File Nos. OPA 2023-02 and Z-2023-06
Roll Number: 5627-050-060-00509
TAKE NOTICE that the City of Timmins will undertake a refinement to Schedule C1 –Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan and Schedule 14 of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100, as per Section 4.14.1 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.
On November 28, 2019, the Mattagami Region Conversation Authority (MRCA) adopted updated flood plain mapping for the City of Timmins. The updated flood plain mapping identifies a portion of the subject lands that was previously in the flood plain as being reduced.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Official Plan is to allow for a refinement to Schedule C1 – Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan, specifically the regulatory flood line identified on the subject lands. The regulatory flood line that runs through the subject lands was approved as part of the City of Timmins Official Plan in 2010. The City of Timmins utilizes the MRCA flood plain mapping to identify flooding hazards in the Official Plan. The 2019 updated flood plain mapping identifies the subject lands as having a portion of the subject lands, that was previously in the flood plain, as being reduced.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Zoning By-Law 2011-7100, as amended, is as follows: Schedule 14 identifies a portion of the subject lands as being located in the Hazard Lands (RD-HAZ) zone. With the updated 2019 flood plain mapping, the portion of the subject lands that is in the flood plain has been reduced. The lands that are no longer in the flood plain will be zoned as Residential First Density (NA-R1), in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law and the existing land use on the remainder of the property.
The subject lands that are affected are located on Murray Street, consisting of one property:
• Tisdale Concession 3, Part of Broken Lot 11, Registered Plan 6R-8369, Part 1
As per Section 4.14.1 of City of Timmins Official Plan, notification to and consultation with the public is not required for technical amendments, however, notice of the proposed amendment are to be published in the newspaper and posted on the City of Timmins Website.
Additional information relating to the proposed technical Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is available by contacting the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.
Dated at the City of Timmins this 14th day of September, 2023.
David St.Onge
The historic Hollinger gold mine train will be departing from Whitney Park in Porcupine this month for Gorf Manufacturing Contracting Ltd. Restoration will take place over the winter before the train returns to the park in spring 2024.
The old locomotive was used at the Hollinger to haul ore and became part of a collection of historical artefacts displayed at Whitney Park, including the mine’s original vault, which was part of the mining recorder’s office, a drill, and old electric engine.
As part of the restoration project, the vault will also be rehabilitated and plaques explaining each artefact’s historic significance will be added. Plans to update the display in Whitney Park are being coordinated by the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre and the City’s Facilities and Recreation Dept.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 10 in recognition of National Firefighter Memorial Day.
Established by the Government of Canada in 2017, the second Sunday of September each year, serves as tribute to public safety officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
We take this time to acknowledge the courage and selflessness required for firefighters to regularly put their lives at risk for our community. We offer thanks to the professional and volunteer firefighters and staff at the Timmins Fire Department for their leadership in emergency management and crisis.
For more information on National Firefighter Memorial Day, visit: https://www.cfff.ca/EN/index.html
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Ross Ave. to allow for an emergency sewer infrastructure repair to be completed.
Only local traffic will be permitted within the area.
Area:
• Ross Ave from Murray St. to Gordon St.
Date and Time:
• On Monday, September 11, 2023, until mid-week
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Facilities and Recreation Dept. would like to advise the public that all ice rentals at the McIntyre Arena are canceled tonight (September 6, 2023) due to sewer infrastructure repair.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input concerning an amendment to the City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
THE PURPOSE of the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment is to modify the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program by adding the follow policies to the Plan:
- To designate the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.
- To increase the Safety Improvement Grant up to 75% of the approved improvements, to a maximum amount of $7,500.
- One estimate will be required for the Safety Improvement Grant.
- Businesses located in commercial, industrial, institutional or rural zones (with commercial, industrial or institutional uses) and legally non-conforming commercial, industrial or institutional uses on residentially zone properties will be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
- If there is more than one business located on a property, being operated by an owner or tenant(s), both the owner and tenant(s) may be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
- If a tenant or tenants relocate to another location on the subject property that was granted the Safety Improvement Grant or relocates to a new property, the tenant or tenants(s) cannot apply for the grant for five-years, from the previous approval date.
A key map has not been provided as this amendment applies to the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.
Dated at the City of Timmins this 5th of September, 2023.
David St.Onge
The Enforcement Services Department wishes to inform the public that parking will be disrupted temporarily due to parking lot repaving at the Elmar Lot on Pine St. beginning Monday, September 11, 2023.
Repaving of select municipal parking lots will increase safety by eliminating uneven ground. Additional parking signage will also be added to provide clear and concise parking instruction.
Please familiarize yourself with alternate City parking locations before construction begins.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is committed to the process of truth, healing and reconciliation. This month, our annual Orange the City campaign will shine bright in honor of the children lost and for the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. The initiative was started by the City’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, to raise awareness on the impact of the residential school system.
A Timmins Transit bus and the McIntyre Headframe will display the City’s Every Child Matters logo. Both Timmins signs in downtown Timmins and at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre will be illuminated in orange throughout the month. Mayor Boileau will also join the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on September 18 at City Hall to proclaim September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Timmins.
On September 30, consider wearing an orange shirt’ purchased from a local Indigenous store or organization. Share the story of “Orange Shirt Day” and take time to reflect on your own role in reconciliation.
For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 4, 2023.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Labour Day will be collected on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed.
- There will be no Timmins Transit services
- The Timmins Public Library and Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed.
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool remains closed for annual maintenance.
Thank you and have a great long weekend.
Amanda Dyer
"This is International Overdose Awareness Day.
The theme this year is, “recognizing those people who go unseen.” We are asked to acknowledge people in our communities who are affected by overdose, who struggle silently, or who are lost within the larger opioid crisis.
On this day, we say … you are seen.
We see the families left to grieve; we remember the individuals who have lost their lives to overdose or drug poisoning; and, we see those who struggle still to overcome the grasp of addiction. Addiction does not discriminate. We are all impacted in a way. I myself have been impacted by this epidemic.
Improving the outcome of mental health and addictions, including the reduction of overdose-opioid death, is a priority under the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan.
The City of Timmins is committed to helping families and individuals find pathways to the support they need, while recognizing that community safety and well-being is a shared responsibility.
We are committed to helping people connect to supports and services. We will continue to advocate, with our partners, for more treatment opportunities.
We stand with you today and every day until the fear and risk of overdose is no more … and we will continue to stand with you to remember and honour our lost loved ones."
~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
Learn more about the Community Safety and Well-being Plan at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/community_safety_and_well_being_c_s_w_b
Amanda Dyer
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