City Council, Monday, July 14, 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 Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison. Regrets: Councillor Mark McKenzie.
What they decided (41 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, July 14, 2025
the following Communication Items 7.1.2 through 7.1.6 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, July 14, 2025
the letter from the Director, Development and Hazard Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources dated May 27, 2025 regarding information on the reintroduction of the Geologic Carbon Storage Act be received
7.2 2025 Local Improvement Program Update - City Wide
the report of the Engineer iii, Design Standards Lead dated June 26, 2025 entitled "2025 Local Improvement Program Update - City Wide" be received as an annual status update (2025) on the implementation progress of the Local Improvement Program priority projects.
7.3 2026 Budget Process & Timeline - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Finance & City Treasurer dated June 20, 2025 entitled "2026 Budget Process & Timeline, City Wide" be received for information.
8.1 Retention and Employee Experience Project - Update
Council receive the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated June 20, 2025 entitled “Retention and Employee Experience Project Update” for information
8.2 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of Transfer Payment Agreements for Approved Grant Funding - City Wide
City Council approve a By-law authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk to execute any Transfer Payment Agreements, or any other agreement, as may be required in order to receive grant funding from the Province of Ontario or the Federal Government, provided Council or…
8.3 Minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held April 10, 2025
the minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held April 10, 2025 be received.
8.4 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held March 4, 2025
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held March 4, 2025 be received.
8.5 Ford Test Track Neighborhood Road Safety Study - Ward 5
Administration be directed to implement low-cost traffic calming and safety countermeasures along Milloy Street (from Drouillard Road to George Avenue), Central Avenue (from Seminole Street to Tecumseh Road) and Westcott Road (from Seminole Street to Tecumseh Road), at a cost of $7,445 and to be…
- $7,445: …Tecumseh Road) and Westcott Road (from Seminole Street to Tecumseh Road), at a cost of $7,445 and to be funded from Project 7069022 T…
8.6 Impact of Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act on the City of Windsor - City Wide
the report of the Engineer ii dated May 6, 2025 entitled “Impact of Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act on the City of Windsor - City Wide” be received for information.
8.7 Dawson Drain Provisional By-Law for Repair and Improvement - Ward 9
City Council adopt the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by wsp Canada Limited, dated May 14, 2025 (attached), for the Repair and Improvement to the Dawson Drain, by giving first and second readings to Provisional By-law 119-2025 in accordance with Section 45 of the Drainage Act
8.9 Update on School Bus Extra Transition Plan and Request to Report Back with Options Regarding an Analysis of Potential Service Enhancements or Possible New Routes
the verbal update provided by the Commissioner, Economic Development, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer regarding the School Bus Extra Transition Plan be received
8.10 Request for Partial Demolition of a Heritage Listed Property, 1218 Devonshire Road, Harold Wurster House (Ward 4)
Council be informed of the proposed partial demolition at 1218 Devonshire Road, Harold Wurster House, to remove the existing 1960s rear addition and construct a new two- storey addition.
8.12 University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West CIP Grant - 1989 Wyandotte Street West (Ward 2)
the request, made by 1001054864 Ontario Inc. (David Barry) (Owner) for the proposed creation of one (1) residential unit within the existing building at 1989 Wyandotte Street West to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program be approved at the lesser of 100%…
8.13 Part Closure of north/south alley located between Brant Street and Wyandotte Street East, Ward 4, SAA-7198
the 33.83 metre portion of the 4.57-metre-wide north/south alley located between Brant Street and Wyandotte Street East, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1855 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $10.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.1 at $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
8.14 Brownfield Redevelopment CIP application - 0 Cabana Rd E, 0 Cabana Rd E, 2375, 2385 Cabana Rd E, and 4040 Walker Rd (Ward 9)
the request made by lbi Development Inc., 391568 Ontario Inc. and Andrea P. Holding Corp. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Remedial Work Plan for the property…
- $25,000: …Plan; and, II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $25,000 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $25,000: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; and, III. That the grant funds in the amount of $25,000 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.15 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held May 6, 2025
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) meeting held May 6, 2025 be received.
8.16 2023 Community and Corporate GHG Inventory - City Wide
the report from the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change department dated November 14, 2024 entitled “2023 Community and Corporate ghg Inventory - City Wide” be received for information
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac |
8.17 Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP) Report - City Wide
the report from the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change department dated November 18, 2024 entitled “Energy Access & Poverty Pillar (eapp) Report, City Wide” be received for information
8.18 Repeal of By-law 6366, A By-law Respecting the Transporting, Storing, Handling and Use of Explosives in the City of Windsor, City Wide
By-law Number 6366 being “A By-law Respecting the Transporting, Storing, Handling and Use of Explosives in the City of Windsor” be repealed.
