City Council, Monday November 25, 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 (33 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday November 25, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.2 through 7.1.8 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday November 25, 2024
the correspondence from Justin Egan, Technical Manager Regulatory Applications, Enbridge Gas Inc. dated September 26, 2024 regarding Enbridge Gas Inc - 2025 Federal Carbon Pricing Program (fcpp) Application - oeb Notice be received
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante |
7.2 Strengthen the Core Update - City Wide
City Council receive for information an update dated November 25, 2024 on the Strengthen the Core: Downtown Windsor Revitalization Plan approved by City Council on May 13, 2024 (cr 49/2024).
8.1 2025 Schedule of Council and Standing Committee Meetings - City Wide
the “Schedule of City Council and Standing Committee meetings for 2025” attached as Appendix A, along with the “Deadlines for Submission of Reports Scheduled for Consideration at City Council Meetings” attached as Appendix B, “Deadlines for Submission of Reports Scheduled for Consideration at In-Camera City…
8.5 Response to CQ 29-2023 - Policy re: Capital Improvements at City Gateways - City Wide
the report in response to CQ 29-2023 regarding a policy related to capital improvements at city gateways to provide options for further enhancements when budget allotments do not allow for them be received for information.
8.6 CQ-14-2023 - Use of Rumble Strips in an Urban Environment
the report of the Acting Senior Manager of Traffic and Parking dated October 15, 2024, entitled “Response to CQ 14-2023, Use of Rumble Strips in an Urban Environment, City Wide” be received for information
8.7 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3170 & 3178 California Avenue, Z-024/24 [ZNG-7227], Ward 1
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning for the lands located on the east side of California Avenue between Balmoral Street and Norfolk Street, described as Lots 1291 to 1294, Plan 1023 (pin No. 01277-0254 lt), by adding a site-specific provision to permit…
8.9 Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for the property known as 3990 Loon Street; Applicant: Olivia Construction Inc.; File Nos. SDN-003/24 [SDN/7212] and Z-018/24 [ZNG/7211]; Ward 5.
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of the land located west of Tourangeau Road, between Plymouth Drive and Grand Marais Road East, described as Pt Lot 105, Concession 2, designated as part 1, Plan 12R-26347 [pin 01360-0291 (lt)] and part block 21…
- $11,557.70: …13. Servicing Charges, The owner shall pay owed servicing fees in the amount of $11,557.70 + HST + an annual interest charge appli…
- $74,392.00: …shall pay to the Corporation, prior to the issuance of a construction permit, the sum of $74,392.00 being tree replacement cost for the rem…
8.10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 926-928 Giles Blvd E, Z- 028/24 [ZNG-7232], Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the lands located on the north side of Giles Blvd between Parent Ave and Langlois Ave, described as Lot 53 Plan 937, pin 01155-0034, by adding a site- specific provision to permit one Multiple Dwelling containing a maximum of…
8.11 Brownfield Property Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Capital Plus Real Estate Corp. for 3841-3847 Howard Avenue (Ward 8)
the request made by Capital Plus Real Estate Corp. 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 3841- 3847 Howard Avenue for…
8.12 Part Closure of north/south alley located between Park Street West and Wyandotte Street West, Ward 3
part of the 5.90-metre-wide north/south alley located between Park StreetWest and Wyandotte Street West, namely south of Lot 27, Plan 281, and shown on Drawing No. cc- 1857 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent…
11.1 Award of Tender: 35-24, University Avenue Corridor Improvements, Phase 1 (McEwan Avenue to Salter Avenue), Ward 2
Council approve the following low tender: tenderer: D’Amore Construction (2000) Ltd. tender no: 35-24 University Avenue Corridor Improvements, Phase 1 total tender price: $15,920,073 (excluding hst) account charged: 007-5410-9998-02942-7221052 and
- $15,920,073: …TENDER NO: 35-24 University Avenue Corridor Improvements, Phase 1 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $15,920,073 (excluding HST) ACCOUNT CHARGED: 007-54…
- $15,920,073: …an agreement with the low bidder, D’Amore Construction (2000) Ltd, in the amount of $15,920,073 plus tax (RFT# 35-24), with said contra…
- $19,517,070,: …Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 and subsequently City Council SUPPORT an expenditure up to $19,517,070, be it further resolved that the City Tr…
- $2,700,000: …be it further resolved that the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to effect the transfer of $2,700,000 of surplus funds from Grove Campbell Mc…
11.2 Award of Tender 30-24 Supply & Installation LED Lighting - Various Facilities - Phase 3 - City Wide
as it relates to Phases 1 & 2 of the Corporate led Lighting Conversion City Wide project that City Council endorse the project change orders as described in Appendix A: led Project Change Orders, Phases 1 and 2
- $1,269,638.26: …to execute a contract with Dynamic Energy Services Inc., for a total cost not to exceed $1,269,638.26 (exclusive of HST), satisfactory in tec…
- $5,846,705: …City Wide project, that the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to increase the project budget to $5,846,705 inclusive of all anticipated Phase 1, 2…
- $1,215,235,: …of all anticipated Phase 1, 2 & 3 costs, which represents a net budget increase of $1,215,235, to be covered by estimated operational…
- $446,500: …a net budget increase of $1,215,235, to be covered by estimated operational savings of $446,500 from project implementation which will…
11.3 2025 Agency Grant Payments - City Wide
Council approve the funding for City Funded Agencies in 2025 up to a maximum of 50% of the 2024 approved grant amounts as outlined in this report.
11.4 2024 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance - City Wide
City Council receive for information the 2024 3rd Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report
8.3 CQ 13-2023 - Front Yard Parking Best Practice 2.2.2
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee meeting held September 25, 2024 regarding “ Response to CQ 13-2023 - Front Yard Parking Best Practice 2.2.2 ” be deferred to a future meeting of City Council to allow for a previously scheduled…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
8.4 Response to CQ 4-2024, Options for Modernizing Parking Operations, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public safety Standing Committee of its meeting held May 29, 2024, regarding “Response to CQ 4-2024, Options for Modernizing Parking Operations, City Wide” be deferred to future meeting of City Council meeting to allow for further…
10.1 Windsor Firefighters, Sparky’s 2024 Toy Drive Cody Long, Joshua Easby & Sparky, Windsor Firefighters Cody Long, Joshua Easby & Sparky - Windsor Firefighters appear before City Council regarding the Sparky’s 2024 Toy Drive and highlight the ongoing impact of Sparky’s Toy Drive; and conclude by
the presentation of the Windsor Firefighters to City Council on November 25, 2024 regarding Sparky’s 2024 Toy Drive be received.
10.2 Windsor Symphony Orchestra - Impact Report (season overview)
the presentation of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra regarding the Windsor Symphony Orchestra l - Impact Report season overview be received.
8.2 Construction of Bus Bay at Monseigneur Jean Noel Elementary Catholic School (3225 California Avenue) - Cost Sharing - Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence - Ward 1 (C 135/2024) Diane Letarte, Property Owner, CSC Providence
Council approve the construction of a bus bay on private property at Monseigneur Jean Noel Elementary Catholic School (3225 California Avenue) at an estimated cost of $480,000 excluding hst (final costs to be based on actual construction costs) to be funded through Project 7119001, …
- $480,000: …Jean Noel Elementary Catholic School (3225 California Avenue) at an estimated cost of $480,000 excluding HST (final costs to be based…
- $195,000: …Lengthened Option design attached as Appendix B; b. The City agrees to fund an estimated $195,000 excluding HST (final to be based on act…
- $285,000: …c. The School Board agrees to pay to the Corporation of the City of Windsor an estimated $285,000 (final payment to be based on actual un…
8.8 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z027-24 (ZNG/7230) - Marko Agbaba, 180 California Avenue, Ward 2
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of plan 804 lot 5 and part 7 on 12R22710, situated on the east side of California Avenue between Riverside Drive East and University Avenue, known municipally as 180 California Avenue, by adding a site- specific…
11.5 International Charles Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain Replacement Project, Update, Ward 6
City Council receive the International Charles Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain Replacement Project update outlined in this report
- $10,501,220: …Capital Budget was deemed approved via Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 which includes a total $10,501,220 being allocated for this project, there…
- $624,046,: …approved in principle from PFO-002-19 - Fountain Restoration and Repairs as follows: • $624,046, $363,522, and $500,000, respectively, o…
- $363,522,: …in principle from PFO-002-19 - Fountain Restoration and Repairs as follows: • $624,046, $363,522, and $500,000, respectively, of 2025, 20…
- $500,000,: …from PFO-002-19 - Fountain Restoration and Repairs as follows: • $624,046, $363,522, and $500,000, respectively, of 2025, 2026 and 2027 Pa…
- $4,454,250: …and $500,000, respectively, of 2025, 2026 and 2027 Pay-As-You-Go (Fund 169) funding • $4,454,250 of 2026 Canada Community-Building Fund…
- $1,250,000: …169) funding • $4,454,250 of 2026 Canada Community-Building Fund (Fund 176) funding • $1,250,000 of 2025 Tourism Development Investment…
- $1,000,000,: …• $1,250,000 of 2025 Tourism Development Investment Infrastructure (Fund 214) funding • $1,000,000, $192,000, and $160,000, respectively, o…
- $192,000,: …of 2025 Tourism Development Investment Infrastructure (Fund 214) funding • $1,000,000, $192,000, and $160,000, respectively, of 2025, 20…
- $160,000,: …Development Investment Infrastructure (Fund 214) funding • $1,000,000, $192,000, and $160,000, respectively, of 2025, 2026 and 2027 Se…
| For | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
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12.3 Report of the In-Camera - Striking Committee of its meeting held October 28, 2024
the report of then In Camera - Striking Committee of its meeting held October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented.
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
163-2024 - A by-law to assume for subsequent closure the 20.12 metre portion of the third street right-of-way north of the E.C. row expressway, east of hudson avenue, south of continental avenue and west of hudson avenue, city of windsor, authorized by CR89/2024, dated February…
Notices Of Motion
consideration of the following Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Kieran McKenzie at the November 25, 2024, Council meeting be deferred to the January 13, 2025, meeting of Council to allow for all members of Council to be provided with a copy of Bill 212…
Notices Of Motion
given the need For the city of Windsor to have autonomy to create a transportation network that meets the needs of our community
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis |
Notices Of Motion
Parking By-Law 9023 be amended for Lots 16, 5, and 34 as follows: 1. Removal of 3-hour maximum parking time limit
17.1 Petition from Carriage House residents in respect of parking on Eriskine Street.
the petition presented by Councillor Ed Sleiman on behalf of Carriage House residents in respect of parking on Eriskine Street be received as part of trhe public record.
18.3 CQ 48-2024
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 49-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Fred Francis 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 50-2024
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 50-2024
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…
IC-12 In-camera recommendation 12 (In-Camera Council Meeting, October 28, 2024)
the confidential report from the Manager of Corporate Projects and Economic Development, Executive Director Economic Development and Climate Change, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Economic Development and Commissioner of Finance/Deputy Treasurer respecting a property/plan matter, disposition of property be received and further that Administration be…
| For | Fabio Costante, Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Kieran McKenzie |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, 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 Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Keiran McKenzie. Carried.)
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