Lakeshore public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider awarding a $774,845.31 tender for two large fleet vehicles, approve a concept plan for Stoney Point Community Park, and set 2024 road rehabilitation budgets totaling $2.745 million. Other items include exploring a public-private partnership for the Lakeview Park pier and marina, and directing $10,000 for feasibility studies at 7340 Tecumseh Road.

• Tender award of $774,845.31 to Carrier Truck Center Inc. for two large fleet vehicles
• Approve $33,339.07 for detailed design of Stoney Point Community Park
• Set 2024 road budgets: $1,900,000 for asphalt rehabilitation and $845,200 for surface-treated road maintenance
• Direct $10,000 from Economic Development Reserve for 7340 Tecumseh Road redevelopment feasibility study
• Direct administration to create an Expression of Interest for a public-private partnership at Lakeview Park pier and marina

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and decide on several property applications, including a major consent to sever 12 lots from two properties on County Road 2. The agenda also includes a minor variance for an accessory building on West Puce Road and a lot addition on Gracey Sideroad, plus a deferred item recommending denial of a large accessory structure on County Road 22.

• Consent to sever 12 lots from 923 & 981 County Road 2, with conditions including park fees, drainage, and archaeological assessment
• Minor variance to allow a 92.91 m² accessory building at 228 West Puce Road
• Lot addition of 0.38 ha and 0.06 ha from 3225 Gracey Sideroad to 3125 Gracey Sideroad
• Deferred item: recommendation to deny a 223 m² accessory structure at 1610 County Road 22
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and setting 2024 meeting dates

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting for Lakeshore, ON on November 27, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural or boilerplate content with no substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments, including one for 3776 Comber Sideroad and another to remove a holding symbol at 2462 County Rd. 27. They will also vote on the 2024 interim tax levy, a letter of intent for interim works at the Patillo Road industrial development, and a medical tiered response agreement with Essex-Windsor EMS. Two notices of motion from Councillor Kerr call for a backup generator assessment for pump stations and a change to how new positions are presented in the budget.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-11-2023 for 3776 Comber Sideroad from Agriculture to Agriculture Exception A-114
• 2024 Interim Levy By-law (By-law 88-2023) to authorize an interim tax levy
• Letter of Intent for construction of interim works at Patillo Road Industrial Development with 2869614 Ontario Inc.
• Revised Medical Tiered Response Agreement between Lakeshore and Essex-Windsor EMS (By-law 98-2023)
• Lifecycle replacement of 5 fire department defibrillators funded by County of Essex grant

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two minor variance applications. The committee will vote on whether to approve variances for an accessory building at 155 Alexander Ave and for a temporary dwelling and second driveway at 500 County Road 31. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor Variance A-35-2023: accessory building up to 118.92 m² at 155 Alexander Ave, with conditions on setback, orientation, and grading
• Minor Variance A-36-2023: allow existing dwelling and two driveways temporarily at 500 County Road 31 during new dwelling construction, with conditions including removal agreement
• Approval of minutes from October 18 and October 19, 2023 meetings

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider a development application fee increase, steps to permit accessory dwelling units in agricultural areas, and a $45,000 tile loan. They will also vote on an agreement with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and a new hiring committee.

• Direct Administration to update the User Fee Bylaw with a new fee structure (Option 2) for development applications.
• Direct Administration to begin the process to permit Accessory Dwelling Units in Agricultural Areas.
• Approve a $45,000 tile loan for Kevin Patrick Shanahan at 0 Lakeshore Road 203.
• Authorize an agreement with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for non-mandatory programs and services (By-law 91-2023).
• Direct Administration to implement a new Corporate Leader – Community Health and Safety position effective January 2024.

Lakeshore-Tecumseh Inter-Municipal Committee

The Lakeshore-Tecumseh Inter-Municipal Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair for each municipality, then receive presentations on transit services, a joint branding study, the Lakeshore wastewater master plan, municipal garbage collection, and a new OPP detachment board. The meeting also includes approving minutes from January 2022 and scheduling the next meeting for early 2024.

• Election of Lakeshore Chair (Councillor McNamara) and Vice-Chair (Councillor Ruston)
• Election of Tecumseh Chair (Councillor Brian Houston) and Vice-Chair (Councillor Tania Jobin)
• Presentation on Transit Services by Ryan Donally and Chad Jeffery
• Presentation on Joint Branding Study by Ryan Donally and Chad Jeffery
• Presentation on Lakeshore Wastewater Master Plan Update/Regional Servicing Feasibility Study by Krystal Kalbol

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management for vehicle procurement, award a $132,420 tree planting contract, and vote on removing a holding symbol from a zoning by-law. A closed session is scheduled to discuss organizational structure and employee negotiations.

• Partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for light-duty vehicle management and procurement
• Tender award to TDE Group Inc. for 2023 Tree Planting Services at $132,420.28
• Removal of Holding Symbol (h) for property on Part of Lot 4, Concession between Ruscom River and Belle River (ZBA-13-2023)
• Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund grants: up to $15,000 per application, $40,800 total from reserves
• Feasibility assessments for regional servicing: $27,500 for Essex Fringe area and $12,720 for County Road 19 Corridor

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider applications B-16 to 27-2023 for the cancellation of eight existing lots at 923 and 981 County Road 2. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and the public meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public meeting for consent to cancel eight existing lots at 923 & 981 County Road 2
• Applications B-16 to 27-2023
• Attachments include aerial map, drawings, survey, photos, and reports from Building, Operations, County of Essex, Enbridge, ERCA, and VIA Rail

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is holding public meetings on four applications under the Planning Act. Items include a minor variance for a dwelling at 0 Oriole Park Drive, a denied variance for an accessory structure at 1610 County Road 22, a variance for pergolas at 1203 Faith Drive, and a consent to sever a farm property at 11841 Lakeshore Road 309 & 0 Lakeshore Road 310.

• A-31-2023: Variance to allow a dwelling with 0m front yard and reduced rear yard at 0 Oriole Park Drive.
• A-32-2023: Staff recommend denying a variance for a 223 m², 6.55m tall accessory structure at 1610 County Road 22.
• A-33-2023: Variance to permit pergolas 0m from main building at 1203 Faith Drive, with conditions on occupancy and safety.
• B-34-2023: Consent to sever a farm property into two ~50-acre parcels at 11841 Lakeshore Road 309 & 0 Lakeshore Road 310.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is deciding whether to prohibit short-term rental accommodations (e.g., Airbnb) by amending the zoning by-law, while continuing to allow bed and breakfasts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposed by-law amendment and several other items for direction, such as a housing affordability response and a recruitment strategy.

• Public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-14-2023 to ban short-term rental accommodations
• Proposed removal of holding symbol on land at 0 County Rd. 31 (ZBA-10-2023)
• Agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority for non-mandatory services (By-law 86-2023)
• Demolition of shade structure at Shanahan Park for $1,600, with new structure in 2024 budget
• Approval of $100,000 budget variance for recruitment strategy phases 1-4

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing a by-law to transfer waste collection powers to the County of Essex. Other items include approving tax adjustments, writing off uncollectible taxes, and directing design of pedestrian crossovers on Oakwood Avenue. The meeting also includes a strategic objectives workshop and several by-law readings.

• Support and endorse County of Essex By-law 2023-40 to transfer waste collection powers to the county
• Authorize $27,830.58 in tax adjustments under Section 357 of the Municipal Act
• Write off $18,544.98 in uncollectible property taxes for six roll numbers
• Direct $25,000 for design of two pedestrian crossovers on Oakwood Avenue
• Declare surplus land on Couture Beach Road and Rourke Line Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider one minor variance and three consent (land severance) applications. The committee will vote on whether to approve these applications, each with specific conditions attached. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of a future special meeting.

• Minor variance A-30-2023 for accessory building at 1996 South Middle Road (max 237.9 m² floor area, 4.5 m side setback, 4.7 m height)
• Consent B-31-2023 to sever ~0.754 acres at 1189 Lakeshore Road 107, with 10 conditions including survey, taxes, drainage, park fee
• Consent B-32-2023 to sever a surplus dwelling (~1.513 acres) at 9141 Lakeshore Road 305, with 12 conditions including rezoning retained farmland
• Consent B-33-2023 to establish an access easement over Part 2 at 9141 Lakeshore Road 305
• Certificate of consent cancellation for vacant lot on PIN 750110206 adjacent to 1189 Lakeshore Road 107

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider a municipal support resolution for the Tilbury Battery Storage project. Other items include awarding a contract for the Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant asset management plan and reviewing several zoning amendments.

• Municipal support for Tilbury Battery Storage project (80 MW capacity) at 22100 Lakeshore Road 303
• Award of $121,806.72 to Dillon Consulting Limited for Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan
• Zoning By-law Amendment for a group home at 6804 County Road 8
• Holding symbol removal on Haven Avenue for 4 new residential lots
• Closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition in the Stoney Point area

The council passed a resolution supporting the Tilbury Battery Storage long‑term reliability project. It approved an $121,806.72 contract for an asset‑management plan for the Stoney Point water plant. A zoning by‑law amendment to allow a group home at 6804 County Road 8 was approved, while a motion to add Ross Beach Road and Charron Beach Road to the tar‑and‑chip program was rejected. Three by‑laws (48‑2023, 71‑2023, 76‑2023) were read and adopted.

• Supported Tilbury Battery Storage project (unanimous)
• Awarded Asset Management Plan contract to Dillon Consulting Ltd. $121,806.72 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑06‑2023 for group home at 6804 County Rd 8 (7‑1)
• Rejected addition of Ross Beach Rd and Charron Beach Rd to tar‑and‑chip program (2‑6)
• Directed Administration to process Haven Ave holding‑symbol removal for 4 new lots (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to execute revised workforce‑development policies (6‑2)
• Read and passed By‑laws 48‑2023, 71‑2023, 76‑2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned council meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)

Dog Pound Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore, ON Dog Pound Committee meeting on 2023-09-06 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Dog Pound Committee

This meeting agenda contains only technical placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on four consent applications to sever land and two minor variance applications for accessory buildings. Decisions will affect properties on Tecumseh Road, Lakeshore Road, Renaud Line Road, and Caille Avenue.

• A-29-2023: Minor variance to allow an 89.24 m² accessory building at 7700 Tecumseh Road
• B-28-2023: Consent to sever a surplus dwelling on 1.15 acres at 1096 Lakeshore Road 107
• B-29-2023: Consent to sever two lot additions (2,199.54 m² and 1,149.15 m²) at 0 Renaud Line Road
• B-30-2023: Consent to sever a surplus dwelling on 0.835 acres at 17840 Lakeshore Road 311
• A-27-2023 (deferred): Minor variance for a 90.91 m² accessory building at 1406 Caille Ave

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $125,359.67 tender for the Patrick Murphy Drain to Quinlan Inc., endorsing a regional waste management approach, and approving several agreements including a 4-year LiveBarn livestreaming contract at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre and a 1-year concessions contract with M&M Concessions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a proposed land disposition in the Rourke Line area and a performance evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Award tender for Patrick Murphy Drain to Quinlan Inc. for $125,359.67
• Endorse regional waste management program and direct update on uploading service to County
• Approve 4-year LiveBarn agreement for livestreaming hockey games at Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Approve $688,635.36 for supply and installation of 7 generators at Lakeshore facilities via non-competitive selection
• Direct administration to increase traffic calming at Belle River Marina and Lakeview Park

Council awarded a $125,359.67 contract for the Patrick Murphy Drain and approved several service agreements for the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The board rejected a proposal to endorse a regional waste management approach and a motion to develop a concept plan for a new town hall.

• Awarded Patrick Murphy Drain tender to Quinlan Inc. for $125,359.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-year livestreaming agreement with LiveBarn Inc. for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year concessions contract with M & M Concessions for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (Unanimous)
• Rejected endorsement of regional waste management approach (3-5)
• Approved support for Lakeshore Housing Action Plan and Housing Accelerator Fund Application (7-1)
• Directed administration to re-tender supply and installation of generators at Lakeshore facilities (6-1)
• Approved agreement with Gosfield North Communications for Belle River Marina WIFI (Unanimous)
• Rejected motion to create a concept plan for a new town hall (4-4)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation involving Hydro One Networks Inc., as well as solicitor-client privileged advice and negotiation strategy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order, disclosures, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Municipal Act paragraphs 239(2)(e), (f), and (k) to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
• Discussion of solicitor-client privileged advice related to Hydro One Networks Inc.
• Discussion of position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations with Hydro One Networks Inc.

Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session. The session was held to discuss litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiation strategies regarding Hydro One Networks Inc.

• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding Hydro One Networks Inc. (Unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on eight applications, including minor variances for setbacks and accessory structures, and two land severance requests. One application (A-27-2023) is recommended for deferral to allow the applicant to reduce building size. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• A-23-2023: variance to reduce front yard setback to 12.85 m at 959 Lakeshore Park Road
• A-24-2023: variance for two large agricultural accessory structures (602 m² and 120 m²) at 377 County Road 31
• B-12-2023: consent to sever 2.89 ha at 492 County Road 8
• B-15-2023: consent to sever 50 acres at 16300 County Road 42
• A-27-2023: deferral recommended for accessory building at 1406 Caille Ave

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider endorsing policies to regulate short-term rentals, a sewer and water line warranty program, and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Other items include a $50,000 tile loan, a roundabout landscaping concept, and three notices of motion on council compensation, a community grant, and services on Melody Drive.

• Endorse policies for Short Term Rentals in Official Plan Amendment No. 16
• Endorse LAS Sewer and Water Warranty Program with Service Line Warranties of Canada
• Approve $50,000 tile loan for Ian Ruston & Shaundra Raycraft at 0 Lakeshore Road 308
• Approve $20,000 for roundabout landscaping and design concept
• Notice of Motion: allow Cadotte Hockey Academy to apply for $1,800 Community Benefit Fund Grant

Council voted to prohibit short-term rentals and directed staff to prepare the necessary Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments. Other key actions included approving the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and endorsing a sewer and water line warranty program.

• Prohibited short-term rental accommodations (5-3)
• Accepted 2023-2026 Strategic Plan objectives (7-1)
• Endorsed Local Authorities Service Sewer and Water Warranty Program (7-1)
• Approved $50,000 Tile Loan for 0 Lakeshore Road 308 (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 for WECF 40th Anniversary Municipal Legacy Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 for removal of pedestrian bridge across 4th Concession Drain (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 from Community Benefit Fund for roundabout landscaping (Unanimous)
• Allowed private water lines under Melody Drive if within existing contract parameters (7-1)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a draft plan approval for the River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision, award an IT network replacement contract to Optimus Tech Solutions with a $46,248 overage from reserves, and consider a zoning amendment at 0 Middle Road. Other items include designating the Sunsplash event as municipally significant and approving a one-year pro shop rental at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.

