"NO MOW MAY" Kingston City Council Meeting 08 2023 Agenda February 7 2023
"NO MOW MAY" Kingston City Council Meeting 08 2023 Agenda February 7 2023
Inhalt
Roll Call 3
Approval of Addeds 4
Presentations 4
Delegations 4
Briefings 4
Petitions 4
Deferred Motions 4
Reports 5
Report Number 16: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend) 5
Information Reports 16
Miscellaneous Business 17
New Motions 19
Notices of Motion 20
Minutes 20
Tabling of Documents 21
Communications 22
Other Business 28
By-Laws 28
Adjournment 29
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(Council Chamber)
Roll Call
1. That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to
consider the following items:
Approval of Addeds
Presentations
Delegations
Briefings
Petitions
Deferred Motions
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Reports
Report Number 16: Received from the Chief Administrative Officer (Recommend)
Report Number 16
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a license agreement, in a
form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, with Tommy’s Good Time
Incorporated for the lease of city property adjacent to their business on 377
Princess Street for the purpose of operating a serving sidewalk patio.
That Council approve the award of contract for the City of Kingston 2023-2026
Strategic Plan Facilitation Services to StrategyCorp for a cost of up to $65,000
plus applicable taxes.
(The Report of the Chief Administrative Officer (23-075) is attached to the agenda
a schedule pages 7-11)
That Council approve conditional offers to lease for the Materials Recovery Facility
at 196 Lappan’s Lane for up to 10 years with companies intending to submit
proposals through the province-wide request for proposal process to provide
collection, transfer, and processing services in the Kingston region for the new
provincial Blue Box Program; and
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any documents or
agreements required to give effect to such conditional offers to lease and the
resulting lease with the company that is awarded the RFP, on terms and
conditions satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services including, but not limited
to, fair market rent and fair market value for the sale of City-owned equipment.
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(The Report of the Commissioner, Transportation & Public Works and the
Commissioner, Business, Environment & Projects (23-061) is attached to the
agenda as schedule pages 12-18)
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Report Number 17
All items listed on this Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any
member may ask for any item(s) included in the Committee Report to be separated from
that motion, whereupon the Report of the Committee without the separated item(s) shall
be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.
That the application for a zoning By-Law amendment (File Number D14-010-2022)
submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc, on behalf of 2729260 Ontario Inc, for the
property municipally known as 16 North Bartlett Street, be approved; and
That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning
Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By-Law; and
That the amending By-Law be presented to Council for all three readings.
(See By-Law Number (1), 2023-046 attached to the agenda as schedule pages
19-21)
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Report Number 18
All items listed on this Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any
member may ask for any item(s) included in the Committee Report to be separated from
that motion, whereupon the Report of the Committee without the separated item(s) shall
be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.
1. Replace the existing metal roof with a standing seam metal roof with 0.2
metre (20-inch) ribs, colour yet to be determined;
2. Replace vent stack flashing and cap, colour to match roof colour/material;
3. Remove most of the non-original chimney, minus one course, and cap the
chimney in a colour to match the roof colour/material;
13. Repair masonry (potential limited replacements) in line with City’s Masonry
Policy; and
2. That the existing soffit mouldings, wood roll and cupola louvers be assessed
for potential retention and restoration prior to replacement/replication;
3. That the applicant consult heritage services staff on the finalized roofing
colour and associated elements prior to finalization/purchase;
4. All masonry works shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on
Masonry Restoration in Heritage Buildings;
6. The construction team shall comply with O. Reg 278/05 & O. Reg 490/09 of
the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
10. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this
approval and does not further impact the heritage attributes of the property,
shall be delegated to the Director of Heritage Services for review and
approval.
