THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Tuesday, October 13, 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,
• K. Miller, Deputy Clerk,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks,
• P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
• and G. Koval, IS Administrator

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

• 260/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 22, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy welcomes the addition of a new fire truck to the LaSalle Fire Service, which was purchased in accordance with the Fire Master Plan. The fire truck took approximately one year to design and build, and was showcased this afternoon. LaSalle Fire Fighters express their thanks and state it was well needed to the team. Mayor Bondy extends a reminder to everyone to stay vigilant in fighting COVID-19, wear a mask in public, wash your hands, and follow social distancing to beat this together. 

B.

PRESENTATIONS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Small Coast Waterfront Experience – phasing and financing

• 261/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Report of the Deputy Clerk dated July 2, 2020 (AD-08-2020) regarding the Small Coast Waterfront Experience BE RECEIVED; and that Council:

  1. Authorize administration to move forward with the necessary plans to implement Phase 2A and 2B as outlined in the report;
  2. Authorize administration to take the necessary steps to implement the financial plan as outlined in the report; and,
  3. Proceed with public consultation as outlined in the report.
  Carried.

2.

Janitorial Contract Extension

• 262/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Fleet and Facilities dated September 30, 2020 (PW-20-20) regarding the janitorial contract extension BE RECEIVED and further that an extension of the Krautner Janitorial contracts for the LaSalle Civic Centre, LaSalle Police Service, and LaSalle Fire Service facilities BE AUTHORIZED for a period of three (3) years (ending August 31, 2023) at the 2019 rates with an option for a further two (2) year extension (ending August 31, 2025); and that the corresponding By-laws BE ADOPTED during the By-law stage of the Agenda.

  Carried.

3.

Fleet Purchase – Wood Chipper

• 263/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated October 3, 2020 (PW-22-20) regarding the purchase of a replacement wood chipper from Vermeer Canada for a cost of $54,265.62 (plus taxes) for the Roads and Drainage department BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

4.

Delegations to Virtual Council Meetings and Public meetings

• 264/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Council RECEIVE report CAO-14-2020 regarding Delegations to Virtual Council Meetings and Public meetings; and that Council ENDORSE the Administrative approach contained within report CAO-14-2020.

  Carried.

G.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Council Member Attendance at Meetings for Quarter 3 – July to September, 2020

• 265/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Executive Assistant to the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated September 28, 2020 (CL-18-2020) regarding Council Member attendance at Council and Committee meetings from July to September, 2020 for Quarter 3 BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony

• 266/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Recreation Manager dated October 5, 2020 (CR-2020-24) regarding the 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

3.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 267/20
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 13, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

H.

BY-LAWS

• 268/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8474 A By-law to amend By-law 7682 authorizing the execution of an Agreement between Krautner Janitorial Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the provision of janitorial services at the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre

  8475 A By-law to amend By-law 7559 authorizing the execution of an Agreement between Krautner Janitorial Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the provision of janitorial services at LaSalle Police Service Building

  8476 A By-law to amend By-law 7593 authorizing the execution of an Agreement between Krautner Janitorial Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the provision of janitorial services at the LaSalle Fire Service Building

  8477 A By-law to authorize The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle to purchase a replacement wood chipper from Vermeer Canada

  8478 A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of an Alley, closed by CE341459, Registered Plan 793 to 1413600 ONTARIO LTD.

  8479 A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley running east-west lying to the south of Lots 161 to 167, both inclusive, Registered Plan 749, LaSalle.

  8480 A By-law to confirm the dedication of Lots 170, 171 and 172, Registered Plan 749 from Devon Shepley and Katie Lynn Shepley

  Carried.
• 269/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8474 to 8480 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 270/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That By-law numbers 8474 to 8480 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

I.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

N.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 271/20
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-law 8481 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 272/20
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-law 8481 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 273/20
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory By-law 8481 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

P.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:17 p.m.