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

Tuesday, April 23, 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 April 23, 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 and Special Meeting of Council held April 9, 2024, be adopted as presented.

E.

Mayor's Comments

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

G.

Presentations and Delegations

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

Request to remove "No Parking" signs from Huntwick Pl. cul-de-sac

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 22, 2024 (PW-2024-09) regarding the Request to remove No Parking signs from Huntwick Pl. cul-de-sac be received;

  And that, the request be denied, and the “No Parking” signs remain on Huntwick Pl. as currently installed.

2.

Chappus Drain Request for Minor Improvement – Partial Drain Enclosure and Appointment of Engineer

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated April 5, 2024 (PW-13-2024) regarding the request for a minor improvement to the Chappus Drain dated April 3, 2024 be received;

  And that Rood Engineering Inc. be appointed as the Drainage Engineer for the Chappus Drain minor improvement project.

3.

DeSantel Drain – Termination of Project

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated April 5, 2024 (PW-12-2024) regarding the DeSantel Drain petition be received; and

  That Council accept the withdrawal of the petition and repeal Bylaw 8559 appointing the drainage engineer.

4.

Sale of Part Lot 22, Concession 1 to the owners of 7770 Matchett Road

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Legal Counsel dated April 4, 2024 (AD-2024-09) regarding the sale of Part of Lot 22, Concession 1 to the owners of 7770 Matchett Road be received;

  That Council authorizes the sale of Part of Lot 22 on Concession 1 immediately to the north of the 7770 Matchett Road, subject to the buyer entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town to the satisfaction of the Town’s Legal Counsel;

  And further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents that may be necessary to complete this transaction for the above-noted land.

5.

Policy Updates: Media Relations, Social Media, Municipal Digital Signs and Lobby Screens, Advertising

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of the Strategy and Engagement Department dated March 14, 2024 (SE-01-2024) regarding Policy Updates: Media Relations, Social Media, Municipal Digital Signs and Lobby Screens, and Advertising be received;

  And that Council approves the Media Relations Policy;

  And that Council approves the Social Media Policy;

  And that Council approves the Municipal Digital Signs and Lobby Screens Policy;

  And that Council rescinds the Advertising Policy.

6.

Establishing a Business Network in LaSalle

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Strategy and Engagement dated April 5, 2024 (SE-02-2024) regarding Establishing a Business Network in LaSalle be received for Council’s information.

7.

Purchase of 100 Foot Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Deputy Fire Chief of LaSalle dated April 8, 2024 (FIRE-24-03) regarding the purchase of the new 100 Foot Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus be received;

  And that, the purchase of a new 100 Foot Areial Platform Fire Apparatus be approved at a cost of $2,717,500 (not including HST) and funded through the Fire Capital Reserve;

  And that, Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement as between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Camions Carl Thibault Inc. to give effect to the purchase.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

Procurement- 2024 First Quarter Report

2.

2024 First Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

3.

Correspondence

a.

Township of Clearview - Endorsement of Bill C-63 in the House of Commons

b.

Township of Terrace Bay - AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review

c.

County of Prince Edward - Call to Action to Meet the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025

d.

Town of Shelbourne - Resolution for Eradicating Islamophobia and Antisemitism

e.

Town of Whitby - Ontario Energy Board’s Decision to end the Gas Pipeline Subsidy

4.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for April 23, 2024, be received.

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for April 3, 2024

• Recommendation

  That the Essex County Council Highlights for April 3, 2024, be received.

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

L.

Notices of Motion

Councillor Burns may move or cause to have moved,

That Administration reviews letters of support received from various municipalities and provides direction, by way of a report, to Council on whether the letter should be supported or received.

M.

Closed Session

N.

By-laws

• Recommendation

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

  8872 – A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8876 – A By-law to authorize an agreement with His Majesty the King 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

  8877 – To adopt tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the year 2024

  8878 - A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of Grand Blvd. Plan 731, Sandwich West (aka Gladys Blvd.), now designated as Part 2 on 12R-29675; LaSalle

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8879 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Regular Council Meeting May 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, May 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment, May 22, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting May 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment