Regular Council Meeting

Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:02 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality relating to the Columbus Drive area. 2 b. Paragraph 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality relating to the St. Clair Road area. c. Paragraph 239(2)(e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Authorize the reduction of taxes under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $12,152.97 for adjustments affecting the 2024, 2025 and 2026 taxation years, as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

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- laws, all as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. July 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Receive the 2026 By-law Enforcement Second Quarter Activity Report for information only.

Receive the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority - Green Bin Promotion and Education for information only.

Waive the rules of procedure relating to section 64 of the Procedure By- law, in order to allow a delegation by Jacqueline Lessard regarding item 15.3 - Petition - Skatepark Noise at Optimist Park.

Receive the petition - Skatepark Noise at Optimist Park.

Direct Administration to conduct a third party assessment of the noise levels affecting residents of Optimist Street related to the new skate park; and, if noise mitigation measures are recommended by the third party assessment, authorize Administration to complete such measures using available Parks surplus funds where sufficient; and further, direct Administration to report back to Council with any additional recommended mitigation measures that cannot be accommodated within available Parks surplus funds, and further that standardized park signage with the relevant enforcement contact information be installed.

The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, be approved; The Audit Findings Report of KPMG for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received; Administration be authorized to post the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements on the Municipality of Lakeshore website; The Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Net Expense for Building Services for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received; The Development Charges Reserve Funds Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received; and, The Parkland Dedication Reserve Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received, all as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

Receive the report regarding the 2025 Year End Variances for the general (taxation funded), water and wastewater (sanitary sewer) funds; Approve the taxation-supported operational surplus of $254,321 for the year ended December 31, 2025; Approve a transfer of $254,321 to the Assessment Stabilization Reserve; Approve a transfer of $112,678 to the Building Services – Operating Fund Reserve representing a surplus from Building operations as outlined in the draft 2025 Building Services Statement; Approve a transfer of $(419,075) representing a deficit from Water operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 from the Water Reserve Fund; Approve a transfer of $3,453,269 representing a surplus from Wastewater (sanitary sewer) operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 to the Wastewater Reserve Fund; all as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

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.

Whereas the accumulation of trees, logs, and woody debris at the mouth of the Thames River near Lighthouse Cove has created ongoing navigation hazards for recreational boaters, emergency responders, commercial operators, residents, and visitors; And whereas residents have prepared a petition requesting that the Province of Ontario undertake a formal assessment and implement a long- term strategy to address hazardous debris while protecting environmentally sensitive habitat; And Council recognizes the importance of maintaining safe navigation, protecting public safety, supporting tourism and the local economy, and preserving the ecological integrity of Lake St. Clair and the Thames River; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore: 1. Express its support for the submission of the residents' petition to the Province of Ontario requesting action to address navigation hazards at the mouth of the Thames River in Lighthouse Cove. 2. Direct the Clerk to forward this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Transportation, the local MPPs, the local MP, Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the applicable Conservation Authority, the County of Essex, and neighbouring municipalities.

That Lakeshore immediately returns to its loose tar/pothole filling and other general road maintenance that it had been undertaking prior to January 2019 on the sections of private roadways. The private road sections that Lakeshore states were inadvertently maintained by the municipality in the past are Ross Beach Road, Charron Beach Road and Couture Road.

Direct Administration to further investigate Laforet Beach Road and Caille Avenue and whether the private sections of the road were also inadvertently maintained by the municipality, thus determining whether the road qualifies for the direction issued in that motion.

Whereas 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 habitat, and driving wild animals into more urban settings. Whereas sick and/or injured wild animals can represent an immediate threat to the safety of residents, their children, and pets. 10 Whereas residents contacting the Municipality seeking assistance with sick and/or injured wildlife concerns are currently offered no assistance from the Municipality of Lakeshore. Whereas the majority of Municipalities in Essex County provide services related to the trapping of sick and/or injured animals through their Animal Control Officer (Essex County Animal Control) who then delivers the animals to an authorized, licensed, local wildlife rehabilitator to ensure the appropriate and most humane treatment (whether rehabilitation or humane euthanasia). Whereas the Municipality currently contracts with that same Animal Control Officer (Essex County Wildlife Control). Whereas a sick and/or injured wildlife trapping program could provide a direct service option for residents, with the contracted Animal Control Officer attending the property, assessing the concern, and, where appropriate, carrying out trapping in a safe, humane, and lawful manner. Whereas the contracted Animal Control Officer would administer the program and invoice the Municipality for each sick and/or inju

Whereas a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) provides municipalities with a sustainable revenue source paid by visitors rather than property taxpayers; And Whereas Council recognizes the importance of reinvesting visitor- generated revenues into initiatives that both enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the local economy and municipal services; Therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of Lakeshore direct administration to bring back the draft bylaw required to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in Lakeshore at 6%, with the

Direct Administration to prepare an interim control by-law under section 38 of the Planning Act to prohibit the establishment of AI data centres within the Municipality of Lakeshore for a period of up to 12 months, while the County of Essex completes its review of AI data centres and develops planning policy recommendations in consultation and cooperation with all lower-tier municipalities; That the interim control by-law be presented for consideration following the presentation of the interim report on AI data centres to County Council, in order to accurately capture the project timelines; and Direct Administration to report back to Council with any additional planning or zoning amendments necessary to ensure the Municipality’s planning framework aligns with the County’s recommendations and protects the long-term interests of the Municipality.

By-laws 45-2026, 49-2026, 50-2026 and 52-2026 be read and passed in open session on August 11, 2026.

Direct Administration to consult with Marina staff and regulatory bodies to bring back a report on options to improve lighting, visibility, and navigational safety for boaters entering and exiting the Belle River Marina.

Direct Administration to bring back a report regarding flood mitigation measures, grant programs and any recommendations for enhancements to the program.

Adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM.