Kingston public meetings in 2024

Groupe de travail francophone

The Kingston French-language working group will meet on Dec 18, 2024 to review its work plan and set the format, roles, and future meeting dates and times. Members will give presentations, discuss the proposed work plan (see attached PDF), and identify items for the next meeting.

• Presentations by municipal staff and group members
• Discussion of meeting format and roles
• Setting dates and times for future meetings
• Review of the French-language working group work plan (PDF attachment)
• Identification of agenda items for the next meeting

The working group discussed its future beyond 2027 and identified priorities including French communications, emergency messaging, customer service, and childcare spaces. No formal decisions were made; the group agreed to consider meeting times outside work hours and to avoid July and August meetings.

• Discussed future of group after 2027, noting existing independent group but value of city link
• Listed priorities: French communications, emergency messaging, customer service, childcare spaces
• Agreed to consider meeting times outside work hours for those unable to attend
• Agreed to avoid meetings in July and August due to school holidays

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will vote on a recommendation to approve alterations and a two‑storey addition at 244 James Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also recommend that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Orser Farmstead at 2973 Orser Road as a heritage property. Briefings on the North King’s Town Cultural Heritage Study and on fencing for the Cricket Field Baseball Diamond at 32 Bagot Street will be presented for information. The committee will appoint four residents to the Heritage Properties Working Group and review December permit approvals.

• Approval of Ontario Heritage Act application P18-110-2024 for alterations and a two‑storey addition at 244 James Street
• Recommendation to Council to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate 2973 Orser Road (Orser Farmstead) as a heritage property
• Information briefing on the North King’s Town Cultural Heritage Study (Report HP-25-002)
• Information briefing on Cricket Field Baseball Diamond fencing at 32 Bagot Street (Report HP-25-003)
• Appointment of Helen Finley, Ed Grenda, Jane McFarlane, and Don Taylor to the Heritage Properties Working Group

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee recommended that Council refer the Notice of Intention to Designate for 2973 Orser Road (Orser Farmstead) back to the committee for further consideration, due to insurance concerns. The committee also supported alterations at 244 James Street, including a two-storey addition, and appointed new members to the Heritage Properties Working Group.

• Recommended referral of heritage designation for 2973 Orser Road back to committee (carried)
• Supported alterations at 244 James Street, including two-storey addition (carried)
• Appointed Shirley Bailey, Helen Finley, Ed Grenda, Jane McFarlane, and Don Taylor to Heritage Properties Working Group (carried)
• Elected Councillor Glenn as Chair and Jennifer Demitor as Vice-Chair (carried)

City Council Meeting

Council resolved into a closed Committee of the Whole to consider land acquisitions at 677 Princess Street and a potential school property. The council approved the Royal Canadian Navy’s use of the city Coat of Arms and authorized a $1‑per‑year license extension for the International Hockey Hall of Fame at the INVISTA Centre. A $940,000 budget amendment was approved to fund the reconstruction of the Isabel Turner Library, $300,000 of unspent library funds were reallocated, and $2,000,000 was transferred from the Fire Sick Leave Reserve to the WSIB Stabilization Reserve. The council also approved zoning by‑law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for 327, 333 and 339 Select Drive, directed a review of all committee and working‑group mandates, and adopted a motion on gender‑based education.

• Closed Committee of the Whole to consider acquisition of land at 677 Princess Street
• Authorization for the Royal Canadian Navy to display the City of Kingston Coat of Arms
• License extension for International Hockey Hall of Fame: 1,450 sq ft at $1.00 per year (2025‑2027)
• $940,000 budget amendment for Isabel Turner Library reconstruction; $300,000 reallocation; $2,000,000 reserve fund transfer
• Zoning By‑Law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 327, 333, 339 Select Drive

Council approved the purchase of 677 Princess Street for $1,150,000 plus closing costs, funded from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund, for a future public park in Williamsville. Council also approved zoning and subdivision applications for 327, 333, and 339 Select Drive, and authorized several other items including a Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal and tax write-offs totaling $175,610.92.

• Approved purchase of 677 Princess Street for $1,150,000 plus ~$45,000 closing costs (12-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 327-339 Select Drive (12-0)
• Approved $940,000 budget amendment for Isabel Turner Library reconstruction (12-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer from Fire Sick Leave Reserve to WSIB Stabilization Reserve (12-0)
• Approved tax write-offs totaling $175,610.92 under Municipal Act (12-0)
• Approved three-year license extension for International Hockey Hall of Fame at INVISTA Centre for $1/year (12-0)
• Authorized five-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal (12-0)
• Approved appointments to Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee and South East Board of Health (12-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for minor variances and land severances. Decisions will be made on residential developments, including affordable housing and multi-unit dwellings, across various city districts.

• Request to remove archaeological assessment condition for 101 Charles Street
• Minor variance for 293 Frontenac Street to permit 10 bedrooms across two units
• Minor variance for 9 George Street for a raised foundation, addition, and carport
• Consent to sever a lot and build a three-storey townhouse at 93 Division Street
• Minor variance for 37 Cassidy Street to construct an additional affordable housing unit

The Committee of Adjustment approved all applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents for new housing units, lot severances, and a wellness clinic. All motions were carried unanimously. One application for a minor variance at 9 George Street was deferred.

• Approved minor variance and consent for 22-28 Ellice Street for a new semi-detached house (Carried)
• Removed archaeological assessment condition for 101 Charles Street consent (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 293 Frontenac Street to allow 10 bedrooms across two units (Carried)
• Approved minor variance and consent for 93 Division Street for a three-storey townhouse (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 37 Cassidy Street for an additional affordable housing unit (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 205 Rideau Street to add 3 dwelling units to a seniors residence (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 1727 Executive Avenue for a 55 sq m deck (Carried)
• Approved minor variances and consents for 1686 and 1682 Daylan Avenue for lot additions (Carried)

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will meet to confirm previous minutes, elect officers, and review a property standards appeal for 937 Oakview Avenue. The session is scheduled for December 16, 2024.

• Confirmation of minutes from November 18, 2024
• Election of committee officers
• Property standards appeal for 937 Oakview Avenue
• Review of By-Law 2005-100 sections
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2025

The Appeals Committee elected Councillor Oosterhof as Chair and Shawn Cahill as Vice-Chair, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The only substantive decision was closing the Order to Remedy CEPS202403623 for 937 Oakview Avenue after the appellant achieved compliance. No new appeals, delegations, or motions were considered.

• Elected Councillor Oosterhof as Chair and Shawn Cahill as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting 08-2024 from November 18, 2024 (carried)
• Closed Order to Remedy CEPS202403623 for 937 Oakview Avenue due to compliance (carried)

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee is reviewing updates on murals on private property and the City of Kingston Arts Fund. The committee is considering a recommendation for staff to report back on the mural pilot project in 2026 and 2027.

• Update on Murals on Private Property and Pilot Project to Expand Support for Mural Projects
• Update on the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review and Next Steps for Funding in 2025

The committee recommended that staff report back on the Murals on Private Property pilot project after year one in Q1 2026 and at completion in Q4 2027. They also discussed the Arts Fund review, noting 2025 as a transition year with continuity funding for current grantees and no new applications until September 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended staff report on mural pilot after year one (Q1 2026) and at completion (Q4 2027) (carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

The Administrative Policies Committee will consider a recommendation to cancel, reduce, or refund municipal taxes totaling $175,610.92 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It will also receive informational reports on the Rideaucrest Home Board of Management, the city’s external audit plan, and a briefing on the Waiver of Fees Policy. The meeting includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes confirmation, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Tax Write Offs recommendation: $175,610.92 total (City $137,229.31, school boards $38,381.61) for properties listed in Exhibit A
• External Audit Plan report from the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer (informational)
• Rideaucrest Home Report (informational) and resolution to act as its Board of Management
• Briefing by Michael Grosney on the Waiver of Fees Policy
• Resolution to schedule next meeting on February 13, 2025

The Administrative Policies Committee recommended that Council approve tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds totaling $175,610.92 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, with the City's portion at $137,229.31 and $38,381.61 charged back to school boards. The committee also received the Rideaucrest Home report and the 2024 External Audit Plan, and heard a delegation from a resident requesting a fee waiver for a seniors' softball group, which was not decided. The meeting was procedural and included no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended Council approve $175,610.92 in tax write-offs (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Resolved into Board of Management for Rideaucrest Home (carried)
• Rose from Board of Management for Rideaucrest Home (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:34 p.m. (carried)

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee will recommend that Council direct Utilities Kingston not to proceed with the Kingston Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at the Knox Farm property. It will also recommend that staff develop a graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025 and report on its implementation by Q2 2026. Additionally, the committee will advise staff to submit a Bird‑Friendly City application for the next period in Q2 2025. A street and pathway lighting prioritization report will be presented for information only.

• Recommendation to stop development of the Kingston Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at Knox Farm
• Recommendation to develop a graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025 and report back by Q2 2026
• Recommendation to submit a Bird‑Friendly City application in Q2 2025
• Street and Pathway Lighting Process and Prioritization report (information only)
• Correspondence received Dec 2‑5 regarding the biosolids and biogas facility

The committee voted to recommend Council direct Utilities Kingston not to proceed with the Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at Knox Farm, citing a $253 million cost over 35 years and a $5-7 million annual subsidy. It also recommended developing a graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025 and applying for Bird-Friendly City certification at entry level in Q2 2025. The street and pathway lighting process was discussed but no decision was made.

• Recommended Council direct Utilities Kingston not to proceed with Regional Biosolids and Biogas Facility at Knox Farm (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to develop graffiti communications plan by Q2 2025 (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to submit Bird-Friendly City application for entry-level certification in Q2 2025 (carried)

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group will review a series of updates, including the Kingston Rural Community Program Fund, rural tourism, recreation upgrades funded by Samsung, the agricultural workforce plan, and rural healthcare. Additional items include updates on the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant, Joyceville Abattoir, food production training, the Integrated Mobility Plan, and the Open Farms program. The meeting is for informational and discussion purposes, with no formal decisions noted in the agenda.

• Kingston Rural Community Program Fund
• Rural Tourism Update
• Recreation Upgrades – Samsung Fund Discussion
• Agricultural Workforce Plan – Farm Meeting
• Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant Update

The Post Secondary Working Group discussed several rural development topics, including the Kingston Rural Community Program Fund, rural tourism, recreation upgrades, and an agricultural workforce plan. The group agreed to prioritize the Outdoor Education Centre at Little Cataraqui and trail development for potential Samsung Fund projects, and directed staff to engage CRCA. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Prioritized Outdoor Education Centre at Little Cataraqui and trail development for Samsung Fund projects
• Directed staff to add matching funds/collaborative component weighting to Kingston Rural Community Program Fund criteria
• Agreed to discuss a pumpkin smash event for next year
• Directed staff to engage CRCA for outdoor education centre and trail work
• Directed staff to add AI/technology content to Agricultural Workforce Plan
• Directed staff to draft a newsletter and present content to the group
• Scheduled a future presentation on home paramedicine program by Frontenac County paramedics
• Decided city will not participate in Open Farms next year due to ROI

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review a recommendation to approve a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for properties on Select Drive. The meeting also includes a community presentation for the North King's Town project to gather public feedback before a formal application is submitted.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 327, 333, and 339 Select Drive (File D35-005-2018)
• Community Meeting presentation for North King's Town Project (File D01-011-2024)

The Planning Committee held a community meeting on the North King's Town project, hearing public comments, but took no decision on it. The committee then recommended Council approve zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for 327, 333, and 339 Select Drive, with conditions. The recommendation was carried.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendments and draft plan of subdivision for 327, 333, 339 Select Drive (carried)
• Approved agenda with addendum (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Planning Advisory Committee meeting notes (carried)

City Council Meeting

The Kingston City Council will consider a closed‑meeting agenda and then vote on several items, including a five‑year archival storage agreement with Queen’s University and $376,449 in heritage fund grants. It will also approve a Brownfield Financial Benefits application that could provide up to $4,828,587 in property‑tax rebates for the site at 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street. Additional motions cover the renewal of four city‑owned billboards, amendments to the parking by‑law and a licence for a guest loading zone on King Street, and a zoning by‑law amendment for 3055 Princess Street.

• Brownfield Financial Benefits for 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street – tax rebates up to $4,828,587 over ten years
• Heritage Fund grants – $376,449 for operating and project grants
• Archival Storage and Management Agreement with Queen’s University – five‑year term
• Renewal of four billboards on city‑owned property – five‑year extension with optional additional five years
• Parking By‑Law amendments and licence agreement for a guest loading zone on King Street at the Belvedere Hotel

Kingston City Council approved the purchase of 1528 Westbrook Road for future municipal use, adopted the 2025 fees and charges by-law, and approved heritage grants and brownfield financial benefits for 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street. Council also formally reprimanded a member and suspended their remuneration for 30 days following an Integrity Commissioner report, and passed resolutions regarding infrastructure funding and health board appeals.

• Approved purchase of 1528 Westbrook Road for $769,000 plus $13,000 in closing costs (13-0)
• Approved five-year archival storage agreement with Queen's University (13-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 City of Kingston Heritage Fund grants totaling $376,449 (13-0)
• Approved Brownfield Property Tax Financial Assistance for 5 & 7 Cataraqui Street not to exceed $4,828,587 (13-0)
• Approved 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law (12-1, 1 conflict)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 3055 Princess Street (13-0)
• Formally reprimanded a council member and suspended remuneration for 30 days (10-2 and 9-3)
• Proclaimed December as Christian Heritage Month (13-0)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kingston Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-25 contains no listed items or decisions. It only includes generic placeholders and no substantive proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider the recommendation report for a zoning by‑law amendment at 3055 Princess Street (File D14‑013‑2024). The committee recommends that Council approve the amendment and present the by‑law for three readings. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond standard procedural matters.

• Zoning by‑law amendment (File D14‑013‑2024) for 3055 Princess Street, applicant Nancy Krampitz, owner Krampitz Enterprises Inc.

Kingston's Planning Committee recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 3055 Princess Street, filed by Nancy Krampitz on behalf of Krampitz Enterprises Inc. (File D14-013-2024). The recommendation, which also directs that no further notice is required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and that the amending by-law go to Council for all three readings, carried. The committee also approved its agenda and the minutes of the November 7, 2024 meeting. No delegations, motions, notices of motion, other business or correspondence were recorded.

• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 3055 Princess Street (File D14-013-2024), submitted by Nancy Krampitz on behalf of Krampitz Enterprises Inc. — Carried
• Recommended amending Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62 per Exhibit A to Report PC-24-060 — Carried
• Recommended Council determine no further notice required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act — Carried
• Recommended amending by-law be presented to Council for all three readings — Carried
• Approved the agenda — Carried
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 20-2024 (November 7, 2024) — Carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. — Carried

Post Secondary Working Group

The Post‑Secondary Working Group will review updates from student representatives, university staff, and city staff on safety measures. It will discuss housing affordability, food security, and recent student events such as the Queen's Sidewalk Sale and St. Lawrence College orientation fair. The group will examine the financial situation affecting post‑secondary institutions, including changes to international student enrollment and a possible motion to council for additional support. A roundtable will allow members to comment before the meeting adjourns.

• Review of HOCO and FOCO activity and safety measures
• Review of student events: Queen's Sidewalk Sale and SLC Orientation/Club Fair
• Update on housing affordability, availability, and standards
• Financial situation and impact on post‑secondary institutions, including changes to international student enrollment and a potential motion to support Queen's University and St. Lawrence College
• Roundtable discussion for comments by the chair and members

The Post-Secondary Working Group met to discuss homecoming (HOCO) and fall orientation (FOCO) activities, housing and food security for students, and the financial challenges facing post-secondary institutions. No formal decisions were made; the group discussed potential future actions, including a possible motion of support by Council for post-secondary institutions and improved communication strategies for student housing resources.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:02 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will consider an application for Ontario Heritage Act approval for a new detached second residential unit at 151 Union Street. It will also recommend to Council approval of new construction on several lots at 411 Wellington Street, each involving two‑storey dwellings and detached garages. All approvals are subject to the conditions outlined in the respective exhibits.

• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 151 Union Street (new detached second residential unit, approx. 79 m²)
• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 411 Wellington Street, Lot 1 (two‑storey dwelling and detached garage)
• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 411 Wellington Street, Lot 3 (two‑storey dwelling and detached garage)
• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 411 Wellington Street, Lot 10 (two‑storey dwelling and detached garage)
• Application for Ontario Heritage Act approval – 411 Wellington Street, Lot 20 (two‑storey dwelling and detached garage)

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee approved alterations at 151 Union Street for a new detached second residential unit, and recommended Council approve new construction at seven lots on 411 Wellington Street. Both approvals are subject to conditions in the respective exhibits. The committee also approved the agenda and previous minutes, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved alterations at 151 Union Street for a new detached second residential unit (P18-092-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 1 (P18-096-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 3 (P18-097-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 10 (P18-098-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 20 (P18-095-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 27 (P18-099-2024)
• Recommended Council approve new construction at 411 Wellington Street – Lot 30 (P18-101-2024)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a closed‑meeting matter on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 4085 Bath Road. It will vote to extend the INVISTA Centre naming‑rights agreement with a $44,000 contribution for the facility at 1350 Gardiners Road. The council will adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan and the 2023 Facilities Asset Management Plan. Finally, it will decide on a zoning by‑law amendment and draft subdivision for the property at 1233 Midland Avenue and approve numerous public appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeal – 4085 Bath Road
• Extension of INVISTA Centre naming‑rights agreement: $44,000 plus taxes for one year at 1350 Gardiners Road
• Adoption of 2024 Asset Management Plan and 2023 Facilities Asset Management Plan
• Approval of zoning By‑Law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue
• Approval of multiple public appointments to boards, committees and working groups

Council approved a settlement for the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal at 4085, 4091, and 4097 Bath Road, reducing the proposed development from 309 to 295 dwelling units and increasing the protected buffer along Collins Creek. The settlement also includes additional open space, a private park, and a stormwater pond. Council also approved zoning and subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue, adopted asset management plans, and made numerous appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved Bath Road settlement (11-1)
• Approved zoning and subdivision at 1233 Midland Avenue (12-0)
• Adopted 2024 Asset Management Plan and 2023 Facilities Asset Management Plan (12-0)
• Approved INVISTA Centre naming rights extension for $44,000 plus taxes (12-0)
• Approved public appointments to boards and committees (12-0)
• Approved council appointments to committees and boards (11-0)
• Appointed chairs and vice-chairs for standing committees (11-0)
• Proclaimed December 2024 as Project Red Ribbon Month (11-0)

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will consider two applications for exemptions from By‑Law 2009‑140, which regulates city signs, for properties at 2312 Princess Street and 820 Gardiners Road. It will also receive a property‑standards update for 684 Portsmouth Drive covering several code sections. The meeting includes routine agenda approval, minutes confirmation, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Exemption request from By‑Law 2009‑140 for a sign at 2312 Princess Street (sections 1, 6, 9)
• Exemption request from By‑Law 2009‑140 for a sign at 820 Gardiners Road (sections 1, 6, 9)
• Property standards update for 684 Portsmouth Drive (sections 4.35, 4.39, 4.40, 5.49.3, 5.49.4.1, 5.49.4.2, 4.15)

The Appeals Committee deferred two sign by-law appeals (2312 Princess Street and 820 Gardiners Road) to the January 20, 2025 meeting to allow appellants more time to provide information about the nature of the advertisements. The committee also extended the compliance timeline for an Order to Remedy at 684 Portsmouth Avenue Unit 2 to November 17, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred sign by-law appeal for 2312 Princess Street to January 20, 2025 (carried)
• Deferred sign by-law appeal for 820 Gardiners Road to January 20, 2025 (carried)
• Extended Order to Remedy CEPS202400314 for 684 Portsmouth Avenue Unit 2 compliance to November 17, 2025 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kingston Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications and consent requests. Items include a commercial development at 2267‑2271 Princess Street, a third‑storey addition at 10 Birch Avenue, a semi‑detached house and lot severance at 22‑28 Ellice Street, lot‑frontage and driveway changes at 264‑266 Weller Avenue, and height adjustments for a 19‑storey tower at 55 Queen Street. Each recommendation proposes approval subject to specified conditions.

• Minor variance for 2267‑2271 Princess Street to reduce interior, rear setbacks and drive aisle width for a service station/commercial building
• Minor variance and permission for 10 Birch Avenue to add a third storey and increase bedrooms to 15 while reducing parking spaces
• Minor variance and consent for 22‑28 Ellice Street to permit a semi‑detached house, sever a lot, and relocate parking and bike parking
• Minor variance and consent for 264‑266 Weller Avenue to reduce lot frontages, increase building depth and driveway width, and sever a lot
• Minor variance for 55 Queen Street to raise rooftop and yard projection heights for a 19‑storey mixed‑use tower

The Committee of Adjustment approved multiple minor variance and consent applications, including a commercial development at 2267-2271 Princess Street, an apartment expansion at 10 Birch Avenue, and several residential variances. All motions were carried unanimously. One application for 22-28 Ellice Street was deferred.

• Approved minor variances for gas station and retail at 2267-2271 Princess Street (carried)
• Approved permission and variances for apartment expansion at 10 Birch Avenue (carried)
• Approved minor variance and consent for semi-detached homes at 264-266 Weller Avenue (carried)
• Approved minor variances for 19-storey mixed-use building at 55 Queen Street (carried)
• Approved minor variances to legalize driveway at 47 Wycliffe Crescent (carried)
• Approved minor variances for two rear yard decks at 4292 Bath Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance for apartment building loading space at 283 Queen Street (carried)
• Deferred application for minor variance and consent at 22-28 Ellice Street

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee will receive an informational report on the City of Kingston Arts Fund review and the proposed next steps for arts funding in 2025. The committee will also receive the minutes from the Mayor’s Arts Awards 2024 Subcommittee. No motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on City of Kingston Arts Fund Review and Next Steps for Arts Funding in 2025 (report AAC-24-004, information only)
• Mayor’s Arts Awards 2024 Subcommittee Minutes – to be received

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee received an update on the City of Kingston Arts Fund review and discussed proposed changes to 2025 arts funding, including adjusted grant timelines and a reduction in the maximum grant from $75,000 to $65,000 in 2026. No formal decisions were made; the committee only approved the agenda, previous minutes, and received the Mayor's Arts Awards subcommittee minutes. A recommendation on arts funding will be brought to Council after the 2025 budget is approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Mayor's Arts Awards 2024 Subcommittee minutes (carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Special City Council

The agenda for the Kingston Special City Council meeting on 2024-11-12 contains no listed items; it only shows placeholders and procedural sections.

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear briefings on three reports: an Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit and Public Works update; a Community Development and Well‑Being update; and a Q3 2024 Accessibility Office report. All three items are presented for information only and no decisions are listed. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit, and Public Works Update (Report MAAC‑24‑15)
• Community Development & Well Being update (Report MAAC‑24‑016)
• Accessibility Office Report – Q3 2024 (Report MAAC‑24‑014)

Planning Committee

The committee will present a community‑meeting report for a proposed development at 1315 Midland Avenue, allowing public comment. It will also consider a recommendation to approve a zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue, which will be forwarded to City Council for final decision. No final approvals are made at this meeting.

• Community‑meeting report for development proposal at 1315 Midland Avenue (File D14‑014‑2024)
• Recommendation to approve zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue (File D35‑005‑2021)
• Correspondence received Oct 3‑Oct 8 2024 regarding 1315 Midland Avenue
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the previous meeting
• Scheduling of the next Planning Committee meeting for Nov 21 2024

The Planning Committee held a community meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 1315 Midland Avenue, hearing public concerns about noise and trees, but took no decision on it. The committee then recommended that Council approve the zoning by-law amendments and draft plan of subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue, subject to conditions, and that the amending by-law be presented for all three readings.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 19-2024 (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendments and draft plan of subdivision for 1233 Midland Avenue (carried)
• Recommended no further notice be required for the by-law passage (carried)

Nominations Committee

The Kingston Nominations Committee will consider applications for new members on several advisory committees and boards. Applicants are listed for the Appeals Committee, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee, Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee, Kingston Heritage Properties Committee, and others. The committee will discuss and decide on the appointments during this meeting.

• Appeals Committee – 3 appointments
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee – 7 appointments
• Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee – 5 appointments
• Kingston Heritage Properties Committee – 3 appointments
• Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation Board – 3 appointments

The committee approved recommendations to Council for several appointments to city advisory committees and boards. These recommendations include filling seats on the Police Service Board, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee, and others, as well as establishing alternate pools for several groups.

• Recommended appointments to Appeals Committee and alternate pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and alternate pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee and alternate pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Kingston Heritage Properties Committee and alternate pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation Board (Carried)
• Recommended appointment to Kingston Police Service Board and reserve pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee and alternate pool (Carried)
• Recommended appointments to Kingston and Area Taxi Commission, Francophone Working Group, and alternate pool (Carried)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a $20,000 budget amendment funded by cash‑in‑lieu parking levies to support an expanded car‑share pilot with Communauto Inc. It will also vote on heritage designations for properties on Montreal Street and Bay Street, a by‑law amendment to allow planting in the right‑of‑way, and a final plan of condominium for 998 Highway 15. Additional items include directives on pothole performance indicators and a report on the Better Homes Kingston program extension.

• $20,000 budget amendment to fund an expanded car‑share pilot program with Communauto Inc.
• By‑law amendment (2024‑384) to allow planting in the right‑of‑way
• Heritage designations (By‑law 2024‑385, 2024‑386) for 140‑150 Montreal Street and 145‑149 Montreal Street/97 Bay Street
• Final Plan of Condominium approval for 998 Highway 15 (File D07‑002‑2023)
• Directive for staff to report annual pothole key performance indicators starting in 2025

Council ratified the collective agreement with CUPE Local 109 for 2024-2026, approved several heritage designations despite objections, and passed a motion supporting municipal control over cycling lanes. Also approved a $20,000 car-share pilot expansion and directed staff to report on pothole KPIs.

• Ratified CUPE Local 109 collective agreement (10-0)
• Approved heritage designations for 140-150 Montreal St and 145-149 Montreal St/97 Bay St (7-4)
• Approved final plan of condominium at 998 Highway 15 (11-0)
• Approved $20,000 for expanded car-share pilot with Communauto (11-0)
• Directed staff to report annually on pothole KPIs starting 2025 (carried)
• Approved motion supporting municipal jurisdiction over cycling lanes (11-0)
• Approved motion supporting rural economic development grant eligibility changes (11-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (carried)

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic & Community Development Working Group will meet to discuss several ongoing initiatives. Topics include an overview of Open Farms 2024, the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant, and Rural Kingston communications. The group will also review recreation upgrades, the Samsung Fund, and a draft Agriculture Workforce Development Strategy.

• Open Farms 2024 Overview
• Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant
• Rural Kingston Communications
• Recreation Upgrades Follow-Up
• Samsung Fund

The group agreed to allocate $10,000 from the Samsung Fund for rural communications over the next year, with a report back in six months. They also agreed to move forward with a Rural Seed Fund of $25,000 in up to $5,000 allotments for 2025, pending a plan and council approval. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Allocated $10,000 from Samsung Fund for rural communications (consensus)
• Agreed to create a rural newsletter and explore local advertising (consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with a Rural Seed Fund of $25,000 in up to $5,000 allotments for 2025 (consensus)
• Added healthcare as a standing agenda item (consensus)
• Added abattoir as a standing agenda item (consensus)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review a recommendation for a final plan of condominium at 998 Highway 15. The meeting also includes a community forum for a potential development at 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive and an information report on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

• Final plan of condominium application for 998 Highway 15 (File D007-002-2023)
• Community meeting for potential development at 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive (File D35-005-2024)
• Information report on the New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024
• Receipt of Planning Advisory Committee meeting notes

Kingston's Planning Committee approved a final plan of condominium for 998 Highway 15, submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc. on behalf of Tamarack (Rideau 2) Corporation, exempting it from certain Planning Act provisions and authorizing a condominium agreement. The Committee also received the Planning Advisory Committee meeting minutes and heard an information report on the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. A community meeting was held on a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 55 Cataraqui Woods Drive, where residents raised concerns about building height, noise, privacy and trees; no decision was made on that item.

• Approved final plan of condominium for 998 Highway 15 (File D07-002-2023), exempting it from Section 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the condominium agreement, subject to Legal Services approval (carried)
• Received the Planning Advisory Committee meeting minutes (carried)
• Amended and approved the agenda to include the addendum (carried)
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 18-2024 held October 10, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. (carried)

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee meeting on 2024-10-23 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to be a procedural template without specific decisions or discussions.

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will consider new appeals and property updates for two addresses. Updates involve 3275 Wilton Road and 937 Oakview Avenue and reference specific sections of the Property Standards By-Law. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and disclosure of interests.

