City Council, Monday, April 28, 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 (39 items)
7.1 Correspondence for April 28, 2025
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1. cima+ Notice of Commencement of Municipal Class and Environmental Assessment for Union-wuc Water Windsor Utilities System Interconnection Project Commission and Union Water Supply…
7.2 Response to CQ 33-2023, Regarding Municipal Planning Tools
the report of the Planner iii - Policy and Special Studies dated April 8, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ 33-2023, Regarding Municipal Planning Tools” be received for information.
7.3 2024 Annual Investment Compliance Report - City Wide
the report of the Deputy Treasurer, Taxation, Treasury and Financial Projects dated March 26, 2025 entitled “2024 Annual Investment Compliance Report - City Wide” for the year ending December 31, 2024 be received for information.
8.1 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.
8.2 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.
8.3 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.
8.4 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
8.5 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
- $56,400,: …as Appendix B; and further, II. That costs related to the construction (estimated at $56,400, excluding taxes) BE CHARGED to the Pede…
8.6 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.
8.8 Transition of Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus Service - City Wide
the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee, sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors: i. recommend to City Council to terminate the regular weekly, Tunnel Bus, effective August 31st, 2025
8.10 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - Transit Windsor Support Projects Update - City Wide
the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors, receive for information the project update outlined in this report
8.11 420 Rosedale Avenue (Sandwich HCD), Request for Heritage Permit for New Erection (Ward 2)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 42 (1)
8.12 925 Cousineau Road, Holy Redeemer College, Request for Heritage Permit for New Addition (Ward 1)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the construction of an arena addition at 925 Cousineau Road, formerly Holy Redeemer College, be granted to the Property Owner Académie Ste-Cécile International School as outlined in Appendix ‘B’ of…
8.13 3975 Riverside Dr E, Frank H. Joyce House, Request for Heritage Permit for Demolition and Alteration (Ward 5)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the demolition of the 1952 dormitory addition and the rehabilitation of the rear portion of the original dwelling at 3975 Riverside Drive East, Frank H. Joyce House,…
8.13 3975 Riverside Dr E, Frank H. Joyce House, Request for Heritage Permit for Demolition and Alteration (Ward 5)
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Lot 221, Part Lot 222, Part Block B, Registered Plan 1153, save and except Part 2, Plan 12R-5307 (pin 01562- 0703), situated on the west side of Jefferson Boulevard, south of Queen Elizabeth…
8.16 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling - Z 030-24 [ZNG-7234] & OPA 189 [OPA-7235] Lakefront Heights Inc. 0 Wyandotte St. E - Ward 7
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Lot 141, Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 12R-29002, in the City of Windsor, known municipally as 0 Wyandotte St. E, situated on North Side…
8.17 Zoning By-law Amendments- City of Windsor, File Z-06/25 ZNG/7288- City Wide
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended as shown in Appendix A.
8.18 Rezoning - City of Windsor - Housekeeping Amendment 2025-1 - Z-015/24 ZNG/7205 - City Wide
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended as follows: 1A.Adding to Section 3.10, alphabetically, the following defined terms: emergency power generator means an outdoor stationary device having a running wattage of 26kW or less that serves solely as a secondary source of electrical power whenever the primary…
8.19 Sandwich CIP, 420 Rosedale Avenue; Owner: Wei Li; Ward 2
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by the registered owner Wei Li of the property located at 420 Rosedale Avenue, be approved for the following programs: i. Development and Building Fees Grant for 100% of the Development and Building Fees identified…
- $20,000: …the Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a maximum amount of $20,000; ii. Revitalization Grant Program for t…
- $3,908: …the lesser of 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/- $3,908 per year) or the eligible project costs…
- $20,000: …the City Treasurer as to financial implication; III. That funds to a maximum amount of $20,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
8.20 Downtown Community Improvement Plan Grant Application made by 2835039 Ontario Inc. for 557 Pelissier Street, Ward 3
the request made by 2835039 Ontario Inc. for the proposed development at 557 Pelissier Street to participate in the Retail Investment Grant Program be approved, for a grant up to 50% of the eligible costs of improvements to the interior to create a retail unit,…
- $7,450: …eligible costs of improvements to the interior to create a retail unit, to a maximum of $7,450. II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORI…
- $7,450: …to a maximum of $7,450. II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment of $7,450 for grants under the Retail Investment…
- $7,450: …of the City Planner and Chief Building Official. III. That grant funds in the amount of $7,450 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
8.21 Amendment to CR141/2023 for Closure of E. C. Row Avenue East right-of- way, west of Banwell Road, Ward 9, SAS-6835
CR141/2023, adopted on March 20, 2023, be amended as follows: By deleting Section I in its entirety, and inserting the following in its place: I. That the portion of E. C. Row Avenue East right-of-way shown on Drawing No. cc- 1819 (attached hereto as Appendix…
8.22 Closure of north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and Totten Street, Ward 10, SAA-7092
the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and Totten Street, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1839 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.1, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.23 Main Street CIP Application for 415 Devonshire Road, Owner: AALTEN GROUP INC. (C/O: Chris Stronks), Ward 4
the request for incentives under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan made by aalten group inc. (C/O: Chris Stronks), the owner of the property located at 415 Devonshire Road be approved in principle for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum…
- $30,000: …for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum of $30,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $9,048: …of 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years of +/-$9,048 per year or the total eligible costs; I…
- $30,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the maximum amount of $30,000 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
8.24 Response to CQ26/2023 Models of Pre-Approved Building Plans Utilized by Different Municipalities in North America, City Wide
the report of Supervisor, Research & Policy dated February 20, 2025, entitled “Response to CQ26/2023 Models of Pre-Approved Building Plans Utilized by Different Municipalities in North America, City Wide” be received for information.
11.2 Declaration of a Vacant Alley at the Eastern Boundary of Superior Park (1700 Totten Street) Previously Closed for Parks Purposes Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 10
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land, previously closed for Municipal Park purposes, be declared surplus: • Municipal address: 1700 Totten Street, vacant land situate on the Eastern boundary of Superior Park • Legal Description: Part Alley on Registered Plan 1342,…
11.3 Reimagined Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex Project Tender Update - Ward 2
as of a result of the recently implemented tariffs by the usa and Canada and the current economic uncertainty, Council re-affirm the decision made on July 25, 2022 (cr 329/2022), and support Administration proceeding with the award of rft 18-25 Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex…
- $19,502,000: …Contractor to the low bidder Fortis Construction Group Incorporated, in the amount of $19,502,000 (excluding taxes); and further, II. Tha…
11.6 Excess Soils Reuse Site Update - Ward 9
Council approve the establishment of an Excess Soils Reuse Site within the City owned Windsor International Airport employment lands on the north side of Cabana Road East between 8th and 9th Concession Roads (the “Reuse Site”)
- $3,902,780: …Mayoral Decision MD08-2025 and subsequently City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure up to $3,902,780 (taxes included) representing costs to…
10.1 Response to Mayoral Directive MD 13-2025 Stormwater Financing Program Review - City Wide
City Council direct Administration to proceed with providing a transitional rebate in 2025 to all residential property owners experiencing an annual increase over their 2024 sewer surcharge costs, as outlined in the body of this report
- $6.9 million: …Treasurer to transfer actual amounts required to effect the recommendations estimated at $6.9 million from the Sewer Surcharge Reserve; and,…
8.7 Windsor Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program - City Wide Frank Butler, Area Resident
City Council receive for information the Residential Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Design Study, and the Residential Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofit Market Validation Study
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
8.15 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 0 Wellington Avenue & 673 Wellington Avenue, Z-005/25 [ZNG-7284] & OPA 195 [OPA-7285], Ward 3
the report of the Development and Heritage Standing Committee regarding “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 0 Wellington Avenue & 673 Wellington Avenue, Z-005/25 [zng-7284] & opa 195 [opa-7285], Ward 3” be deferred to the May 12, 2025 City Council meeting to…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Fred Francis |
11.1 Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties known as 4170 and 4190 Sixth Concession Rd; Applicant: 2863167 Ontario Inc.; File Nos. SDN-001/24 [SDN/7194] and Z-012/24 [ZNG/7195]; Ward 9.
the Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties known as 4170 and 4190 Sixth Concession Rd; Applicant: 2863167 Ontario Inc.; File Nos. sdn-001/24 [sdn/7194] and Z-012/24 [zng/7195]; Ward 9 be denied due to the lack of infrastructure along the…
| For | Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Angelo Marignani, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante |
11.5 Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Study Preliminary Results - Wards 1 & 2
1. That City Council receive the report of the Manager, Licensing & Enforcement/Deputy Licence Commissioner dated February 25, 2025 entitled “Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Study Preliminary Results” for information.
11.4 2024 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report - City Wide
1. That City Council receive for information the 2024 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report
- $2,374,125: …finalization of the 2024 Year-End as follows: a. THAT the Operating Budget deficit of $2,374,125 BE FUNDED from the Budget Stabilization…
- $25,875: …THAT the balance remaining within the Budget Stabilization Contingency in the amount of $25,875 BE TRANSFERRED to Fund 139, the Budget…
- $4,737,669: …amount of $25,875 BE TRANSFERRED to Fund 139, the Budget Stabilization Reserve c. THAT $4,737,669 in Budget Carry-Forwards BE APPROVED as…
- $146,527,: …the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, for a period of up to 24 months in the amount of $146,527, for health promotion programs utilizing…
- $56,761: …various reserve accounts/funds which is required as part of the 2024 Year-End close: a. ($56,761) to Fund 231, WREN SSM IES Reserve b.…
- $32,579: …as part of the 2024 Year-End close: a. ($56,761) to Fund 231, WREN SSM IES Reserve b. ($32,579) to Account 1756 (Reserve for Tree Plan…
- $349: …231, WREN SSM IES Reserve b. ($32,579) to Account 1756 (Reserve for Tree Planting) c. ($349) to Account 1762 (Municipal Elections R…
- $1: …(Reserve for Tree Planting) c. ($349) to Account 1762 (Municipal Elections Reserve) d. ($1) to Account 1768 (Ontario Fire Serve Gr…
- $1,592: …Elections Reserve) d. ($1) to Account 1768 (Ontario Fire Serve Grant Reserve) e. $1,592 from Account 1782 (Fire, Clothing Rese…
- $12,150: …Fire Serve Grant Reserve) e. $1,592 from Account 1782 (Fire, Clothing Reserve) f. $12,150 from Account 1774 (Replacement of Firef…
- $36,557: …, Clothing Reserve) f. $12,150 from Account 1774 (Replacement of Firefighter PPE) g. $36,557 from Account 1784 (Succession Planning…
- $88,657: …of Firefighter PPE) g. $36,557 from Account 1784 (Succession Planning Reserve) h. $88,657 from Fund 114-128 (Development Charges…
- $147,824: …Planning Reserve) h. $88,657 from Fund 114-128 (Development Charges Reserves) i. $147,824 from Account 1780 (Tennis Facility Jack…
- $300,151: …Charges Reserves) i. $147,824 from Account 1780 (Tennis Facility Jackson Park) j. $300,151 from Fund 160 (Capital Expenditure Rese…
8.9 Transition of Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus Service - City Wide - Additional Motion
Administration be directed to allocate any additional resources and funding available from the wind down of the tunnel bus service to support the transition associated with the discontinuation of the School Bus Extra Program if required.
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1 By-law 76-2025 - A by-law to assume for subsequent closure the 4.36 metre east/west alley south of wyandotte street east, east of belleperche place and west of fairview boulevard, city of windsor, authorized by CR401/2024, dated September 23, 2024. 13.2 By-law 77-2025 - A…
Notices Of Motion
whereas the Province of Ontario, through O. Reg. 530/22 under the Municipal Act, 2001, designated the City of Windsor as a “Strong Mayor” community, granting enhanced powers to the Mayor effective July 1, 2023
| For | Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
Petitions
the petition presented by Councillor Mark McKenzie on behalf of area residents, requesting safety measures at the Ottawa Street and Windemere Road intersection to improve access to l’Envolée elementary school, be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to forward the petition to…
18.3 CQ 7-2025
the following Council Question by Councillor Renaldo Agostino 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 8-2025
the following Council Question by Councillor Renaldo Agostino 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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
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