City Council, Tuesday, September 5, 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 (40 items, 2 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 5, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 and 7.1.6 through 7.1.7 be set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 5, 2023
the letter from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent dated August 15, 2023 to the Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) regarding Infrastructure Funding from the Federal Government be received
7.2 2024 Budget Process Update - City Wide
the report of the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer dated September 5, 2023 regarding the 2024 Budget Process Update be received for information.
7.3 Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc. (YQG) - 2022 Financial Statements (Q2, Q3, Q4) and 2023 Financial Statements (Q1) - City Wide
City Council receive for information Quarter 2, 3, 4 Variance and Performance Analysis for Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc.
8.1 Municipal Capital Facility at 4000 County Road 42, Windsor, Ward 9
City Council declare the Leased Lands at 4000 County Road 42 a Municipal Capital Facility (“mcf”) for the purposes of the municipality and for public use
8.2 Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc., Annual General Meeting of Shareholder, City Wide
Council, acting as the shareholder for Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc. (“yqg”) approve the resolutions presented by yqg
8.5 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Regular Board Meeting held Tuesday, May 24, 2023
the Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Regular Board meeting held May 24, 2023 be received.
8.6 Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Annual Report - Essex- Windsor Residential Waste Diversion 2022
the 2022 Annual Report of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority be approved.
8.8 Response to CQ27-2021 - All-Way Stop Warrant - City Wide
the All-Way Stop policy remain status quo for the time being
8.9 Alley Maintenance Standards - City Wide
the report of the Executive Direction, Operations, dated July 6, 2023 entitled Alley Maintenance Standards-City Wide be received
8.10 Temporary Traffic Calming Measures For Class I Collector Roadways (CQ16-2023) - City Wide
Council approve the updated Expedited Traffic Calming Procedure as listed in Appendix A. That Council pre-commit $100,000 in 2026 Pay-As-You-Go funding from the Traffic Calming Initiatives project, ops-021-07, for immediate use.
- $100,000: …Expedited Traffic Calming Procedure as listed in Appendix A. That Council PRE-COMMIT $100,000 in 2026 Pay-As-You-Go funding from the…
8.11 Update: Amendment to Sign By-law 250-04 related to Billboards and Electronic Billboards - City Wide
the report of the Landscape Architect /Sr. Urban Designer titled “Update: Amendments to Sign By-law 250-2004 related to Billboards and Electronic Billboards, City Wide” dated July 6, 2023 be received.
8.12 546 and 548-550 Devonshire Road, Semi-Detached Houses - Heritage Permits & Community Heritage Fund Requests (Ward 4)
the Heritage Permit at 546 Devonshire Rd, Semi-detached House, be granted to the Property Owner Natalie Delia Deckard for the removal and reaplcement of the existing cedar wood roof, gable ends, and dormer walls shingles with Perfection cedar shingles
- $18,224.76: …replacement; and, IV. That a total grant of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $18,224.76 for the cedar roof shingles and $10,645…
- $10,645.03: …of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $18,224.76 for the cedar roof shingles and $10,645.03 for the cedar gable ends and dormer shi…
- $18,224.76: …of the approval date. V. That a total grant of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $18,224.76 for the cedar roof shingles and $10,645…
- $10,645.03: …of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $18,224.76 for the cedar roof shingles and $10,645.03 for the cedar gable ends and dormer shi…
8.13 160 Askin Avenue, Request for Partial Demolition of a Heritage Listed Property (Ward 2)
Council be informed of the proposed removal of the rear detached garage structure, rear porch and canopy to facilitate the construction of a two-storey attached additional dwelling unit to the existing dwelling and erection of a detached two-storey additional dwelling unit at the rear of…
8.14 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register: Strategies in Response to Provincial Bill 23 (City-wide)
City Council approve the Heritage Register Evaluation Strategies formulated in response to Provincial Bill 23
8.15 1646 Alexis Road, Former Gordon McGregor School, Heritage Designation Report (Ward 8)
the City Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the Gordon McGregor, at 1646 Alexis Road, in accordance with Part iv of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest attached in Appendix ‘A’
8.16 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the property at 3841 -3847 Howard Avenue; Applicant: Dior Homes; File No. Z-040/2022, ZNG/6903; Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of the land located on the southwest corner of Howard Avenue and Cabana Road East, described as Pt Lot 6, Concession 4, designated as parts 22, 23, and 24 on Plan 12R-22126, [pin 01290 0213 lt],…
8.17 Rezoning, 5050542 Ontario Inc., 3623, 3631 & 3637 Howard Avenue, Z- 003/23 ZNG/6949 - Ward 9
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Lot 12, N Pt Lot 12, T/W & S/T row and S Pt Lot 13, Registered Plan 1431, situated on the west side of Howard Avenue, south of Maguire Street, known municipally as…
8.17 Rezoning, 5050542 Ontario Inc., 3623, 3631 & 3637 Howard Avenue, Z- 003/23 ZNG/6949 - Ward 9
