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

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

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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 October 22, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 8, 2024, be adopted as presented.

E.

Mayor's Comments

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

G.

Presentations and Delegations

1.

Recognition Award to Kris Cooper

Mayor Crystal Meloche to present a recognition award to Kris Cooper for his contributions to the community. 

2.

2023 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report

Mayor Crystal Meloche, Chair of the LaSalle Police Services Board, and Michael Pearce, Chief of Police, appearing before Council to present the 2023 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report.

• Recommendation

  That the 2023 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report, as presented by Mayor Crystal Meloche, Chair of the LaSalle Police Services Board, and Michael Pearce, Chief of Police, be received for information.

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

Z-08-2024 Application to Remove the Holding Symbol for 1725 Sprucewood Avenue

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Planning and Development dated September 26, 2024 (PD-34-2024) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the vacant land on Lorne Avenue be received;

  And that, Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the subject lands;

  And that, Administration prepares a corresponding By-law for adoption once the required development agreement is properly executed by the Corporation.

2.

Matchett Intersections Improvement Options

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering, dated September 19, 2024 (PW-33-2024) regarding Matchett Intersections Improvement Options be received;

  And that, RC Spencer and Associates finalizes the detailed design of the Matchett/Sprucewood intersection to include signals and protected left turn lanes on Matchett Road;

  And that, RC Spencer and Associates finalizes the detailed design of the Matchett/Morton intersection to include turning lanes on Matchett Road;

  And that, Administration brings forward the temporary intersection improvements with sidewalks for Council consideration as part of the 2025 Proposed Capital Budget.

3.

November 11, 2025, Council Meeting

• Recommendation

  Whereas in accordance with Section 4.6 of the Procedure By-law, Regular Meetings of Council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month; 

  And whereas, Section 4.8 of the Procedure By-law authorizes Council by resolution to alter the date, time and or location of the Meetings provided adequate notice of the change is communicated to the public;

  And whereas, the November 11, 2025, Regular Council Meeting falls on the Remembrance Day holiday;

  Now therefore, The Council of the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle hereby resolves;

  a) The Regular Council Meeting be moved to a new date;

                                                                 or

  b) The Regular Council Meeting of November 11, 2025, be cancelled.

  Clerk's Note: If Council wishes to reschedule the Meeting, Administration recommends moving this meeting to Monday, November 10, 2025, or Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

Site Plan Agreements Executed (August 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024)

• Recommendation

  That the report completed by the Supervisor of Planning and Development (PD-35-2024) regarding the number and nature of site plan agreements executed from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, be received.

2.

2024 Third Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated October 4, 2024 (FIN-25-2024) regarding the third quarter property tax write offs be received.

3.

Correspondence

a.

City of Kitchener- Renovictions- Safe and Adequate Housing

b.

City of Temiskaming Shores- Alcohol Sales and Provincial Alcohol Strategy

c.

Western Ontario Wardens Caucus- Support for Blue Box Program Extended Producer Responsibility for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sector (Non-Eligible Sources)

4.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for October 22, 2024, be received.

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for October 2, 2024

• Recommendation

  That the Essex County Council Highlights for October 2, 2024, be received.

2.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting May 15, 2024

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Committee Matters dated May 15, 2024, be received.

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Closed Session

N.

By-laws

• Recommendation

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

  8927-  A By-law to repeal By-law 8905 and to authorize the execution of a Lease Extension Agreement between Bella Vista Holdings Inc., LaSalle Bella Vista Ltd., and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  8931- A By-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Extension Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Essex and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Emergency Medical Services Station

  8932- A By-law to authorize the donation of Parts 2, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 12R28633 with Christopher James Bezaire, James Allen Bezaire and the estate of Marianne DePape

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8933 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Public Planning Meeting (Howard/Bouffard Secondary Plan) October 29, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Public Planning Meeting November 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting November 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting November 20, 2024, 3:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment November 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m. 

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting November 26, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting November 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment