The Lakeshore Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 23, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Tracey Bailey, Michael Hoffman, John Kerr, Ryan McNamara, Ian Ruston, Kelsey Santarossa, Larissa Vogler, Kirk Walstedt

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 (50 motions)

50 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:04PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Move
Carried
C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one way streets off Notre Dame Street.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Tasks
Carried
administration to review the need for signage to the following intersections: 1. South Street/Notre Dame delayed green and advanced green signs 2. First Street/Notre Dame left lane turning lane only sign
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Direct
Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to bring a Bylaw Amendment to change the posted speed limits on the following road segment: Notre Dame Street between West River Street and Eleventh Street, from 50 km/h to 40 km/hr
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Ruston Direct
Carried Unanimously
items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Traffic Study recommendations: Item 3: Install a Level 2 Type C PXO on the west leg of Notre Dame Street and Fourth Street intersection. This will require a 15-metre no stop restriction on either side of the PXO, removing one (1) parking space on the north side of Notre Dame Street. Item 4: Remove the eight (8) on-street parking spaces on the south side of Notre Dame Street, west of Eleventh Street (in front of Shoppers Drug Mart) and remove the three (3) on-street parking spaces on the north side of Notre Dame Street, west of Eleventh Street (in front of the Bell Canada building). Item 5: On-street parking along Notre Dame, east of Eleventh Street be eliminated approximately 5.0 meters beyond the first driveway on the south side and approximately 5.0 meters beyond the first driveway on the north side. Item 6: Upgrade the existing trail crossing on Eleventh Street (north of Notre Dame) to a mid-block Type D PXO with appropriate signage and pavement markings.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Approve
Carried Unanimously
D: Highway 401 Overpasses Lakeshore Road 101 and Lakeshore Road 103 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Direct administration to Install a Pedestrian Ahead sign (Wc-7) approximately 450 metres in advance of the overpass in each direction. Direct administration to install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on the approach of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Task
Carried Unanimously
D: Highway 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 105 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install two Wheelchair Warning signs with a 50 km/h advisory speed limit tab approximately 400 metres in advance of the overpass bridge in each direction. (The existing non-standard ‘Wheelchair Using roadway’ sign in the northbound direction in advance of the overpass bridge is to be removed. The Wheelchair Warning sign south of Walls Road is to be removed) Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on the approach of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston Task
Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 107 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Task
Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 113 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler Task
Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Myers Road Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in each direction approximately 150 metres in advance of the hidden driveway signs.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Task
Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 123 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in the northbound direction approximately 150 metres south of the 50 km/h ahead sign.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Task
Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Rochester Townline Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler Task
Carried Unanimously
Administration to proceed with the following recommendation made by Paradigm Traffic Solutions Limited, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting: Task 1: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (a) PXO and all way stop installations. Direct Administration to proceed a recommended under the engineering Capital - Traffic Safety Management Improvements budget for implementations. Task I: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (b) Sidewalk Missing Links – Direct Administration to proceed as recommend and include the costs for implementation in the 2026 budget.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Direct
Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Approve
Carried Unanimously
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Receive
Carried Unanimously
the Tile Loan application submitted by Jeremy Reaume for tiling work to be performed at 5609 Comber Sideroad (Roll No. 960000018000000) in the amount of $50,000.00, including HST, subject to provincial funding as presented at the September 23, 2025 Councill meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston Approve
Carried Unanimously
the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Leak Detection and Pressure Monitoring Project to Digital Water Solutions Inc. in the amount of $135,696.96 including applicable HST, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Award
Carried Unanimously
the Tender for the 2025-2026 Bridge Replacement Project to Rudack Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,319,725.44, including applicable HST; and Delegate authority to the Corporate Leader – Operations to enter into contract approvals to a maximum amount of $356,567.04 pertaining to On-site Engineering and Contract Administration ($111,567.04), soil and materials testing ($40,000.00), permits ($5,000.00) and excess soils ($200,000.00), as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Award
Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 62-2025, being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Master Service Agreement (MSA) between the Municipality of Lakeshore and GTel Engineering Inc, during the Consideration of By-Laws, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Direct
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.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor Vogler Direct
Carried Unanimously
an extension of the Crossing Guard Agreement with ProStaff Employment Solutions Inc. to the end of the 2025/2026 school year, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement, satisfactory in form and content to the Corporate Leader – General Counsel, as presented at the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Approve
Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring forward the costs to expand the Optimist Park access to allow for safe two-way entry and exit prior to the 2026 Budget deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr Direct
Carried Unanimously
62-2025, 63-2025 and 64-2025 be read and passed in open session on September 23, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara By-laws
Carried Unanimously
