Kingston, Ontario

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

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Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

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Administrative Policies Committee

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Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

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Planning Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

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Planning Committee

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Appeals Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

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City Council Meeting

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• No substantive agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed in the provided text.

Planning Committee

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Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Appeals Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

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Planning Committee

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Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

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Administrative Policies Committee

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Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

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Planning Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Planning Committee

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Planning Advisory Committee

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Appeals Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2026, to hear applications and make decisions on minor variances and zoning changes.

• Meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026
• Committee of Adjustment to hear applications
• Decisions on minor variances and zoning changes

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

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Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Planning Committee

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Planning Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

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City Council Meeting

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Planning Committee

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Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

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Administrative Policies Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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City Council Meeting

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

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Planning Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Planning Committee

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Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

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Heritage Properties Committee

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Planning Committee

The Planning Committee holds a public hearing to consider two recommendation reports. Staff recommend approving an Official Plan and zoning amendment for a Caraco Development project at 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive, and a zoning amendment for 4 York Street (formerly 391 Barrie Street). The committee will forward its recommendations to City Council for final decision.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment (D35-005-2024) for 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive by Caraco Development Corporation – staff recommendation to approve
• Zoning By-Law Amendment (D14-010-2025) for 4 York Street by 2782337 Ontario Inc. – staff recommendation to approve as modified
• Correspondence received May 1 – June 2, 2026 regarding 4 York Street attached to agenda
• Public meeting under the Planning Act with opportunity for oral submissions
• Both items will be recommended to City Council for final approval

City Council Meeting

City Council will decide on the relocation of a wellness/health care centre and a scope change for the aquatic centre project. The body is also considering several land dispositions, including a $1 sale for a modular housing project.

• Sale of part of 367 Gore Road to Brauer Homes for $1 for a five-unit affordable housing project
• Permanent closure and surplus declaration of 115-117 King Street Laneway
• Relocation of wellness/health care centre development to 315 Queen Mary Road
• One-year contract extension for Slush Puppie Place venue management with Legends Global
• Approval of a new naming rights agreement for Culligan Water Park expiring December 31, 2031

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee will recommend that Council receive and endorse the Phase 1 Findings Report for the Multi‑Site Visioning and Recreation Facility Capital Planning Project. It will ask Council to direct staff to begin Phase 2, developing site options, financial analysis, partnership opportunities and conceptual designs for the Kingston Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70 sites. The Committee will also recommend authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen’s University for a future twin‑pad arena at the Memorial Centre and exploring acquisition of the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour water lot from the Federal Government. Finally, it will recommend endorsing the Playground Accessibility Plan and directing staff to create capital and operational implementation plans, adopt the Playground Accessibility Audit Tool, and conduct biennial playground audits.

• Recommend Council receive and endorse Phase 1 Findings Report for Multi‑Site Visioning and Recreation Facility Capital Planning (Report ARCP‑26‑007)
• Direct staff to proceed with Phase 2 for Kingston Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70 sites, including site options and financial analysis
• Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen’s University for a future twin‑pad arena at the Memorial Centre
• Explore acquisition of the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour water lot from the Federal Government and report implications
• Endorse Playground Accessibility Plan and direct development of capital and operational implementation plans, adoption of the Playground Accessibility Audit Tool, and biennial playground audits

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a recommendation to Council to approve new Built Environment Accessible Design Standards, replacing existing Facility Accessibility Design Standards. It will also receive information updates on facilities management and the 2026 municipal election accessibility plan.

• Recommendation to Council to approve new Built Environment Accessible Design Standards (BEADS) and rescind existing Facility Accessibility Design Standards
• Proposed delegation to Director of Community Development, Wellbeing & IIDEA to update BEADS to comply with Ontario Building Code and AODA
• Information update on Facilities Management & Construction Services from Director Speros Kanellos
• Information report on 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• Approval of minutes from meeting 2026-04

Heritage Properties Committee

The committee is reviewing several Ontario Heritage Act applications. These include a skylight installation, entrance stairway restoration, and new construction.

• Ontario Heritage Act approval for 61 Alwington Avenue (skylight installation)
• Ontario Heritage Act approval for 103 Stuart Street (stairway restoration and reconstruction)
• Ontario Heritage Act approval for 195 Scholars Lane (single storey dwelling and detached garage)

The Heritage Properties Committee approved the meeting agenda and deferred the approval of the May 20 minutes to the July 15 meeting. It referred the 61 Alwington Avenue application to the Director of Heritage Services for final approval. The committee supported Council’s approval of the 103 Stuart Street restoration project and recommended Council approve the new construction at 195 Scholars Lane. All motions were carried.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• May 20 minutes approval deferred to July 15 (Carried)
• 61 Alwington Avenue application referred to Director for final approval (Carried)
• Supports Council approval of 103 Stuart Street restoration (Carried)
• Recommends Council approve 195 Scholars Lane new construction (Carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider renaming Indian Road to Aki Road and approve a $2.2 million capital budget amendment for affordable housing projects. The meeting also includes a closed session on legal opinions and a public hearing on a noise by-law exemption for Queen's University.

• Indian Road renaming to Aki Road (Option 1 or 2)
• Purchase of 158 Patrick Street for $2,243,000
• Noise by-law exemption for Queen's Orientation Week
• Approval of $3.1M budget for 186 Trailblazers Lane affordable housing
• Approval of $2M budget for Verona affordable housing project

City Council adopted a consent agenda and approved a Limiting Distance Agreement for 166 West Street. Council also granted Queen's University a noise by-law exemption for Orientation Week events.

• Adopted Report Number 54 (Consent)
• Authorized Limiting Distance Agreement for 166 West Street
• Granted Queen's Orientation noise by-law exemption
• Permitted delegation appearances for Water & Wastewater Corporation
• Permitted delegation appearances for Indian Road Renaming

KFHC Annual General Meeting

The Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation will hold its Twenty-Fourth Annual General Meeting on June 16, 2026. The agenda includes approving minutes, receiving the 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements, appointing KPMG as auditors, and confirming the Board of Directors.

• Approval of 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements
• Appointment of KPMG as auditors for 2026
• Confirmation of Board of Directors for 2026
• Request to defer Shareholder Agreement and By-Law 1 amendments
• Recommendation to hold a Special Meeting to approve amendments

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group will consider several items, including the adjudication of the Rural Kingston Community Program Fund. They will receive updates on the Firehall Usage Program, the ROD Grant, and proposals for large billboards in rural neighbourhoods. The meeting will also cover communications matters and any other business raised by members.

• Adjudication of the Rural Kingston Community Program Fund
• Firehall Usage Program update
• ROD Grant update
• Discussion of large billboards in rural neighbourhoods
• Communications and other business

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee will meet to consider applications for committee appointments and review the city's internal nomination processes. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Councillors' Lounge.

• Consideration of applications for Elections Compliance Audit Committee (3 appointments) and Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee (1 student representative)
• Review of Nominations Committee Processes (Report NOM-26-001)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kingston Committee of Adjustment will review six applications for minor variances to the zoning bylaw, one application for land severance consent, and one application for permission to operate a transportation depot. These reviews determine whether proposed structures and land divisions comply with municipal zoning rules, which directly affects neighborhood density, property boundaries, and local infrastructure use. Recommendations from the Commissioner of Growth & Development Services favor approval for all items, subject to specific conditions.

• Permission for a transportation depot at 548-550 Gardiners Road
• Minor variance for a 52-square-metre deck at 23 Point Crescent
• Reduced setbacks and landscape space for a project at 748 Development Drive
• Consent to sever 53.4 square metres from 23 Charles Street to 27 Charles Street
• Zoning variances for a six-storey apartment building at 900 & 908 Division Street

Planning Committee

The Kingston Planning Committee will review two applications for zoning and official plan amendments. Staff recommend approval for both, which would then be sent to City Council for final decision.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 235-247 Portsmouth Avenue
• Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment for 1575 Westbrook Road

The Planning Committee recommended that Council approve a zoning by-law amendment for 235-247 Portsmouth Avenue to permit a new multi-unit building. The committee also directed staff to amend Kingston Zoning By-Law No. 2022-62 and present the change to full Council for three readings without additional public notice. Minutes for the second agenda item at 1575 Westbrook Road were discussed but cut off before any motion or vote was recorded. The zoning change would allow residential development while requiring energy efficiency standards and pollinator-friendly landscaping.

• Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 235-247 Portsmouth Avenue (Carried)
• Directed staff to amend Kingston Zoning By-Law No. 2022-62 per Exhibit A (Carried)
• Determined no further public notice required under Planning Act section 34(17) (Carried)
• Recommended presenting amending by-law to Council for three readings (Carried)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee will receive a briefing on the preliminary engagement findings of the city's 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan. The report (HHC-26-009) will be presented by Kelly Black, Manager of Affordable Housing, along with Lily Clark, Jerrett Myers, and Diego Martinez. The item is for information only and no motions are scheduled.

