LaSalle public meetings in 2022
80 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is listed as a Committee of Adjustment session, but no specific applications, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022, but no specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
By-Law Committee
This agenda for the LaSalle By-Law Committee meeting on December 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific by-laws, decisions, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council is meeting to handle routine business including adopting minutes, receiving the police service's strategic plan, and approving several agreements. Key actions include extending the water supply agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission, renewing the town's insurance program, and appointing representatives to the Essex Region Conservation Authority board.
- Approve extension of water supply agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission effective Dec 31, 2022
- Authorize 2023 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. and cyber insurance through CFC Underwriting Ltd.
- Appoint Deputy Mayor Mike Akpata and Councillor Sue Desjarlais to ERCA Board for 2022-2026
- Pass By-law 8753 for Developer's Severance Agreement with Royal Oak Luxury Builders
- Receive 2022-2024 LaSalle Police Service Strategic Business Plan
Council approved an amendment and extension agreement with the Windsor Utilities Commission for water supply. The board also authorized the 2023 annual insurance program and cyber insurance renewals. Additionally, two council members were appointed to the Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors.
- Appointed Deputy Mayor Mike Akpata and Councillor Sue Desjarlais to the Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors (Carried)
- Approved Amendment and Extension Agreement with Windsor Utilities Commission for water supply (Carried)
- Approved sponsorship agreement with WindsorEssex Community Foundation (Carried)
- Authorized 2023 annual insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. Company (Carried)
- Authorized 2023 cyber insurance renewal through CFC Underwriting Ltd. (Carried)
- Passed By-law 8753 to authorize Developer’s Severance Agreement with Royal Oak Luxury Builders (Carried)
- Passed By-law 8754 to appoint an Alternate Member to Essex County Council (Carried)
- Received 2022-2024 LaSalle Police Service Strategic Business Plan for information (Carried)
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to review applications for committee appointments, citing personal matters under the Municipal Act. No decisions or public business are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to consider personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Review of applications for Committee appointments
Council appointed several residents to the Committee of Adjustment, the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the LaSalle Police Services Board. All appointments are effective immediately and run through November 14, 2026.
- Appointed Vince Marcotte, James Boscariol, Valentina Brunone, Theresa Nicodemo, and Sherry Ducedre to the Committee of Adjustment (Carried)
- Appointed Alexander Burrows, Cynthia Butcher, Louise Connon, Joanna Conrad, Michael Gerard, and Jason Thibodeau to the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Appointed Marie Campagna to the LaSalle Police Services Board (Carried)
Special Council Meeting - Council Orientation
This is a special council meeting dedicated to orientation and training for the 2022-2026 term. Council will discuss a strategic plan update, challenges, goals, objectives, and municipal governance. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and informational.
- Strategic Plan Update
- 2022-2026 Term: Challenges, Goals and Objectives
- Municipal Governance Discussion
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the LaSalle, ON Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on December 6, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the LaSalle, ON Water and Wastewater Committee meeting on November 22, 2022. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items listed.
Inaugural Council Meeting
This is the inaugural meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council, held on November 22, 2022. The agenda is procedural, covering the opening procession, land acknowledgement, national anthem, declarations of office for council, deputy mayor, and mayor, and an inaugural address by Mayor Crystal Meloche. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Declaration of Office for Council members
- Declaration of Office for Deputy Mayor
- Declaration of Office for Mayor and presentation of Chain of Office
- Inaugural address by Mayor Crystal Meloche
The meeting consisted of procedural introductions and the administration of the Declaration of Office for each Member of Council. No legislative decisions or policy votes were taken.
- Administered Declaration of Office for each Member of Council
Fire Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Fire Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no concrete business to report.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four consent (land severance) applications and one minor variance application under the Planning Act. The committee will also adopt minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting. All applications include staff recommendations for approval, subject to conditions.
- Minor variance A-08-22: reduce interior side yard setback from 3m to 1.5m for an addition at 7460 Broderick Road (Gerry and Tracey Goerzen)
- Consent B-11-22: sever ~1.6 ha at 7015 Disputed Road to create a new lot on Leptis Magna Drive (Leptis Magna Development Inc.)
- Consent B-12-22: sever ~0.33 ha at 2645 Bouffard Road for a lot addition (Mohamed Tabib)
- Consent B-13-22: sever a small alley parcel (~45.7 m²) at 1430 Stuart Avenue (John Vott)
- Consent B-13-21: modify conditions to extend deadline to Nov 17, 2023 for 360 Bouffard Road (Carlo Casoni)
The Committee of Adjustment approved one minor variance and four consent applications. Most approvals include requirements for reference plans and specific deadlines for fulfillment ranging from 2023 to 2024.
- Approved Minor Variance Application A-08-22 File 4148 (Carried)
- Approved Consent Application B-11-22 File 4147 with conditions due Nov 9, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved Consent Application B-12-22 File 4149 with conditions due Nov 9, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved Consent Application B-13-22 File 4050 with conditions due Nov 9, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved Consent Application B-12-21 File 4124 with conditions due Nov 17, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider the 2023 budget and departmental business plan timeline, and approve council remuneration adjustments for 2021-2024, including a market adjustment to the Mayor's salary. They will also vote on by-laws amending user fees and the Trinity Woods subdivision agreement, and receive several information items.
- 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline approval
- Council salary adjustments: 2.36% for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Mayor's rate to $49,451.50 for 2023
- Per diem changes: special meetings to $200/day, meal allowances to $15/$25/$40, new $40/month connectivity allowance
- By-law 8750 to amend user fees (Schedule F)
- By-law 8751 to amend Trinity Woods Subdivision Agreement
Council approved the 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline. Members also voted to implement salary adjustments for Council from 2021 through 2024 and updated per diem allowances. Two by-laws regarding user fees and a subdivision agreement were passed.
- Approved 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline
- Approved Council salary adjustments of 2.36% for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
- Increased Mayor's 2023 rate to $49,451.50
- Increased special meeting per diems to $200/day
- Updated meal allowances to $15 breakfast, $25 lunch, and $40 dinner
- Introduced $40/month internal/connectivity allowance
- Passed By-law 8750 amending User Fees or Charges for Services
- Passed By-law 8751 amending the Trinity Woods Subdivision Agreement
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council held in person with remote options. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations regarding CUPE contract negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for CUPE contract negotiations
Council met in a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. Following this session, Council approved the ratification of a tentative contract agreement with CUPE Local 701.
- Ratified tentative agreement with CUPE Local 701 based on report HR-2022-04 (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
The provided document contains only administrative software information and does not include a meeting agenda or specific discussion topics. No planning matters, projects, or ordinances are listed.
By-Law Committee
This agenda for the LaSalle, ON By-Law Committee meeting on 2022-10-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific by-law items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider removing the holding provision on the Wyoming East apartment development, which would allow the project to proceed once a site plan agreement is signed. They will also vote on a 10% increase to 2023 recreation program fees, approve a consultation for naming the waterfront, and authorize road closures for Remembrance Day. Several by-laws, including zoning amendments and alley closures, are scheduled for final passage.
- Remove holding provision on Wyoming Avenue property (Z-04-22, SPC-04-22)
- 10% increase to 2023 recreation program fees starting winter registration Dec 5, 2022
- Waterfront naming consultation to occur November 2022, names to Council January 2023
- Road closures for Remembrance Day Nov 11, 2022 on Malden Road, Normandy Street, Ellis Street
- By-laws 8744-8748: zoning amendment, alley closures, Deputy Fire Chief appointment
Council approved removing the holding provision for a proposed 5-storey, 38-unit condominium building on Wyoming Avenue, contingent on a site plan agreement. Council also approved a 10% increase in 2023 recreation program fees, a consultation for naming the waterfront, and road closures for Remembrance Day. Several by-laws were passed, including zoning amendments and alley closures.
- Approved removal of holding provision for Wyoming East apartment development (Carried)
- Approved 10% increase in 2023 recreation program fees (Carried)
- Approved waterfront naming consultation for November 2022 (Carried)
- Approved Remembrance Day road closures on Malden Road and Normandy Street (Carried)
- Passed By-law 8744 amending zoning by-law 8600 (Carried)
- Passed By-laws 8745-8747 to close and sell alley systems (Carried)
- Passed By-law 8748 appointing Deputy Fire Chief (Carried)
- Approved revised Walking Track, Respect & Responsibility, and Activity Registration policies (Carried)
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed-session meeting of LaSalle Town Council. Council will move into closed session to discuss police services, CUPE contract negotiations, and a proposed land acquisition or disposition. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Closed session under Municipal Act for police services matter
- Closed session for CUPE contract negotiations
- Closed session for proposed acquisition or disposition of town land
Council met in closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss police services, CUPE contract negotiations, and a proposed land transaction. After the closed session, Deputy Mayor Meloche reported that Council received information on the police and CUPE matters and gave direction on the property issue. No motions were made in public session.
- Council moved into closed session to discuss police services, CUPE contract negotiations, and a proposed land acquisition or disposition.
- Council received information from Administration regarding the police service and CUPE contract negotiations.
- Council gave Administration direction regarding a property matter.
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is meeting to receive reports on winter activities (January–March 2023), the 2022 summer joint programs, and to endorse updates to the Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy and the LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy for Council approval. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including adoption of prior minutes.
- Winter Activities Report (CR-2022-30) for January–March 2023
- 2022 Summer Session Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works (CR-2022-34)
- Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy amendments (CR-2022-31) recommended for Council approval
- LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy (CR-2022-33) recommended for Council approval
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee received reports on winter activities and summer programs, and endorsed updates to the Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy and the LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy, recommending Council approval. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and endorsing policy amendments.
- Received Winter Activities Report (January–March 2023)
- Received 2022 Summer Session Report on joint programs
- Endorsed Facility Rentals – Ice Surface Use Policy amendments, recommending Council approval
- Endorsed LaSalle Affordable Recreation Policy amendments, recommending Council approval
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 4, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as the meeting package, video link, and system details; no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear the mayor's comments, and consider several reports and by-laws. The main action item is approving street names for the Martin Lane and Trinity subdivisions. Council will also receive a petition about the Malden Road EA addendum and pass several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for Silverleaf.
- Approve street names Mayfair Avenue South, Mayrand Street, Oke Avenue, Pallies Drive, and Angelo Crescent for Martin Lane and Trinity subdivisions
- Receive petition regarding Malden Road EA Addendum – Stop Bouffard Realignment
- By-law 8739: Developer's Subdivision Agreement with Vel Developments Ltd. (Huron Acres)
- By-law 8740: Amending Agreement #02 under Canada Community Revitalization Fund
- By-law 8742: Zoning By-law amendment for Silverleaf
Council approved five street names for the Martin Lane and Trinity Subdivisions: Mayfair Avenue South, Mayrand Street, Oke Avenue, Pallies Drive, and Angelo Crescent. Council also received a petition opposing the Bouffard Road realignment, supported a resolution against Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act), and passed several by-laws including a developer's subdivision agreement and a zoning by-law amendment.
- Approved street names Mayfair Avenue South, Mayrand Street, Oke Avenue, Pallies Drive, and Angelo Crescent for Martin Lane and Trinity Subdivisions (carried)
- Received petition opposing Bouffard Road realignment (carried)
- Supported Town of Kingsville resolution opposing Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 (carried)
- Passed By-law 8739 authorizing Developer’s Subdivision Agreement with Vel Developments Ltd. (carried)
- Passed By-law 8740 authorizing Amending Agreement #02 under Canada Community Revitalization Fund (carried)
- Passed By-law 8741 appointing Members to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
- Passed By-law 8742 amending Zoning By-law 8600 (carried)
- Directed Administration to report on requiring hard-sided garbage containers (carried)
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
The Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from January 2022 and receive a report on the 2021 DWQMS external audit. The only substantive item is receiving the audit report from the Manager of Water and Wastewater. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Adoption of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Receipt of 2021 DWQMS External Audit Report (PW-WWC-03-22)
The Water and Wastewater Committee received two reports: the 2021 DWQMS External Audit Report and the 2022 MECP Inspection Report. Both were presented by the Manager of Water and Wastewater and were carried by the committee. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received 2021 DWQMS External Audit Report (PW-WWC-03-22) — carried
- Received 2022 MECP Inspection Report (PW-WWC-04-22) — carried
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 for a reduced rear yard setback, and the other seeks consent to sever a small parcel of land. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- A-07-22: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 7.5m to 5.1m for a sunroom at 129 Bechard Beach
- B-10-22: consent to sever ~53 m² parcel at 5930 Abbott Street for lot addition to 5960 Abbott Street
- Public comments accepted via email or phone; meeting live-streamed on YouTube
The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications: a minor variance for a reduced rear yard setback at 129 Bechard Beach, and a consent to sever land at 5930 Abbott Street for a lot addition. Both were approved without conditions.
- Approved minor variance A-07-22 for reduced rear yard setback at 129 Bechard Beach (carried)
- Approved consent B-10-22 for land severance at 5930 Abbott Street (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
This regular Council meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws, plus two substantive items: appointing members to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2022-2026, and approving street names for the Silverleaf Subdivision. Council will also receive a post-event report on the Strawberry Festival and pass by-laws related to festival funding and a tile drain loan.
- Appoint Colleen Caza, Kaela Howarth, Eric West, and alternate Sherry Ducedre to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
- Approve street names Tullio Lane, Meo Boulevard, and Silverleaf Street for the Silverleaf Subdivision
- Pass By-law 8736 authorizing a Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario for the LaSalle Strawberry Festival
- Pass By-law 8737 imposing special drainage rates for a tile drain loan
- Receive Strawberry Festival post-event report and financial actuals
Council approved three street names for the Silverleaf Subdivisions: Tullio Lane, Meo Boulevard, and Silverleaf Street. The decision was made following a report from the Director of Planning and Development. Council also appointed four individuals to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 term.
- Approved street names Tullio Lane, Meo Boulevard, and Silverleaf Street for the Silverleaf Subdivisions
- Appointed Colleen Caza, Kaela Howarth, Eric West, and Sherry Ducedre (alternate) to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2022-2026
- Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 8736 authorizing a Transfer Payment Agreement for the LaSalle Strawberry Festival
- Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 8737 imposing special drainage rates under the Tile Drainage Act
- Adopted the September 13, 2022 agenda as presented
- Adopted the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
- Received the Strawberry Festival Post Event Report
- Received the Summary of Reports to Council
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $531,090 watermain replacement contract, a five-year transit contract with Transit Windsor, and a trial concession agreement at the Vollmer Centre. They will also vote on removing a holding provision on a property at 1725 Sprucewood and on several by-laws, including development charge amendments and land sales.
- Award watermain contract to J.C.S Construction for $531,090 plus HST (Delmar Street project)
- Remove holding symbol at 1725 Sprucewood, with surplus land sale (Lorne Avenue right-of-way and alley)
- Approve five-year transit contract with Transit Windsor for LaSalle 25 route (Sept 2022–Aug 2027)
- Enter trial agreement with M&M Concessions for Vollmer Centre indoor concession
- Approve security services agreement with Johnston Security Solutions for Vollmer Complex
Council approved removing the holding (H) zone symbol at 1725 Sprucewood Ave for a mixed-use development, contingent on a signed development agreement. They also awarded a $531,090 watermain contract to J.C.S Construction, renewed the LaSalle 25 transit contract with Transit Windsor through 2027, and extended a bench advertising agreement with Creative Outdoor for five years.
