Timmins public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will consider several reports and motions, including a residential development at Melview Park, an Official Plan update, and multiple equipment purchases for the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport. The agenda includes final readings of by-laws for airport equipment and a low-income utility rebate increase, plus a motion to declare Melview Park surplus for two residential lots.

• Melview Park declared surplus for two residential lots (Plan M-352-C Blk A, Parcel 11858 WT)
• By-law 2021-8642: $239,173.68 loader purchase for Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• By-law 2021-8643: $448,000.00 grader purchase for Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• By-law 2021-8644: $369,320.00 runway sweeper purchase for Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• By-law 2021-8645: $132,584.00 Airport Master Plan agreement with Avia NG

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a fence variance by Brian and Ellen Catherwood, and minor variances by AML Holdings and Cliff Collin. The committee will also consider routine administrative matters, including approving prior minutes, authorizing staff to attend conferences, and adopting the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Fence variance application A-40-21 by Brian and Ellen Catherwood
• Minor variance application A-41-21 by AML Holdings (agent Paul F. Loreto)
• Minor variance application A-42-21 by Cliff Collin
• Authorization for Secretary-Treasurer to attend seminar and OACA conference (June 5-8, 2022, Blue Mountains)
• Adoption of 2022 meeting dates

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss updates on 438 Wilson Avenue, review an application form, and plan next steps for the heritage inventory and register. They will also consider correspondence from the Chamber, Schumacher Heritage Trust, and Community Heritage Ontario. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Update on 438 Wilson Avenue
• Heritage application form review
• Heritage inventory, register, and next steps
• Correspondence from Chamber, Schumacher Heritage Trust, Community Heritage Ontario

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The Ville de Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is holding a routine videoconference meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: adopting the agenda, approving the previous meeting's minutes, a reminder about creating sub-committees or working groups, a round-table discussion, and planning next steps. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting
• Reminder about creation of sub-committees / working groups
• Round-table discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for 2022 by videoconference

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session on solicitor-client privileged matters regarding Porter Airlines, then consider a report recommending acceptance of a $21,000 tender for surplus land on Kamiskotia Road. They will also vote on several by-laws, including appointing a deputized property agent, selling the land, and designating 438 Wilson Avenue as cultural heritage property. A motion to review the Mayor's salary will be discussed.

• Land sale on Kamiskotia Road to Lance Eden and Pamela Pecjak-Eden for $21,000 plus HST (appraised at $78,600)
• By-law 2021-8635 to appoint Alain Lefebvre as Deputized Property Agent
• By-law 2021-8636 to sell land on Kamiskotia Road
• By-law 2021-8637 to designate 438 Wilson Avenue as cultural heritage property
• Motion to direct administration to review the Mayor's salary

Proclamations

This is a procedural agenda item where the City of Timmins will issue a proclamation for National Addictions Awareness Week during a council meeting. No other business is listed.

• Proclamation for National Addictions Awareness Week

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation ceremony on November 19, 2021, to declare Timmins.Care week. The event takes place in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda contains only this single ceremonial item.

• Proclamation for Timmins.Care week at Council Chambers, City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a consent (severance) by Jonathan Breton, and minor variances by Marc Roy and Dennis Letang. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions. No decisions are made in this agenda; it only lists items for discussion.

• Consent application B-34-21 by Jonathan Breton
• Minor variance application A-37-21 by Marc Roy
• Minor variance application A-38-21 by Dennis Letang
• Approval of secretary-treasurer's notification actions for B-34-21, A-37-21, A-38-21

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee met to approve previous minutes and discuss the Timmins Police Service Tree of Hope initiative. The agenda also includes a round table of updates from member organizations. The meeting was called to order and adjourned, but the adjournment time is not recorded.

• Approval of July 14, 2021 minutes
• Discussion: Timmins Police Service Tree of Hope initiative
• Round table updates from Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, Ellevive, Timmins Police Service, Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board, and City of Timmins

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and funding applications, including a master lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, agreements for airport equipment, and a $3 million grant application for the Connecting Link. They will also review third-quarter financial statements and consider a mayor's salary review for 2023.

• Master lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for light vehicle fleet
• Site plan control agreement for Hallnor Road redevelopment (Pamour Mine Site)
• Airport Capital Assistance Program agreements for de-icing trailer, grader, loader, sweeper
• External audit services with KPMG for $781,350 plus HST (2021-2025)
• Connecting Link funding application for $3.0 million grant

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, as well as the 2021 MMIWG Tree of Hope Project. The agenda includes cultural mindfulness items and other matters.

