That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: Labour relations or employee negotiations - Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - Collective Bargaining; and A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Pending Acquisition - Bath Road. YEAS: (11) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, C
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
That Council authorize an exemption from By-Law Number 2026-39, “Interim Woodland Preservation By-Law”, (the By-Law) pursuant to subsection 5.1(m) of the By-Law, for the lands municipally known as 1048 Midland Avenue to facilitate the development of the lands in accordance with Site Plan Control Application File Number D11-026-2025; and That Council authorize an exemption from By-Law Number 2026-3
That Council direct staff to submit the parcel of land at 924 Sydenham Road to FCM’s From the Ground inventory before September 30, 2026. YEAS: (13) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
That Council approve capital budget changes, as well as financing of capital projects or (return of funds), as detailed in Exhibit A to Report Number 26-205; and That Council approve a budget amendment of $35,000,000, to be funded from $4,071,373 from the Federal and Provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), $174,400 from the Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund (DMAF), $981,523
Council has previously received reports on sports field service delivery, including Report ARCP-23-004 (Sports Field Maintenance Programs, 2023) and Report ARCP-24-008 (Sports Field Service Level Comparison, 2024), which established updated maintenance guidelines and benchmarked Kingston's service levels against comparable municipalities; and Whereas Report ARCP-24-008 identified several service l
That the Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery be approved. YEAS: (12) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1) Councillor Glenn
That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family, friends, and millions of global fans of Peter Cullen, who passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Born in Montreal, Peter was a legendary Canadian voice actor whose iconic voice defined generations of popular culture. Kingston holds a special connection to his early life, as he attended and graduated from Regiopoli
the City of Kingston has developed and enhanced sports fields and event facilities at Woodbine Park, John Machin Park, and the INVISTA Centre to attract and accommodate tournaments, sporting events, and other community activities; and Whereas despite staff actively working with event organizers to secure offsite and overflow parking locations, adding an additional 50 parking spaces at Woodbine Par
That By-Law Numbers (2) and (7) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1) Councillor Glenn
That By-Law Numbers (5) and (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (9) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) Councillor Glenn
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (4), and (7) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1) Councillor Glenn
Whereas the City of Kingston has developed and enhanced sports fields and event facilities at Woodbine Park, John Machin Park, and the INVISTA Centre to attract and accommodate tournaments, sporting events, and other community activities; and Whereas despite staff actively working with event organizers to secure offsite and overflow parking locations, adding an additional 50 parking spaces at Wood
That By-Law Numbers (5) and (6) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2026-18 Minutes Tuesday, September 1, 2026 YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3): Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1): Coun
Rebecca D. Ruttan was a well-respected Constable within the Kingston Police Service who, in February 2021, received the Governor General's Medal for Police Exemplary Service in recognition of her distinguished career and service to the community; and Whereas Constable Ruttan passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 52, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, during which she conti
Whereas Rebecca D. Ruttan was a well-respected Constable within the Kingston Police Service who, in February 2021, received the Governor General's Medal for Police Exemplary Service in recognition of her distinguished career and service to the community; and Whereas Constable Ruttan passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 52, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, during which s
That Report Number 57: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1) Councillor Glenn
That Council declare the municipally owned laneway abutting 115 and 117 King Street West, legally described in Exhibit “A” to Report Number 26-118, to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Kingston and approve the disposition of the subject property; and That Council give all three readings to the By-Law attached as Exhibit “C” to Report Number 26-118, being “A By-Law to Perman
That Council authorize the Director, Planning Services, to approve a front-ending agreement pursuant to Part III, section 44 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, with Barriefield Land Development LP, for the design and construction of the City-owned park within the Barriefield Highlands subdivision, together with any amending agreements and ancillary documents required to give effect thereto.
That Council approve the Administrative Plan, City of Kingston Heritage Fund: 2026-2027, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-154, so that a Call for Submissions can be issued in July 2026 with submission deadlines in September 2026.
