McKenzie Chief Administrative Officer CQ 7-2019 Asks that in light of the recent announcement from FCA to eliminate the third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant and understanding the gravity of the economic impact to our community where as many as 10,000 jobs may be lost or affected, that Administration develop a proposal for Council’s review that could incent FCA to consider the possibility of introducing a new product into the Windsor Assembly Plant Facility. In doing so Administration should consider how existing City of Windsor economic development programs could be applied or amended to create a proposal that can help to protect the jobs now at risk both at the Windsor Assembly Plant and across the community generally.
SPL/10759 (April 15, 2019)
Type of Response Required-Written Report
Kusmierczyk City Clerk CQ 8-2019 Asks that administration report back on what other municipalities have done to update the pet shops section of the Animal Control By-Law; including banning of the sale of pets for profit, and provide recommendations moving forward.
MHS/9496 (May 6, 2019)
Type of Response Required-Written Report
Bortolin City Engineer CQ 9-2019 Asks that administration report back on current practices and procedures regarding both immediate and long term sidewalk repairs. Taking into consideration timing, materials, safety concerns, as well as matching local aesthetics.
SW2019 (May 6, 2019)
Type of Response Required-Written Report
Costante Chief Building Official / City Clerk / City Planner CQ 10-2019 Asks that administration report back on a comprehensive affordable housing strategy that includes, but is not limited, to the following;
  • Incentives and partnerships with the University and College on developing more student housing on campus;
  • What, if any, legislative options City Council has to require the University and College to provide safe and affordable student housing to their increasing student population;
  • Options for Developing a University, College and City of Windsor education strategy for students to learn their rights with respect to property standards and their rights as tenants in Ontario;
Type of Response Required-Written Report