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,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks,
  • J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
  • 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. 


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

  • 194/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Closed and Regular Meetings of Council held July 14, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.
  • 195/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Legal Counsel of LaSalle dated July 17, 2020 (AD-05-2020) regarding the Town entering into an Encroachment onto an Easement Agreement with the owners of 1370 Hazel Street be RECEIVED and to APPROVE Administration to take the steps necessary to complete the said Encroachment onto an Easement Agreement with the said owners; and that the Encroachment Agreement speak only to the side yard and rear yard of the property; and that the tree and front yard landscaping remain in a natural state. 

    Carried.
  • 196/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated July 16, 2020 (PW-16-20) regarding the Canard Watemain Contract Award BE RECEIVED; and that the low bid price from Sterling Ridge Infrastructures Inc. of $303,134.30 + HST BE APPROVED; and that the corresponding by-law BE ADOPTED during the by-law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.
  • 197/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated July 16, 2020 (PW-17-20) regarding the purchase of Fleet vehicles BE RECEIVED; and the bid pricing for:

    1. Water Cargo Van at $31,773.00 (plus HST) received from Reaume Chevrolet;
    2. Water Service Truck at $70,124.67 (plus HST) received from East Court Ford Lincoln;
    3. Parks ¾ Ton Pickup at $49,106.00 (plus HST) from Oxford Dodge Chrysler;

    BE APPROVED; and that as previously approved in the 2020 Budget, the full amount be funded through the Public Works capital budget.

    Carried.
  • 198/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Fire Committee Meeting held July 16, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that all Committee Matters BE APPROVED.

    Carried.
  • 199/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated July 20,2020 (FIN-16-2020) regarding the financial position of the Town of LaSalle as of the 2nd quarter BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 200/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Deputy Fire Chief of LaSalle dated July 21, 2020 (Fire 20-06) regarding the Radio Communications Study BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 201/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 28, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 202/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading

    8448       A By-Law to authorize the sale of Lot 107 and part of Block “A” in Registered Plan 979 to David Higgins.

    8449       A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Kathleen Ouellette

    8450     A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended.

    8451       A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Sterling Ridge Infrastructures and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Canard Drive Watermain Replacement

    8452       A By-law to confirm the purchase of 752 Front Road, LaSalle, Ontario from Mary Lou J. Semande

    8453       Being a by-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended.

    8454       A By-Law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain lands within Registered Plan Number 12M-662.

    8455       Being a by-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended.

    Carried.
  • 203/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That By-law numbers 8448 to 8455 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 204/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That By-law numbers 8448 to 8455 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Councillor Carrick requests a quarterly report to outline how much the Municipal Compliments and Complaints Portal is being utilized, as well as promoting the Portal.

Councillor Renaud inquires about the price of adding artificial turf to the Town's boulevards, as well as the pros and cons based on the costs associated.

Councillor Akpata requests a report to Council regarding different types of construction, timelines to build, and information on keeping it clean. 

  • 205/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8456 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 206/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8456 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 207/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8456 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Accessibility Advisory Committee - August 4, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. - Cancelled

Regular Meeting of Council - August 11, 2020 - Cancelled

By-law Committee Meeting - August 18, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - August 18, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting - August 19, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting - August 20, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Special Meeting of Council for Planning Act Matters - August 25, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - August 25, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 6:48 p.m.