LaSalle public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-12-10 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from November 25, and consider several staff reports including the award of a $52,268 contract for a Transit Master Plan.

• Award of $52,268 contract to Left Turn Right Turn Ltd. for Transit Master Plan
• Appointment of Alain Michaud as Drainage Engineer for Howard Bouffard area
• Repeal of Active Transportation Policy and adoption of new guiding framework
• Adoption of Heroism Award Policy
• Approval of 2026 Development Charge Indexing

The council approved several items, including the award of the Transit Master Plan contract to Left Turn Right Turn Ltd. for $52,268 plus HST, funded from the Transit Reserve. It also adopted the Heroism Award Policy, appointed a drainage engineer for the Howard‑Bouffard Master Drainage Solution, and renewed the town’s insurance programs with Intact Public Entities Inc. and CFC Underwriting Ltd. Additional actions included repealing the Active Transportation Policy, passing Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑101, and directing administration to study renting the LaSalle Loop pad for non‑town events.

• Transit Master Plan contract awarded to Left Turn Right Turn Ltd. for $52,268 + HST (Carried)
• Heroism Award Policy adopted (Carried)
• Alain Michaud, P.Eng., appointed Drainage Engineer for Howard‑Bouffard Master Drainage Solution (Carried)
• Active Transportation Policy repealed; Active Transportation and Plan of Action adopted as internal framework (Carried)
• 2026 insurance renewal authorized with Intact Public Entities Inc. and cyber insurance with CFC Underwriting Ltd. (Carried)
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑101 given first, second, and third readings and passed (Carried)
• Administration directed to review feasibility of renting LaSalle Loop pad for non‑town events (Carried)
• Support letter to Premier Ford forwarded regarding conservation authority consolidation (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will move into a closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss potential litigation. The session will also allow the council to receive solicitor‑client privileged advice on the same matter. No other agenda items require a decision.

• Closed session to discuss potential litigation (Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof

Council voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss potential litigation and to receive solicitor‑client privileged advice. The motion was moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Carrick, and carried.

• Moved into closed session to discuss potential litigation (carried)

Budget Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific budget items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the record.

Closed Council Meeting

The council will vote on a recommendation to suspend the notice provisions of the Procedure By-law for this closed meeting. It will also conduct a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour‑relations issues. Standard items include disclosures of pecuniary interest and adjournment.

• Recommendation to suspend Procedure By-law notice provisions for this meeting
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and 239(2)(d) for personal and labour‑relations matters
• Adjournment

Council voted to suspend the Procedure By-law provisions that require notice for this meeting. The motion was carried. Council also voted to enter closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal and labour‑relation matters. That motion was carried.

• Suspended Procedure By-law notice provisions (carried)
• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act (carried)

Budget Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will review and adopt the proposed 2026 operating and capital budget, including departmental budget presentations. Council will receive reports on the Vollmer Parking Lot pavement review, application‑based funding and grants, and the 2026 Schedule of Fees. Council will endorse the new fee schedule and direct the Fees and Charges By‑law to be brought forward at a future meeting. Council will give first, second, and third readings of Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑100 and pass it.

• Vollmer Parking Lot Pavement Review – report of Director of Public Works received
• Application Based Funding and Grant Update – report of Supervisor of Financial Planning received
• Town of LaSalle 2026 Schedule of Fees – report received, fee schedule endorsed, and direction to draft Fees and Charges By‑law
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑100 – first, second, and third readings and passage
• 2026 Budget Summary – departmental operating and capital budget presentations

Council adopted the meeting agenda (motion 287/25). The council approved receipt of the Public Works report (PW-24-2025) and the Application Based Funding and Grant Update report (FIN-23-2025) (motions 288/25 and 289/25). No final decision on the 2026 budget or the proposed tax‑rate options was recorded. The meeting was recessed and reconvened several times.

• Adopted agenda (motion 287/25) – carried
• Received Public Works report PW-24-2025 (motion 288/25) – carried
• Received Application Based Funding and Grant Update report FIN-23-2025 (motion 289/25) – carried

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council entered a closed session on November 25, 2025, citing Section 239(2)(g) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The closed session is for discussion of matters under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. No other agenda items were selected for this meeting. The meeting was held in the LaSalle Room at the LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road.

• Closed session called under Municipal Act section 239(2)(g) to discuss Community Safety and Policing Act matters

Council moved to enter closed session under Section 239(2)(g) of the Municipal Act, citing the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. The motion, moved by Councillor Renaud and seconded by Councillor Riccio‑Spagnuolo, was carried.

• Moved to closed session under Community Safety and Policing Act (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will meet to adopt three new by-laws regulating off-road vehicles, park usage, and vehicular parking. The meeting also includes a report on a future property standards by-law and a proposed environmental assessment for the Front Road Corridor.

• Adoption of By-law 2025-096 regulating off-road vehicles
• Adoption of By-law 2025-097 for parks and open spaces
• Adoption of By-law 2025-098 amending vehicular parking rules
• Report on Front Road Secondary Plan & Environmental Assessment ($396,742)
• Report on establishing LaSalle Awards of Excellence program

The council directed administration to draft a future Property Standards By‑law and adopted amended by‑laws for parks use and off‑road vehicles. It approved a $396,742 Front Road Secondary Plan and Environmental Assessment, and authorized the LaSalle Awards of Excellence program. Several by‑laws and a confirmatory by‑law received first, second and third readings and were passed.

• Directed administration to prepare a draft Property Standards By‑law – Carried
• Adopted By‑law 2025-097 (Parks and Open Space) as amended – Carried
• Adopted By‑law 2025-096 (Off‑Road Vehicles) – Carried
• Approved Front Road Secondary Plan & Environmental Assessment project costing $396,742 – Carried
• Approved establishment of the LaSalle Awards of Excellence program – Carried
• Passed first, second and third readings of By‑law 2025-096, 2025-097, 2028-098 – Carried
• Passed first, second and third readings of Confirmatory By‑law 2025-099 – Carried
• Adopted Consent Agenda items 1‑4 – Carried

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will review reports on the 2025 Summer Session and the 'Last Call Before Fall' event, and receive an update on Winter 2026 activities.

• Winter 2026 Activities Update
• 2025 Summer Session Report
• Last Call Before Fall post event report
• Adoption of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the November 25, 2025 agenda

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee adopted its agenda and the August 26, 2025 minutes. It directed administration to prepare a report on non‑town events held in 2025 and projected for 2026. The committee also received reports on the Winter 2026 activities update, the 2025 summer joint programs, and the pre‑fall post‑event summary.

• Adopted agenda (PRE-17-25) – carried
• Adopted August 26, 2025 minutes (PRE-18-25) – carried
• Directed administration to prepare non‑town events report – carried (PRE-19-25)
• Received Winter 2026 Activities Update report (PRE-20-25) – carried
• Received 2025 Summer Session joint programs report (PRE-21-25) – carried
• Received Last Call Before Fall post‑event report (PRE-22-25) – carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. A presentation of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Draft Master Plan will be received. The committee will consider and approve the 2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan. The meeting runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive presentation of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Draft Master Plan
• Approve the 2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026

The committee adopted its November 19 agenda and approved the September 17 minutes. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Draft Master Plan presentation was formally received. The 2026 Committee Work Plan was approved as presented.

• Adopt agenda (AAC-11-25) – carried
• Adopt September 17 minutes (AAC-12-25) – carried
• Receive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan presentation (AAC-13-25) – carried
• Approve 2026 Committee Work Plan (AAC-14-25) – carried

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The agenda for the LaSalle Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-11-19 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, rezoning requests, contracts, or ordinance discussions. The meeting agenda is effectively empty.