• Property update – 3275 Wilton Road (sections 4.42.8, 4.43, 4.42.10, 4.45, 4.42,1, 4.50 of the Property Standards By-Law)
• Property update – 937 Oakview Avenue (sections 4.32, 5.74, 5.76, 5.79, 5.80, 5.53, 4.39, 4.13 of the Property Standards By-Law)
• New appeals (details attached to agenda)

The Appeals Committee upheld Order to Remedy Number CEBL202402935 for 3275 Wilton Road, requiring the property owner to address listed items. The Committee also modified Order to Remedy CEPS202403623 for 937 Oakview Avenue, extending the compliance deadline to December 16, 2024, with an inspection by December 12, 2024. Both motions were carried.

• Upheld Order to Remedy CEBL202402935 for 3275 Wilton Road (carried)
• Modified Order to Remedy CEPS202403623 for 937 Oakview Avenue, extending compliance to Dec 16, 2024 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances, land consents, and permissions. Decisions include requests for increased residential density, lot severances, and setback relief for various properties.

• 627 Princess Street: Proposed six-storey apartment building with variances for density, setbacks, and parking
• 196 Concession Street: Request to increase residential units in an apartment building from 11 to 12
• 101 Charles Street: Application to sever a lot and reduce minimum lot area, frontage, and parking requirements
• 1668 Victoria Street: Application to sever a residential lot of approximately 1,294 square metres
• 29 Railway Street: Request for two 30 square metre accessory storage buildings

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a six-storey apartment building at 627 Princess Street, with an amendment adding one short-term delivery parking space. It also approved a permission to increase units at 196 Concession Street, minor variances for properties at 29 Railway Street and 2912 4th Concession Road, a consent for 1668 Victoria Street, and a combined minor variance and consent for 101 Charles Street. All decisions were carried as moved.

• Approved minor variance for 627 Princess St (6-storey apartment) with amendment adding short-term delivery space (carried)
• Approved permission to increase units at 196 Concession St from 11 to 12 (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 29 Railway St for two accessory storage buildings (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 2912 4th Concession Rd for detached garage (carried)
• Provisionally approved consent for 1668 Victoria St to sever residential lot (carried)
• Approved minor variance and consent for 101 Charles St to sever and reduce parking (carried)

Kingston Environmental Advisory Committee

The Kingston Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss project selections for the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund. The committee will consider a recommendation to Council to approve applications that meet eligibility criteria for public donation.

• Review of Kingston Community Climate Action Fund Project Selections 2024 (Report KEAC-24-001)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will consider three key recommendations: referral of the 3722 Highway 2 application for metal roofing to the Director of Heritage Services; an amendment to the designation of the Rockwood Estate covering multiple properties on Estate Lane, Gable Lane, Leahurst Lane, Heakes Lane, Penrose Lane, Lakewatch Lane, Beechgrove Lane, and King Street West; and a notice of intention to designate 2973 Orser Road (Orser Farmstead). The meeting also includes updates on October 2024 permit reporting and routine business items.

• Application for Ontario Act approval – 3722 Highway 2 (new metal roofing) – referral to Director of Heritage Services
• Amendment to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act – Rockwood Estate (properties at 8 Estate Lane; 8, 14 & 17 Gable Lane; 15 Leahurst Lane; 25, 38, 46 & 51 Heakes Lane; 18 & 24 Penrose Lane; 18, 36, 42 & 46 Lakewatch Lane; 11, 23 & 43 Beechgrove Lane; 730 & 752 King Street West)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 2973 Orser Road (Orser Farmstead) under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• October 2024 permit reporting schedule

The committee recommended that Council update the designation by-law for the Rockwood Estate to allow for more flexibility. It also approved a metal roofing installation at 3722 Highway 2 and deferred a designation decision for 2973 Orser Road.

• Approved installation of new metal roofing at 3722 Highway 2 (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Proposed Amendment for Rockwood Estate designation (Carried)
• Deferred Notice of Intention to Designate 2973 Orser Road to December meeting (Carried)

City Council Meeting

The council met in a closed session to consider a customer‑service standards education item, then reconvened for regular business. It approved a tax‑exemption agreement for 53 Yonge Street, a $440,000 purchase of Anglin Bay parking and waterfront trail lands, and road‑safety by‑law amendments. The council also adopted two appeals‑committee by‑law changes and endorsed a $9,430,000 capital renovation and related bridge funding for 309 Queen Mary Road.

• Tax‑exemption Municipal Capital Facility Agreement for 53 Yonge Street
• Purchase of Anglin Bay parking lot ($325,000) and waterfront trail ($115,000) – total $440,000 plus closing costs
• Road Safety Enhancements – amendments to By‑Law 2003‑209 (traffic) and By‑Law 2010‑128 (parking)
• Appeals Committee By‑Law amendments (By‑Law 2024‑375 and 2024‑376)
• Operational and Capital Plan for 309 Queen Mary Road – up to $9,430,000 renovation and $632,545 bridge funding

Council approved a capital renovation budget of up to $9,430,000 to convert 309 Queen Mary Road into a medical clinic, transitional housing, and community space, funded from multiple reserves and a loan. Council also endorsed growth allocations by sub-area, approved zoning and official plan amendments for 1519 Shira Drive, and passed a motion prioritizing plant-based food procurement. The Integrated Care Hub motion was carried, requiring a security plan and community consultation group.

• Approved $9.43M capital renovation for 309 Queen Mary Road (12-1)
• Approved $632,545 bridge funding to Home Base Housing (12-1)
• Endorsed growth allocations by sub-area (12-1)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1519 Shira Drive (13-0)
• Approved plant-based food procurement motion (10-3)
• Approved Integrated Care Hub motion requiring security plan and community group (12-1)
• Approved purchase of Anglin Bay parking and trail lands for $440,000 (13-0)
• Approved tax exemption for 53 Yonge Street (13-0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing two recommendation reports for development applications. The committee will make recommendations to City Council regarding zoning and official plan changes for two specific sites.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 234-242 University Avenue (File D14-010-2024)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for 1519 Shira Drive (File D35-003-2024 and D12-004-2024)
• Amending Subdivision Agreement for 1519 Shira Drive
• Official Plan amendment for property at northwest corner of Bayridge Drive and Cataraqui Woods Drive

The Planning Committee recommended Council approve Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1519 Shira Drive and the northwest corner of Bayridge Drive and Cataraqui Woods Drive, including an amending subdivision agreement. The recommendation was carried as amended, with an amendment deleting references to single-use apartment buildings on the commercial site. The item for 234-242 University Avenue was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1519 Shira Drive (Carried as Amended)
• Amended Exhibit B to delete subsections 1.3 a) ii and 1.3 f) ii, removing single-use apartment buildings (Carried)
• Withdrew business item for 234-242 University Avenue
• Approved agenda with addendum (Carried)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kingston Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee meeting on October 10, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions or discussions.

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee will discuss reporting standards for pothole repairs and options to extend the Better Homes Kingston energy program. The committee also plans to approve a budget amendment to fund an expanded car-sharing pilot program.

• Pothole Key Performance Indicators to be reported annually starting 2025
• Options to extend the Better Homes Kingston program
• Budget amendment of $20,000 for expanded car-sharing pilot program
• Agreement with Communauto Inc. for car-sharing pilot program
• Approval of minutes from previous committee meetings

The committee recommended that Council direct staff to report annually on four pothole performance indicators plus a weather severity index, starting in 2025. It also recommended a $20,000 budget amendment for an expanded car-share pilot with Communauto, and directed staff to report back in Q3 2025 on extending the Better Homes Kingston Program. All three recommendations were carried.

• Recommended annual pothole KPI reporting to Council (carried)
• Recommended $20,000 budget for car-share pilot with Communauto (carried)
• Recommended staff report on Better Homes Kingston extension in Q3 2025 (carried)

City Council Meeting

Council approved a permanent weather‑based winter overnight parking ban for the months of December and March, while keeping the existing overnight ban for January and February. The council also approved Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 2312 Princess Street and reaffirmed the heritage designation by‑law for 163 Brock Street. Additional items included a noise‑exemption request for the Providence Manor Redevelopment Project and re‑endorsement of the Kingston and Cana drinking‑water operational plan.

• Permanent weather‑based winter overnight parking ban (By‑Law 2024‑366/367) for December and March
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law amendments for 2312 Princess Street (File D35‑004‑2022)
• Heritage designation by‑law approved for 163 Brock Street (Dupuis House)
• Noise exemption request for Providence Manor Redevelopment Project at 1200 Princess Street (By‑Law 2004‑52 exemption)
• Re‑endorsement of Kingston and Cana Drinking Water System Operational Plan

Council approved the purchase of a portion of 2312 Princess Street for $1,475,000 and waived the requirement for two independent appraisals. Council also made the weather-based winter overnight parking ban permanent for December and March, and approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2312 Princess Street. A motion to designate 163 Brock Street as a heritage property was lost, and a proposal to expand the Kingston Police Service Board to nine members was defeated.

• Approved $1.475M purchase of 2312 Princess Street land (13-0)
• Waived two-appraisal requirement for property purchase over $1M (13-0)
• Made weather-based winter overnight parking ban permanent in Dec & March (12-0)
• Approved Official Plan & zoning amendments for 2312 Princess Street (12-0)
• Approved noise exemption for Providence Manor construction (12-1)
• Heritage designation of 163 Brock Street (Dupuis House) denied (4-8)
• Expanded Kingston Police Service Board from 5 to 7 members (12-0)
• Defeated amendment to expand Police Service Board to 9 members (3-9)

Special City Council

The council will hear a briefing on development charges from CFO Desirée Kennedy and municipal‑finance manager Nancy Neale. It will receive an information report on a council orientation about development charges (Report 24‑241). The council will conduct three readings of Proposed By‑Law No. 2024‑364 to confirm the special meeting proceedings. Standard items such as roll call, disclosures and approvals will also be addressed.

• Briefing on Development Charges by CFO Desirée Kennedy and Nancy Neale (Watson & Associates)
• Council Orientation – Education & Training report on Development Charges (Report 24‑241)
• Proposed By‑Law No. 2024‑364 to confirm special meeting proceedings (first, second, third readings)
• Disclosure of Potential Pecuniary Interests
• Approval of Addeds

Kingston City Council held a special meeting on September 24, 2024, that was largely procedural. Council received a briefing on Development Charges from CFO Desirée Kennedy and Nancy Neale of Watson & Associates, and received an information report on the Council Orientation education and training session about Development Charges. The only by-law passed was By-Law 2024-364, which confirms the proceedings of the special meeting; it passed first and second reading and third reading, each 10 to 0. No delegations, communications, or added items were recorded.

• Passed By-Law 2024-364 confirming the proceedings of the September 24, 2024 special meeting (10-0, three readings)
• Received briefing on Development Charges and the upcoming Development Charges Background Study and By-Law
• Received information report on Council Orientation education and training regarding Development Charges
• Adjourned at 7:25 p.m. (10-0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is considering population, housing, and employment growth forecasts for four sub-areas. The body will also review Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a property on Princess Street.

• Growth allocations for Kingston East, Kingston West, Central Kingston, and Kingston North sub-areas
• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 2312 Princess Street (File D35-004-2022) submitted by Arcadis on behalf of 2312 Princess Street Inc.
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 2312 Princess Street submitted by Patry Inc. on behalf of 976653 Ontario Inc.

The Planning Committee recommended Council endorse the population, housing, and employment growth allocations for Kingston's sub-areas as presented in Report PC-24-051. It also recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for 2312 Princess Street, allowing a development with conditions. A related item for the same property was withdrawn.

• Endorsed growth allocations for Kingston East, West, Central, and North sub-areas (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2312 Princess Street (carried)
• Withdrew superseded recommendation report for 2312 Princess Street

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will recommend that Council serve Notices of Intention to Designate a series of properties—including 294 Elliott Avenue, 3751 Smith Road, 3867 Smith Road, 79‑83 Princess Street, and others—as cultural heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also supports Council’s approval of alterations to the heritage property at 9 George Street, which include a second‑floor addition, new porch, carport, and other upgrades as detailed in application P18‑084‑2024. Permit activity for September 2024 will be reported, and the committee will discuss policy development and stream‑two/three permit approvals.

• Approve alterations to 9 George Street (second‑floor addition, new porch, carport, etc.) per application P18‑084‑2024
• Recommend Notice of Intention to Designate 294 Elliott Avenue (Elliott Farmhouse)
• Recommend Notice of Intention to Designate 3751 Smith Road (Bell Farmstead)
• Recommend Notice of Intention to Designate 3867 Smith Road (Smith Farmstead)
• Recommend Notice of Intention to Designate 79‑83 Princess Street (Robert White Building)

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee recommended Council designate 11 properties as having cultural heritage value under the Ontario Heritage Act, including the Elliott Farmhouse, Bell Farmstead, and Robert White Building. The committee deferred designation of 2973 Orser Road to its October 16, 2024 meeting to allow the owner to obtain legal counsel. The committee also supported Council's approval of alterations at 9 George Street, including a second-floor addition, new porch, carport, and removal of the existing chimney.

• Recommended heritage designation for 11 properties (carried as amended)
• Deferred designation of 2973 Orser Road to October 16, 2024 meeting
• Supported alterations at 9 George Street (second-floor addition, new porch, carport, chimney removal)
• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting

City Council Meeting

The council will discuss a $2.29 million forgivable loan or grant for the Limestone City Co‑Operative Housing project on the city‑owned 900 Division Street site, with options to approve or decline the request. It will also consider a $212,000 contribution from the Environment Reserve Fund to support Canadian Wollastonite’s enhanced rock weathering carbon‑storage program, and approve several by‑law updates including procedural rules and an updated Accessibility Standards Policy. Additional items include endorsement of the Commercial Land Review and Strategic Directions and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law for 1739 Westbrook Road.

• Approve up to $212,000 from the Environment Reserve Fund for the enhanced rock weathering carbon‑storage program (2025‑2027).
• Consider a $2,290,000 forgivable loan/grant for Limestone City Co‑Operative Housing Inc. to fund zoning amendment, design studies, and related services at 900 Division Street (Option 1) or decline the request (Option 2).
• Approve Official Plan Amendment (Amendment No. 97) and Zoning By‑Law amendments for the property at 1739 Westbrook Road submitted by Asterisk Engineering Corp for Propane Levac Propane Inc.
• Adopt Council Procedural By‑Law amendment (By‑Law No. 2024‑360) to update the rules governing council order and procedures.
• Rescind the 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy and adopt the revised Accessibility Standards Policy recommended by the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Council approved a $212,000 contribution from the Environment Reserve Fund to support Canadian Wollastonite's enhanced rock weathering carbon capture program (2025-2027), with annual reporting. It also adopted amendments to the Council Procedural By-Law, including a new rule limiting each member to one new motion per meeting. A proposal to provide a $2.29 million forgivable line of credit to Limestone City Co-Operative Housing Inc. was defeated; instead, Council declined the funding but committed the city-owned property at 900 Division Street until February 2025. Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1739 Westbrook Road were approved.

