Lakeshore public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning change, a heritage church demolition, a waste collection contract extension, and the 2023 interim tax levy. They will also discuss a greenhouse study and a commercial/industrial growth study. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and negotiation matters.

• Approve demolition of designated heritage property at 7119 Tecumseh Rd (Church of the Annunciation) with salvage of heritage attributes
• Extend waste collection contract with Green for Life Environmental Inc. for 1 year at $1,536,435 including HST and CPI
• Approve zoning by-law amendment ZBA-15-2022 for 353 Lakeview Drive (rezoning to RW2-15)
• Adopt 2023 interim tax levy by-law and 2023 user fee by-law
• Direct up to $75,000 from Development Charges Reserve for commercial/industrial growth study

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings to consider four minor variance applications and one consent application. Staff recommend approval for all items except A-44-2022, which is deferred due to insufficient notice. The committee will also vote on adding conditions to two previously approved consent applications.

• Approve minor variance A-42-2022 for an 8,775 sq ft billet storage building in the front yard
• Approve minor variance A-43-2022 for an accessory structure of 190.7 m² and 5.7 m height
• Defer minor variance A-44-2022 due to insufficient notice
• Approve minor variance A-45-2022 for an 89.1 m² accessory structure in the rear yard
• Approve consent B-24-2022 to sever 915 m² for boundary adjustment at 0 County Rd 46, subject to 8 conditions

The Committee unanimously approved three minor variance applications for new buildings and accessory structures. It also approved a consent application for a boundary adjustment and two minor condition changes to previous consent applications.

• Approved minor variance A-42-2022 for an 815.22 m2 building for billet storage (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A-43-2022 for an accessory structure of 190.7 m2 and 5.7 m height (Unanimous)
• Deferred minor variance A-44-2022 due to insufficient notice
• Approved minor variance A-45-2022 for an 89.1 m2 accessory structure in the rear yard (Unanimous)
• Approved consent application B-24-2022 to sever approximately 915 m2 for a boundary adjustment (Unanimous)
• Approved minor condition change to consent application B-18-2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved minor condition change to consent application B-19-2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting for Lakeshore, ON, dated 2022-12-06. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive information for residents.

Council received a presentation on the municipality's sanitary treatment and conveyance systems. The meeting included a closed session to discuss litigation and Planning Act training.

• Received presentation on Sanitary Treatment and Conveyance Systems (Unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss litigation and Planning Act training (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider approving updated water and wastewater rates, award several construction and service contracts, and make appointments to boards and committees. The meeting includes a closed session for labour negotiations and employee matters. Key decisions include a $1.34M tender for the First Street Pumping Station replacement and a $50,000 tile loan.

• Approve updated water and wastewater rates and direct preparation of 2023 budget
• Award $1,335,206.74 tender to Rudak Excavating Inc. for First Street Pumping Station Replacement and Pedestrian Rail Crossing
• Award $26,065.82 per storm event winter control contract to Landscape Effects Group for 3 years
• Approve $50,000 tile loan to Scot Chevalier for 1421 South Middle Road
• Direct negotiation of 4-year OPP policing contract

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a pumping station replacement and winter control services. The board also finalized 2023-2026 appointments for various boards, committees, and the Acting Mayor schedule.

• Awarded First Street Pumping Station and Pedestrian Rail Crossing contract to Rudak Excavating Inc. for $1,335,206.74 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Winter Control Contract to Landscape Effects Group at $26,065.82 per storm event (6-1)
• Awarded Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update professional services to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for $278,950.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $83,092.26 project variance for River Ridge Park from Community Benefits Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 tile loan for Scot Chevalier at 1421 South Middle Road (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to negotiate a 4-year contract with the Ontario Provincial Police (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Kerr as alternate member for Essex County Council (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Regular Council Meeting schedule (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Lakeshore Regular Council Meeting on 2022-11-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings to consider one minor variance and four consent (land severance) applications. The most significant is a proposal to create three residential lots along East Ruscom River Rd. Other items involve lot additions, a boundary adjustment, and a new lot at Manning and Middle Roads. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Minor variance A-41-2022: front porch encroaching 3.4 m into front yard, maintaining 11.6 m to front lot line
• Consent B-17-2022: create 3 residential lots, ~30 m frontage on East Ruscom River Rd, ~3,035 m² lot area, with 12 conditions
• Consents B-20-2022 & B-21-2022: lot additions between 157 and 153 Beckett Lane (147 m² and 242 m²)
• Consent B-22-2022: cancel consent R928743 and sever ~18 m² for boundary adjustment at 370 Old Tecumseh Road
• Consent B-23-2022: sever southern portion for new lot, ~2,826.7 m², 55.17 m frontage on Manning Rd, 58.5 m on Middle Rd

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved several consent applications for lot creations and boundary adjustments. One minor variance for a front porch encroachment was also granted. The committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022, meeting with minor corrections.

• Approved minor variance A-41-2022 for a front porch encroachment of 3.4m (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Application B-17-2022 to create three residential lots on East Ruscom River Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Application B-20-2022 to sever 147m2 from 157 Beckett Lane to 153 Beckett Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Application B-21-2022 to sever 242m2 from 153 Beckett Lane to 157 Beckett Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of consent R928743 on PIN 75000-0404 (370 Old Tecumseh Road) (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Application B-22-2022 for an 18m2 boundary adjustment to 370 Old Tecumseh Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Application B-23-2022 to create a new lot of 2,826.7m2 along Manning Rd and Middle Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2022, meeting minutes with naming corrections (Unanimous)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business and one substantive item: determining which items from the Church of the Annunciation at 7119 Tecumseh Rd. in Stoney Point should be salvaged and who should take ownership, based on a 2020 Heritage Impact Assessment. The committee will recommend the results to Council as a condition of the building's demolition.

• Salvage and ownership plan for Church of the Annunciation, 7119 Tecumseh Rd., Stoney Point
• Review of Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment and Commemoration Strategy (September 2020)
• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider the proposed demolition of the Church of the Annunciation at 7119 Tecumseh Rd. in Stoney Point. The committee will review documents including a heritage impact assessment, a demolition permit application, and a property standards order. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes.

• Demolition of Church of the Annunciation, 7119 Tecumseh Rd., Stoney Point
• Review of designation By-law 84-2007 and amendment By-law 32-2017
• Application to remove property from Heritage Register (June 2022)
• Demolition Permit Application (March 2020)
• Order to comply - Property Standards Violation (July 2022)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is holding public meetings to decide on three minor variance applications and two consent (land severance) applications. Recommendations include approving an AC unit installation, denying a large accessory structure and a wide driveway, and approving two lot severances with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approve minor variance A-38-2022 for AC unit 1.22m from lot line at 319 Elmgrove Drive
• Deny minor variance A-39-2022 for 251m² accessory structure (6.12m high) in rear yard
• Approve minor variance A-40-2022 for 1,858.06m² building addition and 92.96m² breezeway with conditions
• Approve consent B-18-2022 to sever ~4,856m² at 1066 County Rd 42 (surplus dwelling)
• Approve consent B-19-2022 to create ~1,772m² lot at 865 Lakeshore Rd 115

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications on the agenda: four minor variances (A-38-2022, A-39-2022, A-40-2022, A-35-2022) and two consent applications (B-18-2022, B-19-2022). Each decision was carried unanimously. Conditions were attached to several approvals, including requirements for species-at-risk review, fire code compliance, site plan agreements, and septic testing.

• Approved minor variance A-38-2022 to permit an AC unit 1.22m from the interior lot line at 319 Elmgrove Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A-39-2022 to construct a 251m² accessory structure 6.12m high in the rear yard, subject to species-at-risk and fire code conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A-40-2022 to enlarge a non-conforming building by 1,858.06m² plus breezeway, with 6 conditions including site plan agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent B-18-2022 to sever approx. 4,856m² for a surplus dwelling at 1066 County Rd 42, with 8 conditions including survey, taxes, septic, and drainage (unanimous)
• Approved consent B-19-2022 to create a 1,772m² severed lot from 865 Lakeshore Rd 115, with 9 conditions including access bridge and septic testing (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A-35-2022 for a 30 ft (9.14m) wide driveway (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation and negotiations related to the Amy Croft Secondary Plan. In open session, they will hear a petition against greenhouses, consider a motion opposing large commercial greenhouses in rural areas, and vote on several by-laws including a parkland dedication fee of $2,000 per lot. They will also decide on extending draft approval for the River Ridge Subdivision and approve the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Motion opposing large commercial greenhouses in rural areas and requesting reclassification as industrial use
• Petition regarding greenhouses presented by Jill Miner
• By-law 90-2022: Parkland dedication by-law with $2,000 per lot rate
• River Ridge Subdivision: request to extend draft approval to October 20, 2025, with no direct access to Oakwood Avenue
• By-law 80-2022: Lamy Drain by-law

Council passed a motion opposing large commercial greenhouses in Lakeshore, citing inadequate infrastructure, environmental concerns, and lack of enforcement resources. The motion also requests the province reclassify such greenhouses as industrial use. The vote was 6-2, with Councillors Wilder and Janisse opposed.

• Opposed large commercial greenhouses and requested reclassification as industrial use (6-2)
• Supported extending draft plan approval for River Ridge Subdivision for three years (6-2)
• Deferred 2023 Council Meeting Schedule to new term (5-3)
• Approved minutes and correspondence from September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported Owen Sound resolution on Amber Alert changes (unanimous)
• Approved by-laws 88-2022, 80-2022, 90-2022, and 92-2022 (unanimous)
• Received September 2022 Council Requested Report Tracking (unanimous)
• Lost motion to prepare tax assessment breakdown report (3-5)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider whether to support relocating a gaming centre to 446 Advance Boulevard, based on public engagement results. They will also vote on a parkland dedication by-law update, approve the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and discuss a motion opposing large commercial greenhouses in rural areas.