• Briefing on 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan – Preliminary Engagement Findings
• Report HHC-26-009 (Preliminary Engagement Update) provided for information
• Procedural agenda items (Call to Order, Approval of Agenda, etc.)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. and concluded at 2:20 p.m. No motions or decisions on policy, funding, or projects were adopted. The agenda was approved and the minutes were confirmed, but no substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. (carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

The Administrative Policies Committee will review several reports and make recommendations to Council. It will recommend adopting a new Passenger Transportation Services By‑Law with fee and penalty amendments, and authorize the City Treasurer to execute documents for the ONE Investment Program while rescinding the existing Investment Policy. The committee will also consider Rideaucrest Home board matters and a drive‑and‑parking maintenance report.

• Transportation Services By‑Law: new by‑law to regulate passenger transportation services, amendments to By‑Law 2026‑7, 2020‑69, and 2024‑375, and fee schedule changes
• ONE Investment Program: authorize City Treasurer to execute agency agreement and rescind Investment Policy FIN005
• Rideaucrest Board of Management: resolve into the Board of Management for Rideaucrest Home
• Rideaucrest Home Report (March‑May 2026): information‑only report from the Commissioner of Community Services
• Drive and Parking Area Maintenance (Pothole Compliance) report: information‑only report from the Commissioner of Growth & Development Services

Planning Committee

The Kingston Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on June 4, 2026. The agenda is currently empty or unavailable.

City Council Meeting

Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for two Princess Street properties, approve a brownfield tax rebate at 223 Princess Street, and decide on the future of the Patry Aquatic Park naming rights. Other items include a $300,000 budget amendment for Lemoine Point Farm, heritage approvals for two properties, and information reports on the Special Constable Program and long-term care facilities.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 3119 & 3123 Princess Street (File D14-007-2025) to allow development
• Brownfield tax rebate grant for 223 Princess Street under Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (By-Law 2026-70)
• Discontinue naming rights agreement with Patry Inc. for 'Patry Aquatic Park'; retain swimming platform; explore inflatable water park at Grass Creek Park
• Capital budget amendment of $300,000 for Lemoine Point Farm (2000 Front Road) property security and maintenance
• Heritage approvals for alterations at 226-228 King Street East and 166 West Street under Ontario Heritage Act

City Council approved a $300,000 capital budget amendment and a $72,000 operating budget amendment for the 2000 Front Road property. Additionally, Council directed staff to discontinue naming rights work for the proposed Patry Aquatic Park and retain an enhanced swimming platform at Confederation Basin.

• Approved $300,000 capital budget amendment for 2000 Front Road (12-0)
• Approved $72,000 operating budget amendment for 2000 Front Road (12-0)
• Discontinued naming rights agreement for 'Patry Aquatic Park' (12-0)
• Retained enhanced swimming platform and washroom facility at Confederation Basin (9-3)
• Approved pursuit of Crown land lease for inflatable water park at Grass Creek Park (9-3)
• Re-endorsed the Kingston and Cana Drinking Water System Operational Plan (10-0)
• Approved annual tax rebates for brownfield project at 223 Princess Street (12-0)
• Recognized June as Seniors Month in the City of Kingston (Carried)

Awards Committee

The agenda for the Kingston Awards Committee meeting on June 2, 2026, is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or items for discussion.

Tett Centre Annual General Meeting

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning holds its 2025 Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2026. Members will receive and approve the 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025. The meeting will also appoint MNP LLP as the centre’s auditors for 2026, confirm the board of directors and their terms, and ratify actions taken by directors and officers since the previous AGM.

• Approve receipt of the 2025 Annual Report
• Accept audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025
• Appoint MNP LLP as auditors for 2026
• Confirm directors and their 2026 terms of membership
• Ratify acts, by‑laws, contracts, appointments, elections, and payments since the June 2025 AGM

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to receive two reports from the Commissioner of Community Services. Both reports are provided for information only and do not require a decision.

• Civic Engagement Research Report (EDI-26-001)
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office Update Q2 2026 (EDI-26-003)
• Correspondence regarding the First Capital Place Illumination Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on several property-specific applications. These include requests for minor variances regarding setbacks and bedroom counts, as well as permission for an additional residential unit.

• 141 King Street East: Minor variance for a hot tub setback (proposed 0.5m instead of 1.5m)
• 329 Division Street: Permission to add a seventh residential unit to an existing building
• 20 Nelson Street: Minor variance to convert a garage into an accessory house with up to 10 bedrooms
• 31 Fergus Street: Minor variances for an accessory house conversion, including reducing parking to 0 spaces
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications, including a permission for a seventh residential unit at 329 Division Street and minor variances for properties at 141 King Street East, 20 Nelson Street, and 31 Fergus Street. All motions were carried unanimously. A returning deferral item for 141 King Street East was withdrawn after the supplemental report was approved. One member declared a pecuniary interest and withdrew from discussions on two related items.

• Approved minor variance for hot tub setback at 141 King St E (reduced from 1.5m to 0.5m) with conditions
• Approved permission for a seventh residential unit at 329 Division St with conditions
• Approved minor variance at 20 Nelson St to convert garage to accessory house (variances for bedrooms, setbacks, privacy fence) with conditions
• Approved minor variance at 31 Fergus St for accessory house conversion (variances for setbacks, eave, deck, parking) with conditions

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee will discuss a 10-year housing and homelessness plan update presented by the Beam Group and review a standing update report from the Commissioner of Community Services.

• Beam Group to present 10-year housing and homelessness plan update
• Standing update report from Commissioner of Community Services
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 meeting

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. Both motions were carried without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. because a quorum was not present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion moved by Durant, seconded by Klein, carried)
• Approved minutes of meeting 2026-02 (motion moved by Durant, seconded by Smith, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. due to lack of quorum

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a staff recommendation to approve a zoning by-law amendment for 3119 and 3123 Princess Street. The application, filed by Fotenn Planning + Design on behalf of 2640147 Ontario Inc., proposes changes to both the current and new zoning by-laws. The committee's recommendation will go to City Council for final decision.

• Recommendation report PC-26-024 for zoning by-law amendment (File D14-007-2025) at 3119 & 3123 Princess Street — staff recommends approval with draft by-laws attached.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It voted to recommend that Council approve the zoning by‑law amendment (File D14‑007‑2025) for 3119 and 3123 Princess Street, along with related amendments to Zoning By‑Law 2022‑62 and 76‑26. The recommendation was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 7 meeting (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 3119 & 3123 Princess St (carried)
• Recommended amendment to Zoning By‑Law 2022‑62 (carried)
• Recommended amendment to Zoning By‑Law 76‑26 (carried)
• Determined no further notice required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act (carried)
• Recommended that the amending by‑law be presented to Council for all three readings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Heritage Properties Committee will consider applications for Ontario Heritage Act approvals at 168 Wellington Street, 226-228 King Street East, and 166 West Street. The committee is tasked with recommending final approval for the Wellington Street mural and supporting Council's approval for the King Street East and West Street restoration projects.

• Approval for mural installation at 168 Wellington Street
• Approval for restoration at 226-228 King Street East
• Approval for restoration at 166 West Street
• Review of Schedule A Permit Report for May 2026
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026 meeting

The committee referred the 168 Wellington Street mural application to the Director of Heritage Services for final approval, with conditions in Exhibit A. It supported Council’s approval of the 226‑228 King Street East project, which includes new limestone steps, a wrought‑iron gate and other heritage‑appropriate alterations, subject to Exhibit A conditions. It also supported Council’s approval of the 166 West Street restoration, covering façade work, roof, masonry and metal fencing, with conditions in Exhibit A.

• Referred 168 Wellington Street mural application to Director of Heritage Services (carried)
• Supported Council approval of 226‑228 King Street East project with specified alterations (carried)
• Supported Council approval of 166 West Street restoration with specified work (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will debate several new motions, including delaying the Official Plan update, assessing a soccer dome at John Machin Field, and supporting a National Marine Conservation Area. Other business includes approving tax-exempt leases for community health and housing at 315 Queen Mary Road and a $290,000 capital budget amendment for Lemoine Point Farm closing costs.

• Motion to cancel June special meetings and release updated Official Plan draft in 2027 (New Motion 1)
• Approval of municipal capital facility agreements with Kingston Community Health Centres and Home Base Housing at 315 Queen Mary Road, exempting occupied premises from taxation (Report 48-1)
• Capital budget amendment of up to $290,000 from debt financing for Lemoine Point Farm closing costs (Report 48-2)
• Motion to direct staff to assess grade beam at John Machin Field and issue RFI for sports dome (New Motion 2)
• Motion supporting a feasibility study for a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario (New Motion 3)

Council approved two municipal capital facility leases at 315 Queen Mary Road — with Kingston Community Health Centres and Home Base Housing — exempting the occupied premises from property taxes. Also approved up to $290,000 in debt-financed closing costs for the Lemoine Point Farm acquisition. Appointments were made to arts and poet laureate subcommittees, and proclamations were issued for Seniors Association Kingston Region Day and National Indigenous People's Month. A petition with 260 signatures urging delay of the Official Plan and urban boundary expansion was received but no decision was recorded.

