City of Kingston

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) that identifies the services to be  provided by KAM and the associated funding to be issued by the City of Kingston for those services, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2025 operating budget, and in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services; and

That Council approve the release of $107,036 from the Heritage Services Department’s 2025 operating budget to support the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites (KAM) and the services identified as part of a Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and KAM in 2025, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2025 operating budget.

That the By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-035 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to authorize the municipality to borrow up to $296,000,000 during the January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 period and up to $148,000,000 during the October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 period in order to finance the City’s current operating expenditures on an interim basis, as required.

That Council approve the Brownfield Property Tax Financial Assistance Application submitted by Inner Harbour Development LP, owner of the property at 0 Cataraqui Street, for future annual property tax rebates or cancellations that are not to exceed a total of $4,088,883 over a maximum of ten years subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of a Brownfield Site Agreement; and

That the By-Law attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-042 be presented to Council for all three readings that establishes the property as eligible to receive future property tax rebates under the Tax Increment Rebate Grant Program subject to a Brownfield Site Agreement between the owner and the City; and

That the By-Law attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-042 be presented to Council for first and second readings to allow for the cancellation or rebate of property taxes for Municipal and Education purposes for the duration of the assistance periods for the property at 0 Cataraqui Street under the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program By-Laws; and

That following the first and second readings of the Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program By-Law to cancel taxes, said By-Law be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for their approval if required and once approved, presented to Council for third reading; and

That staff be directed to negotiate a Brownfield Site Agreement with Inner Harbour Development LP establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant for the redevelopment of 0 Cataraqui Street; and

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Brownfield Site Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 24, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 27 Rideau 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 27 Rideau Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 24, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 29 Rideau 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 29 Rideau Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act; and

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Steve Mann dated September 24, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 31 Rideau 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 31 Rideau Street, attached as Exhibit C to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act.

That Council acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Objection from Bradley Knowles and Richard Knowles dated October 10, 2024, to the proposed designation of the property located at 3566 Boundary 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 3566 Boundary Road, attached as Exhibit D to Report Number 25-038, and directs the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Passing as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Act.

That Council direct staff to implement a single Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit to all roads bounded by Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Bath Road/Concession Street/Stephen Street/Montreal Street north of Stephen Street/Belle Park Drive, the Great Cataraqui River, and Lake Ontario, reducing the Area Speed Limit to 40 km/h; and

That a By-Law be presented to amend By-Law Number 2003-209, being “A By-Law to Regulate Traffic”, as amended, as per Exhibit C to Report Number 25-008 to implement this recommendation.

That the By-Law, attached to Report Number 25-036 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to provide for the levying and collecting of 2025 interim property taxes, including the following provisions:

1. the 2025 interim tax bill be no greater than 50% of the 2024 taxes levied;
2. the rates be as specified in Schedule A to the by-law attached hereto;
3. the due date for interim taxes be February 28, 2025;
4. various payment options be provided; and
5. late payment charges be added to taxes that are in default.

Option 1:

That Council direct staff to work with Victory Grounds Ventures on the development of a long-term lease for a portion of the existing green/field space at the Memorial Centre site to establish a multi-sports stadium that is domed in the winter and to bring a Canadian Premier League Soccer team and two semi- professional soccer teams to Kingston while providing access to the community user groups and sports organizations; and

That staff be directed to enter into a 120 day exclusivity period with Victory Grounds Ventures to allow the City time to conduct community consultation and complete due diligence on the potential lease with the assurance that Victory Grounds Ventures is not concurrently exploring opportunities with other communities; and

That staff be directed to conduct community consultation on the proposed relocation of the dog park within the field at the back of the property, the loss of some sport field uses, impacts to the circular track at the back of the property, and on the identification of alternate options/locations for the annual Agricultural Fair; and

That staff be directed to report back at the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting on the proposed terms of a land lease, that will include consideration of community feedback; and

That Council direct staff to identify options, including a phased-in implementation, to continue to support the operations of organizations making use of the existing barns at the Memorial Centre site, and report back as part of the due diligence process.

That Clause 1 of Report Number 12: Received from the CAO (Consider), Option 1 be amended to add the following clause after the final recommendation clause:

That Council direct staff to identify options, including a phased-in implementation, to continue to support the operations of organizations making use of the existing barns at the Memorial Centre site, and report back as part of the due diligence process.

That Council waive the rules of Council Procedural By-Law 2021-41 to extend the meeting to complete the agenda.

That staff report back on the status of the Murals on Private Property pilot project after year one of implementation in Q1 2026, and when the pilot project is completed in Q4 2027.

That Council direct Utilities Kingston to not proceed with the development of a Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at the Knox Farm property.

That Council direct staff to develop a graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025, with information for residents on how to prevent, report, and remove graffiti on both private and public property; and

That staff report back to the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee in Q2 2026 on the implementation of the educational components of the anti-graffiti program, including the identification of any additional programs if required.

That staff be directed to submit a Bird-Friendly City application for the next application period in Q2 2025, with the goal of obtaining Entry level certification.

That alterations to the property at 244 James Street, be approved in accordance with details as described in the application (P18-110-2024), which was deemed complete on November 7, 2024 with said alterations to include changes to the existing building/property and the construction of a two-storey addition in the rear and west of the existing building, specifically:

Alterations to the Existing Building/Property:

1. Addition of two new skylights on the western roof pitch near the rear of the roof ridge, a new metal cap on the existing chimney and a new 1.5-1.8 metre tall painted white fence bisecting the driveway;
2. Replacement of two casement windows on the second-floor as well as a first-floor entry way on the 2005 addition with aluminum clad wood sash windows with exterior muntin bars;
3. Replacement of a modern metal flue with a vent;
4. Repaint the building in a grey tone;

Details of the Proposed Addition:

1. Construction of a two-storey addition approximately 0.5 metres lower in height than the existing roof ridgeline of the original portion of the property, located in the rear and side yards, that step down to a one-storey addition deeper into the property;
2. The addition will feature a galvanized sheet steel roof like the existing, prefinished wood siding with the same/similar dimensions as the existing and a similar but different grey tone to the original portion of the building;
3. The addition will include two new covered wood porches with associated doors along the east and north of the building as well as historically appropriate and modern window systems/trim on the north elevation;
4. The addition will include two elongated rectangular aluminum clad wood sash windows with flat window surrounds on the west elevation visible to the public realm;
5. All but two windows visible to the public realm in the new addition will be rectangular aluminum clad wood sash windows with simulated divided lites and flat window surrounds; and

That the approval of the application is subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number HP-25-001.

That the following residents be appointed to the Heritage Properties Working Group: 

• Shirley Bailey;
• Helen Finley;
• Ed Grenda;
• Jane McFarlane; and 
• Don Taylor

That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 2973 Orser Road, known as the Orser Farmstead, 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-24-039; 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 2973 Orser Road, known as the Orser Farmstead, attached as Exhibit I to Report Number HP-24-036, 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.

That Clause 3 of Report Number 15: Received from the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee be amended by deleting the first recommendation clause in its entirety:

That the following recommendation in Report Number HP-24-039, Notice of Intention to Designate - 2973 Orser Road, be referred back to the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee for consideration at a meeting no later than Q1 2026: 

That as requested by Jennifer Enright, Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network, City Council proclaim the month of March 2025 as “Amyloidosis Awareness Month” in the City of Kingston.

That as requested by Haben Tekie, Festival Coordinator, Council designate the event, 2025 Kingston I Heart Beer & Taco Festival, scheduled for May 3, 2025 at Slush Puppie Place, Kingston, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Whereas food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints, a marker of pervasive material deprivation (poverty), and posing a serious public health problem because of its association with higher rates of numerous diseases and chronic health conditions and a higher risk of early death; and

Whereas chronic stressors like disability, precarious work, and/or the cost-of-living crisis, and acute shocks like COVID-19, illness or eviction, make it more difficult to afford life’s basic needs and live free from poverty; and

Whereas current social assistance rates are woefully inadequate, making it impossible to afford a healthy diet; and

Whereas KFL&A Public Health estimates that about 1 in 3  households are food insecure; and

Whereas the City of Kingston has committed to addressing food insecurity through initiatives such as financial support for the expansion of a new building for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, partnering with Lionhearts Inc.’s Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups, and establishing a Fines for Food pilot program; and

Whereas Ontario nonprofits, including food banks, are collectively experiencing stagnant and declining resources amidst climbing demand, and increased reserve use;

Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council declare food insecurity an emergency in Kingston; and

That Council request the Provincial Government immediately increase its base funding to existing school food programs and increase its financial commitment to enable the expansion of school food programs to additional schools to build a universal school food program; and

That Council request the Provincial Government immediately raise social assistance rates to meet life’s basic needs; and

That Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments act to address the causes of food insecurity by establishing a Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income; and

That Council request that the Provincial and Federal Governments include the reduction of food insecurity as a component of all appropriate government policies; and

That Council request that all major federal and provincial political parties address food insecurity as a component of their respective party platforms; and

That a copy of this motion be shared with The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada, the Honorable M.P.P. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, M.P. Mark Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands, M.P. Scott Reid, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, M.P.P. Ted Hsu, Kingston & and the Islands, M.P.P. John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, M.P. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, M.P. Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, M.P. Yves-Francois Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Québécois, M.P. Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, M.P.P. Marit Stiles, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, M.P.P. Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards Association, and the Canadian School Boards Association.