City Council, Monday, July 22, 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 (43 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, July 22, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.6 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Town of Tecumseh Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Zoning By- Law Amendment regarding land situated on the west side of Walker Road/County…
7.2 2022 and 2023 Year End Risk Management Report - City Wide
the report of the Manager - Purchasing, Risk Management dated July 2, 2024 entitled “2022 and 2023 Year End Risk Management Report - City Wide” be received for information.
7.3 2025 Budget Process & Timeline - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Finance & City Treasurer dated July 22, 2024 entitled “2025 Budget Process & Timeline - City Wide” be received for information.
7.4 Status Report on Implementation of Management Action Plans - 2023 Q4
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated July 5, 2024 entitled “Status Report on Implementation of Management Action Plans - 2023 Q4” be received for information.
7.5 Recycling Collection Transition Update, City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer dated July 5, 2024 entitled “Recycling Collection Transition Update, City Wide” be received for information.
7.6 Response to CQ 27-2023 Regarding Parking Spaces at Ford Test Track, Ward 5
the report of the Manager, Parks Development entitled “Response to CQ 27-2023 Regarding Parking Spaces at Ford Test Track, Ward 5” be received for information
- $125,000.00: …BE APPROVED as outlined in the report; and, That funding in the amount of approximately $125,000.00 plus applicable HST BE PRIORITIZED as p…
7.7 Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Grant Intake #2 - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Corporate Projects - Economic Development (Acting) dated July 11, 2024 entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund (haf) Grant Intake #2 - City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Delegation of Authority Annual Report for the Period January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (City Wide)
the Delegation of Authority Summary Report for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 be received for information
- $500,000: …the cumulative cost of such approvals does not exceed the one time upset limit of $500,000 approved and funded from BSR in the 202…
8.2 Properties Under Municipal Vesting Consideration - Wards 1, 4 and 7
As relates to the properties located at: property address property roll ward number 0 gratiot street 3739-080-730-14000- 1 0000 0 lakeview avenue 3739-070-730-80990- 7 0000 0 lakeview avenue 3739-070-730-80992- 7 0000 459 marentette avenue 3739-030-050-10100- 4 0000 0 timber bay crescent 3739-070-890-05816- 7 0000 That…
- $62,372: …to remove from the tax roll property taxes estimated in the amount of $62,372 (inclusive of education tax) plus any a…
- $53,757: …until the date of actual removal and the amount be funded as charges as follows: • $53,757 to be charged to the Property Acquisiti…
- $7,800: …to the Property Acquisition through Vesting capital project (Project ID 7171059), • $7,800 to be charged against the provision for…
- $815: …to be charged against the provision for property tax write-off (Dept. ID 0224140) and, • $815 to be recovered by way of a charge back…
8.3 Atura Power College Avenue Bike Trail Adopt A Park Agreement, Ward 2 and Adopt-A-Park or Trail Policy Update - City Wide
the Executive Director of Parks and Facilities or their designate be authorized to execute the Adopt-a-Park or Trail Agreement with Atura Power satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor
8.4 Exemption from Sandwich Demolition Control By-law (DCB) 20-2007- 637 Brock Street (Ward 2)
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a Demolition Permit to the registered owner, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Inc. (C/O: Pamela Breault) for the single residential dwelling located at 637 Brock Street to facilitate redevelopment of the property into a single residential dwelling (See…
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition the maximum penalty ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.5 Asset Retirement Obligations Policy
City Council approve the draft Asset Retirement Obligations Policy (attached as Appendix A).
8.6 2023 City of Windsor Consolidated Financial Statements - City Wide
City Council receive and accept the draft 2023 City of Windsor Annual Report, which contains the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, including the City of Windsor Trust Fund Statements
8.7 Physiotherapy Services for Huron Lodge - Ward 1
City Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with Active Health Sciences Incorporated dba Lifemark Seniors Wellness in response to rfp #72-24 for physiotherapy services at Huron Lodge for an upset contract value of $300,383 (exclusive of hst)…
- $300,383: …to RFP #72-24 for physiotherapy services at Huron Lodge for an upset contract value of $300,383 (exclusive of HST) annually for a perio…
8.8 Auditor General Status Update Report
the report from the Office of the Municipal Auditor General titled “June 30, 2024 Auditor General Work Plan Revisions” be received for information and be approved as presented
8.9 Response to CQ 20-2024 Bulk Collection Program in BIAs
the report of the Manager, Environmental Services dated June 10, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 20-2024 Bulk Collection Program in BIAs” be received for information
8.11 Town of Amherstburg - Transit Service Agreement Renewal - City Wide
the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee Sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors receive for information the report of the Executive Director, Transit Windsor dated May 29, 2024 entitled "Town of Amherstburg - Transit Service Agreement Renewal - City Wide"
8.13 Request for Partial Demolition of Heritage Listed Property- 820 Monmouth Road, Terrace (Ward 4)
Council be informed of the proposed partial demolition at 820 Monmouth Rd, Terrace of 35 square feet of building to accommodate a one-storey rear addition.
