THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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:

• 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,
• E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
• P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
• N. Sharp, Executive Assistant to the Clerk,
• and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

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. 

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

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

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 332/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council, Special Meeting of Council and Regular Meeting of Council held November 10, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

None.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

D.

DELEGATIONS

1.

1381 Reaume Road – Catchbasin Concern

Resident Carl Swatman, 1381 Reaume Road, appears before Council in opposition to Report PW-28-20 regarding 1381 Reaume Road – Catchbasin Concern and claims an uneven surface is causing standing water on his property.  

• 333/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 12, 2020 (PW-28-20) regarding 1381 Reaume Road – Catchbasin Concern be RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk

Elena Piccolo, 2360 Normandy, appears before Council in opposition to Report PW-27-20 regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk. Ms. Piccolo states that the proposed sidewalk is not part of the original severance agreement, citing the location of the sidewalk and potential safety risks.

David and Maria Rauti, 2320 Normandy, also speaking on behalf of Dr. Bacheyie, 2330 Normandy, appear before Council in opposition to Report PW-27-20 regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk, citing a grading issue for Dr. Bacheyie and that the proposed side walk was not part of the original agreement as well as potential safety risks.

Craig Stevenson and Diane Wilson, 2308 Normandy, appear before Council in opposition to Report PW-27-20 regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk citing the proposed side walk was not part of the original agreement, notice of amendment was not given, and potential public safety concerns.

Joe Lepera, 2340 Normandy,  appears before Council in opposition to Report PW-27-20 regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk, citing the safety concerns and proposes a crosswalk at Normandy Street and Richmond Court instead of the proposed sidewalk across 5 properties.  

• Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 12, 2020 (PW-27-20) regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk be RECEIVED and that Council CONCUR that Town Administration work with the developer in completing the sidewalk as per the Richmond Court Subdivision agreement.

  Aye Votes: Councillor Carrick and Councillor Renaud

  Nay: Deputy Mayor Meloche, Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, Councillor Desjarlais and Councillor Akpata

  Motion is Put and is Lost

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Replacement Zamboni Ice Resurfacer

• 334/20
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Manager of Facilities of LaSalle dated November 6, 2020 (PW-30-20) regarding the purchase of a replacement Zamboni Ice Resurfacer from Zamboni Company Ltd. for a cost of $104,171.15 (plus taxes) for the Vollmer Centre BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

2.

By-law Amendment – Fire Service Establishing and Regulating By-law #6073 as amended

• 335/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of Fire Chief dated November 13, 2020 (FIRE 20-10) regarding a proposed By-law amendment to the LaSalle Fire Service Establishing and Regulating By-Law #6073 as amended, be RECEIVED, and that the recommended wording changes in Appendix B Non-Core Services, to reflect current service level capabilities, be APPROVED. It is further recommended that the amended By-law be supported at the appropriate point in the Council Agenda

  Carried.

F.

COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

G.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

October 2020 Financial Statement and Financial Reports

• 336/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated November 11, 2020 (FIN-27-2020) regarding the October 2020 Financial Statement and Financial Reports BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 337/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 24, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

H.

BY-LAWS

• 338/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8491 A By-Law to assume certain lands on Registered Plan 1363 as Part of Villa Maria Boulevard

  8492 A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Andreas Papas and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  8493 A By-law to amend By-law 6073 being a By-law to create a new Establishing and Regulating By-law for the LaSalle Fire Service

  8494 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement with Wyoming Developments Corp. and to repeal By-law 8486

  Carried.
• 339/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That By-law numbers 8491 to 8494 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 340/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That By-law numbers 8491 to 8494 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

I.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, explains that Administration will require direction from Council for Report PW-27-20 Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk, regarding the requirement of the Developer to construct a sidewalk as part of the Development Agreement.

Mayor Bondy requests an Administrative Report be prepared regarding a sidewalk review from the East to the West side of Normandy Street beginning on Huron Church Road and ending on North Woodmont. 

Clerks Note: A discussion ensues regarding Item D2, Report PW-27-20 Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk, on today's agenda, and a motion is put on the table for reconsideration.

• 342/20
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the following resolution put and lost earlier this evening BE RECONSIDERED:

  "That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 12, 2020 (PW-27-20) regarding the Richmond Court Subdivision Sidewalk be RECEIVED and that Council CONCUR that Town Administration work with the developer in completing the sidewalk as per the Richmond Court Subdivision agreement. "

  Carried.

J.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata commends Town Staff at the Vollmer Recreation Complex for their efforts and professionalism during this pandemic.

Councillor Desjarlais states the importance of safety for everyone in the community and praises Town Staff for their efforts. 

K.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

L.

NOTICES OF MOTION

M.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

N.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 342/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-law 8495 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 343/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-law 8495 BE GIVEN second reading

  Carried.
• 344/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-law 8495 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

O.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting December 1, 2020 (Cancelled)

Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment December 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Public Meeting December 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By-law Committee Meeting December 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. 

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting December 15, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.  

Budget Deliberation & 2021 Business Plan Presentation December 16, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Budget Deliberation & 2021 Business Plan Presentation December 17, 2020 (scheduled if additional time is required)

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting December 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Cancelled)

Regular Council Meeting December 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Cancelled)

P.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 8:03 p.m.