Kingston Taxpayers' Association

Rob Matheson's votes on selected Council motions

Subject: Market Square Renaming

Market Square Renaming		Matheson's vote	Council vote
06/19/2007	NOT collecting $22,946 in legal fees from Corinne Farber	Favour	Carried (8:5)
03/20/2007	Overturning the renaming of Market Square	Opposed	Lost (5:8)

Subject: "At Large" Elections

"At Large" Elections		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/14/2009	Electing Councillors "at large" instead of "By District"	Opposed	Lost (4:9)

Subject: Barriefield Affordable Housing

Barriefield Affordable Housing		Matheson's vote	Council vote
09/07/2010	Council commit City funding to acquisition of Federal Surplus Lands in Barriefield Village	Favour	Lost (5:6)
05/25/2010	The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with MHBC Planning Ltd. for Potential Acquisition of Federal Surplus land in Barriefield Village	Favour	Carried (7:4)
05/18/2010	Council give consideration to the urgency of updating the Barriefield Heritage Conservation District Plan.	Opposed	Carried (7:6)
02/17/2010	Fast-track Barriefield affordable housing	Favour	Carried (6:5)
10/20/2009	Purchase Federal Surplus lands in Barriefield Village for affordable housing	Favour	Carried (9:3)

Subject: Homecoming/Queen's

Homecoming/Queen's		Matheson's vote	Council vote
06/17/2008	Exemption to Noise Control By-Law to permit an outdoor concert behind Miller Hall on Friday, September 5, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.	Opposed	Lost (5:6)
06/17/2008	Exemption to Noise Control By-Law to permit an outdoor semi-formal at Agnes Benedickson Field on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 8:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m.	Favour	Carried (10:1)
10/16/2007	That Queen's University will reimburse 100% of the cost of police and other municipally funded services for Homecoming	Favour	Carried (11:2)

Subject: Lowes

Lowes		Matheson's vote	Council vote
10/07/2008	Reconsider the Lowes vote of September 16, 2008	Opposed	Lost (9:2)
09/16/2008	Refusal of the application for Zoning and Site Plan Control Approval submitted by Lowe’s Companies	Opposed	Carried (7:6)

Subject: Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Centre		Matheson's vote	Council vote
06/02/2009	Aquatic Facility Business Plan and Economic Impact as ultimately ammended	Favour	Carried (8:3)
06/02/2009	Consider also making the pool 50m in length	Favour	Lost (5:6)
06/02/2009	Consider finance via a 1.5% tax increase	Favour	Carried (7:4)

Subject: Off-Leash Dog Parks

Off-Leash Dog Parks		Matheson's vote	Council vote
05/19/2009	Further consideration of Lake Ontario Park for off-leash purposes	Favour	Lost (6:7)
05/19/2009	Further consideration of Grass Creek Park for off-leash purposes	Favour	Carried (9:4)

Subject: Third Crossing

Third Crossing		Matheson's vote	Council vote
05/25/2010	Council authorize staff to continue to Stage Two, the completion of the EA process for the third Crossing	Favour	Carried (8:5)
05/25/2010	Need more info before before Council authorizes staff to proceed to EA Stage 2, and short term signalization improvements now	Opposed	Lost (6:7)

Subject: Sport Fields

Sport Fields		Matheson's vote	Council vote
11/17/2009	Track and Field Project Final Plan for the INVISTA Centre Site	Favour	Carried (7:2)
08/04/2009	Increased Funding for Soccer Fields	Favour	Carried (9:4)
04/24/2009	$65,000 to renew 40-year old soccer pitch lights in Pittsburgh	Favour	Carried (10:2)

Subject: Lake Ontario Park

Lake Ontario Park		Matheson's vote	Council vote
11/17/2009	Final Concept Plan – Lake Ontario Park	Opposed	Carried (10:1)

Subject: Children and Sprinklers

Children and Sprinklers		Matheson's vote	Council vote
12/15/2010	Reconsider to allow sprinklers for children to play and remain cool during the summer (2/3 requied)	Favour	Lost (7:6)
07/14/2009	Allow for the use of children’s water sprinklers/toys for the sole purpose of allowing children to play and remain cool	Favour	Lost (5:5)

Subject: Staff Accommodations

Staff Accommodations		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/20/2010	Staff report on options, by the second meeting in September, for new office	Favour	Lost (5:8)
05/18/2010	Allow Mr. H. Doornekamp to speak before Council regarding municipal accommodations in the S & R building (2/3 req'd)	Opposed	Lost (8:5)
04/20/2010	$15.3M for new administrative complex at 27 Princess Street ( S & R Building)	Opposed	Lost (6:6)
09/15/2009	Council re-endorse having 1211 John Counter Boulevard as the administrative hub for development related services	Opposed	Carried (8:5)
09/15/2009	Develop a plan for 1211 John Counter Boulevard for Staff Accommodations	Opposed	Carried (7:6)

Subject: Bottled Water

Bottled Water		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/14/2009	Budgeting for better access to tap water in municipal buildings	Favour	Carried (8:2)
06/01/2009	Establish policies and timelines for the elimination of the sale of bottled water in municipal facilities where easy access to tap water exists.	Favour	Carried (7:5)
06/01/2009	Establish a formal policy reducing the use of bottled water in municipal facilities and increasing the use of tap water.	Favour	Carried (9:3)

Subject: Prison Farms

Prison Farms		Matheson's vote	Council vote
03/24/2009	City of Kingston communicate to the Minister of Public Safety its disappointment over the plan to close the prison farms and urge that the farm operations continue	Favour	Carried (9:4)
03/24/2009	City of Kingston request first right of refusal for Prison Farm land.	Favour	Carried (12:1)

Subject: Projects for Federal Funding

Projects for Federal Funding		Matheson's vote	Council vote
05/19/2009	Park related site work at the Memorial Centre as a second priority, shovel ready project for submission	Favour	Carried (10:1)
05/19/2009	Lake Ontario Park revitalization plan as a third priority, shovel ready project for submission	Opposed	Carried (8:3)

Subject: Street Hockey

Street Hockey		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/24/2008	Approval of Street Hockey Policy and Code of Conduct on Residential Stree	Favour	Carried (7:4)

Subject: Highrise Development at 982 Nottinghill

Highrise Development at 982 Nottinghill		Matheson's vote	Council vote
09/18/2007	That senior staff be directed to safeguard the rights of residents to an appeal at the OMB level	Favour	Carried (7:6)

Subject: Snowplowing in Kingston-East

Snowplowing in Kingston-East		Matheson's vote	Council vote
10/16/2007	That staff be directed to develop a plan to bring this service inhouse	Favour	Carried (7:6)

Subject: UNESCO

UNESCO		Matheson's vote	Council vote
10/07/2008	Staff to prepare an Interim Control By-Law for the next Council meeting to prevent any development within 120 m of the high water mark of the Rideau waterway.	Favour	Lost (4:7)

Subject: Parallel Transit Services

Parallel Transit Services		Matheson's vote	Council vote
05/18/2010	City Council request the Provincial Government to declare all parallel transit an essential service	Favour	Carried (7:6)

Subject: Public Consultation

Public Consultation		Matheson's vote	Council vote
06/01/2010	The City of Kingston undertake two Town Hall Meetings in order to receive feedback from constituents on infrastructure projects	Favour	Lost (3:9)

Subject: Memorial Centre Pool

Memorial Centre Pool		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/20/2010	Award of RFP for Construction of the Memorial Centre Pool and Building to Emmons & Mitchell Construction	Favour	Carried (12:1)

Subject: Ravensview Sewage Treatment Plant

Ravensview Sewage Treatment Plant		Matheson's vote	Council vote
02/17/2009	Change the name of the Ravensview Sewage Treatment Plant to Ravensview Environmental Centre.	Opposed	Lost (5:8)

Subject: City Staff Accountability

City Staff Accountability		Matheson's vote	Council vote
03/06/2007	The CAO is required to report publicly and in writing every contract over $20,000 signed by senior staff within 14 days of the date of that contract	Favour	Carried (9:4)
03/06/2007	Defer the motion so staff can comment on staff accountability for $20k+ signings	Opposed	Lost (3:10)

Subject: KEDCO

KEDCO		Matheson's vote	Council vote
07/16/2008	Kingston City Council will be responsible for conducting the process for nominations to the board of directors of KEDCO, through the Nomination Advisory Committee of the City of Kingston.	Opposed	Carried (6:5)
03/06/2007	Approval of the new KEDCO board	Favour	Carried (10:1)
12/06/2006	Public meeting to consult on the composition of KEDCO	Opposed	Carried (8:5)