Michael Hoffman
Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2024-10-01 to 2026-08-11 · served 2022–2026
36substantive motions movedof 40 meetings the minutes record them at
4procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
123substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 40 they were on the record for
51–5recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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How they voted, where it was recorded (56) — most recent 40 shown
Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas the Municipality of Lakeshore encompasses over 500 square kilometers of total land area, much of which is rural. Whereas development is continuing in many areas of Lakeshore, further diminishing natural wildlife…
Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedDesignate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the property municipally known as 17845 Melody Drive (also known as 999 Quenneville Drive), as “municipally…
Regular Council Meeting March 24, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedApprove the continuation of the Rat Abatement Pilot Project and authorize an extension of the program until such time as the total funding allocation previously approved by Council, in the amount of $10,000, has been…
Regular Council Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect that members of Administration be limited to a maximum of two conferences per year, except if approved by the Mayor and CAO to attend an additional conference to assist in a meeting or presentation to senior…
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to proceed with Option 2 for the Alarm Registration Program and prepare the necessary by-law for implementation, as presented at the December 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to pause enforcement related to shipping containers or sea cans until such time that the results of the community survey be received and official direction be provided.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item 2026-070 - Automation Software. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1)…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostRemove item 2026-111 - Artificial Intelligence Platform. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedAdd an additional $28,462 to item 2026-110 - Position Conversion - Remove 2 Seasonals, Add Additional Full Time Park Operator, in order to allow for a Lead Hand position.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 2–6 · LostTransfer the remaining funds in the Economic Development reserve account to the Contingency Reserve, for future allocation by Council.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove $74,178.75 from item 2026-039 - Public Works Equipment Operator to reflect hiring in Q4 2026. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler,…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ATRC-26-6790 2009 Ice Resurfacer Replacement and remove the corresponding $220,000 transfer to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedIncrease item COM-26-6820 - Professional Camera by $5,000 to be funded from the Technology and Office Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ENG-26-6875 - Private Road Pilot Program and include a corresponding one-time reduction of $100,000 to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item FAC-26-6859 - OPP Station CCTV Security Cameras and include a one-time reduction on $10,000 in the transfer to the Facilities and Properties Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item PRK-26-6865 - Replacement of Multi-Purpose Utility Tractor and include a one-time reduction of $80,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 4–4 · LostDefer item RDS-21-6551 until such time as a Gravel Roads Conversion Policy is in place, and include a one-time transfer of $305,000 to item RDS-20-6486 - Annual Roads Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item UEM-26-6825 EV Charging Stations for Municipal Fleet and include a corresponding one-time transfer of $100,000 to the Facility/Property New Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedAdopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 (OPA-02-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2025) to amend the Municipality of Lakeshore’s policies and regulations with the effect of permitting up to four residential units…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the 2025 Road Needs Study to the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to send communication to the affected property owners advising that no further action will be taken by Council, however residents could apply for a designation at their expense should they wish…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedBy-laws 81-2025 and 82-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 4, 2025. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedCease the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program and direct Administration to bring forward the necessary by-law for repeal. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedTasks C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one-way streets off Notre Dame Street. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to bring back a report regarding a licensing program for legal non-conforming short-term rental accommodations, based on the regulatory program from Tiny Township.
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the report pending the updated report regarding short-term rental accommodation licensing. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman…
Regular Council Meeting July 8, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to conduct public consultation and bring back a report to Council prior to preparing a draft Zoning By-law amendment on Shipping Containers.
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act May 6, 2025
For · 7–1 · Carriedpre-zoning areas slated for intensification can: Encourage development by reducing the need for developers to apply and pay for the rezoning of their property in order to build on it;
Regular Council Meeting April 8, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedDirect the Clerk to read By-law 28-2025 establishing the 2025 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates, as presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedMove into closed session in Council Chambers at 4:31 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting February 11, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas Lakeshore recently removed its oil from its recycling program; And whereas residents are raising concerns that this programs removal is a serious concern to them;
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostBring forward budget item #CAP-25-2773 (p.237) for deliberation. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReduce the professional consulting services in the CAO Admin budget (line 4001, p.25) to $20,000. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, and Councillor Ruston…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedReduce item 2025-087 – Training Public Service Unit (p.48) to $5,000. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (2)…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedReduce line 3018 – Good Neighbour Grant (p.61) to $11,500 and increase line 3017 – Club De L’Age Grant (p.61) to $11,500. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item 2025-003 – Personnel Recruitment Costs (p.75). In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedAdd $900 to item 2009 – Memberships and Subscriptions (p.126). In Favour (5): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Deputy…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 27, 2026
Regular Council MeetingJune 3, 2025
Regular Council MeetingMarch 25, 2025
Substantive motions moved (all 36)
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-07-2026 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands legally described as Lots 11-14, 20-21, 32-37, 39-46, 48, 50-51 on Plan 12M698 in the Renaud Line Road Subdivision, from “Residential Type 2 Exception 26 (R2-26)” to “Residential Type 2 Zone Exception 30 (R2-30)”. Direct the Clerk to read By-law 45-2026 during the Consideration of By- l
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve extending the current contract with M & M Concessions for the provision of concession operations within the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (ATRC) for an additional 8-month operating season (September to April) as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 49-2026 during the Consideration of By- laws.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority - Green Bin Program Campaign 2. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - September 4, 2025 3. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2026 4. 2026 1st Quarter Operating Budget Variance 5. Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement) 2025–Procurement Directive
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. April 28, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Dog Pound Committee Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025 2. Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Open House - Public Feedback 3. 2025 Capital Project Close Out
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-law 21-2026 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted; and By-laws 7-2026, 16-20226, 20-2026 and 22-2026 be read and passed in open session on March 24, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2025 as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. 2025 Board and Committee Annual Report 2. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2025 3. Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - September 11, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the petition regarding Oakwood Park.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Award a contract extension for Winter Control for snow plowing and salting to Landscape Effects Group for a period of two (2) years commencing on December 1, 2025 and continuing to December 1, 2027, in the amount of up to a maximum of $31,143.65 per event, including applicable HST, as presented at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration and the Horizons Team to proceed with the next steps in the County Road 22 Corridor Strategy update to implement Initiative 2 of the Housing Accelerator Fund program, as presented at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Renew the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy and the Health and Safety Policy, as presented at the October 21, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to proceed with Option 2 - Modify the Proposed Commercial Development (SPC 08-2025) at 1287 and 1297 County Road 22 and re-evaluate the traffic impacts at the intersection of County Road 22 and Renaud Line as presented at the October 7, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with Option 2 - Modify the Proposed Commercial Development (SPC 08-2025) at 1287 and 1297 County Road 22 and re-evaluate the traffic impacts at the intersection of County Road 22 and Renaud Line as presented at the October 7, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 63-2025 during the Consideration of By-laws, for the assumption of developed roadways and municipal services for River Ridge Phase 7B and Forest Hills Phase 4B, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 63-2025 during the Consideration of By- laws, for the assumption of developed roadways and municipal services for River Ridge Phase 7B and Forest Hills Phase 4B, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the purchase of a new aerial platform ladder truck to replace Ladder 1 from City View Specialty Vehicles for $2,628,155.52 as described in the 2024 Capital Budget Fire-24-6673, as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the purchase of a new aerial platform ladder truck to replace Ladder 1 from City View Specialty Vehicles for $2,628,155.52 as described in the 2024 Capital Budget Fire-24-6673, as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the tender for the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (ATRC) Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $125,259.44, including applicable HST, as presented at the August 12, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 55-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the agreement with Canadiens Hockey Inc. (the Lakeshore Canadiens Junior C Hockey Club) to include updated language for the service and sale of alcohol from Concession Room B of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the August 12, 2025 Counci
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (ATRC) Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $125,259.44, including applicable HST, as presented at the August 12, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 55-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the agreement with Canadiens Hockey Inc. (the Lakeshore Canadiens Junior C Hockey Club) to include updated language for the service and sale of alcohol from Concession Room B of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the August 12, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring forward an amendment to the Parking By-law to increase the maximum on-street parking time to 3 consecutive days.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring forward an amendment to the Parking By- law to increase the maximum on-street parking time to 3 consecutive days.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting and attached hereto, and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act . Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and direc
Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
1. The Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting and attached hereto, and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. 2. Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring
Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas the Municipality of Lakeshore has received a petition from 10 residents regarding parking on municipal streets; And whereas Council wishes to balance the needs of local residents with the regulation of parking for safety and efficient operations of the municipal road network; Direct Administration to bring a report regarding an update to the Parking By-law, including restricting parking ti
Regular Council Meeting, March 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the meeting at 3:50 PM.
Regular Council Meeting, January 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. November 19, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. November 19, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 101-2024 during the Consideration of By-laws to amend By-law 89-2020, respecting development charges, as presented at the November 5, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 5, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 101-2024 during the Consideration of By- laws to amend By-law 89-2020, respecting development charges, as presented at the November 5, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 5, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 99-2024 during the “Consideration of By-laws” to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Community Benefit Agreement with Tilbury Battery Storage Inc., which is a subsidiary of Boralex Inc. created in partnership with Walpole Island First Nation, as presented at the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 22, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 99-2024 during the “Consideration of By- laws” to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Community Benefit Agreement with Tilbury Battery Storage Inc., which is a subsidiary of Boralex Inc. created in partnership with Walpole Island First Nation, as presented at the October 22, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 22, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
the amendment to the Lakeshore Canadiens agreement to allow for the installation of cameras for the purpose of streaming games of the Lakeshore Canadiens Junior C team within the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre’s Rock Rink, and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 89-2024, being a by-law to authorize an amending agreement with 2337338 Ontario Inc., during the Consideration of By-laws, all as presented at
Regular Council Meeting, October 8, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the amendment to the Lakeshore Canadiens agreement to allow for the installation of cameras for the purpose of streaming games of the Lakeshore Canadiens Junior C team within the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre’s Rock Rink, and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 89-2024, being a by-law to authorize an amending agreement with 2337338 Ontario Inc., during the Consideration of By-laws, all as prese
Regular Council Meeting, October 8, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
37meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
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