Regular Council Meeting

Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:04 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations, relating to the recruitment of an employee (unfinished business from September 26, 2023); 2 b. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation (unfinished business from September 26, 2023); and c. Paragraph 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to short-term rental accommodations.

Bring forward Item 13.1 for consideration. In Favour (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston

Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-14-2023 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to add the definition of ‘Short-Term Rental Accommodation’ and add general policies that prohibit Short Term Rental Accommodations within the Municipality of Lakeshore but continue to permit Bed and Breakfast establishments; and 4 Direct the Clerk to read By-law 85-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the October 10, 2023 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Byrne, and Councillor Vogler

Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. September 26, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. Police Services Report for Lakeshore - June 2023 3. Police Services Report for Lakeshore - July 2023 4. Police Services Report for Lakeshore - August 2023 6. Town of Midland - Catch and Release Justice in Ontario 5. County of Brant - Guaranteed Livable Income 7. Town of Aurora - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers in Aurora

Support the resolution by the Town of Midland regarding Catch and Release Justice in Ontario.

Receive the Report for Information as listed on the agenda. 1. Prohibition of Short-Term Rental Enforcement

Direct Administration to include the enforcement provisions presented at the October 10, 2023 meeting in the 2024 Draft Budget.

Direct Administration to bring a report regarding licensing and regulation of bed and breakfast establishments prior to consideration of the 2024 Budget.

Direct Administration to work with the Mayor to submit the Municipality’s top five Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations based on the comments provided by Council at the October 10, 2023 Council Meeting.

Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-10-2023 to remove the Holding Symbol (h) from the subject lands known as Part of Lot 10, Concession North Middle Road, Rochester, designated as Part 1 on Plan 12R10912; except Parts 1 to 14 on Plan 12R15762; Lakeshore, being all of the Property Identifier Number (PIN) 75054-0153(LT); (indicated on the Key Plan, Appendix A); and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 82-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the October 10, 2023 Council meeting.

Direct the Clerk to read By-law 86-2023, being a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Essex Region Conservation Authority for non- mandatory services, during the Consideration of By-laws as presented at the October 10, 2023 Council meeting.

Direct the Clerk to read By-law 83-2023, being a By-law to Execute a Municipal Responsibility Agreement (MRA) with Town & Country Communities Limited (the Owner), during the Consideration of By-laws as presented at the October 10, 2023 Council meeting.

Support the demolition of the existing shade structure in Shanahan Park in the amount of $1,600.00 (including applicable HST) to be funded from the Parks reserve; and Direct Administration to proceed with a design and build up to $30,000 to be funded from the Parks reserve.

Approve the 2024 schedule of Regular Council Meetings, as described in the report presented at the October 10, 2023 Council meeting.

1. Direct the Corporate Leader - Chief Financial Officer to implement phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Recruitment Strategy as laid out in this report; 2. Approve a 2023 Budget variance of an upset limit of $100,000 dollars for requirement services for Phase 1; 3. Approve a first charge to the 2024 Budget with an upset limit of $117,000 for salary and benefits cost for the recruitment of a Health and Safety Coordinator/Workforce Advisor; and 4. Approve a 2023 budget variance of an upset limit of $15,000 dollars for the recruitment of a Health and Safety Coordinator/Workforce Advisor.

By-laws 82-2023, 83-2023, 86-2023 and 87-2023 be read and passed in open session on October 10, 2023.

By-law 85-2023 be read and passed in open session on October 10, 2023. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Byrne, and Councillor Vogler

Council adjourn its meeting at 9:11 PM.