The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
Regular Meeting of Council
Agenda

Tuesday, November 08, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Clerk's Note: The Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting with Members of Council and Administration having the option of participating in person in Council Chambers or electronically. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting by attending in person, or by watching the live stream at www.youtube.com/c/TownofLaSalleOntario

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Clerk’s Office, [e-mail], 519-969-7770 extension 1256.

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

  That the November 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Closed and Regular Meeting of Council held October 11, 2022 be adopted as presented.

E.

Mayor's Comments

F.

Presentations and Delegations

G.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

H.

Reports/Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Finance / Treasurer dated September 23, 2022 (FIN-24-2022) regarding the 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan be received for information and that Council approve the 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline outlined within the report.

2.

Council Remuneration 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

• Recommendation
  1. That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 25, 2022 (AD-18-2022) regarding Council Remuneration 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 be approved;
  2. That the following adjustments be implemented:
     1. For Fiscal 2021, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group
     2. For Fiscal 2022, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group
     3. For Fiscal 2023, a market adjustment to the Mayor’s rate, increasing to $49,451.50 to meet the Council adopted policy of the 75th Percentile
     4. For Fiscal 2023, no market adjustments be made to the Deputy Mayor and Councillor rates
     5. For Fiscal 2023 and 2024, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% annually (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group
     6. That the per diems be adjusted as follow:
        1. Special meetings be increased to $200/day (from $150/day),
        2. Meal allowance be changed to $15 for Breakfast, $25 for Lunch, and $40 for Dinner (from $65/day)
        3. An internal/connectivity allowance be introduced at $40/month
  3. That a subsequent Council Compensation Review be scheduled for the Fall of 2024 with an implementation of changes (if any) for January 1, 2025.

I.

Information Items to be Received

1.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream Grant Approval

2.

Adopt-a-Trail Program

3.

2022 Third Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

4.

Procurement- 2022 Third Quarter Report

5.

Correspondence

a.

2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

6.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That information items 1 through 6, as included under Section I of the Agenda, be received. 

J.

By-laws

• Recommendation

  That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed:

  8750 - A By-law to amend By-law number 7852 being a By-law to establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property

  8751 - A By-law to amend the Trinity Woods Subdivision Agreement
  

K.

Committee Matters

L.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

M.

Notices of Motion

N.

Closed Session

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8752 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Committee of Adjustment, November 9, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Public Meeting, November 21, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Inaugural Meeting of Council, November 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment