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

Tuesday, May 14, 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 May 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held April 23, 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.

2023 4th Quarter Report

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Supervisor of Accounting dated April 26, 2024 (FIN-12-2024) regarding the 2023 4^th Quarter Report be received;

  And that Council approves and adopts the Capital Fund Analysis, Reserves, Reserve Fund and Deferred Revenue Schedule and the Cash and Investments Report for the year ended December 31, 2023;

  And that Council authorizes Administration to amend the schedules for the activity associated with Essex Power Corporation.

2.

Inclusive Community Grant Application

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation and Director of Public Works dated April 10, 2024 (CR-2024-14) regarding The Inclusive Community Grants program be received;

  And that administration be authorized to work with the LaSalle Rowing Club to submit an application for accessibility renovations to the Riverdance Facility.

3.

Cabot Street Watermain Rehabilitation

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated April 14, 2024 (PW-15-2024) regarding the Cabot Street Watermain Rehabilitation be received;

  And that Council approves the award of the Watermain Contract to Major Construction (2010) Ltd. for the bid price of $386,846.50 plus HST;

  And that this amount be funded from the 2024 Watermain Replacement Project, which is part of the approved 2024 Capital Budget.

4.

Healing Hearts Forest Upgrades and Tree Memorial Program Discontinuance

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Deputy CAO dated April 24, 2024 (AD-2024-10) regarding the Healing Hearts Forest Upgrades and the existing Tree Memorial Program be received;

  And that Council approves the upgrades to the Healing Hearts gazebo, being the installation of stone columns and memorial railings;

  And that the Healing Hearts Forest Memorial Program be initiated and Administration be directed to prepare a Healing Hearts Forest Memorial Program Policy for Council consideration at a future meeting;

  And that the existing Tree Memorial Program be discontinued after the 2024 fall planting season.

5.

Malden Rd Phase 1 Project Update

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 2025, (PW-16-2024) regarding an update on the status of the Malden Road Phase 1 Reconstruction Project, be received.

6.

Alternating Parking Request – Sacred Heart

• Recommendation

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated April 11, 2024 (PW-10-2024) regarding the request for alternating parking on Sacred Heart be received;

  And that Council approves the implementation of alternating parking on Sacred Heart from Michigan, moving easterly to end;

  And that the corresponding by-law be adopted at a future Council Meeting.

I.

Consent Agenda

1.

LaSalle Fire Service – Q1 2024 Report

2.

Correspondence

a.

Town of Goderich - Phase-Out of Free Well Water Testing

b.

Town of Goderich - OW and ODSP Rates

c.

City of Peterborough - Amend the Ombudsman Act

d.

Municipality of West Perth - Conservation Authorities Act

e.

City of St. Catherines - Restrict Keeping of Non-native ("exotic") Wild Animals

f.

Loyalist Township - Housing Funding

3.

Summary of Reports to Council

• Recommendation

  That items 1 through 3 on the Consent Agenda for May 14, 2024, be received.

J.

Committee Matters

1.

Essex County Council Highlights for April 17, 2024

• Recommendation

  That the Essex County Council Highlights for April 17, 2024, be received.

K.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

L.

Notices of Motion

M.

Closed Session

N.

By-laws

• Recommendation

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

  8881 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Major Construction (2010) Ltd. and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the RFT-PW05-2024 - Cabot Avenue Watermain Reconstruction

  8882 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying south of lots 1408 to 1410, Registered Plan 793, LaSalle

  8883 – A By-law to amend the Forest Trails Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement

  8884 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running north-south lying east of lots 470 to 476, both inclusive, and Part of Lot 477, Registered Plan 1030, LaSalle

  8885 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with 2312205 Ontario Ltd.

  8886 – A By-law to repeal By-law 8559

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• Recommendation

  That Confirmatory By-law 8887 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, May 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment, May 22, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting May 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Q.

Adjournment