REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

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Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

Please note this meeting will be streamed​

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

 

None

D.
DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS

 

None

E.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

F.
CONSENT ITEMS TO BE SEVERED

 

G.
PART 1 - CONSENT AGENDA

 

  • CA-24-08 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to L.5 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 April 9, 2024; Regular Meeting of Council of April 9, 2024; Special Meeting of Council of April 9, 2024 and Special Meeting of Council of April 16, 2024.

I.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The following board and committee reports are hereby received:  Community Services Committee Meeting of April 16, 2024.

J.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

 

J.1
Community Services Committee Meeting of April 16, 2024

 

J.1.1
Recommendation regarding Product Care Agreement for the Collection of lighting products for HHWD.

This item has attachments. 
1.Product Care Agreement for the collection lighting products during HHWD.pdf
2.CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA - PCA Agreement - Lighting.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: The Town of Espanola enter into an agreement with Product Care Association for payment of the collection of light bulbs during our Household Hazardous Waste Day Event.

K.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1
Bylaw No 3194/24

This item has attachments. 
1.3194 confirmatory.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3194/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their regular meeting of April 9, 2024.

K.2
Bylaw 3187/24

This item has attachments. 
1.3187 Appointment of signing officers.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That Bylaw No. 3187/24 be adopted, being a bylaw to appoint signing officers for the Town of Espanola.

K.3
Bylaw No 3195/24

This item has attachments. 
1.3195 Treasurer.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3195/24 be adopted, being a bylaw to Appoint a Treasurer.

L.
REPORTS

 

  • Be It Resolved That:  The following reports are hereby received;  Recreation Department Departmental Report; Public Works Department Departmental Report; Environmental and Special Projects Department Departmental Report; Fire Department Departmental Report; Building Services Department Departmental Report.

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

M.1
Recommendation regarding Victim and Survivors of Crime Week Proclamation

 

  • WHEREAS, when a crime occurs, it doesn't affect just one person, but their family members and the entire community; and

    WHEREAS, victims and survivors of crime and their families deserve support from their community; and

    WHEREAS, many victim service providers, police officers, and professionals working in the criminal justice system provide assistance to victims and survivors of crime and their families; and

    WHEREAS, victims and survivors of crime need to know that they have a voice in our criminal justice system and that there are laws in place to help them; and

    WHEREAS, Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, May 12th – 18th 2024 offers an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues, and about the services and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families; and

    WHEREAS, the theme for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week - Empowering Resilience - will help to promote greater understanding of victim issues; and

    WHEREAS, an increased awareness of issues faced by victims and survivors of crime will encourage citizens to discuss the impact of crime; and

    WHEREAS, public demonstrations of support for victims and survivors of crime help to build a community's capacity for compassion to assist them and their families and the community as a whole; and

    WHEREAS, addressing victim and survivor issues requires the support and dedication of the whole community; and

    WHEREAS, the support of Council for the Town of Espanola will encourage a greater number of citizens to participate in Victims and Survivors of Crime Week; therefore be it

    RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Espanola, do hereby proclaim May 12th – 18th 2024 as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in the Town of Espanola; and

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week and throughout the year, Espanola  will recognize victims and survivors of crime and those who assist them and be it further

    RESOLVED THAT Espanola will remain committed to addressing and advancing the issues faced by victims and survivors of crime.

M.2
Recommendation regarding Community Living Month

 

  • Be It Resolved That:  Whereas Community Living Espanola is a local organization who works to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities through partnership and collaboration; and,

    Whereas Community Living Espanola has been providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Espanola  area since 1963 and,

    Whereas Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement and to celebrate the successes of creating inclusive communities for people with developmental disabilities;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Espanola hereby proclaims May 2024 as “Community Living Month” in the Town of Espanola and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Community Living Espanola and their clients in our community.”

N.
MEMBER MOTIONS

 

N.1
Recommendation regarding Review of Municipal Responsibilities under the Provincial Offences Act

This item has attachments. 
1.notice of motion.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario have the delegated responsibility to administer provincial offences through court services and fine collection;

    AND WHEREAS for many municipalities across Ontario, the administration of provincial offences is no longer a sufficient revenue stream and is becoming a significant challenge for municipal budgets;

    AND WHEREAS municipalities are faced with a severe shortage of Justices of the Peace (JPs), and provincial courts across Ontario continue to operate well below capacity;

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the province of Ontario commit to sustainable provincial-municipal dialogue on the administration of POA services in Ontario, including recruitments of additional Justices of the Peace (JPs), and reforms to efficiency indicated in AMO's Provincial Offences Act Backgrounder;

    AND FURTHER THAT  a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario; The Attorney General of Ontario; MPP Michael Mantha; and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 

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.

  • Municipality of West Perth resolution re:  Conservation Authorities Act
  • Municipality of Huron Shores resolution re:  Urging the Government to Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle
  • Town of Grimsby resolution re:  Endorsement of Bill C-63
  • City of Peterborough resolution re:  Jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman
  • Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution re: Securing Access to Natural Gas 
  • Township of Norton resolution re: support for Comprehensive Social and Economic Prosperity Review
  • The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward resolution re: Blue Box for Ineligible sources.
  • Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan resolution re:  National Suicide and Crisis Hotline
  • Richmond Hill resolution re:  Extension of the Deadline for Non-Designated Heritage Properties 

Q.
CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

 

FONOM Conference; Greater City of Sudbury, May 6 - 8, 2024


AMO Conference; Ottawa ON; August 18 -21, 2024

R.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

S.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Corporate Services Committee Meeting of May 7th, 2024 will be cancelled due to the FONOM conference


Regular Meeting of Council of May 14, 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) 

 
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