Council in plain English

Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, Wednesday, March 26, 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.

4:30 PM, . Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Gary Kaschak Participates Via Zoom, Councillor Kieran McKenzie (Vice Chairperson). Regrets: Councillor Fabio Costante (Chairperson).

Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.

What they decided (8 items)

8.1 Options for Licensing Hotels and Motels - City Wide

the report of the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement & Deputy License Commissioner dated February 13, 2025, entitled “Options for Licensing Hotels and Motels - City Wide” be referred to the Community Safety & Wellbeing Committee to allow for review and comment surrounding the issue…

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

7.1 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held December 5, 2024

the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission meeting held December 5, 2024, be received.

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

7.2 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held January 7, 2025

the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held January 7, 2025, be received.

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

7.3 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held February 4, 2025

the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held February 4, 2025, be received.

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.2 Proactive By-law Enforcement Strategies in Paved Alleys in Response to CQ 22-2023 - City Wide

the report of the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement & Deputy Licence Commissioner dated February 21, 2025, entitled “Proactive By-law Enforcement Strategies in Paved Alleys in Response to CQ 22-2023” be received for information

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

8.3 Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk on Garden Court Drive (East Side) from Sumach Crescent (North) to Edgar Street - Ward 6

Council approve the construction of a Pedestrian Generator Sidewalk on the east side of Garden Court Drive from Sumach Crescent (North) to Edgar Street as proposed in this report and outlined in Council Drawing C-3846 attached as Appendix B

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision ETPS.

8.4 Response to CQ 35-2024, Removal of Underused Street Parking Meters

the report of the Coordinator, Parking Services dated March 5, 2025, entitled “CQ 35-2024, Removal of Underused Street Parking Meters” be received for information.

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

8.5 Windsor Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program - City Wide

City Council receive for information the Residential Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Design Study, and the Residential Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Market Validation Study

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Result: Carried. Recorded vote: Councillor Kieran McKenzie voting nay. Decision ETPS.

Votes named in the minutes
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