The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

December 16, 2025

Who was there

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

Absent (1): McLaren

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 (49 motions)

44 carried, 5 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: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Proposed Acquisition of Federal Lands; and A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, 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 - Instructions for Mediation. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That , in accordance with Section 12.7 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Celeste Booth be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 09: Received from Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Asset Management Plan Update Required to Meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 Requirements. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That Report Number 08: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council waive the City's option to repurchase the lands municipally known as 1000 Innovation Drive pursuant to section 2.1 (a) of the option to repurchase agreement dated May 14, 2025 between Cancoil Corporation and the City and agree to postpone the City's interest in the option to repurchase agreement in favour of BDC, for the purpose of facilitating financing for the property, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the waiver and postponement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) that identifies the services to be provided by KAM and the associated funding to be issued by the City of Kingston for those services, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2026 operating budget, and in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services; and That Council approve the release of $107,136 from the Heritage Services Department’s 2026 operating budget to support the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) and the services identified as part of a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and KAM in 2026, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2026 operating budget.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council direct staff to enter a three-year contract (November 2025 – November 2028) with Extendicare Canada at a cost of $62,500 per year, with the potential for a one-year extension with a CPI increase in fees for the provision of services at Rideaucrest Home as detailed in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-027.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the draft By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow, attached to Report Number 26-012 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to authorize the municipality to borrow up to $313,000,000 during the January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 period and up to $156,500,000 during the October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 period in order to finance the City’s current operating expenditures on an interim basis, as required; and That the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer be authorized to obtain temporary borrowing by means of temporary loans from reserve and reserve funds, as required, subject to the borrowing limits outlined in the draft By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow, attached to Report Number 26-012 as Exhibit A.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council affirm that the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund application, attached to Report Number 26-034 as Exhibit A, meets the objectives and eligibility criteria, and be approved for public donation. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Stephen
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-003 as Exhibit A, entitled “A By-Law to repeal City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-06, "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2025" in its entirety, and to establish “Fees & Charges By-Law, 2026”, be presented to Council for all three readings to establish the fees and charges for the 2026 fiscal year. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Amos
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council adopt the 2025 Asset Management - Additional Information Report as set out in Exhibit A to Report Number 26-002; and That Council adopt the Natural Asset Management Plan as set out in Exhibit B to Report Number 26-002; and That Council adopt the updated 2025 Asset Management Policy as set out in Exhibit C to Report Number 26-002; and That the Director of Corporate Asset Management & Fleet be delegated the authority to make any required non-material amendments to the 2025 Asset Management – Additional Information Report and the Natural Asset Management Plan, as approved by the City Solicitor, with said authority to be added to By-Law Number 2025-157, Delegation of Authority By-Law, as part of future amendments; and That Council direct staff to submit the final approved 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan – Additional Information Report and Natural Asset Management Plan to the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and to make it available to the public via the City’s website along with the City’s Asset Management Policy. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse, in principle, an operating model for the health centre component of the proposed new facility as outlined in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-023 (TwenteOne Consulting Report) and generally described as a multi-disciplinary health hub focused on rehabilitation, where related clinical services are delivered under a single, independent management entity which would oversee scheduling, billing, and coordination with other programming and use of common spaces to create an integrated patient/client experience. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council endorse the food funding grant recommendations as described in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-001, for a total of $300,000 from the 2025 operating budget; and That Council waive the asset disposal requirements included in the City’s Vehicle Operating Policy and approve the donation of up to two passenger vans retired from the City’s fleet to not for profit providers to assist with program delivery of food programs. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the following one acquisition be accepted for the Civic Collection (“Secondary Collection”): Watercolour painting of City Hall by Robert Blenderman titled “Sprucing Up”; and That the objects listed in Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-006 be approved for deaccessioning from the Civic Collection. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That the resignation of Councillor Hassan from the Sustainable Kingston Board be received with regret.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Councillor ________ be appointed to the Sustainable Kingston Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Deferred
That Clause 2 of Miscellaneous Business Item 2 be
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Deferred
That the resignation of Courtney Mahoney from the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Julien Lalonde be appointed from the reserve pool to the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission for a term ending August 31, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
Rotary is a global network of over 46,000 local clubs with 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – in themselves, in communities, and across the globe; and Whereas there are four rotary clubs in Kingston (Rotary Club of Kingston, Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club, Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club and Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club), whose members use their passion, energy and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects; and Whereas a Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth, which is an affirmation of peace and its placement furthers Rotary’s goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world; and Whereas Rotary Clubs across the world have installed over 250,000 Peace Poles; and Whereas Kingston’s local Rotary Clubs seek to have the first peace pole installed in Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to work in partnership with Kingston’s Rotary Clubs to identify a suitable location in Breakwater Park for the installation of a Peace Pole, with a goal of installing the first Peace Pole no later than Q2 2026. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
the Pan American Health Organization has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada that Canada has
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Lost
That New Motion 2 be
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Deferred
