THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
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,
  • K. Miller, Acting Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development,
  • J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
  • M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel

A.
OPENING BUSINESS
 

1.
Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection
 

Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
 

None disclosed.

3.
Adoption of Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.05.28.19 RegMin.pdf
  • 185/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 28, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

Mayor Bondy attended the LaSalle Strawberry Festival held at the Vollmer Complex this year. Despite the last minute location change, big thanks goes out to administration and staff for their organization and commitment to  another successful year. Appreciation is also extended to Recreation, Public Works, Police and Fire staff for assuring the safety of the community throughout the weekend. 

B.
PRESENTATIONS
 

1.
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI)
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1.TWEPI Presentation 2019 LaSalle Council.pdf

CEO Gordon Orr and Vice President Lynette Bain of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), along with Dawn Hadre, Corporate Communication & Promotions Officer appear before Council to present the 2018 Year End Review, discuss plans for 2019 and unveil the 2019-2020 Official Visitor Guide.

C.
DELEGATIONS
 

1.
Morton Drive Sidewalk Request (Matchette Road to Front Road)
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-18-19 Morton Drive Sidewalk Request.pdf

Resident Monique Hachey appears before Council in support of implementing sidewalks on Morton Drive from Matchette Road to Front Road.

  • 186/19
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated May 31, 2019 (PW-18-19) regarding a request to have sidewalks installed on Morton Drive from Matchette Road to Front Road BE RECEIVED for information; and that  proceeding with any works on Morton Drive BE POSTPONED pending results from a grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

    Carried.

D.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS
 

1.
Removal Holding Zone Symbol Application
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1.DS-17-2019 Remove Holding Symbol 2325 Front Road.pdf

Dan Durocher (applicant and owner) appears before Council in support of removing the holding zone symbol on approximately 1500 squared metres of land located along the east side of Front Road, north of Victory Street, municipally known as 2325 Front Road to recognize the existing single detached dwelling.

None in attendance in opposition to application.

  • 187/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Supervisor of Planning & Development Services dated May 31, 2019 (DS-17-2019) regarding the request of Dan & Al Durocher (applicant and owner) to remove the holding zone symbol on approximately 1500 squared metres of land located along the east side of Front Road, north of Victory Street, municipally known as 2325 Front Road to recognize the existing single detached dwelling BE APPROVED; and that to maintain proper drainage, the Applicant shall be required, as a condition of the Committee of Adjustment, to provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer, that proper grading and drainage is present for the subject lands. 

    Carried.

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
MADD Signs
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-16-19 MADD Signs.pdf
  • 188/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated May 31, 2019 (PW-16-19) regarding Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) campaign signs BE RECEIVED; and that the matter BE DEFERRED to the next regular meeting of Council to ensure representatives from MADD and LaSalle Police Services are in attendance.

    Carried.

2.
Heritage Estate Stormwater Improvements RFP
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-17-19 Heritage Estates Stormwater Improvements.pdf
  • 189/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated May 31, 2019 (PW-17-19) regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Heritage Estates Stormwater Improvements BE RECEIVED; and that J&J Lepera Infrastructure Inc. BE AWARDED the RFP in the amount of $4,746,203.70 with the proviso of removing the provisional items; and that a corresponding By-Law BE APPROVED during the By-Law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.

3.
Support of a New Regional Hospital
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1.Resolution re new regional hospital for Windsor-Essex County.pdf
  • 190/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the correspondence received from Town of Lakeshore dated May 24, 2019 requesting support of a new regional hospital for Windsor-Essex County BE APPROVED; and that a copy of this Motion be sent to the City of Windsor, Essex County Municipalities, local MPPs, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party, and the Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

    Carried.

F.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
LaSalle Fire Service 2018 Annual Report
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1.FIRE-19-09 2018 Annual Report.pdf
  • 191/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Fire Chief dated June 3, 2019 (FIRE 19-09) regarding the LaSalle Fire Service 2018 Annual Report BE RECEIVED for information.

    Carried.

2.
Summary of Reports to Council
This item has attachments. 

1.06.11.19 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 192/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 11, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

G.
BY-LAWS
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1.8320 - Holding Zone Symbol Removal - Durocher.pdf
2.8321- Removal of Holding Zone Symbol_Soltani.pdf
3.8322 - Developer's Severance Agrmt_Sedigheh Soltani.pdf
4.8323 - Agreement with JJ Lepera for Heritage Estates Stormwater Improvements.pdf
  • 193/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8320 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

    8321 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

    8322 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Sedigheh Soltani

    8323 - A By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and J&J Lepera Infrastructure Inc. for the Heritage Estates Stormwater Improvements

    Carried.
  • 194/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-Law numbers 8320 to 8323 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 195/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-Law numbers 8320 to 8323 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

H.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

Councillor Renaud requests administration to prepare a report regarding coyotes and further that a representative from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry be invited to an open house to explain the current best practices.

I.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

Councillor Renaud attended the Essex County Water Festival on behalf of the Town.

Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo attended the Rotary Club Movie Night.  Comments were also received from residents regarding the rides at the Strawberry Festival and how accessible they were this year.

J.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
 

None.

K.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

None.

L.
MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
 

M.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • 196/19
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8324 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 197/19
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8324 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 198/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8324 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

N.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 

Police Services Board Meeting - June 17, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Assessment Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.

By-Law Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks Recreation & Events Committee - June 20, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

O.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:09 pm.

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