• Support draft plan for River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision by 1156756 Ontario Ltd & River Ridge (Lakeshore) Inc.
• Award IT network RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions, fund $46,248 overage from IT Lifecycle Reserve
• Rezone 0 Middle Road from Rural Commercial/Employment to Rural Commercial/Employment Exception 53 (CR-53)
• Designate Sunsplash event (July 13-16, 2023) as municipally significant
• Approve one-year rental of ATRC Room 010 to Belle River Source for Sports at $308/month

Council approved a new Asset Management Strategy and awarded an IT network replacement contract to Optimus Tech Solutions. The board also approved a zoning amendment for 0 Middle Road and supported the River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision. Additionally, the Sunsplash event was designated as municipally significant.

• Approved Asset Management Strategy and directed staff to develop funding and action plans (Unanimous)
• Awarded IT Network RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions and funded $46,248 overage from IT Lifecycle Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-09-2023 for 0 Middle Road to 'Rural Commercial / Employment Exception 53' (Unanimous)
• Supported draft plan approval for River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision (Unanimous)
• Designated Sunsplash event (July 13-16, 2023) as 'municipally significant' (Unanimous)
• Approved $308/month rental of ATRC Room 010 to Belle River Source for Sports from Sept 2023 to March 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved events committee as authority for Jet Ski Race event on August 12-13 (7-1)
• Passed By-laws 43-2023, 44-2023, 45-2023, 46-2023, 47-2023, 59-2023, and 61-2023 (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting with a closed session for member education on the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Code of Conduct. No public decisions or proposals are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for training on Safe Drinking Water Act
• Closed session for training on Code of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner role

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on five applications under the Planning Act, including minor variances for accessory buildings and a consent for an easement. One previously deferred application for an accessory structure at 1723 Oriole Park Drive will be revisited. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of an upcoming conference.

• A-20-2023: Minor variance for a new 78.04 m² accessory building at 248 Notre Dame Street
• A-21-2023: Minor variance to allow existing dwelling to remain during construction of new home at 903 W Belle River Road
• A-22-2023: Minor variance for a 72.4 m² accessory structure at 931 County Road 31
• B-13-2023: Consent to establish an easement on 1972 County Road 27 for a farming parcel
• A-17-2023 (deferred): Minor variance for a 74.33 m² accessory structure at 1723 Oriole Park Drive

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a joint education and training session with the Police Services Board. The main item is a presentation by Sergeant Robert Griffin on the OPP Municipal Billing Model. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be informational only.

• Presentation by Sergeant Robert Griffin on OPP Municipal Billing Model

Council and the Police Services Board held a joint education and training session. The primary action was the formal receipt of a presentation regarding the OPP Municipal Billing Model.

• Received presentation regarding OPP Billing Model (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider several tenders, zoning amendments, and a motion on proactive bylaw enforcement. Key decisions include awarding a $1.25M bridge rehabilitation contract, approving a $494K park improvement tender, and removing the holding symbol for Beachside condos. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and reports.

• Award $1,253,582.46 tender to Front Construction Industries Inc. for 2023 Bridge Rehabilitation Projects
• Award $494,461.61 tender to Quality Turf for St. Clair Shores Park Improvements
• Approve ZBA-31-2021 to remove holding symbol for Beachside condos (By-law 56-2023)
• Approve ZBA-02-2023 to replace 'Food Cart' definition with 'Refreshment Vehicle' (By-law 54-2023)
• Motion to hire contracted bylaw enforcement officer for 6 months (Councillor Ruston)

Council approved several infrastructure tenders, including bridge rehabilitation and park improvements. They also passed zoning amendments for Beachside condos and refreshment vehicles, and authorized funding for a contracted by-law officer.

• Awarded 2023 Bridge Rehabilitation Projects to Front Construction Industries Inc. for $1,253,582.46 (Unanimous)
• Awarded St. Clair Shores Park Improvements to 1866885 ONT LTD o/a Quality Turf for $494,461.61 (7-1)
• Awarded Greenhouse Business Park Report to Harry Cummings and Associates INC. and J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for up to $65,000 (6-2)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-31-2021 for Beachside condos (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-02-2023 regarding Refreshment Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 from working funds reserve for a six-month contracted by-law officer (5-3)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor as Director to UWSS Inc. (Unanimous)
• Declared Church Street Alley (PIN 75022-0047(LT)) and Alley between Sixth and Seventh Streets (PIN 75042-0072(LT)) as surplus (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public meetings on six zoning by-law amendments, including rezoning agricultural land for a group home at 6804 County Road 8 and expanding a home occupation at 1258 County Road 22. It will also decide on awarding a $662,793.86 contract for Leffler Stormwater Pumping Station upgrades, approving the 2023 Flood Rapid Response Plan, and reallocating $187,087.79 for gravel conversion of Oriole Park Drive. Other items include a five-year internet service agreement for Atlas Tube Centre at $810/month and a motion to add fencing and security at Belle River Marina.

