City Council, Monday, October 16, 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 (27 items)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, October 16, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Dillon Consulting Response to Updated Notice of Intention to Apply Limited & Non-Potable Groundwater Site Condition Standards, 75 Mill Street, Windsor, on…
7.2 Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Statements - City Wide
City Council receive for information, the Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Statements.
7.3 The Streamline Development Approval Fund (SDAF) - A Catalyst For Ongoing Transformation -City Wide
the report from the Commissioner of Economic Development and Innovation satisfying the requirements of the provincial Streamline Development Approval Fund grant program be received for information.
7.4 Engineering/Architectural Consultants Engaged via Roster, January 1 2023 to June 30, 2023 "CITY WIDE"
the report of the Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management dated September 12, 2023 entitled, "Engineering/Architectural Consultants Engaged via Roster, January 1 2023 to June 30, 2023 "city wide" be received by Council for information in compliance with section 163 of Bylaw 93-2012 (the…
8.1 Application to Demolish Residential Dwelling Located at 244 Crawford Avenue, which is Subject to Demolition Control By-law 131-2017 (Ward 3)
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit to the property owners Xhemal Vila and Gezim Hamja for the single residential dwelling located at 244 Crawford Avenue to facilitate redevelopment of the property into a semi-detached dwelling (two primary units) with two…
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition the maximum penalty ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.2 Amend Subdivision Agreement with Community Living Windsor - Ward 5
the Subdivision Agreement dated the 12th day of September, 1988, and registered on title as Instrument No. R1078100 (the “Subdivision Agreement”) be amended by releasing Windsor Community Living Support Services (the “Owner”) from its obligations under subsection 2(20)(i)
8.3 Kildare Avenue (Richmond Street to Ottawa Street), Partington Avenue (Columbia Court to Labelle Street) and Lone Pine Street (Provincial Road to Maple Leaf Crescent) Traffic Calming, Wards 4, 10 & 9
Administration be directed to install speed humps on Kildare Avenue between Richmond Street and Ottawa Street
- $105,000: …and Maple Leaf Crescent; and, That City Council SUPPORT an expenditure in the amount of $105,000 which will be charged to the Traffic Ca…
- $105,000: …project, OPS-021-07; and, That the CFO/City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to consider the $105,000 a pre-commitment of funding allocated i…
- $8,030: …for immediate use; and, That a budget issue with regards to annual maintenance of $8,030 BE CONSIDERED as part of the 2024 opera…
8.4 Windsor’s Bird Friendly City Designation - City Wide
1. That the report from the Environment Sustainability Coordinator dated August 30th, 2023 regarding Windsor’ Bird Friendly City Status be received for information
8.5 Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report, 2021 - City Wide
the report of the Community Energy Plan Administrator dated July 30, 2023 entitled "Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report, 2021, City Wide” be received for information.
8.6 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Regular Board Meeting Minutes of its meeting held Wednesday, August 9, 2023
the Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Regular Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 be received for information.
8.7 Minutes of the July 12, 2023 Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority Board meeting
the Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Regular Board Meeting held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 be received for information.
8.8 Update of Round 2 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2023, City Wide
the report from the Supervisor, Community Programming, Cultural Affairs regarding the update on Round 2 of funding of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (achf) in 2023 be received.
8.9 Economic Revitalization Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by JBM Capital Inc. for 4611 Walker Road (Ward 9)
the request made by jbm Capital Inc. to participate in the Business Development Grant Program be approved for the property located at 4611 Walker Road for up to 10 years or until 100% of the eligible costs are repaid pursuant to the City of Windsor…
8.10 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. for 3321- 3493 Bloomfield Road (Ward 2)
the request made by Windsor Essex Community Housing 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 the property located at 3321- 3493 Bloomfield Road pursuant to the City…
- $8,313: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $8,313 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $8,313: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $8,313 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.11 Closure of east/west alley located between Alexandra Avenue and Academy Drive, and north/south alley located between Northwood Street and east/west alley, Ward 10, SAA-6922
the 4.57-metre-wide east/west alley located between Alexandra Avenue and Academy Drive, save and except that portion containing the City’s concrete sidewalk and chain-link fences, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1826 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject east/west alley”, be…
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: e. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.4, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.12 University Avenue and Wyandotte Street Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by Ali Ahmed for 1342 Wyandotte Street West (Ward 3)
the request made by 2814088 Ontario Inc. (Ali Ahmed) (Owner) for the proposed development at 1342 Wyandotte Street West to participate in the: a. Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program be approved for 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the…
- $50,000: …of Adjustment application fee and Building Permit fee, up to a maximum amount of $50,000 pursuant to the University Avenue and W…
- $50,000: …of Adjustment application fee and Building Permit application fee to a maximum of $50,000 for the Municipal Development Fees Gran…
8.13 Closure of part of east/west alley located east of Perth Street, Ward 1, SAA- 6765
the portion of the 4.57-metre-wide east/west alley located between Perth Street and the east limit of the property known municipally as 1707 Armanda Street (legally described as Lots 666 to 669, Plan 708), and shown on Drawing No. cc-1813 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and…
- $1.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.1 or DRD1.1, $1.00 plus deed preparation fee and proportio…
8.14 Closure of north/south alley between Clairview Avenue and 8445 Riverside Drive East, and east/west alley between Dieppe Street and north/south alley, Ward 6, SAA-6844
CR419/2023 amended by CR463/2024 adopted october 28, 2024 I. That the 4.88-metre-wide north/south alley located between Clairview Avenue and the property known municipally as 8445 Riverside Drive East (legally described as Lot 1, Part of Lot 2 & Part of Closed Riverside, Plan 1029), and…
- $1.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.1 or RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.15 Revision to Zoning By-law 8600, University Residential Land Corp., 0 Huron Church, Ward 2
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by revising the following Section 20(1) site-specific provision as follows: 477. For the lands comprising of Pt Lot 63 & 64, Concession 1; further described as Parts 1& 2, Plan 12R-14334 (known municipally as 0 Huron Church Road),…
8.18 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3335 Woodward Boulevard, Z- 021/23 [ZNG-7066], Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the lands located on the southwest corner of Seymour Boulevard and Woodward Boulevard, described as Block A & Part of Block B, Plan 1513, by adding a site specific provision to permit One Single Unit Dwelling as an additional…
8.19 Delegation Authority for Heritage Matters (City-wide)
the City Planner By-law 139-2013 be amended to distinguish the Delegation of Authority to the City Planner for Planning Act items in Schedule “A” from Ontario Heritage Act items in Schedule “B”;and
10.1 City of Windsor Heritage Recognition 2023 (City-wide) Kristina Tang, Planner III - Heritage
the presentation by the Planner iii - Heritage dated August 21, 2023 regarding “City of Windsor Heritage Recognition 2023 (City-wide)” be received for information, and
8.16 Rezoning, Meo & Associates Inc., 1646 Alexis Road, Z-043/22 ZNG/6940 - Ward 5 Carol Guimond, area resident
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Part of Lot 100, Concession 1 (McNiff’s Survey) Sandwich East, (1646 Alexis Road; Roll No. 010-290-02610; pin 01122- 0505), situated on the east side of Alexis Road between Reginald Street and Alice Street,…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie |
8.17 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling, Z 001-22 [ZNG-6653] Riverside Horizons 3251 Riverside Dr. E & 222 Belleview Ave - Ward 5 Melanie Muir, Dillon Consulting on behalf of the applicant
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held Septemebr 11, 2023 entitled “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling, Z 001-22 [zng-6653] Riverside Horizons 3251 Riverside Dr. E & 222 Belleview Ave -…
17.1 Petition to Repair the Roads and Sidewalks on the 1400 Block of Central
the petition presented by Councillor Councillor Ed Sleiman on behalf of the residents living on the 1400 block of Central, north of Seminole, asking that the roads and sidewalk on Central Avenue be repaired due to safety concerns be received by the Clerk and the…
17.2 Petition to Improve Crossing Guard, Sinage, and Roads at St. Therese School
the petition presented by Councillor Councillor Gary Kaschak on behalf of Parents of St. Therese School children looking for crossing guard improvements, signage, road improvements and potentially a sidewalk in that area be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to forward the…
17.3 Petition for Review of Windsor City Transit Bus Schedules
the petition presented by Councillor Kieran McKenzie on behalf of residents of Windsor asking for an increase in buses during peak hours and a review of bus schedules be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to forward the petition to the Commissioner,…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
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