• Approved $212,000 for enhanced rock weathering carbon capture program (12-1)
• Adopted Council Procedural By-Law amendments, including one-new-motion rule (11-2)
• Defeated $2.29M forgivable line of credit for Limestone City Co-Operative Housing (2-11)
• Approved Option 2: decline funding, commit 900 Division Street until Feb 2025 (10-3)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1739 Westbrook Road (carried)
• Rescinded 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy, approved updated policy (carried)
• Rescinded Notice of Temporary Service Disruption Policy (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of September 3, 2024 meeting (13-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kingston Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance requests. One seeks to raise the maximum height of an accessory building at 901 and 915 Alnwick Lane from 4.6 m to 7.3 m. Another proposes a new lot and reduced rear setback at 757 Front Road, along with a consent to sever a 405 m² lot on Jorene Drive. The third requests to add wellness clinic, animal care, animal shelter and recreation uses at 590 Cataraqui Woods Drive.

• 901 & 915 Alnwick Lane – increase accessory building height to 7.3 m (variance of 2.7 m).
• 757 Front Road – create a new 405 m² lot (variance of 152.4 m²) and reduce rear setback to 1.0 m (variance of 6.6 m).
• Front Road consent – provisional approval to sever a 405 m² lot with ~16 m frontage on Jorene Drive.
• 590 Cataraqui Woods Drive – approve wellness clinic, animal care, animal shelter and recreation facility as complementary uses in the M2 zone.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance and consent application for 757 Front Road, allowing the creation of a new lot for a single detached house and garage, with reduced lot area and rear setback. An amendment to require an eight-foot privacy fence was lost. The Committee also approved minor variances for accessory building height at 901/915 Alnwick Lane and for complementary uses at 590 Cataraqui Woods Drive.

• Approved minor variance D13-051-2024 for 901/915 Alnwick Lane to increase accessory building height from 4.6m to 7.3m (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-059-2024 and consent D10-027-2024 for 757 Front Road, allowing lot severance with reduced lot area (405 sq m) and rear setback (1.0m) (carried)
• Lost amendment to add condition requiring an 8-foot privacy fence along southern lot line for 757 Front Road (lost)
• Approved minor variance D13-065-2024 for 590 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Units 1 and 2, to permit wellness clinic, animal care, animal shelter, and recreation facility as complementary uses (carried)

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group will review its mandate, hear a technical briefing on proposed changes to the building code for farm buildings, and discuss the Samsung Rural Community Fund. The meeting also includes opening remarks, a communications update, and other business.

• Opening remarks – Craig Desjardins, Director, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships
• Working group overview – Derek Ochej, Deputy City Clerk (PDF attached)
• Technical briefing on changes to the building code for farm buildings – Lisa Capener-Hunt, Director, Building Services, Chief Building Official
• Discussion of Samsung Rural Community Fund
• Communications update

The group approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed updates on rural healthcare, the abattoir, and changes to the building code for farm buildings. No formal decisions were made; the Samsung Rural Community Fund allocation was discussed but deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of Meeting 04-2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed Samsung Rural Community Fund options; no decision made
• Deferred fund allocation discussion to next agenda

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee will consider a new property standards appeal for 3275 Wilton Road, referencing sections 4.42.8, 4.43, 4.42.10, 4.45, 4.42.1, and 4.50 of the Property Standards By‑Law. The meeting will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting, and address routine items such as disclosures and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of new appeal for 3275 Wilton Road (Property Standards By‑Law sections 4.42.8, 4.43, 4.42.10, 4.45, 4.42.1, 4.50)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from Appeals Committee Meeting 05‑2024 (August 22, 2024)
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Scheduling next meeting for Monday, October 21, 2024

The Appeals Committee approved a motion to modify Order to Remedy CEBL202402935 for 3275 Wilton Road, extending the compliance timeline for Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 to October 21, 2024. City enforcement staff will complete an inspection no later than October 17, 2024. The appellant, Mr. Kellar, requested the extension citing retirement in December and family emergencies during the summer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Modified Order to Remedy CEBL202402935 for 3275 Wilton Road, extending compliance for Items 1,2,3,4,6 to Oct 21, 2024 (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of meeting 05-2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 12:46 p.m. (carried)

Kingston Heritage Programs Committee

The Kingston Heritage Programs Committee will consider a report on data from 36 questions that led to the Loving Kingston exhibition. The report is for information only and no decisions are expected. The meeting will also address routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of minutes, and disclosure of pecuniary interest.

• Report on data from 36 questions leading to the Loving Kingston exhibition (informational)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from Meeting Number 02-2024
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will recommend to Council that the 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy be rescinded and a new policy be approved. It will also recommend rescinding the City of Kingston Notice of Temporary Service Disruption Policy. An informational update on the Accessibility Office for Q2 2024 will be presented, and appointments to project teams for Aberdeen Street Reconstruction and Small Dog Park Areas will be made.

• Recommendation to rescind the 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy and adopt the new policy (Exhibit A).
• Recommendation to rescind the City of Kingston Notice of Temporary Service Disruption Policy.
• Accessibility Office update for Q2 2024 (information only).
• Appointment to the project team for Aberdeen Street Reconstruction.
• Appointments to the project team for Small Dog Park Areas.

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council rescind the 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy and approve a new one, with amendments to the service animal provisions. The committee also recommended rescinding the Notice of Temporary Service Disruption Policy. The committee received an update on accessibility inquiries and the new Accessibility Features Map, and appointed members to project teams.

• Recommended Council rescind 2013 Accessibility Standards Policy and approve new policy (carried as amended)
• Amended service animal wording in proposed policy (carried)
• Recommended Council rescind Notice of Temporary Service Disruption Policy (carried as amended)
• Appointed Dinah Cotter to Aberdeen Street Reconstruction project team (carried)
• Appointed Regan Bucciol and Andrea Palmer-Nash to Small Dog Park Areas project team (carried)

Planning Committee

The Kingston Planning Committee will present three early‑stage development proposals at a community meeting (181‑183 Union Street, 1519 Shira Drive, and 73 Sydenham Street) for public comment only. It will also recommend to City Council that the Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law be amended for the property at 1739 Westbrook Road, filed as D35‑004‑2024. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the previous meeting’s minutes and review of recent correspondence.

• Community meeting presentations: D14‑009‑2024 – 181‑183 Union Street
• Community meeting presentations: D35‑003‑2024 – 1519 Shira Drive (NW corner of Cataraqui Woods Drive and Bayridge Drive)
• Community meeting presentations: D14‑011‑2024 – 73 Sydenham Street
• Recommendation report: D35‑004‑2024 – Official Plan & Zoning By‑Law amendment for 1739 Westbrook Road (Propane Levac Propane Inc.)
• Approval of minutes from Planning Committee Meeting 15‑2024 (July 18, 2024) and review of correspondence on 73 Sydenham Street

The Planning Committee held public meetings for three zoning/plan amendments (181-183 Union St, 1519 Shira Dr, 73 Sydenham St) but took no votes on them. The only substantive decision was a recommendation to Council to approve Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1739 Westbrook Road, submitted by Asterisk Engineering Corp on behalf of Propane Levac Propane Inc. The recommendation includes amending the Official Plan (Amendment 97) and Zoning By-Law 2022-62, and waiving further notice under the Planning Act. The committee also approved its agenda and previous minutes, and adjourned.

• Recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1739 Westbrook Road (propane facility) to Council
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 15-2024 (July 18, 2024)

City Council Meeting

The Kingston City Council will consider several items, including a $3,695,000 increase to the Housing Accelerator Fund, an amendment to the Development Charges By‑Law, and the naming of a proposed private road. The council will also endorse the Employment Area Lands Review and move forward with multiple Ontario Heritage Act designations. A closed Committee of the Whole will discuss land acquisition, litigation, and collective bargaining matters before reconvening for the public agenda.

• Approve a 2024 budget amendment to raise the Housing Accelerator Fund contribution by $3,695,000 to a total of $20,187,200.
• Amend Development Charges By‑Law (2024‑351) to delete section 22 that set the by‑law’s expiry on September 29, 2024.
• Name the proposed private road at 1173‑1177 Montreal Street as “David Peach Lane” (By‑Law 2024‑350).
• Endorse the Employment Area Lands Review and its policy recommendations for the new Official Plan.
• Approve Ontario Heritage Act applications and Notices of Intention to Designate for properties including 1148 Sunnyside Road, 161 Princess Street, 163‑165 Princess Street, 167 Princess Street, and several Rideau Street addresses.

Council approved a $3,695,000 increase to the Housing Accelerator Fund contribution, bringing the total to $20,187,200 for affordable housing projects, and amended the Development Charges By-Law to remove its September 29, 2024 expiry. Council also endorsed the Employment Area Lands Review, approved a heritage alteration at 1148 Sunnyside Road, and directed staff to initiate heritage designations for multiple properties. A motion to keep the temporary fence at the Cricket Field at 32 Bagot Street was carried, while an amendment to remove it was lost.

• Approved $3,695,000 increase to Housing Accelerator Fund (13-0)
• Amended Development Charges By-Law to extend term (13-0)
• Endorsed Employment Area Lands Review (12-1)
• Approved heritage alteration at 1148 Sunnyside Road (carried)
• Directed staff to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for 14 heritage properties (carried)
• Approved motion to keep temporary fence at Cricket Field until early 2025 (10-3)
• Lost amendment to remove fence after 2024 season (4-9)
• Approved naming private road David Peach Lane (carried)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will hear a presentation by Rizal Anderson on the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office Report for the third quarter of 2024. The report (EDI‑24‑006) is attached and is for information purposes only. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting, and disclosures. No motions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office Report Q3 2024 (report EDI‑24‑006)
• Rizal Anderson speaking to the committee about the Q3 2024 report
• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting
• Standard disclosures of pecuniary interest

Appeals Committee

The Kingston Appeals Committee agenda for August 22, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The Appeals Committee approved a motion to modify the Order to Remedy for 937 Oakview Avenue, extending the compliance timeline for items 2 through 9 to October 21, 2024, with an inspection by October 17, 2024. The decision followed a hearing where the appellant's granddaughter and the tenant spoke about mould removal and accommodation challenges. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved extension of compliance deadline for 937 Oakview Avenue to October 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled enforcement inspection no later than October 17, 2024

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will recommend to Council the approval of an Ontario Heritage Act application for 1148 Sunnyside Road, which proposes demolition of a garden shed and construction of a single‑storey detached commercial building with parking and landscaping. The Committee will also recommend that staff serve Notices of Intention to Designate a series of properties on Princess, Rideau, Richard, Boundary, Sand Hill, and Victoria streets as cultural heritage assets. These recommendations will be presented to Council for further action.

• Approval recommendation for 1148 Sunnyside Road application (File No. P18-078-2024)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 161 Princess Street (Dickson Building)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 262 Princess Street (Strand/Tivoli Theatre)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 3566 Boundary Road
• Notice of Intention to Designate 3748 Sand Hill Road

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee recommended Council approve the application for 1148 Sunnyside Road, which includes demolishing a wooden garden shed and constructing a single-storey detached commercial building with parking and landscaping, subject to conditions in Exhibit A of Report HP-24-037. The committee also recommended Council serve Notices of Intention to Designate 14 properties as having cultural heritage value, including the Dickson Building, Powell Building, Rankin-Young Terrace, Strand/Tivoli Theatre, and others. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of 1148 Sunnyside Rd application (File P18-078-2024) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended Notices of Intention to Designate for 14 properties under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances, consents, and permissions. Key items include a large-scale residential development and various residential additions or lot severances across the city.

• Proposed 20-storey mixed-use building at 170 Colborne Street with 344 residential homes and 283 sq metres of commercial space
• Consent application to sever two 1-hectare lots at 2213 Sydenham Road
• Minor variance and consent for lot addition and reduced lot area at 3382 Sydenham Road
• Application for a 62.4 sq metre rear porch at 150 Pauline Tom Avenue
• Proposed third storey addition and creation of three separate lots at 221, 223, and 225 Collingwood Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a 20-storey mixed-use building at 170 Colborne Street, with 344 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, subject to conditions. It also approved consents and variances for several other properties, including severances on Sydenham Road and Collingwood Street. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance for 20-storey building at 170 Colborne St (carried)
• Approved consent to sever 1-ha lot at 2213 Sydenham Rd (carried)
• Approved minor variance and consent at 3382 Sydenham Rd (carried)
• Approved minor variance for rear porch at 150 Pauline Tom Ave (carried)
• Approved permission for addition at 14 Park Crescent (carried)
• Approved permission for second-storey addition at 178 Ordnance St (carried)
• Approved minor variance for addition at 160 Belmont Ave (carried)
• Approved minor variance and consents for townhouse severance at 221-225 Collingwood St (carried)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee will receive a delegation regarding the Head Leasing Program and Lionhearts programs. The committee will also review a standing update report from the Commissioner of Community Services.

• Delegation from Bob Kennedy, Travis Blackmore, and Jeff Babcock regarding 38 Cowdy Street and the Head Leasing Program
• Standing Update Report - August 2024 (HHC-24-012) for information only

City Council Meeting

Kingston City Council will consider several items, including a $230,000 allocation of Community Investment Fund grants. The meeting also includes a closed Committee of the Whole to discuss land acquisition matters, noise exemption requests for Queen's University orientation events and The Frontenac Club, and a tax‑exemption agreement for the property at 1300 Bath Road. These items will be presented for approval or further action.

• Request for temporary noise exemption for Queen's University Orientation Week events
• Request for noise exemption for The Frontenac Club at 225 King Street East
• Updated Municipal Capital Facility Agreement and By‑Law for 1300 Bath Road to exempt the property from municipal and education taxes
• Community Investment Fund 2024 Funding Recommendations totaling $230,000

Kingston City Council approved the purchase of 3250 Creekford Road for $1,850,000 plus up to $35,000 in closing costs, waiving the requirement for two independent appraisals. Council also endorsed the Community Area Land Needs Assessment (12-1), approved a $1.25M Additional Residential Unit incentive program, and granted noise exemptions for Queen's University Orientation and The Frontenac Club. Several zoning amendments, including at 40 Hyperion Court and 64 Barrack Street, were approved.

• Approved $1.85M purchase of 3250 Creekford Road plus $35K closing costs (13-0)
• Endorsed Community Area Land Needs and Intensification Analysis (12-1)
• Approved $1.25M Additional Residential Unit incentive program from Housing Accelerator Fund (13-0)
• Granted temporary noise exemption for Queen's University Orientation 2024 (13-0)
• Granted noise exemption to The Frontenac Club until Nov 30, 2026 (13-0)
• Approved $300,000 for Inclusive Play Project at Shannon Park (13-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 40 Hyperion Court (carried)
• Approved short-term rental by-law amendments (carried)

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee will vote on a recommendation to rescind the Community Orchard, Edible Forest and Community Garden policies and to adopt a new Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy. It will also receive an informational report on the Neighbourhood Activation Fund and a service‑level comparison for sports fields. A delegation of JP Longboat and Terri‑Lynn Brennan will speak about the LodgePole Arts Alliance.

• Recommendation to rescind Community Orchard, Edible Forest and Community Garden policies and approve the Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy (Report ARCP‑24‑006).
• Information report on the Community Development – Neighbourhood Activation Fund (Report ARCP‑24‑007).
• Information report on the Sports Field Service Level Comparison (Report ARCP‑24‑008).
• Delegation: JP Longboat and Terri‑Lynn Brennan will speak on the LodgePole Arts Alliance.

The committee voted to recommend that Council rescind the Community Orchard and Edible Forest and Community Garden policies and approve the new Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy. They also heard delegations and discussed reports on the Neighbourhood Activation Fund and sports field service levels, but took no other formal decisions.

• Recommended Council rescind Community Orchard and Edible Forest and Community Garden policies and approve new Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy (carried)

Post Secondary Working Group

The Post Secondary Working Group will discuss fall student return, orientation, and city participation in Queen's and St. Lawrence College events. It will provide a housing update on resources for student housing. The chair will report on food‑bank and vertical‑farming progress and recap a recent Portsmouth District Association meeting. Other business includes a round‑table, an Ottawa University tailgate party, and scheduling future meetings.

• Discussion on Fall Student Return, Events, and Activities (orientation and city participation)
• Housing Update – available resources to find student housing
• Chair Update – food bank and vertical farming progress; recap of Portsmouth District Association meeting
• Other Business – round‑table, Ottawa University Tailgate Party, and upcoming meeting dates
• Communications

The Post Secondary Working Group met to discuss preparations for the fall student return, including orientation events, by-law enforcement, and housing updates. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:53 p.m. (carried)

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee meeting on 2024-08-06 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee will first approve its agenda and the minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting. It will then consider applications for committee appointments, including one appointment to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board. The committee will also review correspondence received on July 5, 2024 regarding that library board appointment.

• Consideration of applications for committee appointments – Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board (1 appointment)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from Nominations Committee Meeting No. 03-2023 held November 14, 2024
• Review of correspondence dated July 5, 2024 regarding the library board appointment
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest (standard item)

The Nominations Committee appointed Sonia Verjovsky to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board for a term ending November 14, 2026, and approved seven applicants for the alternate pool. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Sonia Verjovsky to Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board (term ending Nov 14, 2026)
• Approved alternate pool: Dominic Naimool, Ining Chao, Taryn Begin, Iryna Patrusheva, Stephanie D'Souza, Ghazwan (Sufyan) Kazzaz, Sohail Umar-Khitab

Planning Committee

The Kingston Planning Committee will recommend to City Council the approval of two zoning by-law amendments. One amendment concerns the property at 40 Hyperion Court (File D14-008-2024) submitted by The Boulevard Group on behalf of 1382739 Ontario Limited. The other concerns 64 Barrack Street and 235‑237 Wellington Street (File D14-009-2023) submitted by IN8 Developments Inc. and Fotenn Consultants on behalf of 64 Barrack Street (Kingston) Inc. The Committee will forward both recommended amendments to Council for three readings.

• Zoning by-law amendment recommendation for 40 Hyperion Court (File D14-008-2024)
• Zoning by-law amendment recommendation for 64 Barrack Street & 235‑237 Wellington Street (File D14-009-2023)

The Planning Committee voted to recommend that Council approve zoning by-law amendments for 40 Hyperion Court and 64 Barrack Street & 235-237 Wellington Street. Both recommendations were carried unanimously. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting.

• Approved recommendation for zoning amendment at 40 Hyperion Court (carried)
• Approved recommendation for zoning amendment at 64 Barrack Street & 235-237 Wellington Street (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 4, 2024 meeting (carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee is reviewing applications for alterations and new construction under the Ontario Heritage Act. The body will provide recommendations to Council regarding property changes on Johnson Street and Wellington Street.

• Proposed demolition of a one-and-a-half storey drive shed at 292 Johnson Street
• Proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at 411 Wellington Street
• Information report regarding 9 George Street
• Review of July 2024 permit reporting

The committee recommended that Council approve the demolition of a drive shed at 292 Johnson Street and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling and garage at 411 Wellington Street. Both approvals include specific conditions regarding materials and documentation.

• Recommended approval for demolition of a one-and-a-half storey drive shed at 292 Johnson Street (Carried)
• Recommended approval for construction of a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at 411 Wellington Street (Carried)

Appeals Committee

The Appeals Committee is meeting to discuss new appeals and property updates. The committee will also receive an information-only report regarding the review of committee procedures.

• Report APP-24-001: Appeals Committee Procedures Review (for information only)

The committee held a procedural review regarding the potential removal of Councillors from the committee membership. Members expressed support for keeping Councillors on the committee, citing their experience and lack of past conflicts of interest. No substantive decisions were made regarding these changes, as recommendations will be sent to City Council for a final decision.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2024 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider seven applications for minor variances, including requests to reduce driveway widths, allow front-yard accessory structures, and permit loading spaces in industrial zones.

• Minor variance at 1441 Montreal Street to reduce driveway width to 2.4 metres
• Minor variance at 26 Maitland Street to allow accessory structure in front yard
• Minor variance at 28 Maitland Street to allow accessory structures in front yard
• Minor variance at 933 Innovation Drive to permit loading spaces in front yard
• Application for permission at 393-395 Earl Street to permit a hair salon use

The Committee approved seven minor variance and permission applications for residential accessory structures, parking adjustments, and commercial uses. One application for 2267-2271 Princess Street was deferred.

• Approved driveway width reduction to 2.4m at 1441 Montreal Street
• Approved front yard accessory structure at 26 Maitland Street
• Approved front yard accessory structures at 28 Maitland Street
• Approved loading spaces in front yard and removal of planting strip at 933 Innovation Drive
• Approved hair salon use at 393-395 Earl Street
• Approved exemption of loading space for car wash at 780 Gardiners Road
• Approved 147.72sqm front yard accessory building at 1813 Moore Lane
• Consented to deferral of minor variance for 2267-2271 Princess Street

Administrative Policies Committee

The Administrative Policies Committee is reviewing proposed changes to short-term rental licensing and brokerage fees. The meeting also includes discussions on $139,807.25 in tax write-offs and the city's 2023 audited financial statements.

• Proposed amendments to Short-term Rental By-law Number 2021-10 and brokerage fees
• Approval of $139,807.25 in tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds
• Recommendation for Council to approve 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Rideaucrest Home report for March–June 2024

The committee recommended that Council approve the 2023 audited financial statements and $139,807.25 in tax write-offs. It also recommended amendments to the short-term rental by-law, including a new licensing fee system for brokerages.

• Recommended Council approve 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Recommended Council amend Short-term Rental By-law 2021-10 and establish brokerage licensing fees (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve $139,807.25 in tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds (Carried)
• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes of meeting 04-2024 (Carried)

City Council Meeting

Kingston City Council will review labor negotiations with CUPE and consider several heritage property designations. The meeting also includes discussions on textile recycling, sleeping cabin pilots, and various community fund allocations.

• Approval of $613,088 in City of Kingston Arts Fund grants
• Reaffirmation of heritage designations for 45 Charles Street and 384 Division Street
• Donation of a retired 1994 Pemfab rescue truck to Firefighters Without Borders
• $37,991.90 contribution to the 2025 Kinsmen Dream Home project
• Extension of Textile Recycling Pilot Program agreement with Renewal Squared Inc.

Council approved significant funding for library renovations and a new sleeping cabin pilot project. They also passed several zoning amendments, heritage designations, and a budget allocation of $4.2M in municipal surplus.

• Approved $3.7M for Isabel Turner Branch renovations and $300K for temporary space at Cataraqui Centre (13-0)
• Approved $500K for road design work along Midland Avenue to Clogg’s Road Business Park (12-0)
• Approved $500K total for a sleeping cabin program at Crossroads United Church (12-1)
• Allocated $4,228,537 municipal operations surplus to various reserves (12-0)
• Approved $613,088 in 2024 City of Kingston Arts Fund grants
• Approved $37,991.90 contribution to the 2025 Kinsmen Dream Home project
• Designated 45 Charles St, 605-607 Bagot St, 384 Division St, and 3578 Unity Rd as heritage properties (12-1)
• Approved zoning amendments for 61 Hyperion Court, 1287-1301 Gardiners Rd, and 4065 Unity Rd

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing several development proposals and zoning amendments. This includes community presentations for 2081 Joyceville Road and 93 Division Street where no decisions will be made. The committee will also consider recommendations to approve zoning changes for Gardiners Road, Unity Road, and city-initiated housing and administrative amendments.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 1287 and 1301 Gardiners Road
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 4065 Unity Road
• City-initiated housing and administrative amendments to the Official Plan
• Community meeting presentations for 2081 Joyceville Road and 93 Division Street

The committee recommended several zoning by-law amendments to Council, including city-initiated housing changes to allow fourplexes with specific bedroom limits in certain districts. Two other property-specific zoning amendments were also recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 1287 and 1301 Gardiners Road
• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 4065 Unity Road
• Recommended approval of City-Initiated Housing and Administrative Amendments (File D35-002-2024)
• Approved bedroom limit of 10 per lot for 4-unit developments in specific districts and HCD1/HCD3 zones
• Approved new definition for 'Workforce and Institutional Housing'
• Approved removal of parts of Brock Street and Johnson Street from the Express Transit Area Overlay

Arts, Recreation and Community Policies Committee

The provided text contains only software interface elements and procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding the Q2 2024 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office Report. This report is presented for information purposes only. Aaliyah Strachan and Tianna Edwards will present the update.

• Briefing on the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office Report Q2 2024
• Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2024 meeting

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee met to review the Q2 2024 office report and receive briefings on Emancipation Day and city parking policies. No new motions were passed during the meeting. The committee approved the minutes from their April 29, 2024, session.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2024 (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review reports regarding several land use applications. These include a condominium plan for 190 Resource Road and a zoning amendment for 61 Hyperion Court. The committee will also consider various city-initiated housing and administrative amendments to the Official Plan and multiple zoning by-laws.

• Final plan of condominium for 190 Resource Road
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 61 Hyperion Court
• City-initiated housing and administrative amendments to the Official Plan and various zoning by-laws

Kingston's Planning Committee approved a final plan of condominium at 190 Resource Road and a zoning by-law amendment at 61 Hyperion Court, both recommended to Council. The committee deferred the City-Initiated Housing and Administrative Amendments (File D35-002-2024) to its July 4, 2024 meeting to allow more public review and consideration of concerns. The deferral motion carried; the main approval motion was deferred. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended final approval of the final plan of condominium at 190 Resource Road (File D07-003-2023) to Council, subject to a Condominium agreement (carried)
• Recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment at 61 Hyperion Court (File D14-006-2024) to Council (carried)
• Deferred the City-Initiated Housing and Administrative Amendments (File D35-002-2024) to the July 4, 2024 Planning Committee meeting (carried)
• Approved the agenda as amended to include the addendum (carried)
• Approved the minutes of the May 30, 2024 Planning Committee meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Properties Committee

The committee is reviewing several applications for property alterations under the Ontario Heritage Act. Key items include major renovations and new construction at 234-242 University Avenue and 221 Green Bay Road. The meeting also includes notices of intention to designate properties on Montreal Street.

• Alterations and two new buildings at 234-242 University Avenue
• Rear addition reconstruction at 178 Ordnance Street
• Siding and trim updates at 81 Gore Street
• New landscape structures and sauna at 221 Green Bay Road
• Notice of intention to designate Montreal Street properties

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee approved alterations and heritage permits for several properties, including 234-242 University Avenue and 178 Ordnance Street, and supported council approval for permits at 81 Gore Street and 221 Green Bay Road. The committee also recommended that council issue notices of intention to designate multiple properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved referral of alterations at 234-242 University Avenue for final approval
• Approved referral of alterations at 178 Ordnance Street for final approval
• Supported Council's approval of alterations at 81 Gore Street
• Supported Council's approval of new construction and landscaping at 221 Green Bay Road
• Recommended Council issue Notices of Intention to Designate multiple properties under the Ontario Heritage Act

Tett Centre Annual General Meeting

The Tett Centre membership will review the 2023 annual report and audited financial statements. The meeting also includes appointing MNP LLP as auditors for 2024 and confirming directors.

• Acceptance of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Appointment of MNP LLP as auditors for 2024
• Confirmation of 2024 Directors and membership terms
• Ratification of acts, by-laws, and proceedings since June 20, 2023

City Council Meeting

The Council will consider options for transit improvements, including new pilot services for downtown and rural areas. Members will also review a proposal for a study on nighttime train whistle cessation along the CN rail corridor. Additionally, the agenda includes several by-laws regarding the Better Homes Kingston Program.

• $1,000,000 from Provincial Gas Tax funds to support transit pilots and service development
• Proposed $200,000 allocation for a study on nighttime whistle cessation along the CN rail corridor
• Naming rights agreement for PumpHouse Museum Train Room with Swyrich Corporation at $5,000 per year
• $90,000 funding release to support Kingston Theatre Alliance services
• Special charge by-laws for the Better Homes Kingston Program at various addresses

City Council ratified a collective agreement with IATSE Local 471 and approved transit improvements including a downtown circulator pilot and up to $1,000,000 from Provincial Gas Tax funds. Council also declined to proceed with further study on nighttime rail whistle cessation and approved various museum and heritage grants and naming rights. Additionally, multiple by-laws for the Better Homes Kingston Program were given first and second readings.

