THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
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

Members of Council Absent:

• M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks

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,
• 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,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• and P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture

Additional Administration Present:

• Mike Forman, Acting Staff Sergeant, LaSalle Police

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 93/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 12, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy thanks Town of LaSalle Administration, LaSalle Police Service, and LaSalle Fire Service for organizing a wonderful event held on March 20, 2019 regarding the arrival of Her Honour, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Vaping Advertisements

Petar Bratic, Town of LaSalle Student, appears before Council to present his position on Vaping (e-cigarettes) advertisements. 

Eric Nadalin, Manager, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, appears before council to speak to the statement submitted by Dr. Wahid Ahmed (Medical Officer of Health) regarding Vaping Advertisements in public spaces and to answer any questions from Council.

• 94/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Council Services/ Clerk dated March 19, 2019 (CL-10-19) regarding Vaping Products – Advertising BE RECEIVED for information; and that Legal Counsel BE REQUESTED to report back to Council outlining any legal implications should Council request that Administration  prepare a by-law  which restricts the location and type of e-cigarette advertising that is observable by youth; and that Mayor Bondy, on behalf of Council, write James Van Loon, Director General, Tobacco Control Directorate, Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch urging further restrictions in the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act to reduce the impact of vaping product advertising and promotion on youth; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to all members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

  Carried.

2.

Administration Report - Vaping Products - Advertising

• That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated March 18, 2019 (CL-10-19) regarding Vaping Products – Advertising BE RECEIVED for information.

C.

DELEGATIONS

1.

Vaping Advertisements

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Social Media Policy Update

• 95/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer dated March 18, 2019 (CAO-C&P-08-19) regarding revised Social Media Policy for the Town of LaSalle BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

2.

Heritage Park Playground

• 96/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report from the Director of Culture and Recreation dated March 22, 2019 (C&R 2019-04) regarding a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a new accessible playground including rubber surface at Heritage Park BE RECEIVED; and that the RFQ BE AWARDED TO Park n' Play in the amount of $297,289 +HST; and that the successful playground design BE PRESENTED to the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee; and further that staff coordinate the playground project install in conjunction with the drainage project works at Heritage Park in a timeline that minimizes the disruption of access to the park for residents.

   

  Carried.

3.

Code of Conduct for Chief Building Official and all Inspectors appointed by the Town of LaSalle under the Ontario Building Code Act

• 97/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives dated March 19, 2019 regarding a Code of Conduct for Chief Building Official and all Inspectors appointed by the Town of LaSalle under the Ontario Building Code Act BE APPROVED. 

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 98/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 26, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 99/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8289 -  By-Law to establish a system of administrative penalties in the Town of LaSalle

  8290 - A By-law for the appointment of screening officers and hearing officers to adjudicate reviews and appeals of administrative penalties

  Carried.
• 100/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8289 and 8290 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 101/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8289 and 8290 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata expresses appreciation to Administration for helping a resident correct the school board support on his property taxes.

Councillor Carrick advises he has received positive comments from a resident regarding fitness classes held at the Vollmer Complex.

Deputy Mayor Meloche reminds us that "Play for a Cure" will be held this Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Vollmer Complex and thanks Administration for their professionalism and speediness in preparing for this event.

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 102/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8291 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 103/19
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8291 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 104/19
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8291 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Accessibility Advisory Committee - April 2, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Environmental Meeting - April 2, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Assessment Meeting - April 16, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.

By-Law Committee - April 16, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee - April 16, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - April 23, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:58 p.m.