LaSalle public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes and consider several staff reports, including the 2025 insurance renewal, a regional IT mutual aid agreement, a bridge improvement contract, and a fence by‑law repeal. The council will award the Vince Marcotte Bridge Improvements contract to 2775738 Ontario Inc. for $288,984 plus HST. The council will also give first, second and third readings to Confirmatory By‑law 8947.

• Award contract for Vince Marcotte Bridge Improvements to 2775738 Ontario Inc. for $288,984 plus HST
• 2025 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. and cyber insurance with CFC Underwriting Ltd.
• Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement authorizing Mayor and CAO to execute
• Fence By‑law repeal and replace
• Confirmatory By‑law 8947 to receive first, second and third readings and be passed

Council approved the 2025 budget, awarded a bridge contract, renewed insurance, and passed several by-laws. It also granted Councillor Desjarlais a leave of absence for health reasons and passed a resolution calling for equitable police funding.

• Approved 2025 budget (By-law 8942)
• Awarded Vince Marcotte Bridge Improvements contract to 2775738 Ontario Inc. for $288,984 plus HST
• Renewed annual insurance with Intact Public Entities and cyber insurance with CFC Underwriting
• Repealed and replaced Fence By-law (By-law 8946)
• Passed resolution urging Ontario government for equitable police funding
• Granted Councillor Desjarlais leave of absence for health reasons
• Authorized Regional IT Mutual Aid Agreement
• Approved purchase of 621 Front Road

Budget Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, motions, or budget details.

Budget Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will review the 2025 budget and related financial reports, including development charge indexing, application‑based funding updates, and the new schedule of fees. Council will receive several finance reports for information and endorsement. The meeting will conclude with a vote to pass Confirmatory By-law 8945, which finalizes the 2025 budget.

• Receive report on 2025 Development Charge Indexing (FIN-33-2024).
• Receive report on Application Based Funding and Grant Update (FIN-29-2024).
• Receive and endorse Town of LaSalle 2025 Schedule of Fees (FIN-30-2024).
• Receive report on Historical Efficiencies Gained and Service Level Enhancements (FIN-28-2024).
• Pass Confirmatory By-law 8945 (first, second, and third readings) to adopt the 2025 budget.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will adopt the minutes from its August 27, 2024 meeting. It will receive the 2024 Summer Session Report of joint programs between Culture, Recreation and Public Works. The committee will approve an updated facility‑user agreement with the Windsor Model Yacht Club and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign it.

• Adopt minutes from the August 27, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Events Committee meeting
• Receive the 2024 Summer Session Report of joint programs and events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works
• Approve the updated agreement with Windsor Model Yacht Club (2024‑2029) and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute it

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will review several land development requests and infrastructure projects. Key items include a new emergency management by-law and the 2025 public works construction schedule.

• Contract award to Facca Incorporated for Matchett Bridge Improvements for $1,090,765.00 plus HST
• Request to remove the holding symbol for 2301 Sandwich West Parkway
• Draft Plan of Condominium approval request for Stock Street Condo (File T-03-2024)
• Adoption of the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law
• Proposal to keep the Strawberry Festival at the Vollmer Complex

Closed Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will meet in a closed session to consider a matter relating to a proposed development. No further details, documents, or voting information are provided in the agenda.

• Closed‑session discussion of a proposed development (no details disclosed)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee held a meeting on November 20, 2024, to review procedural agenda items. The meeting included a video recording of the session and a vote on the agenda items.

• Meeting held on November 20, 2024
• Video recording of the session available
• Vote taken on agenda items

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee will hold a public hearing and decide on four consent applications for subdividing or adding lots, including two applications that require a $750 per‑lot parkland dedication fee. It will also adopt the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Consent Application B-11-2024: create two lots on 333 Bouffard Road for semi‑detached dwellings
• Consent Application B-12-2024: create four lots on 1244 Surrey Drive, $750 per lot parkland fee
• Consent Application B-13-2024: create two lots on 4915 Chelsea Drive, $750 per lot parkland fee
• Consent Application B-14-2024: add yard area to lot at 2988 Front Road and rezoning of retained lands
• Adopt minutes from Committee of Adjustment meeting held September 18, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider and vote on three by-laws: 8935 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, 8936 to authorize a developer severance agreement with Philip Joseph Bezaire, Pamela Anne Bezaire and Sarah Jeannine Hutchison, and 8937 to further amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The meeting also includes receipt of the proposed 2025 budget highlights, a street‑name request for the Woodview Estates subdivision, approval of the Fields Court subdivision draft plan and removal of its holding symbol, and a decision on a stop‑sign change at the Mayfair and Maple intersection. Additional items are a consent agenda, a confirmatory by‑law 8938, and a review directive for local road infrastructure enhancements.

• By‑law 8935 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 8600
• By‑law 8936 – authorization of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with the Bezaire family
• By‑law 8937 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 8600
• Fields Court Subdivision draft plan approval and removal of holding symbol
• Receipt of the proposed 2025 Budget Release and Highlights

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will consider two applications: an Official Plan Amendment (OPA-01-2024) submitted by Beatties' Sunset Marina to remove a Provincially Significant Wetland designation and replace it with a Residential District at 2362 Front Road, and a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-05-2024) submitted by 1000822057 Ontario Inc. to rezone about 2 acres on the south side of Morton Industrial Parkway, adding a Recreational Facility and a Restaurant to the Business Park Zone at 6140 Morton Industrial Drive. The Planning and Development Manager will present reports PD-40-2024 and PD-39-2024, and the council will decide whether to forward any resolved by‑laws to a subsequent council meeting.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA-01-2024 for 2362 Front Road – remove wetland, add residential district
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z-05-2024 for 6140 Morton Industrial Drive – rezoning ~2 acres, add recreational facility and restaurant
• Public comments period
• Written submissions
• Council action on any resolved amendments

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is conducting a statutory public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan. This includes proposed amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law.

• Statutory Public Meeting for the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
• Review of Report PD-33-2024 dated October 10, 2024

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee will adopt the minutes from its March 26, 2024 meeting. It will receive the Director of Finance’s report (FIN-10-2024) on monthly water and wastewater billing and confirm that billing will continue on a quarterly basis.

• Adopt Water and Wastewater Committee minutes from March 26, 2024
• Receive Director of Finance report FIN-10-2024 on monthly water and wastewater billing
• Continue water and wastewater billing on a quarterly basis

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will discuss detailed designs for signals and turn lanes at Matchett Road intersections. The body is also deciding on a zoning request for 1725 Sprucewood Avenue and several lease extension agreements.

• Proposed signals and protected left turn lanes at Matchett/Sprucewood and turning lanes at Matchett/Morton
• Application Z-08-2024 to remove the holding symbol for 1725 Sprucewood Avenue
• By-law 8927 for a lease extension with Bella Vista Holdings Inc. and LaSalle Bella Vista Ltd.
• By-law 8931 for a lease extension with the County of Essex for the Emergency Medical Services Station
• Presentation of the 2023 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024 has no agenda items listed. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are documented. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will adopt the agenda and recent minutes, receive staff reports, and adopt a new Expression of Care Policy. It will approve a $429,000 watermain replacement contract with D’Amore Construction Ltd. and authorize Field Electrical Contractors Inc. to install three Front Road pedestrian crossings for $475,435.30. The council will also pass two by‑laws to close and sell alley systems and a confirmatory by‑law.

• Approve watermain contract to D’Amore Construction Ltd. for $429,000 plus HST (Malden Road Watermain Replacement Project)
• Authorize Field Electrical Contractors Inc. to install three Front Road pedestrian crossings at Bouffard, Huron and Boismier for $475,435.30 plus HST
• Adopt new Expression of Care Policy, repealing the former Tribute Policy
• Pass By‑laws 8928 and 8929 to close and sell specified alley systems
• Pass Confirmatory By‑law 8930

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting to discuss the disposal of municipal land and approve a Water System Financial Plan. The body will also consider grant applications for infrastructure at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex.

• Proposed sale of 1610 Sprucewood Avenue to Timberland Homes at full appraised value
• Approval of the Water System Financial Plan per the Safe Drinking Water Act
• Grant applications for HVAC, roof, gymnasium, and pickleball courts at Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
• One-day noise by-law exemption for concrete pouring at the LaSalle Landing project
• By-law 8924 to close and sell an alley system north of lot 110 and lots 111 to 128

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review applications under the Planning Act. The primary item is a proposal to divide a rear yard to increase the size of nine existing subdivision lots.

• Application B-10-2024 File 4188: Proposal to divide the rear yard of 469 Martin Lane to add area to nine lots on Mayfair Avenue South

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application B-10-2024 (File #4188) for land on Mayfair Avenue South, subject to conditions including lot consolidation, grading plan approval, and dedication of a pedestrian walkway. The decision was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Approved consent application B-10-2024 (File #4188) for Mayfair Avenue South lots (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 15, 2024 meeting. The committee will host a virtual Q&A session with Julie Sawchuk, founder of Sawchuk Accessible Solutions. Standard items such as opening business, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and scheduling the next meeting for November 20, 2024 are also on the agenda. No other decisions are listed.

• Adopt minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated May 15, 2024
• Q&A session with special guest Julie Sawchuk (via Zoom)
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
• Opening business (call to order and land acknowledgement statement)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met and adopted the minutes from its May 15, 2024 meeting. The committee also hosted a question-and-answer session with Julie Sawchuk, an accessibility consultant and author, who spoke about accessibility and the built environment. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopted minutes of May 15, 2024 meeting (carried)

Special Closed Council Meeting

Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual. The meeting also covers labour relations and employee negotiations.

• Discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Labour relations or employee negotiations

The Special Closed Meeting of Council was held on September 17, 2024, and included only a closed session under the Municipal Act for personal matters and labour relations or employee negotiations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned in closed session.

• Moved into closed session under Section 239 2(b) of the Municipal Act (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will receive staff reports on event funding, a drainage engineer appointment, a street‑name request, and a subdivision redline amendment. It will also consider a consent agenda and several by‑law motions. Finally, the council will vote on three by‑laws covering alternate parking on Oakridge Street, a dog‑pound agreement for St. Clair College, and an amendment to the town’s comprehensive zoning by‑law.

• Funding the deficit for Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® Exhibit from the tax‑rate stabilization reserve and festival reserve
• Appointment of Josh Warner (R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.) as drainage engineer for the Marentette Drain major improvement
• Approval of a street name for the Orford Subdivision as requested by Lepera Family Holdings
• Support for the Woodview Subdivision redline amendment and authorization to prepare a subdivision agreement and related by‑law if approved by the County of Essex
• Passage of By‑law 8919 (Oakridge St. alternate parking), By‑law 8921 (St. Clair dog‑pound extension), and By‑law 8922 (Sorge Holding zoning amendment)

Council approved funding the Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers Exhibit deficit from the tax rate stabilization reserve and festival reserve. They also appointed an engineer for the Marentette Drain improvement, approved a new street name, and supported a redline amendment for the Woodview Subdivision. Several by-laws were passed, including parking and zoning amendments.

• Approved funding Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers Exhibit deficit from tax rate stabilization and festival reserves
• Appointed Josh Warner of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as Drainage Engineer for Marentette Drain improvement
• Approved Notting Hill Court as the new street name for Orford Subdivision
• Supported redline amendment for Woodview Subdivision and forwarded resolution to County of Essex
• Passed By-law 8919 amending vehicular parking regulations
• Passed By-law 8921 extending agreement with St. Clair College and other municipalities
• Passed By-law 8922 amending comprehensive zoning by-law
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 8923

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is meeting to review and potentially adopt updated policies for ice surface rentals and affordable recreation. The body will also receive reports on spring joint programs, fall activities, and a trail operations plan.

• Updates to the Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy (M-CR-004)
• Updates to the LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy
• Operations plan for the Multi-Purpose Trail at LaSalle Landing
• 2024 Spring Session Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works
• Fall 2024 Activities Update report for August 2024 to January 2025

Closed Council Meeting

The agenda for the LaSalle, Ontario closed council meeting on 2024-08-27 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no disclosed agenda content.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure financing, transit updates, and local parking requests. Key decisions include a proposed loan for fire services and a pilot project for school facility rental rates.

• Authorization of a $9,000,000 loan with Infrastructure Ontario for Fire Station 2 with a 20-year term
• Proposed 50% fee reduction for schools renting soccer fields and baseball diamonds Monday-Friday until 3:00 pm
• Implementation of alternating parking on Oakridge Street from Reaume Road to the west end of the paved laneway
• Denial of alternating parking request on Jolly Avenue from Runstedler Drive to the curve
• Approval of the Front Road Master Drainage Study Stage 2 Final Report

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act. It will adopt minutes from the June 19 and July 17, 2024 meetings. The committee will decide on two lot addition proposals—one at 1175 Pope Street and another at 2500 Front Road with an access easement for 2502 Front Road—subject to conditions. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2024.

• Application B-08-2024: lot addition at 1175 Pope Street (approval recommended)
• Application B-09-2024: lot addition at 2500 Front Road and access easement for 2502 Front Road (approval recommended)
• Adoption of minutes from June 19, 2024 and July 17, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meetings
• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act
• Next Committee of Adjustment meeting set for September 18, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts, zoning requests, and updated municipal policies. Key items include a trail contract award and the appointment of an engineer for the St Michaels Drain project.

• Contract award to JONES GROUP LTD. for 2024 LaSalle Trail for $823,792.33 plus HST
• Request to remove the holding zone symbol at 6140 Malden Road
• Appointment of R.C. Spencer & Associates Inc. as Drainage Engineer for St Michaels Drain Major Improvement
• Approval of updated Municipal Drainage Billing and Collection Policy
• New facility user group agreements for Skate LaSalle and LaSalle Minor Hockey Association

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider several items, including the denial of a pickleball court request and a $10,000 dual‑use court plan at Front Road Park, the award of a $129,920 contract to Monteith Brown Planning Consultants for a Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, and the adoption of the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The council will also authorize land transfers of parcels on Huron Church Line Road, Chelsea Road, Montgomery Drive, Surrey Road, Grosvenor Road, Homestead Lane and Sandwich West Parkway, and will pass multiple by‑laws covering funding agreements, alley closures, lease extensions and land transfers with the Ministry of Transportation.

• Deny LaSalle Pickleball Association request; approve dual‑use courts at Front Road Park for approx. $10,000
• Award Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan contract to Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. for $129,920
• Adopt the 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Authorize land transfers along Herb Gray Parkway (Huron Church Line Rd, Chelsea Rd, Montgomery Dr, Surrey Rd, Grosvenor Rd, Homestead Ln, Sandwich West Pkwy)
• Pass by‑laws 8898, 8902‑8908 and confirmatory by‑law 8909 covering funding agreements, alley closures, lease extensions and land transfers

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider tender results for the Bessette Drain major improvement and repair project. A public meeting was called because the tender price exceeds 133% of the engineer's estimated cost. Council will determine how to proceed with the project and may adopt a related agreement by-law.

• Bessette Drain Major Improvement and Repair tender results
• By-law 8906: Agreement - Bessette Drain Improvements (Sherway)

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle will hold a closed meeting to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition on Front Road. The meeting is scheduled to begin immediately following the regular council meeting.

• Closed session to discuss land acquisition on Front Road
• Meeting to begin after Regular Council Meeting
• Location: LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 17, 2024 will address only standard procedural matters. Items include opening business, a land acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest, a joint training presentation, and adjournment. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee change items were selected for discussion.

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is reviewing options for naming a newly constructed park on Meo Blvd south of Laurier Parkway. The committee will consider recommendations to deny the requested name 'Gino Sorge Park' and instead assign a name from options provided in a staff report.

• Naming of new park at Laurier Parkway and Meo Blvd
• Proposal to deny request for 'Gino Sorge Park' name
• Adoption of April 23, 2024, meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Council will consider adopting a new Council Compensation Policy and reviewing progress on the National Urban Park. The agenda also includes a request for a three-year extension for Creekside Condos Building C. Additionally, council will review by-laws for several drain improvements.

• Adoption of the Council Compensation Policy
• $3,000 contribution for County Road 8 Bridge historical designation
• Three-year extension request for Creekside Condos Building C
• Third reading of by-laws for Lafferty, Laframbois, and 4th Concession Drain improvements
• Recognition of LaSalle Fire Service long service awards

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance request to reduce the angular plane at 6140 and 6146 Malden Road from 8.2 metres to 6.2 metres. The committee will also review the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting.

• Minor variance application A-06-2024 for 6140 and 6146 Malden Road
• Request to reduce building angular plane from 8.2 metres to 6.2 metres
• Adoption of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for 2807 Front Road following a request to sever a surplus dwelling from a farm operation. The proposal seeks to rezone the retained farm land to prohibit future dwellings and rezone the severed lot to a Rural Residential Zone. This meeting serves to inform the public and collect submissions regarding the application.

• Rezoning of 2807 Front Road (Z-03-2023)
• Creation of a site-specific agricultural zone to prohibit future dwellings
• Rezoning of severed lot to Rural Residential Zone (RR)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review a report regarding 2023 Building Division activity and its financial results. The agenda also includes reviewing correspondence related to proposed changes to provincial planning and municipal legislation.

• 2023 Building Division Activity report
• Proposed Planning Act and Municipal Act Bill 185 changes
• Confirmatory By-law 8895

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $1,608,662.50 contract to Sherway Contracting Ltd. for the North Woodmont Avenue sanitary sewer and Pump Station 13 upgrades, and entering a new water supply agreement with the Windsor Utilities Commission effective July 1, 2024. They will also adopt engineer's reports for minor improvements to the 4th Concession and Laframbois drains, and approve the budget for the Last Call Before Fall event. A notice of motion proposes a $1,000 donation to the Maryvale Gala for youth mental health services.

• Award $1,608,662.50 contract to Sherway Contracting Ltd. for North Woodmont Avenue sanitary sewer and Pump Station 13 upgrades
• Enter new water supply agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission effective July 1, 2024
• Adopt engineer's reports for minor improvements to 4th Concession and Laframbois drains
• Approve Last Call Before Fall event budget projecting $9,000 surplus and declare event of municipal significance
• Appoint Mayor Meloche as proxy holder for Essex Power Corporation shareholder vote

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session under the Municipal Act to consider information supplied in confidence by Essex Power Corporation. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item: information supplied in confidence by Essex Power Corporation

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider four applications: two minor variances and two consent applications for lot creation. Staff recommendations are to approve all four, subject to conditions. The public is invited to comment on the applications.

• Minor variance at 1740 Orford Street to reduce front yard setback from 4.5m to 2.3m (A-04-2024)
• Minor variance at 5185 Vel Lane to reduce exterior side yard from 3m to 2.4m (A-05-2024)
• Consent at 1407 Stuart Avenue to sever land into four lots for two semi-detached dwellings (B-06-2024)
• Consent at 307 Sacred Heart Drive to create one new lot (B-07-2024)
• Cash-in-lieu of parkland fee of $750 per lot for both consent applications

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from March 20, 2024, and to receive a report from the Manager of Engineering regarding Fire Station 2 construction. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item for consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2024.

• Adoption of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report PW-AC-2024-2 on Fire Station 2 construction
• Fire Station 2 construction and Fire Hall attachments

Regular Council Meeting

LaSalle Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including awarding a watermain contract, approving an inclusive community grant application, and updating the Healing Hearts Forest program. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and consent agenda items. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Award watermain contract to Major Construction (2010) Ltd. for $386,846.50 plus HST for Cabot Street
• Authorize application for accessibility renovations to Riverdance Facility with LaSalle Rowing Club
• Approve upgrades to Healing Hearts gazebo and initiate memorial program policy
• Discontinue Tree Memorial Program after 2024 fall planting season
• Adopt by-laws including closing alleys and amending Forest Trails Phase 3 agreement

Closed Council Meeting

Council is holding a closed meeting to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations regarding the CUPE 701.1 contract. The meeting is scheduled to begin after the regular council meeting and is closed to the public under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Discussion of CUPE 701.1 contract negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

LaSalle Council is deciding on several action items, including a $2,717,500 purchase of a 100-foot aerial platform fire apparatus, a land sale to the owners of 7770 Matchett Road, and updates to media and social media policies. Council will also consider denying a request to remove No Parking signs on Huntwick Pl., appoint an engineer for the Chappus Drain project, and terminate the DeSantel Drain project. Several by-laws will be voted on, including tax rates for 2024 and a zoning amendment.

• Purchase of 100-foot aerial platform fire apparatus from Camions Carl Thibault Inc. for $2,717,500 (plus HST), funded through Fire Capital Reserve
• Sale of Part of Lot 22, Concession 1 to owners of 7770 Matchett Road, subject to a Memorandum of Understanding
• Denial of request to remove No Parking signs from Huntwick Pl. cul-de-sac
• Appointment of Rood Engineering Inc. as Drainage Engineer for Chappus Drain minor improvement
• Approval of updated Media Relations, Social Media, and Municipal Digital Signs and Lobby Screens policies; rescinding Advertising Policy

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and consider approvals on several recreation policies and event updates. Items include the 2024 LaSalle Strawberry Festival, facility rental and fee-waiving policy changes, an alcohol risk management policy update, and a preliminary evaluation of the Sean Kenney Animal Superpowers exhibit.

• 2024 LaSalle Strawberry Festival updates, including a proposed parade route change
• Approval of updated Facility Rentals – Outdoor Sport Surface Use Policy (M-CR-002)
• Approval of updated Policy for Fee Waiving Related to the Use of Town Facilities (M-CR-007)
• Approval of updated Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy (M-GEN-005)
• Preliminary evaluation report on Sean Kenney's Animal Superpowers exhibit

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three consent applications for lot creation and one minor variance application. The applications include a lot severance and parking variance for Dr. Tabib, a four-lot creation on Bouffard Road by Royal Oak Luxury Builders, and a lot creation for an apartment building by Timberland General Contractors. Staff recommendations are to approve all applications subject to conditions.

• Consent B-01-2024 and Minor Variance A-02-2024 for V/L Lorne Avenue and 1725 Sprucewood Avenue (Dr. Tabib)
• Consent B-04-2024 for 360 Bouffard Road to create four lots for semi-detached dwellings (Royal Oak Luxury Builders)
• Consent B-05-2024 for 5770 Malden Road to create one lot for an apartment building (Timberland General Contractors)
• Cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fee of $750 per lot for B-04-2024
• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a request from the property owner at 271 Bouffard Road for an exemption from the Fence By-law to allow a five-foot (1.5 metre) projection beyond the front wall of their dwelling. Staff recommend granting the relief. The meeting also includes routine opening business, disclosure of interests, and adjournment.

• Fence By-law relief request at 271 Bouffard Road
• Proposed five-foot (1.5 metre) projection beyond front wall of dwelling
• Staff recommendation to grant relief (report PD-39-2023)

Regular Council Meeting

LaSalle Council will consider appointing Brian MacMillan as Drainage Superintendent and Inspector, and provisionally adopt a by-law for a minor improvement to the Lafferty Drain. Council will also endorse a response to MPP Leardi regarding Bill 175 and receive routine correspondence and committee minutes. The agenda includes several procedural items such as adoption of minutes and confirmatory by-law.

• Appoint Brian MacMillan as Drainage Superintendent and Inspector
• Adopt Engineer's Report for Lafferty Drain minor improvement (By-law 8873)
• Endorse response to MPP Leardi regarding Bill 175
• Receive correspondence from Amaranth, Tay Valley, and Adelaide Metcalfe townships
• Receive Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from February 21, 2024

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting to receive four staff reports on the 2023 water distribution system, DWQMS internal and external audits, a management review summary, and a Ministry of the Environment inspection report. All items are for information and receipt, with no decisions or public hearings on the agenda. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from May 23, 2023.

• Receive LaSalle Distribution System Summary Report for 2023 (report PW-WWC-01-24)
• Receive DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports for 2023 (report PW-WWC-03-24)
• Receive DWQMS Management Review Meeting Summary for 2023 (report PW-WWC-04-24)
• Receive MECP Inspection Report (report PW-WWC-02-24)
• Adopt minutes of May 23, 2023 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and routine items. Key actions include a proposed sale of part of Gladys Boulevard to the owner of 1620 Sprucewood Avenue, and a comprehensive zoning by-law amendment (By-law 8870). Council will also receive reports on the 2023 fire service, municipal building operating costs, and awards from Festivals and Events Ontario, plus correspondence from other municipalities on various topics.

• Sale of part of Gladys Boulevard to owner of 1620 Sprucewood Avenue
• By-law 8870 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 8600
• 2023 Annual Fire Service Report received
• Municipal Building Operating Costs report (FIN-07-2024)
• Correspondence on Highway 413, 9-8-8 hotline, and library funding

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a report on 2024 playground equipment construction, including accessible plans for Lafferty, Meo, Natalie, and Rivervilla parks. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other items for discussion.

