City of Kingston
Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

2026-02

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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.

 

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1.

Call Meeting to Order

2.

The Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting"

• That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items:

  1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority;
  2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Proposed Acquisition of Federal Lands; and
  3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Instructions for Mediation.

3.

Report of the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting"

4.

Approval of the Addendum

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests

6.

Presentations

7.

Delegations

1.

John Farrow - Rotary Club Peace Poles

John Farrow will appear before Council to speak to New Motion 1 with respect to Rotary Club Peace Poles. 

8.

Petitions

9.

Deferred Motions

10.

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

11.

Report Number 08: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consent)

All items listed on the Consent Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member may ask for any item(s) included in the Consent Report to be separated from that motion, whereupon the Consent Report without the separated item(s)shall be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.

1.

Cancoil Corporation - 1000 Innovation Drive - Option to Repurchase Agreement

(Report Number 26-042 from the City Solicitor)

• That Council waive the City's option to repurchase the lands municipally known as 1000 Innovation Drive pursuant to section 2.1 (a) of the option to repurchase agreement dated May 14, 2025 between Cancoil Corporation and the City and agree to postpone the City's interest in the option to repurchase agreement in favour of BDC, for the purpose of facilitating financing for the property, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the waiver and postponement.

2.

Renewal of the Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and the Kingston and Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites

(Report Number 26-008 from the Commissioner, Community Services)

• 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 2026 operating budget, and in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services; and

  That Council approve the release of $107,136 from the Heritage Services Department’s 2026 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 2026, subject to the deemed adoption of the 2026 operating budget.

3.

Proposed Contract 2025-2028 - Extendicare Canada

(Report Number 26-027 from the Commissioner, Community Services)

• That Council direct staff to enter a three-year contract (November 2025 – November 2028) with Extendicare Canada at a cost of $62,500 per year, with the potential for a one-year extension with a CPI increase in fees for the provision of services at Rideaucrest Home as detailed in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-027.

4.

Kingston Community Climate Action Fund Project Selection 2025 - Sustainable Kingston

(Report Number 26-034 from the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services)

• That Council affirm that the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund application, attached to Report Number 26-034 as Exhibit A, meets the objectives and eligibility criteria, and be approved for public donation.

5.

Fees and Charges By-Law for the 2026 Fiscal Year

(Report Number 26-003 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

(See By-Law Number (1), 2026-7)

• That the By-Law attached to Report Number 26-003 as Exhibit A, entitled “A By-Law to repeal City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-06, "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2025" in its entirety, and to establish “Fees & Charges By-Law, 2026”, be presented to Council for all three readings to establish the fees and charges for the 2026 fiscal year.

6.

2026 Municipal Borrowing By-Law

(Report Number 26-012 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

(See By-Law Number (2), 2026-8)

• That the draft By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow, attached to Report Number 26-012 as Exhibit A, be presented to Council for all three readings to authorize the municipality to borrow up to $313,000,000 during the January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 period and up to $156,500,000 during the October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 period in order to finance the City’s current operating expenditures on an interim basis, as required; and

  That the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer be authorized to obtain temporary borrowing by means of temporary loans from reserve and reserve funds, as required, subject to the borrowing limits outlined in the draft By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow, attached to Report Number 26-012 as Exhibit A.

12.

Report Number 09: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend)

1.

Briefing - Asset Management Plan Update Required to Meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 Requirements

Neil Carbone, Commissioner, Corporate & Emergency Services, will provide introductory remarks and introduce Brent Fowler, Director, Corporate Asset Management & Fleet, Lisa Ellis, Asset Management Specialist, Dillion Consulting, and Austen Underhill, Project Manager, Dillion Consulting, who will brief Council on Clause 2 of Report Number 09: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Asset Management Plan Update Required to Meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 Requirements. 

2.

Asset Management Plan Update Required to Meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 Requirements

(Report Number 26-002 from the Commissioner, Corporate & Emergency Services)

• That Council adopt the 2025 Asset Management - Additional Information Report as set out in Exhibit A to Report Number 26-002; and

  That Council adopt the Natural Asset Management Plan as set out in Exhibit B to Report Number 26-002; and

  That Council adopt the updated 2025 Asset Management Policy as set out in Exhibit C to Report Number 26-002; and

  That the Director of Corporate Asset Management & Fleet be delegated the authority to make any required non-material amendments to the 2025 Asset Management – Additional Information Report and the Natural Asset Management Plan, as approved by the City Solicitor, with said authority to be added to By-Law Number 2025-157, Delegation of Authority By-Law, as part of future amendments; and

  That Council direct staff to submit the final approved 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan – Additional Information Report and Natural Asset Management Plan to the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and to make it available to the public via the City’s website along with the City’s Asset Management Policy.

3.

"Centre of Community" Fitness and Aquatics Facility Update - YMCA of Eastern Ontario and City of Kingston Partnership

(Report Number 26-023 from the Commissioner, Corporate & Emergency Services)

• That Council endorse, in principle, an operating model for the health centre component of the proposed new facility as outlined in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-023 (TwenteOne Consulting Report) and generally described as a multi-disciplinary health hub focused on rehabilitation, where related clinical services are delivered under a single, independent management entity which would oversee scheduling, billing, and coordination with other programming and use of common spaces to create an integrated patient/client experience.

4.

Food Framework Updates and Funding Recommendations

(Report Number 26-001 from the Commissioner, Community Services)

• That Council endorse the food funding grant recommendations as described in Exhibit A of Report Number 26-001, for a total of $300,000 from the 2025 operating budget; and

  That Council waive the asset disposal requirements included in the City’s Vehicle Operating Policy and approve the donation of up to two passenger vans retired from the City’s fleet to not for profit providers to assist with program delivery of food programs. 

13.

Report Number 10: Received from the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

1.

Civic Collection Acquisitions and Deaccession - November 2025

(Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-006)

• That the following one acquisition be accepted for the Civic Collection (“Secondary Collection”):

  1. Watercolour painting of City Hall by Robert Blenderman titled “Sprucing Up”; and

  That the objects listed in Exhibit A to Report Number ACH-25-006 be approved for deaccessioning from the Civic Collection.

14.

Committee of the Whole

15.

Information Reports

1.

Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

(Report Number 26-040 from the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the changes, information gaps, and potential impacts to the City with respect to the amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act.

2.

2026 Budget Engagement Results

(Report Number 26-006 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on the engagement tools and activities used, and summarizes the feedback received through the 2026 budget engagement process.

3.

October 2025 Tender and Contract Awards Subject to Delegation of Authority

(Report Number 26-018 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with details of contracts greater than $100,000 awarded for the month of October 2025 that meet the established criteria of delegated authority for standard procurements and non-standard procurements.

4.

Award of Funding - Call for Proposals (CFP) under Health Canada's Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF)

(Report Number 26-035 from the Commissioner, Community Services)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on the Emergency Treatment Fund local funding contribution and activities that will be supported.

16.

Information Reports from Members of Council

1.

2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Parliament Hill Advocacy Days Update

(Report Number 26-049 from Councillor Glenn)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2025 advocacy days and priorities with the federal government.

17.

Miscellaneous Business

Miscellaneous Business Items are voted on as one motion.

Moved by: Councillor Ridge

Seconded by: Councillor Tozzo

1.

Resignation from Sustainable Kingston

• That the resignation of Councillor Hassan from the Sustainable Kingston Board be received with regret; and

  That Councillor ________ be appointed to the Sustainable Kingston Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.

2.

Resignation from Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission

• That the resignation of Courtney Mahoney from the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission be received with regret; and

  That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Julien Lalonde be appointed from the reserve pool to the Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission for a term ending November 14, 2026.

18.

New Motions

1.

