City Council Meeting

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; Labour relations or employee negotiations - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories, and Canada (IATSE), Local 471 - Negotiated Settlement; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Ravensview Land Leases - LaSalle Boulevard; and Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Waterfront Property. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Osanic

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be suspended and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Amos

That Council ratify and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kingston and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada (IATSE), Local 471, for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 in a form satisfactory to City Legal Counsel. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Amos

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute renewals of the land leases for tenants occupying City-owned property adjacent to the Ravensview wastewater treatment plant, in a form of lease renewal to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, for a term of four years, commencing September 1, 2024, at current 2024 rental rates plus 2%, and subject to 2% annual increase on the same terms and conditions save and except there shall be no further rights of renewal or extension; and That renewals only be approved for tenants that are in good standing, with respect to rent and taxes owing, as of the date of renewal and they must comply with all applicable laws; and That Council direct staff to take all steps as outlined in the existing leases to return the lots to vacant condition at the time of lease expiry. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Amos

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Report Number 60: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Amos

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and Kingston Theatre Alliance that identifies the services to be provided by Kingston Theatre Alliance and the associated funding to be issued by the City of Kingston for those services, in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services; and That Council approve the release of $90,000 from the Arts & Culture Services Department’s 2024 operating budget to support Kingston Theatre Alliance and the services identified as part of a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and Kingston Theatre Alliance in 2024.

That Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign an Unopened Road Allowance Access and Improvement Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor, between the City and the property owner to permit improvements and access over the unopened road allowance adjacent to 3667 Accommodation Road.

That Council approve the Natural Gas Distribution System Asset Management Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-171, and the Water Heater Asset Management Plan, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 24-171. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Amos

That Council approve the naming rights agreement for the Train Room at the PumpHouse Museum with Swyrich Corporation, to be formally known as the Swyrich Train Room, from June 1, 2024 to June 1, 2029 at a cost of $5,000 per year; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements and other documentation with Swyrich Corporation required to in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That the Administrative Plan, City of Kingston Heritage Fund: 2024-2025, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-170, be approved as proposed so that a “Call for Submission” can be issued in late June 2024 with submission deadlines in September 2024; and That Council appoint Councillor Glenn and the Director, Heritage Services, or their designate, to participate in the Review Committee (Operating Grants) on September 23 and September 30, 2024; and That Council appoint Councillor Ridge and the Director, Heritage Services, or their designate, to participate in the Review Committee (Project Grants) on October 2 and October 8, 2024. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council direct staff to develop an On Demand transit service delivery pilot to low-demand, low-density, and rural areas with consideration for implementation costs to be included in future operating and capital budgets; and That Council direct staff to refine the concept of the Downtown Circulator and implement the route as a pilot in fall 2024; and That Council approve up to $1,000,000 from Provincial Gas Tax funds to support the 2025 operations of the Westbrook pilot, the Downtown Circulator pilot, and to develop the On Demand service delivery options as described in Report Number 24-159; and That Council direct staff to engage residents and stakeholders on a new Kingston Transit Service Strategy based on the following service principles: Accessible, Frequent, Available and Reliable, to be delivered to Council by Q4 2025. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council approve the amendments to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the City of Kingston as outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number 24-157. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council consider the following options in relation to the next steps for nighttime whistle cessation along the main CN rail corridor: Option 1: That Council direct staff to undertake a more detailed study of the rail corridor to provide an updated scope of work and cost estimate for capital and ongoing operating funds required to implement whistle cessation in the area from Coronation Boulevard to John Counter Boulevard; and That funding of up to $200K be allocated from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund to complete this work with updates on timing and scope of work provided to Council by Q1 2025; and YEAS: (5) Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (7) Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council consider the following options in relation to the next steps for nighttime whistle cessation along the main CN rail corridor: Option 2: That Council direct staff not to proceed with further study for nighttime whistle cessation in the rail corridor west of John Counter Boulevard to Coronation Boulevard at this time. YEAS: (7) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (5) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That as requested by Matthew Amos, Coaches Association of Ontario, City Council proclaim the week of September 16 – 22, 2024 to be “National Coaches Week” in the City of Kingston. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That the Minutes of City Council Meeting Number 16-2024, held Tuesday June 4, 2024, be confirmed. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That By-Laws (1) through (60), and (62) through (64) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That By-Laws Number (61) through (64) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Deputy Mayor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos

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. Labour relations or employee negotiations - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories, and Canada (IATSE), Local 471 - Negotiated Settlement; c. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Ravensview Land Leases - LaSalle Boulevard; and d. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Waterfront Property. YEAS: (9): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Osanic, 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 suspended and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (11): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Amos, and Councillor Boehme

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That Report Number 60: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (11): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Amos, and Councillor Boehme

That Council approve the Natural Gas Distribution System Asset Management Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-171, and the Water Heater Asset Management Plan, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 24-171. YEAS: (11): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Amos, and Councillor Boehme

That Council approve the amendments to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the City of Kingston as outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number 24-157. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That Council consider the following options in relation to the next steps for nighttime whistle cessation along the main CN rail corridor: Option 1: That Council direct staff to undertake a more detailed study of the rail corridor to provide an updated scope of work and cost estimate City Council Meeting 17-2024 Minutes June 18, 2024 for capital and ongoing operating funds required to implement whistle cessation in the area from Coronation Boulevard to John Counter Boulevard; and That funding of up to $200K be allocated from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund to complete this work with updates on timing and scope of work provided to Council by Q1 2025; and YEAS: (5): Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (7): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That as requested by Matthew Amos, Coaches Association of Ontario, City Council proclaim the week of September 16 – 22, 2024 to be “National Coaches Week” in the City of Kingston. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That the Minutes of City Council Meeting Number 16-2024, held Tuesday June 4, 2024, be confirmed. City Council Meeting 17-2024 Minutes June 18, 2024 YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That By-Laws (1) through (60), and (62) through (64) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That By-Laws Number (61) through (64) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos