Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of February 13, 2024, as presented.

Motion to adopt the the following Minutes:  Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, January 22, 2024  Special Meeting of Council of Tuesday, January 23, 2024  Special Meeting of Council of Wednesday, January 24, 2024  Town Hall Meeting of Monday, January 29, 2024  Special Meeting of Council of Tuesday, January 30, 2024  Special Meeting of Council of Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Motion to receive Report 2024-02-HS.

Motion to approve the recommendations contained in the Bulk Consent portion of the Agenda of Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Motion to retain a consulting firm to further develop conceptual designs and produce a more refined project budget for Council's consideration. Motion

Motion to receive Report 2023-27-CAO

Motion to receive Report 2024-06-IMW.

Motion to direct Administration to proceed with the implementation of the Clear Bag Collection Program as described in this report with a soft launch date of January 1, 2025, and commencement of full enforcement on April 1, 2025.

Motion to, subject to approval of Recommendation B, direct Administration to implement a clear bag policy for users of the Landfill Site who deliver waste directly to the Landfill Site.

Motion to, subject to approval of Recommendation B, increase the allowable curbside waste set out bag limit from 2 bags to 4 bags.

Motion to receive Report #2023-109-IMW, entitled “Temporary Tree Protection By-law” for informational purposes and to approve the “Temporary Tree Protection By-law” to enact immediate, temporary, tree protection policies on privately owned land within the boundaries of the City of Cornwall.

Whereas the City of Cornwall is desirous of ensuring equity, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in all its activities; and Whereas Council establishes policies pertaining to governance; and Whereas the City of Cornwall has many contacts with outside agencies and community partners; and Whereas the City of Cornwall values demonstrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies and practices of external partners; and Whereas the City of Cornwall is desirous of adopting a consistent approach to external advertising for programs funded by the City of Cornwall. Now therefore be it resolved that Administration review all funding agreements with external parties to: 1. ensure equity, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability 2. establish policies pertaining to governance and oversight of external parties, emphasizing accountability and alignment with City objectives 3. review existing contracts and MOUs to determine any financial or legal implications of discontinuing the partnership 4. consider demonstrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies and practices of external partners 5. ensure external advertising for programs funded by the City of Cornwall prominently features the City logo, ensuring clear identification of municipal support Now therefore be it further resolved that Administration report back to Council at a future Regular Meeting of Council.

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) and (3.1) 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 - Encampment Update Report 2024-11-CAO a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Action Taken: Council received Report 2024-11-CAO and provided Administration with direction. Item #2 - Winter Control Report 2024-08-IMW (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Action Taken: Council received Report 2024-08-IMW and provided Administration with direction. Item #3 - Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Action Taken: Council received the verbal report from Matt Stephenson, Fire Chief and Interim Manager, Human Resources.

Motion to continue the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, February 13, past 11:00 p.m. A 2/3 majority vote was required.

Motion to adopt By-laws 2024-010 to 2024-012 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

Motion to adopt By-law 2024-013 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, February 13, 2024.

Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:05 p.m.