Rotary Club Peace Poles

Moved by: Councillor Tozzo

Seconded by: Mayor Paterson

• Whereas Rotary is a global network of over 46,000 local clubs with 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – in themselves, in communities, and across the globe; and

  Whereas there are four rotary clubs in Kingston (Rotary Club of Kingston, Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club, Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club and Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club), whose members use their passion, energy and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects; and

  Whereas a Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth, which is an affirmation of peace and its placement furthers Rotary’s goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world; and

  Whereas Rotary Clubs across the world have installed over 250,000 Peace Poles; and

  Whereas Kingston’s local Rotary Clubs seek to have the first peace pole installed in Kingston;

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to work in partnership with Kingston’s Rotary Clubs to identify a suitable location in Breakwater Park for the installation of a Peace Pole, with a goal of installing the first Peace Pole no later than Q2 2026.

2.

Measles Vaccination Awareness

Moved by: Councillor McLaren

Seconded by: Councillor Glenn

• Whereas the Pan American Health Organization has notified the Public Health Agency of Canada that Canada has lost its measles elimination status due to sustained transmission over more than one year; and

  Whereas measles is a dangerous but preventable disease for which an effective and safe vaccine is readily available, and more than 5,100 cases have been recorded across Canada in 2025, including 2,393 confirmed cases in Ontario as of November 1; and

  Whereas local data from Southeast Public Health indicates that as of October 17 measles immunization coverage among the school-aged population is 95.9% in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, 94.1% in Hastings Prince Edward, and 81.3% in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark, for an overall regional coverage of 90.7%, with adult vaccination status being more difficult to determine; and

  Whereas declining vaccination rates, vaccine misinformation, and the disruption of routine immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the re-emergence of measles in Canada; and

  Whereas municipal leaders play a role in supporting family physicians, public health officials, and community agencies in communicating clear and evidence-based public health information;

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council encourage all residents who are born after 1970, or who work in high-risk settings such as healthcare, early childhood education, or other environments where exposure risk is increased, to ensure that they have received two documented doses of a measles-containing vaccine; and

  That Kingston City Council affirm the safety and effectiveness of the measles vaccine, encourage residents to verify their vaccination status with their healthcare provider or Southeast Public Health, and urge the public to rely on credible health information and avoid sources that promote vaccine misinformation; and

  That staff be directed to post this messaging through the City’s communication channels in coordination with Southeast Public Health’s public information efforts; and

  That a copy of this motion be sent to Southeast Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health, and Senator Leo Housakos for their awareness.

3.

Support for Prioritization and Funding of Kingston Health Sciences Centre Redevelopment Project

Moved by Councillor Glenn

Seconded by Mayor Paterson

• Whereas the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is the largest acute care and cancer centre in Southeastern Ontario, serving more than 500,000 residents across a broad regional catchment area including Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward County, Leeds & Grenville, and more; and

  Whereas KHSC’s primary hospital site Kingston General Hospital (KGH) is operating in an aged, constrained facility, with critical infrastructure that no longer meets modern health-care standards for patient safety, accessibility, and clinical innovation; and

  Whereas the proposed KHSC redevelopment project, including a major rebuild of KGH and the Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario, will strengthen regional access to emergency services, surgical care, maternal and pediatric care, cancer care, and specialized programs that local hospitals rely on; and

  Whereas ensuring the Province of Ontario prioritizes and funds the KHSC rebuild will provide significant benefits to all municipalities in the region, reducing service backlogs, improving patient care, and supporting equitable health-care outcomes; and

  Whereas the City of Kingston is continually advocating with the province for the KHSC rebuild and within our capacity helping them on land potential in the city’s west end; and

  Whereas a unified regional voice is essential to demonstrate to the provincial government the urgency and broad community support for investment in modern, resilient, and future-ready hospital infrastructure in Southeastern Ontario; and

  Whereas the province is currently consulting Ontarians about their 2026 budget priorities and this is a time for Kingston and neighbouring communities to express their continued support for this project to have it included in their budget; 

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council formally requests the support of neighbouring and partner municipalities across Southeastern Ontario in advocating to the Province of Ontario for the prioritization and full funding of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre Redevelopment Project; and

