Date: Monday, June 29, 2026, Monday, June 29, 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 (55 items, 3 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, June 29, 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 College of Physicians Update on recent changes to the cpso’s and Surgeons of Prescribing Drugs policy. Ontario (cpso) Administrative Lead: Commissioner, Human &…
7.2 2027 Budget Process & Timeline - City Wide
the report of the Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer dated June 12, 2026 entitled “2027 Budget Process & Timeline - City Wide” be received for information.
7.3 2026 Second Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report - City Wide
the report of the Commissioner, Finance & City Treasurer dated June 12, 2026 entitled “2026 Second Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report - City Wide” be received for information.
7.4 Integrity Commissioner Services Update - City Wide
the report of the Council Assistant dated June 15, 2026 entitled “Integrity Commissioner Services Update - City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 RFP No. 50-26 - Aerial Lift (Bucket) Truck Replacement - City Wide
City Council approve the purchase of one (1) new, unused Aerial Lift (Bucket) Truck and Accessories
- $479,836: …BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to Altec Industries Ltd. in the amount of $479,836 (excluding HST) for the purchase of one…
- $50,000,: …the Purchasing Manager BE AUTHORIZED to amend the Purchase Order to an upset limit of $50,000, (excluding HST) for any amendment(s) as…
8.2 RFP No. 57-26 - Crash Truck Procurement - City Wide
City Council approve the award of rfp#57-26 for the purchase of one (1) new, unused mash tl-3 tma Crash Truck with accessories
- $251,414.23: …Manager BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to Almon Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $251,414.23 (excluding HST) for the purchase of one…
8.3 RFP No. 49-26 - Snow Plow Truck Replacement - City Wide
City Council approve the award of rfp 49-26 for the purchase of one (1) new, unused Snow Plow Truck and accessories
- $282,768.29: …Manager BE AUTHORIZED to issue a purchase order to 401 Trucksource Inc. in the amount of $282,768.29 (excluding HST) for the purchase of one…
8.4 Exemption to Noise By-law 6716 for Nighttime Construction Work, North Service Road, Ward 5 & 8
I) That 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 North Service Road Mill and Pave project: a. Specific exemption request: Construction during the…
8.5 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held February 3, 2026
the Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held February 3, 2026, be received.
8.6 Report No. 6 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026
Report No. 6 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026, indicating: That the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee endorses steps City Council has taken to move the Ojibway National Urban Park issue forward
8.7 Minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026
the minutes of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026, be received.
8.8 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held April 23, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held April 23, 2026, be received.
8.9 EWSWA - 2025 Essex-Windsor Residential Waste Diversion Annual Report
the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Annual Report, Essex Windsor Residential Waste Diversion 2025 be received.
8.12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1044 & 1054 Howard Avenue, Z-006/26 [ZNG-7364], Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 28. east side of howard avenue between erie street east and giles boulevard east For the lands comprising Lots 6 & 7 and Part of Lot 8, Plan 131 (pin 01165-0522…
8.18 Economic Revitalization CIP 2862 Kew Dr - Biwell Holdings Inc. - Ward 8
the request made by BiWell Holdings Inc. (owner William Wu) to participate in the Small Business Investment Grant Program be approved for the property located at 2862 Kew Drive for the lesser of 100% of the municipal tax increment for a period of five (5)…
8.20 Economic Revitalization CIP - 9455 Anchor Dr -Ward 9
the request made by 2823351 Ontario Ltd Inc. (owner Mike Hamelin) to participate in the Small Business Investment Grant Program be approved for the property located at 9455 Anchor Drive for the lesser of 100% of the municipal tax increment for a period of five…
8.21 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Electrical Safety Authority and the City of Windsor - City Wide
Council authorize the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Electrical Safety Authority satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor as to legal content, and satisfactory in form to the Chief Building Official as to technical content
8.23 Minutes of the Community Public Art Working Group of its meeting held March 24, 2026
the minutes of the Community Public Art Working Group (cpawg) of its meeting held March 24, 2026, be received.
