The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

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

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

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:

• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
• L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development,
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources,
• E. Thiessen, Director of Fire Service/Fire Chief,
• J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation,
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
• A. Toole, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk,
• D. Davies, Police Chief,
• and J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk

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

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

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order 

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

4.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.

5.

Adoption of Minutes

• 641/21
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 24, 2021 be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

6.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy states that the Government of Ontario released their regulations this morning about proof of vaccination. Mayor Bondy says that Town Administration are reviewing those regulations with respect to proof of vaccination at Town facilities and that an update will be provided in the next day or two. Mayor Bondy encourages the public to follow the Town on social media or check the website for updates.

Mayor Bondy announces that the Canadian federal election will hold Election Day polling stations at the LaSalle Civic Centre and the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. Mayor Bondy says that in order to accommodate the expected voter turnout on Monday, September 20, 2021, the LaSalle Civic Centre will be closed for in-person business but states that Town staff will still be working that day, and can assist residents by phone or email.

Mayor Bondy encourages the public to provide feedback on the Benoit House Museum. Mayor Bondy says that so far the response has been great and that the deadline for feedback has been extended to October 1, 2021. Mayor  Bondy invites the community to the LaSalle Night Market happening on September 26, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to talk about the project. Mayor Bondy provides a link for the public to visit and complete the survey: www.placespeak.com/LaSalleMuseum 

E.

Reports/Correspondence for Council Action

1.

D’Amore Drive Sidewalk Petition

1. David Paul, resident, appears before Council in opposition to the Administrative recommendation and requests that the installation of sidewalks on D'Amore Drive be denied. David Paul suggests that the funds be used for a better cause.

2. Nancy DeSantis, resident, appears before Council in opposition to the Administrative recommendation and requests that the installation of sidewalks on D'Amore Drive be denied. Nancy DeSantis cites safety concerns and risks for seniors as they will now have to pay attention to additional pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk while backing out of their driveways and further states increased risk will be posed to seniors as they would be responsible for clearing snow off the sidewalk.

• 642/21
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated August 23^rd, 2021 (PW-29-2021) regarding the D’Amore Dr Sidewalk Petition be received and that the recommendation to have the developer install sidewalks on the east side of D’Amore Dr from Gabrieau to Sixth Concession, as agreed to in the development agreement be approved.

  Carried.

2.

LaSalle Rowing Club Riverdance Ontario Trillium Grant Application

Doug Diet, LaSalle Rowing Club Vice President, appears before Council to thank Administration for their continued support and help with the grant application, to discuss the sport of rowing specifically referencing the LaSalle Rowing Club and to express support for the recommendation. Doug Diet asks if the funds could be worked into the Waterfront budget if the grant application is not successful.

• Clerk's Note: Discussion of Item F.1., took place at this time and the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held August 3, 2021 were approved. This item was discussed out of order. 

  644/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Deputy CAO dated September 10, 2021 (PW-30-2021) regarding the LaSalle Rowing Club Riverdance Ontario Trillium Grant Application be received and that Council support and approve submission of this grant application by the LaSalle Rowing Club.

  Carried.

F.

Committee Matters for Council Action

1.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2021

• 643/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting dated August 3, 2021 be received; and that all Committee Matters be approved

  Carried.

G.

Information Items to be Received

1.

July 2021 Financial Statement and Financial Reports

• 645/21
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated August 13, 2021 (FIN-2021-26) regarding the July 2021 Financial Statement and Financial Reports be received.

  Carried.

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 646/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 14, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.

  Carried.

H.

By-laws

• 647/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

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

  8608 A By-law to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization Services in the Town Of LaSalle
  8609 A By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official
  8610 A By-law to amend By-law 8230 being a By-Law to appoint a Building Inspector
  8611 A By-law to amend By-law number 7932 being a By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 635 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

  Carried.

I.

Council Questions

Councillor Renaud asks for someone from Administration to walk Council through how the Town will 

Councillor Renaud would like to have someone from Administration take us through how we are going ID youths, what age group is youth and how the Town will be checking vaccination status.  Deputy CAO advised that regulations were just released this morning and Administration will review and put out some communication shortly for both the public and Council - within the next day or two.

J.

Statements by Council Members

K.

Reports from Committees

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Motion to Move into Closed Session

N.

Confirmatory By-law

• 648/21
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That confirmatory By-law 8612 be given first reading.

  Carried.
• 649/21
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That confirmatory By-law 8612 be given second reading.

  Carried.
• 650/21
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That confirmatory By-law 8612 be given third and final reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

O.

Schedule of Meetings

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, September 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation and Event Committee Meeting, September 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Fire Committee Meeting, September 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Public Meeting, September 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council, September 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

P.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 6:42pm.