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,
  • A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and G. Koval, IS Administrator

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

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


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

  • 81/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting and Regular Meeting of Council held March 10, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

Mayor Bondy asks to take a moment of silence to reflect on those who have passed or are ill due to the Coronavirus.

Mayor Bondy states that on April 17th, 2020 it will be one month since the Government of Ontario has declared a State of Emergency, and that this has now been extended for another 28 days. He encourages everyone to be patient, stating that we will get through the situation together with persistence, patience, and prayers. He extends gratitude to the Emergency Operation Centre staff who have worked tirelessly to keep the Town safely functioning during this time. 

Joe Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, appears before Council to provide an update regarding actions taken during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to address flooding concerns within the Town.

  • 82/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the verbal update of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding actions taken during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; as well as actions taken to mitigate potential future flooding within the Town BE RECEIVED. 

    Carried.
  • 83/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated March 30, 2020 (CL-08-2020) regarding the amendments to the Procedure By-law to allow for electronic participation during a declared emergency BE RECEIVED; and that the amendments to Procedural By-law 6647 during the COVID-19 Pandemic BE APPROVED; and further that the corresponding by-law BE ADOPTED during the by-law stage of the Agenda.

    Carried.
  • 84/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated April 6, 2020 (CL-09-2020) regarding a By-law to delegate authority to Administration during a declared emergency BE RECEIVED; and further that the corresponding By-law BE ADOPTED during the By-law stage of the Agenda.

    Carried.
  • 85/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives dated April 7, 2020 (DS-12-2020) regarding the Delegation of Site Plan Control BE DEFERRED until further notice. 

    Carried.
  • 86/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Recreation Manager dated March 31, 2020 (CR-2020-14) regarding the operation of Town Festivals during the COVID-19 pandemic BE RECEIVED; and that the recommendation to cancel the 2020 Strawberry Festival BE APPROVED; and that a report regarding the Last Call before Fall Event BE PREPARED and brought to the July 13, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council for consideration.

    Carried.
  • 87/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated April 7, 2020 (PW-08-20) regarding LaSalle parks level of service expected during the Covid-19 Pandemic BE RECEIVED; and that the levels of service in LaSalle Parks BE RE-EVALUATED in 28 days and brought back to Council for consideration.

    Carried.
  • 88/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated April 3, 2020 (FIN-05-2020) regarding the 2020 1st quarter property tax write offs BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 89/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated April 14, 2020, being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

Clerk's Note: As item E3 on today's Agenda has been deferred, corresponding By-law #8421 A By-Law to amend By-Law 7762 being a By-Law to delegate to Administration the authority to process, make decisions on, and to execute Agreements for certain matters has been removed.

  • 90/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8419  A By-law to amend By-law 6647 Procedural By-law to govern the proceedings of Council for Electronic Meetings of Council

    8420  A By-law to delegate authority to Administration during a declared emergency

    8422  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

    8423  A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Francois Gratton and Heather Ann Gratton

    8424  A By-Law to authorize the execution of Transfer Payment Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Municipal Modernization Program

    Carried.
  • 91/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That By-law numbers 8419, 8420 and 8422 to 8424 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 92/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That By-law numbers 8419, 8420 and 8422 to 8424 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Councillor Renaud requests an update regarding cannabis retail licensing and shops within the Town and Canada, as well as changes in Provincial modeling for retail shops. 

Councillor Carrick thanks Administration and Emergency Services for taking quick action during the pandemic, and all the hard work that went into it. 

  • 93/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-law 8425 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 94/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8425 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 95/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory By-law 8425 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee - April 16, 2020 - Cancelled

By-law Committee - April 21, 2020 - Cancelled

Planning Committee - April 21, 2020 - Cancelled

Regular Council Meeting - April 28, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:38 p.m.