THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Time:	6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Marc Bondy,
• Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche,
• Councillor Michael Akpata,
• Councillor Mark Carrick,
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
• Councillor Jeff Renaud,
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo

Administration Present:

• A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
• L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
• P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
• D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
• D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 305/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the minutes of the Closed Meeting and Regular Meeting of Council held August 27, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

None.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Community Announcement

Mayor Bondy, together with Town Council, officially announce that the Town of LaSalle has been chosen as a host community for the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour during the 2019/2020 NHL Season. The Town, together with our local Minor Hockey Associations including LMHA, LaSalle Vipers and Sunparlour Girls Hockey, will host Rogers Hometown Hockey the weekend of February 22nd and 23rd, 2020 (Detroit Red Wings Home Game vs. Calgary Flames) at the Vollmer Recreation Complex property. Our community will be highlighted across the nation during the live NHL game Sunday February 23^rd, 2020 showcasing LaSalle to the rest of Canada.

This free family-friendly hockey festival features two days of live entertainment, NHL alumni, local celebrities, and hockey-themed activities for all ages. Running from Saturday through to Sunday evening, the festival culminates with an outdoor viewing party of a national NHL game broadcast hosted live by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone on Sportsnet. Live on location, Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will host a pre-game, intermission, and post-game show from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio, shining the spotlight on LaSalle, highlighting our culture, hockey history, and unique stories of our hometown. We look forward to putting LaSalle on display for the rest of Canada to enjoy!

2.

Martin Lane Developments – Stormwater Management EA

Kyle Edmunds, P. Eng., Eric Vanderleeuw, Planner, and Sabrina Stanlake-Wong, Planner, of Dillon Consulting Ltd., appear before Council to present the Martin Lane Developments Stormwater Management Environmental Assessment.

Scott D'Amore, of D'Amore Construction Ltd., appears before Council in support of the Martin Lane Developments Stormwater Management Environmental Assessment. 

• 306/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated August 23, 2019 (PW-26-19) regarding the Martin Lane Developments, Stormwater Management Environmental Assessment BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plan

• 307/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated August 22, 2019 (FIN-24-2019) regarding the 2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plan BE RECEIVED for information and that Council APPROVE the 2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline outlined within the report.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 308/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 10, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 309/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8345 - A By-Law to authorize an agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in the right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario related to funding provided under the Canadian Experiences Fund for the Rendez-Vous Voyageur Festival

  8346 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance / Site Plan Control Agreement with Marino Antonio Naclerio, Fotini Naclerio and Marino Naclerio 

  8347 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Brooklyn Contracting Inc.

  8348 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement between Forest Trail Estates (LaSalle) Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  Carried.
• 310/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That By-Law numbers 8345 to 8348 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 311/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That By-Law numbers 8345 to 8348 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Deputy Mayor Meloche states that she and Councillor Akpata attended the cheque presentation of $45,000 from the Libro Credit Union to the LaSalle Hangout for Youth. She congratulates Rama Musharbash and her team on building a safe place for our teens.

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 312/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8349 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 313/19
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8349 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 314/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8349 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Strategic Planning Finance & HR Committee - September 10, 2019 @ 3:30

p.m. - Cancelled

Regular Council Meeting - September 10, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - September 16, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - September 18, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting - September 19, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Fire Committee Meeting - September 19, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting - September 24, 2019 @ TBD

Regular Council Meeting - September 24, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 6:24 p.m.