- Approved removal of holding symbol at 1725 Sprucewood for mixed-use development (carried)
- Awarded $531,090 watermain replacement contract to J.C.S Construction (carried)
- Renewed LaSalle 25 transit contract with Transit Windsor through August 31, 2027 (carried)
- Extended bench advertising agreement with Creative Outdoor for five years (carried)
- Entered trial agreement with M & M Concessions for Vollmer Centre indoor concession (carried)
- Approved security services agreement with Johnston Security Solutions for Vollmer Complex (carried)
- Adopted by-laws including development charges amendment and property sales (carried)
- Directed administration to report on partner municipalities' Essex Power outage experiences (carried)
Fire Committee Meeting
The Fire Committee will consider adopting the minutes from May 19, 2022, and receive the Q2 2022 Fire Report from the Fire Chief. The committee also notes that the November 17, 2022 meeting is cancelled, with no further regular meetings scheduled for the term.
- Adoption of May 19, 2022 Fire Committee minutes
- Receive Q2 2022 Fire Report (FIRE-22-11)
- Cancellation of November 17, 2022 Fire Committee meeting
The Fire Committee received the second quarter 2022 fire report as presented and adopted the minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting. The regularly scheduled November 17, 2022 meeting was cancelled, with no further regular meetings planned for the term. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the report and approving minutes.
- Adopted minutes of May 19, 2022 Fire Committee meeting (carried)
- Received Q2 2022 Fire Report (FIRE-22-11) (carried)
- Cancelled November 17, 2022 regularly scheduled Fire Committee meeting
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is reviewing several policy updates and reports, including the Walking Track Policy, Respect and Responsibility Policy, and Activity Registration Policy, which may be forwarded to Council for approval. They will also receive reports on the 2022 spring session and fall activities, and consider cancelling the November 2022 meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected beyond these recommendations.
- Walking Track Policy update (G-CR-003) to be forwarded to Council
- Respect and Responsibility Policy update to be forwarded to Council
- Activity Registration Policy update to be forwarded to Council
- 2022 Spring Session report of joint programs with Public Works
- Cancellation of November 17, 2022 committee meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee received and forwarded several policy updates to Town Council for final approval, including the revised Walking Track Policy, Respect and Responsibility Policy, and Activity Registration Policy. The committee also approved the cancellation of the November 2022 meeting, with the option for an October meeting at the chair's call. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Received and forwarded revised Walking Track Policy to Council for approval (carried)
- Received 2022 Spring Session joint programs report (carried)
- Received Fall Activities Report for September–December 2022 (carried)
- Received and forwarded revised Respect and Responsibility Policy to Council for approval (carried)
- Received and forwarded revised Activity Registration Policy to Council for approval (carried)
- Approved cancellation of November 2022 meeting (carried)
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for two applications under the Planning Act. They will consider a minor variance to allow a reduced rear yard setback for a sunroom at 657 Laurier Drive, and a consent application to sever a parcel at 4150 North Townline Road to recreate a previously merged lot. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting.
- Minor variance A-06-22: reduce rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 3.9 m for proposed sunroom at 657 Laurier Drive
- Consent B-09-22: sever ~0.6 ha parcel at 4150 North Townline Road to recreate previously merged lot
- Public comments accepted via email or phone (519-969-7770 Ext. 1252)
- Next meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022
The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications: a minor variance to allow a reduced rear yard depth for a sunroom at 657 Laurier Drive, and a consent to re-create one lot at 4150 North Town Line Road. Both decisions were carried unanimously with conditions.
- Approved minor variance A-06-22 for 657 Laurier Dr to reduce rear yard depth from 7.5m to 3.9m for sunroom construction (carried)
- Approved consent B-09-22 for 4150 North Town Line Rd to re-create one lot, subject to conditions including submission of a reference plan (carried)
By-Law Committee
This agenda for the LaSalle, ON By-Law Committee meeting on 2022-08-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Planning Advisory Committee meeting on August 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public meeting on a proposed area-specific wastewater development charge for the Town Centre, and may direct staff to bring a by-law for adoption. The agenda also includes presentations on a police award and the 2021 police annual report, plus several by-laws for final passage, including a zoning amendment, a subdivision agreement, and a noise by-law amendment.
- Public meeting on Town Centre Area Specific Wastewater Development Charge
- 2021 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report presented for information
- By-law 8724 to amend Zoning By-law 8600
- By-law 8725: Developer's Subdivision Agreement with Silver Leaf Rock Developments Inc.
- By-law 8727 to amend Noise By-law 8706
Council adopted four by-laws: a zoning by-law amendment, a developer's subdivision agreement with Silver Leaf Rock Developments Inc., a transfer payment agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, and a noise control by-law amendment. A by-law for the Lepain Drain minor improvement was also given third reading and passed. Council received the 2021 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report and directed administration to bring forward a by-law for a Town Centre area-specific wastewater development charge.
- Adopted zoning by-law amendment (8724) (carried)
- Authorized developer's subdivision agreement with Silver Leaf Rock Developments Inc. (8725) (carried)
- Authorized transfer payment agreement for ICIP Green Stream Project (8726) (carried)
- Amended noise control by-law (8727) (carried)
- Passed Lepain Drain minor improvement by-law (8715) (carried)
- Received 2021 LaSalle Police Service Annual Report (carried)
- Directed administration to bring forward wastewater development charge by-law (carried)
- Ended requirement for Council Meeting Attendance report (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt prior minutes and receive a report on installing additional handrails in Rinks A and B of the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. The item is for information only, not a final decision. No further meetings are scheduled for the current term.
- Report CL-13-2022 on additional handrails in Rinks A and B of the Vollmer Complex
- Adoption of June 29, 2022 committee minutes
The Accessibility Advisory Committee met virtually and adopted the minutes from June 29, 2022. The only substantive item was a report on installing additional handrails in Rinks A and B of the Vollmer Recreation Complex, which was received for information only—no decision was made. The meeting was procedural, with no approvals or denials.
- Adopted June 29, 2022 minutes (carried)
- Received report CL-13-2022 on handrails in Rinks A and B (carried)
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Water and Wastewater Committee meeting on July 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving a redline revision to the Silver Leaf draft plan of subdivision and removing its holding symbol, pending county approval and a subdivision agreement. They will also decide whether to implement an Adopt-A-Street/Trail program (staff recommend deferring to 2023 budget) and whether to authorize a request for proposals for a Front Road District Waterfront Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Study. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving information reports, and passing a confirmatory by-law.
- Redline revision and removal of holding symbol for Silver Leaf Development (formerly Grillo Property)
- Adopt-A-Street/Trail Program: staff recommend no program now, refer to 2023 budget
- Waterfront Park Redevelopment: authorize RFP for Front Road District Waterfront Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Study
- 2022 Second Quarter Procurement Report and Property Tax Write Offs (information items)
- Confirmatory By-law 8723
Council approved a redline revision to the Silver Leaf draft plan of subdivision and agreed to remove the holding symbol, contingent on County approval and a subdivision agreement. They also decided not to implement an Adopt-a-Street/Trail program at this time, instead preparing a draft policy for 2023 budget talks. Authorization was given to prepare a request for proposal for a Front Road District Waterfront Economic Development Strategy study. A motion was passed to prepare a report on correcting the spelling of Matchette Road.
