Council in plain English

City Council Meeting Minutes, Monday, May 29, 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.

4:00 o’clock p.m., . Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

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 Keiran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison.

What they decided (50 items)

7.1 Correspondence - Monday, May 29, 2023

the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.3 and 7.1.5 through 7.1.11, be set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: See the minutes. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR197/2023.

7.1 Correspondence - Monday, May 29, 2023

the report “Windsor Police Service Annual Report 2022” be recived received

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR198/2023.

7.2 Pay as You Go (PAYG) Transfer for Eligible 2022 Computer Equipment Related Expenses - Windsor Police Services (WPS) - City Wide

in compliance with cr 139/2015, City Council receive for information this report confirming that an amount of $242,599.10 was transferred from the Pay As You Go (payg) Leasing Reserve Fund 170 to the Windsor Police Service operating account Dept. id 0192616, Class Code 18084, for…

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR199/2023.

7.3 Response to CQ 11-2023 - Staff at Mitchell Park

the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated March 3, 2023 entitled “Response to CQ 11-2023, Staff at Mitchell Park” be received

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR200/2023.

7.4 Response to CQ 7/2023, WWE Summer Slam - City Wide

the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated May 12, 2023 entitled “Response to CQ 7-2023, wwe Summer Slam” be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR201/2023.

7.5 Communication Report Regarding the International Comparators Project from Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government - City Wide

the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated May 10, 2023 entitled “Communication Report Regarding the International Comparators Project from Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, City Wide” be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR202/2023.

7.6 Response to CR64/2021 - Options for 2650 Metcalfe Street regarding Transportation Terminal, Ward 5

the report of the Senior Planner dated December 8, 2022 entitled “Response to CR64/2021, Options for 2650 Metcalfe Street regarding Transportation Terminal, Ward 5” be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR203/2023.

7.7 City of Windsor Lancaster Bomber FM 212 - City Wide

the report of the Manager, Culture & Events dated May 12, 2023 entitled “City of Windsor Lancaster Bomber fm 212, City Wide” be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR204/2023.

8.1 Revised Recommendations re: Per Diem Rate Increase for Residential Services Homes Program - City Wide

Council Decision (B13/2023) be rescinded

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR205/2023.

8.3 EWSWA Agreement to Lease Waste Facilities on City Owned Land - City Wide

the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (“EWSWA”) authorizing the lease of waste (garbage, recycling, yard waste) facilities managed by EWSWA located at 3560 and 3580 North Service Rd E., Windsor to the…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR207/2023.

8.4 Four Month Extension of Agreement for Waste Collection Services (RFT 43-15) - City Wide

the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk be authorized to execute a four- month extension agreement of the existing agreement with gfl Environmental Inc. (rft 143- 15) from December 1, 2024 to March 29, 2025 for the provision of residential waste and yard waste collection…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR208/2023.

8.5 Award of Proposal No. 63-23 Truck Route Study - City-wide

1. That the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with ibi Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the City Engineer, and in financial content to the City Treasurer…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR209/2023.

8.6 Award of Tender 43-23 - Dominion Boulevard Rehabilitation - Northwood Street to Ojibway Street - Ward 10

the following low tender be accepted tenderer: Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. tender no: 43-23 Dominion Boulevard Rehabilitation total tender price: $ 5,545,346.33 (excluding hst) account charged: 007-5410-9998-02942-7171084 And, That the cao and City Clerk execute an agreement with the low bidder, Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc.…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR210/2023.

8.7 2023 Business Improvement Area Budget & Levy Approval - Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

City Council approve the 2023 Budget submissions from each of the eight (8) Business Improvement Area Boards being Ford City, Via Italia (Erie Street), Olde Riverside Town Centre, Olde Sandwich Towne, Walkerville District, Ottawa Street, Pillette Village and Wyandotte Town Centre as presented in Appendices…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR211/2023.

8.8 Windsor-Canada Utilities Ltd., Annual General Meeting, City Wide

Council, acting as the shareholder for Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. (“WCUL”) approve the resolutions presented by WCUL

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR212/2023.

8.9 Roseland Golf & Curling Club Limited, Annual General Meeting - City Wide

Council, acting as the shareholder for Roseland Golf & Curling Club Limited (“Roseland”) approve the resolutions presented by Roseland in the attached Report of the Board

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR213/2023.

8.10 Award of Tender #58-23 - 2023 EC Row Variable Message Signs for Traffic Operations - City Wide

the following low tender be accepted: tenderer: Weinmann Limited tender no: 58-23 total tender price: $295,000 excluding hst account charged: 007-5410-9998-02942-7221008 and, That the cao and City Clerk execute an agreement with the low bidder, Weinmann Limited, in the amount of $295,000.00 excluding hst, with…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR214/2023.

8.12 Request to extend timeframe for redevelopment of demolished residential dwellings located at 1279-1281 and 1283-1285 Langlois Avenue, which are subject to Demolition Control By-law 131-2017 (Ward 4)

1. That the condition of demolition permits authorized via CR254/2019 requiring the construction of a new building to be substantially complete within two years of the commencement of demolition work at 1279-1281 and 1283-1285 Langlois Avenue, which was extended via CR242/2021 for an additional two…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR216/2023.

8.13 Sandwich Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Noise By-Law Exempton - Ward 2

the following exemption to the provisions of the Noise By-law 6716 (as amended) be granted to permit for the operation of construction equipment required to complete the Sandwich Street Sewer Rehabilitation project: a. Specific exemption request: Construction activities during the noise by-law prohibited period of…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR217/2023.

8.14 Draft Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act, CDM 001-23 [CDM6972] 781 Erie Inc. (Randy Saccucci) 781 Erie St, Ward 4

the application of 781 Erie Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act for approval of a plan of condominium (Standard Condominium), comprised of a total of 12 dwelling units and 1 commercial unit, as shown on the attached Map No. cdm-001/23-1…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR218/2023.

8.15 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z 004-23 [ZNG-6950] Supreme Homes Group (John Atwan) 1334-1336 Lincoln Ave- Ward 4

subsection 1 of Section 20 of the City of Windsor Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the lands described as Lot 11, Plan 628 by adding site specific regulations as follow: 468. East Side of Lincoln Avenue, South of Ottawa Street For the lands comprising…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR219/2023.

8.16 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z 005-23 [ZNG-6951] Supreme Homes Group (John Atwan) 2609 Pillette Ave - Ward 5

an amendment to City of Windsor Zoning By-law 8600 be approved, changing the zoning of Lot 14, Part of Lot 13, and Part of Closed Alley Plan 1160, more particularly described as part 2, 12R-28714, from Residential District 1.2 (RD1.2) to Residential District (rd) 2.1

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR220/2023.

8.17 CIty Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Remove Maximum Gross Floor Area - main Building Provisions for Townhome Dwellings in RD2.3 Zone

Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by deleting the Gross Floor Area, main building maximum of 400 m2 for Townhome Dwelling in section 11.3.5.8.

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR221/2023.

8.18 Rezoning, SRC United Inc (Stan Mancebo), 936 Wyandotte Street West, Z 030-22 [ZNG-6864], Ward 3

Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of land described as Part Lot 3, Plan 420 Windsor (known municipally as 936 Wyandotte Street West; Roll No. 040- 150-02500) situated on the north side of Wyandotte Street West between Crawford Avenue and Oak Street…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by - Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR222/2023.

8.19 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 2836369 Ontario Limited (The VanGuard Team at Manor Reality), 691 Ouellette Ave, Z044 [ZNG-6941] & OPA 165 [OPA-6942], Ward 3

Schedule A: Planning Districts and Policy Areas of the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume I be amended by identifying the property described as Part Lot 9, Block 2, Plan 256 as in R961847 and Part Lot 8, Block 2, Plan 256 as in R961848…

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR223/2023.

8.21 Closure of north/south alley between University Avenue East and 245 Parent Avenue and part of east/west alley between Marentette Avenue and 867 Chatham Street East, Ward 4, SAA-6623

the 4.57-metre-wide north/south alley located between University Avenue East and the property known municipally as 245 Parent Avenue (legally described as Lot 17 & Part of Closed Alley, Plan 143; Part 5, Reference Plan 12R-27073) and shown on Drawing No. cc-1803 (attached hereto as Appendix…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR225/2023.

8.22 Closure of south half of Pall Mall Street right-of-way, west of Alexandra Avenue; North/South alley between Northwood Street and Alexandra Avenue, Ward 10, SAS-6577

the 4.57-metre-wide north/south alley located between Northwood Street and Alexandra Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1823 (attached hereto as Appendix “B”), and hereinafter referred to as the “alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR226/2023.

8.23 Sandwich Town CIP Application; 511 Brock Street; JD LOUIE CORP. (C/O: Jennifer Wong); REIGNS 740 INC; C/O: Sital Singh Garha - Ward 2

CR307/2021 be amended by deleting Clause iii ii) and substituting the following therefor: iii ii) If the redevelopment, including construction of a new building, is not substantially complete within three (3) years of the commencement of the demolition the Clerk enter the sum of Sixty…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR227/2023.

8.24 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by 1364722 Ontario Limited (King Holdings) for 930 Marion Avenue (Ward 4)

the request made by 1364722 Ontario Limited (King Holdings) to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study for property located at 930 Marion Avenue pursuant to the City of Windsor…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR228/2023.

11.1 Streamlining Right-of-Way Division Approvals to Enable Rapid Execution of Council’s Vision and Incorporating Heritage Features into the Encroachment Policy - City Wide

1. That the following items be deleted from the Delegation of Authority By-law No. 208- 2008 and incorporated into regular business processes: (a) Section 1.9 Sidewalk Sales (b) Section 1.33 Sewer Agreements (c) Section 3.2 Approval of legal encroachments within the terms of Council’s established…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR230/2023.

