LaSalle public meetings in 2023

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the LaSalle, ON Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on December 20, 2023. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided document.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is listed but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are provided in the text.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a post-event update on the 2023 Strawberry Festival and a verbal update on the Invisible No More Accessibility Forum. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the August 30, 2023 meeting.

• 2023 Strawberry Festival post event update (report CR-2023-29)
• Verbal update on the Invisible No More Accessibility Forum

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on several key items including a water supply agreement extension with Windsor Utilities Commission, 2024 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities, and a part-lot control exemption for 79 housing units in Silver Leaf Subdivision. They will also consider a three-year extension for Creekside Condos draft plan approval and receive updates on the Event Centre's first year and the LaSalle Landing skate trail project.

• Approval of Amendment and Extension Agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission for water supply, effective Dec 31, 2023
• Authorization of 2024 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. and cyber insurance through CFC Underwriting Ltd.
• Part-lot control exemption for 16 semi-detached and 63 townhouse units in Silver Leaf Subdivision (Blocks 12-40, Plan 12M-695)
• Support for a three-year extension of draft plan approval for Creekside Condos Buildings A and B (County File 37-CD-20006)
• Appointment of engineers for minor drainage improvements: RC Spencer Associates Inc. for 4th Concession Drain and Landmark Engineers Inc. for Laframbois Drain

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed session of LaSalle Town Council, held under the Municipal Act, to consider one item: security of municipal property and a cyber security update. The meeting is not open to the public and contains no decisions or public discussion items.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item: Security of municipal property, cyber security update

Budget Meeting

This is a special meeting of LaSalle Town Council dedicated to 2024 budget deliberations, including a corporate overview, departmental budget reviews, and capital budget review. Council will also receive reports on application-based funding and grants, and the proposed 2024 schedule of fees, which they may endorse for a future fees and charges bylaw. The meeting includes standard opening business and a confirmatory bylaw.

• 2024 budget summary and corporate overview
• Departmental and capital budget reviews for 2024
• Report FIN-29-2023 on application-based funding and grant update
• Report FIN-30-2023 on 2024 Town of LaSalle schedule of fees, with recommendation to endorse and bring forward fees and charges bylaw
• Confirmatory By-law 8840 for first, second, and third reading

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive and consider the Howard/Bouffard Master Drainage Study and the Emerging Preferred Plan for the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan, authorizing public consultation. Other business includes appointing an integrity commissioner, adopting a committee governance framework, and passing a by-law for a developer's subdivision agreement on Tenth Street.

• Howard/Bouffard Master Drainage Study – Notice of Study Completion
• Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan: Emerging Preferred Plan
• Appointment of Davies Howe LLP as Integrity Commissioner for a three-year term starting January 1, 2024
• Adoption of Committee Governance Policy and Terms of Reference for seven committees
• By-law 8836 to authorize a Developer’s Subdivision Agreement with 1000048263 Ontario Limited (Tenth Street)

Meeting to Consider

This is a special meeting under the Drainage Act to consider the engineer's report for the St. Michaels Drain. Council will hear from the engineer and landowners, then decide whether to provisionally adopt the report by by-law. The agenda includes a recommendation to adopt the report and pass By-law 8837 for the drain repairs.

• Consideration of St. Michaels Drain Engineer's Report dated July 26, 2023, by Rood Engineering Inc.
• Recommendation to adopt the engineer's report and provisionally adopt By-law 8837 for drain repairs
• By-law 8837: A by-law to provide for repair and improvements of St. Michael's Drain
• Confirmatory By-law 8838 to be given first, second, and third reading
• Public comment opportunity for landowners on the report

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on two minor variance applications, each seeking to reduce an exterior side yard from 3 metres to 2.1 metres. Both applications are recommended for approval. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• A-05-2023 File 4171: 4530 Valerio Crescent, Clearstone Construction, reduce exterior side yard from 3m to 2.1m
• A-06-2023 File 4172: 4865 Terra Bella Drive, Roseland Homes, reduce exterior side yard from 3m to 2.1m
• Adoption of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting

Court of Revision

The Town of LaSalle's Court of Revision will hear appeals from property owners regarding charges in the Schedule of Assessment for the Chappus Drain repair and improvement project. The meeting is limited to assessment appeals; technical merits of the Engineer's Report are not permitted. The report by Rood Engineering Inc. was provisionally adopted by By-law 8823 on September 26, 2023.

• Hearing of appeals to Chappus Drain assessment charges
• Schedule of Assessment for Chappus Drain attached
• Engineer's Report dated April 18, 2023 by Rood Engineering Inc.
• By-law 8823 provisionally adopted September 26, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive the proposed 2024 budget release and highlights, consider draft plan approval for the LA Suites Condominium at 1740 Sprucewood, and discuss regulation of short-term rentals. Other items include street naming for Huron Acres Subdivision, use of surety bonds as security, and adoption of a petition policy.

• Proposed 2024 budget release and highlights presented by Manager of Finance
• Draft plan of condominium approval request for LA Suites Condominium at 1740 Sprucewood
• Short-term rentals report recommending continued reliance on existing by-law enforcement
• Approval of Vel Lane as street name for Huron Acres Subdivision
• Use of surety bonds to secure up to 80% of servicing requirements for subdivisions

Closed Council Meeting

Council is holding a closed meeting to discuss two items: a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition on Malden Road, and a personal matter regarding an application for a Court of Revision appointment. The meeting is closed under the Municipal Act, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land on Malden Road
• Review of an application for a Court of Revision appointment

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of LaSalle Town Council, scheduled for November 6, 2023, from 5:30 to 6:30 AM. The agenda consists solely of a Business Network Brainstorming Session facilitated by Aileen Murray of Mellar Murray Consulting Inc. No other business items, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

• Business Network Brainstorming Session facilitated by Aileen Murray (Mellar Murray Consulting Inc.)

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

This agenda for the LaSalle Parks, Recreation and Events Committee contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held to discuss a matter related to labour relations or employee negotiations under the Municipal Act. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of procedural items and a single closed session item.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d),(g),(k) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive the 2022 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report and consider pre-approving $200,000 in the 2024 budget for an engineering analysis of the Sprucewood/Matchett and Morton/Matchett intersections. A by-law to authorize an agreement with Gulf Developments Inc. for a new satellite fire station (Tender 22-116) will be voted on. Several routine reports and correspondence are also on the consent agenda.

• 2022 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report presented by Mayor Crystal Meloche and Chief Duncan Davies
• Pre-approval of $200,000 for engineering analysis of Sprucewood/Matchett and Morton/Matchett intersections
• By-law 8832 to authorize agreement with Gulf Developments Inc. for New Satellite Fire Station 2
• Third quarter procurement report and property tax write-offs for 2023
• Correspondence from Town of Midland on 'Catch and Release' justice and Town of Aurora opposing strong mayor powers

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is reviewing several policy updates regarding event hosting and activity registration. The agenda also includes discussions on the Last Call Before Fall event and a summer session report of joint programs.

• Declaration of the 2024 Last Call Before Fall event as an event of municipal significance
• Updates to the Event Hosting Policy
• Changes to the priority registration process for Culture and Recreation activities
• Updates to the Activity Registration and Admissions Policy
• Rescinding of the Walking Track Policy and the Prohibition of Recreational Wheeled Devices Policy

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the LaSalle, ON Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-10-18. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications. One seeks to sever a parcel at 316-320 Huron Street and allow a reduced lot area; the other requests two easements over vacant land on Snake Lane for water service maintenance. The committee will also adopt minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting.

• B-11-2023: sever a ~306 m² parcel at 316-320 Huron Street, with minor variance reducing lot area from 330 m² to 306 m²
• A-04-2023: minor variance for reduced lot area at 316-320 Huron Street, conditional on approval of B-11-2023
• B-12-2023: grant two perpetual easements for water service maintenance on vacant land at Snake Lane
• Public comments accepted by email or phone (519-969-7770 ext. 1252) before or during the hearing
• Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held to consider one item: advice subject to solicitor-client privilege under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act. No decisions or discussions are listed for public session; the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, disclosures, adjournment).

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged advice

Public Planning Meeting

The LaSalle Public Planning Meeting will hold a statutory public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment application (Z-02-2022) to rezone 13 hectares on the south side of Sixth Concession Road, east of Howard Business Parkway. The proposed rezoning would change the land from Residential Two/Deferred Urban to a mix of site-specific Residential Two, Residential Three, and site-specific Neighbourhood Commercial zones. Council will receive public input and may either refer unresolved issues to a future report or, if all issues are resolved, bring a final zoning by-law to a subsequent regular council meeting.

• Rezoning of 13 hectares on south side of Sixth Concession Road, east of Howard Business Parkway
• Proposed new zones: site-specific Residential Two (R2-1), Residential Three (R3), and site-specific Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-2)
• Application submitted by Zelinka Priamo on behalf of the applicant
• Public submissions received from Janaya Lauzon, Michael Wacheski, John Coulthard, and Ryan Mentley
• Council will decide whether to refer unresolved issues to a future report or proceed directly to a zoning by-law vote

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a part-lot control exemption for 82 semi-detached residential units on Mayrand Street and Jolly Avenue, a medical tiered response agreement with Essex-Windsor EMS, and a municipal drainage billing policy. They will also receive updates on the Reaume Road extension and authorize negotiations with the Essex Region Conservation Authority for non-mandatory programs. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, consent agenda, and committee matters.

• Part Lot Control Exemption for 82 semi-detached units on Mayrand Street and Jolly Avenue (By-law 8825)
• Medical Tiered Response Agreement with Essex-Windsor EMS (By-law 8826)
• Municipal Drainage Billing and Collection Policy approval (FIN-24-2023)
• Negotiation of cost-apportioning agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority for Category 3 programs
• By-laws to close and sell alley/land (8827, 8828) and assume lands as Sprucewood Ave (8829)

Special Closed Council Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters and labour/employee negotiations

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed (private) meeting of LaSalle Town Council. Council will discuss two confidential items: a third-party land lease proposal and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of town land on Malden Road. No public decisions are expected, as the session is held under the Municipal Act's closed-session rules.

• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(i) and (c)
• Discussion of a land lease proposal supplied in confidence by a third party
• Discussion of a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land on Malden Road

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the engineer's report for the Chappus Drain repair project and provisionally pass a by-law for the work. They will also vote on a new graphic for LaSalle Landing and decide whether to support a county by-law transferring waste management powers to Essex County.

• Public meeting to consider engineer's report for Chappus Drain repairs under the Drainage Act
• Council to vote on approving Option A for LaSalle Landing graphic as part of town branding
• Council to consider supporting County By-law 2023-40 to transfer waste management authority to Essex County
• By-law 8823 for repair and improvements of Chappus Drain to be given first and second reading

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will hear appeals from property owners regarding charges assessed for the repair and improvement of the Bessette Drain. The meeting is based on an Engineer's Report by Rood Engineering Inc. dated March 23, 2023, provisionally adopted by By-law 8809 on July 25, 2023. Three appellants are listed: Lorne Rocheleau Sr., Lawrence Joseph and Anne Marie Rocheleau, and Kenneth Rocheleau. The court's decision will be made after hearing all representations.

• Appeals of assessments for the Bessette Drain repair and improvement project
• Three appellants: Lorne Rocheleau Sr., Lawrence Joseph and Anne Marie Rocheleau, Kenneth Rocheleau
• Engineer's Report by Rood Engineering Inc. dated March 23, 2023
• By-law 8809 provisionally adopted by Council on July 25, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a $190,000 expenditure for landscaping and lighting at the north entry of the Event Centre. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, by-laws on property, parking, and road assumptions, and receipt of a fire service report and correspondence on short-term rentals and housing.

• Pre-approval for $190,000 (excluding HST) for North Entry Gardens at the Event Centre
• By-law 8821 to amend Zoning By-law 8600 (Sprucewood Holding Removal)
• By-law 8819 to close and sell an alley system in Registered Plan 854
• By-laws 8816-8818 to assume certain lands as public highways (Daylight Corners, Donato Drive, Villa Maria)
• Correspondence from Fort Erie and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls on short-term rental controls

Council approved funding for landscaping and lighting at the Event Centre's north entry. Several bylaws were passed regarding property maintenance, parking, zoning, and land assumption. The Q2 2023 Fire Service Report was also received.

• Approved $190,000 (excluding HST) for landscaping gardens and lighting at the Event Centre north entry
• Passed By-law 8797 respecting property maintenance
• Passed By-law 8798 regulating vehicular parking
• Passed By-law 8816 to assume seven daylight corners on International Avenue or Dunn Avenue
• Passed By-law 8817 to assume lands on Registered Plan 12R-26554 as part of Donato Drive
• Passed By-law 8818 to assume lands on Registered Plan 1363 as part of Villa Maria Boulevard
• Passed By-law 8819 to close and sell specific alley systems on Registered Plan 854
• Passed By-law 8821 to amend Zoning By-law Number 8600

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will receive reports on the 2023 Spring Session joint programs and the Strawberry Festival, and consider authorizing an agreement with Skate Shop LaSalle for skate sharpening services at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Centre.

• Report on 2023 Spring Session joint programs between Culture and Recreation and Public Works
• Post-event report and financials for the 2023 Strawberry Festival
• Proposed agreement with Skate Shop LaSalle for skate sharpening services at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Centre

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on a request for a second Regional Accessibility Flag and hear from special guest David Lepofsky, a disability advocate and chair of the AODA Alliance, via Zoom. The committee will also receive a post-event update on the 2023 Strawberry Festival and consider rescheduling its September meeting to October 25, 2023.

• Verbal update on request for a 2nd Regional Accessibility Flag
• Q&A session with special guest Mr. David Lepofsky (AODA Alliance chair)
• Verbal update on upcoming Essex County Accessibility Workshop (October 19, 2023)
• Report CR-2023-29: 2023 Strawberry Festival post-event update
• Proposal to reschedule September 26 meeting to October 25, 2023

The committee adopted previous meeting minutes and received reports regarding a regional accessibility flag and the 2023 Strawberry Festival. Members also held a Q&A session with disability advocate David Lepofsky regarding AODA requirements.

• Adopted April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received verbal report on request for a 2nd Regional Accessibility Flag (Carried)
• Received 2023 Strawberry Festival post event update report CR-2023-29 (Carried)
• Rescheduled September 26, 2023 meeting to October 25, 2023 (Carried)

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a Committee of Adjustment meeting. The agenda contains only technical metadata and no specific items, decisions, or proposals for discussion.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two applications from Supreme Homes Group Inc. for a property at 4085 Huron Church Line Road. The first application seeks to sever a parcel of land of approximately 700 m², and the second requests a minor variance. Staff recommend approval of both applications subject to conditions including a $750 per lot parkland dedication fee and installation of separate water, sanitary, and storm sewer services.

• Application B-10-2023: consent to sever a parcel of land with ~20 m frontage and ~700 m² area at 4085 Huron Church Line Road
• Application A-03-2023: minor variance for the same property
• Recommended conditions include $750 cash-in-lieu of parkland per lot, lot grading plan, and separate utility services
• Public invited to comment in writing or speak at the hearing; contact required for participation instructions
• Minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting to be adopted

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application and a minor variance application. The consent approval is subject to several conditions, including a $750 per lot parkland dedication fee.

• Adopted July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved Application B-10-2023 File #4166 subject to conditions including $750 per lot parkland fee (Carried)
• Approved Application A-03-2023 File #4167 with no conditions (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This is a procedural-only agenda for the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on August 16, 2023. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition and related negotiation criteria, specifically a Land Lease Proposal. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for a Land Lease Proposal

Council moved into a closed session to consider a land lease proposal. No further decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Moved into closed session to consider a Land Lease Proposal

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several staff recommendations, including purchasing a replacement bucket truck for the Roads Department for $290,141 plus tax and awarding a $663,170 contract for the 4th Concession Drain improvements. They will also receive reports on proposed amendments to the Clean Yard and Vehicular Parking By-laws, an alley program review, and a new Alternating Parking Policy. A declaration of municipal significance for the Higgi Country Music Event is also on the agenda.

• Purchase of a replacement bucket truck from Wajax for $290,141 plus tax
• Award of 4th Concession Drain contract to J.C.S Construction for $663,170 plus HST
• Proposed amendments to the Clean Yard By-law and Vehicular Parking By-law
• Approval of a new Alternating Parking Policy for immediate implementation
• Declaration of the Higgi Country Music Event as an event of Municipal Significance

Council awarded a drainage contract to J.C.S Construction and approved the purchase of a new Roads Department bucket truck. The body also updated the Alley Program policy and declared Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic in Windsor & Essex County.

• Approved $663,170 contract to J.C.S Construction for 4th Concession Drain (Carried)
• Approved $290,141 purchase of a replacement bucket truck from Wajax (Carried)
• Decided Alley Program applications filed after August 8, 2023, will be processed at full cost recovery (Carried)
• Rejected proposed alternating parking policy; existing practice maintained except for new developments (Carried)
• Declared Higgi Country Music Event an event of Municipal Significance (Carried)
• Declared Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an Epidemic in Windsor & Essex County (Carried)
• Received reports on proposed Clean Yard and Vehicular Parking By-law amendments for future adoption (Carried)
• Passed By-laws 8812, 8813, 8814, and 8815 (Carried)

Meeting to Consider

This is a special meeting to consider a proposed drainage works project under the Drainage Act. Council will hear the engineer's report on the Bessette Drain and decide whether to provisionally adopt it by by-law. The meeting also includes a public comment period for landowners.

• Engineer's report for Bessette Drain repairs and improvements (Rood Engineering Inc., March 23, 2023)
• Provisional adoption of By-law 8809 for the Bessette Drain project
• Public comment opportunity for affected landowners
• Confirmatory By-law 8810 to be passed

Council adopted the Bessette Drain Engineer’s Report and provisionally approved By-law 8809 for drainage repairs and improvements. A confirmatory by-law was passed, and administration was directed to review debenture repayment timelines.

• Requested report on Municipal Drainage and Collection Policy to extend debenture repayment from 10 to 15 years (Carried)
• Adopted the Bessette Drain Engineer’s Report dated March 23, 2023 (Carried)
• Provisionally adopted By-law 8809 for repair and improvements of the Bessette Drain (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8809 through first and second reading (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8810 through first, second, and third reading (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on draft plan approval for the Tenth Street (Phase 1) subdivision, award a $38,400 security contract for the Vollmer Centre, and select a consultant for a waterfront economic development strategy. Other items include approving a STOP sign change at Michigan and Maple, updating the procedure by-law, and passing several by-laws including one to close part of Wyoming Avenue.

• Draft plan approval for Tenth Street (Phase 1) subdivision, subject to standard conditions
• Award of $38,400 plus HST security contract to Johnston Security Solutions for Vollmer Culture and Recreation Centre
• Award of consulting contract to Urban Strategies Inc. for Waterfront Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan for LaSalle Landing and Front Road District
• Approval of STOP sign control on Maple only at Michigan and Maple intersection
• By-law to stop up and close a portion of Wyoming Avenue and sell land to 1000048263 Ontario Ltd.

Council expressed intent to proceed with regional waste collection through the County of Essex using a per capita funding model. The board also approved a security contract for the Vollmer Centre and a consulting contract for a waterfront economic strategy.

• Approved intent to proceed with regional waste collection with County of Essex (Carried)
• Maintained 4-way STOP at Maple and Michigan intersection (Carried)
• Approved Tenth Street (Phase 1) Draft Plan of Subdivision (Carried)
• Awarded $38,400 security contract for Vollmer Centre to Johnston Security Solutions (Carried)
• Awarded Waterfront Economic Development Strategy contract to Urban Strategies Inc. (Carried)
• Approved updates to Council Meeting procedures and Procedure By-law (Carried)
• Appointed Sibel Guney as a By-law Enforcement Officer (Carried)
• Authorized sale of land to 1000048263 Ontario Ltd. via By-law 8807 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This is a procedural-only agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 19, 2023. The document contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or public hearings. It appears to be a placeholder or technical package without actionable content.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on three consent applications to sever parcels of land. The applications are for properties at 6040 Matchett Road, 6800 Matchett Road, and 2807 Front Road. Staff recommend approval of all three, subject to conditions.

• B-07-2023: Sever a 58 m² parcel at 6040 Matchett Road for Gerald and Annette Messier
• B-08-2023: Sever a 920 m² parcel at 6800 Matchett Road for Renato Rota; conditions include a $750 cash-in-lieu parkland fee per lot and demolition of the existing dwelling
• B-09-2023: Sever a 2,310 m² parcel at 2807 Front Road for Phil and Pam Bezaire and Sarah Hutchison; conditions include a zoning by-law amendment and septic evaluation

The Committee of Adjustment approved three separate applications for land severances. Each approval includes specific conditions regarding reference plans, servicing, and timelines for completion.

• Approved Application B-07-2023 File 4163 (Carried)
• Approved Application B-08-2023 File 4164, including a $750 per lot parkland dedication fee (Carried)
• Approved Application B-09-2023 File 4165, requiring a Zoning By-law Amendment for the retained and severed lands (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on accessibility measures from the 2023 Strawberry Festival and a request for a second Regional Accessibility Flag. They will also hear a presentation from disability advocate David Lepofsky and consider rescheduling upcoming meetings.

• Presentation by David Lepofsky, Chair of the AODA Alliance, via Zoom
• Verbal update on accessibility measures for the 2023 Strawberry Festival
• Verbal update on request for a 2nd Regional Accessibility Flag
• Proposal to reschedule August 16, 2023 meeting to September 20, 2023
• Proposal to reschedule October 18, 2023 meeting to November 22, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2022 audited financial statements presented by KPMG, approve the recommended boundary for the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan, and authorize proxy voting at the Essex Power Corporation shareholder meeting. A presentation from Parks Canada on the proposed National Urban Park will also be given.

• Approve and adopt 2022 Audited Financial Statements (FIN-19-2023)
• Approve recommended Secondary Plan Boundary for Howard Bouffard District
• Appoint Mayor Meloche as proxy holder for Essex Power Corporation shareholder vote on June 29, 2023
• First, second, and third reading of By-law 8802 to assume lands on Plan 12M-687 as part of Sixth Concession Road
• Presentation by Parks Canada on proposed National Urban Park

Council adopted the 2022 Audited Financial Statements and approved the recommended boundary for the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan. The board also passed a by-law to assume lands on Plan 12M-687 as part of Sixth Concession Road.

• Approved and adopted 2022 Audited Financial Statements
• Approved recommended Secondary Plan Boundary for the Howard Bouffard District
• Appointed Mayor Meloche as proxy holder for Essex Power Corporation 2023 Shareholder Annual Meeting
• Passed By-law 8802 to assume lands on Plan 12M-687 as Part of Sixth Concession Road
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8803
• Received report on National Urban Park project update

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only boilerplate procedural elements with no substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda lists no specific rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable topics.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will receive updates on summer and fall 2023 activities, a joint programs report with Public Works, and a new Living LaSalle microsite. They will also consider approving a $5,100 surplus budget for the Last Call Before Fall event.

• Approval of a $5,100 surplus budget for the Last Call Before Fall event
• Update on Summer and Fall 2023 Activities from July to October
• Report on 2023 Winter Session joint programs between Culture and Recreation and Public Works
• Presentation of the Living LaSalle Microsite by the Director of Strategy and Engagement

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee approved a budget for the Last Call Before Fall event that proposes a $5,100.00 surplus. The committee also received reports on seasonal activities, winter programming, and the Living LaSalle Microsite.

• Approved Last Call Before Fall event budget proposing a $5,100.00 surplus
• Adopted minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting
• Received Summer and Fall 2023 Activities Update report (CR-2031-22)
• Received 2023 Winter Session Report of Joint Programs and Events (CR-2023-21)
• Received Living LaSalle Microsite report (SE-07-2023)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on five applications: one minor variance to allow a taller accessory structure at 6345 Howard Avenue, and four consent applications to sever lots for new dwellings on Bouffard Road, Todd Lane, and Surrey Drive. Staff recommend approval of all applications subject to conditions including parkland fees of $750 per lot and servicing requirements.

• Minor variance A-02-2023 to allow an accessory structure height of 6.65 metres at 6345 Howard Avenue (exceeds 4.5 m limit)
• Consent B-03-2023 to sever a 453 m² lot at 927 Bouffard Road for a semi-detached dwelling (Sunset Luxury Homes)
• Consent B-04-2023 to sever a 685 m² lot at 2642 Todd Lane for a semi-detached dwelling (Chehab Custom Homes)
• Consent B-05-2023 to sever a 905 m² lot at 1226 Surrey Drive for one new dwelling (Ed Grondin)
• Consent B-06-2023 to sever a 1,011 m² lot at 1244 Surrey Drive, demolish existing dwelling, and construct two new dwellings (Ed Grondin)

The Committee of Adjustment approved one minor variance for a structure height increase and four consent applications for land division. The consent approvals are subject to several conditions, including parkland dedication fees and servicing plans.

• Approved minor variance A-02-2023 (File 4162) for additional structure height (Carried)
• Approved consent application B-03-2023 (File 4158) subject to conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent application B-04-2023 (File 4159) subject to conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent application B-05-2023 (File 4160) subject to conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent application B-06-2023 (File 4161) subject to conditions, including demolition of dwelling at 1244 Surrey (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the LaSalle, ON Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-06-14. The agenda contains only boilerplate navigation and interface text with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items detailed.

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will meet in a closed session to consider labour relations. The discussion involves contract negotiations regarding CUPE 701.1.

• Labour relations or employee negotiations regarding CUPE 701.1 Contract Negotiations

Council entered a closed session to consider labour relations and employee negotiations regarding the CUPE 701.1 contract. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the public session.

• Approved motion to move into closed session for CUPE 701.1 contract negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider approving an amendment and extension to the water supply agreement with the Windsor Utilities Commission, effective June 30, 2023. A by-law to close and sell an alley system on Registered Plan 777 is also up for final passage. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Extension of water supply agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission (report FIN-18-2023)
• By-law 8800 to stop up, close and sell alley systems on Registered Plan 777, LaSalle
• Adoption of minutes from May 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
• Receipt of correspondence from City of Cambridge on Highway Traffic Act amendments and municipal codes of conduct
• Receipt of letter from County of Essex on organic waste diversion programs

Council approved an amendment and extension for the supply and use of water effective June 30, 2023. The board also passed a by-law to close and sell specific alley systems and authorized bargaining with CUPE 701.1.

• Approved Amendment and Extension Agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission for water supply (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8800 to stop up, close and sell alley systems north of lots 385 to 411 and east of Lot 385, Registered Plan 777 (Carried)
• Authorized the Town to commence collective bargaining with CUPE 701.1 seasonal employees (Carried)
• Supported City of Cambridge correspondence regarding Highway Traffic Act amendments (Carried)
• Supported City of Cambridge correspondence regarding municipal Codes of Conduct and enforcement amendments (Carried)
• Supported County of Essex correspondence regarding organic waste diversion programs (Carried)

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting to receive reports on the 2022 Drinking Water Quality Management System audits, a management review meeting summary, and a watermain break history. No decisions are being made; the items are for information and discussion.

• Receiving 2022 DWQMS internal and external audit reports
• Receiving DWQMS management review meeting summary
• Receiving watermain break history report

The committee adopted the March 28, 2023 meeting minutes and received three reports from the Manager of Water and Wastewater. These reports covered 2022 drinking water quality audits, management review summaries, and watermain break history.

• Adopted March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received 2022 Drinking Water Quality Management System Internal and External Audit Reports (Carried)
• Received DWQMS Management Review Meetings Summary (Carried)
• Received Watermain Break History report (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on awarding a $567,653.85 detailed design contract for Malden Road Phase 1 reconstruction to Stantec Consulting, and consider draft plan approval for the Woodview Phase 1 subdivision with conditions. Other action items include amendments to parking and clean yard by-laws, and adoption of a council conference expense reimbursement policy.

