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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TIMMINS Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario |
COUNCIL: |
Mayor Michelle Boileau Councillor S. Black Councillor J. Curley Councillor L. Feldman Councillor B. Gvozdanovic Councillor A. Marks Councillor K. Murray Councillor C. Robin Councillor R. Whissell |
1. |
CALL TO ORDER |
2. |
O CANADA |
3. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION |
4. |
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF |
a) |
2025-9113-Special Levy Charge BIA |
5. |
DELEGATIONS |
a) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Mitch Bolduc |
b) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Rick Marin |
6. |
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS |
a) |
Golden Manor Redevelopment Quarterly Update - Simon Branch, BYT & Scott Tam ENG-2025-03-18-Golden Manor Redevelopment-2025 Project Update |
b) |
City of Timmins Growth Management Study - Phase 1 Report - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. CLK-2025-03-18-City of Timmins Growth Management Study - Phase 1 - Presentation CLK-2025-02-28-City of Timmins Growth Management Study - Phase 1 - Report - Final |
c) |
Increase Project Management Services re: Golden Manor Redevelopment - S. Tam ENG-2025-03-18-Increase Project Management Services-BTY Golden Manor |
d) |
Parking Restrictions re: Reg Pope Blvd. - S. Tam ENG-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Parking Restrictions-Reg Pope Blvd |
e) |
Community Safety Zones re: Ross Avenue - S. Tam ENG-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Community Safety Zones-Ross Avenue to Burke Street |
f) |
Connecting Link Reconstruction - Segment 13 - S. Tam ENG-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Highway 101 Reconstruction-Crawford St. to Porcupine River bridge-Segment 13 |
g) |
Moose Creek Culvert Replacement - S. Tam |
h) |
Declaration of Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Direct Land Sale re: 375 Hallnor Road - S. Tam PLN-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-375 Hallnor Road |
i) |
Declaration of Surplus Land for the Purpose of a Direct Land Sale re: Leighton Street Road Allowance - S. Tam PLN-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-Parcel 6755 WT |
j) |
Direct Land Sale of City Land in the Timmins Economic Development Subdivision on St. Jean Ave - S. Tam |
k) |
Operation of the Tisdale Transfer Site - K. Krcel ENV-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Operation of the Tisdale Transfer Site |
l) |
Tiered Response Agreement with CDSB EMS - B. Stansa |
m) |
Special Levy Charge BIA - N. Moore |
n) |
Council Remuneration - N. Moore |
o) |
Encampment Response Initiative - D. Landers ADM-2025-03-18-Admin Report-Community Consultation and Engagement on the Encampment Response Initiative |
p) |
Residential Boarded up Buildings - Councillor Gvozdanovic CLK-2025-03-18-Boarded Up Residential Buildings - Councillor Gvozdanovic |
7. |
CORRESPONDENCE |
a) |
Letter from Kenneth Crescent Non-Profit Homes re: Request to reduce speed limit and install speed sign on Kenneth Crescent CLK-2025-02-12-Letter from the Kenneth Crescent Non-Profit Homes re_ Request to reduce speed limit and install speed sign CLK-2025-02-28-Request to reduce speed limit and install speed sign on Kenneth Crescent - Response from Director of Public Works and Environmental Services CLK-2025-02-28-Request to reduce speed limit and install speed sign on Kenneth Crescent - TPS Response |
b) |
Resolution from the City of Brampton re: Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report CLK-2025-02-20-Resolution from the City of Brampton re_ Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report |
c) |
Resolution from the Township of Uxbridge re: Implementation of "Buy Canadian" Policy CLK-2025-02-14-Resolution from the Township of Uxbridge re_ Implementation of _Buy Canadian_ Policy |
d) |
Resolution from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula re: Proposed Mandate that all new cars and trucks sold in Canada be equipped with a tow hook CLK-2025-02-14-Resolution from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula re_ Proposed Mandate that all new cars and trucks sold in Canada be equipped with a tow hook |
e) |
Resolution from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula re: Cell Towers and their Associated Maintenance CLK-2025-02-14-Resolution from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula re_ Cell Towers and their Associated Maintenance |
f) |
Resolution from the Township of Puslinch re: Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian CLK-2025-02-20-Resolution from the Township of Puslinch re_ Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian |
g) |
Letter from Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton re: Request for Support - Stand For Canada campaign CLK-2025-03-07-Letter from Mayor of Brampton re_ Stand For Canada campaign |
h) |
Letter from Interfor re: Request for Support - Canadian Forest Industry CLK-2025-03-10-Letter from Interfor re_ Request for Support - Canadian Forest Industry |
i) |
Letter from Wallbridge Wallbridge re: Timmins Homelessness Issue CLK-2025-03-05-Letter from Wallbridge Wallbridge re_ Timmins Homelessness Issue |
j) |
Letter from Wallbridge Wallbridge re: Timmins Hope Initiative CLK-2025-03-06-Letter from Wallbridge Wallbridge re_ Timmins Hope Initiative |
k) |
Letter from FONOM re: Councillor Curley Resignation CLK-2025-03-16-Letter from FONOM re_ Councillor John Curley Resignation |
8. |
CONSENT AGENDA |
a) |
Adoption/Receipt of Minutes |
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Minutes of Timmins Council be adopted as presented: Minutes of the Regular meeting held February 18, 2025. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Minutes of the Northeastern Board of Health Meeting held on January 30, 2025. CLK-2025-02-30-Northeastern Public Health Board of Health Minutes |
b) |
First and Second Reading of By-Laws |
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Resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be given first and second reading: By-law 2025-9105 being a by-law to amend by-law 2021-8599 and approve an increase to the Project Management Services for the Construction phase of the Golden Manor Redevelopment Project By-law 2025-9106 being a by-law to amend by-law 1982-2004, Schedule 'C' respecting parking restrictions on Reg Pope Boulevard between Victoria Avenue and #739 Reg Pope Boulevard By-law 2025-9107 being a by-law to amend by-law 1983-2004, Schedule 'Y' respecting Community Safety Zones on Ross Avenue and extend from Patricia Boulevard to Burke Street By-law 2025-9108 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with GIP Interpaving Ltd. regarding the Connecting Link Segment 13 Reconstruction of Highway 101 from Crawford Street to the Porcupine River Bridge By-law 2025-9109 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with MCA Contracting Ltd. regarding the replacement of the Moose Creek Culvert By-law 2025-9110 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to sell City land in the Timmins Economic Development Subdivision on St. Jean Avenue By-law 2025-9111 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Euroworld Corporation regarding the operation of the Tisdale Transfer site in the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9112 being a by-law to repeal by-law 2014-7569 and enter into an agreement with Cochrane District Services Board EMS regarding tiered emergency response in the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9113 being a by-law to authorize the special levy charge upon businesses in the Downtown Improvement Area By-law 2025-9114 being a by-law to appoint Brandon Larocque as a municipal weed inspector By-law 2025-9115 being a by-law to appoint Scott Atkinson as Fire Chief and Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9116 being a by-law to enter into a contribution agreement with the Minister of Indigenous Services regarding the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot |
9. |
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL |
a) |
AFMO 2025 Membership Fees BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby approve the 2025 Association Francophone des Municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) annual fees in the amount of $574.49. |
b) |
AMO and MEPCO 2025 Annual Membership Fees BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby approves the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2025 membership fees in the amount of $14,994.68 and the Municipal Employer Pension Centre Ontario (MEPCO) in the amount of $3,725.61. CLK-2025-01-01-Invoice from AMO re_ 2025 Annual Membership Fees CLK-2025-01-01-Invoice from MEPCO re_ 2025 Annual Membership Fees |
c) |
Request for Report re: Boarded-up Buildings BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby direct administration to prepare a report on the City of Timmins' strategy to deal with boarded up buildings. |
d) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: 375 Hallnor Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the subject land, located at 375 Hallnor Road, and identified as Whitney Concession 4 and 5, Part Lot 7, Plan 6R-5698, Parts 1, 2, and 3, Plan 6R-8901, Part 1, Part of Parts 2 and 3, Plan 6R-9109, Part 2 (Roll No. 5627-040-130-03601) surplus to the needs of the municipality and sells the subject land to INEOS Calabrian Corporation Canada Inc. through a direct land sale. |
e) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Leighton Street Road Allowance BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the subject land, identified as Plan M-20-S, Lot 42, Parcel 6755 WT (Roll No. 5627-020-010-36400) surplus to the needs of the municipality and sells the subject land to the abutting property owner, Daniel Paquin, of 33 Evans Street, through a direct land sale. |
f) |
2024 Council Remuneration Report BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts and receives the 2024 Council Remuneration Report as submitted by the Director of Finance and Treasurer. |
g) |
Encampment Response Initiative WHEREAS the Cochrane District Services Board has received $3.194 million under the provincial Encampment Response Initiative; AND WHEREAS a location for the encampment relocation site is required; AND WHEREAS a transparent public process has been undertaken to receive input regarding such a location; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT council receives the report regarding the public process, AND THAT the site favoured through the consultation is the Pine Street South location; AND FURTHER THAT administration is directed to enter into negotiation with the Cochrane District Services Board regarding a lease or sale of that property for the Encampment Response Initiative; AND THAT final approval of a lease or sale will be approved by council once it is satisfied that an appropriate service plan is in place to support the Initiative. |
h) |
Amend Resolution 24-292 re: 2025 Regular Council Meeting Dates BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby amend resolution 24-292 by rescheduling the April 15 Regular Council meeting to April 8, 2025. |
i) |
Amend Resolution 22-259 re: Appointment of Lorne Feldman to the FONOM Board of Directors BE IT RESOLVED THAT resolution 22-259 be hereby amended to appoint Lorne Feldman to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Board of Directors. |
j) |
Amend Resolution 22-259 re: Board of Heath for Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) BE IT RESOLVED THAT resolution 22-259 be hereby amended to appoint Councillor Whissell to the Board of Health for Northeastern Public Health. |
k) |
2025-9105-Amend By-law 2021-8599 re: Increase Project Management Services - Golden Manor Redevelopment Project BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9105 being a by-law to amend by-law 2021-8599 and approve an increase to the Project Management Services for the Construction phase of the Golden Manor Development Project to BTY Consultancy Group Inc. in the amount of $193,377.66 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
l) |
2025-9106-Amend By-law 1983-2004 re: Schedule 'C' Reg Pope Boulevard BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9106 being a by-law to amend by-law 1982-2004, Schedule 'C' respecting parking restrictions on Reg Pope Boulevard between Victoria Avenue and #739 Reg Pope Boulevard be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
m) |
2025-9107-Amend By-law 1983-2004 re: Schedule 'Y' Ross Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9107 being a by-law to amend by-law 1983-2004, Schedule 'Y' respecting Community Safety Zones on Ross Avenue and extend from Patricia Boulevard to Burke Street be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
n) |
2025-9108-Agreement with GIP Interpaving Ltd. re: Connecting Link Reconstruction - Segment 13 BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9108 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with GIP Interpaving Ltd. regarding the Connecting Link Segment 13 Reconstruction of Highway 101 from Crawford Street to the Porcupine River Bridge in the amount of $21,758,222.44 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
o) |
2025-9109-Agreement with MCA Contracting Ltd. re: Replacement of the Moose Creek Culvert BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9109 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with MCA Contracting Ltd. regarding the replacement of the Moose Creek Culvert in the amount of $766,569.38 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
p) |
2025-9110-Land Sale re: St. Jean Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9110 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to sell City land in the Timmins Economic Development Subdivision on St. Jean Avenue to Peter Beaucage Sr. in trust be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
q) |
2025-9111-Agreement with Euroworld Corporation re: Operation of the Tisdale Transfer Site BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9111 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Euroworld Corporation regarding the operation of the Tisdale Transfer site in the City of Timmins for the period of April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, in the amount of $260,000.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
r) |
2025-9112-Repeal By-law 2014-7569 re: Tiered Response Agreement with Cochrane District Services Board EMS BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9112 being a by-law to repeal by-law 2014-7569 and enter into an agreement with Cochrane District Services Board EMS regarding tiered emergency response in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
s) |
2025-9113-Special Levy Charge BIA BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9113 being a by-law to authorize the special levy charge upon businesses in the Downtown Improvement Area be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
t) |
2025-9114-Appointment of Municipal Weed Inspector re: Brandon Larocque BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9114 being a by-law to appoint Brandon Larocque as a municipal weed inspector be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
u) |
2025-9115-Appointment of a Fire Chief and CEMC re: Scott Atkinson BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9115 being a by-law to appoint Scott Atkinson as Fire Chief and Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
v) |
2025-9116-Agreement with the Minister of Indigenous Services re: RCIP and FCIP Programs BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9116 being a by-law to enter into a contribution agreement with the Minister of Indigenous Services regarding the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
10. |
NOTICE OF MOTIONS |
11. |
ADJOURNMENT |