The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

December 3, 2024

Who was there

Present (13): Amos, Boehme, Chaves, Cinanni, Conny Glenn, Hassan, McLaren, Oosterhof, Osanic, Bryan Paterson, Ridge, Stephen, Tozzo

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Amoswith respect to Clause 1 of Report Number 2: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) regarding Fees and Charges By-Law for the 2025 fiscal year, as he is a member of a body – the ;Seniors Association Kingston Region – which rents space from the City of Kingston
Councillor McLarenin Clause 1 of Report Number 08: Received from the Integrity Commissioner, as he was the subject of the report
Councillor Osanicwith respect to New Motion 2 regarding Ontario Health Services Appeal and Review Board as she is an employee of the Ministry of Health

What was decided (46 motions)

46 carried, 0 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 - Potential Disposition of Land; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Employment Lands; Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Code of Conduct Investigation; and Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Commissioner Position Vacancy and Organization Updates. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ridge
Carried
That Council approve the purchase of 1528 Westbrook Road for future municipal use, for a purchase price of $769,000 and $13,000 in closing costs; and That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents to affect the purchase of the property known municipally as 1528 Westbrook Road, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Report Number 1: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a new five-year agreement for the storage and management of the City’s archival records, effective January 1, 2025, between The Corporation of the City of Kingston and Queen’s University, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations submitted by the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites with regard to the 2024-2025 City of Kingston Heritage Fund, in support of both Operating and Project Grants as outlined in the ‘CKHF Adjudication Report 2024-2025’, attached to Report Number 25-010 as Exhibit A; and That Council direct the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites to release the Operating and Project Grants, as approved, totaling $376,449 to the successful applicants.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That having received a written request from staff that special charge by-laws for improvements completed under the Better Homes Kingston Program be given all three readings at the same meeting, Council approves such request; all pursuant to clause 12.63 (c) of City of Kingston By-Law Number 2021–41, “Council Procedural By-Law”.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council approve the Brownfield Property Tax Financial Assistance Application submitted by Rose Kove Developments Inc., owner of the property at 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street, for future annual property tax rebates or cancellations that are not to exceed a total of $4,828,587 over a maximum of ten years subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of a Brownfield Site Agreement; and That the By-Law attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-025 be presented to Council for all three readings that establishes the property as eligible to receive future property tax rebates under the Tax Increment Rebate Grant Program subject to a Brownfield Site Agreement between the owner and the City; and That the By-Law attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-025 be presented to Council for first and second readings to allow for the cancellation or rebate of property taxes for Municipal and Education purposes for the duration of the assistance periods for the property at 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street under the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program By-Laws; and That following the first and second readings of the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program By-Law to cancel taxes, said By-Law be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for their approval if required and once approved, presented to Council for third reading; and That staff be directed to negotiate a Brownfield Site Agreement with Rose Kove Developments Inc. establishing the terms and conditions governi
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That “A By-Law to Deem Part of a Subdivision Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision (All of Lots 2 & 3, Plan 412; Part of Lot 1, Plan 412; and Part of Lot 17, Concession 2)”, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24-224, be presented to Council for three readings.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council approve the extension of the four billboard licences described in Exhibit A to Report Number 25-015 for an additional five years, plus one five-year extension option; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to effect the extension agreements in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services or their designate.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That a By-Law be presented to amend By-Law Number 2010-128, “A By-Law to Regulate Parking”, as amended, as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-006 to apply the proposed parking regulations; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a licence agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor, with BPE Group of Companies for an on-street guest loading zone on King Street at the Belvedere Hotel for an amount equivalent to two monthly parking permit rates for Area A commuter on-street permits pursuant to the By-Law Number 2005-10, Fees and Charges By-Law plus a premium of 35% per month; and That the agreement with BPE Group of Companies for an on-street guest loading zone on King Street at the Belvedere Hotel shall be for an initial term of one year and shall be renewed automatically annually thereafter with the option to terminate the agreement for any reason with 30 days’ written notice from either party.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-014. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That a By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-009 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council to establish the fees and charges for the 2025 fiscal year; and That a By-Law to Repeal By-Law Number 2005-10, “A By-Law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by The Corporation of the City of Kingston”, as amended, and to amend other City By-Laws that have specific references to By-Law Number 2005-10, attached to Report Number 25-009 as Exhibit B, be presented to Council to repeal By-Law Number 2005-10, in its entirety, as of January 1, 2025. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof Conflict (1) Councillor Amos
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number ​D14-013-2024) submitted by ​Nancy Krampitz​, on behalf of ​Krampitz Enterprises Inc.​, for the property municipally known as ​3055 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 Schedules A and B to Amend Zoning By-Law Number ​2022-62​) to Report Number ​PC-24-060​; 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: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That the new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 1, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-096-2024), which was deemed complete on September 27, 2024, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A; and That the new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 3, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-097-2024), which was deemed complete on September 27, 2024, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit B; and That the new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 10, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-098-2024), which was deemed complete on October 15, 2024, with said application to include the construction of a two-storey dwelling and a detached garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit C; and That the new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 20, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-095-2024), which was deemed complete on September 27, 2024, with said
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Clause 1 of Report Number 4: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be amended to delete Condition 2 in Exhibit F and renumber all following clauses appropriately: 2. The roof profile shall be amended to reflect an end-gable or side-gable style roof, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning Staff. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That Council formally reprimand the Member; and YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (2) Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council suspend the remuneration paid to the Member for a period of 30 days. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (3) Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That the following items of Miscellaneous Business be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Councillor Cinanni be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Reaction Hub for a term ending November 30, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That as requested by Ralph Rushton, Kingston Youth Unlimited, Kingston City Council proclaim the month of December to be “Christian Heritage Month” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on propert
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
Dr. Elaine Ma held numerous mass COVID-19 immunization clinics in Kingston throughout the pandemic; and Whereas a recent ruling of the Ontario Health Services Appeal and Review Board (HSARB) has ordered Dr. Ma to repay to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan over $600,000 in funding that was received for the mass COVID-19 immunization clinics at Richardson Stadium, St. Lawrence College and LaSalle Secondary School; and Whereas Dr. Ma offered an innovative method to vaccinate people during a public health emergency and healthcare innovation should be commended by political leaders; and Whereas KFL&A Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, offered testimony in support of Dr Ma, but this testimony was not considered by the HSARB; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council express its support for Dr. Ma in her continued appeal of the HSARB decision; and That Kingston City Council request the provincial government to review the decision of the HSARB with respect to Dr. Ma in recognition of the unique circumstances of a public health emergency; and That a copy of this motion be shared with The Honourable Sylvia Jones, M.P.P., Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, M.P.P. Ted Hsu, Kingston & the Islands, and M.P.P. John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Coun
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That the Minutes of City Council Meeting 26-2024, held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Laws (6) and (7) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (5) and (8) through (13) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Laws (2), (4), and (8) through (13) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Amos, 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 - Potential Disposition of Land; b. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Employment Lands; c. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Code of Conduct Investigation; and d. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Commissioner Position Vacancy and Organization Updates. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting", that the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41, as amended, be waived and the City Clerk report. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ridge
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That Report Number 1: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Number 2023-204, the Committee By-Law, as amended, be further amended as per Exhibit A to Report Number 25-014. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 013-2024) submitted by Nancy Krampitz, on behalf of Krampitz Enterprises Inc., for the property municipally known as 3055 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 Schedules A and B to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-24-060; 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: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That Clause 1 of Report Number 4: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be amended to delete Condition 2 in Exhibit F and renumber all following clauses appropriately: 2. The roof profile shall be amended to reflect an end-gable or side- gable style roof, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning Staff. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That Council formally reprimand the Member; and YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (2): Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council suspend the remuneration paid to the Member for a period of 30 days. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1): Councillor McLaren
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That the following items of Miscellaneous Business be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Mayor Paterson
Carried
Whereas Dr. Elaine Ma held numerous mass COVID-19 immunization clinics in Kingston throughout the pandemic; and Whereas a recent ruling of the Ontario Health Services Appeal and Review Board (HSARB) has ordered Dr. Ma to repay to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan over $600,000 in funding that was received for the mass COVID-19 immunization clinics at Richardson Stadium, St. Lawrence College and LaSalle Secondary School; and Whereas Dr. Ma offered an innovative method to vaccinate people during a public health emergency and healthcare innovation should be commended by political leaders; and Whereas KFL&A Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, offered testimony in support of Dr Ma, but this testimony was not considered by the HSARB; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council express its support for Dr. Ma in her continued appeal of the HSARB decision; and That Kingston City Council request the provincial government to review the decision of the HSARB with respect to Dr. Ma in recognition of the unique circumstances of a public health emergency; and That a copy of this motion be shared with The Honourable Sylvia Jones, M.P.P., Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, M.P.P. Ted Hsu, Kingston & the Islands, and M.P.P. John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. YEAS: (11): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Pa
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Glenn
Carried
That the Minutes of City Council Meeting 26-2024, held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Laws (6) and (7) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Amos
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor Boehme
Carried
That By-Laws (1) through (5) and (8) through (13) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That By-Laws (2), (4), and (8) through (13) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Oosterhof
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried

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