Kingston

The agenda focuses on receiving a Facilities Management and Construction Services update and reviewing the Built Environment Accessible Design Standards, including a recommendation to rescind existing standards and adopt new ones while delegating authority for future updates. Additionally, the committee will review the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan.

The committee meeting addressed several applications for Ontario Heritage Act approval. These included the installation of a skylight at 61 Alwington Avenue, the restoration and reconstruction of the main entrance stairway at 103 Stuart Street (Kingston Hall), and a proposal for a new single-storey dwelling with a detached garage at 195 Scholars Lane. Additionally, the committee reviewed a permit report for June 2026.

The council meeting addressed several significant items, including the authorization of a Limiting Distance Agreement for a heritage property at 166 West Street to ensure Ontario Building Code compliance. An application from Queen's University and the Alma Mater Society for Noise By-Law exemptions regarding 2026 Orientation Week events was reviewed and granted. Furthermore, the council discussed the endorsement of a Water & Wastewater Public Municipal Services Corporation model, approved funding for the Integrated Care Hub, and deliberated on the potential purchase and disposition of the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board surplus site at 158 Patrick Street. Other key topics included a proposal for renaming Indian Road, discussions on a Municipal Accountability Act, and various new motions regarding pedestrian safety, federal advocacy for Kingston's infrastructure, and the nomination of a member to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario board.

The committee meeting focused on the update of the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. Discussions centered on preliminary engagement findings, stakeholder consultation results, and a jurisdictional scan of comparable municipalities to identify emerging trends and service gaps. The committee reviewed strategic priority areas, including increasing affordable and supportive housing supply, preventing homelessness, and strengthening coordination between housing, health, and social services systems to ensure the updated plan effectively addresses community needs.

The committee meeting addressed several key items, including acting as the Board of Management for Rideaucrest Home, which involved reviewing operation reports for March to May 2026. The committee also considered the development of a new Passenger Transportation Services By-Law to assume taxi licensing authority, proposed amendments to administrative penalties, and updates to the investment policy for the ONE Investment Program. Additionally, the committee reviewed a one-year status update regarding drive and parking area maintenance.