1. When determined by an ISA Certified Arborist, using the “advanced tree risk
assessment protocols”, that the trees can no longer be safely retained, the
owner shall contact Heritage Services staff to inform them of their pending
removal;
3. The applicant shall maintain a minimum clearance of 3 metres from the high
voltage power lines. If work cannot be completed safely or if clearance
cannot be maintained from the lines, the applicant shall complete a service
request and submit to Utilities Kingston for isolation of the power lines;
4. The owner shall develop replanting plans, which shall include the use of
native tree species and those commonly found within the District, and
placement of trees shall be done in conjunction with the Electrical Safety
Authority’s Guidelines for Planning under or around Powerlines and Electrical
Equipment; and
5. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this
approval and do not further impact the heritage attributes of the property,
shall be delegated to the Director of Heritage Services for review and
approval.
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1. All masonry works shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on
Masonry Restoration in Heritage Buildings; and
2. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this
approval and do not further impact the heritage attributes of the property,
shall be delegated to the Director of Heritage Services for review and
approval.
ii. Application for Ontario Heritage Act Approval – 85 King Street East
3. Three (3) new window openings on the second storey, rear/south wall of the
main building to accommodate three metal-clad wooden sash windows;
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4. A vehicular opening in the stone and iron fence along King Street East,
including the installation of new vehicular and pedestrian gates; and
2. The Owner shall submit a separate heritage application for review of the
proposed elevator as the elevator noted in the submission is not included in
this approval;
4. The Owner shall remove the western concrete garden wall/fence or clad the
eastern side in local limestone and cap it to match the stone garden wall on
eastern perimeter;
5. The Owner shall consider the use of double windows in place of triple
windows on the King Street East elevation of the new garage;
6. The Owner shall consider salvage and reuse of the second-floor window,
which is to be removed;
7. All window works shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on
Window Renovations in Heritage Buildings;
8. Any works that interface with the masonry of the building shall be completed
in accordance with the City’s Policy on Masonry Restoration in Heritage
Buildings;
9. Any intact or large stones removed from the existing building or fence or any
reusable iron portions of the fence, should be reused on-site wherever
possible and/or stored on-site for future use;
10. Any replacement stones needed for the new fence shall be sourced, cut and
dressed to match the original as close as possible;
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12. Heritage Planning staff shall be circulated the drawings and design
specifications tied to the Building Permit application(s) for review and
approval to ensure consistency with the scope of the heritage permit sought
by this application;
14. The owner shall provide confirmation to the satisfaction of Planning Services
staff, that adequate space exists for vehicle queuing without obstructing the
sidewalk;
17. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this
approval and do not further impact the heritage attributes of the property,
shall be delegated to the Director of Heritage Services for review and
approval.
2. Attach the side of the dormer to the existing stone chimney on multiple sides
and be setback approximately 0.4 metres (1.33 feet) from the southwestern
chimney face;
3. Create three new openings in the extended dormer, which will house three of
the four newly proposed metal clad wood windows that emulate the existing
wooden dormer windows;
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4. Replace one existing modern window in the existing dormer with a new metal
clad wood window;
6. Continue the existing black roofing membrane across the expanded dormer;
7. Clad the side of the expended dormer with charcoal grey (or a similar dark
colour) cedar shingles;
8. Reclad both the northwest and northeast sides of the existing front facing
dormer with charcoal grey (or a similar dark colour) cedar shingles;
9. Relocate two existing roof vents away from public view to accommodate the
expanded dormer in consultation with Heritage Planning staff; and
3. All masonry works shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on
Masonry Restoration in Heritage Buildings;
4. All window works shall be completed in accordance with the City’s Policy on
Window Renovations in Heritage Buildings;
8. Any minor deviations from the submitted plans, which meet the intent of this
approval and does not further impact the heritage attributes of the property,
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Information Reports
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a summary of the 2020 and
021 Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, as well as an update on
the progress of the Climate Leadership Division initiatives.
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a list of real estate
transactions completed under delegated authority from July 1 to December 31,
2022.
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with detailed reporting on Q4 022
for Tourism Kingston.
(The Report of the Chief Administrative Officer (23-068) is attached to the agenda
as schedule pages 165-249)
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the steps taken
with respect to the Rural Commuter Transit Study
(The Report of the Chief Administrative Officer (23-069) is attached to the agenda
as schedule pages 250-259)
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Miscellaneous Business
That the resignation of Kirsten Bland from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advisory Committee be received with regret; and
That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Elliot
Chapple be appointed from the reserve pool to the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advisory Committee for a term ending November 30, 2023.
