Regular Council Meeting

That the August 23, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 9, 2022, be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Director of Planning and Development, dated July 18, 2022 (PD-26-22) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the property known municipally as 1725 Sprucewood be received; And that, Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the above-noted lands , and that Administration prepares a corresponding B y-law for adoption for removal of the h olding p rovision once the required development agreement is properly executed by the Corporation; And that Council deems the required portion of the Lorne Avenue Right-of-Way and the subject alley abutting the Applicant’s property as surplus land, and that the sale of these lands is incorporated into the corresponding site plan agreement to be registered on title.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated July 29, 2022, (CR-2022-24) regarding Vollmer Concession Operations be received; And that the Town enters into a trial agreement with M & M Concessions for the operation of the indoor concession at the Vollmer Centre; And further that, the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with M & M Concessions.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated July 14, 2022 (CR-2022-22) regarding security measures at the Vollmer be received; And that, the Town enters into an agreement with Johnston Security Solutions for the provision of security services at the Vollmer Complex; And further that, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the Town of LaSalle and Johnston Security Solutions Inc.

That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated July 29, 2022 ( PW-18-2022 ) regarding the 2022 Watermain Replacement Tender Results be received; And that, Council approves the award of the Watermain Contract to J.C.S Construction for the bid price of $531,090.00 plus HST, which amount shall be funded from the 2022 Watermain Replacement Project as allocated and approved in the 2022 Capital Budget; And that, Council adopts the corresponding By-law.

That the report of the Deputy CAO dated August 3, 2022 (AD-14-2022) regarding the LaSalle transit contract renewal be received; And that, Council approves the execution of the new contract with Transit Windsor to provide services for the LaSalle 25 route from September 1, 2022, up to and including August 31, 2027; And that, the corresponding By-law be adopted.

That the report of the Director of Public Works, dated August 4, 2022, (PW-19-2022) regarding extending the Bench Advertising Agreement with Creative Outdoor be received; And that, Council approves the extension of the Bench Advertising Agreement with Creative Outdoor for an additional five (5) year period; And that Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the extension agreement, which shall be in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Legal Counsel.

That information items 1 through 2, as included under Section I of the Agenda, be received.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8729 - Being a By-law of the Town of LaSalle to Amend By-Law 8501, Respecting Development Charges 8730 - A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of Lots 729 and 730, Registered Plan 677, now designated as Part 249 on 12R-13101 to Eileen Lorraine Fleming 8731 - A By-law to assume Reserve Block 90, Plan 12M-642 as part of Cremasco Street and to assume Reserve Block 91, 12M-642 as part of Meo Boulevard 8732 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Transit Windsor 8733 - A By-law to authorize the sale of part of Part Lot 37 Concession 1 Sandwich West, Part 2 12R-28026, now designated as Parts 1 to 18, both inclusive, on 12R-29096; LaSalle 8734 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between J.C.S Construction Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Delmar Street Watermain Replacement Project

That Administration prepares a report about partner municipalities that receive power from Essex Power, with respect to power outages and their experience with Essex Power.

Farm accidents can occur in the most remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation; And whereas, EMS recognizes there to be a flaw in the system as not all rural property entrances have signage; And whereas the Town would consider creating addresses for all properties (vacant or occupied) with signage to assist with emergency situations; And therefore request that Administration prepares a report on Farm 911 (The Emily Project) for rural residents in the Town of LaSalle.

That Confirmatory By-law 8735 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

Whereas Farm accidents can occur in the most remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation; And whereas, EMS recognizes there to be a flaw in the system as not all rural property entrances have signage; And whereas the Town would consider creating addresses for all properties (vacant or occupied) with signage to assist with emergency situations; And therefore request that Administration prepares a report on Farm 911 (The Emily Project) for rural residents in the Town of LaSalle.