• Malden Road Phase 1 detailed design contract to Stantec Consulting for $567,653.85
• Woodview Phase 1 draft plan of subdivision with conditions including stormwater management and parkland cash-in-lieu
• Amendments to Vehicular Parking By-law 8748 and Clean Yard By-law 8797
• Adoption of Council Conference and Training Expenses Reimbursement Policy, repealing old travel policy
• By-laws to repeal By-law 5778 and authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Joseph and Kimberly DeMarco

Council awarded a detailed design contract for the reconstruction of Malden Road Phase 1 and granted draft plan approval for the Woodview Phase 1 subdivision. A new Council Conference and Training Expenses Reimbursement Policy was adopted, and updates to parking and clean yard by-laws were deferred.

• Assigned Malden Road Phase 1 detailed design work to Stantec Consulting for $567,653.85
• Granted draft plan approval for Woodview Phase 1 subdivision subject to 10 conditions
• Adopted Council Conference and Training Expenses Reimbursement Policy and repealed Council Compensation and Travel Policy
• Deferred updates to Vehicular Parking and Clean Yard By-laws for additional information
• Approved amendments to Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy and LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy
• Supported Oxford County resolution for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Passed By-law 8793 to repeal By-law 5778 and By-law 8796 regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with Joseph and Kimberly Joy DeMarco
• Requested administrative report on 2-way vs 4-way stop implications at Michigan and Maple intersection

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for three applications: a minor variance to allow a reduced lot area for a townhouse at 80 Major Boulevard, and two consent applications to sever land at 1505 Michigan Avenue and on Edgemore Avenue. Staff recommend approval for all three applications.

• Minor variance A-01-2023: reduce lot area from 900 m² to 880 m² for a three-unit townhouse at 80 Major Boulevard
• Consent B-01-2023: sever a 520 m² lot at 1505 Michigan Avenue to create a new lot fronting Michigan Avenue
• Consent B-02-2023: sever a closed alley five times to add to lots on Edgemore Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment approved three separate applications for minor variances and consents. Each approval is subject to specific conditions, including the submission of reference plans and payment of fees.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A-01-2023 File #4155 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-01-2023 File #4156 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-02-2023 File #4157 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 25, 2023 and March 22, 2023 meetings (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a resident request to amend the Noise By-law to restrict private pool pump operating hours; staff recommend denial. Council will also consider approving the 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets and the 2022 4th Quarter financial report. Three by-laws are up for final passage, including two zoning amendments and the 2023 final tax rate bylaw.

• Denial of noise bylaw amendment for private pool pump operating hours (resident request by Jia Wu and Xiang Chen)
• Approval of 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets
• Adoption of 2022 4th Quarter financial reports including Capital Fund and Reserves
• Final passage of By-law 8792 setting 2023 tax rates and penalties
• Final passage of two zoning by-law amendments (8791 and 8794)

Council approved the 2023 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets and adopted tax rates for 2023. The body also approved the 2022 4th Quarter financial reports and passed two zoning by-law amendments.

• Denied request to amend Noise By-law to include operational times for private pool pumps
• Approved Asset Management Plan for Core Assets
• Approved 2022 4th Quarter Report, including Capital Fund Analysis and Reserves
• Passed By-law 8792 to adopt 2023 tax rates
• Passed By-laws 8791 and 8794 to amend Zoning By-law No. 8600
• Approved Special Resolution regarding proposal from Essex Power Corporation
• Approved report regarding non-union benefits (from April 25 Closed Session)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council with a single substantive item: a motion to move into closed session under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act to consider information supplied in confidence by Essex Power Corporation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed session to consider confidential information from Essex Power Corporation
• Meeting held at LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Council moved into a closed session to consider confidential information provided by the Essex Power Corporation. The meeting adjourned in closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding Essex Power Corporation information

Special Closed Council Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act
• Item: personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Item: labour relations or employee negotiations

The meeting was entirely closed to the public under the Municipal Act for personal matters and labour/employee negotiations. No decisions were made in open session.

• Moved into closed session (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council is meeting to decide on several items, including initiating a secondary plan for the Howard Bouffard area, approving a waterfront skate trail and water feature with a $132,000 sponsorship from the Rotary Club, and implementing a pilot project offering reduced rates for school rentals of sports facilities. Council will also consider hosting a large-scale traveling exhibit, endorsing free community use of the LaSalle Friendship Club Room, and passing by-laws for closing an alley and exchanging land.

• Initiate Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan with The Planning Partnership
• Approve waterfront skate trail/water feature concept and $132,000 Rotary Club sponsorship
• Pilot reduced rates for schools renting soccer fields, baseball diamonds, ice pads (May 1, 2023–June 30, 2024)
• Host large-scale traveling exhibit at Event Centre (970 Front Road) in Winter 2024 with Imagine Exhibitions
• By-laws: close/sell alley (8788), land exchange with Brusseau (8789), adopt engineer's report for 4th Concession Drain (8764)

Council authorized the detailed design of a waterfront skate trail and water feature, including a $132,000 sponsorship from the Rotary Club of LaSalle-Centennial. Other key decisions included initiating the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan and launching a pilot project for reduced school rental rates for sports facilities.

• Authorized contracting Planning Partnership for the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan
• Approved Waterfront Skate Trail and Water Feature concept and $132,000 Rotary Club sponsorship
• Approved pilot project (May 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) for reduced school rental rates for soccer, baseball, and ice facilities
• Approved hosting a large-scale travelling exhibit at the Event Centre in Winter 2024
• Endorsed free use of LaSalle Friendship Club Room for community-oriented groups
• Endorsed appointments of Dennis Rogers and Frank Garardo to Essex Region Source Protection Committee
• Passed By-laws 8788 and 8789 regarding alley closure and land exchange
• Passed By-law 8764 for 4th Concession Drain repairs and improvements

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, scheduled to begin after the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, specifically benefits for non-union staff. No decisions are expected in public session.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion of benefits for non-union staff

Council met in a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. Following the session, Council approved a report from the Director of Human Resources and Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding non-union benefits.

• Approved report HR-2023-01 regarding non-union benefits

Public Planning Meeting

The LaSalle Public Planning Meeting will hear a zoning by-law amendment application from 2601370 Ontario Inc. to rezone 9.2 hectares west of Disputed Road, south of LaSalle Woods Boulevard, from Deferred Urban (DU) to Residential Two (R2). Council may decide to forward a final zoning by-law if all issues are resolved at the meeting, or refer the matter for a future report if issues remain.

• Rezoning application Z-11-2023 for 9.2 hectares from DU to R2
• Property located west of Disputed Road, south of LaSalle Woods Boulevard
• Applicant: 2601370 Ontario Inc., agent Kevin Miller
• Public submissions received from Amer Shubber, Rohit Patel, and Essex Region Conservation Authority
• Council may adopt zoning by-law amendment if all issues resolved at meeting

Council received the planning report regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z-11-2023 for Woodview Estates. No final decision on the rezoning was made; the amendment will be brought forward for consideration at a future meeting.

