Orillia public meetings in 2024

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package informs the Mayor and Council of Orillia about administrative updates, including a 3.3% increase to 2025 building permit fees, a planned two-month closure of Terry Fox Circle for improvements, and a change in Waste Diversion Site hours. The package also includes correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like funding redistribution and rural road safety.

• 2025 building permit fees increase by 3.3% effective January 1, 2025
• Terry Fox Circle to close for about two months starting after Labor Day 2025 for resurfacing and barrier curb installation
• Waste Diversion Site closed to public on Mondays starting January 6, 2025
• Mayor's correspondence on tiny homes, homelessness, and parking ticket issuance
• Resolutions from other municipalities on redistributing Land Transfer Tax and GST for infrastructure

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to receive information on the new Waste Management Services Playbook, the distribution of 2025 waste collection and city information guides, and a memo on the Peterborough composting operation. They will also discuss action items including a resolution requesting the Province to amend the blue box regulation for 'ineligible' sources, a resolution on the Ontario Deposit Return Program, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Waste Management Services Playbook presented as a reference tool for staff and Council
• Distribution of 2025 Waste Collection, Winter Control and City Information Guides
• Memo on Peterborough Composting Operation
• Resolution to Province to amend blue box regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• Resolution on Ontario Deposit Return Program

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is largely informational, containing correspondence and updates rather than decisions. Key items include the distribution of the 2025 waste collection guide and calendar, an update on the winter control playbook, and a status report on Polyethics' odour abatement plan. The package also includes correspondence from other municipalities and provincial bodies on topics like emergency management and municipal accountability.

• 2025 waste collection guide and calendar mailed to households, possibly delayed by Canada Post strike
• Final year for mailed collection guides; future copies available online or by request
• Winter Control Playbook update for Orillia's winter operations
• Polyethics odour abatement plan and building permit update
• Correspondence from multiple municipalities requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST for infrastructure funding

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group discussed feedback for the Stage 2 Official Plan Review. Members also reviewed draft guidelines for resident boulevard plantings and proposed the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Official Plan feedback: consensus to increase intensification height up to 16 storeys in certain areas
• Official Plan feedback: consensus to increase natural heritage buffers to 30m-60m for wetlands
• Official Plan feedback: recommendation to add green development standards to the Official Plan
• Official Plan feedback: recommendation for a minimum of 2 tree plantings per lot on new developments
• Draft Boulevard Guidelines: rules for naturalizing city-owned land between property lines and roads

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will elect a 2025 chair, discuss its mandate and 2025 priorities, and review a proposed 2025 meeting schedule. Members will also hear a staff response to an inquiry about boarded-up Opera House windows, including why the committee was not consulted and the planned restoration course of action.

• Election of 2025 Chair
• Review of mandate and determination of 2025 priorities or projects
• Staff response to inquiry about boarded-up Opera House windows, including 2025 capital request for restoration consultant
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule: second Tuesday monthly, 4:30 PM, Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom, with July and November breaks

Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group

The Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group will meet to approve its 2025 meeting schedule, discuss the Orillia and Area Food Strategy, and update progress on a planned public information session. The agenda includes no information items and is otherwise procedural.

• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule: third Thursday monthly, 2:00 PM, Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom, with no meetings in August or December
• Discussion of creating an Orillia & Area Food Strategy, including hiring a Food Strategy Coordinator and referring the request to budget deliberations
• Update on public information session, tentatively planned for October 1, 2, or 3, 2024, at City Hall Council Chamber
• Approval of draft meeting notes from August 14, 2024

Special Meeting of Council re 2025 Budget Ratification

Council is meeting to adopt the 2025 budget, including an updated report from the Corporate Services Department. They will consider several budget amendments, such as reducing the General Asset Management Reserve contribution by $2,000,000 to offset the tax levy, approving $277,000 for Rotary Place retrofits, and increasing the Household Hazardous Waste Depot design budget by $25,000. The meeting also includes a closed session for security and personal matters.

• Reduce General Asset Management Reserve contribution by $2,000,000 to offset tax levy
• Approve $277,000 for Climate Change Action Plan - Rotary Place Retrofits
• Increase Household Hazardous Waste Depot design budget by $25,000 to $85,000
• Increase Fire Communications System Upgrade budget by $191,120 funded by provincial grant
• Adopt Budget Committee reports with numerous tax levy adjustments, including OPP billing increase of $2,346,553

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

Council will consider a motion to endorse Premier Doug Ford's proposed provincial legislation to address homelessness, addiction, and encampments, including enhanced penalties and a possible use of the Notwithstanding Clause. The motion also directs the Mayor to communicate the endorsement to provincial officials. A closed session report on a staffing matter is also on the agenda.

• Motion MC-24-26 to endorse provincial legislative measures on encampments and public safety
• Correspondence from Premier Ford dated Dec 5, 2024, and Mayor McIsaac's reply dated Dec 6, 2024
• Closed session report on recruitment panel re staffing matter (Personal)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular Council meeting includes a special session for 2025 budget ratification, presentations, and a closed session for personnel and land matters. In open session, Council will debate two competing resolutions on whether to oppose or support the provincial use of the Notwithstanding Clause to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction. Other business includes policy updates, committee appointments, grants, and several administrative items.

• Debate on opposing or supporting the Notwithstanding Clause for encampment and homelessness measures
• Orillia Power Generation Corporation request to increase operating loan from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000
• Grants approved: CFUW Orillia $1,500, Hospice Orillia $1,500, Legion Pipes and Drums $1,312, plus 2025 festival grants
• Sign By-law review and amendment to Chapter 832
• Winter road closure of Harvie Settlement Road between University Avenue and 695 Harvie Settlement Road (Dec 15–Mar 15)

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package provides updates on finances, projects, and correspondence. Key items include finalizing debenture financing for Laclie Street Phase 2 and Brian Orser Arena reconstruction, a revised assessment growth estimate, and provincial relief for OPP billing. The package also covers various correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like infrastructure funding and rural road safety.

• Debenture by-law for Laclie Street Phase 2 ($7,218,000 at 4.31% over 20 years) and Brian Orser Arena ($12,400,000 at 3.89% over 10 years)
• OPP billing relief of $1,649,638 from province, reducing 2025 OPP billing to $10,001,239
• 2025 assessment growth estimate revised to $1,125,285, reducing levy increase by 0.38%
• Fire communications system upgrade grant funding
• Lakehead University Memorandum of Understanding

Special Meeting of Council re Staffing Matter

This is a special meeting of Orillia City Council to discuss a staffing matter. The agenda indicates the meeting will move into a closed session to deal with a personal matter under the Municipal Act, with a recruitment panel item listed. After the closed session, council will consider a by-law to confirm the proceedings. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

• Closed session to discuss a recruitment panel re staffing matter (File: H11-GEN)
• By-law 2024-131 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Downtown BIA Parking Working Group

The Downtown BIA Parking Working Group is meeting to discuss a request from the Downtown Orillia BIA Board to dissolve the group, with comments from members included. They will also receive information on municipal lot maintenance, Lot 3's conversion to a transit terminal, on-street parking changes on Colborne Street, Lightfoot Drive paid parking, and Mississaga Street reconstruction. The group previously postponed the dissolution discussion and a meeting on October 23 lacked quorum.

• Request to dissolve the Downtown BIA Parking Working Group, referred by Council for comments
• Municipal lot maintenance: quarterly inspections planned after September 2024 walkthrough
• Municipal Lot 3 on Colborne Street East proposed for Orillia Transit Terminal; design in 2025, construction in 2027
• Council approved 22 paid on-street parking spaces in May 2024, but Colborne Street implementation halted for safety
• Waterfront parking fees referral deferred to 2026 budget; report due April 1, 2025

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package, not a decision-making agenda. It contains correspondence and staff reports for Council's information, including a 1.5% pay increase for Mayor and Council effective December 1, 2024, a staff recommendation against a requested 'No Parking' zone on Orion Boulevard, and resolutions from other municipalities on provincial funding and other matters.

