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That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Goals; Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Commissioner recruitment; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Proposed Acquisition of Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Surplus Sites; and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Potential acquisition of waterfront property. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Hassan

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. 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

That Ian Semple be appointed as Commissioner, Transportation & Infrastructure Services, effective July 9, 2025; and That the CAO be authorized to finalize the terms of employment for that position in accordance with existing compensation and employment policies and procedures. 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

That the addendum 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Ryan Rowe, General Manager, Residence Inn Marriott Kingston, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Naming Rights for Swimming Dock and Water Play Area in Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Ian Fraser be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Naming Rights for Swimming Dock and Water Play Area in Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Jonathan Shenouda, Orientation Roundtable Coordinator, Queen’s University Alma Mater Society, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 64: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) with respect to Queen’s University Orientation – Noise By-Law Exemption Application. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dan Irwin, Executive Director, Kingston Partners in Mission Foodbank, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 3 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Kingston Partners in Mission Foodbank Update. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Mark Finucan be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 regarding 924 Sydenham Road Use. 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

That Council waive Section 12.13 d) of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law to allow consideration of a motion to add a delegation on a report received from a standing committee. YEAS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen

That Report Number 64: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. 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

That Queen’s University be granted an exemption from Schedule B of By-Law Number 2004-52, “A By-Law to Regulate Noise”, to permit the following events during Orientation Week: For the area of Queen’s University Main Campus, bounded by Union Street, Barrie Street, Stuart Street, and Albert Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., from Friday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025, and Friday, September 5, 2025, to Sunday, September 7, 2025; For the area of Queen’s University West Campus, north of Duncan McArthur Hall, bounded by Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Stadium Lane, and Johnson Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., from Friday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025, and Friday, September 5, 2025, to Sunday, September 7, 2025; Events held on public property, on August 31, 2025, and September 1, 6 and 7, 2025 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., including; A “Queen’s in the Park” – Orientation groups will engage with clubs and organizations at City Park (August 31, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); “Glow Bash” – A glow-in-the-dark themed team building event for kinesiology and health science students at City Park (August 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.); A “Thundermugz”, Engineering programming with structure building and obstacle course at City Park (September 1, 2025, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.); A “Commerce Breakfast” Orientation groups will be served breakfast and mingle with each other at Victoria Park (September 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.); A “Comme

That a By-Law be presented for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2018-15, being 'A By-Law to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees in the City of Kingston', as amended, as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-178. 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

That Council approve the investment of $3M for the development of a swimming dock, water play area and washroom/change room facility at Battery Park in the Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin, with funding of $2M from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund and $1M in-kind through the contribution of swimming dock and inflatable park equipment and services from the naming rights sponsor; and That Council approve entering into a naming rights agreement for the naming of the swimming dock and water play area in the Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin with Patry Inc. Developments, to be formally known as “Patry Aquatic Park” for a term of 20 years for an in-kind contribution of $1 million. YEAS: (8) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (5) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Clause 2 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend), Naming Rights for Swimming Dock and Water Play Area in Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin, be

That Council approve the grant of $250,000 from the approved 2025 Community Development Initiatives capital budget to the Partners in Mission Foodbank for the purpose of partially funding the capital costs of construction at 4 Harvey Street;and That Council approve an up-to five (5) year $1,500,000 loan to the Partners in Mission Foodbank to support with transitional costs until the sale of the facility at 140 Hickson Avenue; and That Council authorize the Director of Community Development, Wellbeing & IIDEA to review and approve all documents and agreements related to the grant for the capital construction costs for the Partners in Mission Foodbank at 4 Harvey Street, and for the loan to support transitional costs until the sale of the Partners in Mission Foodbank property at 140 Hickson Avenue is completed. 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

That Council approve the amendments to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the City of Kingston as outlined in Report Number 25-142. 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

That Council receive the City of Kingston Heat Response Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-011 . 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

That the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund be updated to incorporate the evaluation criteria as per Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-012. 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

That Report Number 67: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. 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

That the Notice of Intention to Demolish at 1081 Montreal Street be received and no further action be taken; and That the listed status of the property at 1081 Montreal Street be removed from the City of Kingston Heritage Register, pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That the new construction at 226 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-027-2025), which was deemed complete on May 12, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached garage accessed by a driveway; and Tha t the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-013.

That Report Number 68: Received from Planning Committee be received and adopted. 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

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-004-2025) submitted by The Boulevard Group, on behalf of Christopher Hug, for the property municipally known as 1442 Garrett 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 Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-026; 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.

