Council Meeting

the October 1, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.

the minutes of the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:05 pm for Public Meetings held under the Planning Act.

the Public Meetings close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:11 pm.

the County of Brant, Middlesex County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Norfolk County, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Grey County, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, and Wellington County have successful utilized government funding to create and sustain local community transit through Southwest Community Transit; and Whereas 85,000 riders have utilized the Southwest Community Transit services in the first have of 2024 alone, demonstrating significant community reliance on these services; and Where as the economic impact of this transit system is estimated to be $748,800,000 annually, largely due to its role in providing transportation to employment opportunities; and Whereas the current funding for this critical small urban and rural inter-community transit service is set to expire in March 2025, putting the sustainability of the service at risk: Therefore be it resolved that (your municipalities name here) council urges the provincial government to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 to ensure the ongoing viability of this essential service for small urban and rural Ontario Be it further resolved that this resolution be circulated to the County of Brant, Elgin County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Oxford County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Wellington Count

Report PL 25-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by Barbara Willsie be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-14/2024 submitted by Barbara Willsie requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to change the zone designation from the M2- Zone to the A1-89 Zone on the lands known as 9530 Northville Road, be approved; and THAT By-Law 78 of 2024 be approved.

Report PL 26-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by Karen Alberti, be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z15-2024 , requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 141 Main St, Thedford to a residential zone, be approved; and THAT By-Law 79 of 2024 to implement the zoning by-law amendment be approved.

Report PL 27-2024, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by McCann Redi-Mix, respecting 11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend, be received; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a site plan agreement, respecting 11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend, with McCann Redi-Mix, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, in substantially the form of the draft agreement attached to Report PL 27-2024.

Report PL 28-2024, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by 1000290601 Ontario Inc, respecting lands at the intersection of Amtelecom Parkway and King St E, Forest, be received; THAT By-Law 81 of 2024 being a by-law to authorize the collection of cash in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $13,700 for the development of the lands be approved; THAT the Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores and 1000290601 Ontario Inc be approved; and THAT By-Law 80 of 2024 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores and 1000290601 Ontario Inc be approved.

Report D PW 2 1 -202 4 regarding the Southcott Pines Roads Maintenance Agreement be received ; and THAT the Southcott Pines Park Association request to terminate the Road Mai ntenance Agreement be accepted ; and THAT the Municipality maintains Southcott Pines Roads in accordance with Municipal standards effective October 15, 2024 ; and THAT s taff be directed to prepare a n encroachment agreement with the Southcott Pines Park Association for the kiosks and signage within the municipal road allowance.

Report D PW 2 2 -202 4 regarding the King Street West Project be received ; and THAT the one-way traffic con version on King Street West between Main Street and James Street as proposed by the Forest BIA be approved in principle pending an acceptable final design ; and THAT up to $50,000 from the King Street Sidewalk Project be utilized for engineering services related to this pro ject .

Report CL 19-2024 regarding Road Dedication – Dietrich Crescent be received; and THAT By-Law 75 of 2024 be approved.

Report CL 20-2024 regarding an appointment to the Forest Business Improvement Area Board of Directors be received; and THAT By-Law 77 of 2024 appointing members to the Forest Business Improvement Area be approved.

Report CAO 10-2024, relating to a Community Improvement Plan Application, submitted by The Growling Gator be received; and THAT a $2,500.00 Patio Grant be approved to support a project to be completed by The Growling Gator under the Community Improvement Plan.

the Municipality adopted a Harbours' Strategic Plan in 2014; and THEREFORE be it resolved THAT staff prepare a report on the implementation of the Strategic Plan over the last 10 years.

By-Law 76-2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

By-Law 75-2024 and By-Laws 77-2024 through 82-2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the October 1, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:10 pm.