Regular Council Meeting

That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held October 24, 2017 BE ADOPTED as presented.

That the Accounts Payable report dated November 14, 2017 BE APPROVED for payment.

That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated October 5, 2017 BE APPROVED.

That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Culture & Recreation/Parks Advisory Committee meeting dated September 21, 2017 BE APPROVED.

That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Culture & Recreation/Parks Advisory Committee meeting dated November 2, 2017 BE APPROVED.

That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated October 30, 2017 (CL-21-17) respecting feedback obtained from the first Youth Focus Group held on October 23, 2017 BE RECEIVED and Council Resolution 114/17 BE AMENDED to allow for future feedback from the youth category to be obtained via surveys.

That the report of Human Resources Officer and Human Resources Generalist dated November 8, 2017 (CL-26-17) regarding the newly developed and or revised human resources policies BE APPROVED, and that the previous policies related to Transitional Work Rehabilitation Program CR 367/16, Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy CR 355/16, and Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy CR 355/16 BE RESCINDED.

That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated November 7, 2017 (CL-23-17) respecting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs regarding Bill 148. Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 BE RECEIVED and AMO's position BE SUPPORTED, and further that local MPP's BE REQUESTED to support the position.

That the report of the Director of Public Works and Manager of Roads and Parks dated November 8, 2017 (PW-36-17) regarding the design of the Todd Lane/Malden Road roundabout reconstruction and tender to complete the landscaping work BE APPROVED and that a steel fabricator be engaged to complete the design and manufacturing of a centerpiece sculpture for the upset limit of $50,000 BE AUTHORIZED.

That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 9, 2017 (PW-37- 17) regarding geese population issues BE RECEIVED and that all future stormwater management ponds be designed and constructed to be naturalized ponds, that Sandwich West Park stormwater management pond continue to be maintained as a naturalized pond and further that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to explore the use of geese repellent at the Vollmer Complex.

That correspondence received from Minister of Finance Charles Sousa dated October 27, 2017 regarding a safe and sensible framework to govern the lawful use and retail distribution of non-medical cannabis as a carefully controlled substance within the province of Ontario BE RECEIVED and that correspondence BE FORWARDED to the Minister of Finance indicating that the Town of LaSalle would be interested in taking part in the discussions.

That correspondence received from Tracey Ramsey MP dated October 24, 2017 writing to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the health of our Great Lakes BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated November 1, 2017 (R&C 15-17) regarding the 2018 Essex Power Youth in Community Fund BE RECEIVED.

That the month end financial statement, capital fund analysis and reserves and reserve fund schedule dated October 31,2017 BE RECEIVED.

That the report from the Director of Culture and Recreation dated November 8th, 2017 (C&R16-17) regarding the 2017 Outdoor Concession Operations BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer dated November 9th, 2017 (FIN-33-2017) regarding the proposed 2018 Budget Release and Highlights the BE RECEIVED.

That the report of Director Council Services/Clerk (CL-20-17) dated October 30, 2017 respecting the Town's participation in the Workplace Safety Prevention Services' Safety Group and resulting rebate in the amount of $18,151.83 BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director Council Services/Clerk dated October 30, 2017 (CL-19-17) respecting changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Municipal Elections Act through Bill 68, the Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 14, 2017 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading: 8080- A By-law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Subdivision Agreement with 1912844 Ontario Limited (Rauti). 8081- A By-law to authorize the execution of an Extension Agreement between Lee- Anne Knuckle and the Town of LaSalle. 8082- A By-law to accept the donation of Catherine Zieba of Lots 30 to 36, Registered Plan 743. 8083- A By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Essex-Windsor Solid Waste authority for the production of 2018 Municipal Collection Calendar.

That by-law numbers 8080 to 8083 BE GIVEN second reading.

That by-law numbers 8080 to 8083 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

That the Confirmatory By-law #8084 BE GIVEN first reading.

That the Confirmatory By-law #8084 BE GIVEN second reading.

That by-law number #8084 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.