City Council, Monday, November 27, 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 (42 items, 2 lost)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, November 27, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.2 and 7.1.4 through 7.1.6 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, November 27, 2023
the letter from Ontario’s Big City Mayors regarding the “Anti Auto Theft Program” be received
- $51 million: …FOBs to steal vehicles swiftly; and, Whereas the provincial government has committed $51 million to fighting auto theft in May 2023 whic…
8.2 Reappointment of Meetings Investigator - City Wide
Local Authority Services Ltd. be appointed as the Meetings Investigator For the city of Windsor pursuant to section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended
8.3 RFP 128-23 Acquisition of One High Pressure Sewer Flusher Truck, City Wide
City Council approve the purchase of one (1) High Pressure Sewer Flusher Truck
- $462,058.00: …BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to Carrier Truck Centers Inc. in the amount of $462,058.00 (excluding HST) for the purchase of one…
8.4 Confirm and Ratify Report-Letter of Support for Amtrak-VIA Rail Toronto- Windsor-Detroit-Chicago Intercity Passenger Rail Connection, City Wide
the results of the email poll conducted by the Deputy Clerk on November 10, 2023 approving the following recommendation be confirmed and ratified: That the report from the Senior Economic Development Officer requesting a Letter of Support for intercity passenger rail service be received for…
8.5 Confirm and Ratify Report-Connecting Links Program Intake 2024-2025 Grant Funding - Huron Church Road - City Wide
the results of the email poll conducted by the City Clerk on November 7, 2023 approving the following recommendation be confirmed and ratified: 1) That City Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit an application for the project outlined in this report to the…
- $400,000: …the previously identified placeholder amounts of 2024 funding in the amount of $400,000 and 2025 funding in the amount of $471,…
- $471,703: …amounts of 2024 funding in the amount of $400,000 and 2025 funding in the amount of $471,703 from the Connecting Links Program 2024-…
8.6 Confirm and Ratify Report--C.M.H Woods Pumping Station-Removal and Replacement of Underground Diesel Tank- City Wide
the results of the email poll conducted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2023 approving the following recommendation be confirmed and ratified: That the following tender be accepted: tenderer: Vince Ferro Construction Ltd. Suite 200 3244 Walker Road Windsor, on. N8W 3R8 tender no:…
- $693,829.00: …Suite 200 3244 Walker Road Windsor, ON. N8W 3R8 TENDER NO: 109-23 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $693,829.00, excluding HST ACCOUNT CHARGED: 007 541…
- $550,000: …and, That the CFO/City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to transfer additional funds totalling $550,000 from the Project ID 7169003 (Pumping St…
8.10 Church Street (Tecumseh Road West to Cul-de-Sac) Traffic Calming, Ward 3
Administration be directed to install speed humps on Church Street between Tecumseh Road West and Cul-de-Sac
- $41,700: …Tecumseh Road West and Cul-de-Sac; and, That Council SUPPORT the immediate use of $41,700 in 2026 Pay-As-You-Go funding previousl…
- $3,090: …the 2024 capital budget; and, That a budget issue with regards to annual maintenance of $3,090 BE PRESENTED as part of the 2025 operat…
8.11 Response to CQ 19-2022, Review of the use of Artificial Turf on the Public Right-of-way - City Wide
1. That the report of the Technologist iii dated October 5, 2023 entitled, “Response to CQ 19- 2022, Review of the use of Artificial Turf on the Public Right-of-way - City Wide” be received for information.
8.12 Response to CR57/2022, Data Collected and Potential Strategies to Target Rodent Issues, City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Infrastructure Services dated October 6, 2023, entitled “Response to CR57/2022, Data Collected and Potential Strategies to Target Rodent Issues” be received for information; and
8.13 Response to CQ 18-2023, Reversing Recycling and Garbage Collection Days, City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Infrastructure Services dated October 5th, 2023, entitled “Response to CQ 18-2023, Reversing Recycling and Garbage Collection Days” be received for information.
