City Council, Monday, February 26, 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 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. Regrets: Councillor Fred Francis.
What they decided (33 items, 2 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, February 26, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 City Planner / Application for Zoning Amendment, Supreme Executive Director Homes Group, 3445 Church Street, to permit 2 single detached dwellings. Z/14730 Note…
8.2 Abandonment of the Pillette No. 1 Drain - Ward 5
Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer to abandon the Pillette No. 1 Drain in its entirety in accordance with Section 84 of the Drainage Act
8.3 Development Charges Background Study and DC Bylaw Update - City Wide
A. That City Council approve the timelines for the 2024 Development Charge (dc) Background Study and dc Bylaw Update, including the development of a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) Bylaw, and the review of the Parkland Dedication Fee Structure
- $100,335: …Ltd. through procurement consistent with the City’s Purchasing Bylaw at a cost of $100,335 plus HST, with funding available in the…
8.4 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.
8.5 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.
8.6 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
8.8 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.
8.9 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.
8.11 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 be received for information
8.12 Rezoning - City of Windsor - Housekeeping Amendment 2024-1 - Z-002/21 ZNG/6277 - City Wide
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended as follows: 1A. Deleting and substituting Section 1.7 with the following: 1.7 interpretation and enforcement 1.7.1 The City Planner shall administer and interpret this by-law. Any reference to the City Planner in this by-law shall include the Deputy City Planner…
8.13 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendments Z 008-23 [ZNG-6976] &OPA 169 [OPA-6977] 2830065 Ontario Ltd. (Alta Nota-Mariusz Buchcic) 1460 Lauzon Rd Multiple Dwelling Development, Ward 6
an amendment to Schedule ‘D’- Land Use of Volume I the City of Windsor Official Plan, be approved, by changing the land designation of Part of Lot 128, Concession 1, Sandwich East; Part of Lot 129, Concession 1 Sandwich East, Part 1, 12R-16993; T/W R1464779,…
8.14 Closure of Third Street R.O.W. between Continental Avenue and E. C. Row Expressway, Ward 2, SAS-6924
the 20.12-metre-wide Third Street right-of-way located between Continental Avenue and E. C. Row Expressway, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1828 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject right-of-way”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $10.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned MD2.1, $10.00 per square foot plus HST (if applicable…
- $5.00: …Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor without easements, and $5.00 per square foot plus HST (if applicable…
8.14 Closure of Third Street R.O.W. between Continental Avenue and E. C. Row Expressway, Ward 2, SAS-6924
the request made by Bobaek America Inc. to participate in the Business Development Grant Program be approved for the property located at 3490 Wheelton Drive (shown in Appendix ‘A’) for a period that ends the earlier of 10 years or when 100% of the eligible…
8.14 Closure of Third Street R.O.W. between Continental Avenue and E. C. Row Expressway, Ward 2, SAS-6924
the request for incentives under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan made by Dr. Eric Bellis Dentistry Professional Corporation (C/O: Dr. Eric Bellis), the owner of the property located at 1695 Ottawa Street be approved in principle for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement…
- $6,213.87: …for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum of $6,213.87 ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax I…
- $32,560: …municipal portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years totaling a maximum of $32,560 ($3,256 per year); and, II. That the CA…
- $3,256: …portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years totaling a maximum of $32,560 ($3,256 per year); and, II. That the CAO and Ci…
- $6,213.87: …in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, IV. That funds in the maximum amount of $6,213.87 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
8.17 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held December 5, 2023
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee (waac) of its meeting held December 5, 2023 be received.
8.18 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held November 9, 2023
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. of its meeting held November 9, 2023 be received.
8.19 Report No. 132 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee - Accessible purchases from the Capital Fund for Huron Lodge
Report No. 132 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee indicating: That approval be given to an expenditure in the upset amount of $25,000 of invoiced costs from the Capital Fund 7086008 tied to the purchase of a Wheelchair Accessible Bike, Height adjustable tab, Accessible Picnic…
- $25,000: …Committee indicating: That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $25,000 of invoiced costs from the Capital Fund…
8.20 Report No. 133 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee - Accessible purchases from the Capital Fund for the Windsor Public Library
Report 133 of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee indicating: That approval be given to an expenditure in the upset amount of $15,000 of invoiced costs from the Capital Fund 7086008 for the Riverside Library Branch tied to the purchase of a LyriQ reader, Desktop Magnifier,…
- $15,000: …Committee indicating: That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $15,000 of invoiced costs from the Capital Fund…
8.21 Response to CQ 12-2022 & CQ 22-2022 - Solar Lights on City Trails, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Community Services dated January 21, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 12-2022 & 22-2022, Solar Lights on City Trails, City Wide” be received for information
- $420,000: …of trail per year so that all trails are fully lit by 2035 at an annual capital cost of $420,000 (plus applicable HST) plus maintenance…
8.22 Response to CR 655/2020, Invasive Plant Management Strategy - City Wide
the report of the City Natural and Outreach Coordinator dated January 21, 2024 entitled “Response to cr 655/2020, Invasive Plant Management Strategy, City Wide” be received for information.
8.23 Update on Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy (2019 - 2028)
the report from the Acting Manager, Homelessness & Housing Support dated January 22, 2024 entitled “Update on Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy (2019 - 2028)” be received
- $1 million: …Director of Housing and Children's Services; and, That for any agreements above $1 million dollars, that in addition to the Commis…
8.1 Red Light Camera Update, City Wide
the report of the Senior Manager Traffic and Parking dated February 9, 2024 entitled “Red Light Camera Update, City Wide” be referred to a future Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee Meeting for further review and consideration.
8.7 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
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Fabio Costante |
8.10 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 referred to a future Council meeting
12.5 Report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, meeting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors, In-camera of its meeting held February 12, 2024
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, In- camera of its meeting held February 12, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Notices Of Motion
Administration be delegated authority to consider a noise by-law waiver for 2 - 4 minutes daily, beginning at sunset (approximately 7:30 pm), gradually getting later, for the wia community located at 1320 Northwood Street for the lunar calendar month of Ramadan, anticipated to be approximately…
Question Period
given Council’s decision to cancel the Wyandotte St. E road diet project with no report, analysis or community consultation that Administration be directed to report back to Council the full analysis on the potential of the impact of a road diet through the corridor in…
| For | Kieran McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Fabio Costante, Jim Morrison, Gary Kaschak |
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino, Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
| Absent | Fred Francis |
18.1 CQ11-2024
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…
18.2 CQ12-2024
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…
18.3 CQ13-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Gary Kaschak 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…
Adjournment
Council not move in camera for discussion of the following item, and that it be moved to a public meeting of Council and in the form of a public report: 3. Property matter, lease, Section 239(2)(c)(k)
| For | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
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| Against | Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
Adjournment
to move in Camera for discussion of the following item(s): Item No. Subject & Section - Pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 1. Personal matter, appointment, about identifiable individuals, Section 239(2)(b)
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Council Meeting, February 12, 2024)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Manager of Real Estate Services, Acting City Solicitor, City Planner, Commissioner of Human and Health Services, Acting Commissioner of Community Services, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, Acting Commissioner of Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Finance and City…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by . Carried.)
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