The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

May 6, 2025

Who was there

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

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

What was decided (55 motions)

55 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 item: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Pending Real Estate Acquisition. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
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: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council approve the purchase of 924 Sydenham Road for $2,450,000 and up to $65,000 for related closing costs funded from the approved 2025 capital budget earmarked for housing and homelessness within the Housing & Social Services approved capital budget and authorize the Director, Business, Real Estate & Environment, to execute any documents requisite to the waiver/fulfillment of conditions contained in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and That Council waive the requirement for staff to obtain two independent appraisals from certified appraisers when the property value is over $1,000,000, in accordance with the City’s Acquisition of Real Property Policy; and That Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to effect the purchase of the Subject Property in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, or their designate. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (2): Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family, friends and colleagues of Steven Silver, who passed away on May 1, 2025. Steven was a member of the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors, and had previously served 46 years in the municipal field as Chief Administrative Officer with several municipalities, including Storrington Township, Frontenac County, Lanark County, the Town of Gananoque, Leeds and Grenville County, the Town of Bancroft, and Loyalist Township. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That Report Number 46: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council approve an extension to the lease with the current tenant at 83 Railway Street under terms contained within Exhibit A to Report Number 25-128; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to effect the extension of the lease at 83 Railway Street in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, or designate; and That Council waive the requirement for staff to obtain an appraisal from a certified appraiser when the annual lease value is over $50,000 in net rent, in accordance with the City’s Revenue Leasing and Policy, with respect to the lease extension at 83 Railway Street.
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-135, being “A By-Law to Permanently Stop up and Close a Portion of Innovation Drive, shown as Parts 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 on Registered Plan 13R-23292”, be given all three readings; and That Council declare surplus to municipal need and approve the disposal of a portion of Innovation Drive known as Parts 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 on Registered Plan 13R-23292; and That proceeds from the sale of property, shown as Parts 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 on Registered Plan 13R-23292, be transferred to the Industrial Land Reserve Fund; and That Council waive the requirements of the City’s Disposition of Real Property Policy with respect to the conveyance of Part 13 on Registered Plan 13R-23292 in connection with the sale of 1060 Innovation Drive.
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That the lands at 565 Princess Street be designated as a Class 4 Area under the Provincial Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Noise Sources – Approval and Planning (NPC-300).
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Report Number 47: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) be received and considered.
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Report Number 48: Received from Administrative Policies Committee be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council approve the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes pursuant to applications made under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $48,111.23 of which $39,882.55 is the City’s portion and the amount charged back to the school boards are $8,228.68, as listed in Exhibit A attached to Report Number AP-25-013. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25-007; and That Council direct staff to finalize the City of Kingston Arts Fund Framework, draft attached as Exhibit B to Report Number ARCP-25-007, and present to Council for approval by Q3 2025; and That Council approve the 2025 City of Kingston Arts Fund Transition Plan and distribution of grants, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number ARCP-25-007, and direct staff to report back to the Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee in Q2 2026 on the implementation of the Transition Plan; and That Council direct staff to explore increased investment to the City of Kingston Arts Fund and to the Kingston Arts Council, as included in the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25-007, as part of the 2026 Arts & Culture Services operating budget, to be developed in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction, and report back to Council on feasibility through the 2026 budget process; and That Council approve one-time transition funding for the Kingston Arts Council of $80,000 to be funded from the approved and existing Arts & Culture Services capital budgets, to support the implementation of the recommendations included in the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25-007, to be described through an Amending Agreeme
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council direct staff to maintain the current level of service for sports fields. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That By-Law Number 2021-175, “A By-Law to Adopt a Green Standard Community Improvement Plan in the City of Kingston”, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-007. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Report Number 51: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the application on the property at 160 Bagot Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the applications (File Number P18-005-2025), which was deemed complete on March 4, 2025, with said alterations to include the installation of six (6) gable dormers and the replacement of the roofing; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-008.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the application on the property at 202 Johnson Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the applications (File Number P18-009-2025), which was deemed complete on March 11, 2025, with said alterations to include the installation of two basement-level windows on the east elevation of the building; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-009.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Report Number 52: Received from Planning Committee be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments and draft plan of subdivision (File Number D35-007-2024) submitted by Taggart Group of Companies and Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Taggart (Gardiners) Corporation, for the property municipally known as 700 Gardiners Road (West Village Subdivision – Phase 8), be approved; and That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, Amendment Number 100, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-25-011; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62), and as amended by the Planning Committee on April 17, 2025 to replace the Schedule C2 Holding Overlay map with an updated map, to Report Number PC-25-011; and That the draft plan of subdivision be subject to the conditions as per Exhibit C (Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions) to Report Number PC-25-011; and That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By-Law; and That the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Counc
