THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

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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,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • N. Sharp, Executive Assistant to the Clerk,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and G. Koval, IS Administrator

Clerk's Note: Mayor Bondy, Members of Council, and Administration participated in the Meeting electronically via video conference technology.

The Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, and IT personnel were present in Council Chambers to participate electronically. 


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

  • 284/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    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.

    Carried.

Mayor Bondy reminds residents to please stay home for the upcoming Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11, 2020. The Ceremony will be live streamed due to COVID-19 and the Town is trying to minimize the amount of attendees at the Ceremony. The Mayor welcomes anyone to join and watch the Remembrance Day Ceremony live stream.

  • 285/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated October 21, 2020 (PW-25-20) regarding the installation of a Rainbow Crosswalk at the intersection of Normandy Road and Malden Road BE DEFFERED and that a policy BE IMPLEMENTED outlining procedures and processes and brought back to Council for consideration.

    Carried.

Richard Pollock, Mousseau, DeLuca, McPherson, Prince LLPP on behalf of residents of 7729, 7233 and 7241 Meo Drive, and resident Peter Piazza appear before Council in opposition to Administration's recommendation to maintain an asphalt trail on Meo Boulevard.

Resident Tom Lascak appears before Council in opposition to Administration's recommendation to maintain an asphalt trail on Meo Boulevard.

  • 286/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    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 REFERRED back to Administration and that an Administrative Report BE PREPARED to review on road bike lanes to achieve the same intended purpose of the original trail on Meo Boulevard.

    Carried.

    The motion passed with 4 votes in favour and 2 opposed.

    In Favour : Councillor Carrick, Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, Councillor Akpata, Councillor Renaud

    Opposed: Mayor Bondy, Deputy Mayor Meloche, Councillor Desjarlais


  • 287/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    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.
    Carried.
  • 288/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    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.

    Carried.
  • 289/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the correspondence received from the Town of Amherstburg, dated September 21, 2020, regarding a request to the Ontario Government for an extension of the AODA Website deadline, in addition to financial support and training BE ENDORSED.

    Carried.
  • 290/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Resolution number 289/20 regarding the Town of Amherstburg request for extension of AODA Website Compliance deadline and funding support from the Province of Ontario approved by Council BE WITHDRAWN.

    Carried.
  • 291/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the correspondence received from the Town of Amherstburg, dated September 21, 2020, regarding a request to the Ontario Government for an extension of the AODA Website deadline, in addition to financial support and training BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 292/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

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

    Carried.
  • 293/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

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

    Carried.
  • 294/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    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.

    Carried.
  • 295/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    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 3rd quarter BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 296/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

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

    Carried.
  • 297/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

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

    Carried.
  • 298/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    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

    Carried.
  • 299/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That By-law number 8482 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 300/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

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

    Carried.
  • 301/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That Confirmatory By-law 8483 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 302/20
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-law 8483 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 303/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

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

    Carried.

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.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:48 p.m.