City Council, Monday, May 25, 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 Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison. Regrets: Councillor Mark McKenzie.
What they decided (30 items)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, May 25, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.2. through 7.1.4. as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, May 25, 2026 City Council Meeting
the Notice of Proceeding and Decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal dated May 12, 2026, regarding Case No. olt-25-000477, 4170 and 4190 Sixth Concession Road, 2863167 Ontario Inc. be received
7.2 Updated Response to CR 591/2020 and CR 179/2021 - Cannabis Odour - City Wide
the report of the Deputy City Solicitor dated May 11, 2026, entitled “Updated Response to cr 591/2020 and cr 179/2021 - Cannabis Odour - City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Little River Pollution Control Plant Capacity Expansion Class Environmental Assessment Study Completion, City Wide
Environmental Study Report (esr) for Little River Pollution Control Plant Capacity Expansion Class Environmental Assessment Study (Appendix 1) be received by Council
8.1 Little River Pollution Control Plant Capacity Expansion Class Environmental Assessment Study Completion, City Wide
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 Lauzon Parkway Mill and Pave project: a. Specific exemption request: Construction during the noise by-law prohibited…
8.3 Minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held February 18, 2026
the minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held February 18, 2026, be received.
8.4 Minutes of the Transit Windsor Working Group of its meeting held March 4, 2026
the minutes of the Transit Windsor Working Group of its meeting held March 4, 2026, be received.
8.5 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held March 26, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held March 26, 2026, be received.
8.6 Minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held February 19, 2026
the minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held February 19, 2026, be received.
8.7 Report No. 3 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee Meeting held February 19, 2026
Report No.3 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee indicating: That City Council be requested to consider ways to increase resources to environmental issues city-wide, and further, that resources for other environmental issues be increased in the 2027 budget. be received
8.8 Report No. 4 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee Meeting held February 19, 2026
Report No. 4 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee indicating: That City Council direct Administration to undertake work to increase awareness on environmental initiatives, programs and services offered by the City of Windsor. be received
8.9 Response to CQ 18-2025 Micromobility in Windsor, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee of its meeting held on April 29, 2026 be referred back to Administration to allow for additional information to be brought forward including by-law updates with respect to public access and different types of…
8.11 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Applications for the property known as 1878-1918 Huron Church; Applicants: 2188160 Ontario Ltd & Roba Chafchak; File Nos. OPA 197 [OPA/7336] and Z-031/25 [ZNG/7335]; Ward 10
the City of Windsor Official Plan Volume ii, Part 2, Secondary Plans, South Cameron Planning Area, be amended by changing the land use designation of the lands located on the east side of Huron Church and west side of Daytona Avenue, south of Malden,…
8.12 Ford City/Main Streets CIP Application, 1082-1086 Drouillard Rd.; Owner: Joseph Garry Colautti - Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Joseph Garry Colautti (“The Owner”), owner of the property located at 1082-1086 Drouillard Road be approved, for the following incentive programs: i. Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program for the lesser…
- $3,163: …up to 10 years or the eligible costs. The estimated annual amount of the grant is +/- $3,163; ii. Retail Investment Grant totalling…
- $15,000: …of the grant is +/- $3,163; ii. Retail Investment Grant totalling a maximum amount of $15,000 for one (1) ground floor retail unit; i…
- $20,000: …floor retail unit; iii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $20,000; 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, and funds in the maximum amount of $20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
- $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…
8.13 Ford City CIP Application, 1377 Drouillard Road, Owner: Kaija Karmiste (c/o: Saksham Sharma). Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Kaija Karmiste (c/o: Saksham Sharma) (“The Owner”), owner of the property located at 1377 Drouillard Road be approved, for the following incentive programs: i. Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program for…
- $5,865: …up to 10 years or the eligible costs. The estimated annual amount of the grant is +/- $5,865; ii. Municipal Development Fees Grant P…
- $50,000: …grant is +/- $5,865; ii. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $50,000; and iii. New Residential Development G…
- $2,500: …and iii. New Residential Development Grant Program for nine (9) new residential units ($2,500 each) to the maximum amount of $22,500.…
- $22,500: …Grant Program for nine (9) new residential units ($2,500 each) to the maximum amount of $22,500. II. That Administration BE AUTHORIZED…
- $50,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. That funds in the maximum amount of $50,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
- $22,500: …$50,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Grant Program, and funds in the amount of $22,500 under the New Residential Development G…
8.15 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well- Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held June 11, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table meeting held June 11, 2025, be received.
8.16 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well- Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held September 10, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table meeting held September 10, 2025, be received.
8.17 Age Friendly Windsor Working Group 2025 Annual Report
the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group 2025 Annual Report be approved.
8.18 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held March 13, 2026
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held March 13, 2026, be received.
8.19 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held March 19, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held March 19, 2026, be received.
8.20 CQ7-2025, Safety Mitigation Measures at Special Events - City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held May 6, 2026, entitled “CQ7-2025, Safety Mitigation Measures at Special Events, City Wide” be received for information
8.21 2026 Municipally Significant Event Status - Ward 3
the request from Diva’s Delight Caribbean and Canadian Cuisine Inc. and sotc Productions Ltd. for re-approval of designation as ‘municipally significant’ for the purpose of applying, and changing their original approval date and name, for their Special Occasions Permit, Public Event be approved by…
8.22 Response to CQ 5-2025, Current Challenges Faced by Seniors and Potential Mitigation Strategies, City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee of its meeting held May 6, 2026, entitled “Response to CQ 5-2025, Current Challenges Faced by Seniors and Potential Mitigation Strategies, City Wide” be received for information.
11.2 Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization, 0 Longfellow Avenue (south of 2263 Longfellow Avenue), Ward 10
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Longfellow Avenue, vacant land situated on the west side of Longfellow Avenue, south of 2263 Longfellow Avenue; Legal Description: Lot 194, Registered Plan 558, Sandwich…
8.14 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2024 2595 Dougall Ave, SGN-001/25 (Proposed Electronic Changing Copy Billboard Ground Sign) - Ward 10 Connor Wright, Intermediate Planner, Zelinka Priamo
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held May 4, 2026 entitled “Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2024 2595 Dougall Ave, SGN001/25 (Proposed Electronic Changing Copy Billboard Ground Sign) - Ward 10” be referred to a future Council meeting to allow…
8.10 Rezoning - 3694-3738 Howard Avenue - Z-003/26 ZNG/7355 - Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Lots 33 to 41, Block ‘B’, Part of Lot 42 and Block ‘A’, Registered Plan 1259 (pin 01561-2293, 01561-5401, 01561-5397), known municipally as 3694-3738 Howard Avenue (Roll No. 070-090-05400, 070-090-05606, 070- 090-05706), situated at the…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
| Abstained | Fred Francis |
8.10 Rezoning - 3694-3738 Howard Avenue - Z-003/26 ZNG/7355 - Ward 9
City Council acknowledge that ongoing residential growth and intensification along the Howard Avenue corridor reinforces the importance of matching this density with supportive local infrastructure
11.1 Purchasing Bylaw - Periodic Review and Amendment (Amendment to C 43/2026) - City-wide
Council receive for information an update on the Buy Ontario Act, 2025 (Public Sector Procurement), O.Reg.54/26 and the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
11.3 "Experience Windsor” 2026 Summer / Fall Event Series, Citywide
City Council direct administration to plan and execute the “Experience Windsor” series of community special events and programming throughout the summer and fall of 2026 to provide affordable and engaging opportunities for community engagement and “staycations” that showcase the City of Windsor’s assets, amenities, parks,…
- $500,000: …amenities, parks, and greenspaces; and, II. That City Council APPROVE allocating up to $500,000 in funding from the Tourism Development…
18.1 CQ 13-2026
the following Council Question by Councillor Gary Kaschak 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 8.10, being the report entitled “Rezoning - 3694-3738 Howard Avenue - Z-003/26 ZNG/7355 - Ward 9,” as the applicant is his wife’s cousin.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (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.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
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