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 - Cornwall Business Park Update - 2026-34-Infrastructure Services (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization Item #2 - Confidential and Personal Information - 2026-13-Legal Services (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 11, 2026, as amended.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, April 27, 2026, as amended.

That Council receive the Presentation

That Council endorse the concept of a Veterans Crosswalk in the City of Cornwall and direct administration to report back on potential locations, feasibility, costs, possible student involvement, timelines, and implementation considerations associated with the project.

That Council receive this presentation for information purposes.

That Council approve Consent Items #1, #2, #4 and #6 to #13 inclusive.

That Council receive this report.

That Council receive this report for information on the financial impacts of recent increases in fuel prices and the mitigating actions being taken by Administration.

That Council approve the updated Cash and Investment Management Policy, effective May 11, 2026, as amended.

That Council approves the updated ISIT – Acceptable Use Policy as presented and rescind the previous version approved on April 4, 2022

WHEREAS City Council declared a Climate Emergency in the City of Cornwall on December 13, 2021, publicly recognizing the global climate crisis and affirming the City’s commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and building resilience to the impacts of climate change; and WHEREAS Trees play a critical role in mitigating climate change by reducing local air and surface temperatures and improving urban environmental conditions; and WHEREAS A key milestone in the Climate Action Plan is to plant a minimum 600 trees annually on municipal lands through 2030; and WHEREAS A strategic objective of Climate Resilient Cornwall is to expand and protect natural systems to mitigate climate impacts and enhance biodiversity, and now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT the City of Cornwall partner with Raisin Region Conservation Authority to submit an application for funding to plant trees in Reg Campbell Park and Ashwood Green Park and Playground.

WHEREAS: A. The Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation, being a municipal services corporation (for the benefit of the City of Cornwall), and the Akwesasne Harbour Development Corporation, being a not-for-profit organization (for the benefit of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne) (hereinafter

WHEREAS, Homelessness continues to have a significant impact on the City of Cornwall, including effects on individual health and wellbeing, community safety, and pressure on local emergency, health care, and social service systems; and WHEREAS, People experiencing chronic homelessness often face complex medical and social needs, reduced life expectancy, and increased reliance on hospitals, emergency departments, and other crisis-based services; and WHEREAS, Dunn House in Toronto, developed through the University Health Network and championed by Dr. Andrew Boozary, represents a best practice supportive housing model that combines permanent housing with integrated health and social supports for medically and socially complex individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, Supportive housing has the potential to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents while also reducing avoidable public system costs through better coordination of housing, health care, and community-based services; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Council direct Administration to initiate conversations with Cornwall Community Hospital, the United Way, and the Great River Ontario Health Team to discuss the potential for a collaborative supportive housing model in Cornwall; and be it further RESOLVED, That Administration engage with the key organizations involved in the Dunn House initiative to seek guidance on the development of a comparable project in Cornwall, with particular attention to partnership de

WHEREAS, the City of Cornwall recognizes the valuable contributions of nonprofit organizations, charities, and volunteer-led groups to the wellbeing of the community and the quality of life of its residents; and WHEREAS, these organizations deliver important social, cultural, recreational, health, and community services that would often cost significantly more if administered directly by the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City’s existing Municipal Grants Program is intended to provide modest assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations through an annual application process; and WHEREAS, Council continues to receive requests from nonprofit organizations and charities seeking municipal financial support, endorsement, or other forms of assistance to sustain important community services and strengthen applications to other funding bodies; and WHEREAS, the current grants framework is primarily structured around modest project-based, in-kind, and multi-government funding support, and may not fully address the need for greater operational stability, consistent review of ad hoc requests, or a more formalized process for letters of endorsement or municipal support in principle; and WHEREAS, a more strategic and transparent framework could improve fairness, accountability, predictability, and long-term planning for both the City and the organizations it supports; and WHEREAS, enhanced municipal support could help eligible organizations build capacity, maintain continuity of service,

That By-laws 2026-51 to 2026-54, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4 of the Municipal Act).

That Council receive report 2026-62-CAO

That By-law 2026-55, 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 11, 2026, be adopted, as presented.

That the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.