February 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
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Items 3 - 5 - 3. Return to Open Session
4. Land Acknowledgement
5. Moment of Reflection
Items 3 - 5

4. Land Acknowledgement
5. Moment of Reflection
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Item 8.1 - Public Meetings under the Planning Act
Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-22-2021 – 8225 Essex Kent Rd
Recommendation:
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-22-2021 (Zoning
By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as , Part
N1/2 Lot 21 Concession 8 Tilbury; Part Lot 22 Concession 8 Tilbury as in
R1248644, and municipally as 8225 Essex Kent Rd, from “Agriculture
(A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (Indicated on the Key
Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 12-2023 during the Consideration of Bylaws,
all as presented at the February 14, 2023 Council meeting.
Item 8.1

Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-22-2021 – 8225 Essex Kent Rd
Recommendation:
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-22-2021 (Zoning
By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as , Part
N1/2 Lot 21 Concession 8 Tilbury; Part Lot 22 Concession 8 Tilbury as in
R1248644, and municipally as 8225 Essex Kent Rd, from “Agriculture
(A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (Indicated on the Key
Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 12-2023 during the Consideration of Bylaws,
all as presented at the February 14, 2023 Council meeting.
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Item 8.2 - Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2023
Recommendation:
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-03-2023 (By-law 8-
2023, Lakeshore By-law 2-2012, as amended), to permit air conditioning
units and heat pumps in the interior side yard; remove reference to “free
standing” air conditioning units and heat pumps; require air conditioning
units, heat pumps, and small-scale generating systems to be located no
closer to municipal drains than the setback requirements that apply to
buildings and structures; revise encroachment permissions for smallscale
generating systems by requiring a minimum 1.2 metre setback from
rear and interior side lot lines; introduce a penalty section necessary to
conduct enforcement, and; restore the previous Hamlet Commercial
Exception 9 Zone (HC-9) affecting 2730 County Road 42 which did not
permit transport trailers to be used for storage on the property.
Item 8.2

Recommendation:
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-03-2023 (By-law 8-
2023, Lakeshore By-law 2-2012, as amended), to permit air conditioning
units and heat pumps in the interior side yard; remove reference to “free
standing” air conditioning units and heat pumps; require air conditioning
units, heat pumps, and small-scale generating systems to be located no
closer to municipal drains than the setback requirements that apply to
buildings and structures; revise encroachment permissions for smallscale
generating systems by requiring a minimum 1.2 metre setback from
rear and interior side lot lines; introduce a penalty section necessary to
conduct enforcement, and; restore the previous Hamlet Commercial
Exception 9 Zone (HC-9) affecting 2730 County Road 42 which did not
permit transport trailers to be used for storage on the property.
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Item 8.3 - Greenhouse Study Public Meeting
Recommendation:
Adopt Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 18, to the Municipality of
Lakeshore Official Plan, to include policies to regulate Large-Scale
Greenhouse Farms and to adopt the implementing by-law (By-law 1-
2023); and submit the amendment to the County of Essex for approval;
and
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-01-2023, to add a
definition of a Large-Scale Greenhouse Farm, and to remove it as a
permitted use in the Agricultural zone and to adopt the implementing
zoning by-law (By-law 2-2023). Direct Administration to bring a report
describing the scope and estimated cost of a study to consider
designating a Large-Scale Greenhouse Facility “Business Park”; all as
presented at the February 14, 2022, Council meeting.
Item 8.3

Recommendation:
Adopt Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 18, to the Municipality of
Lakeshore Official Plan, to include policies to regulate Large-Scale
Greenhouse Farms and to adopt the implementing by-law (By-law 1-
2023); and submit the amendment to the County of Essex for approval;
and
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-01-2023, to add a
definition of a Large-Scale Greenhouse Farm, and to remove it as a
permitted use in the Agricultural zone and to adopt the implementing
zoning by-law (By-law 2-2023). Direct Administration to bring a report
describing the scope and estimated cost of a study to consider
designating a Large-Scale Greenhouse Facility “Business Park”; all as
presented at the February 14, 2022, Council meeting.
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Consent Agenda - Recommendation:
Approve minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed
on the Consent Agenda.
1. January 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
2. January 30, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (2023 Budget
Deliberations)
3. City of Kitchener - Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
4. Essex Region Conservation - Source Protection Committee
5. Township of Lanark Highlands - Violence Against Women
6. Township of Montague - Renfrew Inquest Support
7. Township of Montague - World Thinking Day
8. Town of Halton Hills - Repeal Bill 23 - The Build More Homes Faster Act
9. County of Huron - Review of Cannabis Act
10. City of Brantford - VIA Rail Cancellation
11. Caldwell First Nation - IESO Expedited Procurement Process – Municipal
Support Resolutions
Consent Agenda

Approve minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed
on the Consent Agenda.
1. January 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
2. January 30, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (2023 Budget
Deliberations)
3. City of Kitchener - Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
4. Essex Region Conservation - Source Protection Committee
5. Township of Lanark Highlands - Violence Against Women
6. Township of Montague - Renfrew Inquest Support
7. Township of Montague - World Thinking Day
8. Town of Halton Hills - Repeal Bill 23 - The Build More Homes Faster Act
9. County of Huron - Review of Cannabis Act
10. City of Brantford - VIA Rail Cancellation
11. Caldwell First Nation - IESO Expedited Procurement Process – Municipal
Support Resolutions
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Item 13 - Reports for Information
Recommendation:
Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda.
1. DWQMS Management Review Meeting
2. Quarterly Building Activity Report – 2022 Q4
3. 2022 Site Plan Agreements Executed
4. Private Roadways – Assumption of Private Roads Policy and Operations
Strategy
Item 13

Recommendation:
Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda.
1. DWQMS Management Review Meeting
2. Quarterly Building Activity Report – 2022 Q4
3. 2022 Site Plan Agreements Executed
4. Private Roadways – Assumption of Private Roads Policy and Operations
Strategy
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Item 14.1 - IESO Municipal Support Resolution – Notice of Motion
Recommendation:
Whereas the Proponent, [insert legal name of Proponent], is proposing to
construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project [insert name of
long-term reliability project] at the Project Site which is located on the
Subject Lands described as [insert legal description of the lands] in the
Municipality of Lakeshore] in accordance with the Independent Electricity
System Operator’s (IESO) E - LT1 and LT1 Request for Proposals
process;
And whereas the Long-Term Reliability Project will use the Technology
which is [insert technology of the long-term reliability project] and the
Project is expected to have a Maximum Contract Capacity of [insert the
maximum Contract Capacity in MW];
And whereas it is the Municipality of Lakeshore’s understanding that
Long-Term Reliability Project proposals that receive the formal support of
the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which
the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support
resolution will be awarded rated criteria points for the purpose of ranking
the proposal in relation to other proposals for a contract under the ELT1 RFP and LT1 RFP;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore resolves that:
The Municipality of Lakeshore supports the development, construction
and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on the Subject Lands;
As per the criteria introduced in the Notice of Motion, Council supports
Comber BESS, Southwest Ontario Energy Storage Project, Tilbury
BESS, and Rochester Townline Energy Storage Project.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Proponent to receive rated
criteria points under E-LT1 RFP and LT1 RFP or to satisfy its obligations
under any awarded E-LT1 or LT1 Contract and may not be used for any
other form of approval in relation to a proposal or Long-Term Reliability
Project, planning approval, to satisfy environmental requirements or the
process, or for any other purpose; and
This approval is subject to individual Environmental Assessment reviews
and land use planning review and approval pursuant to the Planning Act,
all as presented at the February 14, 2023 Regular Council
Meeting.[Administration recommends Projects 11, 15, 12 and 2 based on
Council’s January 30, 2023 resolution.]
Item 14.1

Recommendation:
Whereas the Proponent, [insert legal name of Proponent], is proposing to
construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project [insert name of
long-term reliability project] at the Project Site which is located on the
Subject Lands described as [insert legal description of the lands] in the
Municipality of Lakeshore] in accordance with the Independent Electricity
System Operator’s (IESO) E - LT1 and LT1 Request for Proposals
process;
And whereas the Long-Term Reliability Project will use the Technology
which is [insert technology of the long-term reliability project] and the
Project is expected to have a Maximum Contract Capacity of [insert the
maximum Contract Capacity in MW];
And whereas it is the Municipality of Lakeshore’s understanding that
Long-Term Reliability Project proposals that receive the formal support of
the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which
the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support
resolution will be awarded rated criteria points for the purpose of ranking
the proposal in relation to other proposals for a contract under the ELT1 RFP and LT1 RFP;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore resolves that:
The Municipality of Lakeshore supports the development, construction
and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on the Subject Lands;
As per the criteria introduced in the Notice of Motion, Council supports
Comber BESS, Southwest Ontario Energy Storage Project, Tilbury
BESS, and Rochester Townline Energy Storage Project.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Proponent to receive rated
criteria points under E-LT1 RFP and LT1 RFP or to satisfy its obligations
under any awarded E-LT1 or LT1 Contract and may not be used for any
other form of approval in relation to a proposal or Long-Term Reliability
Project, planning approval, to satisfy environmental requirements or the
process, or for any other purpose; and
This approval is subject to individual Environmental Assessment reviews
and land use planning review and approval pursuant to the Planning Act,
all as presented at the February 14, 2023 Regular Council
Meeting.[Administration recommends Projects 11, 15, 12 and 2 based on
Council’s January 30, 2023 resolution.]
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Item 14.2 - Admiral’s Cove Development – Amendment to the Development
Agreement
Recommendation:
Approve the amendment to the Development Agreement for the
Admiral’s Cove Development between the Municipality of Lakeshore,
507822 Ontario Inc. and 1403543 Ontario Inc.; and
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 14-2023 during the “Consideration of Bylaws”
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the
Development Agreement dated December 9, 2014 as presented at the
February 14, 2023, Regular Council meeting.
Item 14.2

Agreement
Recommendation:
Approve the amendment to the Development Agreement for the
Admiral’s Cove Development between the Municipality of Lakeshore,
507822 Ontario Inc. and 1403543 Ontario Inc.; and
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 14-2023 during the “Consideration of Bylaws”
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the
Development Agreement dated December 9, 2014 as presented at the
February 14, 2023, Regular Council meeting.
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Item 14.3 - Bridges over the Malden Road Drain
Recommendation:
Award the tender for the bridges over the Malden Road project to
Shepley Excavating Limited in the amount of $99,724.80 (including
applicable HST), as presented at the February 14, 2023 Council meeting.
Item 14.3

Recommendation:
Award the tender for the bridges over the Malden Road project to
Shepley Excavating Limited in the amount of $99,724.80 (including
applicable HST), as presented at the February 14, 2023 Council meeting.
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Item 14.4 - Tender Award for Professional Consulting Services for the Lakeview
Park, Marina, Pier & West Beach Upgrades
Recommendation:
Award the tender for Professional Consulting Services to undertake the
detailed design for the Lakeview Park, Marina, Pier & West Beach
Upgrades to Seferian Design Group Limited for a total project cost of
$608,585.86, including applicable HST, and approve an additional
$130,697.86 to be funded from the parks reserve fund, as presented at
the February 14, 2023 Council meeting
Item 14.4

Park, Marina, Pier & West Beach Upgrades
Recommendation:
Award the tender for Professional Consulting Services to undertake the
detailed design for the Lakeview Park, Marina, Pier & West Beach
Upgrades to Seferian Design Group Limited for a total project cost of
$608,585.86, including applicable HST, and approve an additional
$130,697.86 to be funded from the parks reserve fund, as presented at
the February 14, 2023 Council meeting
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Item 14.5 - National Site Licence Agreement with TELUS Communication Inc.
Recommendation:
Approve entering into a revised National Site Licence Agreement with
TELUS Communication Inc. to allow for the existing communications
tower to remain at 592 St. Charles Street in Belle River, as presented at
the February 14, 2023 Council meeting; and that the necessary by-laws
be prepared.
Item 14.5

Recommendation:
Approve entering into a revised National Site Licence Agreement with
TELUS Communication Inc. to allow for the existing communications
tower to remain at 592 St. Charles Street in Belle River, as presented at
the February 14, 2023 Council meeting; and that the necessary by-laws
be prepared.
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Item 14.6 - Amendment to the Procedural By-law – Hybrid Meetings & Electronic
Voting
Recommendation:
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 18-2023, being a By-law to Amend By-law
94-2017 being a Comprehensive By-law to Provide Rules Governing the
Proceedings of the Council of the Town of Lakeshore and the Conduct of
its Members, to amend the provisions of the by-law to enable electronic
voting by Council Members and clarify the by-law in relation to hybrid
meetings, as further described in the report presented at the February
14, 2023 Council meeting.
Item 14.6

Voting
Recommendation:
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 18-2023, being a By-law to Amend By-law
94-2017 being a Comprehensive By-law to Provide Rules Governing the
Proceedings of the Council of the Town of Lakeshore and the Conduct of
its Members, to amend the provisions of the by-law to enable electronic
voting by Council Members and clarify the by-law in relation to hybrid
meetings, as further described in the report presented at the February
14, 2023 Council meeting.
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Item 14.7 - 2023 Budget Adoption
Recommendation:
Direct the Clerk to read By-Law 9-2023, adopting the 2023 Budget
Estimates, during the Consideration of By-laws; and
Direct Administration to publish the 2023 Budget Book.
Item 14.7

Recommendation:
Direct the Clerk to read By-Law 9-2023, adopting the 2023 Budget
Estimates, during the Consideration of By-laws; and
Direct Administration to publish the 2023 Budget Book.
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Item 15 - Announcements by Mayor
Item 15

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Item 17 - Report from Closed Session
Item 17

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Item 20 - Non-Agenda Business
Item 20

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Items 21 & 22 - 21. Consideration of By-laws
Recommendation:
By-laws 1-2023, 2-2023, 8-2023, 9-2023, 10-2023, 12-2023, 14-2023, 15-2023
and 18-2023 be read and passed in open session on February 14, 2023.
1. By-law 1-2023, Being a By-law to adopt OPA 18 to the Lakeshore Official
Plan (Municipality of Lakeshore)
2. By-law 2-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-01-2023)
3. By-law 8-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-03-2023)
4. By-law 9-2023, Being a By-law to Adopt the 2023 Budget
5. By-law 10-2023, Being a By-law to Authorize Grants by the Municipality
of Lakeshore for 2023
6. By-law 12-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-22-2021)
7. By-law 14-2023, Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a
Development Amending Agreement pertaining to Admiral’s Cove
Development (Haven Avenue)
8. By-law 15-2023, Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the
January 10 and January 30, 2023 Council Meetings
9. By-law 18-2023, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 94-2017, Being a
Comprehensive By-law to Provide Rules Governing the Proceedings of
the Council of the Town of Lakeshore and the Conduct of its Members
22. Adjournment
Items 21 & 22

Recommendation:
By-laws 1-2023, 2-2023, 8-2023, 9-2023, 10-2023, 12-2023, 14-2023, 15-2023
and 18-2023 be read and passed in open session on February 14, 2023.
1. By-law 1-2023, Being a By-law to adopt OPA 18 to the Lakeshore Official
Plan (Municipality of Lakeshore)
2. By-law 2-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-01-2023)
3. By-law 8-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-03-2023)
4. By-law 9-2023, Being a By-law to Adopt the 2023 Budget
5. By-law 10-2023, Being a By-law to Authorize Grants by the Municipality
of Lakeshore for 2023
6. By-law 12-2023, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2-2012, Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Lakeshore (ZBA-22-2021)
7. By-law 14-2023, Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a
Development Amending Agreement pertaining to Admiral’s Cove
Development (Haven Avenue)
8. By-law 15-2023, Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the
January 10 and January 30, 2023 Council Meetings
9. By-law 18-2023, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 94-2017, Being a
Comprehensive By-law to Provide Rules Governing the Proceedings of
the Council of the Town of Lakeshore and the Conduct of its Members
22. Adjournment
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