City Council Meeting

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: Labour relations or employee negotiations - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 636 - Collective Bargaining. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Stephen

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

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

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Karen Cross, CEO, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and Adam Rondeau, CEO, Daft Brewing, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Annette Burfoot, Co-Chair, Williamsville Community Association, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Emma Barken, Andrew McCann and Adrienne Chalaturnyk be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Marni Dicker, Executive Vice-President, Infrastructure and Chief Legal Officer, Canadian Premier League, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Amber Potter be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency in Kingston. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dan Irwin, Executive Director, Partners in Mission Food Bank (Kingston), be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency in Kingston. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Yvonne Compton, President, Kingston & District Agricultural Society, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Allan Turtle and Tim Scott be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dwayne Atkinson, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Chris Bowie, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Report Number 10: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) that identifies the services to be provided by KAM and the associated funding to be issued by the City of Kingston for those services, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2025 operating budget, and in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services; and That Council approve the release of $107,036 from the Heritage Services Department’s 2025 operating budget to support the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) and the services identified as part of a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and KAM in 2025, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2025 operating budget.

That the By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-035 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to authorize the municipality to borrow up to $296,000,000 during the January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 period and up to $148,000,000 during the October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 period in order to finance the City’s current operating expenditures on an interim basis, as required.

That Council approve the Brownfield Property Tax Financial Assistance Application submitted by Inner Harbour Development LP, owner of the property at 0 Cataraqui Street, for future annual property tax rebates or cancellations that are not to exceed a total of $4,088,883 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 25-042 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 25-042 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 0 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 Inner Harbour Development LP establishing the terms and conditions governing the

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 24, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 27 Rideau Street, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act and having considered the objections set out in the Notice of Objection pursuant to Section 29(6), has decided not to withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property; and That Council give all three readings to the Designation By-Law for 27 Rideau Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 24, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 29 Rideau Street, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act and having considered the objections set out in the Notice of Objection pursuant to Section 29(6), has decided not to withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property; and That Council give all three readings to the Designation By-Law for 29 Rideau Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 2

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Bradley Knowles and Richard Knowles dated October 10, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 3566 Boundary Road, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act and having considered the objections set out in the Notice of Objection pursuant to Section 29(6), has decided not to withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the property; and That Council give all three readings to the Designation By-Law for 3566 Boundary Road, attached as Exhibit D to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act. NAYS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council direct staff to implement a single Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit to all roads bounded by Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Bath Road/Concession Street/Stephen Street/Montreal Street north of Stephen Street/Belle Park Drive, the Great Cataraqui River, and Lake Ontario, reducing the Area Speed Limit to 40 km/h; and That a By-Law be presented to amend By-Law Number 2003-209, being “A By-Law to Regulate Traffic”, as amended, as per Exhibit C to Report Number 25-008 to implement this recommendation. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That the By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-036 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to provide for the levying and collecting of 2025 interim property taxes, including the following provisions: the 2025 interim tax bill be no greater than 50% of the 2024 taxes levied; the rates be as specified in Schedule A to the by-law attached hereto; the due date for interim taxes be February 28, 2025; various payment options be provided; and late payment charges be added to taxes that are in default. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

1: That Council direct staff to work with Victory Grounds Ventures on the development of a long-term lease for a portion of the existing green/field space at the Memorial Centre site to establish a multi-sports stadium that is domed in the winter and to bring a Canadian Premier League Soccer team and two semi- professional soccer teams to Kingston while providing access to the community user groups and sports organizations; and That staff be directed to enter into a 120 day exclusivity period with Victory Grounds Ventures to allow the City time to conduct community consultation and complete due diligence on the potential lease with the assurance that Victory Grounds Ventures is not concurrently exploring opportunities with other communities; and That staff be directed to conduct community consultation on the proposed relocation of the dog park within the field at the back of the property, the loss of some sport field uses, impacts to the circular track at the back of the property, and on the identification of alternate options/locations for the annual Agricultural Fair; and That staff be directed to report back at the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting on the proposed terms of a land lease, that will include consideration of community feedback; and That Council direct staff to identify options, including a phased-in implementation, to continue to support the operations of organizations making use of the existing barns at the Memorial Centre site, and report back as part of t

That Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the CAO (Consider), Option 1 be amended to add the following clause after the final recommendation clause: That Council direct staff to identify options, including a phased-in implementation, to continue to support the operations of organizations making use of the existing barns at the Memorial Centre site, and report back as part of the due diligence process. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (1) Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council waive the rules of Council Procedural By-Law 2021-41 to extend the meeting to complete the agenda. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That staff report back on the status of the Murals on Private Property pilot project after year one of implementation in Q1 2026, and when the pilot project is completed in Q4 2027. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Stephen

That Report Number 14: Received from the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Stephen

That Council direct Utilities Kingston to not proceed with the development of a Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at the Knox Farm property.

That Council direct staff to develop a graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025, with information for residents on how to prevent, report, and remove graffiti on both private and public property; and That staff report back to the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee in Q2 2026 on the implementation of the educational components of the anti-graffiti program, including the identification of any additional programs if required.

That staff be directed to submit a Bird-Friendly City application for the next application period in Q2 2025, with the goal of obtaining Entry level certification.

That Report Number 15: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Stephen

That alterations to the property at 244 James Street, be approved in accordance with details as described in the application (P18-110-2024), which was deemed complete on November 7, 2024 with said alterations to include changes to the existing building/property and the construction of a two-storey addition in the rear and west of the existing building, specifically: Alterations to the Existing Building/Property: Addition of two new skylights on the western roof pitch near the rear of the roof ridge, a new metal cap on the existing chimney and a new 1.5-1.8 metre tall painted white fence bisecting the driveway; Replacement of two casement windows on the second-floor as well as a first-floor entry way on the 2005 addition with aluminum clad wood sash windows with exterior muntin bars; Replacement of a modern metal flue with a vent; Repaint the building in a grey tone; Details of the Proposed Addition: Construction of a two-storey addition approximately 0.5 metres lower in height than the existing roof ridgeline of the original portion of the property, located in the rear and side yards, that step down to a one-storey addition deeper into the property; The addition will feature a galvanized sheet steel roof like the existing, prefinished wood siding with the same/similar dimensions as the existing and a similar but different grey tone to the original portion of the building; The addition will include two new covered wood porches with associated doors along the east and north of

That the following residents be appointed to the Heritage Properties Working Group: Shirley Bailey ; Helen Finley; Ed Grenda; Jane McFarlane; and Don Taylor

That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 2973 Orser Road, known as the Orser Farmstead, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HP-24-039; and That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Designation By-Law for 2973 Orser Road, known as the Orser Farmstead, attached as Exhibit I to Report Number HP-24-036, be presented to Council for all three readings, and that staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act. NAYS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Clause 3 of Report Number 15: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be amended by deleting the first recommendation clause in its entirety: That the following recommendation in Report Number HP-24-039, Notice of Intention to Designate - 2973 Orser Road, be

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

That as requested by Jennifer Enright, Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network, City Council proclaim the month of March 2025 as “Amyloidosis Awareness Month” in the City of Kingston.

That as requested by Haben Tekie, Festival Coordinator, Council designate the event, 2025 Kingston I Heart Beer & Taco Festival, scheduled for May 3, 2025 at Slush Puppie Place, Kingston, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints, a marker of pervasive material deprivation (poverty), and posing a serious public health problem because of its association with higher rates of numerous diseases and chronic health conditions and a higher risk of early death; and Whereas chronic stressors like disability, precarious work, and/or the cost-of-living crisis, and acute shocks like COVID-19, illness or eviction, make it more difficult to afford life’s basic needs and live free from poverty; and Whereas current social assistance rates are woefully inadequate, making it impossible to afford a healthy diet; and Whereas KFL&A Public Health estimates that about 1 in 3 households are food insecure; and Whereas the City of Kingston has committed to addressing food insecurity through initiatives such as financial support for the expansion of a new building for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, partnering with Lionhearts Inc.’s Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups, and establishing a Fines for Food pilot program; and Whereas Ontario nonprofits, including food banks, are collectively experiencing stagnant and declining resources amidst climbing demand, and increased reserve use; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council declare food insecurity an emergency in Kingston; and That Council request the Provincial Government immediately increase its base funding to existing school food programs and increase its financial commitmen

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-02, held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, be confirmed. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That By-Laws (1) through (4), and (6) through (66) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That By-Laws (1), (3), (4), and (7) through (66) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: a. Labour relations or employee negotiations - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 636 - Collective Bargaining. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Stephen

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Karen Cross, CEO, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and Adam Rondeau, CEO, Daft Brewing, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Annette Burfoot, Co-Chair, Williamsville Community Association, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Emma Barken, Andrew McCann and Adrienne Chalaturnyk be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Marni Dicker, Executive Vice-President, Infrastructure and Chief Legal Officer, Canadian Premier League, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Amber Potter be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency in Kingston. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dan Irwin, Executive Director, Partners in Mission Food Bank (Kingston), be permitted to appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency in Kingston. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Yvonne Compton, President, Kingston & District Agricultural Society, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Allan Turtle and Tim Scott be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Dwayne Atkinson, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Chris Bowie, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider) with respect to Request for Direction on Potential Land Lease – Multi-Sport Stadium. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That Report Number 10: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent) be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That the By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-036 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to provide for the levying and collecting of 2025 interim property taxes, including the following provisions: a. the 2025 interim tax bill be no greater than 50% of the 2024 taxes levied; b. the rates be as specified in Schedule A to the by-law attached hereto; c. the due date for interim taxes be February 28, 2025; d. various payment options be provided; and e. late payment charges be added to taxes that are in default. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That Council waive the rules of Council Procedural By-Law 2021-41 to extend the meeting to complete the agenda. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That staff report back on the status of the Murals on Private Property pilot project after year one of implementation in Q1 2026, and when the pilot project is completed in Q4 2027. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, and Deputy Mayor Ridge ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 14: Received from the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, and Deputy Mayor Ridge ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Report Number 15: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, and Deputy Mayor Ridge ABSENT: (3): Councillor Boehme, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the Miscellaneous Business Items be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

Whereas food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints, a marker of pervasive material deprivation (poverty), and posing a serious public health problem because of its association with higher rates of numerous diseases and chronic health conditions and a higher risk of early death; and Whereas chronic stressors like disability, precarious work, and/or the cost- of-living crisis, and acute shocks like COVID-19, illness or eviction, make it more difficult to afford life’s basic needs and live free from poverty; and Whereas current social assistance rates are woefully inadequate, making it impossible to afford a healthy diet; and Whereas KFL&A Public Health estimates that about 1 in 3 households are food insecure; and Whereas the City of Kingston has committed to addressing food insecurity through initiatives such as financial support for the expansion of a new building for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, partnering with Lionhearts Inc.’s Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups, and establishing a Fines for Food pilot program; and Whereas Ontario nonprofits, including food banks, are collectively experiencing stagnant and declining resources amidst climbing demand, and increased reserve use; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council declare food insecurity an emergency in Kingston; and That Council request the Provincial Government immediately increase its base funding to existing school food programs and increase its financial

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-02, held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, be confirmed. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That By-Laws (1) through (4), and (6) through (66) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That By-Laws (1), (3), (4), and (7) through (66) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, 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 Boehme