Municipality of Lakeshore
Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Council Chambers, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River

1.
Call to Order

2.
Closed Session

Note: if the closed session is complete before 6:00 PM, a recess will be called until 6:00 PM and the open session will resume at that time.

Should the closed session still be in session at 6:00 PM, the open session will resume once the closed session is complete.

Recommendation:
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at ___ PM in accordance with:
1. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees relating to municipal service delivery.

3.
Singing of O Canada

4.
Land Acknowledgement

5.
Moment of Reflection

6.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

7.
Recognitions

1.
Members of the former Lakeshore Police Service Board

8.
Announcements by Mayor

9.
Public Meetings under the Planning Act

10.
Public Presentations

1.
Essex Region Conservation Authority Source Water Protection Committee - 2023 Annual Report

1.2023 Annual Report for Councils_lakeshore.pdf

11.
Delegations

12.
Completion of Unfinished Business

13.
Approval of Minutes

Recommendation:
Approve minutes of the previous meetings as listed on the Consent Agenda.

1.
June 18, 2024 Special Council Meeting Minutes

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Council Meeting_Jun18_2024 - English.pdf

2.
June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Jun25_2024 - English.pdf

14.
Consent Agenda

Recommendation:
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda.

1.
Source Water Protection 2023 Annual Reports

1.Source Water Protection 2023 Annual Progress Reports - July 9th.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Municipalities ERSPA 2023 Annual Progress Reports.pdf

2.
Changes to the Planning Act under Bill 134, Bill 185, and Bill 200 and the Affordable Housing Bulletin

1.Changes to the Planning Act under Bill 134, Bill 185, and Bill 200 and the Affordable Housing Bulletin.pdf

2.Appendix A Bill 134.pdf

3.Appendix B - Bill 185.pdf

4.Appendix C - Bill 200.pdf

3.
Petition - Wallace Line Parkette

1.Petition - Wallace Line Parkette.pdf

15.
Reports for Direction

1.
OPP Detachment Board - Budget

1.OPP Detachment Board - Budget.pdf

2.Attachment 1 – OPP Detachment Board 1 YTD Summary.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - OPP Detachment Board 1 Budget Summary.pdf

Recommendation:
Approve the proposed budget for the balance of 2024 for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1, as presented at the July 9, 2024 Council meeting;

Direct Administration to send a copy of the approved resolution of Council to the Town of Essex and the Town of Tecumseh; and

Upon approval of all three member municipalities of the Essex County OPP Detachment Board #1, the budget for the balance of 2024 be implemented by the administering municipality, being the Town of Tecumseh.

2.
Lakeview Pier Development Project – Expression of Interest

1.Pier Public Private Partnership Exploration - Expression of Interest .pdf

2.Appendix A - Expression of Interest.pdf

3.Appendix B – Marina Public Private Partnership Exploration.pdf

4.Appendix C – Waterfront Masterplan.pdf

Recommendation:
Direct Administration to circulate the Expression of Interest for the Lakeview Pier Development Project, as presented at the July 9, 2024 Council meeting.

16.
Notices of Motion

1.
Councillor Kerr - Additional By-law Compliance Officer Shifts

1.Councillor Kerr - Additional By-law Compliance Officer Shifts.pdf

Recommendation:
Direct Administration to bring back a report on adding evening and weekend By-law Compliance Officer(s). Have included in the report what a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon to midnight (3 x 12 hr shifts) from possibly May 1st to November 1st could look like.

2.
Councillor Santarossa - By-law Enforcement Training

1.Councillor Santarossa - By-law Enforcement Training.pdf

Recommendation:
Direct Administration to prepare a report and accompanying Council training session related to bylaw enforcement ahead of 2025 budget deliberations;

And further, direct Administration to include:
- Lakeshore's current model and practice of reactive enforcement, including OPP services; and
- Key challenges, benefits, and complaint/call volumes under the current model; and
- Options for bylaw service enhancement in alignment with best practices and demonstrated needs.

3.
Councillor Vogler - Recreational Vehicle Parking on Properties Abutting Canals

1.Councillor Vogler - Recreational Vehicle Parking on Properties Abutting Canals.pdf

Recommendation:
Whereas zoning bylaw 2-2012, Section 6.46 states:

"Recreational Vehicle and Utility Trailer Storage In any Residential zone, the owner or occupant of any lot may store, in any rear or side yard behind or beside the dwelling, a maximum of two (2) recreational vehicles or two (2) utility trailers or a combination of one (1) recreational vehicle and one (1) utility trailer, provided that they are the owner of such recreational vehicles or utility trailers. For clarity, the storage of recreational vehicles and utility trailers is prohibited in any front yard of any Residential zone.

For the purposes of this section, the temporary keeping of recreational vehicles and utility trailers for loading and unloading in a driveway for up to fourteen (14) days in the given calendar year shall not be considered storage.

Notwithstanding the above, the storage of any recreational vehicle and utility trailer may be permitted within the front yard on a lot abutting Lake St. Clair, Puce River, Ruscom River and Belle River, provided it is not located within the front yard setback.

Notwithstanding the above, where an existing lot abutting the water is bisected by a street, the storage of any recreational vehicle may be permitted on the lot abutting the water."

And whereas waterfront properties abutting canals are zoned "RW2 Lake St. Clair" and are therefore held to the same standards and requirements as those abutting Lake St. Clair with regards to set-backs and other property standards.

And whereas septic systems are not permitted on the waterfront side of properties abutting canals, thus limiting rear yard space.

And whereas maintaining "waterfront character" is a priority of the Municipality of Lakeshore.

And whereas residents whose properties abut canals enjoy the same lifestyle as those abutting Lake St. Clair, Puce River, Ruscom River and Belle River with regards to boats and on-site docks.

Therefore, direct Administration to bring forward an amendment to section 6.46 of Zoning By-law 2-2012 to permit the storage of any recreational vehicle and utility trailer within the front yard on a lot abutting a canal, provided it is not located within the front yard setback.