The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
Regular Meeting of Council
Agenda

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation

  That the November 26, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Public Planning Meeting held on October 29, 2024, and the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 12, 2024, be adopted as presented.

E.

Mayor's Comments

F.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

G.

Presentations and Delegations

H.

Staff Reports and Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

Z-07-2022 Application to Remove the Holding Symbol for 2301 Sandwich West Parkway

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Planning and Development dated October 8^th, 2024(PD-36-2024) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the vacant land on Sandwich West Parkway be received;

  And that, Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the subject lands;

  And that, Administration prepares a corresponding By-law for adoption once the site plan agreement is properly executed by the Corporation.

2.

Draft Plan of Condominium Approval Request for Stock Street Condo - File T-03-2024 (County of Essex File 37-CD-24006)

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Planning and Development dated November 4, 2023 (PD-45-2024) regarding a request for Draft Plan of Condominium Approval for the Stock Street Condo be received;

  And that, Council pass a resolution in support of the Applicant’s request to grant draft plan approval for the proposed Stock Street Condo (County of Essex File 37-CD-24006) in accordance with the draft drawing prepared by Verhaegen Land Surveyors (June 7, 2024), subject to including the following draft plan approval conditions;

  1. Prior to final approval of the County of Essex, the Owner shall submit and obtain the approval of the Town for the form and content of the Condominium Description and Declaration and the Owner shall incorporate into the Plan and Declaration under Section 7 of the Condominium Act, 1998, all right(s)-of-way and easements for vehicular access of private roads and parking areas, on-site traffic circulation, municipal servicing or utility servicing to the satisfaction of the Town.

  2. Prior to final approval of the County of Essex, the Owner shall have fully complied with all orders issued pursuant to the Building Code Act and shall have completed all work necessary to correct any building deficiencies related to said order to the satisfaction of the Town.

  3. That the site plan agreement between the Owner and the Town contains a provision that no occupancy permits will be issued for the building until all building safety requirements have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Town. This includes, but is not limited to, the sprinkler system and fire alarm system being fully certified by a qualified individual satisfactory to the Chief Building Official and Fire Prevention Officer. 

  4. That prior to final approval by the County of Essex, the Owner shall submit for review and approval by the Town and the County, a draft of the final plan of condominium that satisfies the registration requirements of the Land Registry Office.

  5. That prior to final approval by the County of Essex, the Site Plan and Site Plan Agreement between the Owner and the Town be registered against the lands to which it applies, pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.

  6. That prior to the registration of the final plan of condominium all outstanding taxes associated with the property are paid in full to the satisfaction of the Town.

  And that, a copy of the Council resolution be forwarded to the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex, Ms. Rebecca Belanger, together with a copy of this staff report.

3.

Emergency Management – All Encompassing By-law

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Fire Service/Fire Chief dated November 7, 2024 (FIRE-24-07) regarding the Emergency Management – All Encompassing By-law be received;

  And that, the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law be adopted.

4.

Matchett Bridge Improvements – Contract Award

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated October 29, 2024 (PW-38-2024) regarding the Matchett Bridge Improvements – Contract Award be received;

  And that, Council award the contract for the Matchett Bridge Improvements to Facca Incorporated for the bid price of $1,090,765.00, plus HST.

5.

2025 Public Works Construction Schedule

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering, dated November 3^rd, 2024, (PW-34-2024) regarding the 2025 Public Works Construction Schedule be received.

6.

2024 Strawberry Festival Post Event and Future Festival Location Report

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated October 28, 2024 (CR-2024-28) regarding the 2024 Strawberry Festival and future festival location be received;

  And that, the festival location remain at the Vollmer Complex until such time as the appropriate infrastructure is available at LaSalle Landing;

  And further, that the location of the festival be brought back to Council for consideration once the necessary infrastructure at the waterfront is established.

7.

Re-appointment of John Wladarski- Essex Power Board

• Recommendation

  Whereas John Wladarksi was appointed as a member of the Essex Power Board of Directors effective January 1, 2021,

  And whereas, this appointment is set to expire on December 31, 2024,

  And whereas, John Wladarksi has agreed to extend his appointment, 

  Now therefore be it resolved that John Wladarksi be re-appointed as the lay representative to the Essex Power Board of Directors for the term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

Correspondence

a.

Town of Whitewater Region Council Resolution - Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025

b.

Western Ontario Wardens Caucus- Support for Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus, Solve the Crisis Campaign

c.

Town of Parry Sound- 178 Request Province to Implement a Rural Road Safety Program to Reduce Fatalities and Injuries

2.

Procurement- 2024 Third Quarter Report

3.

CR-2024-27 Last Call Before Fall Post Event Report

4.

LaSalle Fire Service – Q3 2024 Report

5.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That items 1 through 5 on the Consent Agenda for November 26, 2024, be received. 

J.

Committee Matters

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Closed Session

N.

By-laws

• Recommendation

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

  8939- A By-law to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan and to meet other Requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8941 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Budget Deliberations, December 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. 

Budget Deliberations, December 5, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (scheduled if additional time is required)

Public Planning Meeting, December 10, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting, December 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment, December 11, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment