The Kingston Record

City Council Meeting

April 21, 2026

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.

What was decided (44 motions)

42 carried, 2 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 item: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
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, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 financial year-end report; and That Council approve that the net surplus generated from municipal operations in the amount of $1,507,485 be allocated to the following reserve funds: a. Working Fund Reserve $ 1,057,485 b. Housing & Homelessness Reserve $ 450,000 That Council approve that the net surplus as reported by the consolidated external agencies in the amount of $1,295,835 be allocated to following reserve funds: a. Municipal Capital Reserve Fund $ 436,904 b. Police Equipment Reserve Fund $ 400,000 c. Working Fund Reserve $ 458,931 That Council approve that the net surplus generated from municipal utilities operations in the amount of $5,663,844 be allocated to following reserve funds: a. Water Capital Reserve Fund $ 2,177,269 b. Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund $ 2,504,017 c. Municipal Capital Reserve Fund $ 912,640 d. Appliance Rental Reserve Fund $ 69,918 That Council approve a 2026 operating budget amendment for the Kingston Police of $400K to address physical space constraints and operational efficiencies funded from the Police Equipment Reserve Fund; and That Council approve capital budget changes, as well as financing of capital projects or (return of funds), as detailed in Exhibit D to Report Number 26-074; and That Council approve the Utilities Kingston budget amendment to increase the 2025 appliance rental capital budget by $142,625 to be funded from the appliance rental reserve fund; and That Council approve a Utilities Kingston b
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council endorse the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation’s Operational Review and its findings, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-037; and That when implementing the recommended changes to the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC) By-Law 1, as recommended in the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation’s Operational Review attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-037, KFHC be encouraged to retain six skills-based community members so that the Board Composition is as follows: 10 Directors: 2 – Members of Council 6 – Skills-based community members 1 – CAO or designate 1 – Tenant representative That Council direct staff to amend the existing Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Shareholder Agreement, to align with the recommendations contained within Exhibit A and as detailed in Report 26-037, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor of Legislative Services; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the amended Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Shareholder Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor of Legislative Services. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Clause 2 of Report Number 37, Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) – Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Operational Review be amended by adding the following clause, immediately following the first clause: That when implementing the recommended changes to the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC) By-Law 1, as recommended in the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation’s Operational Review attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 26-037, KFHC be encouraged to retain six skills-based community members so that the Board Composition is as follows: 10 Directors: 2 – Members of Council 6 – Skills-based community members 1 – CAO or designate 1 – Tenant representative YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council direct staff to continue reviewing the implications of the Province’s expanded Bring‑Your‑Own (BYOB) event permit framework, including impacts on municipal policy, by-laws, enforcement, safety, liability and event operations; and That Council direct staff to return to Council no later than Q2 2027 with an update, that will include a review of other municipalities and implementation approaches, an update on public consultation and engagement with key groups, and a more detailed analysis of the BYOB permit process for Kingston with recommendations, to determine then if Council wishes to consider participation in the provincial BYOB framework. NAYS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Lost
That Council approve the registration of a new restrictive covenant on title to the Patterson Park lands that is intended to restrict the use of the lands to community use, recreational park use and recreational waterfront access. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
2: That Council approve $17,000 from the Environmental Reserve Fund to implement a residential air-conditioner pilot program with program parameters described in Report Number 26-126 and direct staff to implement this pilot program and report back in 2027 with an assessment of its outcomes. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (1) Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren Option
Carried
That Report Number 39: Received from Planning Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-016-2024) submitted by 1152 Montreal Street Inc. (owner and applicant) and Fotenn Planning + Design (co-applicant), for the property municipally known as 1152 Montreal Street, 1154 Montreal Street, and 1158 Montreal Street (the “subject site”), 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-26-019; 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.
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-002-2023) submitted by The Boulevard Group, on behalf of Carolyn Webb and Ashley Webb, for the property municipally known as 3980 Highway 2, 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-26-010; 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.
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That Council provide all three readings to A By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2021-23, A By-Law to Authorize the Undertaking of Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Works on Private Residential Property as Local Improvements under the Better Homes Kingston Program (BHKP) as amended, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-26-006. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (1) Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Councillor Oosterhof
