THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Marc Bondy,
  • Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche,
  • Councillor Michael Akpata,
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Mark Carrick
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • K. Miller, Acting Clerk,
  • A. Armstrong, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development,
  • J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel

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

  • 146/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held April 23, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

Mayor Bondy recognizes Fire Chief Sutton along with Police Services, D. Hadre, Corporate Communications and Promotions & Promotions Officer and Administrative Staff on a job well done regarding the flooding issues on Front Road.

May 4, 2019 Mayor Bondy attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cache Retail in Urban Selection Plaza

May 8, 2019 Mayor Bondy along with other members of Council, helped out at the LaSalle McDonalds restaurant to serve customers for McHappy Day.

May 9 and 10, 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics held at Sandwich Secondary School. This event also honoured the 50th anniversary of the passing in the line of duty Sandwich West Constable Robert Carrick. 

May 11, 2019 Mayor Bondy attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new state of the art training facility out of Australia called F45.

Mayor Bondy and Councillor Akpata present Flags of Remembrance to the following residents as a tribute to family members for serving and protecting our country

1. Ken and Bernice Markham in remembrance of Gab Markham
2. Russ Hazael in remembrance of William Hazael
3. Shannon McMahon in remembrance of Jean Forbes and Winifred Walker

These Canadian Flags were unfurled along Windsor’s riverfront September 22, 2018 as tribute to the 128,000 Canadians killed and missing in action while serving and protecting our country.

Flags of Remembrance are presented to the following residents as a tribute to family members for serving and protecting our country

1. Ken and Bernice Markham in remembrance of Gab Markham
2. Russ Hazael in remembrance of William Hazael
3. Shannon McMahon in remembrance of Jean Forbes and Winifred Walker

These Canadian Flags were unfurled along Windsor’s riverfront September 22, 2018 as tribute to the 128,000 Canadians killed and missing in action while serving and protecting our country.

Strategic Planning Consultants Fred Galloway and Tracey McQueen from F. J. Galloway Associates Inc. appear before Council to present the Vollmer Culture & Recreation Centre Master Plan.

T. Burns, resident, appears before Council to recommend that a Motor-Cross Park be included in the Vollmer Culture & Recreation Centre Master Plan.

  • 147/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated May 6, 2019 (C&R 2019-05) regarding the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex Master Plan as prepared and presented by by F.J. Galloway and Associates Inc. BE RECEIVED and that the 10 year Strategic Master Plan 2019-2029 be utilized as a guiding document to assist in planning and preparation for the next 1 to 10 years. 

    Carried.

Pat LeBlanc, resident appears before Council in support of the new alley closing policy and appeals to Council regarding his request to purchase both sides of the alley abutting his property.

Resident Patti Weir appears before Council in support of the new alley closing policy.

  • 148/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Deputy Clerk and Legal Counsel dated May 2, 2019 (AD-04-2019) regarding a policy for closing alleys BE RECEIVED and that the revised alley closing policy BE ADOPTED as presented; and that administration BE AUTHORIZED to process all applications that have been held in abeyance; and that any new alley closing applications be placed on a priority waiting list to be processed when the current applications have been completed. 

    Carried.

Petar Bratic appears before Council in opposition of the recommendation proposed by Administration.

Ashley Kirby, Health Promotion Specialist, WECHU appears before Council and is available for questions.

  • 149/19
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Town Solicitor dated May 14, 2019 (AD-03-19) regarding the validity of a Town By-law restricting e-cigarette advertising in public places BE DEFERRED; and that Legal Council contact the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to seek further information regarding Section 18 of the Smoke Free Ontario Act and that an updated Administrative Report BE PREPARED to include these findings.

    Carried.

John Tedesco, resident appears before Council in opposition to the recommendation proposed by Administration.

  • 150/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk (CL-14-19) dated April 25, 2019, regarding summer Council meeting dates and Council start time BE RECEIVED; and that in accordance with S.4(2)(b) of Procedural By-law 6647, the start time for regular meetings of Council BE AMENDED from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm; and that public notice BE GIVEN; and further that the corresponding By-law be adopted during the By-law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.

Karl Tanner, (Agent) appears before Council to support the draft Plan of Subdivision and proposed Rezoning Application.

John Coulthard, President, Propower Mfg. Inc. appears before Council in opposition to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and proposed Rezoning Application.  

Vincenzo Calandra, resident, appears before Council to question height of apartment buildings being built in this area and addresses potential traffic concerns.

  • 151/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Planning & Development Services dated May 6, 2019 (DS-14-19) regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Applications by Sterling Lakes LP (Laura Fanelli) (applicant and owner) and Dillon Consulting Limited (Karl Tanner) on approximately 120 hectares of land located between the 6th Concession Road and 7th Concession Road, west of Howard Avenue BE RECEIVED and that the Draft Plan of Subdivision BE APPROVED for the subject lands under the following conditions:

    (a) that the required storm water management plan be prepared by the Applicant and approved by the Town Engineer and ERCA Staff;

    (b) that all identified road allowances be conveyed to the Town;

    (c) that a subdivision agreement be entered into with the Town to ensure that all required municipal infrastructure and services are designed and built by the Applicant to the satisfaction of the Town, and that all required financial contributions be made and/or secured to the Town, including all required letters of credit, cash securities and insurances;

    (d) that Blocks 78, 31, 32, 33 be conveyed to the Town for parkland purposes, in accordance with the Planning Act requirements;

    (e) that Block 77 be conveyed to the Town for storm water management purposes;

    (f) that Blocks 40 and 41 be conveyed to the Town for natural heritage protection purposes;

    (g) that Blocks 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84 be conveyed to the Town for municipal drainage purposes;

    (h) that Blocks 30, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 42 be conveyed to the Town for linear open space/trail purposes;

    (i) that 1 foot reserves be created and conveyed to the Town at the end of all dead­ end streets (which streets are intended to provide future road interconnections with adjacent lands not owned by the Applicant);

    (j) that Block 76 be kept as a future development block, and zoned in a corresponding holding zone;

    (k) that only permit compatible neighbourhood commercial land uses on new lots to be created immediately to the west and to the south of 5000 Howard Business Parkway.

    AND THAT once the County of Essex has granted draft approval to the Applicant's Draft Plan of Subdivision, the required subdivision agreement be prepared and executed to Council's satisfaction; AND that the required zoning by-law amendment, rezoning the subject lands in accordance with the corresponding land uses recommended in this Staff Report, be prepared by Town Staff and brought to Council for adoption at a future meeting.

    Carried.
  • 152/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated May 3, 2019 (PW-14-19) regarding the prohibition of parking on Judy Recker Crescent for its entirety BE APPROVED; and that the corresponding By-Law BE APPROVED during the By-Law stage of the agenda; and that and Administrative Report BE PREPARED regarding available parking on Laurier and Mike Raymond Drive.

    Carried.
  • 153/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That correspondence received from Health Canada dated May 2, 2019 regarding illegal marketing of infrared saunas to Fire Departments with false cancer prevention claims BE RECEIVED for information.

    Carried.
  • 154/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer and Supervisor of Accounting dated May 2, 2019 (FIN-09-19) regarding the financial position of the municipality as of the first (1st) quarter of 2019 BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 155/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 14, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 156/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8306 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 6647 being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of Council Meetings, the conduct of its Members and the calling of its meetings

    8307 - A By-law to authorize execution of an agreement with Comprint Systems Incorporated (doing business as "Datafix") for the provision of services to conduct the 2022 Municipal Election.

    8308 - A By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Max Canadian Healthy Vending for the sale of vending machine hot beverages

    8309 - A By-law to authorize execution of a Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and The Corporation of the County of Essex

    8310 - A By-Law to amend By-Law No. 7298, being a By-Law to regulate vehicular parking within the limits of the Town of LaSalle

    8311 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Lease Extension Agreement between First Canadian Properties Corporation & LaSalle Bella Vista Ltd. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

    8312 - A By-Law to amend By-Law 7762 being a By-Law to delegate to Administration the authority to process, make decisions on, and to execute agreements for certain matters

    Clerks Note: An amendment is made to By-Law #8306 by removing "except July and August meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday unless otherwise stipulated by Council resolution"

    Carried.
  • 157/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-Law numbers 8306 and 8312 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Clerks Note: An amendment is made to By-Law 8306 by removing "except July and August meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday unless otherwise stipulated by Council resolution".

    Carried.
  • 158/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-Law numbers 8306 and 8312 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Clerks Note: An amendment is made to By-Law #8306 by removing "except July and August meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday unless otherwise stipulated by Council resolution".

    Carried.

Councillor Akpata provides an update on events planned through the Culture and Recreation Department and the Festival, Events and Recreation Committee including updates on the 2019 Strawberry Festival, upcoming Night Markets and the outdoor movie night.

  • 159/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8313 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 160/19
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8313 BE GIVEN second reading

    Carried.
  • 161/19
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8313 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee - May 16, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Fire Committee - May 16, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment - May 22, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting - May 28, 2019 @ TBD

Regular Council Meeting - May 28, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 9:21 p.m.