City of Kingston
Council Meeting
Addendum

2026-06

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chamber

Council will resolve into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” at 6 p.m. and will reconvene as regular Council at 7 p.m.

 

Watch live on the City of Kingston website.

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Delegations

2.

Aylssa Perisa - Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route

Aylssa Perisa will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 regarding Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route.

3.

Shelley Hirstwood, Ben McIlquham & Jesse Kubes  - Wet Lab Development Project

Shelley Hirstwood & Ben McIlquham, Kingston Economic Development Corporation and Jesse Kubes, Queen's University, will appear before Council to speak to Clause 2 of Report Number 16: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) regarding Wet Lab Development Project.

4.

Krista LeClair - Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route

Krista LeClair, Kingston Accommodation Partners, will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 regarding Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route.

5.

Marijo Cuerrier - Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route

Marijo Cuerrier, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area, will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 regarding Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route.

6.

Lisa Asbreuk - Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route

Lisa Asbreuk, Corridor Train Alliance, will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 3 regarding Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route.

10.

Motions of Congratulations, Recognition, Sympathy, Condolences and Speedy Recovery

2.

Motion of Condolences - Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

Moved by: Councillor Glenn

Seconded by: Councillor Stephen

• That Kingston City Council extend its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those lost in the unfathomable tragedy of February 10, 2026. Our thoughts are with the entire community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia as they navigate this period of profound collective mourning.

3.

Motion of Condolences - William Leggett

Moved by: Mayor Paterson

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Cinanni

• That the condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of William “Bill” Leggett, former Principal of Queen’s University, and a member of the Order of Canada, who also served as a valued member of the Utilities Kingston Board since 2012. Bill was a world-renowned Professor of Biology whose research focused on the dynamics of fish populations, earning numerous honours, including the Fry Medal and induction as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. His professionalism, positive spirit, sound judgment, and unwavering support made a lasting impact on the organizations he worked for and our community. His passing is a great loss, and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

4.

Motion of Condolences - Robert (Bud) Steele

Moved by: Mayor Paterson

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Cinanni

• That the sincere condolences of Kingston City Council be extended to the family and friends of Robert (Bud) Steele, who passed away on February 16, 2026. Bud worked for over 22 years serving the Kingston community. He began his municipal career with the former Public Utilities Commission in 1997 as Transit Maintenance Supervisor with Kingston Transit and joined the new City of Kingston at amalgamation in 1998. He went on to lead the City’s fleet and garage operations and retired in 2019 as Manager, Fleet Services. Bud was known for his practical, hands-on leadership and his deep technical knowledge. He played a central role in building and strengthening the City’s fleet operations, supporting the safe and reliable delivery of transit and municipal services. He was also known for his humour, big laugh, and kind heart, and for fostering strong camaraderie among his colleagues. Our thoughts are with Bud’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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Communications Package

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Additional Communications

Additional communications received and distributed on February 17, 2026.