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

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Clerk's Note: Members of Council will be participating electronically and will be counted towards quorum. The Minutes will reflect this accordingly. The Electronic Meeting can be viewed at www.youtube.com/c/TownofLaSalleOntario

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Clerk’s Office, [e-mail], 519-969-7770 extension 1234.

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 9, 2021 be adopted as presented.

4.

Mayors Comments

B.

Presentations

1.

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) 

Tim Byrne, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Attending Via Zoom. 
Shelley McMullen, Interim CFO/Director Finance and Corporate Services, Attending Via Zoom.
Kieran McKenzie, Vice Chair, Attending Via Zoom.

• Recommendation

  That the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) 2021 Draft Budget presentation be received. 

   

   

C.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

1.

Z-02-21 and SPC-01-21 - RV Investments Inc. - Essex Golf and County Club

Delegates: 

1. J. Mark Skipper, Attending Via Zoom.

2. Lynda Heij, Attending Via Zoom.

3. David Cree, Attending Via Zoom.

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development dated March 3, 2021 (DS-04-2021) regarding a request that has been submitted by Essex Golf & Country Club, for approximately 7.5 hectares of land located on the east side of Matchette Road, north of Golfview Drive, be received; and that Council grant approval in principle to the applicant’s rezoning application which rezones this site from an “A” zone to a “RE-3” zone, and to the applicant’s proposed site plan.

D.

Delegations

1.

Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy Revisions

Delegates: 

1. Loi and Fong Tran, Attending Via Zoom.

2. Ian Swentek, Attending Via Zoom.

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Deputy CAO dated March 10, 2021 (PW-06-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy Revisions be received and that the enclosed revised policy be approved.

2.

Closing and Sale of Alleys Policy Update

Delegates: 

1. Rocco Mancini, Attending Via Zoom.

2. Anne Mancini, Attending Via Zoom.

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Legal Counsel dated March 3, 2021 (AD-01-2021) regarding the revised Closing and Sale of Alleys Policy be received, and that the revised Closing and Sale of Alleys Policy seen in Attachment #1 be approved.

3.

Cannabis Retail Stores

Delegates: 

1. Samuel and Robert Katzman, Attending Via Zoom.

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives dated March 12, 2021 (DS-06-2021) regarding Cannabis Retail Stores be received, and that the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle opt-in to hosting retail cannabis stores, and that the Clerk be authorized to send correspondence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario advising that the Council of the Town of LaSalle passed a resolution on March 23, 2021 to opt-in to being a host for retail cannabis stores.

E.

Reports/Correspondence for Council Action

1.

Council appointment of Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 2, 2021 (FIRE 21-04) regarding the Council appointment of a Fire Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief be approved, and further that the accompanying By-laws confirming the appointments also be approved.

2.

Appointment of Provincial Offences Officer

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 2, 2021 (FIRE 21-05) regarding the appointment of a Provincial Offences Officer be approved.

3.

Agreement Renewal – Facility Use by St. Clair College

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 11,2021 (FIRE 21-06) regarding the Facility Use Agreement with St. Clair College be approved, and that Council authorize renewal of the Facility Use Agreement.

4.

New Council Agenda Process

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated March 1, 2021 (CL-03-2021) regarding the new Council agenda process 2021 be received; and that the new process be approved for the Regular meeting of Council on April 27th and the Committees of Council for June; and that a By-law be adopted at the By-law stage of the agenda.

5.

207 Martin Lane Storm Outlet

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering and Manager of Water/Wastewater dated March 12, 2021 (PW-08-2021) regarding the agreement between the Town and Mr. Dave Cowlin for the financial terms and repair of the storm outlet pipe adjacent to his property be received and that Council give Administration approval to form a legal agreement and a subsequent By-Law be passed at a future Council Meeting.

6.

2021 Fleet Purchase – Replacement Roads Department Snow Plow

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-09-2021) regarding the purchase of a replacement snow plow for the Roads department within Public Works be received; and that the purchase of the replacement Snow Plow for a cost of $255,412 (plus tax) from International Trucks be approved.

7.

2021 Fleet Purchase – Replacemtent Water Service Van

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-11-2021) regarding the Purchase of a replacement of a Water Service Van be received; and the purchase of the vehicle for the total cost of $42,632.00 (plus applicable taxes) from Reaume Chevrolet be approved.

8.

2021 Fleet Purchase – Replacement of Roads Department Medium Duty Dump Truck

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-10-2021) regarding the Replacement of a Roads Department Medium Duty Dump Truck be received; and that the purchase of the vehicle from Victory Ford Lincoln Sales LTD. for a price of $128,748 (plus taxes) be approved; and that the purchase of the quoted 14’ Steel Deck and separate 14’ Bin for the cost of $18,306 (plus taxes) be approved.

9.

National Three-digit Suicide Prevention Hotline

• Recommendation

  That the letter received by the House of Commons to bring a National Three-digit Suicide Prevention Hotline line to Canada be endorsed.

10.

Provincial Vaccine Rollout

• Recommendation

  For Council decision. 

F.

Committee Matters for Council Action

G.

Information Items to be Received

1.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 23, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.

H.

By-laws

• Recommendation

  That the following By-laws be given first reading:

  8536 A By-law to Appoint a Fire Chief for The Town of LaSalle
  8537 A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for The Town of LaSalle
  8538 A By-law to amend By-law Number 6500 respecting the Appointment of Provincial Offences Officers
  8539 A By-law to amend By-law 6647 Procedural By-law, to govern proceedings of Council, the conduct of its members, and the calling of its meetings
  8540 A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of an Alley, closed by CE861212, Registered Plan 777 to Christopher Templeman and Laura Templeman
  8541 A By-law to authorize the executive of a Developer’s Subdivision Agreement with Lankor Horizons Development Inc.
  8542 A By-law to confirm the donation of Part Lot 37, Concession 1, Sandwich West as in R1194997, from 971174 Ontario Limited
  8543 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Reaume Chevrolet and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of Water Service Van
  8544 A By-law to authorize a Mutual Access Agreement with TELUS Communications Inc.
  8545 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Victory Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of a Duty Dump Truck
  8546 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between International Trucks and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of Snow Plow
  8547 A By-law to Appoint a Building Inspector

• Recommendation

  That By-law numbers 8536 to 8547 be given second reading.

• Recommendation

  That By-law numbers 8536 to 8547 be given third reading and finally passed.

I.

Council Questions

J.

Statements by Council Members

K.

Reports from Committees

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Motion to Move into Closed Session

N.

Confirmatory By-law

O.

Schedule of Meetings

Special Accessibility Advisory Committee, March 24, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting, April 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Police Services Board Committee, Meeting April 19, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Police Services Board Public Meeting, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
By-Law Committee, April 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, April 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment, April 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

P.

Adjournment