Regular Meeting of Council

That Members of Council move into a Closed Meeting at 5:00 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. As such a meeting or part of a meeting is closed to the public due to the subject matter being considered as follows: Item #1 - Confidential Information - Risk - 2025-157-CAO (a) the security of the property of the municipality and (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual. Item #2 - 2026 Human Resources Operational Update - 2025-04- Human Services (removed from the Agenda) Item #3 - Affordable Housing Legal Matter - 2025-03-Human Services (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality . Item #4 - Service Delivery Risk Analysis - 2025-156-CAO (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Item #5 - Capital Project Scope Amendment - 2025-01-Deputy CAO (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, September 22, 2025, as presented.

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, September 8, 2025, as presented.

That Council receive the presentation of the 2023 Audit Findings.

That Council approve the 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

That Council receive this presentation.

That Council approve the City of Cornwall Water Financial Plan as prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. dated September 10, 2025

That Council receive the presentation from Administration on behalf of the Mayor’s Task Force of Medical Recruitment.

That Council: a. approve the recommendations as presented, b. dissolve the Mayor’s Task Force on Medical Recruitment as it has achieved its mandate. c. re-appoint the members of the Task Force to the new Committee of Council following Council’s approval of the Terms of Reference; and d. receive the report from Administration on behalf of the Mayor’s Task Force of Medical Recruitment,

That Council approve Consent Reports #1, #2, #3 and #5.

That Council receive Report 2025-38-Financial Services for the 2025 Annual Report for the Municipal Grants Program.

That Council approve the Cornwall Youth Ambassadors program initiative.

That Council receive the report for information purposes and direct Staff to return with a similar report annually.

WHEREAS, The Province of Ontario approved Ontario Regulation 453/07 which requires all Ontario municipalities who provide water services to prepare financial plans as "a key step in the long-term stability for municipal residential drinking water systems"; and WHEREAS, A Financial Plan is part of the required documents to be filed as part of the City of Cornwall obtaining its license to operate water systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act (S.D.W.A. Section 32 (5) 2 ii); and WHEREAS, The City of Cornwall's previous financial plans were filed with the Province in 2010, 2015 and 2020; and WHEREAS, Subsequent financial plans must be submitted as part of the water license renewal application, and now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of the City of Cornwall submit to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks the approved Cornwall Water Financial Plan as part of the water license renewal application.

WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario approved Ontario Regulation 453/07 which requires all Ontario municipalities who provide water services to prepare financial plans as "a key step in the long-term stability for municipal residential drinking water systems"; and WHEREAS, a Financial Plan is part of the required documents to be filed as part of the City of Cornwall obtaining its license to operate water systems under O.Reg 453/07 Section 3 (1) 6; and WHEREAS,The City of Cornwall's previous financial plans were filed with the Province in 2010, 2015 and 2020; and WHEREAS, Subsequent financial plans must be submitted as part of the water license renewal application; and now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of the City of Cornwall submit to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing the approved Cornwall Water Financial Plan as part of the water license renewal application.

That Council adopt By-laws 2025-093 to 2025-095 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

WHEREAS, Lee Theodore, a beloved community activist, mentor, and friend to many, was named Cornwall’s Citizen of the Year and dedicated his life to uplifting others through his generosity, kindness, and commitment to our community; and WHEREAS, Lee’s passing on August 12, 2025, at the young age of 39, leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him and in the broader community he served; and WHEREAS, It is important to recognize and honour the legacy of citizens whose actions and spirit have had a lasting positive impact on Cornwall; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Council send this request to the Municipal Naming Committee to determine possible options for an appropriate memorial to honour the legacy of Lee Theodore in consultation with his family; and be it further RESOLVED, That options for the memorial consider, but are not limited to, dedicated public artwork, naming of a park, or naming of a street or lane.

That Council receive report 2025-154-CAO

That By-law 2025-096, 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, September 22, 2025, be adopted, as presented.

That the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.