THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:	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 Jeff Renaud,
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo

Members of Council Absent:

• Councillor Sue Desjarlais
• and M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
• A. Armstrong, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
• L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
• P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
• A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development,
• J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
• D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
• D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
• R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
• and D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

Deputy Mayor Meloche discloses a conflict and abstains from voting on Item #E2, Report #CR-2019-02, Vollmer Concession Services, as a family member is employed there.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 41/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the closed & regular meetings of Council held January 22, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy attended the 12th Annual Crystal Drop Gala on February 9, 2019 which was organized by the Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial.

A Master Plan Study was held at the Vollmer Complex on January 29, 2019 which was well attended.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

LaSalle Economic Development Plan

Aileen Murray from Mellor Murray Consulting appears before Council to present an overview of the goals and objectives of the proposed Town of LaSalle Economic Plan.

• 42/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the overview of the goals and objectives of the proposed Town of LaSalle Economic Plan as presented by Aileen Murray, Mellor Murray Consulting, BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

C.

DELEGATIONS

1.

Montgomery Drive Closure Petition

The following residents appear before council to present their position on the Montgomery Drive Closure Petition:

1. Stu Smith, resident, appears before Council in support of the closure of Montgomery Drive and provides a power point presentation outlining safety concerns and the benefits of this road closure.

2. Shelley Leaman, resident, appears before Council in opposition to the Closure of Montgomery Drive due to increased traffic on Croydon.

3. Tim Koelln, resident, appears before Council regarding the possible closure of Montgomery Drive and suggests installing a gate at the end of Montgomery instead of closing it completely, and further suggests placing 3 way stop signs on Croydon & Montgomery and Surrey & Montgomery to prevent speeding.

4. Diane Ausman, resident, appears before Council in support of the closure of Montgomery Drive, questions why there are no curbs and sidewalks in this area, requests permanent speed bumps be placed on Montgomery Drive to reduce speeding and requests that Administration contact the Ministry of Transportation regarding signage.

2.

Montgomery Drive Closure Petition

• 43/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated January 31, 2019 (PW-01-19) prepared in response to a petition submitted requesting the closure of Montgomery Drive BE RECEIVED; and that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to co-ordinate a meeting with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to discuss safety concerns of the Montgomery Drive and Hwy 3 intersection; and that the MTO BE REQUESTED to review these safety concerns and provide a response relative to the safety at this intersection; and that Administration BE DIRECTED to conduct  a traffic stop warrant analysis in this area; and that Police BE REQUESTED to  increase their presence in this neighborhood; and that Administration invite a delegate from the  Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to the March 7, 2019 Transportation Master Plan Open House.

  Carried.

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

None.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Life After Fifty (LAF) LaSalle Cafe

• 44/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated January 30, 2019 (C&R 01-19) regarding the closing of the LaSalle Cafe located at the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre BE APPROVED; and that administration BE AUTHORIZED to post the vacancy and report back on proposals received.

  Carried.

2.

Vollmer Concession Services

Deputy Mayor Meloche declares conflict on this item and abstains from voting.

Deputy Mayor Meloche leaves at 8:12 p.m.

• 45/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated January 30, 2019 (C&R 02-2019) regarding the continuation of staff delivery of Vollmer Concession Services BE APPROVED; and an annual update BE PROVIDED on the concession operations business plan.

  Carried.

3.

Front Rd Watermain Replacement - Award to Consultant

Deputy Mayor Meloche returns at 8:15 p.m.

• 46/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 4, 2019 (PW-02-19) regarding the Front Road Watermain Replacement BE RECEIVED and that consulting services for the design and tendering of the Front Road Watermain Replacement Project BE AWARDED to Dillon Consulting at a cost of $85,500.00 and that the corresponding By-Law be adopted during the By-Law stage of the agenda. 

  Carried.

4.

Ojibway Oaks Pedestrian Bridge Pathway Fencing and Project Update

• 47/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 4, 2019  (PW-03-19) regarding the existing wood fence along the pathway adjacent to the Ojibway Oaks Bridge on Town property BE RECEIVED; and that the project to replace this fence BE GRANTED to Titan Contracting; and that additional maintenance work on the Newman and Brunette Park pedestrian bridges at a combined cost of $67,104.00 BE GRANTED to Titan Contracting.

  Carried.

5.

Appointment of Drainage Engineer - low area near 4th Concession Drain

• 48/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 4, 2019 (PW-04-19) recommending  R.C. Spencer & Associates be appointed as the drainage engineer under Section 4 of the Drainage Act for the preparation of a report for the low area near 4th Concession Drain BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

6.

Mike Raymond Drive Proposed Crosswalk

• 49/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated February 4, 2019 (PW-05-19) regarding the implementation of a 30 km/hr speed limit and Community Safety Zone with signage on Mike Raymond Drive from Malden Road to Diotte BE RECEIVED; that the speed limit in this area remain at 40 km/hour; that this area be designated a Community Safety Zone; that Administration meet with Sandwich Secondary High School representatives to discuss issues regarding crossing Mike Raymond Drive, the use of the Town owned parking lot located South of the High School and the potential for a crosswalk at his location and that an Administrative Report BE PREPARED and brought back to Council with the results of this discussion.

  Carried.

7.

AMICO Properties Inc. request grant approval for an extension to Draft Approval of Phase 3B of the Forest Trails Estates Subdivision

• 50/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives dated February 5, 2019 (DS-06-19) regarding the  request from Amico Properties Inc. (Gudrin Beggs, Manager of Planning) for a two-year extension ending April 22, 2021 on Draft Plan Approval for Phase 3 of the Forest Trail Estates Subdivision BE APPROVED and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Bill King, Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex.

  Carried.

8.

Town of Mono - Municipal Voter's List

• 51/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  The correspondence received from the Town of Mono dated January 29, 2019 regarding their support in regards to the Voter's List received for Municipal Elections and the re-establishment of the multi-stakeholder working group between the parties to identify ways to create and maintain the Voter's List for Municipal Elections BE RECEIVED for information. 

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 52/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 11, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 53/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8272 - A By-Law to amend By-Law 7852 to Establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property

  8273 - A By-Law to authorize an agreement Majesty the Queen in the right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the  Minister of Transportation related to funding provided b under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

  8274 - A By-Law to appoint Alternate Member to Essex County Council

  8275 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Professional Services with Dillon Consulting Limited for Front Road Watermain Replacement Project

  Carried.
• 54/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That By-Law numbers 8272 to 8275 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 55/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That by-law numbers 8272 to 8275 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata states that it is Black History Month indicating the Town of LaSalle is a warm, welcoming and friendly community.

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 56/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8276 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 57/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8276 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 58/19
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8276 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

By-Law Committee Meeting - February 19, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting -  February 19, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - February 20, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - February 26, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 8:40 p.m.