THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

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, Director of Public Works,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
• P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
• N. Sharp, Executive Assistant to the Clerk,
• and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

Additional Administration:

• Sumer Yalda, Summer Student

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

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

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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

Councillor Renaud discloses a conflict on item D1. Alley Q7 referral - M. Taylor / J. Timmins as Councillor Renaud's family member is an abutting owner to the subject matter.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 350/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the minutes of the Closed and Regular Meeting of Council held November 24, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy states that he attended a virtual meeting hosted by Premier Doug Ford and General Rick Hillier, Chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. He announces that vaccines will be arriving soon and it is anticipated that 2.4 million vaccines will be supplied by Pfizer and Moderna. There is an expectation to receive more vaccines but timing is unknown. Vaccines will be distributed throughout the Province as quickly and as effectively as possible and the Province is calling upon all Municipalities to help in any way. The initial deployment of the vaccine will take care of the emergency personnel, long-term care facilities and prioritize from there. The general public is expected to receive access to the vaccine in the latter half of 2021 or in the last quarter of 2021. Everyone needs to do their part - wear a mask, maintain social distance, wash your hands and do what you can because the infection rate is increasing.

Mayor Bondy and LaSalle Fire Service congratulate the eight (8) graduates of the latest Recruit class. Over the last eighteen (18) months, as volunteer/paid-on-call firefighters, these individuals have dedicated themselves to many hours of training, in addition to emergency responses, full-time jobs, and family life – to complete the basic Firefighter Level 1 curriculum. This is a significant accomplishment which now allows them to actively participate in all interior structural firefighting activities. Congratulations is extended to Firefighters Kyle Cant, Christopher Carr, Bryce Doan, Ken Dufour, Adam Hansen, Phil Janikowski, Logan Panek, and Ben Rae. Congratulations is also extended to Training Officer Justin Price on his recent promotion to the rank of Captain.

D.

DELEGATIONS

1.

Alley Q7 referral - M. Taylor / J. Timmins

Maureen & Allan Taylor appear before Council in opposition of report AD-10-2020 regarding Alley Q7.

Mary & Robert Semande appear before Council in support of report AD-10-2020 regarding Alley Q7.

Joe (James) Peters & Michelle Pouget-Peters in support of report AD-10-2020 regarding Alley Q7.

• 351/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk and Legal Counsel dated November 30, 2020 (AD-10-2020) regarding the alley referral request by M. Taylor & J. Timmins BE RECEIVED; and that the recommendation to distribute the alley in accordance with Figure 3 in report AD-10-2020 BE DENIED; and further that the distribution of the remaining portion of the alley proceed in accordance with Figure 6 in report AD-10-2020.

  Carried.

2.

Alley I2 Referral – J. Greer and W. Magyar

Kevin Wardell appears before Council in support of report AD-11-2020 regarding Alley I2.

William Magyar appears before Council in support of report AD-11-2020 regarding Alley I2.

Melanie Muir, speaking on behalf Scott D'Amore, D'Amore Construction Ltd., appears before Council in support of report AD-11-2020 regarding Alley I2.

• 352/20
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk and Legal Counsel dated November 30, 2020 (AD-11-2020) regarding the alley referral request by J. Greer and W. Magyar BE RECEIVED and that Council CONFIRM the amended decision of Administration and direct that the distribution of the remaining portion of the alley proceed in accordance with Figure 5 to Report AD-11-2020.

  Carried.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Approval of Development Charges (2021-2025)

Gary Scandlan, Managing Partner & Director, Watson & Associates, and Daryl Abbs, Senior Project Manager, Watson & Associates, appear before Council and are available for questions regarding Report FIN-28-2020 Approval of Development Charges.

• 353/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated November 23, 2020 (FIN-28-2020) regarding approval of development charges (2021-2025) BE RECEIVED;

  And that Council APPROVE and ADOPT the Development Charges Background report dated October 7, 2020 and addendum dated November 18, 2020;

  And that Council APPROVE and ADOPT the Development Charge Bylaw with an effective date of January 1, 2021 expiring on December 31, 2025.

  Carried.

2.

Appointment of External Auditors

• 354/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated November 30, 2020 (FIN-29-2020) regarding the Appointment of External Auditors BE RECEIVED and Council resolve that KPMG BE APPOINTED as municipal auditors for the current year ended December 31, 2020 and the years ending December 31, 2021, December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2023.

  Carried.

3.

Insurance Renewal

• 355/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated December 2, 2020 (FIN-30-2020) regarding Insurance Renewal BE RECEIVED; and that Council AUTHORIZE the renewal of the annual insurance program with Frank Cowan Company.

  Carried.

4.

Active Transportation Policy Statement Plan of Action for Town Constructed Facilities - 2020

• 356/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering for the Town of LaSalle dated November 27, 2020 (PW-32-20) regarding the updated Active Transportation Facility Policy Statement and Plan of Action for Town Constructed Facilities BE RECEIVED;

  And that the Active Transportation Facility Policy Statement and Plan of Action for Town Constructed Facilities policy BE APPROVED;

  And that Council AUTHORIZE administration to begin engineering and planning for projects outlined in the policy beginning in 2021, pending 2021 budget approval;

  And that Council AUTHORIZE administration to continue to use this policy within new developments.

  Carried.

5.

Turkey Creek Watershed – Various Master Drainage Study Updates

• 357/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 30, 2020 (PW-34-20) regarding the Turkey Creek watershed and the various master drainage studies BE RECEIVED;

  And that Council CONCUR that administration continue to work through the EA process with our neighbouring municipalities which may include the issuance of a formal objection to the MECP if so required;

  And that Council DIRECT administration to forward report PW-34-20 to the ERCA Board and request that further information be provided to the ERCA Board and Town of LaSalle Council.

  Carried.

F.

COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020

• 358/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated November 19, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that all Committee Matters BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

G.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Accessible Document Creation Software

• 359/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated November 30, 2010 (CL-25-20) advising of software allowing for the integration of document accessibility for the creation of compliant and accessible PDF’s at a one-time setup and training cost of $6,000 and annual user license costs of $3,060 for six licenses BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 360/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated December 8, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

H.

BY-LAWS

• 361/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8496 A By-law to repeal By-law 8423 being a By-law to execute a Developer’s Severance Agreement, adopted on April 14, 2020

  8497 A By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 635 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

  8498 A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying to the north of Lots 336 to 363, both inclusive, Registered Plan 777, LaSalle.

  8499 A By-law to confirm the purchase of Lots 232 to 235, inclusive, Registered Plan 650, from Anthony Mariotti

  8500 A By-law to confirm the donation of Lots 60 and 61, Registered Plan 849, from Antonio DiPaolo and Bartolomeo DiPaolo

  8501 A By-law to Impose Development Charges on certain Residential and Non-Residential Development within the Town of LaSalle

  8502 A By-law to appoint Hearing Officers pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalties System
  8503 A By-law to temporarily close certain roads in the Town of LaSalle to accommodate the LaSalle Holiday Santa Drive-By

  Carried.
• 362/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That By-law numbers 8496 to 8503 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 363/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That By-law numbers 8496 to 8503 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

I.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

Councillor Renaud inquires if Administration could provide access for residents to tax billing information through an online portal. 

J.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

On behalf of the June 27th Food Miracle, Councillor Desjarlais expresses thanks to the Town for the use of the West Port Marina. Volunteers distributed over 340,000 pounds of food to approximately 1, 000 families, and donated to 31 charities. The week of the food drive there were over 200 volunteers that assisted with sorting the donations, and without the use of the West Port Marina, it would not have been possible. On behalf of everybody involved, a big thank you is extended to the Town.

Councillor Desjarlais announces that LaSalle resident, Jennifer Jones will be the first female president of the Rotary International for the year 2022-2023 and requests signage be prepared and placed around the Town to honour Ms. Jones. A congratulations is extended to Jennifer Jones.

Councillor Renaud expresses his thanks to the LaSalle Community for being generous and kind to those in need. Councillor Renaud further states that the Christmas Lights throughout the Town are a fantastic sight during these more difficult times.

Mayor and Members of Council extend their Holiday Wishes and a Happy New Year to the Town and Community.

P.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:50 p.m.