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Council Meeting Agenda
Discussed Queen's Orientation - Noise By-Law Exemption Application for various campus and public property events during September 2026 Orientation Week, and Limiting Distance Agreement for 166 West Street. Reports recommended on Water & Wastewater Public Municipal Services Corporation. Considerations of Indian Road Street Renaming with multiple delegations from Dennis Mahoney, Daniel Shipp, Shannon Beckstead, and Brandon Maracle.
Report 26-172
This report seeks Council authorization for the City of Kingston to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with the owner of 166 West Street to facilitate the adaptive reuse of a designated heritage property while maintaining Ontario Building Code compliance. The owner proposes to renovate an existing carriage house into a two-storey residential dwelling with increased unprotected window and door openings on the south elevation. To accommodate these openings beyond OBC requirements, the agreement would allow the limiting distance calculation to extend into adjacent City-owned Court House parking lot lands (approximately 77.85 square metres). The agreement would restrict future construction in this area to maintain required safety separation distances. The proposal has been approved through planning and heritage processes, with minimal impact to the City as the parking area is not designated for near-term redevelopment. The recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on terms satisfactory to the Chief Building Official.
Report 26-113
Queen's University and the Alma Mater Society have jointly applied for exemptions to the City's Noise By-Law for events during their 2026 Orientation Week, scheduled for September 4-7 and September 11-13, 2026. The application covers Residence Move-in Day activities and Fall Orientation events held on Queen's Main Campus, West Campus, and various city-owned properties. Compared to 2025, Queen's has reduced the number of events on city-owned property from 11 to 7 to minimize community impact. Events include on-campus activities utilizing amplified sound, as well as seven specific events on public property such as the Glow Bash, Thundermugz, Breakfast and Cheer Off, and Highland Games. Some events will require temporary road and lane closures for safety and logistics. The report recommends granting noise by-law exemptions for these events during specified dates and times.
Report 26-148
This report presents a plan to establish a public Municipal Services Corporation for Water & Wastewater Services in the City of Kingston. The proposal seeks to address the City's significant infrastructure renewal needs, estimated at $228M annually for water/wastewater and municipal assets combined. Currently, the City lacks sufficient borrowing capacity to fund these requirements through traditional financing methods. The public municipal service corporation model, established under the Municipal Act 2001, would allow Utilities Kingston to issue its own debt separately from the municipality while remaining in public ownership. This structure would provide greater financial flexibility for water and wastewater infrastructure investments and free up the City's borrowing capacity to address other municipal priorities including roads, transit, parks, and affordable housing. The report recommends Council endorsement in principle and authorization to develop a draft shareholder declaration for future approval.
Exhibits for Report 26-148
This document is a group pf exhibits for Kingston municipal Report Number 26-148, a business case prepared by KPMG for establishing a Public Municipal Services Corporation to manage the city's water and wastewater services. The report, dated February 25, 2026, outlines the proposed governance structure, financial considerations, and implementation plan for this organizational change, though KPMG disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of projections and restricts use of the document to Utilities Kingston as the client.
Report 26-100
This report addresses the City of Kingston's funding for the Integrated Care Hub (ICH), a critical service provider for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges. The ICH currently operates a 24-bed low-barrier emergency shelter funded by the City at $500,000 annually, which would close without this municipal contribution as it is not covered by provincial Ministry of Health base funding or new HART Hub provincial funding. The Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) co-located at the ICH site will close on September 30, 2026, after which the site will transition to a HART Hub operated by AMHS-KFLA effective October 1, 2026. The report recommends Council approve $500,000 in 2026 operating budget funds to continue shelter operations through March 31, 2027, and approve up to $70,000 from the Housing and Homelessness Reserve to address potential funding gaps resulting from lease obligations and the loss of CTS's operational contributions.
Report 26-138
This report addresses the City's acquisition and disposition of two former Catholic school properties declared surplus by the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board: St. Peter Catholic School and St. Patrick Catholic School. The City has negotiated Agreements of Purchase and Sale with the School Board to secure these properties for institutional use. For St. Patrick Catholic School (valued at $2,243,000), the City will conduct an Expression of Interest process to identify an institutional user for acquisition. For St. Peter Catholic School, the City will first complete due diligence with the intent to acquire the property and subsequently lease or lease-to-own it to an institutional user. The report recommends Council approve the purchase and disposition of St. Patrick Catholic School, authorize budget amendments totaling $2,298,000 for purchase price and closing costs, and waive the surplus property declaration requirement given the non-municipal use.
Report 26-130
Report Number 26-130 addresses Kingston's compliance with the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive issued under the Buy Ontario Act (2025), which requires municipalities to prioritize Ontario and Canadian goods and services in public sector procurement. The report recommends that Council approve amendments to the City's Procurement By-Law Number 2022–154 to meet the Directive's specific requirements for fleet vehicles and capital infrastructure procurement, with all three readings to occur at the June 16, 2026 Council meeting since the Directive is now in effect.
