City Council, Monday, January 13, 2025
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.
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 (40 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, January 13, 2025
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.3 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Essex Region 2025 Draft Budget, 30 Day Notice To Member Conservation Municipalities. Authority (ERCA) Commissioner, Infrastructure Services & City Engineer Commissioner, Economic…
7.2 2024 Audit Planning Report
City Council receive for information the 2024 kpmg Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2024.
8.1 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Windsor Business Improvement Areas for 2022 and 2023 - Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
City Council receive for information the 2022 and 2023 Audited Financial Statement for each of the nine (9) Business Improvement Area Boards being Downtown Windsor, Via Italia (Erie Street), Olde Riverside Town Centre, Olde Sandwich Towne, Walkerville District, Ottawa Street, Pillette Village, Wyandotte Town Centre…
8.2 A By-law to authorize special charges being imposed on lots abutting the local improvement work completed under By-law 89-2019 on Matthew Brady Boulevard from Tranby Avenue to Cul-de-Sac - Ward 6
Council pass By-law 1-2025 for the imposition of special charges on lots abutting on or immediately benefiting from the local improvement work completed under By-law 89-2019 on Matthew Brady Boulevard from Tranby Avenue to the cul-de-sac, in accordance with Section 30 of O. Reg. 586/06,…
8.3 Response to CQ 10-2024 - Property Owner sign-off on Permit Applications - City Wide
the report of the Technologist iii dated July 12, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 10-2024 - Property Owner sign-off on Permit Applications - City Wide” be received for information.
8.4 Response to CR227/2024 DHSC 609 Regarding 6 story building with 54 Multiple Dwelling units, located at 835 Tecumseh Rd. E, 2148 Marentette, Ward 4
the report of the policy analyst dated October 24, 2024, entitled “Response to CR227/2024 DHSC 609 regarding 6 story building with 54 Multiple Dwelling units, located at 835 Tecumseh Rd. E, 2148 Marentette” be received for information
8.6 Response to CQ 5-2021 Update on Effectiveness of Wintertime Signage for Pedestrian Walkways
the report of the Coordinator Maintenance dated October 29, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 5- 2021 - Update on Effectiveness of Wintertime Signage for Pedestrian Walkways” be received for information.
8.7 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held July 10, 2024
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) meeting held July 10, 2024, be received.
8.8 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held September 11, 2024
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) meeting held September 11, 2024, be received.
8.10 Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Z 033-24 [ZNG-7238] 1495754 Ontario Inc. 0 Esplanade Dr, Multiple Dwelling Building Development, Ward 7
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended changing the zoning of pt lot 133 con 2, parts 9 to 11, rp 12R-21168 in the City of Windsor, known municipally as 0 Esplanade Dr., from Holding Residential District (hrd) 2.3 and Commercial District 4.2.to Residential District (rd) 3.1
8.10 Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Z 033-24 [ZNG-7238] 1495754 Ontario Inc. 0 Esplanade Dr, Multiple Dwelling Building Development, Ward 7
Zoning By-law 85-18 be amended by changing the zoning of con 8 pt lot 15 rp 12R10850 parts 7 & 14, situated on the north side of Joy Road and east of 8th Concession Road, known municipally as 5172 Joy Road, by adding a defined…
8.10 Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Z 033-24 [ZNG-7238] 1495754 Ontario Inc. 0 Esplanade Dr, Multiple Dwelling Building Development, Ward 7
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following clause to Section 20(1): 518. east side of california avenue, south of davis st and north of girardot st For the lands comprising of plan 50 block D lots 53 & 54 pt lot 55 (pin…
8.10 Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Z 033-24 [ZNG-7238] 1495754 Ontario Inc. 0 Esplanade Dr, Multiple Dwelling Building Development, Ward 7
1. That Volume 1: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by adopting Official Plan Amendment (opa) 190 attached hereto as Appendix 1, and summarized as follows: a) Chapter 2, Glossary; is hereby amended by adding definitions b) Chapter 5,…
8.16 Community Heritage Fund Request, 794 Devonshire Road, Porter Coate House (Ward 4)
the Heritage Permit at 794 Devonshire Rd, Porter Coate House, be granted for masonry repairs and foundation waterproofing.
- $17,221: …of the cost of the masonry repairs and foundation waterproofing, to an upset amount of $17,221 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
8.17 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 12, 2024
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 12, 2024, be received.
8.18 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., Held September 12, 2024
the minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held September 12, 2024, be received.
8.19 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held October 16, 2024
the minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held October 16, 2024, be received.
8.20 Report No. 120 of the Board of Directors Willistead Manor Inc.
Report No. 120 of the of the Board of Directors Willistead Manor Inc. indicating: That the following persons be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of Willistead Manor Inc. for a two-year term expiring August 17, 2026: mj. Dettinger C. Gaudette R. Jasey be approved.
8.21 Facility Accessibility Design Standard Adoption - City Wide
Council direct administration to review the updated Facility Accessibility Design Standards proposed by the waac Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee and report back to Council for final approval.
8.22 Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6
the report of the Manager of Real Estate Services, dated October 25, 2024, in response to CQ 39-2024 entitled “Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6.” be received for…
8.23 Response to CQ12-2024, Community Recognition Awards, City Wide
5 cssc 267 That the report of the Manager, Community Programming & Development, dated November 21, 2024 in response to CQ12-2024 entitled “Response to CQ12-2024, Community Recognition Awards, City Wide” be received for information.
