
the building of fish specials who were starting out. It's

1238
01:25:56,142 --> 01:26:01,700
just tough where we stand today. We are taller, prouder,

1239
01:26:01,700 --> 01:26:07,087
and our compliment is full. Next slide, please. Getting into

1240
01:26:07,087 --> 01:26:09,447
some of the meat and potatoes. Here are key permit

1241
01:26:09,447 --> 01:26:12,487
stats, which everyone likes to see. So during their key

1242
01:26:12,487 --> 01:26:16,167
reporting period, and this is June 2024 to May 2025,

1243
01:26:16,167 --> 01:26:24,370
we've received 614 permit applications. We had issued 638 of

1244
01:26:24,370 --> 01:26:28,646
those. When we're trying to report in our certain periods.

1245
01:26:29,897 --> 01:26:32,897
Unfortunately, we can't take a snapshot that's still in time.

1246
01:26:32,897 --> 01:26:37,257
Permits activity is constant. It's fluid. So in this 614

1247
01:26:37,257 --> 01:26:41,737
permit applications that we received inside this time, during permit

1248
01:26:41,737 --> 01:26:46,297
issuance. They were permits that were received prior to this

1249
01:26:46,297 --> 01:26:50,471
time. So we're always going to get permit applications in

1250
01:26:50,471 --> 01:26:53,191
and we're always going to be issuing them. So it

1251
01:26:53,191 --> 01:26:57,336
just shows that. There's a constant work that goes on.

1252
01:26:59,083 --> 01:27:02,803
The construction value in here was 85 million. However, this

1253
01:27:02,803 --> 01:27:06,123
is just what the proponents say their projects are worth.

1254
01:27:06,123 --> 01:27:09,003
The important ones are the permit fees that we have

1255
01:27:09,003 --> 01:27:13,065
in for that amount. The meeting. Processing time. That is

1256
01:27:13,065 --> 01:27:16,265
eight days, and we'll get into it a little further.

1257
01:27:16,265 --> 01:27:20,425
Here with what that processing time is and what's involved.

1258
01:27:21,554 --> 01:27:25,634
Average processing time 28 days. Median plans review five days

1259
01:27:25,634 --> 01:27:28,992
in here, the permit process. We like to consider this

1260
01:27:28,992 --> 01:27:33,060
as. The proponent submits a permit application to the time

1261
01:27:33,060 --> 01:27:36,700
the permits issued. However, there's lots of other city involvement

1262
01:27:36,700 --> 01:27:41,456
in terms of. Different departments that are involved. And different

1263
01:27:41,456 --> 01:27:44,136
steps, so it's just not building services that are involved.

1264
01:27:45,435 --> 01:27:50,315
From that process, which seems to be sometimes that's what

1265
01:27:50,315 --> 01:27:54,195
everybody thinks, but the city plays a very wide role

1266
01:27:54,195 --> 01:27:58,531
together in getting these permits out. Peak month is always

1267
01:27:58,531 --> 01:28:01,464
seems to be may. In the top category that we

1268
01:28:01,464 --> 01:28:05,533
have is small buildings, which is anything other than. A

1269
01:28:05,533 --> 01:28:13,412
house. So triplexes, quads, small commercial. Sort of stuff. Next

1270
01:28:13,412 --> 01:28:16,057
slide, please. In. This one here is just going in

1271
01:28:16,057 --> 01:28:18,577
for our month by month comparison. I apologize about the

1272
01:28:18,577 --> 01:28:22,544
size of the slide? It's very small. This again. Our

1273
01:28:22,544 --> 01:28:26,584
614 is our magic number for this reporting period. It's

1274
01:28:26,584 --> 01:28:29,984
the amount of completed permit applications that were submitted during

1275
01:28:29,984 --> 01:28:33,104
that time. In there between the blue and the green.

1276
01:28:33,104 --> 01:28:36,744
Are the two different reporting periods, so one being the

1277
01:28:36,744 --> 01:28:40,264
latest one, the June 2024 to May 2025 and the

1278
01:28:40,264 --> 01:28:46,536
one that is previous to that. Which. Is the. I

1279
01:28:46,536 --> 01:28:49,856
apologize about that. That was the 23 to 24. The

1280
01:28:49,856 --> 01:28:53,822
June 23 to May 24. Period. So you can see

1281
01:28:53,822 --> 01:28:58,742
there's some different trends that are in there. However. It's

1282
01:28:58,742 --> 01:29:03,345
still positive. Next slide, please. The permit activity. Again, these

1283
01:29:03,345 --> 01:29:07,345
are the permits that were issued. So again, that, 638,

1284
01:29:07,345 --> 01:29:09,985
just because there was other permits that had gone through

1285
01:29:09,985 --> 01:29:15,101
the process. And it just shows the various months there

1286
01:29:15,101 --> 01:29:19,238
as well, sort of the peaks and the valleys. Just

1287
01:29:19,238 --> 01:29:23,579
showing. Some sort of a change in trend of when

1288
01:29:23,579 --> 01:29:28,612
these were being issued. Next slide, please. Review timelines and

1289
01:29:28,612 --> 01:29:32,492
compliance. During the reporting period, 95% of the permits were

1290
01:29:32,492 --> 01:29:35,692
reviewed within legislated timelines and this is an improvement of

1291
01:29:35,692 --> 01:29:42,304
5% compared to the previous one year. Period. Again. The

1292
01:29:42,304 --> 01:29:44,144
font is a little small in the color gray there.

1293
01:29:44,144 --> 01:29:48,810
I do apologize. In there. Basically, the legislative timelines, that's

1294
01:29:48,810 --> 01:29:51,650
all through the Ontario Building code and in there. We

1295
01:29:51,650 --> 01:29:55,958
have between ten to 30 days. From. A completed application.

1296
01:29:57,144 --> 01:30:01,440
That's the little asterisks. To issue or refuse. And that's

1297
01:30:01,440 --> 01:30:03,600
just the language right out of the code, because we

1298
01:30:03,600 --> 01:30:07,860
do not like that term refuse. The completed application again

1299
01:30:07,860 --> 01:30:14,195
is through zoning compliance and all. Other law. That needs

1300
01:30:14,195 --> 01:30:18,075
to take place. Our internal policy, however, is to accept

1301
01:30:18,075 --> 01:30:22,344
the end intake that permit application. During that time, which

1302
01:30:22,344 --> 01:30:24,704
is in a perfect world, somebody would already have zoning

1303
01:30:24,704 --> 01:30:28,984
compliance prior to submitting. That permit application for a house

1304
01:30:28,984 --> 01:30:32,064
or a deck. We know that. That's not how. The

1305
01:30:32,064 --> 01:30:36,064
system works, and we want to also enhance the customer

1306
01:30:36,064 --> 01:30:37,744
service. So we take that in and that's why there's

1307
01:30:37,744 --> 01:30:44,061
a process. That carries that through. Next slide, please. Permit

1308
01:30:44,061 --> 01:30:48,910
issue in timelines in here we have. 24% of permits

1309
01:30:48,910 --> 01:30:52,830
were issued within one day and over 40% were issued

1310
01:30:52,830 --> 01:30:57,150
within five days. Demonstrating strong turnaround for straightforward applications, thanks

1311
01:30:57,150 --> 01:31:00,470
to improved staffing and processes. Pretty much in here. Are

1312
01:31:00,470 --> 01:31:02,670
one days that we can turn around. That's one business

1313
01:31:02,670 --> 01:31:07,510
day, or next day is. Something like a fence or

1314
01:31:07,510 --> 01:31:15,941
plumbing. Very small, easy. Projects. To review as well as

1315
01:31:15,941 --> 01:31:20,181
that 40% were issued in under five days. And if

1316
01:31:20,181 --> 01:31:24,021
we start to take our graph apart. That's almost 60%

1317
01:31:24,021 --> 01:31:29,148
of permits were issued under ten business. Days. Next slide,

1318
01:31:29,148 --> 01:31:34,500
please. Permit issuance timelines. The factors that contribute to longer

1319
01:31:34,500 --> 01:31:40,126
permit timelines. This is a slide that. The format I

1320
01:31:40,126 --> 01:31:42,766
wish was a little different than this came forward, however.

1321
01:31:44,221 --> 01:31:46,461
This is the one that sort of sheds the light

1322
01:31:46,461 --> 01:31:50,698
on. It's not all about building. Services. In here. There's

1323
01:31:50,698 --> 01:31:54,138
planning approvals in that site, plan control, minor variance and

1324
01:31:54,138 --> 01:31:57,538
zoning bylaw amendments. These all take time and these all

1325
01:31:57,538 --> 01:32:05,077
take a few months. There is. The applicable law requirements.

1326
01:32:05,077 --> 01:32:10,769
There's also 43 of them. These are conservation authority approvals,

1327
01:32:10,769 --> 01:32:15,129
Ministry of Transportation approvals, Heritage acts. These all need to

1328
01:32:15,129 --> 01:32:18,009
be checked. And if any projects don't check these where

1329
01:32:18,009 --> 01:32:21,329
it's required, there's a whole process and a timeline again,

1330
01:32:21,329 --> 01:32:26,197
that sort of eats these times up. In incomplete or

1331
01:32:26,197 --> 01:32:32,663
delayed submissions. So they're missing documents or drawings. Or revisions

1332
01:32:32,663 --> 01:32:36,640
are required after the permit review is done. These ones

1333
01:32:36,640 --> 01:32:40,638
here are a little bit more easier. To digest. There's

1334
01:32:40,638 --> 01:32:43,998
permit review letters, there's emails we will directly reach out

1335
01:32:43,998 --> 01:32:46,878
to. The actual proponent and say, this is what you're

1336
01:32:46,878 --> 01:32:51,158
missing, and we work with the proponent. Very clearly, and

1337
01:32:51,158 --> 01:32:54,238
we also understand that not everyone speaks codes, so we

1338
01:32:54,238 --> 01:32:57,723
try to speak English as much as we can. To

1339
01:32:57,723 --> 01:33:02,497
just sort of play it down so they understand. Next

1340
01:33:02,497 --> 01:33:05,996
slide, please. Print types and development trends. This is a

1341
01:33:05,996 --> 01:33:09,676
very busy pie chart here. Lots going on the permit.

1342
01:33:09,676 --> 01:33:13,956
Classifications reveal a strong focus on residential growth, with single

1343
01:33:13,956 --> 01:33:18,986
and semidetached dwellings leading the permit activity. This graph, though,

1344
01:33:18,986 --> 01:33:22,466
is not just new construction and new homes and such.

1345
01:33:22,466 --> 01:33:25,946
It also takes into effect everything. So it was kind

1346
01:33:25,946 --> 01:33:32,209
of a permit information dump. It's renovations. Decks in there.

1347
01:33:32,209 --> 01:33:38,889
We show 53% of this is single detached with 16%.

1348
01:33:38,889 --> 01:33:42,609
Being commercial and then 9% being semi detached. This would

1349
01:33:42,609 --> 01:33:50,020
be your minor renovations basement. Bedrooms. Apartments. Those little things

1350
01:33:50,020 --> 01:33:54,894
there. There's a better explanation on table ten in the

1351
01:33:54,894 --> 01:33:57,974
report for number of units and such. As well. Next

1352
01:33:57,974 --> 01:34:03,710
slide, please. Permit activity for inspections with a 92% pass

1353
01:34:03,710 --> 01:34:10,110
rate across 3327 inspections. My inspectors are busy. The results

1354
01:34:10,110 --> 01:34:14,910
show improved construction quality and readiness, especially in early stage

1355
01:34:14,910 --> 01:34:20,772
inspections supported by proactive communication. And clearer expectations. This reporting

1356
01:34:20,772 --> 01:34:26,326
period, here was the June 2024 to May 25. The

1357
01:34:26,326 --> 01:34:30,486
previous reporting period was at 87%. Inspection pass rate. Our

1358
01:34:30,486 --> 01:34:34,966
inspection pass rates are increasing again. This is going with

1359
01:34:34,966 --> 01:34:40,900
our building officials are armed with. Their proper tools. Their

1360
01:34:40,900 --> 01:34:43,620
training as well as they're providing the education to the

1361
01:34:43,620 --> 01:34:51,128
builders. The small time. Basement rentals. Maybe someone who's new.

1362
01:34:53,203 --> 01:34:55,243
We're walking them through the process and we're walking them

1363
01:34:55,243 --> 01:34:58,003
through the process at a very early stage, and we're

1364
01:34:58,003 --> 01:35:02,042
doing it slowly so that they understand. Next slide, please.

1365
01:35:03,812 --> 01:35:07,359
This one for inspection activity is kind of neat. With

1366
01:35:07,359 --> 01:35:11,679
the 92% overall pass rate. Most inspections were successful. However,

1367
01:35:11,679 --> 01:35:15,239
finals occupancies and framings showed a higher failure rate due

1368
01:35:15,239 --> 01:35:19,621
to their complexity and documentation requirements. Basically what we have

1369
01:35:19,621 --> 01:35:24,509
in here is pretty common for what. These stages are

1370
01:35:24,509 --> 01:35:28,029
the framing, the occupancy final. Occupancy Final depends on the

1371
01:35:28,029 --> 01:35:31,109
job are sometimes done in the same way. The common

1372
01:35:31,109 --> 01:35:37,997
reasons include. Incomplete work, deviations from the plans, non compliance

1373
01:35:37,997 --> 01:35:41,757
or missing documents. What this shows, though, between the two

1374
01:35:41,757 --> 01:35:47,192
graphs between. This reporting period and the last reporting period,

1375
01:35:47,192 --> 01:35:53,661
this reporting period being the green. We're not seeing. The

1376
01:35:53,661 --> 01:36:01,496
amount of inspections. That are failing. They're still the same

1377
01:36:01,496 --> 01:36:06,668
ones. But they're coming down because. What's going on? Is.

1378
01:36:08,085 --> 01:36:13,405
The building of officials are basically providing those clear expectations

1379
01:36:13,405 --> 01:36:16,485
at these stages in the overall process and it's the

1380
01:36:16,485 --> 01:36:22,362
proactive communication between building services and the development community. Next

1381
01:36:22,362 --> 01:36:25,423
slide, please. Permit fees. This one here is a little.

1382
01:36:28,368 --> 01:36:33,532
We had an outline anomaly. For its higher distribution center.

1383
01:36:34,989 --> 01:36:37,629
That one there sort of tweaked that spike, so that's

1384
01:36:37,629 --> 01:36:39,829
why that's. A little out there, but here we can

1385
01:36:39,829 --> 01:36:43,029
just see that they totaled over 1.5. The permit fees.

1386
01:36:43,029 --> 01:36:47,029
Sorry. Totaled over 1.58 million, with strong contributions from residential

1387
01:36:47,029 --> 01:36:51,669
and commercial projects. Reflecting consistent development activity and ongoing investment

1388
01:36:51,669 --> 01:36:58,298
in Cornwall's build environment. Next. Slide, please. For residential development.

1389
01:36:58,298 --> 01:37:05,821
There was. 72 permit applications within. This specific reporting period.

1390
01:37:07,298 --> 01:37:15,578
There was 231 new units with 17 additional dwelling units.

1391
01:37:15,578 --> 01:37:19,786
Permits issued were 70. Out of those 72, There was

1392
01:37:19,786 --> 01:37:25,618
159 units in 17 Adu. There was some numbers in

1393
01:37:25,618 --> 01:37:28,218
here, though, from this slide that did differ on the

1394
01:37:28,218 --> 01:37:32,298
report. Sorry. And those numbers should be 73 applications and

1395
01:37:32,298 --> 01:37:37,417
71 permits issued, and I apologize about that. Next slide,

1396
01:37:37,417 --> 01:37:43,393
please. Residential unit volume by period comparison. This one here

1397
01:37:43,393 --> 01:37:47,393
is just showing the number of new units that we've.

1398
01:37:48,725 --> 01:37:51,525
Had reporting from last period to this one. And there's

1399
01:37:51,525 --> 01:37:56,038
further examples in figure 14 in the report. Next slide,

1400
01:37:56,038 --> 01:38:01,334
please. We're getting to the end, I promise. Summary of

1401
01:38:01,334 --> 01:38:05,814
key of key comparisons the reporting period reflects several key

1402
01:38:05,814 --> 01:38:10,642
improvements in service delivery and operational performance. Alongside notable shifts

1403
01:38:10,642 --> 01:38:14,282
in permit activity and development trends. Basically, here the number

1404
01:38:14,282 --> 01:38:18,442
of permit applications received increased by 18. It's only a

1405
01:38:18,442 --> 01:38:22,562
3% rise, but still, yay. The number of permits. Issued

1406
01:38:22,562 --> 01:38:27,833
decreased by 14. A 2% production. The median processing time

1407
01:38:27,833 --> 01:38:30,393
improved by five days, so it went from 13 to

1408
01:38:30,393 --> 01:38:35,073
eight. Compliance with legislative review timelines improved by 5%. That

1409
01:38:35,073 --> 01:38:39,273
was from 90% to 95. The number of failed inspections

1410
01:38:39,273 --> 01:38:43,873
decreased by 5%, from 13% to eight, a total of

1411
01:38:43,873 --> 01:38:46,674
17. Additional dwell. Dwelling units were introduced compared to none

1412
01:38:46,674 --> 01:38:49,154
in the previous period, and I will have in this

1413
01:38:49,154 --> 01:38:53,483
one. Here. We have changed the way some of our

1414
01:38:53,483 --> 01:38:57,367
reports are drawn and how our information is. So even

1415
01:38:57,367 --> 01:39:00,207
before this, we've seen some issues with how data was

1416
01:39:00,207 --> 01:39:02,967
being entered and when. We were pulling reports there was

1417
01:39:02,967 --> 01:39:06,887
some anomalies, so unfortunately, this is one we issued more.

1418
01:39:06,887 --> 01:39:11,174
Than zero apartments last year, however. This report really seemed

1419
01:39:11,174 --> 01:39:14,054
to say there's something broken, so we are looking into

1420
01:39:14,054 --> 01:39:16,654
that. So. We get better numbers when you ask for

1421
01:39:16,654 --> 01:39:21,457
this the next time. Next slide, please. Summary of key

1422
01:39:21,457 --> 01:39:23,977
findings permit activity. So again, we have that magic number

1423
01:39:23,977 --> 01:39:29,057
of 638 permits were issued out of the 614 that

1424
01:39:29,057 --> 01:39:34,309
were received strong residential growth. Our processing times. Had increased.

1425
01:39:36,012 --> 01:39:39,052
Residential permits had dominated, especially the single and the semi

1426
01:39:39,052 --> 01:39:44,012
detached. Our pass rates have increased. The inspections are a

1427
01:39:44,012 --> 01:39:50,262
lot more positive. Permit reviews. Sorry? The permit revenues. Have

1428
01:39:50,262 --> 01:39:53,902
increased our staffing model. We have the expanded team, and

1429
01:39:53,902 --> 01:39:59,497
there's new roles. Faster service improvement plan focused on modernization,

1430
01:39:59,497 --> 01:40:03,337
public education, and digital accessibility. This is where we want

1431
01:40:03,337 --> 01:40:08,511
to go. Into my last slide, the improvement plan. Because

1432
01:40:08,511 --> 01:40:12,991
we can all self improve. Constructive criticism is good. The

1433
01:40:12,991 --> 01:40:16,831
building division is advancing service delivery through digital tools, public

1434
01:40:16,831 --> 01:40:21,111
education, and stronger stakeholder collaboration. We want to increase and

1435
01:40:21,111 --> 01:40:26,736
update our website. It needs help. Online permit portal. It's

1436
01:40:26,736 --> 01:40:30,096
in testing. We're trying to get the payment bugs out.

1437
01:40:30,096 --> 01:40:32,736
And I really wish that goes, that's going to allow

1438
01:40:32,736 --> 01:40:38,758
remote submission and tracking. New handouts and guides. Public education

1439
01:40:38,758 --> 01:40:44,622
campaigns, a big one is our stakeholder. Collaboration. We'd like

1440
01:40:44,622 --> 01:40:49,939
the targeted outreach. And education. Working with the dbia, the

1441
01:40:49,939 --> 01:40:56,946
chamber of commerce and economic development. And development services department

1442
01:40:56,946 --> 01:41:00,986
itself. Our new structure promotes the efficiency across planning, building

1443
01:41:00,986 --> 01:41:08,930
and economic development. And pretty much. Next slide and that's

1444
01:41:08,930 --> 01:41:13,661
it. For my sake. Take a breath, Chris. Take a

1445
01:41:13,661 --> 01:41:17,115
breath. I'll just finish off. We thought it'd be good

1446
01:41:17,115 --> 01:41:19,275
to put a quick slide. Here, a little pipeline sort

1447
01:41:19,275 --> 01:41:22,835
of discussion to show some locations, some developments that are

1448
01:41:22,835 --> 01:41:27,891
somewhere in the process. They synergize planning, economic development building

1449
01:41:27,891 --> 01:41:30,931
department ultimately will result in a building permit down at

1450
01:41:30,931 --> 01:41:34,291
the end of the line, 701 Montreal Road. There's 64

1451
01:41:34,291 --> 01:41:37,571
units going to be constructed. They're going through site plan

1452
01:41:37,571 --> 01:41:40,051
right now. We're looking at a conditional permit. And I

1453
01:41:40,051 --> 01:41:42,851
think that's something important to mention. Chris, that's a tool

1454
01:41:42,851 --> 01:41:46,539
we use. To issue permits early to get. Projects going,

1455
01:41:46,539 --> 01:41:48,499
but if you look at this quick list, we've got

1456
01:41:48,499 --> 01:41:51,739
a hotel that's. Gone through a severance process that will

1457
01:41:51,739 --> 01:41:58,127
move forward the. Ospca building. In for permit. New high

1458
01:41:58,127 --> 01:42:00,607
school will come in the next couple of years. Ontario

1459
01:42:00,607 --> 01:42:04,725
Hockey Academy is undertaking. Two. Editions that are going through

1460
01:42:04,725 --> 01:42:09,045
some planning processes first. We've got an application now formally

1461
01:42:09,045 --> 01:42:12,525
in for lock 18 subdivision. That's a mixed use density

1462
01:42:12,525 --> 01:42:16,285
subdivision. All total right now, almost 1000. Units. That's a

1463
01:42:16,285 --> 01:42:20,489
long term plan. But will eventually result in planning approvals,

1464
01:42:20,489 --> 01:42:23,799
building permits, all those good things. And an office warehouse

1465
01:42:23,799 --> 01:42:27,959
in McConnell Avenue. So that's a quick snapshot of the

1466
01:42:27,959 --> 01:42:29,999
pipeline. That we call. And I say to you, Mr.

1467
01:42:29,999 --> 01:42:32,919
Mayor, thank you very much for your time and Chris

1468
01:42:32,919 --> 01:42:37,086
will answer any questions. That's some good delegation. Thank you.

1469
01:42:37,086 --> 01:42:39,326
The recommendation is that we receive this report and direct.

1470
01:42:39,326 --> 01:42:42,046
Staff. Regarding future reporting on this subject, I assume that's

1471
01:42:42,046 --> 01:42:47,897
the setup. How frequently we'll hear from your department. Does

1472
01:42:47,897 --> 01:42:49,537
someone want to make that motion now or go to

1473
01:42:49,537 --> 01:42:57,067
questions first? Councilor. Good job. Question. If you want to

1474
01:42:57,067 --> 01:42:59,307
do questions first or give direction on how often you

1475
01:42:59,307 --> 01:43:06,775
want to get reports on building. Councilor. Good. Sorry. I

1476
01:43:06,775 --> 01:43:10,651
thought you were. Counseling. Sorry. I'm going to put motion.

1477
01:43:14,093 --> 01:43:18,224
And we're going to discuss after. Yes, if we can

1478
01:43:18,224 --> 01:43:23,734
accept the report. I also need a reporting timeline for

1479
01:43:23,734 --> 01:43:25,774
the department, how frequently you'd like them to come. Back

1480
01:43:25,774 --> 01:43:30,212
to council with this type of report. This question is

1481
01:43:30,212 --> 01:43:32,372
addressed to me. I'm going to ask you, what is

1482
01:43:32,372 --> 01:43:39,117
your timeline? What? Do you think? Through you, Mr. Mayor.

1483
01:43:39,117 --> 01:43:43,779
Councilor, I think it would be very appropriate if. It

1484
01:43:43,779 --> 01:43:48,968
was year end or annually. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

1485
01:43:48,968 --> 01:43:54,034
So I'm going to follow his recommendation. And secondary, councilor.

1486
01:43:54,034 --> 01:43:59,270
Good. Okay, councilor. Gridjo, questions? Thank you. Thank you, Mr.

1487
01:43:59,270 --> 01:44:02,657
Mayor, thank you very much for your report. A lot

1488
01:44:02,657 --> 01:44:09,368
of information. Crystal clear. I really enjoy it, honestly. And

1489
01:44:09,368 --> 01:44:11,768
just one thing that I wanted to discuss with you.

1490
01:44:13,259 --> 01:44:18,446
This shows that our. Community is healthy. We are working

1491
01:44:18,446 --> 01:44:25,348
hard. Permits. Are. How can I qualify it the way

1492
01:44:25,348 --> 01:44:30,323
that we can? Feel how a community is going and

1493
01:44:30,323 --> 01:44:34,992
having. These shows that. We are on a good way.

1494
01:44:34,992 --> 01:44:38,365
Thank you very much for that. Just a quick question

1495
01:44:38,365 --> 01:44:47,244
about Levilash. On the. Last paragraph of your report. You

1496
01:44:47,244 --> 01:44:54,261
state that? The geographic distribution of the permittees. Equivalent all

1497
01:44:54,261 --> 01:44:57,621
around the city. So I was wondering if you have.

1498
01:44:59,434 --> 01:45:07,133
Any. Issue or any observation about levilage is levilash. Going

1499
01:45:07,133 --> 01:45:14,309
is aligned with. All. What you saw here or. You

1500
01:45:14,309 --> 01:45:20,941
see? A small decrease of. Permits there. Through you, Mr.

1501
01:45:20,941 --> 01:45:27,886
Mayor. Councilor. What we have for those little heat maps

1502
01:45:27,886 --> 01:45:32,777
that. We had gone and done. To be fair, this

1503
01:45:32,777 --> 01:45:39,461
information. Was we had pulled this with the assistance. Of.

1504
01:45:40,892 --> 01:45:45,918
Our Gis coordinator. And just for what we have in

1505
01:45:45,918 --> 01:45:50,172
here, Just between the two heat maps between the two

1506
01:45:50,172 --> 01:45:59,009
periods. The current period. I believe was less. I don't

1507
01:45:59,009 --> 01:46:05,952
believe that it had increased. However. The maps are good,

1508
01:46:05,952 --> 01:46:11,971
but they could be better. This amount of that. I

1509
01:46:11,971 --> 01:46:16,424
wouldn't base it just on this. We're still trying to

1510
01:46:16,424 --> 01:46:19,104
tweak the bugs out of this to really hone. In

1511
01:46:19,104 --> 01:46:26,270
on? Get something better. This was just. To. Accentuate just

1512
01:46:26,270 --> 01:46:29,390
sort of pins on a map, if you will. And

1513
01:46:29,390 --> 01:46:31,710
then it was based on the little color, the little

1514
01:46:31,710 --> 01:46:37,267
honeycomb, the darker that the honeycomb was. There is still

1515
01:46:37,267 --> 01:46:42,455
permits and construction that's going on. The exact numbers I

1516
01:46:42,455 --> 01:46:46,183
personally don't have, but I can get those. For it.

1517
01:46:46,183 --> 01:46:51,407
For you, but. There's still construction. There's still lots of

1518
01:46:51,407 --> 01:46:54,967
older homes that are being revamped and cleaned up and

1519
01:46:54,967 --> 01:46:59,127
rebuilt? If that answers your question, yes. Thank you. Thank

1520
01:46:59,127 --> 01:47:03,486
you very much. If you have made through you, Mr.

1521
01:47:03,486 --> 01:47:08,766
Mayor, based on your expertise, if you have any suggestion

1522
01:47:08,766 --> 01:47:12,957
that you will share with the council about. How to.

1523
01:47:14,263 --> 01:47:20,494
Dynamize Loville. What it will be. I take that through

1524
01:47:20,494 --> 01:47:28,852
you, Mr. Mayor? If I'm understanding the question, I guess.

1525
01:47:32,906 --> 01:47:35,500
We kind of do a lot of different things. To

1526
01:47:35,500 --> 01:47:39,300
try and spur on development in many different areas, but.

1527
01:47:40,953 --> 01:47:44,473
Levalage is distinct in some ways in terms of the

1528
01:47:44,473 --> 01:47:46,913
cips and the different programs that we have in, I

1529
01:47:46,913 --> 01:47:51,553
think, 701 Montreal Road is an example of that. Those

1530
01:47:51,553 --> 01:47:56,393
are the ideas, either existing programs or new programs or

1531
01:47:56,393 --> 01:48:02,700
marketing the community. For future development, improving our planning processes,

1532
01:48:02,700 --> 01:48:07,090
improving improving our building permit processes. Getting out there in

1533
01:48:07,090 --> 01:48:13,293
the community and educating. Builders, developers. On the community and

1534
01:48:13,293 --> 01:48:18,069
what's available. We're renewing our relationship with the Carnival Construction

1535
01:48:18,069 --> 01:48:24,426
Association. To try and build that relationship, even more so

1536
01:48:24,426 --> 01:48:28,538
than it is right now to again. Build confidence in

1537
01:48:28,538 --> 01:48:32,112
the local economy and the community. And those are some

1538
01:48:32,112 --> 01:48:34,872
of the things that we do are thinking of to

1539
01:48:34,872 --> 01:48:38,792
try and spur on. Development not only in lavalage, but

1540
01:48:38,792 --> 01:48:42,160
in all parts of the community. Thank you very much.

1541
01:48:42,160 --> 01:48:44,560
Thank you for your answer. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank

1542
01:48:44,560 --> 01:48:54,344
you, councilor. Thank you, worship. Mr. Rolo. Baptism by fire.

1543
01:48:54,344 --> 01:48:58,064
Right? Let's welcome up, welcome to Shanghaladida and there's going

1544
01:48:58,064 --> 01:49:01,810
to be a myriad of questions. Good luck. Anyway, that

1545
01:49:01,810 --> 01:49:06,479
being said, A couple of comments or questions, perhaps a

1546
01:49:06,479 --> 01:49:09,359
few things for future reports that I would like to

1547
01:49:09,359 --> 01:49:14,679
see. So on page 310 of our paper agenda, people,

1548
01:49:14,679 --> 01:49:16,519
you have a report that looks kind of like this.

1549
01:49:18,269 --> 01:49:23,269
Right. So on one side, the 3.6 million. And you

1550
01:49:23,269 --> 01:49:27,670
talked about Michelin kicking. That up. The question I have

1551
01:49:27,670 --> 01:49:34,277
is. That 1.5 million. Are we doing better this year?

1552
01:49:34,277 --> 01:49:36,797
Aside from the Michelin. So let's just take that out

1553
01:49:36,797 --> 01:49:39,717
of the equation. If you were to take a rolling

1554
01:49:39,717 --> 01:49:43,197
five year average and chunk. This is a term. Are

1555
01:49:43,197 --> 01:49:46,957
we doing better? Like, are we having more building happening?

1556
01:49:46,957 --> 01:49:50,022
Are we having less building. So if you say. There's

1557
01:49:50,022 --> 01:49:52,382
600 permits. I don't know what that means in the

1558
01:49:52,382 --> 01:49:54,662
sense that I. Don't know if that's a good thing,

1559
01:49:54,662 --> 01:49:58,022
because last year we had 20 million. Permits. Well, 600

1560
01:49:58,022 --> 01:49:59,782
doesn't look very good then, when you compare it to

1561
01:49:59,782 --> 01:50:03,062
that. Right, so. Are we doing better? Are there more

1562
01:50:03,062 --> 01:50:06,338
people building? Are there less people building? And maybe it

1563
01:50:06,338 --> 01:50:08,018
was in the report and I might have missed it,

1564
01:50:08,018 --> 01:50:13,928
but. We're doing better or not. Mr. Mayor, we are.

1565
01:50:13,928 --> 01:50:17,688
Yes. This report here again was just a small snapshot.

1566
01:50:17,688 --> 01:50:23,175
It's not a year. It wasn't meant to compare, kind

1567
01:50:23,175 --> 01:50:26,300
of. It was just. The balance of that last period,

1568
01:50:26,300 --> 01:50:29,860
which, again, was from a middle to. It's not really.

1569
01:50:31,502 --> 01:50:36,396
A good comparative. However, to answer your question, yes. We

1570
01:50:36,396 --> 01:50:39,884
are doing good. Our permit revenues are more. It's just.

1571
01:50:41,723 --> 01:50:46,285
That figure 13 is just that anomaly because. That building

1572
01:50:46,285 --> 01:50:52,862
permit was so high. There was multiple. Different. Partial permits

1573
01:50:52,862 --> 01:50:59,976
that were issued. There were conditional permits. There were. Credit

1574
01:50:59,976 --> 01:51:03,016
or deposits that were also taken on. So in there,

1575
01:51:03,016 --> 01:51:06,216
that one point in time there was 3 million sitting

1576
01:51:06,216 --> 01:51:09,976
in a sort of basket. That half of that was

1577
01:51:09,976 --> 01:51:13,376
deposits that were getting returned. Back once they obtained a

1578
01:51:13,376 --> 01:51:16,987
full permit. So, again, that was kind of a real

1579
01:51:16,987 --> 01:51:22,490
big boost. Of that one particular permit, and that's what

1580
01:51:22,490 --> 01:51:24,690
sort of skewed in the report. You'll see that there's

1581
01:51:24,690 --> 01:51:29,450
some negative comparisons that we're saying that we've declined in

1582
01:51:29,450 --> 01:51:33,330
revenue. That's because we don't have that 1.5. Million that

1583
01:51:33,330 --> 01:51:39,202
we gave back. In a deposit form. And then that

1584
01:51:39,202 --> 01:51:43,322
1.5 million, that boost. But when you take that out

1585
01:51:43,322 --> 01:51:45,882
and you look at everything across the board. We are

1586
01:51:45,882 --> 01:51:49,058
doing very, very well. The second thing that I want

1587
01:51:49,058 --> 01:51:51,778
to ask you to add to the next year end

1588
01:51:51,778 --> 01:51:56,298
report. Is for us as counselors, at least for me,

1589
01:51:56,298 --> 01:52:00,195
anyway. What I'm always interested in is trends. It's not

1590
01:52:00,195 --> 01:52:02,275
so much the number, but. Where are we trending? Are

1591
01:52:02,275 --> 01:52:05,995
we trending up? Are we trending down? So things like

1592
01:52:05,995 --> 01:52:09,435
speed of processing permits. Are we faster this year than

1593
01:52:09,435 --> 01:52:12,953
we were last year? Are we slower this year. Because

1594
01:52:12,953 --> 01:52:16,033
what happens is when I talk to builders, they say,

1595
01:52:16,033 --> 01:52:18,753
oh, you guys have taken forever for my permits or

1596
01:52:18,753 --> 01:52:22,974
my building inspections. What I would like to know. Moving

1597
01:52:22,974 --> 01:52:26,950
forward when I talk to them. Is. Yeah. No, actually,

1598
01:52:26,950 --> 01:52:30,550
the trend is we're getting faster. And here's the empirical

1599
01:52:30,550 --> 01:52:35,867
data to support that. So moving forward in future. I

1600
01:52:35,867 --> 01:52:38,427
think that would be handy, because if we're not, if

1601
01:52:38,427 --> 01:52:41,347
we're slower, then the question was always, why are we

1602
01:52:41,347 --> 01:52:44,055
slower? And what do we need to do as a

1603
01:52:44,055 --> 01:52:45,815
council, and what do you need to do as an

1604
01:52:45,815 --> 01:52:50,215
administration to change that trend. So for future, I'd be

1605
01:52:50,215 --> 01:52:53,695
interested in seeing that logically. I think. Is it safe

1606
01:52:53,695 --> 01:53:00,041
to conclude that Ae with a full complement b. With

1607
01:53:00,041 --> 01:53:03,361
experience. Over time, as our staff gets more experienced, we

1608
01:53:03,361 --> 01:53:06,961
can realistically expect trends to improve. In terms of speed

1609
01:53:06,961 --> 01:53:09,481
of processing and all those kinds of things. Is that

1610
01:53:09,481 --> 01:53:12,841
a logical conclusion that we can make today moving forward.

1611
01:53:14,543 --> 01:53:20,632
Through you. Mr. Mayor, councilor. That is listed in the

1612
01:53:20,632 --> 01:53:23,512
report. It might not be clear, but yes, we are

1613
01:53:23,512 --> 01:53:25,592
trending up. You made reference to it. I just wanted

1614
01:53:25,592 --> 01:53:27,192
to make sure I know for sure what I'm. Talking

1615
01:53:27,192 --> 01:53:32,152
about. Absolutely. We are faster, we are better. Again, this

1616
01:53:32,152 --> 01:53:38,729
report only focuses. From that may 23. To May 25.

1617
01:53:40,206 --> 01:53:43,897
So that's only what we were looking at then. But

1618
01:53:43,897 --> 01:53:47,417
through that report, in just those two reporting periods, we

1619
01:53:47,417 --> 01:53:50,577
are better, we are faster, we are churning things out.

1620
01:53:50,577 --> 01:53:56,369
The process has improved again. In terms of permits, it's

1621
01:53:56,369 --> 01:54:01,108
that it is more than just building services. It's planning

1622
01:54:01,108 --> 01:54:09,920
services. There's engineering. There's fire. There's right away text. There's

1623
01:54:09,920 --> 01:54:12,440
different municipal services that are getting their hands in the

1624
01:54:12,440 --> 01:54:16,647
pie. We are all getting better. We are all understanding

1625
01:54:16,647 --> 01:54:22,053
our processes. There was lots of. The shift from paper

1626
01:54:22,053 --> 01:54:26,533
reports to digital help this. There are still some processes

1627
01:54:26,533 --> 01:54:29,373
that we're doing in a digital manner, and we're still

1628
01:54:29,373 --> 01:54:32,373
doing things because that's the way it was. That's where

1629
01:54:32,373 --> 01:54:35,493
we're trying to stop and improve and become more efficient.

1630
01:54:36,752 --> 01:54:40,090
So to answer your question, We are faster, we are

1631
01:54:40,090 --> 01:54:45,278
better. And for building services alone. I can definitely speak

1632
01:54:45,278 --> 01:54:48,318
for that. Good. The last bit of information I don't

1633
01:54:48,318 --> 01:54:51,986
expect you to be able to provide it tonight. And

1634
01:54:51,986 --> 01:54:53,626
not even sure if it's a building permit thing or

1635
01:54:53,626 --> 01:54:58,266
a finance thing, but I keep getting inundated by builders

1636
01:54:58,266 --> 01:55:02,146
in the community saying, oh, your development charges are crushing

1637
01:55:02,146 --> 01:55:05,026
us. And we can't build, and we're forced to jack

1638
01:55:05,026 --> 01:55:07,186
up the prices of our properties, and you need to

1639
01:55:07,186 --> 01:55:10,118
do something about that. What I would be interested in

1640
01:55:10,118 --> 01:55:15,260
knowing is. What kind of building activity we had prior

1641
01:55:15,260 --> 01:55:19,740
to implementing development charges versus, and I mean that's, like

1642
01:55:19,740 --> 01:55:23,540
a five year trend. So previous five years before development

1643
01:55:23,540 --> 01:55:26,900
charges and five years currently, so that I can say.

1644
01:55:26,900 --> 01:55:31,020
Well, here's what the numbers would suggest. Yes, no, good,

1645
01:55:31,020 --> 01:55:34,741
bad. Because I currently. Don't know that answer, and I

1646
01:55:34,741 --> 01:55:37,061
didn't see it. Certainly in the report, I didn't expect

1647
01:55:37,061 --> 01:55:39,981
it to be there, but certainly I would love to

1648
01:55:39,981 --> 01:55:43,181
know that so that when somebody meets me at the

1649
01:55:43,181 --> 01:55:47,382
mall to tell me we're not doing it perfectly. I

1650
01:55:47,382 --> 01:55:48,942
would like to know for sure if they're right or

1651
01:55:48,942 --> 01:55:52,782
not, rather than just urban. Legend or just one person's

1652
01:55:52,782 --> 01:55:57,431
perception at one moment in time. I think. Last thing.

1653
01:55:59,718 --> 01:56:03,838
A tax increment grant is very prescribed. Correct. And I'm

1654
01:56:03,838 --> 01:56:05,638
not sure who I'm and I know I'm kind of

1655
01:56:05,638 --> 01:56:08,518
deviating a little bit, but the question I want to

1656
01:56:08,518 --> 01:56:12,958
ask is that currently, because it fits into a very

1657
01:56:12,958 --> 01:56:16,358
strict criteria in terms of where, if we were to.

1658
01:56:17,869 --> 01:56:21,109
Change the parameters of that tax increment grant, is it

1659
01:56:21,109 --> 01:56:25,856
conceivable that more people would build more things. Outside of

1660
01:56:25,856 --> 01:56:30,718
the typical bias, I don't know. Who wants to tackle

1661
01:56:30,718 --> 01:56:38,746
this? I'm just curious. There we go. Thank you. Through

1662
01:56:38,746 --> 01:56:43,473
you, your worship. We have three CIP programs. The Renaissance

1663
01:56:43,473 --> 01:56:46,233
program, part of the city in Brownfields, the heart. Of

1664
01:56:46,233 --> 01:56:50,113
the city in Renaissance certainly are geographically tied to certain

1665
01:56:50,113 --> 01:56:52,753
areas within the city and to a certain extent, the

1666
01:56:52,753 --> 01:56:56,641
Brownfields program is as well, because. It's identified on properties

1667
01:56:56,641 --> 01:57:01,044
that are expected to have. Potential contaminant, I. E. Develop

1668
01:57:01,044 --> 01:57:06,759
properties. So expanding the scope of our CIP programs certainly

1669
01:57:06,759 --> 01:57:09,839
would be welcome in many sectors, and we heard earlier

1670
01:57:09,839 --> 01:57:14,039
this evening that the healthcare sector might welcome a CIP

1671
01:57:14,039 --> 01:57:19,449
program. I would caution that the current programs have a

1672
01:57:19,449 --> 01:57:25,141
strong track record. Of. Guarding four to five times investment.

1673
01:57:25,141 --> 01:57:28,061
Based upon the outlay from the public sector, we'd want

1674
01:57:28,061 --> 01:57:30,421
to keep those ratios and make sure that the programs

1675
01:57:30,421 --> 01:57:33,181
are as efficient as possible and do exactly what you're

1676
01:57:33,181 --> 01:57:36,061
trying to do is encourage development. Fair enough. Just as

1677
01:57:36,061 --> 01:57:39,743
a side, if we're trying to build houses. In. Somebody's

1678
01:57:39,743 --> 01:57:44,016
outside of the perimeter of that grant program. Maybe we

1679
01:57:44,016 --> 01:57:47,136
should make it bigger. That's all I'm saying. Anyway, thank

1680
01:57:47,136 --> 01:57:49,456
you, worship. For your time. Thank you, gentlemen, for your

1681
01:57:49,456 --> 01:57:54,072
time. Thank you, councilor. Good. Thank you. Through you, Mr.

1682
01:57:54,072 --> 01:57:55,712
Mayor. I just want to say thank you for the

1683
01:57:55,712 --> 01:58:02,152
presentation. And Yen yelled the report. It's comprehensive. It's got

1684
01:58:02,152 --> 01:58:04,712
a whole bunch of data in there and a really

1685
01:58:04,712 --> 01:58:07,632
comprehensive narrative to actually describe what the numbers are saying,

1686
01:58:07,632 --> 01:58:09,512
which I think that was something that was lacking from

1687
01:58:09,512 --> 01:58:12,592
a previous report. Just a page full of numbers doesn't

1688
01:58:12,592 --> 01:58:15,957
really say a lot. You've got. To actually express what

1689
01:58:15,957 --> 01:58:18,117
that means, so I think you did a fantastic job

1690
01:58:18,117 --> 01:58:19,957
of doing that here. And I hope that this was

1691
01:58:19,957 --> 01:58:22,237
a good exercise for the department itself to just sort

1692
01:58:22,237 --> 01:58:24,797
of see. Where some of those shortcomings are, where there's

1693
01:58:24,797 --> 01:58:28,517
maybe some places that there can. Be some efficiencies made

1694
01:58:28,517 --> 01:58:31,860
in the process. Madam Clerk. Sorry, I think I caught

1695
01:58:31,860 --> 01:58:35,197
you at a bad moment. Would we be able to

1696
01:58:35,197 --> 01:58:37,717
go to the second to last slide that was on

1697
01:58:37,717 --> 01:58:41,128
the presentation? I just want to highlight. I think it's

1698
01:58:41,128 --> 01:58:43,328
great that you've kind of summarized. At the end here.

1699
01:58:49,409 --> 01:58:51,249
Both some of the improvements that are coming in the

1700
01:58:51,249 --> 01:58:53,834
future. As well as some of the areas that we've

1701
01:58:53,834 --> 01:58:57,714
already made improvements similar to councilor Hollingsworth. Well, this is

1702
01:58:57,714 --> 01:59:00,434
my first term on council, so that's not similar, but.

1703
01:59:00,434 --> 01:59:02,474
You hear from people all the time that all the

1704
01:59:02,474 --> 01:59:06,638
process is working, and I'm not a developer. So I

1705
01:59:06,638 --> 01:59:10,118
can't really speak to that from a position of expertise.

1706
01:59:10,118 --> 01:59:12,598
So I think having this kind of information, it helps

1707
01:59:12,598 --> 01:59:16,598
us come and respond back to those concerns from an

1708
01:59:16,598 --> 01:59:20,598
informed perspective. And actually know your department is doing one

1709
01:59:20,598 --> 01:59:23,478
thing, but there's obviously many connections that are happening between

1710
01:59:23,478 --> 01:59:27,643
the departments and ensuring that that pathway. Of communication is

1711
01:59:27,643 --> 01:59:31,082
clear and is efficient. So looking forward to seeing you

1712
01:59:31,082 --> 01:59:34,282
guys have an updated website and an online permit portal

1713
01:59:34,282 --> 01:59:39,504
that was something I heard about. Literally the night that

1714
01:59:39,504 --> 01:59:41,384
we were sworn in and somebody was like, oh, there's

1715
01:59:41,384 --> 01:59:44,664
going to be an online permit portal. So three years

1716
01:59:44,664 --> 01:59:48,205
later, I really hope that that happens for all of

1717
01:59:48,205 --> 01:59:51,609
us. It was a great opportunity a couple of weeks

1718
01:59:51,609 --> 01:59:56,852
ago to meet. With the Cornwall Construction Association. And get

1719
01:59:56,852 --> 02:00:01,205
to know. I think it's a two sided relationship, and

1720
02:00:01,205 --> 02:00:04,579
we want to make sure that. We are looking out

1721
02:00:04,579 --> 02:00:06,699
for the best interests of the community and that we're

1722
02:00:06,699 --> 02:00:11,059
encouraging the right kinds of development. So I think those

1723
02:00:11,059 --> 02:00:15,802
relationships. Are crucial. Crucial. Councilor Hollingsworth had brought up some

1724
02:00:15,802 --> 02:00:18,962
of the developmental charges, and one of the areas that

1725
02:00:18,962 --> 02:00:22,122
we noted during that event was that there are new

1726
02:00:22,122 --> 02:00:25,802
provincial regulations that will allow us to actually reduce the

1727
02:00:25,802 --> 02:00:29,562
development fees for affordable housing. Is that something that the

1728
02:00:29,562 --> 02:00:35,886
department. Is currently reviewing. Is. Sorry there was more, but

1729
02:00:35,886 --> 02:00:43,645
there's not. Go ahead. No. To you, Mr. Mayor. Yes.

1730
02:00:44,822 --> 02:00:49,484
It's fair to say. I don't have every opportunity memorized,

1731
02:00:49,484 --> 02:00:52,044
but all these new rules that come in related to

1732
02:00:52,044 --> 02:00:57,058
housing will be certain to maximize the opportunity. If it's

1733
02:00:57,058 --> 02:01:00,098
there to set up a program or take advantage of

1734
02:01:00,098 --> 02:01:04,680
a new regulation or. A new law that allows us

1735
02:01:04,680 --> 02:01:07,200
to do something. I think we mentioned when we were

1736
02:01:07,200 --> 02:01:10,160
speaking about the timing of paying development charges. Well, that's

1737
02:01:10,160 --> 02:01:14,680
something that's extremely important. So can we implement taking development

1738
02:01:14,680 --> 02:01:17,480
charges, not a building permit, but at occupancy and that's?

1739
02:01:17,480 --> 02:01:20,400
Something that I've heard for three, four, five years, and

1740
02:01:20,400 --> 02:01:22,920
even the GTA and. Now it's coming to fruition. So

1741
02:01:22,920 --> 02:01:24,693
I think the answer. To that is. Yes, we'll try

1742
02:01:24,693 --> 02:01:27,573
and take advantage of every opportunity that we can within

1743
02:01:27,573 --> 02:01:32,973
our powers to take advantage again of new legislation. Wonderful.

1744
02:01:32,973 --> 02:01:34,373
I'm glad to hear that. And I'm glad that you

1745
02:01:34,373 --> 02:01:37,093
mentioned that aspect around timing, because, of course, that carrying

1746
02:01:37,093 --> 02:01:40,693
cost is a big, it's a burden when they're going

1747
02:01:40,693 --> 02:01:44,164
through the development process, so. To kind of push that

1748
02:01:44,164 --> 02:01:48,404
further along allows them to continue that investment. I really

1749
02:01:48,404 --> 02:01:50,844
would love to see something, come back to council around.

1750
02:01:51,855 --> 02:01:55,770
A reduced rate for the development charges. On specifically affordable

1751
02:01:55,770 --> 02:02:01,226
housing, purpose built rentals. High density. I don't think the

1752
02:02:01,226 --> 02:02:03,266
intention of development charges is to stick it to the

1753
02:02:03,266 --> 02:02:07,666
developers. It's to ensure that development pays for development, right?