11.3 Local Improvement (City Initiated) - Proposed Sanitary Sewer on Joy Road from the Eastern Limit to 8th Concession Road, Ward 9

Council approve the construction of a sanitary sewer and private drain connections on Joy Road, from its eastern limit to 8th Concession Road as shown on the attached Drawing C-3709, as a local improvement under the provisions of O. Reg. 586/06 under the Municipal Act,…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR232/2023.

11.4 Local Improvement (City Initiated) - Proposed Sanitary Sewer on Ray Road from the Eastern Limit to 8th Concession Road - Ward 9

Council approve the construction of a sanitary sewer and private drain connections on Ray Road from its eastern limit to 8th Concession Road as shown on attached Drawing C-3708 as a local improvement under the provisions of O. Reg. 586/06 under the Municipal Act, and…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR233/2023.

11.5 2022 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report - City Wide

/202 1. That Council receive for information the 2022 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report.

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR234.

11.6 Award of RFP#9-23 Asset Management Plan Consultant Proposal - Citywide

City Council award rfp 9-23, Asset Management Plan Consultant, to gm BluePlan Engineering Limited for the provision of consulting services related to the development and delivery of the City’s 2024 and 2025 Asset Management Plans

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR235/2023.

11.8 2022 Annual Report - Building Permit Fee Reserve Fund - City Wide

the 2022 Annual Report on Building Permit Fees be accepted.

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR237/2023.

11.7 Windsor as a Potential Host Community for First Nation Evacuees, City Wide

/202 That the report of the Emergency Planning Officer / Alternate cemc and Emergency Planning Officer dated May 12, 2023 entitled “Windsor as a Potential Host Community for First Nations Evacuees, City Wide” be withdrawn at the request of Administration, as hosting arrangements and…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR236.

10.1 Report No. 1 of the City Hall Square Plaza Project Steering Committee

Report No. 1 of the City Hall Square Plaza Project Steering Committee indicating: I. that the Steering Committee receive for information the “wec Project Report” completed by forrec

Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: Councillor Fred Francis voting nay. Decision CR229/2023.

Votes named in the minutes
ForNot listed
AgainstFred Francis

8.2 Sandwich South Employment Lands - Study Updates - Ward 9

Administration be directed to issue the Notice of Study Completion for the Sandwich South Master Servicing Plan as per the Municipal Class Environmental Planning Process to commence the 30-day review period.

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR206/2023.

8.20 436 Askin Avenue - Heritage Permit Request (Ward 2)

the Heritage Permit at 436 Askin Avenue be granted for the erection of one detached additional dwelling unit per Appendix ‘B’ of this report

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR224/2023.

11.2 Response to CQ 13-2022, Process to allow Memorial Signs within the right-of-way and the feasibility of allowing the placement of mulch in the right-of-way without a permit - City Wide Steve Sullivan, CEO, MADD Canada

1. That Council receive the response to CQ13-2022 for information

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR231/2023.

8.11 Housekeeping Amendments to By-law 14-2023 - Wards 1 and 2 Al Teshuba, Owner, Performance Property Management

Council approve minor housekeeping amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing by-law as described in this report

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR215/2023.

Notices Of Motion

Rule 13.9 of the Procedure By-law regarding business not already before Council be waived to permit the introduction of a motion for consideration without prior notice regarding a “request to all parties to finalize all outstanding financial matters to immediately resume the planning and construction…

Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR194/2023.

Notices Of Motion

Whereas on March 23, 2022 the City of Windsor joined with the Federal Government, Provincial Government, lg Energy Solution and Stellantis to announce the first domestic ev battery manufacturing facility would be built and operated in the City of Windsor

Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: At the request of Councillor Fred Francis, a recorded vote is taken on this matter. Aye votes: Councillors Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison and Mayor Drew Dilkens. Nay votes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Decision CR195/2023.

Recorded vote
ForFred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens
AgainstNot listed

Petitions

the petition presented by Councillor Angelo Marignani on behalf of residents in the neighborhood of McHugh Street and Banwell Road regarding the Banwell Road and McHugh Street Proposed Development be recieved by the Clerk as part of the public record.

Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Keiran McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR196/2023.

18.1 CQ 12-2023

the following Council Question by Councillor Mark McKenzie 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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR240/2023.

18.2 CQ 13-2023

the following Council Question by Councillor Mark McKenzie 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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR241/2023.

18.3 CQ 14-2023

the following Council Question by Councillor Gary Kaschak 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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR242/2023.

18.4 CQ 15-2023

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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR243/2023.

18.5 CQ 16-2023

the following Council Question by Councillor Fabio Costante 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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR244/2023.

18.6 CQ 17-2023

the following Council Question by Councillor Fabio Costante 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…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR245/2023.

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