That the resignation of Lisa Oliveira from the Kingston & Frontenac Housing
Corporation Board be received with regret; and
That in accordance with Section 3.3.2 d. of the Public Appointment Policy, Denise
Cumming be appointed from the reserve pool to the Kingston & Frontenac
Housing Board for a term ending November 30, 2023.
New Motions
Whereas the foundational period for establishing pollinator and other insect
species, and urban wildlife species that depend on them, occurs in late spring and
early summer; and
Whereas “No Mow May” is an initiative that encourages residents to limit lawn
mowing practices during the month of May, to provide early season foraging
resources for pollinators that emerge in the spring; and
Whereas the Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club (“KFRC”) has offered to provide
lawn signage, to the first 1000 participants who contact KFRC, that wish to
participate in the “No Mow May” initiative: and
That Council direct staff not to enforce Section 4.42.3 of By-Law Number 2005-
100, A By-Law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of
Property Within the City of Kingston, as amended, from May 1, 2023 to May 31,
2023 and the month of May during this Council term; and
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That the City of Kingston use social media and other platforms to be one of the
leaders to actively promote and educate the community about “No Mow May” and
its benefits for generating crucial pollinator-supporting habitats; and
That Council recognize and express its appreciation to the Kingston Frontenac
Rotary Club for its support during this initiative.
Whereas the City of Kingston is experiencing a housing shortage like many other
communities in Ontario and in Canada; and
Whereas Part IX.1 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 contains provisions
permitting municipalities to impose a tax for vacant units that are classified in the
residential property class and that are taxable under that Act for municipal
purposes, if designated by the Minister of Finance through regulation; and
Whereas City staff have been reviewing options for removing discounted property
tax rates for commercial and industrial properties that are currently assessed in
vacant and excess land property tax subclasses and will be reporting back to
Council in the Spring 2023 on this work.
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to review options for a tax on
vacant residential units, including an analysis of best practices, and report back to
Council in the Spring 2023 on the feasibility and viability of implementing such as
tax for a potential implementation in 2024.
Notices of Motion
Minutes
That the Minutes of City Council Meeting Number 04-2023, held Tuesday January 17,
2023, Special City Council Meeting Number 05-2023, held Thursday, January 19, 2023,
Special City Council Meeting Number 06-2023, held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 and
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Special Council Meeting Number 07-2023, held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 be
confirmed.
Tabling of Documents
2023-08 Kingston Police Services Board Meeting Number 23-02 Agenda. The
meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm in a virtual
electronic format.
2023-09 Kingston Police Services Board Minutes from the meeting held Thursday,
December 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
2023-10 Kingston Police Services Board Meeting 23-02 Addendum. The meeting is
scheduled for January 19, 2023.
2023-11 Kingston Police Services Board Meeting 23-02 Addendum 2. The meeting is
scheduled for January 19, 2023.
2023-12 Cataraqui Conservation Full Authority Board Meeting Agenda – AGM. The
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm in a
hybrid format.
2023-13 Cataraqui Source Protection Authority Agenda. The meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm in a hybrid format.
2023-14 Kingston Police Services Board Special Meeting Number 23-03 Agenda. The
meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2023 at 9:15 am in a virtual electronic
format.
Communications
Filed
08-227 News Release received from Cataraqui Conservation with respect to Water
Safety Statement for Inland Lakes and Streams, dated January 11, 2023.
08-230 Resolution received from the Town of Greater Napanee with respect to support
for City of Kingston resolution regarding the opposition to Bill 23, More Homes
Built Faster Act, dated January 12, 2023.
08-231 Resolution received from the Township of Faraday with respect to support for
City of Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery and Circular Economy
Act, 2016, dated January 11, 2023.
08-234 Resolution received from the Town of Marathon with respect to support for City
of Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act,
dated January 12, 2023.
