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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 - Potential City Campus Acquisition; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local bard, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Mediation Update; Labour relations or employee negotiations - Kingston Professional Fire Fighters' Association (KPFFA), Local 498 - Collective Bargaining Update; and A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Confidential Update to Report Number 26-046. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council approve the purchase of 60 Rigney Street for $6,500,000, $1,300,000 for facility upgrades, and up to $200,000 for related closing costs 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 to the surrender of any existing leases at the property; and That Council approve the use of internal borrowing of up to $8,000,000 from municipal reserve funds as a temporary funding source and that the City Treasurer be directed to execute a promissory note to establish appropriate interest and repayment terms; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a lease agreement between 1760551 Ontario Inc., and The Corporation of the City of Kingston for the premises located at 60 Rigney Street. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

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

That Council provide all three readings to A By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-99, A By-Law to Establish Rules and Regulations for Cemeteries Operated by the Corporation of the City of Kingston, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-056. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That a total of up to $350,000 for programming, events and activations and associated production needs to support the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston be funded from the Working Fund Reserve; and That Council delegate authority to the Director of Arts & Culture Services to enter into the necessary agreements to support the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston programming, events and activations; and That Council delegate authority to the Director of Arts & Culture Services to approve waiving of any applicable fees through the Fees and Charges By-Law, including rental fees for City venues and/or parks and public spaces, to support in-kind services and contributions to support events, programming and activations directly related to the City and partner led 2026 10th anniversary celebrations of the final concert of The Tragically Hip; and That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer or their delegates to proceed directly to non-standard procurement as identified in By-Law Number 2022-154, A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston, to award contracts, as necessary to support events, programming and activations directly related to the City and partner led 2026 10th anniversary celebrations of the final concert of The Tragically Hip; and That staff report back to Council by the end of Q2 2026 on the programming, events and activations that are co

That Clause 1 of Report Number 14: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend): The Tragically Hip Final Concert 10th Anniversary Planning, be

That Councillor ______________ be appointed to the Sustainable Kingston Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.

That Miscellaneous Business Item 1 (Appointment to Sustainable Kingston) be

That as requested by Chrystal Wilson, Our Livable Solutions, City Council proclaim February 14, 2026 as “Warm Hearts Day” in the City of Kingston. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

the City of Kingston has deep military roots and a strong tradition of honouring service and sacrifice of veterans; and Whereas Remembrance Day ceremonies are an important opportunity for residents to gather, reflect, and pay tribute to those who have served; and Whereas the City recognizes that parking enforcement activity during the core hours of these ceremonies may unintentionally discourage or inconvenience residents attending these important events; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to pause all parking enforcement annually on Remembrance Day between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., to support community attendance at ceremonies; and That this direction apply specifically to Remembrance Day and not extend to other dates or events, in order to maintain clarity and avoid unintended expansion beyond the scope intended by Council.

the City of Kingston is committed to addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through the development of supportive housing sites and other emergency housing solutions across the city; and Whereas meaningful, timely, and inclusive public engagement is essential to building trust, transparency, and community understanding when new supportive or emergency housing sites are being created; and Whereas recent community feedback has identified concerns regarding the approach to community engagement on the three new supportive housing sites; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review current public consultation and engagement practices related to both new and existing supportive and emergency housing solutions, including shelters currently in operation and those undergoing transition or wind-down, with a specific focus on communications and engagement with near neighbours; and That staff be directed to bring forward recommendations to Council by July 2026 on improvements to these processes that are consistent with a human rights based approach to housing and related services for vulnerable residents, including but not limited to consideration of the timing and methods of information sharing with near neighbours; the scale and format of engagement meetings; confirmation of the role of the site operators in these engagements, and the processes for receiving, responding to, and reporting back on community concerns. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLare

That first operative clause of New Motion 2 be amended by adding the words “both new and existing” after the words “practices related to”, and by adding the words “, including shelters currently in operation and those undergoing transition or wind-down,” after the words “supportive and emergency housing solutions” and read as follows: Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review current public consultation and engagement practices related to both new and existing supportive and emergency housing solutions, including shelters currently in operation and those undergoing transition or wind-down , with a specific focus on communications and engagement with near neighbours; and YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (3) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Tozzo

That New Motion 2 be amended in the second operative clause to add the words "that are consistent with a human rights based approach to housing and related services for vulnerable residents" between the words "processes" and "including" and read as follows: That staff be directed to bring forward recommendations to Council by July 2026 on improvements to these processes that are consistent with a human rights based approach to housing and related services for vulnerable residents , including but not limited to consideration of the timing and methods of information sharing with near neighbours; the scale and format of engagement meetings; confirmation of the role of the site operators in these engagements, and the processes for receiving, responding to, and reporting back on community concerns. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

the Kingston Police Service Board (KPSB) is composed of seven members; including one community appointee, three provincial appointees, the Mayor and two members of municipal council; and Whereas Gail MacAllister was appointed as the community member on December 3, 2023, for a term ending November 14, 2026, but submitted her resignation effective January 21, 2026; and Whereas the KPSB currently faces significant turnover, with one provincial seat vacant, a second provincial appointee (Christian Leuprecht) completing his term on February 1, 2026, and the resignation of the community appointee; Whereas maintaining three vacancies simultaneously on a seven-member board compromises governance stability and the retention of critical institutional knowledge; and Whereas it is vital to ensure consistent leadership and strategic continuity within the high-stakes environment of police oversight; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council waive section 3.1.1.c of the Public Appointment Policy (requiring a public recruitment process) and appoint Christian Leuprecht to the Kingston Police Service Board for a term ending November 14, 2026. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Glenn

That New Motion 3 be

Kingston is home to a significant post-secondary population, including students attending Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and the Royal Military College, which together contribute to Kingston’s economic, cultural, and social vitality; and Whereas the absence of a coordinated student housing framework has contributed to pressures in the broader rental market, including reduced availability of long-term rental housing for families, seniors, and workers; and W hereas purpose-built student housing, when appropriately planned, can reduce pressure on the general housing supply, improve neighbourhood stability, and support affordability city-wide; and Whereas the City of Kingston has declared a housing emergency and is undertaking a new Official Plan that is intended to guide long-term growth, land use, and housing supply in a coordinated and sustainable manner; and Whereas a student housing strategy or policies within the Official Plan would support land-use certainty, infrastructure planning, neighbourhood compatibility, and alignment with post-secondary institutions; and Whereas other municipalities such as Toronto, Waterloo and Niagara Region, with significant post-secondary populations have adopted student housing strategies or policies within their Official Plans to guide development, protect neighbourhoods, and support housing affordability; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to develop a Student Housing Strategy following the adoption of the new Off

membership requirements of the Kingston Police Service Board (the Board) are set out in the Community Safety & Policing Act, Section 31; and Whereas ensuring diversity in the membership of the Board is of critical importance, so that the governance of Police Service includes different viewpoints and is more representative of our community as a whole; and Whereas the current Board membership is entirely male; and Whereas the board shall consist of the head of the municipal council or, if the head chooses not to be or is ineligible to be a member of the board, another member of the municipal council appointed by resolution of the municipality; and Whereas Mayor Paterson chooses not to be a member of the board effective immediately; and Whereas the next meeting of the Kingston Police Service Board is scheduled for February 26, 2026, before which time new members must complete legislatively mandated orientation and training; Therefore Be It Resolved That Councillor Stephen be appointed to the Kingston Police Service Board, in place of the head of the municipal council, for a term ending on November 14, 2026. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-03, held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and City Council Meeting Number 2026-04, held Monday, January 19, 2026 and Tuesday, January 20, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Potential City Campus Acquisition; b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local bard, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Mediation Update; c. Labour relations or employee negotiations - Kingston Professional Fire Fighters' Association (KPFFA), Local 498 - Collective Bargaining Update; and d. A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Confidential Update to Report Number 26-046. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

