REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

100 Tudhope Street

Please note this meeting will be streamed​

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A.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

Please acknowledge with us, that meetings of Council are held in the traditional territory of the Anishinabek where the Chiefs of Sagamok Anishnawbek, Whitefish River First Nation, and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek agreed to share this land through the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850.

B.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

C.

PUBLIC HEARING

Under Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, a Public Hearing is being held to consider the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment Application:

Applicant:      XP Developments (representative – Paul Sotola)

Location:        Lot 80, Second Avenue, Espanola ON P5E 1S9

Application:    Z01-24

The purpose of the zoning bylaw amendment application is to rezone the property from R1 to R3-X to permit the development of 6 one-bedroom residential units. Site specific relief is requested to permit the proposed size of each unit to be 46.45m², whereas 55m² is required, reduced lot frontage of 20.14 m where 25 m is required, reduced front yard of 5.44 m where 7.0 m is required under Section 6.3 of the Zoning By-law. Site specific relief is also requested to permit 7 parking spaces where 9 are required under Section 3.23.a, permit parking in the minimum front yard under Section 3.23.d, and a 1 m projection into the east interior side yard for external stairs under Section 3.33.b of the Zoning By-law.

C.1

Notification under the Provisions of Notice Bylaw No.2068/08, Notice of Public Hearing

Council of the Town of Espanola will be considering a request from the Knight Cruisers Car Club for an exemption to Municipal Bylaws to permit a Car Show on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Track and Field;

1.  A temporary exemption from Municipal Bylaw No. 1219/96, Section 14, being a bylaw to control the use of Municipally and Recreationally owned property 14. 4) no person shall park any vehicle in any park, recreational area or on municipal property of the Town of Espanola except in those areas specifically designated by appropriate signs and notices as being areas in which vehicles may be parked.

2.  Temporarily closing Avery Dr. from the Complex to Hunter St. to traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to host the Knight Cruisers Car Show.

3. A temporary exemption from certain provisions of the Noise Bylaw No. 1189/96, on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For an event being held outdoors at the Track & Field – The Knight Cruisers Car Show.

D.

DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS

None

E.

QUESTION PERIOD

F.

CONSENT ITEMS TO BE SEVERED

G.

PART 1 - CONSENT AGENDA

• CA-24-07 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to L.1 inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.

H.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted;  Special Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024; Regular Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024; Special Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024.

H.1

Special Budget Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024

H.2

Regular Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024

H.3

Special Meeting of Council of March 26, 2024

I.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

J.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

Community Services Committee Meeting of March 19, 2024.

J.1

Recommendation regarding Knight Cruiser Car Show

• Be It Resolved That: Council authorizes:

  1. A temporary exemption from Municipal Bylaw No. 1219/96, Section 14, being a bylaw to control the use of Municipally and Recreationally owned property 14. 4) no person shall park any vehicle in any park, recreational area or on municipal property of the Town of Espanola except in those areas specifically designated by appropriate signs and notices as being areas in which vehicles may be parked.
  2. Temporarily closing Avery Dr. from the Complex to Hunter St. to traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to host the Knight Cruisers Car Show.
  3. A temporary exemption from certain provisions of the Noise Bylaw No. 1189/96, on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For an event being held outdoors at the Track & Field – The Knight Cruisers Car Show.  

K.

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1

Bylaw No. 3189/24

• Be It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3189/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their regular meeting of March 26, 2024.

K.2

Recommendation regarding Municipal Budget

• Be It Resolved That:  The 2024 Municipal Budget is approved as presented.

K.3

Recommendation regarding Water and Sewer Rates

• Be It Resolved That: The Water and Sewer Budget be approved as presented and that Bylaw No. 3095/22 be amended to reflect adjustments to water and sewer rates as presented.                 

K.4

Bylaw No. 3190/24

• Be It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3190/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to execute an Agreement between the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the Town of Espanola for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds.

L.

REPORTS

• Be It Resolved That:  The following reports are hereby received;  Economic Development Department Departmental Report.

L.1

Economic Development Department Departmental Report

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

M.1

Recommendation regarding Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z01-24

• Be It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3161/24 be adopted, being a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw.

M.2

Recommendation regarding Full-time Cleaner Position

• Be It Resolved That: Council approve the hiring of a full-time Cleaner at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex to be utilized by both the Community and Recreation Department and the Espanola Public Library.

N.

MEMBER MOTIONS

None 

O.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

P.

INFORMATION

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

• Owen Sound correspondence re:  Support to expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus
• Township of Greater Madawaska resolution re:  Funding for the 2024 Municipal Equipment Operator Course; Occupational Health and Safety Ac Definition of Employer; 
• Township of Shelburne resolution re:  Eradicate Racism
• Municipality of Wawa resolution re:   Highway Infrastructure Request 
• Municipality of Asphodel Norwood resolution re:  Public Health Ontario Labs
• Township of Greater Madawaska resolution re:  Cemetery Transfer Support
• Town of Whitby resolution re:  Ontario Energy Board to end Gas Pipeline Subsidy 
• Huron Shores resolution re: Equipment Operator Course
• Northumberland County resolution re:  Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Rates Review
• Township of McMurrich resolution re:  Cemetery Transfer Support
• Township of North Glengarry
• Clearview Township resolution re:  Endorsement of Bill 63
• Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal resolution re:  Bill C 310
• Town of Fort Erie resolution re:  Provincial Government to Amend Deadline of Subsection 27 (16) Ontario Heritage Act

Q.

CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

R.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

S.

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

Community Services Committee Meeting of April 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm; Main Level Boardroom

Special Meeting of Council of April 18, 2024 @ 4:30 pm; Council Chambers

Regular Meeting of Council of April 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm; Council Chambers

T.

ADJOURNMENT

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

  Time: 

U.

CLOSED MEETING (if required)