Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (34 motions)
32 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:30 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, and a position, plan, or instruction to be applied to negotiations
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay
Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-18-2019 (By-law No. 020-2020), Town of Lakeshore By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone a portion of the farm parcel, indicated as the “Retained Farmland” on the Key Map, Appendix 1, located at 499 Talbot Road and 581 North Talbot Road, in the Town of Lakeshore, from “A, Agriculture” to a site-specific “A-1, Agriculture” zone which prohibits a single detached dwelling.
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Janisse
Carried Unanimously
Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-2-2020 (By- law No. 021-2020), Town of Lakeshore By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone a portion of the subject property from an RW1- Residential Waterfront - Watercourse Zone, to an EP-1, Environmental Protection Zone, Exception 1, to recognize the floodway and to rezone a portion of the subject property to an RW1-18 , Residential Waterfront –Watercourse Zone Exception 18, to permit a minimum lot area of 1,160 m 2 for 85 East Pike Creek Road and 1,025 m2 for 87 East Pike Creek Road, indicated on the Key Map, Appendix 1, in the Town of Lakeshore.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-1-2020 (By- law 022 - 2020), to re-zone the current zone category from R1, Residential –Low Density Zone to an R2, Medium Density Zone, to permit a Duplex Dwelling, for a parcel of land, indicated as the “Subject Land” on the Key Map, Figure 1 (Appendix 1) located at 350 St. Charles Street, in the Community of Belle River, Town of Lakeshore and adopt the implementing by- law.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried Unanimously
That consideration of application S-A-01-2019 be
Moved by Councillor Janisse, seconded by Councillor Wilder
Deferred
1. Council adopt the proposed draft conditions for draft plan of subdivision application S-A-01-2019 (County File 37-T-19002) attached as Appendix “1”; and 2. The proposed draft conditions be submitted to the approval authority, the County of Essex, with an amendment to require dedication of parkland central to the development rather than accepting the cash in lieu. In Favour (5): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (3): Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, and Councillor Kerr
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay · Opposed (3): Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Kerr
That the meeting be extended past the 9:30 PM deadline. In Favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
Moved by Councillor McKinlay, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay · Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
That Council waive the rules of the Procedural By-law in order to extend the meeting past 10:00 PM. In Favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
Moved by Councillor McKinlay, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay · Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
Direct Administration to purchase additional insurance coverage and execute any related agreements, as further described in the report of the Director of Legislative & Legal Services presented at the March 10, 2020 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay · Opposed (1): Councillor Janisse
That Item 12d) be brought forward for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare an agreement with Mr. Wayne Currie for the use of the Libro Centre multi-purpose room for a 3 year term at a rate of $400 plus tax per month and that the necessary by-laws be prepared.
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting(s) and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to present a report regarding how residents on County roads can recoup the cost of installing mailboxes damaged by snowplows. In Favour (4): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Janisse, and Councillor Santarossa Opposed (4): Councillor Wilder, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay
Moved by Councillor Janisse, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Lost
In favour (4): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa · Opposed (4): Councillor Wilder, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay
Whereas the most recent report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has indicated that within less than 12 years, in order to keep the global average temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and maintain a climate compatible with human civilization, there must be a reduction in carbon emissions of about 45% from 2010 levels, reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050; and Whereas based on current projections of the future impacts of human caused climate change, climate change will adversely impact Windsor- Essex's local economy, damage local infrastructure and property, put a strain on municipal budgets and result in significant economic and health burdens for the constituents of Windsor-Essex, particularly our vulnerable populations; and Whereas climate change will jeopardize the health and survival of many local plant and animal species, as well as their natural environments and ecosystems; and 9 Whereas Windsor-Essex is already experiencing large and increased climate change impacts, including but not limited to overland flooding, heavy rain event flooding, emergence of invasive species, an increased number of high heat days, the rise of vector borne diseases, the re- emergence of blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms in our lakes and rivers; and Whereas municipalities are understood to produce and/or have regulatory jurisdiction over approximately 50% of carbon emissions in Canada; and Whereas the County of Essex joins the Government of Canada
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried Unanimously
Council support the resolution of the County of Haliburton regarding tourism oriented destination signage fee increases.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Council support the resolution of the County of Prince Edward regarding a review of regulations on consumer packaging on single use wipes.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Council support the resolution of the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex regarding Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bailey, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried Unanimously
Council adopt the attached 2019 Annual Reports as prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, O.Reg 170/03 for the following water service areas: 1. Lakeshore Water Treatment Plant (WSA) (260091507) 2. Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant (WSA) (220003396) 3. Union Water Service Area (220004995) 4. Tecumseh Water Service Area (060004982) And further, that the Annual Reports be made available for public viewing through the Town of Lakeshore website.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Council adopt the attached 2019 Annual Summary Reports as prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, O.Reg 170/03 for the following water service areas: 1. Lakeshore Water Treatment Plant (WSA) (260091507) 2. Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant (WSA) (220003396) 3. Union Water Service Area (220004995) 4. Tecumseh Water Service Area (060004982) And further, that the Annual Reports be made available for public viewing through the Town of Lakeshore website.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
Designate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 20th 2020, as “municipally significant”.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore enter into an agreement with the Maidstone Museum for deferral of the payment of development charges over 2 years, as further described in the report of the Manager of Building Services presented at the March 10, 2020 Council meeting. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Kerr Opposed (3): Mayor Bain, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay
Moved by Councillor Janisse, seconded by Councillor Wilder
Carried
In favour (5): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr · Opposed (3): Mayor Bain, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay
1. Council award the tender for the purchase of a New 2020 F450 4 X 2 Super cab One Ton with mounted Auto Crane from Ken Knapp Ford in the amount of $105,319 plus applicable HST. 2. The shortfall of $2,175 be funded from the fleet vehicle and equipment reserve account at year end should there be an overall deficit at year end.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
1. Council award the tender for the purchase of a new 2020 Backhoe Loader from Fulline Farm & Garden Equipment Ltd in the total amount of $150,400 plus applicable taxes. 2. The shortfall of $13,050 be funded from the fleet vehicle and equipment reserve account at year end should there be an overall deficit at year end.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to add physical measures for traffic calming and bring back the policy for consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bailey, seconded by Councillor Wilder
Carried Unanimously
1. Direct Administration to proceed with the park node design and construction for the Earth Walk Trail improvement program; 2. Direct Administration to apply for the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) Municipal Partnership Program (2020 intake) for the design and construction of an Earth Walk Trail feature; and 3. Direct Administration to pursue any possible grant opportunities related hereto. 4. Direct Administration to seek out community partners and volunteers to help plant trees.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Adopt amending By-law 23-2020, an amendment to By-law 133-2019 being a By-law to Adopt the Budget Estimates, Tax for Penalty And Interest in Payment for the Year 2020, to reflect the changes to the 2020 tax ratios as described in the report of the Director of Finance presented at the March 10, 2020 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore supports the AMCTO’s submission to the Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction identifying areas that pose a significant burden to local governments, as described in the report of the Manager of Legislative Services entitled “AMCTO Burden Reduction Submission to the Province of Ontario”, presented at the March 10, 2020 Council meeting; and Directs the Clerk to send this resolution and report to the Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried Unanimously
Provide a letter in support of Local 444 Unifor requesting a comprehensive national auto strategy.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bailey, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
That the County of Essex put up signs on the CWATS trail and designate it as a roadway under the Highway Traffic Act.
Moved by Councillor Wilder, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried Unanimously
Whereas record high Great Lakes' water levels have already exceeded the record high levels of 2019 and are expected to rise even further; and Whereas the municipality wishes to provide assistance to home and business owners who will most certainly experience flooding from these increased lake levels in 2020; and Whereas the neighbouring municipalities have portable multi-sandbag filling machines that initial discussions indicate Lakeshore may be able to share in their use; Therefore be it resolved that Lakeshore contact neighbouring municipalities as soon as possible to negotiate such use which would enable Lakeshore to have a large supply of filled sandbags available for residents should flooding of properties take place this year.
Moved by Councillor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
By-law 18-2020 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted; and By-laws 20-2020, 21-2020, 22-2020, 23-2020 and 26-2020 be read and passed in open session on March 10, 2020.
Moved by Councillor McKinlay, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
By-law 16-2020 be read and passed in open session on March 10, 2020. In Favour (6): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Councillor Janisse, and Councillor Kerr
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McKinlay
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, Councillor McKinlay · Opposed (2): Councillor Janisse, Councillor Kerr
Council adjourn its meeting at 11:46 PM.
Moved by Councillor McKinlay, seconded by Councillor Wilder