The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
Regular Meeting of Council
Agenda

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

  That the December 10, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Public Planning Meeting held on November 12, 2024, Closed Meeting of Council and Regular Meeting of Council held on November 26, 2024, be adopted as presented.

E.

Mayor's Comments

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

G.

Presentations and Delegations

1.

Award to LaSalle Fire Services

Greg Grimes from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary to present an award and certificate to LaSalle Fire Service.

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

2025 Insurance Renewal

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated November 27, 2024 (FIN-34-2024) regarding the 2025 Insurance Renewal be received;

  And that, Council authorizes the renewal of the annual insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. Company;

  And that, Council authorizes the renewal of cyber insurance through CFC Underwriting Ltd.

2.

Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Information Technology dated December 10, 2024, FIN-31-2024 regarding “Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement” be received;

  And that, the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement.

3.

Vince Marcotte Bridge Improvements – Contract Award

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated November 21, 2024 (PW-39-2024) regarding the Vince Marcotte Bridge Improvements –Contract Award be received;

  And that, Council awards the Contract to 2775738 Ontario Inc. for the bid price of $288,984 plus HST.

4.

Fence By-law Repeal and Replace

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Paralegal dated November 22, 2024 (AD-2024-16) regarding updates made to the By-law to regular Fences, Swimming Pool Enclosures, Hydro-Massage Pool and Outdoor Swimming Pool on Private Property within the Town of LaSalle (“Fence By-law”) be received;

  And that, the Fence By-law be repealed and replaced during the By-law stage of the Agenda.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

Correspondence

a.

The Corporation of the Town of Midland- Sustainable Funding for Small Urban Municipalities

b.

City of Cambridge- Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis

c.

City of Toronto- Respecting Local Democracy and Cities

d.

The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay- Ambulance Shortages and Healthcare System Issues

e.

Township of Russell- Motion to request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

f.

Township of Essa- Fair Share of Provincial and Federal Government Financial Support

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That items 1 and 2 on the Consent Agenda for December 10, 2024, be received. 

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for November 20, 2024

2.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting September 18, 2024

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Closed Session

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8947 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Regular Council Meeting, January 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment, January 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Public Planning Meeting, January 28, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting, January 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment