City Council Meeting

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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

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

That Council approve the implementation of the new social housing service agreement framework and associated strategies, initiatives and policy changes as outlined in Exhibit D to Report Number 26-053; and That the Director of Housing & Social Services be delegated the authority to approve new funding agreements with housing providers and modify the annual payment strategy provided the modification supports the long-term sustainability of the social housing portfolio and does not exceed 2% of the previous benchmark funding awarded to the provider, with said authority to be added to By-Law Number 2025-157, Delegation of Authority By-Law, as part of future amendments. 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

That the Director of Recreation & Leisure Services be delegated authority to negotiate and execute agreements, satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services and the Director of Legal Services, with partner aquatic facilities for the provision of aquatic programming during the construction of the Culligan Water Park enclosure, with priority given to swimming lessons. 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

That Council approve an advance of up to $400,000 to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission from the Working Fund Reserve to cover the amount of a Superior Court judgment, the payment of outstanding payroll-related liabilities, as well as the cost of an independent forensic audit, subject to the Commission making payments back to the City once the accessible vehicles are sold to taxi companies and any other 2026 operating surpluses are realized; and That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to take all steps, and to execute all documents or agreements, required to give effect to the approved advance of funds to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission. 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

That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-120 as Exhibit A, A By-law to Regulate and Prohibit the Clear Cutting of Trees on a Temporary Basis, be approved and receive all three readings; and That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-120 as Exhibit B, A By-law to Amend By-law Number 2020-69, A By-law to Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties, be approved and receive all three readings. 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

That the application on the property at 54 Wellington Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (PP18-007-2026), which was deemed complete on February 3, 2026, with said alterations to include the creation of two new masonry openings with stone sills and brick voussoirs, and the installation of new solid wood 2/2 double-hung sash windows; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-26-004. 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

That the applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments and draft plan of subdivision (File Number D35-003-2025) submitted by Fotenn Planning + Design, on behalf of Corporation of the City of Kingston, for the property municipally known as 1429 Highway 15 (St. Lawrence Business Park Expansion), be approved; and That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, amendment number 102, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-26-021; and That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-26-021; and That the draft plan of subdivision be subject to the conditions as per Exhibit C (Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions) to Report Number PC-26-021; 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: (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

That the 2026 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan, as presented in Report Number HHC-26-004, 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

That Council receive the 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the City of Kingston, submitted by Aird & Berlis LLP. 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

That the dedicated administrative resource provided to District Councillors be increased from the current one full-time employee to one full-time employee, one part-time employee, and one summer student position; and YEAS: (8) Councillor Chaves, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen NAYS: (5) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof

That effective November 15, 2026, District Councillor remuneration be set at $53,550; and That effective November 15, 2026, the Mayor’s remuneration be set at $153,510; and That beginning January 1, 2028, the annual cost of living adjustment for District Councillor and Mayor remuneration be set to the lower of the either the Consumer Price Index (Ontario) on the previous October 1 st or the cost-of-living adjustment for the City’s non-unionized staff; and That the annual budget for conferences, associated travel and living, and miscellaneous expenses be increased to $45,000 in total, and the meal allowance while travelling on City business be equal to the most recent Canada Revenue Agency Directive on Travel: Appendix B – Allowances within Canada and the Continental USA; and That the annual discretionary budget of $150 per District Councillor be eliminated; and That the orientation for District Councillors and Mayor at the beginning of each term include training on time management as well as “Internet harassment survival techniques”, with training opportunities to be provided over the full term of Council; and That staff be directed to review the City’s website to provide increased information for people considering running for municipal office, including a description of the responsibilities and duties of the Mayor and District Councillors; and That beginning with the 2026 – 2030 term of Council , the position of Deputy Mayor be extended from the current two-month term to a

That Clause 2 of Report Number 34: Received from the Council Resourcing Review Working Group - Final Report to City Council, be amended in the seventh recommendation clause by deleting the words 'three full-time employees' and replacing with the words ‘one full-time employee, one part-time employee and one summer student position' to read as follows: " That the dedicated administrative resource provided to District Councillors be increased from the current one full-time employee to one full-time employee, one part-time employee, and one summer student position ; and" YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Clause 2 of Report Number 34: Received from the Council Resourcing Review Working Group - Final Report to City Council be amended in the fourth recommendation clause by deleting the number “$65,000” and replacing with the number “$45,000” to read as follows: That the annual budget for conferences, associated travel and living, and miscellaneous expenses be increased to $45,000 in total, and the meal allowance while travelling on City business be equal to the most recent Canada Revenue Agency Directive on Travel: Appendix B – Allowances within Canada and the Continental USA; and YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (2) Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Clause 2 of Report Number 34: Received from the Council Resourcing Review Working Group - Final Report to City Council be amended by adding the following clause after the final recommendation clause: " That as part of the review of Council remuneration and resourcing for the 2030 - 2034 term of Council, staff be directed to include in any mandate direction to review options for encouraging candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with specific consideration to be given to appropriate financial remuneration and non-financial supports, such as childcare and elder care." 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

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

That as requested by David Patterson, Kingston & District Labour Council, City Council proclaim April 28, 2026 as “National Day of Mourning” in the City of Kingston.

