THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Ken Antaya,
• Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy,
• Councillor Terry Burns,
• Councillor Michael Akpata,
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
• Councillor Crystal Meloche,
• Councillor Jeff Renaud,
• and M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks

Administration Present:

• J Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
• K. Miller, Acting 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,
• E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
• and C. Riley, Town Solicitor

Additional Administration Present:

• ​​​A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development, J. Osborne Manager of Engineering

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

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

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

Deputy Mayor Bondy discloses an interest and abstains from voting on By-Law #8242 as it is in regards to a family member.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 395/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held October 9, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594 in conjunction with Councillor Burns for organizing the Remembrance Day Celebration held on November 9th. 

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

1.

ALLEY CLOSING 1625 MINTO AVENUE

Public Meeting to consider the closure and sale of alley along side of Lots 465 to 467, Registered Plan 1017, municipally known as 1625 Minto Avenue.

This matter was originally brought to Council in open session on May 8, 2018. Copies of the report and corresponding resolution provided.

None in attendance in opposition to application.

• 396/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the alley lying to the east of Lots 465, 466, and 467, Registered Plan 1017, lying to the south side of Minto Avenue between Lots 465, 466 and 467, Registered PLan 1017 and Lot 558, Registered Plan 1017 BE APPROVED for closure and conveyance to the abutting owners; that an easement be reserved over the east/west portion of the alley for above ground services, and that the passing of the required By-Law BE CONSIDERED during the By-Law stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

LETTER FROM TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR RE: GOVERNANCE MODELS

• 397/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That correspondence dates October 24, 2018 received from the Township of McKellar requesting open meeting discussions between AMO, all members of Council and members of public to determine the desires of each municipality in regard to governance models BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION CONTRACT

• 398/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated November 6, 2018 (PW-49-18) regarding the Request for Tender for the Ojibway Oaks section of the Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation work  BE AWARDED to TCI Titan Contracting Inc. for a cost of $47,091.00 and that the remaining work on Brunette Park and Newman bridges BE REFERRED to the 2019 budget and that an Administrative report BE PREPARED advising of ownership of fences outlining the Ojibway Oaks section.

  Carried.

3.

2019 BUDGET AND 2019 DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS PLAN TIMELINES

• 399/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer dated November 5, 2018 (FIN-31-18) regarding the proposed 2019 Budget and 2019 Business Plan timelines as outlined within the report BE APPROVED. 

  Carried.

4.

BYLAW NO. 8046 AMENDMENT - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• 400/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Fire Chief dated November 2, 2018 (Fire-13-18) recommending Bylaw 8046, being a bylaw establishing and governing the Emergency Management Program for the Town of LaSalle BE AMENDED to clarify the Council designation of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator in order to ensure continued compliance with provincial requirements and that the amended bylaw be BE APPROVED during the bylaw stage of the agenda. 

  Carried.

5.

PROPOSED UNIVERSITY FISH RESEARCH EXPANSION AT RIVERDANCE

• 401/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 7, 2018 (CAO-02jm-18) recommending an agreement with the University of Windsor for the expansion of a Fish Research facility at the Riverdance Building BE EXECUTED and that the location of the expansion of the Fish Research Study facility at the Riverdance Building as identified BE APPROVED; and that the design process be undertaken by Challenge Engineering as they have been the architect eingineer of record on this project and furthermore that this agreement be adopted by bylaw at a future Council Meeting. 

  Carried.

6.

CULTURE AND RECREATION - PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - MAY 10, 2018

• 402/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Culture and Recreation - Parks Advisory Committee Meeting dated May 10, 2018 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

7.

FIRE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

• 403/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Fire Committee Meeting dated September 20, 2018 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

RESTRICTED ACTS AFTER ELECTION DAY - "LAME DUCK"

• 404/18
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the report of the Acting Clerk dated November 6, 2018 (CL-31-18) regarding the "lame duck" provisions for Council in an election year as contained in the Municipal Act, 2001 BE RECEIVED. 

  Carried.

2.

ESSEX POWER YOUTH GRANT

• 405/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated November 1, 2018 (C&R-20-18) regarding the $10,000 Essex Power Youth in Community Fund BE RECEIVED for information. 

  Carried.

3.

SUPPLY OF A MEDIUM DUTY DUMP TRUCK FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT

• 406/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager Roads and Parks dated November 5, 2018 (PW-48-18) regarding the purchase of a 2019 Isuzu medium duty dump truck including dump box and crane at a total cost of $86,450 (plus HST) as approved in the 2018 Budget BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

4.

SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT

• 407/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager Roads and Parks and Supervisor of Development and Planning Services dated November 7, 2018 (PW-51-18) regarding the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet Trax from Reaume Chevrolet at a cost of $19,839 (plus HST) as approved in the 2018 Budget BE RECEIVED. 

  Carried.

5.

PURCHASE OF TWO (2) CORPORATE PICK-UP TRUCKS

• 408/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager Roads and Parks dated November 7, 2018 (PW-52-18) regarding the purchase of two (2) 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic ST Quad Cab from Performance Chrysler, at a total cost of $63,968 (plus HST) as approved in the 2018 Budget BE RECEIVED for information. 

  Carried.

6.

TOWN OF LASALLE 2018 THIRD QUARTER REPORT 

• 409/18
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bondy
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Finance &  Deputy Treasurer and Supervisor of Accounting dated October 22, 2018 (FIN-30-18) regarding the financial position of the municipality as of the third (3rd) quarter, BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

7.

SUMMARY OF REPORTS TO COUNCIL

• 410/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 13, 2018 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 411/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the following Bylaws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8228 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Developer’s Agreement between 1137122 Ontario Limited (J. Rauti) and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  8229 - A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley lying to the east of Lots 465, 466 and 467, Registered Plan 1017

  8230 - A Bylaw to appoint Building Inspectors

  8231 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance Agreement with 1256486 Ontario Limited (Petretta)

  8232 - A By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and 1722964 Ontario Inc. (“Hockey Club”)

  8233 - A By-law to amend By-law #6500 respecting the appointment of Provincial Offences Officers 

  8234 - A By-law to stop up, close and sell portions of an alley lying on Registered Plan 777, and an alley and parts of Kenwood Boulevard (formerly Kensington Boulevard), Registered Plan 848

  8235 - A By-Law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain lands within Registered Plans 777, 847 and 848 to allow for the development of the Kenwood Boulevard Residential Development lying east of Mayfair Avenue

  8236 - A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley lying adjacent to Lots 14 to 24 both inclusive, Registered Plan 921 and to Lot 78, Registered Plan 834 

  8237 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8238 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8239 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8240 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Agreement with Maria Mancini

  8241 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance Agreement with Cromax Construction (Windsor) Ltd. and Roko Juricic

  8242 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance and Site Plan Control Agreement with Mary Beth Bondy

  8243 - A By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and TCI Titan Contracting Inc.

  8244 - A By-law to confirm the donation of Lots 64 to 75 both inclusive, Registered Plan 676 from Robert Stork

  8245 - A By-Law Requiring an Emergency Management Program for the protection of Public Safety, Health, the Environment, the Critical Infrastructure and Property and to Promote Economic Stability And Disaster-Resilience

  Carried.
• 412/18
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That by-law numbers 8228 to 8245 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 413/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That by-law numbers 8228 to 8245 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

Councillor Desjarlais requests parking lines be painted on the municipal parking lot located on the corner of Boismier Avenue and Front Road and that the cost to do this be referred to the 2019 Budget. 

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata attended the Town of LaSalle Cenotaph on November 11th Remembrance Day to honour fallen soldiers and noted that there were approximately 70 residents also in attendance. He noted that our community came together to pay respect to our Veterans on Remembrance Day. 

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor Desjarlais gives notice that she intends to introduce a motion at the next regular meeting of Council regarding an amendment to Sign Bylaw 6407, as amended, to change the time frame permitted to erect political signs to 45 days prior to election day.

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 414/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8246 BE GIVEN first reading

  Carried.
• 415/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bondy

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8246 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 416/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8246 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Police Services Board  - November 19, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - November 21, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee - November 22, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Council Meeting - November 27, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:32 p.m.