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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, and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board - Conference Centre Update; and A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Supportive Housing Properties, and a Federal Property for Municipal Purposes. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, and Deputy Mayor Glenn

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

Council approved on September 2, 2025 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; and Whereas the Request for Supplier Qualifications for Leasing and Operations of Supportive Housing Properties closed on October 17, 2025 and operators will be selected through the procurement process and assigned to an appropriate purchased supportive housing property; and Whereas the addresses of the acquired properties will be disclosed once the operator(s) have been selected and assigned to the properties; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of one supportive housing property as described in Closed Report Number 25-254, with the understanding that when operators are assigned to this property that the selected operator will be required to conduct outreach and engagement with near neighbours. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) 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

That Report Number 89: 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

That Council approve the 2026 meeting schedule for City Council and standing committees, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-215; and That Council delegate authority to the City Clerk to make the necessary amendments to the 2026 meeting schedule if Council approves the merger of the Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee and the Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Policies Committee.

That as a result of the applicant’s voluntary withdrawal from the 2025 Kingston Community Climate Action Fund Campaign, Report Number EITP-25-015 be

That Council approve A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-236, as amended by Council to delete Clause 1.1 d); and That Council approve amendments to the City of Kingston Public Appointment Policy, as detailed in Exhibit B to Report Number 25-236; and That Council direct staff to conduct a review, based on recent engagement results, of the recruitment process for committee and working group members and the processes used by the Nominations Committee in recommending members for appointment, with recommendations to be brought to the Nominations Committee by the end of Q1 2026. 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 NAYS: (1) Councillor McLaren

That Clause 1 of Report Number 90: Received from the CAO (Recommend) be amended to remove Clause 1.1 d) from Exhibit A, A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law , the merging of Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee and the Arts, R ecreation and Community Policies Committee. YEAS: (8) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (5) Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Stephen

That Council approve the City of Kingston Arts Fund Framework, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-261; and That Council approve the Report from the Kingston Arts Council on the Adjudication of Applications to the 2025 City of Kingston Arts Fund, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-261. 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

That Council affirm that the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund application, attached to Report Number EITP-25-015 as Exhibit A, meets the objectives and eligibility criteria, and be approved for public donation.

That Report Number 92: 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

That the application on the property at 123 King Street East, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (P18-041-2025), which was deemed complete on August 7, 2025, with said alterations to include the reconstruction of the existing fire escape in order to bring it to code; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-019.

That the application on the property at 63 West Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (P18-055-2025), which was deemed complete on September 2, 2025, with said alterations to include the removal of the existing front porch and construction of a new two-storey wooden porch with stairs and railings on a new foundation; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-027.

That the application at 216 Ontario Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-051-2025), which was deemed complete on September 9, 2025, with said application to include the replacement of the limestone stairs and railings at the main entrance staircases; cleaning, repointing and stone repair/replacement on all exterior elevations; repair and repainting all exterior wood window frames and doors; localized repairs to copper roofing and rain gear, repairs and repainting of all three roof-top cupolas; and an overall cleaning, repainting and repairs to metal, glass and wooden components on the dome, lantern and clock faces; and That notwithstanding Part VII, Section 23(i) of By-Law Number 2023-38, Heritage Procedural By-Law, as amended, this approval shall remain in effect for six (6) years subject to periodic inspections by the City per Section 23(f) of the noted By-Law; and That the approval of the application shall be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-028.

