Council in plain English

City Council, Monday, March 9, 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.

10:00 o’clock a.m., Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Windsor City Hall / Via Electronic. Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Mayor Drew Dilkens, Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Frazier Fathers - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Angelo Marignani - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Gary Kaschak - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Kieran McKenzie - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Jim Morrison- Participated via video conference (by video).

What they decided (4 items)

7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting

the following Communication Items 7.1.1 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted

Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Result: See the minutes. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR111/2026.

7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting

the report of the Chief Financial Officer, enwin dated February 26, 2026 entitled “Windsor Canada Utilities and enwin Entities Proposed Name Changes” be received

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR112/2026.

8.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 291 Watson Avenue, Z-035/25 [ZNG-7344], Ward 6

the report of the Development and Heritage Standing Committtee of its meeting held February 2, 2026 entitled “Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 291 Watson Avenue, Z-035/25 [zng- 7344], Ward 6,” be deferred to a future meeting of Council to provide an opportunity for Planning, Fire…

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision CR113/2026.

IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Council Meeting, February 23, 2026)

the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Manager Land Development and Growth, Acting Manager Corporate Projects, Executive Director Economic Development and Climate Change, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Commissioner of Community Services, Commissioner of Infrastructure Services/City Engineer, Commissioner of Economic Development/Deputy Chief…

Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried (in-camera recommendation transmitted to Council). Recorded vote: Councillor Fred Francis voting nay

Votes named in the minutes
ForNot listed
AgainstFred Francis

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