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, Item # - Collective Bargaining Update - 2026-14-Deputy CAO (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Item #2 - Proposed Land Acquisition - 2026-39-Development Services (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board Item #3 - Development Proposal - 2026-32-Development Services (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Item #4 - Medical Agreement - 2026-35-Development Services (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Item #5 - Land Lease Agreement - 2026-13-Deputy CAO (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council acknowledges the City Clerk’s notice that the Special In‑ Camera Meeting was not advertised as required by the Procedure By‑ law.

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, March 23, 2026, as presented.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, February 23, 2026, as presented.

That Council receive the presentation of the 2024 Audit Findings.

That Council receive the consultant’s presentation of the Arts, Culture and Public Art Strategy.

Motion to receive Consent Reports #4, #5, #7, #8, and #9

That Council approve the 2024 Audited Financial Statements.

That Council accept report 2026-22-Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture and direct administration to create an implementation plan for the recommended actions for Council’s consideration.

That Council 1. Repeal the February 23, 2026 decision setting Cornwall Square voting hours from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., as updated by Bylaw 2026-20; and 2. Adopt Bylaw 2026-20 as amended to provide for Advance Voting days and reduced voting hours to certain locations during the 2026 Election process.

That By-law #2026-31, being the Encampment By-law be passed; and that By-law #2025-031 (extending and amending By-law #2024- 055) be repealed; and that By-law #2024-055 be repealed and that the report be received.

That Council receive this report for information purposes, and amend By-law 2026-31 Part 5 - Time Limits from three (3) consecutive months, to six (6) weeks. Motion to Amend

That Council receive this report.

That Council receive Report 2026-15-Financial Services on City's reserves and reserve funds as at December 31, 2024.

That Council adopt Report 2026-16-Financial Services 2024 Annual Report on Municipal Debt.

That Council receive Report 202617Financial Services, 2024 Annual Report on Development Charges.

That Council approve a non-competitive procurement for Construction Administration and Site Inspection Services for Brookdale Avenue Rehab to EVB Engineering, from Cornwall, Ontario, for a total cost of $381,269.91 including HST.

WHEREAS, Homelessness and encampments are issues that are discussed daily within the community, with frequent public inquiries regarding the number of encampments, their locations, and the actions being taken; and WHEREAS, Updates on homelessness and encampments were previously scheduled to be reported to Council on a quarterly basis; and WHEREAS, It was the intent of Council to remove the related report from the Consent Agenda in order to discuss the matter separately and consider the appropriateness of more frequent reporting; and WHEREAS, Administration has advised that there are weekly, and in some cases daily, contacts with individuals residing in encampments, resulting in information that is continually evolving; and WHEREAS, More frequent reporting would provide Council with timely, current, and insightful information to better respond to public concerns and communicate progress to the community, particularly with anticipated increases in encampments due to seasonal changes; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED That Council direct Administration to provide updates on homelessness and encampments at each regular Council meeting, rather than on a quarterly basis, in a format determined by Administration, as a Consent Item for Council's information.

WHEREAS, Councillor Syd Gardiner has been on an approved medical leave, as authorized by Council through its most recent resolution; and WHEREAS, Council has previously granted extensions of this medical leave in recognition of ongoing medical circumstances; and WHEREAS Council has now been advised that Councillor Gardiner continues to require one additional month away from Council duties for medical reasons; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall hereby approves a further extension of medical leave for Councillor Syd Gardiner up to and including the date of the first Regular Meeting of Council in May 2026; and be it further RESOLVED THAT Councillor Gardiner’s seat shall remain vacant during this period, with all Council-related responsibilities and obligations

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Cornwall commends the Government of Canada’s resolve to improving critical infrastructure in Canada to increase productivity, economic competitiveness, national strength and resiliency; and WHEREAS our Township Municipality supports innovation and modern development, which create opportunities for our citizens and future generations, and we recognize the importance of the urban areas of our region and country; and WHEREAS we trust that the urban residents of Canada and the Government of Canada recognize, as we do, the inherent value of the rural areas in our region, including: i. intergenerational farms, cultivated land, pastureland, and the important role agriculture plays in food security and food affordability; ii. rural homes and communities as a choice and way of life and source of affordable housing; iii. environmentally protected areas which have been set aside in land trusts, provincial parks, conservation areas, and ecological reserves, and the important role they pay for source water protection, life sustaining ecosystems, wildlife corridors, scientific research, and recreational value; iv. rural tourism and economic development based on clean lakes, valuable waterfront properties, biking trails, ATV trails, snowmobile trails, hunting, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, camping, canoeing, and many outdoor sports and hobbies with depend on trail networks and natural spaces; and WHEREAS the residence and landowners in our Municipality of

That By-laws 2026-20 and 2026-24 to 2026-28, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4 of the Municipal Act).

That By-law 2026-30 be approved.

That By-law 2026-33 be approved. Motion to approve -

Following extensive discussion on the deferral, The Motion to defer was

That By-law 2026-34 be approved.

That Council receive report 2026-32-CAO

That By-law 2026-35, 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, March 23, 2026, be adopted.

That the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 10:40 p.m.