That Council approve a one-year extension of the venue management agreement for Slush Puppie Place with Legends Global, formerly ASM Global, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, on the same terms as the existing contract as outlined in Report Number 23-181.
That Council terminate the existing Naming Rights letter of agreement between the City of Kingston and Culligan of Canada; and That Council approve a new naming rights agreement for Culligan Water Park with Culligan of Canada that will expire on December 31, 2031.
That Council declare surplus to municipal need and approve of the disposal of part of the property known municipally as 367 Gore Road, being legally described as Part Lot 11 Concession East Great Cataraqui River Kingston/Pittsburgh; Part of Part 2 on 13R-3204 Except Part 1 on 13R-5189 & Part 1 on 13R-10589; Kingston, as approximately shown on Exhibit A to Report Number 26-175; and That Council app
That Report 57, Clause 2: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer be
That Council approve the proposed Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative, the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding and Homelessness Prevention Program funding allocations, as outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number 26-173, and direct staff to submit the Investment Plan to the Province in accordance with program guidelines. YEAS: (12) Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chav
the Point St. Mark / Waaban Crossing intersection was constructed with turn-movement restrictions established through the environmental assessment and public engagement for the project, intended to limit cut-through traffic on Point St. Mark; and Whereas some residents have requested that these restrictions be revisited now that the intersection and surrounding traffic patterns are established; an
That Council declare the municipally owned laneway abutting 115 and 117 King Street West, legally described in Exhibit “A” to Report Number 26- City Council Meeting 2026-16 Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 118, to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Kingston and approve the disposition of the subject property; and That Council give all three readings to the By-Law attached as Ex
Whereas the Point St. Mark / Waaban Crossing intersection was constructed with turn-movement restrictions established through the environmental assessment and public engagement for the project, intended to limit cut-through traffic on Point St. Mark; and Whereas some residents have requested that these restrictions be revisited now that the intersection and surrounding traffic patterns are establi
That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, Christine Sypnowich be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 55: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Water & Wastewater Public Municipal Services Corporation. YEAS: (13) Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor R
the intersection of Highway 15 and Rose Abbey Drive/Waterside Way has been identified by residents as a concern for the safe crossing of elementary school students travelling to and from St. Martha's and École Maple elementary schools; and Whereas an initial review by staff suggests that additional signalized pedestrian crossings on Highway 15, connected to existing neighbourhood pathways, provide
Whereas the intersection of Highway 15 and Rose Abbey Drive/Waterside Way has been identified by residents as a concern for the safe crossing of elementary school students travelling to and from St. Martha's and École Maple elementary schools; and Whereas an initial review by staff suggests that additional signalized pedestrian crossings on Highway 15, connected to existing neighbourhood pathways,
prior to its closure in 2023, the Westbrook Dome provided Kingston clubs with access to bookable space for indoor sports, including soccer; and Whereas Kingston sports clubs have been travelling to other communities, including Belleville, to access facilities that can support indoor sports; and Whereas the potential construction of a future indoor sports facility in Kingston east is being delayed
Whereas prior to its closure in 2023, the Westbrook Dome provided Kingston clubs with access to bookable space for indoor sports, including soccer; and Whereas Kingston sports clubs have been travelling to other communities, including Belleville, to access facilities that can support indoor sports; and Whereas the potential construction of a future indoor sports facility in Kingston east is being
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-10, held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-10, held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
preserving and sustainably managing treed and forested lands provides environmental, agricultural, and climate resilience benefits; and Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2018-15, Tree By-Law, regulates the removal of trees within the municipality and is currently under review; and Whereas the City is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the City's planning framework through the pre
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Whereas preserving and sustainably managing treed and forested lands provides environmental, agricultural, and climate resilience benefits; and City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2018-15, Tree By-Law, regulates the removal of trees within the municipality and is currently under review; and Whereas the City is currently undertaking a c
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Employment Lands Update; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Downtown Property; Labour relations or employee negotiations - Kingston Profe