08-235 Resolution received from the Township of O’Connor with respect to support for
City of Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery and Circular Economy
Act, 2016, dated January 12, 2023.
08-236 Correspondence received from Ceredwyn (Kerry) Hill with respect to Request
for a Federal Impact Assessment, dated January 16, 2023.
08-237 Correspondence received from Laura Phillips with respect to “Thank you &
important decolonizing report Re: Urgent – protect human rights – Stop the
January 11 eviction!”, dated January 13, 2023.
08-238 Correspondence received from Chris Emberley with respect to “Welcome Newly
Elected”, dated January 16, 2023.
08-241 Proclamation Application received from Paola Hunter, Kingston Health Sciences
Centre, requesting Council proclaim March 15, 2023 as “Dietitian’s Day” in
Kingston, dated January 16, 2023.
08-244 Correspondence received from Ontario Human Rights Commission with respect
to OHRC launches new three-year strategic plan, dated January 17, 2023.
08-246 Resolution received from the City of Belleville with respect to support for the
City of Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery and Circular Economy
Act, 2016, dated January 11, 2023.
08-247 Resolution received from The Corporation of the Town of Thessalon with
respect to support for the City of Kingston resolution regarding Resource
Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, dated January 18, 2023.
08-251 Resolution received from the City of Kitchener with respect to Bill 23, More
Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, dated January 20, 2023.
08-252 Correspondence received from Esmé Rottschafer, Tett Centre for Creativity and
Learning Board Chair with respect to reappointment of technical representative
to the Arts Advisory Committee, dated January 23, 2023.
08-254 Correspondence received from Kirsten Bland with respect to resignation from
the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee, dated January 20, 2023.
08-255 Resolution received from Conmee Township with respect to support for City of
Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Act,
dated January 10, 2023.
08-259 Correspondence received from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing with respect to the Streamline Development Approval Fund, dated
January 24, 2023.
08-261 Resolution received from the Township of Lanark Highlands with respect to
Violence Against Women, dated January 25, 2023.
08-262 Correspondence received from Rural Ontario Municipal Assocation with respect
to New ROMA Board Elected at #ROMA2023, dated January 25, 2023.
08-263 Correspondence received from the Town of Ajax with respect to City of
Kingston New Motion 2 – Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, dated
January 25, 2023.
08-264 Resolution received from the City of Thunder Bay with respect to Bill 42 –
Gender Reaffirming Healthcare Act, dated January 24, 2023.
08-265 Association of Municipalities Ontario AMO WatchFile, dated January 26, 2023.
08-266 Resolution received from The Township of Montague with respect to World
Thinking Day, dated January 17, 2023.
08-267 Resolution received from The Township of Montague with respect to support for
County of Lanark resolution regarding Renfrew Inquest Recommendations,
dated December 20, 2023.
08-268 Resolution received from the County of Lennox & Addington with respect to
support for City of Kingston resolution regarding Resource Recovery & Circular
Economy Act, 2016, dated January 26, 2023.
08-269 Resolution received from the County of Lennox & Addington with respect to
support for City of Kingston resolution regarding More Homes Built Faster Act,
Bill 23, dated January 26, 2023.
08-270 Resolution received from the Town of Halton Hills with respect to Repeal Bill 23
– The Build More Homes Faster Act, dated January 26, 2023.
08-271 Resolution received from the Corporation of the Town of Coburg with respect to
The Right of Passage, dated January 25, 2023.
08-272 Correspondence received from Kade Medd with respect to Tannery Proposal,
dated January 27, 2023.
08-273 Resolution received from the City of Hamilton with respect to Impacts of Bill 23,
More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, dated January 27, 2023.
08-274 Correspondence received from Kerry Hill with respect to Kingston Frontenac
Hockey Club Memorial Cup Bid, dated January 29, 2023.
08-275 Correspondence received from Lisa Oliveria with respect to resignation from
Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation Board, dated January 18, 2023.
Other Business
By-Laws
a) That By-Laws (1) through (3) be given their first and second reading.
Adjournment