• Mayor's salary to increase to $91,352 and Council to $42,588 effective December 1, 2024
• Staff recommend against 'No Parking' zone on Orion Boulevard from Monarch Drive to 3075 Orion Boulevard
• Resolutions from Essa, Tweed, Wawa, and others seeking redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST for infrastructure
• Puslinch correspondence on OPP Annual Billing Statement and Excess Soil Regulation amendments
• Saugeen Shores resolution requesting intimate partner violence be declared an epidemic

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group will receive updates on holiday transit service changes, an on-street parking bylaw amendment for Atlantis Drive, and a Budget Committee decision to defer the On-Demand Transit study to 2026. They will also discuss waterfront parking fee referrals and correspondence regarding provincial bike lane restrictions. The agenda includes routine approvals of previous meeting notes and scheduling for 2025.

• Transit suspensions for Children's Candlelight Parade (Nov 22) and Santa Claus Parade (Nov 23), free service on New Year's Eve
• Bylaw amendment to reflect 'No Parking' signs on Atlantis Drive between Clayt French Park and Orion Boulevard
• Budget Committee withdrew $115,000 for On-Demand Transit Service Study; report due for 2026 budget
• Council referral to report on waterfront parking fees by April 1, 2025
• Correspondence opposing Bill 212 restrictions on municipal bike lanes

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for the November 22, 2024 meeting, containing updates and correspondence for Council's information. It includes program updates on the Recreation Financial Assistance Program pilot, the Swim to Survive program, and the Orillia Snowplow Tracker, as well as notices and correspondence from other municipalities and provincial bodies. No decisions are being made; it is for information only.

• Recreation Financial Assistance Program pilot update: 130+ approved, 47 active Fun Passes, 400 subsidized day passes purchased
• Swim to Survive program for Grade 3 and 7 students launching January 2025 at Orillia Recreation Centre
• Orillia Snowplow Tracker relaunched at orillia.ca/plowtracker with Geotab technology
• Committee of Adjustment hearing scheduled for December 11, 2024 (virtual)
• Correspondence from multiple municipalities on rural road safety, OPP funding, and other resolutions

Recreation Working Group

The Recreation Working Group is meeting to receive updates on recreation projects, including grant applications for a Foundry Park skatepark, playground, and pickleball complex, and a Barnfield Point Recreation Centre re-roofing project. They will also discuss the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan and a proposed 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda includes information items and action items, with no decisions expected on the grant-funded projects, which are subject to Council ratification on December 9, 2024.

• Grant application for Foundry Park Intergenerational Skatepark, Adventure Playground, and Eight-Court Pickleball Complex ($2,000,000 total budget)
• Grant application for Barnfield Point Recreation Centre re-roofing project ($1,000,000 total budget)
• Capital budget submission for West Orillia Sports Complex artificial turf scoreboard (project 25103)
• Update on Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan, contract awarded to Stantec Consulting Inc.
• Tree removal of six Norway Maples near Orillia Waterfront Centre for public safety

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters - Addendum

Council is holding a public meeting to consider municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to the City of Orillia Zoning By-law 2014-44. The amendments propose minor text changes to clarify and improve the by-law. Correspondence from the Simcoe County District School Board is included, detailing requested changes to several sections affecting school properties.

• Housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2014-44 (File D14-940)
• SCDSB requests waste storage areas permitted in any yard for schools (Section 5.40)
• SCDSB proposes new parking requirements for elementary and secondary schools (Section 6.2.3)
• SCDSB requests scooter parking be allowed in place of bicycle parking (Section 6.2.3.1)
• SCDSB requests exemption from retroactive EV parking requirements for school additions (Section 6.2.3.2)

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

Council will consider a motion from the Transportation and Parking Working Group to send correspondence to the Ministry of Transportation opposing Bill 212's restrictions on municipal bike lane placement. The motion also requests provincial funding for public transportation and supports a related resolution from the City of Guelph. A letter from Sustainable Orillia expressing support for the motion is included in the addendum.

