City Council, Monday, February 27, 2023
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Mayor Drew Dilkens, Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Fabio Costante, Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison.
What they decided (38 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Monday, February 27, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.2, and 7.1.5 set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence Monday, February 27, 2023
Council approve the resolution provided by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health, dated February 3, 2023, regarding SafePoint Consumption Services at 101 Wyandotte St. East attached as appendix A; save and except the City’s financial obligation to fund the SafePoint Consumption Services at…
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
7.1 Correspondence Monday, February 27, 2023
City Council reaffirm their support and endorsement of the resolution by the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health, dated February 3, 2023, regarding the SafePoint Consumption Services at 101 Wyandotte St. East attached as appendix A.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
7.1.3 Motion by the Ontario’s Big City Mayor’s (OBCM) outlining five recommendations to make an immediate impact on the mental health and addictions crisis seen throughout Ontario communities
the correspondence from the Ontario Big City Mayor’s (OBCM) regarding “Recommendation on the Health and Homelessness Crisis” attached in Appendix A be recieved
8.1 Meadowbrook Development Community Garden - Ward 8
Council approve the request of Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (wechc) to use the property legally described as Part Lot 125 (McNiff’s), Concession 2, designated as Part 8 on Plan 12R-838, subject to LT14791 and, known municipally as 0 Meadowboook Lane (the “Licensed Lands”), in…
- $1.00: …Lands will be the responsibility of the WECHC; 6) The fee for the Licensed Land is $1.00, payable in advance; 7) The licensed ar…
- $2,000,000: …manure and fertilizer is prohibited; 10) Liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 with “The Corporation of the City of Wi…
8.2 Award of Proposal No. 10-23 Bicycle/Scooter Sharing Program - City-wide
1. That, in accordance with the terms of rfp 10-23, Council award the contract to supply and operate an e-bike and e-scooter share program in the City of Windsor to the following successful proponent: Proponent/Company: Bird Canada Inc. Proposal: Bicycle/Scooter Sharing Program No. 10-23 Upset…
8.3 Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Z 022-22 [ZNG-6787] & OPA 161 [OPA-6788] Passa Assoc 3821 King St - Ward 2
the application to amend the City of Windsor Official Plan by changing the designation of plan 953 N pt blk A;plan 40 pt park lot 1; in the City of Windsor, known municipally as 3821 King Street (Roll # 050-180-09900) from “Industrial” to “Residential” be…
8.4 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report
csps 199 That the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report be approved.
8.5 Diversity Committee 2022 Annual Report
the Diversity Committee 2022 Annual Report be approved.
8.6 Windsor International Diaspora African Festival - WIDAFEST 2023 - Ward 3
csps 202 That the request from Zalent Creative Inc. to host the inaugural Windsor International Diaspora African Festival, also known as widafest, scheduled for Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza and Riverfront Civic Terrace be approved, subject to…
8.7 Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report
csps 200 That the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report be approved.
8.9 Rezoning - Damon & Kelly Winney - 966 California Ave - Z 041/22 ZNG/6926 - Ward 2
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for Plan 50; Lot 88; N pt Lot 87 municipally known as 966 California Avenue, by adding a site-specific exception to Section 20(1) as follows: 459. southeast corner of california avenue and davis street For the lands comprising Plan 50;…
8.10 Rezoning, Hussain Alameri, 3857 Wyandotte Street East - Z-033/22 ZNG/6868 - Ward 5
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Con 1, pt lot 103, plan 61, N pt lot 1 (known municipally as 3857 Wyandotte Street East; Roll No.: 3739-010-060-09000- 0000), situated on the south side of Wyandotte Road East, west of George Avenue,…
8.12 Request for Demolition of Greenhouses at Lanspeary Park - 1250 Langlois Avenue (Ward 4)
Council be informed of the proposed demolition of the Lanspeary Park Greenhouse Complex, at 1149 Giles Blvd East and 1219 Pierre Avenue
8.13 Heritage Videos (2) presented by Heritage Planner
the two (2) videos presented by the Heritage Planner dated February 6, 2023 featuring the story of the restoration of the Strathcona Building and the discovery and display of the Walker Power Building Turntable be received for information.
