Regular Council Meeting

into Committee of the Whole at 6:08 PM.

out of the Committee of the Whole at 6:41 PM.

the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge Study – Council Workshop report for information only.

Move forward item 16.3.

Administration to bring a report on the commercial docking/mooring of barges in tributaries of Lake St. Clair with options to regulate and/or engage the Province and Federal Governments in discussion to regulate.

minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the agenda. May 20, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

the Tender for Bridge Repairs to PW-BC-00017 & PW-BC-00020 to Intrepid General Limited for a total project cost of $1,155,081.00, including applicable HST, as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council Meeting.

the tender for the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program to Steve Smith Construction Corporation in the of amount of $1,943,881.59 including applicable HST; Authorize the Corporate Leader – Operations to prepare and issue a tender for the extension of the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program in the remaining underbudget amount of $956,118.41; and Delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk to award a subsequent tender for an additional separate asphalt contract using the under-budget amount as a maximum contract value of $956,118.41, with a recommendation from the Corporate Leader – Operations, as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting.

the revised policy to restrict Community Benefit Fund grants to one-time capital projects only; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 42-2025 during the Consideration of By-laws, all as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting.

the proposed Modifications to the Lakeshore Official Plan Amendment 18, attached as Attachment 1; and Direct Administration to advise the County of Essex of this endorsement, all as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting.

Administration to prepare a report regarding the possibility of contracting out by-law enforcement support, to be an addition to, and complimentary to, the existing positions in the By-law Services Division.

the planting of native species provides significant environmental benefits to our community; And whereas native species can support a wider range of pollinators, which are crucial for the ecosystem; And whereas native species are better adapted to local climates, and require less maintenance; And whereas non-native plants can sometimes be invasive, disrupting ecosystems and potentially harming native species. And whereas the Municipality has a responsibility to protect and enhance our natural environment. Therefore direct Administration to update the Lakeshore Development Manual and the Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy to mandate that all new plantings (including trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers etc.) on Municipal property (including parks, natural areas, roadsides/boulevards, and other green spaces), be native species, meaning indigenous to Ontario. Consideration of species that specifically benefit pollinators should also be encouraged. And further, direct Administration to work with ERCA and the LTVCA to develop a Lakeshore “planting guide” that identifies species native to Southwestern Ontario.

29-2025, 31-2025 and 32-2025 be read a third time and adopted; and By-laws 41-2025, 42-2025, 43-2025 and 44-2025 be read and passed in open session on June 3, 2025.

Administration to prepare a report regarding potential updates to the naming policy including a list of asset categories, not including any regional or capital spaces (municipal buildings), eligible for naming rights agreement including an application process for public or Council-driven requests.

into closed session in Council Chambers at 7:45 PM in accordance with: 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.

Move into Committee of the Whole at 6:08 PM.

Move out of the Committee of the Whole at 6:41 PM.

Receive the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge Study – Council Workshop report for information only.

Direct Administration to bring a report on the commercial docking/mooring of barges in tributaries of Lake St. Clair with options to regulate and/or engage the Province and Federal Governments in discussion to regulate.

Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the agenda. 1. May 20, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Award the Tender for Bridge Repairs to PW-BC-00017 & PW-BC-00020 to Intrepid General Limited for a total project cost of $1,155,081.00, including applicable HST, as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council Meeting.

Award the tender for the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program to Steve Smith Construction Corporation in the of amount of $1,943,881.59 including applicable HST; Authorize the Corporate Leader – Operations to prepare and issue a tender for the extension of the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program in the remaining underbudget amount of $956,118.41; and Delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk to award a subsequent tender for an additional separate asphalt contract using the under-budget amount as a maximum contract value of $956,118.41, with a recommendation from the Corporate Leader – Operations, as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting.

Endorse the revised policy to restrict Community Benefit Fund grants to one-time capital projects only; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 42-2025 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting.

Endorse the proposed Modifications to the Lakeshore Official Plan Amendment 18, attached as Attachment 1; and Direct Administration to advise the County of Essex of this endorsement, all as presented at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr

Direct Administration to prepare a report regarding the possibility of contracting out by-law enforcement support, to be an addition to, and complimentary to, the existing positions in the By-law Services Division.

Whereas the planting of native species provides significant environmental benefits to our community; And whereas native species can support a wider range of pollinators, which are crucial for the ecosystem; 6 And whereas native species are better adapted to local climates, and require less maintenance; And whereas non-native plants can sometimes be invasive, disrupting ecosystems and potentially harming native species. And whereas the Municipality has a responsibility to protect and enhance our natural environment. Therefore direct Administration to update the Lakeshore Development Manual and the Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy to mandate that all new plantings (including trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers etc.) on Municipal property (including parks, natural areas, roadsides/boulevards, and other green spaces), be native species, meaning indigenous to Ontario. Consideration of species that specifically benefit pollinators should also be encouraged. And further, direct Administration to work with ERCA and the LTVCA to develop a Lakeshore “planting guide” that identifies species native to Southwestern Ontario.

By-laws 29-2025, 31-2025 and 32-2025 be read a third time and adopted; and By-laws 41-2025, 42-2025, 43-2025 and 44-2025 be read and passed in open session on June 3, 2025.

Direct Administration to prepare a report regarding potential updates to the naming policy including a list of asset categories, not including any regional or capital spaces (municipal buildings), eligible for naming rights agreement including an application process for public or Council-driven requests.

Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 7:45 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 St. Clair Road area.