• Ratified collective agreement with IATSE Local 471 through December 31, 2026 (11-0)
• Renewed land leases for tenants near Ravensview wastewater treatment plant for four years (11-0)
• Approved Natural Gas Distribution System and Water Heater Asset Management Plans (11-0)
• Approved Swyrich Corporation naming rights for PumpHouse Museum Train Room for $5,000/year (12-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 City of Kingston Heritage Fund administrative plan (12-0)
• Approved transit improvements and allocated up to $1,000,000 in Provincial Gas Tax funds (12-0)
• Voted not to proceed with further study for nighttime rail whistle cessation from Coronation Boulevard to John Counter Boulevard (7-5)
• Proclaimed September 16-22, 2024 as National Coaches Week (12-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications for property modifications in Kingston. These include requests for land severance on Pine Street, building additions, and changes to dwelling density and parking requirements.

• Minor variance for land severance and lot reductions at 154 Pine Street
• Proposal for seven dwellings and reduced parking requirements at 322 Queen Street
• Request to place four shipping container buildings at 70 Railway Street
• Expansion of a residential dormer at 158 Earl Street
• Construction of an enclosed rear porch at 4266 Bath Road

The City of Kingston Committee of Adjustment approved a series of minor variance and consent applications for properties across the city during their June 17, 2024 meeting. Approvals included lot severances, residential additions, parking and setback reliefs, and commercial storage container placements. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (May 13, 2024)
• Approved minor variance and consent application (D13-045-2023 and D10-031-2023) for 154 Pine Street
• Approved minor variance application (D13-028-2024) for 322 Queen Street
• Approved minor variance application (D13-017-2024) for 70 Railway Street
• Approved minor variance application (D13-036-2024) for 158 Earl Street
• Approved minor variance application (D13-035-2024) for 4226 Bath Road
• Approved minor variance application (D13-033-2024) for 16 Cowdy Street
• Approved minor variance application (D13-046-2024) for 102 Charles Street

Appeals Committee

The committee will consider a request for a fence by-law exemption at 1257 Wheathill Street. Members will also receive an update on property standards for 269 Westdale Avenue 3. Additionally, the committee will review a report regarding its own procedures.

• Fence by-law exemption request at 1257 Wheathill Street
• Property standards update for 269 Westdale Avenue 3
• Review of Appeals Committee Procedures Report (APP-24-001)

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review and the Mayor's Arts Awards Program. Two delegates from LodgePole Arts Alliance are scheduled to speak to the committee. These reports are presented for information purposes only.

• Briefing on City of Kingston Arts Fund Review (Report AAC-24-002)
• Briefing on Mayor's Arts Awards Program (Report AAC-24-003)
• Delegations regarding LodgePole Arts Alliance

The committee appointed two members to the Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations Subcommittee. Members also received presentations from the LodgePole Arts Alliance and briefings on the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review.

• Appointed Elena Baker and Sarah Jihae Kaye to the Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations Subcommittee (Carried)
• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from the February 15, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The committee will review several reports provided for information purposes only. These include updates on social housing agreements, a standing progress report, and the potential extension of the Better Homes Kingston Program.

• Update on Social Housing mortgages and operating agreements
• June 2024 Standing Update Report
• Potential to extend the Better Homes Kingston Program

The committee received updates on social housing funding, the June 2024 Standing Update Report, and the Better Homes Kingston Program. No substantive motions were brought forward for a vote.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting

Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee

The committee will consider recommendations to amend several city by-laws regarding prohibited plants and property maintenance standards. A delegation is also scheduled to discuss the School Street Pilot Studies at Winston and Central Public Schools.

• Amendments to By-Law 2007-136 regarding prohibited plants
• Updates to property maintenance and occupancy standards (By-Law 2005-100)
• Changes to the Administrative Monetary Penalties process (By-Law 2020-69)
• School Street Pilot Studies at Winston and Central Public Schools

The Committee recommended that Council amend three by-laws regarding land maintenance, property standards, and administrative monetary penalties. The updates include changes to the list of prohibited plants and the introduction of fines for violations.

• Recommended amendments to By-Law 2007-136 regarding maintaining land in a clean and clear condition (Carried)
• Recommended amendments to By-Law 2005-100 regarding property maintenance and occupancy standards (Carried)
• Recommended amendments to By-Law 2020-69 regarding Administrative Monetary Penalties (Carried)
• Recommended that Council authorize the Director of Licensing and Enforcement Services to update the prohibited plants list in By-Law 2007-136 (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 9 and April 24, 2024 (Carried)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review a facilities management and construction services update. It will also consider appointing members to project teams for several local park improvements. Additionally, the Kingston Area Taxi Commission will present its recent accomplishments and planned initiatives.

• Appointments to project teams for Cecil & Wilma Graham Park
• Appointments to project teams for Crerar and Everitt Park Improvements
• Appointments to project teams for Horsey Bay Parkette Improvements
• Review of Sydenham Street Active Play Installation appointments
• Kingston Area Taxi Commission presentation on accomplishments and initiatives

The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, then appointed members to four specific park improvement project teams. A delegation from the Kingston Area Taxi Commission presented updates on an accessible taxi program with a $3.25 flat rate. Staff briefed the committee on facilities maintenance, including tactile bus stop strips and surface lot repairs.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting approved (Carried)
• Members appointed to Cecil & Wilma Graham Park team (Carried)
• Members appointed to Crerar and Everitt Park team (Carried)
• Members appointed to Horsey Bay Parkette team (Carried)
• Members appointed to Sydenham Street Active Play Review team (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. (Carried)

Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group

The working group is reviewing four key themes to focus its future work. These topics include Samsung Fund direction, rural development, agricultural support, and rural tourism.

• Review of Samsung Fund direction including project ideas and grants
• Discussion on rural development topics such as roads and climate change
• Agricultural support review covering local food and succession planning
• Rural tourism focus including trail development and parks

The Post Secondary Working Group agreed to maintain its current structure for one year. Members discussed potential uses for the Samsung Fund, including a boat ramp on Aragon Road and school gardening programs, but no funding was approved. Councillor Amos moved to investigate improvements to Shannon Park, with staff to provide cost estimates and engage Recreation & Leisure staff in future meetings.

• Agreed to continue Working Group structure for one year
• Motion brought to investigate Shannon Park improvements and engage Rec & Leisure
• Staff tasked with researching school gardening program viability and costs
• Staff tasked with reviewing budget for Aragon Road boat ramp project
• Staff tasked with contacting other departments for future meeting updates
• Staff tasked with initiating contact with Queen's University professor for rural planning course

City Council Meeting

The Council will consider extending the Welancing Streets Program with monthly funding of up to $10,417 per agency. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for multiple properties and heritage designation notices. Additionally, a petition regarding 309 Queen Mary Road will be addressed.

• Extension of Welcoming Streets Program with monthly funding up to $10,417 per agency
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for properties on Union, Division, Earl, University, and Alfred Streets
• Notice of Intention to Designate 163 Brock Street as a heritage property
• Encroachment agreement for 115 Lower Union Street
• Review of demolition notice for 3867 Smith Road

City Council denied a motion to purchase 309 Queen Mary Road for a family medicine and diagnostic centre. Council approved several zoning amendments, heritage designations, and a transportation study for Williamsville.

• Denied purchase of 309 Queen Mary Road for health centre (2-11)
• Approved zoning amendments for multiple properties including Union Street and Alfred Street
• Approved Williamsville Transportation Study conclusions and Princess Street cycle tracks
• Approved monthly funding up to $10,417 per agency for Welcoming Streets Program extension
• Approved Notice of Intention to Designate 163 Brock Street as heritage property (10-3)
• Approved designation of 995 Sydenham Road as heritage property
• Approved 2024 Fines for Food distribution plan for seven community agencies
• Approved designation of July 12, 2024, as Rip and Sip event of municipal significance

KFHC Annual General Meeting

The Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation is conducting its 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder. The agenda includes receiving the 2023 Annual Report and the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Shareholders will also review audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023.

• Receipt of 2023 Annual Report
• Receipt of 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
• Acceptance of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Appointment of KPMG as auditors for 2024
• Confirmation of Directors and terms of membership

Planning Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-05-30 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Planning Committee held a community meeting on a proposed development at 1739 Westbrook Road (owner Propane Levac Propane Inc., applicant Asterisk Engineering Corporation), where the applicant's agent gave a presentation and answered councillors' questions. No public questions were asked. The committee then approved its agenda and the minutes of the May 16, 2024 meeting, and adjourned. No business, motions, delegations, or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Community meeting held on proposed development at 1739 Westbrook Road; no decision made
• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 11-2024 held May 16, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:22 p.m. (carried)

Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee

This is the agenda for the Kingston Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee meeting on 2024-05-28. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Appeals Committee

This is the agenda for the Kingston, ON Appeals Committee meeting on 2024-05-27. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

The committee granted a minor variance for a digital billboard and extended a compliance deadline for a residential property. A request for a fence height variance was denied, and one fence appeal was deferred to a later date.

• Extended compliance timeline to November 18, 2024, for Order to Remedy CEPS202305327 (Carried)
• Denied minor variance for fence height over 1.8 metres at 1203 Doris Court (Carried)
• Granted minor variance for a 200sq ft double-sided billboard at 944 Futures Gate (Carried)
• Deferred fence appeal for 1257 Wheathill Street to June 17, 2024 (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting of 2024-05-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

City Council approved $800,000 in funding and a $1 million interest-free loan for the St. Vincent de Paul Community Centre at 595 Bagot Street. Council also endorsed new corporate vision and value statements and approved several road safety and zoning changes.

• Approved $800,000 allocation and $1M interest-free loan for St. Vincent de Paul Community Centre (12-0)
• Approved up to $420,000 for development charges and permit fees for 595 Bagot Street (12-0)
• Endorsed new corporate Vision, Mission, and Value statements (12-0)
• Approved construction of a roundabout at 998 Highway 15 (12-0)
• Approved installation of 3 four-way stops and 7 three-way stops at various intersections (12-0)
• Approved 2-year pilot program for emerging ethno-cultural community spaces in recreation facilities (12-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Social Housing Capital Reserve for Building Condition Assessments (12-0)
• Designated Artfest Kingston and Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show as events of municipal significance (12-0)

Planning Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on May 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee recommended a zoning by-law amendment for several Queen's University properties to allow expanded commercial uses. A separate application for 2312 Princess Street was referred back to the committee for further review of building height and setbacks.

• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment (File D14-002-2024) for Queen's University properties on Union, Division, Earl, University, and Alfred Streets (Carried)
• Recommended referring the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 2312 Princess Street (File D35-004-2022) back to committee by end of Q3 2024 (Carried)
• Deferred the recommendation report for 2312 Princess Street following the decision to refer the item back to committee (Deferred)

Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee approved Ontario Heritage Act applications for alterations at 610 Montreal Street and 160 Belmont Avenue. The committee also recommended that Council accept a notice of intention to demolish at 3867 Smith Road with conditions for careful deconstruction, and recommended issuing a Notice of Intention to Designate 163 Brock Street.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Referred alterations at 610 Montreal Street to the Director of Heritage Services for final approval
• Referred alterations at 160 Belmont Avenue to the Director of Heritage Services for final approval
• Recommended Council receive notice to demolish at 3867 Smith Road subject to documentation and deconstruction conditions (Carried, as Amended)
• Recommended Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate 163 Brock Street as a property of cultural heritage value
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Kingston Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-05-13 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved ten minor variance applications and two consent applications for property subdivisions. A six-storey hotel at 2331 Princess Street and a new residential unit at 15 Theresa Crescent were among the approved projects. Two applications were deferred to the next meeting in June.

• Approved minor variance for food processing at 3451 Highway 2
• Approved minor variance and consent for lot severance at 77 and 79 Gore Street
• Approved minor variance for garage addition at 158 Casterton Avenue
• Approved minor variance for dwelling addition at 146 Hillendale Avenue
• Approved minor variance for additional residential unit at 15 Theresa Crescent
• Approved minor variance and consent for lot severance at 91 Raglan Road
• Approved minor variance for deck construction at 2 Cataraqui Street
• Approved minor variance for accessory building at 4094 Bath Road

Awards Committee

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Awards Committee meeting on 2024-05-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting on 2024-05-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council adopted a new Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan and Project Area. Other key actions included approving a weekly cart-based waste collection system and allocating $500,000 for the Integrated Care Hub.

• Approved Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan and Project Area (10-2)
• Directed staff to implement weekly cart-based garbage and organics collection (11-0)
• Allocated $500,000 from Homelessness and Housing Reserve to Integrated Care Hub (12-0)
• Approved $73,000 annual cost to absorb HONK mobile parking transaction fees (12-0)
• Directed staff to present water fluoridation feasibility report by end of Q4 2024 (11-1)
• Approved $185,623.55 in tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds (12-0)
• Designated 112 and 114 Ordnance Street as cultural heritage properties (12-0)
• Approved $675,000 budget amendment for John Counter Boulevard reconstruction (12-0)

Planning Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-05-02 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Planning Committee recommended that Council approve a new Rental Housing Community Improvement Project Area and Plan to provide financial grants to developers. The program aims to reduce financial barriers and increase the tax base using $27.6 million in affordable housing funding.

• Recommended approval of Rental Housing Community Improvement Project Area and Plan (Carried)
• Recommended presenting two related By-Laws to Council for three readings (Carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting Number 09-2024 (Carried)
• Received Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (Carried)

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on May 2, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or decisions. The document provides no information about what will be discussed or decided.

The committee appointed two members to the An Gorta Mor Park Pathway Improvements project team. Members also received briefings on recreation facilities, arts and culture services, and the Q1 2024 Accessibility Office update.

• Appointed Penny Bennett and Regan Bucciol to An Gorta Mor Park Pathway Improvements team (Carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting on April 29, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Q1 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office Report and heard a presentation from the Kingston Anti-Racism Task Force. No motions were put forward for decision.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 01-2024 held February 26, 2024 (Carried)

Post Secondary Working Group

The Post Secondary Working Group is meeting to review priorities, approve minutes, and discuss fall student events and activities, including potential collaboration with Tourism Kingston. The group will also hear from guest speakers about student housing changes and opportunities. This is a working group meeting, not a decision-making body.

