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Council Meeting Agenda
Discussed new motions regarding Consumption and Treatment Services Sites, Support for Integrated Care Hub Service Transition, and Tree By-Law. Considered deferred motions including The Tragically Hip Final Concert 10th Anniversary Planning (up to $350,000 funding from Working Fund Reserve with delegation of authority to Director of Arts & Culture Services) and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 2980-2988 Princess Street. Recommended report on Adelaide Street Shelter. Consent items include Kingston Arts Council Service Level Agreement Renewal with $201,375 operating budget release and $712,790 Arts Fund allocation.
Report 26-098
This report requests Council approval to renew the annual Service Level Agreement between the City of Kingston and the Kingston Arts Council (KAC), a practice ongoing since 2012. The proposed 2026 SLA includes $201,375 in funding, representing a $50,000 increase from 2025, to support expanded administration for the newly approved City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Framework and ongoing service delivery including the Mayor's Arts Awards selection process. Additionally, the SLA includes $712,790 to be held in trust and distributed through the CKAF, comprising $612,790 in regular 2026 investment and a one-time $100,000 additional investment from the Working Fund Reserve. The report aligns with the Council Strategic Plan's goal to foster culture, history, education, arts, and recreation.
Exhibit A for Report 26-098
This is Report Number 26-098, an interim report from the Kingston Arts Council (KAC) on its 2024-2025 activities and 2026 planning, submitted per the Service Level Agreement with the City of Kingston. The report details the successful administration of the City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) 2025, which distributed $612,790 to 11 Operating Grant and 4 Project Grant recipients, as well as progress on CKAF 2026 with a new framework, additional $100,000 funding allocation bringing the total to $738,372, planned spring/summer 2026 grant launches, and enhanced programs including new Festival Grants and revised Operating Grant requirements. The report also notes KAC's continued support of the Mayor's Arts Awards and various programming initiatives to serve Kingston's arts sector.
Report 26-068
This report presents a Council-directed initiative to protect turtle habitat and a provincially significant wetland complex adjacent to Highway 2 East between Abbey Dawn Road and St. Lawrence Avenue. Following Resolution 2025-268 adopted on August 12, 2025, staff was instructed to implement protective measures including amendments to City by-laws. The report recommends amending the Community Standards By-Law to establish a prohibition on fishing from City property at designated turtle habitat areas marked with municipal signage. This amendment will provide Municipal Enforcement Officers with clear authority to enforce habitat protection through education and compliance measures.
By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2023–214
This bylaw amends the Community Standards By-Law by adding definitions for 'designated turtle habitat area' and 'fishing-related activities', and establishing a new regulation that prohibits persons from fishing or engaging in fishing-related activities within designated turtle habitat areas.
Report 26-081
This report addresses the planned closure of the Adelaide Street Shelter (located at 38 Cowdy Street) by the end of Q1 2026, contingent upon the opening of alternative emergency shelter capacity at Sydenham Road and completion of supportive housing projects. The City acquired the property in May 2023 with the intent to demolish the former school building and expand Frontenac Park. Community engagement in 2025-2026 showed strong support for park expansion but mixed feedback on proposed housing development, with concerns raised about transparency, park functionality, safety, and housing affordability. Staff recommend proceeding with the original plan: demolition of the existing building in Q4 2026, severance and sale of housing lots along Cowdy Street, and expansion of Frontenac Park, with proceeds reinvested in park development. The report includes recommendations to negotiate a lease with Lionhearts Inc. for vocational laundry services through September 2026, proceed with building demolition following lease termination, and conduct planning processes to identify residential development options while balancing park expansion.
Report 26-091
This report seeks Council approval to purchase the Lemoine Point Farm (Winnett Fraser Farm) at 2000 Front Road for $12,000,000. The property was bequeathed to the City with a purchase option in the will of Mary Fraser, who died in April 2022. A dispute over the property's valuation between the City and estate trustees was resolved through settlement on February 3, 2026, with Court approval granted on February 17, 2026. The purchase aligns with the City's strategic goal to maintain natural heritage and environmental assets. The property will be subject to binding covenants restricting rezoning to ensure rural use. The sale is expected to close in mid-April 2026, pending satisfactory completion of due diligence. No immediate changes to the property are proposed, with future use to be determined through public engagement and partnerships with conservation agencies. The recommendation requests Council approval to issue up to $12.0M in debt, with annual payments funded from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund.
Report 26-090
This report provides an update on City and partner plans to commemorate and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert held in Kingston on August 20, 2016. The report details how the City has secured funding through existing budgets, a $100,000 contribution from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Development Fund, and $23,500 in sponsorships to support community events, concerts, exhibits, and programs celebrating the band's cultural legacy. Unlike a previous February funding request for up to $350,000 from the Working Fund Reserve, this updated proposal requires no additional city funding as all programming is now supported through existing approved budgets and external funding sources. The report recommends delegating authority to the Director of Arts & Culture Services to approve necessary partnership agreements and waive applicable fees for City venues, parks, and public spaces to support the anniversary celebrations.
Exhibit A for Report MAAC-26-005
Status report document detailing the City of Kingston's achievements and successes in 2025 for meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). This exhibit serves as Exhibit A to Report Number MAAC-26-005 and accompanies the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, documenting progress across five standards: customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation, and design of public spaces.
Report 26-072
This information report provides Council with a list of real estate transactions completed under delegated authority from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The report references By-Law Number 2025-157, which grants the Commissioner responsible for Real Estate services the authority to approve low value and short-term real estate transactions. This by-law was most recently updated and given third reading on July 8, 2025, replacing the previous delegated authority framework. The report is submitted for informational purposes only.
