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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TIMMINS Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 8, 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. |
CLOSED MEETING |
a) |
RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby proceed into a closed meeting at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following: a) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local boards regarding the Golden Manor Redevelopment Project |
3. |
O CANADA |
4. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION |
5. |
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF |
6. |
DELEGATIONS |
a) |
Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Julia Romualdi |
b) |
Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Timmins Festival and Events Committee |
7. |
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS |
a) |
Supply and Delivery of a Full Size SUV (Fire Department) - S. Atkinson TFD-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Full Size SUV-Fire Chief-Timmins Garage |
b) |
Purchase of Firefighting Turn-out Gear - S. Atkinson |
c) |
Open Air Burning - S. Atkinson |
d) |
Fireworks By-law - S. Atkinson |
e) |
Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments re: Additional residential units - S. Tam PLN-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Official Plan and Zoning Amendments-Additional Residential Units |
f) |
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment re: Short-term rental accommodation uses - S. Tam PLN-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Official Plan and Zoning Amendments-Short Term Rental Accommodations |
g) |
Declaration of Surplus Land for the purposes of a Direct Land Sale re: 395 Commercial Avenue and 433-435 Commercial Avenue - S. Tam PLN-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-South of commercial Avenue |
h) |
Additional Funding for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan - S. Tam PLN-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Request for additional CIP Funding |
i) |
Finn Road Bridge Design and Contract - S. Tam ENG-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Finn Road Bridge Design and Contract Admin |
j) |
Increase in Funding for Shave and Pave Program - S. Tam ENG-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Increase Funding for Shave-and-Pave Program |
k) |
All-Way Traffic Stop Analysis – Brunette Rd. and Second Ave.- S. Tam ENG-2025-04-08-Admin Report-All-Way Traffic Stop Analysis-Brunette Road and Second Avenue |
l) |
Purchase a Landscape Truck for the Cemetery Department - S. Palmateer |
m) |
CCTV and Lighting Downtown - D. Landers ADM-2025-04-08-Admin Report-Closed-Circuit TV and Lighting Downtown |
8. |
CORRESPONDENCE |
a) |
Resolution from the Town of Halton Hills and Whitewater Region re: Deposit Return Program CLK-2025-02-10-Resolution from the Town of Halton Hills re_ Deposit Return Program CLK-2025-03-25-Resolution from Whitewater Region re_ Deposit Return Program |
9. |
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 March 18, 2025 AND FURTHER THAT the following minutes be received: Minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held January 8, 2025 Minutes of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee held January 15, 2025 CLK-2025-01-08-Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes CLK-2025-01-15-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes |
b) |
First and Second Reading of By-Laws |
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RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be given first and second reading: By-law 2025-9117 being a by-law to repeal by-law 2025-9086 and designate property at 85 McIntyre Road, Timmins as being of cultural heritage value or interest By-law 2025-9118 being a by-law to appoint Frank Jodouin, Albert Carriere, Deanne Marson and Douglas Fisher as Deputized Property Agents at 234 Spruce Street South, Timmins By-law 2025-9119 being a by-law to appoint Ridhima Sharma as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9120 being a by-law to appoint Jaeden Conley as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9121 being a by-law to enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the Mattagami Boat Launch By-law 2025-9122 being a by-law to enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the Roy Nicholson Park By-law 2025-9123 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. regarding the purchase of a Landscape Truck for the Cemetery Department By-law 2025-9124 being a by-law to amend by-law 1983-2004, Schedule 'B' regarding Speed Limit on Kenneth Crescent By-law 2025-9125 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Lea Consulting Ltd. regarding the Design and Contract Administration for the Finn Rd. Bridge #1 in the City of Timmins By-law 2025-9126 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Timmins Garage Incorporated regarding the purchase of a full-size SUV for the Fire Department By-law 2025-9127 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with PPE Solutions Inc. regarding the purchase of fifty-seven sets of firefighting turn-out gear for the Fire Department By-law 2025-9128 being a by-law to enter into a conditional contribution agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the improvements to the Archie Dillon Sportsplex, McIntyre Community Centre, Mountjoy Arena and Whitney Arena By-law 2025-9129 being a by-law Regulate Open-Air Burning within the City of Timmins and to repeal by-law 2016-7779 By-law 2025-9130 being a by-law to Regulate the Sale of and Setting off of Fireworks in the City of Timmins, for acquiring a permit for the holding of fireworks display and to repeal by-law 1984-2162 By-law 2025-9131 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Minister of Transportation regarding a Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program By-law 2025-9132 being a by-law to amend by-law 2024-9067 by removing section 3.4 Request for Review and amending Schedule 'B' regarding the rates relating to taxis, accessible taxis, limousines, private vehicles for hire and accessible vehicles for hire, as well as private transportation company vehicles |
10. |
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL |
a) |
Resolution of Support re: Implementation of "Buy Canadian" Policy, Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian and Stand for Canada Campaign. WHEREAS the United States President continues to indicate that he will issue executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada; AND WHEREAS these tariffs will have significant detrimental impact on the economic stability in both countries; AND Whereas Federal and Provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian; AND WHEREAS municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure projects; AND WHEREAS according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Ontario Municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion dollars on infrastructure in the next ten years; AND WHEREAS municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the city of Timmins endorse the Federal and Provincial call to action to buy Canadian where and when possible; AND THAT the Federal and Provincial Governments work with municipalities on measures to protect Canadian consumers and businesses; AND THAT Council call on the Federal and Provincial Government to remove any impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies when appropriate and feasible; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Doug Ford, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and all Ontario Municipalities. CLK-2025-02-14-Resolution from the Township of Uxbridge re_ Implementation of _Buy Canadain_ Policy CLK-2025-02-20-Resolution from the Township of Puslinch re_ Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian CLK-2025-03-07-Letter from Mayor of Brampton re_ Stand For Canada campaign |
b) |
Request for Report re: Traffic Study on Crawford Street and Ferguson Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins directs staff to conduct a traffic study on the section of road where Crawford Street becomes Ferguson Road. |
c) |
Culture and Tourism Master Plan BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins hereby adopts the attached Culture and Tourism Master Plan. |
d) |
Emergency Treatment Fund WHEREAS the Government of Canada has established the Emergency Treatment Fund to enhance access to evidence-based treatment services as part of its ongoing efforts to address substance use and related health concerns, with funding available to support initiatives in collaboration with provinces, territories, and municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable to enter into negotiations with Health Canada regarding a potential agreement under this fund, which begins implementation on April 1, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Timmins be authorized to enter into negotiations with Health Canada regarding a potential agreement to support initiatives that enhance health and well-being within the community; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be and is hereby authorized to represent the Corporation in these negotiations and, if applicable, to execute any necessary documents on behalf of the Corporation. |
e) |
Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments re: Additional residential units BE IT RESOLVE THAT Council directs staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment, as per the Planning Act, to allow additional residential units, four units, as-of-right on a parcel of urban residential land; AND THAT Council directs staff to initiate a Zoning By-law amendment, as per the Planning Act, to allow additional residential units, four units, as-of-right on a parcel of urban residential land; AND THAT Council directs staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment, as per the Planning Act, to allow additional residential units, two units, as-of-right on a parcel of rural land that currently permits a single detached residential dwelling; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to initiate a Zoning By-law amendment, as per the Planning Act, to allow additional residential units, two units, as-of-right on a parcel of rural land that currently permits a single detached residential dwelling. |
f) |
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment re: Short-term rental accommodation uses BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment, as per the Planning Act, to add policies relating to short-term rental accommodation uses; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to initiate a Zoning By-law amendment, as per the Planning Act, to add provisions relating to short-term rental accommodation uses. |
g) |
Declaration of Surplus Land for the purposes of a Direct Land Sale re: 395 Commercial Avenue and 433-435 Commercial Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the subject land, identified as Plan 6R-9530, Parts 1 and 2, surplus to the needs of the municipality and sells Plan 6R-9530, Part 1, through a direct land sale to the abutting property owner at 433-435 Commercial Avenue, and sells Plan 6R-9530, Part 2, through a direct land sale to the abutting owner at 395 Commercial Avenue. |
h) |
6 Pine Street South, Timmins re: Noise Exemption (Construction) BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves an exemption to the City of Timmins Noise By-law 1983-1998 from May 12, 2025 until December 31, 2025 during the evenings and weekends at 6 Pine Street South, Timmins for exterior construction/renovations on the existing building. CLK-2025-03-28-E-mail requesting Noise Exemption re_ 6 Pine Street South, Timmins |
i) |
Increase in Funding for Shave and Pave Program BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins approves the increase in funding for the Shave and Pave Program to $5,000,000.00 for the next three (3) years. |
j) |
Request for By-law re: 2026 Municipal Election - Question on Ballot BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby directs the City Clerk to bring a by-law back to submit the following question to the electors of the city of Timmins for the 2026 election: Do you support changing the current Ward System for electing members of Council? Yes or No CLK-2025-04-08-E-mail from Councillor Gvozdanovic re_ Resolution - Election Ballots |
k) |
2025-9105-Amend by-law 2021-8599 re: Increase Project Management Service - 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 Redevelopment 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 1983-2004, 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 Highway 655 be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
n) |
2025-9117-Repeal by-law 2025-9086 re: Designation Bylaw - 85 McIntyre Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9117 being a by-law to repeal by-law 2025-9086 and designate property at 85 McIntyre Road, Timmins as being of cultural heritage value or interest be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
o) |
2025-9118-Appointment of Deputized Property Agent re: Frank Jodouin, Albert Carriere, Deanne Marson and Douglas Fisher BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9118 being a by-law to appoint Frank Jodouin, Albert Carriere, Deanne Marson and Douglas Fisher as Deputized Property Agents at 234 Spruce Street South, Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
p) |
2025-9119-Appointment of Parking Control Officer re: Ridhima Sharma BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9119 being a by-law to appoint Ridhima Sharma as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
q) |
2025-9120-Appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Jaeden Conley BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9120 being a by-law to appoint Jaeden Conley as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
r) |
2025-9121-Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation re: Mattagami Boat Launch BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9121 being a by-law to enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the Mattagami Boat Launch be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
s) |
2025-9122-Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation re: Roy Nicholson Park BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9122 being a by-law to enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the Roy Nicholson Park be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
t) |
2025-9123-Agreement with Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. re: Purchase of a Landscape Truck for the Cemetery Department BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9123 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. regarding the purchase of a Landscape Truck for the Cemetery Department in the amount of $109,796.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
u) |
2025-9124-Amend by-law 1983-2004 re: Schedule 'B' - Speed Limit on Kenneth Crescent BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9124 being a by-law to amend by-law 1983-2004, Schedule 'B' regarding the Speed Limit on Kenneth Crescent in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
v) |
2025-9125-Agreement with Lea Consulting Ltd. re: Design and Contract Administration for the Finn Rd. Bridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9125 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Lea Consulting Ltd. regarding the Design and Contract Administration for the Finn Rd. Bridge #1 in the City of Timmins in the amount of $725,207.18 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
w) |
2025-9126-Agreement with Timmins Garage Incorporated re: Purchase of a Full Size SUV (Fire Department) BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9126 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Timmins Garage Incorporated regarding the purchase of a full-size SUV for the Fire Department in the City of Timmins in the amount of $82,650.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
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2025-9127-Agreement with PPE Solutions Inc. re: Purchase of Firefighting Turn-out Gear BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9127 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with PPE Solutions Inc. regarding the purchase of fifty-seven sets of firefighting turn-out gear for the Fire Department in the City of Timmins in the amount of $245,613.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
y) |
2025-9128-Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation re: Facility Improvements BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9128 being a by-law to enter into a conditional contribution agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding the improvements to the Archie Dillon Sportsplex, McIntyre Community Centre, Mountjoy Arena and Whitney Arena in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
z) |
2025-9129-Repeal by-law 2016-7779 re: Regulate Open-Air Burning BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9129 being a by-law Regulate Open-Air Burning within the City of Timmins and to repeal by-law 2016-7779 be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
aa) |
2025-9130-Repeal by-law 1984-2162 re: Fireworks By-law BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9130 being a by-law to Regulate the Sale of and Setting off of Fireworks in the City of Timmins, for acquiring a permit for the holding of fireworks display and to repeal by-law 1984-2162 be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
ab) |
2025-9131-Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation re: Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9131 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with his Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation regarding a Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
ac) |
2025-9132-Amend by-law 2024-9067 re: Section 3.4 Request for Review and Schedule B - Rates BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9132 being a by-law to amend by-law 2024-9067 by removing section 3.4 Request for Review and amending Schedule 'B' regarding the rates relating to taxis, accessible taxis, limousines, private vehicles for hire and accessible vehicles for hire, as well as private transportation company vehicles in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
11. |
NOTICE OF MOTIONS |
12. |
ADJOURNMENT |