City Council, Monday, November 24, 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 Frazier Fathers, 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 Fred Francis.
What they decided (32 items)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.2 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject Notice of Virtual and In-Person Public Information Centres regarding possible conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets, Wards 3 and 4. 7.1.1 City of…
7.3 Non-Eligible Source Recycling (NES) Program, City Wide
the report of the Senior Manager, Environmental Services dated October 31, 2025 entitled “Non- Eligible Source Recycling (nes) Program, City Wide” be received for information.
7.4 Response to CQ37-2024, Supervised Park Program, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Community Programming, Development & Special Events dated November 7, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ37-2024, Supervised Park Program, City Wide” be received for information.
7.5 Peche Island Preservability in Response to Mayoral Decision MD 24-2025, Ward 7
the report of the Acting Executive Director Parks, Recreation & Facilities dated November 10, 2025 entitled “Peche Island Preservability in Response to Mayoral Decision md 24-2025, Ward 7” be received
8.1 Appointment of Integrity Commissioner - City Wide
Principles Integrity be appointed as Integrity Commissioner For the city of Windsor, for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2027, with the possibility of a further two-year renewal upon mutual agreement, on the terms set out in the proposal submitted…
8.2 Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial Statements - City Wide
the report of the Deputy Treasurer, Taxation, Treasury and Financial Projects dated October 27, 2025 entitled “Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial Statements - City Wide” attached as Appendix A be received for information.
8.3 Excess Soils Reuse Site Operations - Ward 9
Council approve the continued operation of the Excess Soils Reuse Site [Project id 7242009] 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”)
- $324,500: …Inc. on a month-to-month basis, through a Sole Source procurement, to an upset limit of $324,500 (excluding applicable taxes) to ensure…
- $324,500.00: …of the Airport Industrial Lands, Phase 1 Project commences , to an upset limit of $324,500.00 (excluding applicable taxes); satisfact…
- $20: …and further, V. That Council APPROVE new Reuse Site tipping fees as follows: a. $20/CM for internal (City lead capital) pro…
- $25: …tipping fees as follows: a. $20/CM for internal (City lead capital) projects; and, b. $25/CM for external (non-City lead capital)…
8.4 Photocopier Lease Versus Buy Analysis - City Wide
the City Council authorize the participation in the new Master Agreement from the Ministry of Government Services, Workplace Print and Services Vendor Of Record (vor #19435) which remains in effect until February 28, 2030 and any subsequent renewal periods that may apply
8.5 Amendment to By-Law 132-2025, Authorizing Borrowing with the Infrastructure Ontario (IO) - City Wide
By-Law 132-2025 passed on July 28, 2025 be amended by deleting the third recital: and whereas in accordance with section 4 of the Regulation, the Council of the Municipality had its City Treasurer calculate an updated limit in respect of its most recent annual debt…
8.6 Extension of the Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program - City Wide
the Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program as outlined in By-law 164-2015, which expires December 15, 2025, be extended five (5) years to the year 2030
8.7 2026 Interim Tax Bills - City Wide
City Council direct Administration to prepare 2026 interim property tax bills based upon 50% of the 2025 total levy inclusive of education tax
8.8 New Business Discussion Regarding Gas Tax Funding Formula
administration be directed to continue to advocate to senior levels of government for the gas tax funding formula to remain consistent with what it has been in years past prior to policy changes.
8.10 Rezoning, 0 Spitfire Way, Z-020/25 ZNG/7318, Ward 6
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by deleting and replacing clause 439 in Section 20(1) as follows: 439. east side of lauzon road between mchugh street and the via rail railway right-of-way 1. For the lands comprising Parts 1 and 2, Plan 12R-29424 (Part…
8.11 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 023/25 (ZNG-7327) 3858-3868 Peter St. - Ward 2
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 10. north side of peter street between chappell avenue and hill avenue For the lands comprising of Part of Lots 27 & 28, Registered Plan 40 (pin 01258-0188 lt), the following…
8.12 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 021/25 (ZNG-7323) - 520 Grand Marais Rd. W - Ward 10
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 11. north side of grand marais road west, between bruce avenue and avondale avenue For the lands comprising of Part Lot 78, Concession 3, the following additional provisions shall apply: a)…
8.13 Notice of Intent to Partially Demolish a Heritage Listed Property, 734 Kildare Road, Warren Seagrave House - Ward 4
the Notice of Intent to partially demolish the heritage listed property at 734 Kildare Road, Warren Seagrave House, to remove the existing one-storey detached garage structure at the rear of the property be received.
8.14 Amendment to CR15/2020 for Closure of Perth Avenue located north of Chappus Street, Ward 1, SAS-5686
CR15/2020, adopted on January 6, 2020, be amended as follows: By deleting Section iii in its entirety and replacing it with the following: iii. That Conveyance Cost be set as follows: i. For street conveyed to abutting lands zoned DRD1.1, $2.00 per square foot without…
- $2.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: i. For street conveyed to abutting lands zoned DRD1.1, $2.00 per square foot without easements plus…
8.15 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held June 12, 2025
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held June 12, 2025 be received.
8.16 Minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 9, 2025
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 9, 2025 be received.
8.17 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held September 11, 2025
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held September 11, 2025 be received.
8.18 Report No. 124 of the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc.
Report No. 124 of the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. indicating: That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. for a two-year term ending August 17, 2027: A. Abu-Zahra J. Evans R. Gauthier E. Morasset D. Sanborn be…
8.19 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held September 16, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held September 16, 2025 be received.
8.20 The Windsor Essex Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2026-2029, City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee dated November 5, 2025, entitled “Windsor Essex Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2026-2029” be received for information
8.21 Windsor Essex Housing Connections (WEHC) - Integrated Support Team (IST) Program Update (City Wide)
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee dated November 5, 2025, entitled "Windsor Essex Housing Connections (wehc) - Housing First Integrated Support Team (ist) Program Update” be received for information.
11.3 2026 Agency Grant Payments - City Wide
City Council approve an advance for City Funded Agencies in 2026 up to a maximum of 50% of the 2025 approved grant amounts as outlined in this report
7.2 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 City Council to allow for Administration to provide…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie |
11.1 2026 Stormwater and Wastewater Rate Setting Report - City Wide
City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Stormwater program as outlined in this report
- $12.89: …as of January 1, 2026: a. Fixed Charge, To be based on the water meter size ($12.89 for residential customers) b. Wastewate…
- $1.75: …used as detailed below: a. 0 cubic metres No variable usage charge b. 1-5 cubic metres $1.75 per cubic metre c. 6-17 cubic metres $3…
- $3.40: …No variable usage charge b. 1-5 cubic metres $1.75 per cubic metre c. 6-17 cubic metres $3.40 per cubic metre d. 18-30 cubic metres $…
- $3.55: …$1.75 per cubic metre c. 6-17 cubic metres $3.40 per cubic metre d. 18-30 cubic metres $3.55 per cubic metre e. >30 cubic metres $3.…
- $3.58: …$3.40 per cubic metre d. 18-30 cubic metres $3.55 per cubic metre e. >30 cubic metres $3.58 per cubic metre c. Multi-residential an…
- $1.66: …per cubic metre c. Multi-residential and Non-residential customers at a flat rate of $1.66 per cubic metre of water used; and furt…
- $8.00: …Fixed Charge - To be based on a lower tiered Impervious Area fee as follows: a. Tier 1: $8.00 b. Tier 2: $10.00 c. Tier 3: $12.00 B.…
- $10.00: …be based on a lower tiered Impervious Area fee as follows: a. Tier 1: $8.00 b. Tier 2: $10.00 c. Tier 3: $12.00 B. Multi-Residential/…
- $12.00: …tiered Impervious Area fee as follows: a. Tier 1: $8.00 b. Tier 2: $10.00 c. Tier 3: $12.00 B. Multi-Residential/Non-Residential/Ot…
- $1.26: …$12.00 B. Multi-Residential/Non-Residential/Other Charge - To be maintained at a rate of $1.26 per square metre of impervious area; an…
11.4 2026 Council and Standing Committee Meetings Dates/Start Times and Response to CR 489/2024 - City Wide
the report of the City Clerk/ Licence Commissioner dated October 6, 2025 entitled “2026 Council and Standing Committee Meetings Dates/Start Times and Response to cr 489/2024- City Wide” be received for information
11.2 2025 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report, City Wide
the report of the Commissioner of Finance & City Treasurer dated October 27, 2025 entitled “2025 Third Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report, City Wide” be received for information.
8.9 Proposed Alley Maintenance Standards and Policy Enhancements, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee dated September 24, 2025, entitled “Proposed Alley Maintenance Standards and Policy Enhancements, City Wide” and ai 25/2025 dated November 24, 2025 entitled “Additional Information, Financial Implications, lip Costs, Gating and Potential Cost Savings Related…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac |
15.1 Councillor Kieran McKenzie - Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act within Bill 68
whereas Ontario’s Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety across the province
| For | Frazier Fathers, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Not listed |
| Absent | Fred Francis |
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, November 10, 2025)
the in-camera report from the Acting Executive Director Transit Windsor, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Commissioner of Economic Development and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a legal matter, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, governance be received for information and…
| For | Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
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| Against | Frazier Fathers, Angelo Marignani, Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. 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.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Frazier Fathers. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, 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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