Special Meeting of Council Meeting, Monday, January 29, 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 (31 items, 3 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, January 29, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.3 through 7.1.5 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, January 29, 2024
the correspondence from the Director, Legal & Legislative Services / Clerk, Town of Essex dated January 10, 2024 regarding the “Cost Apportioning Agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority” be received for information
11.3 Transit Windsor 2024 Operating Budget - City Wide
City Council receive the Transit Windsor 2024 Operating Budget submission for information.
11.6 Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority 2024 Budget - City Wide
City Council approve the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority 2024 budget, attached as Appendix A.
11.7 WPL 2024 Annual Reserve Fund Expenditure Plan & List of Donations and Bequests received in 2023 - WPL Board - City Wide
Council receive for information this report entitled “wpl 2024 Annual Reserve Fund Expenditure Plan & List of Donations and Bequests received in 2023 - wpl Board, City Wide”.
11.9 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 back to administration
11.8 Jackson Park Bandshell Feasibility Study Update - Ward 3
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Community Services dated December 28, 2023 entitled “Jackson Park Bandshell Feasibility Study Update - Ward 3” be referred back to administration
- $120,000: …led community consultation be part of the scope of the study; and, That an amount up to $120,000 BE APPROVED from the Budget Stabilizati…
11.4 Transit Windsor 2024 Operating Budget with Service Enhancements - City Wide
Council approve the implementation of a reduced version of the Transit Windsor service enhancements for 2024, totalling approximately 6,000 net new service hours and allowing for the elimination of school extras, and the re-allocation of those hours to a reduced version of the Service Plan,…
- $330,000: …and the re-allocation of those hours to a reduced version of the Service Plan, utilizing $330,000 to be funded from the Budget Stabilizat…
| For | Fabio Costante, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Jim Morrison |
11.4 Transit Windsor 2024 Operating Budget with Service Enhancements - City Wide
City Council receive the Transit Windsor 2024 Operating Budget service enhancement submission for information.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
the following wastewater rates be approved and implemented: A. Fixed Charge - To be based on the meter size as detailed in Appendix B ($21.65 for residential customers) B. Water Consumption Charge - To be based on a rate per cubic metre of water ($3.37…
- $21.65: …IMPLEMENTED: A. Fixed Charge - To be based on the meter size as detailed in Appendix B ($21.65 for residential customers) B. Water Con…
- $3.37: …customers) B. Water Consumption Charge - To be based on a rate per cubic metre of water ($3.37 per m3 of water for residential users a…
- $3.15: …on a rate per cubic metre of water ($3.37 per m3 of water for residential users and $3.15 per m3 for commercial customers); and,…
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be directed to engage with St. Clair College administration and the administration at the University of Windsor to discuss possible ongoing partnerships related to funding for Transit Services in the City of Windsor.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be requested to report back to Council related to the impact to transit revenues if the proposed transit fare increase being contemplated were not applied to individuals who qualified for the affordable pass program.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
an increase of 6% to the Lakeview Park Marina User Fees for the 2024 season be approved.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be directed to report back to Council for the 2025 budget deliberations regarding an analysis related to Dog Licensing fees and the impact that a one-time voluntary registration fee may have on administrative resources.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to “Parking Fee Adjustments for Parking Lots and Meters” that the collection of fees from 6:00 o’clock p.m. to 9:00 o’clock p.m. be not approved
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to the “New Revenue, Usage of Bus Bays at Windsor International Transit Terminal,” that all out of town buses be assessed a one time fee, to access the terminal.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to “Summer Drop-In Recreation Program in Parks” that the amount of up to $20,000 be approved for another year of programming in Mitchell Park
- $20,000: …That with regard to “Summer Drop-In Recreation Program in Parks” that the amount of up to $20,000 BE APPROVED for another year of program…
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
the following recommended motion by Councillor Francis from the January 29, 2024, Special Meeting of Council be deferred to a future meeting of Council: That administration be directed to provide 10% efficiencies as opposed to 5% efficiencies as part of the 2025 Budget preparation process for…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to “New Service: Route 250 (Rhodes/Twin Oaks/NextStar Industrial)” that administration be directed to report back on the participation or arrangement to assist with transit funding by other municipalities or corporations
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to “Addition of Two Regular Full Time Tier 1 Service Desk Positions,” only one regular full time Tier 1 Service Desk Position be approved as opposed to the recommended two.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
the funding currently allocated to the Town & Gown Advisory Committee be eliminated reducing the overall tax levy by $4,500 as the committee has been dissolved.
- $4,500: …to the Town & Gown Advisory Committee BE ELIMINATED reducing the overall tax levy by $4,500 as the committee has been dissolved.…
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
with regard to “Addition of Two Full Time 311/211 Customer Contact Representatives,” that one regular full time 311/211 Customer Contact Representative be approved.
| For | Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie |
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be directed to reinstate the pre-pandemic parking fee structure which was in place prior to 2020, thus eliminating the 1 hour free parking.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani |
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
the 30-day budget amendment period prescribed in Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (3) for the 2024 Recommended Operating Budget be shortened and the final day for amendments be January 29, 2024.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be directed to send a letter to the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (amo) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (fcm) to advocate upper levels of government for funding residential road rehabilitation projects.
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
administration be directed to incorporate traffic calming measures on Wyandotte Street as opposed to the narrowing of the roadway option that was approved by Council previously
- $225,000: …of the roadway option that was approved by Council previously; and, That an amount of $225,000 from the surplus $246,240 in the Budget…
- $246,240: …was approved by Council previously; and, That an amount of $225,000 from the surplus $246,240 in the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fun…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fabio Costante |
11.5 2024 Sewer Surcharge Budget - City Wide
the 30-day budget amendment period prescribed in Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (3) for the 2024 Recommended Capital Budget be shortened and the final day for amendments be January 29, 2024.
11.1 2024 Operating Budget Report - City Wide (C 188/2023)
City Council endorse the 2024 recommended operating budget which is reflective of an overall levy increase of 3.91% as amended; subject to any further amendments that have been proposed by City Council and are considered approved
- $7,838,880: …by City Council and are considered approved; and, That one-time funding estimated at $7,838,880; subject to any further amendments that…
11.2 2024 10-Year Recommended Capital Budget - City Wide (C 177/2023)
City Council endorse the 2024 10-Year Capital Budget documents reflective of $1,894,120,197 in total funding; subject to any further amendments that have been proposed by City Council and are considered approved
- $1,894,120,197: …That City Council ENDORSE the 2024 10-Year Capital Budget documents reflective of $1,894,120,197 in total funding; subject to any furthe…
- $206,895,068: …and placeholders previously approved by City Council, for capital projects totalling $206,895,068; subject to any further amendments that…
- $1,687,225,129: …and placeholders previously approved by City Council, for capital projects totalling $1,687,225,129; subject to any further amendments that…
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 15, 2024)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Acting Manager of Homelessness and Housing Support, Executive Director of Housing and Children’s Services, Executive Director of Engineering, Acting Commissioner of Infrastructure Services, Acting City Solicitor, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, Commissioner of Human and Health…
| For | Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 15, 2024)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Acting Manager of Homelessness and Housing Support, Executive Director of Housing and Children’s Services, Executive Director of Engineering, Acting Commissioner of Infrastructure Services, Acting City Solicitor, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, Commissioner of Human and Health…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fabio Costante, Fred Francis |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
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