City Council Meeting

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Enbridge Gas. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen ABSENT: (4) Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Robert Melo, President of the Board, Kingston Rental Property Owners Association, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Stephen

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Tara Kainer, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That , in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Henry Swoboda, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-067, be given all three readings on February 4, 2025, in order to ensure that City of Kingston By-Laws correctly identify the South East Health Unit. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Tim and Tracey Burley dated October 15, 2024 to the proposed designation of the property located at 4226 Florida 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 4226 Florida Road, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-041, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and NAYS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Marta Klar dated October 29, 2024 to the proposed designation of the property located at 262 Wellington 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 262 Wellington Street, attached as Exhibit D to Report Number 25-041, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act. YEAS: (3) Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council direct staff to amend By-Law Number 2005-100, A By-Law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property Within the City of Kingston (the Property Standards By-Law) to provide for a new maximum temperature which would require landlords or property owners of residential rental units with air conditioning systems to maintain a temperature not exceeding 26 degrees Celsius (26 °C) from June 1 to September 30; and That staff report back to Council no later than Q2 2025 with the necessary amending By-Law to provide for a new maximum temperature for residential units with air conditioning systems as part of the Property Standards By-Law; and That Council direct staff, in partnership with South East Health Unit, to develop a heat response strategy that would provide information and strategies on how people can access supports and services during the hot weather season, and present that strategy to Council no later than Q2 2025; and That staff be directed to report back to Council not later that Q4 2025 with information regarding the results of the City of Toronto’s research, and the legality of the municipality, in the absence of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, implementing a health-based maximum indoor temperature standard for leased residential premises without an existing air conditioning system; and That City Council request that the Province of Ontario amend the Residential Tenancies Act to introduce a maximum temperature standard

That Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) be amended by adding the following recommendation after the fourth recommend clause: That should the Province of Ontario amend the Residential Tenancies Act to introduce a maximum standard temperature for all residential premises, or the cities of Toronto and Hamilton successfully enact similar by-laws for all residential rental properties, staff be directed to provide a report to Council with considerations and recommended next steps to implement a health-based maximum indoor temperature standard for leased residential premises. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) be amended by adding the following recommendation after the third recommend clause: That staff be directed to report back to Council not later that Q4 2025 with information regarding the results of the City of Toronto’s research, and the legality of the municipality, in the absence of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, implementing a health-based maximum indoor temperature standard for leased residential premises without an existing air conditioning system. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council direct staff to continue the Fines for Food program for up to five years and to provide annual reports on distribution and impact of the program to Council through the Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee; and That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with Growcer and establish a Local Food Vertical Farm Project and direct up to $80,000 annually from the Fines for Food program toward this pilot for up to five years; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all documents and agreements related to the Fines for Food funding allocations and all other approvals outlined in Report Number 25-004, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

2: That Council not approve the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064; and That Council direct staff to submit correspondence to the Ontario Energy Board reaffirming the City’s objection to the standard language in the Franchise Agreement and requesting an amendment to the Franchise Agreement to reflect the different service areas serviced by Enbridge and Utilities Kingston. YEAS: (4) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Hassan NAYS: (8) Deputy Mayor McLaren, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

1: That Council approve the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064 and authorize the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board, for the designated geographic area in the existing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act; and That Council request that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the form of Franchise Agreement and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064 is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. YEAS: (9) Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (3) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Tozzo, and Councillor Hassan ABSENT: (1) Councillor Boehme

That the Miscellaneous Business Item be approved. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That as requested by Jennifer Bishop, VON (Ontario Branch), Kingston City Council proclaim May 18 – 24, 2025 as “VON Week” in the City of Kingston.

the City of Kingston is a mid-size regional urban community surrounded by smaller municipalities that have limited community infrastructure and services; and Whereas many residents of surrounding communities come into Kingston for work and leisure and access multiple services and infrastructures not available in their own communities; and Whereas non-Kingston residents do not pay property taxes into the City and have been paying the same fees as Kingston property taxpayers; and Whereas the City of Kingston has budget constraints and significant asset management and growth pressures; and Whereas it is essential to ensure Kingston residents have equitable and prioritized access to City-owned facilities and services supported by their property taxes; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to review options for non-Kingston resident fees, charges, and registration/application restrictions, including but not limited to: Differential pricing structures for non-residents; Priority registration windows for Kingston residents for recreational programs, facility bookings, and other high-demand services; and Resident-only access periods or capacity allocations for specific city-owned facilities. That staff report back to Council with recommendations for non-Kingston resident fees prior to Council’s consideration of the 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law and so these potential measures can be considered as part of the 2026 municipal budget process. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Counci

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-04, held Monday, January 20, 2025, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Wednesday January 22, 2025, and City Council Meeting Number 2025-05, held Tuesday, January 28, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That By-Law (4) be given first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor 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

That By-Laws (1), (5) and (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That By-Laws (1), (5), and (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Enbridge Gas. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (4): Councillor Boehme, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the addendum be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Robert Melo, President of the Board, Kingston Rental Property Owners Association, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Stephen

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Tara Kainer, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That, in accordance with Section 12.9 of the City of Kingston Procedural By-Law, Henry Swoboda, be permitted to appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 19: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Adequate Temperature Motion Update. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That the By-Law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-067, be given all three readings on February 4, 2025, in order to ensure that City of Kingston By-Laws correctly identify the South East Health Unit. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

Option 2: That Council not approve the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064; and That Council direct staff to submit correspondence to the Ontario Energy Board reaffirming the City’s objection to the standard language in the Franchise Agreement and requesting an amendment to the Franchise Agreement to reflect the different service areas serviced by Enbridge and Utilities Kingston. YEAS: (4): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (8): Councillor Amos, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Stephen ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme

Option 1: That Council approve the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064 and authorize the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board, for the designated geographic area in the existing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act; and That Council request that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the form of Franchise Agreement and draft by-law attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-064 is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. YEAS: (9): Councillor Amos, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (3): Councillor Chaves, Councillor Hassan, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Councillor Boehme

That the Miscellaneous Business Item be approved. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

Whereas the City of Kingston is a mid-size regional urban community surrounded by smaller municipalities that have limited community infrastructure and services; and Whereas many residents of surrounding communities come into Kingston for work and leisure and access multiple services and infrastructures not available in their own communities; and Whereas non-Kingston residents do not pay property taxes into the City and have been paying the same fees as Kingston property taxpayers; and Whereas the City of Kingston has budget constraints and significant asset management and growth pressures; and Whereas it is essential to ensure Kingston residents have equitable and prioritized access to City-owned facilities and services supported by their property taxes; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to review options for non-Kingston resident fees, charges, and registration/application restrictions, including but not limited to:  Differential pricing structures for non-residents;  Priority registration windows for Kingston residents for recreational programs, facility bookings, and other high-demand services; and  Resident-only access periods or capacity allocations for specific city-owned facilities. That staff report back to Council with recommendations for non-Kingston resident fees prior to Council’s consideration of the 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law and so these potential measures can be considered as part of the 2026 municipal budget process. YEAS: (11): Councillor

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2025-04, held Monday, January 20, 2025, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Wednesday January 22, 2025, and City Council Meeting Number 2025-05, held Tuesday, January 28, 2025, be confirmed. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

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

That By-Laws (1), (5) and (6) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That By-Laws (1), (5), and (6) be given their third reading. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo

That Council do now adjourn. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Deputy Mayor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo