Council in plain English

Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Tuesday, September 1, 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.

4:30 o’clock p.m., Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Windsor City Hall. Official minutes: City of Windsor minutes (PDF)

Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour. Regrets: Member Robert Polewski.

Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.

What they decided (5 items)

7.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 466 California Avenue, Z- 014/26 [ZNG-7375], Ward 2

Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 36. east side of california avenue between fanchette street and wyandotte street west For the lands comprising Lots 58 & 59, Block A, Plan 50 (pin 01232-0280 lt), for a Double…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision DHSC.

7.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 466 California Avenue, Z- 014/26 [ZNG-7375], Ward 2

the application of J Rauti Development Inc. for amendments to the existing Subdivision Agreement (CE811195) for the lands described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 1259, also designated as Lots 1 to 18 (incl.) and Blocks 19 to 22 (incl.) on Plan 12M-635, be…

Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on this matter. Decision DHSC.

11.1 Part Closure of Roseland Crescent East and Roseland Crescent West located east of Dougall Avenue and south of Cabana Road East, Ward 9, SAS- 4182

the portion of the public highway known as Roseland Crescent East and Roseland Crescent West, as shown on Revised Drawing No. cc-1888 (attached hereto as Appendix "G"), and hereinafter referred to as "Roseland East and Roseland West", be assumed for subsequent closure.

Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision DHSC.

11.2 Closure of the east/west alley located east of Prado Place, south of Wyandotte Street East and west of Villaire Avenue, SAA-7255, Ward 6

the 4.27 metre-wide east/west alley, located east of Prado Place, south of Wyandotte Street East and west of Villaire Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1866 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure

Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision DHSC.

11.3 Closure of the north/south and east/west alleys located north of Vimy Avenue, east of Elsmere Avenue, south of Lens Avenue and west of Parent Avenue, SAA-7240, Ward 4

the 5.18 metre-wide north/south alley and the 4.27 metre-wide east/west alley, located north of Vimy Avenue, east of Elsmere Avenue, south of Lens Avenue and west of Parent Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1887 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as…

Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Result: Carried. No recorded vote in the minutes. Decision DHSC.

Routine business

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