Report 26-079
Report Number 26-079 presents the City of Kingston's mandatory annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to council members and other council appointees during 2025, as required by the Municipal Act, 2001. The report includes two detailed exhibits: Exhibit A detailing payments to the Mayor and Council members for their services on Council and related boards, and Exhibit B accounting for payments to non-council members appointed by Council to serve on various bodies and committees. This is an information-only report with no decision or recommendation required.
Report 26-082
This monthly information report to Kingston City Council summarizes all procurement contracts exceeding $100,000 that were awarded by delegated authority in January 2026. Required under Section 21.1 of City of Kingston By-Law Number 2022-154, the report provides details of contracts meeting established criteria for both standard and non-standard procurements. The report is submitted for information purposes only.
Report 26-106
This is a quarterly report from the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KED) to the City of Kingston Council for Q4 2025, submitted in accordance with the Service Level Agreement between the City and KED. The report fulfills KED's mandatory quarterly reporting requirement to demonstrate progress in achieving the Integrated Economic Development Strategy and to measure the impact of KED's actions and programs on key economic development performance indicators. The report is provided for information purposes and forms part of the broader accountability framework requiring KED to communicate annually through budget, work plans, financial reports, and quarterly activity reports, with all reports being publicly accessible.
Report 26-021
This information report responds to a September 2, 2025 Council motion directing staff to provide details on the City of Kingston's service level agreements with outside organizations, including not-for-profit entities. The report documents the various agreements in place across city departments, identifying the outside organizations receiving city funding, the services they provide to Kingston residents, and the reporting requirements contained within those agreements. The city recognizes the importance of ensuring that organizations receiving funding from property taxes and resident user fees operate with transparency, proper governance, and sound accounting practices.
Proclamation Request
A municipal proclamation request submitted by Kingston Accommodation Partners (KAP) to the City of Kingston for recognition of National Tourism Week, scheduled for April 20-24, 2026. The document outlines the organization's contact information, details about the proclamation's significance to Kingston citizens, highlighting tourism's economic impact ($775M in 2024) and the city's development as a distinctive destination. The form indicates the proclamation will be included in an advertisement in the Kingston Whig Standard and includes privacy information regarding personal data collection.
City of Kingston Council Meeting Addendum
This addendum to Kingston City Council's March 24, 2026 meeting (Document 2026-08) outlines several agenda items including a closed-door committee meeting to discuss labor negotiations with the Kingston Professional Fire Fighters' Association and litigation matters, plus delegations on consumption and treatment services, tree by-law, and shelter issues. The council also approved supporting the 10-year anniversary celebration of The Tragically Hip's final concert (Report 26-090) by delegating authority to the Director of Arts & Culture Services to waive applicable fees and approve necessary agreements, with a status update due June 16, 2026, and approved an exception to the First Capital Place Illumination Policy to allow illumination in March 2026 for Multiple Myeloma Action Month.
Correspondence Received
A chronological log of correspondence, resolutions, and documents received by the municipality during August 2026. The document includes inter-municipal communications regarding infrastructure improvements and fiscal matters, Kingston Police Service Board meeting materials, various citizen complaints and concerns regarding clear-cutting and deforestation activities in the west end and Miles Square areas, a proclamation request for National Tourism Week, and official correspondence from provincial bodies and conservation authorities.
Report 26-090
This report provides an update on City and partner plans to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert held in Kingston on August 20, 2016. The City is organizing community events, concerts, exhibits, and programs to celebrate local arts, culture, and music. A previous funding request for up to $350,000 from the Working Fund Reserve was deferred in February 2026. Since then, staff have confirmed detailed programming plans and secured alternative funding sources, including $100,000 from Tourism Kingston's Municipal Accommodation Tax Development Fund and $23,500 in sponsorships. All City-led programming is now funded within existing approved budgets and external sources, eliminating the need for additional Working Fund Reserve contributions. The report seeks Council approval to delegate authority for partnership agreements and waive applicable fees for City venues and public spaces to support anniversary celebrations.
By-Law to Amend City of Kingston By-Law Number 2023–9
This by-law amends the City of Kingston's 2023-9 by-law that appoints statutory officials. The amendments update Schedule A to reflect personnel changes, including replacing Jeff Gurnsey with Jacob Byrnes in Section 10, appointing Kevin Donaldson as Fire Chief in Section 14 pursuant to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and removing Stephanie Trudel from Section 20. The by-law comes into force on the date it is passed.
A By-Law to Exempt Certain Lands on Registered Plan 13M-145 from the Provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act
By-Law 2026-____ (D27-001-2026) exempts four lots (44, 47, 48, and 51) in the Woodhaven Subdivision Phase 2-2 on Registered Plan 13M-145 from Ontario's Planning Act restriction on subdividing registered lots, specifically to allow the creation of easements for access to abutting properties at 432, 438, 440, and 446 Buckthorn Drive. The exemption is limited solely to this easement purpose, applies only to the parcels identified on Reference Plan 13R-23158, and expires on March 24, 2029.
Minutes of Council Meeting held March 24, 2026
Discussed new motions on Consumption and Treatment Services Sites, Support for Integrated Care Hub Service Transition, and Tree By-Law. Considered a recommend report on Adelaide Street Shelter. Multiple delegations presented on consumption and treatment services, integrated care hub service transition, and tree by-law matters.