City Council, Monday, October 30, 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 (26 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, October 30, 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 Essex Region ERCA Summary of Grant Funding Received 2021- Conservation 2023. Authority (ERCA), Board of Directors Commissioner, Community Services Commissioner, Infrastructure Services…
8.1 ProsperUS Advocacy Letter - Primary Care Access
the letter dated August 2, 2023 provided by United Way, ProsperUs Collective Impact Initiative, Primary Care Access be received for information
8.2 Response to Open Streets Petition - City Wide
the report from the Manger, Culture and Events, dated August 21, 2023, entitled “Response to Open Streets Petition” be received for information
8.3 Response to CQ 20-2023, Feasibility of Expanding Outreach Services and 311 Operating Hours, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Homelessness and Housing Support in response to “CQ 20-2023 Feasibility of Expanding Outreach Services and 311 Operating Hours, City Wide” be received for information
8.5 Draft Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act, CDM 008-23 [CDM-7134] Lankor Horizons Development Inc. 3290, 3320, 3340, 3370 STELLA CRESCENT Ward 7
the application of Lankor Horizons Development 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 199 dwelling units as shown on the attached Map No. cdm-008/23-1 and cdm-008/23-2 on…
8.6 Closure of north/south alley located between Joinville Avenue and Haig Avenue, and two intersecting east/west alleys located west of north/south alley, Ward 8, SAA-6822
the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Joinville Avenue and Haig Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1835 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as “Alley A”, 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…
8.7 Closure of north/south alley located between Taylor Avenue and 1124-1224 Campbell Avenue, Ward 2, SAA-6848
CR437/2023 amended by cr 528/2024 adopted December 9, 2024 I. That the 3.66-metre-wide north/south alley located between Taylor Avenue and the property known municipally as 1124-1224 Campbell Avenue (legally described as Part of Lot 1, Plan 64; Lots 27, 28, 45-58, Part of Closed Alley…
- $1.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.3 or RD2.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.8 Additional information regarding Public Communications
the memo from the Commissioner, Economic Development & Innovation dated September 25, 2023 entitled “Additional Information Regarding Public Communications” be received for information.
11.1 Gouin Drain Provisional By-Law for Repair and Improvement - Ward 9
Council adopt the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by Dillon Consulting Ltd. dated September 14, 2023 (attached), for the Repair and Improvement to the Gouin Drain, and give Provisional By-law 144-2023 a first and second reading in accordance with Section 45(1) of the Drainage Act ,…
11.3 Transit Windsor Pension Plan - Investment Plan and 2022 Actuarial Valuation and Audited Financial Statements - City Wide
City Council: I. receive the Audited Financial Statements and Actuarial Valuation for the Contributory Pension Plan as approved by the Board
10.1 Windsor Firefighters, Sparky’s 2023 Toy Drive
the presentation from the Windsor Firefighters, Sparky’s 2023 Toy Drive be received for information.
10.2 Reverend Gene Lotz, Military Historian/Author, Book Presentation “Canadians in a Forgotten War to Mayor & members of Council”
the presentation from Reverend Gene Lotz, Military Historian/Author of his book entitled “Canadians in a Forgotten War” be received for information.
10.3 Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Presentation & Video
the presentation from Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island regarding plans for 2024 and to Unveil New Video Highlighting Marketing Brand be received for information.
8.4 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendments Z 024-23 [ZNG-7069] & OPA 175 [OPA-7072] 1027458 Ontario Inc. Multiple Dwelling Development Banwell & McHugh (South) - Ward 7
the City of Windsor Official Plan Volume ii, East Riverside Secondary Plan Schedule er- 2 be amended by changing the land use designation of Block 8, Plan 12M-425, City of Windsor from Business Park to “Banwell Road Mixed Use Corridor”
11.2 Update Regarding The Divestment of the East Riverside Shorewall; Furthering Report C77/2023 - Ward 7
City Council receive this report to supplement Council Report C77-2023 with respect to Council Decision B14/2019, the City-owned shorewall along Lake St. Clair
- $1,: …on a Reference Plan to be registered (hereinafter the “Subject Lands”) 3. SALE PRICE: $1, plus HST, if applicable. The City shall…
- $350,146: …Local Improvement Policy (Appendix B). V. That City Council APPROVE the transfer of $350,146 from projects 7191024 (Wellesley Rehab…
- $240,000: …the transfer of $350,146 from projects 7191024 (Wellesley Rehab, Terminal to Ypres $240,000) and 7145005 (Enhanced Interim Financin…
- $110,146: …Rehab, Terminal to Ypres $240,000) and 7145005 (Enhanced Interim Financing Fund $110,146) to project 7192007 (Riverside Breakwal…
8.9 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
the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume ii, Part 1, Special Policy Areas, be amended by adding site specific policies as follows: 1.# South Side of Riverside Drive, between Belleview Avenue and Pratt Street 1.#.1 The property described as of Lots 56 & 57,…
| For | Drew Dilkens, Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Angelo Marignani, Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino |
| Absent | Gary Kaschak |
8.9 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
the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume ii, Part 1, Special Policy Areas, be amended by adding site specific policies as follows: 1.# South Side of Riverside Drive, between Belleview Avenue and Pratt Street 1.#.1 The property described as of Lots 56 & 57,…
| For | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Angelo Marignani, Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino |
|---|---|
| Against | Drew Dilkens, Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie |
| Absent | Gary Kaschak |
17.1 Petition for a Public Consultation, Regarding Transit Windsor Proposed Route 330, Spring 2024
the petition presented by Councillor Fred Francis on behalf of concerned citizens requesting a public consultation regarding Transit Windsor Proposed Route 330 be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to forward the petition to the Executive Director of Transit Windsor for the…
18.1 CQ 29-2023
the following Council Question by Councillor Fred Francis 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 30-2023
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…
18.3 CQ 31-2023
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…
18.4 CQ 32-2023
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…
18.5 CQ 33-2023
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…
18.6 CQ 34-2023
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…
18.7 CQ 35-2023
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…
18.8 CQ 36-2023
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…
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.1 being “United Way, ProsperUs Collective Impact Initiative, Primary Care Access,” as the ProseperUs program relates to his employer.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. 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 Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
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