Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 6:00 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, #1 Personal Matters about Identifiable Individuals (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees #2 Litigation Update (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 12, 2025, as presented.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as presented.

Motion that Council receive this Presentation.

Motion to suspend the rules in order for a Resolutions to be made on a Presentation in support of the reconstruction of Ecole secondaire catholique La Citadelle, and for debate of the matter to occur on May 12th, rather than the next Council meeting. This vote requires a 2/3 majority.

Motion to support the francophone community and La Citadelle by passing the following Resolution: WHEREAS the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) has submitted a capital funding request to the Ontario Ministry of Education for the reconstruction of École secondaire catholique La Citadelle in Cornwall; and WHEREAS La Citadelle serves as a vital educational institution for Francophone students and families in Cornwall and the surrounding area, fostering academic success, cultural identity, and community engagement; and WHEREAS equitable access to safe, modern, and inclusive learning environments is essential for the well-being and success of all students, including those in French-language Catholic education; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Cornwall formally supports the reconstruction of École secondaire catholique La Citadelle as a community priority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Education, local Members of Provincial Parliament, and other relevant interest-holders, as a demonstration of Council’s support for the project and the Francophone community.

Motion that Council approve the Temporary Street Closure of Pitt Street, from First Street to 58 Pitt Street, on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., or in the event of rain, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

That Council; 1. Receive Report 2025-39-Infrastructure and Municipal Works; 2. Proceed with the construction of the Queen Street sidewalk from Dover Road to Riverdale Avenue as originally designed.

Motion that Council receive report 2025-86-CAO Historically Related Groups and Committees.

Motion that Council receive report 2025-82-CAO

Motion to defer. Motion to defer was

Motion a. That Council receive report #2025-40-IMW for informational purposes; and b. That Council give direction to Administration that Section 3 of the Yard Maintenance ByLaw 2013-212, as amended, be waived effective May 1 to May 31, 2025, inclusively.

Motion that Council approve the award of Request for Proposal #25- P03 to Boghosian+Allen LLP for the provision of Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Municipal Ombudsman Services, effective May 1, 2025, for a period of two (2) years with the option for the City to extend the appointment for an additional two (2) year term, Boghosian Allen being the highest scoring respondent in the RFP process.

Motion to adopt By-laws 2025-052 and 2025-053 as presented.

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-054.

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-055.

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-056. Motion

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-057.

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-058, 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 12, 2025.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:10 p.m.