• Incentives for private investment in affordable higher density housing in specific zones that would be less intrusive on residential neighbourhoods with the intent of maintaining existing residential neighbourhoods for more permanent residents, piloted in Ward 2;
  • Options for a residential rental license that includes a pilot in Ward 2 with the intent of being rolled out city-wide if successful after a definite time period to be decided by council;
  • What strategies and legislative options have been used by other municipalities in Ontario and elsewhere regarding student housing;
  • Review of our lodging home By-law and ways to improve it to capture more rental properties in our community and allow for better opportunities to enforce property standards.
The intent of this council question is to provide incentives for safe and affordable housing in a concentrated manner that does not intrude on residential neighbourhoods, particularly those surrounding Ward 2.
GH/6905 (May 6, 2019)
 
McKenzie Chief Administrative Officer CQ 11-2019 Asks that Administration provide Council with a report analyzing the economic impact of the Detroit Grad Prix in the City of Windsor. Included in the analysis should be specific data related to tourism activities that occurred in the City of Windsor during the Grand Prix timeframe as compared against other weekends. Type of Response Required-Written Report
    Among items to potentially consider should be, but not necessarily limited to hotel stays, casino visits, volume of cross border traffic and direct outreach to stakeholders such as Business Improvement Associations, advocacy groups and other businesses directly involved the hospitality sector to gauge the scope of the impact of the event in the City of Windsor.  
    Further that Administration prepare a report that outlines the process by which funding proposals for events such as the Grand Prix and others that promote tourism and enhance quality of life are brought forward for Council consideration.This report should be completed and presented to Council prior to the 2020 budget deliberations.  
    SR2019 (May 6, 2019)