  That Kingston City Council request supporting municipalities to write a motion of support to be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P., Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, M.P.P, Minister of Health, the Honourable Kinga Surma, M.P.P., Minister of Infrastructure, Deborah Richardson, Deputy Minister of Health, Michelle E. DiEmanuele, Ontario Secretary of the Cabinet, Ted Hsu, M.P.P., Kingston and the Islands, John Jordan, M.P.P., Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Ric Bresee, M.P.P., Hastings-Lennox and Addington and Steve Clark, M.P.P., Leeds-Grenville-Thousands Islands and Rideau Lakes, urging immediate advancement of the KHSC rebuild in the provincial capital plan; and

  That a copy of this motion be shared with the following municipal governments: Loyalist, South Frontenac, Greater Napanee, Frontenac Islands, Gananoque, Leeds & the Thousand Islands, Belleville, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Brockville, Prescott, Smiths Falls, North Grenville and any other municipalities that rely on KHSC for specialized care.

4.

Support for Cataraqui Conservation Authority

Moved by Councillor Oosterhof

Seconded by Councillor Amos

• Whereas the Province of Ontario has recently announced its intention to amalgamate several conservation authorities across the province; and

  Whereas the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA) plays a vital and longstanding role in protecting watersheds, wetlands, shorelines, natural habitats, and biodiversity across our region; and

  Whereas the CCA provides essential programs and services including flood forecasting and warning, drinking water source protection, environmental education, land stewardship, and the management of conservation areas that are highly valued by residents; and

  Whereas the CCA has demonstrated strong fiscal responsibility, local accountability, and a deep understanding of the unique environmental, geographic, and community needs within the Cataraqui watershed; and 

  Whereas the amalgamation of conservation authorities risks undermining local expertise, diminishing service levels, and weakening the responsiveness required to address climate change, extreme weather events, and region-specific environmental challenges; 

  Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Kingston affirms its strong support for the continued independence of the Cataraqui Conservation Authority (CCA); and 

  That Council urge the Province of Ontario to maintain the CCA as an independent conservation authority, recognizing its essential role in environmental protection, public safety, and community well-being; and

  That a copy of this motion be shared with the Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P., Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Mike Harris, M.P.P., Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Kevin Holland, M.P.P., Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, the Honourable Todd J. McCarthy, M.P.P., Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ted Hsu, M.P.P., Kingston and the Islands and John Jordan, M.P.P., Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, to convey Council’s position; and 

  That a copy of this motion be shared with the CCA and all municipalities within the Cataraqui watershed region to encourage similar expressions of support. 

19.

Notices of Motion

20.

Minutes

Distributed to all Members of Council on December 12, 2025.

• That the minutes of City Council Meeting Number 2026-01, held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, be confirmed.

21.

Communications Package

Communications received and distributed between November 25, 2025 and December 9, 2025.

1.

Additional Communications

Additional communications received and distributed December 16, 2025.

22.

Other Business

23.

By-Laws

• That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their first and second reading.

• That By-Law Numbers (1) through (3) be given their third reading.

1.

A By-Law to repeal City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-06, "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2025" in its entirety, and to establish "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2026"

A By-Law to repeal City of Kingston By-Law Number 2025-06, "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2025" in its entirety, and to establish "Fees & Charges By-Law, 2026"

Three Readings

Proposed By-Law Number 2026-7

(Clause 5, Report Number 08)

2.

A By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow

A By-Law to Authorize the Municipality to Borrow up to $313,000,000 between January 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 and up to $156,500,000 between October 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 to Finance Current Operating Expenditures on an Interim Basis

Three Readings

Proposed By-Law Number 2026-8

(Clause 6, Report Number 08)

3.

A By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on December 16, 2025

A By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on December 16, 2025

Three Readings

Proposed Number 2026-9

(City Council Meeting Number 2026-02)

24.

Adjournment

• That Council do now adjourn.