Regular Council Meeting

That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held March 28, 2017 BE ADOPTED as presented.

That the Accounts Payable report dated March 28, 2017 BE APPROVED for payment.

That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development Services dated April 6, 2017 (DS-16-2017) recommending the alley to the rear of Lots 283 to 286, Registered Plan 1001 municipally known as 3075 Normandy Street be declared surplus as it is not required for municipal purposes BE APPROVED and that this land be disposed of in accordance with municipal policy.

That E-Voting (internet and phone) BE APPROVED as the alternative voting method for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustees for the municipal election to be held October 22, 2018 in the Town of LaSalle, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and that consideration BE GIVEN to the necessary by-law to enact same during the by-law stage of the agenda.

That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Town of LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held March 9, 2017 BE APPROVED.

That the report prepared by Linda Jean Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, dated April 4, 2017 (CL-08-17) regarding Council member attendance at Council and committee meetings for the period of January 1 to March 31, 2017 BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 30, 2017 (PW-08-17) regarding participation in the 2017 West Nile Virus Larviciding and Surveillance program in partnership with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit and other neighbouring municipalities at a cost of approximately $5,000 which has been budgeted in the 2017 budget BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 11, 2017 being a summary of reports requested by Council BE RECEIVED.

That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading: 7995 - A Bylaw to stop up, close and sell part of Leroy Avenue, Registered Plan 664. 7996 - A Bylaw to authorize the use of internet and telephone voting for the 2018 Municipal Election. 7997 - A Bylaw to authorize the execution of a Developers Site Plan Agreement with SD Development Corporation for the LCBO Development 7998 - A Bylaw to amend Zoning bylaw No. 5050, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended

That by-law numbers 7995, 7996, 7997 and 7998 BE GIVEN second reading.

That by-law numbers 7995, 7996, 7997 and 7998 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

Whereas algal blooms in Lake Erie threaten its natural and economic resources by negatively impacting the use of water for drinking, fishing, boating and swimming; and Whereas Lake Erie experienced the largest harmful algal bloom in its history in 2015; and Whereas toxins from algal blooms can cause severe health issues; and Whereas communities that depend on Lake Erie as a source for drinking water have made significant investments to ensure it is free from dangerous levels of algal toxins and nuisance algae; and Whereas algal blooms limit the enjoyment of Lake Erie beaches and other recreational water activities; and Whereas, local tourism, commercial and residential property values and the commercial and recreational fishing industry may be negatively affected due to the presence of algal blooms; and Whereas, the United States recently announced a proposal to cut funding to the Environmental Protection Agency that pays 97 percent of the costs for Great Lakes pollution cleanup thereby putting the future health of the Great Lakes in danger, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Mayors of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative BE REQUESTED to lobby U.S. State representatives to overturn the decision by the U.S. federal government to drastically reduce spending on the health of the Great Lakes, and that a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to local MP’s and MPP’s, Esse

That confirmatory bylaw # 7998 BE GIVEN first reading.

That confirmatory bylaw #7998 BE GIVEN second reading.

That confirmatory by-law number 7998 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.