Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 5:30 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2) A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, Item #1 - Purchase of Land - 2024-162-PDR (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board Action Taken: Council provided Council with direction. Item #2 - Personnel Update - 2024-16-Cornwall SDG HSD (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Action Taken: Council provided Council with direction. Item #3 - Staffing Update - 2024-82-CAO (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Action Taken: Council received report 2024-82-CAO.

Motion to suspend the Rules to allow for a Presentation from the Cornwall Police Service. This motion required a 2/4 majority vote.

Motion to allow Chief Spowart to make a Presentation.

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of September 10, 2024, as amended.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, and Special Meeting of Council of August 27, 2024.

Whereas the City of Cornwall must pursue every option when striving to provide the best service at the most affordable price; and Whereas policing services for Cornwall is critical for the wellbeing of the citizens of Cornwall; and Whereas the Cornwall Police Service has a pending request of approximately 55 million dollars for a new Police Station; and Whereas 55 million dollars would place a significant financial strain on the City of Cornwall. Now therefore be it resolved that Council request a report on the feasibility of the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police Service) providing policing services for the City of Cornwall.

Motion to approve the recommendations listed in items #1, #3, and #5 of the Bulk Consent Reports.

Motion to defer this matter and refer it to the 2025 Budget deliberations.

Motion to accept Report 2024-71-CAO

Motion to receive the Second Quarter Financial Report and the attached related documents for the period ending June 30, 2024.

Motion to Suspend the Rules for this Notice of Motion to be considered as a Resolution.

Whereas Cornwall Culture Fest has been established as an annual event in our community; and Whereas Culture Fest, as a spiritual successor to World Fest, provides an opportunity to showcase local diversity; and Whereas Culture Fest organizers are requesting in kind support, for free transit and park use and maintenance, but regrettably did not apply via the Community Partners programs. Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Cornwall provide the requested in kind to a maximum of up 3000$ internal transfer from Councillor’s account to support, and encourage the organizers to apply via the proper funding stream for future years.

Motion to endorse By-laws 2024-074 to 2024-077 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

Motion to adopt By-law 2024-078, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11:15 p.m.