Regular Council Meeting

That the March 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Public Planning Meeting and Regular Meeting of Council held March 11, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated February 2, 2025 (CR-2025-02) regarding the facility use agreement with the LaSalle Stompers be received; And that, the Town enter into a new three-year agreement with the LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club; And that, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the Town and the LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated February 24, 2025 (CR-2025-07) regarding the declaration of municipally significant events be received; And that, Country at Heart Event, Strawberrylicious Food & Drink Fest, Your Local Ribfest, and Last Call Before Fall events be declared Events of Municipal Significance for the purposes of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

That the report of the Director of Planning & Development dated March 3, 2025 (PD-07-2025) regarding the Pre-Consultation Policy be received; And that, Council supports the Pre-Consultation Policy to facilitate proactive communication with development proponents to identify municipal requirements prior to formal Planning Act Application submission; And that, Council endorses the Pre-Consultation Policy and the associated amendment to the User-Fee By-law necessary for implementation.

That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated March 6, 2025 (PW-2025-03) regarding the final costs of the Fourth Concession Drain major improvement project be received; And that By-Law Number 2025-030 is adopted at the appropriate time in the meeting.

That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated January 16th, 2025 (PW-03-2025) regarding the 2025 Mill and Pave Contract Award be received; And that, the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Contract be awarded to GIP Paving Inc. for a bid price of $1,636,400.00, excluding H.S.T.; And that, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said contact with GIP Paving Inc.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 3, 2025 (PW-05-2025) regarding Alternating Parking Policy be received; And that Council adopt the Alternating No Parking Policy.

That Council waives the requirements of the Procedure By-law and allows members of the audience to speak to the Report regarding No Parking on a Cul-de-Sac.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 3, 2025, (PW-06-2025) regarding Cul-de-sac No Parking be received; And that, the provisions in By-law 8798, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the Town of LaSalle, prohibiting parking in a cul-de-sacs remain in effect; And that, Administration continues to install signage in cul-de-sac’s as associated road projects and maintenance are completed in those respective areas.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 10, 2025 (PW-07-2025) regarding the 2025 Parks Grass Cutting Contracts be received; And that, RFT-PW-2025-01, for park maintenance west of Malden Road, be awarded to A1 Properties for a total of $267,228.22; And that, RFT-PW-2025-02, for park maintenance east of Malden Road, be awarded to Terrascapes for a total of $362,169.50; And that, RFQ-PW-2025-03, for grass cutting and trimming, be awarded to Cedar Creek Landscaping for a total of $35,197.68.

That Councillor Renaud be appointed to the Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors on an interim basis, until such time as Councillor Desjarlais returns from her Council authorized leave of absence.

That items 1 through 3 on the Consent Agenda for March 25, 2025, be received.

That the County Council Highlights for March 5, 2025, be received.

Council recognizes that youth in the Town of LaSalle and throughout Windsor-Essex County are experiencing serious mental health difficulties; And whereas, Council also recognizes that it is important for these youth to have access to mental health treatments and assistance; And Whereas Maryvale provides therapy and assistance to youth who experience a range of mental health issues; Be it resolved that, Council provide a Silver Sponsorship for the Maryvale Night Run in the amount of $1,500.00, which funds shall be drawn from the Mayor and Council Program Services and Grant Fund.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: By-law 2025-028, A By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 635 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act. By-law 2025-030, A By-law to amend By-Law 8764 being a bylaw to provide for the major improvement of the 4th Concession Drain in the Town of LaSalle in the County of Essex By-law 2025-031, A By-law to Appoint a Weed Inspector By-law 2025-032, A By-law to amend By-law number 2025-007, being a By-law to amend By-Law 7852 being a By-Law to establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property. By-law 2025-033, A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning Byl-aw, as amended. By-law 2025-034, A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, The Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended.

That Confirmatory By-law 2025-035 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

That the March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned.

Whereas Council recognizes that youth in the Town of LaSalle and throughout Windsor-Essex County are experiencing serious mental health difficulties; And whereas, Council also recognizes that it is important for these youth to have access to mental health treatments and assistance; And Whereas Maryvale provides therapy and assistance to youth who experience a range of mental health issues; Be it resolved that, Council provide a Silver Sponsorship for the Maryvale Night Run in the amount of $1,500.00, which funds shall be drawn from the Mayor and Council Program Services and Grant Fund.