City Council Meeting

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Chaves

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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, David Pichora, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 with respect to Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Tozzo

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, Niki Boytchuk-Hale, Queen’s University, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 with respect to Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Tozzo

That Kingston City Council recognize International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and celebrate the achievements of women throughout Kingston. International Women’s Day (IWD), established in 1911, has for over 115 years advanced the vision of a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, where diversity is valued and celebrated. The 2026 IWD theme, ‘Give to Gain’, emphasizes generosity, collaboration, and the power of reciprocity and mutual support in advancing gender equality. Kingston City Council expresses its support for International Women’s Day, its goals, and women in Kingston, and encourages residents to contribute to the continued advancement of women in our community.

That Kingston City Council extend its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those

That the condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of William “Bill” Leggett, former Principal of Queen’s University, and a member of the Order of Canada, who also served as a valued member of the Utilities Kingston Board since 2012. Bill was a world-renowned Professor of Biology whose research focused on the dynamics of fish populations, earning numerous honours, including the Fry Medal and induction as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. His professionalism, positive spirit, sound judgment, and unwavering support made a lasting impact on the organizations he worked for and our community. His passing is a great loss, and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of Robert (Bud) Steele, who passed away on February 16, 2026. Bud worked for over 22 years serving the Kingston community. He began his municipal career with the former Public Utilities Commission in 1997 as Transit Maintenance Supervisor with Kingston Transit and joined the new City of Kingston at amalgamation in 1998. He went on to lead the City’s fleet and garage operations and retired in 2019 as Manager, Fleet Services. Bud was known for his practical, hands-on leadership and his deep technical knowledge. He played a central role in building and strengthening the City’s fleet operations, supporting the safe and reliable delivery of transit and municipal services. He was also known for his humour, big laugh, and kind heart, and for fostering strong camaraderie among his colleagues. Our thoughts are with Bud’s family and friends during this difficult time.

That Report Number 15: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council delegate authority to the Director, Engineering Services to approve agreements and related documents with the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, including any ministry or agency, and municipalities that relate to the planning, design, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, maintenance or improvement of municipal and provincial roads, and road-related infrastructure, including planning studies, environmental studies, bridges, culverts, drainage, and associated works, provided that any costs to be incurred by the City in respect of such agreements are included in an approved budget, and that the City Clerk be directed to include such delegation of authority in future amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law.

That Council direct staff to prepare remaining vegetated and treed portions of Lot 446 located at 1713 Venture Drive to receive beneficial re-use soils in accordance with existing soil management plans and strategies.

That Council approve the recommendations of the Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group for the allocation of funds from the Samsung Community Benefit Program Fund for: Up to $12,000 for the implementation of a marketing and communications plan to improve awareness of, and engagement with, rural Kingston residents, businesses, and community organizations, including rural newsletters, curbside signage, and targeted social media; Up to $30,000 for the continuation of the Rural Kingston Community Program Fund to provide up to six (6) grants of $5,000 each to support rural organizations and partnerships to create or enhance events, cultural activities, recreational products, and community beautification projects, and that Council delegate to the Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group the evaluation and approval of projects to be funded; and Up to $2,000 to support Rural Community Space Activation activities that deliver small-scale, locally focused programming and community events in rural facilities.

That Council endorse the Shovel-Worthy Development Framework, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 26-054, and direct staff to continue working with project partners to complete Phase 2 of the Framework - the Site Development Guidelines; and That Council direct staff to continue working with landowners north of the St. Lawrence Business Park Expansion Lands to advocate for the expansion of the ecological corridor connecting Butternut Creek with the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden, to support the goals of biodiversity and ecological linkages within the corridor. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council approve the reallocation of $3,000,000 from the employment land acquisition budget, and the reallocation of the funding source from the Industrial Land Reserve Fund to the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund, to support the development of Tri-Colour Labs, a shared, industry-ready wet lab and biomanufacturing facility located at Botterell Hall, Queen’s University, subject to the following conditions: Confirmation and retention of higher-level government funding, including compliance with all associated timelines and eligibility requirements; Finalization of a governance and oversight model that provides for City participation in advisory and reporting structures, ensures transparency and accountability, and protects municipal interests; Execution of funding, governance, and collaboration agreements between the City of Kingston, Kingston Economic Development Corporation, and Queen’s University, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and Chief Financial Officer; Restriction of the City’s contribution to eligible capital and equipment costs only, with no municipal responsibility for operating, maintenance, or lifecycle costs; and Structuring of funding disbursement on a claim-based basis tied to confirmed matching contributions, construction progress, and reporting requirements; and That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute all necessary agreements to give effect to this approval to support the development of Tri-Colour Labs. YEAS: (11) Coun

That Council receive the 2025 Annual Water Summary Reports for the King Street Water Treatment Plant, the Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant and the Cana Water Treatment Plant as required by the terms and conditions outlined in Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 for Drinking Water Systems. YEAS: (10) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Hassan

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-013-2025) submitted by Fitzrovia, on behalf of 555 Princess Inc., for the properties municipally known as 525 Princess Street and 555 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-26-003; 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; and That Council authorize the Manager, Development Engineering, to approve an encroachment agreement for the pedestrian bridge between 555 Princess Street and 525 Princess Street, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or their designate and the Director, Public Works and Solid Waste or their designate. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the 2026 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number MAAC-26-002, be approved . YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the Miscellaneous Business item be approved YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

Rajesh Kumar (the Member) was appointed to the KFHC Board by Council on December 2, 2025 for a term ending November 14, 2026, and has indicated that he is not able to attend three consecutive Board meetings; and Whereas A By-Law Relating Generally to the Conduct of the Business and Affairs of the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation (By-Law Number 1), subsection 3.07 (1)(c) states that ‘A Director shall be deemed to have submitted a letter or resignation under 3.07 which takes effect immediately who: is absent from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board without cause acceptable to the Board; and Whereas the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors has determined that the Member’s cause for absence is not acceptable; Therefore Be It Resolved That the resignation of Rajesh Kumar from the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Nida Rehman be appointed from the reserve pool to the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 14, 2026.

the City operates a network of outdoor rinks with varying service levels and operational requirements; and Whereas weather variability, water access, and resourcing has increasingly impacted the reliability and availability of outdoor rink operations; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to undertake a service level review, including public engagement, of the City’s outdoor rink program, including a review of rink locations and opportunities to consolidate, service models, and operational opportunities to make the best use of existing resources; and That Council direct staff to report back to Council by Q3 2026 with options and associated resource implications for consideration with respect to outdoor rinks. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

in June 2021 the Province of Ontario released the Blue Box Regulation to shift the financial and operational responsibility of recycling from municipalities to the organizations that produce packaging, paper and packaging-like products; and Whereas the shift of municipal responsibility for recycling programs is commonly known as extender producer responsibility; Whereas starting July 1, 2025, the administration of the recycling program in the City of Kingston shifted to a not-for-profit organization known as Circular Materials Ontario (CMO); and Whereas CMO has contracted a private company, currently Emterra Environmental, to collect curbside recycling in Kingston; and Whereas prior to July 1, 2025, curbside recycling collection was conducted by a combination of municipal staff and a private contractor overseen by municipal staff; and Whereas since July 1, 2025, Kingston residents have experienced increased instances of curbside recycling not being collected and delayed responses from Emterra Environmental with respect to resident concerns; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council urge Circular Materials Ontario (CMO), and its contractor for recycling collection in Kingston, Emterra Environmental, to take immediate steps to (a) improve the reliability of curbside recycling collection for Kingston residents and (b) ensure adequate communication with Kingston residents; and That City staff be directed to continue sharing information with the public regarding the transition of the

the federal government has identified Alto High-Speed Rail (HSR) as a nation-building project to deliver faster, more reliable, passenger rail service, strengthen regional connectivity, and support Canada’s climate objectives through a transportation shift; and Whereas the Alto high-speed rail line is intended to serve major centres and regional hubs along the Toronto – Ottawa - Montréal corridor to maximize ridership, economic impact, and public value; and Whereas Kingston is a major regional hub in Eastern Ontario, serving as a centre for post-secondary education with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College and Royal Military College, health care with Kingston Health Sciences and the Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario, national defence with CFB Kingston, provincial and federal ministry regional offices, several national and international employers and a significant tourism and innovation economy, all of which generate rail demand; and Whereas Kingston is the fourth busiest VIA Rail station in Canada with established travel demand within the Windsor-Quebec corridor, making us well positioned to support an Alto station that advances regional connectivity and travel-time competitiveness; and Whereas a stop in Kingston would contribute to Alto’s mandate of supporting strong ridership demand, enabling meaningful shifts from passenger vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring regional access to high-speed rail in Eastern Ontario; and Whereas a southern route that i

