Timmins public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

The City of Timmins Council is meeting to discuss budget considerations, including utility budgets and submissions for budget deliberation. The agenda includes motions to approve 2023 water and sewer rates, increase the low income utility rebate, and transfer $3,872,756 to various reserve accounts.

• Transfer of $3,872,756 to various reserve accounts
• Approval of 2023 water and sewer rates (By-law 2022-8775)
• Increase to the low income utility rebate (By-law 2022-8776)
• Update to City travel policy mileage rates
• Adoption of updated non-union staff salary grid

Proclamations

The City of Timmins will hold a proclamation event on December 15, 2022. The meeting consists of a flag raising to recognize Salvation Army Week.

• Flag raising for Salvation Army Week

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee reviewed several applications regarding land severances, minor variances, and property standard appeals. Decisions included approving multiple consent applications and rescinding certain property maintenance orders.

• Approved consent application B-34-22 for Morris Street to sever 482.46 square metres
• Approved consent application B-35-22 for Esker Aggregate Co. Ltd to sever 16.09 hectares
• Approved consent application B-36-22 for Esker Aggregate Co. Ltd to sever 16.09 hectares
• Defeated minor variance A-46-22 for 84-86 Cedar Street South to convert commercial space to residential
• Rescinded property standards order for 220 Hemlock Street

Council Meeting

Council will review the 2021 audited financial statements presented by KPMG, which received an unqualified opinion. The meeting also includes discussions on the Golden Manor Redevelopment and several zoning and infrastructure amendments.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements presentation by KPMG
• Construction management agreement with EllisDon for Golden Manor Redevelopment
• Agreement with Buildcor Construction for Timmins Transit Terminal Renovations
• Zoning by-law amendments for Melview Park and Gold Mine Road
• Water and Wastewater Budget discussion

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review several consent and minor variance applications. The agenda also includes hearings for four property standard appeals.

• Consent application B-34-22 by 2088560 Ontario Ltd.
• Consent applications B-35-22 and B-36-22 by Esker Aggregate Co. Ltd
• Minor variance application A-46-22 by Sarabjeet Sign - 2795550 Ontario Inc.
• Property standard appeals PS-06-22, PS-07-22, PS-08-22, and PS-09-22
• Minor variance applications A-47-22, A-48-22, and A-49-22

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment held a meeting to establish leadership and administrative procedures for the 2022-2026 term. Members appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2023. The session also included staff training regarding planning applications and enforcement services.

• Appointment of Randy Pickering as Chair for the 2022-2026 term
• Appointment of Pierre Corbeil as Vice-Chair for the 2022-2026 term
• Approval of 12 scheduled meeting dates for 2023
• Authorization for committee members to attend the OACA Conference in Niagara Falls (June 4-7, 2023)
• Authorization for Secretary-Treasurer and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer to attend a seminar

Proclamations

The City of Timmins has scheduled a proclamation for November 21, 2022. The agenda consists of a single item regarding a flag raising ceremony.

• Flag raise for Trans Day of Remembrance

Council Meeting

The newly elected Council held its inaugural meeting to conduct oaths of office and deliver inaugural addresses. The meeting focused on establishing the 2022-2026 municipal term through committee appointments and setting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Mayor and Council to various boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term
• Appointment of public members to various boards and committees
• Approval of the 2023 regular Council meeting schedule
• Appointment of Deputy Mayors for staggered terms through 2026
• Enactment of By-law 2022-8765 regarding Scotiabank signing officers

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation event at City Hall. The agenda consists of a single item regarding a flag raising ceremony.

• Flag raise for Poppy weeks at City Hall flagpole

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is scheduled to proceed in-camera to discuss a personal matter regarding an identifiable individual, which may include municipal or local board employees.

• In-camera discussion regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee is reviewing progress across several action tables. Discussions include the restructuring of the Youth Action Table and updates on mental health, addiction, and homelessness initiatives.

• Review of new Terms of Reference for the Youth Action Table
• Update on the Safe Health Site Timmins (SHST) which opened July 4
• Discussion of increasing capacity for withdrawal management at Timmins and District Hospital
• Proposed addition of the Community Mobilization chair to the committee
• Preparation of a 1-year summary of the CSWB plan for media distribution

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to hear several applications regarding land use, including consent applications for property severances and minor variance requests. The meeting included decisions on property standards and the validation of titles for specific lots.

• Consent application B-27-22 for 1980 Riverside Drive approved for an access easement
• Minor variance A-35-22 for 95 Fraser Street approved to increase accessory structure area
• Minor variance A-36-22 for 472 Martin Avenue denied regarding driveway width
• Consent applications B-30-22 and B-31-22 for 1440 Finn Road approved for land severance
• Validation of title V-03-22 for 89 Rojo Road approved to rectify lot merger

Proclamations

The City of Timmins will hold a proclamation ceremony on September 20, 2022. The event includes a flag raise for Orange Shirt Day at the City Hall flagpole.

• Flag raise for Orange Shirt Day at City Hall

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee reviewed multiple applications for land severances, minor variances, and property standard appeals. Several applications were approved with specific conditions, while others were deferred due to a lack of supporters present.

• Consent application B-28-22 (Goldcorp Porcupine Nominee Ltd.) approved for land severance
• Consent application B-29-22 (Merla and Len Suski) approved for 1455 Jaguar Drive severance
• Minor variance A-39-22 (Merla and Len Suski) approved for frontage reduction
• Minor variance A-34-22 (Judy Verville) approved for garage construction at 1127 Greeningdon Drive
• Minor variance A-38-22 (Hudson Property Development Corp.) approved for a fourplex at 125 Quartz Avenue

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Timmins Council is meeting to consider several infrastructure projects for the wastewater treatment plant and multiple land sale requests. The agenda also includes appointments for fire service leadership and municipal law enforcement.

• Contract for wastewater chemicals with Veolia and Suez Water Technologies
• Steel staircase installation at WWTP for $120,536.00 + HST
• SCADA server upgrade at Mattagami WWTP for $79,852.00 + HST
• Zoning by-law amendments for Laforest Road and 1795 Highway 655
• Direct land sales on St. Jean Avenue to 12762285 Canada Inc. and Jeaco Group Inc.

Proclamations

The City of Timmins scheduled a flag raising ceremony at City Hall. The event is for Fierté Timmins Pride.

• Flag raising at 4:00 pm at the City Hall flag pole

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is reviewing updates on water management and local infrastructure. Discussions include pump station bypass data, bridge construction, and environmental monitoring.

• Review of Whitney Tisdale Pump Station 2 and 4 bypass flow data
• Update on Beaver Dam-Porcupine Creek and Evans Street Bridge
• Status of Bruce Avenue Bridge construction and revegetation plans
• Discussion regarding Porcupine Lake Fountains reinstallation
• Addition of fish sampling as a standing agenda item

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review several land use applications. These include requests for property severances, minor variances, fence variances, and property standard appeals.

• Consent application B-27-22 by Modern Carpet Tools Limited
• Consent application B-28-22 by Goldcorp Porcupine Nominee Ltd.
• Minor variance application A-39-22 by Merla and Len Suski
• Fence variance application A-37-22 by Kevin and Anne Vincent
• Property standard appeal applications PS-03-22, PS-04-22, and PS-05-22

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The committee is reviewing progress on previous minutes and updates regarding a working group for IPN report recommendations. Members are also organizing sub-committees for municipal operations, welcoming communities, and funding access.

• Follow-up on bilingual interpretation signs in Hollinger
• Discussion of upcoming Franco-Ontarian Day on September 25
• Planning for Francophone Immigration Week from November 6 to 12
• Discussion of Destination Canada Mobility Forum in November
• Formation of sub-committees for municipal operations, welcoming communities, and funding access

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing options for the Porcupine River Bridge closure, including a potential $1.6 million Carrigan Road upgrade or a $4 to $4.7 million bridge replacement. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown business growth and several by-law amendments regarding taxi rates, parking, and chemical supply contracts.

• Porcupine River Bridge: $1.6 million Carrigan Road upgrade vs. $4-$4.7 million bridge replacement
• By-law 2022-8737: Amendments to taxi kilometer charges, hourly rates, and flat rates
• By-law 2022-8738: Amendment to Powell Avenue parking restrictions
• By-law 2022-8747: Agreement with Ontario Power Generation for Frederick House River Dam rehabilitation
• Street closures for Pride Rally, Welcome to Timmins Night, Filipino Street Party, and Casa Bliss StreetFest

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Bing Plan Systems Leadership Committee will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes, then discuss new business including updates from various action tables (Youth, Shared Community Well-Being, Mental Health and Addictions, Homelessness), representation at the systems leadership level, and a quarterly reporting tracking form. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed for this meeting.