• Approval of previous minutes
• Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan discussion
• 2021 MMIWG Tree of Hope Project

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will hear a business confidence report from the Chamber, a fleet management proposal, and a Connecting Link project update. They will also vote on by-laws to appoint a property agent and enter a master lease with Enterprise Fleet Management.

• By-law 2021-8627: master lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for light vehicle fleet
• By-law 2021-8626: appoint Alain Bedard as Deputized Property Agent at École Secondaire Catholique Theriault
• Timmins Chamber Business Confidence Report: 60% satisfaction with city services, 62.4% expect growth
• Connecting Link Project update by K. Krcel
• Budget process presentation by Councillor Campbell

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss watershed-related business, including updates on the Canada Nickel Crawford project, Pumping Station #4, summer water testing, and various trail and shoreline projects. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and several new business items, with no formal decisions listed.

• Canada Nickel Community Relations and Communication update
• Pumping Station #4 update
• PHU Water Testing Report - Summer 2021
• Sewage Capacity - Apartment Development Front and Crawford
• Bridge Construction

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider three applications: two consent applications from S. Kathy Pelaccia and one minor variance application from Kathryn Albrecht. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 13, 2021 meeting and approve the Secretary-Treasurer's notification actions.

• Consent application B-32-21 by S. Kathy Pelaccia
• Consent application B-33-21 by S. Kathy Pelaccia
• Minor variance application A-36-21 by Kathryn Albrecht
• Adoption of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of notification actions for applications B-32-21, B-33-21, A-36-21

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes, and to discuss business arising from the minutes, including a draft quarterly reporting form. The main new business is receiving quarterly reports from the lead action/planning tables and discussing the Community Strategies Coordinator position. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive content being the attached reports from the Youth, Shared Community Wellbeing, Mental Health & Addictions, and Homelessness action tables.

• Review of draft quarterly reporting form
• Quarterly reports from Youth, Shared Community Wellbeing, Mental Health & Addictions, and Homelessness action tables
• Discussion of Community Strategies Coordinator position
• Report notes 50+ people experiencing/at-risk of homelessness supported with permanent housing in 2021
• Report notes Point-in-Time count completed August 25

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial proclamation item. The City of Timmins is holding a flag raise for Poppy Weeks outside City Hall at the flag pole on October 20, 2021. No decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Flag raise for Poppy Weeks at City Hall flag pole, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation ceremony on October 13, 2021, to recognize Small Business Week and Ontario Public Library Week. This is a ceremonial item with no decisions or financial matters on the agenda.

• Proclamation for Small Business Week
• Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on solicitor-client advice for pump station #4. They will hear a presentation from the Fire Department and Downtown Timmins, then vote on a consent agenda containing 12 by-laws covering land sales, a rezoning, a site plan agreement, a construction contract, and other administrative matters. Several motions propose changes to the 2022 budget process and support for the Santa Claus Parade.

• By-law 2021-8622: $219,300 plus HST agreement with Buildcor Construction for garage at Mattagami Wastewater Treatment Plant
• By-law 2021-8616: Rezoning of 185 Crawford Street
• By-law 2021-8617: Site plan control agreement for 4088-4110 Highway 101 West
• Land sales: 240 Pearl Avenue, Dunn Avenue (Lots 282 and 283), Allan Street
• Motion to require detailed public budget presentations for all tax-levy-funded departments

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial agenda item only. The City of Timmins council is holding a proclamation ceremony to declare Toastmasters Month in Council Chambers. No decisions, votes, or policy matters are on the agenda.

• Proclamation for Toastmasters Month

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss and propose strategic priorities, including municipal operations, welcoming community, and access to funding. They will also review upcoming francophone immigration activities and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items and no formal decisions listed.

• Proposed strategic priorities: municipal operations (HR practices, active offer), welcoming community, access to funding (e.g., municipal accommodation tax, government grants)
• Upcoming francophone immigration events: B2B virtual fair (Oct 26-27), National Francophone Immigration Week (Nov 7-14), Destination Canada Forum Mobilité (Nov 18-20), Ontario provincial forum (Nov 24-26)
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes (May 5, 2021) approved unanimously by email

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial agenda item for a proclamation event. The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Orange Shirt Day on September 28, 2021, at 10:00 am. The event will take place at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, 179 Kirby Avenue. No other business is on this agenda.

• Proclamation for Orange Shirt Day
• Event at Timmins Native Friendship Centre, 179 Kirby Avenue

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the direct sale of surplus land in Fernand Tremblay Park to seven abutting property owners on Park Avenue, a site plan control agreement with Toromont CAT for a building addition at 99 Jaguar Drive South, and a fencing contract for wastewater pumping stations. Council will also consider resolutions supporting a supervised consumption site and other motions.

