THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council held on

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Ken Antaya,
• Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy,
• Councillor Michael Akpata,
• Councillor Terry Burns,
• Councillor Crystal Meloche,
• and Councillor Jeff Renaud

Members of Council Absent:

• Councillor Sue Desjarlais

Administration Present:

• K. Miller, Chief Administrative Officer,
• L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
• P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
• J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
• D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
• D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
• N. DiGesu, IT Supervisor,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• C. Riley, Town Solicitor,
• Natalie Sharp,
• and D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Additional Administration Present:

• ​G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer, R. Hyra, Human Resources Manager, M. Beggs, Manager Parks & Roads, T. Brydon, Supervisor of Parks

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Mayor Antaya calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION
  260/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the minutes of the Council Focus Group Session held on June 20, 2018, the minutes of the Meeting to Consider and Regular Meeting of Council held on June 26, 2018, BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

The Grand Opening of the new Front Road dock was held on July 7, 2018. Mayor Antaya congratulates the staff of the Culture & Recreation Department for organizing the even and teaming the Grand Opening  with a "Learn to Fish" event.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL AWARD

Fire Chief Dave Sutton and Firefighter Ray Bondy, are presented with an Exemplary Service Bar and Certificate honouring both for 30 years of dedicated service to the LaSalle Fire Service.

2.

ONTARIO'S 2018 PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR

A Citizen Award is presented to Pharmacist Rob Modestino, owner of Rob's Whole Health Pharmacy, for achieving Ontario's 2018 Pharmacist of the Year Award.

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

FOURTH CONCESSION DRAIN - APPOINTMENT OF DRAINAGE ENGINEER

• RECOMMENDATION
  261/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated July 3, 2018 (PW-23-18) recommending the appointment of R.C. Spencer & Associates for the preparation of a Report for the Fourth Concession Drain pursuant to the provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act, BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

2.

ANNUAL SPORTS FIELD MAINTENANCE

• RECOMMENDATION
  262/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Parks and Roads and Supervisor of Parks dated July 3, 2018 (PW-27-18) regarding the annual sports field maintenance BE RECEIVED and that the already underway Sports Field Soil and Maintenance Report and corresponding information BE REFERRED to the 2019 budget and that this report include recommendations on improving the soil in Sports Fields.

  Carried.

3.

MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVERS SIGNAGE TRIAL

• RECOMMENDATION
  263/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated July 5, 2018 (PW-29-18) regarding the installation of crossover signage at the two mid-block crossings on Normandy BE APPROVED and that the crossover signage at the two-mid block crossings BE IMPLEMENTED as a trial for 2018 and 2019.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

VOLLMER SPORTS FIELD DRAINAGE

• RECOMMENDATION
  264/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Parks and Roads dated July 4, 2018 (PW-28-18) regarding the Vollmer Complex sports field drainage BE RECEIVED and that additional investigation continue after the soccer season in the fall of 2018.

  Carried.

2.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE TOWN OF ESSEX

• RECOMMENDATION
  265/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That correspondence received from the Town of Essex dated June 26, 2018, providing support for petitioning the Premier to reconsider the decision not to expedite the widening of Highway 3, BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

3.

SUMMARY OF REPORTS

• RECOMMENDATION
  266/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 10, 2018 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED

   

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• RECOMMENDATION
  267/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the following Bylaws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8186 - A By-Law to assume part of Lot 2, Concession 3 as part of Donato Drive and to assume Reserve Block 41, Plan 12M-599 as part of Meo Boulevard

  8187 - A By-Law to assume part of McKenzie Street, Registered Plan 1017 as a part of Minto Avenue

  8188 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance Agreement with Adam Rossetto and Ann Switzer-Rossetto

  8189 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance Agreement with Allan Alfred Bellemore, also known as Allan Bellemore

  8190 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the LaSalle Rowing Club

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  268/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That by-law numbers 8186 to 8190 BE GIVEN second reading. 

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  269/18
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That by-law numbers 8186 to 8190 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Meloche congratulates J. Columbus, Director Culture & Recreation, and her staff with replacing plastic straws with paper straws and plastic stir-sticks with wooden stir-sticks, at the Vollmer Complex, providing environmentally friendly community centre. Resident response was very positive. A request is made for Administration to prepare a single-use item reduction policy that also takes into consideration Accessibility requirements.

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• RECOMMENDATION
  268/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8191 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  269/18
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8191 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  270/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8191 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Police Services Board Meeting - July 9, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council - July 10, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee meeting - July 12, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - July 18, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee meeting - July 24, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - July 24, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 8:03 p.m.