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

That Council provide all three readings to A By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-99, A By-Law to Establish Rules and Regulations for Cemeteries Operated by the Corporation of the City of Kingston, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-056. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That as requested by Chrystal Wilson, Our Livable Solutions, City Council proclaim February 14, 2026 as “Warm Hearts Day” in the City of Kingston. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

Whereas the City of Kingston has deep military roots and a strong tradition of honouring service and sacrifice of veterans; and Whereas Remembrance Day ceremonies are an important opportunity for residents to gather, reflect, and pay tribute to those who have served; and Whereas the City recognizes that parking enforcement activity during the core hours of these ceremonies may unintentionally discourage or inconvenience residents attending these important events; City Council Meeting 2026-05 Minutes Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to pause all parking enforcement annually on Remembrance Day between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., to support community attendance at ceremonies; and That this direction apply specifically to Remembrance Day and not extend to other dates or events, in order to maintain clarity and avoid unintended expansion beyond the scope intended by Council.

Whereas the Kingston Police Service Board (KPSB) is composed of seven members; including one community appointee, three provincial appointees, the Mayor and two members of municipal council; and Whereas Gail MacAllister was appointed as the community member on December 3, 2023, for a term ending November 14, 2026, but submitted her resignation effective January 21, 2026; and Whereas the KPSB currently faces significant turnover, with one provincial seat vacant, a second provincial appointee (Christian Leuprecht) completing his term on February 1, 2026, and the resignation of the community appointee; Whereas maintaining three vacancies simultaneously on a seven-member board compromises governance stability and the retention of critical institutional knowledge; and Whereas it is vital to ensure consistent leadership and strategic continuity within the high-stakes environment of police oversight; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council waive section 3.1.1.c of the Public Appointment Policy (requiring a public recruitment process) and appoint Christian Leuprecht to the Kingston Police Service Board for a term ending November 14, 2026. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Glenn

Whereas Kingston is home to a significant post-secondary population, including students attending Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and the Royal Military College, which together contribute to Kingston’s economic, cultural, and social vitality; and Whereas the absence of a coordinated student housing framework has contributed to pressures in the broader rental market, including reduced availability of long-term rental housing for families, seniors, and workers; and Whereas purpose-built student housing, when appropriately planned, can reduce pressure on the general housing supply, improve neighbourhood stability, and support affordability city-wide; and Whereas the City of Kingston has declared a housing emergency and is undertaking a new Official Plan that is intended to guide long-term growth, land use, and housing supply in a coordinated and sustainable manner; and Whereas a student housing strategy or policies within the Official Plan would support land-use certainty, infrastructure planning, neighbourhood compatibility, and alignment with post-secondary institutions; and Whereas other municipalities such as Toronto, Waterloo and Niagara Region, with significant post-secondary populations have adopted student housing strategies or policies within their Official Plans to guide development, protect neighbourhoods, and support housing affordability; City Council Meeting 2026-05 Minutes Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to de

Whereas membership requirements of the Kingston Police Service Board (the Board) are set out in the Community Safety & Policing Act, Section 31; and Whereas ensuring diversity in the membership of the Board is of critical importance, so that the governance of Police Service includes different viewpoints and is more representative of our community as a whole; and Whereas the current Board membership is entirely male; and Whereas the board shall consist of the head of the municipal council or, if the head chooses not to be or is ineligible to be a member of the board, another member of the municipal council appointed by resolution of the municipality; and Whereas Mayor Paterson chooses not to be a member of the board effective immediately; and City Council Meeting 2026-05 Minutes Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Whereas the next meeting of the Kingston Police Service Board is scheduled for February 26, 2026, before which time new members must complete legislatively mandated orientation and training; Therefore Be It Resolved That Councillor Stephen be appointed to the Kingston Police Service Board, in place of the head of the municipal council, for a term ending on November 14, 2026. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-03, held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and City Council Meeting Number 2026-04, held Monday, January 19, 2026 and Tuesday, January 20, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo