City Council Meeting

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Osanic

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

That Kingston City Council recognize October 23, 2025 as Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Operator Appreciation Day. Operator Appreciation Day honours the tremendous efforts of the unsung water, wastewater and stormwater operator heroes in the province who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to provide vital water services to communities. Together, the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston employ these dedicated professionals who work to ensure the delivery of clean, safe drinking water, the effective treatment of wastewater, and the sound management of stormwater systems. Their efforts are critical to safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and supporting the resilience of communities across the province, including Kingston. Kingston City Council thanks its water, wastewater and stormwater operators for their dedication and encourages residents to appreciate the vital contributions made by the Operators working in their community. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, and Councillor Osanic

That Council approve the allocation of $400,000 from the Working Fund Reserve to support the continued delivery of the Kingston Family Physician Recruitment Program over the next year; and That Council direct staff to begin transitioning the family physician recruitment program to a retiring physician recruitment focus, designed to stabilize access to care by ensuring practice succession, while reducing the City’s long-term role in direct physician recruitment. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (3) Councillor Ridge, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston hereby requests assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program based on eligible costs that have been incurred and are directly linked to the March 2025 ice storm; and That the City’s Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer be delegated authority to submit a completed Municipal Ice Storm Assistance application package by October 31, 2025 and to verify and attest to the accuracy of the application package. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That the Pregnancy Leave and Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy (POL-75), be rescinded, and the revised Pregnancy / Parental Leave for Council Members Policy, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number AP-25-022, be approved. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That the new construction at 250 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-052-2025), which was deemed complete on August 13, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a one-and-a-half storey dwelling with a detached single-storey garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-025. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-008-2025) submitted by Fotenn – Planning and Design, on behalf of Compton Street Developments Inc., for the property municipally known as 33 Compton 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-25-035; and That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By-Law; and That the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (4) Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Osanic

VIA Rail provides essential passenger rail service through Kingston as part of the Toronto–Montreal corridor, a critical link for residents, students, businesses, and visitors to the city; and Whereas Kingston relies on frequent, reliable VIA Rail service for connectivity to major urban centres, economic development, tourism, and as a sustainable mode of transportation that supports the government’s climate change goals; and Whereas Kingston is the fourth busiest VIA Rail station in the country with thousands of passengers travelling through Kingston yearly, yet there continues to be uncertainty about the future of passenger rail service in Kingston and Eastern Ontario; and Whereas in 2016 VIA Rail committed to Kingston being a Regional VIA Hub for increased service with early morning and late-night trains coming into and out of Kingston, recognizing that Kingston was not on the High-Speed Rail Line; and Whereas since VIA’s 2016 commitment to the City, there have been three different VIA Presidents and six different Federal Transport Ministers, all with differing visions for the future of passenger service in Eastern Ontario, particularly Kingston, including the introduction of High Frequency Rail, followed by the government moving to High-Speed Rail; and Whereas there continues to be a lack of communication from VIA about their plans for the future of passenger rail service in Kingston and neighbouring communities along the corridor; and Whereas continued questions about the

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-20, held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Osanic

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

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

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

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

That the addendum be approved. City Council Meeting 2025-21 Minutes October 7, 2025 YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

That the Pregnancy Leave and Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy (POL-75), be rescinded, and the revised Pregnancy / Parental Leave for Council Members Policy, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number AP-25-022, be approved. City Council Meeting 2025-21 Minutes October 7, 2025 YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

That the new construction at 250 Old Kiln Crescent, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18- 052-2025), which was deemed complete on August 13, 2025, with said application to include the construction of a one-and-a-half storey dwelling with a detached single-storey garage accessed by a driveway; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-025. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 008-2025) submitted by Fotenn – Planning and Design, on behalf of Compton Street Developments Inc., for the property municipally known as 33 Compton 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-25-035; and That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By- Law; and That the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

Whereas VIA Rail provides essential passenger rail service through Kingston as part of the Toronto–Montreal corridor, a critical link for residents, students, businesses, and visitors to the city; and Whereas Kingston relies on frequent, reliable VIA Rail service for connectivity to major urban centres, economic development, tourism, and as a sustainable mode of transportation that supports the government’s climate change goals; and Whereas Kingston is the fourth busiest VIA Rail station in the country with thousands of passengers travelling through Kingston yearly, yet there continues to be uncertainty about the future of passenger rail service in Kingston and Eastern Ontario; and Whereas in 2016 VIA Rail committed to Kingston being a Regional VIA Hub for increased service with early morning and late-night trains coming into and out of Kingston, recognizing that Kingston was not on the High- Speed Rail Line; and Whereas since VIA’s 2016 commitment to the City, there have been three different VIA Presidents and six different Federal Transport Ministers, all with differing visions for the future of passenger service in Eastern Ontario, particularly Kingston, including the introduction of High Frequency Rail, followed by the government moving to High-Speed Rail; and Whereas there continues to be a lack of communication from VIA about their plans for the future of passenger rail service in Kingston and neighbouring communities along the corridor; and Whereas continued questions

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-20, held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) be given their third reading. City Council Meeting 2025-21 Minutes October 7, 2025 YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Deputy Mayor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Ridge

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