Lakeshore public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Special Council will open the meeting, move into a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in the Summit Street and Marla Crescent area, record any pecuniary interest disclosures, and then adjourn.

• Call to Order
• Closed Session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in the Summit Street and Marla Crescent area (per Municipal Act paragraph 239(2)(c))
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Adjournment

The special council meeting was called to order and immediately moved into closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in the Summit Street and Marla Crescent area. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned in closed session.

• Moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition/disposition at Summit Street and Marla Crescent (unanimous)

Hearing Committee

The Lakeshore Hearing Committee will hold a hearing on an appeal of an Animal Care and Control By-law order concerning a dangerous dog. The hearing will include presentations by the respondent and the appellant, questions from committee members, and a final decision to confirm, rescind, or modify the order. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.

• Appeal of Order - Animal Care and Control By-law (Dangerous Dog Order)
• Presentation by Respondent
• Presentation by Appellant
• Committee decision options: confirm, rescind, or modify the order
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider and vote on ten by‑laws, including a parkland dedication by‑law, a marriage licence modernization agreement, a source‑water protection enforcement transfer, an OCWA service agreement, and several amendments related to the River Ridge Phase 7 subdivision. The meeting also includes a closed session for training on by‑law enforcement and litigation matters, and a presentation of the 2025 Essex County OPP Detachment budget. All listed by‑laws are recommended for reading and passage in open session.

• By‑law 110‑2024 – dedication of parkland or cash in lieu thereof
• By‑law 113‑2024 – agreement for Marriage Licence Modernization Phase 2
• By‑law 119‑2024 – Source Water Protection Plan Part IV Enforcement Transfer with ERCA
• By‑law 120‑2024 – Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement with OCWA for 2025
• By‑laws 114‑2024, 115‑2024, 116‑2024 – River Ridge Phase 7 subdivision amendment and Part Lot Control exemptions

Council refused a zoning by-law amendment for an event venue on a farm at 1356 County Road 46, citing inconsistency with provincial on-farm diversified policies. Council also passed several by-laws, including a new parkland dedication by-law, a marriage licence modernization agreement, and a part lot control exemption for River Ridge Phase 7. All other decisions were carried unanimously.

• Refused ZBA-03-2021 for event venue at 1356 County Road 46 (5-3)
• Approved By-law 110-2024 for parkland dedication (6-2)
• Approved By-law 113-2024 for marriage licence modernization (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 117-2024 amending appointment and property standards by-laws (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 119-2024 for source water protection enforcement transfer (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 120-2024 for OCWA service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved River Ridge Phase 7 subdivision agreement amendment and part lot control exemption (unanimous)
• Approved part lot control exemption for Giorgi Subdivision (PLC-03-2024) (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board is meeting to open the Court of Revision to consider appeals regarding By-law 95-2024. The board will also discuss the adoption of a Schedule of Assessment for the Hostine Drain East Branch.

• Consideration of appeals for By-law 95-2024
• Proposed adoption of Schedule of Assessment for Hostine Drain East Branch based on Rood Engineering Inc. report dated September 12, 2024
• Discussion of a letter from a landowner regarding the Hostine Drain East Branch

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will consider approval of consent application B‑08‑2024 for a surplus dwelling lot at 16325 Lakeshore Road and consent application B‑13‑2024 for a lot addition linking 2380 and 2368 Lakeshore Road. Both applications include multiple conditions such as surveys, tax payment, deed stamping and zoning amendments. The meeting will also address unfinished business, approve the November 13, 2024 minutes, and adjourn.

• Approve B‑08‑2024: creation of one surplus dwelling lot (~4,479.87 m²) at 16325 Lakeshore Road with conditions on reference plan, water well, parkland dedication fee, zoning amendment and other requirements
• Approve B‑13‑2024: sever ~900 m² from 2380 Lakeshore Road to add to the rear of 2368 Lakeshore Road, subject to survey, tax payment, deed stamping, drainage agreement and a notice about the “h9” holding symbol
• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2024 meeting
• Complete unfinished business (no specific items listed)
• Adjourn the meeting

CAO Hiring Committee

The CAO Hiring Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding potential candidates.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Closed session regarding personal matters of identifiable individuals