the City of Kingston acknowledges the impact of global economic challenges, including tariffs, and remains committed to implementing measures that strengthen local economic development by fostering a vibrant and resilient economy through the support of business establishment and growth within the community; and Whereas the City recognizes the importance of efficient, transparent, and customer-focused approval processes, and is undertaking a comprehensive review to enhance service delivery through cross-departmental collaboration aimed at improving alignment and streamlining procedures that support business creation and expansion; and Whereas the City recognizes that there have been challenges with interdepartmental coordination, particularly with the licensing process, based on customer feedback; and Whereas changes in City staff approach and coordination are required to facilitate business development and growth with the city; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to report back to Council in Q1 2026, with information on a streamlined licensing and approval processes, to ensure better coordination between building and fire services and to ensure that municipal services remain responsive to the evolving needs of Kingston’s business community. 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, Council

the City of Kingston has an obligation to balance the safety and well-being of all residents, including people experiencing homelessness and users of public parks and playgrounds; and Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2009-76, the Parks By-Law, regulates activities in City parks; and Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2023-214, the Community Standards By-Law, regulates activities in certain public places and currently prohibits any person from using or displaying drug paraphernalia in a park or in any public place that is 15 metres from a park; and Whereas other Ontario municipalities, including St. Catharines, Sarnia and Greater Napanee, have adopted protocols or passed By-Laws that prohibit certain high-risk activities in and around certain public places used or intended to be used by vulnerable people, including children; and Whereas public safety concerns have been raised regarding illegal open-air drug use, discarded paraphernalia and encampments located adjacent to playgrounds and family recreation areas in the City of Kingston; and Whereas the Ontario government, through legislative changes, has, subject to certain exceptions, prohibited any person from consuming an illegal substance in certain public places and have given police certain powers to enforce that prohibition; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council directs staff to report back to Council in Q2 2026 with the following: a legal opinion on: the risks and limitations associated with passing By-Laws to

That New Motion 2 be amended to add the words “and other public places” to the end of subsection 1. a. of the seventh paragraph and read as follows: 1. a. the risks and limitations associated with passing By-Laws to prohibit certain high-risk activities, including erecting shelter, using or displaying drug paraphernalia and consuming illegal substances in and around certain defined "child safety zones", including within a specified distance of public playgrounds, schools, splash pads, children's sports fields and other public places ; 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

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-22, held Tuesday, October 21, 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) 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

That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) 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

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

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, and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board - Conference Centre Update; and b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Supportive Housing Properties, and a Federal Property for Municipal Purposes. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, and Councillor Ridge

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

Whereas Council approved on September 2, 2025 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; and Whereas the Request for Supplier Qualifications for Leasing and Operations of Supportive Housing Properties closed on October 17, 2025 and operators will be selected through the procurement process and assigned to an appropriate purchased supportive housing property; and Whereas the addresses of the acquired properties will be disclosed once the operator(s) have been selected and assigned to the properties; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of one supportive housing property as described in Closed Report Number 25-254, with the understanding that when operators are assigned to this property that the selected operator will be required to conduct outreach and engagement with near neighbours. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Oosterhof

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

That Report Number 89: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) 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 City Council Meeting 2025-23 Minutes November 4, 2025

That Clause 1 of Report Number 90: Received from the CAO (Recommend) be amended to remove Clause 1.1 d) from Exhibit A, A By- Law to Amend By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, the merging of Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee and the Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee. YEAS: (8): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (5): Councillor Boehme, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 92: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. City Council Meeting 2025-23 Minutes November 4, 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

Whereas the City of Kingston acknowledges the impact of global economic challenges, including tariffs, and remains committed to implementing measures that strengthen local economic development by fostering a vibrant and resilient economy through the support of business establishment and growth within the community; and Whereas the City recognizes the importance of efficient, transparent, and customer-focused approval processes, and is undertaking a comprehensive review to enhance service delivery through cross- departmental collaboration aimed at improving alignment and streamlining procedures that support business creation and expansion; and Whereas the City recognizes that there have been challenges with interdepartmental coordination, particularly with the licensing process, based on customer feedback; and Whereas changes in City staff approach and coordination are required to facilitate business development and growth with the city; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to report back to Council in Q1 2026, with information on a streamlined licensing and approval processes, to ensure better coordination between building and fire services and to ensure that municipal services remain responsive to the evolving needs of Kingston’s business community. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor R

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-22, held Tuesday, October 21, 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) 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

That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) 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

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