City Council, Monday, May 27, 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 Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison. Regrets: Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac.
What they decided (39 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, May 13, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.3 through 7.1.8 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, May 13, 2024
the letter from Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario dated April 29, 2024 regarding Short-Term Rental Licensing for 11636 Riverside Drive East - Request for Exemption" be received for information
7.2 Housing Solutions Made for Windsor - The Expression of Interest Process - City Wide
the report of the Acting Manager, Corporate Projects, Economic Development dated May 9, 2024 entitled “Housing Solutions Made for Windsor - The Expression of Interest Process - City Wide” be received for information.
7.3 Petition from Residents of the Roseland Neighbourhood and Surrounding Area regarding The City of Windsor’s Current Housing Proposal on the Roseland Golf Club Property, Ward 1
the report of the City Clerk dated May 22, 2024, in response to “Petition from Residents of the Roseland Neighbourhood and Surrounding Area regarding The City of Windsor’s Current Housing Proposal on the Roseland Golf Club Property” be received for information.
8.1 Enter into a Lease for Trash Compactor at Huron Lodge- City Wide
Whereas in the opinion of the cfo/City Treasurer and the City Council the proposed lease financing agreement will not materially impact the debt and financial obligation limit of the City of Windsor, and its risks, in combination with all the other lease financing agreements of…
- $33,900: …1, 2024 b) Termination Date April 30, 2029 c) Lease Term 60 months d) Lease Term Cost $33,900 plus HST e) Annual Contract Cost $6,780…
- $6,780: …2029 c) Lease Term 60 months d) Lease Term Cost $33,900 plus HST e) Annual Contract Cost $6,780 per year, plus HST f) Monthly Lease Cos…
- $565: …$33,900 plus HST e) Annual Contract Cost $6,780 per year, plus HST f) Monthly Lease Cost $565 per month, plus HST; and, That the Chie…
8.2 2023 Annual Report - Building Permit Fee Reserve Fund, City Wide
the report of the Financial Planning Administrator and Chief Building Official dated April 3, 2024 entitled "2023 Annual Report - Building Permit Fees Reserve Fund, City Wide" be accepted.
8.3 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and WellBeing Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held December 12, 2023.
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table meeting held December 12, 2023 be received.
8.4 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held February 8, 2024
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. meeting held February 8, 2024 be received.
8.5 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held February 20, 2024
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held February 20, 2024 be received.
8.6 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held March 7, 2024
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge meeting held March 7, 2024 be received.
8.7 2024 Run With Responders and Tug Across the River - City Wide
City Council support the Run with Responders and Tug Across the River event (the “Events”) hosted by Windsor Fire & Rescue to take place in Windsor on July 28, 2024
- $10,000: …allocated for this event and subsequently City Council SUPPORT an expenditure up to $10,000; be it further resolved: That the City…
- $10,000: …Rescue for tracking purposes; and, That the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to transfer up to $10,000 from the Tourism Development Infrastruc…
8.8 Derwent Park, Approval of the Masterplan, Ward 8
Council support the conceptual masterplan for Derwent Park as shown in Appendix A of this report which would require additional capital expenditures beyond Phase 1, which is funded in the 10-year capital plan, and further as it relates to Phase 1 of the plan:
- $1,000,000: …capital budget was approved via Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 which included an amount of $1,000,000 for the implementation of Phase 1 be it…
- $1,000,000: …of Phase 1 be it further resolved: VI. That City Council APPROVE a pre-commitment of $1,000,000 in 2025 Canada Community-Building Fund,…
- $6,528,000: …BE DIRECTED to bring forward a capital budget issue in the amount estimated to be $6,528,000 as part of the 2025 10-year capital pla…
8.10 Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Update
the report of the Manager of Social Policy & Planning dated April 11, 2024 entitled “Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Update - City Wide" be received for information.
8.11 Asylum Claimants Transferred to Windsor Hotels by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Update, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Social Policy & Planning dated March 18, 2024 entitled “Asylum Claimants Transferred to Windsor Hotels by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (ircc) Update, City Wide” be received for information
8.12 Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3218 Baby Street; Owner: Buschante Development Group Corporation (Ward 2)
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a Demolition Permit to the registered owner Buschante Development Group Corporation to demolish a Single-Family Detached Dwelling located at 3218 Baby Street (see Appendix ‘A'), to construct a Multiple Dwelling with (3) units (See Appendix ‘B’)
- $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…
- $30,000: …the Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a Maximum amount of $30,000; ii. Revitalization Grant Program for 7…
- $5,215: …for 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (estimated at $5,215 per year); and, VI. That the CAO and Ci…
- $30,000: …Treasurer as to financial implication; and, VII. That funds to a maximum amount of $30,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
8.13 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by St. Rhodes Development & Leasing Corporation for 1247 Riverside Drive East (Ward 4)
the request made by St. Rhodes Development & Leasing Corporation to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study for the property located at 1247 Riverside Drive East pursuant to the…
- $15,000: …Plan; and, II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $15,000 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $15,000: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; and, III. That the grant funds in the amount of $15,000 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.14 Additional Information Memo to Closure of north/south alley located between Vimy Avenue and Ypres Avenue, Ward 5
the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Vimy Avenue and Ypres Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1838 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $15.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD1.7, $15.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $7.50: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $7.50 per square foot with easements plus HST…
- $1.00: …by an Ontario Land Surveyor. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.15 Main Streets CIP Application, 1958-1998 Wyandotte Street East (Strathcona Building); Owner: 2798315 Ontario Inc. (c/o David Mady)
the request made by 2798315 Ontario Inc. (c/o David Mady), the owner of the property located at 1958-1998 Wyandotte Street East, for Building Facade Improvement grants totalling a maximum of $60,000 be approved in principle under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan
- $60,000: …Wyandotte Street East, for Building Facade Improvement grants totalling a maximum of $60,000 BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE under the Main…
- $60,000: …Main Streets Community Improvement Plan; and, II. That funds in the maximum amount of $60,000 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
8.16 Approval of a Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act, 705 and 755 Grand Marais Rd E.; Applicant: Seiko Homes Inc.; File No.: CDM 003-24 [CDM-7192]; Ward 10
the application of Seiko Homes Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of The Condominium Act for approval of a plan of condominium (Standard Condominium), comprised of a total of 80 dwelling units within two new Multiple Dwelling structures under construction as shown on the…
8.17 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z007-24(ZNG/7181) - Cindy Prince - 3589 Victoria Boulevard, Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning on the lands of Plan 1124, S Part Lot 223 N Part Lot 225 situated on the west side of Victoria Boulevard between Medina St West and Beals St West, and known municipally as 3589 Victoria…
8.20 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling, Z 004-24 [ZNG-7171] & OPA 182 [OPA-7173] 1027458 Ontario Inc. 0 Clairview Ave. - Ward 7
the City of Windsor Official Plan, Volume ii, Part 2, East Riverside Secondary Plan, be amended by deleting Section 2.7.7.5. and replacing as follows: “2.7.7.5 The mix and distribution of dwelling types within Residential Neighbourhoods will be established in the neighbourhood subdivision plans provided…
8.21 OPA & Rezoning, Bouzide Enterprise Ltd - 2144 Huron Church Rd - OPA 180 OPA/7168 Z-003/24 ZNG/7169, Ward 10
1. That Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 50 to 66, Part Lots 29 to 41, 67 & Part Block A, Part Ojibway Street (Closed), Part Alley (Closed), Plan 997, designated…
8.22 Sandwich Street Infrastructure Enhancement Heritage Permit (Ward 2)
the Heritage Permit requested by Bridging North America Constructors Canada gp (bna), on behalf of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (wdba), be approved for Infrastructure Enhancements along Sandwich Street within the Sandwich Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Appendix A-D Heritage Permit Application, subject to the following…
- $390,000: …Conservation District Plan in the following priority and subject to the upset limit of $390,000: a. Trolley Tracks embedded in the Conc…
- $390,000: …Fund, be it further resolved, IV. That the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to transfer up to $390,000 currently available in Canada Community…
- $390,000: …Fund (Fund 176) funding to Project 7152001, Cabana Road Improvements, which replaces $390,000 in existing Pay-As-You-Go (Fund 169) fu…
- $390,000: …(Fund 169) funding; and further, Whereas, City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure of up to $390,000 as it relates to the supply and impleme…
- $390,000: …a new capital project under Heritage Planning to be funded by way of a transfer of up to $390,000 in available Pay-As-You-Go (Fund 169) f…
8.23 1958-1998 Wyandotte Street East, Strathcona Building, Request for Heritage Designation & Heritage Funding (Ward 4)
With regards to the designation request of the Strathcona Building,1958-1998 Wyandotte Street East: I. That City Council approve the designation, in accordance with Part iv of the Ontario Heritage Act
- $92,829.00: …further resolved: IV. That the following heritage incentives to a total upset value of $92,829.00 (total cost of the recreation of the fo…
- $55,533.67: …Property Tax Reduction By-law 164-2015 and its requirements to an upset value of $55,533.67; b. Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fu…
- $37,295.33: …value of $55,533.67; b. Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157) award to an upset of $37,295.33; and, V. That the heritage incentives f…
8.24 Minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held March 14, 2024
the minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel meeting held March 14, 2024 be received.
8.25 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held February 6, 2024
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) meeting held February 6, 2024 be received.
8.26 Response to CQ 24-2023 Regarding Minimum Standards, Vendor Warranties, and Construction Policies for Road Repair, Sewer Infrastructure, and Road Rehab Projects - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Infrastructure Services dated November 10, 2023 entitled “Response to CQ 24-2023 Regarding Minimum Standards, Vendor Warranties, and Construction Policies for Road Repair, Sewer Infrastructure, and Road Rehab Projects - City Wide” be received for information and discussion
8.27 Ad Hoc Administrative Alley Committee - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services dated April 5, 2024 entitled “Ad Hoc Administrative Alley Committee - City Wide” be received in response to Council’s request for a specific proposed framework and work plan for the previously approved Alley Standards and Development Committee
8.28 Information regarding adding trees along the E.C. Row Expressway on the North and South sides between Walker Road and Howard Avenue - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer dated April 5, 2024 entitled “Information regarding adding trees along the E.C. Row Expressway on the North and South sides between Walker Road and Howard Avenue - City Wide” be received for information.
8.29 Response to CQ 9-2024 - Deficient Roads and “Like for Like” Policy - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer dated April 5, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 9-2024, Deficient Roads and “Like for Like” Policy, City Wide” be received for information.
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
8.19 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling, Z 005-24 [ZNG-7174] & OPA 183 [OPA-7175] 1027458 Ontario Inc. 0 Wyandotte St E. - Ward 7
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Block A on Plan 1161; Part Streets and Alleys (Closed By R1088686); Part Lots 14, 31, 34 and 52 and all of Lots 32,…
8.18 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 835 Tecumseh Road East, 2148 Marentette Avenue, and 2175 Parent Avenue, Z- 006/24 [ZNG-7179] & OPA 184 [OPA-7180], Ward 4
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 59 & 60, Part of Lot 1, & Part of Closed Alley, Plan 908; Part of Lots 23 & 24, Plan 140, known municipally as…
8.9 South Cameron Park Trails, Approval of the Conceptual Plan, Ward 10 Patricia McGorman, area resident
On February 2, 2024, the 2024 10-year capital budget was approved via Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 which did not include any amount for the implementation of the South Cameron Conceptual Trail Plan; be it further resolved: I. That Council support the South Cameron Conceptual Trail Plan…
- $2,634,240: …BE DIRECTED to bring forward a capital budget issue in the amount estimated to be $2,634,240 as part of the 2025 10-year capital pla…
8.30 Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road, Ward 7
the report of the Acting Senior Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking Services dated April 8, 2024 entitled “Additional Information to Report S 7/2024 and ai 3/2024, Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road, Ward 7,” be received for information
| For | Angelo Marignani, Mark McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Fabio Costante, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman |
| Absent | Jo-Anne Gignac |
8.30 Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road, Ward 7
the report of the Acting Senior Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking Services dated April 8, 2024 entitled “Additional Information to Report S 7/2024 and ai 3/2024, Traffic Signal at Tecumseh Road E and Robinet Road, Ward 7,” be received for information
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani |
11.1 Recycling Collection for Non-Eligible Sources, City Wide
the City enter into an agreement with the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority to provide recycling collection to designated non-eligible sources on a full cost recovery model from August 28, 2024 to December 31, 2025, with an option to extend upon mutual agreement
11.2 City Hall Square Ice Rink - Ward 3
the report of the Project Administrator dated May 10, 2024 entitled “ City Hall Square Ice Rink - Ward 3” be deferred to the June 10, 2024 City Council meeting to allow for administration to include data related to current free public skating sessions at…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman |
18.1 CQ 29-2024
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 CQ 30-2024
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…
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.11 being “Asylum Claimants Transferred to Windsor Hotels by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Update, City Wide,” as the matter relates to his employer.
- Councillor Mark McKenzie discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.18 being “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 835 Tecumseh Road East, 2148 Marentette Avenue, and 2175 Parent Avenue, Z-006/24 [ZNG-7179] & OPA 184 [OPA-7180], Ward 4,” as he is a member of the Giovanni Caboto Club.
- Councillor Renaldo Agostino discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.18 being “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 835 Tecumseh Road East, 2148 Marentette Avenue, and 2175 Parent Avenue, Z-006/24 [ZNG-7179] & OPA 184 [OPA- 7180], Ward 4,” as he is a member of the Giovanni Caboto Club.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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 Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
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