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Report Number 53: Received from the Integrity Commissioner be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council consider the Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaint 2024-06 submitted by Aird & Berlis LLP and consider the recommendation contained therein. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council formally reprimand the Member. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Dinah Cotter, City Council proclaim May 25, 2025 as “Walk for Dog Guides Kingston Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Marin Chapman, Days for Girls Canada, City Council proclaim May 28, 2025 as “Menstrual Health Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Linda Clouthier, Easter Seals Ontario, City Council proclaim the week of May 22 – 30, 2025 as “National AccessAbility Week” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Rich Padulo, Treat Accessibly, City Council proclaim October 16, 2025 as “Treat Accessibly Preparation Day” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Carrie Bailey, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, City Council proclaim the week of May 12 – 18, 2025 as “Nursing Week” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That as requested by Patricia McDermott, Great Canadian Cheese Festival, Council designate the event, The Great Canadian Cheese Festival, scheduled for May 24 and 25, 2025 at Fort Henry, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; Whereas FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and Whereas The City of Kingston has benefited from having representation on this and other municipal boards and associations in the past, and Whereas FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held May 29 to June 1, 2025, where delegates will come together to elect a new FCM Board of Directors for a two year term; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council support Councillor Conny Glenn for election on FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 and ending June 2027; and That Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Glenn attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-12, held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1), and (3) through (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: a. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Pending Real Estate Acquisition. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
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: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That Report Number 46: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. City Council Meeting 2025-13 Minutes May 6, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
Option 3: That Council approve an additional $348,450 for project code PLD – Riverview Shores Roundabout in order for a roundabout to be constructed as part of the subdivision for 998 Highway 15 that meets all City design standards and guidelines, with funding of $161,090 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund and the remainder from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Off-Site Works Agreement with the developers of the Riverview Shores Subdivision (File Number D35-002-2021) to capture the construction of the roundabout, including adherence to the City of Kingston Access Management City Council Meeting 2025-13 Minutes May 6, 2025 Guidelines, alignment with good access management practice for an arterial roadway with an upset limit of $3,025,000 exclusive of the $375,000 commitment from the developer and all appropriate cost sharing elements; and That notwithstanding condition 10(b) in the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for 998 Highway 15 which required the intersection works to be completed prior to the issuance of the Preliminary Certificate of Approval of the Works (PCAW), Council authorizes staff to issue PCAW in advance of the intersection being completed subject to the applicant’s completion of all other works to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterso
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (3): Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic
That Council endorse the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25- 007; and That Council direct staff to finalize the City of Kingston Arts Fund Framework, draft attached as Exhibit B to Report Number ARCP-25-007, and present to Council for approval by Q3 2025; and That Council approve the 2025 City of Kingston Arts Fund Transition Plan and distribution of grants, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number ARCP- 25-007, and direct staff to report back to the Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee in Q2 2026 on the implementation of the Transition Plan; and That Council direct staff to explore increased investment to the City of Kingston Arts Fund and to the Kingston Arts Council, as included in the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25-007, as part of the 2026 Arts & Culture Services operating budget, to be developed in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction, and report back to Council on feasibility through the 2026 budget process; and That Council approve one-time transition funding for the Kingston Arts Council of $80,000 to be funded from the approved and existing Arts & Culture Services capital budgets, to support the implementation of the recommendations included in the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review Report and Recommendations, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-25-007, to be described through an Amending Agree
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council direct staff to maintain the current level of service for sports fields. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That By-Law Number 2021-175, “A By-Law to Adopt a Green Standard Community Improvement Plan in the City of Kingston”, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-25-007. City Council Meeting 2025-13 Minutes May 6, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Report Number 51: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the application on the property at 202 Johnson Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the applications (File Number P18-009-2025), which was deemed complete on March 11, 2025, with City Council Meeting 2025-13 Minutes May 6, 2025 said alterations to include the installation of two basement-level windows on the east elevation of the building; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-009.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Council consider the Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaint 2024-06 submitted by Aird & Berlis LLP and consider the recommendation contained therein. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council formally reprimand the Member. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; Whereas FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and Whereas The City of Kingston has benefited from having representation on this and other municipal boards and associations in the past, and Whereas FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held May 29 to June 1, 2025, where delegates will come together to elect a new FCM Board of Directors for a two year term; City Council Meeting 2025-13 Minutes May 6, 2025 Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council support Councillor Conny Glenn for election on FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 and ending June 2027; and That Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Glenn attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-12, held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1), and (3) through (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried

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