8.14 Request for Heritage Alteration Permit for Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara Street (Ward 4)
a Heritage Permit at Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara Street, be granted, for removal and alterations to the playground as per Appendix B
8.15 749 and 753 Walker Road, Semi-Detached Houses - Heritage Permit Request (Ward 4)
the Heritage Permit at 749 Walker Road, Semi-Detached House, be granted for the erection of one rear detached garage with one second floor additional dwelling unit per Appendix B of this report
8.16 Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan, Grant Extensions, Ward 3
CR57/2020, CR37/2021, CR151/2021, CR310/2021, CR285/2020 be amended to extend the project completion deadline to one (1) year from Council approval of Report S6/2023
- $32,500: …Street to participate in the New Residential Development Grant Program BE APPROVED for $32,500 towards eligible cost of creating thirt…
- $15,000: …Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan; IV. Grant funds in the amount of $15,000 under the New Residential Development G…
8.17 Closure of east/west alley between Chilver Road and north/south alley, Ward 4, SAA-6884
the 4.57-metre-wide east/west alley located between Chilver Road and the north/south alley situated between Wyandotte Street East and Tuscarora Street, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1821 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.2: $20.00 per square foot without easements and $…
- $10.00: …conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.2: $20.00 per square foot without easements and $10.00 per square foot with easements. IV. Tha…
8.18 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by The Walker Power Building Inc. for 325 Devonshire Road (Ward 4)
CR99/2023 rescinded by CR325/2025 adopted july 28, 2025 I. That the request made by The Walker Power Building Inc. to participate in the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program be approved for remediation and redevelopment at 325 Devonshire Road for up to 3 years pursuant to the…
8.19 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Lakefront Heights Inc. for part of 10835 Riverside Drive East (Ward 7)
the request made by Lakefront Heights Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and other eligible study, if required (e.g. delineation of contaminants or remedial work plan) for…
- $15,000: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $15,000 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $10,000: …of a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and up to an additional maximum of $10,000 (total of $25,000) based upon the compl…
- $25,000: …II Environmental Site Assessment and up to an additional maximum of $10,000 (total of $25,000) based upon the completion a second eli…
- $25,000: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $25,000 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.20 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications submitted by 2798315 Ontario Inc. and 1068414 Ontario Inc. for property located at 1969 Wyandotte Street East, 626 Argyle Road, 2090 Brant Street, 420 Devonshire Road, and 480-500 Argyle Road (Ward 4)
the requests made by 2798315 Ontario Inc. and 1068414 Ontario Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and other eligible studies, if required (e.g. delineation of contaminants) for…
- $61,525: …Road. II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $61,525 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $18,425: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor: a. 1969 Wyandotte Street East, maximum of $18,425; b. 626 Argyle Road, maximum of $18,100;…
- $18,100: …a. 1969 Wyandotte Street East, maximum of $18,425; b. 626 Argyle Road, maximum of $18,100; and c. 2090 Brant Street, 420 Devonshi…
- $25,000: …and c. 2090 Brant Street, 420 Devonshire Road, and 480-500 Argyle Road, maximum of $25,000. III. That the grant funds in the amoun…
- $61,525: …and 480-500 Argyle Road, maximum of $25,000. III. That the grant funds in the amount of $61,525 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.21 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-04 for 5515 Maplewood Drive, File No. SGN- 005/22 - Ward #1
the application for a Site Specific Amendment to the Windsor Sign By-law 250-2004, to allow for the installation of a Ground Sign on the municipal right-of way in front of 5515 Maplewood Drive, be denied.