• Received report PD-07-2023 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Z-11-2022 (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive reports on the 2022 year-end accessibility status and accessibility measures for the 2023 Strawberry Festival. Members will also hear verbal updates on accessibility for the Remembrance Day Ceremony and National AccessAbility Week. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Receive 2022 Annual Year-End Accessibility Status Report (CL-2023-001)
• Receive report on accessibility measures for 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival (CR-2023-19)
• Verbal update on accessibility for 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony
• Verbal update on National AccessAbility Week and Regional Accessibility Flag raising
• Adopt minutes of February 15, 2023 meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received reports on the 2022 year-end status and accessibility plans for the Strawberry Festival and Remembrance Day Ceremony. The committee also directed administration to seek a second Regional Accessibility Flag and an additional speaker for National AccessAbility Week.

• Adopted February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received 2022 Annual Year-End Accessibility Status Report (Carried)
• Received report on 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival accessibility (Carried)
• Received verbal report on 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony accessibility (Carried)
• Directed administration to inquire about a second Regional Accessibility Flag for Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex (Carried)
• Designated Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo as spokesperson for the flag raising event (Carried)
• Directed administration to explore securing an additional speaker for the flag raising event (Carried)
• Received verbal report regarding National Accessibility Week and the Regional Accessibility flag (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion about a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land related to the Three Fire Station Model. No decisions are expected to be made public from this session.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c) for land acquisition/disposition
• Item: Three Fire Station Model land matter

Council moved into a closed session to consider the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land regarding the Three Fire Station Model. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding Three Fire Station Model land acquisition or disposition

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is meeting to receive reports on past and upcoming programs, including the 2022 Fall Session, Spring 2023 activities, and the 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival. They will also consider approving the festival budget, authorizing preparations for the Last Call Before Fall event, and approving a vendor selection and attendance policy for municipal events.

• Approve 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival budget
• Authorize preparations for Last Call Before Fall event, budgeting for full cost recovery
• Declare Last Call Before Fall event of municipal significance
• Approve Municipal Events: Vendor Selection and Attendance Policy
• Receive 2022 Fall Session report and Spring 2023 activities report

The Committee approved the budget for the 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival and adopted a new Vendor Selection and Attendance Policy for municipal events. It also authorized preparations for the Last Call Before Fall Event, designating it as an event of municipal significance.

• Approved 2023 LaSalle Strawberry Festival budget
• Approved Municipal Events: Vendor Selection and Attendance Policy
• Authorized preparations for Last Call Before Fall Event with full cost recovery
• Declared Last Call Before Fall Event an event of municipal significance
• Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received 2022 Fall Session Report of Joint Programs and Events
• Received Spring 2023 Activities Report

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding four major contracts, including a $5.99 million pump station upgrade and a $4.74 million watermain replacement. They will also decide on a name for the waterfront and consider several by-laws for property and agreements.

• Award contract to Kingdom Construction Ltd. for Pump Station 1 Upgrades at $5,988,683 plus HST
• Award contract to Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited for Reaume and Bouffard Watermain Replacement at $4,738,229 plus HST
• Award contract to J.C.S Construction for Canada Street watermain replacement at $560,431 plus HST
• Award contract to Zycom Technology Inc. for SAN and server infrastructure at $328,848.98 plus HST
• Council to determine a name for the waterfront based on a report from the Strategy and Engagement Department

Council approved several major capital projects, including watermain replacements and pump station upgrades. The Waterfront was officially named LaSalle Landing, and a contract for server infrastructure was awarded.

• Named the Waterfront 'LaSalle Landing'
• Awarded $328,848.98 contract for SAN & Server Infrastructure to Zycom Technology Inc.
• Awarded $560,431.00 contract for Canada Street watermain replacement to J.C.S Construction
• Awarded $5,988,683 contract for Pump Station 1 Upgrades to Kingdom Construction Ltd.
• Awarded $4,738,229.00 contract for Reaume and Bouffard watermain replacement to Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited
• Supported Town of Petrolia's call to provincial government to end homelessness in Ontario
• Passed By-law 8782 to stop up, close and sell an alley system south of lots 27 to 47, Registered Plan 701
• Passed By-law 8783 to confirm donation of Lots 381 to 383 Registered Plan 834

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several action items, including a development charge interest policy update, hiring a third-party natural heritage reviewer, approving the 2023-2024 Strawberry Festival location and amusement contract, and renaming Matchette Road to Matchett Road. They will also pass four by-laws for agreements related to watermain replacement, court security, gas tax funding, and a Pepsico beverage supply contract. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, information reports, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Approve charging interest on development charges at prime plus 1% annually, effective April 1, 2023
• Retain LGL Limited for natural heritage third-party review in development applications
• Hold 2023 and 2024 Strawberry Festival at Vollmer Complex with Robertson Amusements rides
• Rename Matchette Road to Matchett Road and update signage
• Pass by-law 8777 for Sherway Contracting watermain replacement on Reaume and Bouffard

Council updated the Development Charge Interest Policy to charge prime plus 1% annually starting April 1, 2023. The board also approved the renaming of Matchette Road to Matchett Road and authorized agreements for the Strawberry Festival and beverage supply at the Vollmer Complex.

• Approved charging interest on development charges at prime plus 1% annually effective April 1, 2023
• Approved retaining LGL Limited for natural heritage expertise on new development applications
• Approved road closures and agreement with Robertson Amusements for 2023 and 2024 Strawberry Festivals
• Approved renaming Matchette Road to Matchett Road
• Passed By-law 8778 for Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Agreement
• Passed By-law 8779 for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program funding
• Passed By-law 8780 for beverage supply agreement with Pepsico Canada Beverages
• Directed Finance Department to analyze impacts of 2023 Provincial and Federal Budgets

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee will consider two staff reports: a summary of the 2022 water distribution system and the proposed 2023 Operational Plan for the LaSalle Water Distribution System. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 27, 2022 meeting. No votes on new projects or fees are scheduled.

• Receive 2022 Water Distribution Summary Report (PW-WWC-01-23)
• Endorse 2023 Operational Plan for LaSalle Water Distribution System (PW-WWC-02-23)
• Adopt minutes of September 27, 2022 committee meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee approved the 2023 Operational Plan for the water distribution system. The committee also received the 2022 Water Distribution Summary Report and adopted previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted minutes from September 27, 2022 (Carried)
• Received Water Distribution Summary Report for 2022 (Carried)
• Endorsed 2023 Operational Plan for LaSalle Water Distribution System (Carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will hear any appeals from property owners regarding charges for the repair and improvement of the 4th Concession Drain and Holden Outlet Drain. No appeals were received as of the agenda publication date. The meeting is based on an Engineer's Report by RC Spencer Associates Inc. dated August 5, 2022, provisionally adopted by the Town of LaSalle on January 24, 2023.