That New Motion 3: Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route be amended in the second operative clause by deleting the words ‘the proposed’ and substituting the word ‘a’ and read as follows: That Kingston City Council expresses its support for a southern route for the Alto High Speed Rail line, contingent upon development along the Highway 401 corridor around the South Frontenac and Kingston region and provided there is a new stop added that is in Kingston; and YEAS: (10) Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor McLaren ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That New Motion 3: Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route be amended in the second operative clause by deleting the words ‘close proximity to’ and substituting the words ‘contingent upon development along the Highway 401 corridor around the South Frontenac and Kingston region and’ between the words ‘line’ and ‘provided’ and read as follows: That Kingston City Council expresses its support for the proposed southern route for the Alto High Speed Rail line, contingent upon development along the Highway 401 corridor around the South Frontenac and Kingston region and provided there is a new stop added that is in Kingston; and YEAS: (8) Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That New Motion 3: Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route, as amended, be

trees provide important environmental, ecological, and community benefits, including habitat, erosion control, climate resilience, and protection of adjacent lands; and Whereas the City recognizes the need to balance environmental stewardship and the preservation of natural features with the protection of agricultural practices that support normal and sustainable farming operations; and Whereas under the current wording of City of Kingston By-Law Number 2018-15, the Tree By-Law , clear cutting may be treated as a normal farm practice, permitting large scale tree removal without the requirement for a tree permit or municipal oversight, including in circumstances where those trees provide important environmental functions for adjacent lands; and Whereas City staff have observed an increase in the injury or destruction of trees in contravention of the Tree By-Law on both private and public lands; Therefore Be It Resolved That City staff be directed to review the Tree By-Law , i ncluding bringing the review to a Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group meeting to get their input to then bring forward amendments that may require a tree permit for all clear cutting, including on agricultural lands, in order to ensure appropriate municipal oversight of large-scale tree removal, and to make any other consequential amendments that staff consider advisable to improve the enforceability of the Tree By-Law, by the end of Q 3 2026; and That City staff be directed to review the

That New Motion 4, Tree By-Law Amendments, be amended in the first operative clause by deleting the words “...and bring forward amendments to Council to...” and substituting the words “…including bringing the review to a Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group meeting to get their input to then bring forward amendments that may …” and deleting the word ‘Q2’ and substituting the word ‘Q3’ and read as follows: Therefore Be It Resolved That City staff be directed to review the Tree By-Law, including bringing the review to a Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group meeting to get their input to then bring forward amendments that may require a tree permit for all clear cutting, including on agricultural lands, in order to ensure appropriate municipal oversight of large-scale tree removal, and to make any other consequential amendments that staff consider advisable to improve the enforceability of the Tree By-Law, by the end of Q3 2026; and YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council waive the rules of By-Law 2021-41 "Council Procedural By-Law" to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-05, held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) be given their third reading. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (11) Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Chaves

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

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, David Pichora, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 with respect to Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Stephen ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Tozzo

That in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Council Procedural By-Law, Niki Boytchuk-Hale, Queen’s University, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 with respect to Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Stephen ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Tozzo

That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of Robert (Bud) Steele, who passed away on February 16, 2026. Bud worked for over 22 years serving the Kingston community. City Council Meeting 2026-06 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 He began his municipal career with the former Public Utilities Commission in 1997 as Transit Maintenance Supervisor with Kingston Transit and joined the new City of Kingston at amalgamation in 1998. He went on to lead the City’s fleet and garage operations and retired in 2019 as Manager, Fleet Services. Bud was known for his practical, hands-on leadership and his deep technical knowledge. He played a central role in building and strengthening the City’s fleet operations, supporting the safe and reliable delivery of transit and municipal services. He was also known for his humour, big laugh, and kind heart, and for fostering strong camaraderie among his colleagues. Our thoughts are with Bud’s family and friends during this difficult time.

That Report Number 15: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council approve the recommendations of the Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group for the allocation of funds from the Samsung Community Benefit Program Fund for: City Council Meeting 2026-06 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1. Up to $12,000 for the implementation of a marketing and communications plan to improve awareness of, and engagement with, rural Kingston residents, businesses, and community organizations, including rural newsletters, curbside signage, and targeted social media; 2. Up to $30,000 for the continuation of the Rural Kingston Community Program Fund to provide up to six (6) grants of $5,000 each to support rural organizations and partnerships to create or enhance events, cultural activities, recreational products, and community beautification projects, and that Council delegate to the Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group the evaluation and approval of projects to be funded; and 3. Up to $2,000 to support Rural Community Space Activation activities that deliver small-scale, locally focused programming and community events in rural facilities.

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 013-2025) submitted by Fitzrovia, on behalf of 555 Princess Inc., for the properties municipally known as 525 Princess Street and 555 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-26-003; 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; and That Council authorize the Manager, Development Engineering, to approve an encroachment agreement for the pedestrian bridge between 555 Princess Street and 525 Princess Street, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or their designate and the Director, Public Works and Solid Waste or their designate. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the 2026 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number MAAC-26-002, be approved. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the Miscellaneous Business item be approved YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

Whereas Rajesh Kumar (the Member) was appointed to the KFHC Board by Council on December 2, 2025 for a term ending November 14, 2026, and has indicated that he is not able to attend three consecutive Board meetings; and Whereas A By-Law Relating Generally to the Conduct of the Business and Affairs of the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation (By-Law Number 1), subsection 3.07 (1)(c) states that ‘A Director shall be deemed to have submitted a letter or resignation under 3.07 which takes effect immediately who: is absent from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board without cause acceptable to the Board; and Whereas the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors has determined that the Member’s cause for absence is not acceptable; Therefore Be It Resolved That the resignation of Rajesh Kumar from the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Nida Rehman be appointed from the reserve pool to the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 14, 2026.

Whereas the City operates a network of outdoor rinks with varying service levels and operational requirements; and Whereas weather variability, water access, and resourcing has increasingly impacted the reliability and availability of outdoor rink operations; City Council Meeting 2026-06 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to undertake a service level review, including public engagement, of the City’s outdoor rink program, including a review of rink locations and opportunities to consolidate, service models, and operational opportunities to make the best use of existing resources; and That Council direct staff to report back to Council by Q3 2026 with options and associated resource implications for consideration with respect to outdoor rinks. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

Whereas in June 2021 the Province of Ontario released the Blue Box Regulation to shift the financial and operational responsibility of recycling from municipalities to the organizations that produce packaging, paper and packaging-like products; and Whereas the shift of municipal responsibility for recycling programs is commonly known as extender producer responsibility; Whereas starting July 1, 2025, the administration of the recycling program in the City of Kingston shifted to a not-for-profit organization known as Circular Materials Ontario (CMO); and Whereas CMO has contracted a private company, currently Emterra Environmental, to collect curbside recycling in Kingston; and Whereas prior to July 1, 2025, curbside recycling collection was conducted by a combination of municipal staff and a private contractor overseen by municipal staff; and Whereas since July 1, 2025, Kingston residents have experienced increased instances of curbside recycling not being collected and delayed responses from Emterra Environmental with respect to resident concerns; City Council Meeting 2026-06 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Therefore Be It Resolved That Council urge Circular Materials Ontario (CMO), and its contractor for recycling collection in Kingston, Emterra Environmental, to take immediate steps to (a) improve the reliability of curbside recycling collection for Kingston residents and (b) ensure adequate communication with Kingston residents; and That City staff be directed to continue shar

That Council waive the rules of By-Law 2021-41 "Council Procedural By- Law" to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-05, held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) be given their third reading. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan

That Council do now adjourn. City Council Meeting 2026-06 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Chaves, and Councillor Hassan