City Council, Monday, May 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.
Present: Mayor Drew Dilkens, Councillor Fred Francis, 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. Regrets: Councillor Fabio Costante.
What they decided (47 items)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, May 26, 2025
the following Communication Items 7.1.2 and 7.1.3 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, May 26, 2025
the correspondence from cima+, Windsor Utilities Commission and Union WaterSupply System Inc, dated March 13, 2025, regarding Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Union- wuc Water System Interconnection be received
7.2 The Role of an Audit Committee - A Municipal Framework - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated April 9, 2025 entitled “The Role of an Audit Committee, A Municipal Framework, City Wide” be received for information
8.1 Minutes of the Transit Windsor Working Group of its meeting held March 26, 2025
the minutes of the Transit Windsor Working Group of its meeting held March 26, 2025 be received.
8.2 Passing of New By-Law to Regulate Nuisance Indoor and Outdoor Illumination in the City of Windsor - City Wide (CQ 17-2024)
the By-law, “A By-law to Regulate Nuisance Indoor and Outdoor Illumination in the City of Windsor” attached as Appendix ‘A’ be passed by Council.
8.3 South National St (Pillette Rd to Jefferson Blvd) Traffic Calming/Multiuse Path Upgrades, Cyclist Crossing and Railway Pedestrian Crossover - Ward 8
Report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee, of its meeting held April 30, 2025, entitled, “South National St (Pillette Rd to Jefferson Blvd) Traffic Calming/Multiuse Path Upgrades, Cyclist Crossing and Railway Pedestrian Crossover” be received for information; and; That Council approve the…
- $120,000: …ID 7151012 and 50% from the Bikeway Development Project ID 7111031, at a total cost of $120,000 (excluding HST).…
8.4 Response to CQ 41-2024 - Lower Risk Encroachments - City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee of it meeting held April 30, 2025, entitled “Response to CQ 41-2024 - Lower Risk Encroachments - City Wide” be received for information
- $283.00: …is required; 3. Right-of-Way Permit fees applicable as per current User Fee Schedule: a. $283.00, Permit Fee (2025); b. $1,000.00, Ind…
- $1,000.00: …fees applicable as per current User Fee Schedule: a. $283.00, Permit Fee (2025); b. $1,000.00, Indemnity Fee (returned upon final in…
8.5 Response to CQ 52-2024: Right-of-Way Digital Signage - City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee of it meeting held April 30, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ 52-2024: Right-of-Way Digital Signage - City Wide” be received for information
8.6 Sewer Master Plan Implementation and Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund Program (DMAF 1 & DMAF 4) Update - City Wide
the report of Water & Wastewater Engineer and the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated April 10, 2025 entitled “Sewer Master Plan Implementation and Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund Program (dmaf 1 & dmaf 4) Update - City Wide” be received for information.
8.7 Open Air Burning
the report of the Fire Chief dated April 30, 2025 entitled “Open Air Burning” be received for information.
8.10 Walkerville Heritage Conservation District Study, Results and Findings (Ward 4)
the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District (hcd) Study Main Report and Appendices, (a copy of Appendix A is availabe on the City of Windsor Website due to size (the “Walkerville hcd Study Report”) be received
8.11 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register, Updates about Bill 23 Strategies (City-wide)
the report of the Acting Heritage Planner regarding 2025 Updates on the Implementation of the seven (7) Bill 23 Strategies be received for information. • Strategy 1: Walkerville Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines • Strategy 2: Part iv Designation of properties of “high” priority…
- $150,000: …recognition of heritage properties through a Windsor Heritage Inventory II. That $150,000 in available funds in the Capital Proje…
- $25,000: …1: Walkerville Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines; and, III. That $25,000 in available funds in the Capital Proje…
8.12 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 exterior painting and restoration works
- $6,428: …of 30% of the cost of the exterior painting and restoration works, to an upset amount of $6,428 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
8.13 357-359 Indian Road (Sandwich HCD), Request for Heritage Permit for Alteration (Ward 2
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 42 (1) 1. of the Ontario Heritage Act for the restoration of the duplex dwelling and reconstruction of the front porch at 357-359 Indian Road be granted as per plans in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; I.…
8.14 University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by the University of Windsor for 401 Sunset Avenue (Ward 2)
the request made by the University of Windsor (owner) for the proposed redevelopment of an existing building on a portion of 401 Sunset Avenue as identified in Appendix B to Report S37/2025, to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program be approved at…
8.15 Amendment to CR399/2024 & CR69/2025 for Closure of west half of north/south alley located between Montrose Street and Tecumseh Boulevard West, Ward 3, SAA-4133
CR399/2024, adopted on September 23, 2024, as amended by CR69/2025, adopted on February 10, 2025, be amended to replace Drawing No. cc-1849 with the drawing attached hereto as Appendix “D”.
8.16 Economic Revitalization CIP (Community Improvement Plan) application submitted by Minth Canada Holding Inc 5000 Cabana Rd E (formerly known as County Rd 42)-Ward 9
the request made by Minth Canada Holding Inc. (“Minth”) to participate in the Business Development Grant Program be approved for the property located at 5000 Cabana Rd E (formerly known as County Road 42), and legally described as Parts 1 and 4 on 12R29960, as…
8.17 Sandwich CIP, 357-359 Indian Road; Owner: Bruno and Maurizio Mantovan; Ward 2
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by the registered owner Bruno and Maurizio Mantovan of the property located at 357-359 Indian Road be approved for the following programs: i. Development and Building Fees Grant for 100% of the Development and Building…
- $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…
- $1,869: …the lesser of 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/- $1,869 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…
8.18 Main Street CIP Application for 1801 Wyandotte Street E., Owner: 2798315 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Tony Rosati), Ward 4
the request for incentives under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan made by 2798315 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Tony Rosati), the owner of the property located at 1801 Wyandotte Street E. be approved in principle for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a…
- $60,000: …for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum of $60,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $33,098: …of 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years of +/-$33,098 per year or the total eligible costs; I…
- $60,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the maximum amount of $60,000 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
8.19 Part Closure of Walker Road R.O.W. at Tecumseh Road East, and Amendment to Public Highway Dedication By-Law 4205, Ward 4
the portion of public highway located at the southwest corner of Tecumseh Road East and Walker Road, described as Part 18, Reference Plan rd-227, and shown on the aerial photo attached hereto as Appendix “A”, and hereinafter referred to as the “subject public highway”, be…
8.20 Part Closure of open north/south alley located north of Seminole Street, Ward 5, SAA-7091
the 25.0 metre portion of the 34.1 metre 2.44-metre-wide open north/south alley located north of Seminole Street and shown on Drawing No. cc-1844 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”) and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure.
- $20.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.3 or RD3.1, $20.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $10.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
8.21 Part Closure of east/west alleys located between Thompson Boulevard and Prado Place, Ward 6, SAA-7244
the 24.63 metre portion of the 4.27-metre-wide east/west alley located between Thompson Boulevard and Prado Place, and shown as Part 1 on Drawing No. cc-1862 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject west alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.2, $20.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $10.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
- $1.00: …by an Ontario Land Surveyor. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.22 Annual Progress Report of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan and Next Steps - City Wide
City Council approve the Progress Report of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan and its submission to the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General before December 31, 2025
8.23 Minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held January 31, 2025
the minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held January 31, 2025 be received.
8.24 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held March 13, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held March 13, 2025 be received.
8.25 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held March 4, 2025
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held March 4, 2025 be received.
8.26 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well- Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held December 11, 2024.
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of it meeting held December 11, 2024 be received.
8.27 Emergency Shelter Winter Planning Update and One Time Funding for Encampment Responses
the report of the Acting Manager, Homelessness and Housing Support and Manager of Homelessness and Housing Support, dated April 17, 2025, entitled “Emergency Shelter Winter Planning Update and One Time Funding for Encampment Responses” be received for information.
8.28 Response to CR 433/2023 re: Homelessness Outreach Updates - City Wide
the report of the Manager of Homelessness and Housing Support dated April 17, 2025 entitled “Response to cr 433/2023 re: Homelessness Outreach Updates” which provides an update on the homelessness outreach program and related data from 311 be received
8.29 Response to Directive on Dog Park Policy - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Community Services, dated March 21, 2025, entitled “Response to Directive on Dog Park Policy - City Wide” be received
8.30 Response to CQ 43- 2024 Barron Bowl Fundraising Update - Ward 2
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, Community Services, dated February 28, 2025, entitled “Response to CQ43-2024 Barron Bowl Fundraising Update-Ward 2” be received
- $59,261: …2” BE RECEIVED; and, That administration BE DIRECTED to provide matching funds of up to $59,261 from the Parks Community Partnership In…
11.2 Award of Proposal 91-24 - Appointment of Drainage Engineer - 6th Concession Drain - Ward 9
the City Council approve the award of rfp# 91-24, Sixth Concession Drain - Walker Road to Little River - Consulting Services under the Drainage Act to the low bidder, lea Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $237,928.00 (excluding tax) under project id# 7131002
- $237,928.00: …Services under the Drainage Act to the low bidder, LEA Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $237,928.00 (excluding tax) under project ID# 71310…
- $237,928.00: …Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with LEA Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $237,928.00 (excluding tax) satisfactory in technic…
11.3 Award of RFT 44-25 - Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant (LRWRP) Conveyor Room Repairs
Council award the following Tender: tender no.: rft 44-25 tenderer: Intrepid General Limited 505 Harvard Drive Belle River, on, N8L OB3 total tender price: $659,665.21 (plus hst)
- $659,665.21: …Intrepid General Limited 505 Harvard Drive Belle River, ON, N8L OB3 TOTAL TENDER PRICE: $659,665.21 (plus HST); and, II. That the Chief Adm…
- $679,526: …of Infrastructure Services; and, V. That Council AUTHORIZE the transfer of up to $679,526 from the Pollution Control Reserve (Fun…
11.6 Declaration of Surplus and Sale-formerly known as Whittaker Avenue, Ward 2
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land, previously closed for municipal purposes, be declared surplus: • Municipal address: 0 Ambassador Drive (formerly Whittaker Avenue) vacant land situate on the Western side of Ambassador Drive, abutting 2265 Ambassador Drive; • Legal Description:…
11.7 RFP Update - Jackson Park Feasibility Study - Ward 3
the report of the Executive Initiative Coordinator, Community Services dated January 23, 2025, entitled “rfp Update - Jackson Park Feasibility Study - Ward 3” be deferred until such time as Council has sufficient clarity on the future of the Windsor Stadium property and has had…
11.1 Municipal Flag Policy Update - City Wide
the report of the Corporate Policy Coordinator dated May 14, 2025, entitled “Municipal Flag Policy Update - City Wide ” be deferred to future meeting of City Council to allow for the review of Provincial and Federal Flag raising policies and concerns that have been…
10.1 Auditor General Work Plan Status
the report from the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated April 5, 2025, entitled “May 13, 2025 Auditor General Work Plan Status” attached as Appendix A, be received for information
11.4 Jarvis Avenue Local Improvement (City Initiated) - Petition Results and Upcoming Construction - Ward 7
the approval granted through CR533/2024 for the construction of curbs and boulevard restoration on Jarvis Avenue from Riverside Drive East to Little River Boulevard as a local improvement under the provisions of O. Reg. 586/06 under the Municipal Act be rescinded
8.9 Proposed Official Plan Residential Corridor Land Use Designation - City Wide
1. That Official Plan Amendment 194 be approved and Volume 1: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan (“Official Plan”) be amended as follows: • Chapter 6: Land Use of the Official Plan is amended by adding section 6.3.3 Residential Corridors as…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
8.8 OPA & Rezoning, 593067 Ontario Ltd - 960 Hanna Street East -OPA 193 OPA/7277 Z-004/25 ZNG/7276, Ward 4
1. 1. that Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 64 to 67, N Pt Lot 68, Registered Plan 430 (pin 01158-0312 & 01158-0313; 960 Hanna Street East; Roll No. 030-440-04700), situated…
11.5 Repeal of By-Law 9-2019 and140-2020, Passing of New By-Law to Establish Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of All Property in the City of Windsor, City Wide
a By-law establishing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of all property in the City of Windsor draft attached as schedule ‘A’ be passed by Council
11.9 Response to CQ 9-2025 - Housing Hub Feasibility Study - Review of 2km Radius, Location of Emergency Shelters and Comparable Municipalities, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Homelessness and Housing Support and the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated May 21, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ 9-2025 - Housing Hub Feasibility Study, Review of 2km Radius, Location of Emergency Shelters and Comparable Municipalities” be received for information
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak |
11.8 Response to Instructional Memo TWB 13/2025 Transit Windsor Governance Structure, Roles and Responsibilities - City Wide
the report of the Executive Director of Transit Windsor dated April 10, 2025, entitled “Response to instructional Memo twb 13/2025 Transit Windsor Governance Structure, Roles and Responsibilities - City Wide” be received
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| Against | Jim Morrison, Mark McKenzie |
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1. By-law 89-2025 - A by-law to amend by-law number 149-2024, being A by-law to establish the position of the chief administrative officer for the corporation of the city of windsor, authorized by CR198/2025, dated May 12, 2025. 13.2. By-law 90-2025 - A by-law to…
Petitions
the petition presented by Councillor Gary Kaschak on behalf of Area Residents, requesting residential-permit parking for the limited on-street spaces on Rose Court, be received by the Clerk
18.1 CQ 11-2025
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…
18.2 CQ 12-2025
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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
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