• Hearing of appeals to charges for the 4th Concession Drain and Holden Outlet Drain (Project No. 18-769)
• Engineer's Report by RC Spencer Associates Inc. dated August 5, 2022
• By-law 8764 provisionally adopted January 24, 2023
• No appeals received as of agenda publication

The Court of Revision met to review appeals regarding Project No. 18-769. Because no appeals were filed, the court decided to proceed with the assessment schedule as drafted.

• Approved the Schedule of Assessment for the 4th Concession Drain and Holden Outlet Drain (Project No. 18-769) as drafted

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This Committee of Adjustment meeting is largely procedural, with no applications or decisions listed. The main item is a joint training presentation by representatives from the Planning and Development and Council Services departments. The meeting is held virtually and includes standard items like call to order, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.

• Joint training presentation by Planning and Development and Council Services departments

The meeting consisted of a training presentation for the Committee of Adjustment. No substantive decisions were made.

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council is meeting to decide on several items, including fee waiver requests for two community events, a draft plan condominium exemption, a vending machine agreement, and a notice of motion to ban TikTok on municipal devices. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and by-laws.

• Play for a Cure fee waiver request for Vollmer Complex Multipurpose Room and ice fees (event April 14, 2023)
• LaSalle Horticultural Society fee waiver request for Riverdance Facility rental
• LaSalle Horizons Inc. request for exemption from Draft Plan of Condominium approval
• By-law 8775: Vending machine agreement with Keith Rajsigl at Vollmer Recreation Complex
• Notice of motion to prohibit TikTok on all Town of LaSalle corporate devices and websites

Council approved a request to exempt LaSalle Horizons Inc. from the Draft Plan of Condominium process. The board also directed a review of community meeting spaces and a pilot project for reduced school rental rates for athletic facilities.

• Supported request to exempt LaSalle Horizons Inc. from Draft Plan of Condominium process
• Approved review of community meeting spaces and suspended rental fees for LaSalle Horticultural Society's use of Riverdance pending results
• Approved pilot project report for reduced rental rates for schools using soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and ice pads
• Passed By-law 8775 to authorize a vending machine agreement with Keith Rajsigl at Vollmer Recreation Complex
• Passed notice of motion to prohibit TikTok on all corporately owned or issued devices and municipal websites
• Adopted February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2023 budget with a municipal tax rate increase of 4.50%, along with several contract awards and fee waiver requests. The agenda also includes a mill and pave contract award, a drainage study approval, and multiple by-laws for final passage.

• 2023 Budget adoption with 4.50% municipal tax rate increase
• Mill and Pave Contract award to Mill-Am Corporation for $905,675 plus HST
• Skate LaSalle fee waiver request for Vollmer Complex Multipurpose Room
• Play for a Cure fee waiver request for Vollmer Complex and ice fees
• Front Road Master Drainage Study Stage 1 Final Report approval

Council approved the 2023 Budget and awarded a road rehabilitation contract to Mill-Am Corporation. The board also supported a subdivision extension for Sterling Lakes LP and approved the Front Road Master Drainage Study Stage 1 report.

• Adopted 2023 Budget with a 4.50% Municipal Tax Rate increase
• Approved $905,675.00 Mill and Pave Contract awarded to Mill-Am Corporation
• Denied fee waiver request from Skate LaSalle for Vollmer Complex room rental
• Supported 3-year Draft Plan Approval extension for Sterling Lakes LP subdivision
• Approved Front Road Master Drainage Study Stage 1 Final Environmental Assessment Report
• Passed By-law 8770 to close and sell an alley system east of lots 1206 to 1209, Plan 793
• Passed By-law 8771 to assume lands on Plan 821 as part of Malden Road
• Passed By-law 8756 for minor improvement of the Martin-Bergeron Drain

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to elect a chair, receive training on the Drainage Act and meeting procedures, and handle disclosures of interest. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Election of the Chair
• Drainage Act Training
• Meeting Procedure Training

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from August 2022, review its terms of reference, and consider a report recommending adoption of the 2023 work plan and goals. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of August 2, 2022 minutes
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference and Orientation
• Adoption of 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan (report CS-2023-01)

The committee adopted the Council Coordinator's report regarding the 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives. The meeting also included member introductions and a review of the committee's terms of reference.

• Adopted August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives report CS-2023-01 (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a move into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations regarding the CAO performance evaluation. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, disclosures, adjournment).

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss CAO performance evaluation

Council moved into a closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for CAO performance evaluation

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council is meeting to consider several action items, including naming the waterfront park lands, approving $30,000 for enhanced Hwy 401 boundary signs, and transferring $50,000 for an Event Centre entrance garden. Council will also decide on fee waiver requests from Skate LaSalle and Play for a Cure, and pass several by-laws.

• Naming of Waterfront Park lands (west side of Front Road, Adams Lane to Ulster Street) based on consultation results
• Approval of $30,000 for enhanced Hwy 401 entrance signs, paid from strategic planning budget
• Transfer of $50,000 from waterfront landscaping budget for Event Centre entrance garden
• Fee waiver requests: Skate LaSalle (Vollmer Complex Multipurpose Room) and Play for a Cure (room and ice fees)
• By-law 8768: Transfer Payment Amending Agreement with Ontario (Municipal Modernization)

Council approved funding for enhanced Hwy 401 entrance signs and a new entrance garden for the Event Centre. The board also established permanent names for two areas within the Waterfront Project and passed a transfer payment agreement with the province.

• Approved $30,000 for enhanced Hwy 401 entrance signs (Carried)
• Approved $50,000 for Event Centre entrance garden project (Carried)
• Named road and lawn area 'Gil Maure Way' and 'Gil Maure Festival Lawn' (Carried)
• Referred waterfront naming report back to Administration for three names incorporating 'LaSalle' (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8768 for Transfer Payment Amending Agreement with the Province of Ontario (Carried)
• Deferred Skate LaSalle and Play for a Cure fee waiver requests to February 28 meeting
• Received CAO 2022 performance evaluation report (Carried)

Budget Meeting

This is a special meeting of LaSalle Town Council for 2023 budget deliberations. Council will review the budget summary, receive an update on application-based funding and grants, and consider passing a by-law to amend user fees for services and property use. A confirmatory by-law is also scheduled for passage.

• 2023 Budget Summary & Corporate Overview
• FIN-02-2023 Application Based Funding and Grant Update (received for information)
• By-law 8766 to amend user fees (first, second, third reading and final passage)
• 2023 User Fee Schedule
• Confirmatory By-law 8767

Council rejected a proposed 5.25% tax rate increase and directed Administration to return with a revised budget. The revised proposal must target a tax increase between 4.5% and 5.0% without reducing current service levels. Council also requested a report on the Town's Alley Program.

