THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 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 the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x5UyIhV1zSHkDTV6TCl5g/videos

 

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Clerk’s Office, [e-mail], 519-969-7770 extension 1234.

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 13, 2020 and the minutes of the Closed Meetings of Council held on October 15, 2020 and October 22, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

4.

Mayors Comments

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

D.

DELEGATIONS

1.

Rainbow Crosswalk

Delegates:

1. Nancy Compana

2. Brenda BotDrake

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated October 21, 2020 (PW-25-20) regarding the rainbow crosswalk BE RECEIVED and that Council APPROVE the implementation of a rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Normandy Road and Malden Road.

2.

Meo Boulevard Trail Construction

Delegate:

1. Richard Pollock

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives dated October 16, 2020 (PW-24-20) regarding the asphalt trail on Meo Boulevard BE RECEIVED and that Council CONCUR with continuing to install and maintain an asphalt trail in the locations noted within this report.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Development Charge Interest Policy

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated October 6, 2020 (FIN-22-2020) regarding Development Charge Interest Policy BE RECEIVED; and that

  1. Council APPROVE the charging of interest pursuant to sections 26.1 and 26.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997:
     1. Effective as at January 1, 2020
     2. At a rate of 5% annually
     3. Notwithstanding Recommendation 1b, a rate of 0% be used for payments under section 26.1, beginning at building permit, for developments that have taken advantage of a Town development charge incentive and/or relief, current or future
  2. Council APPROVE the policy in Attachment 1, to administer the charging of interest in Recommendation 1.

2.

Request of Provincial Funding under Phase 2 of the Safe Restart Program

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated October 22, 2020 (FIN-26-2020) regarding a request for Provincial funding under phase 2 of the Safe Restart Program BE RECEIVED;

  and that Council REQUEST funding from the Province of Ontario under phase 2 of the Safe Restart Program to offset net costs to the Town of LaSalle related to the COVID-19 crisis that have exceeded phase 1 funding of $695,000.

3.

Town of Amherstburg Request for Extension of AODA Website Compliance Deadline and Funding Support from the Province of Ontario

For Council Endorsement.

F.

COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2020

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated October 8, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that all Committee Matters BE APPROVED.

2.

Fire Committee Meeting October 8, 2020

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the Minutes of the Fire Committee Meeting dated October 8, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that all Committee Matters BE APPROVED.

G.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Municipal Customer Compliments and Complaints Portal

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk and Corporate Communication & Promotions Officer dated October 1, 2020 (CL-17-20) providing an update on the Municipal Customer Compliments and Complaints System BE RECEIVED for information.

2.

2020 3rd Quarter Report

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated October 14, 2020 (FIN-23-2020) regarding the financial position of the Town of LaSalle as of the 3^rd quarter BE RECEIVED.

3.

2020 Third Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated October 16, 2020 (FIN-24-2020) regarding the 2020 3^rd quarter property tax write offs BE RECEIVED.

4.

Summary of Reports to Council

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 27, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

H.

BY-LAWS

• RECOMMENDATION

  That the following By-law BE GIVEN first reading:

  8482 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and LaSalle Minor Hockey Association for the use of the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex

• RECOMMENDATION

  That By-law number 8482 BE GIVEN second reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  That By-law number 8482 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

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 8483 BE GIVEN first reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  That Confirmatory By-law 8483 BE GIVEN second reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  That Confirmatory By-law 8483 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

O.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Special Meeting of Council for Development Charge Background Study October 29, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting November 10, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Police Board Public Meeting November 16, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment November 18, 2020  @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting November 19, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Fire Committee Meeting November 19, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting November 24, 2020 (prior to Regular Council Meeting)

Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

P.

ADJOURNMENT