8.14 Request for Partial Demolition of Heritage Listed Property - 886 Monmouth Road, Terrace (Ward 4)
Council be informed of the proposed partial demolition at 886 Monmouth Road, Terrace, to remove the existing poured concrete porch and construct a new front yard deck.
8.18 3251 Riverside Drive East Culvert Relocation - Cost Sharing - Riverside Horizons Inc. - Ward 5
the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a cost sharing agreement with Riverside Horizon’s Inc., whereby the City will pay an estimated $509,876, excluding hst (final payment to be based on actual construction costs), as the City’s share of infrastructure…
- $509,876,: …sharing agreement with Riverside Horizon’s Inc., whereby the City will pay an estimated $509,876, excluding HST (final payment to be base…
8.19 City of Windsor Community Improvement Plans-Extensions of Grant Approvals
approvals for financial incentives authorized under various Community Improvement Plans by Council Resolutions listed in Appendix A be extended for one (1) year from the date of Council approval of Report S74/2024
8.20 Application to Demolish Residential Dwelling Located at 2318 Westcott Road, which is Subject to Demolition Control By-law 131-2017 (Ward 5)
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit to the property owner 2644008 Ontario Ltd. (Adel Shaya) for the single residential dwelling located at 2318 Westcott Road to facilitate redevelopment of the property into a single detached dwelling, resulting in a total…
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition the maximum penalty ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.21 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Reigns 740 Inc. for 3495 Bloomfield Road (Ward 2)
the request made by Reigns 740 Inc. 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 3495 Bloomfield Road pursuant to the City of Windsor Brownfield…
- $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…
8.22 Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3495 Bloomfield Road; Owner: Reigns 740 Inc. (C/O: Sital Singh Garha); (Ward 2)
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by Reigns 740 Inc. (C/O: Sital Singh Garha), (the "Owner”) owner of the property located at 3495 Bloomfield Road (the “Property”), be approved for the following programs when all work is complete: i. Development and…
- $60,000: …Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a maximum amount of (+/- $60,000); ii. Revitalization Grant Program for…
- $10,836: …Program for 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/-$10,836 per year) (collectively, the “Grant”);…
- $60,000: …Treasurer as to financial implication; and, III. That funds in the maximum amount of $60,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
11.3 Capital Variance Report - March 31, 2024 - City Wide
City Council receive for information the 2024 Life-to-Date Capital Variance Report as at March 31, 2024
- $64,488.34: …Variances; and, b. Additional capital funding requests listed below: i. A transfer of $64,488.34 from the 400 City Hall Square Reserve,…
- $600,000: …specifically for temporary cable repairs at 400 City Hall Square, ii. A transfer of $600,000 from the 400 City Hall Square Reserve,…
- $27,000: …Outreach activities performed by all WFRS divisions and staff. v. Pre-commitments of $27,000 and $120,430 in 2025 and 2026 funding r…
- $120,430: …activities performed by all WFRS divisions and staff. v. Pre-commitments of $27,000 and $120,430 in 2025 and 2026 funding respectively,…
11.4 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Ojibway Parkway Wildlife Crossing - Ward 1
Council endorse the updated draft Environmental Study Report (esr) for Ojibway Parkway Wildlife Crossing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment with recommendations for the preferred solution for an ecological overpass spanning both Ojibway Parkway and the Essex Terminal Railway as prepared by wsp E&I Canada Limited, dated…
11.6 Award of Tender No. 150-23: Professional and protective security services, Citywide
1. That City Council approve retaining Paladin Security Group (Ontario) Limited for the purpose of providing professional and protective security services at municipal facilities as per the specifications, unit prices, terms, and conditions of Tender No. 150-23 for an initial two-year term with an option…
- $1,833,961: …Decision MD 05-2024, City Council subsequently SUPPORTS an amount estimated to be $1,833,961 for security personnel in 2024, to be f…
- $450,000: …the City Treasurer BRING FORWARD an operating budget issue in the amount estimated to be $450,000 after all recoveries and revenues have…
11.8 International Charles Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain Replacement Project Update - Ward 6
City Council receive for information the International Charles Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain Replacement Project Update outlined in this report
11.1 Response to CQ 4-2024, Options for Modernizing Parking Operations, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee dated April 25, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 4-2024, Options for Modernizing Parking Operations, City Wide” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for administration to provide more information…
8.17 Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties known as 4170 and 4190 Sixth Concession Rd; Applicant: 2863167 Ontario Inc.; File Nos. SDN-001/24 [SDN/7194] and Z-012/24 [ZNG/7195]; Ward 9.
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee Meeting dated May 31, 2024 entitled “Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties known as 4170 and 4190 Sixth Concession Rd; Applicant: 2863167 Ontario Inc.; File Nos. sdn- 001/24 [sdn/7194]…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Gary Kaschak, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante |
10.1 Windsor Archaeological Management Plan Review (City-wide) and Official Plan Amendment initiated by the City of Windsor for the Windsor
the update to the Windsor Archaeological Management Plan (wamp) attached hereto in the Appendices be adopted by City Council as amended to include revised wording to the Executive Summary as outlined in Appendix 3 of report ai 13/2024
- $75,000,: …Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 and subsequently City Council SUPPORT expenditures of up to $75,000, be it further resolved, IV. That a new…
- $75,000: …assessments; and further, V. That the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to transfer $75,000 from the Pay-As-You-Go Reserve, Fund 16…
- $50,000: …to establish an annual transfer to the Windsor Archaeological Fund in the amount of $50,000 to a new Corporate Account as part of t…
8.15 Official Plan Amendment to Facilitate Additional Changes to Streamline the Development Approval Process - City Wide
1. That Volume 1: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by adopting Official Plan Amendment (opa) 179 attached hereto as Appendix 1, and summarized as follows: a) Chapter 10, Procedures; Section 10.2, Supporting Studies and Information is hereby deleted…
8.16 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 Turner Road, Z-014/24 [ZNG-7202], Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning for the lands located on the southeast corner of Moxlay Avenue and Turner Road, described as Part of Lots 1007 to 1010, Part of Closed Alley, Plan 1126, Part 2, Reference Plan 12R-11872 [pin No. 01350-…
8.10 Response to CR183/2024-Petition from Residents on the Corner of Derek Street and Radcliff Avenue in Opposition to Implementation of Bus Route - City Wide
the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee Sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors receive for information the report of the Manager, Transit Planning dated March 22, 2024 entitled "Response to CR183/2024- Petition from Residents on the Corner of Derek Street and Radcliff…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani |
| Absent | Jim Morrison |
8.12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 Bernard Road, Z-011/24 [ZNG-7193], Ward 5
the report of the Planner ii, Development Review dated May 14, 2024 entitled “Zoning By- law Amendment Application for 0 Bernard Road, Z011/24 [zng-7193], Ward 5” be denied.
| For | Ed Sleiman, Angelo Marignani |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
8.12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 Bernard Road, Z-011/24 [ZNG-7193], Ward 5
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning for the lands located on the east side of Bernard Road between Ypres Street and Somme Avenue, described as Lot 191, Part of Block C, and Part of Closed Alley, Plan 1102, and Parts 2 &…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Ed Sleiman |
11.2 2024 Evaluation of the Homelessness & Housing Help Hub (H4)
the report of the Acting Manager, Homelessness & Housing Support dated June 14, 2024 entitled "2024 Evaluation of the Homelessness & Housing Help Hub (H4)" be endorsed
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fabio Costante |
11.5 Banwell Road/E.C. Row Expressway Interchange and Corridor Improvements - Funding and Approvals - Ward 7
with respect to the Banwell Road / E.C. Row Interchange and Corridor Improvements Capital Works project (the Project): I. That City Council pre-approve and award any procurement(s) necessary that are related to the Project provided that the procurement(s) are within approved budget amounts, pursuant to…
- $85.1 million: …the Project being “Banwell/EC Row Interchange Improvements” in an amount estimated to be $85.1 million; and further, VIII. That Council ENDORS…
- $35.1 million: …and further, VIII. That Council ENDORSE the use of debt in an estimated amount of $35.1 million for purposes of the long-term funding a…
- $31,590,000: …of the Project with any principal and/or interest payments applied as first charges of $31,590,000 and $3,510,000, respectively, to the Ro…
- $3,510,000,: …with any principal and/or interest payments applied as first charges of $31,590,000 and $3,510,000, respectively, to the Roads & Related De…
- $35.1 million: …DIRECT the City Treasurer to prioritize and incorporate the additional capital works of $35.1 million as part of the 2025 10-year Capital Pla…
11.7 Proposed Expropriation of Part of 2191 Dominion Boulevard for Dominion Boulevard / Ojibway Street Intersection Improvements - Ward 10
City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”) approve the expropriation of the fee simple interest of part of the property municipally known as 2191 Dominion Boulevard in the City of Windsor as further described in Appendix “A” attached hereto and shown…
12.3 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held May 14, 2024
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held May 14, 2024 be received as presented.
17.1 Petition Against the Building for the Homeless Residents, Drug Addiction Centre as well as the Mission, On the Wellington Ave. Site
the petition presented by Councillor Fabio Costante on behalf of the residents surrounding Wellington Ave being in opposition of the building for the Homeless Residents, Drug Addiction Centre as well as the Mission, on the Wellington Ave. Site be received as part of the public…
18.1 CQ 34-2024
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 35-2024
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 Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
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