City of Kingston
Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

2025-11

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

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

Council Chamber

Council will resolve into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” at 5:00 p.m., and will reconvene as regular Council at 7 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 - Proposed or Pending Acquisition of Federal Property for Municipal Purpose and Related Potential Property Acquisition(s)/Lease(s), and/or Disposal; and
  2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Conference Centre. 

3.

The Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting"

The consent of Council is requested for the addition of The Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" item c. - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Strategic Priority.

4.

Report of the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting"

5.

Approval of the Addendum

6.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests

7.

Presentations

8.

Delegations

1.

Lilliana Babcock - Strengthening Property Standards for Driveway and Surface Repairs

Lilliana Babcock will appear before Council to speak to New Motion Number 3 with respect to Strengthening Property Standards for Driveway and Surface Repairs. 

9.

Petitions

10.

Deferred Motions

11.

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

1.

Staff Response to Ice Storm - Motion of Recognition

Moved by: Councillor Tozzo

Seconded by: Councillor Chaves

• That Kingston City Council recognize the work of staff during the recent ice storm on March 29 & 30, when 22 millimetres of precipitation fell in Kingston, including 15 millimetres of ice accretion. Staff working around the clock kept Kingston residents safe during this dangerous weather event. The endeavours of Public Works Service staff treating roads and sidewalks and clearing downed trees, Kingston Transit operators maintaining bus service, Utilities Kingston and Hydro One staff repairing power lines, and Kingston Fire & Rescue and Kingston Police staff keeping residents safe in their homes and on the roads are greatly appreciated.

12.

Report Number 37: 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.

Proposed Renaming of a Municipal Road Known as Elk Crescent to Elk Court

(Report Number 25-078 from the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services)

(See By-Law Number (1), 2025-121)

• That “A By-Law to Approve the Renaming of the Existing Municipal Road from Elk Crescent to Elk Court, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac”, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number 25-078, be presented to Council for all three readings.

2.

Noise Agreement for 223 Princess Street

(Report Number 25-114 from the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services)

• That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Noise Agreement for 223 Princess Street, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-114.

13.

Report Number 38: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend)

1.

Briefing - Feasibility of a Vacant Home Tax Program

Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer, will provide introductory remarks and introduce Bruce Peever, Partner, Public Sector Services, KPMG Canada, Anne Lindsay, Senior Manager, Public Sector Advisory Services, KPMG Canada, and Matt McLean, Senior Consultant, Public Sector Advisory Services, KPMG Canada, who will brief Council on Clause 2 of Report Number 38: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) with respect to Feasibility of a Vacant Home Tax Program. 

2.

Feasibility of a Vacant Home Tax Program

(Report Number 25-002 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

• That Council receive the consultant report providing a comprehensive assessment, including recommendation, of the feasibility and affordability of implementing a residential Vacant Home Tax in the City of Kingston, attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 25-002; and

  That no further steps be taken to implement a Vacant Homes Tax program for the City of Kingston.

3.

Annual Update on Family Physician Recruitment

(Report Number 25-119 from the Director, Office of Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships)

• That Council approve the allocation of up to $600,000 from the Working Fund Reserve to support the continued delivery of the Kingston Family Physician Recruitment Program and Clinic Grant Program; and

  That Council direct staff to apply for funding opportunities for projects that support the recruitment of family physicians; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute return for service agreements and Clinic Grant Agreements with family physicians and clinics as part of the City’s family physician programs in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

4.

Delegated Authority for Contracting for Shelter Services

(Report Number 25-121 from the Chief Administrative Officer)

• That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer or their delegates to proceed directly to the non-standard procurement method identified in By-Law Number 2022-154, A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston, to award contracts, as necessary to renovate and operate future homeless shelter sites, based on future property acquisitions up to $6.2M to be funded from the 2025 approved capital budget and Community Benefit Fund of $280,000; and

  That Council approve a budget amendment of $280,000 for renovations and improvements to future homeless shelter sites funded from the Community Benefit Fund.

14.

Report Number 39: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Consider)

1.

