City Council, Monday, January 15, 2024
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 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 (45 items)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, January 15, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.3 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, January 15, 2024
the letter of the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs dated December 22, 2023 regarding Response from Minister of Public Safety on reimbursement of extraordinary policing expenses incurred by the City of Windsor be received for information
7.2 2023 Audit Planning Report - City Wide
City Council receive for information the 2023 kpmg Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2023.
7.3 Council report providing updated financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2023 for Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. - City Wide
City Council receive for information, the Windsor Canada Utilities Lt. 3rd Quarter 2023 Financial Statements.
8.1 Confirm and Ratify Report-Municipal Capital Facility at 185 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ward 3
the results of the email poll conducted by the City Clerk on December 21, 2023 approving the following recommendation be confirmed and ratified: I. That City Council declare the Leased Premises at 185 Ouellette Avenue Windsor a Municipal Capital Facility (“mcf”) for the purposes of…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
8.2 Confirm and Ratify - Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by RJM Holdings Limited for 185 Ouellette Avenue, Ward 3
the results of the email poll conducted by the City Clerk on December 21, 2023 approving the following recommendation be confirmed and ratified: I. That the request made by rjm Holdings Limited for the proposed redevelopment at 185 Ouellette Avenue to participate in: a. the…
- $30,000: …c. the Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Grant Program BE APPROVED for $30,000 towards eligible costs subject to the a…
- $30,000: …to financial implications. IV. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment of $30,000 for grants under the Commercial/Mixed U…
- $30,000: …of the City Planner and Chief Building Official. V. That Grant funds in the amount of $30,000 under the Commercial/Mixed Use Building…
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| Against | Fred Francis |
8.3 Approval to Create a By-Law for the Nuclear Emergency Management Program Agreement - City Wide
City Council pass by-law 8-2024 authorizing the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Nuclear Emergency Management Program required by His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario represented by the President of the Treasury Board
8.4 Purchase of Three (3), Electric Ice Resurfacing Machines and Accessories for the Recreation Department to be utilized City Wide
City Council approve the purchase of three (3), Electric Ice Resurfacing Machines and optional accessories with the option to renew at the City’s absolute sole discretion for three (3) further periods of one (1) year each
- $477,000.00: …BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to Engo Equipment Sales Inc. in the amount of $477,000.00 (excluding HST) for the purchase of thr…
8.7 Class Environmental Assessment for the Wyandotte Street East Extension and Jarvis Avenue - Ward 7
Council endorse the Project File Report for the Wyandotte Street East Extension and Jarvis Avenue Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment as a planning document with recommendations supporting the Preferred Solution and Preferred Design as identified and prepared by the Engineering Department, City of Windsor,…
8.11 Feasibility of Crosswalk at Sunrise Assisted Living to Coventry/Reaume Park, Ward 6
the report of the Engineer ii dated September 13, 2023 entitled “Feasibility of Crosswalk at Sunrise Assisted Living to Coventry/Reaume Park, Response to CQ 9-2023, Ward 6” be received.
8.12 CQ 17-2023, Intelligent Transportation Systems Solutions
Council approve the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems Solutions on Tecumseh Road West East of Crawford as outlined in the Discussion section of the report
- $90,000: …legal agreements that may be required; and, That funding in the amount of up to $90,000 excluding HST BE APPROVED and that the…
8.13 Truck Route Study Update Report
the report by the Policy Analyst dated November 7, 2023 entitled, “Truck Route Study Update Report” be received for information.
8.14 Selection Criteria for Candidate Roads under the Local Residential Road Repair Program - City Wide
Council receive this report as directed by C39/2023
8.15 Howard Avenue / South Cameron Intersection Project, Abandonment of Gravel Road Drain - Ward 9
Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer to abandon the Gravel Road Drain, as shown on attached Drawing C-3767 to be addressed under Section 84 of the Drainage Act
8.16 Zoning By-law amendment for lands known as 2500 Central Avenue; Applicant - CARBOHYDRATE LTD.; File No. Z-015/23 (ZNG/7013); Ward 5
the request by Carbohydrate Ltd. for amendment to Zoning By-law 8600 be approved to change the zoning for the property described as East Part of Lot 103, Concession 2, [pin 01359-0297 (lt)], located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Somme Avenue, by adding…
8.17 Walkerville Heritage Conservation District Study Presentation & Updates
the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District Study Presentation & Updates be received.