That as requested by Brady Sheahan, Kingston & Area Association of Administrators of Volunteers, City Council proclaim April 19 – 25, 2026 as “National Volunteer Week” in the City of Kingston.

preserving and sustainably managing treed and forested lands provides environmental, agricultural, and climate resilience benefits; and Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2018-15, Tree By-Law, regulates the removal of trees within the municipality and is currently under review; and Whereas the City is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the City's planning framework through the preparation of the new Official Plan that will include updated policy direction respecting the protection and management of the City's tree canopy; and Whereas farmers and rural landowners play a key role in preserving and maintaining forested lands; and Whereas the Province of Ontario’s Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program provides property tax reductions to eligible landowners; and Whereas the provincial program is felt to be complex and administratively burdensome for participants; and Whereas Council wishes to explore similar municipal incentives, both property tax and non-property tax based, recognizing legislative limits on property tax reductions; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to investigate options for a municipal tree conservation incentive program, and to report back to Council by Q4 2026, including information on municipal best practices and related financial, administrative and implementation impacts. YEAS: (13) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Cinanni, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozz

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-08, held Tuesday, March 24, 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (7), and (9) 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5), and (7) through (9) 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

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

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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

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

That Council approve an advance of up to $400,000 to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission from the Working Fund Reserve to cover the amount of a Superior Court judgment, the payment of outstanding payroll- related liabilities, as well as the cost of an independent forensic audit, subject to the Commission making payments back to the City once the accessible vehicles are sold to taxi companies and any other 2026 operating surpluses are realized; and That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to take all steps, and to execute all documents or agreements, required to give effect to the approved advance of funds to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission. 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

That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-120 as Exhibit A, A By- law to Regulate and Prohibit the Clear Cutting of Trees on a Temporary Basis, be approved and receive all three readings; and That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-120 as Exhibit B, A By- law to Amend By-law Number 2020-69, A By-law to Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties, be approved and receive all three readings. 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

That the 2026 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan, as presented in Report Number HHC-26-004, 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

That Council receive the 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the City of Kingston, submitted by Aird & Berlis LLP. City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 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

That the dedicated administrative resource provided to District Councillors be increased from the current one full-time employee to one full-time employee, one part-time employee, and one summer student position; and City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 YEAS: (8): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Hassan, Mayor Paterson, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo NAYS: (5): Councillor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, and Councillor Osanic

That Clause 2 of Report Number 34: Received from the Council Resourcing Review Working Group - Final Report to City Council be amended by adding the following clause after the final recommendation clause: "That as part of the review of Council remuneration and resourcing for the 2030 - 2034 term of Council, staff be directed to include in any mandate direction to review options for encouraging candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with specific consideration to be given to appropriate financial remuneration and non-financial supports, such as childcare and elder care." 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 City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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

Whereas preserving and sustainably managing treed and forested lands provides environmental, agricultural, and climate resilience benefits; and City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Whereas City of Kingston By-Law Number 2018-15, Tree By-Law, regulates the removal of trees within the municipality and is currently under review; and Whereas the City is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the City's planning framework through the preparation of the new Official Plan that will include updated policy direction respecting the protection and management of the City's tree canopy; and Whereas farmers and rural landowners play a key role in preserving and maintaining forested lands; and Whereas the Province of Ontario’s Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program provides property tax reductions to eligible landowners; and Whereas the provincial program is felt to be complex and administratively burdensome for participants; and Whereas Council wishes to explore similar municipal incentives, both property tax and non-property tax based, recognizing legislative limits on property tax reductions; Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to investigate options for a municipal tree conservation incentive program, and to report back to Council by Q4 2026, including information on municipal best practices and related financial, administrative and implementation impacts. YEAS: (13): Councillor Amos, Deputy Mayor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Councillor Cinanni, C

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-08, held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, be confirmed. City Council Meeting 2026-10 Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (7), and (9) 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

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (5), and (7) through (9) be given their third 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

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