Minutes
City Council
Monday, December 7, 2020

17. PETITIONS 

Moved by: Councillor Gill

Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie

Decision Number: CR626/2020

That the petition presented by Councillor Gill from supporters of the renewal of the Forest Glade Tennis Courts, seeking to have their designated outdoor tennis courts remain for the sport of tennis only, as well as suggested investments BE RECEIVED by the Clerk and the Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward the petition to the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, Culture and Corporate Facilities for the purpose of an examination of the requested works or undertakings.
Carried.

Clerk’s File: ACO/13690

18. QUESTION PERIOD

18.3. CQ 32-2020

Moved by: Councillor Morrison
Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman

 

Decision Number: CR627/2020

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 32-2020:

Assigned to City Planner and City Forester

That Administration review and report back to Council on tree protection and replacement policies as it relates to the City of Windsor’s land development bylaws.

The review should include information pertaining to replacement ratios and the mechanisms by which trees are protected and required to be protected through the development process as well as the extent to which development is impacting the total tree count under our current framework along with options for Council to consider in terms of protecting trees and increasing tree cover through land development policy.

Carried.

Clerk’s File: SRT2020

18.4. CQ 33-2020

Moved by: Councillor Morrison
Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman