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That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Conference Centre Update; and Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Statutory Officer Appointment. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Councillor McLaren, and Mayor Paterson

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

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

That the Briefing Number 1, and Report Number 26-065 with respect to 2026 Municipal Election - Voting Methods Information, be advanced and considered immediately before

That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-047 as Exhibit A, being "A By-Law to authorize the use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators and Alternative Voting Methods for the Purpose of the 2026 Municipal Election", be approved; and That Council direct Kingston Transit to provide free transit service to voters who show their Voter Card and are travelling to and/or from their voting place on any municipal election day. YEAS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That Deferred Motion 1 be amended in Exhibit A, “A By-Law to authorize the use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators and Alternative Voting Methods for the Purpose of the 2026 Municipal Election”, by deleting the second list item, being “Internet voting shall be used as an alternative voting method to cast ballots in the 2026 municipal election.” and substituting the words “Mail-in ballots may be used as an alternative voting method to cast ballots in the 2026 municipal election.” YEAS: (4) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (8) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, and Councillor Stephen ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery be approved. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That Kingston City Council recognize March 20 as Nowruz, also spelled as Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz or Nauryz. Meaning ‘new day’ in Persian, and popularly celebrated as the Persian New Year, Nowruz is an ancient celebration of life, rebirth and the triumph of light over darkness, heralding the arrival of spring. Celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox by diverse cultures across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Balkans, Nowruz represents a vibrant, living tradition of the renewal of nature and the human spirit. Kingston City Council expresses it supports for all communities celebrating this reminder of our shared human heritage and the values of tolerance, cultural diversity and peace.

That a By-Law be presented to amend By-Law Number 2004-30, “A By-Law to Establish a Scale of Costs to be charged for Work Undertaken for the Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”, as amended, as per Exhibit B to Report Number 26-071. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (3) Mayor Paterson, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Oosterhof

That Council authorize the Director, Recreation & Leisure Services to approve a 1-year agreement (Pilot), with successive renewal options of 3 years each with Equip Sport for the provision of free access to sports equipment in neighbourhood parks; and That Council direct staff to report back in Q4 of 2026 with details and statistics on the Equip Sport program and status of renewal. YEAS: (11) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (2) Mayor Paterson, and Councillor Glenn

That Report Number 20: Received from Administrative Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (POL-081), be rescinded, and the revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number AP-26-003, be approved.

That the current Corporate Sponsorship Policy, approved by Council in 2004, attached as Exhibit A be rescinded, and the proposed Corporate Sponsorship Policy, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number AP-26-002, be approved; and That the current Naming of Corporate Assets Policy, approved by Council in 2004, attached as Exhibit C be rescinded, and the proposed Naming of Corporate Assets Policy, attached as Exhibit D to Report Number AP-26-002, be approved.

That Council approve the 2026 tax ratios as follows: the residential property class be set at 1.00; the new multi-residential property class be set at 1.00; the multi-residential property class be set at 1.70; the commercial property class be set at 1.98; the industrial property class be set at 2.63; the aggregate extraction property class be set at 2.140048; the pipeline property class be set at 1.1728; the farm property class be set at 0.20; and the managed forests property class be set at 0.25; and That the By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number AP-26-004, be presented to Council in order to establish the 2026 tax ratios.

That Council approve the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes pursuant to applications made under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, totalling $167,892.46, of which $147,036.43 is the City’s portion and the amount charged back to the school boards and Downtown Kingston! Business Improvement Area are $20,757.19 and $98.84, respectively, for the properties listed in Exhibit A to Report Number AP-26-005.

That Council endorse the 2026-2030 Kingston-Frontenac Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-26-001. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That Council receive and endorse the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number EITP-26-002; and That Council directs staff to provide an annual progress report on the Climate Change Adaptation Plan actions to the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That Report Number 23: Received from Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. 1. Applications Not Approved by the Heritage Properties Committee Note: Business Item 16.1.1 Applications Not Approved by the Heritage Properties Committee - Application for Ontario Heritage Act Approval - 5 Lower Union Street

That the new construction at 5 Lower Union Street be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-084-2025), which was deemed complete on January 15, 2026, with said application to include the construction of a 19-storey building and associated landscaping, including an interpretive display, drive aisles and site works; and That approval of the application (File Number P18-084-2025) be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-26-001. YEAS: (3) Councillor McLaren, Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic NAYS: (9) Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the new construction at 5 Lower Union Street be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-084-2025), which was deemed complete on January 15, 2026, with said application to include the construction of a 19-storey building and associated landscaping, including an interpretive display, drive aisles and site works; and That approval of the application (File Number P18-084-2025) be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-26-001. YEAS: (10) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Oosterhof NAYS: (2) Councillor Glenn, and Councillor Osanic ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the application on the property municipally known as 2043 Sydenham Road be approved under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to permit the demolition and removal of the chimney on the coach house, and the creation of a new opening and the installation of an insulated stove pipe, in accordance with the details described in the application P18-083-2025, which was deemed complete on January 19, 2026; and That approval of the applications be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-26-002; and That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Proposed Amendment to the property located at 2043 Sydenham Road, known as the Guess Farmhouse, pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number HP-26-002; 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, the amending By-Law for 2043 Sydenham Road, known as the Guess Farmhouse, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number HP-26-002, be presented at the next meeting of Council, for all three readings, and staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 30.1 of the Act. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT:

That the application at 74 Lower Union Street, be approved in accordance with the details described in the application (File Number P18-085-2025), which was deemed complete on January 19, 2026, with said application to include the construction of a rear-facing shed dormer; and That the approval of the application be subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-26-003. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-011-2025) submitted by Fotenn Planning + Design, on behalf of Kingston Terminal Properties Limited, for the property municipally known as 310 Barrie 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-26-006; 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: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-009-2025) submitted by Barr Homes and Fotenn Consultants, on behalf of Barr Developments Limited, for the property municipally known as 2980-2988 Princess 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-26-013; 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.

That Clause 2 of Report Number 24: Received from Planning Committee, Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2980-2988 Princess Street be

That the following recommendation in Report Number PC-26-001, Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision – 1429 Highway 15, be

anticipated reductions to English classes for newcomers to Canada are expected to result in the elimination of federally funded intermediate English classes in September 2026; and Whereas intermediate English classes are where newcomers develop practical language skills in areas such as, but not limited to, employment, volunteering, health care, and parent-teacher interviews, and these programs support participation in the economic and civic life of Kingston; and Whereas in Kingston approximately 240 newcomers currently participate in federally funded English classes, with many attending or approaching the intermediate level, and the elimination of these classes would directly disrupt the learning pathways of a significant portion of residents engaged in language learning; and Whereas many of those who would be affected by these reductions are refugees, including youth who did not have the opportunity to learn English in Canadian elementary and secondary schools; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council affirm the importance of maintaining funding for intermediate-level English language learning programs and urge Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to sustain support for these programs, recognizing that language acquisition is essential to securing employment, pursuing further education, and participating fully in community life; and That a copy of this motion be sent to The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and C

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

That the resignation of Johnson Adebayo from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee be received with regret; and That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Jillian Henderson be appointed from the reserve pool to the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.

That as requested by Emily Cehic, Kingston Pride, City Council proclaim the month of June 2026 as “Pride Month in Kingston” in the City of Kingston.

That as requested by Ajeeta Shan, Environmental Health Association of Canada, City Council proclaim the month of May 2026 as “Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month” in the City of Kingston.

driveway windrows created through municipal road plowing operations can present accessibility and service challenges for some residents, particularly seniors, persons with disabilities, and households with limited capacity to remove heavy or compacted snow; and Whereas several Ontario municipalities have implemented driveway windrow clearing programs using specialized equipment and a range of service models, eligibility criteria, and funding approaches; and Whereas Council has expressed interest in better understanding the operational, financial, and service-level implications of potential enhancements to winter maintenance, while continuing to meet Ontario’s legislated Minimum Maintenance Standards; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare a report examining driveway windrow clearing service models and their applicability to the City of Kingston by the end of Q3 2026; and That the report include a high-level review of driveway windrow clearing programs in comparable municipalities, information regarding any potential by-law amendments required to implement windrow clearing in specific communities, such as retirement communities, and an assessment of potential service delivery options for Kingston, including associated costs, operational implications, benefits, limitations, funding considerations, and impacts on the City’s ability to meet Minimum Maintenance Standards YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge

That New Motion 1, Windrow Clearing Service Models, be amended in the last resolve clause to insert the words ‘…information regarding any potential by-law amendments required to implement windrow clearing in specific communities, such as retirement communities…’ between the words ‘municipalities’ and ‘and’ to read as follows: That the report include a high-level review of driveway windrow clearing programs in comparable municipalities, information regarding any potential by-law amendments required to implement windrow clearing in specific communities, such as retirement communities, and an assessment of potential service delivery options for Kingston, including associated costs, operational implications, benefits, limitations, funding considerations, and impacts on the City’s ability to meet Minimum Maintenance Standards. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

the community has raised concerns over heat response and addressing residential needs for the most vulnerable, specifically for residents with medical conditions; and Whereas City Council has directed staff to develop a heat response plan which encourages the establishment of a “cooling room” within buildings but will not include requirements for property owners to provide air conditioning units within residential units; and Whereas some communities, such as the City of Toronto and Hamilton, have run programs to provide free portable residential air conditioners to low-income persons with health-related conditions; and Whereas establishing a program requires an administrator such as a Public Health Unit who can provide the eligibility and manage the funding allocation to residents in order to facilitate the acquisition of residential air conditioning units; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review best practices such as the City of Toronto and Hamilton, consult with the Southeast Public Health Unit, and report back to Council by the end of April 2026 on options for a residential air conditioning unit program that would support vulnerable individuals with medical conditions within the City of Kingston. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Ma

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-06, held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) and (8) be given their first and second reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (4) and (8) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12) Councillor Chaves, Councillor McLaren, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Tozzo, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Amos, Councillor Stephen, Councillor Osanic, and Councillor Oosterhof ABSENT: (1) Mayor Paterson

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

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: a. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Conference Centre Update; and b. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Statutory Officer Appointment. YEAS: (11): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (2): Councillor McLaren, and Mayor Paterson

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

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

That the Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery be approved. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That Kingston City Council recognize March 20 as Nowruz, also spelled as Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz or Nauryz. Meaning ‘new day’ in Persian, and popularly celebrated as the Persian New Year, Nowruz is an City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 ancient celebration of life, rebirth and the triumph of light over darkness, heralding the arrival of spring. Celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox by diverse cultures across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Balkans, Nowruz represents a vibrant, living tradition of the renewal of nature and the human spirit. Kingston City Council expresses it supports for all communities celebrating this reminder of our shared human heritage and the values of tolerance, cultural diversity and peace.

That a By-Law be presented to amend By-Law Number 2004-30, “A By- Law to Establish a Scale of Costs to be charged for Work Undertaken for the Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”, as amended, as per Exhibit B to Report Number 26-071. YEAS: (10): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (3): Councillor Glenn, Councillor Oosterhof, and Mayor Paterson

That Report Number 20: Received from Administrative Policies Committee be received and adopted. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That Council approve the 2026 tax ratios as follows: a. the residential property class be set at 1.00; b. the new multi-residential property class be set at 1.00; c. the multi-residential property class be set at 1.70; d. the commercial property class be set at 1.98; e. the industrial property class be set at 2.63; f. the aggregate extraction property class be set at 2.140048; City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 g. the pipeline property class be set at 1.1728; h. the farm property class be set at 0.20; and i. the managed forests property class be set at 0.25; and That the By-Law, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number AP-26-004, be presented to Council in order to establish the 2026 tax ratios.

That Council endorse the 2026-2030 Kingston-Frontenac Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number ARCP-26-001. City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That Report Number 23: Received from Heritage Properties Committee be received and adopted. City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 1. Applications Not Approved by the Heritage Properties Committee Note: Business Item 16.1.1 Applications Not Approved by the Heritage Properties Committee - Application for Ontario Heritage Act Approval - 5 Lower Union Street

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 011-2025) submitted by Fotenn Planning + Design, on behalf of Kingston Terminal Properties Limited, for the property municipally known as 310 Barrie 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-26-006; 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: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14- 009-2025) submitted by Barr Homes and Fotenn Consultants, on behalf of Barr Developments Limited, for the property municipally known as 2980- 2988 Princess 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-26-013; 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. City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026

Whereas anticipated reductions to English classes for newcomers to Canada are expected to result in the elimination of federally funded intermediate English classes in September 2026; and Whereas intermediate English classes are where newcomers develop practical language skills in areas such as, but not limited to, employment, volunteering, health care, and parent-teacher interviews, and these programs support participation in the economic and civic life of Kingston; and Whereas in Kingston approximately 240 newcomers currently participate in federally funded English classes, with many attending or approaching City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 the intermediate level, and the elimination of these classes would directly disrupt the learning pathways of a significant portion of residents engaged in language learning; and Whereas many of those who would be affected by these reductions are refugees, including youth who did not have the opportunity to learn English in Canadian elementary and secondary schools; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council affirm the importance of maintaining funding for intermediate-level English language learning programs and urge Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to sustain support for these programs, recognizing that language acquisition is essential to securing employment, pursuing further education, and participating fully in community life; and That a copy of this motion be sent to The Honourable Lena

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

Whereas driveway windrows created through municipal road plowing operations can present accessibility and service challenges for some residents, particularly seniors, persons with disabilities, and households with limited capacity to remove heavy or compacted snow; and Whereas several Ontario municipalities have implemented driveway windrow clearing programs using specialized equipment and a range of service models, eligibility criteria, and funding approaches; and Whereas Council has expressed interest in better understanding the operational, financial, and service-level implications of potential enhancements to winter maintenance, while continuing to meet Ontario’s legislated Minimum Maintenance Standards; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare a report examining driveway windrow clearing service models and their applicability to the City of Kingston by the end of Q3 2026; and That the report include a high-level review of driveway windrow clearing programs in comparable municipalities, information regarding any potential by-law amendments required to implement windrow clearing in specific communities, such as retirement communities, and an assessment of potential service delivery options for Kingston, including associated costs, operational implications, benefits, limitations, funding considerations, and impacts on the City’s ability to meet Minimum Maintenance Standards City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos,

Whereas the community has raised concerns over heat response and addressing residential needs for the most vulnerable, specifically for residents with medical conditions; and Whereas City Council has directed staff to develop a heat response plan which encourages the establishment of a “cooling room” within buildings but will not include requirements for property owners to provide air conditioning units within residential units; and Whereas some communities, such as the City of Toronto and Hamilton, have run programs to provide free portable residential air conditioners to low-income persons with health-related conditions; and Whereas establishing a program requires an administrator such as a Public Health Unit who can provide the eligibility and manage the funding allocation to residents in order to facilitate the acquisition of residential air conditioning units; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review best practices such as the City of Toronto and Hamilton, consult with the Southeast Public Health Unit, and report back to Council by the end of April 2026 on options for a residential air conditioning unit program that would support vulnerable individuals with medical conditions within the City of Kingston. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSEN

That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-06, held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, be confirmed. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (1) through (4) and (8) be given their first and second reading. City Council Meeting 2026-07 Minutes March 10, 2026 YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

That By-Law Numbers (4) and (8) be given their third reading. YEAS: (12): Councillor Amos, Councillor Boehme, Councillor Chaves, Deputy Mayor Cinanni, Councillor Glenn, Councillor Hassan, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Oosterhof, Councillor Osanic, Councillor Ridge, Councillor Stephen, and Councillor Tozzo ABSENT: (1): Mayor Paterson

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