Regular Meeting of Council

That the April 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 24, 2026, be adopted as presented.

, Essex Power Corporation (“EPC”) is a municipal corporation owned by the Towns of LaSalle, Amherstburg, Tecumseh and Municipality of Leamington (the “Shareholders”), and And whereas , as the shareholders of EPC have established a shareholder declaration that requires, in part, that EPC seek and receive shareholder approval with respect to the taking, holding, subscribing for or agreeing to purchase the acquired shares in the capital of any body corporate other than the Subsidiary Corporations by EPC. And whereas , EPC, along with its partners, are proposing to advance the Essex Transmission Project, a strategic infrastructure initiative intended to support regional energy reliability, enable economic development, and generate long-term financial returns through new transmission asset; And whereas , the Essex Transmission Project is expected to deliver direct and indirect benefits to the Windsor-Essex region by supporting local employment, enhancing EPC’s long-term financial sustainability, and increasing municipal-related revenues that can be reinvested in community services and infrastructure; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Town of LaSalle as a Shareholder of EPC hereby approves EPC acquiring shares in Essex Transmission GP Inc. and any required related entity for the purposes of the Essex Transmission Project.

​​That the report of the Policy and Legislative Coordinator dated March 17, 2026 (CS-2026-07) regarding the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee - 2026-2030 Term of Council be received; ​And that, a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with the Town of Amherstburg, Town of Essex, Town of Kingsville, Municipality of Lakeshore, Town of LaSalle, and Town of Tecumseh, be established for the 2026-2030 term of Council; ​And that, the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference for the 2026-2030 Term of Council, attached as Appendix A, be approved; ​And that, the current Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference be repealed at the end of this Term of Council; And that, By-law 2026-023, being a By-law to establish a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee, be adopted at the by-law stage of the agenda.

That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk and Policy and Legislative Coordinator dated March 13, 2026 (CS-2026-06) regarding the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy be received; And that, the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy G-EL-001, attached to the report as Appendix B, be repealed; And that, the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy attached to the report as Appendix A, be approved.

That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated March 18, 2026 (CS-2026-04) recommending an exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act , (RBHA) be received; And that, a municipality-wide blanket exemption under the RBHA be approved; And that, a corresponding by-law be brought forward in accordance with the legislative requirements.

That the report of the Manager of Planning and Development dated March 17, 2026 (PD-2026-10) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the vacant lands on Stanton Avenue be received; And that, Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the above-noted lands; And that, Council adopts a corresponding By-law for the removal of the holding provision on the subject lands.

That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated 25 March 2026 (PW-2026-16) regarding the 2026 Mill and Pave Tender award be received; And that, the 2026 Mill and Pave contract be awarded for the bid price of $2,294,400.00 (exclusive of H.S.T.) to GIP Paving Inc to be funded from projects 26503 Mill & Pave and 24502 Kelly/Gunn Retaining Wall Repair; And that, the projected deficit of the project be funded from the Roads Reserve; And that, the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute said contract with GIP Paving Inc.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 13, 2026 (PW-2026-14) regarding the 2026 Parks Cutting Contract Approval be received; And that, the East Side Parks cutting contract be awarded for the bid price of $266,241.90 (exclusive of H.S.T.) to Terrascapes for a term of four (4) years.

That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 3, 2026 (PW-2026-12) regarding the Memorial Program Policy Update be received; And that, the current Memorial Program Policy be repealed; And that, the newly established Memorial Program Policy be adopted as presented.

That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for April 14, 2026, be received.

That the County Council Highlights dated March 18, 2026, be received.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2026-022, Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response 2026-023, Being a By-law to authorize the establishment of a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee 2026-024, Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General

That Confirmatory By-law 2026-025 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.