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the resignation of Aara Macauley from the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Amanda Baker be appointed from the reserve pool to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That as requested by Taylor Tomko, Save Your Skin Foundation, City Council proclaim the month of May 2026 as “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Kingston.
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That the resignation of Eric Davis from the Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission be received with regret.
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
Report Number 26-021, received by Council on March 24, 2026, provided information on service level agreements (SLAs) between outside organizations and various City departments; and Whereas the services provided under the SLAs between the City and outside organizations cover a wide spectrum, including but not limited to housing and homelessness, childcare, arts & culture, recreation, heritage, transportation, tourism and economic development; and Whereas reporting to the City through these SLAs ranges from monthly updates to annual reports to sharing of audited financial statements; and Whereas it is crucial that organizations receiving funding from the City operate in a manner that is open and transparent and demonstrates proper governance and accounting practices; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to provide Council with all annual reports or audited financial statements provided to the City by organizations with service level agreements (SLAs), with said annual reports or audited financial statements to be placed as Communications on Council agendas, with the exception of cases where this information is already shared through Council or Committee reporting; and That should an organization with an SLA with the City fail to provide any required documents, Council be advised of this failure; and That staff be directed to provide information regarding all active SLAs, including the mandates of the partner organizations, the services to be provided under each SLA,
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
the continued growth in Kingston is causing increased speeding and traffic on previously calm streets; and Whereas there are a number of intersections that do not meet the current warrants for all way or three way stop signs; however, the intersections are problematic and cause grave concerns to the citizens who reside in these neighbourhoods, as well as the drivers who must navigate them; and Whereas it is important and essential that speeding and reckless driving within neighbourhoods be curtailed and mitigated for the safety and peace of mind of residents and drivers; Therefore Be It Resolved That a four way stop be installed at the following intersections: 1) Mona Drive at Woodbine Road; 2) Drennan Street at Wilson Street; 3) Regent Street at Carruthers Avenue; 4) Mack Street at Helen Street; 5) William Street at Wellington Street; 6) Earl Street at Sydenham Street; 7) John Street at Patrick Street. That a three way stop sign be installed at the following intersections: 1) Aylmer Crescent at Clark Drive; 2) Waterside Way at Summer Street; 3) Waterside Way at Biscayne Street; 4) Graceland Avenue and Lincoln Drive; and That a pedestrian crossover be installed at: 1) Wheathill Street at Swanfield Street; and 2) Wheathill Street at Grayson Drive South YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor
Moved by Councillor Osanic, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended as follows: In the first resolve clause by deleting bullet “4) Wheathill Street at Swanfield Street” and renumbering the remaining bullets accordingly In the second resolve clause by deleting bullet “6) Wheathill Street at Grayson Drive South” By adding the following as the third resolve clause: That a pedestrian crossover be installed at: 1) Wheathill Street at Swanfield Street; and 2) Wheathill Street at Grayson Drive South YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boehme
Carried
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended in the first resolve clause to add John Street and Patrick Street as the eighth bullet point and read as follows: Therefore Be It Resolved That a four way stop be installed at the following intersections: Mona Drive at Woodbine Road; Drennan Street at Wilson Street; Regent Street at Carruthers Avenue; Mack Street at Helen Street; William Street at Wellington Street; Earl Street at Sydenham Street; and John Street at Patrick Street. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended in the second resolve clause by deleting bullet “2) Andersen Drive at Chadwick Drive” and renumbering the remaining bullets accordingly. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor 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 the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-10, held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4), (7), and (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5), (7), and (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: a. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 financial year-end report; and That Council approve that the net surplus generated from municipal operations in the amount of $1,507,485 be allocated to the following reserve funds: a. Working Fund Reserve $ 1,057,485 City Council Meeting 2026-11 Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 b. Housing & Homelessness Reserve $ 450,000 That Council approve that the net surplus as reported by the consolidated external agencies in the amount of $1,295,835 be allocated to following reserve funds: a. Municipal Capital Reserve Fund $ 436,904 b. Police Equipment Reserve Fund $ 400,000 c. Working Fund Reserve $ 458,931 That Council approve that the net surplus generated from municipal utilities operations in the amount of $5,663,844 be allocated to following reserve funds: a. Water Capital Reserve Fund $ 2,177,269 b. Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund $ 2,504,017 c. Municipal Capital Reserve Fund $ 912,640 d. Appliance Rental Reserve Fund $ 69,918 That Council approve a 2026 operating budget amendment for the Kingston Police of $400K to address physical space constraints and operational efficiencies funded from the Police Equipment Reserve Fund; and That Council approve capital budget changes, as well as financing of capital projects or (return of funds), as detailed in Exhibit D to Report Number 26-074; and That Council approve the Utilities Kingston budget amendment to increase the 2025 appliance rental capital budget by $142,625 to be funded from the appliance rental
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
That City of Kingston By-Law Number 2021-91, “A By-Law to Establish and Regulate a Fire Department for the City of Kingston”, as amended, be further amended in accordance with Exhibit A to Report Number 26-093. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Amos, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council direct staff to continue reviewing the implications of the Province’s expanded Bring‑ Your‑ Own (BYOB) event permit framework, including impacts on municipal policy, by-laws, enforcement, safety, liability and event operations; and That Council direct staff to return to Council no later than Q2 2027 with an update, that will include a review of other municipalities and implementation approaches, an update on public consultation and engagement with key groups, and a more detailed analysis of the BYOB permit process for Kingston with recommendations, to determine then if City Council Meeting 2026-11 Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Council wishes to consider participation in the provincial BYOB framework. NAYS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Lost
In favour (0): · Opposed (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council approve the registration of a new restrictive covenant on title to the Patterson Park lands that is intended to restrict the use of the lands to community use, recreational park use and recreational waterfront access. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
Option 2: That Council approve $17,000 from the Environmental Reserve Fund to implement a residential air-conditioner pilot program with program parameters described in Report Number 26-126 and direct staff to City Council Meeting 2026-11 Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 implement this pilot program and report back in 2027 with an assessment of its outcomes. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (1): Councillor Oosterhof
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo · Opposed (1): Councillor Oosterhof
That Report Number 39: Received from Planning Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Cinanni, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That the Miscellaneous Business items be approved YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
Whereas Report Number 26-021, received by Council on March 24, 2026, provided information on service level agreements (SLAs) between outside organizations and various City departments; and Whereas the services provided under the SLAs between the City and outside organizations cover a wide spectrum, including but not limited to housing and homelessness, childcare, arts & culture, recreation, heritage, transportation, tourism and economic development; and Whereas reporting to the City through these SLAs ranges from monthly updates to annual reports to sharing of audited financial statements; and Whereas it is crucial that organizations receiving funding from the City operate in a manner that is open and transparent and demonstrates proper governance and accounting practices; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to provide Council with all annual reports or audited financial statements provided to the City by organizations with service level agreements (SLAs), with said annual reports or audited financial statements to be placed as Communications on Council agendas, with the exception of cases where this information is already shared through Council or Committee reporting; and That should an organization with an SLA with the City fail to provide any required documents, Council be advised of this failure; and That staff be directed to provide information regarding all active SLAs, including the mandates of the partner organizations, the services to be City Council Meet
Moved by Councillor Tozzo, seconded by Councillor Ridge
Carried
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended as follows:  In the first resolve clause by deleting bullet “4) Wheathill Street at Swanfield Street” and renumbering the remaining bullets accordingly  In the second resolve clause by deleting bullet “6) Wheathill Street at Grayson Drive South”  By adding the following as the third resolve clause: That a pedestrian crossover be installed at: 1) Wheathill Street at Swanfield Street; and 2) Wheathill Street at Grayson Drive South YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Hassan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boehme
Carried
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended in the first resolve clause to add John Street and Patrick Street as the eighth bullet point and read as follows: Therefore Be It Resolved That a four way stop be installed at the following intersections: 1. Mona Drive at Woodbine Road; 2. Drennan Street at Wilson Street; 3. Regent Street at Carruthers Avenue; 4. Mack Street at Helen Street; 5. William Street at Wellington Street; 6. Earl Street at Sydenham Street; and 7. John Street at Patrick Street. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Tozzo
Carried
That New Motion 2 - Installation of Stop Signs, be amended in the second resolve clause by deleting bullet “2) Andersen Drive at Chadwick Drive” and renumbering the remaining bullets accordingly. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Chaves, seconded by Councillor Hassan
Carried
That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-10, held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Deputy Mayor Boehme, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4), (7), and (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
That By-Law Numbers (2) through (5), (7), and (6) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2026-11 Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Glenn, seconded by Councillor McLaren
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Tozzo
That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo
Moved by Councillor Stephen, seconded by Councillor Chaves
Carried

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