Timmins public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council will consider a funding application for the provincial Encampment Response Initiative and discuss support for new provincial legislation regarding drug use and trespassing. Additionally, administration will be directed to audit downtown lighting and cameras and report on potential security services.
- Funding application for the Encampment Response Initiative to move people from encampments to shelter
- Resolution supporting provincial legislation to increase police tools for drug use and trespassing
- Direction for an environmental design safety audit of lighting and CCTV in the downtown core
- Request for a report on the necessity of security services in the downtown core
- Update on the Downtown CIP Safety Improvement Grant, which provides up to $7,500 per property
Council Meeting
Timmins Council is meeting to hear presentations on the police service budget, transportation master plan, and community safety, and to vote on a series of by-laws and motions. Key decisions include approving the 2025 police budget, new waste and recycling collection contracts, a new vehicle-for-hire by-law, and several infrastructure and service agreements.
- 2025 police budget: net result $20,441,124, up 9.6% from 2024
- By-law 2024-9074: increase Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 6%
- By-law 2024-9075: purchase 6 pickup trucks from Timmins Garage Inc. for $417,150
- By-law 2024-9070: 12-month waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for $155,829.44
- Motion: $400,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax Fund for McIntyre Arena capital projects
Committee of Adjustment
The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application and four minor variance applications. The consent application by 1000740552 Ontario Ltd. seeks to sever a residential lot at 2010 Riverside Drive. The minor variance applications involve properties by Suzanne Properties Inc., Andrei Marc, Jean Gauthier/Jeaco Group, and Lisa Gagnon.
- Consent application B-25-24 by 1000740552 Ontario Ltd. for 2010 Riverside Drive
- Minor variance A-43-24 by Suzanne Properties Inc.
- Minor variance A-44-24 by Andrei Marc
- Minor variance A-45-24 by Jean Gauthier/Jeaco Group
- Minor variance A-46-24 by Lisa Gagnon
Council Meeting
The City of Timmins Council is reviewing the 2025 Capital Fleet program and first drafts of the Other Funds and Taxation budgets. The meeting includes a formal motion to approve $2,505,000 for fleet equipment and a 5% increase in internal charge-out rates.
- Approval of $2,505,000 for 2025 fleet equipment purchases
- Proposed 5% increase in internal charge-out rates for the Fleet fund
- Conversion of two co-collection trucks into snowplow units
- First draft presentation of the Other Funds Budget
- Second draft presentation of the Taxation Budget
Council Meeting
Timmins Council is meeting to decide on several items, including declaring 12 city properties surplus for sale, adopting a new Community Improvement Project Area and Downtown Community Improvement Plan, and allocating $100,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax for detailed design of a Multi-Use Recreation Complex. They will also hear a delegation from Wellness Centre of Excellence partners responding to a previous resolution, and consider a motion not to support the Hart Hub application. The agenda includes many routine by-law readings and adoptions.
- Declare 12 city properties surplus for sale via RFP, public tender, or direct sale to abutting owners (e.g., Crawford Street, Timcor Park, Antonio Gauthier Park, Dwyer Avenue Park, Graham Lane Park, Simone Court, Randall Park, Frontenac Park, Nadine Avenue Park, Florence Street lots)
- Adopt new Community Improvement Project Area and Downtown Community Improvement Plan, repealing By-laws 2020-8456 and 2021-8588
- Allocate $100,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax for detailed design of Multi-Use Recreation Complex
- Motion not to support Hart Hub application and proposed facility location
- Approve 2025 water and wastewater rates (option 2 from presentation)
Indigenous Advisory Committee
The City of Timmins Indigenous Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss cultural mindfulness items, including the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, a permanent cultural structure, a medicine garden, and Phase 2 of a mural project. The agenda also includes other matters and adjournment.
- Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan discussion
- Permanent Cultural Structure update
- Medicine Garden update
- Mural Project Phase 2 update
Proclamations
The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation ceremony for Transgender Day of Remembrance in Council Chambers. This is a ceremonial item, not a decision on policy or spending.
- Proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance in Council Chambers
Council Meeting
Council will consider several motions and by-laws, including a $1,528,457.49 water meter system upgrade with Neptune Technology Group, a one-year curbside waste disposal agreement with Mattagami First Nations, and a motion to discontinue funding for recycling services in the Downtown South Porcupine and BIA areas. Council will also receive updates on the Tourism and Culture Master Plan, a new aerial apparatus for the fire department, and the Multi-Use Recreation Complex.
- By-law 2024-9057: $1,528,457.49 plus HST water meter system upgrade agreement with Neptune Technology Group Canada Co.
- Motion 8a: Discontinue funding for recycling services for Downtown South Porcupine and BIA, shifting responsibility to commercial properties.
- By-law 2024-9056: One-year curbside household waste disposal agreement with Mattagami First Nations.
- Motion 8b: Support Timmins Fire Department commencing tender for a new aerial ladder apparatus.
- By-law 2024-9055: Amend Vacant Building By-Law fees (Schedule M).
Committee of Adjustment
The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear four applications: three consent applications (property severances) and one minor variance. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and approving the secretary-treasurer's notification actions. The applications are from James and Liliane Kelly, Luc and Stephanie Tremblay, and Peter Heyland (two applications).
- Consent application B-22-24 by James and Liliane Kelly (agent: Stephanie Kelly-Pichette)
- Consent application B-23-24 by Luc and Stephanie Tremblay
- Consent application B-24-24 by Peter Heyland
- Minor variance application A-42-24 by Peter Heyland
Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend the updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 for City Council adoption, and to review a letter and resolutions to Council regarding audible signals at Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard and a sidewalk on Melrose Boulevard. They will also receive updates on accessibility improvements at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool and from Timmins Transit.
- Recommend City Council adopt updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027
- Letter and resolution to City Council re: audible signals at Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard
- Sidewalk on Melrose Boulevard between Jubilee Avenue and Jade Avenue
- Update on Ontario Building More Inclusive Communities grant for Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool
- Update from Timmins Transit
Council Meeting
Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2025 Taxation Fund budget, which proposes a 3.8% increase in net expenditure to $51.19 million. The presentation covers revenue and expense highlights, departmental summaries, capital plans, and results from the annual budget engagement survey. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.
- Net expenditure increase of $1.87 million (3.8%) to $51.19 million
- New enforcement fees: $190,000 from short-term rental, taxi, and vacant building licenses
- Addition of $800,000 to Golden Manor infrastructure transfer, now $2.6 million
- Insurance costs up $172,350 (about 9%)
- New positions: enforcement officer, environmental compliance manager, probationary firefighter, and others
Proclamations
The City of Timmins will hold a proclamation for Poppy Weeks in the Council Chambers. This is a single-item meeting scheduled for October 30, 2024.
- Proclamation for Poppy Weeks
Council Meeting
The City of Timmins Council is meeting to review the water and wastewater budget and several by-law amendments. Key discussions include discontinuing city-funded recycling for the BIA and Downtown South Porcupine and designating 85 McIntyre Road as a heritage site.
- Discontinuation of city-funded recycling services for the BIA and Downtown South Porcupine
- Notice of Intention to Designate 85 McIntyre Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Water and Wastewater Budget Package presentation
- Proposed $761,427.65 funding application for Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool upgrades
- Approval of street closures and safety measures for the Santa Claus Parade
Committee of Adjustment
The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to hear seven applications: one consent application, six minor variance applications, and two property standards appeals. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and set its 2025 meeting schedule. Decisions will be made after hearing from applicants and any public comments.
- Consent application B-22-24 by James and Liliane Kelly to sever land
- Minor variance applications A-36-24 (Julie Massicotte), A-37-24 (Marcel Cardinal), A-38-24 (United Church of Canada), A-39-24 (2427374 Ontario Inc.), A-40-24 (Steve Fortier), A-41-24 (District School Board Ontario North East - Schumacher Public School)
- Property standards appeals PS-08-24 (Matthieu Gauthier) and PS-09-24 (Laurie Boychuk)
- 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting dates proposed
Proclamations
This is a ceremonial proclamation item, not a decision-making meeting. The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week at the Timmins Public Library on October 17, 2024.
- Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week at the Timmins Public Library
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing an application to designate the McIntyre Community Building as a heritage property. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Municipal Building at 220 Algonquin Blvd and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Heritage designation application for 85 McIntyre Road (McIntyre Community Building)
- Status update on 220 Algonquin Blvd (Municipal Building)
- Discussion of the 2025 meeting schedule
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, and to discuss new business including updates from various action tables (Youth, Shared Community Well-Being, Mental Health and Addictions, Homelessness, Gender Based Violence) and other matters such as the 2025-2028 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and the 2025 meeting series. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports on ongoing initiatives.
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024 meeting
- Update on Youth Action Table and Timmins Youth Connect
- Discussion on 2025-2028 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
- Update on Homelessness Action Table and Point in Time count
- Gender Based Violence action table update
Council Meeting
Timmins City Council is meeting to receive reports and presentations, including the audited financial statements, asset management plan, and a Blue Box transition update. Council will vote on a series of by-laws covering land acquisition, contracts for recycling carts, fencing, and water treatment chemicals, as well as motions to cover a 2023 deficit, transfer a police surplus, and direct staff reports on encampments, a recreation complex, and the ward system.
- Approve covering $1,605,786 deficit from Tax Stabilization reserve
- Transfer $456,823 Timmins Police operating surplus to reserve
- By-law 2024-9047: acquire land between Feldman Road and Dalton Road
- By-law 2024-9046: $172,108.00 plus HST for recycling carts from GFL Environmental
- By-law 2024-9045: $25,880.76 plus HST for water/wastewater chemicals from Reliable Industrial Supply
Proclamations - World Homeless Day
This is a ceremonial agenda item: the City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for World Homeless Day at a 10:00 am event in Council Chambers. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single proclamation item.
- Proclamation for World Homeless Day on October 9, 2024, at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider two resolutions: requesting City Council to install accessible pedestrian signals at Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard, and recommending a sidewalk on Melrose Boulevard between Jubilee and Jade Avenues. Both items are proposed for inclusion in the 2025 budget. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.
- Resolution requesting AODA-compliant audible signals at Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard, with 2025 budget priority
- Resolution recommending sidewalk construction on Melrose Boulevard between Jubilee Avenue and Jade Avenue, for 2025 budget
- Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024 regular meeting
- Estimated $1 million cost for intersection upgrade, $1.6 million for full lighting upgrade (from email correspondence)
Council Meeting
Timmins Council is meeting to hear a Chamber budget presentation, receive project updates, and vote on multiple by-laws including contracts for airport security, lab services, water treatment chemicals, and a boiler system. They will also consider zoning amendments for storage containers, traffic changes, and several motions including support for funding applications and reports on specific issues.
- Airport security contract with Commissionaires: $751,128.84 plus HST
- Water/wastewater chemical supply contracts with multiple vendors totaling over $2.3M plus HST
- Boiler system installation at Archie Dillon Sportsplex: $316,496 plus HST
- Proposed zoning by-law amendment to regulate storage containers
- Traffic by-law amendments for 3-way stop at Fourth Avenue and Boundary Lane, and pedestrian crossover at Mountjoy Avenue and Fifth
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to hear several applications regarding land severance, minor variances, and fence variances. Decisions included approving easements and land splits for residential properties and discussing commercial variance requests.
- Approved consent application B-17-24 for 920 Kraft Creek Road to grant a 10-metre easement
- Approved consent application B-20-24 for Shirley Street North to sever 3.16 hectares
- Approved consent application B-21-24 for Shirley Street North to provide a legal easement
- Deferred consent application B-19-24 for 810 Laforest Road
- Hearing of fence variance application FV-02-24 for Mike's Super Market (1962 Ltd)
Proclamations - Take Back the Night
The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Take Back the Night, to be held at the Gillies Lake Conservation Area at the MRCA Building. This is a ceremonial recognition of the event, with no other business on the agenda.
- Proclamation for Take Back the Night
- Location: Gillies Lake Conservation Area, MRCA Building
Proclamations - Terry Fox Day
This is a ceremonial agenda item, not a decision-making meeting. The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation for Terry Fox Day, to be held at the MRCA Building at Gillies Lake Conservation Area on September 11, 2024 at 1:30 pm. No other business is listed.
- Proclamation for Terry Fox Day at Gillies Lake Conservation Area (MRCA Building)
Proclamations - 09 Sep 2024 - Timmins Pride
This is a ceremonial agenda item, not a decision-making meeting. The City of Timmins is issuing a proclamation and flag raise for Fierté Timmins Pride at the Timmins Museum on September 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm. No other business is listed.
- Proclamation and flag raise for Fierté Timmins Pride
- Event at the Timmins Museum
- Scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm
Council Meeting
Timmins Council is meeting to decide on several by-laws, including a zoning change at 850 Tony Avenue, acceptance of a land donation on Haileybury Crescent, and a $297,094.49 contract for electrical upgrades at the Bannerman Sewage Pumping Station. They will also discuss a report on encampments and a motion on the homelessness crisis.
- Zoning by-law amendment to rezone 850 Tony Avenue from Mobile Home Park to General Commercial
- Land donation of two parcels on Haileybury Crescent
- Electrical upgrades for Bannerman Pumping Station in the amount of $297,094.49 plus HST
- Motion to direct staff to prepare a report on encampments within 30 days
- Noise exemption for Timmins Fall Fair 2024 until 2:00 am on September 7, 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Timmins Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on 10 property applications: 4 consent applications to sever land, 6 minor variance applications, and 1 dangerous dog appeal. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting and approve the secretary-treasurer's notification actions.
- Consent applications B-17-24 (Riopel), B-19-24 (Rypalowski), B-20-24 and B-21-24 (Helin) to sever land
- Minor variance applications A-27-24 (Riopel), A-31-24 (Cashabec), A-32-24 (Morrissette), A-33-24 (Helin), A-34-24 (Morgan/Georgoeff), A-35-24 (Pelletier)
- Dangerous dog appeal DD-02-24 by Serena Levert
- Adoption of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of secretary-treasurer's notification actions for 11 applications
Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee
The Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several funding requests, including a $150,000 seed contribution for an accessible community centre from DIY Community Health, a $14,161.16 request for a Bernadette Sutherland Way celebration, a $5,422.20 request for the Northern Ontario Expo, and a Rotary Ribfest application. The committee will also review the process for releasing funds from approved applications.
- DIY Community Health requests $150,000 for accessible community centre and outreach
- Bernadette Sutherland Way celebration requests $14,161.16 for Oct 12 event at Cedar Meadows
- Northern Ontario Expo requests $5,422.20 for Sept 21-22 event at McIntyre Community Centre curling floor
- Rotary Club of Timmins applies for Rotary Ribfest support
- Committee to discuss process on release of funds for approved applications
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Heritage Designation Plaque Program and the proposed designation of 220 Algonquin Blvd (Municipal Building) to the Municipal Heritage Register. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes, with no new discussion items listed.
- Update on Heritage Designation Plaque Program
- Update on 220 Algonquin Blvd (Municipal Building) heritage designation
- Adoption of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting
Council Meeting
Council will review the Quarter 2 update for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and consider several land declarations. The meeting includes decisions on multiple infrastructure contracts and funding applications for local park and facility projects.
- Funding support for Roy Nicholson Park upgrades ($368,172.00)
- Funding support for recreational facility and lighting upgrades ($1,383,340.00)
- Funding support for Mattagami Boat Launch upgrades ($1,489,832.00)
- Sale of surplus land on Laforest Road to Telesat LEO Inc.
- Sale of surplus land at 104 Father Costello Drive to CDSSAB
Proclamations - 08 Aug 2024 - Filipino Fiesta
This is a ceremonial agenda item where the City of Timmins will issue a proclamation recognizing the annual Filipino Fiesta. The proclamation is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at City Hall, and the event itself takes place at Lady Luck Restaurant. No other business is listed.
- Proclamation for annual Filipino Fiesta
- Event location: Lady Luck Restaurant, 33 Balsam Street South
- Proclamation date: August 8, 2024, at 1:30 am
Committee of Adjustment
The Timmins Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on 11 applications: 3 consent (land severance) applications, 6 minor variance applications, 1 property standards appeal, and 1 dangerous dog appeal. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting and approve notification actions for the listed applicants.
- Consent application B-15-24 by Timmins Building Supplies Inc. (agent: Pascal Morin and Roman Romaniuk)
- Consent applications B-16-24 and B-17-24 by Jocelyne, Leonard and Geatanne Riopel (agent: Sierra and Scott Geoffroy)
- Minor variance applications A-23-24 (Rainmaker Effects Inc.), A-24-24 (Riley Galarneau), A-25-24 (Janick Godin), A-26-24 (Raymond J. Gauthier), A-27-24 (Riopel), A-30-24 (Robert Ciesla)
- Property standards appeal PS-06-24 by Garry Kirschner
- Dangerous dog appeal DD-02-24 by Serena Levert (agent: Isabelle Sirois)
Proclamations
This is a brief ceremonial agenda item. The City of Timmins is holding a flag-raising proclamation for Festa Italiana at the Porcupine Dante Club on July 17, 2024. No decisions or substantive business are on the agenda.
- Flag raise for Festa Italiana at the Porcupine Dante Club
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, then hear updates from its five action tables (Youth, Shared Community Well-Being, Mental Health and Addictions, Homelessness, and Intimate Partner Violence). The committee will also discuss formally renaming the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) pillar to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with administration to create a report for Council approval in August 2024, and review the CSWB plan under new provincial regulations (O. Reg. 414/23).
- Formal name change of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) pillar to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with report to Council for August 2024
- Review and revision of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan under O. Reg. 414/23
- Updates from Youth Action Table (Timmins Youth Connect)
- Updates from Shared Community Well-Being Action Table
- Updates from Mental Health and Addictions, Homelessness, and IPV/GBV Action Tables