City Council, Monday, March 30, 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 (29 items)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, March 30, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.5 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Town of Tecumseh Notice of Public Meeting regarding proposed new Zoning By-law. Administrative Lead: City Planner Z2026 Note & File 7.1.2 Deputy City…
7.2 Engineering/Architectural Consultants Engaged via Roster January 1 2025 - December 31 2025 (City Wide)
the report of the Acting Purchasing Manager dated February 18, 2026 entitled “Engineering/Architectural Consultants Engaged via Roster January 1 2025 - December 31 2025 - City Wide” be received for information in accordance with section 163 of Bylaw 93-2012 (the “Purchasing Bylaw”).
7.3 IT Consultants Engaged Via Roster - January 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (City Wide)
the report of the Acting Purchasing Manager dated February 23, 2026 entitled “it Consultants Engaged Via Roster - January 1 2025 to December 31 2025 - City Wide” be received for information in accordance with section 163 of Bylaw 93-2012 (the “Purchasing Bylaw”).
7.4 Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Summary Report for Period July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (City Wide)
the report of the Executive Administrative Assistant dated January 9, 2026 entitled “Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Summary Report for Period July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (City Wide)” be received for information.
7.5 Response to Council Resolution CR 390-2024, Wastewater Treatment to Neighbouring Municipalities, City Wide
the report of the Acting Executive Director, Pollution Control dated March 11, 2026 entitled “Response to Council Resolution cr 390-2024, Wastewater Treatment to Neighbouring Municipalities, City Wide” be received for information.
7.7 Response To CQ - 46-2024 - Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within City Business and Operations - City Wide
the report of the cio/Executive Director of Information Technology dated March 13, 2026, entitled “Response To CQ - 46-2024 - Use of Artificial Intelligence (ai) within City Business and Operations - City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Exemption to Noise By-law 6716 for Nighttime Construction Work, Huron Church Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation, Wards 2,10
the following exemption requests to the provisions of the Noise By-law 6716 (as amended), be granted to permit the operation of construction equipment required to complete work for the Huron Church concrete pavement rehabilitation project: a. Specific exemption request: Construction during the noise by-law prohibited…
8.3 2026 Tax Policy Decisions and Establishment of the 2026 Final Property Tax Rates - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Revenue and Collections dated March 5, 2026 entitled “ 2026 Tax Policy Decisions and Establishment of the 2026 Final Property Tax Rates - City Wide” be received for information
- $374,649: …Tax Master Collector’s Roll for the 2021 through 2025 taxation years in the amount of $374,649 as outlined in Appendix A; and, That th…
8.4 2026 Business Improvement Area Budget & Levy Approval - Ward 2, 3, 4, 5&6
City Council approve the 2026 Budget submissions from each of the nine (9) Business Improvement Area Boards being Downtown Windsor, Via Italia (Erie Street), Olde Riverside Town Centre, Olde Sandwich Towne, Walkerville District, Ottawa Street, Pillette Village, Wyandotte Town Centre and Ford City as presented…
- $600: …Wyandotte Town Centre BIA 149,000 94,000 0.00404916 Ford City BIA 68,600 47,400 $600 flat levy and, That the City Solicitor…
8.5 2026 Municipally Significant Event Status, Wards 3, 5, 10
the request from Zalent Creatives, Sasha Dhillon, and Zuleeats for approval of designation as ‘municipally significant’ for the purpose of applying for their Special Occasions Permit, Public Event be approved by City Council subject to the terms and conditions of the Special Event Agreement…
8.6 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 0 Mercer Street, Z-002/26 [ZNG-7353] & OPA 200 [OPA-7354], Ward 3
Schedule "A" of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Lots 17 to 30, Plan 649, known municipally as 0 Mercer Street; situated on the southeast corner of Hanna Street East and Mercer Street as a…
8.7 Request for Community Heritage Fund, 3056 Alexander Avenue (Sandwich HCD) (Ward 2)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 42 (1) 1. of the Ontario Heritage Act for the repair and restoration of the single detached dwelling at 3056 Alexander Avenue be granted as per plans in Appendix ‘A’ of this report
- $12,374: …grant of 30% of the cost of the repair and restoration works, to an upset amount of $12,374 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
8.8 University Wyandotte CIP - 591 Wellington Ave - Ward 3
the request made by 2674404 Ontario Inc. (Owner) for the proposed creation of one (1) residential unit within the existing building at 591 Wellington Ave to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program under the University Ave and Wyandotte Street Community Improvement Plan…
8.9 Ford City CIP/ Main Street CIP Application, 1037-1039 Drouillard Road, Owner: MB Land and Building Corp. (c/o: Christiaan Meyer and Jay Meyer), Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by mb Land and Building Corp. (c/o: Christiaan Meyer and Jay Meyer), owner of the property located at 1037-1039 Drouillard Road be approved, for the following incentive programs: i. Retail Investment Grant…
- $15,000: …following incentive programs: i. Retail Investment Grant totalling a maximum amount of $15,000 for one (1) ground floor retail unit; i…
- $4,145: …up to 10 years or the eligible costs. The estimated annual amount of the grant is +/- $4,145; iii. Municipal Development Fees Grant…
- $20,000: …is +/- $4,145; iii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $20,000; and iv. New Residential Development Gr…
- $2,500: …and iv. New Residential Development Grant Program for two (2) new residential units ($2,500 each) to the maximum amount of $5,000.…
- $5,000: …Grant Program for two (2) new residential units ($2,500 each) to the maximum amount of $5,000. II. That subject to completion and rev…
- $30,000: …CIP -Building Facade Improvement Program for grants totalling a maximum amount of $30,000 in principle; III. That Administration…
- $15,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; V. That funds in the maximum amount of $15,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
- $20,000: …of $15,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Program, funds in the maximum amount of $20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
- $5,000: …$20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Grant Program, and funds in the amount of $5,000 under the New Residential Development G…
- $30,000: …(Project #7181046) once the work is completed; VI. That funds in the maximum amount of $30,000 under the Main Streets CIP BE TRANSFERR…
8.10 Main Streets CIP Application: 1519 Wyandotte Street East; Owners: ADHOC Development Inc. (C/O: Philip Duym), Ward 4
the request for incentives under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan made by adhoc Development Inc. (C/O: Philip Duym), the owner of the property located at 1519 Wyandotte Street East be approved in principle for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a…
- $60,000: …for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum of $60,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $8,377: …of 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years of +/-$8,377 per year or the total eligible costs; I…
- $60,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the maximum amount of $60,000 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
8.11 International Relations Committee Annual Reports 2024/2025
the International Relations Committee Annual Reports 2024/2025 be approved.
11.2 Confirm and Ratify Report regarding List of additional municipal lands owned by the City of Windsor identified as being ready for development as part of the Housing Solutions Made for Windsor plan (Ward 2 and Ward 6)
the results of the email poll authorized by Mayor Drew Dilkens on March 24, 2026, approving the following be confirmed and ratified: That the following list of additional municipal lands owned by the City of Windsor be identified as being ready for development as part…
7.6 Update of Round 1 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2026, City Wide
the report of the Supervisor of Cultural Affairs dated March 12, 2026 entitled “Update of Round 1 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2026, City Wide” be received
- $5,000: …Plan, possible increases to the maximum funding amount for recipients in each round from $5,000 to $7,500 and the possibility of no cap…
- $7,500: …increases to the maximum funding amount for recipients in each round from $5,000 to $7,500 and the possibility of no cap on how ma…
10.7 Gary Parent Commemorative Seating Area, Legacy Gardens Ken Lewenza, Dave Croswell and Joe Comartin, Planning Committee, Gary Parent Legacy Gardens
the Presentation - Gary Parent Commemorative Seating Area, Legacy Gardens be received for information
10.1 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 received for information.
10.2 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 received
10.3 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 received
10.4 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report - Conflict of Interest, City Department (Governance Review) #2
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 20, 2026, entitled “Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Conflict of Interest, City Department (Governance Review) #2,” be received for information
10.5 Auditor General 2025 Performance - Year in Review
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 25, 2026, entitled “2025 Performance Year in Review,” be received for information.
10.6 2025 Quality Assurance Review - Auditor General Self-Assessment
the report of the Office of the Municipal Auditor General dated February 25, 2025 entitled “2025 Quality Assurance Review, Auditor General Self-Assessment,” be received for information.
11.1 Sandwich South Development Capital Works, Financing Strategy Caroline Taylor, Area resident
City Council endorse the full financing strategy collectively defined as the procurement, financing, and application for grant funding, for the Sandwich South Development Capital Works (Capital Works) as outlined in this report
- $119.4 million: …Treasurer to sign and submit an application currently estimated at an upset limit of $119.4 million, including all support schedules and do…
| For | Frazier Fathers, Renaldo Agostino, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
8.2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy and Updated Information & Digital Protection Policy - City Wide
City Council approve the Artificial Intelligence (ai) Policy attached as Appendix A for implementation Corporate-wide
18.1 CQ7 - 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 CQ8 - 2026
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…
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.5 being “2026 Municipally Significant Event Status, Wards 3, 5, 10,” as it relates to his employer.
- Councillor Kieran McKenzie discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.6 being “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 0 Mercer Street, Z- 002/26 [ZNG-7353] & OPA 200 [OPA-7354], Ward 3,” as there is a possibility that the proposed use could impact his employer.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (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 Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
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