• Public hearing on ZBA-06-2023 to permit a group home at 6804 County Road 8
• Award tender for Leffler Stormwater Pumping Station upgrades to Kingdom Construction Ltd. for $662,793.86
• Approve 2023 Flood Rapid Response Plan
• Reallocate $187,087.79 for gravel conversion of Oriole Park Drive from 2024 to 2023 budget
• Motion to install fencing and barrier gates at Belle River Marina for security

Council approved four agricultural zoning amendments and one home occupation amendment. A contract for stormwater pumping station upgrades was awarded to Kingdom Construction Ltd., and the 2021 audited financial statements were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 1498 Walls Rd to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 865 Lakeshore Rd 115 to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1066 County Rd 42 to Agriculture Zone Exception 113 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2889 Lakeshore Rd 225 to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
• Deferred zoning amendment for group home at 6804 County Road 8 for up to 3 months (Unanimous)
• Approved home occupation floor area and parking increase at 1258 County Road 22 (6-2)
• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Awarded $662,793.86 Leffler Stormwater Pumping Station contract to Kingdom Construction Ltd. (Unanimous)

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports for information including monthly policing updates and a Lakeshore Policing Contract, and hear verbal reports on the OPP Auxiliary Program and a joint board meeting. No items are listed for direction or decision beyond routine approvals.

• Lakeshore Policing Contract with attachments including signed contract and 2023 billing estimate
• Police Service Board reports for Lakeshore and Essex County for January, March, and April 2023
• Verbal report on role of auxiliary police officers in the OPP
• Verbal report on hosting a joint Police Services Board meeting in September
• Crime Stoppers Charity Golf Tournament sponsorship package

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is holding public meetings to decide nine applications, including minor variances for porches, setbacks, and accessory structures, as well as land severances. One consent application at 0 Main Street is recommended for denial. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and consider a minor condition change.

• A-13-2023: Approve covered porch at 211 Rafih Crescent, lot coverage 38.9%
• A-14-2023: Approve 5.5m side yard setback at 216 Renaud Line Road & 1303 County Road 22
• A-15-2023: Approve 130.06 m² accessory structure in front yard at 1646 Caille Ave
• B-09-2023: Approve severance of surplus dwelling at 3776 Comber Sideroad, 7,600 m² lot
• B-11-2023: Deny consent at 0 Main Street for inconsistency with provincial and local plans

Special Council Meeting

Council will hold a strategic planning workshop to develop the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, facilitated by JP Gedeon. This is the second session following a March 31 meeting. The agenda includes receiving a regional scan report for information.

• Strategic planning workshop for 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Facilitator: JP Gedeon, CEO of Transformative Directions
• Regional scan report and environmental scan attached for information

Council met in a Committee of the Whole for a strategic planning workshop led by Transformative Directions. The session focused on the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan Regional Scan Recommendation. Council received the report for information.

• Moved into Committee of the Whole (Unanimous)
• Received the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan Regional Scan Recommendation report for information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $899,965.44 tender for the 2023 Asphalt Roads Resurfacing Program and a $135,399.31 sidewalk replacement contract. Council will also consider authorizing an agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for a charitable gaming centre and a temporary fire chief shared services agreement with Leamington. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations, land acquisition, and shared fire services.

• Tender award of $899,965.44 to Mill-Am Corporation for 2023 Asphalt Roads Resurfacing Program
• Tender award of $135,399.31 to Signature Contractors for 2023 Sidewalk Lifecycle Replacement Program
• Contract award of $162,816.00 to ONYX Engineering for PLC replacements at Stoney Point and John George Water Treatment Plants
• Proposed agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for a charitable gaming centre (By-law 33-2023)
• Proposed temporary fire chief shared services agreement with Leamington (By-law 38-2023)

Council unanimously awarded the 2023 Asphalt Roads Resurfacing Program tender to Mill-Am Corporation for $899,965.44, with the excess $733.44 funded from the roads reserve. Other approved contracts include a $135,399.31 sidewalk replacement to Signature Contractors and a $162,816.00 PLC replacement contract to ONYX Engineering. Council also approved a sign bylaw relief for 24 solar-lit signs at 197 Auburn Avenue (6-1) and referred light trespassing regulations to administration (4-3).

• Awarded $899,965.44 asphalt road resurfacing tender to Mill-Am Corporation (unanimous)
• Awarded $135,399.31 sidewalk lifecycle replacement tender to Signature Contractors (unanimous)
• Awarded $162,816.00 PLC replacement contract to ONYX Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved sign bylaw relief for 24 solar-lit signs at 197 Auburn Avenue (6-1)
• Approved 1-year Libro Centre agreement with Wayne Currie for karate use at $450/month (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare RFP for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre concessions (unanimous)
• Referred light trespassing regulations to administration for investigation (4-3)
• Directed administration to prepare traffic calming report for East Pike Creek and Little Baseline (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on several consent (land severance) and minor variance applications under the Planning Act. Items include a proposed severance at 0 Patillo Road, a lot addition at 16600 Tecumseh Rd, and two surplus dwelling lots at 1368 Rochester Townline Rd. One minor variance application (A-11-2023) is recommended for denial due to flooding access concerns.

• Consent application B-07-2023 to sever 0 Patillo Road into a 13.94-acre lot and a 39.89-acre retained lot
• Minor variance A-12-2023 to allow loading spaces in front yard and 124 off-street parking spaces, tied to consent B-07-2023
• Consent B-06-2023 to sever 1,021.93 m² from 16600 Tecumseh Rd for lot addition to 16400 Tecumseh Rd
• Consent B-08-2023 to sever two surplus dwelling lots from 1368 Rochester Townline Rd, with multiple conditions including septic testing and easements
• Minor variance A-11-2023 recommended for denial: accessory structure of 111 m² and 6.8 m height fails four tests of minor variance

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold public meetings on two planning applications: removing a holding symbol for the Giorgi Subdivision at 347 Renaud Line Road and approving a soil management facility at 0 Manning Road. Council will also consider awarding contracts for the 2023 gravel program ($408,133.92) and stormwater sediment removal ($403,727.71), and discuss regulating food vehicles.

• Public hearing on ZBA-07-2023 to remove holding symbol (h4) for Giorgi Subdivision at 347 Renaud Line Road
• Public hearing on OPA-2-2018 and ZBA-20-2014 for a soil management facility at 0 Manning Road (County Road 19)
• Tender award of $408,133.92 to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. for 2023 Supply and Place Gravel Program
• Tender award of $403,727.71 to Nevan Construction Inc. for stormwater management facility sediment removal and maintenance
• Discussion on regulation of food vehicles and possible by-law amendments

Council approved a zoning amendment for a soil management facility at 0 Manning Road and removed a holding symbol for 347 Renaud Line Road. Two infrastructure tenders were awarded for gravel supply and stormwater maintenance. Council also designated a Lions Club event as municipally significant.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-07-2023 for 347 Renaud Line Road (Unanimous)
• Approved OPA No. 20 and ZBA-20-2014 for a soil management facility at 0 Manning Road (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Awarded 2023 Supply and Place Gravel Program to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. for $408,133.92 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Stormwater Management Facility Sediment Removal and Maintenance to Nevan Construction Inc. for $403,727.71 (Unanimous)
• Designated Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club event on June 17, 2023 as 'municipally significant' (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Directed Administration to prepare a report on food vehicle regulation based on Option 3 (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to stop the Community Benefits Charge Feasibility Assessment (4-4)
• Endorsed appointments of Dennis Rogers and Frank Garardo to Essex Region Source Protection Committee (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting devoted to a strategic planning workshop. Council and administration will work with a facilitator to develop the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, including breakout sessions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and planning-focused.

• Strategic planning workshop facilitated by JP Gedeon of Transformative Directions
• Breakout sessions for council and administration
• Meeting held at Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Renaud Room, 447 Renaud Line, Belle River

Council met in a Committee of the Whole to participate in a strategic planning workshop led by Transformative Directions. The session involved breakout discussions to develop the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. No legislative decisions were recorded.

• Moved into Committee of the Whole for strategic planning (Unanimous)
• Moved out of Committee of the Whole at 3:45 PM (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:46 PM (Unanimous)

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board will meet to approve minutes from February 6, 2023, and receive two reports for information: an Essex County overview and a Lakeshore-specific report, both revised for February 2023. No items are listed for direction or public hearing. The board may also move into closed session under the Police Services Act.

• Approve minutes of February 6, 2023 meeting
• Receive Police Service Board - Essex County Overview - February 2023 Revised
• Receive Police Service Board - Report for Lakeshore - February 2023
• Possible closed session under section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lakeshore Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to select a Chair and Vice-Chair, hear a delegation on accessibility plan projects for parks and trails, and discuss the 2023 workplan and sensory-friendly skating events. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and completion of unfinished business.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Delegation from Team Leader - Park and Trails on Accessibility Plan Projects
• Discussion of 2023 Workplan
• Discussion of Lakeshore Sensory Friendly Skates

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings on nine minor variance applications and one consent application, with staff recommendations to approve most and deny two. The committee will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and discuss OACA membership and conference attendance.

• Approve minor variance A/02/2023 at 3362 Manning Rd for a 178 m² accessory structure
• Deny minor variance A/05/2023 at 345 East Pike Creek Rd for a 90 m² accessory structure
• Deny minor variance A/07/2023 for a 222.96 m² accessory structure as not minor
• Approve consent B/04/2023 to sever 1,335.5 m² from 0 Lakeshore Rd 302 to add to 10200 Lakeshore Rd 302
• Approve minor variance A/09/2023 for a 6 m front yard setback and 2.7 m porch encroachment

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding a $3.36 million tender for Melody Drive reconstruction, a $360,100 gravel conversion program, and an $872,810 surface treatment resurfacing program. It will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Ellis Sideroad and authorize $27,830.58 in tax adjustments.

• Award tender for Melody Drive Reconstruction to Rudak Excavating Inc. for $3,355,230.72
• Award tender for 2023 Gravel Conversion Program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $360,100.64
• Award tender for 2023 Lifecycle Surface Treatment Resurfacing Program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $872,810.07
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-08-2021 for 0 Ellis Sideroad to rezone from Rural Commercial/Employment to Rural Commercial/Employment Zone Exception (CR-52)
• Authorize $27,830.58 in tax adjustments under Section 357 of the Municipal Act

Council approved several road infrastructure tenders and a zoning amendment for South Shore Leasing Inc. They also authorized tax reductions for previous years and directed the relocation of a commemorative monument.

• Awarded Melody Drive Reconstruction tender to Rudak Excavating Inc. for $3,355,230.72 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,419,662.31 from roads reserve fund for Melody Drive project (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-08-2021 for 0 Ellis Sideroad to rezone to CR-52 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $27,830.58 in tax reductions for 2020, 2021, and 2022 taxation years (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Gravel Conversion Program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $360,100.64 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Lifecycle Surface Treatment Resurfacing Program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $872,810.07 (Unanimous)
• Directed relocation of commemorative monument from 6690 Tecumseh Road to Stoney Point Park (Unanimous)
• Directed report on outsourcing options for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre concession stands (Unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a consent application to sever 1750 Caille Ave into two lots of about 1,500 m² each. The recommendation is to approve with conditions, including demolishing four housekeeping cottages and rezoning the property. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Consent application B-05-2023 to sever 1750 Caille Ave into two lots, each about 1,500 m² with 15.31 m frontage
• Conditions include demolishing four housekeeping cottages and rezoning to remove site-specific zoning
• Warning clause required: 'Emergency services may not be able to access the subject lands during extreme flooding events'
• Park fee and water buy-in fee to be paid per applicable by-laws
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2022 and February 15, 2023 meetings

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to consider a recommendation to deny a request for relief from the Sign By-law at 197 Auburn Avenue, and to pass five bylaws including an Official Plan Amendment, a zoning amendment for a greenhouse, a tile drainage rate bylaw, and a user fee amendment. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and correspondence.

• Recommendation to deny sign bylaw relief at 197 Auburn Avenue
• By-law 1-2023 adopting OPA 18 to the Official Plan
• By-law 2-2023 amending zoning for greenhouse commercial use (ZBA-01-2023)
• By-law 16-2023 imposing special annual drainage rates under Tile Drainage Act
• By-law 25-2023 amending User Fees By-law 11-2023

Council approved an amendment to the Lakeshore Official Plan and passed several by-laws regarding zoning, drainage rates, and user fees. Additionally, Council voted to support a speed reduction request for County Road 46.

• Approved By-law 1-2023 to adopt OPA 18 to the Lakeshore Official Plan (7-1)
• Approved By-laws 2-2023 (Zoning), 16-2023 (Drainage Rates), 25-2023 (User Fees), and 26-2023 (Meeting Proceedings) (Unanimous)
• Supported Town of Tecumseh resolution for speed reduction on County Road 46 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred relief from sign by-law request for 197 Auburn to April

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold public meetings and vote on several planning and budget items. Key decisions include adopting an official plan and zoning amendment for a mixed-use expansion at 216 Renaud Line Road, and choosing an option to regulate commercial greenhouse farms. Council will also set the 2023 tax levy, approve a $840,000 fire truck purchase, and consider delegating authority for infrastructure approvals.

• Public hearing and adoption of OPA-01-2022 and ZBA-16-2022 for 216, 218, 222 & 236 Renaud Line Rd and 1303 County Rd 22 (Lakeshore MedArts) to rezone from R1 to MU-27
• Adopt OPA No. 18 and ZBA-01-2023 to regulate Commercial Greenhouse Farms (Option 2)
• Approve 2023 Final Levy and Tax Rates (By-law 17-2023)
• Approve $840,000 purchase of a new fire pumper truck from City View Specialty Vehicles plus $60,000 from reserves
• Approve 2023 budget for Belle River on the Lake Business Improvement Area

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings on nine minor variance applications and four consent (land severance) applications, with staff recommending approval for all but one. The committee will also consider cancelling old consents and amending a condition on a previously approved consent.

• Deny minor variance A/44/2022 at 742 Faleria St for two accessory structures with 46.8% lot coverage
• Approve minor variance A/46/2022 for 70 m² accessory structure at 797 Old Tecumseh Rd
• Approve consent B/25/2022 to sever 5,948.9 m² at 2889 Lakeshore Rd 225
• Approve consents B/02/2023 and B/03/2023 to sever 4,046 m² each at 1475 O'Brien Sdrd and 1162 County Rd 46
• Cancel five consents on properties at 216 Renaud Line Rd, 1303 County Rd 22, and 1313 County Rd 22

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will vote on the 2023 budget, adopt new rules for large-scale greenhouse farms, and consider several zoning amendments and contract awards. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and negotiation matters, and a series of routine reports and correspondence.

• Adopt 2023 budget (By-law 9-2023)
• Approve greenhouse study: OPA 18 and ZBA-01-2023 to regulate large-scale greenhouse farms
• Rezone 8225 Essex Kent Rd from Agriculture to Agriculture Exception 1 (ZBA-22-2021)
• Award $99,724.80 tender for bridges over Malden Road to Shepley Excavating Limited
• Award $608,585.86 consulting contract for Lakeview Park, Marina, Pier & West Beach upgrades to Seferian Design Group

Council approved the 2023 Budget and issued support resolutions for four lithium-ion battery energy storage projects. The meeting also included zoning amendments and the awarding of a bridge construction contract. A proposal for Lakeview Park consulting services was defeated.

• Adopted 2023 Budget (Unanimous)
• Supported Comber BESS, Southwest Energy Storage, Tilbury BESS, and Rochester Townline Energy Storage projects (7-1)
• Approved $99,724.80 bridge contract for Shepley Excavating Limited (Unanimous)
• Denied $608,585.86 consulting contract for Lakeview Park upgrades (3-5)
• Approved rezoning of 8225 Essex Kent Rd from Agriculture to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2023 regarding AC units and heat pumps (7-1)
• Approved revised site licence agreement with TELUS for tower at 592 St. Charles Street (Unanimous)
• Appointed members to Accessibility Advisory Committee, Drainage Board, and Hearing Committee (Unanimous)

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve previous minutes, and receive reports on police services for Essex County and Lakeshore from September, October, and December 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no items listed for direction or public presentations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting
• Receive correspondence from OAPSB Toronto Police Services Board on federal bail reform
• Receive Essex County and Lakeshore police service board reports for Sept, Oct, Dec 2022
• Closed session under Police Services Act section 35(4)(b)

The Police Services Board elected its leadership for the term and approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. The Board also received correspondence regarding federal bail reform and several police service reports from late 2022.

• Elected Ed Hooker as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected John Quennell as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received OAPSB Toronto Police Services Board correspondence on Federal Bail Reform (7-0)
• Received Police Service Board reports for Essex County and Lakeshore from September, October, and December 2022 (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Lakeshore, ON Regular Council Meeting on 2023-01-30 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions to summarize.

Council approved the 2023 draft budget following a series of amendments to staffing, reserves, and project funding. The meeting also resulted in the approval of a new user fee by-law and funding for paved shoulders on County Road 31.

• Approved 2023 draft budget as revised (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 11-2023 establishing user fees (Unanimous)
• Approved $232,000 for County Road 31 paved shoulders and asphalt pathway (Unanimous)
• Froze implementation of wage increases and Council Member wage increases (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Team Leader - Technology Service Delivery position (6-2)
• Eliminated Workforce Advisor position (5-3)
• Removed $325,000 for temporary office space in favor of hybrid work and $30,000 for workplace assessment (7-1)
• Directed Administration to develop ranking criteria for Battery Energy Storage projects (Unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of content, with no listed applications, hearings, or other business.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation and negotiations on two zoning appeals and personal matters, then return to open session. The main public items are delegations on 16 proposed battery energy storage system projects seeking municipal support resolutions, a draft large-scale greenhouse facility study with proposed official plan and zoning amendments, and a presentation of the 2023 draft budget for direction at a future meeting. Council will also consider several by-laws, including a $2,000,000 borrowing for drainage works and a subdivision agreement for the Giorgi Subdivision.

• 16 battery energy storage system projects seeking municipal support resolutions (e.g., Under Sun Acres, Rochester Townline, Comber, Belle River)
• Draft Large Scale Greenhouse Facility Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments circulated for comment
• 2023 Draft Budget presented for information and direction at January 30 budget deliberation
• By-law 4-2023 to raise $2,000,000 for drainage works under Tile Drainage Act
• By-law 7-2023 authorizing subdivision agreement for Giorgi Subdivision (Ridge Capital Group Inc. & Giorgi Developments Inc.)

Council passed several by-laws, including a $2 million raise for drainage works and temporary borrowing authority. Members were appointed to the Business Improvement Area Board and various municipal committees. Council also directed the preparation of final amendments for a large scale greenhouse facility.

• Approved By-law 4-2023 to raise $2,000,000 for drainage works (Unanimous)
• Approved By-law 3-2023 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2023 expenditures (Unanimous)
• Appointed 11 members to the Business Improvement Area Board of Management (Unanimous)
• Appointed members to Accessibility Advisory, Committee of Adjustment, Drainage Board, Hearing Committee, Police Services Board, and Mayor’s Arts Award Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,595 plus HST for an additional evacuation chair for Council Chambers (Unanimous)
• Approved By-law 7-2023 to execute a subdivision agreement for the Giorgi Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to prepare final Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a Large Scale Greenhouse Facility (Unanimous)
• Received IESO report on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities (5-3)