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)

Council approved a zoning change at 12100 Lakeshore Road, authorized $45.3M in long-term debt for the Denis St. Pierre Water Treatment Plant expansion, and awarded a $275,260.80 bridge contract. A tender for accessibility audits was defeated, and a motion to direct a report on AODA audit requirements passed. Council also requested the province expand a health travel grant and directed staff to study a veterans commemorative crosswalk.

• Approved zoning amendment at 12100 Lakeshore Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $45,281,427.72 long-term borrowing for Denis St. Pierre Water Treatment Plant expansion (unanimous)
• Awarded $275,260.80 tender for Bridge over Renaud Line Drain to Front Construction Industries Inc. (unanimous)
• Defeated $82,500 tender for accessibility and facility audits (3-5)
• Directed report on AODA audit requirements (unanimous)
• Renewed Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy and Health and Safety Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Recruitment Policy changes (unanimous)
• Requested province expand Travel Health Grant to all Ontarians (unanimous)

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

Council approved the Public Works West Yard upgrade, awarding the tender to Barrineti Construction Ltd for $1,327,968.00, with an additional $697,175.00 from Facilities Reserves. Council also approved several by-laws, including the 2025 interim tax levy, temporary borrowing up to $4.7 million, and a $2 million drainage borrowing. The dog tag registration program was discontinued for 2025, and Community Benefit Fund grants were approved with reduced amounts for certain applicants.

• Approved Public Works West Yard upgrade tender to Barrineti Construction Ltd for $1,327,968.00 (6-2)
• Approved 2025 interim tax levy by-law 102-2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary borrowing up to $4,700,000 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 drainage borrowing under Tile Drainage Act (unanimous)
• Discontinued dog tag registration program effective 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of development charges demolition credit at 1650 Manning Road to May 2030 (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved Community Benefit Fund grants with reduced amounts (7-1, 1 conflict)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule with budget deliberations moved to Jan 23-24 (unanimous)

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)

Council approved several tender awards, including a $994,606.62 contract to Fina Construction Ltd. for Town Hall renovations and a $297,000 contract to Lekter Industrial Services Inc. for the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre glycol warm floor rink piping. Council also approved the 2023 year-end budget transfers, including a $2,002,884 taxation-supported surplus, and directed staff to apply for provincial funding for the ATRC glycol piping repair. The Public Works West Yard Upgrade project was deferred pending further options from administration.

• Approved $994,606.62 Town Hall renovation tender to Fina Construction Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $297,000 ATRC glycol warm floor rink piping tender to Lekter Industrial Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for ATRC glycol piping repair (unanimous)
• Deferred Public Works West Yard Upgrade project pending further options (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 year-end surplus transfers totaling $2,002,884 to various reserves (unanimous)
• Approved execution of Council compensation options effective January 1, 2024 (carried)
• Deferred 2025 Council meeting schedule to November 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed administration to include cast iron watermain replacements in Lighthouse Cove in 2025 budget (unanimous)

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

Council approved the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation plan, awarding the contract to BDO Canada and Microsoft Dynamics 365 at a cost of $800,000, along with related budget increases and staff costs. They also received the Water Wastewater Master Plan update, approved a $127,200 energy conservation plan contract, and appointed Ed Hooker to the OPP Detachment Board. All decisions were carried unanimously except for one by-law vote where Councillor Ruston declared a conflict.

• Approved ERP implementation with BDO Canada and Microsoft Dynamics 365, $800,000 (unanimous)
• Preapproved $120,000 2025 and $128,000 2026 DTCS operating budget increases (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 for temporary project staff backfill (unanimous)
• Approved $365,940 budget variance from working capital reserve (unanimous)
• Received 2024 Water Wastewater Master Plan update; directed $95,000 for rate and development charge studies (unanimous)
• Awarded $127,200 ECDM Plan update contract to Aladaco Consulting Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed Ed Hooker to Essex County OPP Detachment Board 1 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lakeshore Canadiens agreement for camera installation (unanimous)

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

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments, authorized a subdivision agreement, and supported a draft plan of subdivision. It also deferred a greenhouse business park study pending county input and received a heritage committee report for information only.

• Approved ZBA-12-2024 (0 Rourke Line Road) rezoning from MU-37(h30) to MU(h30) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-14-2024 (1477 County Road 22) rezoning (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to read By-laws 92-2024 and 93-2024 for zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Deferred Greenhouse Business Park Plan Study Update pending County of Essex response (unanimous)
• Supported draft plan of subdivision for Rourke Line and County Rd. 22 by MGV Development (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Subdivision Agreement for River Ridge Phase 8 (unanimous)
• Passed By-laws 85-2024, 92-2024, and 93-2024 (unanimous)
• Received heritage committee report for information only (5-3)

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.

Council approved a $100,000 pre-approval for an accessible kayak launch at Belle River Marina and awarded contracts for culvert replacement and a new salt storage facility. They also adopted the 2023 Fire Master Plan, extended the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre concessions contract, and deferred 2025 budget deliberations to January.

• Pre-approved up to $100,000 for accessible kayak launch dock (5-2)
• Awarded $391,090 culvert replacement contract to Sherway Construction (6-0)
• Awarded $240,000 salt storage facility contract to Britespan (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 Fire Master Plan for 2023-2032 (Unanimous)
• Extended M & M Concessions contract at ATRC for 2 years (Unanimous)
• Deferred 2025 Budget Deliberations to January 2025 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $11,530.54 tax reduction under Section 357 (Unanimous)
• Assumed roadways and services for Lakeshore New Center Estate Phase 3A (Unanimous)

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

Council approved the Additional Residential Units zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-80-2024) and directed updates to the Official Plan. It also awarded tenders for a new bridge over Leffler Drain, Little Baseline Road Drain East improvements, and watermain replacements on West Puce Road and County Road 22. A motion to fill the Ward 2 vacancy by by-election was lost; instead, Council carried a motion to appoint the person with the next highest votes.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-80-2024 for Additional Residential Units (unanimous)
• Awarded watermain replacement tender to Shearock Construction Group Inc. for $6,967,049.28 (unanimous)
• Awarded new bridge over Leffler Drain tender to Rudak Excavating Inc. for $109,697.28 (unanimous)
• Awarded Little Baseline Road Drain East improvements tender to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking for $111,545.24 (unanimous)
• Declared Ward 2 Councillor position vacant and directed it be filled by appointing the person with next highest votes (5-2)
• Directed Administration to bring forward hiring 2 permanent By-law Compliance Officers for 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Lakeshore 2023 Community Risk Assessment (unanimous)

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

Council approved the purchase of two new fire pumpers for $2,071,284, awarded the 2024 sidewalk construction tender, and approved a $50,000 tile loan. They also voted to not support 4 units as-of-right under Housing Accelerator Funding Round 2, and deferred a heritage committee report to October. Several by-laws were passed, including a procurement policy and zoning amendment.

• Approved $2,071,284 purchase of two fire pumpers (unanimous)
• Awarded $294,274.77 sidewalk construction tender to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 tile loan for Tyson Ruston (6-0, 1 conflict)
• Rejected 4 units as-of-right housing option (4-3)
• Deferred heritage committee report to October (5-2)
• Passed by-law to delegate authority for conditional building permits (6-1)
• Passed procurement policy by-law (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment at 475 Rochester Townline Road (unanimous)

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

The committee met on July 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the February 23, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded for the items listed under unfinished or new business.

• Approved February 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

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

Council approved the 2024 budget for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1 and directed updates to the Lakeview Pier Development Project Expression of Interest. Several motions were passed directing staff to report on by-law enforcement and zoning amendments for canal-abutting properties.

• Approved 2024 budget for Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Lakeview Pier Development Project Expression of Interest (7-1)
• Directed report on adding evening and weekend By-law Compliance Officer shifts (7-1)
• Directed report and training session on by-law enforcement models (Unanimous)
• Directed proposed Zoning By-law 2-2012 amendment for RV storage on canal-abutting lots (Unanimous)
• Directed Mayor to send letters regarding water quality concerns in Leamington tributaries and Ruscom River (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 76-2024 confirming June 18 and June 25 meeting proceedings (Unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of 2023 Workspace Assessment outcomes (Unanimous)

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

Lakeshore Council approved the Town Hall Main Floor and Operations renovation plans, including an additional $330,000 in funding. Council also adopted a new Customer Service Standards Policy and authorized $208,000 for related software and service implementation. Additionally, several zoning amendments were passed, and staff were directed to request Transport Canada install warning signage for off-shore shoals.

• Approved $330,000 for Town Hall renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted Customer Service Standards Policy and $208,000 software investment (7-1)
• Approved zoning amendments for 1475 O’Brien Sideroad and 1162 County Road 46
• Supported River Ridge Phase 8 subdivision draft plan (7-1)
• Approved Lakeshore Public Art Policy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to request Transport Canada install off-shore shoal signage
• Authorized exploration of public access to St Peter Street tennis courts

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

Council directed administration to create zoning by-laws for additional residential units and update the Official Plan to permit them without site-specific amendments. Other actions included awarding a trail replacement contract and approving a childcare agreement with the City of Windsor.

