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Council Meeting Agenda
Discussed deferred motion on optical scan vote tabulators and alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election with direction for free Kingston Transit service to voters; motion of recognition for Nowruz celebration. Recommended reports on by-law amendment for tax sale property costs, free access to sport equipment in parks pilot program with Equip Sport, revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, revised Corporate Sponsorship and Naming of Corporate Assets Policies, 2026 tax ratios across multiple property classes, and tax write-offs totalling $167,892.46 pursuant to the Municipal Act.
Exhibit A for Report 26-071
Data table comparing current and proposed cost structures for municipal tax arrears land sale procedures in Report 26-071, detailing professional service fees, tax registration costs, and tax sale expenses.
Report 26-071
This report requests Council approval to amend By-Law Number 2004-30, which establishes the scale of costs charged for work undertaken in the sale of land for tax arrears under the Municipal Act, 2001. The proposed amendments are necessary to more accurately reflect the actual costs incurred by the City during the tax sale process and to clarify the timing of each phase of the proceedings. The by-law authorizes which costs can be added to the tax roll for properties undergoing tax sale proceedings.
A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2004-30
Schedule of costs and fees for municipal work undertaken in the sale of land for tax arrears for Report 26-071, detailing charges for preliminary work, professional services engagement, tax registration, tax sale procedures, advertising, surveys, appraisals, and related administrative functions.
Report 26-084
The City of Kingston is presented with an opportunity to partner with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and Equip Sport to pilot a cost-neutral program providing free access to sports and recreation equipment in city-owned parks. The program uses secure, technology-enabled equipment lockers installed across neighbourhood parks, accessible via mobile application, removing barriers to participation such as equipment cost and limited access. The proposed one-year pilot would install a minimum of 30 lockers with all equipment, installation, maintenance, monitoring, and insurance fully sponsored at no cost to the City. Staff recommend Council approval of the one-year pilot agreement with options for successive three-year renewals, and request a formal evaluation and report back to Council in Q4 2026 to assess usage, equity outcomes, and potential for long-term continuation.
Exhibits for Report 26-084
Exhibits for Report Number 26-048 include a program overview, a FAQ page, and Jumpstart Equipment Sport Station Images.
Exhibit B for Report AP-26-003
Policy document establishing requirements and restrictions related to the use of municipal corporate resources during election campaigns for municipal, provincial, and federal elections, referenced as Exhibit B to Report Number AP-26-003
Exhibit B for Report AP-26-002
This policy establishes guidelines for the City of Kingston's assessment, approval, implementation, management, and monitoring of sponsorship arrangements. It defines key terms including sponsorship (a marketing-oriented contractual arrangement for mutual commercial benefit), sponsorship agreements, and sponsorship assets (City programs, properties, events, facilities, and digital platforms). The policy applies to all City employees involved in sponsorship activities and covers sponsorships pursued through competitive processes, non-competitive processes, direct solicitation, or unsolicited proposals. A values alignment review process is required to evaluate potential sponsors' track records, business practices, and public reputation for compatibility with the City's social, environmental, and cultural values. The policy aims to ensure the City enters into mutually beneficial, sustainable sponsorship arrangements that enhance properties and programs for residents.
Exhibit D for Report AP-26-002
This is a draft policy (Report Number AP-26-002) from the City of Kingston establishing guidelines for naming rights arrangements of municipal corporate assets, including parks, buildings, and facilities. The policy defines key terms such as "naming rights holder," "exterior naming rights," and "interior naming rights," and outlines that the City may grant naming rights through competitive or non-competitive processes to generate revenue, provided the arrangement aligns with the City's values and does not damage its reputation. The policy applies to all future naming rights agreements between the City and third parties but excludes street naming, certain leased facilities, commemorations, and other sponsorship activities, and reserves the City's right to refuse any naming rights arrangement for reasons including incompatibility with City values, reputational concerns, or promotion of prohibited products like tobacco or cannabis.
Exhibit A for Report AP-26-004
Draft by-law document establishing tax ratios and property class classifications for the City of Kingston in 2026, submitted as Exhibit A to Report Number AP-26-004. Includes interpretation sections and details on prescribed and optional real property classes under the Assessment Act.
Exhibit A for Report AP-26-005
Report Number AP-26-005 presents a property tax adjustment listing for the City of Kingston under Sections 357(1) and 358(1) of applicable tax legislation. The document details 15 applications for tax adjustments across various properties, primarily involving fire/demolition cases, property class changes, and exemption status changes, with a total tax cancellation amount of $167,892.46 distributed between municipal ($147,036.43), school ($20,757.19), and Downtown Kingston BIA ($98.84) portions. The adjustments span from January 2023 through December 2025 and affect properties classified under different tax categories including residential, commercial, and non-taxable exempt properties.
Exhibit A for Report ARCP-26-001
Exhibit contains the City of Kingston's Child Care & Early Years Service System Plan for 2026-2030. The corresponding report outlines the municipal government's role as a service system manager for child care in Kingston-Frontenac. The document establishes five strategic priorities: workforce strategy and professional development, strategic partnerships and advocacy, system access and equity, service provider support and capacity, and data monitoring and accountability. It provides an overview of the existing child care system including licensed programs for ages 0-5, licensed home child care, and a directed growth strategy for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program.
Exhibit A for Committee Report EITP-26-002
This document is the City of Kingston's Climate Change Adaptation Plan (Report Number EITP-26-002), which includes a land acknowledgement recognizing the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples. The plan emphasizes the integration of Indigenous knowledge and guidance through the Climate Change Adaptation Working Group to build community resilience and pursue sustainable solutions. The City commits to working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples and residents toward reconciliation and a sustainable future.
Exhibit A for Report HP-26-001
This document outlines conditions of approval for a development application (Report HP-26-001) requiring heritage compliance review of the new building's podium cladding, windows, and doors; submission of an interpretive display design to Heritage Planning staff; and implementation of a detailed construction management plan with vibration monitoring to protect an adjacent dry dock during construction. Standard approvals including a Building Permit and Planning Act compliance are also required, with minor plan deviations delegated to the Director of Heritage Services for approval.
Exhibit A for Report HP-26-002
This document outlines the conditions of approval for a heritage permit application. Key requirements include obtaining a Building Permit, submitting drawings and design specifications to Heritage Services for review, providing detailed specifications for an insulated stove pipe prior to installation, completing all masonry work according to the City's Heritage Building Masonry Restoration Policy, safely storing salvageable materials from wall modifications for future repairs, and allowing the Director of Heritage Services to approve minor deviations from submitted plans that align with the approval intent and do not negatively impact the property's heritage attributes.
Exhibit B for Report HP-26-002
The City of Kingston proposes to amend By-Law Number 2017-88 to remove the "single limestone chimney on the northwest elevation" from the list of Cultural Heritage Attributes for the Guess Farmhouse at 2043 Sydenham Road, as this structure no longer exists on the property. The notice (Report Number HP-26-002) invites public objections within 30 days, with interested parties able to contact Heritage Planner Niki Kensit at 613-546-4291 for additional information about the designation.
A By-Law To Amend By-Law Number 2017-88
This by-law amends the previous designation (By-Law 2017-88) of the Guess Farmhouse at 2043 Sydenham Road as a property of cultural heritage value and interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. The amendment removes the 'single limestone chimney on the northwest elevation' from the list of cultural heritage attributes, as it was determined to be a modern addition rather than an original limestone structure. The demolition of this chimney was approved under City of Kingston File No. P18-083-2025. The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee was consulted on February 18, 2026, and no objections were received from the property owner. The amended by-law maintains all other designations and provisions of the original by-law.
Committee Report HP-26-003
This report addresses an application submitted under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 74 Lower Union Street, located in the Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District. The applicant is requesting approval to construct a rear-facing shed dormer on the designated heritage property. The application was deemed complete on January 19, 2026, with a decision deadline of April 19, 2026. Staff have reviewed the submitted materials against applicable policies and legislation, and recommend approval of the proposed work subject to conditions outlined in Exhibit A. The Heritage Properties Committee is asked to support Council's approval of the application.
Exhibits for Committee Report HP-26-003
Exhibits for Report HP-26-003 (Application for Ontario Heritage Act Approval of 74 Lower Union Street) includes the conditions of approval of the application, maps, images, descriptions of building and property, summary of input received, and comments from Peter Gower, a reviewer of the application.
A By-Law to Amend By-law Number 2022-62
This bylaw amends the Kingston Zoning By-law 2022-62 by introducing a new zoning exception (E211) for the property at 310 Barrie Street in the Downtown Zone 1. The exception establishes specific development standards for a mixed-use building including: a maximum of 458 dwelling units, parking requirements (0.25 spaces per unit, 100 spaces for commercial use, 5 car-share spaces), building design specifications (setbacks, heights, floor plates, façade requirements), and amenity area provisions. The exception allows for reduced parking ratios, modified angular plane requirements, and specific architectural features while maintaining downtown streetscape standards.
