Council Meeting
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Council Meeting Agenda
Discussed Motion of Recognition for International Women's Day, Support for Alto Rail High Speed Southern Route, Delegation of Authority for Infrastructure Work, Update on Lot 446 at Venture Drive, Community Benefit Program Fund Allocation, St. Lawrence Business Park Expansion Lands Update, and Wet Lab Development Project.
Transcript for Council Meeting held February 17, 2026
The key topics discussed in the council meeting include contract negotiations, update on court proceedings, declarations of pecuniary interest, and a delegation regarding extended producer responsibility and recycling collection communications. The three most talked about issues were the EPR transition in Ontario, challenges faced during the transition, and key actions being taken to address these challenges.
Report 26-063
Timely coordination with government entities is essential for infrastructure work in Kingston. Delegating authority to approve agreements to the Director of Engineering Services will streamline project delivery and reduce administrative effort.
Report 26-078
The City's beneficial reuse soil site at Lot 446, 1713 Venture Drive has delivered significant financial and environmental benefits since opening in 2023. This update outlines the need to prepare the remaining portion of the site to increase capacity for managing excess soil from City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston projects, resulting in cost savings, emission reductions, and improved site readiness for future development.
Report 26-085
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update of the work of the Kingston Rural Economic and Community Development Working Group over the past year and seek approval for the allocation of funding from the Samsung Community Benefits Fund to support 2026 activities. The report highlights the accomplishments of the Working Group in 2025, recommends the continuation and modest expansion of the Rural Community Program Fund in 2026, and proposes complementary investments to strengthen awareness and engagement through a coordinated rural communications and marketing plan and a Community Spaces Initiative.
Report 26-054
The report provides an update on the progress of bringing the St. Lawrence Business Park expansion lands into the City's employment land inventory. It outlines the collaboration with the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden Group and the development of the Shovel-Worthy Development Framework. The report also discusses the Planning Act applications, upcoming presentations to the Planning Committee, and the next steps for the project.
Report 26-064
The report seeks Council approval for a municipal capital investment of $3.0 million to support the development of Tri-Colour Labs, a wet lab and biomanufacturing facility. The investment aims to address the critical constraint of wet lab capacity for life sciences companies in Kingston, enabling them to access compliant laboratory infrastructure for validation, commercialization, and early production activities. The project is expected to support approximately 40 to 60 direct high-value jobs within the first five years and generate indirect jobs, improve firm retention, attract new investment, and strengthen the local economy.
Report 26-057
This report provides Council with copies of the Annual Water Summary Reports and Annual Wastewater Reports for various Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Systems owned by the City of Kingston, managed by Utilities Kingston. The report outlines the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and provides recommendations for Council to receive the reports.
Report 26-048
This report provides details of contracts greater than $100,000 that were awarded for both November and December 2025 in compliance with the City of Kingston's procurement policy. All awards meet the established criteria of delegated authority for standard and non-standard procurements.
A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2022-62, “Kingston Zoning By-Law Number
The bylaw amends the Kingston Zoning By-Law Number 2022-62 by changing Exception Numbers E83 and E84 related to specific provisions for lands at 525 Princess Street and 555 Princess Street.
A By-Law to Exempt Certain Lands on Registered Plan 13M-151 from the
The bylaw exempts Blocks 34 to 45 on Registered Plan 13M-151 from certain provisions of the Planning Act to allow for the creation of residential lots and associated easements.
City Council Meeting 2026-06 Addendum
The document contains information regarding a City of Kingston Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, including delegations, motions of condolences, and additional communications received.
Exhibit A to Report MAAC-26-002
Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) Work Plan 2026
Correspondence Received
This document contains a collection of correspondence received, resolutions passed, and notices related to various municipal government matters such as funding, transportation, and conservation.