City Council Meeting Minutes, Monday, July 10, 2023
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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 (28 items)
7.1 Correspondence - July 10, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.2, 7.1.4, 7.15 and 7.1.7 through 7.1.13 be set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence - July 10, 2023
the letter from the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada regarding “Response to correspondence from Deputy City Clerk regarding legal representation from Legal Aid Ontario’s Refugee Law Office” be received
7.1.1 Update, Strong Mayor powers
the communication from the Commissioner of Legal & Legislative Services dated June 23, 2023 regarding “Update, Strong Mayor Powers” be received
7.1.6 Support for Ukraine’s Energy Infrastrcuture
the letter from the Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto dated June 9, 2023 regarding “Support for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure” be received
- $5000.00: …Ukraine’s energy infrastructure” BE RECEIVED; and, That an expenditure in the amount of $5000.00 to assist Ukraine in purchasing electri…
7.2 Status Report on Implementation of Management Action Plans - 2022 Q4 - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated June 12, 2023 entitled “Status Report on Implementation of Management Action Plans, 2022 Q4, City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Extension of the Services Agreement for Parking Enforcement with Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division - City Wide
City Council approve the extension of the Services Agreement for Parking Enforcement for one (1) year to Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division as provided in the current contract at a cost of $710,194.44 (excluding hst) to be adjusted on January 1, 2024 by…
- $710,194.44: …Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division as provided in the current contract at a cost of $710,194.44 (excluding HST) to be adjusted on Janua…
- $710,194.44: …Agreement for Parking Enforcement, at a cost as provided in the current contract of $710,194.44 (excluding HST) to be adjusted on Janua…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
8.2 Capital Variance Report - March 31, 2023 - City Wide
1. That City Council receive for information the 2023 Life-to-Date Capital Variance Report as at March 31, 2023
- $1,630,000: …on the Jefferson Drainage Area (SMP) project, ENG-002-22, the following: i) Transfer of $1,630,000 in 2027 Sewer Surcharge, Fund 153, fund…
- $1,500,000: …to the Jefferson Drainage Area (SMP) project, ENG-002-22; and, ii) Transfers of $1,500,000 and $130,000, respectively, in 2028 Sew…
- $130,000,: …Jefferson Drainage Area (SMP) project, ENG-002-22; and, ii) Transfers of $1,500,000 and $130,000, respectively, in 2028 Sewer Surcharge,…
- $324,498,: …iii) Pre-Commitment of 2024, 2025 and 2027 Sewer Surcharge funding, respectively, of $324,498, $751, and $1,630,000, in the Jefferson…
- $751,: …of 2024, 2025 and 2027 Sewer Surcharge funding, respectively, of $324,498, $751, and $1,630,000, in the Jefferson Draina…
- $1,630,000,: …of 2024, 2025 and 2027 Sewer Surcharge funding, respectively, of $324,498, $751, and $1,630,000, in the Jefferson Drainage Area (SMP) pr…
- $240,400: …Drainage Area (SMP) project, ENG-002-22, for immediate use; and, b. Transfers of $240,400 and $480,000, respectively, in funding…
- $480,000,: …Area (SMP) project, ENG-002-22, for immediate use; and, b. Transfers of $240,400 and $480,000, respectively, in funding from the Pay-A…
- $100,000: …Fund 153, to the 2023 Fleet Additions and Upgrades project, 7231024; and, c. Transfer of $100,000 in Pay-As-You-Go, Fund 169, funding fro…
- $30,000: …the Fire Prevention division offices to 185 City Hall Square South; and, d. Transfer of $30,000 in available funds from the 400 City Ha…
- $26,000: …the Human Resources division offices at 400 City Hall Square South; and, e. Transfer of $26,000 in available Service Sustainability, Fu…
8.3 793 Devonshire Road, Bell-Coulter House - Heritage Permit & Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 4)
a Heritage Permit at 793 Devonshire Rd, Bell-Coulter House, be granted for restoration of the chimneys and eavestroughs system.
- $15,924: …the cost of the chimney repairs and eavestroughs system repairs, to an upset amount of $15,924 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
8.4 Zoning Z42-22 [ZNG/6937] - 1155 California Ave - Ward 2
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for Plan 1120 N pt Lot 76; S pt Lot 77 (known municipally as 1155 California Avenue); by adding a site-specific exception to Section 20(1) as follows: 4xx. west side of california avenue between girardot street and pelletier street For…
8.5 Housekeeping Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments initiated by the City of Windsor to permit additional dwelling units (City-wide) - File No. OPA 172 and Z16-23
Official Plan Amendment No. 172 as shown in Appendix A regarding a housekeeping amendment on new policies authorizing the use of additional dwelling units be adopted
8.6 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z 013-23 [ZNG-7000] - 1027458 Ontario Inc. - 0 Clover Avenue - SW Corner Clover & Wyandotte - Ward 7
I That an amendment to City of Windsor Zoning By-law 8600 be approved, changing the zoning of Lands Identified as Part 1 in Figure 5: Areas to be rezoned from Residential District (rd) 1.1 to Residential District (hrd) 2.3; ii That a Hold provision be…
8.7 OPA & Rezoning, 1998308 Ontario Inc., 0 Russell Street - OPA 168 OPA/6975 Z-007/23 ZNG/6974, Ward 2
1. That Schedule “D” of Volume 1: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by changing the land use designation of Lot 13, E/S Russell St, Registered Plan 40, Town of Sandwich (pin 01591-0155; 0 Russell Street; Roll No. 050-160-12400),…
8.8 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Fife Veterinary Professional Corp. for 816 Hanna Street East (Ward 4)
the request made by Fife Veterinary Professional Corp. on behalf of the property owner 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 816 Hanna Street East…
- $9,487.50: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $9,487.50 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $9,487.50: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $9,487.50 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.9 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Dior Homes on behalf of Capital Plus Real Estate Corp. for 3841, 3843, and 3847 Howard Avenue (Ward 9)
the request made by Dior Homes on behalf of Capital Plus Real Estate Corp. 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 3841, 3843, and 3847…
- $12,875: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $12,875 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $12,875: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $12,875 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.10 Amendment to CR58/2021 for Closure of east/west alley between Matthew Brady Boulevard and east limit of 7730 St. Rose Avenue, Ward 6, SAA-5947
CR285/2023 amended by CR462/2024 adopted october 28, 2024 I. That CR58/2021, adopted on February 1, 2021, be amended as follows: By deleting the following wording under section iv to the council resolution: iv. That the 4.86-metre-wide east/west alley between Matthew Brady Boulevard and St. Paul…
8.11 Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3150 Peter Street; Owners South Rustico Holdings Inc, (c/o David Ly)-Ward 2
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by South Rustico Holdings Inc, (c/o David Ly), owner of the property located at 3150 Peter Street, be approved for the following programs when all work is complete: i. Development and Building Fees Grant for…
- $5,000: …Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a Maximum amount of (+/- $5,000); ii. Revitalization Grant Program for…
- $2,051: …Program for 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/-$2,051 per year); and II. That Administration…
- $5,000: …Treasurer as to financial implications; IV. That funds in the maximum amount of +/- $5,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
11.3 Declaration of 2 Vacant Parcels of Land Municipally Known as 0 Clairview Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 7
the following two (2) City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcels of land be declared surplus: 1. Municipal address: 0 Clairview Avenue, situated between 10725 and 10755 Clairview Avenue. Legal Description: Part Lot 141 Concession 1, Sandwich East, Windsor Approximate Lot size: 194 feet (59.13m)…
11.4 Declaration of Vacant Parcels of Land Municipally Known as 0 Hudson Avenue and 0 Coney Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 2
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcels of land be declared surplus: 1. Municipal address: 0 Hudson Avenue, vacant land situated on the south side of Hudson Avenue, east of Malden Road, south of Continental Avenue and north of E.C. Row Expressway.…
11.5 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Dougall Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 9
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: • Municipal address: 0 Dougall Avenue, vacant land situate on the east side of Dougall Avenue • Legal Description: Part of Lots 11 to 16, inclusive, on Registered Plan 1489…
10.1 Auditor General Status Update Report Christopher O’Conner, Managing Director, Risk Savvy
the report from the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated June 16, 2023 titled “2023 Auditor General Work Plan Progress Report” (attached) be received for information
11.1 Dandurand Avenue Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk (from Northwood Street to existing sidewalk (approximately 210m north)) - Ward 10
Council approve the final design and construction of an infill Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk on Dandurand Avenue as proposed in Option 3 of this report, and
- $ 140,000.00: …Avenue as proposed in Option 3 of this report, and, II. That the estimated cost of $ 140,000.00 BE CHARGED to the Pedestrian Safety Imp…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
11.2 Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Grant Application - City Wide
I) That City Council authorize Administration to submit a Housing Accelerator Fund application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“grant provider”)
12.2 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 1, 2023
the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 1, 2023 be adtoped as presented.
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 “Intimate Partner Violence Declaration”.
Notices Of Motion
whereas Renfrew County delivered 86 recommendations in a unanimous verdict on the deaths of three local women, who were killed by their former partner on a single morning in 2015
Third And Final Reading Of The By-Laws
the following Council Question by Councillor Renaldo Agostino 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 21-2023
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…
- $1505: …with a feasibility report on the elimination of the alley closure application fee of $1505 (and other associated fees) to assist i…
18.3 CQ 22-2023
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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. .)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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. .)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
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