• Delegation on results of public engagement for a cGaming Centre at 446 Advance Boulevard
• By-law 89-2022 to adopt parkland dedication rates in force prior to September 18, 2022
• Approve Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2022
• Support extending draft plan approval for River Ridge Subdivision (37-T-97010) for three years
• Notice of motion opposing large commercial greenhouses in rural areas

Council voted 6-2 to support a gaming site at 446 Advance Boulevard and directed administration to notify the applicant, AGCO, and OLG. A motion to defer the application to the next council term was defeated 2-6. Council also approved a new parkland dedication by-law with a $2,000 fee per lot and adopted the 2022 Asset Management Plan.

• Supported gaming centre location at 446 Advance Boulevard (6-2)
• Defeated motion to defer gaming application to next council term (2-6)
• Approved By-law 89-2022 for parkland dedication with $2,000 fee per lot (7-1)
• Adopted Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2022 (7-1)
• Approved $5,828.24 in tax adjustments under section 357 of Municipal Act (unanimous)
• Directed administration to consult with development community on phasing parkland dedication fee (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings on three minor variance applications, with staff recommending denial of one and approval of two with conditions. The committee will also consider changing conditions on a provisional consent related to drainage work on South Middle Road, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Minor Variance A/35/2022: staff recommend denial
• Minor Variance A/36/2022: staff recommend approval for 41.6m2 accessory structure 1.24m from interior lot line, conditional on drainage plan
• Minor Variance A/37/2022: staff recommend approval for 105m2 accessory structure, conditional on fire department review
• Change of Conditions B/04/2022: add drainage condition for connection to Croson Drain on South Middle Road
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment deferred Minor Variance Application A/35/2022 to allow the applicant and engineering staff to discuss stormwater management concerns. Three other applications were approved: A/36/2022 for an accessory structure with a drainage plan condition, A/37/2022 for a larger accessory structure after consent cancellation, and a change of conditions for provisional consent B/04/2022. All decisions were unanimous.

• Deferred Minor Variance Application A/35/2022 for engineering discussion (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Variance Application A/36/2022 for 41.6m² accessory structure 1.24m from lot line, with drainage plan condition (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of consent R778839 on PIN 75004-0069 (LT) at 844 Old Tecumseh Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Variance Application A/37/2022 for 105m² accessory structure, with fire department review condition (unanimous)
• Approved change of conditions for provisional consent B/04/2022, adding drainage connection requirement and amending condition 9 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation and land acquisition. In open session, they will consider several zoning by-law amendments, a subdivision draft plan, a library renovation tender, and a report on sewage capacity that could affect a subdivision approval. The agenda also includes notices of motion on provincial health-care legislation and a potential rat abatement service.

• ZBA-11-2022: permit a Library at 6405 Main Street, Comber, with minimum 6 parking spaces
• Tender award: Comber Library Renovations to RC White Ltd for $137,121.60 including HST
• ZBA-28-2021: rezone 347 Renaud Line from R1 to R2 and support draft plan for Giorgi Subdivision
• Report: no longer support Tracey Estates Subdivision Phase 3 due to lack of sewage capacity at Comber lagoon
• Notice of motion: call on Ontario to repeal Bill 124 regarding health-care wages

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 347 Renaud Line Road from low-density to medium-density residential, supporting a draft plan of subdivision for the Giorgi development. A motion to defer a new Parkland Dedication By-law to the next term was lost on a tie vote, but a phased-in approach was approved. Council also awarded a $137,121.60 tender for Comber Library renovations and deferred a zoning amendment for a drainage outlet.

• Approved rezoning for Giorgi Subdivision at 347 Renaud Line to medium-density residential (7-1)
• Lost motion to defer new Parkland Dedication By-law to next term (4-4)
• Approved phased-in approach for Parkland Dedication By-law (5-3)
• Awarded Comber Library Renovations tender to RC White Ltd for $137,121.60 (7-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for library use at 6405 Main Street Comber (unanimous)
• Deferred zoning amendment ZBA-4-2022 for drainage outlet (unanimous)
• Approved drainage improvements report for Puce Road, Major Street, Lilydale Avenue (unanimous)
• Directed administration to develop business case for rat abatement service (7-1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on one minor variance application (A/33/2022) that would allow reduced front yard setback and reduced separations between cottages. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 17, 2022 meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Minor Variance Application A/33/2022: front yard setback of 3.65m, separation of 1.25m from cottage #35 to the east, and 1.4m from cottage #33 to the west
• Conditions include adherence to Ontario Building Code and separation distances applying only to cantilevered second-storey portions
• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two minor variance applications and four consent (land severance) applications. Staff recommendations include approving most applications with conditions, and denying one consent application for not conforming to provincial and local policies. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A/32/2022: accessory structure up to 89.19 m², setbacks 4.8m interior, 14m rear
• Minor variance A/34/2022: relocate AC unit 2.82m from interior lot line
• Consent B/13/2022: staff recommends denial for non-conformance with Provincial Policy Statement and Official Plan
• Consent B/14/2022: sever 3.9 ha lot from 1477 County Rd 22
• Consent B/15/2022: 7,891.3 m² lot addition from 0 Tecumseh Rd to 3810 Tecumseh Rd

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including restructuring the Union Water Supply System into a municipal services corporation, approving zoning by-law amendments, and awarding a contract for cloud-based permitting software. The agenda also includes public meetings for a zoning change at 317 Lakeview Drive and the Giorgi Subdivision at 347 Renaud Line, plus notices of motion for temporary speed bumps and landscaping.

• Restructure Union Water Supply System into Union Water Supply System Inc. (municipal services corporation)
• Approve ZBA-9-2022 to rezone 317 Lakeview Drive from RW2 to RW2-14
• Approve ZBA-28-2021 to rezone 347 Renaud Line Road from R1(h4) to R2(h4) for Giorgi Subdivision
• Award contract for Cloudpermit software; transfer $10,000 from Building Reserve and $30,500 from Covid-19 Safe Restart fund
• Public input session for proposed relocation of cGaming Centre to 446 Advance Boulevard

Council approved the restructuring of the Union Water Supply System into a municipal services corporation, Union Water Supply System Inc., and authorized the Mayor and Treasurer to execute related agreements. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 317 Lakeview Drive, deferred several planning applications, and directed the procurement of cloud permitting software. A motion to support a climate emergency declaration passed with a 5-3 vote.

• Approved restructuring of Union Water Supply System into municipal services corporation (unanimous)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA-9-2022 for 317 Lakeview Drive (7-1)
• Deferred Giorgi Subdivision zoning and draft plan application to Sept 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Deferred ZBA-4-2022 (Fuerth) to Sept 13, 2022 pending drainage outlet (unanimous)
• Directed procurement of Cloudpermit software for planning, building, by-law processes (unanimous)
• Adopted terms of reference for 2022-2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Directed public input session on cGaming Centre relocation to 446 Advance Blvd (unanimous)
• Supported Township of Mulmur climate emergency declaration (5-3)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings and vote on four minor variance applications (A/28/2022, A/29/2022, A/30/2022, A/31/2022) and one consent application (B/12/2022). Staff recommendations include approving some variances with conditions and refusing one. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approve A/28/2022 for accessory structure up to 71.34 m²
• Refuse A/29/2022 as not minor or compatible
• Approve A/30/2022 conditional on pool permit and ERCA permit
• Approve A/31/2022 with conditions including demolition agreement
• Approve B/12/2022 with $600 park fee and conditions

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider several items, including a $45,281,428 borrowing from Infrastructure Ontario for the Denis St. Pierre expansion, a zoning amendment for a school site at 1477 County Road 22, and adoption of new financial policies. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and negotiations, and a presentation from the Belle River and District Horticultural Society.

• Borrowing $45,281,428 from Infrastructure Ontario for Denis St. Pierre expansion (By-law 71-2022)
• Zoning amendment ZBA-8-2020 to rezone 1477 County Road 22 to Mixed Use Exception 37 (MU-37)(H30) for a school site (By-law 70-2022)
• Adoption of Asset Management, Debt, and Drainage Financing policies (By-laws 66-2022, 67-2022, 68-2022)
• Approval of $32,150 for 2022 Community Winter Lights program
• Adoption of Communications & Engagement Master Plan

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes decisions on a zoning by-law amendment, a professional services contract for the County Road 22 watermain replacement, and approval of 2021 year-end budget surplus transfers. Council will also consider endorsing the Active School Travel Charter, extending a part lot control exemption, and directing public consultation on campground licensing. Several notices of motion propose updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, flexible work options, and a noise by-law amendment.

• Award $264,576 contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for County Road 22 Watermain Replacement
• Approve ZBA-6-2022 to remove Holding Symbol (h9) on Beneteau lands (Part of Lot 14, Concession 1, East of Belle River)
• Approve 2021 surplus transfers: $1,498,110 taxation surplus, $430,310 water, $573,117 wastewater to reserves
• Direct public consultation on campground licensing (Option 1A: annual licence, restricted operation)
• Notice of motion to amend noise by-law to prohibit amplified music outdoors at marinas and waterfront commercial properties

Council approved a $264,576 contract for professional services for the County Road 22 Watermain Replacement and endorsed the Active School Travel Charter. A zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding symbol was defeated in a 4-4 tie vote, and a motion to refund the application fee was also lost. Council also approved several financial transfers and directed staff on campground consultation and noise by-law review.

• Approved $264,576 contract to Stantec for County Road 22 Watermain Replacement (unanimous)
• Endorsed Windsor-Essex County Active School Travel Charter (unanimous)
• Zoning amendment ZBA-6-2022 to remove holding symbol denied (4-4 tie)
• Refund of zoning application fee denied (2-6)
• Deferred side driveway decision at 226 Willow Wood Drive pending report (unanimous)
• Directed RFP for ATRC Room 010 Pro Shop lease (7-1)
• Approved 2021 surplus transfers totaling over $3.5M (7-1)
• Directed public consultation on campground licensing (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council deferred the zoning by-law amendment application ZBA-8-2020 for 1477 County Rd. 22, directing administration to work with the applicant on a separate proposal for the school portion to be considered at the July 12, 2022 meeting. A motion to designate the Sunsplash event as municipally significant failed on a 4-4 tie, but a subsequent motion with an added condition (moving the Beer Garden) passed unanimously. The meeting was extended past 9:30 PM, but the motion to extend was lost on a 3-5 vote.

• Deferred ZBA-8-2020 for 1477 County Rd. 22, directing separate school zoning consideration (unanimous)
• Directed administration to host public input session for ZBA-8-2020 (unanimous)
• Denied designation of Sunsplash as municipally significant without conditions (4-4 tie, lost)
• Approved Sunsplash designation with condition to move Beer Garden east of beach (unanimous)
• Lost motion to extend meeting past 9:30 PM (3-5)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved Concept B for the St. Clair Shores Neighbourhood Park, awarded a $268,276.69 stormwater master plan contract, and approved $37,500 for park surveillance. Several by-laws were passed, including a site plan delegation by-law and a Disconnect from Work Policy. A motion to defer the Culture Strategy report was lost, and the report was received for information.

• Approved Concept B for St. Clair Shores Neighbourhood Park (5-3)
• Awarded stormwater master plan Phase 2 to Civica Infrastructure Inc. for $268,276.69 (unanimous)
• Approved $37,500 for park surveillance equipment in three parks (unanimous)
• Passed By-law 62-2022 delegating site plan approval authority (6-2)
• Passed By-law 52-2022 adopting Disconnect from Work Policy (6-2)
• Passed By-law 57-2022 adopting Lakeshore Sports Field Allocation Policy (7-1)
• Approved closure and surplus of two alleys (unanimous)
• Received Culture Strategy report for information (6-2)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lakeshore Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, review unfinished business such as the accessibility flag and election plan, and discuss new items including a virtual speakers' forum and the County of Essex's multi-year accessibility plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on accessibility flag flown at Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Update on Accessibility Plan for Municipal Election 2022
• Discussion of 'No Barriers, No Problem' virtual speakers' forum on June 27, 2022
• Consultation on County of Essex Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 open until June 30, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will hold public meetings on planning applications, including a Mailloux Construction official plan and zoning amendment, a holding symbol removal, and a temporary use permit for a transport terminal. Council will also consider adopting the 2022 Development Charges Update, awarding contracts for vehicles and watermain engineering, and passing several by-laws on policies and property closures.

• Adopt 2022 Development Charges Update and By-law 56-2022 amending the development charges by-law
• Public meeting for Mailloux Construction OPA and zoning amendment at 3810 and 0 Tecumseh Road (By-laws 47-2022, 48-2022)
• Tender award to Lally Ford Sales for six vehicles totaling $276,869.02
• Award professional services for Comber Sideroad watermain replacement to TYLin International Canada Inc. at $260,307.17
• Close and declare surplus alleys in Tilbury (Plan 284) and Rochester (Plan 160)

Council adopted the 2022 Development Charges Update Study and directed the Clerk to read By-law 56-2022 amending the Development Charges By-law, with Councillor Wilder opposed. Council also approved several zoning and official plan amendments, including rezoning at 3810 Tecumseh Road, removing a holding symbol at 565 Markham Drive, and a temporary use for a transport terminal at 2110 Manning Road. A motion to receive the Employer of Choice and Culture Review results was lost, and the report was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted 2022 Development Charges Update Study and By-law 56-2022 (7-1)
• Approved OPA-1-2020 and ZBA-22-2020 for 3810 Tecumseh Road (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-7-2022 removing holding symbol at 565 Markham Drive (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use zoning for transport terminal at 2110 Manning Road until June 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Supported draft plan approval for Tracey Estates Subdivision Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded vehicle tender to Lally Ford Sales for $276,869.02 (7-1)
• Awarded Comber Sideroad Watermain Replacement professional services to TYLin International Canada Inc. for $260,307.17 (unanimous)
• Deferred Lakeshore Crest report to next meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and reports, including an extension for the Lakeside Estates Phase 2 subdivision agreement, a road closure for the MTO Highway 3 widening, renewal of the Provincial Offences Act court services agreement, and adoption of a Disconnect from Work Policy. Council will also hear a delegation from Enbridge Gas about the Panhandle Regional Expansion Project and discuss short-term rental regulations.

• By-law 29-2022: Amend Lakeside Estates Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement with Amico Properties Inc. to extend sewer construction deadline by two years
• By-law 50-2022: Stop up and close a portion of Ellis Sideroad for MTO Highway 3 widening project
• By-law 49-2022: Authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign extension to Intermunicipal Court Services Agreement (Provincial Offences Act)
• By-law 52-2022: Adopt a Disconnect from Work Policy for municipality
• Notice of Motion: Request County of Essex to reinstall bollards along Old Tecumseh Road pathway

Council voted 6-2 to allow short-term rentals only in primary residences, to be regulated in the Zoning By-law, rejecting a proposal to ban them outright. They also approved several by-laws, including a subdivision agreement amendment and road closure, and supported resolutions on affordable housing and other matters.

• Approved option 3 for short-term rentals: permitted in primary residences only (6-2)
• Rejected option 2 to prohibit all short-term rentals (3-5)
• Approved amendment to Lakeside Estates Phase 2 subdivision agreement with Amico Properties (6-2)
• Approved by-law 49-2022 for Intermunicipal Court Services Agreement extension (7-0)
• Approved by-law 50-2022 to close portion of Ellis Sideroad for Highway 3 widening (7-0)
• Deferred Right to Disconnect Policy to May 31 meeting (7-1)
• Requested County of Essex to reinstall bollards along Old Tecumseh Road pathway (unanimous)
• Designated Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club event as municipally significant (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Council repealed the employee COVID-19 vaccination policy and amended the hiring policy, both by a vote of 7-1. Council also passed a by-law amending the sign by-law for election signs, with four members declaring conflicts. The meeting included a closed session for legal and land matters, and a report on strategic priorities was received for information.

• Repealed employee COVID-19 vaccination policy (By-law 44-2022) (7-0)
• Amended hiring and employment of family members policy (By-law 45-2022) (7-1)
• Amended sign by-law for election signs (By-law 46-2022) (4-0, 4 conflicts)
• Received 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities report for information (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council awarded the Rourke Line Road Reconstruction and Denis St. Pierre Sewer Outfall tender to J&J Lepera Infrastructures Inc. for $7,960,406.99, with a contract reduction of $1,039,247.41 and an additional $791,438.99 funded from the roads reserve. Council also approved several other tenders, including the asphalt resurfacing program and a mowing tractor, and passed multiple by-laws, including the Animal Care and Control By-law. A zoning amendment for 2744 County Road 31 was approved, while another for Jean-Marc and Catherine Beneteau was deferred to May 10, 2022.

• Awarded Rourke Line Road and Denis St. Pierre Sewer Outfall contract to J&J Lepera Infrastructures Inc. for $7,960,406.99 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Asphalt Roads Resurfacing Program to Mill-Am Corporation for $1,277,210.11 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Mowing Tractor & Bush Hog Mower contract to Delta Power Equipment Essex Ltd for $137,884.80 (7-0, Wilder conflicted)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-32-2021 at 2744 County Road 31 (unanimous)
• Deferred Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-6-2022 (Beneteau) to May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Passed By-law 27-2022, Animal Care and Control (7-1, Janisse opposed)
• Passed By-law 38-2022, Delegation of Authority during Restricted Period (7-1, Wilder opposed)
• Directed $150,000 from Transportation Master Plan to Water & Wastewater Master Plan update (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a closed session for labour, legal, and employee matters, followed by open session items. Council will consider four notices of motion, including proposals to pause the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (ATRC) redevelopment and halt new park redesign spending until six named parks are completed. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, covering drainage, traffic, zoning, and an election policy.

• Motion to hold ATRC redevelopment until Lakeview Park/West Beach and Marina redevelopment (estimated $11.2M) is complete; transfer $100,000 ATRC visioning funds to reserve
• Motion to pause ATRC redesign and stop new park redesign spending until six parks (St Clair, River Ridge, West Beach, Lakeview, Millen Centre, Stoney Point) are built
• Motion to direct administration to report on returning to municipal offices after state of emergency ended
• Motion to send by-laws (campgrounds, B&Bs, greenhouses, noxious odors) to outside legal counsel for completion by May 31, 2022
• By-laws to be passed: West Townline Drain (Nehme Bridge), traffic amendment (Half Load Class B Roads), Hermas Moison Drain North Branch, ZBA-5-2022 Serenity Bay, subdivision agreement, part lot control, and election resources policy

Council directed administration to prepare a report for returning to municipal offices and paused the Council Chambers retrofit pending that report. A motion to pause Atlas Tube Recreation Centre redevelopment until Lakeview Park/West Beach is completed was defeated in a tie vote. Several by-laws were adopted, including zoning and subdivision amendments.

• Direct administration to report on returning to offices; Council Chambers retrofit put on hold (6-2)
• Motion to pause ATRC redevelopment until Lakeview Park/West Beach redevelopment completed — lost (4-4)
• By-laws 32-2022, 14-2022, 19-2022 adopted unanimously
• By-laws 33-2022, 35-2022, 36-2022, 37-2022 adopted (7-1)
• Motion to extend meeting past 9:30 PM — lost (2-6)

Regular Council Meeting

Council deferred a zoning amendment for a six-unit stacked dwelling on a residential property, voting unanimously to postpone the decision. They also approved several contracts, including grass cutting, gravel conversion, and professional services, and added a road to the gravel conversion program.

• Deferred ZBA-21-2020 for six-unit stacked dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved removal of holding provision for Serenity Bay subdivision (7-1)
• Approved Serenity Bay subdivision agreement amendment and part lot control exemption (7-1)
• Added Lakeshore Road 115 to 2022 gravel conversion program (7-1)
• Awarded grass cutting contracts totaling $393,377.95 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 gravel conversion program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $827,236.80 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 supply and place gravel program to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. for $430,529.77 (6-2)
• Awarded professional services for Hood Drain and Leffler Pump Station upgrades to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $127,200.00 (unanimous)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the 2022 accessible municipal election and AODA compliance in municipal parks. Discussion items also include evacuation chairs, accessibility swings for wheelchairs, and upcoming community events.

• Delegation: 2022 Accessible Municipal Election
• Delegation: AODA Update in Municipal Parks
• Update on Evac Chairs at Town Hall
• Discussion on Accessibility Swings for Wheelchairs
• Review of upcoming Lakeshore and Atlas Tube Recreation Centre events

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily focused on a report recommending that administration bring forward draft By-law 27-2022, the Animal Care and Control By-law, for adoption at a future meeting. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and negotiation matters, and a report for information reviewing the minutes of the March 7, 2022 special council meeting.

• Draft By-law 27-2022 (Animal Care and Control) recommended for future adoption
• Closed session under Municipal Act for litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiations
• Review of March 7, 2022 Special Council Meeting minutes
• Transcript of March 7, 2022 St Clair Shores Neighbourhood Park Plan included

Council directed administration to bring forward the amended Animal Care and Control By-law 27-2022 for adoption at a future meeting. Several proposed amendments were defeated, including requiring kennel operators to reside on premises and prohibiting cats at large. One amendment requiring sanitary maintenance of animal properties was approved.

• Approved motion to bring forward amended Animal Care and Control By-law 27-2022 for adoption (7-1)
• Approved amendment requiring sanitary maintenance of animal properties (6-2)
• Defeated amendment to include Canadian Kennel Operations code provision (2-6)
• Defeated amendment requiring kennel operator residence on premises (2-6)
• Defeated amendment prohibiting cats at large except in designated areas (4-4)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and policy items, including a digital modernization RFP award, a janitorial services extension, and a road resurfacing tender. They will also consider adopting the Shoreline Management Plan, a zoning by-law amendment, and several notices of motion, including one regarding Hydro One's proposed line route. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Award Digital Modernization RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions
• Approve 2-year janitorial contract extension with Krautner Janitorial Inc. for $188,022.78
• Award 2022 Surface Treatment Resurfacing Program tender to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for $654,151.84
• Adopt Shoreline Management Plan and forward to conservation authorities
• Approve zoning by-law amendment ZBA-27-2021 at 1431 County Road 31 to prohibit residential dwelling

Council awarded the Digital Modernization Project RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions (7-1), approved a $654,151.84 road resurfacing tender, and adopted the Shoreline Management Plan (6-2). They also approved a $188,022.78 janitorial contract extension, a $40,000 shoreline access alteration, and a zoning amendment at 1431 County Road 31. Several items were deferred, including the March 7 special meeting minutes and the Comber bulk water fill station survey.

• Awarded Digital Modernization RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions (7-1)
• Approved $654,151.84 Surface Treatment Resurfacing tender to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. (unanimous)
• Adopted Shoreline Management Plan (6-2)
• Approved $188,022.78 janitorial contract extension with Krautner Janitorial Inc. (7-1)
• Approved $40,000 for Ruston Drive shoreline access alterations (7-1)
• Approved ZBA-27-2021 at 1431 County Road 31 (unanimous)
• Deferred March 7 special meeting minutes to April 5 (unanimous)
• Deferred Comber Bulk Water Fill Station survey (5-3)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific applications, hearings, or decisions are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to vote on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 21575 Lakeshore Road 303, adoption of the Shoreline Management Plan, and a motion opposing Hydro One's preferred power line route. They will also consider reports on the 2020 audited financial statements, a digital modernization contract award, and the relocation of a bulk water fill station.

• Approve Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-1-2022 to rezone 21575 Lakeshore Road 303 from Agricultural Exception 31 (A-31) to Agricultural (A)
• Adopt Shoreline Management Plan and forward to Essex Region and Lower Thames Conservation Authorities
• Award Digital Modernization RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions
• Relocate bulk water fill station to Public Works Rochester yard on County Road 31, decommission Comber Fire Station station
• Motion opposing Hydro One's Chatham to Lakeshore line, seeking support from Chatham-Kent

Special Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items: approving Concept B for the St. Clair Shores Neighbourhood Park, awarding a contract for two fire department vehicles, appointing an integrity commissioner, and adopting by-laws for traffic and 2022 tax rates. They will also receive reports on drinking water and go into closed session for a performance evaluation.

• Approve Concept B for St. Clair Shores Neighbourhood Park Plan
• Award purchase of two 2022 Ford Police Utility Explorers to Lally Ford for $96,959.98 plus $52,040.03 for upfitting
• Appoint Principles Integrity as integrity commissioner from July 1, with transitional period March 8–June 30, 2022
• Adopt By-law 23-2022 setting 2022 tax rates and penalty/interest provisions
• Amend traffic by-law 2-2002 regarding Half Load Class B Roads

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment is holding public meetings under the Planning Act to consider six minor variance applications. These include requests to replace a dwelling, build accessory buildings, temporarily keep an existing dwelling during construction, and add a seventh dwelling unit. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle any unfinished business.

• Minor Variance A/4/2022: replace dwelling at 1192 Shoreline Ave, seeking relief from 6m front setback and 3m separation requirements
• Minor Variance A/5/2022: accessory building at 220 Elmgrove Drive, seeking 74.33 m² floor area (limit 55 m²) and rear yard placement; staff recommend denial
• Minor Variance A/6/2022: temporary second dwelling at 1892 Lakeshore Road 215 during new construction, with demolition condition by March 8, 2023
• Minor Variance A/7/2022: 120.4 m² accessory building at 306 County Road 31 for 3-car garage; staff recommend approval
• Minor Variance A/8/2022: 183.95 m² accessory building at 1292 County Road 31; staff recommend deferral and reducing size

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on extending the interim control by-law on greenhouse development to March 2023, adding gravel roads to year-round load restrictions, and amending the water supply by-law. They will also consider several notices of motion, including a request to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal and a proposal to reserve $2M for a community hub in Stoney Point.

• Extend greenhouse interim control by-law to March 9, 2023
• Add gravel roads to Class B road load restrictions, $8,500 for signage
• Amend water supply by-law 97-2004, repeal by-law 37-2005
• Notice of motion: $2M reserve for Stoney Point community hub
• Notice of motion: request Ontario to dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and municipal tax levy, along with several zoning by-law amendments, the Tecumseh-Lakeshore Economic Development Strategy, and a digital modernization plan. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, and several notices of motion from councillors.

• Adopt 2022 Budget and Municipal Tax Levy (By-law 3-2022)
• Approve zoning amendments: ZBA-26-2021 (1457 County Road 31), ZBA-19-2021 (9755 Richardson Side Road), ZBA-20-2021 (616 Talbot Road), ZBA-33-2021 (2811 County Road 27)
• Adopt Tecumseh-Lakeshore Economic Development Strategy
• Waive site plan and encroachment fees for 2022 outdoor patios until January 1, 2023
• Approve $80,445 transfer for Digital Modernization Strategy

Council approved the 2022 budget and municipal tax levy, along with several zoning amendments, a shared economic development strategy, and a revised COVID-19 vaccination policy. The budget passed 6-2, with Councillors Wilder and Janisse opposed. Council also supported extending draft approval for the New Centre Estates subdivision and waived patio fees for 2022.

• Approved 2022 Budget and Municipal Tax Levy (6-2)
• Approved ZBA-26-2021 rezoning at 1457 County Road 31 (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-19-2021 rezoning at 9755 Richardson Side Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary ZBA-20-2021 for accessory building at 616 Talbot Road (unanimous)
• Adopted By-law 6-2022 removing holding symbol at 2811 County Road 27 (unanimous)
• Adopted Tecumseh-Lakeshore Economic Development Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Belle River on the Lake BIA 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Directed revision of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to allow testing alternative (unanimous)

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice chair, approving previous minutes, and receiving reports. They will also review the OPP 2022 annual billing statement and a quarterly report on the Festive Ride program. A public presentation from Crime Stoppers is scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• OPP 2022 Annual Billing Statement (2022 Billing estimate.pdf)
• OPP Lakeshore 2022 Festive Ride Program - 4th Quarter report
• Public presentation by Provincial Constable Sarah Werstein, Crime Stoppers Co-ordinator for Windsor-Essex County
• Approval of November 29, 2021 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and policies, including a $344,665.80 LED lighting retrofit at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, a 5-year beverage supply contract with Pepsico, and revisions to the employee COVID-19 vaccination policy. The agenda also includes a public presentation on the County-Wide Active Transportation System and a request to add year-round load restrictions on Class B roads. Several by-laws will be considered, including temporary borrowing and drainage works financing.

• Tender award for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre LED lighting retrofit to Energy Network Services for $344,665.80 plus HST
• 5-year contract with Pepsico Beverages for beverage supply in municipal buildings
• Revisions to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees (By-law 9-2022)
• Half load designation for Class B roads with $38,000 signage cost
• By-law 2-2022 to raise $500,000 for drainage works under Tile Drainage Act

Council directed administration to remove booster vaccine references from the employee COVID-19 vaccination policy until required by senior governments, and to prepare a report on options for unvaccinated employees, including testing or layoff. Council also approved a 5-year beverage contract with Pepsico, awarded an LED lighting retrofit tender for $344,665.80, and extended the integrity commissioner's contract. All other items were routine approvals or information reports.

• Removed booster vaccine requirement from employee COVID-19 policy (6-2)
• Directed report on testing or layoff options for unvaccinated employees (7-1)
• Approved 5-year Pepsico beverage contract for municipal buildings (unanimous)
• Awarded LED lighting retrofit tender to Energy Network Services for $344,665.80 (unanimous)
• Extended integrity commissioner Bruce Elman's contract (5-3)
• Approved year-round load restrictions on Class B roads (unanimous)
• Passed by-laws including temporary borrowing, drainage works, and road assumption (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and received correspondence (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the first day of the Municipality of Lakeshore's 2022 budget deliberations, held virtually. Council will also consider directing staff to apply for a County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) grant for bike racks with shelters, and will receive a report on the 2022 insurance renewal. The meeting opens with a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice.

• 2022 Draft Budget presentation and review
• CWATS 2022 Municipal Partnership Program submission for up to seven bike racks with shelters
• 2022 Insurance Renewal report
• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(e) and (f) for litigation and legal advice