Meeting to Consider

Council is holding a special meeting under the Drainage Act to review tender results for the Howard and Burke Drains. This meeting was called because tender prices exceeded 133% of the engineer's estimated cost.

• Proposed contract award of $633,684.00 plus H.S.T. to South Shore Contracting of Windsor Essex County Inc. for Howard and Burke Drain Major Improvements
• By-law 2025-094 to authorize the agreement with South Shore Contracting of Essex County Inc.

The council received the Drainage Superintendent's report and approved awarding the Howard and Burke Drain major improvements contract to South Shore Contracting of Windsor Essex County Inc. for $633,684 plus HST. The council also passed By‑law 2025‑094, authorizing the execution of the agreement with South Shore Contracting for the same drainage project.

• Awarded $633,684 contract (plus HST) to South Shore Contracting for Howard and Burke Drain improvements – motion carried
• By‑law 2025‑094 authorizing the agreement with South Shore Contracting passed – motion carried

Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, received several staff reports, and approved a $191,284 retroactive payment to Handi Transit Windsor. It also approved facility modifications for the Vipers at the Vollmer Complex and endorsed a letter seeking equitable provincial support for municipally policed communities. By‑law 2025‑093 to purchase land at 128 Elsworth Avenue and confirmatory By‑law 2025‑095 were given all readings and passed.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted October 28 minutes (Carried)
• Approved $191,284 retroactive payment to Handi Transit Windsor (Carried)
• Approved Vipers facility modifications at Vollmer Complex (Carried)
• Endorsed appointment of Taryn Azzopardi to Essex Region Source Protection Committee (Carried)
• Endorsed letter for equitable provincial support for municipally policed communities (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑093 to purchase land at 128 Elsworth Avenue (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑095 (Carried)

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting to review project costs and audit reports. The body is considering a payment to the Windsor Utilities Commission for the town's share of a feedermain project.

• Proposed payment of $3,097,341.46 to Windsor Utilities Commission for 2024 Central Feedermain Project cost share
• Receipt of 2025 DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports

The Water and Wastewater Committee adopted the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $3,097,341.46 payment to the Windsor Utilities Commission for the town’s 2024 Central Feedermain Project cost share. The committee also received the 2025 DWQMS internal and external audit reports.

• Adopted March 25, 2025 committee minutes (Carried)
• Approved $3,097,341.46 payment to Windsor Utilities Commission for Central Feedermain Project (Carried)
• Received 2025 DWQMS internal and external audit reports (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider removing a holding zone at 6135 Malden Road and approve several by-laws, including one for expropriating land for road widening. The meeting also includes the adoption of a draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

• Zoning change at 6135 Malden Road
• By-law to expropriate land for Malden Road widening
• Draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
• By-law to sell lots on Registered Plan 664
• By-law to authorize sale of West Half Block R

The council passed five by‑laws, including a zoning amendment, two land‑sale authorizations, an extension agreement and approval to expropriate land for widening Malden Road. It also approved the removal of the holding‑zone symbol at 6135 Malden Road and endorsed the Draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan for public review. A motion directing administration to develop a Council Protection Policy was carried, and the October 13 and 27, 2026 council meetings were cancelled.

• Approved By‑law 2025-085 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025-088 to authorize sale of the Westerly Half of Block R (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025-089 to authorize an Extension Agreement with Manjit Singh and Ashwani Malhotra (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025-090 to authorize sale of Lots 27, 28 & 29 on Registered Plan 664 (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025-091 to expropriate lands for widening Malden Road (Carried)
• Approved removal of the holding‑zone symbol at 6135 Malden Road (Carried)
• Endorsed the Draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and released it for public review (Carried)
• Directed administration to develop a Council Protection Policy (Carried)

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will move into a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. The closed session will consider property matters in Reaume Prairie and the proposed Laurier Fire Station (Station 3), both involving potential acquisition or disposition of land.

• Property matters in Reaume Prairie – proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition
• Property matters for the proposed Laurier Fire Station (Station 3) – proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition

The council voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider two property matters: land in Reaume Prairie and the proposed Laurier Fire Station (Station 3). The motion was carried. No other decisions were made.

• Motion to move into closed session for property matters (carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications to create new lots, including three consent applications and one minor variance. The public can submit written comments or request to speak.

• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act
• Minor Variance A-03-2025 at Cedarview Court
• Consent Application B-11-2025 at 4695 Montgomery Drive
• Consent Application B-12-2025 at 673 Victory Street
• Consent Application B-13-2025 at 130 Laurier Drive

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the September 17, 2025 minutes. It approved Minor Variance A-03-2025 (File #4209) without conditions. It also approved three consent applications for lot creation (Files #4206, #4207, #4208), each subject to a list of conditions, and all were carried.

• Adopted minutes from September 17, 2025 (COA-21-25) – carried
• Approved Minor Variance A-03-2025 (File #4209) – carried
• Approved Consent B-11-2025 (File #4206) with conditions – carried
• Approved Consent B-12-2025 (File #4207) with conditions – carried
• Approved Consent B-13-2025 (File #4208) with conditions – carried

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will move into a closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations concerning fire services. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session to consider fire services labour negotiations (Municipal Act Section 239(2)(d))

The council approved a motion to enter closed session under the Municipal Act to consider labour relations and employee negotiations concerning fire services. The motion was moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Burns, and was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Motion to enter closed session for fire services labour negotiations carried

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and the September 23 minutes. It will receive the Employee Mental Wellness Committee report. It will award two drainage contracts—Cahill Drain for $152,797 plus HST and Third Concession Drain for $136,364 plus HST—to 2775738 Ontario Inc. (Warkentin Fabricating) funded from the Drainage Capital Account. The council will also pass Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑087 after three readings.

• Award Cahill Drain contract for $152,797 plus HST to 2775738 Ontario Inc. (Warkentin Fabricating)
• Award Third Concession Drain contract for $136,364 plus HST to 2775738 Ontario Inc. (Warkentin Fabricating)
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑087 to receive three readings and be passed
• Receive Employee Mental Wellness Committee report dated September 4, 2025
• Adopt the agenda and the September 23, 2025 council minutes

The council approved two drainage contracts, awarding the Cahill Drain project to 2775738 Ontario Inc. (Warkentin Fabricating Inc.) for $152,797 plus HST and the Third Concession Drain project to the same firm for $136,364 plus HST, both funded from the Drainage Capital Account. The council also received the Employee Mental Wellness Committee report, the Essex‑Windsor Solid Waste Authority Circular Material Program letter, and passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑087. A closed‑session report on LaSalle Fire Department contract negotiations was received and endorsed.

• Approved Cahill Drain contract $152,797 + HST to 2775738 Ontario Inc.
• Approved Third Concession Drain contract $136,364 + HST to 2775738 Ontario Inc.
• Received Employee Mental Wellness Committee report
• Received EWSWA Circular Material Program letter
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑087 (first‑second‑third reading)
• Endorsed confidential HR report on Fire Department contract negotiations
• Adopted agenda
• Adopted minutes from September 23, 2025

Special Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will hold a special closed meeting on October 2, 2025. After the call to order and disclosures, the council will move into closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) to consider personal matters concerning an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, per Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)

Council voted to enter closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The motion was moved by Councillor Jeff Renaud and seconded by Councillor Mark Carrick and was carried. The meeting then adjourned in closed session at 5:55 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Moved to closed session to consider personal matters (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt amendments to the Procedure By-law and declare the LaSalle Autumn Market a municipally significant event. It will authorize a tender for the Malden Road Phase 1 closure project. A contract worth $1,197,700 (plus HST) will be awarded to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure for the Wales Street watermain replacement, funded from the Water Reserve. Several by‑laws (2025‑082, 2025‑083, 2025‑084, and 2025‑086) will receive first, second, and third readings.

• Adopt Procedure By‑law amendments governing council meetings
• Declare the LaSalle Autumn Market a municipally significant event
• Authorize tender and full closure of Malden Road Phase 1 between the Cahill drain bridge and Reaume Road
• Award $1,197,700 contract (plus HST) to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure for Wales Street watermain replacement
• Pass By‑laws 2025‑082, 2025‑083, 2025‑084 and Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑086

Council approved several actions: adopted Procedure By‑law amendments; declared the Autumn Market a municipally significant event; authorized a tender and full closure for Malden Road Phase 1; awarded a $1,197,700 contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure for the Wales Street watermain replacement. Additional motions approved the consent agenda items, passed three by‑law amendments and a confirmatory by‑law.

• Adopted Procedure By‑law amendments (carried)
• Declared LaSalle Autumn Market municipally significant (carried)
• Authorized tender and full closure of Malden Road Phase 1 (carried)
• Awarded $1,197,700 contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure for Wales Street watermain replacement (carried)
• Received Consent Agenda items 1,2,3,4,6,7 (carried)
• Sent letter of support to Township of Perry (item 5) (carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑082, 2025‑083, 2025‑084 (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑086 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two consent applications. The body will discuss a request for a lot addition and a request for lot creation.

• Consent Application B-09-2025: Lot addition at 4529 Valerio Crescent
• Consent Application B-10-2025: Lot creation at 232 Reaume Road

The Committee adopted the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It approved Consent Application B-09-2025 (File #4204) and Consent Application B-10-2025 (File #4205) with a series of conditions. No members of the public attended either hearing. No requests for withdrawal or deferral were received.

• Adopted minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting (COA-18-25) – carried
• Approved Consent Application B-09-2025 File #4204 – carried, subject to survey, tax and deadline conditions
• Approved Consent Application B-10-2025 File #4205 – carried, subject to survey, tax, parkland fee, service and other conditions
• Recorded no public attendance for either application
• Recorded no requests for withdrawal or deferral

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its August 14 meeting and receive a post-festival update on the 2025 Strawberry Festival. The meeting is scheduled for September 17 at the LaSalle Civic Centre.

• Adoption of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Post-festival update on 2025 Strawberry Festival
• Presentation by John McGivney Children's Centre
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its September 17 agenda and the August 14 minutes, both carried without dissent. The committee also received and accepted the post‑festival report for the 2025 Strawberry Festival. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda AAC-08-25 (carried)
• Adopted minutes AAC-09-25 (carried)
• Received Strawberry Festival post‑festival report AAC-10-25 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will receive staff reports on several infrastructure projects and consider related by‑laws. Council will appoint Landmark Engineers Inc. as the engineer for the Howard Bouffard drainage solution at a price of $640,000. The meeting also includes approval of a by‑law for the Lafferty Drain improvement, a contract for Sanitary Twin Forcemain design, and the construction of pickleball courts at the Vollmer Complex.

• Appointment of Landmark Engineers Inc. as drainage engineer for the Howard Bouffard Drainage Solution ($640,000.00)
• By‑law 2025‑074 to amend the Lafferty Drain minor improvement
• Contract with Stantec Consulting for Sanitary Twin Forcemain preliminary design ($178,200.00, funded from the development charge reserve)
• Approval to construct 10 pickleball courts, washroom facilities, and a parking area at the Vollmer Complex
• By‑laws 2025‑075 and 2025‑076 to close and sell alley systems on Registered Plans 635 and 848

The council awarded Landmark Engineers Inc. a $640,000 contract to serve as the drainage engineer for the Howard Bouffard Drainage Solution. It also approved the Lafferty Drain minor improvement by‑law, directed Stantec Consulting to design the sanitary twin forcemain for $178,200, and authorized construction of ten pickleball courts with washrooms and parking at the Vollmer Complex. Several by‑laws (2025‑074, 2025‑075, 2025‑076, 2025‑079) and Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑081 were passed.

• Approved Landmark Engineers contract for Howard Bouffard Drainage ($640,000) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑074 for Lafferty Drain minor improvement – carried
• Directed Stantec Consulting to design sanitary twin forcemain ($178,200) – carried
• Approved construction of 10 pickleball courts, washrooms, and parking at Vollmer Complex – carried
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑075, 2025‑076, and 2025‑079 – carried
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑081 – carried
• Adopted meeting agenda – carried
• Adopted minutes of August 26, 2025 meeting – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider several reports and motions, including the Municipal Accommodations Tax program and an infrastructure update for Senator Wahneta. They will receive an updated agreement with the LaSalle Vipers and decide on two by‑laws: the Fields Holding By‑law (2025‑078) and Confirmatory By‑law (2025‑077). The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda.

• Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) program report and support for the TWEPI partnership
• Senator Wahneta Infrastructure Update and continuation of DMAF engineering work
• Updated Agreement with LaSalle Vipers – authorization to execute the renewed agreement
• By‑law 2025‑078 to remove the Holding Zone Symbol Application for Z‑06‑2024 Fields Court
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑077 – first, second, and third reading and passage

Council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes, approved participation in the Municipal Accommodations Tax program, and authorized the Mayor to renew the agreement with the LaSalle Vipers. The council also approved an expedited engineering study for the Senator and Wahneta Streets infrastructure, directing that if sewer installation is feasible the project move to detailed design for construction in 2027, otherwise mill‑and‑pave work will start in 2026 using Roads Reserve funds. Several consent‑agenda items and two by‑laws were received and passed.

• Adopted agenda (202/25) – carried
• Adopted minutes (203/25) – carried
• Approved participation in Municipal Accommodations Tax program (204/25) – carried
• Approved expedited engineering work for Senator Wahneta infrastructure with conditional next steps (206/25) – carried
• Authorized renewal of agreement with LaSalle Vipers (207/25) – carried
• Received and approved consent agenda items 1‑4 (208/25) – carried
• Passed By‑law 2025‑078 to remove Holding Zone Symbol Application (210/25) – carried
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑077 (211/25) – carried

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will consider several reports, including upcoming fall activities, the Strawberry Festival post‑event report, and updates on community‑space and skate‑loan programs. Each item is presented for receipt only; no motions or votes are listed. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for November 26, 2025.

• Upcoming Activities (Sept 2025‑Jan 2026) – report CR‑2025‑16
• Strawberry Festival Post Event Report – report CR‑2025‑17
• Last Call Before Fall Event – report CR‑2025‑18
• Friendship Club Room Community Space Availability – report CR‑2025‑19
• LaSalle Landing Skate Loaning Program – report CR‑2025‑20

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee adopted its agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes. It then approved the receipt of six reports covering upcoming activities, the Strawberry Festival, the Last Call Before Fall event, Friendship Club Room space, the LaSalle Landing Skate Loaning Program, and the 2025 Spring Session joint programs. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 22, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received Upcoming Activities report (Carried)
• Received Strawberry Festival Post Event Report (Carried)
• Received Last Call Before Fall Event report (Carried)
• Received Friendship Club Room Community Space Availability report (Carried)
• Received LaSalle Landing Skate Loaning Program report (Carried)
• Received 2025 Spring Session Joint Programs report (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for August 20, 2025 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The meeting therefore appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded in the agenda.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Deputy Clerk's report and final plan for the 2025 municipal by‑election accessibility. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement and sets the next meeting for September 17, 2025.