the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is the largest acute care and cancer centre in Southeastern Ontario, serving more than 500,000 residents across a broad regional catchment area including Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward County, Leeds & Grenville, and more; and Whereas KHSC’s primary hospital site Kingston General Hospital (KGH) is operating in an aged, constrained facility, with critical infrastructure that no longer meets modern health-care standards for patient safety, accessibility, and clinical innovation; and Whereas the proposed KHSC redevelopment project, including a major rebuild of KGH and the Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario, will strengthen regional access to emergency services, surgical care, maternal and pediatric care, cancer care, and specialized programs that local hospitals rely on; and Whereas ensuring the Province of Ontario prioritizes and funds the KHSC rebuild will provide significant benefits to all municipalities in the region, reducing service backlogs, improving patient care, and supporting equitable health-care outcomes; and Whereas the City of Kingston is continually advocating with the province for the KHSC rebuild and within our capacity helping them on land potential in the city’s west end; and Whereas a unified regional voice is essential to demonstrate to the provincial government the urgency and broad community support for investment in modern, resilient, and future-ready hospital infrastructure in Southeastern
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
the Province of Ontario has recently announced its intention to amalgamate several conservation authorities across the province; and Whereas the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA) plays a vital and longstanding role in protecting watersheds, wetlands, shorelines, natural habitats, and biodiversity across our region; and Whereas the CCA provides essential programs and services including flood forecasting and warning, drinking water source protection, environmental education, land stewardship, and the management of conservation areas that are highly valued by residents; and Whereas the CCA has demonstrated strong fiscal responsibility, local accountability, and a deep understanding of the unique environmental, geographic, and community needs within the Cataraqui watershed; and Whereas the amalgamation of conservation authorities risks undermining local expertise, diminishing service levels, and weakening the responsiveness required to address climate change, extreme weather events, and region-specific environmental challenges; Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Kingston affirms its strong support for the continued independence of the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA); and That Council urge the Province of Ontario to maintain the CCA as an independent conservation authority, recognizing its essential role in environmental protection, public safety, and community well-being; and That a copy of this motion be shared with the Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P., Premier of
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-01, held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That By-Law Number (1) be given first and second reading. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Number (1) be given third reading. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority; b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Proposed Acquisition of Federal Lands; and c. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, 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 - Instructions for Mediation. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor 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 Oosterhof
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 12.7 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Celeste Booth be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 09: Received from Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Asset Management Plan Update Required to Meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 Requirements. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Osanic
Carried
That Report Number 08: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council affirm that the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund application, attached to Report Number 26-034 as Exhibit A, meets the objectives and eligibility criteria, and be approved for public donation. City Council Meeting 2026-02 Minutes December 16, 2025 YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Stephen
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Tozzo
That the following one acquisition be accepted for the Civic Collection (“Secondary Collection”): 1. Watercolour painting of City Hall by Robert Blenderman titled “Sprucing Up”; and That the objects listed in Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-006 be approved for deaccessioning from the Civic Collection. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor 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 Cinanni
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
Whereas Rotary is a global network of over 46,000 local clubs with 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – in themselves, in communities, and across the globe; and Whereas there are four rotary clubs in Kingston (Rotary Club of Kingston, Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club, Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club and Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club), whose members use their passion, energy and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects; and Whereas a Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth, which is an affirmation of peace and its placement furthers Rotary’s goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world; and Whereas Rotary Clubs across the world have installed over 250,000 Peace Poles; and Whereas Kingston’s local Rotary Clubs seek to have the first peace pole installed in Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to work in partnership with Kingston’s Rotary Clubs to identify a suitable location in Breakwater Park for the installation of a Peace Pole, with a goal of installing the first Peace Pole no later than Q2 2026. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
Whereas the Pan American Health Organization has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada that Canada has
Moved by Councillor McLaren, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Lost
Whereas the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is the largest acute care and cancer centre in Southeastern Ontario, serving more than 500,000 residents across a broad regional catchment area including Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward County, Leeds & Grenville, and more; and Whereas KHSC’s primary hospital site Kingston General Hospital (KGH) is operating in an aged, constrained facility, with critical infrastructure that no longer meets modern health-care standards for patient safety, accessibility, and clinical innovation; and Whereas the proposed KHSC redevelopment project, including a major rebuild of KGH and the Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario, will strengthen regional access to emergency services, surgical care, maternal and pediatric care, cancer care, and specialized programs that local hospitals rely on; and Whereas ensuring the Province of Ontario prioritizes and funds the KHSC rebuild will provide significant benefits to all municipalities in the region, reducing service backlogs, improving patient care, and supporting equitable health-care outcomes; and Whereas the City of Kingston is continually advocating with the province for the KHSC rebuild and within our capacity helping them on land potential in the city’s west end; and Whereas a unified regional voice is essential to demonstrate to the provincial government the urgency and broad community support for City Council Meeting 2026-02 Minutes December 16, 2025 investment in modern, resi
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario has recently announced its intention to amalgamate several conservation authorities across the province; and Whereas the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA) plays a vital and longstanding role in protecting watersheds, wetlands, shorelines, natural habitats, and biodiversity across our region; and Whereas the CCA provides essential programs and services including flood forecasting and warning, drinking water source protection, environmental education, land stewardship, and the management of conservation areas that are highly valued by residents; and Whereas the CCA has demonstrated strong fiscal responsibility, local accountability, and a deep understanding of the unique environmental, geographic, and community needs within the Cataraqui watershed; and Whereas the amalgamation of conservation authorities risks undermining local expertise, diminishing service levels, and weakening the responsiveness required to address climate change, extreme weather events, and region-specific environmental challenges; Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Kingston affirms its strong support for the continued independence of the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA); and That Council urge the Province of Ontario to maintain the CCA as an independent conservation authority, recognizing its essential role in environmental protection, public safety, and community well-being; and That a copy of this motion be shared with the Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P., Pr
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-01, held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That By-Law Number (1) be given first and second reading. YEAS: (11): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Amos, and Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Number (1) be given third reading. YEAS: (11): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Amos, and Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) and (3) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried

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