Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to appoint Wayne Meagher as temporary Clerk of the Municipality, for the purpose of fulfilling the duties of Clerk under section 228(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the January 13, 2025 Meeting

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 6:00 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is in accordance with subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Item #1 - Litigation Update In closed session, Council: a. discussed personal matters about an identifiable individual; b. discussed a matter in litigation; and c. received advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; in accordance with section 239(2)(b), (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Motion to adopt the following Minutes as presented. a. Special Meeting of Council of Friday, November 29, 2024 b. Special Meeting of Council of Thursday, December 5, 2024 c. Special Meeting of Council of Thursday, December 12, 2024 d. Special Meeting of Council of Monday, December 16, 2024

Motion that Council receive Report 2025-01-Financial Services.

Motion to receive the Inquiries, Directions and Requested Action Reports for Q4 - 2024-101-CAO.

Motion that Council receive the Final Report prepared by the Office of the Ombudsman and implement the recommendations contained in the Final Report.

Motion to approve the seven (7) Planning Advisory Committee recommendations as presented on December 17, 2024.

Whereas Council has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) through initiatives such as the approval of a Mayor's Task Force on EDI in May 2023, the inclusion of an EDI Coordinator position in the 2023 Budget, and, in 2024, becoming a signatory member of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Oppression (IDEA) Community Coalition, which represents over 40 community organizations across Cornwall, SDG Counties, and Akwesasne; and Whereas the IDEA Community Coalition has identified five strategic pillars—Community Equity, Education and Training, Engagement and Belonging, Policies and Programs, and Data Analysis and Reporting—and relies on active collaboration among signatory members to advance these goals; and Whereas, to date, progress on activating the Mayor’s Task Force, hiring the EDI Coordinator, and engaging City staff in IDEA Community Coalition activities has been delayed, limiting the City's ability to fully participate in regional EDI initiatives; and Now therefore now be it resolved that Council reaffirms its commitment to EDI by directing administration to assign one staff member to each of the five Pillars of the IDEA Community Coalition within 60 days of the new Chief Administration Officer's commencement of employment with the Corporation; and Now therefore be it further resolved that the City of Cornwall commits to ongoing EDI training for staff at all levels, maximizing available funding through community partnershi

Whereas the Eastern Ontario’s Leadership Council brings five regionally-minded organizations together to tackle shared/regional issues influencing the economic success and prosperity of Eastern Ontario; and Whereas the Eastern Ontario’s Leadership Council operates theme- based “working groups” through which stakeholders from across the region gather to bring insight to economic issues and serve as Steering Committees for projects designed to address priority issues; and Whereas the five partners in the EOMC are:  Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus  Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus  Eastern Ontario Regional Network  Ontario East Economic Development Commission  Community Futures Ontario East Whereas Mayor Justin Towndale has been appointed Vice Chair of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus. Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall endorse Mayor Justin Towndale’s appointment as Vice Chair of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus.

Whereas there is an incredible natural legacy in the Great Lakes of the St. Lawrence, and they are central to the quality of life and strong industry that we enjoy in our province; and Whereas the Great Lakes support almost 40% of Canada’s economic activity; and Whereas the Great Lakes are a vital source of safe drinking water for most of our province; and Whereas the Great Lakes hold great historic and cultural significance; and Whereas First Nations peoples have maintained a strong spiritual and cultural relationship with the Great Lakes and the Basin is where Métis identity emerged in Ontario. Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse Mayor Justin Towndale being a member of the Ontario Regional Advisory Committee of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities.

Motion to adopt By-laws 2025-001 to 2025-004 inclusive, listed on the Agenda, are being presented to Council for adoption.

Motion to adopt Confirming By-law 2025-005 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meeting of Monday, January 13, 2025.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of January 13, 2025, at 7:35 p.m.