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CITY OF WINDSOR MINUTES 10/07/2019

City Council Meeting

Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 Time: 6:00 o’clock p.m.

Members Present: Mayor Mayor Dilkens Councillors Ward 1 - Councillor Francis Ward 2 - Councillor Costante Ward 3 - Councillor Bortolin Ward 4 - Councillor Holt Ward 5 - Councillor Sleiman Ward 7 - Councillor Kusmierczyk Ward 8 - Councillor Kaschak Ward 9 - Councillor McKenzie Ward 10 - Councillor Morrison Councillors Regrets Ward 6 - Councillor Gignac

Minutes City Council Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 2 of 39

1. ORDER OF BUSINESS

2. CALL TO ORDER - Playing of the National Anthem Following the playing of the Canadian National Anthem, the Mayor calls the meeting to order at 6:24 o’clock p.m.

3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None disclosed.

4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

4.1. Adoption of the Windsor City Council meeting minutes held September 23, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Morrison Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman That the minutes of the meeting of Council held September 23, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 369/2019

5. NOTICE OF PROCLAMATIONS

“Day of Non-Violence: 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi” – October 2, 2019 “Dreamer Day – International Day of the Girl” – October 11, 2019 “Fire Prevention Week” – October 6–12, 2019 “Foster Parent Appreciation Week” – October 14-18, 2019 “Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” – October 24, 2019 “Healthy Workplace Month” – October 2019 “Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For the Cure Month” – October 2019 “Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month” – October 2019 “Disability Employment Awareness Month” – October 2019 “Rett Syndrome Awareness Month” – October 2019

Flag Raising Ceremony: “Dreamer Day – International Day of the Girl” – October 11, 2019


6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Moved by: Councillor Bortolin Seconded by: Councillor Costante That Council do now rise and move into Committee of the Whole with the Mayor presiding for the purpose of dealing with: (a) communication items; (b) consent agenda; (c) hearing requests for deferrals, referrals and/or withdrawals of any items of business; (d) hearing presentations and delegations; (e) consideration of business items; (f) consideration of Committee reports:

(i) Report of Special In-Camera Meeting or other Committee as may be held prior to Council (if scheduled); and

(g) consideration of by-law 110-2019 through 117-2019 (inclusive). Carried.

7. COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION PACKAGE

7.1. Correspondence, Monday, October 7, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman Decision Number: CR492/2019 That the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.9 inclusive as set forth in the Council Agenda BE REFERRED as noted:

No. Sender Subject

7.1.1. Ministry of the

Environment,

Conservation and

Parks

Environmental Compliance Approval for storm and

sanitary sewers on Rockport Street (from Consenza

Street to Brunswick Avenue), Consenza Street

(from approximately 41 metres north of Rockport

Street to approximately 39 metres south of Rockport

Street) and on Sixth Concession Road (from

approximately 55 metres south of Wallace Avenue

to approximately 99 metres south of Wallace

Avenue).

City Engineer SW2019

Note & File


7.1.2. Ministry of the

Environment,

Conservation and

Parks

Environment Compliance Approval for sanitary and

storm sewers on Belle Isle View Boulevard (From

St. Rose Avenue to Wyandotte St. E.).

City Engineer

SW/13580

Note & File

7.1.3. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter regarding the launching of a consultation on potential changes to the delivery of building code services.

Chief Building Official City Solicitor City Planner

GM2019 Note & File

7.1.4. Ontario Energy Board Notice

Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied for approval to construct approximately 64 kilometres of natural gas pipeline and ancillary facilities in the Municipality of Chatham Kent as well as the Town of Lakeshore and the Town of Tecumseh.

City Engineer MU2019

Note & File

7.1.5. Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

Proposed new regulation pertaining to the community benefits authority under the Planning Act and proposed changes to O. Reg. 82/98 under the Development Charges Act related to Schedule 3 of Bill 108 – More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019.

Chief Building Official City Solicitor City Planner

City Treasurer GM2019

Note & File

7.1.6. Executive Director, Employment & Social Services

Transition Child Benefit program and the Ontario Works/ODSP earning exemption rules. (Included is a letter from the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services dated October 2, 2019)

Community Development & Health Commissioner SS2019

Note & File


7.1.7. Manager of Urban Design

Site Plan Approval, 2634559 Ontario Inc. Sovereign Asset Management Inc, 7555 Tecumseh Road East, proposed additional 39 parking spaces to building, changing from retail to restaurant.

ZS/13612 Note & File

7.1.8. Manager of Urban Design

Site Plan Approval, City of Windsor Tranby Park, 6899 Tranby Avenue, new parking lot consisting of 138 parking spaces.

ZS/13613 Note & File

7.1.9. Committee of Adjustment/Consent Authority

Applications to be heard by the Committee of Adjustment/Consent Authority, afternoon of Thursday, October 17, 2019, 3:30 p.m., Room 204, 2nd floor, Windsor City Hall, 350 City Hall Square West

ZC2019 Note & File

Carried. Report Number: CMC 16/2019

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.1. Tecumseh Road East Storm Water Management Study Funding - Ward 6 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR493/2019

I. That $50,000 in 2020 (Pay-As-You-Go funding) and $450,000 in 2021 (Dev Chg – Roads & Related funding) in the Tecumseh Road Storm Water Study (ECP-005-07) BE PRE-COMMITTED and available for immediate use.

Carried.

Report Number: C 165/2019 Clerk’s File: SW/13606

8.4. Rezoning, 1534 Howard Avenue, Ward 4 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak


Decision Number: CR496/2019 DHSC 82 That Zoning By-Law BE AMENDED by changing the zoning of Lots 12-14 Plan 721 (Roll No. 3739-030-470-10200-0000), situated on the east side of Howard Ave, midblock between Hanna St E and Shepherd St E., from Commercial District 4.1 (CD 4.1) to Residential District 3.1 (RD 3.1) with site specific exception for reduced rear-yard depth from the required 7.5 m rear yard setback to 6.42 m rear yard setback. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 334/2019 & S 139/2019 Clerk’s File: ZB/13520

8.5. Rezoning, Bettermade Properties Inc., 980 Lillian & 614 Erie St. E., Ward 4 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR497/2019 DHSC 83 That Zoning By-law 8600 BE AMENDED by changing the zoning of Lots 30, 31, 32 and the southerly Part of Lot 33; Registered Plan 135 (known municipally as 980 Lillian Avenue and 614 Erie Street East; Roll No. 030-150-01400 & 030-150-01700), situated at the northeast corner of the intersection between Erie Street East and Lillian Avenue, by adding a site specific exception to Section 20(1) as follows: “380. NORTH EAST CORNER OF ERIE STREET EAST AND LILLIAN AVENUE

For the lands comprising of Lots 30, 31, 32 and the southerly Part of Lot 33, Registered Plan 135, a Parking Area as an accessory use to the permitted uses on the property known municipally as 614 Erie Street East shall be an additional permitted use and shall be subject to the following additional provisions: a) Sections 24.26.5, 24.28.1.1, 25.5.20.1.2, and 25.5.20.1.3 shall not apply; and b) Notwithstanding Section 25.5.30.4, the minimum width of an access shall comply with

Section 20(4)5.5(d)4. [ZDM 7; ZNG/5870]”

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 335/2019 & S 154/2019 Clerk’s File: ZB /13551

8.6. Application for Approval of a Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of The Condominium Act - The Fairview Inc. - 7400 Wyandotte Street East, Ward 6 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak


Decision Number: CR498/2019 DHSC 84 That the application of THE FAIRVIEW INC. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of The Condominium Act for approval of a plan of condominium (Standard Condominium), comprised of 15 dwelling units, on a property legally described as; Part of Lots 108; and Part of Lots 165 to 167 and Part of Closed Alley Plan 1164; as shown on the attached Map No. CDM-001/19-1, located at the northeast intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Fairview Boulevard BE APPROVED for a period of three (3) years. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 336/2019 & S 143/2019 Clerk’s File: ZP/13484

8.7. Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church, 2895 Seminole St., Heritage Alteration Permit and Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 5) Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR499/2019 DHSC 85

I. That a Heritage Alteration Permit for replacement of the five roof domes to zinc metal roofing at the Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church, 2895 Seminole Street, BE GRANTED; and,

II. That the request by the Descent of the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church for a grant of an upset amount of $16,000 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157), for the roof dome replacement at 2895 Seminole Street, BE APPROVED, subject to:

a. Owner entering into a Heritage Conservation Agreement with the City; b. Determination by the Chief Building Official and the City Planner that the work is

completed to applicable codes and heritage conservation standards; c. Owner’s submission of paid receipts for work completed; d. That the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157) grants approved shall lapse

if the applicant has not completed the work and fulfilled the conditions within 2 years of the approval date; and

III. That the CAO and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Heritage Conservation Agreement in content satisfactory to the City Treasurer and City Planner and form to the City Solicitor.

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 337/2019 & S 160/2019 Clerk’s File: MBA/10446


8.9. Mason-Girardot Manor, 3203 Peter Street - Heritage Alteration Permit Request (Ward 2) Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR501/2019 DHSC 87

I. That the Heritage Alteration Permit for the enclosed stairway addition proposed at the Mason-Girardot Manor, 3203 Peter Street, BE APPROVED for Option 2 of Appendix C; and

II. That all approvals BE SUBJECT to the following prior to issuance of building permits, as determined by the City Planner or his designee:

a. Provision of an Implementation and Monitoring Plan as detailed within this report;

b. That a Conservation Plan be provided, including detailed conservation notes and specifications, to the satisfaction of the City Planner or his designate;

c. The owner shall enter into an amended Heritage Conservation Easement with the City which

indicates that the alteration of paint colour is to be approved by the Heritage Planner, or if necessary, be reviewed by Heritage Committee and approved by Council;

d. Provision and approval of building material samples and colour samples by the City Planner

or his designate to be confirmed on site;

e. Final approval of Rezoning and Site Plan Control applications.

III. That the City Planner or his designate BE DELEGATED the authority to approve minor changes to the heritage alterations for this property.

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 339/2019 & S 162/2019 Clerk’s File: MBA/2888

8.10. 3236 Sandwich Street, McKee Block - Heritage Alteration Permit for Front Facade in the Sandwich Heritage Conservation District (Ward 2) Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR502/2019 DHSC 88 I. That the Heritage Alteration Permit for the requested façade alteration to the commercial

McKee Block located at 3236 Sandwich Street in the Sandwich Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED (attached as Appendix “A”) in principle; and,


II. That any further changes determined to be minor and that requires further confirmation as outlined in this report, BE DELEGATED to the City Planner or designate for final approval.

Carried. Report Number: SCM 340/2019 & S 149/2019

Clerk’s File: MBA/10319

8.12. Grant Application Made by Anita Cenic for the Property Located at 1457 Drouillard Road, Ward 5 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR505/2019 DHSC 90

I. That the request made by Anita Cenic, owner of the property located at 1457 Drouillard Road, BE APPROVED for grants totalling +/- $27,441 under the Building Facade Improvement Program and Urban Design Guidelines for Main Streets Community Improvement Plan;

II. That Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare the agreement between the City and Anita

Cenic to implement the Building Facade Improvement Grant Program in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements (including the restoration of the original wooden double door with stone insets, brick, and sculpted wood canopy prior to the grant being paid out), and provisions contained within the Building Facade Improvement Program and Urban Design Guidelines for Main Streets Community Improvement Plan to the satisfaction of the City Planner as to content, the City Solicitor as to legal form, and the CFO/City Treasurer as to financial implications; and

III. That the CAO and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Grant Agreement(s) in content

satisfactory to the City Treasurer and City Planner and form to the City Solicitor.

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 342/2019 & S 142/2019 Clerk’s File: SPL/13587

8.13. Nuisance Lighting in Commercial Windows – Response to CQ13-2019 (City Wide) Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR506/2019 DHSC 93 That Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a report related to the creation of a Nuisance lighting By-law for Council’s consideration. Carried.


Report Number: SCM 343/2019 & S 119/2019 Clerk’s File: ST2019

8.15. Closure of part of the east/west alley on the west side of Rossini Boulevard, between Rossini Boulevard and George Avenue, abutting 229 Rossini Boulevard, south of Riverside Drive East; Applicant - Luciano Todesco, Ward 5 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR508/2019 DHSC 91

I. That the portion of the 4.28 metres (14 feet) wide east/west alley located on the west side of Rossini Boulevard, between Rossini Boulevard and George Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. CC-1761 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE ASSUMED for subsequent closure;

II. That the portion of the 4.28 metres (14 feet) wide east/west alley located on the west side of Rossini Boulevard, between Rossini Boulevard and George Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. CC-1761 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE CLOSED AND CONVEYED to the abutting property owners, and adjusted as necessary, in a manner deemed appropriate by the City Planner, subject to the following: a) Easement, subject to their being accepted in the City’s standard form and in accordance

with the City’s standard practice, be granted to:

Bell Canada and Enwin Utilities Ltd.

III. That Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows:

a. For alley abutting lands zoned RD1.1 or RD1.6: $1.00 plus deed preparation fee and proportionate share of the survey costs as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor.

IV. That The City Planner BE REQUESTED to supply the appropriate legal description, in

accordance with Drawing Number. CC-1761, attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

V. That The City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to prepare the necessary by-law(s).

VI. That The Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign all necessary documents approved as to form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

VII. That the matter BE COMPLETED electronically pursuant to By-law Number 366-2003. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 345/2019 & S 140/2019 Clerk’s File: SAA2019


8.16. Closure of part of the east/west alley on the east side of Lauzon Road, between Lauzon Road and Frank Avenue, abutting 974 Lauzon Road, Applicant John Hack, Ward 6 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR509/2019 DHSC 92

I. That the portion of the 2.36 metres (7.75 feet) wide east/west alley located on the east side of Lauzon Road, between Lauzon Road and Frank Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. CC-1756 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE ASSUMED for subsequent closure;

II. That the portion of the 2.36 metres (7.75 feet) wide east/west alley located on the east side of Lauzon Road, between Lauzon Road and Frank Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. CC-1756 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE CLOSED AND CONVEYED to the applicant, subject to the following:

a) Easement, subject to their being accepted in the City’s standard form and in accordance with the City’s standard practice, be granted to:

i. Enwin Utilities Ltd.

III. That Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley abutting lands zoned RD1.2: $1.00 plus deed preparation fee and

proportionate share of the survey costs as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor.

IV. That The City Planner BE REQUESTED to supply the appropriate legal description, in

accordance with Drawing Number. CC-1756, attached hereto as Appendix “A”.


VI. That The Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign all necessary documents approved as to form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

VII. That the matter BE COMPLETED electronically pursuant to By-law Number 366-2003. Carried.


8.17. EWSWA Regular Board Meeting Minutes May 7, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR510/2019 ETPS 697 That the minutes of the EWSWA Regular Board Meeting held May 7, 2019 BE RECEIVED.


Carried.

Report Number: SCM 348/2019 & SCM 242/2019 Clerk’s File: MB2019

8.18. Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 26, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR511/2019 ETPS 699 That the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 26, 2019 BE RECEIVED. Carried.


8.19. Minutes of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee of its meeting held July 4, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR512/2019 ETPS 700 That the minutes of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee of its meeting held July 4, 2019 BE RECEIVED. Carried.


8.20. Report No. 6 of the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee - Approval of Strategy 3: Frequent Rider Discount Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR513/2019 ETPS 702 That Report No. 6 of the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee – Approval of Strategy 3: Frequent Rider Discount indicating:


That City Council BE REQUESTED to consider the approval of Strategy 3: Frequent Rider Discount attached as Appendix “A” as outlined in the IBI Group “Fare Structure and Strategy Review” document BE APPROVED. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 353/2019 & SCM 311/2019 Clerk’s File: MT2019

8.21. Report No. 7 of the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee - Approval of the Fare Structure Categories Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR514/2019 ETPS 703 That Report No. 7 of the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee – Approval of the Fare Structure Categories indicating: That City Council BE REQUESTED to consider the approval of the Fare Structure Categories as follows:

Children under 12 years of age to ride free with a parent.

Student category renamed the “Youth” category and limiting the availability to those between the ages of 13 and 19.

Semester pass for college students with the proviso to purchase the four (4) month program in order to receive a reduced rate.

Following the industry standard relating to adult fares and seniors rates. BE APPROVED. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 354/2019 & SCM 312/2019 Clerk’s File: MT2019

8.22. Minutes of the Town & Gown Committee of its meeting held July 16, 2019 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR515/2019 ETPS 704 That the minutes of the Town and Gown Committee of its meeting held July 16, 2019 BE RECEIVED. Carried.



8.23. Adoption of the St. Paul and Pontiac Pump Station and St. Rose and the Campbell/University Drainage Area Studies - Wards 2 and 6 Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR516/2019 ETPS 705

I. That the report of. St. Paul & Pontiac Pump Station and St. Rose Drainage Areas Study, completed by Dillon Consulting Limited, dated December 21, 2018, BE RECEIVED for information, and

II. That the report of. Campbell/University Combined Sewer Separation and Stormwater Management Strategy, completed by Stantec, dated July 30, 2019, BE RECEIVED for information

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 356/2019 & S 147/2019 Clerk’s File: EI /12678

8.25. CQ12-2019 Residential Parking Permit Policy, City Wide Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR518/2019 ETPS 707 That this report in response to CQ 12-2019 – Residential Parking Permit Policy BE RECIEVED by Council for information; and, That Council RESCIND the Onstreet Parking Permits for Agencies Policy as adopted in CR418/2004; and, That Council APPROVE the Agency Parking Permit Policy as proposed in Appendix “A”; and, That Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on options to curb the issues with permit parking including but not limited to no parking zones/limited parking/commuter lots and other solutions that administration deems may be good solutions; and, That this information BE FORWARDED to a future meeting of the Environment, transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee. Carried.



8.27. Transit Windsor Fare Structure Review, City Wide Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR520/2019 709C416/2019 ETPS 693 That the report of the Executive Director Transit Windsor dated June 24, 2019 entitled “Transit Windsor Fare Structure Review-City Wide” BE RECEIVED for information. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 360/2019 & S 123/2019 Clerk’s File: MT2019

8.28. Transit Windsor Fare Policies - City Wide Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR521/2019 ETPS 710 That the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors APPROVE the Fare Policy changes for Transit Windsor as follows:

1. That the current policy that permits children under the age of five (5) to ride free on Transit Windsor bus service (excluding the Tunnel Bus) BE REVISED to allow children 12 and under to ride free; and,

2. That the current fare category for Students (aged 5 to Post-Secondary School) BE REVISED to reflect a new Youth category (aged 13 to 19 years of age); and,

3. That a new College Semester Pass category BE CREATED (equal to the monthly Youth

rate times 4 months) and sold for Fall, Winter and Summer Semesters; and,

4. That the recommendations as set out by Administration in Strategy 1 BE ADOPTED with regards to fare increases of 2% annually each July 1st, effective July 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted in the City of Windsor Annual Operating Budget.

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 361/2019 & S 163/2019 Clerk’s File: MT2019

9. REQUEST FOR DEFERRALS, REFERRALS AND/OR WITHDRAWALS None Requested.


10. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS (5 Minute maximum per delegate)

10.1. Jerry Barycki, member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) to present a plaque commemorating the 450 Years of the Union of Lublin Poland, Twin City of the City of Windsor Jerry Barycki, member of the International Relations Committee Jerry Barycki, member of the International Relations Committee appears before City Council and provides a brief outline of recent visits to and from Poland and presents a plaque commemorating the 450 Years of the Union of Lublin Poland, one of our Twin Cities to the Mayor, members of City Council and the City of Windsor. Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR522/2019 That the presentation by Jerry Barycki, member of the International Relations Committee, to City Council on October 7, 2019 commemorating the 450 Years of the Union of Lublin Poland, Twin City of the City of Windsor, BE RECEIVED. Carried.

10.2. East Riverside Flood Risk Assessment - Wards 6 and 7 David Killen, P.Eng., Landmark Engineering Inc. David Killen, P.Eng., Landmark Engineering Inc. appears before Council regarding the administrative report entitled “East Riverside Flood Risk Assessment – Wards 6 and 7” and provides a brief history of the area and an assessment of the flood risk, adding that the focus of this assessment is related to flooding from the river/lake; Mr. Killen provides information related to the following: current and future flood level mapping; existing dike adequacy east and west of Little River; storm sewer connections; potential solutions including flood gates and back water valves; and estimates of financial information related to potential solutions. Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Kusmierczyk Decision Number: CR523/2019 ETPS 698 I. That the report for East Riverside Flood Risk Assessment, completed by Landmark Engineers

Inc. and dated September 3, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information; and II. That implementation of measures to address the vulnerability of the existing flood protection

infrastructure outlined in the East Riverside Flood Risk Assessment BE REFERRED to the 2020 budget for Council’s consideration.

Carried. Report Number: SCM 349/2019 & S 166/2019


Clerk’s File: GM/12961

8.3. Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. Wastewater Energy Transfer Pilot Project Dennis Fotinos, Founder & CEO, Noventa Energy Partners Dennis Fotinos, Founder & CEO, Noventa Energy Partners appears before Council and is available for questions regarding the administrative report entitled “Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. Wastewater Energy Transfer Pilot Project”. Moved by: Councillor McKenzie Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR495/2019 1 That Council AUTHORIZE administration to negotiate a Municipal Sewer Access Agreement between the City of Windsor and Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. for the purpose of connecting to the City’s sanitary sewer trunk line at a designated location along Riverside Drive, satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the City Engineer, and in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer; and, 2 That Council AUTHORIZE Administration to negotiate an amendment to the existing Energy Service Supply Agreement between District Energy Windsor and Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre / City of Windsor for the purpose of:

a) Reflecting a provision for utility savings of approximately $150,000 resulting from heating and cooling to be supplied by Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. as a direct pass-through of utility savings, to benefit the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, AND

b) Reflecting a provision to allow the City to sell any surplus energy (heat) produced by the City owned Combined Heat and Power system, located at the Windsor International and Training Centre, to District Energy Windsor,

satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the Senior Manager of Asset Planning, and in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer; and, 3 That Council AUTHORIZE administration to negotiate a new agreement between the City of Windsor and District Energy Windsor that reflects a provision for shared savings resulting from surplus energy generated by Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. for the benefit of the five (5) other city owned sites that are supplied by District Energy Windsor, satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the Senior Manager of Asset Planning, and in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer; and, 4 That Council AUTHORIZE administration to negotiate an agreement between Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. and the City of Windsor to reflect a sharing of any carbon tax credits or related environmental based revenues resulting from Noventa Energy Partners Ltd.’s production of low carbon energy, satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the Senior Manager of Asset Planning, and in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer; and,


5 That Council AUTHORIZE administration to execute easements for installation of the below grade infrastructure and related equipment necessary to undertake the Noventa Energy Partners Ltd. Wastewater Energy Transfer System pilot project, satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the City Engineer, and in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer; and, 6 That Council DIRECT administration to report back detailing the outcome of the negotiated agreements and other related matters contained in this report. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Report Number: C 162/2019 Clerk’s File: SW/13608

8.11. CQ28-2018 Update on status of the Sandwich CIP for further Incentives and Improvements Mary Ann Cuderman, Sandwich Town BIA Mary Ann Cuderman, Sandwich Town BIA appears before Council and provides comment regarding the administrative report entitled “CQ28-2018 Update on status of the Sandwich CIP for further Incentives and Improvements,” suggesting that a mandatory 5 year review of the Community Improvement Plan occur and that more incentives are offered for businesses to develop existing store fronts. Moved by: Councillor Costante Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie Decision Number: CR503/2019 DHSC 89 That administration AMEND the Sandwich Towne Community Improvement Plan to include incentives outlined in the report of the Senior Planner dated June 19, 2019 entitled “CQ 28-2018- Update on status of the Sandwich CIP for further incentives and programs” including but not limited to the options identified in Table 1 and an incentive program targeting specific business uses such a grocery stores. Carried. Councillor Francis voting nay. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter. Moved by: Councillor Francis

Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie Decision Number: CR504/2019 That all City Community Improvement Plans BE PROVIDED to Council during budget deliberations for review. Carried.


Councillor Holt voting nay. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Report Number: SCM 341/2019 & S 118/2019 Clerk’s File: Z/10320

8.8. Assumption Church, 350 Huron Church Road, Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 2) Paul Mullins, Restoration Project Spokesperson, Assumption Church Paul Mullins, Restoration Project Spokesperson, Assumption Church appears before Council and provides a brief outline of the application in the administrative report entitled “Assumption Church, 350 Huron Church Road, Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 2) and concludes by providing a brief outline of the work that has been completed as well as the ongoing work and thanks City Council and the community for their generous support towards the restoration project. Moved by: Councillor Costante Seconded by: Councillor Bortolin Decision Number: CR500/2019 DHSC 86 That the $250,000 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157) pre-committed by City of Windsor Council in M12-2010 for masonry repairs to the southern-most east wall of Assumption Church, BE REDIRECTED, for the copper roof replacement work, subject to determination by the Chief Building Official and the City Planner that the work is completed to applicable codes and heritage conservation standards. Carried. Councillor Francis voting nay. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Report Number: SCM 338/2019 & S 161/2019

Clerk’s File: MBA/2988

8.14. Closure of the north-south alley between Sydney Avenue and Seymour Boulevard, east of Turner Road and west of Walker Road (SAA/5708) - Ward 9 Victor Cortese and Jane Cortese, residents of Ward 9 Victor Cortese and Jane Cortese, residents of Ward 9 appear before Council and express concern with the administrative recommendation in the report entitled “Closure of the north-south alley between Sydney Avenue and Seymour Boulevard, east of Turner Road and west of Walker Road – Ward 9 and conclude by suggesting that the alley remain open as it is used regularly by many residents.


Melanie Muir, Dillon Consulting representing client 1206677 Ontario Inc. Melanie Muir, Dillon Consulting representing client 1206677 Ontario Inc. appears before Council regarding the administrative report entitled “Closure of the north-south alley between Sydney Avenue and Seymour Boulevard, east of Turner Road and west of Walker Road – Ward 9” and is available for questions. Moved by: Councillor McKenzie Seconded by: Councillor Morrison Decision Number: CR507/2019 DHSC 94

I. That part of the 4.27m wide north-south alley between Sydney Avenue and Seymour Boulevard, east of Turner Road and west of Walker Road, south of 3241 Walker Road (PLAN 1126, LOT 792) as shown on Drawing No. CC-1749 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE ASSUMED for subsequent closure.

II. That part of the 4.27m wide north-south alley between Sydney Avenue and Seymour Boulevard, east of Turner Road and west of Walker Road, south of 3241 Walker Road (PLAN 1126, LOT 792) as shown on Drawing No. CC-1749 attached hereto as Appendix “A”, BE CLOSED subject to:

a) Easements, subject to their being accepted in the City’s standard form and in accordance

with the City’s standard practice, be granted to:

i. Bell Canada, MNSi, COGECO CONNEXION, and Enwin Utilities Ltd (Hydro)

First, the full 4.27m width of the alley be offered to the commercially zoned (CD3.3) properties on Walker Road, which are:

3253 WALKER RD

3295 WALKER RD

Next, if the commercially zoned (CD3.3) properties on Walker Rd. show no interest in purchasing the alley parcels, the land parcels be offered to residentially zoned (RD1.1) properties on Turner Road.

III. That Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows:

For lands abutting properties zoned CD3.3, $12.00 per square foot without easements, and $6.00 per square foot with easements.

For land abutting properties zoned RD1.1, $1.00 plus deed preparation fee and proportionate share of the survey cost as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor.


IV. That The City Planner BE REQUESTED to supply the appropriate legal description, in accordance with Drawing Number. CC-1749, attached hereto as Appendix “A”.