• Discussion on Fall Student Events & Activities, including Queen's/SLC initiatives and potential Tourism Kingston collaboration
• Housing discussion with guest speakers from City of Kingston and Queen's University
• Introduction of new student government representatives from Queen's and SLC
• Queen's administration PSWG replacement – Jenna Donelson
• Upcoming meetings: August 8, 2024 at SLC; Nov 21, 2024 at Queen's

The group discussed strategies for fall student activities and reviewed challenges regarding student housing vacancy and affordability. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimously)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimously)

Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee meeting on 2024-04-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee recommended that Council direct staff to continue working with Public Services and Procurement Canada on terms to include City-owned water lots in a federal sediment management plan. The project, estimated at $70 million, is currently in the concept stage with construction not expected until at least 2027.

• Approved recommendation for staff to continue work with Public Services and Procurement Canada on including City water lots in the sediment management plan (Carried)
• Approved recommendation for staff to report back to the Committee with draft terms for inclusion in the federal project (Carried)
• Motion to close debate on the Inner Harbour sediment report denied (Lost)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Kingston Heritage Programs Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Heritage Programs Committee meeting on 2024-04-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

• No agenda items listed

The Kingston Heritage Programs Committee elected Councillor Stephen as Chair and Paul Banfield as Vice-Chair, approved its agenda, and confirmed minutes from its previous meeting. The committee received presentations on the Heritage Programming Work Plan 2024 and the 2023 Civic Museums Year End Report, with discussion on museum programs, storage planning, and archival access. No motions were put forward and no substantive decisions beyond procedural approvals were made.

• Elected Councillor Stephen as Chair (carried)
• Elected Paul Banfield as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting 01-2024 held December 6, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:11 p.m. (carried)

Special Council

This is a Special Council meeting agenda for Kingston, ON on 2024-04-22, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council held a closed session for education and training on public health, asset management, and Utilities Kingston. The meeting concluded with the passage of a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting.

• Resolved into Committee of the Whole Closed Meeting for education and training (9-0)
• Rose from Committee of the Whole without reporting (8-0)
• Passed By-Law 2024-198 to confirm proceedings of the April 22 special meeting (8-0)

Planning Committee

This Planning Committee agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual meeting content.

The Planning Committee held a community meeting to discuss the proposed Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan. No final decisions were made on the plan itself, but the committee voted to extend speaking time for councillors. The regular meeting portion contained only procedural approvals and no new business.

• Waived Section 14.7 of Procedural By-Law to extend speaking time (Carried)
• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (Carried)

Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee meeting on April 17, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee recommended that Council serve Notices of Intention to Designate 11 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 1553 Sunnyside Road, 265 and 275 King Street East, 2785 Lee Road, 375 Maple Ridge Drive, 730 Hillview Road, 149 and 161 Brock Street, 319 and 321 King Street West, and 347 Wellington Street. Consideration of 163 Brock Street was deferred to the May 15, 2024 meeting to allow more discussion with the owner. The committee also supported Council approval of heritage alteration permits for 160 Bagot Street, 158 Earl Street and 28 Maitland Street, and referred alterations at 73 Baiden Street to the Director of Heritage Services for final approval. All motions carried; no recorded votes were taken.

• Recommended Council designate 11 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Deferred 163 Brock Street designation to May 15, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Referred 73 Baiden Street alterations to Director of Heritage Services for final approval (carried)
• Supported Council approval of addition at 160 Bagot Street (carried)
• Supported Council approval of alterations at 158 Earl Street (carried)
• Supported Council approval of detached storage building and garbage enclosure at 28 Maitland Street (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended to include addendum (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting (carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston Regular Council meeting on 2024-04-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Kingston City Council approved significant funding for affordable housing projects, including a revision to the unit count at 484 Albert Street and 620 Princess Street. The council endorsed a wind-down plan for the Sleeping Cabin project, directing staff to relocate cabins to Centre 70 and sell them to Our Livable Solutions or auction them. Additionally, the council deferred a zoning amendment for 4085, 4091, and 4097 Bath Road pending an independent environmental impact study, while approving tax levies and several other zoning changes.

• Approved affordable housing funding and unit count revision for 484 Albert St & 620 Princess St (13-0)
• Endorsed Sleeping Cabin wind-down plan with relocation to Centre 70 (12-1)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 4085, 4091, 4097 Bath Road pending environmental study (9-4)
• Approved 2024 Final Tax Levy and Tax Rates by-law (13-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for 47-67 Village Drive, 2360 Princess Street, and 1291 Midland Avenue (13-0)
• Approved $40,000 Service Level Agreement with H’Art Centre (11-0)
• Approved $15,000 pilot project contribution for Queen’s University Vertical Farm Team (13-0)
• Called for special meeting with provincial and federal MPs on housing and health services (12-1)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Kingston Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-04-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications involving residential construction and facility upgrades. Decisions included allowing a home reconstruction near a waterbody and the development of a new multi-unit residential building.

• Approved minor variance for 931 Malvern Terrace to reconstruct a house with a 23m waterbody separation (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 920 Princess Street to build an eight-storey, 47-unit residential building (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 32 Country Club Drive for aggregate stations, a wash bay, and a stormwater swale (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 655 Princess Street to reduce the minimum amenity area by 565 square metres (Carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Administrative Policies Committee meeting on 2024-04-11 contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed. The document is essentially a template with placeholders for details, video, and voting information, with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Administrative Policies Committee recommended that Council approve the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totaling $185,623.55. The City's portion of this amount is $138,121.88. The committee also reviewed the Rideaucrest Home report for January through March 2024.

• Recommended Council approve tax write-offs totaling $185,623.55 (Carried)
• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2024, and February 8, 2024 (Carried)

Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee meeting on April 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee voted to recommend the 2024 Work Plan for Council approval. The committee also reviewed a standing update report, during which staff addressed public questions regarding shelter bed capacity and rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units.

• Recommended approval of the 2024 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee Work Plan (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 02-2024 (Carried)

Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee meeting on 2024-04-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee recommended that Council implement a weekly cart-based collection system using 120L bins for garbage and organics. It also recommended promoting pollinator-friendly lawncare and pausing mowing in specific areas for May 2024.

• Recommended weekly cart-based collection for garbage and organics using ~120L carts (Carried)
• Recommended offering 240L garbage carts at a cost or through exemptions (Carried)
• Recommended staff investigate bulky item and excess garbage collection programs (Carried)
• Recommended staff investigate additional diversion programs after 2025 launch (Carried)
• Recommended promoting pollinator-friendly lawncare from May 1 to May 31, 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended staff not mow identified areas before June 1, 2024, unless safety issues exist (Carried)

Planning Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-04-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Planning Committee recommended approval for zoning and official plan amendments for four properties: 47-67 Village Drive, 2360 Princess Street, 4085-4097 Bath Road, and 1291 Midland Avenue. A motion to defer the 2360 Princess Street application for further public consultation was defeated. The committee also held a community meeting regarding a development proposal at 61 Hyperion Court but took no action on it.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for 47-67 Village Drive (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2360 Princess Street (Carried)
• Motion to defer 2360 Princess Street application lost
• Recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning amendments for 4085-4097 Bath Road (Carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment and draft subdivision for 1291 Midland Avenue (Carried)
• Agenda amended to include addendum and approved (Carried)
• Minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting approved (Carried)

Regular Council

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific meeting topics, decisions, or discussions for the Kingston Council meeting on April 2, 2024.

City Council passed a motion supporting the KFL&A Public Health Board of Health's opposition to closing the local Public Health Ontario Laboratory. Council also approved several zoning amendments, heritage designations, and a speed limit reduction on Perth Road to protect wildlife.

• Opposed closure of local Public Health Ontario Laboratory (11-0)
• Directed staff to extend 60km/h speed limit on Perth Road by 850 metres (12-0)
• Approved zoning By-Law amendments for 2103 McKendry Road and 780 Gardiners Road (12-0)
• Designated 888 Montreal Street as a property of cultural heritage value (12-0)
• Approved hosting 2024 Pickleball Canada Central Regional Championship (12-0)
• Approved installation of emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment at Gardiners Road and Centennial Drive/Creekford Road (12-0)
• Approved heritage permit for chimney reconstruction at 52 Clergy Street East (12-0)
• Approved amendments to the Flag Display Policy and Franco-Ontarian flag placement discussions (12-0)

Planning Committee

The agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-03-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no rezonings, contracts, or other decisions listed for discussion.

• No agenda items listed

The Planning Committee recommended that Council approve zoning by-law amendments for properties at 2103 McKendry Road and 780 Gardiners Road. The committee also held a community meeting regarding development proposals at 40 Hyperion Court and 1287–1301 Gardiners Road.

• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 2103 McKendry Road (Carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 780 Gardiners Road (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from Planning Committee Meeting Number 06-2024 (Carried)

Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee meeting on March 20, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Committee recommended that Council serve Notices of Intention to Designate for 12 different properties. It also recommended approval of the City's Window Policy and Guidelines and supported alterations to a chimney at 52 Clergy Street East.

• Recommended approval of the City of Kingston Window Policy and Guidelines (Carried)
• Supported Council's approval of chimney partial demolition and reconstruction at 52 Clergy Street East (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Intention to Designate for 1193 Front Road (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Intention to Designate for 123-129 Princess Street (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Intention to Designate for 1359 Unity Road (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Proposed Amendment/Intention to Designate for 26-34 Barrie Street (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Intention to Designate for 2638 Kepler Road (Carried)
• Recommended Council serve Notice of Intention to Designate for 3578 Unity Road (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston Regular Council meeting contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no information about what the council will consider at this meeting.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or resolutions included
• No dollar amounts or contracts mentioned

Council approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for McAdoo's Lane and Princess Street. The board authorized over $750,000 for the Kingston Arts Council and arts grants, and approved a $50,000 budget to host the 2025 Creative Cities Summit.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1248-1320 McAdoo's Lane (11-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2777 Princess Street (11-0)
• Authorized $146,373 for Kingston Arts Council and $612,790 for arts grants (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 from Working Fund Reserve for 2025 Creative Cities Summit (10-0)
• Approved up to $20,000 brownfield initial study grant for 55 Rideau, 5 Ordnance, and 292-294 Wellington Streets (10-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the Montréal Pledge for biodiversity (10-0)
• Approved rent-free use of Portsmouth Town Hall as a business incubator for 2 years (10-0)
• Supported Ontario Energy Board decision to end gas pipeline subsidy (9-1)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Kingston Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-03-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Kingston's Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance and consent applications for eight properties, including a 23-storey mixed-use building at 18 Queen Street and 282 Ontario Street and three 6-storey residential buildings at 900-920 Gardiners Road. The committee denied the minor variance application at 51 Alwington Avenue to convert a detached garage into an additional residential unit, after amending the privacy-fence condition, finding the parking, walkway, lot coverage, interior setback and fence variances were not cumulatively minor. A consent application to sever a lot at 1027 Coverdale Drive was provisionally approved. No vote tallies were recorded; each motion carried or was lost as recorded.

• Approved minor variance for 18 Queen Street and 282 Ontario Street (23-storey mixed-use building, rooftop projection variances) — Carried
• Approved minor variance for 900-920 Gardiners Road (three 6-storey residential buildings, privacy yard and visitor parking variances) — Carried
• Approved minor variance for 283 Rideau Street (additional residential unit) — Carried
• Approved minor variance for 386 & 390 Johnson Street and 40 Aberdeen Street (rooftop mechanical projection) — Carried
• Approved permission for 814 River Styx Lane (re-construct and enlarge legal non-conforming dwelling) — Carried
• Denied minor variance for 51 Alwington Avenue (garage conversion to additional residential unit) — Carried, after amendment to Variance 6 carried
• Approved minor variance for 11 Fergus Street (deficient front setback) — Carried
• Approved minor variance for 394 and 392 Division Street (front addition with exterior stairs) — Carried

Planning Committee

This is the agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting of March 7, 2024, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template or placeholder with no substantive content to report.

Kingston's Planning Committee recommended approval of two applications to City Council. It approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for a quarry at 1248-1320 McAdoo's Lane, and a zoning by-law amendment for a six-storey building at 2777 Princess Street. Both recommendations carried and now go to Council for three readings. Councillor Oosterhof said he could not support the McAdoo's Lane recommendation; several residents spoke against the Princess Street proposal over parking, setbacks and construction concerns.

• Recommended approval of Official Plan and zoning amendments for a quarry at 1248-1320 McAdoo's Lane (File D35-002-2022) — Carried
• Recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 2777 Princess Street (File D14-003-2023) — Carried
• Waived Section 14.7 of the Council Procedural By-Law to allow each Councillor an additional 5 minutes to speak — Carried
• Approved the agenda — Carried
• Approved minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 05-2024 (Feb 15, 2024) — Carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. — Carried

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council receive the 2023 Accessibility Plan Status Update and make it public. The committee also approved appointments of its members to various city project teams, including transit, parking, and infrastructure projects. Staff provided updates on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office and answered questions about sidewalk maintenance and transit courtesy seating policies.

• Agenda amended and approved
• Minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting approved
• Recommended Council receive 2023 Accessibility Plan Status Update
• Appointed members to 12 project teams (e.g., Public Art, Accessible Parking, Transit Stations)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting on 2024-03-05 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings listed.

Council approved the purchase of 83 Railway Street for $3.6M and authorized significant investments in aquatic facilities, including a $25.1M enclosure for Culligan Water Park. The board also endorsed a $102M conceptual partnership with the YMCA for a new aquatic and wellness centre. Additionally, Council passed motions requesting provincial and federal action on primary care access and basic income.

• Approved purchase of 83 Railway Street for $3,600,000 (13-0)
• Approved $25.1M budget to enclose Culligan Water Park (13-0)
• Approved $3M for planning a new aquatic facility with YMCA (13-0)
• Approved $350,000 for project management and fundraising support (13-0)
• Approved new lease for AOG Heliservices and extension for Central Airways at Kingston Airport (13-0)
• Approved termination of existing BGC South East agreement and new service agreement for pool access (12-0)
• Approved heritage permits for alterations at 47 Wellington St and 141 King St East (13-0)
• Approved pollinator garden community model and simplified conversion process (13-0)

Special Council

This is a Special Council meeting for Kingston, ON, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Kingston City Council held a special meeting on February 27, 2024, focused on briefings about the Transportation Master Plan, Official Plan, and Kingston Transit. Council received an information report on the orientation session. The only substantive action was passing By-Law (1) through three readings, all carried 11-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.

• By-Law (1) first and second reading: Carried (11:0)
• By-Law (1) third reading: Carried (11:0)
• Adjournment: Carried (11:0)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Kingston Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-02-26 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Kingston's Committee of Adjustment approved four applications at its February 26, 2024 meeting. The most significant was a minor variance for 300 Bayfield Lane (File D13-071-2023) supporting a six-storey residential building, approved with four variances and conditions in Report COA-24-022. The committee also approved a permission to expand a non-complying dwelling at 115 Lower Union Street, a permission to increase the height of a non-complying accessory building at 1584 St. Lawrence Avenue, and a minor variance for a two-storey addition at 62 Hatter Street. All motions carried; no votes were recorded as divided.

• Approved minor variance D13-071-2023 at 300 Bayfield Lane for a six-storey residential building with four variances (rear setback, visitor parking setback, bike parking) subject to conditions in Report COA-24-022 (Carried)
• Approved permission D13-069-2023 at 115 Lower Union Street for a 33 sq m one-storey storage addition with rooftop terrace, subject to conditions in Report COA-24-020 (Carried)
• Approved permission D13-054-2023 at 1584 St. Lawrence Avenue to increase height of a non-complying accessory building, subject to conditions in Report COA-24-004 (Carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-001-2024 at 62 Hatter Street for a two-storey addition with 3.5 m rear setback variance, subject to conditions in Report COA-24-021 (Carried)
• Amended and approved the agenda to include the addendum (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the January 22, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. (Carried)

Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Appeals Committee meeting on 2024-02-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Appeals Committee elected Councillor McLaren as Chair and Councillor Oosterhof as Vice-Chair, approved the agenda, and confirmed minutes from its November 20, 2023 meeting. In its only substantive item, the Committee modified Order to Remedy CEPS202305327 for 269 Westdale Avenue Unit 3, extending the compliance timeline for Items 1 and 2 to June 17, 2024, with City enforcement staff to inspect no later than June 13, 2024. Appellant Don Bourne had requested a deferral or removal of the order, citing tenant access issues and a tenant removal order dated February 29, 2024. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Elected Councillor McLaren as Chair (carried)
• Elected Councillor Oosterhof as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of Appeals Committee Meeting 08-2023 held November 20, 2023 (carried)
• Modified Order to Remedy CEPS202305327 for 269 Westdale Avenue Unit 3, extending Items 1 and 2 compliance to June 17, 2024, with inspection by June 13, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:24 p.m. (carried)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee elected its officers and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members received reports on committee orientation, Indigenous Camp Molly, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office activities for late 2023.

• Elected Councillor Stephen as Chair (Carried)
• Elected V. Ophelia Rigault as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 04-2023 held June 26, 2023 (Carried)

Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Arts, Recreation & Community Policies Committee with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee meeting on February 21, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee recommended that Council serve Notices of Intention to Designate 11 properties of cultural heritage value. It also supported Council approval for heritage permits regarding alterations at 47 Wellington Street and 141 King Street East.

• Recommended Council designate 11 properties including Clarke House and Turk’s Furniture Store
• Supported Council approval for a four-storey addition and landscaping at 47 Wellington Street
• Supported Council approval for restoration of main building and carriage house at 141 King Street East
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from meeting 02-2024

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting on 2024-02-20 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

Kingston City Council approved a $630,000 contribution for outdoor amenities at two secondary schools and authorized the sale of 33 Compton Street to fund affordable housing. Council also passed a pilot project redirecting $180,000 in parking fines to food banks and adopted 2024 tax ratios. A motion calling for a provincial review of municipal finances was carried unanimously.

• Approved $630,000 for school outdoor amenities (13-0)
• Authorized sale of 33 Compton Street for housing fund (13-0)
• Authorized repurchase of 143 Resource Road (12-0)
• Approved 'Fines for Food' pilot redirecting $180,000 to food banks (13-0)
• Approved 2024 tax ratios and related by-laws (13-0)
• Approved $52,020 for Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (13-0)
• Approved $150,000/year for Sustainable Kingston (13-0)
• Carried motion requesting provincial social/economic prosperity review (13-0)

Planning Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-02-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Committee recommended that the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for 2312 Princess Street be referred back for a supplementary report. The meeting also included a community session to discuss proposed housing and administrative amendments, though no formal vote was taken on those proposals.

• Recommended referring 2312 Princess Street amendments back to Committee for a revised proposal by May 16, 2024 (Carried)
• Withdrew the recommendation to approve Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for 2312 Princess Street
• Approved waiving Section 14.7 of the Council Procedure By-Law for additional speaking time (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from Planning Committee Meeting Number 04-2024 (Carried)

Arts & Culture Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kingston Arts & Culture Advisory Committee meeting on February 15, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee elected its leadership for the term and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Staff provided a presentation on committee orientation and priority setting for 2024.

• Elected Brianne Franklin as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Elena Baker as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 03-2023 (Carried)

Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee

This is the agenda for the Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee meeting on February 13, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Committee recommended that Council endorse a community pollinator garden model and approve an updated Street Patio Program. Members also received briefings on the Williamsville Corridor Study and the Kingston Regional Biosolids & Biogas Facility.

• Recommended Council endorse community pollinator garden model and incorporate it into Community Gardens Policy (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve simplified process for community groups to create pollinator gardens in parks (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize Public Works to assist community groups with pollinator garden maintenance and education (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve updated Street Patio Program and Standards (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve temporary exemptions for non-compliant street patios established prior to COVID-19 (Carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Administrative Policies Committee

The provided document for the Kingston Administrative Policies Committee meeting on 2024-02-08 contains only procedural software interface text. There are no specific items, discussions, or decisions listed in the record.

The Administrative Policies Committee recommended several updates to Council, including the 2024 tax ratios and a new Surety Bond Policy for developers. The committee also recommended amendments to business licensing penalties and reviewed the Rideaucrest Home report.

• Recommended 2024 tax ratios for residential (1.00), multi-residential (1.00 and 1.70), commercial (1.98), industrial (2.63), pipeline (1.1728), farm (0.20), and managed forests (0.25)
• Recommended amendments to By-Law 2020-69 and By-Law 2006-213 regarding business licensing administrative penalties
• Recommended adoption of the Surety Bond Policy to allow staff to accept surety bonds as securities
• Recommended authorizing the CFO & City Treasurer to amend the Surety Bond Policy for Planning Act compliance
• Approved the meeting agenda and minutes from November 9, 2023, and December 14, 2023

Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only technical metadata and empty fields. There are no specific housing or homelessness topics, discussions, or decisions listed in the record.

The committee discussed the 2024/2025 work items and received a standing update report. Members questioned staff regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund and the data collection process for the by-name list of individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from meeting 01-2024 (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston Regular Council meeting of 2024-02-06 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council decided to create a Residential Rental Registry for properties with 1-4 units and directed staff to revise by-laws to improve tenant health and safety. Several properties were designated as having cultural heritage value, and naming rights for two community ice pads were endorsed.

• Approved creation of Residential Rental Registry for 1-4 unit properties (10-2)
• Designated 35 Johnson Street and 160 Belmont Avenue as heritage properties (12-0)
• Endorsed naming rights for Centre 70 (UFit) and Cataraqui Community Centre (Mike Lee Desjardins Insurance) ice pads (12-0)
• Approved two-year extension of Service Level Agreement with Kingston & Area Taxi Licensing Commission (12-0)
• Committed 900 Division Street for one year for Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. development (12-0)
• Approved Accessible Consultation Process Policy and 2024 MAAC Work Plan (12-0)
• Approved alterations to the entryway vestibule at 53 William Street (12-0)
• Proclaimed February 2024 as 'Mois de l'Histoire des Noirs 2024' (12-0)

Planning Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-02-01. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, which contains only boilerplate interface labels and no substantive agenda content.

The committee conducted pre-application community meetings for proposed developments at 700 Gardiners Road and 100 Napier Street. No substantive decisions were made regarding these applications during this session.

• Approved the amended agenda
• Approved minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve the Accessible Consultation Process Policy and the 2024 Work Plan. The committee also elected its officers and appointed members to five specific project teams.

• Elected Aimee Burtch as Chair
• Elected Susan Mockler as Vice-Chair
• Recommended Council approve the Accessible Consultation Process Policy
• Recommended Council approve the 2024 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Appointed members to Awareness and Education Project Team
• Appointed members to Surface Lot Lighting Upgrades team
• Appointed members to Site Plan Review Project Team
• Appointed members to Isabel Turner Library Branch Renovation and Active Transportation teams

Kingston Heritage Properties Committee

The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed for the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee to discuss.

The Committee recommended that Council serve notices of intention to designate 10 properties of cultural heritage value. It also approved heritage permits for alterations at 4156 Highway 2 and 53 William Street, and recommended removing heritage designations from new builds on Grange Street.

• Approved heritage permit for porch, shed, and addition at 4156 Highway 2
• Supported Council approval for entryway vestibule rebuild at 53 William Street
• Recommended Council remove heritage designation from new builds at 13, 15 & 17 Grange Street
• Recommended Council designate 1070 Old Mill Road (Riley House)
• Recommended Council designate 156 Princess Street (Tolbert Building)
• Recommended Council designate 197-205 Wellington Street
• Recommended Council designate 2432 4th Concession Road (Hysop House)
• Recommended Council designate 2555 Highway 38 (Davidson House)

Administrative Policies Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Administrative Policies Committee recommended that Council implement a residential rental registry for properties with 1-4 units. The plan includes revising existing by-laws to improve tenant health and safety and requiring landlords to complete safety self-certification checklists.

• Recommended Option 2 for Residential Rental Licensing: create a registry for 1-4 unit properties and revise by-laws (Carried, as Amended)
• Approved requirement for landlords to complete a property standards safety self-certification checklist and emergency information package (Carried)
• Rejected Option 1 for a Pilot Phased Licensing System in Sydenham and Kingscourt-Rideau districts (Lost)
• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Waived Committee By-Law Clause 4.9 to allow Ian Clark to speak (Carried)
• Waived Committee By-Law Clause 4.9 to allow Oren Nimelman to speak (Carried)
• Waived Committee By-Law Clause 4.9 to allow Dylan Reid Davies to speak (Carried)
• Waived Committee By-Law Clause 4.9 to allow Kelsey Tucker to speak (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting of 2024-01-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council approved the expansion of the St. Lawrence Business Park and a heritage permit for alterations at 36 University Avenue. The board also passed several heritage designations and supported a regional housing plan for eastern Ontario.

• Approved St. Lawrence Business Park expansion and urban boundary adjustment (13-0)
• Approved heritage permit for alterations at 36 University Avenue (13-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for 705 Arlington Park Place and 1075 Bayridge Drive (12-0)
• Supported EOWC '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan goals (13-0)
• Approved 2-year lease extension for KEYS at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (13-0)
• Approved 15 separate property heritage designations (13-0)
• Approved revocation of Minister’s Zoning Order for Clogg’s Road Business Park (12-0)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of increasing carbon target to 40-50% by 2030 (13-0)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Kingston Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-01-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Kingston's Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance and consent applications at its January 22, 2024 meeting, including a request at 1177 Montreal Street to increase permitted unit counts to 85 per building, reduce parking, and shrink a side-yard setback. The committee also approved a minor variance and provisional consent to sever a roughly 1.07-hectare parcel at 3718 Brewers Mills Road, plus variances at 5 York Street, 423 Earl Street, and 831 Wartman Avenue. A minor variance application at 300 Bayfield Lane for a 6-storey residential building was deferred to the February 26, 2024 meeting. No members of the public spoke at any item, and no votes were recorded as divided.

• Approved minor variance at 5 York Street for a front porch (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 423 Earl Street to enclose porch and balcony (carried)
• Approved minor variance and provisional consent at 3718 Brewers Mills Road to sever ~1.07 ha parcel (carried)
• Approved permission at 831 Wartman Avenue for a 30 sq m rear deck (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 1177 Montreal Street to raise unit cap to 85, cut parking to 0.6 spaces/unit, reduce setback (carried)
• Deferred minor variance at 300 Bayfield Lane to February 26, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda as amended to include addendum (carried)
• Approved minutes of Meeting 01-2024 held December 11, 2023 (carried)

Special Council

This is a Special Council meeting for Kingston, ON on 2024-01-15. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Kingston City Council adopted the Mayor's Proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets, as amended, on January 16, 2024. Council added $1,000,000 to the CAO Office capital budget from the Working Fund Reserve for continued support of family physician recruitment, and added $40,000 to the Transport & Transit operating budget for four additional crossing guards. Council also shortened the 30-day amendment period to January 16, 2024, and passed a confirming by-law.

• Adopted Mayor's Proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets, as amended (no veto exercised)
• Approved $1,000,000 from Working Fund Reserve for family physician recruitment (13:0)
• Denied amendment to change 'family physician recruitment' to 'recruitment of health professionals in support of primary care' (4:9)
• Approved $40,000 from Working Fund Reserve for four additional crossing guards (12:1)
• Approved closing debate on the crossing guard amendment (11:2)
• Shortened 30-day budget amendment period to January 16, 2024 (10:3)
• Gave confirming By-Law 2024-117 first and second reading (13:0)
• Gave confirming By-Law 2024-117 third reading (13:0)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Kingston, ON Regular Council meeting of 2024-01-09 contains no substantive items—only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.

Kingston City Council approved a by-law authorizing the city to borrow up to $270 million for interim operating expenses in early 2024. The council also passed zoning amendments for 500 Cataraqui Woods Drive and 36 Durham Street, with the latter passing by a 12-1 vote. Additionally, staff were directed to begin the designation process for several heritage properties, including Mrs. Dawson’s Tavern and the Crowley House.

• Approved $270M borrowing limit for Jan-Sep 2024 (13-0)
• Approved $135M borrowing limit for Oct-Dec 2024 (13-0)
• Approved 2024 interim tax levy by-law (13-0)
• Approved zoning changes for 500 Cataraqui Woods Drive (13-0)
• Approved zoning changes for 36 Durham Street (12-1)
• Directed staff to serve Notice of Intention to Designate 12 heritage properties (13-0)
• Approved $107,036 funding for Kingston Association of Museums (13-0)
• Approved $30,000 commitment to Planet Youth Program (13-0)

Planning Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Kingston Planning Committee meeting on 2024-01-04. No specific items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

The Planning Committee recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 705 Arlington Park Place and a draft plan of subdivision with zoning amendments for 1075 Bayridge Drive. Both recommendations were carried and will be presented to Council for three readings. The Bayridge Drive project includes provisions for Additional Residential Units and addresses concerns regarding parking, noise, and tree removal.

• Recommended approval of zoning by-law amendment for 705 Arlington Park Place (Carried)
• Recommended approval of draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments for 1075 Bayridge Drive (Carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (Carried)