• Adopt agenda for August 14, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting – May 21, 2025
• Receive Deputy Clerk's report (CS‑2025‑006) on the 2025 Municipal By‑Election Accessibility Plan
• Land acknowledgement statement
• Schedule next meeting for September 17, 2025

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the August 14 agenda and the May 21 minutes, both motions carried. The committee also moved to receive the Deputy Clerk's report on the 2025 Municipal By-Election Accessibility Plan, which was carried. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted May 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Received Deputy Clerk report on 2025 Municipal By-Election Accessibility Plan (motion carried)

Closed Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will move into a closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2) to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land located within the Front Road District. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to consider acquisition or disposition of property in the Front Road District

The council voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider a property located within the Front Road District. The motion was moved by Councillor Riccio‑Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud, and was carried.

• Moved into closed session to consider Front Road District property (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider and vote on a new Site Plan Control by‑law (By‑law 2025‑070) that amends planning regulations under the Planning Act. The meeting also includes approval of extra work on the LaSalle Landing loop‑structure tent, a motion to move the October 14 council meeting to October 7, and a request for a Noise By‑law exemption for nighttime work on the Sandwich roundabout.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑070 to establish Site Plan Control under Section 41(2) of the Planning Act
• Approve additional work on the LaSalle Landing Loop Structure Tent as an extra to the Valente Contracting agreement
• Reschedule the Regular Council meeting from October 14, 2025 to October 7, 2025
• Grant a Noise By‑law exemption for nighttime construction on the Sandwich roundabout
• Pass By‑laws 2025‑071 and 2025‑072 to close and sell specified alley sections

The council approved By-law 2025-070 to establish Site Plan Control under the Planning Act. It also granted a Noise By-law exemption for nighttime work on the Sandwich roundabout and approved additional work on the LaSalle Landing Loop Structure Tent. The regular council meeting originally set for October 14 was moved to October 7, and By-laws 2025-071, 2025-072 and Confirmatory By-law 2025-073 were each given first, second and third readings and passed. All items were carried.

• Adopted By-law 2025-070 establishing Site Plan Control (Carried)
• Approved Noise By-law exemption for nighttime work on Sandwich roundabout (Carried)
• Approved additional work at LaSalle Landing – Loop Structure Tent (Carried)
• Rescheduled October 14 regular council meeting to October 7 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2025-071 to stop up, close and sell specified alley system (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2025-072 to stop up, close and sell another alley system (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 2025-073 (Carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items 1‑6 (Carried)

Special Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will meet in a closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act. The session will consider education or training for council members, the implementation of Strong Mayor Powers, and confidential information supplied by a third party. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Closed session to consider education or training for council members (Subsection 3.1)
• Closed session to consider Strong Mayor Powers
• Closed session to consider confidential information from a third party (Subsection 2(h))

Council entered a closed session under Municipal Act Section 239. The motion was moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata, and carried. The session was to consider education or training for council members regarding Strong Mayor Powers and confidential information supplied by a third party.

• Motion to enter closed session on council training and confidential info carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will review the 2024 audited financial statements and the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The body is also deciding on several service agreements, including emergency medical responses and election voting services.

• Contract for internet voting for 2025 By-Election and 2026 Regular Election with Comitia Canada Inc. for $151,083.90
• Installation of a Remembrance Day commemorative crosswalk on Normandy Drive at the Cenotaph for $2,985.00 plus HST
• Approval of the 2024 Audited Financial Statements and the 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Request from LaSalle Vipers to sell alcohol at home games
• Renewal of the Medical Tiered Response Agreement with Essex-Windsor EMS

Council received and approved the report to award the internet voting contract to Comitia Canada Inc. for $151,083.90 (excluding HST) for the 2025 municipal by‑election and 2026 regular election, and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the contract. The council also approved the 2024 audited financial statements, adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan, and approved the LaSalle Vipers request to sell alcohol at home games. Additional actions included installing a Remembrance Day commemorative crosswalk on Normandy Drive for $2,985 plus HST and passing several by‑laws related to provincial offences officers, residential tenancy inspectors, a medical tiered response agreement, a TELUS site lease, and an Enbridge Gas franchise.

• Approved $151,083.90 internet voting contract with Comitia Canada Inc. (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Approved LaSalle Vipers alcohol sales request at home games (3‑to‑1)
• Approved installation of Remembrance Day crosswalk on Normandy Drive ($2,985 + HST) (Carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025-064, 2025-065, 2025-067, 2025-068 and 2025-021 (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025-069 (Carried)
• Received consent agenda items: 2025 Q2 property tax write‑offs and summary of reports (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The session includes the review of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

• Discussion of land located at Malden Road and Todd Lane

The council voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider land located at Malden Road and Todd Lane. The motion was moved by Councillor Jeff Renaud, seconded by Councillor Anita Riccio‑Spagnuolo, and was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Moved into closed session to consider land at Malden Road and Todd Lane (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will consider adopting four by-laws, including a new fire regulation, a zoning amendment, and authorization for a by-election to fill a vacant councillor seat. The meeting also includes a presentation on the LaSalle Police Service annual report and a request to deny a property purchase offer.

• Council to repeal Setting of Fires By-law 7170 and adopt new By-law 2025-062
• By-law 2025-058 to amend Zoning By-law No. 8600 at 6220 Malden Road
• By-law 2025-060 to authorize a by-election for a vacant councillor seat
• Council to deny request to purchase municipally owned property at rear of 1805 Todd Lane
• Mayor Meloche proposes policy to manage frivolous or vexatious complaints

The council adopted several new by‑laws, including a zoning amendment, a by‑law to regulate fires, and a by‑law to hold a by‑election. It denied the Special Olympics Ontario request for a fee waiver for the Pickleball For A Cause event, but approved a one‑time $1,000 donation to help offset event costs. The council also rejected a request to purchase municipally owned land behind 1805 Todd Lane and directed administration to draft a policy on frivolous or vexatious complaints.

• Adopted agenda (163/25) – Carried
• Denied fee waiver for Special Olympics Ontario event (166/25) – Carried
• Approved $1,000 donation for Pickleball For A Cause event (167/25) – Carried
• Denied purchase of municipally owned property behind 1805 Todd Lane (168/25) – Carried
• Repealed By‑law 7170 and adopted revised Setting of Fires By‑law 2025‑062 (169/25) – Carried
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑058, 2025‑060, 2025‑062, 2025‑063 (174/25) – Carried
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑066 (175/25) – Carried
• Directed administration to develop a draft frivolous/vexatious complaints policy (173/25) – Carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will consider awarding a sewer rehabilitation contract and authorizing the purchase of land at 120 Elsworth Avenue. The body will also review a petition for road resurfacing and a land transfer for G. Craig Park.

