City Council, Monday, February 23, 2026
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 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.
What they decided (42 items)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, February 23, 2026 City Council Meeting
No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Ontario Land Notice of Case Management Conference regarding Tribunal Case No. olt-25-000895-619 Cabana Road W. Administrative Lead: City Solicitor zb/15008 Note & File 7.1.2 Town of Tecumseh Notice of Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan Amendment to redesignate lands…
7.2 2025 Status Report regarding City's response to Cannabis Retail Store Applications provided to AGCO - City Wide
the report the Deputy City Planner, Growth dated January 14, 2026 entitled “2025 Status Report regarding City's response to Cannabis Retail Store Applications in Windsor provided to agco - City Wide,” be received for information.
7.3 Response to inquiry regarding Provincial Planning Statement, (PPS) 2024 and clarification as to how the PPS 2024 is to be interpreted - City Wide
the report of the Planner iii Policy & Special Studies and Planner iii Senior Urban Designer dated January 29, 2026, entitled “Response to inquiry regarding Provincial Planning Statement, (pps) 2024 and clarification as to how the pps 2024 is to be interpreted - City Wide,”…
8.1 Purchase of a Front Loading Refuse Truck - City Wide
City Council approve extending the existing rental of one (1) 2025 Mack Terra Pro Chassis with a McNeilus Atlantic 40 yd Front Loading Refuse Collection Body for a period of up to two (2) additional months
- $410,000.00: …BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to Big Truck Rental, LLC in the amount of $410,000.00 (excluding HST) for the purchase of one…
8.3 Minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held October 2, 2025
the minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting held October 2, 2025, be received.
8.4 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held November 4, 2025
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held November 4, 2025, be received.
8.5 Report No. 1 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting held October 2, 2025
Report No. 1 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee (eccac) indicating: That in light of the City of Windsor Declaration of Climate Change Emergency and recognizing the data presented in the Community and Corporate Green House ghg Inventory, including the emissions targets approved…
8.6 Report No. 2 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held October 2, 2025
Report No. 2 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee (eccac) indicating: That given the information presented in the Corporate ghg Emissions 2023 Inventory; That the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee strongly recommends that Council move forward with initiatives outlined in the Corporate…
8.7 2025 Annual Report of the Active Transportation Expert Panel (ATEP)
the Active Transportation Expert Panel 2025 Annual Report be approved.
8.8 2025 Annual Report of the Transit Windsor Working Group
the Transit Windsor Working Group 2025 Annual Report be approved.
8.9 2025 Annual Report of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee
the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report be approved.
8.10 Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Large Quadricycle Pilot Program - City- wide
City Council approve the opting-in to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Large Quadricycle Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”) in accordance with the terms of Ontario Regulation 411/22 under the Highway Traffic Act until April 2032
- $3,000,000,: …Act, 2019; and, b) require proof of licensed-event liability insurance in the amount of at least $3,000,000, noting the City as additional insured,…
8.12 Parking By-law 9023 Modification, Various Streets, Ward: 2,3,4,5,6,9,10
Parking By-law 9023 be amended as listed and attached in Appendix “A” of this report
8.13 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 401-431 Shepherd Street West, Z-036/25 [ZNG-7345], Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 21 south side of shepherd street west between york street and church street For the lands comprising of Lot 107 & Part of Lot 108, Plan 652 (pin 01184-0428 lt), for…
8.14 Rezoning - 1360 & 1376 Howard Ave - Z-037/25 ZNG/7349 - Ward 4
1. That Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following to Section 91.10: 19. southeast corner of howard avenue and ottawa street For the lands comprising Plan 128 pt Lot 13; Corner; Plan 128 N pt Lot 14; Plan 936 pt Lot 19; pin…
8.15 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register, Updates about Bill 23 Strategy 2 and Alternative Notice Policy - City Wide
the report regarding 2026 Updates on the Implementation of the Bill 23 Strategy 2 (Part iv Designation of properties of “high” priority), along with the appendices containing informational materials regarding Part iv Individual Property Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, be received for information
8.16 Notice of Intent to Partially Demolish a Heritage Listed Property, 1519 Wyandotte Street East, Tivoli Pool Room, Casa Loma Restaurant - Ward 4
the Notice of Intent to partially demolish the heritage listed property at 1519 Wyandotte Street East, Tivoli Pool Room / Casa Loma Restaurant, to remove portions of the building façade facing Wyandotte Street East to facilitate façade improvements be received.
8.17 Brownfield Community Improvement Plan - 0 Wyandotte St E (south of 10835 Riverside Dr E) - Ward 7
the request made by Lankor Horizons Development Inc. c/o Imad Najjar to participate in the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan be approved for: a. The Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program for the lesser of 60% reduction in development charges (dc) payable for the proposed multiple…
8.18 Ford City CIP Application for 1327 Henry Ford Centre Drive, Owner: 1001134151 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Andrew Lennon, Kaija Karmiste, and Saksham Sharma), Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by 1001134151 Ontario Inc. (C/O: Andrew Lennon, Kaija Karmiste, and Saksham Sharma), the owner of the property located at 1327 Henry Ford Centre Drive, be approved, for the following incentives: i. New…
- $7,500: …the following incentives: i. New Residential Development Grant in the maximum amount of $7,500 for three (3) new residential units; ii…
- $15,000: …residential units; ii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program in the maximum amount of $15,000; iii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $4,230: …of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years in the amount of +/- $4,230 per year or the eligible costs. II. Tha…
- $7,500: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the amount of $7,500 under the New Residential Development G…
- $15,000: …Program, and funds under the Municipal Development Fees Grant Program in the amount of $15,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the CIP Reserve Fun…
11.2 2026 Update of the Playground Replacement Program - City Wide
Whereas on January 27, 2026, the 2026 Capital Budget was deemed approved via Mayoral Decision MD03-2026 and subsequently City Council supports an expenditure of $16,266,000 for the replacement of thirty-six (36) playgrounds as identified in Appendix D; That the City Treasurer be directed to pre-commit…
- $16,266,000: …via Mayoral Decision MD03-2026 and subsequently City Council SUPPORTS an expenditure of $16,266,000 for the replacement of thirty-six (36)…
- $2,100,000: …the Lanspeary Park Master Plan Implementation project, PFO-001-24, funding as follows: • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2027 Service Sustain…
- $2,100,000: …follows: • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2027 Service Sustainability Funding, Fund 221 • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2028 Service Sustain…
- $2,400,000: …Fund 221 • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2028 Service Sustainability Funding, Fund 221 • $2,400,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2029 Service Sustain…
- $2,100,000: …Fund 221 • $2,400,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2029 Service Sustainability Funding, Fund 221 • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2030 Service Sustain…
- $500,000: …221 • $2,100,000 from PFO-002-15 in 2030 Service Sustainability Funding, Fund 221; • $500,000 from PFO-001-24 in 2027 Pay-As-You-Go f…
- $1,500,000: …Funding, Fund 221; • $500,000 from PFO-001-24 in 2027 Pay-As-You-Go funds, Fund 169 • $1,500,000 from PFO-001-24 in 2028 Pay-As-You-Go f…
11.4 2026 Municipally Significant Event Status, Wards 2, 3, 4, 9
the request from Diva’s Delight Caribbean and Canadian Cuisine Inc., Kenekted, Northern Heat Rib Series, Ontario Legacy Creations Inc., Rotary Club of Windsor (1918), Zalent Creatives and sotc Productions Ltd., for approval of designation as ‘municipally significant’ for the purpose of applying for their Special…
11.5 Confirm and Ratify Report regarding Extension of licensed serving hours for the duration of the 2026 Winter Olympics, City Wide
the results of the email poll authorized by Mayor Drew Dilkens on February 18, 2026 approving the following be confirmed and ratified: whereas the 2026 Winter Olympic Games taking place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, are a significant national or international event resulting in many Olympic events…
11.1 Proposed Alley Maintenance Standards and Policy Enhancements, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated September 5, 2025 entitled, “Proposed Alley Maintenance Standards and Policy Enhancements, City Wide” be deferred to a future council meeting to allow Administration to report back to the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Committee with a…
10.2 Auditor General - 2026 Q1 Status Report
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 6, 2026, entitled “Auditor General 2026 Q1 Status Report,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.3 2026 Auditor General Charter Amendments (Alignment with Auditor General By-law 172-2025)
the report of the Corporation of the Municipal Auditor General dated January 27, 2026, entitled “2026 Auditor General Charter Amendments (Alignment with Auditor General By-law 172- 2025),” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.4 Revised 2026 Auditor General Work Plan
the report of the Corporation of the Municipal Auditor General dated January 27, 2026, entitled “Revised 2026 Auditor General Work Plan,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.5 Auditor General Memo - Contract Alignment Arising from Council- Approved Auditor General Governance Instruments
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated January 27, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Memo - Contract Alignment Arising from Council-Approved Auditor General Governance Instruments,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.6 Auditor General Report Regarding Administration’s Alignment with IIA Essential Conditions
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated January 27, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Report Regarding Administration’s Alignment with iia Essential Conditions,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.7 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Conflict of Interest - City Department (Governance Review)
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 6, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Conflict of Interest - City Department (Governance Review),” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.8 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Hiring Practices
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 6, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Hiring Practices,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.9 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Safety Concerns and Responsibility Dispute Over Municipal Road Closure
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 6, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Safety Concerns and Responsibility Dispute Over Municipal Road Closure,” be deferred to a future council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.10 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Respectful Workplace
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated January 27, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Respectful Workplace,” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for more information to be provided.
10.1 2026 “Sponsor Windsor Recognition Awards”
the presentation of the Senior Manager Communications & Customer Services, regarding 2026 “Sponsor Windsor Recognition Awards” be received for information
8.19 Update to Report S 131/2025, Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2004 for 3663 Walker Road - Ward 9
the application for a Site-Specific Amendment to By-law 250-2004, being a by-law respecting signs and other advertising devices in the City of Windsor, as amended (the “Sign By-law”), to allow for the installation of an Electronic Changing Copy Ground Sign at 3663 Walker Road, be…
11.3 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 received for information
8.2 Banwell Road/E.C. Row Expressway Interchange and Corridor Improvements - Noise Bylaw (6716) Exemption - Wards 7 and 9
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 for the Banwell and ec Row Expressway Interchange and Corridor Improvements project (the ‘Banwell Project’): a. Specific exemption request: Construction during…
8.11 Pilot Bulk Collection Program in Business Improvement Areas, City Wide
Council direct Administration to include all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) with the permanent Residential Bulk Collection program moving forward.
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
28-2026 - A by-law to amend by-law 40-2015, being A bylaw to close, stop up and convey A portion of the 3.66 metre (12 feet) wide east/west alley and the north/south alley between dawson and raymo roads, south of wyandotte street east, city of windsor,…
15.1 Timely Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge
whereas the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a vital piece of international infrastructure, representing a $6.4 billion investment entirely funded by the Government of Canada
- $6.4 billion: …International Bridge is a vital piece of international infrastructure, representing a $6.4 billion investment entirely funded by the Gover…
- $7 million: …delay to the scheduled early 2026 opening could cost the regional economy an estimated $7 million weekly in lost productivity and increas…
17.1 Petition Regarding the Installation of Speed Bumps on the 1300 Block of Dougall Avenue
the petition presented by Councillor Renaldo Agostino on behalf of the residents of the1300 block of Dougall Avenue regarding the installation of speed bumps on that block be received by the Clerk as part of the public record, and that a copy be forwarded to…
18.1 CQ 5-2026
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…
18.2 CQ 6-2026
the following Council Question by Councillor Mark McKenzie 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 Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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 Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. 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 Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
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