8.24 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee of its meeting held December 1, 2025
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee (wecswb) of its meeting held December 1, 2025, be received.
8.25 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held April 9, 2026
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., of its meeting held April 9, 2026 be received.
8.26 Report No. 125 of the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. of its Meeting Held April 9, 2026
Report No.125 of the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. indicating: That the Annual Report and Financial Statements on the affairs and operations of Willistead Manor Inc. for the year 2025, attached as Appendix A, be accepted as presented
- $ 52,515: …That in accordance with Sections 6 (c) of the City of Windsor Act, 1981, an amount of $ 52,515. BE PAID OVER to the City of Windsor Wi…
8.28 Fireworks at Optimist Memorial Park, Ward 4
City Council approve the request from Elton Robinson on behalf of the Optimist Club of South Windsor to host a fireworks display at Optimist Memorial Park on August 29, 2026 (rain date August 30, 2026).
11.3 Auditor General - 2026 Q2 Status Report
the report of the Office of the Auditor General dated June 10, 2026, entitled "Auditor General 2026 Q2 Status Report" be received for information.
11.4 Auditor General Governance Reports
the memorandum from the Office of the Auditor General dated June 4, 2026, entitled “Required Communication, Auditor General 2026 Work Plan Implementation Update” be received for information
11.5 Auditor General Complaint Investigation Reports
the following reports and memo from the Office of the Auditor General dated June 8, 2026, be received for information: a) Auditor General Complaint Investigation Report, Hiring Practices dated February 6, 2026
11.7 Report No. 7 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026
Report No. 7 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026, indicating: That City Council direct Transit Windsor to prepare a report to review Transit Windsor operations to make them more environmentally sustainable including a review of grant…
11.8 Report No. 8 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026
Report No. 8 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026, indicating: That City Council direct Transit Windsor to report back on opportunities to electrify parts of the fleet without proceeding with a full reconstruction of the Transit…
11.9 Capital Variance Report - March 31, 2026 - City Wide
City Council receive the 2026 Life-to-Date Capital Variance Report as at March 31, 2026
- $7,700,000: …of previously approved in principle amounts in the 2026 10-year Capital Budget of $7,700,000 for the Windsor Essex Community Housing…
- $75,000: …of previously approved in principle amounts in the 2026 10-year Capital Budget of $75,000 for the Windsor Police Service Specifia…
- $3,409,000,: …the use of funds from the CHP/PV Maintenance Reserve, Fund 222, to an upset limit of $3,409,000, for the works detailed in the Financial…
11.13 Commemorative Seating Area Agreement, Ward 2
the City Council approve entering into a Donation Agreement with The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, for a project that includes construction of an accessible seating area, including two commemorative benches, an interpretive panel, and the installation of a Peace Pole at Malden Park
11.14 2026 Municipally Significant Event Status - Ward 4
the request from Windsor-Essex Pride Fest for designation as ‘municipally significant’ for the purpose of applying for a Special Occasion Permit, Public Event be approved by City Council subject to the terms and conditions of the Special Event Agreement with the City
8.11 Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2024 2595 Dougall Ave, SGN-001/25 (Proposed Electronic Changing Copy Billboard Ground Sign) - Ward 10
the report of the Development and Heritage Standing Committee (DHSC) of its meeting held on May 4, 2026 entitled “Amendment to Sign By-law 250-2024 2595 Dougall Ave, sgn-001/25 (Proposed Electronic Changing Copy Billboard Ground Sign) - Ward 10” be deferred at least two months to…
8.13 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 007-26 (ZNG-7366) 687 Bridge Avenue - Ward 2 John Bondy, Area Resident
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 27. west side of bridge avenue, between wyandotte street west and rooney street For the lands comprising of Lot 245, North Part Lot 244 and Part closed alley, Registered Plan 369,…
8.15 OPA & Rezoning, 3771, 3783, 3793 Howard Avenue, OPA/7343 OPA 198 ZNG/7342 Z-034/25, Ward 9
1. That Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating S pt Lot 24, Lots 25 & 26, Plan 1431 (pin 01299-0330, 01299-0025, 01299-0026) known municipally as 3771, 3783, 3793 Howard Avenue (Roll No.…
8.16 OPA & Rezoning, 3771, 3783, 3793 Howard Avenue, OPA/7343 OPA 198 ZNG/7342 Z-034/25, Ward 9 - Additional Information Request
additional information provided verbally by Administration regarding infrastructure capacity concerns within the Howard Avenue corridor be received.
8.17 OPA & Rezoning, 455 Kennedy Drive West, OPA 201 OPA/736 Z-005/26 ZNG/7361, Ward 1
Council move in camera at 11:33 o’clock a.m. for discussion of the following item: Additional Information regarding Report No. scm 187/2026 and S 31/2026 and ai 9/2026, opa/zba Application-455 Kennedy Drive, pursuant to section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, relating to a proposed…
8.17 OPA & Rezoning, 455 Kennedy Drive West, OPA 201 OPA/736 Z-005/26 ZNG/7361, Ward 1
the report of the Senior Planner dated April 7, 2026, entitled “opa & Rezoning, 455 Kennedy Drive West, opa 201 opa/736 Z-005/26 zng/7361, Ward 1” be denied.
| For | Fred Francis |
|---|---|
| Against | Frazier Fathers, Renaldo Agostino, Angelo Marignani, Mark McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
8.17 OPA & Rezoning, 455 Kennedy Drive West, OPA 201 OPA/736 Z-005/26 ZNG/7361, Ward 1
Schedule “D” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by changing the land use designation of Part of Block E, Plan 1241, further identified as Part of Part 1, Plan 12R-30034 (Part of pin 01289-2151), known municipally…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
8.27 Temporary Exhibition Look Again! Outside! Extension and Expansion - City Wide
the request from the Art Gallery of Windsor (the “agw”), operating as Art Windsor-Essex (“awe”), to extend the Look Again! Outside! temporary exhibition (the “Exhibition”) of up to twenty-five (25) framed reproduction artworks (the “Reproductions”) within the City Right-of- Way for a period of up…
- $1.00: …The cost for the Consent to Enter Agreement will be granted for nominal consideration of $1.00; (iii) AGW will be responsible for ensu…
- $5,000,000: …proof of insurance with the following minimal coverage, satisfactory to the City: $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage,…
- $7,450: …from time to time. IV. That City Council AUTHORIZE the waiver of fees of up to $7,450 for the permits to renew the twenty-fiv…
8.14 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z 008-26 (ZNG-7368) 825 Cabana Rd East - Ward 9
the application of 1000593576 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning Bylaw 8600 by adding a zoning exception to allow for the creation of a lot with a reduced minimum lot width, lot area, and rear yard depth as well as increased hard surface area within a…
8.19 Closure of two north-south alleys and Part Closure of intersecting east- west alley, all located north of Cecile Street and west of Lauzon Road, Ward 6, SAA-7346
the ≈ 14.0 metre portion of the 4.27-metre-wide east-west alley, located west of Lauzon Road, shown as Part 4 on Drawing No. cc-1878 (attached hereto as Appendix "A"), and hereinafter referred to as "Part 4", be denied for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …& CR182/2005: d. For Part 1 and Part 2 conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.1 and RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST, deed preparation fee, and a p…
- $25.00: …Ontario Land Surveyor. e. For Part 3 and Part 5, conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD3.2, $25.00 per square foot ($269.10 per square met…
- $269.10: …For Part 3 and Part 5, conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD3.2, $25.00 per square foot ($269.10 per square metre) without easements plu…
- $12.50: …RD3.2, $25.00 per square foot ($269.10 per square metre) without easements plus HST, and $12.50 per square foot ($134.55 per square met…
- $134.55: …foot ($269.10 per square metre) without easements plus HST, and $12.50 per square foot ($134.55 per square metre) with easements plus H…
8.22 Part Closure of north/south alley located between Highland Avenue and Howard Avenue, south of Shepherd Street East, SAA-7270 - Ward 3
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee (DHSC) of its meeting held on June 1, 2026 entitled “Part Closure of north/south alley located between Highland Avenue and Howard Avenue, south of Shepherd Street East, saa-7270 - Ward 3” be referred back to Administration…
11.2 Declaration of a Part of Whelpton Park (2771 Whelpton Street) Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 5
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) parkland parcel be declared surplus: Municipal address: 2771 Whelpton Street, parkland on the south side of Whelpton Street, west of Drouillard Road, abutting the rear of 1009-1021 Drouillard Road, being part of Whelpton Park Legal Description: Part Lot…
11.6 Report No. 5 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026 Mike Fisher, President, The Friends of Ojibway Prairie
Report No. 5 of the Environment & Climate Change Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 16, 2026, indicating: That City Council be urged to take steps to address habitat issues in Black Oak Heritage Park and, further, That the Legal Department be requested to…
11.10 The Village at the Barn Proposal
Council endorse the proposed Village at The Barn concept (Appendix A) to create supportive housing at 572 McDougall Street, 328, 334, 344 Wyandotte Street East, collectively known as Windsor Arena
- $2,500,000: …it further resolved that the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to affect a pre- commitment of $2,500,000 in 2028 Pay-As-You-Go funding previousl…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
11.12 Sandpoint Beach Lifesaving Society Safety Audit 2026, Ward 7
the report of the Commissioner, Community Services dated June 15, 2026 entitled “Sandpoint Beach Lifesaving Society Safety Audit 2026, Ward 7” be deferred to a future City Council meeting to allow for Administration to provide more details regarding the options, including any further options…
| For | Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Frazier Fathers, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
11.12 Sandpoint Beach Lifesaving Society Safety Audit 2026, Ward 7
Option 4 from the Lifesaving Society audit report-Site modification aligned with the Master plan which involves partial or full redevelopment of Sandpoint Beach, including shoreline redesign, upgraded amenities, and potential relocation of the swimming beach further east on the site, as detailed in the administrative…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Mark McKenzie |
11.12 Sandpoint Beach Lifesaving Society Safety Audit 2026, Ward 7
Administration be directed to review the current master plan to incorporate targeted improvements, naturalized amenities, and physical barriers to restrict access during non-supervised hours
| For | Renaldo Agostino, Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Frazier Fathers, Ed Sleiman, Mark McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
11.1 Declaration of a Part of East End Park (569 Adelaide Ave) Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 7
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) parkland parcel be declared surplus: Municipal address: 569 Adelaide Avenue, parkland north of Wyandotte Street East, being the northern part of East End Park Legal Description: Part Lot 140, Concession 1, Sandwich East as in RI7355, except R1368398,…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Angelo Marignani |
11.11 Response to CQ 42-2024, Tiny Homes as an Option to Address Homelessness, City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated June 16, 2026 entitled “Response to CQ 42-2024, Tiny Homes as an Option to Address Homelessness, City Wide” be received for information
8.10 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held April 15, 2026
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board meeting held April 15, 2026 be received.
Notices Of Motion
Administration be directed to send correspondence to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (mecp) and to local Members of Provincial Parliament (mpp), requesting that the service provider administering the Blue Box program provide waste diversion data to the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority…
18.1 CQ 18-2026
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 19-2026
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…
18.3 CQ 20-2026
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…
IC-5 In-camera recommendation 5 (In-Camera Council Meeting, June 8, 2026)
the confidential verbal report from Mayor Drew Dilkens respecting a property matter, potential acquisition of land be received.
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Renaldo Agostino, Kieran McKenzie, Frazier Fathers |
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Frazier Fathers, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
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