City Council Meeting

Be it resolved that City Council approves the agenda as printed.

it resolved that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby acknowledges the request for exemption from the City's Noise By-law, from the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area Board of Management; and That Council direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding the request, for consideration at the July 14, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 j), in accordance with the agenda references.

it resolved that the minutes from the various community and regional committees of Council (referenced below), be accepted for information.

Whereas Council of the Municipality of Wawa adopted a resolution regarding the OCIF Framework, at their regular meeting on April 21, 2026; and Whereas the Municipality of Wawa acknowledges that municipal infrastructure-including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems- underpins public safety, economic vitality, and quality of life in Ontario's rural and small urban communities; and Whereas the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was created in 2015 to assist small and rural municipalities facing infrastructure deficits that exceed their local revenue capacities; and Whereas in 2022, the Government of Ontario committed to increase the annual OCIF envelope from $100 million to $400 million over a five-year term, with that commitment scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2026; and Whereas fixed funding levels, amid rising labour, material, and climate resilience costs, have eroded the purchasing power of the $400 million envelope, jeopardizing municipalities' ability to deliver and sustain essential services without incurring unsustainable debt; and Whereas predictable, multi-year funding indexed to real-world cost drivers is critical for municipalities to develop, finance, and execute long-term asset management plans, reduce emergency repairs, and leverage complementary federal and private infrastructure financing. Whereas the City requires a steadfast provincial partner to extend and enhance OCIF beyond 2026, ensurin

the City of Temiskaming Shores relies on the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects to support our growing community, including critical housing, transit, and municipal services; and Whereas there are currently hundreds of underground infrastructure owners in Ontario, including municipalities, who maintain underground infrastructure data in different systems and formats, resulting in a fragmented data landscape that hinders interoperability and complicates data exchange; and Whereas this fragmentation contributes to reduced productivity, costly project delays, and increased safety risks for workers and the public due to inaccurate or incomplete underground infrastructure information; and Whereas, Ontario One Call, in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario, has proposed the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Mapping Strategy, a comprehensive, evidence-based framework to create a unified, secure, and standardized digital register of underground assets; and Whereas the implementation of this Strategy is projected to generate substantial annual economic benefits and unlock over $1.3 billion in economic value over ten years for Ontario stakeholders, including municipalities, by reducing utility strikes, streamlining data acquisition, and improving excavation efficiency; and Whereas the implementation of unified mapping will directly assist municipalities in more efficiently managing future growth and infill development planning by providing the accur

Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-008-2026; and That Council agrees to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board for the property at DYMOND CONCESSION 3 N PART LOT 9 RP 54R6356 PARTS 1 AND 2 on Grant Drive; and That Council approve the necessary by-law to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board for the property at DYMOND CONCESSION 3 N PART LOT 9 RP 54R6356 PARTS 1 AND 2 on Grant Drive.

it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-009-2026; and That Council agrees to amend the provisions of the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, amend the zoning of the subject land from General (C1A) to Medium Density Residential (R3) to permit the construction of residential units on the main floor, in accordance with the provisions of this By-law; and That Council directs staff to prepare the necessary By-law to amend the City’s Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, for consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.

it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. ​ CD-010-2026 ​ for information purposes.

it resolved that the following By-laws (By-law No. 2026-045 to By-law No. 2026-050, and By-law No. 2026-052) be hereby introduced and given first, second and third and final reading, be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the corporate seal affixed thereto.

it resolved that Council agrees to convene in Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the matters referenced below.

it resolved that Council agrees to rise with report from Closed Session at 7:17 p.m.

Be it resolved that Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby approves the appointment of Joceyln Plante, Fire Prevention Officer, to the position of Acting Fire Chief, effective June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., and until such time as a permanent Fire Chief is appointed following the retirement of Steve Langford, Fire Chief.

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-051 being a by-law to confirm certain proceedings of Council of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores for its Regular meeting held on June 16, 2026, and at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 2, 2026, be hereby introduced and given first, second, third and final reading; and be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

it resolved that Council hereby adjourns its meeting at 7:19 p.m.

Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby acknowledges the request for exemption from the City's Noise By-law, from the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area Board of Management; and That Council direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding the request, for consideration at the July 14, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

Be it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 j), in accordance with the agenda references.

Be it resolved that the minutes from the various community and regional committees of Council (referenced below), be accepted for information.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2026 Whereas Council of the Municipality of Wawa adopted a resolution regarding the OCIF Framework, at their regular meeting on April 21, 2026; and Whereas the Municipality of Wawa acknowledges that municipal infrastructure-including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems- underpins public safety, economic vitality, and quality of life in Ontario's rural and small urban communities; and Whereas the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was created in 2015 to assist small and rural municipalities facing infrastructure deficits that exceed their local revenue capacities; and Whereas in 2022, the Government of Ontario committed to increase the annual OCIF envelope from $100 million to $400 million over a five-year term, with that commitment scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2026; and Whereas fixed funding levels, amid rising labour, material, and climate resilience costs, have eroded the purchasing power of the $400 million envelope, jeopardizing municipalities' ability to deliver and sustain essential services without incurring unsustainable debt; and Whereas predictable, multi-year funding indexed to real-world cost drivers is critical for municipalities to develop, finance, and execute long-term asset management plans, reduce emergency repairs, and leverage complementary federal and private infrastructure financing. Whereas the City requires a steadfast provincial partner to extend and enhance OCIF beyond 2026, en

Whereas the City of Temiskaming Shores relies on the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects to support our growing community, including critical housing, transit, and municipal services; and Whereas there are currently hundreds of underground infrastructure owners in Ontario, including municipalities, who maintain underground infrastructure data in different systems and formats, resulting in a fragmented data landscape that hinders interoperability and complicates data exchange; and Whereas this fragmentation contributes to reduced productivity, costly project delays, and increased safety risks for workers and the public due to inaccurate or incomplete underground infrastructure information; and Whereas, Ontario One Call, in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario, has proposed the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Mapping Strategy, a comprehensive, evidence- based framework to create a unified, secure, and standardized digital register of Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2026 underground assets; and Whereas the implementation of this Strategy is projected to generate substantial annual economic benefits and unlock over $1.3 billion in economic value over ten years for Ontario stakeholders, including municipalities, by reducing utility strikes, streamlining data acquisition, and improving excavation efficiency; and Whereas the implementation of unified mapping will directly assist municipalities in more efficiently managing future grow

Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-009-2026; and That Council agrees to amend the provisions of the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, amend the zoning of the subject land from General (C1A) to Medium Density Residential (R3) to permit the construction of residential units on the main floor, in accordance with the provisions of this By-law; and Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2026 That Council directs staff to prepare the necessary By-law to amend the City’s Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, for consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.

Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-010-2026 for information purposes.

Be it resolved that the following By-laws (By-law No. 2026-045 to By-law No. 2026-050, and By-law No. 2026-052) be hereby introduced and given first, second and third and final reading, be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the corporate seal affixed thereto.

Be it resolved that Council agrees to convene in Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the matters referenced below.

Be it resolved that Council agrees to rise with report from Closed Session at 7:17 p.m.

Be it resolved that Council hereby adjourns its meeting at 7:19 p.m.