VI. That The Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign all necessary

documents approved as to form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

VII. That the matter BE COMPLETED electronically pursuant to By-law Number 366-2003.

VIII. If there are existing alley approaches, and these approaches become obsolete after the alley closure, the City shall remove existing alley approaches in the future when budget funds exist. Alternatively should property owners that abut the approaches to the closed alley wish to retain the alley approaches as driveways, permits from Public Works shall BE REQUIRED.

Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.


8.2. Bright Lights Setup and Teardown 2019 Brenda Clarke, resident of Ward 6 Brenda Clarke, resident of Ward 6 appears before Council to provide comment regarding the administrative report entitled “Bright Lights Setup and Teardown 2019” and suggests moving the location of bright lights to Riverside Dr. instead of Jackson Park to attract more visitors. Rosanna Demarco, member of WECEC Rosanna Demarco, member of WECEC appears before Council to provide comment regarding the administrative report entitled “Bright Lights Setup and Teardown 2019” and suggests that garbage cans and recycle bins are placed next to each other at Jackson Park and would like the garbage container lids to be left open. Moved by: Councillor Bortolin Seconded by: Councillor Costante Decision Number: CR494/2019 That Council APPROVE the award of RFP No.116-19; and, That the Purchasing Manager BE AUTHORIZED to issue a Contract Purchase Order to Tucker Electrical Ltd. for the purpose of Setup and Teardown of Bright Lights at 125 Tecumseh Rd. E (Jackson Park), in the amount of $177,500 (excluding HST), satisfactory in financial content to the


Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer, and in technical content to the Corporate Leader of Parks, Recreation & Culture and Facilities; and, That Council AUTHORIZE administration to use the contingency amount available in the Parks Operating Budget for Bright Lights, to an upset limit of $17,000 (excluding HST), for any change order requirements, satisfactory in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer, and in technical content to the Corporate Leader of Parks, Recreation & Culture and Facilities. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Report Number: C 166/2019 Clerk’s File: SR/13607

11.1. Report No. 104 of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee - Eco-Passage (bridge) for animals only spanning the Ojibway parkway and request for funding Tom Henderson, Chair, Public Advisory Council, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup Tom Henderson, Chair, Public Advisory Council, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup appears before Council regarding the advisory committee report entitled “Report No. 104 of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee – Eco-Passage (bridge) for animals only spanning the Ojibway parkway and request for funding” and provides a brief history of the area and concludes by suggesting that the requested funding be considered as part of the 2020 Capital Works Budget. Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR524/2019 ETPS 701 That Administration BE REQUESTED to provide two reports to Council for consideration related to funding for this eco-passage (background report SCM 352/2019 attached) at the same time as consideration of CR463/2019: That administration BE DIRECTED to develop a capital project proposal to address road mortality through the Ojibway corridor for consideration for Council’s consideration in the 2020 capital budget, along with funding opportunities provincially, federally and from the Town of LaSalle is brought forward to Council. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.


8.26. Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report - 2018, City Wide Rosanna Demarco, member of WECEC


Rosanna Demarco, member of WECEC appears before Council and provides comment regarding the administrative report entitled “Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report- 2018” and suggests that the City consider using smaller transit busses on routes with lower ridership and that the City enlist the assistance of Mio vision to provide information to City Planners to try to reduce road congestion and to consider the timing of traffic signals in an attempt to reduce vehicle emissions. Moved by: Councillor McKenzie Seconded by: Councillor Francis Decision Number: CR519/2019 ETPS 708 That the report of the Community Energy Plan Administrator dated August 2019 entitled 2018 Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk and Sleiman were absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Report Number: SCM 359/2019 & S 164/2019 Clerk’s File: EI/10822

11. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS (Non-Consent Items)

8.24. CQ14-2019 CQ15-2019 Traffic Calming - City Wide Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak Decision Number: CR517/2019 ETPS 706 That the report of the Transportation Planning Engineer dated August 6, 2019 entitled “CQ14-2019 CQ15-2019 Traffic Calming” BE RECEIVED for information; and, That administration BE REQUESTED to bring forward a more robust report on temporary traffic calming measures including information from other municipalities; and that this information BE PROVIDED at a future meeting of the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.



12. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1. (i) Report of the Special In-Camera meeting or other Committee as may be held prior to Council Moved by: Councillor Morrison Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman Decision Number: CR525/2019 That the report of the In Camera meeting held October 7, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

Clerk’s File: ACO2019

13. BY-LAWS (First and Second Reading) Moved by: Councillor Bortolin Seconded by: Councillor Costante That the following By-laws No. 110-2019 through 117-2019 (inclusive) be introduced and read a first and second time: 110-2019 A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 9023 BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE VEHICULAR PARKING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR ON MUNICIPAL STREETS, MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES, authorized by CAO 92/2019, adopted September 24, 2019. 111-2019 A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW 188-2000, BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT PROVINCIAL OFFENCES OFFICERS FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by BL 98-2011, adopted June 7, 2011. 112-2019 A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 9023 BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE VEHICULAR PARKING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR ON MUNICIPAL STREETS, MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES, authorized by CAO 104/2019, adopted September 26, 2019. 113-2019 A BY-LAW TO ASSUME FOR SUBSEQUENT CLOSURE THE 4.34 METRE WIDE EAST/WEST ALLEY AND THE 4.27 METRE WIDE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF E.C. ROW AVENUE, NORTH OF SYDNEY AVENUE AND WEST OF TURNER ROAD, EAST OF BYNG ROAD, CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by CR454/2018, adopted August 27, 2018.


