The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Crystal Meloche, 
• Councillor Terry Burns, 
• Councillor Mark Carrick, 
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais, 
• Councillor Jeff Renaud, 
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 

Members of Council Absent:

• Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata 

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk, 
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation, 
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer, 
• J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
• K. Brcic, Manager of Planning & Development, 
• A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development, 
• M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, 
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel, 
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
• M. Seguin, Deputy Fire Chief, 
• O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Program and Events, 
• B. MacMillan, Drainage Superintendent, 
• and M. Pearce, Police Chief Designate 

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

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

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• 182/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the August 13, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None disclosed.

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• 183/24
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, Regular Meeting of Council and Closed Meeting of Council, held July 23, 2024 be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

E.

Mayor's Comments

Mayor Meloche welcomed Police Chief Designate Michael Pearce. 

Mayor Meloche highlighted that online ticket sales are available for the 2nd Annual Last Call Before Fall event commencing Friday, August 16th and are priced at $25.00 per night.  The event is scheduled for September 6th and 7th at the Event Centre on Front Road and will include live music, regional wines, craft beers, premium spirits, and food trucks. Further event details are available on the Town's website.

Mayor Meloche announced that the pickle ball courts on Front Road are now open for residents to enjoy.  She stated that two of the four tennis courts have been converted into six pickleball courts and thanked staff for their hard work in preparing the courts.

Mayor Meloche informed the public about the LaSalle Night Market event scheduled for Sunday, August 25th at the LaSalle Civic Centre from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Mayor Meloche reminded residents that this will be the last LaSalle Night Market that will be held at the LaSalle Civic Centre and noted that the September Night Market will be held at the Event Centre. All are welcome.

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

None.

G.

Presentations and Delegations

None.

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

Municipal Drainage Billing and Collection Policy

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

• 184/24
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated July 15, 2024 FIN-17-2024 regarding the Municipal Drainage and Collection Policy be received; and

  That the updated Municipal Drainage Billing and Collection Policy be approved.

  Carried.

2.

CR-2024-20 Updated Facility User Group Agreements for Approval

O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation, presented the report. 

• 185/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Supervisor of Recreation dated July 24, 2024 (CR-2024-20) regarding the updated facility user group agreements for Skate LaSalle and LaSalle Minor Hockey Association be received;

  And that Council enters into new agreements with Skate LaSalle and LaSalle Minor Hockey Association effective September 1, 2024, and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreements.

  Carried.

3.

2024 LaSalle Trail Contract Award

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

• 186/24
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated July 24, 2024 (PW-28-2024) regarding the 2024 LaSalle Trail Contract Award be received;

  And that, Council awards the contract to Jones Group Ltd.. for the bid price of $823,792.33 plus HST and that this amount be funded from the 2024 Pedestrian Safety Annual Allocations Project which is part of the approved 2024 Capital Budget.

  Carried.

4.

St Michaels Drain Major Improvement – Appointment of Engineer

B. MacMillan, Drainage Superintendent, presented the report.

• 187/24
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated July 25, 2024 (PW-27-2024) regarding a request for Major Improvement to the St Michaels Drain be received;

  And that Council accepts the request and appoints R.C. Spencer & Associates Inc. as the Drainage Engineer for the project.

  Carried.

5.

Z-02-2024 Application to remove the holding zone symbol at 6140 Malden Road

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

• 188/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Planning and Development dated July 12, 2024 (PD-25-2024) regarding the request to remove the holding provisions from the property known as 6140 Malden Road be received;

  And that Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the above noted lands, and that Administration prepare a corresponding By-law for adoption for removal of the holding provision once the required development agreement is properly executed by the Corporation.

  Carried.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

FIN-19-2024 Procurement-2024 Second Quarter Report

2.

Site Plan Agreements Executed (October 2023 to July 17, 2024)

4.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 189/24
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for August 13, 2024, be received.

  Carried.

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for July 17, 2024

• 190/24
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the Essex County Highlights for July 17, 2024, be received.

  Carried.

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

Councillor Renaud extended congratulations to LaSalle's Kylie Masse on her fifth Olympic medal.  

Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo inquired whether a municipal flag would be placed at the LaSalle Landing?  Mr. Milicia advised that the flags will be erected near the LaSalle sign which is currently under construction. 

Councillor Burns thanked Brian MacMillan, Drainage Superintendent, for help provided to residents on Normandy Street regarding drainage works in the area.  Councillor Burns also commended the Public Works department for their work.

L.

Notices of Motion

None.

M.

Closed Session

None.

N.

By-laws

• 191/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

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

  8910-  A By-law to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization Services in the Town of LaSalle by the Clerk or Delegates of the Clerk
  
  8911-  A By-law to authorize the sale of land to Mohamed Tabib
  
  8912-  A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running north-south lying east of lots 415 to 437, both inclusive, Registered Plan 749, an an alley system running east-west lying north of lots 411 & 412, Registered Plan 749, LaSalle
  
  8913-  A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Jones Group Ltd and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the RFT-PW-24700-2024 LaSalle Trails
  
  8914-  A By-law to authorize the execution of an Extension Agreement with Rabih Osman
  
  8915-  A By-law to amend By-law number 8847, being a By-law to establish User Fees for Services, Activities or the Use of Property

  Carried.

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• 192/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That Confirmatory By-law 8916 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Committee of Adjustment August 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee August 27, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting August 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:27 p.m.