The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

June 3, 2025

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 (32 motions)

30 carried, 2 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 item: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Recruitment Update. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Glenn
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That Council approve a revision to the Transportation Networking Company (TNC) trip fee revenue distribution for the second twelve-month term of the agreement with the Kington Area Taxi Commission (KATC) for administration of the TNC program in 2025-26 as follows: $0.10 to Kingston Area Taxi Commission - Operations; $0.05 to Kingston Accessible Transit Program - Fare Subsidies; $0.12 to Kingston Accessible Transit Fund - Capital and Vehicle Acquisition; and That Council delegate to the Director of Licensing & Enforcement the authority to further adjust the TNC fee distribution in order to meet and, where possible, increase service delivery goals and funding sustainability in coordination with (TNC) trip fee revenue as received; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to provide for the amendment of the agreement with the Kington Area Taxi Commission (KATC) to reflect the stated updated trip fee distribution and delegation of authority as granted above; and That any future extension or renewal of the Transportation Networking Company service level agreement be conditional on the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission submitting its 2022, 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements, as per the City of Kingston and Townships of Kingston, Pittsburgh and Ernestown Act, by the end of Q1, 2026. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme,
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-137. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council approve the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-006-2025) submitted by The City of Kingston; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number 25-162; 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 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6 be amended as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6, Fees and Charges By-Law, 2025) to Report Number 25-162; and That the amending By-Laws be presented to Council for all three readings; and That Council approve “A By-Law to Adopt a Policy for the Allocation of Water Supply and Sewage Capacity in the City of Kingston”, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-162. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the application on the property at 259 King Street East, be approved in accordance with the details described in the applications (File Number P18-011-2025), which was deemed complete on April 14, 2025, with said alterations to include the installation of five (5) windows, including two arched dormers, on the south-east elevation of the red brick building; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-010. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the application for a Zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-019-2024) submitted by Williams Paving Ltd. and Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Williams Developments Inc, for the property municipally known as 1575 Westbrook Road, be approved; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedules A and B to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-020; 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 the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-006-2025) submitted by the City of Kingston, be approved; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-021; 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 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6 be amended as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6, Fees and Charges By-Law, 2025) to Report Number PC-25-021; and That the amending By-Laws be presented to Council for all three readings; and That “A By-Law to Adopt a Policy for the Allocation of Water Supply and Sewage Capacity in the City of Kingston”, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number PC-25-021, be presented to Council for all three readings.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Withdrawn
That the 2025 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HHC-25-007, be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That as requested by David Patterson, Commissionaires Kingston & Region Division, City Council proclaim July 25, 2025 as “Commissionaires Centennial Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That as requested by David W. Simon, Subtle Negative, Council designate the event, Glitch, scheduled for July 5, 2025 at The Wherehouse, 15-12 Cataraqui Street, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That as requested by Robert Rittwage, Anti-Racism Working Group, City Council proclaim June 15 – 21 2025 as “Anti-Racism Week” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That the resignation of Allison Shannon from the Rural Community and Economic Development Working Group be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Natale (Nat) Polito be appointed from the reserve pool to the Rural Community and Economic Development Working Group for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
the type of infrastructure for traffic control should be evaluated in the context of surrounding land uses, street function, and the safety and accessibility needs of all users, including people who drive, walk, roll, bike, and use transit; and Whereas roundabouts are increasingly used by municipalities as an alternative to signalized intersections, offering potential benefits such as reducing the severity of vehicle collisions, encouraging slower speeds, improving traffic flow, and lowering vehicle emissions; and Whereas roundabouts typically require larger intersection footprints than signalized intersections, which may have implications for initial capital construction costs, property acquisition, design feasibility, and surrounding property impacts; and Whereas ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to evaluating roundabouts as part of the City’s infrastructure planning and renewal processes supports Council’s objectives for safety, sustainability, and innovation; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to bring an information report to Council by Q1 2026 outlining the City’s traffic control policies and how the evaluation of roundabouts for new or reconstructed locations is assessed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-14, held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) and (7) through (10) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5) and (7) through (10) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" to consider the following item: a. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Recruitment Update. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, and Councillor Glenn
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor 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 Osanic
Carried
That Council approve a revision to the Transportation Networking Company (TNC) trip fee revenue distribution for the second twelve-month term of the agreement with the Kington Area Taxi Commission (KATC) for administration of the TNC program in 2025-26 as follows:  $0.10 to Kingston Area Taxi Commission - Operations;  $0.05 to Kingston Accessible Transit Program - Fare Subsidies;  $0.12 to Kingston Accessible Transit Fund - Capital and Vehicle Acquisition; and That Council delegate to the Director of Licensing & Enforcement the authority to further adjust the TNC fee distribution in order to meet and, where possible, increase service delivery goals and funding sustainability in coordination with (TNC) trip fee revenue as received; and City Council Meeting 2025-15 Minutes June 3, 2025 That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to provide for the amendment of the agreement with the Kington Area Taxi Commission (KATC) to reflect the stated updated trip fee distribution and delegation of authority as granted above; and That any future extension or renewal of the Transportation Networking Company service level agreement be conditional on the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission submitting its 2022, 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements, as per the City of Kingston and Townships of Kingston, Pittsburgh and Ernestown Act, by the end of Q1, 2026. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, De
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-137. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the application for a Zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 019-2024) submitted by Williams Paving Ltd. and Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Williams Developments Inc, for the property municipally known as 1575 Westbrook Road, be approved; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedules A and B to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-020; 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 the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 006-2025) submitted by the City of Kingston, be approved; and City Council Meeting 2025-15 Minutes June 3, 2025 That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-021; 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 City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6 be amended as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-6, Fees and Charges By-Law, 2025) to Report Number PC-25-021; and That the amending By-Laws be presented to Council for all three readings; and That “A By-Law to Adopt a Policy for the Allocation of Water Supply and Sewage Capacity in the City of Kingston”, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number PC-25-021, be presented to Council for all three readings.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Withdrawn
That the 2025 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HHC-25-007, be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
Whereas the type of infrastructure for traffic control should be evaluated in the context of surrounding land uses, street function, and the safety and accessibility needs of all users, including people who drive, walk, roll, bike, and use transit; and Whereas roundabouts are increasingly used by municipalities as an alternative to signalized intersections, offering potential benefits such as reducing the severity of vehicle collisions, encouraging slower speeds, improving traffic flow, and lowering vehicle emissions; and Whereas roundabouts typically require larger intersection footprints than signalized intersections, which may have implications for initial capital construction costs, property acquisition, design feasibility, and surrounding property impacts; and Whereas ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to evaluating roundabouts as part of the City’s infrastructure planning and renewal processes supports Council’s objectives for safety, sustainability, and innovation; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to bring an information report to Council by Q1 2026 outlining the City’s traffic control policies and how the evaluation of roundabouts for new or reconstructed locations is assessed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-14, held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, be confirmed. City Council Meeting 2025-15 Minutes June 3, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) and (7) through (10) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor 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 Boehme
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5) and (7) through (10) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2025-15 Minutes June 3, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor 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 Boehme
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council do now adjourn. City Council Meeting 2025-15 Minutes June 3, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo

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