City Council, Monday, September 22, 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 (Acting Chair), Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison.
What they decided (39 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, September 22, 2025 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted, and that Item 7.3 be considered at the request for deferral section of the meeting. No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Deputy City Planner Application for Zoning By-law Amendment,…
7.2 Response to CR356/2023 Green Bin Communication Plan, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Waste Collection Contracts dated August 25, 2025 entitled “Response to CR356/2023 Green Bin Communication Plan, City Wide” be received for information.
7.4 Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Summary Report for Period January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 (City Wide)
the report of the Executive Administrative Assistant dated September 4, 2025 entitled “Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Summary Report for Period January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 (City Wide)” be received for information.
8.1 Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd., Annual General Meeting, City Wide
Council, as representative of The Corporation of the City of Windsor (the “City”) as the sole shareholder of Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. (“WCUL”) approve the resolutions presented by WCUL
8.2 City of Windsor Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) and Response to CQ 14-2022
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held July 2, 2025 entitled "City of Windsor Urban Forest Management Plan (ufmp), the Key Findings and Directions Report and the Strategic Action Plan" be received for information
8.3 Response to CQ32-2020: Regarding Tree Protection and Replacement Policies - City Wide
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held August 5, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ32-2020: Regarding Tree Protection and Replacement Policies, City Wide” as it relates to the City of Windsor’s land development by-laws be received for information.
8.4 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 7900 Anchor Drive & 8100 Twin Oaks Drive, Z-016/25 [ZNG-7310], Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Parts 1 to 4, Plan 12R- 22845 (pin 01408-2002 & 01408-2003) known municipally as 7900 Anchor Drive and 8100 Twin Oaks Drive (Roll No. 070-650-01014 & 070-650-01012), situated at the northeast corner of Anchor Drive…
8.5 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 & 1841 Longfellow Avenue, Z- 017/25 [ZNG-7312], Ward 10
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 5. west side of longfellow avenue between arcadia street and calumet street For the lands comprising of Part of Lot 138, Lots 139 & 140, and Part of Closed Alley, Plan…
8.6 ZBA Application for 0 Salter Avenue, Z-009/25 [ZNG-7298], Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 6. west side of salter avenue, north of university avenue west For the lands comprising Lots 7 & 8, Plan 380 (pin 01196-0469), a Multiple Dwelling shall be subject to the…
8.7 Approval of a Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act, 4470 North Service Road East; File No.: CDM 001-25 [CDM-7316]; Ward 5
the application of Atwan Development Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of The Condominium Act for approval of a plan of condominium (Standard Condominium), comprised of a total of 41 industrial units within three new structures under construction as shown on the attached Map…
8.8 Request to Extend MRLA's Consulting Services to Stage 2 of the Walkerville HCD - Ward 4
Council approve the request to extend the sole source award to M. R. Letourneau and Associates Inc. for Stage 2 of the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District (hcd) Plan & Guidelines for the sum of $120,000 (excluding hst)
- $120,000: …of the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan & Guidelines for the sum of $120,000 (excluding HST); and, II.That the Purch…
- $120,000: …to amend Contract P.O. CO7042 to M. R. Letourneau and Associates Inc. for an additional $120,000 (excluding HST) to a revised upset limi…
- $208,400: …Associates Inc. for an additional $120,000 (excluding HST) to a revised upset limit of $208,400 for the provision of undertaking the Wa…
8.9 Response to CQ 28-2024, Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held September 2, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ 28-2024, Downtown Residential Parking Requirements” be received for information.