114-2019 A BY-LAW TO CLOSE, STOP UP AND CONVEY THE 4.34 METRE WIDE EAST/WEST ALLEY AND THE 4.27 METRE WIDE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF E.C. ROW AVENUE, NORTH OF SYDNEY AVENUE AND WEST OF TURNER ROAD, EAST OF BYNG ROAD, CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by CR454/2018, adopted August 27, 2018. 115-2019 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 318-2001 BEING A BYLAW TO CLOSE, STOP UP AND CONVEY PART OF ADSTOLL AVENUE, FROM CLEMENCEAU TO LLOYD GEORGE, IN THE CITY OF WINDSOR, authorized by CAO 82/2019, adopted September 4, 2019. 116-2019 A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 9023 BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE VEHICULAR PARKING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR ON MUNICIPAL STREETS, MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES, authorized by B48/2019, adopted April 1, 2019. 117-2019 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR AT ITS MEETING HELD ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019. Carried.

14. MOVE BACK INTO FORMAL SESSION Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Holt That the Committee of the Whole does now rise and report to Council respecting the business items considered by the Committee: 1) Communication Items (as presented) 2) Consent Agenda (as presented) 3) Items Deferred (as presented) Items Referred 4) Consideration of the Balance of Business Items (as presented) 5) Committee Reports (as presented) 6) By-laws given first and second readings (as presented) Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.

15. NOTICES OF MOTION Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Bortolin Decision Number: CR526/2019


That council RECEIVE the full Corporate Asset Management Plan (dated July 16, 2019) presentation, as previously prepared by administration, at the December 16, 2019 City Council meeting. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter. Moved by: Councillor McKenzie Seconded by: Councillor Holt Decision Number: CR527/2019 That Rule 13.9 of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED to introduce a motion for Transit Windsor to offer free service on October 21, 2019, the day of the Federal Election. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter. Moved by: Councillor McKenzie Seconded by: Councillor Holt That the City of Windsor OFFER Transit Windsor riders within the City limits free service on October 21, 2019, the day of the Federal Election to improve opportunities for residents in the City of Windsor to engage the electoral process; and, That this service BE FUNDED through the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (BSR), and OFFERED free of charge to all residents from one hour prior to polls opening to one hour after polls close. The motion is put and lost. Aye votes: Councillor McKenzie and Holt Nay votes: Councillors Costante, Morrison, Sleiman, Francis, Kaschak and Bortolin Absent: Councillors Kusmierczyk and Gignac. Abstain: None.

16. THIRD AND FINAL READING OF THE BY-LAWS Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak That the By-laws No. 110-2019 through 117-2019 having been read a first and second time be now read a third time and finally passed and That the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign and seal the same notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Council. Carried. Councillor Kusmierczyk was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter.


17. PETITIONS

None presented.

18. QUESTION PERIOD

18.3. CQ 30-2019

Moved by: Councillor Morrison Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman

Decision Number: CR528/2019 That the following Council Question by Councillor 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 the Procedure by-law 98-2011:

CQ 30-2019: Assigned to City Engineer

Asks that Administration report to Council on the various instances when discounted fares are offered to Transit Windsor riders beyond what is already outlined in our official fare policy. In addition, that administration outline the criteria in place for fare reduction events to be considered.

Carried. Clerk’s File: MT2019

21. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by: Councillor Bortolin Seconded by: Councillor Costante

That this Council meeting stand adjourned until the next regular meeting of Council or at the call of the Mayor. Carried.

Accordingly, the meeting is adjourned at 9:03 o'clock p.m.


Adopted by Council at its meeting held October 7, 2019 (CR525/2019) VC/bm

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL – IN CAMERA

October 7, 2019 Meeting called to order at: 5:20 p.m. Members in Attendance:

Mayor D. Dilkens Councillor F. Francis Councillor F. Costante Councillor C. Holt Councillor R. Bortolin Councillor G. Kaschak Councillor K. McKenzie Councillor J. Morrison Councillor E. Sleiman

Members Absent:

Councillor J. Gignac Councillor I. Kusmierczyk

Also in attendance:

O. Colucci, Chief Administrative Officer J. Payne, Community Development and Health Commissioner and

Corporate Leader Social Development, Health, Recreation and Culture M. Winterton, City Engineer and Corporate Leader Environmental Protection and Transportation V. Critchley, City Clerk/Licence Commissioner and Corporate Leader Public

Engagement and Human Resources D. Seguin, Acting Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate

Leader Finance and Technology S. Askin-Hager, City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic

Development and Public Safety J. Wilson, Corporate Leader, Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture D. Paladino, Deputy City Solicitor, Purchasing, Risk Management and POA Verbal Motion is presented by Councillor Francis, seconded by Councillor Sleiman,


that Rule 3.3 (c) of the Procedure By-law, 98-2011, BE WAIVED to add the following Agenda item: 5. Property matter - amendment Motion Carried. Verbal Motion is presented by Councillor Holt, seconded by Councillor Morrison, to move in Camera for discussion of the following item(s), adding Item 5:

Item No.

Subject Section – Pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, as amended

1. Property matter – sale of land 2 3 9 ( 2 ) ( c )

2. Property matter – land acquisition 2 3 9 ( 2 ) ( c )

3. Property matter – land acquisition 2 3 9 ( 2 ) ( c )

4. Legal matter – agreement 2 3 9 ( 2 ) ( k )

5. Property matter – amendment - ADDED 2 3 9 ( 2 ) ( c )

Motion Carried. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. Discussion on the items of business. (Items 1, 2, 5, 4 and 3) Verbal Motion is presented by Councillor McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Holt, to move back into public session. Motion Carried.