Options Report for the Highway 15 Roundabout

(Report Number 25-115 from the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services)

• Option 1:

  That Council approve an additional $1,426,440 for project code PLD – Riverview Shores Roundabout in order for a roundabout to be constructed as part of the subdivision for 998 Highway 15 that meets all City design standards and guidelines, with funding of $659,443 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund and the remainder from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund; and

  That the Notice of Decision of Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision for 998 Highway 15 (D35-002-2021) be amended as follows:

  1. By deleting condition 10(b)

  Or

  Option 2:

  That Council approve the transportation infrastructure to be constructed at the intersection of Summer Valley Terrace and Highway 15 to be a signalized intersection; and

  That Council authorize the Manager, Development Engineering, to approve any Off-Site Works Agreement related to the construction of transportation infrastructure at the intersection of Summer Valley Terrace and Highway 15, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services or their designate; and

  That the Notice of Decision of Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision for 998 Highway 15 (D35-002-2021) be amended as follows:

  1. By deleting condition 10(b) and replacing it with “(b) The Owner shall enter into an Off-Site Works Agreement for the construction of a signalized intersection at 998 Hwy 15 to the satisfaction of the City. Prior to the issuance of the Preliminary Certificate of Approval of the Works, the Owner shall complete all works as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with the executed Off-Site Works Agreement”; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Off-Site Works Agreement with the developers of the Riverview Shores Subdivision (D35-002-2021) to capture the final design and construction of a signalized intersection, including adherence to the City of Kingston Access Management Guidelines, alignment with good access management practice for an arterial roadway and appropriate cost sharing elements; and

  That staff review the existing signalized intersection design to provide maximum use of dedicated turning lanes for additional queuing; and

  That any remaining funds in project code PLD – Riverview Shores Roundabout after final invoices are paid be returned to municipal reserve funds and earmarked for future infrastructure projects within the Pittsburgh District to include the implementation of roundabouts, where feasible.

15.

Report Number 40: Received from Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

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

1.

Notice of Intention to Designate under the Ontario Heritage Act - 560 King Street West (Kingston Penitentiary)

(Exhibits A & B to Report Number HP-25-007)

• That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 560 King Street West, known as Kingston Penitentiary, 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-25-007; 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 560 King Street West, known as Kingston Penitentiary, attached as Exhibit B to Report Number HP-25-007, 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.

16.

Report Number 41: Received from the Integrity Commissioner

1.

2024 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner

• That Council receive the 2024 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the City of Kingston, submitted by Aird & Berlis LLP.

17.

Committee of the Whole

18.

Information Reports

1.

Briefing - Kingston Police Service Board Quarterly Operating Budget Status Report as at December 31, 2024

Chief Scott Fraser, Scarlet Eyles, Director of Finance, Kingston Police, and  Jarrod Stearns, Board Chair, Kingston Police Service Board, will brief Council on Information Report Number 2 with respect to Kingston Police Service Board Quarterly Operating Budget Status Report as at December 31, 2024.

1.

Briefing - Kingston Police Service Board Quarterly Operating Budget Status Report as at December 31, 2024

The consent of Council is requested for the amendment to the Briefing. 

Chief Scott Fraser, Deputy Chief Scott Gee, and Scarlet Eyles, Director of Finance, Kingston Police, will brief Council on Information Report Number 2 with respect to Kingston Police Service Board Quarterly Operating Budget Status Report as at December 31, 2024.

2.

Kingston Police Service Board Quarterly Operating Budget Status Report as at December 31, 2024

(Report Number 25-105 from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the Kingston Police Service Board financial status report as at December 31, 2024.

3.

Head of Council Vacancy

(Report Number 25-116 from the City Clerk)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with procedural information with respect to Deputy Mayor coverage during the federal election campaign period and any potential Head of Council (Mayor) vacancy.

19.

Information Reports from Members of Council

1.

March 2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board (FCM) Meeting Update

(Report Number 25-118 from Councillor Glenn)

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities March Board meeting. 

20.

Miscellaneous Business

Miscellaneous Business Items are voted on as one motion.

Moved by: Councillor Hassan

Seconded by: Councillor Ridge

1.

Supporting Families of Workplace Tragedy Day - Proclamation

• That as requested by Wiebke Wilkens, Kingston Partners for Safe Communities, City Council proclaim May 3, 2025 as “Supporting Families of Workplace Tragedy Day” in the City of Kingston.

2.

Philippines Independence Day - Proclamation

• That as requested by Rechell Bernales, Filipino-Canadian Community of Kingston, City Council proclaim June 14, 2025 as “Philippines Independence Day” in the City of Kingston.

3.

Loyalist Day - Proclamation

• That as requested by Anne Redish, Kingston and District Branch, UELAC, City Council proclaim June 12, 2025 as  “Loyalist Day” in the City of Kingston.

4.

Homecraft Brew & Wine Supplies Inc. - Municipally Significant Event

• That as requested by Emma Sulley, Homecraft Brew & Wine Supplies Inc., Council designate the event scheduled for June 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, as an event of municipal significance, to which a Special Occasion Permit may be issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

21.

New Motions

1.