8.10 Brownfield CIP Application - 844 Bridge Ave - Ward 2
the request made by 15847796 Canada Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Remediation Work Plan for the property located at 844 Bridge Ave pursuant to the…
- $14,377.50: …Plan; and, II. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $14,377.50 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $14,377.50: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; and, III. That the grant funds in the amount of $14,377.50 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
8.11 Demolition Application Subject to Demolition Control - 1968 George Ave - Ward 5
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for the residential dwelling located at 1968 George Ave to facilitate redevelopment of the property
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition the maximum fee ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.12 Downtown CIP - 257 Wyandotte St E - Ward 3
the request made by Ali Seblini (applicant and owner) for Yasmeen Properties Inc. for the proposed development at 257 Wyandotte St E. to participate in: a) The Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Program be approved for 50% of the eligible costs of the facade improvements,…
- $30,000: …BE APPROVED for 50% of the eligible costs of the facade improvements, to a maximum of $30,000; and, b) The Retail Investment Grant Pr…
- $15,000: …Grant Program BE APPROVED for 50% of the eligible costs per retail unit to a maximum of $15,000; and, c) The Building/Property Improvem…
- $45,000: …for up to one (1) year upon request from the applicant; and, V. That Grant funds up to $45,000 under the Downtown Windsor Enhancement…
- $45,000: …the City Planner; and, VI. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to $45,000 for grants from the Downtown Windsor En…
8.13 Downtown CIP - 423-437 Ouellette Ave - Ward 3
the request made by 2424718 Ontario Limited (Owner) for the proposed development at 423-437 Ouellette Avenue to participate in: a. The Upper Storey Residential Conversion Grant Program be approved for $5,000 for every new residential unit created on the upper storey of an existing mixed-use…
- $5,000: …participate in: a. The Upper Storey Residential Conversion Grant Program BE APPROVED for $5,000 for every new residential unit created…
- $40,000: …an existing mixed-use building (8 new dwelling units to be created), up to a maximum of $40,000 towards eligible costs pursuant to the…
- $20,000: …Facade Improvement Grant Program BE APPROVED for a 50% matching grant to a maximum of $20,000 towards eligible costs for the façade i…
- $40,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, IV. That Grant funds up to $40,000 under the Upper Storey Residential Conv…
- $20,000: …is completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner; and, V. That Grant funds up to $20,000 under the Commercial/Mixed Use Building…
- $60,000: …the City Planner; and, VI. That the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to $60,000 for grants from the Downtown Windsor En…
8.16 Minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held May 14, 2025
the minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group meeting held May 14, 2025 be received.
8.17 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., Held June 12, 2025
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. meeting held June 12, 2025 be received.
8.18 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held March 12, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table meeting held March 12, 2025 be received.
8.20 2024 Pathway to Potential (P2P) Annual Impact Report Update
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held September 3, 2025 entitled “2024 Pathway to Potential (P2P) Annual Impact Report” be received for information purposes.
8.21 Windsor Regional Employment Network (WREN) Update
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held September 3, 2025 entitled “Windsor Regional Employment Network (wren) Update” be received for information.
11.2 2026 Capital Budget Pre-Approval - City Wide
I. Whereas on February 21, 2025, the 10-year Capital Budget was deemed approved via Mayoral Decision MD08-2025 and subsequently, as a result of the requests outlined in this report, and in order for projects which span beyond 2025 capital funding currently approved to be able…
- $14,070,000: …approved in principle in the 2025 10-year Capital Budget: a. Pre-commitments totalling $14,070,000 in 2026 funding for the projects detail…
- $454,000: …in 2026 funding for the projects detailed in Appendix A; and, b. The pre-commitment of $454,000 in 2026 funding from Wastewater Sewer S…
- $4,846,000: …pre-commitment of $454,000 in 2026 funding from Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153), $4,846,000 in 2027 funding, comprised of $2,423,00…
- $2,423,000: …from Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153), $4,846,000 in 2027 funding, comprised of $2,423,000 in Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153…
- $2,423,000: …funding, comprised of $2,423,000 in Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153) funding and $2,423,000 in Stormwater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 234…
- $3,250,000: …(Fund 153) funding and $2,423,000 in Stormwater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 234) funding, and $3,250,000 in 2028 funding, comprised of $1,625,00…
- $1,625,000: …Sewer Surcharge (Fund 234) funding, and $3,250,000 in 2028 funding, comprised of $1,625,000 in Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153…
- $1,625,000: …funding, comprised of $1,625,000 in Wastewater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153) funding and $1,625,000 in Stormwater Sewer Surcharge (Fund 234…
- $3,220,539: …(ECP-035-07, City Wide Sewer Rehabilitation Program); and, c. Pre-commitments totalling $3,220,539 in 2026, 2027 and 2028 Service Sustaina…
- $1,779,240: …Works Building Improvement Project (PFO-010-21); and, d. Pre-commitments totalling $1,779,240 in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 Service Su…
- $4,077,460: …for Streetlight Pole Replacement program (OPS-001-21); and, e. Pre-commitments totalling $4,077,460 in 2026, 2027 and 2028 Service Sustaina…
- $990,000: …Mayoral Decision MD08-2025 and subsequently City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure(s) of $990,000 which are legislatively required under…
- $990,000: …legislatively required under the CSPA, that the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED TO allocate $990,000 in currently available unallocated Pay-…
11.3 Banwell Road/E.C. Row Expressway Interchange and Corridor Improvements - Noise Bylaw (6716) Exemption, Ward 7
the following exemption request to the Noise By-law 6716 (as amended), be granted, to permit the operation of construction equipment required to complete work along E.C. Row near the intersection of Banwell Road. a. Specific exemption request: Construction during the noise by-law prohibited time between…
11.4 Abandonment of the Pillette No. 1 Drain (Grand Marais Branch Drain), Ward 5
Council pass a provisional by-law under Section 84 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17,to proceed with the abandonment of the Grand Marais Branch Drain (formerly the Pillette No. 1 Drain), as initiated under Section 82, by giving first and second readings to Provisional…
11.5 Pass By-Law for Parent Outlet Drain Abandonment, Ward 7
Council give 3rd reading to Provisional By-law 120-2025 which adopted the Drainage Report prepared by Dillon Consulting Ltd., dated June 19, 2025 (attached), for the abandonment of the Parent Outlet Drain in accordance with Section 58 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, by passing By-law…
11.6 Pass By-Law for Repair and Improvement of the Dawson Drain, Ward 9
Council give 3rd reading to Provisional By-law 119-2025 (attached) which adopted the Engineer’s Drainage Report completed by wsp Canada Limited, dated April 14, 2025, for the Repair and Improvement to the Dawson Drain in accordance with Section 58 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, by…
11.8 Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization, 0 Chappus Street (abutting 1775 Chappus Street), Ward 1
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: ▪ Municipal address: 0 Chappus Street, vacant land situate on the south side of Chappus Street, west of 1775 Chappus Street; ▪ Legal Description: Lot 252 on Registered Plan 560…
7.3 Response to Inquiry Regarding Infrastructure Related Strategies to Discourage Unsafe Behaviours in the Public Roadway, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated August 26, 2025 entitled “Response to Inquiry Regarding Infrastructure Related Strategies to Discourage Unsafe Behaviours in the Public Roadway, City Wide” be deferred to a future meeting of Council to allow for further discussion.
10.1 Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Annual Update
the presentation by the Chair of the Board of Directors and the Concertmaster, Windsor Symphony Orchestra regarding Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Annual Update be received.
8.15 Windsor-Essex Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 2025 Report - City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held September 3, 2025 entitled “Windsor-Essex Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 2025 Report - City Wide” be endorsed on the condition of cooperation with the Federal and Provincial levels of government as well as the…
| For | Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Drew Dilkens, Jo-Anne Gignac |
8.15 Windsor-Essex Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 2025 Report - City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held September 3, 2025 entitled “Windsor-Essex Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 2025 Report - City Wide” be received.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
8.19 Temporary Exhibition Look Again! Outside! Extension and Expansion - City Wide
the request from the Art Gallery of Windsor (agw, currently operating as Art Windsor-Essex awe) to extend the Look Again! Outside! temporary exhibition of up to twenty-four (24) reproduction paintings in frames in the Fall of 2025 for a period of up to one year…
- $1.00: …The cost for the Consent to Enter Agreement will be granted for nominal consideration of $1.00; (iii) AGW will be responsible for ensu…
- $5,000,000: …proof of insurance with the following minimal coverage, satisfactory to the City: $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage,…
- $7,641.00: …from time to time; and, That City Council AUTHORIZE the waiver of fees of up to $7,641.00 for the permit to extend the total twen…
8.22 Response to CQ 6-2025 re: Good Neighbour Policy Exploration, City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held September 3, 2025 entitled "Response to CQ 6-2025 re: Good Neighbour Policy Exploration, City Wide" be received for information
8.14 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…
11.7 Roseland Golf Clubhouse - Demolition and Redevelopment - Ward 1 Stephen Johnston, Founding Partner GGA Partners Inc.
Council approve the award of Prequalification / Tender 84-25 for the Roseland Golf, Servicing Redistribution and Clubhouse Decommissioning and Demolition, to the low bidder Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $2,533,874.50 (excluding taxes)
- $2,533,874.50: …Demolition, to the low bidder Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $2,533,874.50 (excluding taxes); and further, II. Tha…
- $2,533,874.50: …agreement with the low bidder Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $2,533,874.50 (excluding taxes), satisfactory in form…
- $3,235,000: …Mayoral Decision MD08-2025, and City Council subsequently SUPPORT an expenditure up to $3,235,000 for purposes of the Roseland Golf Clubh…
| For | Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens, Jo-Anne Gignac |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
11.1 2025 Second Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report, City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Finance & City Treasurer dated July 11, 2025 entitled “2025 Second Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report, City Wide” be received for information.
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
13.1 By-law 154-2025 - A by-law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain land that is within plan 972 in the city of windsor, authorized by by-law 139-2013, dated August 26, 2013. 13.2 By-law 155-2025 - A by-law to provide that part-lot…
Notices Of Motion
whereas on February 21, 2025, the 2025 Budget process was finalized which included a tax levy reduction as a result of the naturalization of parkland
| For | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens, Jo-Anne Gignac |
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| Against | Not listed |
18.1 CQ 19-2025
the following Council Question by Councillor Angelo Marignani 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 Gary Kashack, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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 Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
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