Administration prepare for Council’s consideration a plan to complete the engineering and design work for Howard Avenue between South Cameron and Cabana Road
8.19 Closure of north/south alley located between Alexandra Avenue and Labelle Street, Ward 10
the 4.57-metre-wide north/south alley located between Alexandra Avenue and Labelle Street, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1817 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.4, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.20 Closure of north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and 1429 Randolph Avenue, Ward 10
CR372/2023 amended by CR465/2024 adopted october 28, 2024 I. That the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and the property known municipally as 1429 Randolph Avenue (legally described as Lot 9, Lots 513 to 515 & Block C, Plan 973) and shown on Drawing…
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a) For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.1, $20.00 per front foot without easements plus H…
- $10.00: …lands zoned CD2.1, $20.00 per front foot without easements plus HST (if applicable) and $10.00 per front foot with easements plus HST…
- $1.00: …easements plus HST (if applicable). b) For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.21 Closure of north/south alley located between Laforet Street and 3217 Baby Street, Ward 2
the 5.49-metre-wide north/south alley located between Laforet Street and the property known municipally as 3217 Baby Street (legally described as Part of Lots P & Q, Plan 43; Part of Lot C, Plan 40
- $193.75: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD3.1, $193.75 per square metre ($18.00 per square foo…
- $18.00: …follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD3.1, $193.75 per square metre ($18.00 per square foot) without easements plus…
- $96.87: …per square metre ($18.00 per square foot) without easements plus HST (if applicable), or $96.87 per square metre ($9.00 per square foot…
- $9.00: …per square foot) without easements plus HST (if applicable), or $96.87 per square metre ($9.00 per square foot) with easements plus HS…
- $1.00: …and deed preparation fee included. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD2.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.22 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex for 1067 Henry Ford Centre Drive (Ward 5)
the request made by Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex 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 1067 Henry Ford Centre Drive pursuant to the City of…
- $11,350: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $11,350 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $11,350: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $11,350 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.23 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Investrade Developments (Ontario) Limited for 240 Albert Road (Ward 5)
the request made by Investrade Developments (Ontario) Limited 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 240 Albert Road pursuant to the City of Windsor Brownfield…
- $23,450: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $23,450 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $23,450: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $23,450 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.24 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by 2821383 Ontario Inc, for 75 Mill Street (Ward 2)
the request made by 2821383 Ontario Inc. to participate in the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Program be approved for 70% (or 100% if leed certified) of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the proposed redevelopment at 75 Mill Street for the earlier of…
11.1 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 542 Dougall Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 3
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: ▪ Municipal address: 542 Dougall Avenue, vacant land situate on the east side of Dougall Avenue, north of Wyandotte Street West ▪ Legal Description: Lot 5 East Side Windsor Avenue…
11.2 Renovation and Addition to the Administration Building of the Little River Pollution Control Plant- CITY WIDE
the following tender be accepted: tenderer: Vince Ferro Construction Ltd. 200-3244 Walker Rd., Windsor, on. N8W 3R8 tender no: 61-23 total tender price: $4,592,783.00, excluding hst account charged: 007 5410 9998 02942 7151016 and, That the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk execute an Agreement…
- $4,592,783.00: …Ltd. 200-3244 Walker Rd., Windsor, ON. N8W 3R8 TENDER NO: 61-23 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $4,592,783.00, excluding HST ACCOUNT CHARGED: 007 541…
- $1,320,000: …content to the Commissioner Corporate Services/CFO; and, That additional funds totalling $1,320,000 required for the Renovation and Additio…
- $270,000: …Pollution Control Plant (LRPCP) BE TRANSFERRED to Project ID 7151016 accordingly: a. $270,000 from Project 7211027 Dewatering Odour C…
- $250,000: …ID 7151016 accordingly: a. $270,000 from Project 7211027 Dewatering Odour Control b. $250,000 from Project 7231016 Plant 1 Chemical P…
- $800,000: …Dewatering Odour Control b. $250,000 from Project 7231016 Plant 1 Chemical Pipe Chase c. $800,000 from the Pollution Control Reserve, Fun…
11.3 A By-law to authorize special charges being imposed on lots abutting the local improvement work completed under By-law 71-2021 on Randolph Avenue from Cleary Street to Northwood Street - Ward 10
Council pass a By-law for the imposition of special charges on lots abutting on or immediately benefiting from the local improvement work completed under By-law 71-2021 on Randolph Avenue from Cleary Street to Northwood Street, in accordance with Section 30 of Ontario Regulation 586/06 (O.…
11.4 A By-law to authorize special charges being imposed on lots abutting the local improvement work completed under By-law 68-2021 on Mark Avenue from Campbell Avenue to Algonquin Street - Ward 10
Council adopt a By-law for the imposition of special charges on lots abutting on or immediately benefiting from the local improvement work completed under By-law 68-2021 on Mark Avenue from Campbell Avenue to Algonquin Street, in accordance with Section 30 of O. Reg. 586/06, made…
11.5 A By-law to authorize special charges being imposed on lots abutting the local improvement work completed under By-law 44-2023 on Curry Avenue from Norfolk Street to Richardie Boulevard - Ward 1
Council pass a By-law for the imposition of special charges on lots abutting on or immediately benefiting from the local improvement work completed under By-law 44-2023 on Curry Avenue from Norfolk Street to Richardie Boulevard, in accordance with Section 30 of O. Reg. 586/06, made…
8.3 Traffic Modifications - Traffic By-law 9148, One Way Street- St. Rose Avenue from Wyandotte St. E to Riverside Dr. E North-bound Ward: 6
the report of the Senior Manager Traffic and Parking (A) dated September 5, 2023, entitled “Traffic Modifications, Traffic By-law 9148, One Way Street-St. Rose Avenue from Wyandotte St. E to Riverside Dr. E North-bound Ward 6” be withdrawn due to the petition that…
10.1 Windsor Symphony Orchestra - details on upcoming 2023/2024 season
the presentation by Deborah Severs, Board of Directors President and Robert Franz, Music Director - Windsor Symphony Orchestra detailing the 2023/2024 upcoming season be received.
8.4 Frequency of Garbage Collection - City Wide
Council approve bi-weekly garbage collection, weekly organic collection, and bi-weekly leaf and yard waste collection from April until November, and that this service level be implemented with the next waste collection contract expected to begin in 2025
8.18 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 & 1466 St. Patrick Avenue, Z-037/22 [ZNG-6899], Ward 10
the Zoning By-law amendment application for 0 & 1466 St. Patrick Avenue, Ward 10 be denied for the following reason: 1. Negative impact to surrounding neighbourhood due to financial implication of requiring sewer hook up not initiated by the residents.
| For | Mark McKenzie, Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
8.18 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 & 1466 St. Patrick Avenue, Z-037/22 [ZNG-6899], Ward 10
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the lands located on the east side of St. Patrick’s Avenue, between Tecumseh Road West and Algonquin Street, described as Lots 14 to 16, Plan 973, by adding a site specific holding provision to permit a Semi-Detached Dwelling as…
- $236,000,: …the sanitary sewer extension to service 0 &1466 St. Patrick’s Avenue, estimated at up to $236,000, excluding HST (final payment to be base…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Mark McKenzie, Fred Francis |
11.6 Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund Program Update & St. Paul Pumping Station Upgrades Tender Award - City Wide
City Council receive for information this report as an overall status update on the progress of the Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund (dmaf) 1 Program
- $26,188,887.00: …(1993) Ltd. 21 Queen Street, Morriston, ON, N0B 2C0 TENDER NO: 95-23 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $26,188,887.00, excluding HST; and, That the Chief Adm…
- $4,000,000: …and, b. That City Council SUPPORT the allocation, extension, and pre-commitment of $4,000,000 annually for the incremental allocation…
- $4,000,000: …the funding required to support a reduced scope for the DMAF 1 Program such that: i. $4,000,000 from previously approved funding in 202…
- $4,000,000: …Budget allocated to the Sewer Master Plan be directed to the DMAF 1 Program; and, ii. $4,000,000 in annual funding from 2024-2027 be pre…
- $4,000,000: …are available for immediate use within DMAF 1 Program; and, iii. Placeholder funding of $4,000,000 each year from 2028 to 2035 be approved…
8.7 Test Pilot of Garbage Relocation in Ward 3 - City Wide
Administration be directed to maintain alley garbage collection as per current collection practices.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Fabio Costante, Mark McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens |
8.7 Test Pilot of Garbage Relocation in Ward 3 - City Wide
Administration be directed to issue a Request for Proposal for curbside garbage collection and optional bidding for alley garbage collection in the alleys that garbage collection is being provided currently
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fabio Costante |
18.1 CQ 25-2023
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…
IC-5 In-camera recommendation 5 (In-Camera Council Meeting, September 5, 2023)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Executive Director Parks and Facilities, Executive Director Recreation and Culture, Commissioner, Community Services, Commissioner, Corporate Services cfo/City Treasurer, Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services, Commissioner, Infrastructure Services and Commissioner, Economic Development and Innovation respecting…
| For | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
| Abstained | Fabio Costante |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Renaldo Agostino discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.12 being “546 and 548-550 Devonshire Road, Semi-Detached Houses, Heritage Permits & Community Heritage Fund Requests (Ward 4)”, as it relates to a personal relationship with one of the applicants.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kashack. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Joe-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by . Carried.)
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