Special Meeting of Council, Monday, January 27, 2025
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 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 (28 items, 4 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, January 27, 2025
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.7 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Dillon Consulting Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report for the East End Transit Terminal. ei/14921 note & file 7.1.2 City Planner…
10.3 Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) 2025 Budget
City Council approve the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority 2025 budget, attached as Appendix A.
10.5 WPL 2025 Annual Reserve Fund Expenditure Plan & List of Donations and Bequests received in 2024 - WPL Board
Council receive for information this report entitled “2025 Annual Reserve Fund Expenditure Plan & List of Donations and Requests received in 2024 - Windsor Public Library Board”.
10.7 Options for Dog Licencing and Registration - City Wide
Council receive the report of the Manager of Licensing & Enforcement and Deputy Licence Commissioner dated January 7, 2025, entitled “Options for Dog Licensing & Registration”
10.8 Results of the Minutes of Settlement for the Centralized Appeals for Banner Stores in Windsor - City Wide
City Council receive for information, the results of the Minutes of Settlement for the Centralized Assessment Appeals for Banner Stores in Windsor as required per cr 334/2016 (Report S 76/2016)
10.10 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
10.11 Response to CQ 12-2023: Public conduct policy and security screening options for City Hall and other municipal facilities - City-wide
City Council receive Report S 86/2024, “Response to CQ 12-2023: Public conduct policy and security screening options for City Hall and other municipal facilities,” for information.
10.12 Response to CQ 13-2024, CQ 16-2024 and CQ 30-2024 - Pickleball & Squash Courts within the City - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Community Programming and Development dated August 16, 2024, entitled “Response to CQ 13-2024, CQ 16-2024 and CQ 30-2024- Pickleball & Squash Courts within the City - City Wide” be received for information.
10.9 Mayoral Direction MD 43-2024, Hybrid Work Program & Procedure Research & Report Patrick Murchison, President, CUPE 543 Patrick Murchison, President, CUPE 543 appears before City Council and expresses concern with the administrative recommendation in the report dated January 10, 2025, entitled “Mayoral
the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated, January 10, 2025, entitled, “Mayoral Direction md 43-2024, Hybrid Work Program & Procedure Research & Report” be denied and further, That the existing Hybrid Work Program remain in effect without change.
| For | Kieran McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Ed Sleiman, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak, Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Mark McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino |
10.9 Mayoral Direction MD 43-2024, Hybrid Work Program & Procedure Research & Report Patrick Murchison, President, CUPE 543 Patrick Murchison, President, CUPE 543 appears before City Council and expresses concern with the administrative recommendation in the report dated January 10, 2025, entitled “Mayoral
the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated, January 10, 2025, entitled, “Mayoral Direction md 43-2024, Hybrid Work Program & Procedure Research & Report” amending the Corporation’s Hybrid Work Program & Procedure, pursuant to Mayoral Direction md 43-2024 be recieved
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
11.4 Asylum Claimants and Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) Funding Update, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Social Policy and Planning dated January 10, 2025, entitled “Asylum Claimants and Interim Housing Assistance Program (ihap) Funding Update-City wide” be received for information
| For | Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante, Gary Kaschak |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
| Abstained | Fred Francis |
11.4 Asylum Claimants and Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) Funding Update, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Social Policy and Planning dated January 10, 2025, entitled “Asylum Claimants and Interim Housing Assistance Program (ihap) Funding Update-City wide” be received for information
11.3 Sandpoint Beach, Approval of the Master Plan, Ward 7 Rosanna DeMarco, area resident Rosanna DeMarco, area resident appears before City Council regarding the administrative report dated December 16, 2024, entitled “Sandpoint Beach, Approval of the Masterplan, Ward 7,” and
Council endorse the Sandpoint Beach Master Plan as shown in Appendix A of this report
10.4 2025 Stormwater and Wastewater Budget - City Wide
City Council endorse the 2025 recommended Stormwater and Wastewater budget which is reflective of the Stormwater and Wastewater rates previously approved by Council (C130/2024), subject to any further amendments that have been proposed by City Council and are considered approved
10.6 Municipal Accommodation Tax Program Update (City Wide)
City Council approve an increase in the Municipal Accommodation Tax from four percent (4%) to six percent (6%), effective April 1, 2025, on the purchase of accommodation(s) for continuous stays of thirty (30) days or fewer
- $923,300: …Island BE AMENDED: 1. To remove the annual minimum core operating budget funding of $923,300; 2. To require that Tourism Windsor Ess…
- $175,000: …approved commitments for additional funding for City of Windsor focused initiatives of $175,000 per year for 2025 and 2026 BE FUNDED fr…
- $150,000: …Infrastructure and Program Reserve Fund; and, Where amounts approved by the CAO exceed $150,000 THAT said approval BE REPORTED annually…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
10.13 Additional Information Memo to Budget Issue # 2025-0121 - 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan - City Wide
with regard to “Transit Windsor Service Plan, Changes to the transit network to streamline routes, reduce travel time and increase efficiency” that the elimination of School Bus Extras be not approved
| For | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
10.13 Additional Information Memo to Budget Issue # 2025-0121 - 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan - City Wide