• Directed Administration to present a revised budget with a tax rate increase between 4.5% and 5.0% on February 28, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved a request for Administration to report on the Alley Program costs and alternative options (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8766 to amend User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8767 (Carried)
• Received the Application Based Funding and Grant Update report for information (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held under the Municipal Act to discuss security of municipal property and personal matters about identifiable individuals. No decisions or public discussions are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to a closed session and procedural items.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(a)&(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item: Security of municipal property and personal matters about identifiable individuals

Council moved into a closed session to discuss the security of municipal property and personal matters regarding identifiable individuals. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public record.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (Carried)

Special Council Meeting - Council Orientation

This is a special council meeting dedicated to orientation and training, not decision-making. Council will receive status updates on the Waterfront Plan, major studies and master plans, and development/building activity, plus a look at upcoming studies. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Waterfront Plan review and status update
• Current major studies/master plan review and status update
• Development/building activity review and update
• Upcoming future studies and master plans

Council held an orientation meeting featuring status updates on waterfront planning, fire services, and infrastructure studies. Two motions were carried requesting further administrative reports on feasibility and development implications.

• Approved request for report on feasibility of large-scale travelling exhibits at the Event Centre (Carried)
• Approved request for report on Reaume Road and Sandwich West Parkway extension and its budget/development implications (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications. One seeks to create six new parcels on Front Road for semi-detached homes, requiring a minor variance and consents. The other requests a minor variance for an existing pool house on Normandy Street. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and elect a chair.

• Minor variance A-09-2022 to reduce frontage from 9.0m to 8.6m for four proposed parcels at 2459 Front Road
• Consents B-14-2022 and B-15-2022 to sever six parcels for six semi-detached dwelling units at 2459 Front Road
• Conditions for approval include demolishing existing home, grading plan, right-of-way permit, and severance agreement
• Minor variance A-10-2022 to reduce side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m and rear yard from 1m to 0.6m for pool house at 2930 Normandy Street
• Public comments accepted via email or phone; meeting held virtually and live-streamed

The Committee approved a minor variance and two consent applications for a property development requiring a severance agreement and home demolition. A separate minor variance for a pool house was also approved subject to a building permit.

• Elected Theresa Nicodemo as Chair
• Adopted minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting
• Approved Minor Variance A-09-2022 File 4154 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Applications B-14-2022 File 4151 and B-15-2022 File 4152 (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A-10-2022 File 4154 for a pool house (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

LaSalle Council will vote on removing a holding zone to build a fire hall substation on Front Road, approve a 3% increase to ice and sports field rental fees, and set a $5 drop-in fee for indoor pickleball. They will also consider by-laws authorizing $29,050,000 in borrowing for 2023 current expenditures and an interim tax levy.

• Remove holding provision on Front Road property for Fire Hall Sub Station
• 3% increase to ice and sports field rental fees in 2023
• Indoor pickleball drop-in fee of $5.00 per person per two-hour timeslot
• By-law 8761: authorize borrowing $29,050,000 for current expenditures
• By-law 8762: 2023 interim tax levy

Council passed several financial by-laws, including a $29.05 million borrowing authorization for 2023 expenditures. The board also approved a 3% increase in ice and sports field rental fees and a $5.00 drop-in fee for indoor pickleball.

• Approved borrowing of $29,050,000 for 2023 expenditures (By-law 8761)
• Approved 3% increase to ice and sports field rental fees
• Approved $5.00 per person drop-in fee for indoor pickleball
• Approved removal of holding provision for Front Road Fire Hall property
• Approved land exchange at 6875 Malden Road for intersection improvements
• Appointed five members to the Court of Revision through November 14, 2026
• Passed Zoning By-law amendment 8760 and tax collection By-law 8762
• Received information on 2021 Financial Indicator Review and 2022 Q4 property tax write-offs

Meeting to Consider

This is a special meeting under the Drainage Act for Council to consider the engineer's report on the 4th Concession Drain. Landowners can comment, and Council may provisionally adopt the report by by-law, refer it back, or discuss debenturing costs. No appeal rights exist at this meeting.

• Engineer's Report for 4th Concession Drain by RC Spencer Associates Inc.
• By-law 8764 to provisionally adopt the report for drain repairs and improvements
• Confirmatory By-law 8765 for final passage
• Meeting held at LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Council received and adopted the 4th Concession Drain Engineer’s Report authored by RC Spencer Associates Inc. The body provisionally adopted By-law 8764 for the repair and improvements of the drain and passed Confirmatory By-law 8765.

• Adopted 4th Concession Drain Engineer’s Report dated August 5, 2022 (Carried)
• Provisionally adopted By-law 8764 for 4th Concession Drain repair and improvements (Carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 8764 (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8765 through first, second, and third reading (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed session of LaSalle Town Council, held to discuss personal matters and proposed land acquisitions or dispositions. The council will review applications for Court of Revision appointments and consider land matters at Malden Rd and Laurier Dr, and at Kelly Rd. No decisions are made in public at this meeting.

• Review of applications for Court of Revision appointments
• Proposed land acquisition or disposition at Malden Rd and Laurier Dr
• Proposed land acquisition or disposition at Kelly Rd

Council moved into a closed session to review Court of Revision applications and discuss the proposed acquisition or disposition of land at two locations. No decisions were recorded in the public session before adjournment.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Court of Revision appointments, land at Malden Rd and Laurier Dr, and land at Kelly Rd

Special Council Meeting - Council Orientation

This is a special council meeting dedicated to orientation and training. Council will review feedback from a previous orientation session and receive a departmental overview of municipal operations. The agenda is procedural and contains no decisions or public hearings.

• Council feedback from December 8, 2022 orientation session
• Municipal operations 'Who Does What' by department

Council members shared feedback from residents and outlined goals for the new term, including infrastructure and business engagement. Administration noted alignment with the Strategic Plan and committed to a future report on business engagement. No formal votes or legislative decisions were made.

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a summary report regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23). They are also considering the adoption of a minor improvement report for the Martin Bergeron Drain.

• Review of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act Summary Report
• Adoption of the Martin Bergeron Minor Improvement Report by Dillon Consulting
• By-law 8756 regarding the minor improvement of Martin Bergeron Drain
• By-law 8757 to extend the agreement with Integrity Commissioner Robert J. Swayze
• By-law 8758 for a vending machine agreement at the Vollmer Recreation Complex

Council voted to discontinue public meetings for removing Holding Zone symbols to align with Bill 23. The board also approved a drain improvement report and appointed Maria Ferraro to the Committee of Adjustment. Two administrative by-laws regarding the Integrity Commissioner and a vending machine agreement were passed.

• Discontinued public meetings for removing Holding Zone symbols per Bill 23 (Carried)
• Adopted Martin Bergeron Minor Improvement Report and provisionally adopted By-law 8756 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8757 to extend agreement with Integrity Commissioner Robert J. Swayze (Carried)
• Passed By-law 8758 for Max Canadian Healthy Vending machine at Vollmer Recreation Complex (Carried)
• Appointed Maria Ferraro to the Committee of Adjustment through November 14, 2026 (Carried)
• Removed Sherry Ducedre from Committee of Adjustment after she declined appointment (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8759 (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council held to consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, specifically a review of applications for Committee appointments. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, disclosures, closed session, public session, motions, adjournment) and no substantive public business items. No decisions or discussions on other topics are listed.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Review of applications for Committee appointments

Council met in a closed session to review applications for committee appointments. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes; the Mayor indicated a report would be provided during the Regular Meeting on January 10, 2023.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss committee appointment applications