• Front Road storm sewer rehabilitation tender award to J&J Lepera Infrastructures for $7,924,626.00
• By-law 2025-059 to authorize the purchase of lands at 120 Elsworth Avenue
• Petition from Christopher Quick regarding the resurfacing of Senator Street
• Land donation from the Essex Region Conservation Authority to the Town of LaSalle for G. Craig Park
• Recognition of Maureen Taylor for the King Charles III Coronation Medal

The council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes, directed a report on resurfacing Senator, Whaneta and Manhattan Streets, approved a land transfer for G. Craig Park, awarded the Front Road storm sewer rehabilitation tender to J&J Lepera Infrastructures for $7,924,626, and passed by‑laws to purchase land at 120 Elsworth Avenue and confirm by‑law 2025‑061.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Minutes of June 10, 2025 adopted (Carried)
• Report on resurfacing Senator, Whaneta and Manhattan Streets to be prepared for 2026 budget (Carried)
• Council directed completion of G. Craig Park land donation (Carried)
• Front Road storm sewer rehabilitation tender awarded to J&J Lepera Infrastructures for $7,924,626 (Carried)
• By‑law 2025‑059 to purchase land at 120 Elsworth Avenue passed (Carried)
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑061 passed (Carried)
• Notice of future motion on a policy for frivolous complaints given (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application from LA Urban Living Inc. The proposal seeks to change zoning for lands at 1815 Edgemore Avenue and 6220 Malden Road to allow for three new mixed-use buildings and the conversion of an existing building.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-03-2025 for 6220 Malden Road and 1815 Edgemore Avenue
• Proposed construction of 3 new mixed-use buildings
• Proposed conversion of an existing building and a building addition
• Request to reduce minimum required rear yard and exterior side yards
• Concurrent site plan control application SPC-02-2025

The council adopted the meeting agenda as presented. No pecuniary interests were disclosed. Council approved receiving the May 27 planning report and directing that the Z-03-2025 zoning by‑law amendment be considered at a later council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (PPM-09-2025) – carried
• Received planning report (PD-25-2025) and scheduled Z-03-2025 zoning amendment for future council consideration – carried

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications to create new lots, including two at 371 Front Road and one each at Stanton Avenue and 76-86 Major Boulevard. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the May 21, 2025 session.

• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act
• Adoption of minutes from Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 21, 2025
• Consent application for lot creation at 371 Front Road (B-07-2025/B-08-2025)
• Consent application for lot creation at Stanton Avenue (B-05-2025)
• Consent application for lot creation at 76, 80, and 86 Major Boulevard (B-06-2025)

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the May 21, 2025 minutes. It approved Minor Variance A‑02‑2025 (File #4202) with no conditions. It also approved four consent applications for lot creation—B‑05‑2025 (File #4198), B‑06‑2025 (File #4201), B‑07‑2025 and B‑08‑2025 (both File #4203)—each subject to a set of conditions. All approvals were carried.

• Adopted minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (COA‑12‑25) – carried
• Approved Minor Variance A‑02‑2025 File #4202 – carried, no conditions
• Approved Consent Application B‑05‑2025 File #4198 – carried, with eight conditions including survey plans, tax payment, parkland fee, engineering plans, and severance agreement
• Approved Consent Application B‑06‑2025 File #4201 – carried, with three conditions including survey plan, tax payment, and deadline
• Approved Consent Application B‑07‑2025 File #4203 – carried, with nine conditions including survey plans, tax payment, parkland fee, engineering plans, and severance agreement
• Approved Consent Application B‑08‑2025 File #4203 – carried, with nine conditions mirroring B‑07‑2025

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss labour relations. The primary focus of the meeting is a compensation review for non-union employees.

• Non-union compensation review

The council voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider a labour‑relations item. The motion was moved by Councillor Riccio‑Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud, and was carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Moved to closed session to consider non‑union compensation review (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider and vote on three by‑laws: authorizing internet voting and vote‑counting equipment for the 2026 elections, establishing an Administrative Monetary Penalty System, and amending a subdivision agreement with 1000048263 Ontario Limited. Council will also repeal the existing AMPS By‑law 8289 and adopt the revised AMPS By‑law 2025‑055. A Memorandum of Understanding will be approved granting exclusive use of three pickleball courts at LaSalle Landing. Additional items include routine consent agenda items and the adoption of meeting minutes.

• Repeal AMPS By‑law 8289 and adopt revised AMPS By‑law 2025‑055
• Memorandum of Understanding granting exclusive use of three pickleball courts at LaSalle Landing
• By‑law 2025‑054: authorize internet voting and vote‑counting equipment for 2026 elections
• By‑law 2025‑055: establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System
• By‑law 2025‑056: amend the Subdivision Agreement with 1000048263 Ontario Limited

The council adopted several by‑laws, including By‑law 2025‑054 that authorizes internet voting, vote‑counting equipment and advance voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. It also repealed and replaced the AMPS by‑law, entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the LaSalle Pickleball Association, and approved adjustments to non‑union employee compensation and benefits. Additional actions included adopting the meeting agenda and minutes, receiving consent‑agenda items, and supporting a provincial Bill 5 correspondence.

• Adopted the June 10, 2025 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the May 27, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Repealed existing AMPS By‑law 8289 and adopted revised By‑law 2025‑055 (Carried)
• Entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the LaSalle Pickleball Association granting exclusive use of three courts (Carried)
• Approved non‑union compensation review recommendations, adjusting salaries and benefits to align with CUPE bargaining unit (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑054 authorizing internet voting, vote‑counting equipment and advance voting for 2026 elections (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑056 amending the subdivision agreement with Ontario Limited (Carried)
• Supported the Township of The Archipelago correspondence regarding Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopted the May 27 agenda and approved the Strategic Plan 2050 update. It authorized the town to engage WSP Canada Inc. to develop a short‑term rental regulatory framework and associated regulations. The council also passed two zoning by‑law amendments, declared a wrestling event municipally significant, appointed a proxy for an Essex Power shareholder meeting, and approved filling a council seat vacancy by appointment.

• Approve Strategic Plan 2050 update
• Authorize WSP Canada Inc. to provide consulting services for a short‑term rental regulatory framework
• Adopt zoning by‑law amendments 2025‑043 and 2025‑052, and confirmatory by‑law 2025‑053
• Declare Noble Champions Group wrestling event on Aug 16 2025 municipally significant for AGCO permit
• Appoint Mayor Crystal Meloche as proxy for Essex Power 2024 shareholder meeting and fill council vacancy by appointment

The council approved the Strategic Plan 2050 update and declared the NCG Wrestling event municipally significant. It authorized a short‑term rental accommodation program and supported County of Essex modifications to the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan. Council decided, by a 4‑to‑2 vote, to hold a by‑election for the vacant council seat and appointed the mayor as proxy holder for the Essex Power Corporation 2024 shareholder meeting. Zoning by‑law amendments and a confirmatory by‑law were also passed.

• Approved Strategic Plan 2050 update (carried)
• Declared NCG Wrestling event municipally significant (carried)
• Authorized WSP Canada Inc. to develop short‑term rental program (carried)
• Supported County of Essex modifications to OPA 2 (carried)
• Approved by‑election to fill council vacancy (4‑2)
• Appointed Mayor Meloche as proxy holder for Essex Power Corp 2024 meeting (carried)
• Passed Zoning By‑law amendments 2025‑043 and 2025‑052 (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑053 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on two consent applications for lot creation—one at 4850 Montgomery Drive and another at 371 Front Road. Both applications are recommended for approval subject to conditions, including a cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication fee of $5,900 for the Montgomery Drive lot and a parkland dedication fee as required by By‑law 2025‑005 for the Front Road lot. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the February 19, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting and handle routine items such as disclosures and opening business.

• Consent Application B-03-2025 for lot creation at 4850 Montgomery Drive – cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication fee $5,900 per lot
• Consent Application B-04-2025 for lot creation at 371 Front Road – parkland dedication fee per Parkland Dedication By‑law 2025‑005
• Adoption of minutes from the Committee of Adjustment meeting dated February 19, 2025
• Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act

The Committee adopted the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It approved Consent Application B-03-2025 (File #4198) for lot creation with a series of conditions, including a $5,900 cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee. It also approved Consent Application B-04-2025 (File #4199) for lot creation with similar conditions and a required Severance Agreement. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Adopted minutes COA-09-25 from February 19, 2025 (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-03-2025 File #4198 with conditions (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-04-2025 File #4199 with conditions (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the September 18, 2024 minutes. It will receive the 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report and approve the 2025 Committee Work Plan. The committee will also consider a LaSalle Post flag‑raising advertisement and set the next meeting for September 17, 2025.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report
• Approve 2025 Accessibility Committee Work Plan
• Consider LaSalle Post flag‑raising advertisement

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. The 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report was received as presented. The 2025 Committee Work Plan was approved as presented.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Minutes from Sep 18, 2024 adopted (carried)
• 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report received (carried)
• 2025 Committee Work Plan approved (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning and Development Department presented application Z‑04‑2025 to rezone the Rural Residential Zone at 8460 Malden Road to a site‑specific RR‑XX designation for a dog grooming business in an existing 53.5 m² detached accessory building. Council will receive the manager’s report dated April 9 2025 and decide whether to support the amendment. If all issues are resolved, the amendment will be forwarded to a future council meeting; otherwise a summary and recommendation will be issued later.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑04‑2025 for 8460 Malden Road (RR to RR‑XX for dog grooming business)
• Presentation by Rita Jabbour, Registered Planner (RJ Planner)
• Attachments include location map, official plan designation, zoning map, building rendering, and letters of support
• Council recommendation to receive the manager’s report and support the amendment
• Unresolved issues trigger a future planning report; resolved issues move the amendment to a subsequent council meeting

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It approved receiving the Planning and Development report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-04-2025 and agreed to bring the amendment forward for consideration at a subsequent council meeting. No public comments or written submissions were received.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Received planning report for Z-04-2025 and deferred zoning amendment to a later meeting (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will vote on a $6,000,000 capital investment for a new digital radio system and CAD/RMS, plus a $310,000 operating cost increase for the police service. It will also consider the approval of expropriation for Phase 1 of the Malden Road widening and the removal of holding‑zone symbols on Leptis Magna Drive and 1800 Wyoming Avenue. Several by‑laws will be read and passed, including the St Michael’s Drain improvement levy and the 2025 tax rates.

• Approve $6,000,000 capital funding and $310,000 operating cost increase for police digital radio and CAD/RMS (Next Generation 911).
• Grant approval to expropriate lands for Phase 1 of the Malden Road expansion (By‑law 2025‑050).
• Approve removal of the holding‑zone symbol for vacant land on Leptis Magna Drive (by‑law to be adopted at a future meeting).
• Approve removal of the holding‑zone symbol at 1800 Wyoming Avenue (by‑law to be adopted at a future meeting).
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑047 to levy costs for the St Michael’s Drain major improvement.

Council approved a $6 million capital investment for a new digital radio system and Next Generation 911 (NG‑911) implementation, and a $310,000 operating cost increase to support CAD/RMS licensing and a full‑time IT Systems Administrator. The council also endorsed Emergency Services Cooperative Ontario (ESCO) as the preferred CAD/RMS provider and authorized the procurement and implementation activities. Additionally, the council certified approval for expropriation of properties for Phase 1 of the Malden Road expansion, adopted By‑law 2025‑047 for the St Michaels Drain improvement, and approved removal of holding‑zone symbols on Leptis Magna Drive and 1800 Wyoming Avenue. The meeting concluded with a declaration of a vacancy in the Office of Councillor and several consent agenda items being received.

• Approved $6,000,000 capital funding for new digital radio system and NG‑911
• Approved $310,000 2025 operating cost increase for CAD/RMS licensing and IT Systems Administrator
• Endorsed Emergency Services Cooperative Ontario (ESCO) as preferred CAD/RMS provider
• Certified approval for expropriation of properties for Phase 1 Malden Road expansion
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑047 for St Michaels Drain major improvement final costs
• Approved removal of holding‑zone symbol on vacant land on Leptis Magna Drive
• Approved removal of holding‑zone symbol at 1800 Wyoming Avenue
• Declared vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Regular Council Meeting

Council will give first, second, and third readings to By-law 2025-037, which authorizes a court security and prisoner transportation program agreement, and By-law 2025-038, which authorizes an agreement for provincial gas tax funds for public transportation. The meeting also includes adoption of Confirmatory By-law 2025-039 and consideration of several staff reports, including a part‑lot control exemption for Woodview Estates and a zoning amendment for 2005 Cousineau Road.

• By‑law 2025-037 – Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program agreement
• By‑law 2025-038 – Provincial Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation agreement
• By‑law 2025-039 – Confirmatory By‑law
• Part Lot Control Exemption for Woodview Estates (12 semi‑detached and 24 townhouse units)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z-11-2024 for 2005 Cousineau Road

The council adopted the Town of LaSalle Municipal Diversity Plan under the Community Safety and Policing Act. It also adopted a Part Lot Control By‑law for Woodview Estates and approved the 2024 fourth‑quarter financial reports, including an amendment for Essex Power Corporation. Two new by‑laws authorizing a court security agreement and a dedicated gas‑tax transportation agreement were passed, and a confirmatory by‑law was approved.

• Adopted Municipal Diversity Plan (Community Safety and Policing Act) – Carried
• Adopted Part Lot Control By‑law for Woodview Estates (Blocks 35‑44) – Carried
• Approved 2024 4th Quarter financial reports and authorized amendment for Essex Power Corp – Carried
• Received Freedom of Information requests report – Carried
• Supported bringing forward Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑11‑2024 for 2005 Cousineau Road – Carried
• Passed By‑law 2025‑037 authorizing Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Agreement – Carried
• Passed By‑law 2025‑038 authorizing Dedicated Gas Tax Funds transportation agreement – Carried
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑039 – Carried

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is holding a closed session to consider a specific land-related item. The meeting is conducted in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Telecommunications Tower Lease (proposed acquisition or disposition of land)

The council moved into closed session under the Municipal Act to consider a proposed acquisition or disposition of land for a telecommunications tower lease. The motion was moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio‑Spagnuolo, and was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Moved into closed session to consider telecom tower land acquisition/disposition (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It will also receive the 2025 Winter Session Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works, and the Summer 2025 Activities Update. No other decisions are listed.

• Adopt agenda for the April 22, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting
• Receive 2025 Winter Session Report of Joint Programs and Events (CR-2025-08)
• Receive Summer 2025 Activities Update (CR-2025-09)

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee adopted the April 22 agenda. It adopted the February 25 meeting minutes. The committee received the 2025 Winter Session report from Culture and Recreation. It also received the Summer 2025 activities report.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes (carried)
• Received Winter Session report (carried)
• Received Summer 2025 activities report (carried)

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 receive the Director of Council Services' report on selecting a voting method for the 2026 Municipal Election. Council will authorize internet voting as the method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections. Council will also authorize retaining a consultant to assist in developing a Short‑Term Rental Regulatory Program. The council will give first, second, and third readings and pass Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑036.

• Authorize internet voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
• Retain a consultant to develop a Short‑Term Rental Regulatory Program
• First, second, and third readings and passage of Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑036
• Adopt the agenda and minutes from the March 25, 2025 regular and closed meetings
• Receive consent agenda items: Fresh Water Protection correspondence and Summary of Reports

The council approved internet voting as the method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections and directed staff to explore voter help centres. It also authorized hiring a consultant to develop a short‑term rental regulatory program. The town supported the County of Essex fresh‑water protection resolution and passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑036. In closed session, council ratified a new four‑year collective agreement with CUPE Local 701.

• Adopted agenda (motion 82/25) – Carried
• Adopted minutes of March 25 closed meeting (motion 83/25) – Carried
• Authorized internet voting for 2026 elections (motion 84/25) – Carried
• Authorized consultant for short‑term rental regulatory program (motion 85/25) – Carried
• Supported County of Essex fresh‑water protection resolution (motion 87/25) – Carried
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑036 (motion 90/25) – Carried
• Ratified new 4‑year collective agreement with CUPE Local 701 (closed session) – Carried
• Received County Council highlights (motion 88/25) – Carried

Public Planning Meeting

The Town of LaSalle is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Jin Hu Holdings Inc. The body will hear presentations and public comments regarding the proposed development.

• Zoning By-law Amendment File Z-02-2025 for 371 Front Road to permit a 2-storey townhouse
• Proposed rezoning from 'Waterfront Development Two Zone (W2)' to site-specific 'Waterfront Development Zone (W2-XX)'
• Request to remove the required Angular Plane provision
• Request to maintain a 1.2 m setback from the property line with 130 Vermont Street

The council adopted the meeting agenda (PPM-05-2025). It then moved to receive the Manager of Planning and Development's report (PD-12-2025) on Zoning By-law Amendment Z-02-2025 and to bring the amendment forward for consideration at a future council meeting. Both motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (PPM-05-2025) – carried
• Received planning report PD-12-2025 on Zoning By-law Amendment Z-02-2025 and set amendment to be considered at a later council meeting – carried

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will enter a closed session to consider three matters related to the proposed acquisition or disposition of land. The items are the Sacred Heart Area Property Matter, the Matchett and Sprucewood Daylight Corner, and the Front Road District Property Matter. No further details or attachments are provided in the agenda.

• Sacred Heart Area Property Matter
• Matchett and Sprucewood Daylight Corner
• Front Road District Property Matter

The council voted to move into closed session under the Municipal Act to consider three land‑related items: Sacred Heart Area Property, Matchett and Sprucewood Daylight Corner, and Front Road District Property. No substantive approvals, rejections, or other actions were recorded in the public portion of the minutes.

• Moved into closed session to consider land acquisition/disposition items (motion carried)

Special Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council met in a special closed session on April 7, 2025. The meeting began with a call to order and disclosures of pecuniary interest. The council entered a closed session to consider the performance evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer. No other agenda items were listed.

• Closed session to consider performance evaluation of the CAO
• Call to Order
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

The Town of LaSalle Council voted to enter a closed session to consider a labour‑relations item concerning the performance evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer. The motion was carried. No other matters were decided at this meeting.

• Moved into closed session to consider CAO performance evaluation (motion carried)

Special Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will meet in a special closed session. The meeting is scheduled to consider development information and an education session.

• Development information and education session

At 5:01 p.m., the LaSalle Town Council moved into a closed session under the Municipal Act to review development information and an education session. The motion, moved by Councillor Renaud and seconded by Councillor Burns, was carried. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Moved into closed session to consider development information and education session (motion carried)

Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 22, 2024 meeting. It will also receive the LaSalle Distribution System Summary Report for 2024, the DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports for 2024, and the DWQMS Management Review Meeting Summary 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025.

• Adopt October 22, 2024 Water and Wastewater Committee minutes
• Receive LaSalle Distribution System Summary Report for 2024
• Receive DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports for 2024
• Receive DWQMS Management Review Meeting Summary 2025

The Water and Wastewater Committee adopted the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. It received and accepted the LaSalle Water Distribution System Summary Report for 2024 (dated March 6, 2026). It received and accepted the DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports for 2024 (dated March 6, 2025). It received and accepted the DWQMS Management Review Meeting Summary 2025 (dated March 7, 2026).

• Adopted Oct 22 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received LaSalle Distribution System Summary Report 2024 (dated March 6 2026) (carried)
• Received DWQMS Internal and External Audit Reports 2024 (dated March 6 2025) (carried)
• Received DWQMS Management Review Meeting Summary 2025 (dated March 7 2026) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted the agenda and minutes from the March 11 meetings. It approved a three‑year facility use agreement with the LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club and declared several community events as municipally significant. Council endorsed the Pre‑Consultation Policy and related User‑Fee By‑law amendment. It awarded the 2025 Mill and Pave road contract to GIP Paving Inc. for $1,636,400 and passed multiple by‑laws.

• 2025 Mill and Pave Contract awarded to GIP Paving Inc. for $1,636,400 (excluding HST).
• By‑laws 2025‑028, 2025‑030, 2025‑031, 2025‑032, 2025‑033, 2025‑034 and Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑035 given first, second and third readings.
• Three‑year facility use agreement with LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club authorized.
• Pre‑Consultation Policy endorsed and User‑Fee By‑law amendment approved.
• Parks grass‑cutting contracts: A1 Properties $267,228.22 (west of Malden Rd), Terrascapes $362,169.50 (east of Malden Rd), Cedar Creek Landscaping $35,197.68.

Council approved a three‑year agreement with the LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club and declared four community events as municipally significant. It endorsed a Pre‑Consultation Policy, adopted an alternating no‑parking policy, and awarded the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Contract to GIP Paving Inc. for $1,636,400. Additional actions included park grass‑cutting contracts, multiple by‑law adoptions, and a $1,500 sponsorship for the Maryvale Night Run.

• Adopted the March 25 agenda (unanimous)
• Entered three‑year facility use agreement with LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club
• Declared Country at Heart, Strawberrylicious, Your Local Ribfest, and Last Call Before Fall as events of municipal significance
• Endorsed Pre‑Consultation Policy and related User‑Fee By‑law amendment
• Awarded 2025 Road Rehabilitation Contract to GIP Paving Inc. for $1,636,400
• Adopted Alternating No Parking Policy
• Approved 2025 Parks Grass Cutting contracts: A1 Properties $267,228.22; Terrascapes $362,169.50; Cedar Creek Landscaping $35,197.68
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑028 to 2025‑034 and Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑035 (including major drain improvement and zoning amendments)

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will enter a closed session after the regular meeting. In that session they will consider labour relations and employee negotiations, specifically matters related to collective bargaining. No other agenda items are listed.

• Labour relations and employee negotiations – collective bargaining matters (closed session)

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. Afterwards, the council received the HR and finance report on a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 701 and ratified the contract negotiations. Both motions were carried.

• Moved into closed session to consider labour relations and employee negotiations (carried)
• Received HR and finance report on tentative agreement with CUPE Local 701 and ratified contract negotiations (carried)

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

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

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will consider two zoning by‑law amendment applications. One seeks to rezone 1730/1740 Orford Street to a site‑specific Town Centre Two Zone (TC2‑XX) to allow a 47‑unit, 4,520 ft², six‑storey mixed‑use building. The other seeks to rezone 0.3 acre at 2988 Front Road to a site‑specific Rural Residential Zone (RR‑XX). Council will receive the planning reports and may support the applications, with any approved amendments forwarded to a later council meeting.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑09‑2024 for 1730/1740 Orford Street – rezoning to TC2‑XX for a 47‑unit, 4,520 ft² mixed‑use building
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑10‑2024 for 2988 Front Road – rezoning 0.3 acre to RR‑XX
• Planning reports PD‑08‑2025 (Feb 12 2025) and PD‑10‑2025 (Feb 18 2025) prepared for the applications
• Presentation by Suburban Construction & Management Ltd. and planner Harry Froussios for the Orford Street proposal
• Presentation by Planning and Development Manager K. Brcic for the Front Road proposal

Regular Council Meeting

The council will receive the Strawberry Festival report and approve the 2025 budget showing a $600 surplus. It will also authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Roberston Amusements for festival rides for 2025, 2026 and 2027, and approve the required road closures. Additional items include a part‑lot control by‑law for Huron Acres and three zoning by‑law amendments.