with regard to the ‘Parking Fee Adjustments for Parking Lots, Meters, and Garages,’ the enforcement period for parking meters be approved to extend from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., rather than 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., resulting in a projected savings of $537,910 as opposed…
- $537,910: …to 7:00 p.m., rather than 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., resulting in a projected savings of $537,910 as opposed to $807,910.…
- $807,910: …than 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., resulting in a projected savings of $537,910 as opposed to $807,910.…
| For | Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Kieran McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante, Jim Morrison, Angelo Marignani, Ed Sleiman |
10.13 Additional Information Memo to Budget Issue # 2025-0121 - 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan - City Wide
with regard to the proposed “Elimination of Tunnel Bus/Special Events Service,” that the one- way fare for special events and regular tunnel bus service be increased to $20.00 per person each way
- $20.00: …that the one- way fare for special events and regular tunnel bus service BE INCREASED to $20.00 per person each way; and, That funding…
- $791,300: …service BE INCREASED to $20.00 per person each way; and, That funding in the amount of $791,300 BE APPROVED and BE FUNDED through the 2…
| For | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
10.13 Additional Information Memo to Budget Issue # 2025-0121 - 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan - City Wide
with regards to “Increase Parking Ticket Fines “ that all proposed increases range from 11% to 12% be approved as opposed to the proposed 10% to 11%, with an increased estimated savings to the tax levy of $25,269.00.
- $25,269.00: …to the proposed 10% to 11%, with an increased estimated savings to the tax levy of $25,269.00.…
10.1 2025 Operating Budget Report - City Wide
City Council endorse the 2025 recommended operating budget which is reflective of a proposed overall levy increase of 3.15%, subject to any further amendments that have been proposed by City Council and are considered approved
- $6,349,013: …by City Council and are considered approved; and, That one-time funding estimated at $6,349,013 BE APPROVED from the specific Reserve F…
10.2 2025 10-Year Recommended Capital Budget - City Wide
City Council endorse the 2025 10-Year Capital Budget documents reflective of $2,244,646,597 in total funding; subject to any further amendments that have been proposed by City Council and are considered approved
- $2,244,646,597: …That City Council ENDORSE the 2025 10-Year Capital Budget documents reflective of $2,244,646,597 in total funding; subject to any furthe…
- $312,748,483: …of funding required for pre-commitments and placeholders for capital projects totalling $312,748,483; subject to any further amendments that…
- $1,931,898,114: …allocation of the 2026 through 2034 available funding for capital projects totalling $1,931,898,114; subject to any further amendments that…
- $125,000: …with regards to Budget Issue #2025-0121-2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan, that That $125,000 in capital funding for the installation…
10.2 2025 10-Year Recommended Capital Budget - City Wide
the 30-day budget amendment period prescribed in Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (3) for the 2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets be shortened and the final day for amendments be January 27, 2025.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
11.1 Proposed Expropriation of Various Lands for Forest Glade North Secondary Plan Area Road Network Improvements - Ward 8
City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”) approve the expropriation of the fee simple interests of the properties described in Appendix “A” attached hereto, for the purposes of the Forest Glade North Secondary Plan Area Road Network Improvements
11.2 Proposed Expropriation of Various Lands Required for the Banwell Road Infrastructure Improvement Project - Ward 9
City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”) approve the expropriation of the fee simple interests of the properties described in Appendix “A” attached hereto, for the purposes of the Banwell Road Infrastructure Improvement Project / ec Row / Banwell Interchange
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 13, 2025)
the recommendation from the Executive Initiatives Coordinator Community Services, Manager Development Revenue and Financial Administration, Purchasing Manager, Executive Director Parks Recreation and Facilities, Senior Executive Director Community Services, Commissioner Corporate and Community Services, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a plan/property matter -…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante |
IC-1 In-camera recommendation 1 (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 27, 2025)
the confidential verbal report from Legal Counsel regarding a personal/legal matter, update be received and further that Legal Counsel be authorized to proceed on the verbal direction of Council.
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Fred Francis |
IC-4(a) In-camera recommendation 4(a) (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 27, 2025)
the in-camera verbal discussion regarding a personal matter, about identifiable individuals/labour relations related to the 2025 budget, Section 239(2) (b)(d) of the Municipal Act be received and that Administration be directed to proceed in accordance with the verbal directions of Council.
| For | Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Fabio Costante, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Gary Kaschak, Renaldo Agostino, Drew Dilkens |
IC-4(b) In-camera recommendation 4(b) (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 27, 2025)
the in-camera verbal discussion regarding a personal matter, about identifiable individuals/labour relations related to the 2025 budget, Section 239(2) (b)(d) of the Municipal Act be received and that Administration be directed to proceed in accordance with the verbal directions of Council.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 11.4 being “ Asylum Claimants and Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) Funding Update, City Wide,” as the matter relates to his employer.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. 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 Fred Francis. .)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. .)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (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 Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
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