Regular Meeting of Council

That the September 22, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 8, 2026, be adopted as presented.

That Administration prepare a report on the cost of operating the boat ramp for each of the past five years.

That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated September 3, 2026 (PW-2026-29) regarding the request for Minor Improvement on the 4th Concession Drain be received; And that, the request for minor improvement be accepted; And that, RC Spencer and Associates be appointed as the Drainage Engineer for this project.

That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated September 3, 2026 (PW-2026-30) regarding the Chappus Drain Apportionment Agreement be received; And that, Council approve the drainage assessment apportionment agreement submitted by the affected landowners pursuant to Section 65(2) of the Drainage Act for the lands affected by Consent Application B-15-2025.

That the report of the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement dated July 7, 2026 (PD-2026-36) regarding a Property Standards By-law be received; And that, By-law 2026-060, being a By-law to Establish Property Standards for the Town of LaSalle, be adopted at the By-law stage of the agenda; And that, a By-law Committee be established , comprised of five lay members appointed by Council, to hear and determine appeals pursuant to the Building Code Act and the proposed Property Standards By-law.

That items 1 through 7 on the Consent Agenda for September 22, 2026, be received.

That the appointment of Deputy Mayor Akpata and Councillor Renaud, as the Town of LaSalle Council Representatives on the Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors, be confirmed and extended until February 1, 2027, or such later date as prescribed by regulation, subject to the current appointees continuing to be eligible to serve following the Municipal Election.

That the County Council Highlights dated September 2, 2026, be received.

That a report on the performance of the LaSalle Event Centre be prepared for 2027 Budget Deliberations, and that the report include details on its operations and financial performance, and that the following be included in the report: The total number of full Event Centre bookings for 2025 The total number of full Event Centre bookings for 2026, to-date, including the period covered by the figures Information listing town usage/bookings at the Event Centre that is differentiated from private bookings The financial statements from the Event Centre for 2025 and 2026, to-date, including, if available, revenue, operating expenses, and any municipal contributions or subsidies.

Mayor Akpata may move or caused to have moved: Whereas the Town of LaSalle was founded by the French in the mid 1700’s and whereby part of the existing history and culture of has a deep routed French heritage; And whereas, it has been reported that French language, heritage, and culture were part of the trade negotiations with the United States; And whereas, the current trade situation with the United States will directly affect cross-border communities; And whereby, many of our residents are directly impacted by these cross-border issues through their employment, and livelihood; Be it resolved that the Town of LaSalle ensure that the concerns of our residents and other cross border communities are brought to the federal government to consider as part of their future trade position discussions reminding them that their activities directly affect our community; Be it further resolved that the French language history of the Town of LaSalle is also brought to the attention of the federal government to ensure that the unique language and culture of French Canadians is respected in any trade agreements that are brought into effect and how it will affect our community.

Meloche may move or caused to have moved: Whereas the Gordie Howe International Bridge represents a significant new international gateway into Windsor-Essex, connecting motorists entering Canada to Highway 401 and the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway; And whereas, the Town of LaSalle, a community of more than 36,000 residents, is located immediately adjacent to this important transportation corridor, with direct access from the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway into our community; And whereas, current directional signage encountered by motorists entering Canada from the Gordie Howe International Bridge identifies Windsor and Amherstburg, but does not identify the Town of LaSalle; And whereas, motorists unfamiliar with Windsor-Essex should be clearly informed that the Parkway provides direct access to LaSalle, rather than being directed further into the City of Windsor or to later exits that can take them away from the most direct access to our community; And whereas, LaSalle's omission from this important gateway signage represents a missed opportunity for wayfinding, tourism and economic development, particularly as the Town continues to develop its waterfront district and attract visitors and investment to our community; And whereas, appropriate highway signage should accurately identify municipalities and destinations directly accessible from this major international transportation corridor; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of LaSalle formally request that the Onta

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2026-060, Being a By-law to Establish Property Standards for the Town of LaSalle 2026-061, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 8600, as amended, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended 2026-064, Being a By-law to repeal By-law 2026-036 and to authorize the execution of an Extension Agreement with Dawn Elizabeth Tabone 2026-065, Being a By-law to confirm the donation of Lots 957 to 963, Plan 875 Sandwich West from 1924976 Ontario Inc.

That Confirmatory By-law 2026-066 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.