Information Technology

The implementation of the Enterprise Work Management System for the Parks branch of PFR will be scheduled in the second phase of the EWMS Program. Significant preparatory activities are required prior to this engagement. These include requirements gathering, scoping of organizational change, asset data validation and collection, and the introduction of interim tools to manage key operational challenges in the interim while preparing operational staff for EWMS

The negotiable Request for Proposal (nRFP) was issued on April 6, 2017. The nRFP evaluation and negotiation was completed in June 2018. Based on the scope negotiation with the selected vendor (Legend Recreational Software) in June 2018, City Council approved, on July 23rd, entering into a contract with Legend based on a phased implementation timeline until 2023 and an additional budget of $7.5 million to cover implementation in years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Implementation started in 2018, and in 2019 the vendor did not meet agreed development milestones, causing significant delays and resulting in a number of extensions afforded by the City to meet go-live dates. In December 2019, the City asked the vendor to rectify the performance issues and adhere to performance KPIs to meet project milestones. The Vendor cited Force Majeure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and thus would not be able to fulfil its contractual obligations. Since then, the Project engaged in exploratory discussions with the vendor of the existing Class system to determine their ability to meet City requirements. Decision was made to pursue a competitive procurement (nRFP) to select a new vendor and was released in April 2021. nRFP closed June 8th and is currently being evaluated.

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$2.942 million for Information Technology projects which will improve user access and increase efficiency and will require Operating Budget support for ongoing software and lifecycle maintenance

Information Technology

$0.2M for technology to support Council-directed youth outcome monitoring.

More than 1.2 million online reservations for both 60 indoor and 58 outdoor pools for lane and leisure swimming, and at over 50 community centres for fitness classes and workouts, improving functionality from 2020 to allow for online account creation and reservation cancellation

Visits to the registration webpage 520,963 900,1461 300,000 870,0001  700,000 800,000

# of bookings in parks (for picnics, sports fields, allotment gardens etc.)

$236.2 Million

The staff in the Recreation & Culture Department collaborated with the Manager of Business Process Modernization from the Information Technology (IT) Department to conduct a review of the existing event approval process. The review was extensive and highlighted the cumbersome workflow required when approving an event. The results identified opportunities for efficiencies that could result in improved customer service levels, while mitigating risks associated to corporate visibility

Windsor to appear more attractive. Niagara and Waterloo can be used as localexamples of more effective design templates

Whatitmightlooklike:​TheseWindsorvs.Detroitsportingeventscouldbeorganisedateverylevel,fromcollegeteamsandjuniorleaguestothemajorleagueprofessionalteams.Thelowerlevelgameswouldnotlikelyattractthousandsoffansorraisesignificantamountsofmoney but would help to forge connections between the cities at the local/individual level

(like the post-secondary institutions) have not been deeply engaged on economic development before.

16.UpdatethecityofWindsor’swebsitesoitbecomesanattractiveportalforaccessingcity services onlineThepurpose:​Windsor’swebsitecurrentlydisplaysmostoftheinformationthatprospectivebusinessandfamiliesrequire,butdoesnotdisplaythisinformationinawaythatiseffectiveinencouragingthesegroupstoviewWindsorasanattractivedestination.Changingthiswillhelp Windsor sell itself to these groups, and hopefully boost their interest in the city.

Thepurpose:TocelebratethehistoryoftheCanadian-U.S.relationshipduringthe13yearsofprohibitionintheU.S.intheearly20​thcentury.ThiscelebrationwouldattractU.S.residentstovisit Windsor and increase the cultural connection between the two cities.Whatitmightlooklike:​ProhibitionWeekwouldtakeplaceduringtheweekofDecember5thtocommemoratetheendofProhibition(5December1933).Somewaysthecitycouldcelebrate Prohibition Week

Whatitmightlooklike:ThejointBoardofTradewouldbemadeupofcouncillorsfrombothcitiesalongwithappointedbusinessleaders.Theboardwouldhavequarterlymeetings,rotatingbetweenWindsorandDetroit,todiscussallmattersrelatedtoinwardoroutwarddirect investment across the region

willincreasetheamountthatstudentsinMichiganhearaboutWindsorandthereforeimprovethechancestheymightrelocateaftergraduation.

By 2030, as a result of Windsor’s L.I.F.T. Strategy, the city should have..

Citations and patents in the area rising;

and would have a majority of members from the private sector.

Enabler 1: Senior municipal leadership, with a city hall team focused on delivery of the strategyVisible, sustained leadership from the Mayor and Council will be necessary to maintain focus and momentum beyond the next election. Chances of success will increase if this goes alongside a special delivery unit with a clear remit. This would be an in-house team reporting to the Mayor and Council who are dedicated to economic development focused only on the municipality (not the broader Essex region). They would be empowered to create project-specific working groups across various municipal departments (planning, legal, engineering, permitting) to support economic development objectives, track KPIs and manage ongoing reporting to Mayor and Council.Next step: Seek endorsement from City Council for the L.I.F.T. Strategy to be developed and overseen by a new delivery unit to be setup within City Hall.

An e-scooter scheme with an established provider (Bird, Tier, Lime) would allow more people without access to private cars to get around and demonstrate that Windsor is open to new low emission transport solutions

Policy 1: Build the housing stock that meets incoming demandWindsor has an ageing housing stock and current models assume 7,000 units across the whole city are needed over a 20-year timeframe, but more diversity of housing type is needed too

Policy 2: Selling Windsor-Detroit through targeted cultural events

Launch ‘Prohibition Week’

Windsor-Detroit Board of Trade

and set KPIs for councillors

Fund employee incentives (a ‘Welcome grant’) to enable Windsor-based businesses to improve their offer to top US tech talent

Form a city-backed venture capital fund to act as an accelerator for high-growth start-ups with its own governance (arms-length from city administration)

A new central location for a library will fulfil the same purpose and should be prioritized, along with steps to make cycling and walking more attractive

especially if combined with a co-working space;

The City should try to reach residents of Hong Kong before they have moved through online advertising and by working with immigration services and Universities in Hong Kong. Windsor should also work with immigration services throughout Canada to reach immigrants that have already moved but have not decided on a location to permanently settle

It should have a small budget to be able to commission independent analysis and research and should be chaired by the Mayor in order to convene senior leaders who would be able to decide on changes to local educational course portfolios, admissions arrangements, or anything else that might be required such that they attract, train, and retain the citizens who pass through their institutions

In addition to new incentives for locating in the downtown, Windsor could also support quality of life in the downtown core by attracting new businesses through a popup shop grant program, which would allow external retail businesses to set up a subsidized temporary store in downtown Windsor as a way of testing the local market. These popup shops could help fill vacant retail spaces in the downtown area, boosting the attractiveness of the area to tourists and residents. The program would also open a path for these businesses to set up more permanent presences in the city, contributing to long-term economic growth.

Amazon chose Virginia for their second HQ because of skills, not taxes

Historically, cities would grow on the back of rare natural resources, as the centre of political power or as convenient trading crossroads.

Under this view, cities thrive when they are attractive places for highly talented or creative people to move to – and they in turn create new businesses and jobs for the rest of the local economy

with great restaurants, and sporting events

A couple of interviewees suggested that Windsor had a reputation as a municipality that was heavy in red tape and unfriendly to business. The complexity of local permitting and licensing, as well as the bureaucracy involved in navigating development and new plan-ning for projects, was cited as a barrier to growth and job creation. Some interviewees had had several experiences of city engagement which were negative, and referenced delays in permit approvals and complex grant schemes as two areas to improve upon.

Green economy and jobs. The environmental agenda and the ability of Windsor to pivot to take advantage of the green economy were mentioned by some interview-ees. Many of these remarks were in the context of green energy projects, and the transition of the auto sector away from internal combustion engines to generate and keep jobs.

an advantage for Windsor as a site for registering new trucking companies who could reach further into the US market under the rules (and new digital logs) governing maximum driving periods

here was some interest in ‘fintech’ since companies in Detroit and Windsor were already growing in this area.

Many of our interviewees mentioned the restaurants and sporting events of Detroit

The city contributes to the funding of the Windsor Police Department, and there have been sizeable increases in the police budget (rising from $77M in 2015 to an approved budget of $92M in 2020).

The delivery of Windsor Works will require the full backing of City Hall and civic leaders

A dedicated delivery unit based in City Hall, reporting to the Mayor with a clear remit of strategy implementation

Attracting highly skilled workers, for instance by subsidising visa fees for immigrants serving Windsor/Michigan businesses, advertising Windsor more directly in Detroit , supporting spin out businesses and graduates from a new R+D arc, while targeting overseas talent

Supporting a new incubator and space for tech,

and would have the remit to drive changes across a wide range of institutions, including the educational providers, to meet economic need

a world leader in cross-border technology,

University of Windsor’s medical education

for instance through a publice-scooter scheme that would be ideally suited to Windsor’s flattopograph

Enhancing the appeal and economic potential of Windsor’sriverfront – completing the full set of river beacons as tourismdrivers and encouraging economic activity through craft/holiday markets and other cultural activities.

Windsor will benefit from two pieces of foundational infrastructure – a new bridge and a new acute care hospital.

and ‘Prohibition Week

Making Windsor a better place for Michigan businesses to operate by offering relocation packages and support.•Establishing more structural links between Windsor and Detroit, including through the College and University, by creating a skills and R&D Arc between the two cities.

and starting to move into Windsor.

Location: Windsor’s position on the US-Canada border must be emphasized and given extra prominence. Its proximity to the wider metropolitan area of Detroit gives it access to the benefits of a city much bigger than Windsor

In order to retain and attract leading talent, the city should do more to proactively appeal to skilled workers, and invest in cultural assets that can make the city one that is more appealing for young professional and working families to settle in

The City has new assets coming online, including the new bridge and hospital, which can help further support links to Detroit and the development of sectors that can spur innovative employment opportunities

Successful cities have a close relationship between population growth and cultural diversity. A virtuous cycle, in which great jobs attract skilled workers, who in turn provide the income for cultural amenities.

Windsor is currently not scoring highly enough in this area.

Ways of achieving scale including building links with other metropolitan areas or encouraging inward immigration. It is the best strategy for growth, and in Windsor’s case the proximity of Detroit makes it a near-term opportunity

bothpost-secondary institutions should be more closely tethered tothe economic development agenda that the city and councillead.

New investments in Colleges and Universities will help to diversify the Windsor workforce, offering new assets in economic diversification.

A new, modern hospital presents opportunities to grow in health services industries

Should City Council wish to create a City-Wide Invasive Species Management Strategy, it is recommended that a consultant be hired to do so. A consultant would undertake a number of steps to create a plan including: mapping of locations, best management practices for control of targeted invasive species across the City, and mitigation measures to reduce the spread of invasive species, which could be adopted by City departments. In addition, these measures could become the standard for any third party contractors who may be doing work in on City property in the area of invasive species. The City of Windsor has an approved management plan for Black Oak Heritage Park which includes invasive species management strategies and a consultant has already been hired by the City to prepare a City-wide management plan for invasive phragmites. Both of these documents will have valuable information which could be used in a City-Wide Invasive Species Management Strategy. The purpose of a City-Wide Invasive Species Management Strategy is to address issues with invasive species across the entire City and across multiple departments, not just natural areas.

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NOTICES OF MOTIONMoved by Mayor Dilkens, seconded by Councillor ________________ That the City of Windsor supports construction of a new regional acute care hospital on the land purchased by Windsor Regional Hospital and asks the Government of Ontario to prioritize funding to move this project forward

City of Windsor Carbon Budget

Public Art, Monuments, and MemorialsMaster List 2020

he City of Toronto restricts the maximum number of PLE’s in the municipality to that which existed on May 1, 2018. It also restricts the maximum number of PLE’s in each ward to that which existed on May 1, 2018. It allows PLE’s to relocate to another location within the City, subject to the above restriction regarding the maximum number of establishments within a ward. Toronto also restricts PLE’s to be no closer than 500 metres to Woodbine Racetrack. All of the above regulations are contained within the licensing by-laws of those jurisdictions. The cities of Barrie and Ottawa have amended their zoning by-laws to set minimum buffer areas (150 metres to 500 metres) around existing PLE’s to discourage clustering and also around gambling establishments, schools, body rub parlours and treatment centres or any combination of land uses where vulnerable populations are present.

How other municipalities regulate Payday Loan Establishments The Cities of Kingston and Hamilton restrict PLE’s to one per ward while grandfathering existing establishments. They also restrict the transfer of business licences for PLE’s. It appears that the rationale in the above municipalities for restricting the number of PLE’s per ward was to reduce their number in areas considered to be populated by low income persons. It is not clear how that restriction reduces the accessibility of low-income persons to PLE’s.The City of Kitchener restricts PLE’s to two per ward to a maximum of ten citywide. It also requires a minimum of 150 metres between PLE’s and 150 metres from gaming establishments and from any addiction or gambling counselling service. Kitchener’s rationale for restricting PLE’s, taken from its Administration report to Council, was “Not to prohibit these businesses but rather to find a balance between protecting consumers and allowing these businesses to operate for those who need them.” No rationale is apparent for the distance restrictions. The City of Brantford allows a maximum of ten PLE’s. It requires minimum distancing of 150 metres from group correctional homes, mini-group homes, group homes, group residences, crisis residences, group correctional residences, medical clinics, schools and gaming establishments (unless the PLE was within the minimum distance at the time the by-law was passed). The rationale for the distance restriction other than to keep them away from “sensitive” areas

On September 9, 2019, Councillor Bortolin asked the following question: Assigned to City Solicitor Asks that Administration report back on the potential options around licensing payday loan establishments with input from legal, licensing, zoning and social services. As well as how other jurisdictions have proceeded on this issue

On an annual basis, City Council will report to Londoners on the implementation of the Strategic Plan, demonstrating the progress being made each year and how this work is having an impact in the community

The City of London was founded in 1826, and was quickly established as an administrative and military centre in the region. London’s regional importance grew during the American Civil War, as a key shipping centre for the region’s agricultural exports. London’s geographic position and strong manufacturing sector ensured continued growth through the 20th century, with major annexation of local communities occurring in 1961.

Oral history and archeological records show that the London region has been inhabited for over 10,000 years. The Indigenous peoples who have called this region home for millennia include the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lenni-Lenape Nations

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Windsor will have jobs

Biodiversity

Provincial population projections for Windsor are flat – we have to prove them wrong...”

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That the Diversity Committee as part of the Diversity & Inclusion Plan, REQUESTSto review the hiring practices of the City of Windsor to ensure there are no barriers to employment

agricultural sector workers and/or vulnerable population groups,

he agricultural sector in Essex County employs approximately 10,000 – 12,000 temporary workers throughout the growing season. To date we are aware of over 500 mostly COVID-19 positive workers that have been accommodated off-farm in hotels.

Other municipal service managers may operate in an environment where public health is a department of the municipal government. The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is an independent organization. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Community Development and Health Services are accountable to, and serve at the direction of City Council. Council and Administration work in the best interest of the municipality and local taxpayers.

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Option 2: City Led Community Gardens

At this time, there are 6 community gardens on municipal property, several of which used to rely on United Way funding for staff resources, as well as to cover the cost of the liability insurance required by the Policy. In 2020, the United Way decided to take a different direction with their strategy and several community groups in Windsor were no longer eligible for funding. The loss of United Way funding on March 31, 2020 has already affected 4 of the 6 community gardens on municipal property. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative had to eliminate their staff member dedicated to their community gardens due to lost funding, but continues to run the gardens at Wigle Park, Mitchell Park, and Caron Ave Park. Drouillard Place could no longer afford the liability insurance required in the Policy and the Ford City BIA applied to take over the Ford City Community Garden. This required Administration to undertake the process of obtaining a new license agreement under Ford City BIA.

The General Manager stated that the report is to recommend that the Board support a resolution related to the Authority’s blue box program that will be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). The resolution will advise AMO of the preferred dates on which the Authority wishes to transition the blue box recycling program to Producers.

University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan – Background Report, Ward 2 and Ward 3

remainder being single car collisions with pedestrians, bicycles

When the School Neighbourhood Policy was approved by Council in 2016, there was no advantage in identifying a school zone by by-law except to allow a reduced school zone speed limit; because of this, the Policy recommended school zones only in cases where a reduced speed limit was recommended. The 2019 ASE regulations to the Highway Traffic Act allow a new option that had not been previously considered: implementing school zones –even without speed limit reductions –specifically in order to allow automated speed enforcement.

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That City Council BE REQUESTEDto consider recognizing Transit Windsor as an essential service.Carried.

Local ImprovementPolicy Consolidation

The Chair indicates although medical supplies were ordered to be sent to Changchun, China due to COVID-19, it was determined that the supplies would remain in the City of Windsor and be distributed to the city’s frontline workers.The City ofChangchuncontacted the City of Windsorin April2020 with an offer to send20,000 medical masks and to absorb the costs associated withthe International shipping. A logistics company was contactedto determineif they could help facilitate the delivery of the masks however, themasks that they had available did not meet Canadian standards.

Response to CQ10-2019 Regarding Housing Development and Regulation in Near-Campus Neighbourhoods - City Wide

Energy Initiatives, Energy Projects Summary Update

Town and Gown Committee.

Post-secondary institutions are best equipped to establish eligibility conditions and service timelines that work for students. Because of this, they are viewed as the most appropriate service providers for affordable student housing. The tools available to municipalities to incentivise or compel post-secondary institutions, as well as limitations in doing so, are discussed in the sections that follow.

Home, Together: Windsor Essex Housing and Homelessness Master Plan(“the Master Plan”

Windsor Essex Housing and Homelessness Plan (HHP).

With the assistance of a $110,000 Natural Resources Canada capital grant, the City will be installing 11 dual wand (22 charging connectors) electric vehicle charging stations in various locations to include downtown, east, west, and south Windsor.

he Transit Windsor PV system was destroyed by a tornado in August 2016; one week after the system was commissioned

The City has received approval in principle with the installation of an 800KW CHP plant at the Aquatic Complex (Dec.2016)

Participation of private equity or capital funding does not exclude the City or its affiliate EnWin being a co-investor or owner and any, or all, of the new entities

three key strategies –Residential Retrofit, ICI Retrofit, and District Energy –

Windsor’s Community Energy PlanA Powerful Plan for the Future

Rethinking the ownership structure presents very real opportunities and is recommended tobe part of the detailed growth plan.

There are currently no City policies to encourage or require major renovation or new construction to use District Energy. There arelimited sales and marketing effortsand no approved business plan to drive growth. The new City Hall will be connected, however, recent major renovations by the University in the City Centre currently have no plansto connect. Even more surprisingly is that the recent Casino expansion did not connect.

Conduct a Solid Waste Audit Program

Explore Net Metering

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Communities such as Guelp

The CEP estimatesa realistic target would be a total of 90 MW generation split roughly equally between homes, commercial and institutional buildings, and ground mounted arrays.This would generate approximately 3per centof the City’s future power needs