O CANADA
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
DELEGATIONS a) YMCA and Healthy Community Challenge - Shannon Costello
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS Site Plan Control Agreement Amendment re: Goldcorp - C. Welsh
Bus Refurbs - J. Millions
Standardized Land Values re: Small/Irregular Parcels - D. St. Onge
Sale of Land re: Princess Street - D. St. Onge
Skate 8/Pond Hockey Proposal - G. Thurston
Presentation from Ken Pye - Skate 8 Hollinger
Lease Agreement re: Timmins Police Association - J. Gauthier
Accessible Taxis - J. Gauthier
2018 Council Meeting Dates - S. Palmateer
Laneway Closure re: Elm Street and Maple Street - S. Palmateer
Investment One Fund - J. Howie
Spectrum Telecom Group - J. Howie
Sierra Planning Agreement for Project Management Services re: Aquatic Detailed Design Project - D. Landers
NOHFC Funding Agreement - Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival - D. Landers
Stars & Thunder Update - D. Landers
Sanitary Sewer Relining - P. Seguin
CONSENT AGENDA a) Adoption/Receipt of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Minutes of Timmins Council be adopted as presented: Minutes of a Regular meeting held October 24, 2017. b) Correspondence Downtown BIA Holiday Fun Day re: Street Closure Community Living Timmins re: Handy Trans Bus Amend Santa Claus Parade Resolution c) First and Second Reading of By-Laws Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the following by-laws be given first and second reading: 2017-8129 2017-8131 2017-8132 2017-8133 2017-8134
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL a) Temiskaming Shores re: Four Laning Highway 11 Whereas a resolution was circulated on October 6, 2015 requesting support for the Four (4) Laning of Highway 11 from North Bay to Cochrane, which was supported by 34 municipalities from Northeastern Ontario; and Whereas after meetings with MTO and OPP officials to review traffic counts and other statistics, and being informed that we did not meet the requirements for MTO to consider four (4) Laning of this portion of highway 11; and Whereas OPP findings showed that accidents were spread out over the entire length of the highway and not just in certain high risk areas, with 15% involving Commercial Motor Vehicles, causing death or injuries; and Whereas Highway 11 is the preferred truck route connecting Ontario to Manitoba and Western Canada, and almost all goods and services travel by truck through the Timiskaming and Cochrane Districts; and Whereas the amount of transports and tourist traffic has been steadily increasing over the last few years, raising safety issues for those using this two (2) Lane highway; and Whereas when major accident investigations occur, the road is closed down for periods of 8 to 10 hours, with no detours being available in many areas, resulting in isolation of our residents; and Whereas the two plus one roads program has been successful in many European countries, as outlined in our attachments; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of Timmins firmly endorses and petitions the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to develop a pilot project involving a two plus one roads program, somewhere between North Bay and Cochrane, and Further, that the Federal and Provincial Governments commit to increasing the number of passing lanes along Highway 11 North of the Temiskaming Shores area to Cochrane during any future upgrades to the highway prior to and during implementation of the pilot project and the future Four (4) laning, and Further, that this resolution be sent to the Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA), the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA), and all municipalities in the Nipissing, Timiskaming and Cochrane Districts for their support; and Further that all resolutions of support be copied to the City of Temiskaming Shores for submission to the Members of Parliament of Nipissing-Timiskaming and Cochrane-James Bay; the Members of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, Timiskaming-Cochrane and Timmins-James Bay; the Premier of Ontario; and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario.
Budget Resolution - Councillor Campbell Whereas, it is the responsibility of city council, under the Municipal Act, to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality. And Whereas, the City of Timmins is facing some serious economic challenges in the very near future resulting in the loss of general tax revenue, jobs and the loss of third party purchasing, of goods and services, in the city, due to the following: • The announced closure of the Goldcorp underground in December 2018. • the wind down of the Goldcorp Hollinger Pit currently scheduled for 2019 • the announced eminent closure of Kidd Operations currently scheduled for 2021. • the announced wind down of the De Beers operation in 2019. • the certain huge loss of general tax revenues as a result of successful assessment appeals that will be phased in over the next three years. • the current major shortfall in funding in maintaining our current aging infrastructure, including the connecting link, estimated, in excess of $100M. • And our current funded, and unfunded debt load, presently standing at approximately $66M not including interest. And Whereas, it is imperative that council recognize these known financial risks and begin to take action to mitigate future massive tax increases, to our residents, that will be required just to support essential services going forward should additional sources of economic activity not occur. And Whereas, to achieve the desired result, this effort to achieve these goals must be a co-operative plan, mandated by council, with buy-in from city administration. And Whereas, it is recognized that competitive municipal taxation, and reduced debt, are two of the factors that will encourage future economic opportunities. And Whereas, it is imperative that council be well versed on the potential risk of these economic challenges if proposed economic opportunities do not materialize in the very near future. And Whereas, these challenges will play out over the next 3-4 years, this council, and administration, have a responsibility to immediately begin to develop a plan as to what actions will be necessary to keep the City of Timmins a place where people can afford to live and enjoy a vibrant community. Be It Resolved that council freeze city wide spending, for 2018 budget purposes, at 2017, levels until a complete detailed public report is submitted to council for the years 2018-2021, by treasury, recognizing the economic challenges facing the city going forward over that period - and indicating in detail where these future financial shortfalls will be made up as to protect city taxpayers from major taxation increases. Be it further resolved that council understands that because the City of Timmins is committed, in 2018, to collective labour wage agreements and other contractual obligations, that this initiative be aimed at city-wide spending as a co-operative effort between departments and not individual departmental silos.
Amended Santa Claus Parade Resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby amend resolution 17-367 and approve a request by the Timmins Santa Claus Parade Committee for closure of streets (parade route attached) for the Santa Claus Parade to be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. AND FURTHER THAT a ban on street parking along parade route be implemented on the date of the parade. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Timmins Police Service, Timmins Fire Department, Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation and Timmins Transit. AND FURTHER THAT liability insurance in the amount of $5 million be provided, naming the City as additional named insured. CARRIED.
Investment One Fund BE IT RESOLVEV THAT Council accepts the report for the Investment One Fund for information and accountability purposes.
Stars & Thunder Update BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby accept the Stars & Thunder Update report presented.
2017-3129 - Agreement with Sierra Planning re: Project Management Services - Aquatics Detailed Design Project BE IT RESOLVEV THAT BY-LAW 2017-8129 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Sierra Planning for the project management services for the detailed design of the aquatic center, in the amount of $72,750.00 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8131 - Agreement with Interpaving Limited re: Hollinger Park Rehabilitation - Phase 2 BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8131 being a by-law to enter into agreement with Interpaving Limited for the Hollinger Park Rehabilitation -Phase 2, in the amount of $154,912.50 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8132 - Agreement with NOHFC re: Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8132 being a by-law to enter into a funding agreement with NOHFC for the Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival be given third and final reading
2017-8133 - Agreement with New Flyer Industries re: Refurbishment of two transit buses BE IT RESOELVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8133 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with New Flyer Industries and for refurbishment of two transit buses, in the amount of 90,746.86 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8134 - Agreement with Sewer Technologies re: Sanitary Sewer Relining BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8134 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Sewer Technologies for the sanitary sewer relining, in the amount of $1,324,900.00 plus HST be given third and final reading.
RESOLUTION TO GO IN-CAMERA a) Resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby go into an In-Camera session PM to discuss the following: a) Personal matters about an identifiable individual
O CANADA
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
DELEGATIONS a) YMCA and Healthy Community Challenge - Shannon Costello
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS Site Plan Control Agreement Amendment re: Goldcorp - C. Welsh
Bus Refurbs - J. Millions
Standardized Land Values re: Small/Irregular Parcels - D. St. Onge
Sale of Land re: Princess Street - D. St. Onge
Skate 8/Pond Hockey Proposal - G. Thurston
Presentation from Ken Pye - Skate 8 Hollinger
Lease Agreement re: Timmins Police Association - J. Gauthier
Accessible Taxis - J. Gauthier
2018 Council Meeting Dates - S. Palmateer
Laneway Closure re: Elm Street and Maple Street - S. Palmateer
Investment One Fund - J. Howie
Spectrum Telecom Group - J. Howie
Sierra Planning Agreement for Project Management Services re: Aquatic Detailed Design Project - D. Landers
NOHFC Funding Agreement - Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival - D. Landers
Stars & Thunder Update - D. Landers
Sanitary Sewer Relining - P. Seguin
CONSENT AGENDA a) Adoption/Receipt of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Minutes of Timmins Council be adopted as presented: Minutes of a Regular meeting held October 24, 2017. b) Correspondence Downtown BIA Holiday Fun Day re: Street Closure Community Living Timmins re: Handy Trans Bus Amend Santa Claus Parade Resolution c) First and Second Reading of By-Laws Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the following by-laws be given first and second reading: 2017-8129 2017-8131 2017-8132 2017-8133 2017-8134
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL a) Temiskaming Shores re: Four Laning Highway 11 Whereas a resolution was circulated on October 6, 2015 requesting support for the Four (4) Laning of Highway 11 from North Bay to Cochrane, which was supported by 34 municipalities from Northeastern Ontario; and Whereas after meetings with MTO and OPP officials to review traffic counts and other statistics, and being informed that we did not meet the requirements for MTO to consider four (4) Laning of this portion of highway 11; and Whereas OPP findings showed that accidents were spread out over the entire length of the highway and not just in certain high risk areas, with 15% involving Commercial Motor Vehicles, causing death or injuries; and Whereas Highway 11 is the preferred truck route connecting Ontario to Manitoba and Western Canada, and almost all goods and services travel by truck through the Timiskaming and Cochrane Districts; and Whereas the amount of transports and tourist traffic has been steadily increasing over the last few years, raising safety issues for those using this two (2) Lane highway; and Whereas when major accident investigations occur, the road is closed down for periods of 8 to 10 hours, with no detours being available in many areas, resulting in isolation of our residents; and Whereas the two plus one roads program has been successful in many European countries, as outlined in our attachments; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of Timmins firmly endorses and petitions the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to develop a pilot project involving a two plus one roads program, somewhere between North Bay and Cochrane, and Further, that the Federal and Provincial Governments commit to increasing the number of passing lanes along Highway 11 North of the Temiskaming Shores area to Cochrane during any future upgrades to the highway prior to and during implementation of the pilot project and the future Four (4) laning, and Further, that this resolution be sent to the Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA), the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA), and all municipalities in the Nipissing, Timiskaming and Cochrane Districts for their support; and Further that all resolutions of support be copied to the City of Temiskaming Shores for submission to the Members of Parliament of Nipissing-Timiskaming and Cochrane-James Bay; the Members of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, Timiskaming-Cochrane and Timmins-James Bay; the Premier of Ontario; and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario.
Budget Resolution - Councillor Campbell Whereas, it is the responsibility of city council, under the Municipal Act, to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality. And Whereas, the City of Timmins is facing some serious economic challenges in the very near future resulting in the loss of general tax revenue, jobs and the loss of third party purchasing, of goods and services, in the city, due to the following: • The announced closure of the Goldcorp underground in December 2018. • the wind down of the Goldcorp Hollinger Pit currently scheduled for 2019 • the announced eminent closure of Kidd Operations currently scheduled for 2021. • the announced wind down of the De Beers operation in 2019. • the certain huge loss of general tax revenues as a result of successful assessment appeals that will be phased in over the next three years. • the current major shortfall in funding in maintaining our current aging infrastructure, including the connecting link, estimated, in excess of $100M. • And our current funded, and unfunded debt load, presently standing at approximately $66M not including interest. And Whereas, it is imperative that council recognize these known financial risks and begin to take action to mitigate future massive tax increases, to our residents, that will be required just to support essential services going forward should additional sources of economic activity not occur. And Whereas, to achieve the desired result, this effort to achieve these goals must be a co-operative plan, mandated by council, with buy-in from city administration. And Whereas, it is recognized that competitive municipal taxation, and reduced debt, are two of the factors that will encourage future economic opportunities. And Whereas, it is imperative that council be well versed on the potential risk of these economic challenges if proposed economic opportunities do not materialize in the very near future. And Whereas, these challenges will play out over the next 3-4 years, this council, and administration, have a responsibility to immediately begin to develop a plan as to what actions will be necessary to keep the City of Timmins a place where people can afford to live and enjoy a vibrant community. Be It Resolved that council freeze city wide spending, for 2018 budget purposes, at 2017, levels until a complete detailed public report is submitted to council for the years 2018-2021, by treasury, recognizing the economic challenges facing the city going forward over that period - and indicating in detail where these future financial shortfalls will be made up as to protect city taxpayers from major taxation increases. Be it further resolved that council understands that because the City of Timmins is committed, in 2018, to collective labour wage agreements and other contractual obligations, that this initiative be aimed at city-wide spending as a co-operative effort between departments and not individual departmental silos.
Amended Santa Claus Parade Resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby amend resolution 17-367 and approve a request by the Timmins Santa Claus Parade Committee for closure of streets (parade route attached) for the Santa Claus Parade to be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. AND FURTHER THAT a ban on street parking along parade route be implemented on the date of the parade. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Timmins Police Service, Timmins Fire Department, Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation and Timmins Transit. AND FURTHER THAT liability insurance in the amount of $5 million be provided, naming the City as additional named insured. CARRIED.
Investment One Fund BE IT RESOLVEV THAT Council accepts the report for the Investment One Fund for information and accountability purposes.
Stars & Thunder Update BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby accept the Stars & Thunder Update report presented.
2017-3129 - Agreement with Sierra Planning re: Project Management Services - Aquatics Detailed Design Project BE IT RESOLVEV THAT BY-LAW 2017-8129 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Sierra Planning for the project management services for the detailed design of the aquatic center, in the amount of $72,750.00 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8131 - Agreement with Interpaving Limited re: Hollinger Park Rehabilitation - Phase 2 BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8131 being a by-law to enter into agreement with Interpaving Limited for the Hollinger Park Rehabilitation -Phase 2, in the amount of $154,912.50 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8132 - Agreement with NOHFC re: Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8132 being a by-law to enter into a funding agreement with NOHFC for the Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Festival be given third and final reading
2017-8133 - Agreement with New Flyer Industries re: Refurbishment of two transit buses BE IT RESOELVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8133 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with New Flyer Industries and for refurbishment of two transit buses, in the amount of 90,746.86 plus HST be given third and final reading.
2017-8134 - Agreement with Sewer Technologies re: Sanitary Sewer Relining BE IT RESOLVED THAT BY-LAW 2017-8134 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Sewer Technologies for the sanitary sewer relining, in the amount of $1,324,900.00 plus HST be given third and final reading.
RESOLUTION TO GO IN-CAMERA a) Resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby go into an In-Camera session PM to discuss the following: a) Personal matters about an identifiable individual