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider a long‑term borrowing of $45,281,427.72 to fund the expansion of the Denis St. Pierre Water Treatment Plant. Other agenda items include a zoning by‑law amendment for 12100 Lakeshore Road 303, tender awards for a health‑and‑safety audit ($82,500 plus $32,500 reserve) and a bridge over Renaud Line Drain ($275,260.80), and an update to the Site Plan Control By‑law. A closed session will address labour relations and employee negotiations for non‑union staff.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑17‑2024) for 12100 Lakeshore Road 303
• Tender award $82,500 (plus $32,500 reserve) for Health & Safety Program audit
• Long‑term borrowing authorization of $45,281,427.72 for Denis St. Pierre plant expansion
• Tender award $275,260.80 for Bridge over Renaud Line Drain
• Site Plan Control By‑law Update (By‑law 106‑2024)

CAO Hiring Committee

The Lakeshore CAO Hiring Committee will review meeting minutes and discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting includes a recommendation to enter closed session to discuss personal matters related to the recruitment process.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Recommendation to enter closed session for CAO recruitment
• Review of reports for information and direction

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications, including 21 semi‑detached lots on Xavier Circle, an accessory building at 1819 County Road 27, and porch setback reliefs at 15940 Couture Beach Road. It will also review consent applications to create or separate lots at 1370 Lakeshore Road 203, 0 Orsini Court, and 475 & 477 Charron Beach Road. Decisions will include approvals with conditions as recommended in the agenda.

• Minor variance A‑18‑2024: approve 21 semi‑detached lots on Xavier Circle
• Minor variance A‑28‑2024: approve accessory building at 1819 County Road 27 (max 143.07 m², height 5.27 m)
• Minor variance A‑30‑2024: approve porch setback reliefs at 15940 Couture Beach Road
• Consent B‑09‑2024: approve creation of a 1.71‑acre lot at 1370 Lakeshore Road 203
• Consent B‑11‑2024: approve two semi‑detached residential lots at 0 Orsini Court

Executive Committee

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider several by‑laws, including an interim tax levy and authorizations for borrowing. It will approve a temporary borrowing of up to $4,700,000 to cover current expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Additional items include a $2,000,000 drainage borrowing, a development‑charge amendment for 1650 Manning Road, and the discontinuation of the Dog Tag Registration Program.

• Authorize temporary borrowing of up to $4,700,000 for 2025 fiscal year expenditures
• Drainage borrowing by‑law to raise $2,000,000 under the Tile Drainage Act
• Amendment to Development Charge By‑law extending demolition credit at 1650 Manning Road
• Discontinuation of the Municipality’s Dog Tag Registration Program in 2025
• Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement authorizing execution by the Mayor and CAO

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will open a Court of Revision to hear appeals related to By-law 98-2024. It will consider the Bridge over the Renaud Line Drain, adopt the Schedule of Assessment prepared by N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd., and adopt By-law 98-2024 for the new drain. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 Board meeting and then close the Court of Revision.

• Approve minutes of the October 9, 2024 Drainage Board meeting
• Open Court of Revision to consider appeals concerning By-law 98-2024
• Review report for the Bridge over the Renaud Line Drain (D23-095)
• Adopt Schedule of Assessment for the new bridge drain (prepared by N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd.)
• Adopt By-law 98-2024 for the Bridge over the Renaud Line Drain and close the Court of Revision

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council is deciding on several large construction tenders and the allocation of 2023 year-end budget surpluses. The body is also reviewing a community benefit agreement for battery storage and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public Works West Yard Upgrade tender award to Barrineti Construction Ltd for $1,851,930.24
• Town Hall Renovations tender award to Fina Construction Ltd for $994,606.62
• ATRC Glycol Warm Floor Rink Piping tender award to Lekter Industrial Services Inc. for $297,000
• Approval of $2,002,884 taxation-supported surplus for the year ended December 31, 2023
• Community Benefit Agreement with Tilbury Battery Storage Inc. (By-law 99-2024)

CAO Hiring Committee

The CAO Hiring Committee will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting. It will then move into a closed session under Municipal Act paragraph 239(2)(b) to address personal matters related to the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2024 meeting
• Move into closed session to discuss CAO recruitment per Municipal Act 239(2)(b)
• Adjourn the meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: two minor variance requests for accessory buildings at 3194 St. Clair Road and 1292 County Road 31, and a consent application to create a new 2.8‑acre lot at 15709 Lakeshore Road 309. Each application is recommended for approval with specific conditions. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the September 18 meeting and address new business.

