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Community Services Standing Committee, Wednesday, November 1, 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.

9:00 o’clock a.m., . Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Councillor Fabio Costante, Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Ed Sleiman (Chairperson), Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac.

Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.

What they decided (6 items)

6.1 2022 Annual Report of the 10 Year Housing & Homelessness Plan - Master Plan - City Wide

this report from the Executive Director of Housing and Children’s Services regarding the 2022 Annual Report on the Home Together: Windsor Essex 10 year Housing and Homelessness Master Plan be received

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CSSC.

8.3 Response to CQ 19-2023, Sandpoint Beach Concession - Ward 7

the report of the Executive Director of Recreation and Culture dated October 13, 2023, entitled “Response to CQ 19-2023, Sandpoint Beach Concession- Ward 7” be received for information

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CSSC.

8.1 Contract Approval, Windsor Regional Employment Network, City Wide

City Council authorize the Executive Director of Employment and Social Services, on behalf of the Human and Health Services Department, as Service Provider, to enter any agreement or related amendment, with The Corporation of the City of Windsor (the “City”), as Service System Manager (“ssm”),…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CSSC.

8.2 Motorola Premier One CSR Software and Hosting Agreement 2024-2028 City Wide

City Council support entering into a five-year renewal agreement with Motorola Solutions Canada for the hosting and support of Premier One csr Software at a 2024 annual cost of $328,092 plus applicable taxes with annual increases of 3% to be funded from the 311 operating…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CSSC.

8.4 Response to CQ 2-2023, Moving the Location of Bright Lights - Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino comments about the administrative report related to moving the location of bright lights to the downtown and states that it is not possible to do as the infrastructure

the report of the Executive Initiative Coordinator dated October 13, 2023, entitled, “Report CQ 2-2023 - Moving the Location of Bright Lights” be received for information

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

8.5 Response to CQ 28-2023, Risks of Oak Wilt on the City’s Tree Population, City Wide

the report of the City Forester and Manager of Forestry & Natural Areas dated October 13, 2023 etitled “Response to CQ 28-2023, Risks of Oak Wilt on the City’s Tree Population” be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CSSC.

Routine business

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