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,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT
Additional Administration:

  • K. Beaudoin, Deputy Police Chief, T. Seguin, Constable, Community & Corporate Affairs Officer, D. Davies, Staff Sergeant, J. Woods, Staff Sergeant, 

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
This item has attachments. 

1.02.25.20 Closed Minutes.pdf
2.Regular Council Meeting_Feb25_2020.pdf
  • 66/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting and Regular Meeting of Council held February 25, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

None.

B.
PRESENTATIONS
 

C.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS
 

D.
DELEGATIONS
 

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
LaSalle Police Service – Electronic Sign
This item has attachments. 

1.LaSalle Police Service Email.pdf
2.CAO-01-2020 LPS Electronic Message Board.pdf
  • 67/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report provided from the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 3, 2020 (CAO-01-2020) regarding the proposed LaSalle Police Service Electronic Sign BE DEFERRED to the May 26, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council.

    Carried.

2.
Discharge of Firearms – Public Information Session
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO-02-2020 Discharge of Firearms - Public Information Session.pdf
2.LaSalle Bylaw 5304 - To prohibit or regulate the discharge of firearms.pdf
3.Memo from LaSalle Police - Nov 6, 2018.pdf
4.Memo from LaSalle Police - Feb 8 2019.pdf
5.Ontario Regulation 663-98.pdf
6.Ontario Regulation 665-98.pdf
7.Tecumseh Bylaw 2001-37 Use of Firearms.pdf
  • 68/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report provided from the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 3, 2020 (CAO-02-2020) recommending the proposed public information session regarding the discharge of firearms BE APPROVED; and that the Public Information Session BE SCHEDULED for March 31, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

    Carried.

3.
Administration of Corporate Policies – AMPS Program
This item has attachments. 

1.Administration of Corporate Polices - AMPS Program.pdf
2.Policy - Prevention of Political Interference in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.pdf
3.Policy - Conflict of Interest in Relation to the Administration of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).pdf
4.Policy - Financial Control and Reporting Policy.pdf
5.Policy - Public Complaints Respecting Administration of the AMPS program.pdf
  • 69/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated February 18, 2020 (CL-04-2020) regarding the Administration of Corporate Policies for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) BE RECEIVED; and that the draft Political Interference in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) policy, draft Conflict of Interest in Relation to the Administration of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) policy, draft Financial Control and Reporting in Relation to the Administrative Penalty System (AMPS) policy, and the draft Public Complaints Respecting Administration of the Administrative Penalty System (AMPS) policy BE APPROVED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-04-2020 Development Charge Background Study and Community Benefit Charge Strategy.pdf
  • 70/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated February 28, 2020 (FIN-04-2020) regarding the Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy BE RECEIVED; and that the consulting services for the Development Charges Background Study and By-law and the Community Benefits Charge Strategy and By-law BE AWARDED to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.

    Carried.

5.
LaSalle Decorative Entrance Signs on HWY 401 – MTO Approval
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1.PW-07-20 Hwy 401 Entrance Signs MTO approval.pdf
2.401 ENTRANCE SIGN SKETCHES.pdf
  • 71/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated March 2, 2020 (PW-07-2020) regarding the LaSalle Decorative Entrance Signs on HWY 401 BE APPROVED and that the Town agrees to the terms;

    1. The Town of LaSalle will be responsible for all costs associated with the manufacturing, installation and maintenance of the sign displays, including any damage after installation.
    2. If problems develop after the display is in place, the Ministry of Transportation reserves the right to insist the problem is corrected or the display removed.
    3. If the display ceases to be maintained, the Ministry of Transportation will arrange for the removal or repair and the Town of LaSalle will be responsible for payment of all costs.
    4. The display may be removed because of highway reconstruction and all costs will be the responsibility of the Town of LaSalle.

    Carried.

6.
Letter of Support for Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk
This item has attachments. 

1.Information on Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk.pdf
2.Letter of Support Template - Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk.pdf
  • 72/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the correspondence received March 3, 2020 from the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit requesting a letter of support for an Encroachment Permit application to the Ministry of Transportation for the September 27, 2020 Suicide Awareness Walk taking place at the St. Clair College SportsPlex and along parts of the Herb Gray Parkway Multi-Use Trail BE SUPPORTED. 

    Carried.

7.
Recognition of LaSalle Volunteers
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1.Agenda Title Page for Draw.pdf

The following volunteer names are drawn at random to receive Windsor Symphony Orchestra tickets to the Saturday, April 4, 2020 performance of "Shakura S'Aida Sings the First Ladies of Song":

Paul Quagiotto - Sport Association

Frank Sarra - Sport Association

Adriana Angelidis - LaSalle Rotary Club

Gerald St. Pierre - Knights of Columbus

Mike Mueller - Knights of Columbus

Lisa Best - St. Joseph's School

F.
COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting Minutes February 20, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Committee Matters February 2020 Parks and Rec(1).pdf
  • 73/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated February 20, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that the Committee Matters as outlined BE APPROVED.

    Carried.

G.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
Schedule of Reports to Council
This item has attachments. 

1.03.10.2020 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 74/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 25, 2020, being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED. 

    Carried.

H.
BY-LAWS
This item has attachments. 

1.8411 - Agreement - Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.pdf
2.8412 - Site Plan Control Agrmt.pdf
3.8413 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended.pdf
4.8414 - By-law authorizing severance execution.pdf
5.8415 - By-law authorizing severance execution.pdf
6.8416 - By-law authorizing severance execution.pdf
7.8417 - Bylaw to Purchase Lands.pdf
  • 75/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the following By-law BE GIVEN first reading:

    8411 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the provision of Consulting Services for a Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy

    8412 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement with 1318805 Ontario Limited

    8413 A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

    8414 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with John and Danielle Nowak

    8415 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with David Giles

    8416 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Carlie Katherine Forbes

    8417 A By-Law to authorize the purchase of Part Lot 33, Concession 1 Sandwich West, designated as Part 1 on Plan 12R-11139, LaSalle, from 538278 Ontario Limited

    Carried.
  • 76/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-law numbers 8411 to 8417 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 77/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-law numbers 8411 to 8417 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

I.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

J.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

Councillor Desjarlais and Councillor Carrick attended a meeting with Windsor Essex Development Corporation which focused on women in technology. Both found the meeting to be very informative.

Councillor Desjarlais attended the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference in Toronto where the Town of LaSalle Strawberry Festival was named a 2020 Top 100 Festival in Ontario. 

Councillor Carrick was out of town attending the OGRA conference and was unable to attend the Hometown Hockey event in person. He was able to watch the events from television and congratulates staff on a doing a great job.

K.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
 

L.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

M.
MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
 

N.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
This item has attachments. 

1.8418 - Confirmatory.pdf
  • 78/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8418 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 79/20
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-law 8418 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 80/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That Confirmatory By-law 8418 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

O.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting - March 12, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Fire Committee Meeting - March 19, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Meeting - March 24, 2020 @ to be determined 

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

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:18 p.m.

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