Orillia public meetings in 2022

221110 - CIP

The Council received an overview of provincial Bill 23, which proposes changes to development charges and planning processes. The meeting also included a progress report on the My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program and notice regarding supplementary tax bills.

• My Main Street program has distributed $100,000 in non-repayable funding to ten local businesses
• Overview of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022) and its impact on development charge revenue
• Notice of 77 supplementary and 52 omitted tax bills mailed on November 10, 2022
• Road closures for Children's Candlelight Parade on Mississaga Street and Centennial Drive
• Public meeting notice regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 600 Sundial Drive

221110 - Farmers' Market Advisory Committee

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221109 - Waste Management Advisory Committee

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221108 - Municipal Heritage Committee

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221104 - CIP

The Council is reviewing correspondence regarding transit service for the Santa Claus Parade and environmental concerns regarding the Inch Farm development. The agenda also includes correspondence to the Premier of Ontario regarding provincial legislation.

• Transit service funding for the 2022 Santa Claus Parade via Tim Hortons
• Environmental concerns from Orillia Wetland Watchers regarding the Inch Farm Residential Subdivision
• Correspondence to the Premier regarding Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Correspondence to the Premier regarding Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• Discussion of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

221028 - CIP

The Council is reviewing several items, including a notice of rent reduction for a residential complex due to decreased property taxes. The agenda also includes applications for sidewalk construction, a zoning amendment for 4387 Huronia Road, and a fire fighters arbitration award.

• Rent reduction notice for one property owner and ten tenants at 50 Andrew Street South
• Application to remove holding provision at 4387 Huronia Road
• Sidewalk construction on Brant Street from Patrick Street to 20m East
• Sidewalk construction on Canice Street from Borland Street to Brant Street
• By-law for the Orillia Professional Fire Fighters Association Arbitration Award

221021 - CIP

This information package covers several administrative matters, including a land transfer to correct a construction error at Orchard Point. It also addresses resident concerns regarding tree removal for the Laclie Street reconstruction and updates on sanitary sewer pump station delays.

• Transfer of 0.01 acres of land to Simcoe Standard Condominium Corporation No. 454
• Committee of Adjustment decisions from October 19, 2022 hearing
• Laclie Street reconstruction design options and tree removal impacts
• Sanitary sewer pump station project contract change order approved in August

221014 - CIP

This information package provides updates on City investment income and upcoming community events. It also includes correspondence from other municipalities regarding provincial legislation and healthcare.

• GO-VAXX Clinic scheduled for November 28, 2022, at Orillia Recreation Centre
• Integrity Commissioner services cost $409.58 for September 2022
• City earned approximately $1,535,158 in investment income year to date
• Correspondence from East Ferris regarding child care workforce shortages
• Correspondence from West Perth opposing the Strong Mayors Building Homes Act

221007 - CIP

The Council Information Package includes updates on the investment of Legacy Funds from the Orillia Power Distribution sale and a report on property tax arrears collection. It also contains correspondence regarding provincial policing changes and school board capital project delays.

• Reinvestment of $6,000,000 legacy fund into GICs and PPNs
• $213,210 investment participation received from BMO PPN
• Conversion of $8 million Meridian GICs to higher yielding short-term options
• Update on tax arrears collection and property tax sale processes
• Correspondence regarding the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

220927 - Affordable Housing Committee

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220920 - Environmental Advisory Committee

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220914 - Waste Management Advisory Committee

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220908 - Farmers' Market Advisory Committee

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220824 - Recreation Advisory Committee

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220819 - CIP

The Council is reviewing several departmental updates, including a $150,000 conditional grant for the Orillia Area Innovation Hub. Other items include a proposed zoning amendment for a laundromat at 28 West Street North and a public information session regarding Laclie Street reconstruction.

• $150,000 conditional RED Program funding for Orillia Area Innovation Hub
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 28 West Street North to permit a laundromat
• Laclie Street reconstruction Environmental Assessment public information centre
• Area 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision extension update
• $125,000 GHG Facility Audits capital project

220816 - Environmental Advisory Committee

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220812 - CIP

This information package provides updates on local business grants, a proposed eight-storey building at 70 Front Street North, and upcoming changes to the Planning Act. It also details a temporary road closure on Westmount Drive South for utility work.

• Zoning amendment for 70 Front Street North to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building with 97 residential units
• Orillia Opera House received $18,500 in grant funding for the OOH! Professional Theatre Series
• My Main Street program has distributed $50,000 in non-repayable funding to five local businesses
• Temporary closure of Westmount Drive South between Barrie Road and Elmer Avenue from August 15 to August 26, 2022
• Proposed updates to municipal processes to comply with Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022

220811 - Farmers' Market Advisory Committee

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220810 - Waste Management Advisory Committee

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220809 - Municipal Heritage Committee

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