The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

October 15, 2024

Who was there

Present (13): Amos, Boehme, Chaves, Cinanni, Conny Glenn, Hassan, McLaren, Oosterhof, Osanic, Bryan Paterson, Ridge, Stephen, Tozzo

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (30 motions)

29 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: Education & training pursuant to Section 293(3.1) of the Municipal Act - Customer Service Standards; and Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Recruitment Update. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That the condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of Judith Brown who passed away peacefully on October 11 th at the age of 81. Judith was tremendously dedicated and passionate about public education both here in Canada and abroad. Her love for education, travelling, and her community knew no bounds. Her warmth and kindness were felt by all, including newcomers to Canada, who she always ensured felt welcomed and supported. Judith’s commitment to her community led her to become elected as a public school board trustee in 2018 and 2022, a role in which she had a great impact on anyone who knew her. Her passing is a great loss for our community and our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. 13.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Deferred
That Report Number 88: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. 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
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council approve the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-214, “Appeals Committee By-Law”; and That Council approve the By-Law attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 24-214, “A By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2021-166 A By-Law to Regulate Animals and By-Law Number 2022-6, A By-Law to Regulate and License Transportation Network Companies in the City of Kingston”. 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
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse the operations plan for 309 Queen Mary Road that includes space for a medical clinic, transitional housing units and community space; and That Council approve a capital renovation budget of up to $9,430,000 to convert space at 309 Queen Mary Road to accommodate a medical clinic space, transitional housing units and community space to be funded as follows: $2,850,000 from the approved capital affordable housing budget; $1,200,000 from the Housing & Homelessness Reserve; $750,000 from the Human Services Reserve; $630,000 from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund; $450,000 from the Midtown Kingston Health Home capital contribution; $3,550,000 from a loan to be repaid through the Midtown Kingston Health Home lease; and That Council direct staff to finalize the operations and lease agreements associated with the transitional housing and community use/space operations at 309 Queen Mary Road as proposed in this report and to return to Council in the first half of 2025 with updates on these agreements and associated financial recommendations; and That Council approve one-time bridge funding of $632,545 to Home Base Housing to be funded from the Working Fund Reserve to support the retention of staff until the opening of the transitional housing at 309 Queen Mary Road; and That Council authorizes the Commissioner of Community Services or their designate to review, approve and execute the bridge funding agreement with Home Base Housing in a form satisfactory to the Di
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Councillor McLaren
That Council endorse the allocation of population, housing and employment growth forecast within the Kingston East, Kingston West, Central Kingston and Kingston North sub-areas, as presented in Exhibit A to Report Number PC-24-051. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That the applications for Official Plan and zoning By-Law amendments (File Number D35-003-2024 and D12-004-2024) submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Tamarack (Cataraqui West 2) Corporation, for the property municipally known as 1519 Shira Drive and the property at the northwest corner of Bayridge Drive and Cataraqui Woods Drive, be approved; and That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, amendment number 98, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-24-054; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-24-054, and as further amended by the Planning Committee on October 10, 2024, as detailed below: That subsections 1.3 a) ii) and 1.3 f) ii of the By-Law attached as Exhibit B to Report Number PC-24-054 be deleted ; and That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By-Law; and That Council approve the Amending Subdivision Agreement (File Number D35-003-2024 and D12-004-2024) submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Tamarack (Cataraqui West 2) Corporation, for Block 181 of Plan 13M-127 municipally known as 1519 Shira Drive; and That the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McL
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor Tozzo
That as requested by Waji Khan, City Council proclaim November 15, 2024 to be “Give-A-Smile Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That as requested by Elsabé Falkson, Rotary Clubs in Kingston, City Council proclaim October 24, 2024 to be “World Polio Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
the City of Kingston declared October is Plantiful Month in recognition of the importance of food for the health of our environment and community; and Whereas the Canada Food Guidelines recommend at least 75% plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, and plant proteins for a healthy diet; and Whereas as it is understood and scientifically proven that plant-rich diets offer health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancers, in addition to lower overall premature mortality; and Whereas it is acknowledged that current food systems and practices significantly contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions, of which livestock production is responsible for about 14.5% to 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has advised that a plant-based diet can help fight climate change; and Whereas Lead Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action is a pillar of the City of Kingston’s 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan; and Whereas the City of Kingston has the responsibility and capacity to lead by example in promoting sustainable, healthful, and environmentally friendly practices; Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Kingston commit to prioritizing plant-based municipal food procurement as a key strategy to lower environmental impacts in keeping with the 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan by always ensuring that plant-based options are included and prioritized whe
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (3): Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson
That New Motion 1 be amended by adding the following clause after the first resolve clause: That staff be directed to report back to Council no later than Q4 2025 with a draft strategy for implementing plant-based municipal food procurement; and YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the Minutes of City Council Meeting Number 23-2024, held Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (6), (8) through (12), and (7) be given their first and second reading. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Clause 12.63 of By-Law 2021-41 be waived for the purpose of giving By-Law (6) three readings. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (3), (6), (8) through (12), and (7) be given their third reading. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. 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
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. Education & training pursuant to Section 293(3.1) of the Municipal Act - Customer Service Standards; and b. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Recruitment Update. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That Report Number 88: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. 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
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council endorse the allocation of population, housing and employment growth forecast within the Kingston East, Kingston West, Central Kingston and Kingston North sub-areas, as presented in Exhibit A to Report Number PC-24-051. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (1): Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That New Motion 1 be amended by adding the following clause after the first resolve clause: That staff be directed to report back to Council no later than Q4 2025 with a draft strategy for implementing plant-based municipal food procurement; and YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (1): Councillor Hassan
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
Whereas the City of Kingston financially and operationally supported the establishment of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) co-located with Consumption Treatment Services in 2020 during the height of the COVID- 19 pandemic to provide low barrier options to the most vulnerable populations; and Whereas the Integrated Care Hub has contributed to saving many lives within the vulnerable population over the last 4 years by providing service options at one location including harm reduction, food, shelter and counselling at 661 Montreal Street, which was always intended to be a temporary location during the pandemic; and Whereas Trellis HIV & Community Care, Kingston Community Health Centres, Addiction and Mental Health Services - KFL&A, Home Base Housing, and Providence Care make up the consortium of partners that work together to operate the Integrated Care Hub; and Whereas effective April 1, 2022 Addiction & Mental Health Services – KFL&A became the lead on consortium funding and Integrated Care Hub operations while Kingston Community Health Centres leads the Consumption Treatment Services co-located at the ICH; and Whereas the Ministry of Health, the City of Kingston and the United Way have been the primary funders to Addiction & Mental Health Services – KFL&A to operate the Integrated Care Hub, with a City of Kingston yearly financial contribution of $500,000 starting in 2022 and totalling $1,500,000 over the last three years that specifically supports the rest zone aspect of the si
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Councillor McLaren
That the Minutes of City Council Meeting Number 23-2024, held Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (6), (8) through (12), and (7) be given their first and second reading. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Clause 12.63 of By-Law 2021-41 be waived for the purpose of giving By- Law (6) three readings. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (3), (6), (8) through (12), and (7) be given their third reading. 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
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. 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
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried

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