• Approved municipal capital facility lease with Kingston Community Health Centres at 315 Queen Mary Road (12-0)
• Approved municipal capital facility lease with Home Base Housing at 315 Queen Mary Road (12-0)
• Approved $290,000 capital budget amendment from debt for Lemoine Point Farm closing costs (12-0)
• Approved by-law amendment for Election Compliance Audit Committee 2026-2030 (12-0)
• Appointed six members to Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations Subcommittee (12-0)
• Appointed four members to Poet Laureate Nominations Subcommittee (12-0)
• Proclaimed June 19, 2026 as 'Seniors Association Kingston Region Day' (11-0)
• Proclaimed June 2026 as 'National Indigenous People's Month' (11-0)

Groupe de travail francophone

This agenda for the Kingston Groupe de travail francophone meeting on May 15, 2026, consists only of procedural boilerplate and no concrete decisions or discussions are listed.

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group will hear a presentation from Fire Chief Kevin Donaldson on services in rural Kingston. The group will also discuss ROD Program Opportunities with the Partnership & Grant Development Manager and receive updates on firehall usage and the Rural Community Program Fund. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is for discussion and information.

• Presentation by Fire Chief Kevin Donaldson on services in rural Kingston
• Discussion of ROD Program Opportunities with Troy Beharry, Partnership & Grant Development Manager
• Update on Firehall Usage
• Update on Rural Community Program Fund

Groupe de travail francophone

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Planning Committee

The Kingston Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to review two development proposals without making decisions. The agenda lists two exhibits for 92 Napier Street and 115-117 King Street West, along with related correspondence.

• Development proposal at 92 Napier Street (File D35-001-2026)
• Development proposal at 115-117 King Street West (File D35-002-2026)
• Correspondence regarding 115-117 King Street West
• Correspondence regarding 92 Napier Street
• Approval of minutes from April 2026 meetings

The committee heard public feedback on two zoning applications that would affect housing density, building height, and parking near Queen's University and Kingston General Hospital. Councillors requested details on accessibility, sustainability, and neighborhood compatibility. The committee approved procedural motions and adjourned without voting on the applications.

• Approved agenda amendments (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 2 and April 16 meetings (Carried)
• Noted correspondence for 115-117 King Street West and 92 Napier Street
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2026
• Adjourned at 7:19 p.m. (Carried)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will review three informational reports: the Passenger Transportation Services By‑Law (Taxi Licensing Transition) report, the 2025‑2026 Arts & Culture Services update, and the Accessibility Office Q1 2026 update. The committee will also consider two appointments to project teams for the 2026 municipal election. No formal decisions or motions are indicated for these items.

• Passenger Transportation Services By‑Law (Taxi Licensing Transition) report (MAAC‑26‑004)
• 2025‑2026 Arts & Culture Services Update report (MAAC‑26‑007)
• Accessibility Office Q1 2026 Update report (MAAC‑26‑006)
• Two appointments to project teams for the 2026 Municipal Election
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The committee discussed the Passenger Transportation Services By-Law (Taxi Licensing Transition) and received updates on Arts & Culture Services and the Accessibility Office. No formal decisions were made.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Minutes of March meeting approved (Carried)
• Appointments to project teams approved (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to appoint members to two nomination subcommittees. The committee will also receive an information-only report regarding the City of Kingston Museums Strategic Plan.

• City of Kingston Museums Strategic Plan (Report ACH-26-003)
• Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations Subcommittee appointments
• Poet Laureate Nominations Subcommittee appointments

Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

The Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission will consider amending fee by-laws and appointing KPMG as auditors for 2026. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding licensing tribunal hearings.

• Amend By-Law 2025-20 (Fees and Charges) and By-Law 2025-02 (Taxi By-Law)
• Terminate agreement with Ministry of Transportation Ontario's ARIS
• Appoint KPMG as auditors for 2026
• Closed session to discuss licensing tribunal hearings
• Appointment of Vice-Chair

City Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2026 final tax levy and various municipal tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on financial outlook strategies and the impact of provincial changes to consumption and treatment services.

• Approval of 2026 Final Tax Levy including a $175,987,381 General Tax Levy
• Renewal of H'art Centre Service Level Agreement for $40,000
• Petition for traffic lights at Taylor Kidd Boulevard and Waterloo Drive
• Heritage Grant By-Law update to extend application deadlines
• Discussion on harm reduction services following the closure of the Montreal Street site

Council approved the 2026 final tax levy and tax rates, including a general tax levy of $175,987,381. The city also approved a one-year service agreement with the H’art Centre and updated the Heritage Property Grant By-law. Additionally, Council directed staff to explore several financial strategies to address budget pressures.

• Approved 2026 General Tax Levy of $175,987,381
• Approved $40,000 one-year Service Level Agreement with H’art Centre
• Approved Heritage Property Grant By-Law and extended large project application deadline to July 17, 2026
• Directed staff to explore financial strategies including utility investment returns and potential disposal of City-owned properties (11-0)
• Approved creation of an annual Municipal Burden Report to quantify provincial and federal downloading costs (11-0)
• Denied amendment to develop a Business Asset Strategy (4-7)
• Denied amendment to develop a Debt Optimization and Investment Framework (4-7)

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee will consider a deferred motion addressing the impending closure of Kingston's Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site at 661 Montreal Street due to provincial funding termination on June 13, 2026. The motion proposes using $350,000 from the Working Reserve Fund—originally set aside for a cancelled Tragically Hip anniversary celebration—as bridge funding during a federal exemption window. Four delegations are registered to speak on the motion. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes.

• Motion 1: Consumption and Treatment Services Sites (deferred from March 24, 2026 City Council meeting) opposing provincial defunding and directing staff to explore legal and operational options for continuity
• Delegations from Pamela Gray, Andrea Keller, Melissa Reid, and River Stone on Motion 1
• Proposed allocation of up to $350,000 from the Working Reserve Fund for CTS bridge funding, legal costs, or both
• Direction for the City Solicitor to report on legal feasibility of seeking an injunction to freeze the June 13 funding withdrawal
• Direction for the Chief Administrative Officer to report on options for harm reduction continuity, including consultation with Kingston Community Health Centres on federal exemption renewal

The committee declared the motion on Consumption and Treatment Services Sites out of order and then adopted a resolution formally opposing the Ontario government's decision to defund Kingston's CTS. The resolution directs the Chief Administrative Officer to contact Health Canada, request public statements from health and police agencies, and report back by April 15, 2026 with legal options and a recommendation to allocate up to $350,000 from the Working Reserve Fund for CTS continuity. It also instructs staff to work with community partners to develop a continuity plan.

• Resolution formally opposes Ontario's CTS defunding (adopted)
• Direct CAO to contact Health Canada about future ETF call eligibility (adopted)
• Direct CAO to request public statements from health institutions and police on CTS closure (adopted)
• Direct CAO to report back by April 15, 2026 on legal/operational options and $350,000 allocation (adopted)
• Direct CAO to report on KCHC exemption renewal, legal counsel views, and required city funding (adopted)
• Direct CAO to report on ICH lease, programming, and shelter‑bed funding implications (adopted)
• Direct staff to collaborate with KCHC, Trellis HIV & Community Care, AMHS, Home Base Housing, Southeast Public Health, and other partners to develop a continuity plan (adopted)

Post Secondary Working Group

The Post Secondary Working Group will hear updates from city staff on several topics, including a debrief of the recent St. Patrick’s Day event, the Student Housing Strategy and Official Plan, and transportation advocacy for the Alto project. A Royal Military College representative will brief the group on NATO defence spending. The group will also review its membership, set future meeting dates, and discuss communications matters.

• St. Patrick's Day Debrief – update from City staff
• Student Housing Strategy & Official Plan Update – update from City staff
• Briefing from Royal Military College on NATO defence spending
• Transportation Discussion – update on Alto advocacy
• PSWG Membership Review

City Council Meeting

City Council will receive the 2025 year-end financial report and approve allocating a net surplus of $1,507,485 to reserve funds. The Council will also consider rezoning applications for properties on Montreal Street and Highway 2, and review a proposal for a residential air conditioner assistance program.

• Allocate $1.5M surplus to reserve funds
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 1152-1158 Montreal Street
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 3980 Highway 2
• Consider $17K for residential air conditioner pilot program
• Approve $400K budget amendment for Kingston Police

Council approved the 2025 year-end financial report, allocating over $8.4 million in surpluses to reserve funds and approving a $400K operating budget amendment for Kingston Police. It endorsed the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Operational Review, including a new board composition with six skills-based community members and a tenant representative. A motion to direct staff on the province's BYOB alcohol framework was defeated 13-0. A petition regarding the Official Plan and urban growth boundary was presented but no decision was made.

• Approved 2025 year-end financial report: surplus allocations to reserves, police budget amendment, vehicle donation (12-0, one absent)
• Approved amendment to Fire Department by-law (13-0)
• Endorsed Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Operational Review with board composition amendment (13-0)
• Denied motion to direct staff on BYOB alcohol framework review (13-0 nays)

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will hear two sign by-law appeals regarding minor variances at 1600-1610 Bath Road and 2437 Princess Street. The committee may grant or deny the requests.

• Sign by-law appeal: 1600-1610 Bath Road
• Sign by-law appeal: 2437 Princess Street
• Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing several applications for minor variances and permissions. These include requests for sunroom additions, accessory building locations, balcony projections, and density changes.

• Minor variance for a hot tub setback at 141 King Street East
• Minor variance for a 11.1 square metre rear sunroom addition at 1061 Sunnyside Road
• Minor variance to permit an accessory building in the front yard at 367 Maple Ridge Drive
• Minor variance and permission for two new balconies at 1736 Perth Road
• Permission to relocate and expand a house footprint at 788 River Styx Lane

The Committee deferred a minor variance for a hot tub at 141 King Street East to allow staff to review structural and moisture impacts on the adjacent property. It approved four other minor variances and two permissions, including adding eight studio units at 544 College Street, relocating a house at 788 River Styx Lane, and approving a sunroom, tool shed, and balconies at other properties.

• Deferred hot tub setback variance at 141 King Street East (carried)
• Approved rear sunroom addition at 1061 Sunnyside Road (carried)
• Approved accessory building in front yard at 367 Maple Ridge Drive (carried)
• Approved balconies at 1736 Perth Road (carried)
• Approved relocation and expansion of house at 788 River Styx Lane (carried)
• Approved creation of eight studio units at 544 College Street (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider an Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment for 2081 Joyceville Road, owned by Tomlinson Environmental Services Ltd. The staff recommendation is to approve the amendments. After public input, the committee will make a recommendation to City Council, which has final authority.

• Public hearing on Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 2081 Joyceville Road (Tomlinson Environmental Services Ltd.)

The Planning Committee approved applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments at 2081 Joyceville Road. The decision includes amending the Official Plan by amendment number 80 and amending three zoning by-laws. The recommendation will be presented to City Council for final passage.

• Approved Official Plan & Zoning By-Law amendments for 2081 Joyceville Road (Carried)
• Recommended Official Plan amendment number 80 (Carried)
• Recommended Zoning By-Law 2022-62 amendment (Carried)
• Recommended Zoning By-Law 32-74 amendment (Carried)
• Approved agenda with addendum (Carried)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (Carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will consider two key heritage matters: approving an Ontario Heritage Act application for 32 Simcoe Street that includes a detached garage, and recommending that the city serve a Notice of Intention to Designate 525 King Street West as a heritage property. The committee will also review the April 2026 permit report and discuss Stream Two and Stream Three permit approvals. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 32 Simcoe Street (detached garage and storage area)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 525 King Street West (Deputy Warden’s House/Isabel Macneill House)
• Permit Report – April 2026
• Stream Two Permits – approval through delegated authority
• Stream Three Permits – approval through council authority

The Heritage Properties Committee approved an application for a detached garage and storage area at 32 Simcoe Street with conditions. The committee also recommended to Council that a Notice of Intention to Designate be served for the Deputy Warden’s House/Isabel Macneill House at 525 King Street West.

• Approved garage at 32 Simcoe Street (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 525 King Street West (Carried)
• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2026 (Carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

The Administrative Policies Committee will consider cancelling, reducing, or refunding taxes totalling $73,065.50. The committee will also host a public meeting regarding these write-offs and receive a report on Rideaucrest Home.

• Public meeting on tax write-offs
• Approval of $73,065.50 in tax write-offs
• Rideaucrest Home report for January-March 2026
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee will consider a report recommending that Council provide all three readings to a by-law amending the Better Homes Kingston Program to authorize energy efficiency and water conservation works on private residential property. The committee will also review a traffic control policy and receive a business plan from Utilities Kingston.

• Recommendation to provide three readings for Better Homes Kingston by-law
• Traffic Control Policy Review for information
• Water Wastewater Municipal Services Corporation Business Plan for information

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group will discuss updates to its web pages, the launch and selection process for the 2026 Rural Community Program Fund, and the status of the Rural Facility Usage Program. It will also preview the upcoming Rural Happenings Newsletter, share results from recent food surveys, and explore ideas for the Rural Ontario Development Program. The meeting includes a brief communications update and an open slot for members to make statements of interest.

• Updates to the Rural Economic Development webpages
• Launch of the 2026 Rural Community Program Fund and selection process
• Rural Facility Usage Program update
• Rural Happenings Newsletter planned for the last week of April
• Discussion of Rural Ontario Development Program and project ideas

The Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group elected Councillor Oosterhof as Chair and Jacqueline Galica as Vice-Chair. The group discussed updates to rural webpages, the 2026 Rural Community Program Fund, and the Rural Ontario Development grant program.

• Elected Councillor Oosterhof as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Jacqueline Galica as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting notes
• Approved 2026 Rural Community Program Fund details (launch May 4, applications June 8)
• Discussed potential Rural Ontario Development grant applications for August intake

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the draft Natural Heritage Study report and mapping. The committee will also confirm the minutes from the January 14, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Natural Heritage Study report and mapping

City Council Meeting

City Council is deciding on new remuneration rates for the Mayor and District Councillors and a funding advance for the taxi licensing commission. The body is also reviewing a social housing service framework and an interim woodland preservation by-law.

• Proposed remuneration of $153,510 for Mayor and $53,550 for District Councillors
• Proposed advance of up to $400,000 to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission
• Interim Woodland Preservation By-Law to regulate clear cutting of trees
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1429 Highway 15 (St. Lawrence Business Park Expansion)
• Heritage Act approval for alterations at 54 Wellington Street

The council unanimously approved the Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendments for the 1429 Highway 15 site, enabling the St. Lawrence Business Park expansion. It also approved a new social‑housing service agreement framework and a $400,000 advance to the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission. All motions were carried with a 13‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 1429 Highway 15 (St. Lawrence Business Park expansion) (13‑0)
• Approved new social‑housing service agreement framework (13‑0)
• Approved up to $400,000 advance to Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission (13‑0)
• Delegated authority for Culligan Water Park enclosure programming (13‑0)
• Approved Interim Woodland Preservation By‑Law (13‑0)
• Approved heritage alterations at 54 Wellington Street (13‑0)
• Approved 2026 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan (13‑0)
• Received 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner (13‑0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hear a community‑meeting presentation for a development at 5‑7 Cataraqui Street and will consider two zoning‑by‑law amendment recommendation reports—one for 1152‑1158 Montreal Street and one for 3980 Highway 2. After staff presentations, the committee will recommend to City Council whether to approve each amendment; final approval rests with Council. No formal decisions are taken at this meeting.

• Community meeting presentation – 5‑7 Cataraqui Street (File D35‑009‑2025)
• Recommendation Report – 1152‑1158 Montreal Street, zoning by‑law amendment (File D14‑016‑2024)
• Recommendation Report – 3980 Highway 2, zoning by‑law amendment (File D14‑002‑2023)
• Correspondence received March 19 2026 regarding 1152‑1158 Montreal Street

The committee approved an amendment to the meeting agenda. It recommended and carried approvals for zoning by‑law amendment applications at 1152‑1158 Montreal Street and at 3980 Highway 2. No public comments were recorded on either recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment (Carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 1152‑1158 Montreal Street (Carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 3980 Highway 2 (Carried)
• No public comments on Montreal Street recommendation
• No public comments on Highway 2 recommendation
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (Carried)

Special City Council

The Special City Council meeting on March 31, 2026, has no agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are listed. Consequently, no specific actions or topics are identified for this session.

Groupe de travail francophone

The agenda for the Kingston, Ontario Francophone Working Group meeting on 2026-03-27 contains no listed items. It consists only of standard boilerplate headings and software credits. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review a proposal for the St. Lawrence Business Park expansion at 1429 Highway 15. The meeting also includes a community forum for early-stage development proposals where no decisions will be made.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 1429 Highway 15 (St. Lawrence Business Park Expansion)
• Community meeting presentation for 368 Rideau Street
• Community meeting presentation regarding Administrative Amendments

The Committee approved the agenda amendment after a motion moved by Councillor Stephen and seconded by Councillor Osanic. The Committee also approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 Planning Committee meeting. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda amendment (motion moved by Stephen, seconded by Osanic, carried)
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 2026-05 (February 19, 2026)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2026 Work Plan for a potential recommendation to Council. The committee will also receive information reports on the 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan and a standing update.