• Direct sale of Fernand Tremblay Park land to seven Park Avenue owners for $32,220 plus HST
• Site plan control agreement with Toromont CAT for a 742 sq m addition at 99 Jaguar Drive South
• Fencing improvements at wastewater pumping stations with Northern Fencing Inc. for $119,145 plus HST
• Resolution supporting a supervised consumption site and $1,028,731 interim funding for opioid strategy
• By-law for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program transfer payment agreement

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for the United Nations International Day of Peace. The proclamation will take place at McIntyre Park on McIntyre Road, alongside other celebrations happening at that time.

• Proclamation for United Nations International Day of Peace
• Event at McIntyre Park, McIntyre Road, Timmins

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Timmins Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive an update on the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan. The agenda also includes discussion of other matters, with no specific decisions listed for this session.

• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting
• Update on the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Discussion on the committee's role in consultation processes
• Potential presentation from Karen Bachmann of the Museum

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will consider a series of by-laws and reports, including a $2.43 million contract for the Deloro Gas Collection Project and several agreements related to the Golden Manor redevelopment. The agenda also includes delegations from Northern College and on the Timmins Opioid Drug Strategy, plus a closed meeting on land and legal matters.

• By-law 2021-8602: $2,430,821 plus HST agreement with Ground Force Environmental Corp. for Deloro Gas Collection Project
• By-law 2021-8599: $510,940 plus HST single-source project management contract with BTY Consultancy for Golden Manor redevelopment
• By-law 2021-8603: $324,550 plus HST agreement with Accurate Electric Inc. for electrical receptacles and air conditioners at Golden Manor
• By-law 2021-8604: $580,000 plus HST single-source purchase of a Caterpillar 826H landfill compactor from Marcel Equipment
• By-law 2021-8609: Direct land sale on St. Jean Avenue to Activation Laboratories Limited

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on 11 applications, including consents to sever land and minor variances. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions. Decisions will be made on each application after hearing from applicants and any public input.

• Consent applications B-26-21 and B-27-21 by Northern Allied Supply Ltd.
• Consent applications B-28-21 and B-29-21 by Robert Basile
• Consent application B-30-21 by Margaret Kangas
• Minor variance applications A-31-21 by Marc Roy, A-32-21 by Alain Lebrun, A-33-21 by Clifford Sloos
• Consent B-31-21 and minor variances A-34-21, A-35-21 by Steve Laflamme and Jessika Breton

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Welcoming Week at a ceremony on September 10, 2021, at the Timmins Museum Welcome Sign. This is a ceremonial item with no decisions or discussions on other matters.

• Proclamation for Welcoming Week
• Ceremony at Timmins Museum Welcome Sign, 325 Second Avenue

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on shoreline reserves and hazard lands, followed by delegations from the Timmins Chamber and Downtown Timmins. The main business is giving third and final reading to 15 by-laws covering zoning amendments, a new cat and dog licensing regime, an Air Creebec lease, and a $132,500 guiderail contract. Council will also vote on motions for street closures for Welcome to Timmins Night and Streetfest, and approve $35,000 for Indigenous Awareness Training for all city employees.

• By-law 2021-8596: $132,500 plus HST agreement with Centennial Contracting Limited for guiderail servicing/replacement
• By-law 2021-8594: Air Terminal Building lease with Air Creebec at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• By-law 2021-8593: New cat and dog licensing, registration, and control by-law (repeals 2004-6014 and 2005-6220)
• By-law 2021-8591 and 2021-8592: Rezoning at 79 Hallnor Road and 618 Government Road South
• Motion: $35,000 for Indigenous Awareness Training for all city employees

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 11 applications: 3 consent applications (B-23-21, B-24-21, B-25-21) and 8 minor variance applications (A-23-21 through A-30-21). The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and approval of the Secretary-Treasurer's notification actions. No decisions are made in the agenda itself; the committee will deliberate and vote during the meeting.

• Consent application B-23-21 by Claudette and Guy Giroux
• Consent application B-24-21 by Claudette and Guy Giroux
• Consent application B-25-21 by The Board of Health of the Porcupine Health Unit (agent: Pierre Gelinas)
• Minor variance applications A-23-21 through A-30-21 by various applicants
• Adoption of minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss what constitutes consultation for the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan and to review Council Resolution 21-144 recognizing Indigenous commemorative dates. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a discussion on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

• Discussion on consultation for Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Council Resolution 21-144 recognizing Indigenous dates (e.g., June 21, Orange Shirt Day)
• MMIWG update with linked action plan documents
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee met via Zoom to approve prior minutes and discuss gaps and successes. Members discussed Councillor Cory Robin joining the committee and the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The round table included updates from local organizations such as Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, and Timmins Police Service.

• Councillor Cory Robin joining the committee
• Discussion of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
• Round table updates from Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre
• Round table updates from Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
• Round table updates from Timmins Police Service

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is deciding on three contracts: a sidewalk extension on Airport Road, wet well cleaning and maintenance services, and a five-year lease with Thunder Airlines at the airport. It will also consider a motion to support a national suicide prevention hotline. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Award wet well cleaning to GFL Environmental for $185,685 + HST
• Award Airport Road Sidewalk Phase III to Interpaving Ltd. for $248,630 + HST
• Approve 5-year lease with Thunder Airlines for airport terminal space (Year One: $12,940.50)
• Motion to support 988 national suicide prevention hotline
• First and second reading of by-laws for the three agreements

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear ten applications, including consent applications to sever land and minor variance applications. The agenda also includes a dangerous dog appeal. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and approve the secretary-treasurer's actions regarding notification of applicants.

• Consent application B-15-21 by Little John Enterprises Ltd to sever land
• Minor variance application A-22-21 by Little John Enterprises Ltd
• Consent application B-16-21 by Goldcorp Porcupine Nominee Ltd
• Consent applications B-17-21 through B-20-21 by various individuals
• Dangerous dog appeal DD-02-21 by Katie Papineau

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several infrastructure and service items, including awarding a three-year winter sand supply contract, increasing budgets for landfill gas and water treatment projects, and approving street closures for the Urban Park Farmers Market. They will also vote on recognizing Indigenous commemorative dates and extending a banking agreement.

• Award 3-year winter sand supply contract to Miller Paving Limited for $858,750 plus HST
• Increase Deloro Landfill Gas System Project budget by $57,236 to Comcor Environmental Ltd, total $211,165
• Re-allocate $66,460 for Genie-joint repairs at the Water Treatment Plant
• Increase McIntyre Lift Station engineering budget by $15,500 to Tatham Engineering, total $111,240
• Close Third Avenue from Cedar to Pine for Urban Park Farmers Market, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 7-October 7

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss water flows and levels, the Memory Garden Project, beach water testing, the Canada Nickel/Crawford project, the White Water Park splash pad, and Bruce Avenue Bridge construction. The agenda includes a presentation from Canada Nickel on its proposed Crawford nickel sulphide project near Timmins.

• Canada Nickel/Crawford project presentation (PEA: US$1.2B CAPEX, 25-year mine life)
• Water Flows & Levels - Porcupine River Watershed
• PHU - Water Testing at Beach-2021 Season
• White Water Park Splash Pad
• Bruce Avenue Bridge Construction

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including approving contracts for building repairs and a winter maintenance extension, plus accepting 2020 financial reports. The meeting also includes a closed session on labour negotiations and litigation, and a presentation from Algoma University's president.

• By-law 2021-8569: $520,000 plus HST agreement with Cy Rheault Construction for McIntyre Headframe Restoration
• By-law 2021-8573: $2,034,071.60 plus HST two-year extension of winter maintenance contract with EMCON Services Inc.
• By-law 2021-8570: $120,170 plus HST roof replacement at Engineering Building, 236 Algonquin Blvd East
• By-law 2021-8571: $142,510 plus HST exterior cladding and drywall repairs at Bielek Senior Center, 270 Third Avenue
• Motion to approve $102,924.39 in Provincial Offences Act fine write-offs (698 files) and $4,921,775 transfer to reserves

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on 15 applications, including consents to create new lots, minor variances, and one validation of title. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and approval of notification actions. Decisions will be made on each application after hearing from applicants and any public input.

• Consent applications B-01-21 and B-02-21 by Randy McMaster to create new lots (agent: Sabrina Saley and Barry H. Martin)
• Minor variance A-16-21 by Premier Recycling (Calanit Inc.)
• Minor variance A-18-21 by Newmont (Goldcorp Porcupine Nominee Ltd)
• Minor variance A-20-21 by Cochrane District Local Housing Corporation
• Validation of title V-01-21 by Melanie Picard

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to hear a minor variance application from Joseline Migneault-Desrochers for property at 235 Horseshoe Lake Road. The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard setback and increase the maximum accessory structure height to build a front addition and a residential garage. The committee will also hear a dangerous dog appeal by Shelby Stevenson. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving the secretary-treasurer's actions regarding notification.

• Minor variance A-12-21: reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.70 m for a 4.88 m by 11.65 m front addition
• Increase accessory structure height from 4.36 m to 5.34 m for a 9.14 m by 9.14 m residential garage
• Application fee of $650.00 paid by cheque
• Dangerous dog appeal by Shelby Stevenson
• No objections from planning, conservation authority, or public works

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several infrastructure and financial items, including proceeding with the Golden Manor long-term care redevelopment to design development, awarding contracts for the St. Jean Avenue extension and Langmuir Road culvert replacement, and purchasing backup generators. It will also consider writing off a $153,000 loan to Mount Jamieson Snow Resort and selling land on Highway 101 East.

• Golden Manor redevelopment: accept schematic design and proceed to design development; estimated cost exceeds budget by $3.7M
• St. Jean Avenue extension (McBride St. to Government Rd.): award to Belanger Construction Inc. for $3,895,342.50 + HST
• Langmuir Road and Bob's Creek Culvert Replacement: award to Belanger Construction Inc. for $441,772.50 + HST
• Backup generators at Beaurivage and Park Avenue sewage stations: award to M.G. Industries for $158,690.00 + HST
• Write off outstanding loan to Mount Jamieson Snow Resort (originally Kamiscotia Snow Resort) in the amount of $153,000.00

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The City of Timmins Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss its Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Relations Academy online training. The committee will also receive a donated artwork from a University of Ottawa criminology student and discuss an Indigenous focus group for Golden Manor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Indigenous Relations Academy online training update
• Donation of artwork by Brent Gauthier, a University of Ottawa criminology student, to the Timmins Police Service Indigenous Advisory Committee
• Golden Manor Indigenous Focus Group to explore space use for ceremonies, meetings, and gatherings

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, discuss business arising from the minutes (including a final report for council and ministry, communication strategy, and French translation services), and review a timeline and activity projection for the committee's work. The agenda includes a note about an outgoing member, Simon Fecteau.

• Approval of final minutes of the CSWB Advisory Committee
• Discussion of final report for Council and Ministry
• Update on communication strategy and activities
• French translation services for CSWB materials
• Review of CSWB SLC timeline and activity projection

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee met to approve previous minutes and discuss gaps and successes. Discussion items included sexual assault kits in hospitals and challenges for women with substance use disorders who must self-isolate due to COVID-19. The agenda lists round-table updates from local organizations but provides no details on decisions or outcomes.

• Discussion: Sexual assault kits in hospitals
• Discussion: Challenges for women self-isolating due to COVID-19 with substance use disorders
• Round-table updates from Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, Ellevive, Timmins Police Service, Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board, and City of Timmins

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will consider a motion to eliminate the $3.00 flat fee for residents dropping garbage at the Deloro Landfill and Tisdale Transfer site, and to reinstate the 100 kg per month free threshold. The motion cites increased bear activity and illegal dumping as consequences of the current fees. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including tax rates, land transfers, and a paving contract increase.

• Motion to eliminate $3.00 landfill tipping fee and reinstate 100 kg/month free allowance
• By-law 2021-8557: increase asphalt paving contract with Miller Paving Limited by $1,000,000.00 plus HST, total $2,197,933.75 plus HST
• By-law 2021-8558 and 2021-8559: establish 2021 tax ratios and tax rates
• By-law 2021-8555 and 2021-8556: acquire and trade lands with Mattagami Region Conservation Authority
• By-law 2021-8560: agreement with Minister of Transportation for Connecting Links Program

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville - Réunion spéciale

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is holding a special meeting to review its mandate before presenting it to city council for approval, and to discuss survey results and decide on an English name. The agenda is largely procedural, with these two discussion points being the main substantive items.

• Review committee mandate before presentation to city council
• Review survey results and decide on English name
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes from April 20, 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four minor variance applications (A-11-21, A-12-21, A-13-21, A-15-21) and approve the secretary-treasurer's notification actions. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a declaration of pecuniary interest from a member. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Minor variance application A-11-21 by Marie Berthe and James Giangualano
• Minor variance application A-12-21 by Shawn and Kari-Ann Roy (agent: Marc DeGeit)
• Minor variance application A-13-21 by Joseline Migneault-Desrochers
• Minor variance application A-15-21 by Robbie Vallier (agent: Shona Dodd)

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council will hear a proposal from the Timmins ATV Club to allow OFATV permit holders to use designated city streets to access trails and services, with a phased rollout. Council will also consider several land sales, a taxi by-law amendment, and multiple service contracts, along with routine procedural items.

• ATV Club proposal for phased street access (Phase 1: Kamiskotia, Government, Wallingford, etc.)
• Taxi by-law amendment to increase allowable vehicle age from 5 to 7 years
• Direct land sale to 12762285 Canada Inc. on McBride Street North (Industrial Park)
• Infrastructure repairs contract with Interpaving Limited: $748,714 plus HST
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with CDW Canada: $169,421.71 plus HST per year for 3 years

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss the 2020 Porcupine Lake Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report, updates on new projects, and reports from mines and the health unit. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and business arising, with the annual monitoring report as a key item. The meeting is largely procedural, with updates and discussions rather than formal decisions.

• 2020 Porcupine Lake Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report (Pinchin Ltd.)
• Update on new projects: Bruce Bridge, Playground Upgrades-White Water Park, Ratcliff Area, Pumping Station #4
• Updates from mines: Newmont, Lakeshore, Kidd
• Porcupine Health Unit bypass reporting
• Public meetings update (CELA)

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting by videoconference to discuss routine business, including electing a vice-president, updating the committee's mandate for city council approval, and forwarding a recommendation letter on the provincial 'Bonjour/Welcome' campaign to the mayor and council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Election of vice-president
• Resolution to submit committee mandate to city council for approval by bylaw
• Resolution to send recommendation letter on 'Bonjour/Welcome' campaign to mayor and council
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (Feb 23, 2021)

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear six applications: two consent applications (Anne and Wayne Martin, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.) and four minor variance applications (Ricardo Furletti, Sabi Ahsan twice, Anna Feldman). The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting and approve the Secretary-Treasurer's notification actions. No decisions are made in this agenda; outcomes depend on the hearings.

• Consent application B-03-21 by Anne and Wayne Martin (agent Sydney Brooks)
• Consent application B-06-21 by Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (agent Luc Maisonneuve)
• Minor variance A-07-21 by Ricardo Furletti
• Minor variances A-08-21 and A-09-21 by Sabi Ahsan (agent Sabrina Saley and Barry H. Martin)
• Minor variance A-10-21 by Anna Feldman (agent Len Ellery)

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins City Council is meeting to consider several major items, including adopting the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and approving multiple contracts for infrastructure and services. The agenda includes final readings of by-laws for agreements totaling over $4 million, covering splash pad upgrades, asphalt paving, watermain lining, bridge design, sewer inspections, and transit advertising. Council will also discuss the water and wastewater long-term financial plan and an Indigenous Engagement Framework.

• Adoption of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• By-law 2021-8537: $1,197,933.75 asphalt paving contract with Miller Paving
• By-law 2021-8539: $1,698,960.00 watermain lining contract with Fer-Pal Construction
• By-law 2021-8536: $345,000.00 transit advertising contract with Adapt Media
• By-law 2021-8541: Approve water/wastewater long-term financial plan and 10-year rates

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee

The agenda text for the Timmins Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-03-24 contains only portal navigation boilerplate and no actual agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed in the supplied text.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several contracts and by-laws, including a $7.2 million reconstruction of Algonquin Blvd. West, a $394,875 splash pad upgrade, and a $986,122 sewer lining project. It will also hear presentations on the Municipal Heritage Committee report, the Timmins BIA strategic plan, and a community improvement plan for Porcupine. The meeting includes a closed session and routine consent agenda items.

• By-law 2021-8531: $7,213,381.50 contract with Belanger Construction Inc. for Algonquin Blvd. West reconstruction (Mattagami Blvd. South to Theriault Blvd.)
• By-law 2021-8526: $394,875.00 contract with Diamond Head Sprinklers Inc. for White Water Park splash pad upgrades
• By-law 2021-8533: $986,122.20 contract with Capital Sewer Services Inc. for sewer lining and manhole rehabilitation
• By-law 2021-8527: zoning amendment for 247 Toke Street
• By-law 2021-8529: $279,575.00 purchase of multi-purpose truck body transfer system from Gin-Cor Industries

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications: two consent applications to sever rural lots near Frederick House Lake Road and Carrigan Road, and three minor variance applications. The committee will also adopt minutes and approve the secretary-treasurer's notification actions.

• Consent B-04-21: sever 8.1 ha (20.02 ac) to create a new rural lot, adjacent to 1240 Carrigan Road
• Consent B-05-21: sever 17.4 ha (43 ac) to create a new rural lot, same location
• Minor variance A-04-21: Richard Gemme, details not in agenda
• Minor variance A-05-21: Dan Marenger, agent Marc R. Brazeau, details not in agenda
• Minor variance A-06-21: Matthew Corbeil and Alyssa Dufresne, details not in agenda

Proclamations

This is a ceremonial agenda item where the City of Timmins will issue a proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Proclamation for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, including the Indigenous Engagement Framework, and to request official recognition of various Indigenous dates and days. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of new member appointments.

• Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Engagement Framework
• Request to recognize Indigenous dates: National Indigenous Languages Day (Mar 31), MMIWG Awareness Day (May 5), Indigenous History Month (June), Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Orange Shirt Day (Sep 30), Sisters in Spirit vigil (Oct 4), Treaty Recognition Week (1st week Nov), Inuit Day (Nov 7), Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov 8), Louis Riel Day (Nov 16)
• Review of 2020 progress: hosted 166 evacuees from Fort Hope for 17 days in August, cultural competency training shortlisted, participation in mural project and anti-racism program
• Museum activities: support for Indigenous artists, new permanent exhibition, agreement with Mattagami First Nation and Taykwa Tagamou Nation for transfer of archaeological pieces from Yellow Falls site

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee met to approve prior minutes and discuss updates on the City of Timmins website and services list, International Women's Day, and an anti-human trafficking update. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items but no decisions or votes recorded.

• Approval of January 13 meeting minutes
• Discussion of City of Timmins website and list of services
• Discussion of International Women's Day
• Anti-Human Trafficking Update

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is deciding on several items, including a single-source purchase of waste and recycling carts for $188,298.06 plus HST, a direct land sale on Kamiskotia Road, and a special levy on businesses. They will also consider supporting a rent freeze resolution and adopt routine minutes and correspondence.

• Purchase of 3,000 waste and recycling carts from Rehrig Pacific Company for $188,298.06 plus HST
• Direct land sale on Kamiskotia Road to Corey Champagne for $3,555.05 plus HST, plus $3,250 survey fee
• Special levy of $232,675.00 on Business Improvement Area businesses
• Motion to support Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board resolution on 2021 rent freeze under Bill 204
• First and second reading of by-laws for land sale, MOU with Timmins Economic Development Corporation, cart purchase, and BIA levy

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation event on March 1, 2021, to raise a flag for Epilepsy Month. This is a ceremonial item with no decisions or discussions.

• Flag raise for Epilepsy Month at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee

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Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins Francophone Liaison Committee is meeting virtually to elect a treasurer, receive updates on the subcommittee reviewing the 34 French services designation requirements, and distribute revised mandates. The agenda also includes reporting Service Timmins statistics and noting that previous meetings lacked quorum.

• Election of treasurer
• Update on subcommittee reviewing 34 French services designation requirements
• Distribution of revised mandate adopted October 20, 2020
• Distribution of English version of revised mandate
• Reporting of Service Timmins statistics

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment met to hear applications for consents (severances) and minor variances. The committee approved a consent for Timmins Portfolio Inc. at 140 Algonquin Blvd West, deferred two consent applications by Randy McMaster in Deloro Township, deferred a minor variance for Newmont Canada at 100 Eagle Crescent, and approved a minor variance for Jeff and Kevin Guillemette at 215 Maple Street North. The meeting also included routine items such as adoption of minutes and approval of the secretary-treasurer's actions.

• Approved consent B-12-19 for Timmins Portfolio Inc. to extend a lease at 140 Algonquin Blvd West for 21+ years.
• Deferred consent B-01-21 and B-02-21 for Randy McMaster to sever 2.02 hectares in Deloro Township; Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines objected due to high mineral potential and proximity to mine tailings.
• Deferred minor variance A-01-21 for Newmont Canada to increase lot coverage from 25% to 33% at 100 Eagle Crescent.
• Approved minor variance A-02-21 for Jeff and Kevin Guillemette to reduce frontage, lot area, and setbacks at 215 Maple Street North to convert a 2-unit building to 3 units.
• Appointed Randy Pickering as Chair and Kraymr Grenke as Vice-Chair for the second half of the term.

Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee

The Porcupine Watershed Public Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items, including a lagoon behind the Government Complex in Porcupine, signage for Porcupine Lake, the Ratcliffe Property, road salt and snow dumps, and Pumping Station #4. The committee will also approve the agenda and previous minutes, and review action items from the prior meeting.

• Discussion of lagoon behind the Government Complex in Porcupine
• Signage for Porcupine Lake
• Ratcliffe Property discussion
• Road salt and snow dumps
• Pumping Station #4 update

Regular Council Meeting

Timmins Council is deciding on the 2021 operating and capital budgets totaling $43,831,606, plus several land sales and service contracts. The agenda includes declaring surplus land for public sale, approving agreements for sludge hauling and biosolids removal, and a feasibility study for biogas. Council will also consider adding several budget items for parks, washrooms, and other community projects.

• 2021 net operating budget of $35,603,495 and net capital budget of $8,228,111
• Declare Highway 101 East land surplus for public tender (appraised $25,000)
• Declare 84 Bruce Avenue surplus for public sale
• Sludge hauling agreement with Dufour Waste Disposal Inc. for $325,248 plus HST over 3 years
• Biosolids and grit/screenings removal agreement with Dufour Waste Disposal Inc. for $198,544.40 plus HST over 3 years

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The City of Timmins Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, discuss Indigenous cultural competency training, and review its Terms of Reference. The committee will also hear about Indigenous projects at the Timmins Museum, discuss appointing new members to fill vacancies, and consider recognition days and a school board leadership program request.

• Review of Terms of Reference, including proposed changes to committee composition (max 10 members plus 2 youth) and Elder honorarium of $300
• Discussion of Indigenous Cultural Competency Training via proposed link (sanyas.ca)
• Indigenous Projects at the Museum presented by Karen Bachmann, Director/Curator
• Process to appoint new members to fill vacancies
• Discussion of Indigenous Recognition days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous History Month, Louis Riel Day)

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee meeting on January 20, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on several items, including a $203,600 contract with BTY Consultancy Group Inc. for project management services for the Golden Manor Home for the Aged redevelopment, and an interim tax levy by-law. They will also consider membership fees for AMO, MEPCO, and OGRA, and appoint a municipal law enforcement officer. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and correspondence.

• Contract with BTY Consultancy Group Inc. for Golden Manor redevelopment project management, $203,600 plus HST
• Interim tax levy by-law 2021-8513, due March 1, 2021
• AMO 2021 membership fee $13,483.18, MEPCO contribution $3,690.02, OGRA membership $2,436.44
• Appointment of Austin Dayment as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Discussion on cost benefit analysis of water meters and removing downtown BIA parking islands

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment met on January 18, 2021, to hear consent and minor variance applications. The main decision was a split ruling on a minor variance for 102 Timcor Crescent: the committee approved legalizing existing structures but defeated a request to allow a large commercial truck in the front yard. The committee also approved its 2021 meeting schedule and discussed moving to in-person meetings.

• Minor variance A-38-20 (Dan Fleury) at 102 Timcor Crescent: approved legalization of breezeway, garage, and leanto; defeated request to park a commercial truck over 9,072 kg in the front yard (vote 0-6).
• Consent applications B-12-19 (Timmins Portfolio Inc.), B-01-21 and B-02-21 (Randy McMaster), and minor variance A-01-21 (Newmont Canada) were on the agenda for hearings.
• Approved 2021 meeting dates: Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 12, May 3 & 17, Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 13.
• Discussed moving to in-person meetings in the new year; no objections raised.
• Approved actions of the Secretary-Treasurer regarding notification for applications A-38-20 (Dan Fleury).

Violence Against Women Advisory Committee

The Violence Against Women Advisory Committee held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda covers call to order, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment, with sections for gaps/successes, discussion items, and round table left blank. The meeting was held via Zoom on January 13, 2021.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting

Comité de liaison francophone de la ville

The City of Timmins' Francophone liaison committee is meeting by videoconference to conduct routine business, including electing a treasurer and approving the previous meeting's minutes. Members will also receive updates on a subcommittee reviewing the 34 French services designation requirements and on Service Timmins statistics, and will distribute revised mandates in French and English.

• Election of a treasurer
• Update on subcommittee reviewing 34 French services designation requirements
• Distribution of revised mandate adopted October 20, 2020
• Distribution of English mandate revised to reflect changes
• Report on Service Timmins statistics

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a KPMG presentation on a 10-year financial plan for water and wastewater, which proposes annual rate increases of 5.5% from 2021 to 2031. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including setting 2021 water and sewer rates, a waste collection contract, and a low-income utility rebate.

• KPMG presents water/wastewater financial plan with 5.5% annual rate increases proposed
• By-law 2021-8506: Waste and Recycling Manual Collection agreement with Environmental 360 Solutions, $109,826.60 plus HST
• By-law 2021-8511: Cover material supply for Deloro Landfill with Paul Guiho Trucking, $348,750.00 plus HST
• By-law 2021-8509: Low-income utility relief for eligible residential property owners
• By-law 2021-8510: Establish 2021 water and sewer rates