the tender for the Stoney Point Community Park Improvements to Barrineti Construction Ltd. (Option 1), minus the cost of the trees Delegate authority to the Corporate Leader – Operations to enter contract approvals to a maximum amount of $250,000.00 pertaining to On-site Engineering and Contract Administration by the current design team ($200,000) and Material testing during construction ($50,000); and Approve the variance (based on Option 1) including applicable HST, to be funded from the Parkland Dedication Reserve, all as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Kerr Award
Carried
the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler Adjourn
Carried Unanimously
Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:04PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
Tasks 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 Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, Councillor Hoffman · Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Direct administration to review the need for signage to the following intersections: 1. South Street/Notre Dame delayed green and advanced green signs 2. First Street/Notre Dame left lane turning lane only sign
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to bring a Bylaw Amendment to change the posted speed limits on the following road segment: Notre Dame Street between West River Street and Eleventh Street, from 50 km/h to 40 km/hr
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Approve items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Traffic Study recommendations:  Item 3: Install a Level 2 Type C PXO on the west leg of Notre Dame Street and Fourth Street intersection. This will require a 15-metre no stop restriction on either side of the PXO, removing one (1) parking space on the north side of Notre Dame Street.  Item 4: Remove the eight (8) on-street parking spaces on the south side of Notre Dame Street, west of Eleventh Street (in front of Shoppers Drug Mart) and remove the three (3) on-street parking spaces on the north side of Notre Dame Street, west of Eleventh Street (in front of the Bell Canada building).  Item 5: On-street parking along Notre Dame, east of Eleventh Street be eliminated approximately 5.0 meters beyond the first driveway on the south side and approximately 5.0 meters beyond the first driveway on the north side. 4  Item 6: Upgrade the existing trail crossing on Eleventh Street (north of Notre Dame) to a mid-block Type D PXO with appropriate signage and pavement markings.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Task D: Highway 401 Overpasses Lakeshore Road 101 and Lakeshore Road 103 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Direct administration to Install a Pedestrian Ahead sign (Wc-7) approximately 450 metres in advance of the overpass in each direction. Direct administration to install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on the approach of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Task D: Highway 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 105 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install two Wheelchair Warning signs with a 50 km/h advisory speed limit tab approximately 400 metres in advance of the overpass bridge in each direction. (The existing non-standard ‘Wheelchair Using roadway’ sign in the northbound direction in advance of the overpass bridge is to be removed. The Wheelchair Warning sign south of Walls Road is to be removed) Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on the approach of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 107 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 113 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Myers Road Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in each direction approximately 150 metres in advance of the hidden driveway signs.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 123 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in the northbound direction approximately 150 metres south of the 50 km/h ahead sign.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Rochester Townline Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with the following recommendation made by Paradigm Traffic Solutions Limited, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting: Task 1: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (a) PXO and all way stop installations. Direct Administration to proceed a recommended under the engineering Capital - Traffic Safety Management Improvements budget for implementations. Task I: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (b) Sidewalk Missing Links – Direct Administration to proceed as recommend and include the costs for implementation in the 2026 budget.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. September 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Principles Integrity - Integrity Commissioner’s Periodic Report
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Approve the Tile Loan application submitted by Jeremy Reaume for tiling work to be performed at 5609 Comber Sideroad (Roll No. 960000018000000) in the amount of $50,000.00, including HST, subject to provincial funding as presented at the September 23, 2025 Councill meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Award the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Leak Detection and Pressure Monitoring Project to Digital Water Solutions Inc. in the amount of $135,696.96 including applicable HST, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Award the Tender for the 2025-2026 Bridge Replacement Project to Rudack Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,319,725.44, including applicable HST; and Delegate authority to the Corporate Leader – Operations to enter into contract approvals to a maximum amount of $356,567.04 pertaining to On-site Engineering and Contract Administration ($111,567.04), soil and materials testing ($40,000.00), permits ($5,000.00) and excess soils ($200,000.00), as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 62-2025, being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Master Service Agreement (MSA) between the Municipality of Lakeshore and GTel Engineering Inc, during the Consideration of By-Laws, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
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.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Approve an extension of the Crossing Guard Agreement with ProStaff Employment Solutions Inc. to the end of the 2025/2026 school year, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement, satisfactory in form and content to the Corporate Leader – General Counsel, as presented at the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring forward the costs to expand the Optimist Park access to allow for safe two-way entry and exit prior to the 2026 Budget deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 62-2025, 63-2025 and 64-2025 be read and passed in open session on September 23, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the Stoney Point Community Park Improvements to Barrineti Construction Ltd. (Option 1), minus the cost of the trees. Delegate authority to the Corporate Leader – Operations to enter contract approvals to a maximum amount of $250,000.00 pertaining to On-site Engineering and Contract Administration by the current design team ($200,000) and Material testing during construction ($50,000); and Approve the variance (based on Option 1) including applicable HST, to be funded from the Parkland Dedication Reserve, all as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting. 11 In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman and Councillor Ruston
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously

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