City Council, Monday, December 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, 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 (27 items)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, December 9, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.6 (inclusive) as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Ontario Ministry of Application by ctc Concrete Inc., 420 Sandwich the Environment, Street, for Permit to Take Water for manufacturing Conservation, and…
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, December 9, 2024
administration be directed to bring forward the Auditor General of Ontario’s Annual Report regarding the Implementation and Oversight of Ontario’s Opioid Strategy to a future meeting of Council for Council’s consideration.
7.2 Maintaining Access and Infrastructure on the Ambassador Bridge Corridor, Ward 2
the report of the Acting Executive Director of Operations dated November 21, 2024 entitled “Maintaining Access and Infrastructure on the Ambassador Bridge Corridor, Ward 2” be received for information.
7.3 Red Light Camera Program Budget and Road Safety Initiatives - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated December 4, 2024 entitled “Red Light Camera Program Budget and Road Safety Initiatives” be received
8.1 East End Transit Terminal - Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process - Ward 8
Council endorse the Environmental Project Report (epr) as part of the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (trpap) for East End Transit Terminal as prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, Executive Summary dated November 2024 and attached as Appendix A
8.2 2025 Interim Tax Bills - City Wide
City Council direct Administration to prepare 2025 interim property tax bills based upon 50% of the 2024 total levy inclusive of education tax
8.3 Approval of Temporary Borrowing By-Law for 2025 and 2026
City Council delegate to the City Treasurer in accordance with section 23.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), the authority to exercise Council’s powers under Section 407 of the Act, from January 1, 2025, up to and including November 14, 2026
8.4 Financial Policy Updates - City Wide
City Council approve the updated Capital Project Interim Financing Policy, attached as Appendix A to this report
8.6 Amendment to CR437/2023 for Closure of north/south alley located between Taylor Avenue and 1124-1224 Campbell Avenue, Ward 2, SAA-6848
/ 2024 CR471/2024 DHSC 664 I. That CR437/2023, adopted on October 30, 2023, be amended by deleting subsection b) of Resolution ii in its entirety.
11.1 Cabana Corridor Improvements Phase 4 - Mount Carmel Drive to Highway 3; Legal Agreements with Ontario Ministry of Transportation - Ward 1
by-law 178-2024 authorizing the execution of a cost sharing agreement with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (the “Ministry”) for the road improvement work on the Ministry land as part of the Cabana Corridor Improvements Phase 4 tender #151-22 be approved, as follows: a. The Ministry shall…
- $1,859,744.08: …of the City of Windsor (the City) a total amount up to and not to exceed the sum of $1,859,744.08 including taxes (the “Ministry Contribu…
11.3 RFP 71-24 Acquisition of Three Fire Trucks - City Wide
City Council approve the purchase of Two Fire Truck Engines and One Fire Truck Tanker at a cost of $4,891,185 cad plus hst ($4,977,270 including non-recoverable hst). The equipment required on the vehicle will be an additional cost of $240,000 cad plus hst ($244,224 including…
- $4,891,185: …APPROVE the purchase of Two Fire Truck Engines and One Fire Truck Tanker at a cost of $4,891,185 CAD plus HST ($4,977,270 including non-…
- $4,977,270: …Two Fire Truck Engines and One Fire Truck Tanker at a cost of $4,891,185 CAD plus HST ($4,977,270 including non-recoverable HST). The equ…
- $240,000: …HST). The equipment required on the vehicle will be an additional cost of $240,000 CAD plus HST ($244,224 including non-re…
- $244,224: …equipment required on the vehicle will be an additional cost of $240,000 CAD plus HST ($244,224 including non-recoverable HST). The tot…
- $5,221,494: …CAD plus HST ($244,224 including non-recoverable HST). The total expenditure will be $5,221,494 including non- recoverable HST, to be f…
- $866,980: …Fire Fleet Replacement project 7241001; and, That City Council APPROVE a transfer of $866,980 from the Fire Major Equipment Reserve (…
- $4,891,185: …to issue a purchase order to City View Specialty Vehicles (City View) in the amount of $4,891,185 CAD plus HST, satisfactory in form to t…
11.4 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Riverside Drive East Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 7
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Riverside Drive East, vacant land situate on the south side of Riverside Drive within the parking lot at Riverside Sportsmen Club, 10835 Riverside Drive East, Windsor; …
11.5 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Russell Street Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 2
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Russell Street, vacant land situate on the east side of Russell Street and the south side of Hill Avenue. Legal Description: Part Lot 25 E/S Russell…
8.5 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Windsor Business Improvement Areas for 2022 and 2023 - Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
the report of the Senior Tax Analyst dated November 22, 2024 entitled “Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Windsor Business Improvement Areas for 2022 and 2023 - Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6” be deferred to a future meeting of City Council to allow for…
10.1 “Sponsor Windsor” Recognition Awards
the presentation of the Senior Manager Communications & Customer Services at the December 9, 2024, meeting of Council, regarding “Sponsor Windsor” Recognition Awards be received for information.
10.2 Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee Presentation
the presentation by the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee at December 9, 2024 meeting of Council be received for information.
8.7 Tabling of the Sandwich South: Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SSSNAP) - City Wide Caroline Taylor, Area Resident Caroline Taylor appears before City Council and expresses concern with the recommendation in the administrative report dated November 7, 2024, entitled “Tabling of the Sandwich South:
the Sandwich South: Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan Summary Report (Appendix A), be received for information
11.2 Local Improvement (City Initiated) - Proposed Storm Sewer and Curb on Jarvis Avenue from Riverside Drive East to Little River Boulevard - Ward 7
CR533/2024 rescinded by CR244/2025 adopted may 26, 2025 I. That Council approve the construction of a storm sewer, sidewalk, and private drain connections on Jarvis Avenue from Castle Hill Road to Little River Boulevard, as shown on attached Drawing C-3836 as a local improvement under…
- $5,323,958: …undertaken as a local improvement; and, IV. That the net City costs of approximately $5,323,958 BE FUNDED from Project # 7193000, East…
| For | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Fabio Costante, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Kieran McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
11.6 Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) Supporting Partner Application with the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA)
City Council support the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association’s (dwbia) application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (fcm gccc) grant by providing the following resolution: Whereas, The Corporation of the City of Windsor (the “City of Windsor”) has the following interest:…
- $10 million: …recognizes that the lifetime contribution from the FCM GCCC initiative will not exceed $10 million for tree planting within its municipali…
- $1 million: …for tree planting within its municipality, inclusive of a maximum contribution of $1 million for infrastructure activity costs, and…
- $50,000: …to sign an agreement with the DWBIA to provide in-kind support to an upset limit of $50,000 toward the project, satisfactory in tec…
11.7 Emergency Shelter Winter Planning and Reaching Home Funding - City Wide
City Council endorse the recommended temporary emergency shelter winter initiatives proposed in this report provided all expenses can be funded under the Reaching Home incremental funding allocation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1 By-law 174-2024 - A by-law to establish lands as A public highway known as zelda court in the city of windsor, authorized by CR76/2011, dated February 28, 2011. 13.2 By-law 175-2024 - A by-law to assume for subsequent closure the 4.88 metre north/south alley…
15.1 Notice of Motion provided by Councillor Mark McKenzie Regarding sending a letter to the Federal Government related to Repeat and Violent offenders
(Clerk's correction) Moved by: Councillor Fabio Costante That consideration of the following Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Mark McKenzie at the December 9, 2024 meeting of Council, be referred back to administration for a report back to a future meeting of Council to allow…
15.1 Notice of Motion provided by Councillor Mark McKenzie Regarding sending a letter to the Federal Government related to Repeat and Violent offenders
council send A letter to the federal government to fix our bail system, and take immediate action by keeping repeat and violent offenders in jail while they wait for trial, so that repeat and violent offenders can’t continue to harm our communities while out on…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Mark McKenzie |
15.2 Notice of Motion by Councillor Kieran McKenzie Regarding Encampments and the Opioid Crisis
consideration of the following Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Kieran McKenzie at the December 9, 2024 meeting of Council, be referred back to administration for a thorough report back to a future meeting of Council regarding the implications of supporting amo’s recommendations and the…
15.2 Notice of Motion by Councillor Kieran McKenzie Regarding Encampments and the Opioid Crisis
Given the significant challenges municipalities across Ontario including the City of Windsor, face in addressing Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in the communities we serve
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis |
Question Period
the Clerk’s Office be directed to invite members of parliament to attend a meeting with Council to have discussions regarding a number of concerns, including legislation surrounding housing and homelessness and how it impacts our municipality
18.3 CQ 52-2024
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…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark 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.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
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