A By-Law to Amend By-law Number 2022-62
This by-law amends Kingston Zoning By-law Number 2022-62 by transferring previously unzoned lands at 2980-2988 Princess Street into the zoning by-law and assigning them the URM8 zone designation. It introduces Exception Number E212 which establishes specific development regulations for this property, including maximum building heights, setbacks, step backs, balcony provisions, minimum separation distances from the high water mark, planting strip requirements, landscaped open space minimums, and drive aisle specifications.
A By-Law To Amend The City Of Kingston Official Plan
This by-law amends the City of Kingston Official Plan regarding the property at 1429 Highway 15 in the St. Lawrence Business Park. The amendment designates the property as 'Business District' within the urban boundary and 'Rideau Community Secondary Plan Area' for land use purposes. Multiple schedules of the Official Plan are amended to include the property within the urban boundary, including transportation, infrastructure, natural heritage, community improvement, constraint mapping, mineral and aggregate reserve, and detailed planning area maps. Additionally, the by-law adds site-specific policies designating portions of the land for 'Business Park Industrial', 'Highway Commercial', and 'Open Space' uses, with provisions allowing outdoor storage in the Highway Commercial area and clarifying that these lands do not meet the definition of Employment Area under the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.
Exhibit C for Committee Report PC-26-001
This document contains the Draft Plan Approval conditions for a subdivision at 1429 Highway 15 in Kingston (City File Number D35-003-2025), prepared by Forefront Engineering and dated September 19, 2025. The approved plan includes 11 blocks designated for commercial, business park, stormwater management, parkland, road widening, and utility purposes, plus a new roadway extension of Innovation Drive. The conditions outline specific requirements the owner must meet prior to final approval, including submitting engineering drawings certified by a professional engineer, entering into a Subdivision Agreement with the Municipality, establishing street names and civic addresses, providing detailed construction cost breakdowns, and designing an emergency access lane across specified properties.
A By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2022-62
This by-law amends Kingston's Zoning By-Law 2022-62 to rezone the property at 1429 Highway 15 from Rural (RU) to Commercial/Mixed zones (CA, M1, OS1, and OS2). The amendment updates multiple zoning schedules to include the subject property within the urban boundary and adds two new zoning exceptions (E208 and E209) that specify permitted uses, setback requirements, restrictions on certain commercial activities, and outdoor storage provisions for the property.
Report 26-065
This information report provides Council with an overview of risks associated with voting methods for the 2026 municipal election, specifically addressing internet voting, in-person voting with optical scan vote tabulators, and vote by mail. The report outlines risk management steps being taken by staff and compares voting methods used by municipal comparators in 2022 versus planned methods for 2026. Staff recommend approval of a by-law authorizing the use of internet voting and optical scan vote tabulators, with Voatz, the City's provider, scheduled to brief Council on risk management at the March 10 meeting.
Resignation Letter from Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Member
A formal resignation letter from Johnson Adebayo to Hannah Allison, dated February 10, 2026, notifying the City of Kingston of his immediate withdrawal from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee due to personal and professional commitments. The letter expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve and continued support for the committee's mission.
Proclamation Requests
This document contains two proclamation request forms submitted to the City of Kingston for municipal recognition. The first request, from Kingston Pride, seeks proclamation of Pride Month in Kingston (June 1-30, 2026) to affirm the city's commitment to inclusion and equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents. The second request, from the Environmental Health Association of Canada, seeks proclamation of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month (May 1-31, 2026) to promote accessibility and accommodation for residents with MCS. Both forms include contact information, organization details, event information, and explanations of community benefit. The document is marked as referred to City Council for consideration.
Correspondence Received
This document is a municipal government agenda or correspondence log dated February-March 2026, listing 35 items (references 2026-07-01 through 2026-07-35) received by the municipality. The items include notices of public meetings scheduled for February 23 and March 16 concerning land use matters (consents, minor variances, and permissions at various addresses), resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as affordable housing and high-speed rail, board meeting agendas and minutes, and miscellaneous correspondence regarding committees, grants, and community initiatives. No specific decision or recommendation is documented in this list; rather, it appears to be a formal record of incoming municipal correspondence and scheduled proceedings for council review.
Minutes of Council Meeting held March 10, 2026
Discussed new motions on use of optical scan vote tabulators and alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election with approval of by-law and free Kingston Transit service for voters; recognition of Nowruz (Persian New Year) on March 20; consideration of voting methods including rejection of amendment to substitute mail-in ballots for internet voting; and delegations regarding support for newcomer services from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee.
City of Kingston Council Meeting Addendum 2026-07
This document is an addendum to the City of Kingston Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. It outlines additional agenda items including a closed meeting on personal matters and statutory officer appointments, delegations from six speakers regarding newcomer services support, and additional communications received between March 6-10, 2026 covering topics such as residential air conditioning programs, childcare plans, and cooling initiatives.