8.19 Repeal By-law 49-2018 and Pass an Amended By-law - A By-law Respecting the Issuance of Various Permits and the Scheduling of Inspections, City Wide
Council repeal By-law Number 49-2018 being “A By-law Respecting the Issuance of Various Permits and the Scheduling of Inspections”
8.20 Truck Route Study, City Wide
Traffic By-law 9148 be amended as listed and attached in Appendix “A” of this report
- $50,000,: …a result of the request outlined in this report City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure of $50,000, therefore the City Treasurer BE DIRECTE…
- $84,000: …implementation of the truck route on McHugh Street; and, VI. That provisional funding of $84,000 in the Environmental Studies Report Pro…
11.3 Provisional By-Law-Parent Outlet Drain Abandonment- Ward 7
City Council adopt the Drainage Report prepared by Dillon Consulting Ltd., dated June 19, 2025 (attached), for the abandonment of the Parent Outlet Drain, and give first and second readings to Provisional By-law 120-2025, in accordance with Section 45 of the Drainage Act
11.5 2024 Financial Statements & Annual Report - City Wide
City Council receive and accept the draft 2024 City of Windsor Annual Report, which contains the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, including the City of Windsor Trust Fund Statements
11.2 Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization - 0 Wellington Avenue (abutting 1329 Wellington), Ward 3
the report of the Coordinator of Real Estate Services dated June 20, 2025 entitled “Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization - 0 Wellington Avenue (abutting 1329 Wellington), Ward 3” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for consultation with the real estate…
11.4 RFP No. 41-25, Front Loading Refuse Truck Replacement, City Wide
the report of the Fleet Manager dated May 30, 2025 entitled “rfp No. 41-25, Front Loading Refuse Truck Replacement, City Wide” be deferred to a future meeting of Council to consider the in-camera agenda item relating to this report.
8.11 Demolition - 1279-1285 Langlois Ave - Request to Extend Timeframe for Redevelopment of Demolished Dwelling - Ward 4
1. That the condition of demolition permits authorized via CR254/2019 requiring the construction of a new building be substantially complete within two years of the commencement of demolition work at 1279-1285 Langlois Avenue, which was previously extended via CR242/2021 until June 6, 2023, and via…
- $80,000: …30, 2028, the maximum penalty under s. 33(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 ($80,000) SHALL BE ENTERED on the collectors rol…
11.7 Ward 2 Council Vacancy, Appointment or By-election
1. That the Ward 2 seat in the Office of Councillor for the 2022 to 2026 term be declared officially vacant
- $200,000: …as set out in the Municipal Elections Act and that the estimated cost of up to $200,000 BE FUNDED from the Budget Stabilization…
| For | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Gary Kaschak |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
11.1 WFRS - Acquisition of Two Replacement Fire Vehicles - City Wide
City Council approve the sole source purchase of two replacement fire vehicles totalling $3,247,770 cad plus applicable hst to be funded from 2024 Fire Fleet Replacement project 7241001 and the Fire Major Equipment Reserve (Fund 163)
- $3,247,770: …City Council APPROVE the sole source purchase of two replacement fire vehicles totalling $3,247,770 CAD plus applicable HST to be funded fr…
- $3,247,770: …to issue a purchase order to City View Specialty Vehicles Inc. in the amount of $3,247,770 CAD plus HST, in accordance with their…
- $3,220,000: …technical content to the Fire Chief; and, That City Council APPROVE a pre-commitment of $3,220,000 in funding from the 2027 Capital budget…
- $247,747: …budget project FRS-001-07; and, That City Council APPROVE additional funding of up to $247,747 from the Fire Major Equipment Reserve (…
11.6 Capital Variance Report - April 30, 2025 - City Wide
1. That City Council receive for information the 2025 Life-to-Date Capital Variance Report as at April 30, 2025
8.8 Active Transportation Master Plan Biennial Progress Report (2024) - City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee meeting held May 28, 2025 entitled “Active Transportation Master Plan Biennial Progress Report (2024) - City Wide” be received for information
17.1 Petition Regarding Tall Grass Along the 1300 Block of Labadie Ave
the petition presented by Councillor Ed Sleiman on behalf of the residents of the 1300 block of Labadie Avenue regarding concerns of tall grass and insect infestations as a result of the partial naturalization of Labadie Park be received by the Clerk and that the…
17.2 Petition Opposing a Zoning By-law Amendment for 0 Randolph
the petition presented by Councillor Fred Francis on behalf of the residents in opposition of the amendment to zoning bylaw RD1.4 at 0 Randolph Avenue as proposed by Andi Shallvari (Generation Development Contractors Inc.) be received by the Clerk and that the Clerk be directed…
17.3 Petition Opposing Rezoning of 2579 Jos St. Louis Avenue and Construction of a Multiple Unit Dwelling with up to 24 Individual Units
the petition presented by Councillor Gary Kaschak on behalf of the residents in opposition to proposed rezoning of 2579 Jos St. Louis Avenue and construction of a multiple unit dwelling with up to 24 individual units be received by the Clerk and that the Clerk…
18.3 CQ 13-2025
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 14-2025
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 15-2025
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…
IC-1 In-camera recommendation 1 (In-Camera Council Meeting, June 20, 2025)
the confidential verbal report from the Mayor respecting a position/plan/personal/labour relations/about an identifiable individual matter be received and further that the Mayor and Administration be authorized to proceed on the verbal direction of Council.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Fred Francis |
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, June 20, 2025)
the confidential report from the Manager of Corporate Projects, City Solicitor, Commissioner Community Services, Commissioner Economic Development, Manager Development Revenue and Financial Administration and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property matter, lease update be received and further that Administration be authorized to proceed…
| For | Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Fred Francis |
| Absent | Kieran McKenzie |
IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Council Meeting, June 20, 2025)
recommendation #1 contained in the in-camera report from the Manager Development Revenue and Financial Administration, City Solicitor, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Commissioner Economic Development, Commissioner Community Services and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property/plan matter - update not be approved.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman |
| Absent | Kieran McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Council Meeting, June 20, 2025)
the in-camera report from the Manager Development Revenue and Financial Administration, City Solicitor, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Commissioner Economic Development, Commissioner Community Services and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property/plan matter - update be received and that Administration proceed in accordance with the verbal direction…
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani, Fred Francis |
| Absent | Kieran McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. 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 Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, 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.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
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