City of Kingston
Council Meeting
Addendum

2026-03

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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

Council Chamber

Council will resolve into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” at 6:00 p.m. and will reconvene as regular Council at 7:00 p.m.

 

Watch live on the City of Kingston website.

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7.

Delegations

4.

Chrystal Wilson - Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent

Chrystal Wilson will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 2 with respect to Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent.

5.

Joel Bruce - Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent

Joel Bruce will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 2 with respect to Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent.

6.

Michael Murphy - Use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators & Alternative Voting Methods for the Purpose of the 2026 Municipal Election, and 2026 Election Plan Enhancements and Considerations

Michael Murphy will appear before Council to speak to Clause 1 of Report Number 11: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators & Alternative Voting Methods for the Purpose of the 2026 Municipal Election, and 2026 Election Plan Enhancements and Considerations. 

10.

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

1.

Motion of Recognition - Municipal Employees

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Hassan

Seconded by: Councillor Stephen

• That Kingston City Council recognize the contributions of City of Kingston staff during a successful 2025 year. Municipal employees play a vital role in delivering a variety of services to Kingston residents, including but not limited to cultural services, emergency services, health and social services, infrastructure and transportation services, land use planning and environmental conservation. Municipal government represents the level of government closest to the people, and Council appreciates the importance that municipal staff at all levels place on customer service, often managing difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. Kingston City Council expresses its support for Kingston’s municipal employees and looks forward to continued excellence in 2026.

21.

Communications Package

1.

Additional Communications

Additional communications received and distributed between January 6, 2026 and January 8, 2026.

2.

Additional Communications

Additional communications received and distributed between January 9, 2026 and January 13, 2026.