Moved by Councillor Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Kaschak, THAT the Clerk BE DIRECTED to transmit the recommendation(s) contained in the report(s) discussed at the In-Camera Council Meeting held October 7, 2019 directly to Council for consideration at the next Regular Meeting. 1. That the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Coordinator of Real Estate Services, Manager of Real Estate Services, City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic Development and Public Safety, City Engineer and Corporate Leader Environmental Protection and Transportation and Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate Leader Finance and Technology respecting a property matter – sale of land BE APPROVED. 2. That the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from Senior Legal Counsel, City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic Development and Public Safety, Corporate Leader, Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture, City Engineer and Corporate Leader Environmental Protection and Transportation and Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate Leader Finance and Technology respecting a property matter – acquisition of land BE APPROVED. 3. That the in-camera report from the City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic Development and Public Safety, Corporate Leader, Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture and Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate Leader Finance and Technology respecting a property matter – land acquisition BE RECEIVED and further that Administration BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED on the verbal direction of Council.

Councillors Bortolin and Francis voting nay 4. That the in-camera report from the City Engineer and Corporate Leader Environmental Protection and Transportation, City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic Development and Public Safety and Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate Leader Finance and Technology respecting a legal matter – agreement BE RECEIVED and further that Administration BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED on the verbal direction of Council.

Councillor Bortolin voting nay 5. That the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the City Clerk/Licence Commissioner and Corporate Leader Public Engagement and Human Resources, City Solicitor and Corporate Leader Economic Development and Public Safety and Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Corporate Leader Finance and Technology respecting a property matter – amendment BE APPROVED. Motion Carried. Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Costante,


That the special meeting of council held October 7, 2019 BE ADJOURNED. (Time: 6:19 p.m.) Motion Carried.


CR498/2019 – Item 8.6


CR503/2019 – Item 8.11 Table 1 – Sandwich Financial Incentive Programs

Incentive Program Comments and Opportunities for Improvement

Number of Program Requests

Commercial/ Mixed Use Building Facade Grant

70% of eligible construction

costs

$15,000 max per project with

possible $10,000 addition for

other visible facades and

heritage buildings

Target Areas 1 and 3

Change amount to $15,000 per front

storefront, instead of per project, and

$15,000 per side(s) visible from the

Street to a maximum of $60,000 per

building similar to the Building Facade

Improvement Program for Main Streets

approved in 2018

If the four (4) new applications are

processed, with above proposed

improvements to the program, the costs

to fund these new applications would

be approximately $141,500

Three (3)

approved

Four (4) new

applications in

progress

Commercial/ Mixed Use Building Improvement Loan

70% of eligible costs and no

interest

$30,000 max and $10,000 min

Target areas 1 and 3

The loan amount can be increased to

stimulate investment in specific uses

that may require higher set up costs.

Increasing the amount will impact the

Sandwich Community Development

Plan-Capital Project 7076176.

Two (2)

approved

One (1) in

progress

Revitalization Grant

70% of the municipal tax

increment for up to 10 years

Target areas 1,2 and 3

The amount can be increased to 100%

similar to other programs such as found

in the Ford City, Economic

Development or Brownfield CIPS

Increasing the grant percentage would

increase the amount being otherwise

used to offset municipal budget

pressures

Seven (7)

approved

Three (3) in

progress.

Commercial Core Feasibility Study Grant

50% of cost to conduct a study

of feasibility for commercial

development

$5,000 max and only 1 per

property

The amount appears online with other

similar programs found in other

municipalities such as Chatham,

Cobourg,

The program can be amended by

applying the program to Target Area 3

and permitting residential

developments to take advantage the

Two (2)

approved.

Two (2) in

progress


Target Area 1 program.

These grants have been typically used

for Stage I Archeological Assessments

The program only applies to Target

Area 1 for commercial or mixed-use

buildings

Development Charge Grant

50% - 100% of City

Development Charges based on

level of LEED certification

Target area 1

This program has not been used partly

because no new development proposals

have sought LEED certification. In

addition Sandwich is in an area of

significantly reduced development

charges

Development and Building Fees Grant

100% of a wide range of

municipal fees

Target areas 1 and 3

This program is accessed through all

eligible incentive applications

The program should remain as is.

Nine (9)

approved

Four (4) in

progress

Neighbourhood Residential Rehabilitation Grant

50% of eligible costs

$15,000 max, $2,000 min and

only 1 per property

Target area 3

Amend the program to include

residential property within Target Area

1.

There have been no approved

applications to date but many inquiries

and two applications are in progress

Owners of important heritage homes in

target area 1 have been interested in the

program but were not eligible because

it currently does not apply to Target

Area 1.

Two (2) in

progress

Note: An application can include one or more grants


CR507/2019 – Item 8.14 APPENDIX “A” Drawing No. CC-1749 (Amended after council meeting) SAA 5708


CR508/2019 – Item 8.15


CR509/2019 – Item 8.16


CR513/2019 – Item 8.20


CR521/2019 – Item 8.28

CR524/2019 – Item 11.1

COMMITTEE MATTERS: SCM 352/2019

Subject: Report No. 104 of the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee - Eco-Passage (bridge) for animals only spanning the Ojibway parkway and request for funding

Moved by: Councillor Costante Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak

Decision Number: ETPS 701 That report No. 104 of the Windsor Essex county Environment Committee-Eco-Passage (bridge) for animals only spanning the Ojibway Parkway and request for funding as follows: WHEREAS, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has announced as part of its community benefits package seed money as a joint project with the City of Windsor for an Eco-Passage (bridge) for animals only spanning the Ojibway Parkway; and WHEREAS, additional funding will be required to complete the structure, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that City Council BE REQUESTED to consider that the balance of the funding required BE INCLUDED in the City’s 2020 Capital Budget BE FORWARDED to City Council for decision. Carried.

Documents

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