City Council, Monday, June 9, 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 (18 items, 3 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, June, 9, 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 Committee of Applications to be heard by the Committee of Adjustment / Adjustment Consent Authority, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Administrative Lead: City Planner…
8.1 Agreement for Traffic Sign Installation within the E.C. ROW Expressway Right of Way, Ministry of Transportation, Ward 10
Council approve entering into the E.C. row Expressway Overhead Sign Agreement (the “Agreement”) with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation of Ontario (the “mto”), which authorizes the mto to undertake the construction of one…
11.1 Pass By-Law for Repair and Improvement of the Gouin Drain - Ward 9
Council give 3rd reading to Provisional By-law 73-2025 which adopted the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by Dillon Consulting Ltd. dated March 7, 2025 (attached), for the Road Bridge Replacement over the Gouin Drain (Banwell Road Culvert) in accordance with Section 58 of the Drainage Act,…
11.2 Pass By-Law for Repair and Improvement to the Lachance Drain - Ward 9
Council give 3rd reading to Provisional By-law 74-2025 which adopted the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by Dillon Consulting Ltd. dated March 24, 2025, for the Road Bridge Replacement & Farm Access Culvert Over the Lachance Drain (Banwell Road Improvements) in accordance with Section 58 of…
11.5 Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) Fund Application, Ward 6, 7
City Council support an application to the Ministry of Infrastructure (moi) for the Health and Safety Water Stream (hsws) Fund for: East Marsh Drainage Redirection and Cedarview Relief Sewer, as outlined in this report
- $27,990,000: …via Mayoral Decision MD08-2025 and subsequently City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure of $27,990,000 for the East Marsh Drainage Redirection…
- $1,925,000: …to provide For the city’s matching funds requirement under the grant: a. A transfer of $1,925,000 in Stormwater Sewer Surcharge funding f…
- $1,879,316: …the Grant Matching project, 7191009; b. Pre-commitments of future funding as follows: i. $1,879,316 in 2027 Wastewater Sewer Surcharge fund…
- $1,495,658: …as follows: i. $1,879,316 in 2027 Wastewater Sewer Surcharge funding, Fund 153; and, ii. $1,495,658 and $2,344,776, respectively, in 2027 a…
- $2,344,776,: …$1,879,316 in 2027 Wastewater Sewer Surcharge funding, Fund 153; and, ii. $1,495,658 and $2,344,776, respectively, in 2027 and 2028 Stormwat…
11.4 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan
the report of the Senior Manager, Asset Planning, dated May 13, 2025, entitled “2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan” be deferred to allow for Council to hold a Strategic Planning Session and discuss the report in more detail.
11.7 Conversion of Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex Curling Rink to Accommodate Minor Ice User Groups Displaced by WFCU Centre Fire - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Arenas and Recreation Facilities dated May 29, 2025, entitled “Conversion of Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex Curling Rink to Accommodate Minor Ice User Groups Displaced by wfcu Centre Fire - City Wide” be referred back to administration to allow for more…
| For | Mark McKenzie, Fabio Costante, Fred Francis, Jim Morrison |
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| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens |
11.3 CQ 13-2023 - Front Yard Parking Best Practice 2.2.2
Council approve Option A -Ward 4 Front Yard Parking two-year Pilot Program, excluding the Walkerville Heritage Area bound by Walker Road to the east, Ottawa Street to the south, Lincoln Road to the west and Riverside Drive to the north
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fabio Costante |
11.7 Conversion of Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex Curling Rink to Accommodate Minor Ice User Groups Displaced by WFCU Centre Fire - City Wide
City Council direct Administration to convert Rink A at Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex (cprc) to a skating ice pad to accommodate user groups that are being displaced due to the recent fire at the Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Jim Morrison |
11.6 Banwell Road Project, Financing Strategy - Ward 7
CR253/2025 amended by CR334/2025 adopted july 28, 2025 I. whereas the 2025 10-Year Recommended Capital Budget (Mayoral Decision MD08-2025) required that Administration report back to Council with a comprehensive financing strategy, inclusive of opportunities and risks, prior to award of tender for certain major growth…
11.8 Tariff Impact and Procurement Strategy - City Wide
City Council endorse the City of Windsor’s Strategic Response to Tariffs as outlined in the report, including initiatives related to business retention, workforce preparedness, trade diversification, and participation in the Economic and Trade Task Force
- $100,000,: …for Council to approve sole-sourced purchases from a non-Canadian company over $100,000, where there may be an alternative Canad…
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1. By-law 104-2025, A by-law to provide for the imposition of special charges upon prescribed business property classes of rateable property within improvement areas for the year 2025, authorized by CR199/2025, dated May 12, 2025. 13.2. By-law 105-2025 - A by-law to fix the…
15.1 Expediting the implementation of the Sandpoint Beach Park Master Plan
whereas the safety of residents and visitors at Sandpoint Beach is of paramount concern to the City of Windsor
- $398,000: …funding allocation for the Master Plan may delay critical safety improvements 2029 $398,000-2030 $1,500,000; and, THEREFORE, BE I…
- $1,500,000: …for the Master Plan may delay critical safety improvements 2029 $398,000-2030 $1,500,000; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT th…
| For | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
|---|---|
| Against | Ed Sleiman, Fabio Costante, Gary Kaschak, Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Kieran McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
15.1 Expediting the implementation of the Sandpoint Beach Park Master Plan
Administration be directed to immediately close Sandpoint Beach Park to the public until the Coroner’s report has been completed
15.2 Reaffirmation of support for the National Urban Park Initiative
whereas the City of Windsor has previously expressed its strong support for the establishment of a National Urban Park within the city, recognizing the significant environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic benefits such a designation would bring
15.3 Reconsideration of LIP Jarvis Avenue
the following motion adopted by Council unanimously on May 26, 2025 (CR244/2025) be reconsidered: I. That 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…
15.3 Reconsideration of LIP Jarvis Avenue
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
| For | Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
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| Against | Ed Sleiman, Fabio Costante, Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Kieran McKenzie, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
Petitions
the petition presented by Councillor Mark McKenzie on behalf of Ward Four residents regarding front yard parking in ward 4 be received by the Clerk as part of the public record.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fabio Costante. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
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