Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 5:30 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, Item #1 - HR Update (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (d) labour relations or employee negotiations

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 26, 2025, as amended.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 12, 2025, as presented.

That Council receive report and presentation 2025-68-CAO.

That Council receive Report 2025-04-CAO and direct Administration to return this Report to Council at its Regular Meeting of Monday, June 23, 2025, for deliberation.

That Council approve Bulk Consent Reports #1 to #3.

That Council accept report 2025-90-CAO Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

That Council receive report 2025-91-CAO

That Council approves the transfer of funds to Reserves as follows: a. $184,936 be transferred to the Working Reserve b. $425,303 be transferred from the Water Works Reserve, and c. $466,518 be transferred to the Wastewater Works Reserve

WHEREAS, Bill 5, the “Get It Done Act”, introduced by the Government of Ontario, proposes sweeping legislative changes that reduce the authority of municipalities in land use planning and development processes, and will repeal and significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act, 2007; and WHEREAS, this Bill removes the provincial government’s obligation to create recovery strategies for species at risk, allows developers to begin work immediately after registration without prior environmental review, and redefines the term “habitat”; and WHEREAS, these changes undermine democratic local governance, reduce transparency, limit public consultation, and override Indigenous land rights; and WHEREAS, according to the Chiefs of Ontario, this Bill will allow the provincial government to be less accountable to the health of the environment and the duty to consult; and WHEREAS, Premier Ford’s attempt to move this Bill through the legislature at the fastest possible pace does not allow the time that is needed for the province to carefully consider the concerns that have been raised; and now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT, the Council of The Corporation of The City of Cornwall formally opposes Bill 5 and urges the Government of Ontario to withdraw or substantially amend the legislation to preserve the integrity of local planning authority, democratic decision-making, and environmental protection; and be it further RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario,

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-059, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, May 26, 2025.

That the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:20 p.m. be adjourned.