That the application for a Zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-001-2025) submitted by Kingston Multi Sport Investment Group Ltd. for the property municipally known as 735 Innovation Drive, 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-25-018; 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.

That the application for amendments to the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (File Number D09-001-2025) submitted by the City of Kingston, be approved; and That a By-Law be presented for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2018-13, “A By-Law to Adopt the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan”, as amended, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number PC-25-033. 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

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

That the following members of Council be appointed to serve as Deputy Mayor in two month increments as follows: October and November 2025 - Councillor Glenn December 2025 and January 2026 - Councillor Hassan February and March 2026 - Councillor Cinanni April and May 2026 - Councillor Boehme June and July 2026 - Councillor Stephen August and September 2026 - Councillor Oosterhof

That as requested by Dr. Raj Khanuja, National Dental Care Day Foundation, City Council proclaim October 10 as “National Dental Care Day” in the City of Kingston.

That as requested by Liana Shaw, Murney Tower Museum, City Council proclaim the month of August 2025 as “A Century of Stories: Celebrating Kingston’s Murney Tower Museum” in the City of Kingston.

the City of Kingston is facing a homelessness crisis like other urban communities in Ontario and Canada; and Whereas the City of Kingston established a temporary shelter at 38 Cowdy Street with the intention to close it after a couple of years and City Council directed staff to disperse shelter locations across the city; and Whereas the City of Kingston recently purchased the property located at 924 Sydenham Road with the intent of establishing a 30 bed shelter for unhoused individuals, to open in late 2025; and Whereas the opening of a new shelter is a first step to geographically redistributing shelter operations and preparing for the closure of the shelter at 38 Cowdy Street; and Whereas city staff held a public meeting on May 29th, 2025, during which many residents expressed concerns with the proposed homeless shelter location due to its proximity to the Cataraqui Cemetery and anticipated behaviours of shelter population and impact on the neighbourhood; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to remove 924 Sydenham Road property from the consideration for a homeless shelter; and That Council direct staff to consider another use for the property, including mixed market and affordable housing or initiate a process to dispose of the property. YEAS: (5) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (8) Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor

That Council waive the rules of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 13.34 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, Council permit the addition of a new motion not appearing on the agenda. 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

shelter services are a vital part of the City’s response to the ongoing homelessness crisis, providing unhoused individuals with a safe and secure space from which they can then transition into other housing options; and Whereas more unhoused individuals will be forced to seek shelter in city parks and other public spaces in absence of emergency shelter services across the city; and Whereas neighbourhood residents and stakeholders have expressed numerous concerns regarding safety, security and potential negative impacts that could result from a shelter service located at 924 Sydenham Road; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff report back to Council six months after the opening of shelter services at 924 Sydenham Road, with a detailed review of the operations to date, feedback from Kingston Police, City bylaw and shelter clientele regarding any safety or security concerns observed in the vicinity around the property, as well as input from the neighbourhood liaison committee detailing any impacts to the surrounding area; and That staff be requested to provide similar reviews, including operational standards, of all other City funded shelters on an annual basis. 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

That the motion moved by Mayor Paterson and seconded by Councillor Chaves be amended to include the supportive housing site at 315 Queen Mary Road as part of the review of City funded shelters on an annual basis. YEAS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-16, held Tuesday, June 17, 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (6), (10), and (9) 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (8), (10), and (9) 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

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

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Goals; b. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Commissioner recruitment; c. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Proposed Acquisition of Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Surplus Sites; and d. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Potential acquisition of waterfront property. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Hassan

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. 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

That Ian Semple be appointed as Commissioner, Transportation & Infrastructure Services, effective July 9, 2025; and That the CAO be authorized to finalize the terms of employment for that position in accordance with existing compensation and employment policies and procedures. 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

That the addendum 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Ian Fraser be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 Officer (Recommend) with respect to Naming Rights for Swimming Dock and Water Play Area in Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dan Irwin, Executive Director, Kingston Partners in Mission Foodbank, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 3 of Report Number 65: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 (Recommend) with respect to Kingston Partners in Mission Foodbank Update. 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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Mark Finucan be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 regarding 924 Sydenham Road Use. 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

That Council waive Section 12.13 d) of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law to allow consideration of a motion to add a delegation on a report received from a standing committee. YEAS: (3): Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 64: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. 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

That Queen’s University be granted an exemption from Schedule B of By- Law Number 2004-52, “A By-Law to Regulate Noise”, to permit the following events during Orientation Week: 1. For the area of Queen’s University Main Campus, bounded by Union Street, Barrie Street, Stuart Street, and Albert Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., from Friday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025, and Friday, September 5, 2025, to Sunday, September 7, 2025; 2. For the area of Queen’s University West Campus, north of Duncan McArthur Hall, bounded by Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Stadium Lane, and Johnson Street, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 p.m., from Friday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025, and Friday, September 5, 2025, to Sunday, September 7, 2025; 3. Events held on public property, on August 31, 2025, and September 1, 6 and 7, 2025 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., including; a. A “Queen’s in the Park” – Orientation groups will engage with clubs and organizations at City Park (August 31, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); b. “Glow Bash” – A glow-in-the-dark themed team building event for kinesiology and health science students at City Park (August 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.); c. A “Thundermugz”, Engineering programming with structure building and obstacle course at City Park (September 1, 2025, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.); d. A “Commerce Breakfast” Orientation groups will be served breakfast and mingle with each othe

That a By-Law be presented for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2018-15, being 'A By-Law to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees in the City of Kingston', as amended, as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-178. 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

That Council approve the grant of $250,000 from the approved 2025 Community Development Initiatives capital budget to the Partners in Mission Foodbank for the purpose of partially funding the capital costs of construction at 4 Harvey Street; and That Council approve an up-to five (5) year $1,500,000 loan to the Partners in Mission Foodbank to support with transitional costs until the sale of the facility at 140 Hickson Avenue; and That Council authorize the Director of Community Development, Wellbeing & IIDEA to review and approve all documents and agreements related to the grant for the capital construction costs for the Partners in Mission Foodbank at 4 Harvey Street, and for the loan to support transitional costs until the sale of the Partners in Mission Foodbank property at 140 Hickson Avenue is completed. City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 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

That Council approve the amendments to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the City of Kingston as outlined in Report Number 25-142. 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

That Council receive the City of Kingston Heat Response Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-011. 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 City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025

That the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund be updated to incorporate the evaluation criteria as per Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-012. 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

That the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund be updated to incorporate the evaluation criteria as per Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-012. City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 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

That Report Number 67: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. 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

That the new construction at 226 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18- 027-2025), which was deemed complete on May 12, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached garage accessed by a driveway; and City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-013.

That Report Number 68: Received from Planning Committee be received and adopted. 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

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

That Council waive the rules of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme

Whereas the City of Kingston is facing a homelessness crisis like other urban communities in Ontario and Canada; and Whereas the City of Kingston established a temporary shelter at 38 Cowdy Street with the intention to close it after a couple of years and City Council directed staff to disperse shelter locations across the city; and Whereas the City of Kingston recently purchased the property located at 924 Sydenham Road with the intent of establishing a 30 bed shelter for unhoused individuals, to open in late 2025; and Whereas the opening of a new shelter is a first step to geographically redistributing shelter operations and preparing for the closure of the shelter at 38 Cowdy Street; and Whereas city staff held a public meeting on May 29th, 2025, during which many residents expressed concerns with the proposed homeless shelter location due to its proximity to the Cataraqui Cemetery and anticipated behaviours of shelter population and impact on the neighbourhood; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to remove 924 Sydenham Road property from the consideration for a homeless shelter; and That Council direct staff to consider another use for the property, including mixed market and affordable housing or initiate a process to dispose of the property. City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 YEAS: (5): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (8): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy

That, in accordance with Section 13.34 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, Council permit the addition of a new motion not appearing on the agenda. 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

Whereas shelter services are a vital part of the City’s response to the ongoing homelessness crisis, providing unhoused individuals with a safe and secure space from which they can then transition into other housing options; and Whereas more unhoused individuals will be forced to seek shelter in city parks and other public spaces in absence of emergency shelter services across the city; and Whereas neighbourhood residents and stakeholders have expressed numerous concerns regarding safety, security and potential negative impacts that could result from a shelter service located at 924 Sydenham Road; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff report back to Council six months after the opening of shelter services at 924 Sydenham Road, with a detailed review of the operations to date, feedback from Kingston Police, City bylaw and shelter clientele regarding any safety or security concerns observed in the vicinity around the property, as well as input from the neighbourhood liaison committee detailing any impacts to the surrounding area; and City Council Meeting 2025-17 Minutes July 8, 2025 That staff be requested to provide similar reviews, including operational standards, of all other City funded shelters on an annual basis. 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

That the motion moved by Mayor Paterson and seconded by Councillor Chaves be amended to include the supportive housing site at 315 Queen Mary Road as part of the review of City funded shelters on an annual basis. YEAS: (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-16, held Tuesday, June 17, 2025, be confirmed. 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (6), (10), and (9) 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (8), (10), and (9) be given their third 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

That Council do now adjourn. 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