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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TIMMINS Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 6, 2026 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 proceeds into a closed meeting at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following: a) Labour relations or employee negotiations regarding PSAC |
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) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Bob Boisvert |
b) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Eric Kaija |
c) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Andre Goulet |
d) |
Presentation of Heart of Gold Civic Recognition Award - Tom Luke |
7. |
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS |
a) |
Golden Manor Redevelopment re: October 2026 Project Update – BTY |
b) |
Potential Operational Policies to Assist during Significant Weather Event for Heavy Snowfall - K. Krcel and S. Skinner PWD-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Potential Operational Policies to Assist during Significant Weather Event for Heavy Snowfall |
c) |
Public Works Winter Operational Plan - K. Krcel and S. Skinner PWD-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Public Works Winter Operational Plan |
d) |
Public Works Winter Resources - K. Krcel and S. Skinner |
e) |
Mattagami First Nation Waste Disposal Agreement - K. Krcel ENV-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Mattagami First Nation Waste Disposal Agreement |
f) |
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Card Recognition - K. Krcel TRA-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Canadian National Institute for the Blind-CNIB-Card Recognition |
g) |
Deeming By-law re: 47 and 53 Bruce Avenue - S. Tam PLN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Deeming By-law-47 and 53 Bruce Avenue |
h) |
Deeming By-law re: 168 and 170 Second Avenue - S. Tam PLN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Deeming Bylaw-168 and 170 Second Ave |
i) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Princess Street Road Allowance - S. Tam PLN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-Princess Street Road Allowance |
j) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Dunn Avenue - S. Tam PLN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-Dunn Avenue |
k) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Mountjoy Township - S. Tam PLN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Declaration of Surplus Land-Mountjoy Township |
l) |
Airport Road Speed Limit Reduction - S. Tam |
m) |
Three-way stop at Julie Street and Crawford Street - S. Tam ENG-2026-10-05-Admin Report-Traffic Report for Crawford St and Ferguson Rd |
n) |
Purchase of a Motor Grader - M. Anderson |
o) |
Second Quarter - 2026 Financial Update - N. Moore FIN-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Second Quarter 2026 Financial Update |
p) |
Encroachment Agreement re: 150-152 Jaguar Drive South - D. Landers CLK-2026-10-06-Admin Report-Encroachment Application 150-152 Jaguar |
q) |
Water Tower - Councillor Feldman |
8. |
CORRESPONDENCE |
a) |
Resolution from the Municipality of North Perth re: Support for the Town of Whitby - Review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions CLK-2026-08-10-Resolution-Municipality of North Perth-Review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions |
b) |
Resolution from the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock re: Review of OLT and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions CLK-2026-09-16-Resolution-Township of East Zorra-Tavistock-Review of OLT and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions |
c) |
Resolution from the Municipality of St. Charles and the Town of Plympton-Wyoming re: Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario CLK-2026-08-24- Resolution Plympton-Wyoming-Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario |
d) |
Resolution from the Town of Greater Napanee re: Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Support CLK-2026-08-25-Resolution-Town of Greater Napanee-Support of the MFOA-Doubling the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) |
e) |
Resolution from the Township of North Stormont and the Municipality of South Huron re: Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Support CLK-2026-07-21-Resolution-Township of North Stormont-Support-Doubling of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund |
f) |
Resolution from the Town of Latchford re: Railway Bridge Maintenance and Painting - Highway 11 CLK-2026-08-26-Resolution-Town of Latchford-Railway Bridge Maintenance and Painting-Highway 11 |
g) |
Resolution from the City of Port Colborne and the Town of Wasaga Beach re: Finlay's Law on Emergency Room Reform CLK-2026-08-25-Resolution-City of Port Colborne-Support-Finlay's Law on Emergency Room Reform |
h) |
Resolution from the Municipality of St-Charles and Township of Armour re: Rest Stops/Area CLK-2026-06-17-Resolution-Municipality of St-Charles and Township of Armour-Rest Stops _Area |
i) |
Resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls re: Funding for Public Libraries CLK-2026-09-15-Resolution-Village of Burk's Falls-Funding for Public Libraries |
j) |
Resolution from the Town of Ingersoll re: Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax CLK-2026-08-13-Town of Ingersoll Resolution-Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax |
k) |
Resolution from the Township of Ramara re: Support for Continued Research, Clinical Guidance, and Access to Care for Individuals Experiencing Persistent Lyme-Related Illness CLK-2026-09-22-Resolution-Township of Ramara-Support for Individuals with Lyme Related Illness |
l) |
Resolution from the Municipality of Trent Hills re: Elimination of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's Second Injury and Enhancement Fund CLK-2026-08-28-Resolution-Municipality of Trent Hills-Elimination of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's Second Injury and Enhancement Fund |
m) |
Resolution from the Town of Ingersoll re: Review of OLT and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions CLK-2026-08-13-Town of Ingersoll Resolution-Review of OLT and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions |
n) |
Resolution from the Town of Ingersoll re: Extending the Deadline for Notice of Intention to Designate Listed Heritage Properties CLK-2026-08-13-Town of Ingersoll Resolution-Deadline Extension for Notice of Intention to Designate Listed Heritage Properties |
o) |
Resolution from the Township of Brudenel, Lyndoch and Raglan re: Review of Extended Producer Responsibilities for One-Pound Single-Use Propane Cylinders CLK-2026-09-02-Resolution-Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan re_ Review of Extended Producer Responsibilities for One-Pound Single-Use Propane Cylinders |
p) |
Resolution from the Township of Brudenel, Lyndoch and Raglan re: Motion for Provincial Support, Funding and Coordinated Plans to Combat Tick Borne Diseases CLK-2026-09-02-Resolution-Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan-Support-Tick Borne Diseases |
q) |
Resolution from the Municipality of South Huron re: OPP 2027 Policing Costs CLK-2026-09-21-Resolution-Municipality of South Huron-OPP 2027 Policing Costs |
r) |
Resolution from the Township of North Glengarry re: Support - Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation Initiatives CLK-2026-09-14-Resolution-Township of North Glengarry-Support-Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation Initiatives |
s) |
Northeastern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority (NEORCA) re: Transition Committee Progress Update – September 2026 CLK-2026-09-17-Northeastern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority (NEORCA)-Transition Committee Progress Update-September 2026 |
t) |
Letter from The Venture Centre re: City Nomination to Venture Centre Board of Directors CLK-2026-09-29-Letter from The Venture Centre re_ City Nomination to Venture Centre Board of Directors |
u) |
Letter from Councillor Marks |
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 August 11, 2026 Minutes of the Special meeting held August 14, 2026 AND THAT the following minutes be received: Minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held January 14, 2026 Minutes of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held May 28, 2026 and August 13, 2026 CLK-2026-05-28-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes CLK-2026-08-13-Municipal Accessibility Advisory 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 2026-9403 being a by-law to repeal By-law 2025-9100 and deem land at 47 and 53 Bruce Avenue By-law 2026-9404 being a by-law to deem land at 168 and 170 Second Avenue By-law 2026-9405 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Toromont Industries Ltd. regarding the purchase of one Motor Grader By-law 2026-9406 being a by-law to enter into an encroachment agreement regarding 150-152 Jaguar Drive South By-law 2026-9407 being a by-law to enter into a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities By-law 2026-9408 being a by-law to amend By-law 2025-9260, Schedule 'L' regarding Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) identification By-law 2026-9409 being a by-law to amend By-law 1983-2004, Schedule ‘B’ respecting the rate of speed on Airport Road By-law 2026-9410 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Mattagami First Nation regarding the Mattagami First Nation Emergency Waste Disposal By-law 2026-9411 being a by-law to amend City of Timmins By-law No. 1983-2004, Schedule ‘P’ respecting stop at intersections By-law 2026-9412 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) |
10. |
MOTIONS OF COUNCIL |
a) |
Resolution of Support re: OCIF Funding Support BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the attached resolution regarding the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario request relating to the doubling of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. CLK-2026-08-25-Resolution-Town of Greater Napanee-Support of the MFOA-Doubling the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) |
b) |
Resolution of Support re: Rest Stops and Service Areas along Highway 11 and 17 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the attached resolution regarding Highway 11 and 17 Rest Stops/Areas. CLK-2026-06-17-Resolution-Municipality of St-Charles and Township of Armour-Rest Stops _Area |
c) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Princess Street Road Allowance BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby declares the subject lands, identified as Plan M-12-S, Lot 210, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17200) and Plan M-12-S, Lot 211, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17300) surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purposes of a land sale. |
d) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Dunn Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby declares the subject land located on Dunn Avenue, identified as Plan M-20-S, Lot 307, Pcl 7699 WT (Roll No. 5627-020-010-19200) surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purposes of a land sale. |
e) |
Declaration of Surplus Land re: Mountjoy Township BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby declares the subject land, identified as part of Pcl 6-2, Plan M-162-C, Part Lot 6, Registered Plan CR-491, Part of Part 2 (part of Roll No. 5627-010-113-65400) surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purposes of a land sale. |
f) |
Appointment to Venture Centre Board of Directors re: David St. Onge BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does hereby appoints David St. Onge to the Venture Centre Board of Directors. |
g) |
Requests for a Report re: Traffic Review for Shirley Street - Councillor Black WHEREAS development and growth in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Shirley Street and Camille Street/St. Jean Avenue intersection; AND WHEREAS there is a mall, school, long term care facility all located across from the main residential area of this neighborhood; AND WHEREAS as industrial truck traffic has increased due to current trucking routes adding to the risk of safe crossing; AND WHEREAS the intersection is now a four way intersection with Shirley Street intersecting Camille Street and St. Jean Avenue; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council requests a traffic review for Shirley Street examining the most appropriate traffic controls at the Shirley Street intersection with Camille Steet and St. Jean Avenue; AND FURTHER THAT the proposed review be completed in time to bring recommendations back to council for consideration and inclusion in the 2027 budget. |
h) |
Public Works Winter Operations Plan BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses the consolidated 2026/2027 Winter Operational Plan. |
i) |
2026-9403-Repeal By-law 2025-9100 re: Deeming By-Law - 47 and 53 Bruce Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9403 being a by-law to repeal By-law 2025-9100 and deem land at 47 and 53 Bruce Avenue be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
j) |
2026-9404-Deeming By-law re: 168 and 170 Second Avenue BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9404 being a by-law to deem land at 168 and 170 Second Avenue be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
k) |
2026-9405-Agreement with Toromont Industries Ltd. re: Purchase of one Motor Grader BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9405 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Toromont Industries Ltd. regarding the purchase of one (1) Motor Grader for the Public Works Roads Operations in the City of Timmins in the amount of $653,252.21 + HST be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
l) |
2026-9406-Encroachment Agreement re: 150-152 Jaguar Drive South BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9406 being a by-law to enter into an encroachment agreement regarding 150-152 Jaguar Drive South be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
m) |
2026-9407-Federation of Canadian Municipalities Grants Agreement BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9407 being a by-law to enter into a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities respecting the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies – Urban Forestry Plans and Studies be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
n) |
2026-9408-Amend By-law 2025-9260 re: Schedule 'L' - CNIB Identification Card BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9408 being a by-law to amend By-law 2025-9260, Schedule 'L' regarding Complimentary Transit travel for Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) identification card holders be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
o) |
2026-9409-Amend By-law 1983-2004 re: Schedule "B" - Speed Limit on Airport Road BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9409 being a by-law to amend By-law 1983-2004, Schedule ‘B’ respecting the rate of speed on Airport Road in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
p) |
2026-9410-Agreement with the Mattagami First Nation re: Mattagami First Nation Emergency Waste Disposal BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9410 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Mattagami First Nation regarding the Mattagami First Nation Emergency Waste Disposal be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
q) |
2026-9411-Amend By-law 1983-2004 re: Schedule "P" - Three-way stop at Julie Street and Crawford Street BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9411 being a by-law to amend City of Timmins By-law No. 1983-2004, Schedule ‘P’ respecting stop at intersections in the City of Timmins be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
r) |
2026-9412-Collective Agreement with Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-9412 being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Timmins to enter into an agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) be given third and final reading and be enacted and passed. |
11. |
NOTICE OF MOTIONS |
12. |
ADJOURNMENT |