Council in plain English

Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, Wednesday, January 31, 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.

4:30 PM, . Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Councillor Fabio Costante (Chairperson), Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie.

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 (9 items)

7.1 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held December 7, 2023

the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission meeting held December 7, 2023 be received as presented.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

7.2 Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Board Meeting Minutes from November 7, 2023

the minutes of the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (ewsa) board meeting held November 7, 2023 be received as presented.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.1 Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP) Report Requirement - Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy - City Wide

the report of the Community Energy Plan Administrator dated December 19, 2023 regarding the Energy and Poverty Pillar (eapp) Report Requirement from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy be received for information

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.2 Results of Test Pilot of Garbage Relocation in Ward 3, City Wide

the report from the City Engineer dated January 4, 2024 entitled “Results of Test Pilot of Garbage Relocation in Ward 3, City Wide” be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: Councillors Mark McKenzie and Fabio Costante voting nay. Decision ETPS.

Votes named in the minutes
ForNot listed
AgainstMark McKenzie, Fabio Costante

8.3 Relocation of Garbage Collection in the Alleys Bounded by Hall/Moy/Riverside Dr E/Assumption, City Wide

Council approve the permanent relocation of garbage collection from the alley to curbside in the area bounded by Hall, Moy, Riverside Dr E and Assumption, effective immediately.

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.4 Response to CQ 35-2023, Out of Town Buses, City Wide

the report of the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer dated January 11, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 35-2023, Out of Town Buses, City Wide” be referred back to administration

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

8.5 Response to CQ 32-2023, Oversight and Authority to Limit Freight Train Traffic Impediments, City Wide

the report of the Policy Analyst dated January 10, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 32- 2023, Oversight and Authority to Limit Freight Train Traffic Impediments, City Wide”, be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.6 Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road, Ward 7

the report of the Senior Manager, Traffic Operations & Parking, dated January 12, 2024 entitled “Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road-Ward 7” be received for information

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

8.7 Windsor’s Sustainable Procurement Guide - City Wide

1. that the report from the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator dated December 5, 2023 regarding Windsor’s Sustainable Procurement Guide, City Wide be received for information

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

Routine business

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