8.18 Ford City CIP Application for 677 St. Luke Street. Owner: Vito Maggio Holdings Inc. (Bill Maggio) (c/o Dillon Consulting Limited; Amy Farkas), Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Vito Maggio Holdings Inc., (c/o: Bill Maggio), Owner of the property located at 677 St. Luke Street be approved, for the following incentive programs: i. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to…
- $20,000: …incentive programs: i. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $20,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $4,789: …the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years in an estimated amount of $4,789 per year. II. That Administration BE AU…
- $20,000: …satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the amount of up to a maximum of $20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
8.19 Closure of part of north/south alley located between College Avenue and Grove Avenue, Ward 2, SAA-6923
the approximately 86.0 metre portion of the 3.05-metre-wide north/south alley located between College Avenue and Grove Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1827 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD3.1, $20.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $10.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
- $1.00: …by an Ontario Land Surveyor. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.3, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.20 Sandwich CIP/Demolition Control By-law Exemption Report-731 Mill St; Owners: Ravindranath and Usha Thayyil (c/o Roshan Thayyil)
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a Demolition Permit to the registered owner Ravindranath and Usha Thayyil (c/o Roshan Thayyil), to demolish a Single Family Detached Dwelling located at 731 Mill Street (see Appendix ‘A'), to construct a two (2) story six (6)…
- $20,000: …commencement of the demolition the Clerk will enter the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) on the collectors roll of the property…
- $20,000: …the Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a Maximum amount of $20,000; ii. Revitalization Grant Program for 7…
- $3,764.5: …for 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (estimated at $3,764.5 per year); VI. That the CAO and City Cl…
- $20,000: …CFO/City Treasurer as to financial implication; VII. That funds to a maximum amount of $20,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
8.21 Closure of east/west alley located between Elsmere Avenue and 888 Hanna Street East, and north/south alley located immediately north of east/west alley, Ward 4, SAA-6925
the 3.96-metre-wide east/west alley located between Elsmere Avenue and the east limit of Lot 44 on Registered Plan 622, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1829 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject east/west alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.2, $20.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $10.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
8.22 Conveyance of north/south alley located south of Closed Manitoba Street R.O.W., Ward 10, Closed by Judge’s Order No. 2970/87
CR26/2024 amended by CR464/2024 adopted october 28, 2024 I. That the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between the Closed Manitoba Street right-of-way and the property known municipally as 1954 Huron Church Road (legally described as Lots 97 to 101 and Part of Lots 5 to 7,…
- $16.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD4.3, $16.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $8.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $8.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
8.23 University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by 1229 University (Windsor) Inc. (Brigitte Ebner Dia) for 1223 University Ave West (Ward 3)
the request made by 1229 University (Windsor) Inc. (Brigitte Ebner Dia) (Owner) for the proposed development at 1223 University Ave 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…
- $20,000: …the eligible costs of the facade improvements on the commercial unit, up to a maximum of $20,000. II. That Administration BE DIRECTED to…
8.24 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Baird AE Inc. on behalf of Bullet Investments Inc. for 285 and 0 Giles Boulevard East (Ward 3)
the request made by Baird ae Inc. on behalf of Bullet Investments Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Designated Substances Survey for the properties located at…
- $18,450: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $18,450 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $18,450: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $18,450 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.25 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by 1362279 Ontario Ltd. for 555 University Avenue East and 304 & 314, 322, 0, and 390 Glengarry Avenue (Ward 3)
the request made by 1362279 Ontario Ltd. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Remedial Work Plan for the properties located at 555 University Avenue East and 304…
- $21,950: …Plan; II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $21,950 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $21,950: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; III. That the grant funds in the amount of $21,950 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.26 Amendment to the Sandwich Demolition Control By-law 20-2007
ii. That By-law 20-2007, being a Demolition Control By-law for the Olde Sandwich Towne Community Planning Study Area be amended to include a new section that will exempt existing dwelling units located on property zoned Manufacturing District (md) in Zoning By- law 8600 from Demolition…
8.28 Pathway to Potential Renewal Strategy, StrategyCorp
the presentation by StrategyCorp regarding Pathway to Potential Renewal Strategy be received for information.
8.31 Report No. 131 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee - Funding for the installation of a hearing loop system at the Windsor International Airport
Report 131 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee indicating: That the request for funding from Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc. in the upset amount of $67,000 in invoiced costs from the Capital Fund 7086008 for the installation of a hearing loop system, and the removal…
- $67,000: …the request for funding from Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc. in the upset amount of $67,000 in invoiced costs from the Capital Fund…
8.33 CQ 4-2021, Report on Pilot Project to Offer Menstrual Hygiene Products in Select Municipal Buildings Free of Charge - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated November 17, 2023, entitled “CQ 4- 2021, Report on Pilot Project to Offer Menstrual Products in Select Municipal Buildings Free of Charge - City Wide” be received.
8.35 Windsor Joint Justice Facility Operating Agreement - City Wide
Council approve entering into the Operational Agreement for the purpose of providing for the continued operation and management of the Windsor Joint Justice Facility, 200 Chatham Street East and 150 Goyeau Street, for a ten (10) years Term, and; That Administration be authorized to extend…
11.1 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Partington Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 10
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: ▪ Municipal address: 0 Partington Avenue, vacant land situate on the east side of Partington Avenue ▪ Legal Description: Lot 55 on Registered Plan 1196 Sandwich West; Windsor ▪ Approximate…
11.2 The Next Generation 911 2022-2023 Funding Program - Update - City Wide
I) That City Council receive and endorse utilization of the funding amount of $844,500 from the Province of Ontario in support of the Windsor Fire/Essex Fire Public Safety Answering Points (psap)’s transition to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) emergency response system
- $844,500: …I) That City Council RECEIVE AND ENDORSE utilization of the funding amount of $844,500 from the Province of Ontario in support…
- $520,316: …and, II) That City Council RECEIVE AND ENDORSE utilization of the funding amount of $520,316 from the Province of Ontario in support…
8.34 Response to CQ 7-2022 Regarding the Dog Park Policy - City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held December 6, 2023 entitled “Response to CQ Regarding the Dog Park Policy, City Wide” be referred back to administration to provide a report which includes information regarding municipalities that have smaller dog…
11.4 Jackson Park Bandshell Feasibility Study Update - Ward 3
the report of the Executive Iniatives Coordinator, Community Services dated December 28, 2023 entitled “Jackson Park Bandshell Feasibility Study Update - Ward 3” be referred to the 2024 Operating & Capital Recommended Budget meeting for Council’s consideration.
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
11.3 Festival Plaza Improvement - Update - Ward 3
the report of the Project Administrator dated December 20, 2023 entitled “Festival Plaza Improvement - Update - Ward 3” be referred to the 2024 Operating & Capital Recommended Budget meeting for Council’s consideration.
8.5 Vision Zero Action Plan Final Report - City-wide Shawna Boakes, Executive Director Operations / Deputy City Engineer
1. That the Vision Zero Action Plan provided as Appendix A and the Supplemental Action Plan provided as Appendix B to report S 33/2023 “Vision Zero Action Plan Final Report” be adopted
- $40,000: …BE ADOPTED; and, 2. That City Council APPROVE a transfer of funding in the amount of $40,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve,…
- $15,000: …terms in 2024; and, 3. That City Council APPROVE a transfer of funding in the amount of $15,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve,…
- $23,404.85: …term of 2025; and, 4. That City Council APPROVE a transfer of funding in the amount of $23,404.85 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve,…
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| Against | Gary Kaschak |
8.27 Les Amis Duff Baby Annual Report - Ward 2
the correspondence of the President Les Amis Duff-Bâby dated August 29, 2023 and the memo of the Manager, Culture & Events dated November 20, 2023 regarding the Les Amis Duff Baby Annual Report be received for information
8.6 CQ 13-2023 - Front Yard Parking Best Practice 2.2.2
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Safety Standing Committee of its meeting held November 29, 2023 entitled “CQ 13-2023 - Front Yard Parking Best Practice 2.2.2” be referred back to administration to provide more options to amend the by-law regarding front yard parking related…
11.5 Lanspeary Park, Approval of the Masterplan - Ward 4 Stefanie Pest, Co-Chair Projects and Grants Committee, Windsor/Essex Rainbow Alliance
Council approve the conceptual masterplan for Lanspeary Park as shown in Appendix B of this report
11.6 Proposed Expropriation of lands for the Cabana/Division Corridor Improvements Project, Phase 5 - Ward 9
Council of The Corporation of the City of Windsor, acting as approving authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act hereby resolves to expropriate the lands described in Appendix “A” attached hereto and authorizes the cao and the City Clerk to execute the necessary Expropriation Plan and…
18.2 CQ 1-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Gary Kashack 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 2-2024
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 3-2024
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 4-2024
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…
18.6 CQ 5-2024
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…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino, Angelo Marignani |
18.7 CQ 6-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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 Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
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