1754
02:02:09,118 --> 02:02:13,546
This infrastructure. Is something that we've now, as the municipality,

1755
02:02:13,546 --> 02:02:15,746
have to maintain on an ongoing basis. So we want

1756
02:02:15,746 --> 02:02:17,706
to make sure that we're covering our bases and we're

1757
02:02:17,706 --> 02:02:23,132
not allowing for or anyways. That the charges are meant

1758
02:02:23,132 --> 02:02:27,092
to cover the infrastructure that is required in order to

1759
02:02:27,092 --> 02:02:29,092
allow for development. So. In any case, all I want

1760
02:02:29,092 --> 02:02:32,417
to say is that this is an excellent report. It's

1761
02:02:32,417 --> 02:02:35,710
a baseline now. I'm excited to see the annual reports

1762
02:02:35,710 --> 02:02:37,950
come back so we can look at the trends. See

1763
02:02:37,950 --> 02:02:40,710
where we're going. And when people come to us with

1764
02:02:40,710 --> 02:02:43,870
concerns, we'll be armed with the right data to say,

1765
02:02:43,870 --> 02:02:48,383
well. We've heard you, and we're making these improvements, and

1766
02:02:48,383 --> 02:02:51,161
we want to make sure that. We're friendly to anyone,

1767
02:02:51,161 --> 02:02:53,481
not just developers, but anybody who is going through any

1768
02:02:53,481 --> 02:02:56,864
kind of renovation, so thank you so much. Thank you

1769
02:02:56,864 --> 02:03:02,104
for the commentary, Councilor Maxtosh. Burning question over here. 802nd.

1770
02:03:02,104 --> 02:03:07,941
Is that. Daunter. 800 seconds. Yeah. Lock 18.

1771
02:03:12,364 --> 02:03:18,771
No. It's adjacent. Dom tar. Excuse me. Through the mayor.

1772
02:03:20,337 --> 02:03:25,049
Is it technically old domtar property? Bob.

1773
02:03:35,067 --> 02:03:39,020
I haven't seen the plans specifically. For lock 18 through

1774
02:03:39,020 --> 02:03:42,020
you, your worship. What I can confirm is that the

1775
02:03:42,020 --> 02:03:46,260
former domtar site. The owners are actively working on redevelopment

1776
02:03:46,260 --> 02:03:49,788
plans, and they're looking at two phases. To split that

1777
02:03:49,788 --> 02:03:55,313
up. And you may recall council approved some financial assistance

1778
02:03:55,313 --> 02:03:59,720
for pilot project for remediation of soil. Over a year

1779
02:03:59,720 --> 02:04:03,492
ago. And that work. Is, I believe, started and ongoing.

1780
02:04:03,492 --> 02:04:08,778
And so we do expect, as Mr. Window identified, Is

1781
02:04:08,778 --> 02:04:12,610
that that property will be home. To many hundreds of

1782
02:04:12,610 --> 02:04:14,850
new residences, but it will be a long term project.

1783
02:04:16,109 --> 02:04:20,029
One other question is that when you talk about 92%

1784
02:04:20,029 --> 02:04:23,820
pass or 8% fail, I think you said. On the

1785
02:04:23,820 --> 02:04:27,358
five. Those would be what we call amateurs. Maybe. I

1786
02:04:27,358 --> 02:04:29,598
imagine you got a pretty good record with the builders

1787
02:04:29,598 --> 02:04:32,318
themselves. Who know you guys? Know what? You want? The

1788
02:04:32,318 --> 02:04:34,238
only reason I say that I had a plumber do

1789
02:04:34,238 --> 02:04:36,318
some work for me. He went and got a permit,

1790
02:04:36,318 --> 02:04:38,238
and the inspector knew him very well and knew he

1791
02:04:38,238 --> 02:04:42,260
did great. Work in a note. When you're dealing with

1792
02:04:42,260 --> 02:04:48,223
the pros, it's much easier. Through you, Mr. Mayor.

1793
02:04:48,098 --> 02:04:56,188
Mayoring with developers and builders or trades who have gone

1794
02:04:56,188 --> 02:05:00,711
through the process. But understand how the process works. Is

1795
02:05:00,711 --> 02:05:06,824
much easier. It's also. Easier when the building officials can

1796
02:05:06,824 --> 02:05:08,904
go on site and they have that knowledge base that

1797
02:05:08,904 --> 02:05:11,424
when they're on site and they do understand what they're

1798
02:05:11,424 --> 02:05:15,066
looking at and what they're dealing with. And those fantastic

1799
02:05:15,066 --> 02:05:19,504
drawings that they've gone through and they've issued. And the

1800
02:05:19,504 --> 02:05:22,864
person has built exactly as per those drawings and haven't

1801
02:05:22,864 --> 02:05:24,824
steered away from them. In any way, shape or form.

1802
02:05:24,824 --> 02:05:26,504
It really makes that process go a heck of a

1803
02:05:26,504 --> 02:05:28,384
lot easier. You want to give us your Mike Holmes

1804
02:05:28,384 --> 02:05:30,384
speech on what the dangers are of not getting a

1805
02:05:30,384 --> 02:05:37,698
permit. I would be here for quite a while. He

1806
02:05:37,698 --> 02:05:39,938
always reminds people to get a permit. It saves you

1807
02:05:39,938 --> 02:05:44,016
a lot of time. Thank you for the comments. Questions,

1808
02:05:44,016 --> 02:05:46,776
Councilor Bennett. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Three. You just want

1809
02:05:46,776 --> 02:05:51,060
to make a comment. I don't get the builders call

1810
02:05:51,060 --> 02:05:54,657
to me, like my colleague across the way. I get

1811
02:05:54,657 --> 02:05:57,450
more. The amateurs doing there? And they had complaints, complaints,

1812
02:05:57,450 --> 02:06:00,410
complaints. But I have to tell you what I've noticed

1813
02:06:00,410 --> 02:06:02,210
with this one report your figure eleven of the field

1814
02:06:02,210 --> 02:06:09,496
inspections, how it's improved. 2023 to 2024. That has been

1815
02:06:09,496 --> 02:06:11,976
noticed in my laptop and in my phone is I'm

1816
02:06:11,976 --> 02:06:16,106
not getting many at all. My biggest complaint, I guess

1817
02:06:16,106 --> 02:06:19,706
I had, or concern I had with the permits department

1818
02:06:19,706 --> 02:06:26,178
was the customer. Service wasn't spectacular. And. What I'm seeing

1819
02:06:26,178 --> 02:06:28,983
here. With your charts that you're showing me and the

1820
02:06:28,983 --> 02:06:31,263
fact that I'm not getting. Many, if any. I can't

1821
02:06:31,263 --> 02:06:33,623
remember, actually, the last time I've gotten one complaint. Is

1822
02:06:33,623 --> 02:06:36,263
that your customer service has gotten much better. And if

1823
02:06:36,263 --> 02:06:40,223
we're having good customer service, Then these kinds of trends

1824
02:06:40,223 --> 02:06:42,823
of failed inspections are going to start dropping. But the

1825
02:06:42,823 --> 02:06:44,743
other thing, too is we're going to start having people

1826
02:06:44,743 --> 02:06:47,543
not try to skirt the permits because the reputation now

1827
02:06:47,543 --> 02:06:51,474
is that it's being handled efficiently. So to me, kudos

1828
02:06:51,474 --> 02:06:55,687
on the customer service improvements, because. That's. Clearly shown up

1829
02:06:55,687 --> 02:06:58,007
in the fact that I'm not getting nearly as many

1830
02:06:58,007 --> 02:07:01,923
calls or complaints. As before. Thank you. Further questions? Comments?

1831
02:07:05,130 --> 02:07:06,530
I'm going to call the vote everyone's car and what

1832
02:07:06,530 --> 02:07:11,903
we're voting. On. All in favor? As Carrie thank you.

1833
02:07:14,007 --> 02:07:23,467
Resolutions. Item number one, Cornwall Water financial plan. Ministry of

1834
02:07:23,467 --> 02:07:27,867
Environment, Conservation and Parks. The action recommended whereas the province

1835
02:07:27,867 --> 02:07:32,227
of Ontario approved Ontario regulation four five, three of seven,

1836
02:07:32,227 --> 02:07:36,507
which requires all Ontario municipalities who provide water services to

1837
02:07:36,507 --> 02:07:39,827
prepare financial plans as a key step in the long

1838
02:07:39,827 --> 02:07:44,960
term stability for municipal resident. Residential drinking water systems, and

1839
02:07:44,960 --> 02:07:47,960
whereas a financial plan is part of the required documents

1840
02:07:47,960 --> 02:07:50,480
to be filed as part of the city of Cornwall,

1841
02:07:50,480 --> 02:07:53,920
obtaining its license to operate water systems under the Safe

1842
02:07:53,920 --> 02:07:57,800
Drinking Water act. And whereas the city of Cornwall's previous

1843
02:07:57,800 --> 02:08:02,040
financial plans were filed with the province in 2010, 2015.

1844
02:08:03,059 --> 02:08:07,379
And 2020, and whereas subsequent financial plans must be submitted.

1845
02:08:08,714 --> 02:08:11,314
As part of the water license renewal application. And now,

1846
02:08:11,314 --> 02:08:13,994
therefore, be it resolved that the Corporation of City of

1847
02:08:13,994 --> 02:08:17,754
Cornwall submit to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and

1848
02:08:17,754 --> 02:08:21,314
parks. The approved Cornwall Water financial plan as part of

1849
02:08:21,314 --> 02:08:26,861
the water license renewal application. Thank you. Motion, Councilor McDonald,

1850
02:08:26,861 --> 02:08:32,101
Sarn, Gunjo, any discussion? All in favor? Carried. Thank you.

1851
02:08:33,964 --> 02:08:37,964
Cornwall Water Financial Plan ministry and municipal affairs and Housing.

1852
02:08:37,964 --> 02:08:41,804
The action recommended whereas the Province of Ontario approved Ontario

1853
02:08:41,804 --> 02:08:47,364
regulations. Four 5307 requires all Ontario municipalities who provide water

1854
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services to prepare financial plans as a key step in

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the long term stability for municipal, residential. Drinking water systems.

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And whereas a financial plan is part of the required

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documents to be filed as part of the city of

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Cornwall obtaining its license to operate water systems, whereas the

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city of Coronel's. Previous financial plans were filed in the

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province in 2010, 2015, and 2020, and whereas subsequent financial

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plans must be submitted as part. Of the water license

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renewal application. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the corporation

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of the City of Cornwall submit to the Ministry of

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Municipal affairs and Housing the approved Cornwall water financial plan

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as part of the water license renewal application. Thank you.

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Motion, Councilor Bennett. Councilor Goodjo, any discussion? All in favor?

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That is carried. Thank you. We are now. 93 to

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95 of 2025 inclusive. Listed on the agenda are being

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presented to council for adoption. By Law 93 is to

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appoint Christopher Rolof as chief building official. Development services. Bylaw

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number two. By law 94 for the imposition of sanitary

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sewer charges to recover the cost of providing sanitary sewer

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service to properties within the Brookdale Avenue north corridor. And

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item three is by law 95 to amend bylaw 137

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of 2022 appointments of members of council to various committees,

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boards and. Commissions. Motion council. McAllen, councilor sabre, all in

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favor? That is carried. Thank you. New business motions. Memorial

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for Lee Theodore. Proposed by Councilor Sarah Good, seconded by

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councillor Fred. In Gunja, I believe. Whereas Lee Theodora, beloved

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community activist, mentor and friend to many, was named Cornwall

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citizen of the year and. Dedicated his life to uplifting

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others through his generosity, kindness, and commitment to our community.

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And whereas lease passing on August 12, 2025 at the

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young age of 39, leaves a deep void in the

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hearts of those who knew him and in the broader

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community he served. Whereas it is important to recognize and

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honor the legacy. Of citizens whose actions and spirits have

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had a lasting, positive impact on Cornwall. Now, therefore, be

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it resolved that council. Send this request to the municipal

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naming committee to determine possible options for an appropriate memorial

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to honor the legacy of lithia door in consultation with

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his family and be a further resolve. That options for

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the memorial consider, but are not limited to dedicated public

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art. Naming of park or naming of a street lane.

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Councilor. Good. Thank you. Through you, Mr. Mayor. Lee was

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a man of incredible generosity. He didn't just connect with

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people, he connected them to community. He showed up when

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it mattered. And used his voice to stand up for

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what's right. He volunteered for countless causes throughout the year,

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putting in more hours than most people do in their

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entire lifetimes. He was a special person to me. Someone

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who saw the best at me. And I truly believe

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that I would not be where I am today without

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his support. I'm not alone in that. This is what

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Lee did. He made people feel special. He saw the

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best in everyone, and he worked to make their dreams

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a reality, sometimes to his own detriment. Lee was team

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cornwall all the way. He advocated for his community every

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day he wore it on. T shirts. He shouted it

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from roof subs. He pushed, he nudged, and he fought

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to make the city as resilient as possible. He challenged

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us to do better. And to speak up for what's

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right. Lee passed away a few short months before his

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40th birthday after over a year battling cancer. He left

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behind his seven year old daughter, Nora, who was able

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to watch over the years as her father addressed crowds,

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big and small, sparking thoughtful dialogue and engaging people of

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all age. Ages and at all levels. This city is

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full of amazing people who are dedicated to making this

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community a better place. Let's memorialize a man who gave

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so much of himself. I urge my colleague to support

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this motion, not just for his daughter or for his

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mother or. Siblings who are here today and who miss

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him dearly. But for all the people whose lives he's

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touched. I know that the community will stand behind this.

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We can fundraise, we can put our heads together to

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find the best way to honor his memory. Let's go.

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Big as Lee. Would. And I found a quote from

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a post on Facebook from Lee himself, and I'm just

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going to read it as a wave is to water

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and a gust is to wind. Lee is to cornwall.

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Needless to say, the post is much longer than that.

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But I'll leave it there. I hope you support this

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motion. Thank you so much. Thank you, councilor.

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Thank you very much. Contra Saragud. Lee was a friend

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of mine. A special guy. And it's going to be

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very tough for me to speak about him. And you

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can trust me. My heart is crying. In fact, I

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prepared some word for him, but I can't read. I

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can't. My. Hope is speaking. My brother. Is passed away.

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Just please support this motion. For this special guy. Thank

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you. Thank you. Further commentary.

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I want to thank councilor good and counselor Good Joe

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for bringing this forward. I think it's fitting that you

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both brought this motion forward together. I can't add much

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more to what you said, sarah. I considered Lee a

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friend, and I think. It was a privilege to know

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him. And Ralph and Rose, thank you for being here

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this evening. It's remarkable. The more I think about. Lee.

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Just a really remarkable person. And someone that it's a

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great loss for our community, truly is. It truly, truly

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is. And I think memorializingly in an appropriate manner is

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something positive for Cornwall. So people who never had the

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opportunity to know. And we'll get to know him. Sarah,

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do you want to wrap up?

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I hope my colleagues support this. I'm just going to

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leave it there. Thank you. Thank you. I'm going to

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call the vote. All in favor? Thank you very much.

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Listing from unfinished business. The action recommended is that council

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receive report 154 of 2025. Motion.

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Councilor Bennett. Councilor. Good. Any discussion on the unfinished business

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listing? Seeing none. All in favor receiving it? That is

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carried. Thank you. There are no notices of motions, Mr.

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Mayor. And we're at reports from committees. Thank you. Reports

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from committees. Councilor McDonald. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'd like

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to remind the world that September 30 is approaching quickly,

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and that is of course. Is the national day for

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truth and reconciliation. Reconciliation. Of course, I believe everybody recognizes.

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As the overriding challenge of our time, of our era.

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And I hope everybody who can. Will come to Lamaru

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park from three to 07:00 p.m. that day. Next Tuesday.

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We're having activities. By. Various. Indigenous groups, letting anybody who

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attends. Experience. First nations culture and just experience and visit.

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With First nations representatives, so. It's a good social time

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and I hope people will participate. And the day before

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on the Monday. There's another much smaller opportunity open to

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people. I'm sure everybody's aware of the fact that most

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of the traffic across the bridge is people from Aquasosney

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coming to Cornwall for. Various needs. But on the Monday

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prior to September 30, there's an invitation to the whole

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community to go to Aquasoshni, to the community center, and

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simply. Have a social occasion for anybody who wishes to.

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There'd be a light supper and then. Informal chats, maybe

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some slightly structured chats, but. It's just an opportunity to

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sit down and visit with people. On. Their community. Base

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that we rarely get the opportunity to have. So I

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encourage everybody who can. To go. And. It's on the

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canadian side of. The office, Osney. So you don't need

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a passport. You just need your bridge toll. So I

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hope it'll be well attended. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor

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Hollingsworth. Thank you, you, worship. With little indulgence, I'm going

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to slightly out of order. Here. Taking opportunity to thank

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Mr. Pothrop and his staff. With regards to their work

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on Queen Street. The community. Not really big fans of

1995
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the whole thing. But anytime. I've called Mr. Pothrop over

1996
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the last month and a half, two. Months with regards

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to people with issues, he and his staff have worked

1998
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desperately and diligently. To try to accommodate people to the

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best of their ability and still do. The sidewalk. And

2000
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I think that when someone goes above and beyond the

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textbook definition of their job, They need perhaps a pat

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on the back. So thank you, Mr. Father, to you

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and your staff. Thank you. Any further reports from committees.

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Sing? None. We'll move on. Confirming bylaw action recommended that

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by law 96 of 2025 being a biological firm. The

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proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City

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of Cornwall at its evening. At its meeting this evening,

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held on Monday, September 22, is being presented to council

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for adoption. Motion. Councilor sabre, Councilor McDonald, all in favor?

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Carrie. Thank you. Next regular meeting, council will. Be held

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on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Negative motion adjourn. Please, Councilor

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Hollingsworth. Councilor Macintosh. All in favor? Carrie. Verajourn thank you,

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