• Awarded 2024 Park Trail and Pathway Replacement Program to Quinlan Inc. (Unanimous)
• Designated Sunsplash event (July 12-14, 2024) as municipally significant (Unanimous)
• Approved childcare services agreement with City of Windsor (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved 5-year licensing agreement with Lakeshore Sports Excellence Hall of Fame (7-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved 2024 User Fee By-Law Schedule Amendment (7-1)
• Directed administration to regulate Additional Residential Units via zoning by-law and Official Plan updates (Unanimous)
• Passed By-laws 67-2024, 68-2024, and 69-2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted By-laws 48-2024, 57-2024, 65-2024, 66-2024, and 74-2024 (Unanimous)

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

Council approved a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law (ZBA-08-2024) by a 7-1 vote and passed a new noise by-law (16-2024) by a vote recorded as 8 in favour and 2 opposed. Council also awarded several contracts, including $445,912.32 for two large fleet equipment units and $152,437.00 for tennis and pickleball court resurfacing. A zoning amendment for 1356 County Rd. 46 was deferred for up to six months, and a report on pedestrian access from St. Annes Drive to Faith Drive was deferred.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-08-2024 (housekeeping) (7-1, Councillor Byrne opposed)
• Passed noise by-law 16-2024 (recorded as 8 in favour, 2 opposed)
• Awarded $445,912.32 fleet equipment tender to Delta Power Equipment Ltd.
• Awarded $152,437.00 tennis/pickleball court resurfacing to Court Surface Specialists Ltd.
• Awarded $294,258.38 watermain professional services to LEA Consulting Ltd.
• Deferred ZBA-03-2021 at 1356 County Rd. 46 for up to six months
• Deferred pedestrian access report (St. Annes Drive to Faith Drive)
• Directed Administration to explore Edward St. and report on scope of work

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

Council approved four zoning by-law amendments to permit townhouses, a mixed-use site, and single detached dwellings. The board also appointed a community representative to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board North.

• Approved ZBA-14-2020 for 108 townhouse dwellings (6-2)
• Approved ZBA-04-2024 for mixed-use zoning at 1294 County Road 22 (Unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-06-2024 for stacked townhouses at 350 Rourke Line Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-07-2024 for single detached dwellings at 1750 Caille Avenue (Unanimous)
• Directed Mayor to write to MPPs regarding provincial investment in childcare and schools (Unanimous)
• Appointed John Quennell to Essex County OPP Detachment Board North (Unanimous)
• Passed By-laws 59-2024, 60-2024, 61-2024, and 63-2024 (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to extend meeting beyond 9:30 PM (6-2)

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

Council approved several capital purchases for fire services and awarded contracts for a 2024 Roads Needs Study. A request to amend the Flag Policy to include the Progressive Pride Flag was defeated. Several drain and bridge by-laws were adopted.

• Approved $277,517 for five sets of Auto Extrication Tools (Unanimous)
• Approved $285,000 for a new fire rescue truck from CET Rescue Trucks (7-0-1)
• Awarded $159,260.50 to StreetScan and $84,359.04 to R.J. Burnside & Associates for the 2024 Roads Needs Study (Unanimous)
• Denied request to read By-law 17-2024 to adopt a Flag Policy (4-4)
• Adopted By-laws 39-2024, 40-2024, and 41-2024 regarding municipal drains (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 53-2024 updating the Community Benefit Fund Grant Policy (Unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted By-law 48-2024 for the Bridge Over the 16th-17th Sideroad Drain (Unanimous)

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

Council approved zoning amendments and agreements for Admiral’s Cove and Lakeshore New Centre Estates. It also authorized a request for proposal for 25-year community plans for ten local communities. A proposal regarding the delegation of authority for minor zoning amendments was defeated.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-12-2023 for Admiral’s Cove Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Authorized Supplemental Agreement for Admiral’s Cove Subdivision, Phase 1B (Unanimous)
• Approved Draft Plan of Condominium Process exemption for Beachside Development Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Authorized Subdivision Agreement for Lakeshore New Centre Estates Phase 3C and 3D (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP for 25-year Community Plans for ten communities (Unanimous)
• Denied direction to provide public notice for draft Official Plan Amendment (3-5)
• Denied alternative direction for draft Official Plan Amendment public notice (3-5)
• Passed By-laws 50-2024, 51-2024, 54-2024, and 55-2024 (Unanimous)

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

Council awarded gravel supply contracts totaling $393,103.97 and approved a three-year concession contract for West Beach. Members also voted to seek provincial funding for private well testing and explore transit feasibility with the Town of Tecumseh.

• Approved rezoning of 9141 Lakeshore Rd. 305 from Agriculture to Agriculture Zone Exception 119 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 gravel program contracts totaling $393,103.97 to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. and Quinlan Inc. (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2024-2025 Asset Management Plan consulting to PSD Citywide Ltd. for $98,606 (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year concession contract for West Beach with 2588827 Ontario Inc. O/A Scoop and Straw (Unanimous)
• Designated Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club event on June 15, 2024 as municipally significant (6-0, 1 conflict)
• Supported AMCTO submission to modernize Municipal Elections Act with specific local amendments (4-3)
• Deferred Town Hall and Operations training room renovation plans pending more info (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to discuss public transit feasibility with Town of Tecumseh (Unanimous)

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

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Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a $6.7 million roads rehabilitation program and accepted $125,000 in grant funding for EV charging stations. The board also authorized administrative support for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board (North) and passed several internal financial policies.

• Approved 2024 Roads Rehabilitation Program budget of $6,745,200.00 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $125,000 grant for EV charging stations at ATRC and Lakeview Park, plus $8,245.00 in reserve funding (7-1)
• Approved $4,500 for a crossing guard location on Oakwood Avenue effective September 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized administrative support and a new position for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board (North) (Unanimous)
• Passed By-laws 42-2024, 43-2024, and 44-2024 adopting internal control and external auditor policies (Unanimous)
• Authorized execution of a Subdivision Agreement for Patillo Road Industrial Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to prepare a summary report on the Parks Master Plan (Unanimous)

Drainage Board

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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

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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

Lakeshore council set its 2024 municipal tax levy and rates, approved a zoning amendment reducing side-yard setbacks and raising lot coverage for semi-detached lots in the Giorgi subdivision on Renaud Line Road, and authorized a subdivision agreement for River Ridge Phase 10. Council also approved a conditional building permit agreement with Manning Developments Inc. for a 10-townhouse proposal at 1650 Manning Road, carried 4-0 with four members declaring conflicts. Council authorized a tax reduction of $2,966.57 under section 357 of the Municipal Act and passed a series of bylaws in open session.

• Approved 2024 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates (By-law 29-2024) (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-16-2023 for 347 Renaud Line Road, reducing R2 side-yard setback from 4.5m to 3.5m and raising lot coverage from 35% to 40% (unanimous)
• Authorized subdivision agreement for River Ridge Phase 10 with 1156756 Ontario Ltd. (By-law 38-2024) (unanimous)
• Authorized conditional building permit agreement with Manning Developments Inc. for 10 townhouses at 1650 Manning Road (By-law 34-2024) (4 in favour, 4 conflict)
• Authorized tax reduction of $2,966.57 under section 357 of the Municipal Act for 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved assumption of developed roadways and municipal services for Forest Hills Phase 4A and River Ridge Phase 7A (By-law 35-2024) (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Access Agreement with North Frontenac Telephone Company (By-law 36-2024) (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to proceed with Phase 1 of HONI Community Benefit Projects, adding $5,000 for Comber Agricultural Society fireworks (unanimous)

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

Council voted to reduce the threshold for procurement items brought to Council from $500,000 to $100,000. Other actions included appointing a representative to the OPP Detachment Board and amending the draft Procedure By-law.

• Reduced procurement threshold for Council approval from $500,000 to $100,000 (6-2)
• Appointed Mayor Bailey to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board (North) (Unanimous)
• Deferred By-law 25-2024 regarding nuisance odours and lighting from plant cultivation (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to continue discussions on Official Plan Amendment No. 18 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2-2023 (7-1)
• Approved letter of support for current Woodslee Library hours (Unanimous)
• Amended draft Procedure By-law to require petitions be submitted 6 business days prior to meetings (Unanimous)
• Amended draft Procedure By-law to include Notices of Motion before County Council reports (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to reconsider June 27, 2023 resolution on reconsideration time limits (3-5)

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

Council adopted the 2024 Budget Estimates (By-law 26-2024) and a by-law authorizing 2024 municipal grants (By-law 27-2024), both carried unanimously. Council also approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-02-2024 for the Tilbury Battery Storage project, changing the lands at 0 Creekside Road from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture (A-118), and passed the related amending by-law 23-2024. A public meeting on the battery storage application drew one resident speaking in opposition. Council also approved a Part Lot Control exemption extension for River Ridge Phase 6 and directed staff to request a meeting with the school board about keeping the track at Belle River District High School.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-02-2024 (Tilbury Battery Storage, 0 Creekside Road) from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture (A-118) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Budget Estimates via By-law 26-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 27-2024 authorizing 2024 municipal grants (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Part Lot Control exemption for River Ridge Phase 6, Registered Plan 12M-657 (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to report on site plan conditions for the Tilbury Battery Storage project (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to draft a Chain of Office policy (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to request the Greater Essex County District School Board meet with Mayor Bailey and provincial representatives on keeping the Belle River District High School track (unanimous)
• Supported County of Renfrew resolution on affordability of water and wastewater systems (unanimous)

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 approved the 2024 draft budget following a series of amendments to capital and operating expenses. Key changes included increasing funds for road rehabilitation and sidewalks while removing funding for an ice resurfacer and various consulting fees.

• Approved 2024 draft budget as revised (Unanimous)
• Transferred $4M from Roads Reserve for roads rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Removed $175,000 for Ice Resurfacer from Capital budget (Unanimous)
• Added $100,000 each for missing link sidewalks and streetlight wiring (Unanimous)
• Removed $1M from Contribution to Reserve - Facilities - New (7-1)
• Removed $280,000 for Heavy Equipment Lifecycle Replacement (7-1)
• Directed report on making the Marina profit or cost-neutral (5-3)
• Directed report on adding a kayak launch to Lakeview Park (6-2)

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

Council approved the 2024 budget for the Belle River Business Improvement Area and selected a design option for the Patillo Road reconstruction. Members also appointed the Executive Committee and directed staff to study private road pothole enforcement and assumption policies.

• Approved 2024 Belle River Business Improvement Area budget (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Bailey and Councillor McNamara to the Executive Committee (Unanimous)
• Supported City of Brantford resolution on Public Rail Transit-CN Rail (6-2)
• Approved Patillo Road reconstruction Option 4 for 2024 detailed design (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on Property Standards Bylaw amendment for private road potholes (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on a new private road assumption program and policy revision (7-1)
• Passed By-laws 21-2024 and 22-2024 (Unanimous)

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)

Council approved a zoning amendment to allow permanent secondary farm dwellings on lots of 40 hectares or more. Members also endorsed modifications to the Lakeshore Official Plan and directed staff to explore delegating minor zoning amendments.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01-2024 for secondary farm dwellings on lots 40 hectares or greater (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 19-2024 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 (Unanimous)
• Endorsed proposed modifications to the Lakeshore Official Plan Review (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on amending the Official Plan to delegate minor zoning by-law amendments (7-1)
• Directed staff to prepare a by-law delegating minor zoning amendments for surplus farm dwelling severs to the Committee of Adjustment (5-3)

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

Council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper and two zoning by-law amendments for agricultural lands. They also extended a shared Fire Chief agreement with Leamington and paused a Master Waterline Agreement amendment.

• Approved $385,645.84 contract for a RAVO 5-I Series Compact Sweeper (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-15-2023 for 1368 Rochester Townline Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-18-2023 for 1096 Lakeshore Road 107 (Unanimous)
• Extended temporary Fire Chief shared services agreement with Leamington until April 4, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Paused execution of Master Waterline Agreement amendment to prevent servicing net new development (Unanimous)
• Approved draft Customer Service Policy in principle (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Property Standards By-law to regulate light nuisance (Unanimous)
• Denied request for report on increased snow and ice removal costs on secondary roads (2-5)

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

The Board appointed Ed Hooker as Chair and John Quennell as Vice-Chair. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and received several police services reports for information.

• Appointed Ed Hooker as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed John Quennell as Vice Chair (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Appointed Julie Johnston to attend 2024 Summit
• Received November and December 2023 Police Services reports (Carried)
• Moved into closed session at 9:42 AM (Carried)

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

Council awarded contracts for solid waste collection, janitorial services, and road widening. It also approved the elimination of an extra waste pick-up in Area 3 and passed several municipal by-laws.

• Awarded 3-year solid waste contract to GFL Environmental Inc. for $2,891,726.04 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year janitorial contract to Krautner Janitorial Inc. for $449,964.28 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Road 111 widening contract to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $990,212.83 and approved $90,615.47 overage (Unanimous)
• Approved elimination of Extra Pick up in Area 3 for $66,706.84 savings (6-2)
• Directed Administration to report on establishing a Heritage Committee (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to find interim pedestrian crossing solution at Optimist Park (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 2-2024 to raise $2,000,000 for drainage works (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to include surplus municipal lands for affordable housing in Official Plan (3-5)