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 a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Limestone District School Board; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Employment Lands; 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 - OLT Appeal - 4085 Bath Road; and Labour relations or employee negotiations - Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 109 - Collective Bargaining. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. 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 clauses 12.9 & 12.11 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law be suspended to allow Mary Farrar to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 77: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Employment Area Lands Review. 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 clauses 12.9 & 12.11 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law be suspended to allow Martha Vosper to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Cricket Field - 32 Bagot Street. 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 76: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (3) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Hassan, and Councillor Oosterhof

That “A By-Law to Name the Proposed Private Road at 1173-1177 Montreal Street, City of Kingston, David Peach Lane”, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 24-210, be presented to Council for all three readings.

That Council endorse the City of Kingston Employment Area Lands Review, dated August 23, 2024, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-221; and That the policy recommendations included in Exhibit A to Report Number 24-221 inform the drafting of new policies related to industrial uses in the new Official Plan; and That the employment land needs requirement, as presented in Exhibit A to Report Number 24-221, inform the more detailed work to be completed as part of the Official Plan project, which will identify the location of future urban boundary expansion lands. 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 Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor Osanic

That the By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-220, be presented to Council to amend By-Law Number 2019-116, A By-Law To Establish Development Charges For The City Of Kingston, Cited As The “City Of Kingston Development Charge By Law 2019”, to delete section 22, which specifies that the By-Law will expire on September 29, 2024. 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 a 2024 budget amendment to increase the Housing Accelerator Fund contribution by $3,695,000 for a total of $20,187,200 within the 2024 budget to support several affordable housing and housing-related infrastructure projects within the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and That Council delegate to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer the authority to reallocate approved Housing Accelerator Fund related funding between programs and initiatives and to replace approved municipal funding with Housing Accelerator Fund monies where required over the three-year CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund eligibility period; and That Council direct staff to submit a yearly report with information on Housing Accelerator Fund project allocation. 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 78: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties 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 the application for the property at 1148 Sunnyside Road be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-078-2024), which was deemed complete on July 15, 2024, with said alteration to include the demolition of a wooden garden shed and the construction of a single-storey detached commercial building with associated parking and landscaping; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-24-037; and That following approval under Section 34 of Ontario Heritage Act and prescribed by Ontario Regulation Number 385/21, the property at 1148 Sunnyside Road continues to have cultural heritage value and no further review or amendment to By-Law Number 2024-124 “A By-Law to Designate the property at 1397 Sydenham Road to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act” is required.

That Report Number 79: Received from Arts, Recreation & Community 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 rescind the Community Orchard and Edible Forest and Community Garden policies, and approved the Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-24-006.

the Cricket Field located at 32 Bagot Street has been utilized by the community for many years and is part of a municipally designated property under the Ontario Heritage Act ; and Whereas in 2022 following engagement with the Sydenham District Association and the Heritage Kingston, City Council approved improvements to the Cricket Field, including a temporary fence and gates around the outfield to support a national championship tournament in Kingston; and Whereas the temporary fence around the outfield was intended to be removed post-tournament based on direction from City Council; and Whereas some members of the community have shared concerns about the removal of the temporary fence as they see value in its retention for future uses, including potential future events; and Whereas City Council wants to ensure that it maximizes the taxpayers’ investments in community infrastructure; Therefore Be It Resolved That City Council direct staff to consult with the Sydenham District Association and the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee to identify options that could possibly result in an event based or permanent outfield fence at the Cricket Field, either through use of the existing temporary fence or a new fence; and That Council direct staff to consider options for reuse or relocation of the temporary outfield fence should it not remain at the Cricket Field to maximize taxpayers’ investment; and That Council direct staff to leave the temporary outfield fence at Cricket Field

That New Motion 1 be amended to delete and replace the third recommend clause with the following: That Council direct staff to remove the temporary outfield fence at the Cricket Field at the end of the 2024 baseball season and that staff report back with options in early 2025. YEAS: (4) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 19-2024, held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 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 By-Laws (1) through (9), and (13) 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-Laws (1), and (3) through (13) 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 a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Limestone District School Board; b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Employment Lands; c. 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 - OLT Appeal - 4085 Bath Road; and d. Labour relations or employee negotiations - Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 109 - Collective Bargaining. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. 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 clauses 12.9 & 12.11 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law be suspended to allow Martha Vosper to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Cricket Field - 32 Bagot Street. 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 76: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3): Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Hassan, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council approve a 2024 budget amendment to increase the Housing Accelerator Fund contribution by $3,695,000 for a total of $20,187,200 within the 2024 budget to support several affordable housing and housing- related infrastructure projects within the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and That Council delegate to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer the authority to reallocate approved Housing Accelerator Fund related funding between programs and initiatives and to replace approved municipal funding with Housing Accelerator Fund monies where required over the three-year CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund eligibility period; and That Council direct staff to submit a yearly report with information on Housing Accelerator Fund project allocation. 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 78: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties 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 Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 161 Princess Street, known as the Dickson Building, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HP- 24-036; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Designation By-Law for 161 Princess Street, known as the Dickson Building, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number HP-24-036, be presented to Council for all three readings, and that staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 163-165 Princess Street, known as the Powell Building, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HP-24-036; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Designation By-Law for 163- 165 Princess Street, known as the Powell Building, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number HP-24-036, be presented to Council for all three readings, and that staff be directed to carry out the req

That Report Number 79: Received from Arts, Recreation & Community 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

Whereas the Cricket Field located at 32 Bagot Street has been utilized by the community for many years and is part of a municipally designated property under the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas in 2022 following engagement with the Sydenham District Association and the Heritage Kingston, City Council approved improvements to the Cricket Field, including a temporary fence and gates around the outfield to support a national championship tournament in Kingston; and Whereas the temporary fence around the outfield was intended to be removed post-tournament based on direction from City Council; and Whereas some members of the community have shared concerns about the removal of the temporary fence as they see value in its retention for future uses, including potential future events; and Whereas City Council wants to ensure that it maximizes the taxpayers’ investments in community infrastructure; Therefore Be It Resolved That City Council direct staff to consult with the Sydenham District Association and the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee to identify options that could possibly result in an event based or permanent outfield fence at the Cricket Field, either through use of the existing temporary fence or a new fence; and That Council direct staff to consider options for reuse or relocation of the temporary outfield fence should it not remain at the Cricket Field to maximize taxpayers’ investment; and That Council direct staff to leave the temporary outfield fence at Cricket

That New Motion 1 be amended to delete and replace the third recommend clause with the following: That Council direct staff to remove the temporary outfield fence at the Cricket Field at the end of the 2024 baseball season and that staff report back with options in early 2025. YEAS: (4): Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 19-2024, held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 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 By-Laws (1) through (9), and (13) 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-Laws (1), and (3) through (13) 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