Regular Council Meeting

That the April 25, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council and Regular Meeting of Council held April 11, 2023, be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Director of Planning and Development dated April 4, 2023 (PD-09-2023) regarding the initiation of the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan be received; And that Council authorize Administration to contract Planning Partnership to prepare and update the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan in accordance with the proposal submitted.

That the report of the Deputy CAO dated April 6, 2023 (AD-07-2023) regarding the Waterfront Skate Trail and Water Feature Concept and Sponsorships be received; And that Council concurs with the concept presented and that administration be directed to proceed with detail design of a natural ice skate trail/water feature at the Waterfront; And that Council concurs with the proposed sponsorship of the water feature from the Rotary Club of LaSalle-Centennial in the amount of $132,000 and authorizes Administration to enter into an agreement with the Rotary Club of LaSalle-Centennial; And that Council approves Administration to retain an outside consultant to assist in developing a list of sponsorship opportunities for the skate trail, plaza area and LaSalle sign features, as well as for the remaining aspects to be built at the Waterfront.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated April 3, 2023 (CR-2023-12) regarding a pilot project to offer a reduced rate for schools renting soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and ice pad facilities be received; And that the Town offers a reduced rate, as a pilot project, from May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 for schools renting soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and ice pad facilities for school sanctioned, non-competitive use; And that for the purposes of this rate, school be defined as an elementary or secondary school located within the Town of LaSalle and administered by the Ontario Ministry of Education; And that Schedule F of the By-law to establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property (8670) be amended to extend the early bird ice rental fee for schools from Monday to Friday until 3:00 pm and to include a fee reduction of 50% from Monday to Friday until 3:00 pm for schools renting soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated April 5, 2023 (CR-2023-20) regarding the feasibility of hosting a large scale travelling exhibit at the Event Centre at 970 Front Road be received; And that the recommendation to host a large-scale exhibit in the Winter of 2024 as a pilot project at the Event Centre at 970 Front Road be approved; And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Imagine Exhibitions.

That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 13, 2023 (AD-09-2023) regarding Council Question – Community Space be received; And that Council endorses the concept of the use of the LaSalle Friendship Club Room (located at Town Hall) as a meeting room for community-oriented groups free of charge; And that Administration brings forward a policy, outlining the parameters for the use of the LaSalle Friendship Club Room by community-oriented groups, to the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee for consideration.

That Council endorses the appointment of Dennis Rogers, Union Water Supply System, and Frank Garardo, City of Windsor, to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee for the term beginning April 13, 2023 and expiring April 13, 2028.

That information items 1 through 5, as included under Section I of the Agenda, be received.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8788 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying north of lots 444 to 449 inclusive, Registered Plan 1030, LaSalle 8789 - A By-law to authorize the exchange of lands in part of Lots 354 through 359, Plan 793, and Part of Block J (Part Alley closed by R576419), Sandwich West, with Thomas Joseph David Brusseau and Josette Margaret Leonard

That the following By-law be given third reading and finally passed: 8764 - A By-law to provide for the repair and improvements of the 4th Concession Drain in the Town of LaSalle, in the County of Essex

That Administration prepares a report providing solutions and costs to resolve the traffic issue at the Sprucewood and Matchett intersection.

That Confirmatory By-law 8790 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.