The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

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

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 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,
• A. Robertson, Director of Council Services/Clerk,
• 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,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources,
• E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation,
• N. Sharp, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk,
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
• and Anisa Bala, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk

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.

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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

• 404/21
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 26, 2021 be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy remembers a civic minded special lady in the community, Mary Sutton, mother of Fire Chief Sutton, who has passed away. The Sutton brothers hold over 60 years of service to our municipality. Mayor Bondy expresses his condolences to the Sutton Family.

Mayor Bondy expresses his thanks to the individuals who worked tirelessly last weekend on the watermain break under difficult conditions. Through the night and the long hours, the crew worked tirelessly in this fight. Mayor Bondy states that a job well done does not go unnoticed.

Mayor Bondy provides an update of the pedestrian crossing signal that was installed at the intersection of Malden Road and Reaume Road. Mayor Bondy reminds residents that if the lights on the pole are flashing, drivers are required to stop and allow the pedestrians to cross the full width of the road before proceeding. Pedestrians should press the button to signal that they intend to cross. Mayor Bondy provides a reminder that pedestrians should proceed with caution and ensure that traffic has stopped in both directions prior to crossing the road. 

Mayor Bondy reminds residents that retention ponds are not safe for winter activities. No matter the temperature outside or the surface appearance of the ice, conditions on retention ponds can change quickly and without warning. Mayor Bondy explains that during the winter, water from the snow melt drains into the retention ponds. This runoff is often mixed with salt that was placed on the roads and can cause the ice to melt and thin quickly. Mayor Bondy reminds everyone to please stay off retention ponds.

B.

Presentations

C.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

D.

Delegations

1.

Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy

1. Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy

Nancy Campana appears before Council in regards to Report (PW-02-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy. 

Brenda Bot-Drake appears before Council in regards to Report (PW-02-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy. 

Ian Swentek appears before Council in opposition to Report (PW-02-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy. 

Loi and Fong Tran appears before Council in opposition to Report (PW-02-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy. 

• 405/21
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated January 29, 2021 (PW-02-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy be received; and that the draft Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy be amended to include the implementation of a time limit and expiry date for each approved Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk; and that upon the expiry of a Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk, that opportunity for a new request be granted in that location; and that if a new request is not received, that the original requestor be given opportunity to refresh or renew the crosswalk; and that this policy be open only to Town of LaSalle individuals, community groups and organizations; that all submissions received to date be reviewed and considered in this amendment; and further that the policy be brought back to Council for further final approval.

  Carried.

  Opposed: Councillor Carrick, Councillor Desjarlais

  
  

E.

Reports/Correspondence for Council Action

1.

Extension of Radio Communications Agreement

• 406/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  It is recommended that the report of the Fire Chief dated January 28, 2021 (Fire-21-01) regarding the Extension of the Fire Service Radio Communications Agreement be approved.

  Carried.

2.

Municipal Membership on the Essex Region Source Protection Committee

• 407/21
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the correspondence received from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) dated January 25, 2021, regarding the formal appointment of Kevin Webb representing the City of Windsor on the Essex Region Source Protection Committee established by the Essex Region Source Protection Authority be endorsed as outlined effective April 14, 2021 to April 14, 2026.

  Carried.

F.

Committee Matters for Council Action

1.

Fire Committee Meeting January 21, 2021

• 408/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the Minutes of the Fire Committee Meeting dated January 21, 2021 be received; and that all Committee Matters be approved.

  Carried.

G.

Information Items to be Received

1.

LaSalle’s 30th Anniversary

• 409/21
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer dated February 1, 2021 (CAO-C&P-02-2021) regarding LaSalle’s 30^th Anniversary be received.

  Carried.

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 410/21
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 9, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.

  Carried.

H.

By-laws

• 411/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following By-laws be given first reading:

  8518 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Cromax Construction (Windsor) Ltd. and Roko Juricic

  8519 A By-law to amend By-law 7965 being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with RadioCo Ltd. (KELCOM) for a Digital Radio-Communication System for the LaSalle Fire Service

  8520 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 5050 the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended

  8521 A By-law to amend By-law No. 8398, being a By-law to regulate vehicular parking within the limits of the Town of LaSalle

  8522 A By-law to authorize an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in the right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

  8523 A By-law to amend By-law 6894, being a By-law to establish Fire Routes within the Town of LaSalle

  8524 A By-law to amend By-law 8286, being a By-law to appoint Robert J. Swayze as the Integrity Commissioner for the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  Carried.
• 412/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8518 to 8524 be given second reading.

  Carried.
• 413/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8518 to 8524 be given third reading.

  Carried.

I.

Council Questions

J.

Statements by Council Members

K.

Reports from Committees

Councillor Desjarlais provides an update from the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC) meeting that was held last week. The Committee was informed of the recent Town operations and updates in relation to the current AODA standards. The Committee held discussions regarding the new features for residents to utilize, and design of public spaces. Councillor Desjarlais expresses her interest in the opportunity of the Accessibility Committee meeting with Mr. Miller regarding the Waterfront Project. She states that it is important to provide input to ensure that it is accessible for residents. In addition, the Accessibility Committee was successful in attaining a grant, to convert some of the playground bases with woodchip as an accessible floor. Councillor Desjarlais expresses her thanks to the Deputy Clerk and Council Coordinator for providing assistance to the members of the Committee.

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Motion to Move into Closed Session

N.

Confirmatory By-law

• 414/21
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-law 8525 be given first reading.

  Carried.
• 415/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-law 8525 be given second reading.

  Carried.
• 416/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory By-law 8525 be given third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

O.

Schedule of Meetings

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting February 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

By-Law Committee Meeting February 16, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment February 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting February 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Regular Council Meeting February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

P.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:02 p.m.