City Council Meeting

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: The security of the property of the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Legal Advice Related to Permitting/Licensing; and A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting and reconvene immediately prior to consideration of by-laws in order to complete the closed meeting agenda. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Report Number 01: 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, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council approve the Protocol for the Sharing of Information Agreement with the Kingston Police Service Board attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-030.

That Council approve the recommendations submitted by the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites with regard to the 2025-2026 City of Kingston Heritage Fund, in support of both Operating and Project Grants as outlined in the ‘CKHF Adjudication Report 2025-2026’, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-007; and That Council direct the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites to release the Operating and Project Grants, as approved, totaling $348,800 to the successful applicants.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into necessary agreements with Kingston Accommodation Partners and Tourism Kingston, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to implement the renewal of the Municipal Accommodation Tax agreement for 2026 – 2028, with the option for two successive one-year renewal terms, subject to the agreement of all parties; and That Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer to transfer any unspent and uncommitted balance in the Municipal Accommodation Tax Development Fund as of December 31, 2025, to Tourism Kingston; and That Council approve a capital budget amendment of $1.0M to advance the purchase of a new score clock for Slush Puppie Place with funding from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Development Fund; and That Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer to enter into a repayment agreement between the City of Kingston and Tourism Kingston for the purpose of reimbursing the funds allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Development Fund to advance the purchase of a new score clock for Slush Puppie Place, with annual installments of $200K for up to five years to be incorporated into future capital budget allocations beginning in 2027, consistent with the Mayor’s budget direction.

That Council approve the land swap described in Exhibit C for Report Number 26-013 with Queen’s University, including the conveyances and grants of easement described therein. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council endorse increasing the Heritage Property Grant program to $200,000 per year from the current $100,000 per year, beginning in 2026 in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction; and That Council direct staff to repeal and replace By-Law Number 2018-26 “Being a By-Law to Establish a Heritage Grants Program, and to Repeal and Replace By-Law Number 2005-258”, as amended, with the replacement by-law to consider utilization of the remaining balance of the Heritage Reserve Fund and be presented to Council in Q1 2026; and That Council direct staff to develop a zero-interest loan program for conservation and restoration projects on heritage designated properties and return to Council with details on the administration and carry costs associated with of this loan program for Council’s consideration in Q1 2026; and That Council direct staff to continue to investigate options for heritage protections in rural Kingston and report back to Council by Q3 2026 with a strategy for addressing currently “Listed” properties in rural Kingston. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council direct staff to undertake a review of the utilization of the Affordable Transit Pass Program offered through the Municipal Fee Assistance Program, including an assessment of fare levels, eligibility and potential enrollment caps, and report back by Q2 2026 with options to support the long-term financial sustainability of the program while maintaining equitable access for residents with low incomes. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council approve an initial three-year transitional housing operating agreement with Home Base Housing, that includes terms for renewal thereafter, for the operation of a 35-bed transitional housing program at 315 Queen Mary Road; and That Council direct staff to include operational funding of $903,451 in 2026; $1,198,923 in 2027; and $1,237,725 in 2028 as part of the annual budget process and in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction, to support the operation of a 35-bed transitional housing program at 315 Queen Mary Road, to be funded from the Housing & Social Services operating budget and senior levels of government operating funding; and That Council direct staff to use up to $325,760 of the $903,451 year-one transitional housing operating funding to assist bridging Home Base Housing staff from January 1, 2026 to the July 1, 2026 opening of the transitional housing program; and That Council direct staff to finalize a community, laundry and commercial use agreement with Lionhearts Incorporated that includes up to $55,000 in operating funding to support oversight of the community use space at 315 Queen Mary Road, to be funded from the Housing & Social Services annual operating budget developed in accordance with the Mayor’s budget direction. 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 Counci

That Report Number 03: Received from Administrative Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

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 $11,520.77, of which $10,324.85 is the City’s portion and the amount charged back to the school boards is $1,195.92, for the properties listed in Exhibit A to Report Number AP-25-025.

That Council authorize the City Treasurer to write-off uncollectible taxes in the amount of $1,178.44, of which $1,024.10 is the City’s portion and the amount charged back to the school boards and Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Association (DBIA) is $129.38 and $24.96 respectively, for the properties listed in Exhibit A to Report Number AP-25-027.

That the Policy on Council / Staff Relations (POL-74), be rescinded, and the Council-Employee Relations Policy, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number AP-25-026, as amended by Council on December 2, 2025, be approved: Subsection 4.1 (a)(i), by adding the words “where practicable,” to the beginning of the clause such that it reads as follows: “(i) where practicable , request city employees’ input and advice prior to making important policy decisions and clearly convey feedback to city employees ;” S ubsection 4.1 (a)(x), by deleting the words “...when expressly invited to do so…” and substituting with the words “… when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree …” such that it reads as follows: “(x)” only attend technical meetings between city employees and consultants, applicants, contractors or external legal advisors when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree and recognize that council members do not serve as technical experts or act in a professional advisory capacity to city employees or the community on behalf of the city ; and YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Clause 1 of Report Number 3: Received from the Administrative Policies Committee, Council – Employee Relations Policy, be amended as follows: In Exhibit A, Council-Employee Relations Policy, subsection 4.1 (a)(i), by adding the words “where practicable,” to the beginning of the clause such that it reads as follows: “(i) where practicable , request city employees’ input and advice prior to making important policy decisions and clearly convey feedback to city employees ;” In Exhibit A, Council-Employee Relations Policy, subsection 4.1 (a)(x), by deleting the words “...when expressly invited to do so…” and substituting with the words “… when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree …” such that it reads as follows: “(x)” only attend technical meetings between city employees and consultants, applicants, contractors or external legal advisors when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree and recognize that council members do not serve as technical experts or act in a professional advisory capacity to city employees or the community on behalf of the city ; and YEAS: (8) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (5) Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, and Councillor Amos

That the new construction at 238 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-068-2025), which was deemed complete on October 15, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling with a detached single-storey garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-029, as amended by Kingston Heritage Properties Committee on November 19, 2025 to include new Condition 6: “The scale of the detached garage may be reduced and the location of the garage may be moved closer to the street, in consultation with the Heritage Planning staff, provided it is located no closer to the street than the street-facing façade of the main building.” YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-015-2024) submitted by Asterisk Engineering Corporation, on behalf of 3039 Princess Street Ltd., for the property municipally known as 3039 Princess Street, be approved; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-040; 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: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (2) Deputy Mayor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That Council direct staff to work with Tapestry Community Capital to determine the feasibility of using community bonds for affordable housing investment in Kingston, including consultation with potential investors and community organizations that are already established to receive investments and deploy grants in the community; and That Council approve a budget of up to $10,000 to be funded from the Working Fund Reserve to undertake a community readiness assessment to evaluate the feasibility of a community bond initiative. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the following Board, Committee and Working Group appointments be approved: YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the following appointments be made to the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board for a term ending on November 14, 2026: Bryan Hamberg; Joan Jardin; Rajesh Kumar; Aaron St. Pierre; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicant be appointed to the alternate pool for the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board: Nida Rehman.

That the following appointments be made to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026: Shannon Beckstead; Rumit Sohal; and That Thalia Gillot be appointed as the youth representative to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicants be appointed to the alternate pool for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee: Jillian Henderson; Catherine Lord; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, Kennedy Craig be appointed to the alternate pool for the youth representative for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

That the following appointment be made to the Heritage Properties Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026: Donald Taylor; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicant be appointed to the alternate pool for the Heritage Properties Committee: Eben Prevec.

That Anjali Sanderson be appointed as the youth representative to the Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the Public Appointment Policy, Kevin Guo be appointed to the alternate pool for the youth representative for the Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee.

That the following appointments be made to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term beginning on December 5, 2024 and ending on November 14, 2026; Emily Baker; Katie Charboneau; Cara Sadiq; Heather Thompson; Megan Quin; and That Hafsa Hussein be appointed as the youth representative to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term beginning on December 5, 2025 and ending on November 14, 2026; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicants be appointed to the alternate pool for the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee: Rich Gardner; Michael Judd; and Aarron Jackson.

That Karthik Appireddy be appointed as the youth representative to the Rural Community & Economic Development Working Group for a term ending November 14, 2026; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the Public Appointments Policy, Gillian Stewart be appointed to the alternate pool for the youth representative for the Rural Community & Economic Development Working Group.

That the Miscellaneous Business item be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

the City of Kingston has a long-standing relationship with the operators of the tall ship, St Lawrence II, based out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, which provides a peer-led experiential, immersive outdoor education program; and Whereas the presence of tall ships and other specialty vessels can contribute to Kingston’s tourism profile; enhance waterfront activity, and foster community pride; and Whereas the City has previously made arrangements that waive dockage fees at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to support the transition of homelessness supports on site and to offer support coming out of COVID-19 restrictions; and Whereas Council has previously directed staff to review the operational model for Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as part of the visioning process, with the goal of aligning site uses with Kingston’s waterfront context, supporting sailing, watersports, community use, and complementary commercial opportunities; and Whereas other Canadian ports and marinas such as those in Halifax and St. John’s, have programs that waive or reduce docking fees for educational and charitable vessels in recognition of their public value; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to research agreements and/or policy frameworks that waive or discount dockage fees at other Canadian marinas and/or ports for vessels contributing to community and tourism events and/or offering free educational or public programming; and That staff report back to Council in Q2 2026 with the results of th

