City Council, Monday, September 14, 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 (28 items, 1 lost)
7.1 Correspondence Report for Monday, September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting
the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.8 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted: No. Sender Subject 7.1.1 Minister for Seniors Email from Minister Cho in response to the resolution and Accessibility passed by the City of Windsor regarding accessible taxicabs.…
7.2 Update of Round 2 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2026, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Culture dated August 28, 2026 entitled “Update of Round 2 of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund 2026, City Wide” be received for information.
7.3 Retention & Employee Experience Project Annual Update - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated August 31, 2026 entitled “Retention & Employee Experience Project Annual Update - City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its Meeting held May 5, 2026
the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Regular Board of its meeting held May 5, 2026 be received.
8.2 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.
8.3 Minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held June 30, 2026
the minutes of the Active Transportation Expert Panel of its meeting held June 30, 2026 be received.
8.4 Repeal By-law 350-2002, “A By-law to Appoint Fence Viewers For the city of Windsor” and Pass an Amended By-law, “A By-law to Exempt the City of Windsor from the Line Fences Act and Establish Dispute Resolution Guideline
Council repeal By-law Number 350-2002 being “A By-law to Appoint Fence Viewers For the city of Windsor” attached as Appendix “A”
8.5 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Z 016-26 (ZNG-7379) 0 & 563 Brant St. - Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 33. south side of brant street between glengarry avenue and aylmer avenue 1. For the lands comprising of Part Block 22, Part Lots 5 & 6 on Registered Plan 126, the…
8.6 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1258-1264 Argyle Road; Applicant: 1000919722 Ontario Inc.; File No. Z-011/26 [ZNG/7371]; Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following clause to Section 91.10: 34 east side of argyle road, between ottawa street and ontario street For the land comprising Lot 68 and Part of Lots 67 and 69, on Plan 684, pin 01131- 0560 lt,…
8.6 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1258-1264 Argyle Road; Applicant: 1000919722 Ontario Inc.; File No. Z-011/26 [ZNG/7371]; Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 35. northeast corner of wyandotte street east and watson avenue For the lands comprising Block “A” and Block “B”, Registered Plan 1628, and Part of Block “B”, Registered Plan 1627 (pin…
8.6 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1258-1264 Argyle Road; Applicant: 1000919722 Ontario Inc.; File No. Z-011/26 [ZNG/7371]; Ward 4
the Heritage Permit at 709 Devonshire Rd, George M. Duck House, be granted for porch and window railing repairs, in accordance with the specifications, and supporting documentation submitted with Report S 72/2026, and subject to the conditions outlined herein
- $7,143: …III. That a total grant of 30% of the eligible project costs to an upset amount of $7,143 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reser…
8.11 Amendment to By-law 139-2013 - Agreements Related to Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, City Wide
the City Planner By-law 139-2013 be amended to provide authority to the City Planner to approve, execute and cause to be registered agreements required as a condition of minor variance or consent application approved by the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to sections 45(9.1), 45(9.2), 53(12),…
8.12 DCE - 01-2026 Demolition Control Exemption, 534 California Ave - Ward 2
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for the residential dwelling located at 534 California Ave to facilitate redevelopment of the property as described in this report
- $20,000: …complete within two (2) years of the commencement of demolition, the maximum fee ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
8.8 Windsor Municipal Heritage Register- Bill 23 Strategy Updates - City-Wide
the report of the Planner lll - Heritage dated June 19, 2026 entitled “Windsor Municipal Heritage Register- Bill 23 Strategy Updates - City-Wide” be received for information
8.9 Heritage Designations of 'High' Priority Properties, Batch II (City-wide)
the City Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate the following Greater Essex County District School Board properties in accordance with Part iv, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act based on the Statements of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest attached…
12.2 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well- Being Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 22, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee of its meeting held April 22, 2026 be received as presented.
12.3 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held May 14, 2026
the minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. held May 14, 2026 be received as presented.
12.4 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held June 11, 2026
the minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held June 11, 2026 be received as presented.
12.5 Minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held June 18, 2026
the minutes of the Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee of its meeting held June 18, 2026 be received as presented.
12.6 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held June 25, 2026
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held June 25, 2026 be received as presented.
12.7 Minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held August 12, 2026
the minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held August 12, 2026 be received as presented.
Petitions
the petition presented by Councillor Renaldo Agostino on behalf of the residents of 920 Ouellette related to restore laundry rooms on every floor at 920 Ouellette be received by the Clerk and the Clerk be directed to forward the petition to the Commissioner, Human and…
18.1 CQ 30-2026:
the following Council Question by Councillor Mark 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…
18.2 CQ 31-2026:
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…
18.3 CQ 32-2026:
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…
18.4 CQ 33-2026:
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…
IC-6 In-camera recommendation 6 (In-Camera Council Meeting, July 27, 2026)
the in-camera report from the City Solicitor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Commissioner of Economic Development and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a property matter, expropriation be deferred to allow for external legal counsel to be in attendance.
| For | Fred Francis, Kieran McKenzie, Angelo Marignani |
|---|---|
| Against | Renaldo Agostino, Frazier Fathers, Jo-Anne Gignac, Gary Kaschak, Mark McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
IC-7 In-camera recommendation 7 (In-Camera Council Meeting, July 27, 2026)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Manager of Performance Measurement and Business Case Development, Acting Executive Director of Operations/Deputy City Engineer, Commissioner of Infrastructure Services, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Finance/City Treasurer respecting a position/plan/technical information be approved.
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Jo-Anne Gignac |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 7.1.7, being “Application by J Rauti Development Inc., 3586,3592, 3597, 3598 Sutton Avenue, to amend the existing agreement to contain the proposed modification of the configuration of Street “A” within the registered Pan of Subdivision.,” as the applicant is his wife’s cousin.
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 7.1.7.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Gary Kaschak, 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 Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (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.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
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