City Council, Monday, September 9, 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 (arrives at 10:30 o’clock a.m.), 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 (36 items)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 9, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.3 and 7.1.5 through 7.1.9 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 9, 2024
the letter from the Essex Region Conservation dated July 29, 2024 regarding a request for endorsement of Municipal Representatives for Essex Region Source Protection Committee be received
7.2 Update of Round 2 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2024, City Wide
the report of the Supervisor, Community Programming, Cultural Affairs dated August 15, 2024, entitled “Update of Round 2 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2024, City Wide” be received for information.
7.3 Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Statements, City Wide
the report of the Deputy Treasurer, Taxation, Treasury and Financial Projects dated August 16, 2024, entitled “Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Statements, City Wide”, attached as Appendix A be received for information.
7.4 2024 Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Revenue and Collections dated August 20, 2024 entitled “2024 Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears - City Wide” be received for information.
7.5 Update on Provincial Housing Targets & Residential Development in the City of Windsor, City Wide
the report of the Research & Policy Analyst dated August 22, 2024 entitled “Update on Provincial Housing Targets & Residential Development in the City of Windsor, City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Amendment of Council Resolution CR839/99 - Signing Officer for Municipal Capital Facility Agreement be replaced with Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk
Council Resolution CR839/99 adopted July 26, 1999, amended by CR453/2000, adopted on May 9, 2000, be amended as follows: By deleting the reference to “Mayor” in its entirety and inserting “Chief Administrative Officer” in its place.
8.2 Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) Baseline Funding Application - Citywide
1) That Administration be directed to submit an Expression of Interest (eoi) (stage 1) For the city to participate in the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (hicc), Canada Public Transit Fund (cptf), Baseline Funding stream, subject to all documentation being satisfactory in legal…
8.3 2024 Second Quarter Operating Budget Variance - City Wide
City Council receive for information the 2024 2nd Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report
8.4 Dedicated Locator Model Agreements
Council approve entering into Dedicated Locator Model Agreements which authorizes locate service providers to locate City owned municipal services on behalf of the City in accordance with the “Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012”
8.6 Minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee (ECCAC) of its meeting held May 21, 2024
the minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee (eccac) meeting held May 21, 2024 be received.
8.7 Minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held May 30, 2024
the minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel meeting held May 30, 2024 be received.
8.8 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held May 7, 2024
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held May 7, 2024 be received.
8.9 Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Annual Report - Essex- Windsor Residential Waste Diversion 2023
the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Annual Report, Essex Windsor Residential Waste Diversion 2023 be received.
8.10 Bike Parking Policy - City Wide
the report of the Policy Analyst dated November 9, 2023 entitled “Bike Parking Policy, City Wide”, be received for information
8.12 Response to CQ 11-2024 School Safety: Students and Drivers, City Wide
the report of the Active Transportation Engineer dated July 15, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 11-2024 School Safety: Students and Drivers, City Wide” be received for information
8.13 Niagara Street (Lincoln Road to Walker Road) Traffic Calming, Ward 4
Administration be directed to install speed humps on Niagara Street between Lincoln Road and Walker Road
- $74,950: …via Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 and subsequently City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure of $74,950; and further, That the City Treasurer B…
- $74,950: …expenditure of $74,950; and further, That the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to pre-commit $74,950 in 2025 Pay-As-You-Go funding from the…
- $5,400: …for immediate use; and, That a budget issue with regards to annual maintenance of $5,400 BE PRESENTED as part of the 2025 operat…
8.14 Request for Heritage Permit, 567 Church Street, Revell-D'Avignon House (Ward 3)
Council be informed of the various roof replacement options explored by the Owner of 567 Church Street as outlined in this report
8.15 Request for Partial Demolition and Removal from Municipal Heritage Register for Heritage Listed Property, 232 Thompson Boulevard, House (Ward 6)
Council be informed of the proposed partial demolition at 232 Thompson Boulevard to remove the existing roof, front porch, openings (doors/windows), and brick chimney to construct a second storey addition and new covered front porch
8.16 Community Heritage Fund Request, 3069 Alexander Ave, Masson-Deck House (Ward 2)
a total grant of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $15,126.18 for the cedar roof shingles and the cedar dormer shingles, from the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157), be granted to the Owner of the Masson-Deck House at 3069 Alexander Ave,…
- $15,126.18: …I. That a total grant of 30% of the cost to an upset amount of $15,126.18 for the cedar roof shingles and the ced…
8.17 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for property known as 1920 Grove Avenue; Applicant: Olivia Construction Homes Ltd.; File No. Z-016/24, ZNG/7206; Ward 2
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of the land located on the north side of Grove Avenue, between Josephine Avenue and Partington Avenue, described as Part Lot 68, Concession 1, pin 01219-0447 lt, from Residential District 2.1 with a holding prefix (HRD2.1)…
8.18 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-04 for 2545 Howard Avenue, File No. SGN-001/24 - Ward 10
the application for a Site Specific Amendment to By-law 250-2004, being a by- law respecting signs and other advertising devices in the City of Windsor, as amended (the “Sign By-law”), to allow for the installation of an Electronic Changing Copy Billboard Ground Sign on the…
8.19 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Riverside Horizons Inc. for 3251 Riverside Drive East (Ward 5)
the request made by Riverside Horizons Inc. to participate in the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Program be approved for 70% (or 100% if leed certified) of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the proposed redevelopment at 3251 Riverside Drive East for up to…
8.20 Downtown CIP Grant Application Amendment made by Fouad Badour (Owner) for 509, 515, 521, 527 Marentette Avenue, Ward 3
Council Resolution 63/2024 adopted on February 12, 2024 be amended as follows: i. by deleting Resolutions V., vi., vii., viii., ix., X., and xi. in their entirety, and inserting the following in their place: “V. That the request made by Fouad Badour for the proposed…
- $30,000: …Improvement Plan; and, b) the New Residential Development Grant Program BE APPROVED for $30,000 towards eligible costs of twelve (12) n…
- $2,500: …BE APPROVED for $30,000 towards eligible costs of twelve (12) new residential units ($2,500 per new residential units) pursuant to…
- $30,000: …financial implications. VIII. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment of $30,000 for grants under the New Residential De…
- $30,000: …of the City Planner and Chief Building Official. IX. That grant funds in the amount of $30,000 under the New Residential Development G…
11.1 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 2121 York Street Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 3
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: ▪ Municipal address: 2121 York Street, vacant land situate on the west side of York Street; ▪ Legal Description: Lot 6 on Registered Plan 925 Sandwich West; Windsor ▪ Approximate…
11.2 Winter Control Maintenance of Municipal Roads, Execution of Contract 14-24, City Wide
City Council approve the following award of low tenders in Tender 14-24: low tenderer, part “A”: gip Paving Inc. tender no: 14-24 total tender price: $2,144,500.00 account charged: 001-2980-320P-02942-0161049 low tenderer, part “B”: Amico Infrastructures Inc. tender no: 14-24 total tender price: $1,375,775.00…
- $2,144,500.00: …14-24: LOW TENDERER, PART “A”: GIP Paving Inc. TENDER NO: 14-24 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $2,144,500.00 ACCOUNT CHARGED: 001-2980-320P-02942-01…
- $1,375,775.00: …LOW TENDERER, PART “B”: Amico Infrastructures Inc. TENDER NO: 14-24 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $1,375,775.00 ACCOUNT CHARGED: 001-2980-320P-02942-01…
- $2,144,500: …EXECUTE an agreement with the low bidder for Part “A”, GIP Paving Inc., in the amount of $2,144,500 excluding HST for the 2026/2027 winter…
- $1,375,775: …agreement with the low bidder for Part “B”, Amico Infrastructures Inc., in the amount of $1,375,775 excluding HST for the 2026/2027 winter…
- $3,582,232: …SUPPORT and approve the award of the winter control maintenance contracts totalling $3,582,232 for the 2026-2027 winter season, along…
13.17 By-law 144-2024 - A BY-LAW TO ASSUME FOR SUBSEQUENT CLOSURE THE 5.49 METRE EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF TECUMSEH ROAD EAST, EAST OF LEONARD LANE, AND WEST OF GEORGE AVENUE, CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by CR62/2024 dated February 12, 2024.
By-law 144-2024 dated February 12, 2024 being “A By-Law to Assume for Subsequent Closure the 5.49 Metre East/West Alley South of Tecumseh Road East, East of Leonard Lane, and West Of George Avenue, City of Windsor” be deferred to a future meeting of City Council…
13.18 By-law 145-2024 - A BY-LAW TO CLOSE, STOP UP AND CONVEY THE 5.49 METRE EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF TECUMSEH ROAD EAST, EAST OF LEONARD LANE, AND WEST OF GEORGE AVENUE, CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by CR62/2024 dated February 12, 2024.
By-law 145-2024 dated February 12, 2024 being “A By-Law to Close, Stop Up and Convey the 5.49 Metre East/West Alley South of Tecumseh Road East, East of Leonard Lane, and West Of George Avenue, City Of Windsor” be deferred to a future meeting of City…
8.5 Response to CQ 4-2024, Options for Modernizing Parking Operations, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation and 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 for consideration.
11.3 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 and Heritage Standing Committee 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] and Z-012/24…
| For | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Jim Morrison |
8.11 Response to CQ 10-2024 - Property Owner sign-off on Permit Applications - City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee dated July 12, 2024 entitled "Response to CQ 10-2024 - Property Owner sign-off on Permit Applications - City Wide" be referred back to administration to allow for further discussion regarding options that will satisfy…
18.3 CQ 36-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…
18.4 CQ 37-2024
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…
18.5 CQ 38-2024
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…
18.6 CQ 39-2024
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…
IC-8 In-camera recommendation 8 (In-Camera Council Meeting, July 22, 2024)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Senior Economic Development Officer, Executive Director of Economic Development, Commissioner of Economic Development, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property matter, economic development update be approved.
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, 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 Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
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