Report 26-153
This report provides a financial status update of the City of Kingston's general operating budget as at April 30, 2026. As of that date, the net operating position was 34.6% of the annual budget. The report includes detailed budget-to-actual information and departmental variances, with revenue and expenditure variances reflecting expected timing, seasonality, and operational factors. Staff regularly monitor and review budget variance information to ensure net spending remains within approved parameters and to identify and address unanticipated variances on a timely basis. The report also addresses capital project status, providing summary information on projects in progress, approved budgets, and actual costs to date. Additionally, the report recommends several operating and capital budget amendments, including transfers to reserves, funding for homeownership programs, affordable housing initiatives, and community benefit charge allocations.
Report 26-176
This report recommends that the City of Kingston apply to the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), a competitive funding program offering up to 90 percent federal-provincial funding for housing-enabling infrastructure projects. In exchange, the City would commit to a minimum 30 percent reduction in residential development charge rates for three years. Staff analysis demonstrates that the City can maintain financial stability by applying a 30 percent DC reduction while offsetting the estimated $21 million revenue loss through federal-provincial grants covering 90 percent of eligible costs for three identified capital projects: Cataraqui Woods Drive, Midland Avenue, and Front/King Phase 2B. The application deadline is June 19, 2026, with funding approval not guaranteed. Importantly, the DC rate reduction would only take effect upon satisfactory provincial contribution terms and execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement, allowing Council a final decision point once actual funding allocation is confirmed.
Report 26-058
This report addresses Council's June 2025 direction to initiate a process to rename Indian Road, Indian Park, and Parkettes. The report outlines engagement conducted with affected residents, Indigenous service organizations, and Nations with recognized relationships to the land. It presents renaming options, heritage commemoration proposals, and financial and legal considerations. The primary recommendation (Option 1) proposes renaming Indian Road to Aki Road, Indian Road Park to Odamino Park, and the southern portion of Indian Road to McMahon Avenue. Implementation is targeted for Q1 2027 with an approved budget of $46,250 from the Working Fund Reserve to cover new signage, a commemoration plaque, and resident compensation of $250 per residential unit. An alternative option (Option 2) allows Council to direct staff not to proceed with any renaming.
Exhibits for Report 26-058
Grouping of exhibits for Report Number 26-058.This informational exhibit serves to assist property owners in systematically updating their address across all relevant provincial, federal, and private sector organizations.
Report 26-171
Information Report Number 26-171 addresses Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2026, which received Royal Assent on June 2, 2026 and amends the Municipal Act, 2001 to establish a province-wide municipal code of conduct and strengthen accountability measures. The report details three key changes: empowering the Lieutenant Governor in Council to create regulations for a standardized code of conduct, introducing a new role for the provincial Integrity Commissioner, and implementing a multi-tiered removal process for elected officials found guilty of egregious or repeated misconduct. This information report contains no recommendations and is presented to Council for informational purposes only.
Report 26-152
This information report to Council provides a monthly summary of all procurement contracts valued over $100,000 that were awarded by delegated authority during April 2026. The report is required under Section 21.1 of City of Kingston By-Law Number 2022-154 and details contracts meeting the established criteria for both standard and non-standard procurements. The report is for information purposes only.
Report 26-134
This information report presents a final update to Council on planned community celebrations marking the 10-year anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert. All events and programming have been publicly announced and are designed to provide engaging opportunities for residents and visitors to celebrate the legacy of the band, its music, and Kingston's music community. The report aligns with the city's strategic plan goal to foster culture, history, education, arts, and recreation (CHEAR) as part of driving inclusive economic growth.
City of Kingston Council Meeting Addendum
This Kingston City Council meeting addendum (2026-15, June 16, 2026) includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding facility contracts, delegations on water and wastewater services and Indian Road street renaming, and a recommendation (Report Number 26-176) that Council submit an application to the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program by June 19, 2026, seeking a 30 percent reduction in residential development charges for three years while recovering 90 percent of eligible infrastructure costs. Staff are directed to report back on the application outcome and financial implications by the August 15, 2026 deadline before executing any transfer payment agreement.
Correspondence Received
A comprehensive log of municipal correspondence, resolutions, notices, and meeting minutes received by the municipality during May-June 2026. The document contains 33 items including inter-municipal resolutions on topics such as OPP billing models, heritage property designations, and public health funding; notices of public meetings regarding planning applications and variances; correspondence from provincial ministries and community members on various municipal matters; and minutes from municipal board meetings. Multiple public meetings are scheduled for June 15, 2026.
A By-Law to Exempt Certain Lands on Registered Plan 754 from the Provisions of
This by-law exempts specific parcels of land (Part of Block C on Registered Plan 754, being Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Reference Plan 13R-23524, located at 450 Portsmouth Avenue and 5 Miles Avenue in Kingston) from the prohibition on conveying parts of lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision. The exemption permits a lot line adjustment and the establishment of easements for vehicular access and utility servicing purposes. The by-law came into force on June 16, 2026, and expires on June 16, 2028.