• Recommendation for Council to approve the 2026 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan (Report HHC-26-004)
• Briefing by Betty Jo Dean of Addiction and Mental Health Services KFLA
• Information report on the 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan 2026 Update (Report HHC-26-005)
• Standing Update Report for March 2026 (Report HHC-26-003)

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 22 meeting. It voted to recommend the 2026 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan (Report HHC-26-004) to Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• January 22 minutes approved (carried)
• Recommend 2026 Work Plan to Council approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

Council will consider funding up to $350,000 for The Tragically Hip concert anniversary events, approve acquiring Lemoine Point Farm with up to $12 million in debt, and authorize a 6-month lease for vocational laundry services at a Cowdy Street site.

• Authorize $350,000 for Hip concert anniversary events
• Approve up to $12M debt for Lemoine Point Farm purchase
• Authorize 6-month lease for vocational laundry services at 38 Cowdy Street
• Approve $201,375 for Kingston Arts Council services
• Proclaim April 20-24, 2026 as National Tourism Week

The council voted to approve the addendum with a 12‑to‑0 vote after it was moved by Councillor Tozzo and seconded by Councillor Ridge. Earlier, the council resolved into a Committee of the Whole (12‑to‑0) and later rose from that committee (13‑to‑0). No other substantive policy decisions were made; the remaining items were procedural permissions for speakers.

• Approved the Addendum (12‑0)
• Resolved into Committee of the Whole (12‑0)
• Rose from Committee of the Whole (13‑0)
• Permitted Sandra Jass to speak on Tree By‑Law (13‑0)
• Permitted Margaret Moncrief to speak on Tree By‑Law (13‑0)
• Permitted Bruce Hill to speak on Tree By‑Law (13‑0)
• Permitted Caroline Kirkwood to speak on Tree By‑Law (13‑0)
• Permitted Sarah Knight to speak on Tree By‑Law (13‑0)

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will consider two appeals at its March 23 meeting. The first concerns a Property Standards By‑Law appeal for 347 Yonge Street – Unit 15 by MetCap Living Management Inc., where the committee may confirm, modify, rescind, or extend the order. The second is a Sign By‑Law appeal for 2437 Princess Street by Dom Claros, where the committee may deny the minor variance request or grant it with conditions.

• 347 Yonge Street – Unit 15: Property Standards By‑Law (section 4.33) appeal by MetCap Living Management Inc.; possible actions include confirming, modifying, rescinding, or extending the compliance order.
• 2437 Princess Street: Sign By‑Law appeal by Dom Claros under Schedules B‑1 and G‑1; committee may deny or grant a minor variance with conditions.

The committee unanimously confirmed the order and compliance timeline for Unit 15 at 347 Yonge Street. The sign appeal for 2437 Princess Street was adjourned and will be heard at the next meeting on April 20, 2026.

• Confirmed order and compliance timeline for 347 Yonge St Unit 15 (unanimous)
• Adjourned sign appeal for 2437 Princess St until April 20, 2026
• Scheduled next Appeals Committee meeting for April 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

The Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission will review the final draft of the December 2024 financial statements and the draft 2026 budget. The commission also plans to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and outstanding payments.

• Review of 2024 Financial Statements
• Review of 2026 Draft Budget
• Closed session regarding court decisions and outstanding payments litigation

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 18 meeting. The 2026 budget was accepted as presented. The commission resolved to enter a closed session to consider litigation and outstanding payment matters, and subsequently approved the closed‑meeting report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• February 18 minutes approved (carried)
• 2026 budget accepted as presented (carried)
• Resolved into closed session to consider litigation and outstanding payments (carried)
• Closed‑meeting report approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Heritage Properties Committee will consider two Ontario Heritage Act applications. One for 927 Purdy’s Mill Road to allow a single‑storey industrial building for a crematorium, recommended for referral to the Director of Heritage Services with conditions. The other for 54 Wellington Street to approve masonry openings and new double‑hung windows, with the Committee supporting Council’s approval subject to conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a delegation on the former Sir John A. Macdonald statue, and a March 2026 permit report.

• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 927 Purdy’s Mill Road (crematorium building) – referral recommendation with conditions
• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 54 Wellington Street (masonry openings and new windows) – support recommendation with conditions
• Delegation: John Ryder‑Burbidge to speak on former Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park
• Permit Report – March 2026 (attached)
• Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario regarding their winter newsletter

The Heritage Properties Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the February meeting. It referred the 927 Purdy’s Mill Road application for a single‑storey crematorium building to the Director of Heritage Services with conditions, and supported Council’s approval of the 54 Wellington Street application for masonry openings and new windows, also with conditions. No motions or other business were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of February 18 meeting approved (carried)
• Approved 927 Purdy’s Mill Road heritage application for crematorium (carried)
• Approved 54 Wellington Street heritage application for masonry openings and windows (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for building expansions and minor variances. The body is deciding on permissions for residential and commercial property modifications across various city districts.

• Permission to expand a legal non-complying building at 3441-3443 Princess Street
• Permission to expand a legal non-conforming house at 123 King Street West
• Minor variance to convert a garage into a primary dwelling at 1472 Shore Road
• Minor variance for a second storey shed dormer addition at 74 Lower Union Street
• Consent to sever a 2,023 square metre parcel from 1126-1132 Clyde Court

The Committee approved two permission applications to expand buildings at 3441‑3443 Princess Street and 123 King Street West, each subject to recommended conditions. It also approved four minor variance applications for 1472 Shore Road, 74 Lower Union Street, 52 Dundas Street and a combined variance for 1126‑1136 Clyde Court, all with conditions. Additionally, the Committee provisionally approved a consent to sever a 2,000 m² lot at Clyde Court and replaced Exhibit C in Report COA‑26‑012.

• Approved permission to expand 3441‑3443 Princess Street (File D13‑081‑2025) with conditions
• Approved permission to expand 123 King Street West (File D13‑004‑2026) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 1472 Shore Road (File D13‑078‑2025) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 74 Lower Union Street (File D13‑003‑2026) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 52 Dundas Street (File D13‑005‑2026) with conditions
• Approved supplemental report COA‑26‑028 recommending deletion of clause and provisional approval of consent to sever lot D10‑037‑2025 (Clyde Court) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 1126‑1136 Clyde Court (File D13‑079‑2025) and provisional consent to sever lot D10‑037‑2025 with conditions
• Replaced Exhibit C in Report COA‑26‑012 with an updated version

City Council Meeting

Council will resolve into a closed Committee of the Whole to discuss a proposed acquisition of land for the Conference Centre. After reconvening, Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a by‑law to authorize optical‑scan vote tabulators and free transit for voters on election day. The meeting also contains motions to amend the cost‑scale by‑law for tax‑sale properties, adopt a by‑law setting 2026 property‑tax ratios, and approve tax write‑offs totaling $167,892.46. Additional items include a pilot for free park sport‑equipment and several heritage property approvals.

• By‑law to authorize optical‑scan vote tabulators and free transit for voters (By‑Law 2026‑11)
• Amendment to By‑law 2004‑30 to scale costs for tax‑sale properties (Report 26‑071)
• By‑law to establish 2026 property‑tax ratios (By‑law 2026‑29)
• Tax write‑offs under the Municipal Act totaling $167,892.46 (Report 26‑005)
• One‑year pilot agreement with Equip Sport for free access to sports equipment in neighbourhood parks

The council adopted the 2026 property‑tax ratios for all property classes. It also approved a by‑law authorizing optical‑scan vote tabulators and free transit for voters on election day. An amendment to replace internet voting with mail‑in ballots was rejected. A pilot program for free sports equipment in neighbourhood parks was authorized.

• Approved the Addendum (11‑0)
• Approved By‑Law to authorize optical‑scan vote tabulators and free transit for voters (9‑3)
• Rejected amendment to replace internet voting with mail‑in ballots (4‑8)
• Approved By‑Law amendment for tax‑sale property cost scale (10‑0)
• Authorized 1‑year pilot for free sports equipment in parks, with renewal options (11‑0)
• Rescinded and approved revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (carried)
• Rescinded and approved new Corporate Sponsorship and Naming of Corporate Assets policies (carried)
• Approved 2026 tax ratios for residential, multi‑residential, commercial, industrial, and other property classes (carried)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is discussing the 2025 annual status update for the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee is also filling appointments for several project teams related to city parks and infrastructure.

• 2023-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2025 Annual Update Report
• Project team appointments for Cecil & Wilma Graham Park, Confederation Basin Promenade, and Crawford Wharf
• Project team appointments for Creekside Valley Parks and Grenadier Courts Redevelopment
• Project team appointments for Horsey Bay Parkette and Purdy's Mill Park
• Project team appointments for K&P Trail (Waaban Crossing to Belle Park) and Ronald Lavallee Memorial Park

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Hedge Thompson as Chair and Katie Charboneau as Vice‑Chair. It approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous session. The committee voted to recommend that the 2023‑2025 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan – 2025 Annual Status Update be posted on the City of Kingston website. It also appointed members to eight project teams.