- Approved redline revision and holding removal for Silver Leaf subdivision (182/22)
- Decided not to implement Adopt-a-Street/Trail program; referred to 2023 budget (183/22)
- Authorized RFP for Front Road District Waterfront Economic Development Strategy study (184/22)
- Directed administration to prepare report on Matchette Road spelling correction (186/22)
- Adopted minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (181/22)
- Received information items including accessibility report and procurement report (185/22)
- Passed Confirmatory By-law 8723 (187/22)
Fire Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Fire Committee meeting on July 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
This is the agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 20, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council is meeting to consider several items, including a minor improvement to the Lepain Drain, naming the waterfront 'Petite Côte Waterfront', approving a tree planting policy, and granting a $50,000 tile drainage loan. They will also vote on several by-laws, including subdivision agreements and a drainage inspector appointment. The meeting includes a public hearing on the drain project and a presentation from the LaSalle Friendship Club.
- Public meeting to consider the Engineer's Report for the Lepain Drain minor improvement, with provisional adoption of By-law 8715
- Approval to name the waterfront 'Petite Côte Waterfront'
- Approval of a Tree Planting Policy
- Tile Drainage Loan of $50,000 to Pajot Farms Limited for property on Short Snake Lane E/S
- By-laws for subdivision agreements with Trinity Woods Inc., 2544236 Ontario Inc., and Malcom Murdoch MacDougall and Christine Isabel MacDougall
Council adopted the Lepain Drain Minor Improvement Report and provisionally passed By-law 8715 for the drain's improvement. It also approved a public engagement process on naming waterfront park lands, with a commitment to meet the Maure family to recognize Gil Maure. A $50,000 tile drainage loan for Pajot Farms Limited was approved, and several by-laws were passed, including developer agreements and an appointment. No substantive decisions were made on other matters.
- Adopted Lepain Drain Minor Improvement Report and provisionally adopted By-law 8715 (Carried)
- Approved public engagement process for naming waterfront park lands and meeting with Maure family (Carried)
- Approved Tree Planting Policy (Carried)
- Approved $50,000 tile drainage loan to Pajot Farms Limited and appointed Manager of Engineering as Drainage Inspector (Carried)
- Passed By-laws 8717-8721 including developer agreements and appointment of Drainage Inspector (Carried)
- Passed Confirmatory By-law 8722 (Carried)
- Directed Administration to prepare report on Airbnb regulations (Carried)
- Directed Administration to prepare report and draft Idling By-law (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a report on the NaviLens wayfinding system and directed staff to bring further information in 2023, with consideration for the Event Center. The committee also received the Town's 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Members discussed accessibility improvements for festivals, including early access times, sensory-friendly periods, and wider pathways.
- Received CR-2022-19 on NaviLens wayfinding system; further report to come in 2023 (carried)
- Received CL-2022-10 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 (carried)
- Adopted minutes of April 5, 2022 meeting (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several reports and recommendations, including approving the 2021 audited financial statements, naming the waterfront 'Petite Côte Waterfront', and authorizing the distribution of town-owned alley portions along Lansdowne Avenue and Morton Drive. Council will also appoint engineers for two drainage improvement projects and appoint proxy holders for the Essex Power Corporation shareholder meeting. Several by-laws will be read, including one authorizing civil marriage solemnization services.
- Approve and adopt 2021 Audited Financial Statements presented by KPMG
- Approve naming the waterfront to 'Petite Côte Waterfront'
- Authorize distribution of town-owned alley portions along Lansdowne Avenue and Morton Drive
- Appoint Dillon Consulting Ltd. as Drainage Engineer for 6th Concession Drain and Martin Bergeron Drain projects
- Appoint Mayor Bondy as proxy holder for Essex Power Corporation 2022 shareholder meeting
Council authorized the sale of town-owned alley portions abutting Lansdowne Avenue and Morton Drive to the Mancini family under Distribution Option 2, with prices of $200 and $4.50 per square foot. The motion carried 5-2, with Mayor Bondy and Councillor Carrick opposed. Council also adopted the 2021 audited financial statements, appointed Dillon Consulting as drainage engineer for two drain projects, and passed a by-law authorizing civil marriage solemnization services.
- Approved alley distribution to Mancini properties under Option 2 (5-2)
- Adopted 2021 audited financial statements
- Appointed Dillon Consulting Ltd. as drainage engineer for 6th Concession Drain
- Appointed Dillon Consulting Ltd. as drainage engineer for Martin Bergeron Drain
- Appointed Mayor Bondy as proxy holder for Essex Power Corporation shareholder meeting
- Passed By-law 8714 authorizing civil marriage solemnization services
- Received Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes and approved all committee matters
- Deferred waterfront naming and other items to next meeting
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications: a minor variance (A-04/22) with no conditions, a consent (B-08/22) subject to conditions, and another minor variance (A-05/22) with conditions. All decisions were made as presented, with no withdrawals or deferrals.
- Approved minor variance A-04/22 File #4140 with no conditions
- Approved consent B-08/22 File #4141 subject to conditions (e.g., reference plan, consolidation undertaking)
- Approved minor variance A-05/22 File #4142 subject to conditions (e.g., grading plan, right-of-way permit, service installation)
By-Law Committee
The By-law Committee will consider a request to remove a dangerous dog designation for a property at 155 Jolly. The Compliance Officer's report (PBP-2022-23) recommends removal. The committee will also adopt minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting.
- Request to remove dangerous dog designation re 155 Jolly
- Adoption of January 18, 2022 meeting minutes
The By-Law Committee voted to remove a dangerous dog designation following a compliance officer's report. The decision was made unanimously by the two councillors present. The committee also adopted the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting.
- Removed dangerous dog designation (unanimous)
- Adopted January 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Planning Advisory Committee meeting on June 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several action items, including awarding a marina dock removal contract for $76,500 plus HST, establishing a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, and approving a site plan delegation by-law in response to Bill 109. They will also vote on multiple by-laws, including user fee amendments and developer severance agreements, and receive various reports and correspondence.
- Award marina dock removal work to Hotte Marine for $76,500 plus HST
- Establish 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and approve terms of reference
- Approve site plan delegation by-law (8709) appointing staff to oversee site plan approvals per Bill 109
- Pass by-law 8703 amending user fees, by-laws 8710 and 8711 for developer severance agreements, and by-law 8712 amending Telus tower lease agreement
- Endorse Active School Travel Charter for Windsor-Essex County
Council approved awarding the LaSalle Small Coast dock removal work to Hotte Marine for $76,500 plus HST, funded through the Small Coast Waterfront Experience budget. Council also approved the Site Plan Delegation By-law, established a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, and endorsed the Active School Travel Charter. Several by-laws were passed, including amendments to user fees and developer severance agreements.
- Approved marina dock removal contract to Hotte Marine for $76,500 plus HST (carried)
- Approved Site Plan Delegation By-law delegating approval authority to staff (carried)
- Established Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and approved its Terms of Reference (carried)
- Endorsed Active School Travel Charter for Windsor-Essex County (carried)
- Passed by-laws 8703, 8709, 8710, 8711, 8712 (carried)
- Received April 2022 financial statements (carried)
- Supported free public transportation on election day (carried)
- Approved Fire and Parks, Recreation and Events Committee minutes (carried)
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held via video conference, with the sole substantive item being a move into closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations
The meeting was a closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations. Council received a verbal update from the CAO and Director of Human Resources. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to receive the update.
- Moved into closed session to discuss labour relations (carried)
- Received verbal update on labour relations (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on the NaviLens Wayfinding System and the Town of LaSalle 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 5, 2022 meeting and hear a delegation from the LaSalle Rowing Club. No final decisions are being made; items are for information and discussion.
- Receive report CR-2022-19 on NaviLens Wayfinding System
- Receive report CL-2022-10 on 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
- Adopt minutes of April 5, 2022 meeting
- Delegation from Doug Diet, President of LaSalle Rowing Club
Special Closed Council Meeting
The council met in a special closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations regarding CUPE contract negotiations. No decisions were made in public session; the only action was receiving a verbal update on the status of negotiations. The meeting was procedural and closed to the public.
- Moved into closed session to discuss CUPE contract negotiations (carried)
- Received verbal update on CUPE contract negotiations status (carried)
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing for two applications under the Planning Act. The committee is considering a minor variance for three semi-detached dwellings (six units total) on Edgemore Avenue and a consent application to recreate a lot on Canard Drive. Staff recommend approval of both applications subject to conditions.
- A-03-22: minor variance for three semi-detached dwellings (six units) on Edgemore Avenue east of Malden Road, on behalf of LA Urban Living
- A-03-22 conditions include $750 per unit cash-in-lieu of parkland, purchase of closed alley, and 1.5m concrete sidewalk
- B-07-22: consent to recreate lot at 9150 Canard Drive, on behalf of Thomas Poulton
- Both applications require conditions fulfilled by May 25, 2024
- Public comments accepted via email or phone until hearing
The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications: a minor variance for LA Urban Living (A-03-22) and a consent for a property at 9170 Canard Drive (B-07-22). Both approvals were subject to conditions, including payments, engineering plans, and completion by May 25, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minor variance A-03-22 for LA Urban Living with conditions (carried)
- Approved consent B-07-22 for 9170 Canard Drive with conditions (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
This is a regular Council meeting with several action items. Council will vote on appointing Dillon Consulting as drainage engineer for the Lepain Drain project, approve road closures for the 2022 Strawberry Festival, and give final reading to multiple by-laws including waste collection, site plan control, parking, animal control, noise, and outdoor illumination. They will also receive information reports on the 2022 financial outlook, first-quarter procurement, and council attendance.
- Approve Dillon Consulting Ltd. as Drainage Engineer for Lepain Drain minor improvements
- Approve Strawberry Festival road closures from June 6 to June 13, 2022
- By-law 8696: Waste Collection Agreement with GFL Environmental Inc.
- By-law 8702: Site Plan Control Agreement with Sunnyside Realty Development Inc.
- By-laws 8704-8707: amend parking, animal control, noise, and outdoor illumination regulations
Council adopted the agenda and minutes, then approved several reports and by-laws. It appointed Dillon Consulting as drainage engineer for the Lepain Drain project and approved road closures for the Strawberry Festival. Six by-laws were passed, covering waste collection, site plan control, parking, animals, noise, and outdoor illumination. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Appointed Dillon Consulting Ltd. as Drainage Engineer for Lepain Drain project (carried)
- Approved road closures for 2022 Strawberry Festival June 6-13 (carried)
- Passed By-law 8696 authorizing waste collection agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. (carried)
- Passed By-law 8702 authorizing site plan control agreement with Sunnyside Realty Development Inc. (carried)
- Passed By-law 8704 amending vehicular parking by-law (carried)
- Passed By-law 8705 regulating animals (carried)
- Passed By-law 8706 regulating noise (carried)
- Passed By-law 8707 regulating outdoor illumination (carried)
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Water and Wastewater Committee meeting on May 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held via video conference, with the sole substantive item being a move into closed session to consider a proposed acquisition or disposition of land by the Town. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for a proposed acquisition or disposition of land
Council held a closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition, then approved a motion to convey two lots on Normandy in exchange for a 21-acre parcel south of LaSalle Public School. The remaining Normandy lot will be placed for public sale. The motion carried unanimously.
- Approved conveyance of two Normandy lots for a 21-acre parcel south of LaSalle Public School (carried)
- Approved placing the remaining Normandy lot for public sale (carried)
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is reviewing several departmental reports. Items include updates on the Strawberry Festival, summer programs, and technology use.
- Approval of Last Call Before Fall Event budget projecting a $14,500.00 surplus
- Review of 2022 Winter Session Report of Joint Programs and Events
- Strawberry Festival updates
- Summer Programs and Activities report
- Rescinding of the Facility Rentals – Private Rental Policy (M-CR-006)
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee received reports on the 2022 Winter Session, Strawberry Festival updates, Summer Programs and Activities, and technology use updates. It approved the Last Call Before Fall event budget projecting a surplus of $14,500 and rescinded the Facility Rentals – Private Rental Policy (M-CR-006).
- Approved Last Call Before Fall event budget with $14,500 surplus (carried)
- Rescinded Facility Rentals – Private Rental Policy M-CR-006 (carried)
- Received 2022 Winter Session report CR-2022-11 (carried)
- Received Strawberry Festival updates report CR-2022-13 (carried)
- Received Summer Programs and Activities report CR-2022-14 (carried)
- Received technology use updates report CR-2022-15 (carried)
Fire Committee Meeting
The LaSalle Fire Committee is meeting virtually to consider the Q1 2022 Fire Report and to adopt the minutes from its March 24, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes only these two items, with no other business listed.
- Q1 2022 Fire Report (FIRE-22-10) to be received
- Adoption of minutes from March 24, 2022 Fire Committee meeting
The Fire Committee met virtually and adopted the minutes from its March 24, 2022 meeting. It received the Q1 2022 Fire Report presented by the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted minutes of March 24, 2022 Fire Committee meeting
- Received Q1 2022 Fire Report (FIRE-22-10)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the purchase of a new 5-ton snowplow for $307,907.01 plus HST, adopt 2021 year-end financial reports, and review draft amendments to outdoor illumination, noise, animal, and parking bylaws. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, several bylaw readings, and receipt of quarterly reports.
- Purchase of 2024 International truck with Viking plow system from Carrier Centers for $307,907.01 plus HST
- Adoption of 2021 year-end financial reports including Capital Fund Analysis and Reserves
- Draft amendments to Outdoor Illumination, Noise, Animal Control, and Parking bylaws
- First, second, and third reading of By-law 8700 (Zoning By-law Amendment) and By-law 8691 (Restricted Acts)
- Third reading of By-law 8688 for Cahill Drain maintenance and realignment
Council approved the purchase of a new 2024 International truck with a Viking plow system for Public Works from Carrier Centers for $307,907.01 plus HST. Council also adopted the 2021 year-end financial reports and received draft amendments to several by-laws, directing administration to bring them back for adoption at a future meeting. Mayor Bondy announced he will not run in the October municipal election.
- Approved purchase of 2024 International truck with Viking plow system from Carrier Centers for $307,907.01 plus HST (Carried)
- Adopted 2021 year-end financial reports including Capital Fund Analysis, Reserves, Reserve Fund, Deferred Revenue Schedule, and Cash and Investments Report (Carried)
- Received draft amendments to Outdoor Illumination, Noise, Animal Control, and Parking By-laws; directed administration to bring back for adoption (Carried)
- Received 2022 1st Quarter Report (Carried)
- Received 2021 4th Quarter Report (Carried)
- Received Summary of Reports to Council (Carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 8691 (temporary CAO authority) and By-law 8700 (zoning amendment) (Carried)
- Gave third reading to By-law 8688 (Cahill Drain maintenance) and passed confirmatory By-law 8701 (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive reports, and vote on a series of by-laws and policies. Key actions include approving a new Procedure By-law (8692), a Festival and Event Hosting policy with new fees and a new Recreation Programmer – Events position, and updates to the fee-waiving policy for town facilities. Council will also give final reading to eight by-laws covering severance agreements, a subdivision agreement, a waste collection agreement with GFL, a zoning amendment, and more.
