Regular Council Meeting

That the April 23, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and Special Meeting of Council held April 9, 2024, be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 22, 2024 (PW-2024-09) regarding the Request to remove No Parking signs from Huntwick Pl. cul-de-sac be received; And that, the request be denied, and the “No Parking” signs remain on Huntwick Pl. as currently installed. Motion is Put and is

That Administration prepare a report for Council's consideration exploring i) how cul-de-sac parking is handled in other municipalities across the province, ii) alternate side parking options using the width of a Ford F1-50 as the standard size of vehicle, and ii) the option of moving the 'No Parking' signs up a house or two toward the cul-de-sac to allow for additional parking spaces compared to what currently exists.

That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated April 5, 2024 (PW-13-2024) regarding the request for a minor improvement to the Chappus Drain dated April 3, 2024 be received; And that Rood Engineering Inc. be appointed as the Drainage Engineer for the Chappus Drain minor improvement project.

That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated April 5, 2024 (PW-12-2024) regarding the DeSantel Drain petition be received; and That Council accept the withdrawal of the petition and repeal Bylaw 8559 appointing the drainage engineer.

That the report of the Legal Counsel dated April 4, 2024 (AD-2024-09) regarding the sale of Part of Lot 22, Concession 1 to the owners of 7770 Matchett Road be received; That Council authorizes the sale of Part of Lot 22 on Concession 1 immediately to the north of the 7770 Matchett Road, subject to the buyer entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town to the satisfaction of the Town’s Legal Counsel; And further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents that may be necessary to complete this transaction for the above-noted land.

That Council approves the Media Relations Policy.

That Council approves the Social Media Policy.

That Council approves the Municipal Digital Signs and Lobby Screens Policy.

That Council rescinds the Advertising Policy.

That the report of the Director of Strategy and Engagement dated April 5, 2024 (SE-02-2024) regarding Establishing a Business Network in LaSalle be received for Council’s information.

That the report of the Deputy Fire Chief of LaSalle dated April 8, 2024 (FIRE-24-03) regarding the purchase of the new 100 Foot Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus be received; And that, the purchase of a new 100 Foot Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus be approved at a cost of $2,717,500 (not including HST) and funded through the Fire Capital Reserve; And that, Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement as between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Camions Carl Thibault Inc. to give effect to the purchase.

That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for April 23, 2024, be received.

That the Essex County Council Highlights for April 3, 2024, be received.

That Administration prepares a report to outline the options available to cover the net loss from the S ean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® Exhibit event, with a view to keeping the Town's festival and events safe and prosperous and also protecting our waterfront reserve; And that this report be prepared after the results of the wage subsidy grant are known.

That Administration reviews letters of support received from various municipalities and provides direction to Council on whether the letter should be supported or received. Motion is Put and is

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8872 – A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended 8876 – A By-law to authorize an agreement with His Majesty the King in the right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 8877 – To adopt tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the year 2024 8878 - A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of Grand Blvd. Plan 731, Sandwich West (aka Gladys Blvd.), now designated as Part 2 on 12R-29675; LaSalle

That Confirmatory By-law 8879 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.