• A-23-2024 – Minor variance at 3194 St. Clair Road: increase accessory building floor area to 177.5 m² and height to 5.07 m, with demolition of existing garage.
• A-29-2024 – Minor variance at 1292 County Road 31: increase accessory building floor area to 130.81 m² and height to 7.4 m for a second‑storey addition.
• B-10-2024 – Consent for new lot at 15709 Lakeshore Road 309 (≈2.8 acres, 94.49 m frontage) with ten conditions including reference plan, septic inspection, park fee, zoning amendment, and deadline of 17 Oct 2026.
• Approval of September 18 meeting minutes.
• Presentation of PPS 2024 for the Committee of Adjustment.

Hearing Committee

The Lakeshore Hearing Committee will hold a hearing on an appeal of an Animal Care and Control By-law order concerning a dangerous dog. The hearing will include presentations by the respondent and the appellant, as well as questions from committee members. After the presentations, the committee will decide whether to confirm, rescind, or modify the order. The agenda also includes approval of the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Appeal of Order – Animal Care and Control By-law (dangerous dog order)
• Presentation by the respondent
• Presentation by the appellant
• Committee decision options: confirm, rescind, or modify the order
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board is meeting to review engineering reports and recommend by-laws for several drainage projects. The board will also open a Court of Revision to consider appeals regarding By-law 86-2024.

• Recommendation for By-Law 95-2024 regarding Hostine Drain East Branch
• Recommendation for By-Law 98-2024 regarding Bridge over the Renaud Line Drain
• Adoption of Schedule of Assessment and recommendation for By-Law 86-2024 for the St. Pierre Drain
• Opening of the Court of Revision for appeals regarding By-law 86-2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council is deciding on a significant digital transformation project and reviewing the 2024 Water Wastewater Master Plan. The meeting includes votes on professional service contracts and an agreement to install cameras for the Lakeshore Canadiens.

• ERP Implementation Plan award to BDO Canada and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for $800,000
• Water Wastewater Master Plan update and proposed $95,000 for rate and development charge studies
• Professional services contract for Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan to Aladaco Consulting Inc. for $127,200
• Amendment to Lakeshore Canadiens agreement to install streaming cameras at Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Appointment of Ed Hooker to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board 1

CAO Hiring Committee

The CAO Hiring Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct recruitment activities. The committee is scheduled to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer.

• Approval of September 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session for recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

The council will fill the Ward 2 councillor vacancy with By‑law 90‑2024 and appoint Michael Hoffman to the Dog Pound Committee. It will approve two zoning by‑law amendments—ZBA‑12‑2024 for 0 Rourke Line Road and ZBA‑14‑2024 for 1477 County Road 22—changing the lands from Mixed‑Use Exception 37 to Mixed‑Use Holding Provision 30. The council also supports the draft subdivision plan for those parcels and authorizes a subdivision agreement for River Ridge Phase 8 under By‑law 85‑2024. Additional items include a green‑house business park study update with no further action and a heritage committee recommendation.

• By‑law 90‑2024 to fill the Ward 2 councillor vacancy
• Appointment of Michael Hoffman to the Dog Pound Committee
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑12‑2024 (0 Rourke Line Road) – rezoning to Mixed‑Use Holding Provision 30
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑14‑2024 (1477 County Road 22) – rezoning to Mixed‑Use Holding Provision 30
• By‑law 85‑2024 authorizing the subdivision agreement for River Ridge Phase 8

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider several financial and operational items, including a municipal tax reduction of $11,530.54, the award of major public‑works contracts, and the adoption of a new Enterprise Resource Planning system costing $800,000. The meeting also includes discussion of the Fire Master Plan, by‑law readings, and a request for a traffic study on Renaud Line Road and County Road 42.

• Authorize a $11,530.54 reduction of municipal taxes under Section 357 for 2022‑2024.
• Award a $391,090 contract to Sherway Construction (Windsor) Limited for the 2023 Culvert Replacement on South Middle Road over Government Drain.
• Approve a $800,000 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Plan with BDO Canada and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Approve a $240,000 contract for a new salt storage facility, a $40,094 contract for asphalt perimeter, and a $65,818 overage to complete the salt shed project.
• Extend the M&M Concessions contract at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre for an additional two years.

CAO Hiring Committee

The Lakeshore CAO Hiring Committee will meet on September 23, 2024 to conduct routine business such as call to order, disclosures, and approval of minutes. The primary agenda item is a closed‑session discussion, as required by Municipal Act, 2001 paragraph 239(2)(b), to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual related to the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting will adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters about a CAO candidate per Municipal Act 239(2)(b)
• Call to Order
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Approval of Minutes
• Reports for Information and Direction

CAO Hiring Committee

The agenda for the Lakeshore CAO Hiring Committee meeting on 2024-09-20 does not list any items, proposals, or decisions. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications for accessory structures and a sunroom at properties on Harvest Lane, Manning Road, St. Clair Road, and Faith Drive. It will also approve three 25‑year lease consents (B‑04, B‑06, B‑07) that include renewal terms and require surveys, tax payment, and filing of registration documents. Additionally, the committee will vote on a condition change for consent B‑12‑2023 at 492 County Road 8.

• Minor variance A-24-2024 – sunroom addition at 395 Harvest Lane
• Minor variance A-25-2024 – accessory building setback relief at 3362 Manning Road
• Minor variance A-26-2024 – reduced setback for accessory building at 2358 St. Clair Road
• Minor variance A-27-2024 – size and height relief for accessory building at 1220 Faith Drive
• Approve three 25‑year lease consents (B-04, B-06, B-07) with renewal options and conditions

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board is meeting to review a report regarding the St. Pierre Drain. The board will consider adopting an engineering report and recommending a by-law for first and second reading.

• Adoption of N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. report dated August 23, 2024, for St. Pierre Drain (D23-057)
• Recommendation of By-Law 86-2024 for first and second reading

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting. It will review two unfinished projects – the Accessibility Fest For All and the Accessible Path at Optimist Park. New business includes discussion of an AODA assessment request for proposals and the upcoming budget.

• Approve July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accessibility Fest For All (unfinished business)
• Optimist Park - Accessible Path (unfinished business)
• AODA Assessment – Request for Proposals (new business)
• Budget (new business)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider and approve Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-80-2024 to allow additional residential units and update the Official Plan sections. It will also approve the Lakeshore 2023 Community Risk Assessment and adopt the 2022 audited financial statements. Tender awards for a new bridge over the Leffler Drain (High Tech Drive) and for Little Baseline Road Drain East improvements will be authorized.

• Approve Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-80-2024 for additional residential units and update Official Plan sections
• Award contract to Rudak Excavating Inc. for new bridge over Leffler Drain (High Tech Drive) – $109,697.28 (incl. HST)
• Award contract to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd. for Little Baseline Road Drain East improvements – $111,545.24 (incl. HST)
• Approve Lakeshore 2023 Community Risk Assessment and direct submission to the Office of the Fire Marshal
• Approve 2022 audited consolidated financial statements and related reserve fund statements

CAO Hiring Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

CAO Hiring Committee

The CAO Hiring Committee is meeting to conduct initial activities regarding the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The committee is recommended to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• Closed session for recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer

Special Council Meeting

Council is discussing a motion by Deputy Mayor Walstedt to reconsider Resolution #266-08-2024. The proposal suggests switching from Option #2 to Option #1 to allow 4 units as-of-right via a Zoning By-law Amendment to apply for Housing Accelerator Fund funding.

• Reconsideration of Resolution #266-08-2024 regarding Housing Accelerator Funding – Round 2
• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to allow 4 units as-of-right
• Proposed amendment to the Housing Action Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor‑variance applications and a deferred item. It will vote to approve the variances for 435 Lakeview Drive, 1107 Charlotte Crescent, and the enlargement of the storage building at 12960 Laforet Beach Rd, each with conditions. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minor variance for 435 Lakeview Drive – accessory building setbacks and larger floor area
• Approve minor variance for 1107 Charlotte Crescent – pool house, shed, and equipment setbacks
• Approve enlargement of legal non‑conforming storage building at 12960 Laforet Beach Rd – height limit and structural conditions
• Approve minutes of the July 17, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will discuss several infrastructure investments, including new fire pumpers and sidewalk construction. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a zoning amendment and discussions on housing and heritage strategies.

• Purchase of two new pumpers for Engine 5 and Tanker 2 for $2,071,284
• 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program tender award to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc for $294,274.77 plus $25,000 for Christina Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-10-2024 to rezone 475 Rochester Townline Road from Agriculture to Agriculture Zone Exception 1
• Tile loan application for Tyson Ruston at 0 County Road 46 in the amount of $50,000
• Proposal to allocate $5,000 in the 2025 budget for heritage property promotion and education

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board agenda for August 12, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. The document consists mainly of placeholders and boilerplate text. As such, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific actions identified.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application (A‑19‑2024) for 469 Lakeview Drive, which seeks several reliefs from Lakeshore Zoning By‑law 2‑2012, including increased building height and front‑yard setbacks. The Committee will also consider a consent application (B‑05‑2024) for 1287 & 1287 County Road 22, with a recommendation to defer the consent pending access clarification. In addition, the Committee will approve the minutes from the June 19 meeting and address unfinished business and new business items.

• A‑19‑2024 minor variance for 469 Lakeview Drive: height increase to 6.4 m, front‑yard AC unit allowance, deck encroachment up to 4.57 m, parking setback of 1 m, and front‑yard setback reduction to 2.9 m.
• B‑05‑2024 consent for 1287 & 1287 County Road 22: recommendation to defer until access for severed and retained lots is demonstrated.
• Approval of June 19 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes.
• Completion of unfinished business.
• Consideration of new business items.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will address AODA built environment recommendations and updates regarding the 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan. The agenda also includes LAAC training and approval of February 23, 2024 minutes.

• Approval of February 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accessibility Plan 2023-2028 updates
• LAAC Training
• AODA Built Environment Recommendations

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will review the proposed 2024 budget for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1. The agenda also includes an expression of interest for the Lakeview Pier Development Project and potential changes to by-law enforcement. Additionally, councillors have proposed amendments regarding recreational vehicle storage on canal-side properties.

• Approval of 2024 budget for Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1
• Expression of Interest for the Lakeview Pier Development Project
• Proposed zoning amendment for RV and trailer storage near canals
• Report on adding evening and weekend by-law compliance officer shifts
• Review of the 2023 Source Water Protection Annual Reports

Drainage Board

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council is reviewing zoning amendments for properties on O’Brien Sideroad and County Road 46. The agenda also includes approving renovation plans for Town Hall and the Operations Centre with an additional $330,000. Additionally, council will consider new customer service standards and software expansion costs.

• Zoning amendments for 1475 O’Brien Sideroad and 1162 County Road 46
• $330,000 allocation for Town Hall and Operations Centre renovations
• $208,000 expansion of PSD Citywide software for customer service
• Adoption of the Lakeshore Public Art Policy
• Support for River Ridge Phase 8 subdivision application

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing minor variance applications for new dwellings at 843 Lakeshore Park Road and 1422 Caille Avenue. The agenda also includes a request to change conditions for a property at 3225 Gracey Sideroad.

• Minor variance at 843 Lakeshore Park Road for front yard setback and staircase encroachment
• Minor variance at 1422 Caille Avenue for railway, private road, and parking setbacks
• Request to change conditions for 3225 Gracey Sideroad regarding grain bin removal

Special Council Meeting

The Council will review new zoning regulations to permit additional residential units without site-specific amendments. Agenda items also include awarding a park trail replacement contract and approving a childcare services agreement with the City of Windsor. Additionally, the meeting covers user fee amendments and a sports hall of fame lease.

• $131,636.74 tender award to Quinlan Inc for the 2024 Park Trail and Pathway Replacement Program
• Designation of Sunsplash (July 12-14, 2024) as a municipally significant event
• Five-year licensing agreement with Lakeshore Sports Excellence Hall of Fame
• New zoning regulations for Additional Residential Units
• Amendment to the 2024 User Fee By-Law

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes a recommendation to refuse a zoning amendment for an event venue at 1356 County Road 46. Council will also discuss updates to the Water Wastewater Master Plan and review several service contracts. Additionally, new by-laws regarding noise regulations and Enbridge Gas road use agreements are on the agenda.

• Refusal of zoning amendment for an event venue at 1356 County Road 46
• $445,912.32 contract for fleet equipment from Delta Power Equipment Ltd.
• $152,437.00 contract for ATRC tennis and pickleball court resurfacing
• $245,698.51 contract for watermain replacements on Tellier, Riverside, and Deerbrook Drive
• New by-law to regulate nuisance noise in the municipality

Hearing Committee

The Lakeshore Hearing Committee will hold a hearing regarding an appeal of an order for a property at 2125 Big Creek Drive. Committee members will hear presentations and questions from both the respondent and appellant before deciding to confirm, rescind, or modify the original order. The remainder of the agenda covers routine procedural matters, including selecting committee leadership and approving previous minutes.

• Appeal hearing for an order at 2125 Big Creek Drive
• Selection of Hearing Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and vote on four zoning by-law amendments, including a major rezoning for 108 townhouse units in River Ridge Phase 8. Other decisions include awarding contracts for fleet equipment ($445,912), tennis/pickleball court resurfacing ($152,437), and watermain replacements ($245,699), plus a new noise by-law and a road use agreement with Enbridge Gas.

• ZBA-14-2020: Rezone River Ridge Phase 8 from low-density to medium-density to allow 108 townhouse dwellings
• Award $445,912 tender to Delta Power Equipment for a wheel loader and backhoe
• Award $152,437 contract to Court Surface Specialists for tennis/pickleball court resurfacing at Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Award $245,699 contract to LEA Consulting for watermain replacements on Tellier Road, Riverside Road, and Deerbrook Drive
• New noise by-law (By-law 16-2024) to regulate nuisance noise

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings on seven minor variance applications, mostly seeking to exceed zoning limits on accessory building size. One application at 12960 Laforet Beach Road is recommended for deferral pending resolution of concerns from ERCA and the Building Division. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• A-05-2024: 2616 Victoria Street – request for accessory building up to 76.7 m² (limit 55 m²) in Hamlet Residential zone
• A-06-2024: 12960 Laforet Beach Road – recommended to defer until ERCA and Building Division concerns resolved
• A-07-2024: 364 Puce Road – request for accessory building up to 83.25 m² (limit 55 m²) in Low-Density Residential zone
• A-09-2024: 1242 Lakeshore Road 107 – request for reduced front yard setback (13 m vs 15 m) and increased eave encroachment (2.01 m vs 1 m) in Agriculture zone
• A-10-2024: 1192 Shoreline Ave Unit 20 – multiple reliefs for new dwelling setbacks and deck dimensions, with conditions including fire-rated door

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider several spending items, including $277,517 for auto extrication tools and $285,000 for a new fire rescue truck, as well as awarding a $243,619.54 roads needs study. They will also vote on adopting a new Flag Policy and updating the Community Benefits Policy. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a property on Notre Dame Street.

• Purchase of five sets of auto extrication tools for $277,517 from Municipal Emergency Services
• Purchase of a new fire rescue truck for $285,000 from CET Rescue Trucks
• Award of 2024 Roads Needs Study: $159,260.50 to StreetScan and $84,359.04 to R.J. Burnside & Associates
• Adoption of By-law 17-2024 to adopt a Flag Policy
• Adoption of By-law 53-2024 updating the Community Benefit Fund Grants Policy

Drainage Board

The agenda for this Lakeshore Drainage Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

Lakeshore Council will hold public meetings and vote on several planning items. Key decisions include removing a holding symbol on Admiral's Cove subdivision lots, approving condominium exemptions for Beachside Development, and authorizing a subdivision agreement for New Centre Estates Phase 3C/3D. Council will also consider delegating authority for minor zoning amendments and launching 25-year community plans for ten communities.

• Zoning By-law Amendment to remove holding symbol (H) from Admiral's Cove subdivision lots 253-257 & 301 (ZBA-12-2023)
• Deeming by-law to remove four lots from the Admiral's Cove plan of subdivision
• Supplemental agreement for Admiral's Cove Phase 1B development with 507822 Ontario Inc. and 1403543 Ontario Inc.
• Exemption from draft plan of condominium process for Beachside Development at 600, 700, 800 Beachside Drive
• Authorization to issue RFP for 25-year community plans for Essex Fringe, Elmstead, Woodslee, Ruscom, Deerbrook/Rochester, St. Joachim, Staples, Stoney Point, Comber, and Tilbury West

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will vote on awarding a $393,103.97 gravel supply and placement program, consider entering transit discussions with Tecumseh, and decide on a zoning amendment for 9141 Lakeshore Rd. 305. Other items include a three-year West Beach concessions contract, town hall renovations, and support for keeping private well water testing with the province.

• Award $393,103.97 for 2024 Supply and Place Gravel Program to Shepley Excavating and Quinlan Inc.
• Rezone 9141 Lakeshore Rd. 305 from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Exception 119 (A-119)
• Approve $98,606 contract with PSD Citywide for 2024-2025 Asset Management Plan consulting
• Enter three-year West Beach concessions contract with 2588827 Ontario Inc. O/A Scoop and Straw
• Approve $330,000 additional funding for Town Hall and Operations Training Room renovations

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on three consent applications to sever properties at 12100 Lakeshore Road 303 and 14280 & 14568 Lakeshore Road 311. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• B-01-2024: Sever a surplus dwelling on 3.21 acres at 12100 Lakeshore Road 303, subject to 10 conditions including zoning amendment and septic test
• B-02-2024: Sever a 50-acre farm lot at 14280 Lakeshore Road 311, subject to 6 conditions
• B-03-2024: Sever a lot addition of 0.27 acres and 8 metres frontage at 14568 Lakeshore Road 311, plus cancel a previous consent, subject to 8 conditions
• Approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Dog Pound Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists entirely of placeholder text and interface elements from the eSCRIBE software. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Drainage Board

The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Executive Committee

The agenda for the Lakeshore Executive Committee meeting of April 2, 2024, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. The document contains only embedded interface elements and no actionable items.

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings to decide on two applications. One involves severing a residential lot at 505 Charron Beach Road and granting minor variances for both the severed and retained lots. The other seeks a minor variance to allow an accessory building of up to 83.25 m² at 384 Elmstead Road.

• Consent application B/37/2023 to sever a 1406.2 m² lot at 505 Charron Beach Road, subject to conditions including a parkland dedication fee
• Minor variance A/39/2023 for existing buildings/structures on both the severed and retained lots at 503 & 505 Charron Beach Road
• Minor variance A-04/2024 to permit an accessory building with a maximum floor area of 83.25 m² at 384 Elmstead Road
• Conditions for consent include survey, tax payment, drainage agreement, and a March 28, 2026 deadline
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from February 21, 2024

Police Services Board Meeting

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Lakeshore Police Services Board. The agenda contains only boilerplate elements such as video links and metadata fields, with no listed decisions, proposals, or discussions. No actionable items are present.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will vote on the 2024 municipal tax levy and rates, a zoning by-law amendment for a subdivision at 347 Renaud Line Road, and several subdivision and infrastructure agreements. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters related to pay equity and the Amy Croft area.

• 2024 Final Levy and Tax Rates (By-law 29-2024) to be adopted
• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-16-2023) at 347 Renaud Line Road to reduce setbacks and increase lot coverage for semi-detached lots
• River Ridge Phase 10 Subdivision Agreement (By-law 38-2024) with 1156756 Ontario Ltd.
• Conditional building permit agreement with Manning Developments Inc. for 10 townhouses at 1650 Manning Road (By-law 34-2024)
• Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) Community Benefit Projects, Phase 1 funding implementation

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider several by-laws, including an updated procedure by-law, a procurement policy, and a by-law to regulate nuisance odours and lighting from plant cultivation. Council will also appoint representatives to the new OPP Detachment Board and receive an update on greenhouse projects and related official plan amendments.

• By-law 25-2024 to prohibit and regulate nuisance odours and lighting from cultivation of plants
• By-law 30-2024 to adopt a Governing Procurement Policy
• Appointments to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board (North)
• Update on greenhouse projects and Official Plan Amendment No. 18
• By-law 8-2024, comprehensive procedure by-law update

Drainage Board

The agenda for the Lakeshore Drainage Board meeting on March 4, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024 budget and a zoning amendment for a battery storage facility at 0 Creekside Road. Other items include extending a part-lot control exemption for River Ridge Phase 6 and directing a policy on the Lakeshore Chain of Office.

• Adoption of 2024 budget (By-law 26-2024) and grants by-law (27-2024)
• Zoning amendment for Tilbury Battery Storage at 0 Creekside Road (ZBA-02-2024)
• Extension of part-lot control exemption for River Ridge Phase 6 (PLC-01-2024)
• Direction to draft a Chain of Office policy
• Public meeting on the battery storage proposal

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lakeshore Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates on the Town Hall floor plan and the Employee Feedback Survey, and discuss the Facility Accessibility Design Manual draft. New business includes reviewing the 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan and setting 2024 meeting dates.

• Approval of November 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Hall Floor Plan Update
• Lakeshore's Employee Feedback Survey
• Facility Accessibility Design Manual Draft
• Accessibility Plan 2023-2028

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on three minor variance applications. The applications seek to allow larger accessory buildings and reduced side yard setbacks at 666 Old Tecumseh Road, 248 Notre Dame, and 2273 County Road 31. The committee will also consider cancelling a previous consent application.

• Minor Variance A-01-2024 at 666 Old Tecumseh Road: allow accessory building of 106.1 m² (limit 55 m²) and reduce side yard to 1.219 m (required 1.5 m)
• Minor Variance A-02-2024 at 248 Notre Dame: allow accessory building height of 5.5 m (18 ft)
• Minor Variance A-03-2024 at 2273 County Road 31: allow accessory building of 93.65 m² (1,008 ft²)
• Consent Cancellation for B-04-2023: cancel a previous consent for a lot addition on Part of Lot 9, Conc. 1 (Tilbury)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2024 budget for the Belle River Business Improvement Area and decide on reconstruction options for Patillo Road, with a recommendation to defer widening and proceed with a two-lane rehabilitation within the approved 2023 budget. Other items include a proposed amendment to the Property Standards By-law to address potholes on private roads, an update on the Denis St. Pierre Pollution Control Plant expansion, and appointments to the Executive Committee.

• 2024 Budget for Belle River Business Improvement Area – approval recommended
• Patillo Road reconstruction – recommendation to defer widening and proceed with 2-lane rehabilitation within 2023 budget
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Kerr to amend Property Standards By-law 23-2018 for pothole repairs on private roads
• Caille Avenue drainage and traffic calming improvements – report for information
• Denis St. Pierre Pollution Control Plant expansion project update

Drainage Board

The agenda for the February 12, 2024 Lakeshore Drainage Board meeting consists solely of technical placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE software. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-01-2024) to permit permanent secondary farm dwellings on lots of 40 hectares or more. Council will also consider endorsing modifications to the Official Plan (OPA No. 16) for submission to the County of Essex. A report will be discussed on potentially delegating minor zoning by-law amendments to staff or a committee. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice on two Ontario Land Tribunal appeals.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01-2024 to allow permanent secondary farm dwellings on lots 40 hectares or greater
• Endorsement of proposed County of Essex modifications to Council-adopted Official Plan (OPA No. 16)
• Discussion on delegating minor zoning by-law amendments under Section 39 of the Planning Act
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege and litigation strategy on OLT appeals ZBA-14-2023 and A/32/2023 (1610 County Road 22)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on two applications: a minor variance for a porch encroachment at 3841 Lakeshore Road 305, and a consent to sever a surplus dwelling at 475 Rochester Townline Road. The committee will also consider cancelling a previous consent application (B-04-2023) and approve past meeting minutes.

• Minor variance A-38-2023: permit porch encroachment up to 4.24 m into front yard (by-law allows 2.5 m) at 3841 Lakeshore Road 305
• Consent B-36-2023: sever 1.147-acre lot with dwelling at 475 Rochester Townline Road, subject to 12 conditions including zoning amendment and septic installation
• Consent cancellation B-04-2023: cancel previous consent for Part of Lot 9, Conc. 1 (Tilbury), PIN 75067-0220
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments for agricultural properties, receive the 2024 draft budget presentation, and consider several reports for direction. Key decisions include awarding a $385,645.84 contract for a new street sweeper, regulating light nuisance, and extending a shared fire chief agreement with Leamington.

• Zoning amendment ZBA-15-2023 for 1368 Rochester Townline Road from Agriculture to Agriculture Exception A-115 and A-116
• Zoning amendment ZBA-18-2023 for 1096 Lakeshore Road 107 from Agriculture to Agriculture Exception A-117
• Award contract for a 2024 RAVO 5-I Series Compact Sweeper to Cubex Limited for $385,645.84
• Direct administration to bring forward a by-law amendment to regulate light nuisance
• Extend temporary Fire Chief shared services agreement with Leamington until April 4, 2024

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at this meeting. The board will also consider approving the December 4, 2023 meeting minutes and receive correspondence, including memos on the Community Safety and Policing Act 2019. Reports for information include police services reports for Lakeshore and Essex County for November and December 2023. No items requiring a vote on policy or spending are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lakeshore Police Services Board
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting
• Receipt of memos on the Community Safety and Policing Act 2019 in-force date
• Police Services Report for Lakeshore – November 2023 and December 2023
• Police Services Board Essex County Overview – November 2023 and December 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several major contracts, including a $990,212.83 tender for widening and gravel conversion of Lakeshore Road 111, a $2.89 million three-year solid waste collection contract with GFL Environmental, and a $449,964.28 three-year janitorial services contract. They will also consider amending the 2024 user fee schedule, authorizing a $2 million drainage works borrowing by-law, and approving a waterline agreement amendment with Chatham-Kent. A public presentation requests reinstatement of the Municipal Heritage Committee.

• Tender award of $990,212.83 to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for Lakeshore Road 111 widening and gravel conversion
• Three-year solid waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for $2,891,726.04, with option to eliminate extra pickup in Area 3 saving $66,706.84
• Three-year janitorial services contract with Krautner Janitorial Inc. for $449,964.28
• By-law to raise $2,000,000 for drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act
• Amendment to 2024 user fee by-law (Schedule F) and waterline agreement with Chatham-Kent for a new watermain on Wheatley Road