Council in plain English

City Council, Monday, April 22, 2024

What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.

Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.

10:00 o’clock a.m., . Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Mayor Drew Dilkens, Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Fabio Costante, Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison.

What they decided (49 items)

7.1 Correspondence for Monday, April 22, 2024

the following Communication Items 7.1.1, 7.1.3, 7.1.6 through 7.1.8 and 7.1.11 through 7.1.16 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted

Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Result: See the minutes. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR142/2024.

7.1 Correspondence for Monday, April 22, 2024

the correspondence from the Director, Resources Planning and Development Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry dated April 5, 2024 concerning the Notice of Regulation Proposal regarding Minister’s Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act. Environment Registry of Ontario Posting # 019-8320…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: Aye votes: Councillors Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak and Mayor Drew Dilkens. Nay votes: Councillors Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Angelo Marignani and Ed Sleiman. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Decision CR143/2024.

Recorded vote
ForFred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens
AgainstKieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Angelo Marignani, Ed Sleiman

7.1.9 Letter to Amend Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act to request support of an extension of the deadline in the Act for five years, to January 1, 2030

the letter from the President of the Architectural Conservancy Ontario (aco) dated February 12, 2024 regarding the proposed amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act and to request support of an extension of the deadline in the Act for five years, to January…

Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR144/2024.

7.1.2 Notice of Regulation Proposal regarding Minister’s Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act. Environment Registry of Ontario Posting # 019-8320

Administration be requested to ask for the Conservation Authority’s feedback on their view of the impact of the Conservation Authorities Act changes and the impact on the services that they provide to the City of Windsor.

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR189/2024.

7.1.4 2023 Windsor Police Service Annual Report

the 2023 Windsor Police Service Annual Report be received

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Gary Kashack. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR145/2024.

7.1.10 City of Windsor Feedback Regarding ERO-019-7891 and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MCEP) Announcement of new Regulation to Replace Municipal Class EA

the administrative memo from the from the Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer dated March 14, 2024 regarding City of Windsor Feedback Regarding ero-019-7891 and the letter from the Executive Director, Municipal Engineers Association dated February 26, 2024 regarding the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation…

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR146/2024.

7.1.5 Letter requesting support of Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act

the letter from the Member Provincial Parliament Windsor West dated April 4, 2024 regarding support of Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act be received

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR147/2024.

7.2 2023 Provincial Offences (POA) Annual Report - City Wide

the report of the Manager of Provincial Offences dated March 14, 2024 entitled “2023 Provincial Offences (poa) Annual Report, City Wide” submitted for information be noted and filed.

Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR148/2024.

8.1 2024 Municipally Significant Event Status, Wards 3, 5, 9,10

the request from; Zuleeates, Carrousel of the Nations: Indian Village, and Saila Vibes for approval of designation as ‘municipally significant’ for the purpose of applying for their Special Occasions Permit, Public Event be approved by Council subject to the terms and conditions of the…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on this matter. Decision CR149/2024.

8.2 Update to Various Finance Policies - City Wide

City Council approve the updated Finance policies as follows: • Corporate Wide Cash Receipts Control Policy, attached as Appendix A • Corporate Billing and Accounts Receivable Policy, attached as Appendix B • Accounts Receivable Collections Policy, attached as Appendix C • Corporate Cheque Acceptance Policy,…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR150/2024.

8.3 2023 Annual Investment Compliance Report - City Wide

the 2023 Annual Investment Compliance Report for the year ending December 31, 2023 be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR151/2024.

8.4 Amendment to the Windsor, Essex Child Care and Early Years Services System Plan 2020-2025: Priority Neighbourhoods for CWELCC Directed Growth

this report of the Manager of Children’s Services dated February 16, 2024 entitled "Amendment to the Windsor, Essex Child Care and Early Years Services System Plan 2020-2025: Priority Neighbourhoods for cwelcc Directed Growth" be accepted

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: Councillors Fabio Costante and Kieran McKenzie voting nay. Decision CR152/2024.

Votes named in the minutes
ForNot listed
AgainstFabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie

8.5 Rent Supplement Program Expiries and Mitigation Update - City Wide

this updated report from the Coordinator, Housing Administration & Policy and the Social Housing Analyst dated February 16, 2024 entitled "Rent Supplement Program Expiries and Mitigation Update - City Wide" be received

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR153/2024.

8.6 2024 Ministry of Education (MEDU)- Child Care, EarlyON Child and Family Centres and Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Funding Update

CR154/2024 amended by CR55/2026 adopted February 9, 2026 That the report of the Manager of Children’s Services dated February 16, 2024 entitled "2024 Ministry of Education (medu)- Child Care, EarlyON Child and Family Centres and Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (cwelcc) Funding Update"…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR154/2024.

