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

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Clerk's Note: Members of Council will be participating electronically and will be counted towards quorum. The Minutes will reflect this accordingly. The Electronic Meeting can be viewed at www.youtube.com/c/TownofLaSalleOntario

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Clerk’s Office, [e-mail], 519-969-7770 extension 1256.

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge that the ground on which we live is the Traditional territory of the Caldwell First Nation; of the Three Fires Confederacy and the original people of Point Pelee & Pelee Island and its surrounding lands and waters, and that of the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Peoples.  We recognize and respect the First Nations who are stewards of the land and waters of Turtle Island and who have embraced the stewardship since time immemorial.  We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of other nearby First Nation communities and all Original People across Turtle Island.

3.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

4.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Closed and Regular Meetings of Council held December 14, 2021, and the Minutes of the Budget Meeting held December 15, 2021 be adopted as presented.

5.

Mayors Comments

B.

Presentations

1.

CWATS Master Plan Update

Diana Radulescu, Active Transportation Coordinator from the County of Essex, attending via Zoom

Jerry Behl, Manager of Transportation from the County of Essex, attending via Zoom

• Recommendation

  That the presentation and report from the County of Essex regarding the County Wide Active Transportation System be received for information.

C.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

D.

Delegations

E.

Reports/Correspondence for Council Action

1.

Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan

Alysson Storey, Communications and Planning Specialist from ADS Consulting Group, attending via Zoom

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated November 28, 2021 (CR-2021-38) regarding the Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan be received; and that the Benoit House Strategic Plan be approved.

2.

Healing Hearts Forest Sponsorship

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated December 17, 2021 (AD-21-2021) regarding the Healing Hearts Forest Sponsorship be received; that Council approves the sponsorship and directs Administration to prepare the necessary agreements, with a view to completing the project by the end of 2022; and that Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the applicable agreement(s). 

F.

Committee Matters for Council Action

G.

Information Items to be Received

1.

Correspondence from the Township of Mulmur dated December 13, 2021 regarding Truth and Reconciliation Actions

• Recommendation

  That correspondence dated December 13, 2021 from the Township of Mulmur regarding Truth and Reconciliation Actions be received.

2.

Correspondence from Tay Valley Township dated December 15, 2021 regarding Province Wide Assessment Update

• Recommendation

  That correspondence from Tay Valley Township dated December 15, 2021 regarding Province Wide Assessment update be received.

3.

Correspondence from the Town of Kingsville dated December 17, 2021 regarding Letter of Instruction from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

• Recommendation

  That correspondence from the Town of Kingsville dated December 17, 2021 regarding Letter of Instruction from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit be received.

4.

Howard/Bouffard Master Drainage Study Update

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated December 17, 2021 (AD-16-2021) regarding the Howard/Bouffard Master Drainage Study update be received.

5.

Development Charge Indexing

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated December 16, 2021 (FIN-01-2022) regarding Development Charge Indexing be received.

6.

4th Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated December 6, 2021 (FIN-39-2021) regarding the 4^th Quarter Property Tax Write Offs be received.

7.

November 2021 Financial Statements and Financial Reports

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated December 13, 2021 (FIN-41-2021) regarding the November 2021 Financial Statements and Write Offs be received.

8.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 11, 2022 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received

H.

By-laws

• Recommendation

  That By-law Numbers 8657 to 8660 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed:

  8657 A By-law to authorize the execution of Amending Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

  8658 A By-law to adopt the Budget for the year 2022

  8659 A By-law to levy and collect a portion of the taxes for the year 2022

  8660 A By-law to authorize the borrowing of $28,050,000 for current expenditures under Section 407 of the Municipal Act and to authorize the temporary borrowing for works under Section 405 of the Municipal Act for the 2022 fiscal year

I.

Council Questions

J.

Statements by Council Members

K.

Reports from Committees

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Motion to Move into Closed Session

N.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That confirmatory By-law 8661 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

O.

Schedule of Meetings

Police Services Board Committee Meeting, January 17, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Police Services Board Public Meeting, January 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

By-law Committee Meeting, January 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting, January 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Fire Committee Meeting, January 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Water and Waste Water Committee Meeting, January 25, 2022 prior to Regular Council Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

P.

Adjournment