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:
  • 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:
  • Mayor Marc Bondy
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, 
  • P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, 
  • J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk, 
  • G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development, 
  • D. Davies, Chief of Police, 
  • P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation, 
  • D. Hadre, Director of Strategy and Engagement, 
  • R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer, 
  • J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
  • E. Thiessen, Director of Fire Service/Fire Chief, 
  • A. Burgess, Supervisor of Planning & Development, 
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel, 
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer, 
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
  • M. Seguin, Deputy Fire Chief, 
  • O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Program and Events, 
  • and I. Middleton, IS Administrator

A.
Opening Business

 

1.
Call to Order

 

Deputy Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.
Land Acknowledgement Statement

 

Deputy Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

3.
Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

 

B.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • 234/22
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the October 11, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried.

C.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

None disclosed.

D.
Adoption of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.09.27.22 RegMin_accessible.pdf
  • 235/22
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 27, 2022 be adopted as presented.

    Carried.

E.
Mayor's Comments

 

Deputy Mayor Meloche advised Mayor Bondy is away and not attending this meeting.

Deputy Mayor Meloche stated that voting begins on Friday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. Voter Information Letters were mailed out last week. You will need this letter to vote online or over the phone. During the voting period, electors requiring assistance may attend the Voter Assistance Centre located at Town Hall. Please visit lasalle.ca/election for more information.

Deputy Mayor Meloche congratulated newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief Mark Seguin and welcomed him to the meeting. 

F.
Presentations and Delegations

 

None.

G.
Public Meetings and/or Hearings

 

1.
Wyoming East Apartment Development – Application to Remove the Holding Provision

This item has attachments. 
1.Wyoming East - Z-04-22 and SPC-04-22 .pdf
2.Figure 1 (accessible).pdf
3.ERCA Comments.pdf

G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development, presented the report.

Kevin Miller and Larry Silani, MillerSilani Inc., appeared before Council on behalf of Timberland Homes and spoke to the Application for Holding (H) Removal to permit a new 5-storey, 38 unit condominium building.

No members of the public appeared to speak.

  • 236/22
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Director of Planning and Development dated September 15th, 2022 (PD-33-22) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the property on the north side of Wyoming Avenue, identified in Figure 1, be received; and

    That Council approve the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the above-noted lands, and that Administration prepare a corresponding by-law for adoption for removal of the holding provision once the required site plan agreement is properly executed by the Corporation; and

    That Council deems the alley and municipally owned property adjacent to Turkey Creek abutting the Applicant’s property as surplus land, and that the sale of these lands be incorporated into the corresponding site plan agreement to be registered on title.

    Carried.

H.
Reports/Correspondence for Council's Action

 

1.
Consultation for Naming of the Waterfront

This item has attachments. 
1.SE-04-2022 Consultation for Naming of the Waterfront.pdf

D. Hadre, Director of Strategy and Engagement, presented the report.

  • 237/22
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of the Strategy and Engagement Department dated September 20, 2022 (SE-04-2022) regarding the consultation for the naming of the waterfront be received; and

    That council approve the consultation to take place in November 2022 as outlined in the report, with names for consideration to be presented to Council in January 2023.

    Carried.

2.
Increase in Recreation Program Fees for 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.CR-2022-35 Recreation Program Fee increases.pdf

P. Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation, presented the report.

  • 238/22
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated September 12, 2022 (CR-2022-35) regarding an increase to recreation program fees for programs taking place in 2023 be received;

    And that the recommendation to increase 2023 program fees by 10% beginning with winter program registration, which starts on December 5, 2022, be approved.

    Carried.

3.
Remembrance Day Road Closure

This item has attachments. 
1.CR-2022-32 Remembrance Day Road Closure.pdf
2.Essex and Kent Marching Route FINAL.pdf

O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Recreation, presented the report.

  • 239/22
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Supervisor of Recreation dated September 10, 2022 (CR-2022-32) regarding road closures for the 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony be received; and that the closure of Malden Road at Sprucewood Avenue and Normandy Street and Normandy Street at Ellis Street during the 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM be approved.

    Carried.

I.
Information Items to be Received

 

J.
By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.8744 - Huron Acres Bylaw.pdf
2.8745 - Close Sell Alley Plan 827.pdf
3.8746 - Close Sell Alley Plan 875.pdf
4.8747 - Close Sell Alley Plan 1007.pdf
5.8748 - Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief.pdf
  • 241/22
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed:

    8744 – A By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 8600, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning by-law

    8745 – A By-Law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying north of Lots 308 to 310 inclusive, Registered Plan 1007, LaSalle

    8746 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying north of lots 1282 to 1296 inclusive, Registered Plan 875, LaSalle

    8747 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying north of lots 406 to 423 inclusive, Registered Plan 1007, LaSalle

    8748 - A By-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for The Town of LaSalle

    Carried.

K.
Committee Matters

 

1.
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting August 2, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Matters dated August 2, 2022.pdf
  • 242/22
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Committee Matters dated August 2, 2022, be received.

    Carried.

2.
Fire Committee Meeting August 18, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Fire Committee Meeting Matters dated August 18 2022.pdf
  • 243/22
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Minutes of the Fire Committee and Committee Matters dated August 18, 2022, be received.

    Carried.

3.
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting August 18, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Matters dated August 18, 2022.pdf
  • 244/22
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee and Committee Matters dated August 18, 2022, be received.

    Carried.
  • 245/22
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Council approves the revised Walking Track Policy, Respect & Responsibility Policy, and Activity Registration Policy.

    Carried.

L.
Questions and Statements by Council Members

 

None.

O.
Confirmatory By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.8749 - Confirmatory.pdf
  • 246/22
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-law 8749 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

P.
Schedule of Meetings

 

Police Services Board Meeting, October 25, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting, November 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Inaugural Meeting of Council, November 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Q.
Adjournment

 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:26 p.m.

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