8.14 Response to Council Decision ETPS 942, Options for Addressing Panhandling - City Wide
the committee report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee dated March 9, 2023 entitled “Panhandling Statistics re Council Question CQ 11-2022 - City Wide” indicating: 1. That the attached additional information relating to panhandling regulation and statistics be received
8.15 Response to CQ 8-2023 - QR Coded Donation Signage to Support Homelessness Service Providers - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Human & Health Services in response to CQ 8-2023, qr Coded Donation Signage to Support Homelessness Service Providers, City Wide be received for information
8.17 Active Transportation Master Plan 2022 Update - City Wide
the report of the Active Transportation Coordinator dated April 26, 2023 entitled “Active Transportation Master Plan 2022 Update” be received for information.
8.19 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
8.22 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”),…
- $1,000,000,: …Services, and financial content by the City Treasurer. For agreements in excess of $1,000,000, that in addition to Commissioner of Hea…
8.23 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…
- $328,092: …Canada for the hosting and support of Premier One CSR Software at a 2024 annual cost of $328,092 plus applicable taxes with annual incre…
8.24 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.
8.25 OPA & Rezoning, Passa Architects - 1235 Huron Church Road - OPA 166 OPA/6902 Z-039/22 ZNG/6901, Ward 2
1. That Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 82 to 93, Plan 1046 Town of Sandwich (pin 01240-0366; 1235 Huron Church Road; Roll No. 050-380-03000), situated on the west side of…
8.26 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the north part of the property known as 870 Wyandotte Street East; Applicant: Adiammu Real Estate Inc.; File No. Z-014-23, ZNG/7001; Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the northerly 1166.8m2 portion of the lands located on the north side of Wyandotte Street East, west side of Parent Avenue, and south of Brant Street, described as Part of Lots 62 to 68 (incl.), Registered Plan 145, also…
8.28 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - City of Windsor - Airport Employment Lands - OPA 177 [OPA-7118] Z 027-23 [ZNG- 7117] - Ward 9
1. That the portion of the Windsor International Airport lands subject of this report (hereafter referenced as the ‘subject lands’) be identified as the lands defined in Figures 1-4 within report # S115/2023 being located on the north side of County Road 42 between the…
8.31 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held July 31, 2023
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held July 31, 2023 be received for information.
11.2 2024 Agency Grant Payments - City Wide
Council approve the funding for City Funded Agencies in 2024 up to a maximum of 50% of the 2023 approved grant amounts as outlined in this report.
11.4 Award of RFP#82-23 Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Consultant Proposal
City Council award rfp 82-23, Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Consultant, to shs Inc. for the provision of consulting services related to the development and delivery of a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy
- $166,568: …necessary to retain SHS Inc. for the provision of services, to an upset limit of $166,568 (plus HST), satisfactory in legal form…
- $83,284: …Treasurer; and further, That City Council APPROVE the transfer of up to a maximum of $83,284 (plus HST), which represents the City o…
- $166,568: …of $83,284 (plus HST), which represents the City of Windsor’s fifty percent share of $166,568 plus HST, from the City’s Housing Reser…
8.1 Temporary Patios on Private Property, Application and Approval Process, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Office of the cao dated October 5, 2023 entitled “Temporary Patios on Private Property, Application and Approval Process, City Wide” be deferred to the December 11, 2023 City Council meeting to allow for further discussion with…
8.7 ERCA Non-Mandatory Category Three Programs, Cost Apportioning Agreement, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Office of the cao dated November 7, 2023 entitled “ERCA Non-Mandatory Category Three Programs, Cost Apportioning Agreement, City Wide” be deferred to the to the 2024 Budget Deliberations meeting of Council.
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak |
9.1 Closure of part of north half of Lillian Street right-of-way, between Vimy Avenue and Memorial Drive, Ward 4, SAS-6629
the report of the Planner ii, Development Review dated August 22, 2023 entitled “Closure of part of north half of Lillian Street right-of-way between Vimy Avenue and Memorial Drive, Ward 4, sas-6629” be withdrawn due to a number of concerns being identified.
8.9 2023 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Operating Budget Development & Control dated October 25, 2023 entitled “2023 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance - City Wide” be deferred to the December 11, 2023 City Council meeting to allow for further discussion and information.
