The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata, 
• Councillor Terry Burns, 
• Councillor Mark Carrick, 
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais, 
• and Councillor Jeff Renaud 

Members of Council Absent:

• Mayor Crystal Meloche 
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, 
• J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk, 
• G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development, 
• D. Davies, Chief of Police, 
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation, 
• D. Hadre, Director of Strategy and Engagement, 
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer, 
• J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
• E. Thiessen, Director of Fire Service/Fire Chief, 
• M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, 
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel, 
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
• I. Middleton, IS Administrator, 
• and K. Brcic, Manager of Planning & Development 

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

Deputy Mayor Akpata called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Deputy Mayor Akpata read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• 266/23
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the December 12, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None disclosed.

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• 267/23
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 28, 2023, be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

E.

Mayor's Comments

None.

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

None.

G.

Presentations and Delegations

1.

AA LaSalle Titans 11U Baseball Team

Coach Dufour appeared before Council and commended the AA LaSalle Titans 11U Baseball Team for their efforts this past season, congratulating them on their Ontario Baseball Association Championship win.

Deputy Mayor Akpata and Coach Dufour presented the players and coaches with their championship rings.

2.

LaSalle Rowing Club

Doug Diet, President and Gill Wilson, Vice President of the LaSalle Rowing Club, appeared before Council to showcase the Club's accomplishments and successes over the past couple of years. They announced that they were nominated nationally for Club of the Year by Row Canada. Gratitude was extended to the coaches, volunteers and community for their continued support and dedication to the Club.

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

4th Concession Drain Minor improvement - Culvert extension and Appointment of Engineer

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, presented the report.

• 268/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated November 10, 2023 (PW-19-2023) regarding the Request for a Minor Improvement to the 4^th Concession Drain dated November 10, 2023 be received;

  And that RC Spencer Associates Inc. be appointed as the Drainage Engineer for the 4^th Concession Drain project.

  Carried.

2.

Laframbois Drain Request for Minor Improvement - Additional Culvert and Appointment of Engineer

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, presented the report.

• 269/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated November 10, 2023 (PW-21-2023) regarding the Request for a Minor Improvement to the Laframbois Drain dated November 10, 2023 be received;

  And that Landmark Engineers Inc. be appointed as the Drainage Engineer for the Laframbois Drain project.

  Carried.

3.

2024 Insurance Renewal

D. Langlois, Director of Finance, presented the report.

• 270/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated November 16, 2023 (FIN-32-2023) regarding the 2024 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.

  Carried.

4.

Extension of the Agreement for the supply and use of water

D. Langlois, Director of Finance, presented the report.

• 271/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated November 16, 2023, (FIN-33-2023) regarding the Amendment and Extension Agreement for the supply and use of water be received;

  And that Council approves the entering into an Amendment and Extension Agreement between the Town of LaSalle and the Windsor Utilities Commission for the supply and use of water, effective December 31, 2023, and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.

  Carried.

5.

Extension of Draft Plan Approval Creekside Condos - (County File No. 37-CD-20006 Buildings A and B)

K. Brcic, Manager of Planning & Development, presented the report.

• 272/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report by the Manager of Planning & Development PD-43-2023, entitled Extension of Draft Plan Approval for Creekside Condos (County File No. 37-CD-20006 Buildings A & B) dated November 17, 2023 be received;

  And that Council pass a resolution in support of the County of Essex to grant a three (3) year extension of the Drat Plan Approval for Buildings A and B of Creekside Condos from the current date of expiry being July 22, 2024; 

  And that a copy of this report and the supporting resolution be sent to the Manager of Planning Services for the Corporation of the County of Essex. 

  Carried.

6.

Part Lot Control for Silver Leaf

K. Brcic, Manager of Planning & Development, presented the report.

Melanie Muir, Dillon Consulting, appeared before Council to answer any questions.

• 273/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report prepared by the Supervisor of Planning and Development, dated November 22, 2023 (PD-42-2023), regarding the request for Part Lot Control Exemption for 16 semi-detached units and 63 townhouse units within the Silver Leaf Subdivision, be received;

  And that Council adopt the Part Lot Control By-law for Blocks 12 to 40 on Registered Plan 12M-695 (subject lands) and include a 5-year expiration date, as well as clauses that require approval of the final reference plan by the Town of LaSalle prior to its registration;

  And that Administration forward a copy of the adopted By-law, draft reference plan and this staff report to the County of Essex for approval, in accordance with subsection 50 (7) of the Planning Act.

  Carried.

7.

Event Centre Report on First Year of Operations

P. Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation, presented the report.

• 274/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated November 17, 2023 (CR-2023-36) regarding the first year of operations at the Event Centre be received.

  Carried.

8.

LaSalle Landing Skate Trail & Water Feature Budget/Progress Update

P. Marra, Deputy CAO, presented the report.

• 275/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Deputy CAO dated November 29, 2023 (AD-2023-15) regarding the LaSalle Landing Skate Trail and Water Feature Budget/Progress Update be received.

  Carried.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

2024 Development Charge Indexing

3.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 276/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That items 1 through 3 on the Consent Agenda for December 12, 2023, be received.

  Carried.

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for November 15, 2023

• 277/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Essex County Council Highlights for November 15, 2023, be received.

  Carried.

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

Councillor Carrick wished everyone a great holiday.

Councillor Renaud inquired if there is a by-law preventing businesses from delivering items under the cover of darkness.

• 278/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That administration prepares a report regarding the feasibility of enacting a bylaw preventing deliveries under the cover of darkness.

  Carried.

  Councillor Burns inquired about the plans for the existing memorial trees and plaques located in the areas that will undergo construction as part of the development of LaSalle Landing.

  P. Marra, Deputy CAO, responded that administration will provide Council with a report outlining the approach to address the existing memorial trees and benches. Administration is working with the architectural designer to determine the best way to commemorate the existing features.

  
  

L.

Notices of Motion

None.

M.

Closed Session

Deputy Mayor Akpata reported that earlier this evening Council met in closed to discuss security of municipal property, being a matter regarding cyber security. Council received information from Administration and no further action was taken.

N.

By-laws

• 279/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed:

  8841 - A By-law to amend By-law 8798, being a by-law to regulate Vehicular Parking within the Limits of the Town of LaSalle

  8842 - A By-law to assume Reserve Block 51, Plan 12M-614 as part of St. Francis Crescent

  8843 - A By-Law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain lands within Registered Plan number 12M-695

  Carried.

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• 280/23
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory By-law 8844 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting December 14, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting January, 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment January 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 7:01 p.m.