Steps are being taken toward establishing an integrity commissioner and code of conduct in the city.
Sarnia council supported a motion from Mayor Mike Bradley and directed staff to report back within 45 days on examples in other communities.
Bradley says if the public had a concern about how a matter was dealt with or the conduct of an individual, they can then have it investigated by a third party.
He says this would not create a new position at the city.
Bradley says it's common practice in many communities is to have an individual on retainer annually, at an average cost of $15-$20,000 each year.
The mayor plans to bring a similar motion to Lambton County Council within the next few weeks.
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Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services has been given the green light to continue its participation in Lambton County's Mutual Aid Plan.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management is requiring fire services to formalize the historical mutual-aid agreements under the umbrella of the provinces system.
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An additional $110,000 spent on 2014 asphalt resurfacing and Michigan Rd. construction will be paid through reserves.
Staff have been directed to transfer $82,000 from the Capital Infrastructure Reserve and $28,000 from the Development Charges Reserve to cover the actual costs of the various projects.
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An application to the Age-Friendly Community Grant Program has been endorsed by Sarnia council.
The grant will offer municipalities up to $1.5-million over two years for projects focusing on the creation, implementation and evaluation of age-friendly action plans.
The plan will focus on seniors and outline local aging strategies with the goal of creating both physical and social environments to support independence and active living.
Sarnia is eligible for up to $35,000 in grant money.