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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TIMMINS Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 17, 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) |
Downtown Timmins Urban Parks and Urban Markets Re: Street Closures |
5. |
DELEGATIONS |
a) |
Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Kim Meunier |
6. |
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS |
a) |
Sustainable Timmins Presentation - Christina Beaton & Steve Schmidt from VIP Energy |
b) |
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025 Update - M. Baranyk CLK-2025-06-17-Community Safety and Well-Being Presentation CLK-2025-06-17-Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 |
c) |
Community Engagement Update on Rural Waste Services - K. Krcel ENV-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Community Engagement Update on Rural Waste Services |
d) |
Transit Fare Reduction and Exemption - K. Krcel TRA-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Transit Fare Reduction and Exemption |
e) |
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment re: 293 Wallingford Road - S. Tam |
f) |
Temporary Three-way Stops on Ferguson Road - S. Tam ENG-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Temporary Three-way Stops–Ferguson Road |
g) |
Revitalization of Leo Del Vilano Park – New Washroom Facility and Cricket Field Design - S. Tam ENG-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Revitalization of Del Vilano Park |
h) |
Transit Garage Storage Facility – Construction - S. Tam ENG-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Transit Garage Cold Storage Facility |
i) |
Tisdale Water Tower Construction - S. Tam ENG-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Tisdale Water Tower Construction |
j) |
Council Audio-Video - J. St. Pierre ITD-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Council Chamber Audio-Visual Technology Modernization |
k) |
Question on ballot for 2026 Municipal Election - S. Palmateer CLK-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Question on ballot for 2026 Municipal Election |
l) |
Assume road right of way/laneway re: Laneway between Moore Street, Essa Avenue, Main Street and Dome Avenue - S. Palmateer |
m) |
Amend Vehicle for Hire and Private Transportation Company By-law 2024-9067 re: Integrated Accessibility Standards - S. Palmateer CLK-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Amend Vehicle for Hire and Privately Transportation Company Bylaw 2024-9067 |
n) |
Purchase of two Loader Mounted Snowblowers - M. Anderson FIN-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Purchase of Two (2) Loader Mounted Snowblowers |
o) |
Lease with Your Choice Culinary - N. Moore FIN-2025-06-17-Admin Report-Land lease with Your Choice Culinary |
7. |
CORRESPONDENCE |
a) |
Letter from Your Downtown Timmins re: Street Closure for Urban Park and Urban Markets CLK-2025-06-02-Letter from Your Downtown Timmins re_ Street Closures for Urban Park and Urban Markets |
b) |
Resolution from the City of Peterborough re: Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 CLK-2025-05-20-Resolution from the City of Peterborough re_ Bill 6, Safer Municipalities 2025 |
c) |
Resolution from the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association re: Supporting Municipal Ethics Through Access and Education CLK-2025-05-23-Resolution from District of Parry Sound Municipal Association re_ Supporting Municipal Ethics Through Access and Education |
d) |
Letter from La Ronde re: Street Closure for St. Jean Baptiste CLK-2025-06-17-Letter from La Ronde re_ Street Closure for St-Jean Baptiste Festivity |
e) |
E-mail from Central Painting re: Noise Exemption Request CLK-2025-06-17-E-mail from Central Painting re_ Noise Exemption Request |
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 May 27, 2025 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting held March 19, 2025 |
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 2025-9167 being a by-law to amend the Vehicle for Hire and Private Transportation Company By-law 2024-9067 by amending Section 1.3, Section 3.1 and Section 10.3 By-law 2025-9168 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to provide for the placing of a question on the ballot for the October 26, 2026 Municipal Election respecting the Ward System By-law 2025-9169 being a by-law to assume, stop-up and close the surface rights of the lands located between Moore Street, Essa Avenue, Main Street and Dome Avenue By-law 2025-9170 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to Regulate the sale of and igniting of fireworks in the City of Timmins and for acquiring a permit for the holding of fireworks displays and repeal By-law 2025-9130 By-law 2025-9171 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Landmark Structures regarding the Tisdale Water Tower Construction By-law 2025-9172 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Vohl Inc. regarding the purchase of two loader mounted snowblowers for the Public Works winter operations By-law 2025-9173 being a by-law to amend by-law 2011-7067 regarding the reduction and exemption of Transit Fares By-law 2025-9174 being a by-law to amend by-law 2011-7100 to rezone land located at 293 Wallingford Road By-law 2025-9175 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Superior Construction regarding the Transit Garage Storage Facility Construction By-law 2025-9176 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Ricoh Canada regarding the Council Chambers Audio-Visual Technology Modernization By-law 2025-9177 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited regarding the revitalization of Leo Del Vilano Park respecting a new washroom facility and cricket field design By-law 2025-9178 being a by-law to temporarily add three-way stops at the intersection of Spillenaar Street and Ferguson Road, Clement Street and Ferguson Road and Lawrence Street and Ferguson Road for the duration of the Connecting Link Segment 13 construction period By-law 2025-9179 being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with 1001161762 Ontario Corp. O/A Your Choice Culinary respecting lease of land in the White-Water Park |
9. |
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL |
a) |
Downtown Timmins Urban Park and Urban Markets re: Street Closure BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins hereby agrees to close Third Avenue from Spruce Street South to Balsam Street South between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm every Wednesday from July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025 for the Urban Park and Markets; AND FURTHER THAT the City provide 8 steel barricades, 12 base feet for the steel barricades and 14 pylons for traffic control; AND FURTHER THAT the City approves the use of 3 parking spaces from the EI-Mar parking lot to hold 2 storage units along with an assembly area from June 14, 2025 to September 6, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT the Downtown Timmins BIA provide liability insurance in the amount of $5 million dollars naming the City of Timmins as additional insured; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Timmins Police Service, Timmins Fire Department, Timmins Transit, Public Works Department, Maintenance Department, Porcupine Health Unit, Enforcement Services and Service Timmins. |
b) |
St. Jean Baptiste re: Street Closure BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request from La Ronde for a street closure for the St-Jean Baptiste Festivity on Mountjoy Street North between Algonquin Boulevard and Fifth Avenue on June 21, 2025 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm; AND FUTHER THAT the City provide barricades for the road closure, 2 large garbage containers and 2 large recycling containers; AND FURTHER THAT liability insurance in the amount of $5 million dollars be provided naming the City of Timmins as additional insured; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Timmins Police Services, Timmins Fire Department, Timmins Transit, Public Works Department, Enforcement Services, the Maintenance Department and Service Timmins. |
c) |
Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee Terms of Reference BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins adopts the attached terms of reference for the Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee. CLK-2025-06-17-Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee Terms of Reference |
d) |
Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds - Category 2 - Benefit our Residents re: Timmins Snowmobile Club WHEREAS the Timmins Snowmobile Club has submitted a request to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee regarding $50,000 to put towards the following: New tools/equipment for groomer repairs New snowmobile trailer New snowmobile for trail maintenance New entrance signs/signage improvements Bridge/culvert replacement/relocation/maintenance and refurbishment; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee supports the request; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request from the Timmins Snowmobile Club in the amount of $50,000 for the purchase of new tools/equipment for groomer repairs, a new snowmobile trailer, a new snowmobile for trail maintenance, new entrance signs/signage improvements, and bridge/culvert replacement/relocation/maintenance and refurbishment from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds - Category 2 - Benefit our Residents. |
e) |
Central Painting re: Noise Exemption Request BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves an exemption to the City of Timmins Noise By-law 1983-1998 on June 17, 2025 until July 1, 2025 from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am at Canadian Tire, 2199 Riverside Drive, Timmins to repaint the front facade of the store. |
f) |
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Timmins approves the Community Safety and Well-Being 2025 Plan update for submission to the Province to meet the legislative requirements under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. CLK-2025-06-17-Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 |
g) |
Resolution Seniors Fair - Bill Gvozdanovic BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Timmins provide the McIntyre Arena and lunch for the Seniors Fair on June 18th, 2025. |
h) |
2025-9167-Amend Vehicle for Hire and Private Transportation Company By-law 2024-9067 re: Section 1.3, 3.2 and 10.3 BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9167 being a by-law to amend the Vehicle for Hire and Private Transportation Company By-law 2024-9067 by amending Section 1.3, Section 3.1 and Section 10.3 be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
i) |
2025-9168-Question on ballot re: 2026 Municipal Election BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9168 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to provide for the placing of a question on the ballot for the October 26, 2026 Municipal Election respecting the Ward System be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
j) |
2025-9169-Assume road right of way/laneway re: Laneway between Moore Street, Essa Avenue, Main Street and Dome Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9169 being a by-law to assume, stop-up and close the surface rights of the lands located between Moore Street, Essa Avenue, Main Street and Dome Avenue be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
k) |
2025-9170-Repeal 2025-9130 re: Fireworks By-law BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9170 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to Regulate the sale of and igniting of fireworks in the City of Timmins, and for acquiring a permit for the holding of fireworks displays and repeal By-law 2025-9130 be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
l) |
2025-9171-Agreement with Landmark Structures re: Tisdale Water Tower Construction BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9171 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Landmark Structures regarding the Tisdale Water Tower Construction in the City of Timmins in the amount of $26,682,700.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
m) |
2025-9172-Agreement with Vohl Inc. re: Purchase of two Loader Mounted Snowblowers for Public Works Winter Operations BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9172 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Vohl Inc. regarding the purchase of two loader mounted snowblowers for the Public Works winter operations in the City of Timmins in the amount of $483,930.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
n) |
2025-9173-Amend By-law 2011-7067 re: Section 10.9 Reduction or Exemption of Fares BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9173 being a by-law to amend by-law 2011-7067 regarding the reduction and exemption of Transit Fares in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
o) |
2025-9174-Amend By-law 2011-7100 re: 293 Wallingford Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9174 being a by-law to amend by-law 2011-7100 to rezone land located at 293 Wallingford Road, Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
p) |
2025-9175-Agreement with Superior Construction re: Transit Garage Storage Facility – Construction BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9175 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Superior Construction regarding the Transit Garage Storage Facility Construction in the City of Timmins in the amount of $1,621,971.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
q) |
2025-9176-Agreement with Ricoh Canada re: Council Chambers Audio-Video Technology Modernization BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9176 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Ricoh Canada regarding the Council Chambers Audio-Visual Technology Modernization in the amount of $277,237.00 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
r) |
2025-9177-Agreement with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited re: Revitalization of Leo Del Vilano Park – New Washroom Facility and Cricket Field Design BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9177 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited regarding the revitalization of Leo Del Vilano Park respecting a new washroom facility and cricket field design in the amount of $325,142.13 plus HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
s) |
2025-9178-Temporary Three-way Stops re: Ferguson Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9178 being a by-law to temporarily add three-way stops at the intersection of Spillenaar Street and Ferguson Road, Clement Street and Ferguson Road and Lawrence Street and Ferguson Road for the duration of the Connecting Link Segment 13 construction period be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
t) |
2025-9179-Lease with Your Choice Culinary re: White-Water Park BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-9179 being a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with 1001161762 Ontario Corp. O/A Your Choice Culinary respecting lease of land in the White-Water Park in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
10. |
NOTICE OF MOTIONS |
11. |
ADJOURNMENT |