- Adopt new Procedure By-law 8692 governing council and committee meetings
- Approve Event Hosting Policy, event rental fees, and new Recreation Programmer – Events position
- Approve updates to Policy for Waiving or Reducing Fees for town facilities
- By-law 8695: Subdivision Agreement with Lankor Horizons Development Inc. (Laurier Horizons Phase 2)
- By-law 8696: Waste Collection Agreement with GFL Environmental Inc.
Council adopted the new Procedure By-law 8692, with an amendment to track implementation issues and report back in July 2023. Council also approved the Event Hosting Policy, event rental fees, and a new full-time Recreation Programmer – Events position. Several other by-laws were passed, including severance agreements, a subdivision agreement, and a zoning by-law amendment.
- Adopted Procedure By-law 8692 with amendment to report back in July 2023 (Carried)
- Approved Event Hosting Policy, Event Rental Fees, and Recreation Programmer – Events position (Carried)
- Approved updates to Policy for Waiving or Reducing Fees for Town facilities (Carried)
- Approved Fire Committee minutes and all committee matters (Carried)
- Approved Parks, Recreation and Events Committee minutes and 2021 Annual Report (Carried)
- Passed By-laws 8692-8695, 8697, 8698 including severance, subdivision, and zoning amendments (Carried)
- Passed confirmatory By-law 8699 (Carried)
Closed Council Meeting
This is a closed meeting of LaSalle Town Council, held via video conference, to discuss a non-union compensation review and the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting from March 8, 2022. The public portion of the agenda contains only procedural items, with no decisions or discussions open to the public.
- Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2)(b) and (d)
- Non-Union Compensation Review
- Minutes of Personnel Committee Meeting dated March 8, 2022 and accompanying reports
Council approved the 2022 Non-Union Compensation Update, including salary adjustments of 2.36% for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, a market value adjustment to meet the 75th percentile policy, and 2.36% annual adjustments for 2023 and 2024. The next compensation review is scheduled for fall 2024. Council also received the Personnel Committee minutes from March 8, 2022, for information.
- Approved 2022 Non-Union Compensation Update with salary adjustments (Carried)
- Approved 2.36% salary adjustment for fiscal 2021 (1.18% Jan 1 & 1.18% Jul 1)
- Approved 2.36% salary adjustment for fiscal 2022 (1.18% Jan 1 & 1.18% Jul 1)
- Approved market value adjustment to meet 75th percentile policy for fiscal 2022
- Approved 2.36% annual salary adjustment for fiscal 2023 and 2024
- Scheduled next Non-Union Compensation Review for fall 2024
- Approved amended Non-Union Salary Administration Program
- Received Personnel Committee minutes dated March 8, 2022 (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing multiple applications regarding land severances and lot creations. These include requests to change conditions of consent, re-create lots, and create new lots for future development.
- Change of conditions for Brotto Development Corporation at 5881 Malden Road
- Lot re-creation application for 1212 & 1222 Reaume Road
- Lot creation application for 320 Huron Street
- Lot addition application for 2575 Bouffard Road
By-Law Committee
The By-law Committee is reviewing draft amendments to the Outdoor Illumination, Noise, Animal Control, and Parking by-laws, as reported by the By-law Enforcement Officer (DS-2022-01). The committee will receive the report for information and recommend that the amended by-laws be brought to a future Council meeting for consideration. The agenda also includes adoption of the January 18, 2022 minutes.
- Draft amendments to Outdoor Illumination By-law (Nuisance Lighting Draft 2)
- Draft amendments to Noise By-law (Draft Noise 2022)
- Draft amendments to Animal Control By-law (Animal Draft 2021)
- Draft amendments to Parking By-law (8398 - Parking By-law update 2022)
- Adoption of January 18, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the LaSalle Planning Advisory Committee meeting on April 19, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council will decide on the 2022 final tax rates, including a proposed 1.66% increase funded partly by $100,200 in recapture, and award a $792,225.11 contract for new tennis courts at the Vollmer Complex. The agenda also includes approvals for two housing developments (120 units total), a new garbage collection contract with GFL, and several other agreements and by-laws.
- Award $792,225.11 contract to Armstrong Paving for Vollmer Complex tennis courts
- Approve site plan for two six-storey apartment buildings (120 units) by Laurier Horizons Inc.
- Adopt 2022 final tax rates with 1.66% increase using $100,200 recapture
- Direct staff to prepare garbage collection service contract with GFL starting Jan 1, 2023
- Support redline amendment for Harmony Lakes Subdivision Phase 2
Council approved a $792,225.11 contract for new tennis courts at the Vollmer Complex, funded from the 2022 capital budget. It also adopted the 2022 final tax rates with a 1.66% increase, using $100,200 in recapture for operational pressures. Other approvals included a site plan for two six-storey apartment buildings (120 units), a garbage collection contract with GFL starting 2023, and several agreements and by-laws.
- Approved $792,225.11 tennis court contract to Armstrong Paving (carried)
- Adopted 2022 final tax rates with 1.66% increase (carried)
- Approved site plan for two 6-storey, 120-unit apartment buildings (carried)
- Directed administration to prepare garbage collection contract with GFL (carried)
- Approved facility use agreement renewal with St. Clair College (carried)
- Supported Harmony Phase 2 redline amendment, forwarded to County of Essex (carried)
- Authorized agreements with LaSalle Stompers and Robertson Amusements (carried)
- Directed by-law to delegate authority to CAO if council becomes lame duck (carried)
Court of Revision
The LaSalle Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals from property owners regarding the Cahill Drain assessment, as set out in an October 9, 2020 drainage report. No written appeals were received, and the court is expected to confirm the Schedule of Assessment adopted by Provisional By-law 8668.
- No written appeals received for Cahill Drain assessment
- Provisional By-law 8668 adopts engineer's report for drainage works
- Schedule of Assessment dated October 9, 2020 to be confirmed
- Engineers Tony Peralta and Tim Oliver appearing via Zoom
The Court of Revision confirmed the Schedule of Assessment dated October 9, 2020, for the Cahill Drain drainage works, as adopted by Provisional By-law 8668. No appeals were received by the Municipality or the Town of Tecumseh. The decision was carried unanimously.
- Confirmed Schedule of Assessment for Cahill Drain (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt prior minutes, receive the 2021 Year End Accessibility Report for forwarding to Council, approve cancelling the October 4, 2022 meeting due to the municipal election voting period, and receive the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022.
- Adoption of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes
- 2021 Year End Accessibility Report (CL-2022-02) to be forwarded to Council
- Approval to cancel October 4, 2022 committee meeting due to election voting period (Oct 14-24)
- 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan (CL-2022-003) to be received
The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from September 15, 2021, and received the 2021 Year End Accessibility Report, which will be forwarded to Council for information. The committee also approved a verbal update about cancelling the October 4, 2022 meeting and received the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.
- Adopted minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
- Received 2021 Year End Accessibility Report and forwarded to Council (carried)
- Approved verbal update on cancellation of October 4, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Received 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan (carried)
Fire Committee Meeting
The LaSalle Fire Committee is meeting virtually to adopt prior minutes and receive two reports: one on mandatory firefighter certification and one on the 2021 annual report. Both items are for information only, with no decisions expected beyond receiving the reports.
- Adoption of January 20, 2022 Fire Committee minutes
- Report FIRE-22-07 on 2022 Mandatory Firefighter Certification
- Report FIRE-22-05 on 2021 Annual Report
The Fire Committee received two reports: one on mandatory firefighter certification and one on the 2021 annual report. Both were received as information, with no decisions made beyond adopting the previous meeting's minutes.
- Adopted January 20, 2022 Fire Committee minutes
- Received report on mandatory firefighter certification (FIRE-22-07)
- Received 2021 annual report (FIRE-22-05)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider recommending draft approval for two subdivisions on Martin Lane, hear a supplemental report on a three-station fire service model with its financial plan, and pass several by-laws including land acquisitions and election language provisions. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and remuneration reports.
- Draft plan approval for 2544236 Ontario Inc. (D'Amore-Blain) subdivision on Martin Lane
- Draft plan approval for QD Developments subdivision on Martin Lane
- Three-Station Fire Service Model Supplemental Report and financial plan approval
- By-law 8680: land acquisition from QD Development for subdivision agreement
- By-law 8682: allow languages other than English for 2022 election information
Council received reports and recommended that the County of Essex grant draft approval to two draft plans of subdivision on Martin Lane, with conditions including stormwater management, parkland conveyance, and subdivision agreements. Council also approved the financial plan for a three-station fire service model and passed five by-laws, including one authorizing land acquisition from QD Development Group.
- Recommended draft approval for D'Amore-Blain Martin Lane subdivision with conditions (carried)
- Recommended draft approval for QD Developments Martin Lane subdivision with conditions (carried)
- Approved Three-Station Fire Service Model financial plan (carried)
- Received 2021 Schedule of Council and Board Member Remuneration (carried)
- Passed By-law 8678 authorizing severance agreement with George and Karen Linner
- Passed By-law 8679 authorizing severance agreement with Francois and Heather Ann Gratton
- Passed By-law 8680 authorizing land acquisition from 2089679 Ontario Inc. for QD Development
- Passed By-law 8682 allowing languages other than English in 2022 election information
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
This agenda for the LaSalle Water and Wastewater Committee meeting on March 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to consider three applications: a minor variance for a proposed addition at 755 Morton Drive, and two consent applications involving properties on Disputed Road. The committee will also adopt minutes from the January 26 meeting. Recommendations for approval are included for each application, subject to conditions.
- Minor variance (A-02-22) for reduced rear and interior side yard setback at 755 Morton Drive, on behalf of Bruno Cremasco Cabinets Inc.
- Consent (B-02-22) for lot addition at 6215 Disputed Road, on behalf of Vito and Caterina Chisesi.
- Consent (B-03-22) to create one new building lot at 6205 Disputed Road, on behalf of Avat Hussein.
- Approval conditions include $5,000 security for site works and submission of digital plans in .DWG format.
- Public comments accepted via email or phone; meeting live-streamed on YouTube.
The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a warehouse addition (A-02-22) and two consents for land severance and lot addition (B-02-22 and B-03-22), all subject to conditions. One application (A-01/22) was deferred to a later meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minor variance A-02-22 for warehouse addition, subject to conditions (unanimous)
- Approved consent B-02-22 for lot severance, subject to conditions (unanimous)
- Approved consent B-03-22 for lot addition, subject to conditions (unanimous)
- Deferred application A-01/22 to a later meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved the 2022 mill and pave contract award to Mill-Am Corporation for $698,460 plus HST, funded from the approved capital budget. They also awarded a floating docks contract to Bedrock 42 Inc. for $77,240 plus HST, with additional funds transferred from the Parks Reserve. Council authorized administration to negotiate a pilot café agreement with Kava Café & Bakery at the Civic Centre. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved $698,460 mill and pave contract to Mill-Am Corporation (carried)
- Approved $77,240 floating docks contract to Bedrock 42 Inc. (carried)
- Authorized $42,240 transfer from Parks Reserve for docks project (carried)
- Authorized negotiation and execution of café pilot agreement with Kava Café & Bakery (carried)
- Received ERCA Transition Plan and Draft 2022 Budget (carried)
- Adopted by-laws 8670, 8675, 8676 (carried)
- Forwarded Perth South correspondence on Catch and Release Justice to Police Services Board (carried)
- Adopted confirmatory by-law 8677 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the purchase of a new street sweeper for $445,605.91 plus HST, and endorsing a regional approach to food, organics, and biosolids waste management through the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority. Several by-laws will be voted on, including updates to user fees and agreements for gas tax funding and a waterfront construction contract. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and committee reports.
- Purchase of Elgin Whirlwind MV Vacuum street sweeper from Joe Johnson Equipment for $445,605.91 plus HST
- Endorsement of regional food, organics, and biosolids waste management project and RFP for organic waste processing
- By-law 8670 to amend user fees or charges for services
- By-law 8671 to authorize agreement for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation
- By-law 8673 to authorize agreement with Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. for roads and parking lot construction for Phase 1A of LaSalle Small Coast Waterfront Experience
Meeting to Consider
This is a special meeting under the Drainage Act for Council to consider the Engineer's Report on the Cahill Drain, which proposes maintenance, improvement, and realignment. Affected landowners can comment and ask questions, but appeals are handled later. Council may adopt the report by by-law, refer it back, or discuss debenturing costs.
- Consideration of Engineer's Report for Cahill Drain (prepared by Peralta Engineering Ltd. and Dillon Consulting Ltd.)
- Public comments on proposed drainage works
- First and second reading of By-law 8668 to adopt the Engineer's Report
- First, second, and third reading of confirmatory By-law 8669
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee is reviewing several departmental reports. Items include the 2022 Strawberry Festival budget, upcoming seasonal activities, and updates to outdoor sports and walking track policies.
- Approval of the 2022 Strawberry Festival budget
- Review of a request for reduced ice rental rates under By-law 8485
- Updates to the Outdoor Sports Surface Use Policy and Walking Track Policy
- Review of upcoming activities scheduled for April through June 2022
- Receipt of the 2021 Annual Report for joint programs and events
The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee approved the 2022 Strawberry Festival budget, received reports on upcoming activities and policy updates, and approved a fee waiver for the Play For A Cure Hockey Tournament while denying a reduced rate for Seniors Hockey. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved 2022 Strawberry Festival budget (carried)
- Received report on April–June 2022 activities (carried)
- Approved updates to Outdoor Sports Surface Use Policy and Walking Track Policy (carried)
- Received 2021 Annual Report of Joint Programs and Events, forwarded to Council (carried)
- Approved waiver of all fees for Play For A Cure Hockey Tournament on March 29, 2022 (carried)
- Denied reduced ice rental rate for Seniors Hockey (carried)
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
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Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision. The first proposal, by 2544236 Ontario Inc., covers about 19 hectares east of Front Road, north of Dossenbach Drive, and south of Jewel Street, and would allow approximately 60 single detached and 82 semi-detached units. The second, by QD Developments Group Ltd., covers 15 hectares east of Front Road, north of Martin Lane, and west of Essex Terminal Railway, and would allow approximately 45 single detached and 32 semi-detached units. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a notice of public meeting.
- Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision – 19 ha, east of Front Road, north of Dossenbach Drive, south of Jewel Street – ~60 single detached + 82 semi-detached units – Applicant: 2544236 Ontario Inc.
- Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision – 15 ha, east of Front Road, north of Martin Lane, west of Essex Terminal Railway – ~45 single detached + 32 semi-detached units – Applicant: QD Developments Group Ltd.
By-Law Committee
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Regular Council Meeting
The Town of LaSalle Council is reviewing a parking lot contract for the Small Coast Waterfront Experience. They are also considering a by-law to authorize $7,000,000 in debentures for a skate trail and water feature.
- Award of parking lot contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. for $2,693,490.67 plus HST
- By-law 8666 to authorize borrowing $7,000,000 for a skate trail and water feature
- Approval of a Fee Waiving Policy for Town-owned facility rentals
- Receipt of the 2021 ERCA Annual Report
Council approved a fee waiving policy for town facility rentals, awarded a $2,693,490.67 parking lot contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. for the Small Coast Waterfront Experience Phase 1A, and passed a by-law to borrow $7 million for a skate trail and water feature. Several reports were received for information, including a strategic plan update and procurement report. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Fee Waiving Policy for town facility rentals (carried)
- Awarded parking lot contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. for $2,693,490.67 plus HST (carried)
- Passed by-law 8666 authorizing $7,000,000 borrowing for skate trail and water feature (carried)
- Received Strategic Plan Update report (carried)
- Received Procurement 2021 Fourth Quarter report (carried)
- Received ERCA Annual Report 2021 (carried)
- Received Summary of Reports to Council (carried)
- Passed confirmatory by-law 8667 (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting
The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing to consider four applications under the Planning Act: one minor variance and three consents (including one combined with a variance). The committee will also adopt minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting. Staff recommend approval for all applications, subject to conditions.
- Minor variance to reduce garage setback from 7.5 m to 6 m at 815 Maple Avenue (A-13-21)
- Consent to create a lot addition at 4097 St. Francis Crescent (B-01-22)
- Consent to create a new building lot at 4772 Montgomery Drive (B-15-21)
- Consent and minor variance to create a new lot and reduce yard depth from 7.5 m to 6 m at 165 and 171 Riverview Avenue (B-16-21 and A-14-21)
The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda: one minor variance (A-13-21) and three consents (B-01-22, B-15-21, B-16-21) along with a related minor variance (A-14-21). Each approval was subject to specific conditions, such as submitting reference plans, entering into severance agreements, and meeting deadlines. No applications were denied or deferred.
- Approved minor variance A-13-21 File 4126 (no conditions)
- Approved consent B-01-22 File 4130 (conditions: submit reference plan by Jan 26, 2022)
- Approved consent B-15-21 File 4127 (conditions: reference plan, severance agreement, grading/servicing plans by Jan 26, 2023)
- Approved consent B-16-21 File 4128 and minor variance A-14-21 File 4129 (conditions: reference plan, severance agreement, grading/servicing plans, deed for right-of-way, by Jan 26, 2023)
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting
The Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from March 2021 and receive two reports: the DWQMS Internal Audit Report 2021 and a September 2021 MECP Inspection Report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2021 meeting
- Receive DWQMS Internal Audit Report 2021 (report PW-WWC-01-22)
- Receive MECP Inspection Report dated September 2, 2021 (report PW-WWC-02)
The Water and Wastewater Committee met virtually and adopted the minutes from March 23, 2021. It received the DWQMS Internal Audit Report 2021 and the MECP Inspection Report dated September 2, 2021, both as information items. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.
- Adopted minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting (carried)
- Received DWQMS Internal Audit Report 2021 (carried)
- Received MECP Inspection Report dated September 2, 2021 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving a three-station fire service model (Scenario 3) as part of the Fire Master Plan implementation, and authorize a financial plan and public information platform. They will also vote on extending agreements for emergency management software and fire radio communications, and pass related by-laws, including a zoning by-law amendment.
- Approve Scenario 3 of the Three Station Fire Service Model Analysis from Dillon Consulting
- Authorize preparation of a Financial Plan for Scenario 3 and a virtual public information platform
- Extend Get Ready Online Inc. agreement for Emergency Management Education and EOC Platform Software (By-law 8662)
- Extend Radio Communications Agreement with RadioCo Ltd. (KELCOM) for LaSalle Fire Service (By-law 8663)
- Amend Zoning By-law No. 8600 to remove H symbol (By-law 8664)
Council approved Scenario 3 of the Three Station Fire Service Model Analysis, which keeps Station #1 at 1900 Normandy Street and adds two new stations at 2170 Front Road and Laurier Parkway west of Disputed Road. Administration was authorized to prepare a financial plan and a virtual public information platform for the model. Council also approved extensions of agreements with Get Ready Online Inc. and RadioCo Ltd. (KELCOM) for emergency management software and fire radio communications, respectively. Three by-laws were passed, including a zoning amendment (By-law 8664) with a corrected schedule notation.
- Approved Scenario 3 three-station fire service model (carried)
- Authorized financial plan and virtual public info platform for fire stations (carried)
- Approved extension of Get Ready Online Inc. agreement (carried)
- Approved extension of RadioCo Ltd. (KELCOM) radio communications agreement (carried)
- Passed By-law 8662 (Get Ready Online agreement) (carried)
- Passed By-law 8663 (RadioCo agreement) (carried)
- Passed By-law 8664 (zoning amendment) (carried)
- Passed confirmatory By-law 8665 (carried)
Fire Committee Meeting
The LaSalle Fire Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from November 18, 2021, and to receive the Q4 2021 Fire Report from the Fire Chief. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Adoption of minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting
- Receive Q4 2021 Fire Report (report FIRE-22-03, dated January 5, 2022)
The Fire Committee received the Q4 2021 Fire Report and approved changing the 2022 meeting dates from July 21 to August 18 and from September 15 to November 17. The minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting were adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting
- Received Q4 2021 Fire Report (FIRE-22-03)
- Approved meeting date changes: July 21 to August 18, September 15 to November 17
By-Law Committee
The By-law Committee will consider adopting minutes from October 19, 2021, and act on a report recommending denial of a request to cancel a weed cutting invoice for 5001 Cremasco. The meeting is held virtually on January 18, 2022.
- Adoption of October 19, 2021 minutes
- Report DS-45-2021 on 5001 Cremasco weed cutting invoice cancellation
- Recommendation to deny cancellation request
The By-Law Committee approved a request from Jasmeet Marwah, 5001 Cremasco, to reverse a $903 weed-cutting invoice and exempt him from a Clean Yard Bylaw order issued August 24, 2021, as he was out of town when notice was served. The decision was carried unanimously by the two members present. The committee also noted a suggestion to examine additional by-law enforcement support outside regular hours with Chief Davies of LaSalle Police, but no formal action was taken on that matter.
- Approved fee reversal of $903 weed-cutting invoice for 5001 Cremasco (carried)
- Approved exemption from Clean Yard Bylaw order dated August 24, 2021 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
LaSalle Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and an interim tax levy, along with a borrowing by-law of $28,050,000 for current expenditures. They will also hear a presentation on the County Wide Active Transportation System, review the Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan, and consider a sponsorship for the Healing Hearts Forest. Several information items and routine reports are also on the agenda.
- By-law 8658 to adopt the 2022 budget
- By-law 8659 for 2022 interim tax levy
- By-law 8660 authorizing borrowing of $28,050,000
- Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan approval
- Healing Hearts Forest sponsorship approval
Council passed by-laws adopting the 2022 budget, levying taxes, and authorizing $28,050,000 in borrowing for current expenditures. It also approved the Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan and a sponsorship for the Healing Hearts Forest project. Several reports and correspondence were received for information, including updates on the Howard/Bouffard drainage study and development charge indexing.
- Adopted 2022 budget and tax levy by-laws (8658, 8659) (carried)
- Authorized $28,050,000 borrowing for 2022 (By-law 8660) (carried)
- Approved Benoit House Museum Strategic Plan (carried)
- Approved Healing Hearts Forest sponsorship and directed administration to prepare agreements (carried)
- Received CWATS Master Plan update for information (carried)
- Received Howard/Bouffard Master Drainage Study update (carried)
- Received development charge indexing report (carried)
- Received 4th quarter property tax write-offs report (carried)