City Council, Monday, February 12, 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 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 (18 items)
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, February 12, 2024
the following Communication Item 7.1.1 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence - Monday, February 12, 2024
the letter from the City of Greater Sudbury dated December 12, 2023 regarding the motion passed December 5, 2023, Amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the definition of “Employer” be received
7.2 Corporate Wellness Program, City Wide
the report of the Executive Director of Human Resources dated January 10, 2024 entitled “Corporate Wellness Program - City Wide” be received as information detailing the activities and progression of the Corporation of the City of Windsor’s Wellness Program.
8.1 Cellular Devices Policy Update - City Wide
the report of the Program Manager - Corporate Projects dated December 29, 2023 entitled “Cellular Devices Policy Update, City Wide” attached as Appendix A be approved.
8.2 Award of RFT 138-23; Overhead Bridge Crane Replacement at the Little River Pollution Control Plant (LRPCP), City Wide
Council award the following Tender: tender no.: rft 138-23 tenderer: Integral Pro Incorporated 267 Woodridge Drive Tecumseh, on, N8N 3A3 total tender price: $278,351 (plus hst)
- $278,351: …Integral Pro Incorporated 267 Woodridge Drive Tecumseh, ON, N8N 3A3 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $278,351 (plus HST); and, II. That the Chief Adm…
- $300,000: …financial content to the City Treasurer; and, III. That Council ENDORSE the transfer of $300,000 from the Pollution Control Reserve (Fun…
8.3 Sandwich CIP Application Report, 3549 Peter Street; Owners: Roseland Homes LTD (c/o Evanz Minas)
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by the registered owner Roseland Homes ltd (C/O: Evanz Minas) of the property located at 3549 Peter Street, be approved for the following programs: i. Development and Building Fees Grant for 100% of the Development…
- $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…
- $4,034.8: …Program for 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/- $4,034.8 per year); II. That the CAO and City Cl…
- $20,000: …the City Treasurer as to financial implication; III. That funds to a maximum amount of $20,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
8.4 Closure of part of east/west alley located between Leonard Road and George Avenue, Ward 5, SAA-7136
the 34.42 metre portion of the 5.49-metre-wide east/west alley located between Leonard Road and George Avenue, abutting the property known municipally as 2321 George Avenue (legally described as Lot 89 & Part of Block B, Plan 1088; Part of Block A, Plan 1238), and shown…
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.1, $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: …Land Surveyor. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2 is assessed at $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.5 Downtown CIP/Demolition Control By-law Exemption Report-527 Marentette Ave; Owner: Fouad Badour
CR63/2024 amended by CR372/2024 adopted september 9, 2024 I. That the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit to the registered owner Fouad Badour for the single unit dwelling located at 527 Marentette Avenue to facilitate the construction of a two (2)…
- $20,000: …the commencement of the demolition the Clerk enter the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) on the collectors roll of the property…
- $20,000: …Improvement Plan; b. The New Residential Development Grant Program BE APPROVED for $20,000 towards eligible costs of eight (8) new…
- $2,500: …BE APPROVED for $20,000 towards eligible costs of eight (8) new residential units ($2,500 per new residential units) pursuant to…
- $20,000: …implications; and, VIII. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment of $20,000 for grants under the New Residential De…
- $20,000: …the City Planner and Chief Building Official; and, IX. That Grant funds in the amount of $20,000 under the New Residential Development G…
11.4 Sprucewood Avenue Drain Provisional By-Law for Repair and Improvement - Ward 1
Council adopt the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by Rood Engineering Inc. dated December 12th, 2023 (attached), for the Repair and Improvement to the Sprucewood Avenue Drain, and give Provisional By-law 35-2024 a first and second reading in accordance with Section 45(1) of the Drainage Act,…
11.2 Declaration of Improved Property Municipally Known as 451 Tecumseh Road West Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 3
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) improved parcel of land be declared surplus: ▪ Municipal address: 451 Tecumseh Road West, improved property situate on the south side of Tecumseh Road West, west of York Street. ▪ Legal Description: Part Lot 1 on Registered…
11.5 Award of RFP 157-23, Energy Management Plan Consultant
City Council award rfp 157-23, Energy Management Plan Consultant, to wf Group Inc. for the provision of consulting services related to the preparation of the City’s 2024-2028 Energy Management Plan (emp) and City’s Corporate Energy Policy
- $59,000: …Inc. for the delivery of aforementioned consulting services, with a maximum limit set at $59,000 (excluding HST), satisfactory in legal…
- $5,900: …and AUTHORIZE Administration to use, if necessary, an additional contingency amount of $5,900 (excluding HST) equal to 10% of the ove…
- $66,045,: …activities, costs and other potential expenses; and, That the required funding of $66,045, as detailed in the Financial Matters se…
9.1 Application for Approval of the Conversion of an existing NonResidential Building at 1500 Ouellette Avenue to a Residential and Commercial Plan of Condominium; Applicant - Ryan Michael Solcz Prof. Corp; File No. CDM004/22
the report of the Senior Planner, Subdivisions dated May 12, 2023 entitled “Application for Approval of the Conversion of an existing Non-Residential Building at 1500 Ouellette Avenue to a Residential and Commercial Plan of Condominium; Applicant - Ryan Michael Solcz Prof. Corp; File No.…
11.1 Temporary Patios on Private Property, Application and Approval Process, City Wide
City Council approve Administration’s recommended process to allow temporary patios on private properties
- $12,000: …report; and further, That the fee for the 2024 season BE WAIVED and that funds up to $12,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve B…
11.3 Proposed Expropriation of Land for the Lauzon Parkway/County Road 42 Improvement Project - Ward 9
Council 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 register the same…
18.3 CQ 7-2024
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…
18.4 CQ 8-2024
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 9-2024
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…
18.6 CQ 10-2024
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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
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