The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of a Meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee

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Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Committee Present:
  • Mayor Crystal Meloche, 
  • Councillor Michael Akpata, 
  • Councillor Terry Burns, 
  • Councillor Mark Carrick, 
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud, 
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais 
Administration Present:
  • P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Office, 
  • G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development, 
  • P. Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation, 
  • D. Hadre, Director of Strategy and Engagement, 
  • R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
  • J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, 
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
  • S. Bisson, Manager of Culture and Recreation, 
  • O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation, 
  • J. Turnbull, Supervisor of Programming, 
  • M. Beggs, Manager of Parks and Roads, 
  • M. Masonovich, Manager of Fleet & Facilities, 
  • and N. Digesu, Manager of IT 

Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgment Statement.

  • PRE-17-24
    Moved By:Councillor Burns
    Seconded By:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated July 9, 2024 be adopted as presented.

    Carried.

O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation presented the report.

  • PRE-18-24
    Moved By:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded By:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Supervisor of Recreation dated June 28, 2024 (CR-2024-10) regarding the updates to the Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy (M-CR-004) be received;

    And that the amended Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy be adopted and the previous version be repealed.

    Carried.

O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation presented the report. 

  • PRE-19-24
    Moved By:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded By:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Supervisor of Recreation dated May 31, 2024 (CR-2024-16) regarding updates to the LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy be received;

    And that the updated LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy be adopted, and the previous version be repealed.

    Carried.

S. Bisson, Manager of Culture and Recreation presented the report.

  • PRE-20-24
    Moved By:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded By:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Culture and Recreation dated August 9, 2024 (CR-2024-25) regarding the 2024 Spring Session Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works be received.

    Carried.

J. Turnbull, Supervisor of Programming presented the report.

  • PRE-21-24
    Moved By:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded By:Councillor Burns

    That the report of the Supervisor of Programming dated August 9, 2024 (CR-2024-24) regarding upcoming activities from August 2024 to January 2025 be received.

    Carried.

M. Beggs, Manager of Parks and Roads presented the report.

Councillor Renaud suggested signage and communications on the Multi-Purpose Trail be updated seasonally. 

Mayor Meloche suggested that opening dates for seasonal skating be re-evaluated and that hours of operations remain the same throughout the year. 

  • PRE-22-24
    Moved By:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded By:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Parks and Roads and Manager of Facilities, dated July 24, 2024 (Report Number PW-CR-2024-03) regarding the operations plan for the Multi-Purpose Trail at LaSalle Landing be received.

    Carried.

Mayor Meloche advised that the 2nd annual Last Call Before Fall event is being held the weekend of September 6th and 7th. She thanked the staff for their continued efforts and hard work and offered best wishes for a successful event.  

The next scheduled meeting will be held on November 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

The meeting is adjourned at the call of the Chair at 5:11 pm.