THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Tuesday, August 25, 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,
• D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
• K. Miller, Deputy Clerk,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
• and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

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

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 217/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 28, 2020 and the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held August 11, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy states that we have now entered Stage 3, and thanks everyone in the area, especially LaSalle residents, for keeping everyone as safe as possible. Mayor Bondy reiterates that we are not out of the pandemic yet, and need to continue with hand washing and social distancing. Mayor Bondy looks forward to the next stage, and encourages everyone to do their part to keep safe. 

Joe Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, on behalf of Mayor Bondy provides a verbal update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Award of demolition contracts 670 and 690/752 Front Road

• 218/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated August 20, 2020 (AD-06-2020) regarding the demolition tenders for 670 Front Road and 690/752 Front Road BE RECEIVED and:

  Approve a contract for the demolition at 670 Front Road to the Jones Group Ltd. in the amount of $22,500.00 plus applicable taxes and;

  Approve a contract for the demolition at 690/752 Front Road to the Jones Group Ltd. in the amount of $81,100 plus applicable taxes.

  Carried.

2.

Funding Mechanism for Local Improvements

• 219/20
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated August 17, 2020 (FIN-17-2020) regarding a funding mechanism for local improvements BE RECEIVED; and that projects that are upgrades or enhancements to a localized area of Town be funded by OPTION A – Charge under Part XII of the Municipal Act BE APPROVED; and that administration BE AUTHORIZED to create a by-law and policy to implement PART XII charges under the Municipal Act.

  Carried.

3.

2021 Budget and Departmental Business Plan

• 220/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated August 13, 2020 (FIN-18-2020) regarding the 2021 Budget and Departmental Business Plan BE RECEIVED for information and that Council APPROVE the 2021 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline outlined within the report.

  Carried.

4.

Recreation Software Upgrade

• 221/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Recreation Manager dated August 11, 2020 (CR-2020-21) regarding an upgrade to the recreation software package BE RECEIVED; and that the recommendation to proceed with the upgrade at a onetime cost of approximately $10,000 funded from the Culture and Recreation reserves BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

5.

Support for Federal Assistance for People with Disabilities - COIVID-19 Pandemic

• 222/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the correspondence received from the County of Essex, dated July 29, 2020, regarding the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee seeking additional funding from the Federal government for certified holders of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to assist with the added financial burden faced due to the COVID-19 Pandemic BE RECEIVED. 

  Carried.

6.

Essex Region Source Protection Committee - Municipal Representation

• 223/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That correspondence received from Essex Region Source Protection Committee, dated July 31, 2020, regarding Essex Region Source Protection Committee Municipal Representation for the appointment of Albert Dionne, Town of Lakeshore, Ian Wilson, City of Windsor, and Nelson Santos, Union Water Supply System to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee BE ENDORSED.

  Carried.

7.

Purpose of the Tax Stabilization Reserve

• 224/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated August 20, 2020 (FIN-20-2020) regarding the Purpose of the Tax Stabilization Reserve BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

F.

COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting - August 20, 2020

• 225/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated August 20, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that the Committee Matters 1, 2, and 3 BE APPROVED; and that Committee Matter 4 BE DENIED.

  Carried.

G.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Natural vs Artificial Turf Comparison and Median Treatments

• 226/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated August 12, 2020 (PW-19-20) regarding natural versus artificial turf and median island treatments BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

2.

Update to the LaSalle Vipers Agreement

• 227/20
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Recreation Manager dated August 17, 2020 (CR-2020-22) regarding amending the Agreement between the Town and 1722964 Ontario Inc (the LaSalle Vipers) by adding the updated Facility Rentals – Arena Use Policy BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

3.

Summary of Reports to Council 

• 228/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 25, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

H.

BY-LAWS

• 229/20
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8457 A By-Law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain lands within Registered Plan Number 12M-662.

  8458 A By-law to stop up, close and sell a portion of Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 3 (Petite Cote) being Gilroy Street, LaSalle.

  8459 A By-Law to assume Block 43, Plan 12M-599 as part of a public highway.

  8460 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Security Services Agreement for the LaSalle Civic Centre with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires

  8461 A By-Law to repeal By-law 4770, adopted on March 3, 1992

  8462 A By-Law to repeal By-law 5580, adopted on June 10, 1997

  8463 A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement between Scott D’Amore and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle.

  8464 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Jones Group LTD and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for Demolition Work on 670 Front Road and Demolition Work on 690 and 752 Front Road

  Carried.
• 230/20
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8457 to 8464 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 231/20
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8457 to 8464 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 232/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-law 8465 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 233/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-law 8465 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 234/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-law 8465 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

O.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

By-law Committee - September 1, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - September 8, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Public Meeting - September 14, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - September 16, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting - September 17, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting - September 22, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - September 22, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Clerk's Note: The Fire Committee Meeting has been changed from September 17, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. to October 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

P.

ADJOURNMENT

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