8.7 Legislated Five Year Review of the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Master Plan, 2024

this report of the Acting Manager, Homelessness & Housing Support dated February 16, 2024 entitled “Legislated Five Year Review of the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Master Plan, 2024” be accepted

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR155/2024.

8.8 Rezoning, Sital Garha, 1350 Pelletier Street - Z-031/23 ZNG/7158 - Ward 2

Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of the westerly half of Part Lot 72, Concession 1 Sandwich West (pin: 01206-0266; Roll No: 040-430-04150), situated on the north side of Pelletier Street, east of McKay Avenue, and known municipally as 1350 Pelletier Street,…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR156/2024.

8.9 986 Ouellette Avenue, Masonic Temple, Community Heritage Fund & Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan Grant Extension (Ward 3)

Council Resolution CR120/2022, previously approved for grants under the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157) and Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan (Downtown cip), be amended to extend the deadline to one (1) year from the date of the Council approval of Report…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR157/2024.

8.10 Verbal Update to Municipal Heritage Register: Strategies in response to Provincial Bill 23 - City Wide

the verbal update to Municipal Heritage Register: Strategies in response to Provincial Bill 23 provided by the Heritage Planner be received

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR158/2024.

8.11 Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3431, 3433, 3435 Bloomfield Road; Agent Vaibhav Desai (Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation) (Ward 2)

CR159/2024 rescinded by CR325/2025 adopted july 28, 2025 I. That the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, owners of the properties located at 3431, 3433, 3435 Bloomfield Road, be approved for the following programs when all…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR159/2024.

8.12 Downtown Community Improvement Plan Applications made by 1000287003 Ontario Inc. for 28, 34, and 36 Chatham Street East, Ward 3

the request made by 1000287003 Ontario Inc. (c/o Robert Peters) for the proposed development at 28, 34 and 36 Chatham Street East to participate in the Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Program be approved, subject to the applicant submitting brick samples to the satisfaction of…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR160/2024.

8.13 Downtown Community Improvement Plan Application made by 58 Chatham Street West Corp. for 46, 52, 58 Chatham Street West, Ward 3

the request made by 58 Chatham Street West Corp. for the proposed development at 46, 52 and 58 Chatham Street West, to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program be approved for 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR161/2024.

8.14 Report No. 51 of the International Relations Committee - Draft Twin City/Friendship City Policy

Report No. 51 of the International Relations Committee indicating: That the Draft Twin City/Friendship City Policy For the city of Windsor, attached as Appendix “A” be adopted as amended. be approved.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR162/2024.

8.15 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held January 17, 2024

the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held January 17, 2024 be received.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR163/2024.

8.16 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held December 5, 2023

the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held December 5, 2023 be received.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR164/2024.

8.17 Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report, 2022 - City Wide

the report of the Community Energy Plan Administrator dated February 19, 2024 entitled "Community and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Monitoring Report, 2022, City Wide" be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR165/2024.

8.18 Windsor's 2023 Report On the State of the Environment

1. That the report from the Environment Sustainability Coordinator dated March 7, 2024 entitled “Windsor's 2023 Report On the State of the Environment” be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR166/2024.

8.19 Response to CQ 36-2023, Repurposing Lot 16 - City Wide

the report of the Coordinator, Parking Services dated March 11, 2024 entitled “CQ 36-2023, Repurposing Lot 16” be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR167/2024.

8.20 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3842 Woodward Boulevard, Z- 030/23 [ZNG-7151], Ward 9

Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for the lands located on the east side of Woodward Boulevard, between Ledyard Avenue and Moxlay Avenue, described as Part of Lot 19 as in R1119645 and Closed Alley, Plan 1045 as in R1162410, by adding a site specific provision…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR168/2024.

8.21 Windsor Sign By-law Billboard Review and Amendments.

this report detailing the Windsor Sign By-law 250-2004, related to Paper Copy Billboard and Electronic Change Copy Billboard Ground and Wall Signs on private property, in response to council decision CR103/2023 DHSC 477, be received

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR169/2024.

8.22 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by 1000506202 Ontario Inc. for 1567 Ouellette Avenue (Ward 3)

the request made by 1000506202 Ontario Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Delineation for the property located at 1567 Ouellette Avenue pursuant to the City of…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR170/2024.

8.23 Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3573 Peter Street; Owner: Sarin Ty and Soknao Tieng (Ward 2)

the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a Demolition Permit to Sarin Ty and Soknao Tieng (the “Owners”), the registered owners of 3573 Peter Street (the “Property”), to demolish a Semi-Detached Dwelling located at the Property (see Appendix ‘A'), to construct a Multiple Dwelling…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR171/2024.

8.24 Minutes of the Property Standards Committee of its meeting held February 12, 2024

the minutes of the Property Standards Committee meeting held February 12, 2024 be received as presented.

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR172/2024.

11.1 Little River Pollution Control plant (LRPCP) UV Disinfection Equipment Pre-Purchase - Contract Award - City Wide

the following proposal be accepted: proponent: Trojan Technologies Group ulc 3020 Gore Rd., London, on N5V 4T7 rfp no.: 146-23 total proposal price: $1,750,000.00 (excluding hst) account charged: 007 5410 9998 02942 7203001 and, That the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk be authorized to…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR173/2024.

11.2 Ojibway Trunk Sewer Maintenance Hole Rehabilitation, Delayed Commencement, City Wide

the following contract be amended: tenderer: Capital Sewer Services Inc. tender no: 159-22 tendered price: $4,044,125 (excluding hst) amended price: $4,617,749 (excluding hst) account charged: 007-5410-9998-02942-7223005 and

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR174/2024.

11.5 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Forest Glade Drive Surplus and Authority to Offer Same for Sale, Ward 8

the following vacant parcel of land owned by The Corporation of the City of Windsor (the “City”) be declared surplus:  Municipal address: 0 Forest Glade Drive, vacant land situate on the north side of Forest Glade Drive, as shown in the aerial diagram…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR177/2024.

11.7 2023 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report - City Wide

1. That Council receive for information the 2023 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR179/2024.

11.8 Reinvestment of Special WDBL Dividend in WDTC

City Council direct the Commissioner of Finance & City Treasurer to reinvest the special dividend of $2,400,000 from Windsor Detroit Border Link (“wdbl”) into the Windsor Detroit Tunnel Corporation (“wdtc”) following the receipt of the dividend from wdbl

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR180/2024.

11.9 Contract Amendment for Net Metering Photovoltaic Rooftop Project at 11 City Facilities City Wide

City Council approve the amendment of the contract with Moose Power Inc. for the installation of larger photovoltaic systems in 11 facilities under the approved Net Metering Project (CR515/2021) as follows: • Optimist Community Centre and Library, 120 kW (originally 96 kW) • Forest…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR181/2024.

11.3 Retention and Employee Experience Project, City Wide

Council receive the Human Resources report dated April 15, 2024 entitled “Retention and Employee Experience Project” for information

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR175/2024.

11.4 Response to CQ 2-2023, Moving the Location of Bright Lights - Ward 3

the report of the Executive Initiative Coordinator dated October 13, 2023, entitled, “Report CQ 2-2023 - Moving the Location of Bright Lights, Ward 3” be received for information

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostiono, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR176/2024.

11.6 Proposed Expropriation of Land for the Prince Road Storm Sewer Project - Phase 9B - Ward 2

Council of the City of Windsor, acting as approving authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act hereby resolves to expropriate the lands described in Appendix “A” attached hereto and authorizes the cao and the City Clerk to execute the necessary Expropriation Plan and register the same…

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR178/2024.

Notices Of Motion

administration be directed to waive the parking fees for lot 11 on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11:00 o’clock a.m. to 7:00 o’clock p.m. related to festivities for the National Football League (nfl) draft.

Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR185/2024.

Third And Final Reading Of The By-Laws

the petition presented by Councillor Fred Francis on behalf of the residents of the Roseland neighbourhood and surrounding area in opposition of the City of Windsor’s current housing proposal on the Roseland Golf and Curling Club Property be received by the Clerk for the purpose…

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR182/2024.

17.2 Petition from Residents on the Corner of Derek Street and Radcliff Avenue in Oposition to the Implementation of Bus Route 335

the petition presented by Councillor Angelo Marignani on behalf of residents on the corner of Derek Street and Radcliff Avenue in opposition to the implementation of Bus Route 335 being added to Radcliff Avenue be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to…

Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR183/2024.

18.1 CQ 24-2024

the following Council Question by Councillor Fabio Costante 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…

Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR184/2024.

18.2 CQ 25-2024

the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…

Moved by Councillor Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR186/2024.

18.3 CQ 26-2024

the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…

Moved by Councillor Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR187/2024.

18.4 CQ 27-2024

the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…

Moved by Councillor Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR188/2024.

IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, March 18, 2024)

the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Manager of Culture and Events, Manager of Development Revenue and Financial Administration, Executive Director of Recreation and Culture, Commissioner of Community Services, Acting City Solicitor, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting…

Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Result: Carried (in-camera recommendation transmitted to Council). Recorded vote: Councillors Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani and Fabio Costante voting nay.

Votes named in the minutes
ForNot listed
AgainstFred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Fabio Costante

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