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 Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Michael Akpata
  • and Councillor Mark Carrick
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
  • 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,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT
Additional Administration:

  • Staff Sergeant Duncan Davies, LaSalle Police Service

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
This item has attachments. 

1.11.12.19 Closed Minutes_final.pdf
2.Regular Council Meeting_Jan28_2020.pdf
  • 48/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting and Regular Meeting of Council held January 28, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

Mayor Bondy expresses gratitude to Councillor Akpata for organizing a small ceremony honouring Lieutenant Joseph Johnston, where a Flag of Remembrance was presented to him in honour of his service to our Country.

Mayor Bondy thanks Joe Milicia, CAO, Patti Funaro, Manager of Recreation and Culture, and her entire team, the Public Works Department, Dawn Hadre, Corporate Communications and Promotion Officer, and others involved in making Hometown Hockey such a success and congratulates them on a job well done.

B.
PRESENTATIONS
 

1.
New Strategic Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.New Strategic Plan.pdf
2.LaSalle Strategic Plan Final February 2020.pdf

Chris Loreto, Managing Principal, and John Perenack, Principal, from Strategy Corp appear before Council to present the 2020 - 2050 Strategic Plan.

  • 49/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the Town’s New Strategic Plan, prepared by Strategy Corp and presented to Council at the February 25th Council meeting, BE ADOPTED.

    Carried.

C.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS
 

D.
DELEGATIONS
 

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
2019 Schedule of Council Remuneration
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1.FIN-03-2020 2019 Schedule of Council Remuneration.pdf
2.FIN-03-2020 2019 Scedule of Council Remuneration.pdf
  • 50/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated February 12, 2020 (FIN-03-2020) regarding 2019 Schedule of Council Remuneration BE APPROVED.

    Carried.

2.
Update on Coyote Public Open House
This item has attachments. 

1.Coyote Open House.pdf
  • 51/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated January 23, 2020 (CL-03-2020) regarding an update on the Coyote Public Open House held on October 17, 2019 BE RECEIVED; and that a status quo approach regarding response to activities of coyotes within the Town BE MAINTAINED; and that the By-Law Committee review and provide possible options and amendments as it relates to the height of Fences, per By-law 5136; and that the By-Law Committee investigate a no feeding of wildlife in parks or on private property by-law and report back to Council on these items.

    Carried.

3.
Request to Extend the Exemption for Certain Development Charge Fees
This item has attachments. 

1.Request to Extend the Existing Exemption for Certain Development Charge Fees.pdf
2.Valente request.pdf
3.Rosati request.pdf
  • 52/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That an extension to the exemption for certain Development Charge Fees as set out in DS-06-2020 BE APPROVED by Council for a further period, ending December 31, 2020.

    Carried.

F.
COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
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1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting_Feb04_2020.pdf
2.Committee Matters - Lead Sheet Accessibility Committee.pdf
3.Website Accessibility.pdf
  • 53/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting dated February 4, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that the following Committee Matters BE APPROVED. 

    Carried.

2.
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Parks Recreation and Events Committee_Jan23_2020 - English.pdf
2.Committee Matters - Lead Sheet P R Committee.pdf
3.Committee Matters 1 LaSalle Craft Beer Festival Enhancement.pdf
4.CR-2020-01-LaSalle Craft Beer Festival Enhancement Update.pdf
5.Committee Matters 2 Rogers Hometown Hockey Update.pdf
6.CR-2020-04 Rogers Hometown Hockey Update.pdf
7.Hometown Hockey budget as of Jan 2020.pdf
8.HTH FAQ Sheet.pdf
  • 54/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated January 23, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and that the following Committee Matters BE APPROVED. 

    Carried.

G.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
Purchase of SUV to Replace Command Vehicle Unit 201
This item has attachments. 

1.Fire 20-03 - Purchase of SUV.pdf
  • 55/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Deputy Fire Chief of LaSalle dated February 3, 2020 (Fire 20-03) regarding the purchase of the new SUV tender BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

2.
Schedule of Reports to Council
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1.02.25.2020 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 56/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 25, 2020, being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED. 

    Carried.

H.
BY-LAWS
This item has attachments. 

1.8406 - Bylaw to Purchase Lands.pdf
2.8407 - Agreement Get Ready.pdf
3.8408 - Agreement - TPA Court Security and Prisoner Transportation (CSPT) Program.pdf
4.8409 - By-law authorizing severance execution.pdf
  • 57/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8406 A By-Law to authorize the purchase of Part Lot 32, Concession 1, Sandwich West as in R376296 except Pts 1, 2, & 3, 12R-10440; subject to R1113760, LaSalle, from Lepera Family Holdings Inc. and LPB Investments Inc.

    8407 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Get Ready Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Provision of Emergency Management Education and Emergency Operations Centre Platform

    8408 A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Transfer Payment Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and the Minister of Community Safety Correctional Services under the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation (CSPT) Program

    8409 A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with 5009742 Ontario Limited

    Carried.
  • 58/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That By-law numbers 8406 to 8409 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 59/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That By-law numbers 8406 to 8409 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

I.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

J.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

Councillor Desjarlais attended a meeting with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) where water levels and potential flooding was discussed. Also discussed was the announcement from the Government of Canada of a $600,000 grant to John R. Park Homestead in Essex to create a new Heritage Centre.

K.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
 

L.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

M.
MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
 

N.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
This item has attachments. 

1.8410 - Confirmatory.pdf
  • 60/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8410 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 61/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-law 8410 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 62/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That Confirmatory By-law 8410 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

O.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 

Police Service Board Meeting - March 9, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - March 10, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee - March 12, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.

Fire Committee Meeting - March 19, 2020 @ 3:30 p.m.

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting - March 24, 2020 @ to be determined

Regular Council Meeting - March 24, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:56 p.m.

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