REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

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Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

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A.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

 

We would like to begin this meeting by acknowledging the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and acknowledging that the Town of Espanola is located on the traditional territories of the Whitefish River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. We acknowledge this as part of our commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and to working together for our
future generations.

B.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

C.
PUBLIC HEARING

 

None

D.
DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS

 

None

E.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

F.
CONSENT ITEMS TO BE SEVERED

 

G.
PART 1 - CONSENT AGENDA

 

  • CA-25-05 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to L.3  inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.

H.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted;  Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025; Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025.

I.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The following board and committee reports are hereby received:  Corporate Services Committee Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025; Joint Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025.

J.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

 

J.1
Bylaw No 3231/25

This item has attachments. 
1.Omers Bylaw Participation update.pdf
2.3231 OMERS Participation Update.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: As recommended by The Corporate Services Committee That: Bylaw No. 3231/25 be adopted, being a Bylaw of the Town of Espanola to confirm and authorize participation in the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“Primary Plan”) and the Retirement Compensation Arrangement for the OMERS Primary Pension Plan (“RCA”).

J.2
Recommendation regarding Bylaw Enforcement Services and Animal Control Contract

This item has attachments. 
1.Recommendation regarding Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control Contract.pdf
2.Proposal - Town of Espanola - 2025.pdf
3.3230 Rainbow District Animal Services and Bylaw Enforcement.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: As recommended by The Corporate Services Committee That: The Bylaw Enforcement Services and Animal Control Contract be accepted as presented and that Bylaw No. 3230/25 be adopted accordingly.

J.3
Recommendation regarding Multi-Worksite Joint Health and Safety Committee Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.ESPANOLA PWD_20250306_152158.pdf
2.2025 MultiSite Agreement Draft.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  As recommended by the Joint Health and Safety Committee That: 

    Whereas the Joint Health and Safety Committee does not wish to make any changes to the agreement with the exception of updating Appendix’s A, B and D.

    Now therefore be it resolved that the Joint Health and Safety Committee endorse the Multi-Workplace Joint Health and Safety Agreement and that it be submitted to the Ministry of Labour once endorsed by Council and all representatives.

K.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1
Bylaw No 3232/25

This item has attachments. 
1.3232 confirmatory.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No. 3232/25 be adopted, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their Regular Meeting of February 25, 2025.

L.
REPORTS

 

  • Be It Resolved That:  The following reports are hereby received; Economic Development Department Departmental Report; POA Department Departmental Report; Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control 2024 Annual Report.

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

None

N.
MEMBER MOTIONS

 

None

O.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

 

None

P.
INFORMATION

 

This information was previously circulated to Council.  If required a copy of the information is available at the Municipal Office.

  • Township of the Archipelago, Hanover resolution re:  Response to Tariffs
  • Town of Goderich, EOWC resolution re:  Support Ontario-wide licencing framework for rideshare companies
  • Northumberland County, EOWC resolution re:  Support of Canadian and Ontario Governments' Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs
  • Niagra on the Lake resolution re:  Reconsideration of Amendment of Subsection 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act
  • City of Toronto, Puslinch resolution re:  Buy Local, Buy Canadian Campaign
  • Port Colborne, Town of Fort Erie resolution re:  Provincial Election Health Care Advocacy
  • Port Colborne, Fort Frances, Town of Halton Hills resolution re:  Sovereignty of Canada
  • Champlain Township correspondence re:  Steps to respond to U.S. tariff threats on the steel sector
  • Coleman Township resolution re: Northern Highway Safety Plan
  • Duram Region motion re:  Protecting Canadian Values:  Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada
  • Township of Limerick, Northumberland County resolution re:  Ontario Deposit Return Program

Q.
CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

 

2025 FONOM Conference; May 5th - 7th; North Bay ON 


2025 AMO Conference; August 17th - 20th; Ottawa ON

R.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

S.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Community Services Committee Meeting of March 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm: Main level Boardroom


Regular Meeting of Council of March 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm: Council Chambers

T.
ADJOURNMENT

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The Regular Meeting of Council is hereby adjourned. 

    Time: 

U.
CLOSED MEETING (if required) 

 
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