• Approval of agenda and previous minutes
• Updates from Youth Action Table, Shared Community Well-Bing Action Table, Mental Health and Addictions Action Table, and Homelessness Action Table
• Discussion on representation at the Systems Leadership Level
• Review of Quarterly Reporting Tracking Form

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss cultural mindfulness items, including the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan. The main action item is a resolution to recommend to Council that a land acknowledgement of Mattagami First Nation be read at every City of Timmins committee meeting. The agenda also includes an opening prayer and land acknowledgement.

• Resolution to recommend land acknowledgement at all City of Timmins committee meetings
• Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2022 meeting
• Land acknowledgement text for Mattagami First Nation, Treaty 9 Territory

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will hear a delegation on the Claybelt Agricultural Project, a regional effort to establish agriculture as a third economic pillar, and a request to reconsider rural road policy for the private Cunningham Road driveway. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including leases, agreements, and road closures, and consider motions on noise exemptions, MAT tax allocations, and support for external resolutions.

• Delegation: Commerce Management Group presents Claybelt Agricultural Project
• Delegation: Request to reconsider rural road policy for Cunningham Road private driveway
• By-law 2022-8730: Agreement with KPMG for Golden Manor Redevelopment debt financing
• Motion: MAT tax allocations — $150,000 Hollinger Park, $40,000 Tourism Timmins, $37,500 downtown garbage containers
• Motion: Noise exemption for Rock on the River July 22-23, 11 pm-1 am

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 16 applications: consent applications, minor variance applications, a validation of title, a property standards appeal, and a dangerous dog appeal. One member, Scott Bragagnolo, has declared pecuniary interests on two items. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions.

• Consent applications B-19-22 (Erika Lynn Bazuik), B-20-22 and B-21-22 (916560 Ontario Inc.), B-22-22 (Rosemary Patricia White), B-23-22 and B-24-22 (Joseph and Bonnie Cini), B-25-22 (G & N Self Storage Inc.), B-26-22 (1751951 Ontario Inc.)
• Minor variance applications A-29-22 (Erika Lynn Bazuik), A-25-22 (JTech Plumbing and Heating Inc.), A-27-22 (Carson Bussiere and Leanne Murphy), A-30-22 (Michel C Daoust), A-31-22 (Sandeep Verma), A-32-22 (Eric Rodrigue), A-33-22 (Paul Bragagnolo)
• Validation of Title Application V-02-22 (Technosub Inc.)
• Property Standards Appeal PS-02-22 (Jacob Cogar)
• Dangerous Dog Appeal DD-02-22 (Shannon Lawrence)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and the minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting. They will receive reports on museum programming, museum operations, and the 2021 activity report, and discuss any questions or issues from members. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting
• Museum programming update by Monica Towsley
• Museum update by Karen Bachmann
• 2021 Activity Report by Karen Bachmann

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will hold a closed session on labour, personal, and security matters before its public meeting. The public agenda includes presentations on sustainability, climate adaptation, and water quality, plus decisions on land sales, a paving contract amendment, and the declaration of the mayor's seat vacant after the mayor's election as MPP.

• Declare mayor's seat vacant following election as MPP
• Direct land sale on Hallnor Road (By-law 2022-8724)
• Direct land sale south of 6001 and 6015 King Street (By-law 2022-8725)
• Amend paving contract with Miller Paving Ltd for 2022 Asphalt Pavement Contract (By-law 2022-8726)
• Commit $210,000 for Porcupine Commons park renovations (former Melview Park)

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 14 applications: 4 consent applications (land severances) and 10 minor variance requests, plus one property standards appeal. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and approval of notification actions. Decisions will be made on each application after public hearings.

• Consent application B-16-22 by Andre Legault
• Minor variance applications A-19-22 and A-20-22 by Andre Legault
• Consent application B-17-22 by Gilles and Rosetta Fournier (agent: Luc Maisonneuve)
• Consent application B-18-22 by Maria Fregonese (agent: Michael Stansa)
• Property standards appeal PS-01-22 by Michael R. Howie

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss follow-ups on letters sent to city council and Newmont Porcupine, including a recommendation to create a taskforce on French-speaking migration targets and a request for bilingual storyboards at the Hollinger Open Pit Lookout. The agenda also includes discussion items on filling a treasurer position and adding a youth representative, plus subcommittee reports on municipal operations and welcoming immigrants.