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-24, held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Glenn

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor 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, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor 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. The security of the property of the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Legal Advice Related to Permitting/Licensing; and b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting and reconvene immediately prior to consideration of by-laws in order to complete the closed meeting agenda. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 01: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Council approve the land swap described in Exhibit C for Report Number 26-013 with Queen’s University, including the conveyances and grants of easement described therein. City Council Meeting 2026-01 Minutes December 2, 2025 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 03: Received from Administrative Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Clause 1 of Report Number 3: Received from the Administrative Policies Committee, Council – Employee Relations Policy, be amended as follows:  In Exhibit A, Council-Employee Relations Policy, subsection 4.1 (a)(i), by adding the words “where practicable,” to the beginning of the clause such that it reads as follows: “(i) where practicable, request city employees’ input and advice prior to making important policy decisions and clearly convey feedback to city employees;”  In Exhibit A, Council-Employee Relations Policy, subsection 4.1 (a)(x), by deleting the words “...when expressly invited to do so…” and substituting with the words “…when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree …” such that it reads as follows: “(x)” only attend technical meetings between city employees and consultants, applicants, contractors or external legal advisors when both the director of the applicable City department and the external parties agree and recognize that council members do not serve as technical experts or act in a professional advisory capacity to city employees or the community on behalf of the city; and YEAS: (8): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (5): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo

That the new construction at 238 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18- 068-2025), which was deemed complete on October 15, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling with a detached single-storey garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-029, as amended by Kingston Heritage Properties Committee on November 19, 2025 to include new Condition 6: “The scale of the detached garage may be reduced and the location of the garage may be moved closer to the street, in consultation with the Heritage Planning staff, provided it is located no closer to the street than the street-facing façade of the main building.” YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 015-2024) submitted by Asterisk Engineering Corporation, on behalf of 3039 Princess Street Ltd., for the property municipally known as 3039 Princess Street, be approved; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit A (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-25-040; 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: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (2): Deputy Mayor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That Council direct staff to work with Tapestry Community Capital to determine the feasibility of using community bonds for affordable housing investment in Kingston, including consultation with potential investors and City Council Meeting 2026-01 Minutes December 2, 2025 community organizations that are already established to receive investments and deploy grants in the community; and That Council approve a budget of up to $10,000 to be funded from the Working Fund Reserve to undertake a community readiness assessment to evaluate the feasibility of a community bond initiative. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the following Board, Committee and Working Group appointments be approved: YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the following appointment be made to the Heritage Properties Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026: City Council Meeting 2026-01 Minutes December 2, 2025  Donald Taylor; and That pursuant to Section 3.3.2. of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicant be appointed to the alternate pool for the Heritage Properties Committee:  Eben Prevec.

That the following appointments be made to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term beginning on December 5, 2024 and ending on November 14, 2026;  Emily Baker;  Katie Charboneau;  Cara Sadiq;  Heather Thompson;  Megan Quin; and That Hafsa Hussein be appointed as the youth representative to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term beginning on December 5, 2025 and ending on November 14, 2026; and City Council Meeting 2026-01 Minutes December 2, 2025 That pursuant to Section 3.3.2 of the Public Appointment Policy, the following applicants be appointed to the alternate pool for the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee:  Rich Gardner;  Michael Judd; and  Aarron Jackson.

That the Miscellaneous Business item be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo City Council Meeting 2026-01 Minutes December 2, 2025

Whereas the City of Kingston has a long-standing relationship with the operators of the tall ship, St Lawrence II, based out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, which provides a peer-led experiential, immersive outdoor education program; and Whereas the presence of tall ships and other specialty vessels can contribute to Kingston’s tourism profile; enhance waterfront activity, and foster community pride; and Whereas the City has previously made arrangements that waive dockage fees at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to support the transition of homelessness supports on site and to offer support coming out of COVID- 19 restrictions; and Whereas Council has previously directed staff to review the operational model for Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as part of the visioning process, with the goal of aligning site uses with Kingston’s waterfront context, supporting sailing, watersports, community use, and complementary commercial opportunities; and Whereas other Canadian ports and marinas such as those in Halifax and St. John’s, have programs that waive or reduce docking fees for educational and charitable vessels in recognition of their public value; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to research agreements and/or policy frameworks that waive or discount dockage fees at other Canadian marinas and/or ports for vessels contributing to community and tourism events and/or offering free educational or public programming; and That staff report back to Council in Q2 2026 with the resu

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-24, held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (2): Councillor Glenn, and Councillor McLaren

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor 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, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo