City Council, Monday, April 27, 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 Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison. Regrets: Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac.
What they decided (21 items)
8.5 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1141 and 1175 Cabana Rd W.; Applicant: Homes by Artisan; File No. Z-033/25 [ZNG/7338] - Ward 1
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held on April 7, 2026, entitled “Zoning By-law Amendment for 1141 and 1175 Cabana Rd W.; Applicant: Homes by Artisan; File No. Z-033/25 [zng/7338] - Ward 1” be deferred to the May 11,…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Jim Morrison |
7.1.2 Resolution 47/26, regarding Conservation Authorities Amalgamation and changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
the correspondence from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) dated April 9, 2026, pertaining to “Resolution 47/26, regarding Conservation Authorities Amalgamation and changes to the Conservation Authorities Act” be deferred to the next City Council meeting to allow for the Chief Administrative Officer of the…
7.1.1 Board of Directors report BD06/26, regarding Amalgamation of Conservation Authorities and Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
the correspondence from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) dated April 2, 2026, entitled “Board of Directors report BD06/26, regarding Amalgamation of Conservation Authorities and Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act” be deferred to the next City Council meeting to allow for Tim Byrne, cao…
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, April 27, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.3 through 7.1.9 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: Clerk’s Note: Communication Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 were dealt with in the Request for Deferrals, Referrals and/or Withdrawals portion of the meeting. No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Essex…
7.2 2025 Provincial Offences (POA) Annual Report - City Wide
the report of the Manager of Provincial Offences dated March 24, 2026, entitled “2025 Provincial Offences (poa) Annual Report - City Wide” submitted for information be noted and filed.
8.2 Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-Law, City Wide
Council amend the Delegation of Authority By-Law 208-2008 by deleting section 3.28 and substituting it with the following: Authority for the Chief Administrative Officer to approve amendments to street and alley closing by-laws, upon the recommendation of the City Solicitor, for the following purposes: (a)…
8.3 Response to CR7/2025 - Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way Streets, Wards 3 and 4
the report of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee of its meeting held on March 23, 2026, entitled “Response to CR7/2025 - Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way Streets, Wards 3 and 4” and the Additional Information Memo dated April 9, 2026 be…
8.4 Municipal Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Policy
Council endorse Administration’s strategic approach to electric vehicle (ev) charging infrastructure as outlined in this report
8.9 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held February 24, 2026
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held February 24, 2026, be received as presented.
10.1 Odette Commerce Society 5-Day Challenge Makennah Murphy, President, Odette Commerce Society
the presentation by the President, Odette Commerce Society, regarding the Odette Commerce Society 5-Day Challenge campaign and donation to the H4 Housing Hub be received for information.
8.6 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 004/26 (ZNG-7356) 654 Capitol Street - Ward 10
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 24. north side of capitol street, between lillian avenue and remington avenue For the lands comprising of Lot 149, Part Lot 148 and Part closed alley, Registered Plan 1106, a Semi-Detached…
8.8 Demolition Control, 672 Langlois Ave - Ward 4 Saksham Sharma, Agent for the Applicant
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for the residential dwelling located at 672 Langlois Ave to facilitate redevelopment of the property as described in this report
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition, the maximum fee ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.8 Demolition Control, 672 Langlois Ave - Ward 4 Saksham Sharma, Agent for the Applicant
the Notice of Intent to Demolish the heritage listed property at 8150 Riverside Drive East to remove the deteriorated buildings and structures and replace them with a new dwelling be received.
8.8 Demolition Control, 672 Langlois Ave - Ward 4 Saksham Sharma, Agent for the Applicant
the report of the Stormwater and Wastewater Engineer and the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated March 27, 2026 entitled “Sewer Master Plan Implementation, Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund Program (dmaf 1 and dmaf 4) and Health and Safety Water Stream (hsws) Program, Annual Update - City Wide”…
11.2 Fee Program Rates - City Wide
Council authorize the Executive Director of Operations / Deputy City Engineer, to approve new fees, as appropriate, for new Infrastructure Services, Public Works programs and services introduced in-year, which are not contained within the current Council approved User Fee Schedule at full cost-recovery rates.
11.3 Amendments to By-Law 172-2025 Establish the Mandate and Responsibilities of the Auditor General - City Wide
Council pass By-law 72-2026 being a By-law to amend Auditor General By-law 172-2025
8.1 Windsor Works Update - City Wide
Administration be directed to send a letter to the Federal Government requesting additional community grants due to the delay of the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
8.1 Windsor Works Update - City Wide
City Council endorse the update on forty recommendations contained in Windsor Works, An Economic Development Strategy For the city’s Future Growth, approved by City Council on October 25, 2021 (CR473/2021), along with related Economic Development initiatives that support the strategy
Notices Of Motion
Administration be directed to write a letter to Ontario’s Ministry of Health and to the bodies that regulate Ontario’s doctors and pharmacists to conduct an immediate review of for-profit addiction treatments and dispensing models in Ontario.
18.1 CQ 9-2026
the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran 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…
18.2 CQ 10-2026
the following Council Question by Councillor Frazier Fathers 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 Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (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 Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
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