• Letter to council recommending a taskforce on Northern Policy Institute's French-speaking migration targets
• Letter to Newmont Porcupine requesting bilingual storyboards at Hollinger Open Pit Lookout
• Discussion on creating a French services policy and communications plan
• Subcommittee on welcoming community focuses on immigrant attraction and retention
• Revised committee mandate (April 2022) and regular meetings set for 2nd Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is deciding on several items, including a single-source purchase of a 40-foot low-floor transit bus for $689,042 plus HST, and a temporary reduction in transit service frequency from June to August 2022 to allow driver vacations. They will also consider a rezoning application for a tractor trailer parking lot, approve by-laws for equipment purchases, and vote on street closures for community events.

• Purchase of one 40-foot low-floor transit bus from Nova Bus for $689,042 plus HST
• Purchase of one Combination Hydro Excavation & Sewer Cleaning Truck from FST Canada for $629,000 plus HST
• Rezoning application (Z-2022-09) for property at Vipond Road and Gold Mine Road from Rural to Light Industrial (Class 1)
• Temporary transit service reduction from June to August 2022, reducing frequency on routes 16, 37, and 38 from 30 to 45 minutes
• Street closures for 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney (Aug 6) and Northern Ontario Book Fair (Aug 20) on Third Avenue

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a hearing on Angelo Caira's appeal of a dangerous dog order issued for his dog after it bit an 8-year-old child on May 9, 2022. The committee may affirm, rescind, or modify the order and its conditions. The agenda also includes routine approval of the secretary-treasurer's notification actions.

• Appeal of dangerous dog order (DD-01-22) for a dog that caused two puncture wounds and scratches to a child's arm
• Order requires confinement, warning sign, muzzle, $1,000,000 liability insurance, microchip, and city license
• Appeal fee of $350.00 paid
• Incident occurred at 141 Balsam Street N., Timmins

Museum Advisory Committee

The Timmins Museum Advisory Committee discussed upcoming programs and exhibitions, including a quilting workshop for residential school survivors, an art show and sale, and a theater performance. They also reviewed the Municipal Heritage Committee's final report and noted an increase in school visits and attendance as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

• Quilts for Survivors workshop June 11, $20 registration donation
• Art Show & Sale June 15-Aug 14, proceeds to artists
• Theater show 'Mine! True stories and Legends from the Porcupine Gold Rush' Aug 17
• Community museum operating grant due June 30
• MHC final report to be discussed June 8

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments, temporary traffic measures for the Connecting Link construction, and a contract for relocating a garage at the Stratospheric Balloon Base. It will also vote on accepting a property donation from the Porcupine Agricultural Society and approving an updated Asset Management Plan.

• Rezoning at 183-187 Wilson Avenue, St. Jean Avenue, 405 Belanger Avenue, and Crawford Street
• Temporary 50 km/h speed zone on Airport Road from Laforest Road south for 1.25 km during Connecting Link Segment 6
• Temporary stop signs at Theriault Blvd./Vimy Ave. and Mountjoy St. N./Vimy Ave. for detour routes
• Agreement with Cy Rheault Construction Limited for garage relocation at Stratospheric Balloon Base: $148,654 plus HST
• Lease agreement with Porcupine Agricultural Society for Mountjoy Arena and parking area (By-law 2022-8719)

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear six applications: two consent applications and four minor variance applications. These include property severances and requests to vary zoning rules. The committee will also adopt minutes and approve notification actions.

• Consent application B-11-22 by JPL Group Inc. to sever land
• Consent application B-16-22 by Andre Legault
• Minor variance A-19-22 by Andre Legault
• Minor variance A-20-22 by Andre Legault
• Minor variance A-21-22 by Joel Vachon and A-22-22 by Mike Simunovic

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss internal matters, including voting for a new Chair and Co-Chair, reviewing its Terms of Reference, and considering a possible name change. The committee also plans to identify annual awareness dates for City of Timmins social media recognition and will hear updates from local organizations during a round table.

• Vote for Chair and Co-Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Discussion on possible committee name change
• Selection of yearly awareness dates for City social media
• Round table updates from Timmins Police Service, hospital, and community groups

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will consider awarding contracts for CCTV sewer inspections ($415,059.25) and asphalt paving ($2,770,957.05), plus set 2022 tax ratios and rates, and declare surplus land for sale. They will also vote on POA fine write-offs and several by-laws, including opting out of the vacant unit rebate program.

• Award CCTV sewer inspection contract to Sewer Technologies Inc. for $415,059.25 plus HST
• Award asphalt paving contract to Miller Paving Ltd. for $2,770,957.05 plus HST
• Declare surplus land on Hallnor Road and sell directly to Sarjeant Co. Ltd.
• Approve POA fine write-offs totaling $79,049.30 (551 files)
• Set 2022 tax ratios and rates; opt out of vacant unit rebate program

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation ceremony on May 2, 2022, in Council Chambers. Council will issue proclamations for Huntington Disease Awareness Month and Mental Health Week. This is a ceremonial item with no decisions or financial matters.

• Proclamation for Huntington Disease Awareness Month
• Proclamation for Mental Health Week

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial agenda item only. The City of Timmins is holding a flag-raising proclamation for Sikh Heritage Month at City Hall on April 26, 2022. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Flag raise for Sikh Heritage Month at City Hall flag pole, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Ratcliffe Area Redevelopment, a Hydro One grant, and construction projects including the Bruce Avenue Bridge and pumping stations. They will also review the City's Official Plan public meetings and funding opportunities. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and reports from members.

• Ratcliffe Area Redevelopment update
• Hydro One Grant discussion
• Bruce Avenue Bridge construction and revegetation
• Pumping Stations 2 & 4 update
• City Official Plan public meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on 12 applications: 5 consent applications to sever land and 7 minor variance applications to relax zoning rules. Decisions will be made on each application, with conditions such as parkland payments and road upgrades. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and approval of notification actions.

• Consent application B-11-22 by JPL Group Inc. to sever land
• Consent application B-12-22 by Irene Mitton to sever land
• Minor variance A-12-22 by 2124140 Ontario Inc. to vary zoning
• Minor variance A-13-22 by Chiara Dell'Erede to vary zoning
• Minor variance A-15-22 by Solita Hernandez-Takacs to vary zoning

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee will review its terms of reference, four strategic priorities, and leads for quarterly reporting. They will also discuss the Community Strategies Coordinator role and support. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and new business items.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Review of Four Strategic Priorities (homelessness, mental health/addictions, youth, safety)
• Review of Leads for Strategic Priorities - Quarterly Reporting
• Community Strategies Coordinator Role and Support

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider reports and motions on infrastructure repairs, including a $1,699,446 contract for Denise Street resurfacing, a $927,446 contract for sewer repairs, a $1,468,423 contract for Bruce Avenue Bridge replacement, and a $89,537 asbestos removal contract. They will also vote on zoning changes, speed limit reductions, and several street closures for community events.

• By-law 2022-8699: $1,699,446 + HST to Interpaving Ltd. for Denise Street resurfacing
• By-law 2022-8700: $927,446 + HST to Interpaving Ltd. for infrastructure repairs at various locations
• By-law 2022-8702: $1,468,423 + HST to HugoMB Contracting Inc. for Bruce Avenue Bridge replacement
• By-law 2022-8701: $89,537.05 + HST to A&O Contracting Inc. for asbestos removal at Water Filtration Plant
• Motion to rezone portion of Melview Park to residential for two surplus lots

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss follow-ups from previous minutes, including creating sub-committees and revising its mandate. It will also consider recommendations from the IPN report on francophone immigration, proposing a working group to implement them, and sending a letter requesting bilingual content for interpretive panels at the Newmont lookout.

• Recommendation to create a working group to implement IPN immigration recommendations
• Recommendation to send letter requesting bilingual interpretive panels at Newmont belvedere
• Discussion on creating sub-committees and revising committee mandate
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from February 15, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations from the Timmins Community Park Association and the Chamber of Commerce, then vote on several staff reports and by-laws. Key decisions include approving a $2,735,050 watermain lining contract, a $349,070 culvert replacement, a $155,837 dust suppressant agreement, and leases with Air Canada and GardaWorld. The agenda also includes street closures for community events and amendments to the traffic by-law for bicycle lanes and an e-bike pilot.

• Watermain lining of Airport Road and River Crossing by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. for $2,735,050 plus HST
• Langmuir Road Culvert Replacement by R.M. Belanger Limited for $349,070.02 plus HST
• Dust suppressant supply and application by Pollard Distribution Inc. for $155,837.50 plus HST
• Lease agreements with Air Canada and GardaWorld for space at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• Street closures for Family Easter Egg Hunt (April 16) and Casa Bliss Street Party (April 20) on Third Avenue

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss a draft motion regarding sites of possible cultural heritage value for the Municipal Heritage Register. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment, with the main discussion focused on the heritage register.

