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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 - Strategic Priority. YEAS: (9) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Osanic

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (9) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Osanic

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Edlira Ballaj and Alyssa Perisa, Queen's University Alma Mater Society, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 4 of Report Number 61: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Strategy to Establish Special Constable Appointments for Enforcement Management Staff. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Report Number 60: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Council approve the Delegation of Authority By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-136.

That a By-Law be presented for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2003-209, being “A By-Law to Regulate Traffic”, as amended, as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-156; and That a By-Law be presented for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2010-128, being “A By-Law to Regulate Parking”, as amended, as per Exhibit B to Report Number 25-156.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements with the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University to provide a universal transit pass program for eligible students, for a period of three years (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028), in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements with the Student Association of St. Lawrence College to provide a universal transit pass program for eligible students, for a period of three years (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028), in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

That Council approve the Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IIDEA) Strategy and Action Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-130, to ensure the City's efforts IIDEA are guided by a clear, measurable and community-informed framework that reflects the values and priorities of the Kingston community; and That Council direct staff to develop a detailed implementation workplan to support the delivery of the IIDEA Strategy and Action Plan, with financial resourcing to be identified as part of the annual budget process and in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction; and That Council directs staff to integrate the IIDEA Strategy and Action Plan, where appropriate, into the City’s broader strategic planning framework, business plans and service delivery models; and That Council direct staff to report back to Council on the progress of the IIDEA Strategy and Action Plan implementation on an annual basis, including updates on key milestones, community engagement activities and performance metrics. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Council approve the Administrative Plan, City of Kingston Heritage Fund: 2025-2026, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-158, so that a “Call for Submission” can be issued in late June 2025 with submission deadlines in September 2025. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That City Council authorize and direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to negotiate, enter into and sign an agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Legal Services Department, with the Kingston Police Service Board respecting the appointment of special constables, reporting to the Board, and any other arrangements that may be necessary or appropriate for the City to fulfill its duties as a special constable employer; and That City Council authorize and direct the Legal Services Department to apply to the Solicitor General for an authorization to employ special constables and, for that purpose, to include all prescribed information in the application and to create any policy, procedure or system necessary to meet the prescribed requirements to be issued an authorization; and That City Council authorize and direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to, from time to time as may be necessary or appropriate, nominate staff to the Kingston Police Service Board to be appointed as a special constable for the purpose of replacing any of the management staff who will be confirmed as constables; and That City Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to request approval through Council for an increase in the number of special constables beyond management staff, with rationale for the increase, prior to nomination of those staff to the Kingston Police Service Board for appointment as a special constable; and That Council di

That Clause 4 of Report Number 61: Received from the CAO (Recommend) Strategy to Establish Special Constable Appointments for Enforcement Management Staff be amended by adding the following clause: That Council direct staff to present an information report to Council in Q4 2025 detailing the governance and enforcement framework for the Municipal Special Constable Program. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Clause 4 of Report Number 61: Received from the CAO (Recommend) Strategy to Establish Special Constable Appointments for Enforcement Management Staff be amended by adding the words “for the purpose of replacing any of the management staff who will be confirmed as constables.” to the end of the third clause and reads follows: That City Council authorize and direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to, from time to time as may be necessary or appropriate, to nominate staff to the Kingston Police Service Board to be appointed as a special constable for the purpose of replacing any of the management staff who will be confirmed as constables .” That a fourth clause be added and read as follows: That City Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to request approval through Council for an increase in the number of special constables beyond management staff, with rationale for the increase, prior to nomination of those staff to the Kingston Police Service Board for appointment as a special constable. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That the following five (5) acquisitions be accepted for the Civic Collection (“Primary Collection”): One (1) piece of Crown Moulding that was removed from the fourth floor of City Hall during repairs and renovations; Three (3) pieces of historic wallpaper found during work on the fourth floor of City Hall; and One (1) official digital photographic portrait of Mayor Bryan Paterson. That the following sixteen (16) acquisitions be accepted to the Civic Collection (“Secondary Collection”): One (1) Police Wallet badge; One (1) Kingston Police uniform, consisting of jacket, pants, cap, two belts, gloves and a shoulder band; One (1) Patrol uniform; One (1) Police Helmet; Two (2) Pieces of the Lasalle Causeway: a green bolt and piece of the metal grate; Two (2) Oil on Canvas Paintings of Springer Market Square; One (1) Old Home Week button with ribbon; One (1) R.D. Wilson signed Tercentenary Cigarette package; One (1) pair of Tercentenary cuff links; One (1) Tercentenary poster; One (1) “The Future and The Past” music sheet; One (1) Barriefield Rock Garden Shovel; One (1) Concert Ticket for Dollar Bill’s; One (1) Kingston, Portsmouth and Cataraqui Electric Rail Company Ticket; and That the objects listed in Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-005 be approved for deaccessioning from the Civic Collection. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, an

That the current First Capital Place Illumination Policy (POL-47), be rescinded, and the proposed First Capital Place Illumination Policy, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EDI-25-00 6 , be approved . YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That the appointment of Tamara van Dyk as the Kingston and Area Associated Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites representative to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 be affirmed.

That as requested by Zeeshan Qureshi, Pakistan Canada Association of Kingston, City Council proclaim August 14, 2025 as “Pakistan Independence Day” in the City of Kingston.

Indian Road is a municipal road that runs through an established residential community located in Kingston Central that has approximately sixty-two residential properties that abut it; and Whereas there are three City parks located on Indian Road that are

That New Motion 1 be amended to delete the second recommendation clause and replace with the following: That this process include consultation with: residents directly affected by the proposed name change; Indigenous service organizations that service indigenous peoples in Kingston, such as but not limited to, the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, Kingston Aboriginal Community Information Network, the Molly Brant Foundation, and the Kagita Mikam Métis Nation of Ontario Indigenous nations with a recognized relationship to the land in question, approached respectfully on a nation-to-nation basis, in keeping with principles of Indigenous land stewardship such as but not limited to the Mohawks of Treaty 57, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat peoples; and, YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That New Motion 1 be amended to add the following clause as the second last recommendation clause: That , recognizing that the neighbourhood including and surrounding Indian Road carries a reconciliatory commemorative history embedded in its very toponym, one that predates the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the City study, verify, and commemorate this history through appropriate interpretive signage or installations in the neighbourhood; and, YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That New Motion 1 be amended to insert the following clause after the first recommendation clause: That given the reconciliatory history embedded in the neighbourhood’s toponym, public consultation should not begin from the assumption that a name change should occur, but rather include open consideration of whether the name should be changed—in light of the historical intent to honour Indigenous presence and contributions; and That New Motion 1 be further amended in the first recommendation clause to add the word ‘consultation’ between the words ‘a’ and ‘process’, replace the word ‘rename’ with the words ‘consider renaming’ and delete the words ‘and work with the current homeowners on the street on the transition to a new road name;’ and read as follows: Therefore Be It Resolved That staff in the Planning Services and Community Development, Wellbeing & IIDEA departments be directed to initiate a consultation process to consider renaming Indian Road and work with the current homeowners on the street on the transition to a new road name ; and That New Motion 1 be further amended in the original third recommendation clause to delete the word ‘renaming’ and replace with the word ‘consultation’ and read as follows: That staff be directed to return to Council in the first half of 2026 with the outcome of the consultation process for Indian Road, Indian Road Parkette A and Indian Road Parkette B; and That New Motion 1 be further amended in the final recommendation clause to add the

That Council waive the rules of By-Law 2021-41 "Council Procedural By-Law" to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

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.

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-15, held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) and (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5) be given their third reading. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Osanic

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Edlira Ballaj and Alyssa Perisa, Queen's University Alma Mater Society, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 4 of Report Number 61: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Strategy to Establish Special Constable Appointments for Enforcement Management Staff. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That Report Number 60: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That Council approve the Administrative Plan, City of Kingston Heritage Fund: 2025-2026, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-158, so that a “Call for Submission” can be issued in late June 2025 with submission deadlines in September 2025. City Council Meeting 2025-16 Minutes June 17, 2025 YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That the following five (5) acquisitions be accepted for the Civic Collection (“Primary Collection”): 1. One (1) piece of Crown Moulding that was removed from the fourth floor of City Hall during repairs and renovations; 2. Three (3) pieces of historic wallpaper found during work on the fourth floor of City Hall; and 3. One (1) official digital photographic portrait of Mayor Bryan Paterson. That the following sixteen (16) acquisitions be accepted to the Civic Collection (“Secondary Collection”): 1. One (1) Police Wallet badge; 2. One (1) Kingston Police uniform, consisting of jacket, pants, cap, two belts, gloves and a shoulder band; City Council Meeting 2025-16 Minutes June 17, 2025 3. One (1) Patrol uniform; 4. One (1) Police Helmet; 5. Two (2) Pieces of the Lasalle Causeway: a green bolt and piece of the metal grate; 6. Two (2) Oil on Canvas Paintings of Springer Market Square; 7. One (1) Old Home Week button with ribbon; 8. One (1) R.D. Wilson signed Tercentenary Cigarette package; 9. One (1) pair of Tercentenary cuff links; 10. One (1) Tercentenary poster; 11. One (1) “The Future and The Past” music sheet; 12. One (1) Barriefield Rock Garden Shovel; 13. One (1) Concert Ticket for Dollar Bill’s; 14. One (1) Kingston, Portsmouth and Cataraqui Electric Rail Company Ticket; and That the objects listed in Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-005 be approved for deaccessioning from the Civic Collection. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Council

That the current First Capital Place Illumination Policy (POL-47), be rescinded, and the proposed First Capital Place Illumination Policy, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EDI-25-006, be approved. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

Whereas Indian Road is a municipal road that runs through an established residential community located in Kingston Central that has approximately sixty-two residential properties that abut it; and Whereas there are three City parks located on Indian Road that are

That New Motion 1 be amended to delete the second recommendation clause and replace with the following: That this process include consultation with: 1. residents directly affected by the proposed name change; 2. Indigenous service organizations that service indigenous peoples in Kingston, such as but not limited to, the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, Kingston Aboriginal Community Information Network, the Molly Brant Foundation, and the Kagita Mikam Métis Nation of Ontario 3. Indigenous nations with a recognized relationship to the land in question, approached respectfully on a nation-to-nation basis, in keeping with principles of Indigenous land stewardship such as but not limited to the Mohawks of Treaty 57, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat peoples; and, City Council Meeting 2025-16 Minutes June 17, 2025 YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That New Motion 1 be amended to add the following clause as the second last recommendation clause: That recognizing that the neighbourhood including and surrounding Indian Road carries a reconciliatory commemorative history embedded in its very toponym, one that predates the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the City study, verify, and commemorate this history through appropriate interpretive signage or installations in the neighbourhood; and, YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That Council waive the rules of By-Law 2021-41 "Council Procedural By- Law" to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

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.

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-15, held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, be confirmed. City Council Meeting 2025-16 Minutes June 17, 2025 YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) and (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2025-16 Minutes June 17, 2025 YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Osanic, and Mayor Paterson