• Elected Hedge Thompson as Chair (carried)
• Elected Katie Charboneau as Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 2026‑02 (carried)
• Recommended Council receive and publish 2025 Accessibility Plan update (carried)
• Appointed Katie and Amanda to Cecil & Wilma Graham Park team (carried)
• Appointed Amanda and Megan to Confederation Basin Promenade team (carried)
• Appointed Megan to Crawford Wharf Project Team (carried)

Planning Committee

The agenda for the Kingston, Ontario Planning Committee meeting on March 5 2026 contains no listed items. The document appears to consist only of template placeholders and no substantive agenda entries.

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee will consider a draft five-year service system plan for child care and early years. The committee will also review reports on community gardens and a neighbourhood activation fund.

• Recommendation to endorse 2026-2030 Kingston-Frontenac Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan
• Community Gardens 2025-2026 report (information only)
• Community Development Neighbourhood Activation Fund 2025 Impact Report (information only)

The Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. It then recommended that Council endorse the 2026‑2030 Kingston‑Frontenac Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan. All motions were carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse 2026‑2030 Kingston‑Frontenac Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review three applications: two consent applications to sever parcels on Highway 38, a permission application to add an 84 m² front extension at 272 Mowat Avenue, and a minor variance request for a commercial development, including a department store, at 23 Soccer Lane. Each recommendation is to approve the applications subject to conditions outlined in the attached reports. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Consent application (File D10-032-2024) to sever an approximately 1.1 ha parcel with 125.1 m frontage on Highway 38 – provisionally approved with conditions
• Consent application (File D10-033-2025) to sever an approximately 1.2 ha parcel with 60.0 m frontage on Highway 38 – provisionally approved with conditions
• Permission application (File D13-001-2026) for an 84 m² front addition at 272 Mowat Avenue – approved with conditions
• Minor variance application (File D13-080-2025) for 23 Soccer Lane to increase department store floor area to 15,000 m² (3,000 m² variance) and waive a 3 m planting strip – approved with conditions

The Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved consent application D10-032-2024 to sever an approximately 1.1‑hectare parcel with about 125.1 m of frontage onto Highway 38, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A of Report COA‑26‑013. The motion was moved by Councillor Cinanni and seconded by Councillor Osanic. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Provisional approval of consent application D10-032-2024 (severance) subject to recommended conditions

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will present two community‑meeting proposals for 566 MacDonnell Street and 800 Princess Street, which are for public comment only. It will then recommend zoning‑by‑law amendments for 310 Barrie Street and 2980‑2988 Princess Street. It will also recommend approval of the Official Plan and zoning‑by‑law amendments and a draft subdivision plan for the St. Lawrence Business Park expansion at 1429 Highway 15. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations are forwarded to City Council.

• Community Meeting proposal – 566 MacDonnell Street (File D14-015-2025)
• Community Meeting proposal – 800 Princess Street (File D35-010-2025)
• Zoning by‑law amendment recommendation for 310 Barrie Street (File D14-011-2025)
• Zoning by‑law amendment recommendation for 2980‑2988 Princess Street (File D14-009-2025)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment recommendation for St. Lawrence Business Park expansion at 1429 Highway 15 (File D35-003-2025)

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and confirmed the minutes from the January meetings. It then voted to recommend that Council approve the zoning by‑law amendment (File D14‑011‑2025) for 310 Barrie Street and amend Zoning By‑Law No. 2022‑62 accordingly. The Committee also determined that no further notice is required before the by‑law is presented to Council for three readings. No decision was recorded for the application at 2980‑2988 Princess Street.

• Agenda amendment approved (carried)
• Minutes from Jan. 15 and Jan. 29, 2026 approved (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 310 Barrie Street (carried)
• Recommended amendment to Zoning By‑Law No. 2022‑62 for 310 Barrie Street (carried)
• Determined no further notice required before by‑law passage (carried)

Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

The Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission will receive an operational update presented in KATC Report 26-001. It will then resolve into a closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically a staffing update and a court decision. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of agenda, minutes, disclosure of interest, other business, and adjournment.

• Operational update – KATC Report 26-001
• Closed session to consider personal staffing update
• Closed session to consider personal court decision

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 and January 16, 2026 meetings. It then moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically a staffing update and a court decision. After the closed session, the commission rose without reporting and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from Nov 20, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026‑2026 meetings (Carried)
• Resolved into closed session to consider staffing update and court decision (Carried)
• Resolved to rise from closed session without reporting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Heritage Properties Committee will elect officers, approve its agenda and minutes, and consider three Ontario Heritage Act applications. It recommends Council approve a 19‑storey building at 5 Lower Union Street, demolition work and stove‑pipe installation at 2043 Sydenham Road, and a rear‑facing shed dormer at 74 Lower Union Street, each subject to conditions. The committee also appoints members to its Heritage Properties Subcommittee and reviews the February 2026 permit report.

• Recommendation to approve new 19‑storey construction at 5 Lower Union Street (File P18‑084‑2025)
• Recommendation to approve demolition of chimney and stove‑pipe installation at 2043 Sydenham Road (Guess Farmhouse) (File P18‑083‑2025)
• Recommendation to approve rear‑facing shed dormer at 74 Lower Union Street (File P18‑085‑2025)
• Appointment of Shirley Bailey, Helen Finley, Jane McFarlane, Ann Stevens, and Don Taylor to the Heritage Properties Subcommittee
• Presentation of the February 2026 Permit Report

The Heritage Properties Committee elected Jennifer Demitor as Chair and Councillor Glenn as Vice‑Chair. It recommended that Council approve a 19‑storey building at 5 Lower Union Street with conditions. It also recommended approval of the chimney removal and wall‑vent project at 2043 Sydenham Road, including a Notice of Proposed Amendment. The committee supported Council’s approval of a rear‑facing shed dormer at 74 Lower Union Street.

• Jennifer Demitor elected Chair of the Heritage Properties Committee (Carried)
• Councillor Glenn elected Vice‑Chair of the Heritage Properties Committee (Carried)
• Committee recommends Council approve new construction at 5 Lower Union Street (19‑storey building) subject to conditions (Carried)
• Committee recommends Council approve demolition/removal of chimney at 2043 Sydenham Road and install a wall vent, and issue a Notice of Proposed Amendment (Carried)
• Amendment to replace “an insulated stove pipe” with “a wall vent for a gas appliance” was moved but lost (Lost)
• Committee supports Council approval of application at 74 Lower Union Street for a rear‑facing shed dormer, subject to conditions (Carried)

Post Secondary Working Group

The Post Secondary Working Group will receive an update on the City’s Official Plan and student housing from Councillor Glenn and the Sydenham District Association. It will discuss the recent provincial post‑secondary funding announcement, gather reactions, and outline next steps. The meeting also includes a transportation discussion covering Alto advocacy and conversations with VIA about service levels and a possible late‑night train, followed by communications updates and scheduling of future meetings.

• City’s Official Plan and student housing – update from Councillor Glenn and Sydenham District Association
• Provincial post‑secondary funding announcement – group reactions and next steps
• Transportation discussion – update on Alto advocacy and VIA service level talks, including potential late‑night train
• Communications – agenda item for group updates
• Future meeting dates set for April 22 2026, August 12 2026, and October 26 2026 (Municipal Election Day)

The group approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 12, 2026 session. No policy motions were adopted; the discussion focused on student housing, provincial funding changes, and transportation updates. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:15 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

The Kingston City Council will consider several approvals, including a $3 million budget reallocation to fund the Tri‑Colour Labs wet‑lab and biomanufacturing facility at Botterell Hall, Queen’s University. It will also vote on a zoning by‑law amendment for 525 and 555 Princess Street, allocate up to $42,000 from the Samsung Community Benefit Program for rural projects, and delegate authority for infrastructure agreements with higher‑level governments. Additional items include updates on Lot 446 soil reuse at 1713 Venture Drive and a report on water and wastewater system performance.

• Reallocate $3,000,000 from the employment land acquisition budget to fund Tri‑Colour Labs wet‑lab at Botterell Hall, Queen’s University
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 525 Princess Street and 555 Princess Street (File D14‑013‑2025)
• Allocate up to $12,000 for rural marketing, up to $30,000 for six rural grants of $5,000 each, and up to $2,000 for rural community space activation from the Samsung Community Benefit Program
• Delegate authority to the Director of Engineering Services to approve infrastructure agreements with federal, provincial and municipal partners
• Direct staff to prepare vegetated portions of Lot 446 at 1713 Venture Drive for beneficial soil reuse

The council approved a delegation allowing the Director of Engineering Services to sign road and infrastructure agreements with provincial and federal partners. It also directed staff to prepare Lot 446 at 1713 Venture Drive for beneficial soil reuse. Additional actions included approving the meeting addendum, adopting Report Number 15, and passing motions of recognition and condolences.

• Delegated authority to Director of Engineering Services to approve road and infrastructure agreements (Resolution 2026-62) – Carried
• Directed staff to prepare vegetated portions of Lot 446 at 1713 Venture Drive for beneficial soil reuse (Resolution 2026-63) – Carried
• Approved the meeting addendum – Carried (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Report Number 15 from the Chief Administrative Officer – Carried (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved motions of congratulations, recognition, sympathy, condolences and speedy recovery – Carried (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Recognized International Women’s Day on March 8 2026 – Carried
• Extended condolences for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy – Carried
• Extended condolences for the passing of William “Bill” Leggett – Carried

Administrative Policies Committee

The Administrative Policies Committee met on February 12, 2026 to consider several policy items and tax matters. It recommended that Council approve tax write‑offs totaling $167,892.46 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, with $147,036.43 from the City and the remainder charged to school boards and the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area. The committee also proposed rescinding and adopting revised corporate‑resource, corporate‑sponsorship, and naming‑of‑assets policies. Additionally, it presented recommended 2026 tax ratios for residential, commercial, industrial and other property classes.

• Resolution to have the committee act as the Board of Management for Rideaucrest Home
• Rescind and approve revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (POL‑081)
• Rescind 2004 Corporate Sponsorship and Naming of Corporate Assets Policies and approve new versions
• Recommend 2026 tax ratios for residential, multi‑residential, commercial, industrial, and other property classes
• Recommend approval of tax write‑offs totaling $167,892.46 under the Municipal Act

The Administrative Policies Committee recommended and approved the 2026 tax ratios for residential, multi‑residential, commercial, industrial, aggregate extraction, pipeline, farm and managed forest property classes. It also rescinded and adopted revised policies on corporate resources for election purposes, corporate sponsorship and naming of corporate assets. Additionally, the committee approved tax write‑offs under the Municipal Act totaling $167,892.46.

• Approved Rideaucrest Board of Management resolution for Rideaucrest Home (Carried)
• Rescinded and approved revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (POL-081) (Carried)
• Rescinded and approved revised Corporate Sponsorship Policy (Carried)
• Rescinded and approved revised Naming of Corporate Assets Policy (Carried)
• Approved 2026 tax ratios for all property classes as recommended (Carried)
• Approved tax write‑offs totaling $167,892.46 under Municipal Act sections 357 and 358 (Carried)

Council Resourcing Review Working Group

The Council Resourcing Review Working Group will approve minutes from two prior meetings, discuss the draft final report that will be circulated to members, and address communications and other business. The group will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from Jan. 15 and Jan. 29 meetings
• Review draft final report (to be circulated early next week)
• Communications
• Other business
• Set next meeting date

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will approve its agenda, minutes and an office update report for Q1 2026. It will consider a motion moved by Councillor Hassan and seconded by Councillor Stephen that recommends Kingston City Council affirm the importance of maintaining funding for federally funded intermediate‑level English language classes for newcomers and urges Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to sustain that support. The meeting also includes routine items such as election of officers and delegations.

• Approval of agenda, minutes and Q1 2026 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office update (report attached)
• Motion to maintain funding for intermediate‑level English language classes for newcomers, urged to be sent to the federal immigration minister
• Election of officers and other procedural delegations

The committee elected Councillor Hassan as Chair and Tavleen Kamboj as Vice‑Chair. It approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It carried a motion urging Kingston City Council to affirm the importance of keeping federally funded intermediate‑level English language programs and to ask Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to sustain that support.

• Councillor Hassan elected Chair of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Tavleen Kamboj elected Vice‑Chair of the Committee (Carried)
• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting approved (Carried)
• Motion urging Council to affirm importance of maintaining funding for intermediate English classes and to request continued IRCC support (Carried)

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee will consider a recommendation to Council to receive and endorse the Climate Change Adaptation Plan and to direct staff to provide an annual progress report on its actions. The Committee will also receive an informational report on the Rest Bench Location Policy. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and disclosures will be addressed.

• Recommendation to Council to endorse the Climate Change Adaptation Plan (Report EITP-26-002) and require an annual progress report
• Information-only report on the Rest Bench Location Policy (Report EITP-26-005)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 9, 2025 committee meeting. It then adopted a motion recommending that Council receive and endorse the Climate Change Adaptation Plan and require staff to provide an annual progress report to the committee. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda amendment (carried)
• Approved minutes from 2025-12-09 meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse Climate Change Adaptation Plan and require annual progress report (carried)

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to elect officers and review several reports. Two items from the Commissioner of Community Services are presented for information only.

• 2025 Civic Museums Annual Report (ACH-25-002)
• Kingston Commemorations Policy (ACH-25-001)
• Mayor's Arts Awards and Poet Laureate Subcommittees Overview
• Election of Officers

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee elected Paul Banfield as Vice‑Chair. The meeting agenda was approved. The minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. after a motion carried.

• Paul Banfield elected Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of 2025-03 approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to discuss funding for a concert anniversary, amendments to cemetery by-laws, and several new motions regarding housing strategies and public engagement. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition and labour relations.

• Proposed $350,000 from Working Fund Reserve for The Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary
• Proposed amendments to By-Law Number 2025-99 regarding City-operated cemeteries
• Motion to develop a Student Housing Strategy following the new Official Plan
• Motion to pause parking enforcement on Remembrance Day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Proposed appointment of Christian Leuprecht to the Kingston Police Service Board

Council voted unanimously to buy the property at 60 Rigney Street, allocate funds for upgrades and closing costs, and borrow up to $8 M from reserve funds to finance it. The council also approved the related lease agreement, the meeting addendum, a by‑law amendment for city cemeteries, and proclaimed February 14, 2026 as Warm Hearts Day.

• Approved purchase of 60 Rigney Street for $6,500,000, $1,300,000 upgrades and up to $200,000 closing costs (13‑0)
• Authorized internal borrowing of up to $8,000,000 from municipal reserve funds (13‑0)
• Authorized lease agreement with 1760551 Ontario Inc. for 60 Rigney Street (13‑0)
• Approved the Addendum (10‑0)
• Approved all three readings of By‑Law to Amend City By‑Law 2025‑99 (Cemetery) (13‑0)
• Proclaimed February 14, 2026 as “Warm Hearts Day” (13‑0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review a recommendation to approve a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 525 and 555 Princess Street. The meeting also includes a community forum for a potential development proposal at 1125 Sydenham Road.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 525 Princess Street and 555 Princess Street (File D14-013-2025)
• Proposed encroachment agreement for a pedestrian bridge between 555 Princess Street and 525 Princess Street
• Community meeting presentation for a potential development at 1125 Sydenham Road (File D35-008-2025)

The Planning Committee held a public hearing on the zoning by‑law amendment for 1125 Sydenham Road. Staff presented the application and technical studies, and members of the public raised concerns about traffic, tree loss, storm‑water runoff, and infrastructure. The Committee asked for further information and noted that technical reviews are ongoing. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to Council to approve the 2026 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan. It will receive an informational update from the Accessibility Office for Q4 2025. The committee will also appoint members to six project teams covering awareness and education, site‑plan review, Hudson Park improvements, Williamsville Renewal, Isabel Turner Library renovation, and Princess Street Parkettes.

• Recommendation to Council to approve the 2026 MAAC Work Plan (MAAC‑26‑002)
• Accessibility Office Q4 2025 update (informational report, MAAC‑26‑003)
• Five appointments to the Awareness & Education project team
• Five appointments to the Site Plan Review project team
• Two appointments to the Hudson Park Improvements project team

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 6 and December 4, 2025 meetings. It recommended that Council approve the 2026 Accessibility Work Plan. The Committee also appointed members to several project teams to advance accessibility initiatives.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 and December 4, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended Council approve 2026 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan (carried)
• Appointed members to Awareness & Education project team (Dinah Cotter, Chantaille Buczynski, Amanda Amesse, Emma Lambert, Emily Baker) (carried)
• Appointed members to Site Plan Review project team (Matthew Aylsworth, Kim Atwood, Katie Charboneau, Chantaille Buczynski, Hedge Thompson) (carried)
• Appointed members to Hudson Park Improvements project team (Rachel Doornekamp, Chantaille Buczynski) (carried)
• Appointed members to Williamsville Renewal project team (Matthew Aylsworth, Hedge Thompson) (carried)
• Appointed members to Isabel Turner Library Renovation and Princess Street Parkettes project teams (Amanda Amesse, Rachel Doornekamp, Hedge Thompson, Katie Charboneau) (carried)

Council Resourcing Review Working Group

The Council Resourcing Review Working Group will discuss the final draft of its report and confirm the recommendations. Members will decide which participants will draft the final report and who will present it to Council. The updated work plan is provided for reference. The meeting also sets the date for the next session on February 12, 2026.