City Distribution of Canadian Flags

Moved by: Councillor Tozzo

Seconded by: Councillor Hassan

• Whereas the Maple Leaf flag was officially proclaimed the flag of Canada by Queen Elizabeth II in 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign; and

  Whereas the two people credited as the co-creators of the Canadian flag have direct connections to Kingston: John Matheson was a long-time Kingston resident, and Dr. George Stanley, also a Kingston resident and an active member of civic life in Kingston during his time as Dean of Arts with Royal Military College; and

  Whereas the Canadian flag is a powerful symbol of national unity, pride, and shared values, representing a country that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of community; and

  Whereas Kingston residents and Canadians are showing an increased interest in displays of support for our country;

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to source, distribute and communicate to Kingston residents the availability of free of charge Canadian flags; and

  That funding required for this program be absorbed within the 2025 operating budget, to a maximum of $10,000. 

2.

Memorial Centre Future Visioning

Moved by: Councillor Cinanni

Seconded by: Councillor Tozzo

• Whereas the Memorial Centre has been a critical community asset for decades which has evolved over time to meet community needs; and

  Whereas City Council has identified the redevelopment of the Memorial Centre property as a priority within its 2023-2026 Strategic Plan; and

  Whereas a recent proposal for a multi sports stadium at the Memorial Centre site raised several, and at times competing community concerns, related to past, current and future uses of the property; 

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to report back by Q3 2025 with a list of criteria, guided by prior Council direction(s) and plans, and taking into consideration recent community feedback, to guide the future visioning for the Memorial Centre.

3.

Strengthening Property Standards for Driveway and Surface Repairs

Moved by: Councillor Stephen

Seconded by: Councillor Hassan

• Whereas poorly maintained driveways and parking lots contribute to vehicle damage, including tire punctures, wheel misalignment, and suspension issues, increasing maintenance costs for residents and businesses and creating unnecessary financial burdens; and

  Whereas the City of Kingston has established minimum property standards through its Property Standards By-Law to ensure the maintenance and safety of private properties; and

  Whereas potholes and deteriorating driveways on private property, including commercial and residential properties, have been a recurring issue requiring repeated enforcement interventions; and

  Whereas some property owners are engaging in a pattern of minimal compliance, performing only temporary or insufficient repairs rather than properly maintaining their driveways and surfaces; and

  Whereas property owners frequently wait to receive a free Notice of Violation before taking action, delaying compliance until the City escalates enforcement to an Order to Remedy, which extends the timeline for repairs and increases administrative burdens; and

  Whereas the City has enacted a $150 fee for issuing a Order of Remedy when a property owner fails to comply with an initial Notice of Violation, serving as an initial deterrent against inaction and encouraging timely compliance; 

  Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review and report back to the Administrative Policies Committee, by the end of Q3 2025, on amendments to the Property Standards By-Law to require that any surface repair to driveways, parking lots and walkways be consistent with the original material; and

  That Council direct staff to amend the City's By-Law Enforcement Policy to provide that when a pothole or deteriorating driveway contravenes the Property Standards By-Law, an officer will generally require the person to repair the contravention within 14 days after being served with the order to repair.

22.

Notices of Motion

23.

Minutes

Distributed to all Members of Council on March 28, 2025.

• That the minutes of Special City Council Meeting Number 2025-09, held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and regular City Council Meeting Number 2025-10, held Tuesday, March 18, 2024, be confirmed.

24.

Communications Package

Communications received and distributed between March 11, 2025 and March 25, 2025.

1.

Additional Communications

Additional communications received and distributed between March 25, 2025 and April 1, 2025.

25.

Other Business

26.

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 third reading.

1.

A By-Law to Approve the Renaming of the Existing Municipal Road from Elk Crescent to Elk Court

A By-Law to Approve the Renaming of the Existing Municipal Road from Elk Crescent to Elk Court, City of Kingston, County of Frontenac

Three Readings

Proposed By-Law Number 2025-121

(Clause 1, Report Number 37)

2.

A By-Law to Exempt Certain Lands on Registered Plan 13M-141 from the Provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act - 1067, 1073, 1079, 1081, 1087 and 1089 Barrow Avenue

A By-Law to Exempt Certain Lands on Registered Plan 13M-141 from the Provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended (Lots 32, 35, 38, 39, 42, and 43 on Registered Plan 13M-141, municipally known as 1067, 1073, 1079, 1081, 1087, and 1089 Barrow Avenue, for the purpose of establishing easements for utility, maintenance, and rear yard access)

Three Readings

Proposed By-Law Number 2025-122

(Delegated Authority)

3.

A By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

A By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Three Readings

Proposed By-Law Number 2025-123

(City Council Meeting Number 2025-11)

27.

Adjournment

• That Council do now adjourn.