City of Kingston

That Kingston City Council recognize the 40th anniversary of the Partners in Mission Food Bank, on June 17, 2024, by declaring that day as Partners in Mission Food Bank Day. Their first food collection was received on June 17, 1984, and in the over 40 years since Partners in Mission Food Bank has grown significantly, obtained registered charity status, and moved between several locations before moving into their current location on Hickson Avenue. In 2023 Partners in Mission Food Bank was named a Top 10 Canadian Food Bank by Charity Intelligence for the third year in row, and a Top 10 Canadian Impact Charity for the second year in a row, with $0.93 of every $1 donated going to their food hamper program. Additionally, in 2023 18,510 grocery hampers were distributed, 13.2 % more than the record set in the previous year.

That Council direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an encroachment agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, with the owners of 115 Lower Union Street for the encroachment of the foundation and the eaves from the property at 115 Lower Union Street onto the City property at 113 Lower Union Street.

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Jackie Blakney and Brent Wilson dated March 11, 2024 to the proposed designation of the property located at 995 Sydenham 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), have decided not to withdraw the Notice to Intention to Designate the property; and

That Council give all three readings to the amended Designation By-Law for 995 Sydenham Road, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 24-158, and direct the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act.

That Council endorse the 2024 Fines for Food distribution plan with contributions to seven community agencies for food hampers and emergency pantry items.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into amended agreements with Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFL&A and the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area to continue the downtown focused pilot street outreach program between July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services; and

That Council approve a monthly funding allocation of up to $10,417 per agency for the duration of the extension and to be funded from the Homelessness Prevention Program and the approved 2024 Housing and Social Services operating budget; and

That Council direct staff to return to Council by the end of Q4 2024 with an update on all Street Outreach Services and associated recommendations for funding for these services moving forward.

That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-002-2024) submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc., on behalf of Queen’s University, for the property municipally known as 101, 87, 71, and 69 Union Street; 28 Division Street; 284 Earl Street, 174 and 176 University Avenue; 135, 137, and 139 Alfred 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-24-029; 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 the following recommendation in Report Number PC-24-010, Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2312 Princess Street, be referred back to Planning Committee for consideration at a Planning Committee meeting not later than the end of Q3 2024:

That the applications for Official Plan and zoning By-Law amendments (File Number D35-004-2022) submitted by Patry Inc., on behalf of 976653 Ontario Inc., for the property municipally known as 2312 Princess Street, be approved; and

That the City of Kingston Official Plan, as amended, be further amended, Amendment Number 88, as per Exhibit A, (Draft By-Law and Schedule A to Amend the Official Plan) to Report Number PC-24-010; and

That Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62, as amended, be further amended, as per Exhibit B (Draft By-Law and Schedule A and B to Amend Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62) to Report Number PC-24-010; 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; and

That staff be directed to provide a supplementary report at a Planning Committee meeting not later than the end of Q3 2024, providing details the revised proposal.

That the Notice of Intention to Demolish at 3867 Smith Road be received subject to section 27(11) of the Ontario Heritage Act which provides for the requirement that the notice must include such plans and shall set out such information as the council may require prior to the final acceptance of the notice and the beginning of the 60 day notice period under section 27(9); and

That prior to demolition the building will be photographed, measured and documented, with help from “Your Old Barn Study” in conjunction with Ontario Barn Preservation Group and the University of Guelph, or with help from a similar group; and

That the building will be carefully deconstructed to preserve as much of the original materials as possible for future rebuilding on site or on another site, with the assistance of such groups as the Ontario Barn Preservation Group; and

That upon the receipt and acceptance of the said documentation and the deconstruction plan to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning Staff under section 27(11), the notice shall be received and deconstruction under Section 27(9) may proceed by the owner in accordance with the plan.

That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 163 Brock Street, known as the Dupuis House, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number HP-24-027; and

That should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Kingston within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Designation By-Law for 163 Brock Street, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number HP-24-027, be presented to Council for all three readings, and that staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act.

Whereas at its April 16, 2024 meeting, Council designated the Rip and Sip Event, taking place at the PumpHouse Museum on May 17, 2024 as an event of municipal significance; and

Whereas it is necessary to reschedule the event to July 12, 2024;

Therefore Be It Resolved That as requested by Hannah Blaine, Museum Assistant, City of Kingston, Council designate the event, Rip and Sip, scheduled for Friday, July 12, 2024 at the PumpHouse Museum at 23 Ontario Street, Kingston, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

That as requested by Sarah Utting, Kingston Lacrosse Association, City Council proclaim September 26, 2024 to be “Lacrosse Day” in the City of Kingston.

Whereas Kingston is in a family health care crisis with a community that will have upwards of 53,000 residents unattached to family care physicians by 2026, and

Whereas too may Kingston residents are despairing in endless queues as they seek a doctor for themselves and their loved ones, and

Whereas the Federal government just committed and additional $3.1 billion to Ontario to increase access to doctors, and the province committed to the right care in the right place, faster care, and hiring more healthcare workers, and Queen’s University set up a special selection process and campus to educate and train more family doctors, now it is Kingston’s turn to contribute to solving the crisis, and

Whereas in this time of crisis Kingston needs to be visionary and innovative in order to attract and retain sufficient family doctors and health care professionals to adequately serve our community, and

Whereas a one-stop shop for family medicine, diagnostic clinics, and other health-related services will increase accessibility, treatment, and the health of many tens of thousands of people in Kingston, and

Whereas 309 Queen Mary Road offers an opportunity for new, unique, transformational models that will provide scope for family care teams, ancillary, and allied professionals to serve tens of thousands in our community through models that were unavailable and unknown when Council passed our Strategic Plan;

Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Kingston purchase 309 Queen Mary Road to be wholly transformed into a family medicine and diagnostic center with ancillary and allied health professionals capable of serving residents without a family doctor, and

That the strategic plan target of 480 affordable and supportive housing units by 2026 in section 1.3.2 be lowered to 307 (in line with Housing Accelerator Fund requirements), and a new target of providing space for family health services by 2026 be added to section 4.3.1 of the Strategic Plan 2023-2026, and

That Council amend the 2023 capital budget to reduce the affordable housing capital budget from $10.0 million to $3.5 million and return $6.5 million to the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund, and

That Council approve a budget of up to $10.0 million, with funding from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund.

That Council waive the rules of By-Law Number 2021-41 “Council Procedural By-Law”
to extend the meeting past 11:00 pm to complete the agenda