The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

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

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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:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • K. Miller, Deputy Clerk,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development,
  • R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • A. Bala, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk,
  • and D. Davies, Police Chief

Clerk's Note: Mayor Bondy, Members of Council, and Administration participated in the Meeting electronically via video conference technology.

Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, and IT personnel were present in Council Chambers to participate electronically.


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

  • 480/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 23, 2021 and the Closed Meetings of Council held March 23, 2021 and March 25, 2021 be adopted as presented.

    Carried.

Mayor Bondy provides a reminder that we remain in the third wave of COVID-19. Mayor Bondy hopes that with the vaccine’s rolling out and the precautions being taken, we will be able to get out sooner rather than later.

Peter Valente, Developer appears before Council in support to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street.
Stephen Shanfield, resident appears before Council in opposition to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street and requests further amendments be made.
Tarek Elfiki, resident appears before Council in opposition to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street and requests further amendments be made.
Jin Qian, resident appears before Council in opposition to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street and requests further amendments be made.
Akbar Berry, resident appears before Council in opposition to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street and requests further amendments be made.
Michael Hindi, resident appears before Council in opposition to Report (DS-07-2021) regarding the Site Plan Control and Holding Zone Removal Applications of Creekside Condominiums (Valente) on Ellis Street and requests further amendments be made.

  • 481/21
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, dated March 22, 2021 (DS-07-2021) regarding the Valente Development Corporation lands legally described as LT 5 PL 1555 Sandwich West; LT 6 PL 1555 Sandwich West; LT 7 PL 1555 Sandwich West S/T R1120784; S/T R1300816; LaSalle, being all of PIN 70546-0431 (LT) situated on the southwestern corner of Ellis Street and Trinity Avenue, be received, and further that approval be given to the Removal of the Holding Zone Symbol for the subject lands, and approval be given to the corresponding Site Plan Control Agreement, and further that no additional actions need to be taken with respect to the items as set out in the November 20, 2020 petition submitted by residents living on Serenity Circle, and further that a copy of the final executed Site Plan Control Agreement for the subject lands that incorporates noise mitigation measures be sent to Loblaws Inc.

    Carried.
  • 482/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    1.That the report of the Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer and the Director of Special Projects dated March 29, 2021 (CAO-C&P-03-2021) regarding the LaSalle Small Coast Waterfront Consultation and Next Steps be received;
    2.That the report outlining a summary of the public consultation for the Small Coast Waterfront Project be received;
    3.That administration be authorized to proceed to finalize the plans and specifications for the Event Centre and issue the tender documents for the proposed renovations;
    4.That administration be authorized to proceed to finalize the plans and specifications for the redevelopment of the sports zone and issue the tender documents for the tennis courts, sand volleyball courts and basketball court (budget dependent);
    5.That administration be authorized to move forward with plans to renovate the former Benoit House as a museum including the development of architectural plans, a strategic plan, an operational plan and financial model; and
    6.That administration be authorized to continue with the completing the necessary studies/permits to allow for the construction of the water feature/ice trail, filling of the property and development of future components of the project.

    Carried.
  • 483/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 13, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.

    Carried.
  • 484/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the following By-laws be given first reading:

    8549 A By-law to authorize the executive of a Site Plan Control Agreement with 1830088 Ontario Ltd.


    8550 A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended


    8551 A By-law to authorize the executive of a Site Plan Control Agreement with Creekside LaSalle Ltd.


    8552 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between David Fred Cowlin and Nancy Lynn Marie Cowlin for Storm Sewer Repairs


    8553 A By-law to confirm the donation of Lots 325 to 337 Registered Plan 1064, from Gyula Porcs and Ernestine Porcs


    8554 A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying to the north of Lots 471 to 481, both inclusive, Register Plan 1017, LaSalle

    Carried.
  • 485/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That By-law numbers 8549 to 8554 be given second reading.

    Carried.
  • 486/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That By-law numbers 8549 to 8554 be given third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Councillor Carrick requests an Administrative Report be prepared and brought back to Council regarding the property on Front Road at the old Arena Site. 

  • 487/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-law 8555 be given first reading.

    Carried.
  • 488/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8555 be given second reading.

    Carried.
  • 489/21
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8555 be given third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

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.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 8:11 p.m.