• Discussion of draft motion on sites of possible cultural heritage value for the Municipal Heritage Register

Museum Advisory Committee

The Timmins Museum Advisory Committee discussed several museum operations and partnerships. They reviewed a request from Harry Quint to display and sell his gold bookends for $40,000, which staff and members felt was not the museum's role. They also noted a bequest from Claire Page, a $50,000 provincial grant for a francophone tourism project, and a fundraiser for Ukraine that raised money through craft kits.

• Harry Quint requests museum display and sale of gold bookends at $40,000
• Claire Page bequest received, amount unknown, to go to reserve fund
• $50,000 provincial grant for PAFO francophone tourism project with 101 Experiences
• 110 Sunflower craft kits made for Ukraine crisis, 10 remain, proceeds to Red Cross
• Museum to receive Daily Press photographic negatives and Chamber of Commerce archives

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Advisory Committee will consider appointing Constance (Connie) Goodwin and Kailyn McKay as youth members, and discuss a free reconciliation training opportunity. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and updates on the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan.

• Appointment of Constance (Connie) Goodwin and Kailyn McKay as youth to the committee
• Free training opportunity on reconciliation presented by M. Verreault
• Update on Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Approval of previous minutes from January 19, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear nine applications: four consent applications (to sever land) and five minor variance applications (to relax zoning rules). The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes, approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions, and discussing OACA conference and membership. Decisions will be made on each application after public hearings.

• Consent application B-07-22 by Edith Duval
• Consent application B-08-22 by Kevin Tierney and Lily Szawlowski-Tierney
• Minor variance A-11-22 by Tierney Property Investment
• Consent applications B-09-22 and B-10-22 by Chantal Magny
• Minor variance A-10-22 by Premier Recycling

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a large consent agenda of contracts and by-laws, including a $928,774 sewer lining and manhole rehabilitation award to Capital Sewer Services Inc. It will also vote on numerous agreements for services like waste management, physiotherapy, and election equipment, plus several appointments and land-related matters. The meeting includes a closed session for labour negotiations.

• Sewer lining and manhole rehabilitation contract to Capital Sewer Services Inc. for $928,774 plus HST
• By-law to reduce speed limits on Highway 101 E to 50 km/h (Porcupine Creek to Legion Drive) and 70 km/h east of Bruce Avenue wye
• By-law authorizing $227,550 special levy on Business Improvement Area businesses
• Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Corp. for vote tabulators and online voting for 2022 election, $92,296.50
• Declaration of surplus land on Huot Street for direct sale to abutting property owners

Proclamations

The City of Timmins council is meeting to issue a proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is a ceremonial item with no other business on the agenda.

• Proclamation for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss gaps and successes in services, review the City of Timmins website's Social Services tab with a city manager, and revise its Terms of Reference before Council approval. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions recorded.

• Review of City of Timmins website Social Services tab with Andy Yu, Manager of Application Services
• Review and potential changes to the Committee's Terms of Reference before Council approval
• Discussion of an education piece for the City of Timmins Facebook page that was never received
• Round table updates from agencies including Misiway Milopemahtesewin, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, and Timmins Police Service

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is holding a special meeting via Webex, with the sole agenda item being a presentation from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 11:00 am.

• MECP presentation as the only agenda item

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation ceremony on March 1, 2022, at City Hall to declare Epilepsy Awareness Month. This is a ceremonial item with no decisions or discussions on other matters.

• Proclamation for Epilepsy Awareness Month in Council Chambers

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a review of winter sidewalk maintenance, which recommends against alternating service annually and suggests minor changes, including eliminating service on some streets. Council will also vote on final approval of contracts for a street sweeper and three pick-up trucks, and other by-laws.

• Purchase of one mechanical street sweeper from FST Canada (Joe Johnson Equipment) for $296,429.03 plus HST
• Purchase of three pick-up trucks from Timmins Garage Inc. for $172,107.00 plus HST
• Appointment of Sarah Blain as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Delegation of authority to CAO for restricted actions before/after municipal election
• Winter sidewalk maintenance review: 16 km of sidewalks on 47 streets considered for changes

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville - 15 Février 2022

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting by videoconference to discuss creating subcommittees or working groups, setting committee priorities for 2022, and electing a committee chair. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. The previous meeting on December 8, 2021, lacked quorum.

• Creation of subcommittees or working groups
• Committee priorities for 2022
• Committee chair election
• Adoption of October 4, 2021 minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on 11 applications, including minor variances, consents to sever land, and one validation of title. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 24, 2022 meeting and approve the secretary-treasurer's notification actions. Decisions will be made after hearing from applicants and any public input.

• Minor variance application A-39-21 by Anna and Lorne Feldman (agent Justin Ellery)
• Consent application B-04-22 by Maria Fregonese (agent Barry H. Martin)
• Consent applications B-05-22 and B-06-22 by Randy McMaster (agent Bob Yu)
• Validation of title application V-01-22 by Robert Taillefer/Sylvie Veillette (agent Sheryl Levesque)
• Minor variance applications A-01-22, A-02-22, A-03-22 by various applicants

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is meeting to decide on several property matters, including deeming 6062 King Street as a single parcel, declaring surplus land for direct sale to adjacent King Street owners, and approving financing for Golden Manor capital works. The agenda also includes appointments to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee and several by-law readings.

• Deeming by-law for 6062 King Street to merge three lots into one parcel
• Direct land sale of surplus land to 6001 and 6015 King Street for $10,312.90 and $10,337.75 plus HST
• By-law to authorize application to Infrastructure Ontario for Golden Manor redevelopment financing
• Creation of Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee and appointment of Councillors Boileau, Robin, and Whissell
• By-law amendments for parking metered zones and closure of Goldale Road and Jersey Lane road allowances

Proclamations

This is a procedural agenda item for a proclamation ceremony. The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Black History Month in Council Chambers, in anticipation of COVID-19 restrictions being lifted.

• Proclamation for Black History Month
• Held at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins
• Scheduled for February 1, 2022 at 10:00 am

Museum Advisory Committee

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Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear presentations on a composting and co-digestion feasibility study and McIntyre Lift Station upgrades, then vote on several motions and by-laws. Key decisions include approving a $3,072,900 contract for sewer lift station upgrades, accepting membership fees, and approving event requests for fireworks, a walk, and a street closure. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and correspondence.

• By-law 2022-8653: $3,072,900 plus HST agreement with R.M. Belanger Limited for McIntyre Sewer Lift Station Upgrades (third reading)
• By-law 2022-8654: Agreement with Ontario Ministry of Transportation for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation (third reading)
• Composting and co-digestion feasibility study presentation (capital costs range $2.7M–$10.3M)
• Approval of AMO membership fees ($13,744.04) and OGRA fees ($2,509.62)
• Event approvals: South Porcupine Winter Carnival fireworks (Feb 20), Coldest Night of the Year walk (Feb 26), Downtown Timmins/LaRonde Carnival street closure (Feb 12)

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two consent applications: one submitted by Charles Kerr (B-01-22) and another by DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. (B-02-22). The committee will also consider adopting previous minutes, approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions, and discussing the annual report and OACA memberships.

• Consent application B-01-22 by Charles Kerr, agent John Charles Grant
• Consent application B-02-22 by DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd., agent J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd.
• Adoption of minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Approval of secretary-treasurer's notification actions for B-01-22 and B-02-22
• Committee of Adjustment Annual Report and OACA memberships

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The City of Timmins Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss its Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan. The committee will also address other matters including the Orange Bus initiative, a dual credit course with NECDSB, and National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Approval of previous minutes
• Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Orange Bus initiative update
• NECDSB Dual Credit Course discussion
• National Indigenous Peoples Day planning

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is deciding on the 2022 operating and capital budgets totaling $44.7 million, along with several airport-related contracts and by-laws. They will also consider funding allocations from the MAT tax and reports on Bee City initiatives and the McIntyre Headframe restoration.

• 2022 budget: $35,254,828 operating, $9,424,663 capital, total $44,679,491
• $180,000 from MAT tax: $100,000 for Recreational Master Plan, $80,000 for Connaught park
• By-law 2022-8648: $98,320 for runway de-icing trailer at Victor M. Power Airport
• By-law 2022-8649: $125,000 for L360 Architecture design for Stratospheric Balloon Base expansion
• By-law 2022-8651: increase McIntyre Headframe restoration contract by $345,048.33 to $865,048.33

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial meeting where the City of Timmins will raise a flag and issue a proclamation recognizing Alzheimer Awareness Month. No decisions or substantive business are on the agenda.

• Flag raise and proclamation for Alzheimer Awareness Month at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East