City Council, Monday, July 13, 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 - Participated via video conference (by video), Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison. Regrets: Councillor Mark McKenzie.
What they decided (22 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, July 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.3 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Deputy City Planner Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, 1000919722 Ontario Inc. (Curtis Docherty), 1258-1264 Argyle Road, to permit a multiple dwelling containing a…
7.2 Follow-up to Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Licensing & Enforcement/Deputy Licence Commissioner dated June 26, 2026 entitled “Follow-up to Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program - City Wide” be received for information
7.3 Response to CQ 17-2025 Methadone (Opioid Therapy) Clinics - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated June 24, 2026 entitled “Response to CQ 17-2025 Methadone (Opioid Therapy) Clinics - City Wide” be received for information
7.4 Response to CQ 16-2026, Licensing and Insurance for E-bikes, City Wide
the report of the City Solicitor dated June 22, 2026, entitled “Response to CQ 16-2026, Licensing and Insurance for E-bikes, City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Request Regarding Speed Camera Program
Administration be directed to write a letter to the province recommending reinstatement of the speed camera program.
8.2 Response to CQ 8-2026, Traffic Calming Measures on Cypress Avenue, Ward 7
the report of the Environment, Transportation, and Public Safety Standing Committee (etps) of its meeting held on May 27, 2026, entitled “Response to CQ 8-2026, Cypress Avenue Traffic Calming Review, Ward 7” be received for information.
8.4 Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 2, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held June 2, 2026 be received.
8.5 Repeal By-law 5711, “A By-law to Authorize Entry Upon Adjoining Land for the Purpose of Making Repairs, Alterations or Improvements” and Pass By- law, “A By-law to Authorize and Regulate Owner or Occupant Entry onto Adjoining Lands for Repairs, Alterations or Improvements”, City Wide
Council repeal By-law Number 5711 being “A By-law to Authorize Entry Upon Adjoining Land for the Purpose of Making Repairs, Alterations or Improvements” and pass By-law 107-2026 being “A By-law to Authorize and Regulate Owner or Occupant Entry onto Adjoining Lands for Repairs, Alterations or…
8.6 Response to CQ 16-2025, Pedestrian Countdown Timers, City Wide
the report of the Environment, Transportation, and Public Safety Standing Committee held on June 24, 2026, entitled “Response to CQ 16-2025, Pedestrian Countdown Timers, City Wide” be received for information.
11.1 Surplus Declaration and Sale Authorization, 0 Sun Valley Drive (west of 1745 Sun Valley Drive), Ward 2
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Sun Valley Drive, residential land situated on the south side of Sun Valley Drive, west of 1745 Sun Valley Drive; Legal Description: Part Lot 256…
11.2 Exemption to Noise By-law 6716 for Nighttime Construction Work,
the following exemption requests to the provisions of the Noise By-law 6716 (as amended), be granted to permit the operation of construction equipment and personnel required to complete work for the Wyandotte Street East at Via Rail Subway Rehabilitation project (the “Project”): a. Specific exemption…
11.3 Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide
the report of the City Clerk/Licence Commissioner dated June 30, 2026, entitled “Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide” be deferred to a future meeting of Council to allow for all members of Council to be in…
| For | Fred Francis, Kieran McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Against | Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman, Renaldo Agostino, Gary Kaschak, Angelo Marignani, Frazier Fathers |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
10.1 Alignment Recommendations: Invest WindsorEssex & Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
the presentation given by the Chief Executive Officer, Invest Windsor Essex & Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island to Windsor City Council on July 13, 2026, regarding alignment recommendations for Invest WindsorEssex & Tourism WindsorEssex Pelee Island be referred back to administration for vetting
8.3 Report No. 158 of the Windsor Licensing Commission Sarah Bondy, Area Resident
Report No. 158 of the Windsor Licensing Commission indicating: That the Windsor Licensing Commission recommends that City Council receive the report of the Deputy Licence Commissioner entitled “Response to Increased Age Limits and Reduced Licence Fees for Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab, and a One-Year Extension for…
- $520.00: …That the plate holder licence renewal for wheelchair accessible taxicabs BE REDUCED from $520.00 to $25.00 for the 2026 licencing period…
- $25.00: …holder licence renewal for wheelchair accessible taxicabs BE REDUCED from $520.00 to $25.00 for the 2026 licencing period; and furt…
11.3 Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide Caroline Taylor, Area Resident
Administration be directed to commence a ward boundary review study, with results to be presented to the next term of City Council for decision.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis, Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Not listed |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
11.3 Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide Caroline Taylor, Area Resident
the start time for future City Council meetings be decided by the City Council in place at the time
| For | Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
11.3 Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide Caroline Taylor, Area Resident
City Council approve the following compensation adjustments to take effect starting November 15, 2026: I. That the Mayor’s base salary be reduced to $182,840.01
- $182,840.01: …to take effect starting November 15, 2026: I. That the Mayor’s base salary BE REDUCED to $182,840.01; and, II. That City Councillors RECEIVE…
- $5,000: …salary BE REDUCED to $182,840.01; and, II. That City Councillors RECEIVE an additional $5,000 to their base salary; and, III. That th…
| For | Gary Kaschak, Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, Kieran McKenzie, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Kieran McKenzie, Angelo Marignani |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
11.3 Response to CR478/2025, Council Start Time, Community Engagement and Council Compensation, City Wide Caroline Taylor, Area Resident
Administration be directed to initiate a Compensation Review Committee for a report to City Council in 2028 with a review for future Council compensation and a review of whether the job of City Councillors should be considered part-time or full-time.
| For | Angelo Marignani, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis, Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Kieran McKenzie, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
|---|---|
| Against | Not listed |
| Absent | Mark McKenzie |
18.1 CQ 21-2026:
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…
18.2 CQ 22-2026:
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 23-2026:
the following Council Question by Councillor Fred Francis 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…
18.4 CQ 24-2026:
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…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Ed Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran 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 Jim Morrison, seconded by Councillor Ed Sleiman. Carried.)
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