The LaSalle Record

Regular Council Meeting

January 23, 2018

Who was there

Present (5): Michael Akpata, Terry Burns, Sue Desjarlais, Crystal Meloche, Jeff Renaud

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (22 motions)

21 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held January 9, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the report from the Director of Culture and Recreation dated January 17th, 2018 (C&R 2018-03) regarding the proposal from the LaSalle Rowing Club BE RECEIVED and the LaSalle Rowing Club BE REQUESTED to submit a revised proposal respecting the Club’s financial contribution toward the replacement of the dock at the Riverdance facility.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development Services dated January 16, 2018 (DS-01-18) regarding the Holding Zone Symbol removal application from JT Investment (John Tedesco) on approximately 1200 sq. meters of land located along the south side of Gladwin Avenue, west of the property municipally known as 6173 Quick Avenue to allow for the development of a new single detached home BE APPROVED upon the execution of the corresponding development agreement and that the corresponding bylaw be adopted once the development agreement has been executed to the satisfaction of Administration.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 8, 2018 (CAO-01-18) regarding the execution of amending agreements in accordance with the revised hourly rates with Commissionaires for security services at the LaSalle Civic Centre as a result of Bill 148 BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 18, 2018 (CAO-03-18) regarding the execution of amending agreements in accordance with the revised hourly rates with Krautner Janitorial for services at the Civic Centre, Police and Fire Service Facilities as a result of Bill 148 BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Culture and Recreation/Parks Advisory Committee Meeting dated December 12, 2017 BE APPROVED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated January 11, 2018 (PW-01- 18) recommending ROOD Engineering be appointed for the preparation of a report for the St. Michael's Drain pursuant to the provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE APPROVED
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated January 11, 2018 (PW-02- 18) recommending Dillon Consulting Ltd. be appointed for the preparation of a report for the Steers Drain pursuant to the provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated January 11, 2018 (PW-03- 18) recommending Dillon Consulting Ltd. Engineering be appointed for the preparation of a report for the Tourangeau Drain pursuant to the provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE APPROVED
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That correspondence received from Ontario Good Roads Association dated January 17, 2018 seeking reforms to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process BE ENDORSED through the following resolution: Whereas a coalition of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) and the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario have successfully applied to have a review of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process conducted under Part IV (Section 61) of the Environmental Bill of Rights Act, 1993 (EBR Act); And whereas impact studies and public meetings required by the MCEA process often take two years or more to complete before construction can commence; And whereas the MCEA requirements to evaluate alternatives are often not well aligned with prior or municipal land use planning decisions; And whereas analysis by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) has demonstrated that the time to complete an EA rose from 19 months to 26.7 months and costs went from an average of $113,300 to $386,500; And whereas the Auditor General of Ontario has
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Tabled
That the report of the of the Manager of Facilities dated January 18, 2018 (PW- 05-18) regarding the Dehumidification and Fluid Cooler retrofits for the Vollmer Complex refrigeration system BE APPROVED; and that the contract BE AWARDED to TS Engineering at an all in cost of $55,000.00.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated January 17, 2018 (C & R 2018-02) regarding the Walking Track Policy BE APPROVED; ant that Council support staff in promoting the Free Walking Track through social media, the town website and other marketing outlets to educate our residents on the opportunity available.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges for Services Provided by the Town of LaSalle BE APPROVED and the corresponding Bylaw BE ADOPTED during the Bylaw stage of the agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report from the Manager of Engineering dated January 12, 2018 (PW- 04-18) regarding the capital infrastructure works planned for 2018 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Director of Planning & Development Services & Manager of Building Services dated January 12, 2018 (DS-02-2018) regarding the legislative changes made recently by the Province of Ontario that will require Council to allocate Town resources to begin enforcing Residential Rental Maintenance Standards BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated January 17, 2018 ( C&R2018-04) regarding the extra funding received in the amount of $13,000 from Pathways 2 Potential BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading: 8109- A By-law to amend By-law Number 7852 being a Bylaw to Establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property (Public Works – Schedule C) 8110- A By-law to Repeal various Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws passed under the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That by-law numbers 8109 and 8110 BE GIVEN second reading.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That by-law numbers 8109 and 8110 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law #8111 BE GIVEN first reading.
Moved by Councillor Akpata, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law #8111 BE GIVEN second reading.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law #8111 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried

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