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Council Meeting Agenda
Discussed deferred motion on Measles Vaccination Awareness encouraging residents to verify vaccination status and affirming vaccine safety; reports on use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators and Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election with free transit service for voters, renaming of Bayfield Lane to Skyfal Lane, and 2026 Interim Tax Levy; presentations on Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame inductees; delegations from Joe Gratton, Louis Gagnon, and Monica Parry regarding Supportive Housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent.
Report 26-047
This report to Kingston City Council addresses authorization for voting equipment and alternative voting methods for the municipal election scheduled for October 26, 2026. Under Section 42 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Council is requested to approve a by-law authorizing the use of optical scanning vote tabulators and alternative voting methods such as mail-in and telephone voting that do not require voters to attend in person at polling places. The by-law must be passed by May 1, 2026, as required by law. The report also outlines enhancements to the election process and voter/candidate experience. Council is recommended to approve the proposed by-law and direct Kingston Transit to provide free transit service to voters traveling to and from polling places on election day.
Report 26-016
A formal request was received from Patry Group, owners of Frontenac Shopping Centre Inc. and 300 Bayfield Lane Inc., to rename the private road 'Bayfield Lane' to 'Skyfal Lane'. The lane is located on private property east of Bath Road and Centennial Drive and will provide vehicular access to a new residential development undergoing site plan control. The proposed name change complies with the City of Kingston Civic Addressing and Road Naming By-Law Number 2005-98, which requires names that do not duplicate existing roads and are pleasant sounding, easily recognizable, and clearly pronounceable. Emergency service providers have confirmed no concerns with the proposed name. The renaming is recommended to Council for all three readings to align the civic address with the finalization of the site plan control application.
Report 26-045
This report presents a by-law for the City of Kingston's 2026 interim tax levy. Under the Municipal Act, 2001, the interim tax levy cannot exceed 50% of the previous year's total taxes levied and is intended to fund daily municipal operations while reducing reliance on short-term borrowing prior to final tax rate setting. Staff recommend the by-law receive three readings at the same Council meeting to enable interim tax bills to be mailed by February 6, 2026, with a payment due date of February 27, 2026. The recommendation includes provisions for the interim tax bill cap, specified rates in Schedule A, payment options, and late payment charges on overdue taxes.
Exhibit for Report 26-045
By-Law Number 2026-XX (Report Number 26-045) authorizes the City of Kingston to impose a 2026 interim tax levy on all property classes at rates not exceeding 50 percent of the 2025 tax levy, with taxes due February 27, 2026. The by-law establishes payment provisions allowing installment payments and imposes a 1.25 percent monthly penalty and interest charge on tax arrears, with detailed billing procedures for different property classifications (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.).
Report 26-014
Kingston is undergoing a generational transformation with three major planning initiatives. This report provides project updates and anticipated milestones for the development of a new Official Plan, an Integrated Mobility Plan, and a Water and Wastewater Master Plan. These strategic projects will guide the City's growth through 2051, shape new neighbourhood development, and align with Council's strategic priorities including housing affordability, environmental stewardship, community connectivity, inclusive growth, and enhanced public services.
Exhibit for Report 26-014
A memorandum from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to the City of Kingston analyzing recent population, housing, and employment growth trends in light of significant policy, economic, and demographic changes since the completion of the 2024 Kingston Growth Analysis Study. The document reviews the implications of the updated Provincial Planning Statement 2024, proposed Projection Methodology Guidelines, federal immigration policy changes, and shifting macro-economic conditions on the City's long-term growth forecasts and urban land needs assessment.
Report 26-024
Utilities Kingston proposes a Service Level Agreement with the City of Kingston's Better Homes Kingston program to address a gap in home renovation incentive accessibility for natural gas customers. The agreement will provide matched incentives for energy-saving retrofits, program administration support, and co-marketing to eligible Utilities Kingston customers, aligning with the organization's Climate Action Leadership Plan and supporting the community's goal of achieving a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Report 26-038
This report provides Kingston City Council with an update on the City's annual Emergency Management compliance requirements for 2025. Municipalities in Ontario are required to establish and maintain an Emergency Management Program in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The City's annual compliance report was prepared and submitted to Emergency Management Ontario in December 2025, with official correspondence regarding the municipal compliance status expected to be received by the Mayor in the first quarter of 2026. This report is for information only.
Proclamation Request
A municipal proclamation request submitted by Myeloma Canada to establish March 1-31, 2026 as Myeloma Action Month in Kingston. The proclamation aims to raise public awareness of multiple myeloma cancer, encourage early diagnosis, highlight access to innovative treatments and clinical research, and recognize Kingston residents affected by the disease. The proclamation will be presented at an event on March 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Correspondence Received
An indexed listing of municipal documents received by Kingston city government, including board meeting agendas and minutes, resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on various policy matters (conservation authorities, infrastructure, climate action, etc.), and public correspondence regarding local issues such as warming centers, water/sewer utilities, asset management, and the proposed supportive housing project at 1056 Palmerston Crescent. Documents are dated primarily from December 2025 through early January 2026.
Minutes of Council Meeting held January 13, 2026
These are the minutes from Kingston City Council Meeting 2026-03 held on January 13, 2026, documenting procedural matters including a closed-door committee meeting regarding organizational updates, approval of an addendum, and a disclosure of pecuniary interest by Councillor Boehme regarding Report Number 12 on the Better Homes Kingston Program Relaunch. The meeting also included presentations on the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame 2026 inductees and multiple delegations speaking to New Motion 2 concerning proposed supportive housing at 1056 Palmerston Crescent.
City of Kingston Council Meeting 2026-03 Addendum
This document is an addendum to the January 13, 2026 Kingston City Council meeting agenda. It includes scheduled delegations regarding a proposed supportive housing project at 1056 Palmerston Crescent and voting methods for the 2026 municipal election. The addendum lists a motion of recognition for municipal employees' contributions in 2025, and documents additional communications received by Council between January 6-13, 2026, predominantly concerning resident opposition to or support for the transitional housing project at the specified address.