The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

September 16, 2025

Who was there

Present (12): Amos, Chaves, Cinanni, Conny Glenn, Hassan, McLaren, Oosterhof, Osanic, Bryan Paterson, Ridge, Stephen, Tozzo

Absent (1): Boehme

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

What was decided (24 motions)

24 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; 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal; and 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal Proceedings Update. YEAS: (11) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Stephen
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (10) Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Cinanni, and Councillor Amos ABSENT: (3) Councillor Stephen, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That Report Number 81: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That “A By-Law to Name the Proposed Private Road at 186 Hillendale Avenue, City of Kingston, Trailblazers Lane”, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-200, be presented to Council for all three readings.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-217, “A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2008-192, A By-Law to Provide for the Regulation of Waste Water Services and Discharges to Municipal Sewers for the City of Kingston”, be presented to Council for all three readings; and That the By-Law attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-217, “A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2020-69, A By-Law to Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties”, be presented to Council for all three readings.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That a draft By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-168, be presented to Council for all three readings to amend By-Law Number 2025-6, Fees and Charges By-Law, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Report Number 82: Received from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the 2026 – 2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number MAAC-25-011, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 sets out the respective roles, responsibilities and authority of the Police Service Board and the City in establishing the budget for police services; and Whereas the Police Service Board is required to submit budget estimates to Council in the form, for the period and on a timetable determined by Council; and Whereas following its review of the estimates, Council will establish an overall budget for the Police Service Board, it being understood that Council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove specific items in the estimates; and Whereas Council’s authority to establish an overall budget, but not approve or disapprove of specific budget items, does not limit Council’s ability to comment on specific proposed expenditures and cost reduction measures or express views in support of any measure to reduce costs; and Whereas the Police Service Board has a statutory obligation to see that policing needs are met, and the City has a legal duty to see that the necessary resources are made available; and Whereas quarterly budget status reports are provided to the Kingston Police Service Board and presented during its regular public meetings, with past reports available on the Kingston Police website; and Whereas the semi-annual operating budget reports with variance explanations requested correspond to the Police Service Board’s established reporting schedule and are the same as the reports presented during the Board’s regular
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-19, held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor McLaren
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. 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal; and 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 - Ontario Land Tribunal Proceedings Update. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Stephen
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. City Council Meeting 2025-20 Minutes September 16, 2025 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Stephen
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chaves
Carried
That Report Number 81: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Report Number 82: Received from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Amos
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Cinanni
Carried
Whereas the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 sets out the respective roles, responsibilities and authority of the Police Service Board and the City in establishing the budget for police services; and Whereas the Police Service Board is required to submit budget estimates to Council in the form, for the period and on a timetable determined by Council; and Whereas following its review of the estimates, Council will establish an overall budget for the Police Service Board, it being understood that Council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove specific items in the estimates; and Whereas Council’s authority to establish an overall budget, but not approve or disapprove of specific budget items, does not limit Council’s ability to comment on specific proposed expenditures and cost reduction measures or express views in support of any measure to reduce costs; and City Council Meeting 2025-20 Minutes September 16, 2025 Whereas the Police Service Board has a statutory obligation to see that policing needs are met, and the City has a legal duty to see that the necessary resources are made available; and Whereas quarterly budget status reports are provided to the Kingston Police Service Board and presented during its regular public meetings, with past reports available on the Kingston Police website; and Whereas the semi-annual operating budget reports with variance explanations requested correspond to the Police Service Board’s established reporting schedule and a
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-19, held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, be confirmed. City Council Meeting 2025-20 Minutes September 16, 2025 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2025-20 Minutes September 16, 2025 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme
Moved by Councillor Oosterhof, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo

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