THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, August 14, 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 Sue Desjarlais,
• Councillor Crystal Meloche,
• and Councillor Jeff Renaud

Administration Present:

• K. Miller, Chief Administrative Officer,
• J Milicia, Deputy Treasurer,
• 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,
• and D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Additional Administration Present:

• ​Rick Hyra, Human Resources Manager, Mark Beggs, Manager Parks & Roads, Jonathan Osborne, Manager Engineering

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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
  295/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held July 24, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Antaya congratulates Crystal Meloche for being acclaimed as Deputy Mayor for the next term of Council.

Congratulations is also extended to the City of Windsor Council for approving the rezoning of the new $2B mega-hospital on County Road 42.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION FROM LASALLE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Joanne Drouillard, President of the Friendship Club presents a cheque in the amount of $1500 to the Town of LaSalle as a thank you for the use of Town facilities.

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

VETERANS VOICES OF CANADA REQUEST FOR SUPPORT

• RECOMMENDATION
  296/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the request for support from Veterans Voices of Canada BE RECEIVED and that a sponsorship of $1000 BE APPROVED to support the local Flags of Remembrance Ceremony to be held September 22, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Assumption Park, Windsor.

  Carried.

2.

ONTARIO GREEN ENERGY ACT

• RECOMMENDATION
  297/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the resolution from the Town of North Stormont requesting the Provincial government provide financial safeguards to Municipalities from Green Energy companies that forfeit their contract responsibilities, BE SUPPORTED.

  Carried.

3.

REQUEST FOR ONTARIO, FEDERAL AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS TO STAND TOGETHER PROTECTING CANADIAN JOBS AND LOCAL ECONOMIES  AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING NAFTA  NEGOTIATIONS

• RECOMMENDATION
  298/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the resolution from the City of Niagara Falls requesting all Municipalities represented through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) stand together with the Federal government to protect Canadian jobs and local economies affected by ongoing NAFTA Negotiations BE SUPPORTED.

  Carried.

4.

SAFETY WARNINGS ON VEHICLES NOT LEAVE CHILDREN AND ANIMALS IN HOT VEHICLE

• RECOMMENDATION
  299/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the resolution from the Town of Lakeshore requesting the Ministry of Transportation to consider safety measures regarding children and pets in vehicles and hot temperatures BE SUPPORTED.

  Carried.

5.

CONTRACTING FIRM AWARD - NEW CELL TOWER EQUIPMENT BUILDING UPGRADE

• RECOMMENDATION
  300/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer and Manager of Information Technology dated July 27, 2018 (FIN-28-2018) regarding a New Cell Tower Equipment Building Upgrade BE RECEIVED; and that the bid from Alliance General Contracting of Windsor Inc. in the total amount of $284,391.00 (+HST) BE APPROVED and that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to award the project to Alliance General Contracting of Windsor Inc. and proceed with a formal agreement.

  Carried.

6.

2018 MILL AND PAVE / ENHANCED MILL AND PAVE CONTRACT

• RECOMMENDATION
  301/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated August 3, 2018 (PW-41-18) regarding the 2018 Mill and Pave / Enhanced Mill and Pave Program contract BE RECEIVED and that the project BE AWARDED to Mill-Am Corporation for the bid price of $1,297,960.00.

  Carried.

7.

ALLEY CLOSING APPLICATION 6175 AND 6185 QUICK AVENUE

• RECOMMENDATION
  302/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Planning Technician, dated July 24, 2018 (DS-49-2018) regarding a request to close and purchase a portion of a municipally owned alley located to the rear of Lots 67 to 70, Registered Plan 635, municipally known as 6175 and 6185 Quick Avenue, BE APPROVED and that the subject alley be declared surplus as it is not required for municipal purposes.  

  Carried.

8.

TOWN OF LASALLE 2018 ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE

• RECOMMENDATION
  303/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the report of the Acting Clerk and Deputy Clerk dated August 7, 2018 (CL-20-18) regarding the establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2018 Municipal Election BE RECEIVED; that the 2018 Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference BE APPROVED; that approval BE GRANTED to the Clerk to appoint members of the committee; and that a corresponding bylaw BE ADOPTED during the bylaw stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

9.

VOLLMER MASTER PLAN RFP

• RECOMMENDATION
  304/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated August 8, 2018 (C&R 16-18) regarding the Vollmer Recreation Complex Master Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) BE RECEIVED and that the RFP BE AWARDED to FJ Galloway Associates Inc. at a cost of $34,200 and that staff be directed to provide all necessary documentation to FJ Galloway Associates Inc. as required.

  Carried.

10.

EXPEDITING THE MALDEN ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AMENDMENT

• RECOMMENDATION
  305/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated August 9, 2018 (PW-42-18) regarding the Malden Road Environmental Assessment BE RECEIVED and that the Malden Road Environmental Assessment BE REFERRED to the 2019 Budget and completed in 2019.

  Carried.

11.

VOLLMER POOL NATATORIUM HVAC UPDATE

• RECOMMENDATION
  306/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That the report of the Director of Public Works and Manager of Facilities dated August 9, 2018 (PW-22-18) regarding Phase 3 of the improvements to the Vollmer Pool Natatorium HVAC BE REFERRED to the 2019 budget deliberations and that the report include length of time of shut down compared to cost.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

SUMMARY OF REPORTS TO COUNCIL

• RECOMMENDATION
  307/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 14, 2018 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

VINCE MARCOTTE PARK EPDM RUBBER PLAY SURFACE UPDATE

• RECOMMENDATION
  308/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated August 13, 2018 (PW-43-18) regarding the Request For Quotation (RFQ) for an AODA compliant rubber play surface to be installed in Vince Marcotte Park, including drainage, concrete curb perimeter and asphalt pathways, BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

Clerks Note: Christine Riley, Town Solicitor, requests exemption to provision of notification rules regarding By-law No. 8206. Council concurs with this request.

• RECOMMENDATION
  309/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following Bylaws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8198 - A by-law to authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the first phase of the Heritage Estates Storm Water Improvement Works Project

  8199 - A by-law to authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the long range water supply for the Town of LaSalle

  8200 - A by-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Mill-Am Corporation

  8201 - A By-law to establish a Compliance Audit Committee

  8202 - A By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 661 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

  8203 - A by-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Dillon Consulting Limited

  8204 - A by-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Dillon Consulting Limited

  8205 - A by-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Alliance General Contracting of Windsor Inc.

  8206 - A By-Law to authorize the sale of part of Lots 22 and 23, Concession 2 to Leptis Magna Development Inc.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  310/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That by-law numbers 8198 to 8206 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  311/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That by-law numbers 8198 to 8206 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

 

 

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Renaud advises he has received correspondence from a resident thanking life guards for their quick thinking and expertise while responding to an accident by providing first aid and CPR.

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councillor Burns advises the first Court of Revision was held earlier this evening at 5:30 p.m. and although it is a learning curve, everything went well.

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• RECOMMENDATION
  310/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8207 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  311/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8207 BE GIVEN second reading.

   

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  312/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8207 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

   

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Committee of Adjustment - August 22, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - August 27, 2018 @ 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - August 28, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - September 11, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:39 p.m.