• Approve 2025 Strawberry Festival budget with a $600 surplus
• Authorize agreement with Roberston Amusements for rides for 2025‑2027
• Approve road closures needed for the Strawberry Festival
• Adopt Part Lot Control By‑law for Huron Acres (Blocks 7‑15, 3‑year term)
• Pass zoning by‑law amendments 2025‑025, 2025‑026, and 2025‑027

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will consider adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to incorporate the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan into the municipal Official Plan. It will also receive a report and authorize the award of the Matchett and Sprucewood contract, and approve the renewal of the Enbridge Gas Model Franchise Agreement. Several by‑laws, including the OPA amendment, a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas, a user‑fee amendment, and a marriage solemnization by‑law, will be read for multiple readings and passed. A motion authorizes a one‑time $2,500 payment to support the Play for a Cure 2025 event at the Vollmer Recreation Centre.

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to include Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan
• Award Matchett and Sprucewood contract to the lowest satisfactory bidder
• Approve Enbridge Gas Model Franchise Agreement renewal (by‑law attached)
• Pass By‑law 2025-020 (OPA amendment), 2025-021 (Enbridge franchise), 2025-022 (user fees), and 2025-023 (marriage solemnization)
• Authorize $2,500 one‑time payment for Play for a Cure 2025 event

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Events Committee will consider two reports. The first is the Spring 2025 Activities Update from the Supervisor of Programming, dated January 24, 2025, covering activities from March to July 2025. The second is the 2024 Annual Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works, prepared by the Manager of Culture and Recreation on February 10, 2025. Both reports will be received for information.

• Receive Spring 2025 Activities Update (CR-2025-01) dated Jan 24 2025
• Receive 2024 Annual Report of Joint Programs and Events between Culture and Recreation and Public Works (CR-2025-04) dated Feb 10 2025

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 18, 2024 AAC minutes. It will receive the 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report and a verbal update on the 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan. The meeting is on February 19, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt September 18, 2024 AAC minutes
• Receive 2024 Year‑End Accessibility Status Report
• Receive verbal update on 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Next meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review three land-use applications. These include a request for a minor variance on Surrey Drive and two consent applications for easements and lot creation.

• Application B-02-2025: Proposal to sever land on Omira Street to create two lots for a semi-detached dwelling, including a $1,400 per lot parkland dedication fee
• Application B-01-2025: Request for a perpetual drainage easement at 8955 Malden Road for the property at 8965 Malden Road
• Application A-01-2025: Request to reduce interior side yard from 1.5 metres to 1.2 metres on Surrey Drive

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will consider and vote on several by‑laws, including a user‑fee by‑law (2025‑007) and three by‑laws to close and sell alley systems (2025‑014, 2025‑015, 2025‑017) as well as a source‑protection agreement (2025‑016). Staff reports will be received for a fill‑permit review at 7619 Broderick Rd and for Phase 1 property acquisitions needed for the Malden Road expansion, authorizing expropriation steps. Two notices of motion will be decided: reimbursement for Councillor Burns’ overspent conference costs and a $2,500 grant for the 2025 Play for a Cure event.

• Fill Permit Review – 7619 Broderick Rd: approval to hire a contractor under By‑law #7080
• Malden Road Phase 1 Property Acquisitions: authorization to proceed with expropriation under the Expropriations Act
• Councillor Burns reimbursement request for conference overspend, applying to 2025 $7,500 limit
• Play for a Cure event grant of $2,500 to be drawn from the Mayor & Council Program Services account
• By‑laws 2025‑007, 2025‑014, 2025‑015, 2025‑016, and 2025‑017: user fees, alley closures/sales, and source‑protection agreement

Closed Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council met in a closed session on February 11, 2025. The council moved into closed session to consider third‑party information supplied in confidence by Essex Power Corporation. No other agenda items were presented.

• Consider confidential third‑party information from Essex Power Corporation

Closed Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is holding a closed session to consider a specific item. The meeting is focused on collective bargaining negotiations.

• Labour relations and employee negotiations regarding collective bargaining

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council will discuss and vote on a new Parkland Dedication By-law and updates to the Encroachment Policy. The meeting also includes several by-laws regarding land donations and fire protection grants.

• Proposed Parkland Dedication By-law for development or redevelopment
• Repeal of current Encroachments Policy and adoption of an updated version
• By-law 2025-008 for a Fire Protection Grant transfer payment agreement
• By-laws 2025-009 and 2025-010 to confirm land donations from Csop Agnes Glew and Susan Evans
• By-law 2025-013 regarding a debenture for Fire Station 2

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning and Development Department is reviewing application Z-11-2024 submitted by Head Construction and Supply Company Limited to rezone about 0.24 ha at 2005 Cousineau Road from Residential One (R1) to Residential Three (R3) for a 14‑unit, two‑storey stacked townhouse project. Council will receive the planning report and will consider a summary of public comments before making a final recommendation in a future report. The meeting allowed members of the public to make oral and written submissions on the proposal.

• Application Z-11-2024 to rezone ~0.24 ha at 2005 Cousineau Road from R1 to R3
• Proposed 14‑unit, two‑storey stacked townhouse development
• Planning report PD‑46‑2024 (dated Dec 9 2024) presented by the Planning and Development Department
• Public comments and written submissions were invited during the meeting
• Council recommended receiving the report and obtaining a summary of comments for a future recommendation

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The LaSalle Committee of Adjustment will review and vote on two consent applications: an access easement over 70 Old Front Road for Robert and Christina Bouchard, and a lot‑creation request at 150 Old Front Road by NC Capital Inc. Both applications are recommended for approval subject to conditions, including a $750 per‑lot cash‑in‑lieu parkland fee for the lot‑creation. The meeting also includes adoption of the November 20, 2024 minutes and appointment of Kristina Brcic as Deputy Treasurer.

• Adopt minutes from the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on November 20, 2024
• Approve appointment of Kristina Brcic as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer
• Consent Application B-15-2024: grant an easement in perpetuity over 70 Old Front Road
• Consent Application B-16-2024: approve lot creation at 150 Old Front Road with a $750 per‑lot cash‑in‑lieu fee
• Require submission of reference plans, engineering drawings, and payment of property taxes and fees by January 22, 2027

Regular Council Meeting

The LaSalle Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from previous meetings. Council members will receive a staff report on costs for completed municipal drainage minor improvement projects and consider several by‑laws, including a borrowing by‑law for $35,200,000 and cost‑levy by‑laws for two drainage improvements. The council will also adopt an interim tax by‑law for 2025 and a confirmatory by‑law.

• 2025-002 Borrowing By‑law authorizing $35,200,000 for current expenditures
• 2025-003 By‑law to levy a cost levy for the Laframbois Drain minor improvement
• 2025-004 By‑law to levy a cost levy for the 4th Concession Drain minor improvement
• 2025-001 Interim Tax By‑law to levy and collect a portion of taxes for 2025
• Staff report assessing costs for completed municipal drainage minor improvement projects

Special Council Meeting

The Town of LaSalle Council is holding a special meeting to review the Strategic Plan. Representatives from StrategyCorp will lead a brainstorming session with Council members.

• Strategic Plan review and brainstorming session led by Chris Loreto, Olivia Lahaie, and Callum Saravanamuttoo of StrategyCorp