City Council, Monday, December 11, 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 (22 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, December 11, 2023
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.5 through 7.1.8 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, December 11, 2023
the letter to the Manager, Homelessness & Housing Support dated November 28, 2023 regarding the extension of the Reaching Home agreement (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028) and details regarding funding allocation be received
7.1.3 Additional Information Memo to Letter from Minister for Convoy Funding
the additional information memo of the Commissioner, Economic Development dated November 28, 2023 entitled “Additional Information Memo to Letter from Minister for Convoy Funding”, the letter from the Minister of Public Safety Democratic Institutions regarding ex gratia payment on behalf of the Government of Canada…
7.1.4 Communication to provide additional information regarding the Provincial Building Faster Fund (BFF)
the memo of the Commissioner, Economic Development dated November 24, 2023 entitled “Provincial Building Faster Fund (bff)” and the letter of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated October 23, 2023 regarding the Provincial Building Faster Fund (bff) be received
- $1.2 billion: …WHEREAS the Building Faster Fund (BFF) was announced on August 21, 2023, to commit $1.2 billion over three years to support housing-ena…
7.2 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Network of Canada (MBNCanada) Performance Report - City Wide
the 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Network of Canada (MBNCanada) Performance Measurement Report be received for information
8.3 2024 Interim Tax Bills - City Wide
City Council direct Administration to prepare 2024 interim property tax bills based upon 50% of the 2023 total levy inclusive of education tax
8.4 Approval of Annual Temporary Borrowing By-Law for 2024 - City Wide
City Council authorize the temporary borrowing of money for current expenditures for the year 2024, if and when required, as provided for under the provisions of Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001
8.5 By-Law for the Repair and Improvement of the Gouin Drain - Ward 9
Council give 3rd reading to Provisional By-law 144-2023 which adopted the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by Dillon Consulting Ltd. dated September 14th, 2023, for the Repair and Improvement of the Gouin Drain in accordance with Section 58 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, and that…
8.6 2023 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance - City Wide
City Council receive for information the 2023 3rd Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report as presented by the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer
8.7 Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law
Council receive the report of the Emergency Planning Officer, dated November 15, 2023 entitled “Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law”
11.4 Adoption of the Corporate Technology Strategic Plan - City Wide
City Council receive for information the Report from the Chief Information Officer/ Executive Director of Information Technology presenting the Corporate Technology Strategic Plan
11.5 Nursing and Incontinence Supplies for Huron Lodge - RFP #94-23, Ward 1
City Council approve the selection of Cardinal Health Canada as the successful proponent for the provision of nursing and incontinence supplies, in accordance with their submission in response to rfp #94-23 for a three (3) year term with an option to extend the contract for…
8.2 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 a future City Council meeting to allow for a further review regarding possible…
10.1 EMG Presentation Windsor Fire Master Plan
the presentation by Lyle Quan, Vice Preseident of Operations to Council on December 11, 2023 regarding the “Windsor Fire Master Plan” be received for information.
10.2 University Medical Centre Presentation - Ward 3 Mr. Dennis Koren, Pharmacist/Owner, University Medical Centre, Dr. Bryce Leontowicz, ER Physician, Erie Shores Healthcare, Jeanine Parete-Nakhle, Pharmacist and UMC/Healthfirst
the presentation by Mr. Dennis Koren, Pharmacist/Owner, University Medical Centre, Dr. Bryce Leontowicz, er Physician, Erie Shores Healthcare, Jeanine Parete-Nakhle, umc/Healthfirst Pharmacy group and Medical Centre Owner, and George El-Turk, Pharmacist and umc/Healthfirst Pharmacy Group and Medical Centre Owner and Arms Bumanlag, Content Consultant, Littleheart…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
11.1 Auditor General Status Update Report
the report from the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated November 24, 2023 entitled “2023 Auditor General Work Plan Progress Report” be received for information.
8.1 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 referred back to administration to allow for a public consultation on the proposed recommendation.
| For | Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
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| Against | Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
8.1 2024 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings - City Wide
the “Schedule of City Council and Standing Committee meetings for 2024” attached as Appendix A, along with the “Deadlines for Submission of Reports Scheduled for Consideration at City Council Meetings” attached as Appendix B, and “Deadlines for Submission of Reports Scheduled for Consideration at Standing…
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
11.2 Hazardous Materials Crossing Ambassador Bridge - Proposed Restriction Changes - City Wide
the report dated November 23, 2023 entitled “Hazardous Materials Crossing the Ambassador Bridge, Proposed Restriction Changes” be received for information
11.3 Future of Curling, City Wide
City Council receive the Future of Curling report dated November 27, 2023
- $525,000.00: …Recreation Complex; and further, III. That City Council SUPPORT an expenditure of up to $525,000.00 to permanently relocate curling from Ro…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Fabio Costante |
| Abstained | Fred Francis |
18.1 CQ 37-2023
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…
IC-1 In-camera recommendation 1 (In-Camera Council Meeting, December 1, 2023)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from Senior Legal Counsel, Acting City Solicitor, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, Commissioner of Economic Development, Commissioner of Community Services and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property matter, disposition of property be approved as amended. Recorded…
| For | Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 11.3 being the report of the Manager of Arenas & Recreation Facilities, dated November 10, 2023 entitled “Future of Curling, City Wide,” as his wife is an employee of the University of Windsor.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
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