Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to move into a Closed Meeting at 5:00 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 - 2026-12-Council Members (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees #2 Litigation or potential litigation update - 2026-15-Legal and Legislative Services (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 #3 Human Resources Update - 2026-07-Human Resources (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 25, 2026, as presented.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 11, 2026, as presented.

Motion to approve Consent Reports #1, 3, 6 and 7.

That Council approves the transfer of funds to Reserves as follows: $ 453,672 be transferred to the Working Reserve $ 232,83 4 be transferred to the Water Works Reserve , and $ 4 48,534 be transferred to the Wastewater Works Reserve

That Council waive the municipal fees, estimated at $24,000, associated with hosting the 2026 Akwesasne International Powwow at Lamoureux Park and the Cornwall Civic Complex. These fees include costs for permits, facility/room rentals, equipment rentals, and related municipal services required for the two-day cultural event. That Council further consider, should the Powwow continue to be hosted in Cornwall, recognizing the Akwesasne International Powwow as a City signature event with ongoing municipal financial support of up to $25,000 annually, subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

That Council receives this report, endorses the Arts, Culture & Public Art Strategy in principle and direct Administration to proceed with the implementation action plan.

That Council: Receive this report for information; and Approve Option 1 - Full Project Scope

That Council receive this report and direct Administration to proceed with the installation of a Commemorative Veterans Crosswalk at Second Street W and Bedford Street, north crosswalk across from Memorial Park.

That Council approve the Municipal Diversity Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 ( the Act), as presented.

That Council receive this letter for Information purposes.

That Council defer consideration of the highway signage artwork matter to a future meeting to allow Administration sufficient time to research and report back on appropriate and fair value compensation for the artist whose image was selected for use.

That Council receive this report for information and endorse the continuation of the Water Street Maple Leaf Project as a tourism‑led creative placemaking initiative along the Water Street corridor.

That Council approve By-law 2026-56.

That Council approve By-law 2026-57

Whereas Beyond 21 Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a day program for adults with developmental disabilities in Cornwall, Ontario And whereas Beyond 21 offers a subsidized day program that caters to the diverse needs of individuals, offering life and home skills, creative arts, recreation opportunities, and community integration. And Whereas Beyond 21 provides a critical service for families with adults who have developmental disabilities And whereas Beyond 21 receives a large degree of funds via fundraising which can be inconsistent from year to year And whereas consistent anchor funding would allow Beyond 21 to plan for future programs and services Therefore be it resolved Cornwall City Council requests that Administration investigate the feasibility of entering an MOU with Beyond 21 to provide anchor funding for future years Further be it resolved that administration reports the findings of the investigation to council when it has completed its research

That Council receive report 2026-67-CAO

That By-law 2026-58, 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 25, 2026, is being presented to Council for adoption

That the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

That Council move to a Closed Meeting at 5:00 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 - 2026-12-Council Members (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees #2 Litigation or potential litigation update - 2026-15-Legal and Legislative Services (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 #3 Human Resources Update - 2026-07-Human Resources (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Motion

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 25, 2026, as amended.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented.

That Council approve Consent Reports #1, #3, #6 and #7.

That Council approve the transfer of funds to Reserves as follows: a. $453,672 be transferred to the Working Reserve b. $232,834 be transferred to the Water Works Reserve, and c. $448,534 be transferred to the Wastewater Works Reserve

That Council: 1. Receive this report for information; and 2. Approve Option 1 - Full Project Scope

WHEREAS, Beyond 21 Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a day program for adults with developmental disabilities in Cornwall, Ontario; and WHEREAS, Beyond 21 offers a subsidized day program that caters to the diverse needs of individuals, offering life and home skills, creative arts, recreation opportunities, and community integration; and WHEREAS, Beyond 21 provides a critical service for families with adults who have developmental disabilities; and WHEREAS, Beyond 21 receives a large degree of funds via fundraising which can be inconsistent from year to year; and WHEREAS, Consistent anchor funding would allow Beyond 21 to plan for future programs and services; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Cornwall City Council requests that Administration investigate the feasibility of entering into an MOU with Beyond 21 to provide anchor funding for future years; and be it further RESOLVED, that administration reports the findings of the investigation to council when it has completed its research

That By-law 2026-58, 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 25, 2026, be adopted.