• Finalize the draft of the Council Resourcing Review final report
• Determine drafting and presentation roles for the final report
• Review the updated work plan attached for the Working Group
• Approve the agenda and previous meeting notes
• Schedule the next meeting for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The Council Resourcing Review Working Group approved its agenda. It decided that Don Aldridge, Allan Scott, and Liz Schell will present the group's recommendations to Council when the final report is sent for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Designated Aldridge, Scott, and Schell to present recommendations to Council
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City of Kingston is scheduled to hold a regular City Council meeting on January 27, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no listed items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026
• No items listed for discussion or decision

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications. The applications seek variances for 2734 Delmar Street to legalize a house and add a rear porch, for 739 Johnson Street to reduce setbacks and increase bedrooms, and for 10 Cataraqui Street to construct a six‑storey apartment building with 84 units. Each recommendation is to approve the variances subject to conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Minor variance for 2734 Delmar St: front yard setback reduced by 0.84 m, driveway width increased by 1.8 m, rear yard porch setback reduced by 1.6 m.
• Minor variance for 739 Johnson St: exterior setback reduced by 0.6 m, rear setback reduced by 1.0 m, maximum bedrooms increased from 8 to 10.
• Minor variance for 10 Cataraqui St: dwelling units increased from 50 to 84, ground‑floor area to 1,045 m², gross floor area to 5,834 m² for a six‑storey apartment building.
• Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
• Scheduling of the next Committee of Adjustment meeting for February 23, 2026.

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor‑variance applications, including a 84‑unit six‑storey apartment at 10 Cataraqui Street. It also approved variances for 2734 Delmar Street and 739 Johnson Street, with the latter amended to add a condition limiting the approved house to the submitted drawings, including footprint, height and number of bathrooms. The meeting adopted an updated Exhibit A and added Exhibit I to the report for the Johnson Street application.

• Approved minor variance for 2734 Delmar Street (legalize house, rear porch) – Carried
• Approved minor variance for 739 Johnson Street (reduced setbacks, increased bedrooms) – Carried as Amended
• Amended Condition 1 for 739 Johnson Street to limit approval to submitted drawings – Carried
• Replaced Exhibit A with updated version for Report COA‑26‑009 – Carried
• Added Exhibit I to Report COA‑26‑009 – Carried
• Approved minor variance for 10 Cataraqui Street (84 units, larger floor area) – Carried
• Approved agenda amendment – Carried
• Approved minutes of Dec 15 2025 meeting – Carried

Groupe de travail francophone

The Kingston Francophone working group meeting scheduled for 2026-01-23 has an agenda that contains only placeholders and no specific items, decisions, or proposals. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The primary agenda item is a standing update report from the Commissioner of Community Services, which is provided for information only.

• Election of Officers
• Standing Update Report - January 2026 (Report HHC-26-002)

The committee elected Councillor Glenn as Chair and Jacqueline Collier as Vice‑Chair. The agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting were approved. No motions or notices of motion were presented, and no public members spoke. A new youth representative, Anjali Sanderson, was introduced.

• Elected Councillor Glenn as Chair (carried)
• Elected Jacqueline Collier as Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 2025‑07 (carried)
• Introduced new youth representative Anjali Sanderson (no vote required)
• No motions were presented
• No public comments were made

Heritage Properties Committee

The Heritage Properties Committee is meeting to review its agenda for 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Agenda review for 2026
• Procedural meeting setup

City Council Budget Meetings

City Council is meeting to review the proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting includes departmental presentations from various city commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets (Report 26-033)
• Departmental presentations from Growth & Development, Transportation & Infrastructure, Community Services, Corporate & Emergency Services, Legislative Services, and Financial and Fiscal Services
• By-Law 2026-17 to confirm proceedings of Council from January 19 and 20, 2026

Council voted unanimously to delete the annual cost‑of‑living adjustment for council member salaries in the 2026 operating budget. It also approved a one‑time $100,000 contribution from the Working Fund Reserve to the City of Kingston Arts Fund. The meeting included the approval of an addendum and the passage of By‑Law 2026‑17 through all three readings.

• Approved addendum (13‑0)
• Amended operating budget to remove council cost‑of‑living adjustment (13‑0)
• Amended operating budget to add $100,000 arts fund grant (13‑0)
• Gave By‑Law 2026‑17 first reading (13‑0)
• Gave By‑Law 2026‑17 third reading (13‑0)
• Resolved Committee of Whole closed meeting (8‑0)
• Resolved Council rose from Committee of Whole without report (13‑0)
• Adjourned council (13‑0)

City Council Budget Meetings

The meeting will begin with Mayor Bryan Paterson introducing the 2026 budget. Council will consider the Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets (Report 26-033). External agencies—including Economic Development, Tourism, Conservation Authority, Public Health, Access Services, Library, Business Improvement Area, and Police Service Board—will give presentations. The City CFO will provide an overview of the operating and capital budgets.

• 2026 Budget Introduction by Mayor Bryan Paterson
• Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets (Report 26-033)
• Presentations by external agencies (Economic Development, Tourism, Conservation Authority, Public Health, Access Services, Library, Business Improvement Area, Police Service Board)
• Municipal Operating and Capital Budget Overview by CFO Desiree Kennedy

Council voted to approve the addendum after a motion by Deputy Mayor Hassan and a second by Councillor Osanic. The motion carried with 13 yeas and 0 nays. The meeting also included budget presentations by various local agencies and was recessed until the next day.

• Approved addendum (13-0)

Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission

The Kingston and Area Taxi Licensing Commission will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and disclose any pecuniary interests. It will then resolve to enter a closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The commission will report on that closed meeting before adjourning.

• Resolution to enter closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Report of the closed meeting

The commission approved its agenda and then resolved to go into a closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. After the closed session, the commission rose without reporting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Resolved to enter closed session on personal matters (Carried)
• Rose from closed session without reporting (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to present a development application for 281 Princess Street (File D35-006-2025). The applicant will present an early‑stage proposal and the public will be invited to comment. No staff recommendation is attached and no decisions will be made at this meeting. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda and confirmation of minutes are also scheduled.

• Presentation of development proposal for 281 Princess Street (File D35-006-2025)
• Public comment period after each presentation
• Approval of the agenda
• Confirmation of minutes from the Dec 18, 2025 meeting
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest

The committee reviewed a presentation on the Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law amendment for 281‑285 Princess Street and 220‑226 Queen Street. Numerous members of the public voiced concerns about height, parking, heritage, traffic and student housing. No motions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. The meeting consisted of discussion and information sharing only.

Council Resourcing Review Working Group

The Council Resourcing Review Working Group will receive the full public‑survey results and discuss them. Members will work on drafting the final report, focusing on proposals for council remuneration and support. The group will also consider a recommendation on whether council members should be full‑time or part‑time after the 2030 election.

• Update on public survey results to be shared with the group
• Drafting final report on remuneration and council support
• Discussion of recommendation for full‑ or part‑time council status after 2030 election
• Updated work plan attached for reference
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026

The group approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:11 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:11 p.m. (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 29 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Kingston Planning Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and discuss changes to the Planning Act through Bill 60. The committee will also elect officers and review correspondence.

• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025
• Discussion on Planning Act changes via Bill 60
• Election of committee officers
• Review of correspondence
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026

The committee elected Paul Martin as Chair and Kimberly F. Smith as Vice‑Chair. The agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 1:47 p.m.

• Elected Paul Martin as Chair (carried)
• Elected Kimberly F. Smith as Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 2025-04 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:47 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will vote on approving the 2026 interim tax levy, a by-law to rename a private road, and a by-law authorizing optical scan vote tabulators for the 2026 municipal election. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Better Homes Kingston program and a public hearing regarding supportive housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent.

• Approval of 2026 Interim Tax Levy (50% of 2025 taxes)
• By-law to rename Bayfield Lane to Skyfal Lane
• By-law authorizing optical scan vote tabulators for 2026 election
• Better Homes Kingston program capital budget amendment of $1,250,000
• Public hearing on Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent

Council approved the 2026 interim property tax levy, limiting the interim bill to no more than 50% of 2025 taxes and setting a February 27 due date. The council also approved the renaming of Bayfield Lane to Skyfal Lane and adopted a resolution urging residents to verify measles vaccination. A motion to use optical‑scan vote tabulators for the 2026 municipal election was deferred.

• Approved addendum (13-0)
• Approved renaming of Bayfield Lane to Skyfal Lane (carried)
• Approved 2026 interim tax levy (carried)
• Adopted measles vaccination awareness resolution (12-1)
• Approved motions of congratulations, recognition, sympathy, condolences and speedy recovery (13-0)
• Permitted Frank Dixon to appear on Transit Service Review (13-0)
• Deferred use of optical scan vote tabulators & alternative voting methods (9-4)