8.8 2024 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings - City Wide
the report of the City Clerk / Licence Commissioner dated October 11, 2023 entitled “2024 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings - City Wide” be deferred to the December 11, 2023 City Council meeting to allow for all members of Council to be in…
8.8 2024 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings - City Wide
the following By-laws No. 152-2023 through 155-2023 be deferred to the December 11, 2023 City Council meeting to allow administration to provide further information and clarification to Councillor Morrison: 152-2023 A by-law to assume cleary street from roxborough boulevard to partington avenue, being A street…
10.1 Annual Sponsor Windsor Recognition Award Presentation
the Annual Sponsor Windsor Recognition Award presentation on November 27, 2023 by the Senior Manager of Communications & Customer Service be received for information.
8.21 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
11.1 Municipal Support Resolutions - Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Long Term 1 (LT1) RFP - Wards 2 and 5
City Council support the Administrative recommendation to not provide Municipal Support Resolutions at this time for non-storage installations as part of the ieso LT1 rfp submission
8.29 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendments Z 022-23 [ZNG-7067] & OPA 173 [OPA-7070] 1027458 Ontario Inc. Banwell & Leathorne (North A) Multiple Dwelling Development - Ward 7
the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume ii, Part 1, Special Policy Areas, be amended by adding site specific policies as follows: 1.# west side banwell road south of firgrove drive 1.#.1 The property described as Part of Block 1, Plan 12M-425, in the…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
8.30 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendments Z 023-23 [ZNG-7068] & OPA 174 [OPA-7071] 1027458 Ontario Inc. Banwell South of Leathorne (North B) Multiple Dwelling Development - Ward 7
the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume ii, Part 1, Special Policy Areas, be amended by adding site specific policies as follows: 1.# west side banwell road south of leathorne drive 1.#.1 The property described as Block 7, Plan 12M-425, in the City of…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani |
8.16 Follow-up to CR172/2023, Essex Terminal Railway Whistling Cessation, Ward 4
the report of the Policy Analyst, Transportation Planning, dated October 6, 2023, entitled, “Follow-up to CR172/2023 - Essex Terminal Railway Whistling Cessation, Ward 4,” be received for information
11.3 Development and Implementation of a City Wide Vacant Home Tax Program
this report with regards to the Design and Implementation of a Vacant Home Tax be received
- $3,500: …projects and initiatives; and further, That City Council ESTABLISH a penalty of $3,500 to be imposed for declarations determin…
8.18 Response to CQ 18-2022, Jackson Park Bandshell Update, Ward 3
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated August 21, 2023 entitled “Response to CQ 18-2022, Jackson Park Bandshell Update, Ward 3” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for further information from the Greater Essex County District School Board…
| For | Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
8.18 Response to CQ 18-2022, Jackson Park Bandshell Update, Ward 3
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated August 21, 2023, entitled “Response to CQ 18-2022, Jackson Park Bandshell Update-Ward 3” be received for information
| For | Angelo Marignani, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
8.7 ERCA Non-Mandatory Category Three Programs, Cost Apportioning Agreement, City Wide Tim Byrne, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer & Shelley McMullen, CFO/Director Finance & Corporate Services, Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)
the report entitled “ERCA Non-Mandatory Category Three Programs, Cost Apportioning Agreement” be received for information
- $133,000: …future land acquisitions; and further, That City Council SUPPORT an annual transfer of $133,000 to the ERCA Land Acquisition Reserve; a…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Angelo Marignani |
8.27 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z028-23(ZNG/7140) - 185 Randolph Place Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Principal Planner
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning on the lands of Lot 11 Plan 766 Town of Sandwich; Lot 12 Plan 766 Town of Sandwich situated on the west side of Randolph Place, and known municipally as 185 Randolph Place by adding a…
17.1 Petition to Pave Parking Lot at Ypres Park bordering Somme Road between Francis Road and Arthur Road
the petition presented by Councillor Ed Sleiman on behalf of the residents of Ypres Park bordering Somme Road between Francis Road and Arthur Road requesting the parking lot be paved be received as part of the public record.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
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