The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

September 2, 2025

Who was there

Present (12): Amos, Boehme, Chaves, Cinanni, Conny Glenn, Hassan, McLaren, Oosterhof, Bryan Paterson, Ridge, Stephen, Tozzo

Absent (1): Osanic

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 (44 motions)

44 carried, 0 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: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Naming Rights for Interior Space at Kingston Grand Theatre; Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them - Provincial Funding Opportunity; and Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Council Resourcing Review Working Group Appointments. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
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: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Council approve the naming rights agreement for the Davies Lounge at Kingston Grand Theatre, to continue to be known as the Davies Lounge, for a ten-year term from September 3, 2025, to September 2, 2035, for a $100,000 donation to be paid on January 1, 2026; and YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Council approve the naming rights agreement for the Box Office at Kingston Grand Theatre, to be known as the Walter Fenlon & Linda Ann Daly Box Office, for a five-year term from September 3, 2025 to September 2, 2030, for a $8,500 donation to be paid annually for a total of $42,500 throughout the term. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Deputy Mayor Chaves ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Deputy Mayor Chaves
That the following appointments to the Council Resourcing Review Working Group be approved for a term ending March 31, 2026 or following the submission of the Working Group’s final report, whichever is later: Rumit Sohal, resident member; Don Aldridge, resident member; Allan Scott, resident member; Samuel Tsegai, KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services representative; and Liz Schell, former Council member representative; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the City’s Public Appointment Policy, Douglas Perkins be appointed to the alternate pool for the Council Resourcing Review Working Group. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Deputy Mayor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of Hannah Mulvihill who passed away on August 9, 2025 at the young age of 31. Hannah served her community as a dedicated Fire Communication Technician with Kingston Fire & Rescue and her work was a testament to her strength and selflessness, ensuring the safety and well-being of others in times of need. Her presence was a gift and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Hannah’s family and friends during this difficult time. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Mayor Paterson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Report Number 76: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That Council direct staff to make a contribution of $38,686.80, equivalent to the amount of development charges paid for the project, from the Working Fund Reserve to the Kinsmen Club of Kingston for the 2026 Kinsmen Dream Home project, for the purposes of the Kinsmen Club of Kingston reallocating these funds to an eligible local charity; and That Council direct staff to report back with information on donations once the Kinsmen Club of Kingston has allocated funding to community organizations.
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-101 be presented to Council for first and second readings to allow the project to move through site plan and for Lower Union to stay open to public use during the development of the agreement of purchase and sale; and That Council declare surplus to municipal need and dispose of a portion of Lower Union between Ontario Street and 5 Lower Union; and That following the execution of the agreement of purchase and sale the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-101 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That Council approve and adopt the Real Property Acquisition and Disposition Policy and Procedure attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-145 and repeal the following policies in their entirety: Acquisition of Real Property Policy, August 12, 2014, Disposition of Real Property Policy, August 12, 2014, Revenue Leasing and Licensing Policy, May 3, 2011, and Industrial Land Sales Policy, August 8, 2000. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse the design criteria for the future design and adaptive reuse of the Memorial Centre Site as outlined in Exhibit A of Report 25-164; and That Council direct staff to further analyze and negotiate potential partnership opportunities for Prime Tenant arrangements for the development of a modern twin-pad arena at the Memorial Centre site, incorporating: one ice pad with spectator seating for competitive programs and tournaments, a second ice pad primarily for community use, and dedicated support spaces including dressing rooms, training facilities and other rink amenities; and That Council direct staff to re-evaluate the feasibility and cost implications of achieving a net-zero design for the proposed twin-pad arena at the Memorial Centre site, and to explore alternative approaches to reduce the facility’s environmental impact while balancing economic, operational and community needs; and That Council direct staff to review the operational model for Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as part of the visioning process, with the goal of aligning site uses with Kingston’s waterfront context, supporting sailing, watersports, community use, complementary commercial opportunities and including potential public/private partnerships to enhance the site and overall user experience; and That Council direct staff to explore opportunities to improve operating efficiencies between Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Confederation Basin Marina as part of the visioning process; and That
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council approve the proposed Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative, Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Homelessness Prevention Program funding allocations as indicated in Exhibit A to Report Number 25-221 and direct staff to submit the Investment Plan to the Province following the program guidelines; and That Council approve the allocation of up to $1,400,000 to the Township of South Frontenac to be funded from the 2025-2026 Kingston-Frontenac service area allocation of Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding to support the development of 56 affordable housing units at the Verona Street project in Verona. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council receive the City of Kingston Corporate Emissions Reduction: 2025 Technical Follow-Up Report by Greenscale Inc., dated June 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-183; and That Council maintain the existing target of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, as established in previous climate commitments, and not pursue an increase to 40-50% at this time; and That Council direct staff to review and reassess the current greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target of 30% by 2030 during the forthcoming update of the Climate Leadership Plan, with the update to consider the most recent scientific findings, technological progress, and policy changes, while also considering factors such as the cleanliness of Ontario’s electricity grid, local grid capacity, projected population growth, and affordability. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Councillor McLaren
That Council approve a 15-year lease-to-own agreement on the property, comprised of Lot 214 and a strip of land north of Lot 214, totalling approximately 4.4. acres in the St. Lawrence Business Park, with Kingston Multisport Investment Group Ltd.; and That proceeds from the lease and sale of the property be transferred to the Industrial Land Reserve Fund; and That Council authorize the City Clerk to place a By-Law on a future Council agenda for all three readings to provide an exemption to the non-commercial portions of the property from taxation for municipal and school purposes on terms set out in the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a 10-year Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement with an optional 5-year extension with Kingston Multisport Investment Group Ltd. for the non-commercial portions of the property; and That in accordance with subsection 110(8) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Clerk be directed to give written notice of the passing of the By-Law to the local school boards having jurisdiction in the area in which the property is located and to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation as required by subsections 110(5) and (8) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and That Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer to amend the development charges payment schedule according to the Development Charges Act and the project’s financial sustainability to be reviewed on a yearly basis through audited financial s
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the Director, Business, Real Estate & Environment, be delegated the authority to execute and submit conditional offers for the purchase of single detached dwelling units to be used to advance the acquisition of supportive housing properties, with said authority to be added to By-Law Number 2025-157, Delegation of Authority By-Law, as part of future amendments. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council consider and give direction on one of the following options: Option 1: That staff be directed to extend the contract with Aird & Berlis LLP, for the position of Integrity Commissioner, for a further four-year term, upon the same terms and conditions as the existing contract. YEAS: (9) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (4) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-002-2025) submitted by the owner, ML Larocque Contracting Inc., and Fotenn Consultants Inc., for the property municipally known as 1480 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 Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-024; 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) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the applications for Official Plan, Community Improvement Plan, and zoning By-Law amendments (File Numbers D35-003-2021 & D09-003-2021) submitted by Homestead Land Holdings Ltd., on behalf of Friend of the Marine Museum, for the property municipally known as 5 Lower Union Street, be approved; and That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, Amendment Number 96, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-25-023; and That the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend By-law 2005-40 - the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan – A By-law to Designate Brownfield Project Areas, and A By-law to Amend By-law 2018-13 – A By-law to Adopt the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan) to Report Number PC-25-023; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit C (Draft By-Law and Schedule A, B and C to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-023; 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: (10) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Coun
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
Advisory Committee That the following appointment be made to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026: Nancy Wartman. That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicants be appointed to the alternate pool for the Planning Advisory Committee: Jane Bailey; and Blaine Fudge. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos Planning
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Stephen
Carried
That as requested by Mona Rahman, Islamic Society of Kingston, City Council proclaim the month of October as “Islamic History Month Canada” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That as requested by Angel Harnish, Little People of Ontario, City Council proclaim the month of October 2025 as “Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
the City of Kingston has service level agreements with a number of outside organizations, including not-for-profit organizations; and Whereas in exchange for funding from the City of Kingston, services that benefit Kingston residents are provided by these outside organizations; and Whereas City of Kingston funding for these outside organizations is generated from a number of sources, including property taxes and resident user fees; and Whereas it is important for organizations receiving funding from the City of Kingston to operate in a manner that is open and transparent and that demonstrates proper governance and accounting practices; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to provide an information report to Council no later than Q1 2026 providing information on the various service level agreements in place with outside organizations, including the names of the outside organizations, services to be provided by the outside organizations, and the reporting requirements contained within those agreements. YEAS: (9) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-18, held Tuesday, August 12, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (7), (11) and (10) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (9), (11) and (10) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor 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 Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