8.22 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-04 related to Billboards and Electronic Billboards, File No. SGN-003/22, City Wide
City Council direct the Planning Division to undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Sign By-law 250-2004, related to Paper Copy Billboard and Electronic Change Copy Billboard Ground and Wall Signs on private property
8.23 North Neighbourhood Development, Phase 7-1027458 Ontario Ltd.- Cost Sharing for Sanitary Sewer Oversizing - Ward 7
Council approve a cost sharing payment to 1027458 Ontario Ltd. estimated at $147,800.00, excluding hst (final payment to be based on actual construction costs), for sanitary sewer oversizing costs for Lublin Ave and the sewer extension and additional restoration required to provide future service for…
- $147,800.00: …I. That Council APPROVE a cost sharing payment to 1027458 Ontario Ltd. estimated at $147,800.00, excluding HST (final payment to be bas…
- $100,000.00: …Neighbourhood Development, Phase 7, to allow a cost sharing agreement value greater than $100,000.00 without the issuance of an RFT.…
8.24 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held November 23, 2022
the minutes of the International Relations Committee (irc) of its meeting held November 23, 2022 be received.
11.5 Exemption to Demolition Control By-law 9198-Howard-Erie Neighbourhood Improvement Program Area
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit to Homes By Artisan (C/O Mamun Chowdury) on behalf of the owner Erie Centre Inc. (C/O Adewale Aderinto) to demolish the mixed-use building (clinic/pharmacy, residential) located 101 Erie Street East (see Appendix ‘A’) to…
11.6 High Intensity Needs Funding Program Attestation Requirement-City Wide
the report from the Executive Director/Administrator of Huron Lodge Long-Term Care regarding the High Intensity Needs Fund (hinf) program be received for information
11.7 By-Law for Repair and Improvement of the 5th Concession Drain - Ward 7
City Council adopt the Drainage Engineer Report completed by J. S. Laird dated 22 June 1925 (attached), for the Repair and Improvement to the 5th Concession Drain and pass By-law 16- 2023 to establish the 5th Concession Drain.
8.8 Rezoning, HD Development Group, 1850 North Service Road, Z-021/22 ZNG/6784 - Ward 10
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Part of Lot 95, Sandwich East Concession 2 (McNiff’s Survey), designated as Parts 1 & 2, Plan 12R28716 (known municipally as 1850 North Service Road; Roll No. 070-200-02020), situated on the north side…
11.4 Proposed Closure of the Windsor Star production plant by Postmedia
/202 That Administration be requested to forward a letter to Postmedia requesting reconsideration of the proposed closure of the Windsor Star print facility
8.11 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the southerly 1.295 ha portion of the lands municipally known as 2400 Banwell Road; Applicant: Maple Leaf Homes Ltd.; File Nos. OPA 156 [OPA/6702]; Z-010/22 [ZNG/6701]; Ward 7
the City of Windsor Official Plan Volume ii, Secondary Plan, East Riverside Planning Area be amended by changing the land use designation of the land located on the east side of Banwell Road, between McNorton Street and via Rail Corridor, described as Part of…
11.1 Impacts of Bill 108 and Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, Subsequent Changes to the Development Application Process, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Office of the cao and the Manager of Urban Design, Deputy City Planner, dated February 9, 2023, entitled “Impacts of Bill 108 and 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, Subsequent Challenges to the Development Application Process, City Wide”…
11.2 Impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Informational Report
report C 19/2023 regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act, Bill 23 be received for information
11.3 Municipal Housing Targets and 13,000 Homes Pledge - City Wide
the report from the Manager Urban Design/Deputy City Planner regarding the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Housing Targets and Building 13,000 Homes Pledge be received for information
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Angelo Marignani |
12.1 Report of the Special In-Camera meeting held February 27, 2023
the report of the Special In Camera meeting held February 27, 2023 be adopted as presented.
18.1 CQ 9-2023
the following Council Question by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
18.2 CQ 10-2023
the following Council Question by Councillor Angelo Marignani be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Jim Morrison discloses an interest on Item 11.4 being “Proposed Closure of the Windsor Star production plant by Postmedia,” as a family member is employed by the Windsor Star.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
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