• Report PW-AC-2024-1 on Parks Playground Construction 2024
• Accessible plans for Lafferty, Meo, Natalie, and Rivervilla parks
• Presentations by Mark Jones (New Work Park Solutions) and Paul Windle (Henderson Play Equipment)
• Adoption of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two applications: a minor variance at 1680 & 1690 Orford Street to reduce the rear yard setback and allow front-yard parking, and a consent application at 4782 Montgomery Drive to sever a lot for a semi-detached dwelling. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A-03-2024: reduce rear yard setback from 7.5m to 6m and allow front-yard parking at 1680 & 1690 Orford Street
• Consent B-03-2024: sever land to create one new lot for a semi-detached dwelling at 4782 Montgomery Drive
• Consent conditions include $750 per lot parkland cash-in-lieu, grading/servicing plans, and financial security
• Public comments accepted by email or phone; requests to speak must be arranged with staff
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

This agenda for the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-03-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no concrete topics for discussion or action.

Special Closed Council Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. Council will move into closed session under the Municipal Act to receive training on the Emergency Operations Centre, a volunteer firefighter update, and the development application process. No decisions or public business are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Emergency Operations Centre Training
• Volunteer Firefighter Update
• Development Application Process Training

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including awarding contracts for road resurfacing, traffic signal installation, and stormwater design. It will also vote on a zoning by-law amendment, a subdivision agreement, and a one-time $2,500 grant for a community event.

• Award 2024 Mill and Pave contract to Mill-Am Corporation for $1,109,952.23 plus HST
• Award Huron Church Road and Sandwich West Parkway signal installation to Amico Infrastructure Inc. for $858,333.00 plus HST
• Assign Stage 1 Front Road Stormwater Master Plan detailed design to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $1,432,200.00 plus HST
• Designate Block 52 in Crossing View Development subdivision as Class 4 Noise Area
• Authorize one-time $2,500 payment for 2024 Play for a Cure event

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is holding a public planning meeting to consider a town-initiated comprehensive zoning by-law housekeeping amendment (Application No. Z-01-2024). The meeting is to inform the public and accept comments on the proposed general housekeeping changes. Council will decide next steps after the meeting, either resolving issues or bringing the amendment to a future council meeting.

• Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment Application No. Z-01-2024
• Report PD-07-2024 dated February 16, 2024
• Public notice placed in local newspaper on February 16, 2024
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a tender award for the Skate Trail project and discussing memorial relocations related to that construction. Additionally, officials are considering zoning amendments for Crossing View Development and a subdivision proposal for Orford Street.

• Skate Trail Tender Award to Valente Contracting Inc. for $8,880,000.00
• Zoning By-law Amendment: Crossing View Development Phase 1
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and removal of holding symbol for 1680 & 1690 Orford Street
• Cost apportioning agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)
• By-law 8837 regarding repairs to St. Michaels Drain

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will consider several staff reports, including a spring 2024 activities report, an update and budget for the 2024 LaSalle Strawberry Festival, an addition to the Activity Registration and Admission Policy, a 2023 annual report on joint programs with Public Works, and two memorial requests. The committee will also adopt minutes from its October 2023 meeting. All items are recommendations for approval or receipt.

• Approve 2024 LaSalle Strawberry Festival budget projecting a $1,800 surplus
• Receive Spring 2024 Activities Report (CR-2024-01) for April–June 2024
• Approve addition to Activity Registration and Admission Policy (M-CR-005)
• Approve memorial plaque near LaSalle Stompers Clubhouse and memorial in Rosati Park
• Receive 2023 annual report on joint programs between Culture and Recreation and Public Works

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held after the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session under the Municipal Act to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. No decisions or details are public.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act
• Item: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for two applications under the Planning Act. One seeks a minor variance to allow a taller accessory structure, and the other seeks consent to sever a lot to divide a semi-detached dwelling. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• A-01-2024: Variance to increase accessory structure height from 4.5m to 6m at 8520 Disputed Road (Craig Wood and Elizabeth Hillman)
• B-02-2024: Consent to sever land to create one new lot at 2318 Front Road (Osman Homes)
• B-02-2024 conditions include $750 per lot cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication
• Public comments invited; contact staff to speak at hearing

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes and receive updates on the 2024 work plan, the 2023 Strawberry Festival, and the 2023 year-end accessibility status report. All items are for information or adoption, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Adoption of August 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Verbal update on 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2023 Strawberry Festival post-event update (report CR-2023-29)
• 2023 Annual Year-End Accessibility Status Report (report CS-2024-001)

Closed Council Meeting

The LaSalle Council will meet in a closed session to review information provided in confidence. This session is being held in accordance with Section 239 2(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Review of third-party information supplied by Essex Power Corporation

Regular Council Meeting

LaSalle Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including the 2024 budget bylaw, a contract award for drop chamber reconstruction, and a new service agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency. They will also consider a draft plan for the Laurier Horizons condominium and a petition to remove 'No Parking' signs on Huntwick Place.

• 2024 Budget Bylaw 8854
• Contract award to RC White Ltd. for $447,487 plus HST for drop chamber reconstruction
• OCWA Service Agreement 2024-2028 at $477,567 annually
• Draft plan approval for Laurier Horizons Condominium (County File 37-CD-24001)
• Petition to remove 'No Parking' signs on Huntwick Place

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals of charges assessed to property owners for the Chappus Drain improvement project. Both listed appeals, by Guido Benvenuto and Matthew and Sarah Beaudoin, have been withdrawn. The court may deliberate and issue decisions on any remaining matters.

• Chappus Drain assessment appeals heard per Engineer's Report dated November 7, 2023
• Guido Benvenuto, 7225 Malden Road — appeal withdrawn
• Matthew and Sarah Beaudoin, 7350 Matchett Road — appeal withdrawn
• By-law 8823 provisionally adopted September 26, 2023

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is listed as a Committee of Adjustment meeting, but no specific applications, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Closed Council Meeting

This is a closed session of LaSalle Town Council, held under the Municipal Act to consider three items related to proposed or pending land acquisitions or dispositions. No public decisions are expected, and the agenda contains only procedural items.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Three items on proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the purchase of two replacement snowplows for the Roads Department, totaling over $915,000 plus HST. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, a confirmatory by-law, and receipt of correspondence from other municipalities.

• Purchase of Single Axle snowplow from Carrier Truck Centers Inc (International Trucks) for $383,699 plus HST
• Purchase of Tandem Axle snowplow from Viking Cives (Mack Truck) for $531,391 plus HST
• Adoption of minutes from January 9, 2024 regular and closed meetings
• Confirmatory By-law 8853 to be given three readings and passed
• Receipt of correspondence on short-term rentals, community safety, and municipal insurance costs

Special Closed Council Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held for the purpose of educating or training members of council. The closed session will cover public works operations and initiatives, Drainage Act training, and the Transportation Masterplan. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Training topics: Public Works operations and initiatives
• Training topic: Drainage Act training
• Training topic: Transportation Masterplan

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will hear appeals to property assessments for the St. Michael's Drain repair and improvement project. One appeal from Douglas William Levergood will be considered; four other appeals have been withdrawn. The court may deliberate privately and will issue written decisions.

• Douglas William Levergood, 1685 Drouillard Road: appeal on inability to build due to environmental protections and no road access
• William Paun, 875 Laurier Drive: appeal withdrawn
• Michelle Slongo, 1555 Bouffard Road: appeal withdrawn
• Mike and Wanda Brennan, 1547 Bouffard Road: appeal withdrawn
• Darlene Height, 6584 Matchett Road: appeal withdrawn

Closed Council Meeting

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

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Item: labour relations or employee negotiations — performance evaluation of CAO

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a post-budget report and direct administration on the municipal tax rate increase for 2024. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed Parkland Dedication By-law and consider authorizing a public consultation. Several by-laws are up for final passage, including a $32.5 million borrowing by-law and the 2024 interim tax levy.

• Post Budget Deliberations Report (FIN-01-2024) – Council to direct tax rate increase
• Parks Plan – Parkland Dedication and Payment-in-lieu analysis; proposed public consultation
• By-law 8849 – authorize borrowing $32,500,000 for 2023 current expenditures
• By-law 8850 – 2024 interim tax levy
• By-law 8851 – authorize purchase of 6890 Malden Road