THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	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
• and M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
• K. Miller, Acting Clerk,
• 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,
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• and P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture

Additional Administration Present:

• M. Masonovich, Manager, Fleet & Facilities 

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Acting Mayor Meloche 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

• 76/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held February 26, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy is away on personal time. 

B.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada's Campaign 911 Program

Chaouki Hamkam, Community Leader, MADD Windsor & Essex County, appears before Council to present the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada's Campaign 911 Program. 

• 76/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the presentation of Chaouki Hamka, Community Leader, MADD,

  Windsor Essex County, regarding Mothers Against Drunk Driving, (MADD)

  Canada's Campaign 911 Program BE RECEIVED; and that the request to

  install ten (10) signs in the Town of LaSalle to advertise this program BE

  FORWARDED to Administration for review; and that Administration BE

  DIRECTED to meet with Chaouki Hamka, Community Leader, MADD

  Windsor & Essex County; and that Administration REPORT BACK to

  Council outlining the preferred locations and the recommended size of the

  sign.

  Carried.

2.

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) Annual Report and Budget Document

Richard Wyma, Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director for the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Irek Kusmierczyk Chair of the Board of Directors for Essex Region Conservation Authority, appear before Council to present the 2018 Annual Report and the 2019 draft budget.

• 77/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) 2018 Annual Report and 2019 draft budget as presented by Richard Wyma, Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director and Irek Kusmierczyk, Chair of the Board of Directors BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

C.

DELEGATIONS

None.

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

1.

Proposed Rezoning Application on Todd Lane

Public Meeting to consider rezoning approximately 1 hectare of land located on the north side of Todd Lane, immediately west of the Highway 401 off-ramp from an  from a Residential Zone One (R1) and Residential Zone One Holding (R1(h)) to Natural Environment Zone (NE) to assist with the protection of Species at Risk and their associated habitat in this location and assist the MTO fulfill its Endangered Species Act Permit requirements. 

None in attendance in opposition to application.

• 78/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Director of Planning & Development Services dated
  March 1, 2019 (DS-7-19) regarding the request of Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) (applicant and owner) to rezone approximately 1 hectare of land located on the north side of Todd Lane, immediately west of the Highway 401 off-ramp from a Residential Zone One (R1) and Residential Zone One Holding (R1(h)) to Natural Environment Zone (NE) to assist with the protection of Species at Risk and their associated habitat in this location and assist the MTO fulfill the Endangered Species Act Permit requirements BE APPROVED and that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the proposed agreement for execution purposes, and that the zoning By -Law for the subject lands BE ADOPTED during the bylaw stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Dehumidifier Upgrade Contract Award

• 79/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Facilities dated February 28,2019 (PW-10-19) regarding the Vollmer Refrigeration Upgrade Project BE RECEIVED and that Cardinal Services Group BE AWARDED the contract for the dehumidifier upgrade for the total price of $495,658.68 (including taxes) as outlined in the 2019 Capital budget.

  Carried.

2.

Recreation and Culture Infrastructure funding under the “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program”

• 80/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That correspondence received from the Town of Saugeen Shores dated March 4, 2019 requesting Governments of Canada and Province of Ontario to open the application process for the Bi-lateral “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program” that was signed on March 14th, 2017 BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

3.

Kingsville Town Council Support of Mattice-Val Côté Town Council’s Resolution on Paragraph 4 of the Declaration of Office

• 81/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That correspondence received from the Town of Kingsville dated March 5, 2019 supporting the resolution of Mattice-Val Côté Town Council endorsing the replacement of Paragraph 4 of the Declaration of Office BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 82/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 12, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 83/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8280 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended (LaSalle Woods Blvd)

  8281 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developers Severance Agreement with Dr. Hussein Khalaff.

  8282 - A By-Law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended (Todd Lane)

  8283 - A By-Law to appoint a Clerk for the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and to repeal certain appointments

  8284 - A By-Law to amend By-Law No. 6407 (as amended) being a by-law to prohibit or regulate advertising devices, including signs within the Town of LaSalle

  8285 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) Phase One (Ontario) Transfer Payment Agreement

  8286 - A By-Law to appoint Robert J. Swayze as the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  8287 - 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

  Carried.
• 84/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That By-Law numbers 8280 and 8287 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 85/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That By-Law numbers 8280 and 8287 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

None.

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata congratulates Public Works Staff for their professional efforts taking care of trees overhanging properties and maintaining the cleanliness of the roads. 

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councillor Desjarlais attended the Festival Events Ontario Conference. The conference was very informative and gathered new ideas for the Strawberry Festival and new material for the Culture and Recreation Department. 

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 86/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8288 BE GIVEN first reading

  Carried.
• 87/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8288 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 88/19
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8288 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Committee of Adjustment - March 20, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - March 25, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting - March 26, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - March 26, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:41 p.m.