City Council, Monday, May 11, 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 (14 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, May 11, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1, 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted, with Communication Items 7.1.2, 7.1.3 and 7.1.6 being dealt with during the Regular Business Items portion of the meeting. No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 cima+ Notice of…
7.2 2026 Annual Compliance Reporting - O. Reg. 588/17, Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
the Report of the Executive Director, Capital Planning and Corporate Energy dated April 24, 2026 entitled “2026 Annual Compliance Reporting - O. Reg. 588/17, Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure” be received
8.1 Letter Confirming Operational Completion at the NextStar Battery Plant, Ward 9
the cao and City Clerk be authorized to issue a letter to NextStar Energy Inc. (“NextStar”) confirming the City’s acceptance that NextStar has achieved Operational Completion under its lease with the City, to be satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor.
11.3 By-law to Authorize Local Improvement Special Charges on Clemenceau Boulevard (CNR to North Service Road East) - Ward 8
City Council pass By-law 82-2026 for the imposition of special charges on lots abutting on, or immediately benefiting from, the local improvement work completed under By-law 108-2023 on Clemenceau Boulevard from the Canadian National Railway (cnr) Tracks to North Service Road East, in accordance with…
11.5 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 Planner iii, Development dated March 12, 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 denied.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
11.5 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1141 and 1175 Cabana Rd W.; Applicant: Homes by Artisan; File No. Z-033/25 [ZNG/7338] - Ward 1
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning district to Section 11: 11.7 residential district 2.7 (RD2.7) 11.7.1 permitted uses Existing Duplex Dwelling Existing Semi-Detached Dwelling One Single Unit Dwelling Multiple Dwelling, and Any use accessory to the preceding uses. 11.7.5 provisions .1…
- $2,796.00: …of drainage and flood-proofing recommendations provided by ERCA. ii. A contribution of $2,796.00 toward future sidewalk construction alo…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
11.1 Abandonment of the 5th Concession Drain and Partial Abandonment of the 5th Concession Branch Drain - Ward 1 and 9
Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer to initiate the abandonment of the 5th Concession Drain in its entirety, and the upstream portion of the 5th Concession Branch Drain from the 5th Concession Drain to just west of the west right‑of‑way limit of Sixth…
11.2 RFP 151-25, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle - Ward 9
City Council approve the award of rfp No. 151-25, for the design and supply of a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (arff) Vehicle at the Windsor International Airport (yqg), to Commercial Emergency Equipment, for $2,277,849.20 (excluding hst)
- $2,277,849.20: …at the Windsor International Airport (YQG), to Commercial Emergency Equipment, for $2,277,849.20 (excluding HST); and further, II. That…
- $2,277,849.20: …Windsor International Airport (YQG), in accordance with RFP No. 151-25, in the amount of $2,277,849.20 (excluding HST), satisfactory in financ…
11.4 Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization - 0 Sandwich Street (abutting 3527 and 3547 Sandwich Street) - Ward 2
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Sandwich Street, vacant land situated on the east side of Sandwich Street, south of 3527 Sandwich Street and north of 3547 Sandwich Street; Legal Description:…
7.1.2 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 received.
7.1.3 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 received
7.1.6 2025 Annual Progress Reports on the Implementation of the Essex Region Source Protection Plan
the correspondence from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) dated April 30, 2026, entitled “2025 Annual Progress Reports on the Implementation of the Essex Region Source Protection Plan” be received.
18.1 CQ 11-2026
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…
18.2 CQ 12-2026
the following Council Question by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac 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 Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Frazier Fathers. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Frazier Fathers. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Renaldo Agostino, seconded by Councillor Frazier Fathers. Carried.)
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