8.24 Response to Council Directive CR31/2024; Report regarding 2023 and 2024 attendance numbers and staffing possibilities at the Duff-Baby Mansion at 221 Mill Street - Ward 2
the report of the Manager of Culture and Events, dated November 18, 2024, entitled “Response to Council Directive CR31/2024; Report regarding 2023 and 2024 attendance numbers and staffing possibilities at the Duff Baby Mansion at 221 Mill Street - Ward 2” be received
8.25 Strategy to Promote Alternatives to Payday Loans - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Social Policy & Planning, dated November 15, 2024, entitled “Strategy to Promote Alternatives to Payday Loans - City Wide” be received for information, and, That administration be directed to engage with community stakeholders to investigate the possibilities of a partnership…
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison |
8.26 Status on IPV Funding Availability - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, dated November 15, 2024, entitled “Status on ipv Funding Availability - City Wide” be received
8.27 Training at Local Emergency Shelters, City Wide
City Council receive this report-back requested by the former Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee regarding training support for local emergency shelters on the barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in finding appropriate housing.
8.13 Rezoning, Baker Investments Ltd.- 0 Wyandotte Street East - Z-035/24 ZNG/7243 - Ward 6 Tracey Pillon-Abbs, RPP Principal Planner, Pillon Abbs Inc.
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Part of Block “A”, Registered Plan 1628 except for Part 1, Plan 12R-11541, identified as pin 01066-0197, situated at the northeast corner of Wyandotte Street East and Watson Avenue, and known municipally as…
8.28 Social Housing, End of Mortgage (EOM) and Negotiation of Service Agreements with Housing Providers, City Wide
the report of the Social Housing Analyst, and the Coordinator, Housing Administration & Policy, dated November 18, 2024, entitled “Social Housing, End of Mortgage (eom) and Negotiation of Service Agreements with Housing Providers, City Wide” be received
11.1 Festival Plaza Redevelopment, Approval of Master Plan - Ward 3
Council endorse the Festival Plaza Master Plan, Option #1 as shown in Appendix A of this report
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis |
11.2 Sandpoint Beach, Approval of the Master Plan, Ward 7 Neil Mens, Area Resident
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, dated December 16, 2024, entitled “Sandpoint Beach, Approval of the Master Plan, Ward 7” be deferred to the January 27, 2025, Special Council Meeting to allow for administration to have discussions with the Windsor Port Authority…
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
8.12 OPA & Rezoning, 1722912 Ontario, 4088-4096 6th Concession Rd, OPA 188 OPA/7218 Z-021/24 ZNG/7217 - Ward 9
the application for “opa & Rezoning, 1722912 Ontario, 4088-4096 6th Concession Rd, opa 188 opa/7218 Z-021/24 zng/7217 - Ward 9” be denied.
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| Against | Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
8.12 OPA & Rezoning, 1722912 Ontario, 4088-4096 6th Concession Rd, OPA 188 OPA/7218 Z-021/24 ZNG/7217 - Ward 9
crdhsc 679 1. That Schedule A of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 1 and 2, Plan 12M665 (pin 01560-2839, 01560-2640), situated on the east side of Sixth Concession Road, north of Holburn Street,…
| For | Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Kieran McKenzie, Mark McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Angelo Marignani |
Regular Business Items (Non-Consent Items)
report items 10.1 through 10.12 as set out in the January 13, 2025, agenda be tabled as they will be delibrated by Council at its meeting to be held on Monday January 27, 2025.
8.5 Response to CQ 7-2024 - Converting Downtown One-Way Streets to Two- Way Streets, Ward 3
the additional information memo of the Transportation Planning Coordinator dated January 10, 2025, entitled “Additional Information re: Report S 116/2024 - Response to CQ 7-2024, Funding or Phase 1 Conversion Study” be received for information
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
8.9 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z 020-24 [ZNG-7216] Farhi Holdings Corporation 8565 McHugh Street, Combined Use Building Development, Ward 6
subsection 1 of Section 20 of the City of Windsor Zoning By-law 8600 be amended for Block 43, Plan 12M-678; in the City of Windsor, known municipally as 8565 McHugh Street by adding site specific regulations as follow: 516. southwest corner darfield road and mchugh…
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1. By-law 1-2025, A by-law to authorize special charges being imposed on lots abutting on the local improvement work completed under by-law 89-2019 on matthew brady boulevard from tranby avenue to cul-de-sac, in the city of windsor, See Item 8.2. 13.2. By-law 2-2025 -…
Notices Of Motion
given the need For the city of Windsor to have autonomy to create a transportation network that meets the needs of our community
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
18.3 CQ 1-2025
the following Council Question by Councillor Fred Francis 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…
18.4 CQ 2-2025
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…
18.5 CQ 3-2025
the following Council Question by Councillor Gary Kaschak 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…
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, January 13, 2025)
the recommendation from the Executive Initiatives Coordinator Community Services, Manager Development Revenue and Financial Administration, Purchasing Manager, Executive Director Parks Recreation and Facilities, Senior Executive Director Community Services, Commissioner Corporate and Community Services, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a plan/property matter -…
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| Against | Fred Francis, Fabio Costante |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.25 being “Strategy to Promote Alternatives to Payday Loans - City Wide,” as it relates to an employer of a family member.
- Councillor Mark Mckenzie discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.4 being “Response to CR227/2024 DHSC 609 Regarding 6 story building with 54 Multiple Dwelling units, located at 835 Tecumseh Rd. E, 2148 Marentette, Ward 4,” as he is a member of the Giovanni Caboto Club.
- Councillor Renaldo Agostino discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.4 being “Response to CR227/2024 DHSC 609 Regarding 6 story building with 54 Multiple Dwelling units, located at 835 Tecumseh Rd. E, 2148 Marentette, Ward 4,” as he is a member of the Giovanni Caboto Club.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
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