Regular Council Meeting

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

That the Minutes of the Regular and Closed Meetings of Council held February 11, 2025, be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Director of Planning & Development, dated February 3, 2025 (PD-02-2025) regarding the Official Plan Amendment and updated Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan be received; And that, a By-law to approve the Official Plan Amendment No. 2 (OPA No. 2) to include the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan in the Town of LaSalle Official Plan be adopted; And that, OPA No. 2 be forwarded to the County of Essex for its review and approval in accordance with the Planning Act.

That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 4, 2025 (PW-04-2025) regarding Matchett and Sprucewood Contract Award be received; And that, Council authorizes administration to award the Road Widening and Signalization at Matchett Road Intersections Contract to Piera Con Enterprises Inc. for a bid price of $1,530,931.50 excluding H.S.T.; And that, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contact with Piera Con Enterprises Inc.

That the report of the Paralegal dated February 3, 2025 (AD-2025-03) regarding the renewal process for the Enbridge Gas Model Franchise Agreement be received; And that, Council approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act, And that, Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft By-law and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act .

That the Summary of Reports on the Consent Agenda for February 25, 2025, be received.

Whereas, the Council recognizes the importance of community events within the Town of LaSalle and for the greater Windsor-Essex community, And Whereas, the Council respects the collection & use of property taxation, and Council’s obligation to be fiscal responsible, And Whereas, the Town of LaSalle has a policy which does not permit the waiving of fees, Be it resolved that in recognition of the importance of the 2025 Play for a Cure event which is held at the Vollmer Recreation Centre, that Council authorize a one-time payment in the amount of $2,500 in support of the event, and that these funds be drawn from the Mayor & Council – Program Services, Grants account.

the recent threats of an imposition on tariffs on Canadian production will have a substantial effect on the items produced in the County of Essex and purchased in the Town of LaSalle; And Whereas there has only been a 30-day reprieve granted; And Whereas, a tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum has been threatened; And Whereas, these tariffs were going to be applied by another country and therefore can be deemed as being external to the Province and Country; And Whereas, the interprovincial trade has been deemed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to represent 18% of Canada's GDP. And Whereas, the CFIP released a report that said removing interprovincial barriers could boost the economy by up to $200 billion annually; And Whereas, items produced, grown, and manufactured in Essex County are sent across Canada; And Whereas, persons in the Town of LaSalle purchase goods manufactured in many provinces and from across the country, and these goods are in many cases subject to interprovincial barriers. Be It Resolved that, the Town of LaSalle calls upon both the Provincial and Federal Governments to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers to ensure that items produced in the County of Essex and that Canadian items purchased in the Town of LaSalle are no longer subject to these interprovincial trade barriers.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: 2025-021 A By-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Enbridge Gas Inc.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2025-020 A By-law to amend the Official Plan, OPA Amendment #2 2025-022 A By-law to amend By-law number 2025-007, being a By-law to establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the use of Property 2025-023 A By-law to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization Services in the Town of LaSalle by the Clerk or Delegates of the Clerk

That Confirmatory By-law 2025-024 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

Whereas the recent threats of an imposition on tariffs on Canadian production will have a substantial effect on the items produced in the County of Essex and purchased in the Town of LaSalle; And Whereas there has only been a 30-day reprieve granted; And Whereas, a tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum has been threatened; And Whereas, these tariffs were going to be applied by another country and therefore can be deemed as being external to the Province and Country; And Whereas, the interprovincial trade has been deemed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to represent 18% of Canada's GDP. And Whereas, the CFIP released a report that said removing interprovincial barriers could boost the economy by up to $200 billion annually; And Whereas, items produced, grown, and manufactured in Essex County are sent across Canada; And Whereas, persons in the Town of LaSalle purchase goods manufactured in many provinces and from across the country, and these goods are in many cases subject to interprovincial barriers. Be It Resolved that, the Town of LaSalle calls upon both the Provincial and Federal Governments to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers to ensure that items produced in the County of Essex and that Canadian items purchased in the Town of LaSalle are no longer subject to these interprovincial trade barriers.