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 - Naming Rights for Interior Space at Kingston Grand Theatre; b. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them - Provincial Funding Opportunity; and c. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Council Resourcing Review Working Group Appointments. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
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: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Council approve the naming rights agreement for the Davies Lounge at Kingston Grand Theatre, to continue to be known as the Davies Lounge, for a ten-year term from September 3, 2025, to September 2, 2035, for a $100,000 donation to be paid on January 1, 2026; and YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That the following appointments to the Council Resourcing Review Working Group be approved for a term ending March 31, 2026 or following the submission of the Working Group’s final report, whichever is later: o Rumit Sohal, resident member; o Don Aldridge, resident member; o Allan Scott, resident member; o Samuel Tsegai, KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services representative; and City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 o Liz Schell, former Council member representative; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the City’s Public Appointment Policy, Douglas Perkins be appointed to the alternate pool for the Council Resourcing Review Working Group. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Deputy Mayor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 That Report Number 76: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse the design criteria for the future design and adaptive reuse of the Memorial Centre Site as outlined in Exhibit A of Report 25- 164; and That Council direct staff to further analyze and negotiate potential partnership opportunities for Prime Tenant arrangements for the development of a modern twin-pad arena at the Memorial Centre site, incorporating: one ice pad with spectator seating for competitive programs and tournaments, a second ice pad primarily for community use, and dedicated support spaces including dressing rooms, training facilities and other rink amenities; and City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 That Council direct staff to re-evaluate the feasibility and cost implications of achieving a net-zero design for the proposed twin-pad arena at the Memorial Centre site, and to explore alternative approaches to reduce the facility’s environmental impact while balancing economic, operational and community needs; and That Council direct staff to review the operational model for Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as part of the visioning process, with the goal of aligning site uses with Kingston’s waterfront context, supporting sailing, watersports, community use, complementary commercial opportunities and including potential public/private partnerships to enhance the site and overall user experience; and That Council direct staff to explore opportunities to improve operating efficiencies between Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Confederation
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council consider and give direction on one of the following options: Option 1: That staff be directed to extend the contract with Aird & Berlis LLP, for the position of Integrity Commissioner, for a further four-year term, upon the same terms and conditions as the existing contract. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 002-2025) submitted by the owner, ML Larocque Contracting Inc., and Fotenn Consultants Inc., for the property municipally known as 1480 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 Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-024; and City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 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: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the applications for Official Plan, Community Improvement Plan, and zoning By-Law amendments (File Numbers D35-003-2021 & D09-003- 2021) submitted by Homestead Land Holdings Ltd., on behalf of Friend of the Marine Museum, for the property municipally known as 5 Lower Union Street, be approved; and That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, Amendment Number 96, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-25-023; and That the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend By-law 2005-40 - the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan – A By- law to Designate Brownfield Project Areas, and A By-law to Amend By-law 2018-13 – A By-law to Adopt the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan) to Report Number PC-25-023; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit C (Draft By-Law and Schedule A, B and C to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-023; 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. City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Cou
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
Planning Advisory Committee That the following appointment be made to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026:  Nancy Wartman. That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicants be appointed to the alternate pool for the Planning Advisory Committee:  Jane Bailey; and  Blaine Fudge. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Whereas the City of Kingston has service level agreements with a number of outside organizations, including not-for-profit organizations; and Whereas in exchange for funding from the City of Kingston, services that benefit Kingston residents are provided by these outside organizations; and Whereas City of Kingston funding for these outside organizations is generated from a number of sources, including property taxes and resident user fees; and Whereas it is important for organizations receiving funding from the City of Kingston to operate in a manner that is open and transparent and that demonstrates proper governance and accounting practices; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to provide an information report to Council no later than Q1 2026 providing information on the various service level agreements in place with outside organizations, including the names of the outside organizations, services City Council Meeting 2025-19 Minutes September 2, 2025 to be provided by the outside organizations, and the reporting requirements contained within those agreements. YEAS: (8): Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (7), (11) and (10) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (9), (11) and (10) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried

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