THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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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 Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
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,
  • 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,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel

A.
OPENING BUSINESS
 

1.
Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection
 

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

2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
 

None disclosed.

3.
Adoption of Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.05.14.19 Closed Minutes_final.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Council Meeting_May14_2019.pdf
3.05.23.19 SpecialMin.pdf
  • 169/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the minutes of the Closed and Regular Meetings of Council held May 14, 2019 and the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held May 23, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

None.

B.
PRESENTATIONS
 

1.
Town of LaSalle Rendez-vous Voyageur Event
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Presentation RV.pdf

Julie Columbus, Director of Culture & Recreation, appears before council and provides an update on the Town of LaSalle Rendez-vous Voyageur event taking place on September 20 and 21, 2019 at Gil Maure Park, 1180 Front Road.

C.
DELEGATIONS
 

D.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS
 

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
Malden Rd Environmental Assessment Addendum - Consulting Contract Award
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-15-19 Malden Rd Environmental Assessment Addendum - Contract Award.pdf
  • 170/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated May 16, 2019 (PW-15-19) regarding a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Malden Road Environmental Assessment Addendum BE RECEIVED and that Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE AWARDED the request for proposal in the amount of $298,754.00 plus HST; and that the corresponding By-Law allowing for the execution of an agreement between the Town of LaSalle and Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPROVED during the By-Law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.

2.
Preparation of a new LaSalle Strategic Plan RFP Contract Award
This item has attachments. 

1.DS-15-2019 Strategic Plan RFP.pdf
  • 171/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives and the Corporate Communications and Promotions Officer dated May 20, 2019 (DS-15-2019) regarding the LaSalle Strategic Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) Contract Award BE RECEIVED and that the LaSalle Strategic Plan RFP BE AWARDED to Strategy Corp for the amount not to exceed $89,178 plus HST and that the corresponding By-Law BE ADOPTED during the By-Law stage of the agenda. 

    Carried.

3.
The appointment of proxy holders to cast the municipality’s vote at Essex Power Corporation’s 2019 Shareholders’ Annual Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.CL-15-19 Essex Power Corp Proxy Holder Shareholders annual meeting.pdf
  • 172/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated May 21, 2019 (CL-15-19) regarding the appointment of proxy holders to cast the municipality’s vote at Essex Power Corporation’s 2019 shareholders’ annual meeting BE RECEIVED; and that Mayor Marc Bondy BE APPOINTED proxy holder for the Town of LaSalle to cast its shareholder’s votes at Essex Power Corporation’s 2019 shareholders’ annual meeting scheduled for June 26, 2019; and that Joe Graziano BE APPOINTED as an alternate proxy holder for the Town of LaSalle to cast its shareholder’s votes at Essex Power Corporation’s 2019 shareholders’ annual meeting in the event Mayor Bondy is absent from the meeting; and that the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign all necessary proxy forms and that the forms BE FORWARDED to Essex Power Corporation.

    Carried.

4.
Town of Aurora Council Resolution - Response to Bill 108
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter-Aurora Mayor Motion-Response to Bill 108-More Homes-More Choice Act.pdf
  • 173/19
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That correspondence received from the Town of Aurora dated May 15, 2019 regarding an opposition to Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act to enable consultation with Municipalities to ensure that its objectives for sound decision-making for housing growth that meets local needs will be reasonably achieved BE RECEIVED for information.

    Carried.

F.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
May 21, 2019 Strategic Planning Promotion & Communication Committee Meeting Update
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO-CP-12-19 Strat Plan Promo and Comm.pdf
  • 174/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer dated May 3, 2019 (CAO-C&P-12-19) regarding the May 2, 2019 Strategic Planning Promotion & Communication Committee meeting update BE RECEIVED for information. 

    Carried.

2.
Month End Financial Statements
This item has attachments. 

1.Financial Statement April 30, 2019.pdf
  • 175/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the Financial Statement, Capital Fund Analysis and Reserves and Reserve Fund Schedule ending April 30, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information.

    Carried.

3.
Schedule of Reports to Council
This item has attachments. 

1.05.28.19 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 176/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 28, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

G.
BY-LAWS
This item has attachments. 

1.8316 - waterfront acquisition.pdf
2.8317 - Agreement with StrategyCorp for Strategic Plan Connsulting.pdf
3.8318 - Agreement with Stantec_environmental rd assessment.pdf

Richelle Dolon, property owner, appears before Council requesting By-Law #8316 be deferred and is disputing the expropriation of her property.

Leo Serre, property owner, appears before Council to ensure it is understood that By-Law #8316 will authorize Administration to begin proceedings for the expropriation process.

Michael Bird, property owner, appears before Council to request his property be removed from By-Law #8316.

  • 177/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the Procedural By-law rules BE WAIVED to allow for residents to appear before Council without registering their request to be listed as a delegate with the Clerks Office prior to the regular meeting of Council.

    Carried.
  • 178/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8316- A By-law to authorize the acquisition of certain lands for parkland and  waterfront development within the Town of LaSalle

    8317 - A By-Law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and StrategyCorp Inc. for Consulting Services to prepare a new Strategic Plan for the Town

    8318 - A By-Law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the Malden Road Environmental Assessment Addendum

    Carried.
  • 179/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That By-Law numbers 8316 to 8318 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 180/19
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That By-Law numbers 8316 to 8318 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

H.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

None.

I.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

On May 25, 2019 Deputy Mayor Meloche attended the 4th Annual Vaisakhi Celebration  presented by Windsor Bhangra Club at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School.

On Sunday May 26, 2019, Deputy Mayor Meloche attended the first Night Market of the Season and congratulates Administration for a job well done.

On  the weekend of May 24-25, 2019  Councillor Carrick and Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo attended the 24 Hour Drum Marathon where Jeff Burrows performed.

J.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
 

None.

K.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

None.

L.
MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
 

M.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • 182/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8319 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 183/19
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8319 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 184/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8319 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

N.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 

LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee - June 4, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Environmental Committee - June 5, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - June 17, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Assessment Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.

By-Law Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee - June 18, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks Recreation & Events Committee - June 20, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

O.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 6:53 pm.

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