Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the March 24, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees - 2026 Civic Awards  litigation pr potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality - Kingston Area Taxi Commission  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - zoning by-law amendment decision implications pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act .

That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division, dated March 24, 2026 re: 2026 Civic Awards, be received; and That staff be directed to notify the 2026 award recipients as chosen by Council and the names of those awarded remain confidential until all recipients have been notified.

That the presentation by Thomas Hart, Executive Director Patient Care & Deputy Chief Nursing Executive from Kingston Health Sciences Centre, regarding services and operations at the Transitional Care Unit at The Windsor, be received.

That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 24, 2026 re: 2026 Spring Strategic Plan Update be received; and That Council advise staff of any change in priorities for the remainder of the term of the Strategic Plan.

That the report from the Finance Division, dated March 24th, 2026 re: Gravel Pit Appeals, be received; That Council delegates authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer to finalize the remaining appeals; and That Council directs staff to report back to Council once the remaining appeals have been finalized.

That the report from the Clerk's Division dated, March 24, 2026 re Hot2Trot Stables 2026 Noise Exemption Request be received; and That Council approve the exemption request from noise prohibition under Schedule 2 Activity 2 of the Noise By-law for all dates and times listed in Attachment #2.

That the report from the Development Services Division, March 24th, 2026 re: Recommendation Report - The Windsor - 24 Park Crescent - Zoning By-Law Amendment (D14-012-2024) be received; and That the application to amend the Zoning By-Law (D14-012-2024) be approved and that By-Law 2026-8, being a by-law to amend the zoning by-law to permit an Alternative Health Facility and add additional site specific provisions within the Residential Type Six Exception One (R6-1) Zone be enacted and passed.

That Council direct staff to bring forward a review of the Parking By-law to consider timed parking restrictions on Park Crescent.

That the report from the Development Services Division, March 24, 2026 re: Draft Plan Approval Extension - 2446830 Ontario Limited - Lakeview Subdivision, be received; and that the following be adopted: That the request by Walter Abicht, on behalf of 2446830 Ontario Limited., requesting an extension of draft plan approval for Lakeview Subdivision, be received. That pursuant to Section 51(33) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, draft plan approval for Lakeview Subdivision (File No. D12-280-0001), is hereby extended to April 24, 2029. That pursuant to Section 51(44) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, Condition #1 of the draft plan approval to Lakeview Subdivision, be amended to read, as follows: "1. That draft plan approval, unless extended, shall lapse on April 24, 2029." Pursuant to Section 51(47), Council for the Corporation of Loyalist Township deems the change to the conditions to be minor for the Lakeview draft plan approval of subdivision.

That the report from the Development Services Division, March 24, 2026 re: 2024162 Ontario Ltd. - Request to Remove Holding Symbol - Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 4, be received; and That By-Law 2026-12, being a by-law to remove the holding symbol with respect to Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 4, be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated March 24th, 2026 re: WJ Henderson Community Centre Renewal - Business Case Update, be received; That Council approve a Capital Budget increase to $59,400,000 for Cost Centre 170016 - W.J. Henderson Community Centre Renewal with the funding as identified in the report; and That Council direct staff to bring back the corresponding operating budget proposals outlined in the Business Case in the 2027 Operating Budget.

That the report from the Public Works Division, dated March 24, 2026, re: Replacement of T2505 2005 John Deere 6615 Tractor, be received; That Council authorize staff to proceed with the replacement of T2505 through the LAS/Canoe procurement program with a new similar tractor that can accommodate the new rear and side flail mowers, and That Council authorize the funds for this replacement to come out of the Fleet Reserve Fund, in the amount of $200,000.

That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department dated March 24, 2026 re: Application to the Green Municipal Fund - Growing Canada's Community Canopies, be received; That Council adopt the following support resolution: WHEREAS Loyalist Township supports initiatives that advance climate resilience, community well-being, and the expansion and stewardship of the municipal tree canopy; and WHEREAS Loyalist Township wishes to develop an Urban Forestry Management Plan including data assessment and analysis; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Loyalist Township supports an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative for the development of an Urban Forestry Management Plan; and further, THAT Council acknowledges that the GCCC program includes maximum funding limits as set by FCM/GMF and that any funding approved for this project would be subject to those program terms and conditions.

That the report from the Emergency Services Department, dated March 24, 2026 re: Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement, be received That Council authorize the Fire Chief and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement that provides the Township with a Fire Protection Grant payment as approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal in the amount of $69,419; and That the funds be allocated to purchase cancer prevention equipment.

WHEREAS Cataraqui Conservation has a mandated responsibility under Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act to ensure that development and infrastructure projects within its jurisdiction do not negatively impact the integrity of the watershed; and WHEREAS the currently proposed southern route is likely to intersect or impact wetlands, significant woodlands, agricultural lands, source water protection areas, and ecologically sensitive shoreline systems within the Cataraqui Watershed; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of Loyalist Township support Cataraqui Conservation’s recommendation as approved on February 25, 2026 that Alto commit to studying an alternate southern route, near the Highway 401 corridor, with a station stop in the City of Kingston; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to: The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada; The Honourable Steve MacKinnon, Minister of Transport; Martin Imbleau, President and CEO, Alto; and The Honourable Mark Gerrestsen, Kingston and the Islands; Ted Hsu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kingston and the Islands; The Honourable Steve Clark, Member of Provincial Parliament for Leeds – Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes; Scott Reid, Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac; John Jordan, Member of Provincial Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Member of Parliament for Hastings-Lennox and Addington – Tyendinaga; Ric Bresee, Member of Provincial Par

That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy and Innovation Department, dated March 24, 2026 re: Loyalist Township Social Media Policy, be received; That Council approve the Loyalist Township Social Media Policy; and That Council repeal the current Social Media Policy 2016.10.10.

That Committee of the Whole now adjourn at 7:57 p.m.

That all items in the Consent Agenda dated March 24, 2026 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That the report from the Finance Division, dated March 24, 2026 re: Council and Committee Remuneration and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025, be received.

That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy and Innovation Department, dated March 24, 2026 re: 2025 Annual Achievement Report, be received.

That the report from the Development Services Division, dated March 24, 2026 re: County of Lennox and Addington Official Plan Comprehensive Review, be received.

That the report from the Development Services Division dated March 24, 2026 re: Building Activity Report - February 2026, be received.

That the minutes of the March 10, 2026 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated; and Resolution COW 2026-7 That the report from the Clerk's Division dated March 10, 2026 re: Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, be received; and That the draft Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (Attachment 2) be adopted, and that the current Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy be repealed.

That By-law 2026-13 to appoint Sylvie Garabedian as Deputy Clerk for Loyalist Township be enacted and passed.

That By-law 2026-14 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.

That the meeting now adjourn at 8:00 p.m.