• Motion to oppose Bill 212 (Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024) restrictions on bike lanes
• Request for provincial investment in public transportation to reduce congestion
• Support for City of Guelph resolution dated September 24, 2024
• Correspondence to be submitted to Ministry of Transportation online comment tool by November 20, 2024
• Letter of support from Sustainable Orillia

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing the final Downtown Tomorrow Plan Update, adopting a corporate Climate Change Policy, and receiving an annual climate progress report. It will also hear a deputation from Empower Simcoe about developmental services, and vote on several by-laws including parking changes and an interim tax levy.

• Endorse Downtown Tomorrow Plan Update (Report DSE-24-58)
• Adopt Climate Change Policy 1.1.10.1 and receive annual progress report (EIS-24-22)
• By-law 2024-126: amend Neighbourhood Safety and Nuisance regulation, $500 fee after third OPP attendance
• By-law 2024-127: no parking on Atlantis Drive and 40 km/h Community Safety Zone
• By-law 2024-128: interim tax levy for 2025

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters

This is a public meeting to present two proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. The first is a rezoning application for 50 Westmount Drive North to permit a 114-unit stacked townhouse development. The second involves municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to the City's Zoning By-law 2014-44. Council will consider these draft amendments for presentation at a future meeting.

• Rezoning of 50 Westmount Drive North (former Mount Slaven Public School) to permit 114 stacked townhouse units in six 3-storey buildings
• Request to reduce parking from 1.5 to 1.25 spaces per unit (143 spaces total) and visitor parking from 25% to 20% of required
• Request to increase maximum building height from 11m to 12.2m
• Municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2014-44
• Removal of Holding Seven (H7) provision from the property

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains updates and correspondence for the November 18, 2024 Council meeting. Key items include a proposed by-law to extend the municipal housing facility tax exemption for Hillcrest Lodge until June 15, 2025, and a by-law for interim tax bills. Council will also consider amendments to parking restrictions on Atlantis Drive and receive information on waste management and winter control programs.

• Extension of Hillcrest Lodge tax exemption to June 15, 2025
• Interim tax bills to be mailed January 13, 2025, with due dates March 15 and May 15, 2025
• Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 2007-55 for no-parking zones on Atlantis Drive
• Deputation request from Rob O'Neill for $10,000 for volleyball tournament denied
• Waste Management Services Playbook published

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive correspondence, and discuss action items. Key items include a draft letter commending two PetroCan stations for offering fuel assistance, an addendum about a missing accessible automatic door button at the Orillia Recreation Centre pool viewing area, and setting the 2025 meeting schedule. The committee will also consider online accessibility training from Access Forward.

• Draft letter commending PetroCan stations at 281 Coldwater Road and 610 Atherley Road for accessible fuel assistance
• Addendum: Missing accessible automatic door button at Orillia Recreation Centre pool viewing area entrance
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule: second Thursday monthly, except July and December
• Access Forward online training and information from Government of Ontario

Budget Committee re 2025 Budget Deliberations - Nov 12

The Budget Committee is deliberating the 2025 budget, including operating and capital budgets, and will hear from service providers such as the County of Simcoe, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the Couchiching O.P.P. Detachment Board about their funding requests. The committee will also consider reports on the Municipal Accommodation Tax, water and wastewater rates, and stormwater rates, and may move into closed session for a personnel matter. The agenda includes a recommendation to remove the On-Demand Transit Service Study from the 2025 budget and defer it to 2026.

• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit requests $524,169 from Orillia for 2025, up 2% from 2024
• Recommendation to remove On-Demand Transit Service Study (Capital Project 25350) from 2025 budget, defer to 2026
• Report on Municipal Accommodation Tax annual update, directing staff to report annually starting January 2026
• 2025 and 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates report to be circulated as addendum
• 2025 Stormwater Rates report to be circulated as addendum

Council Information Package

This is an information package for Council, not a decision-making meeting. It includes revised lists for road resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects pending budget approval, an update on the MTO handover of the Westmount Drive North and Coldwater Road West intersection, and notices about the water meter changeout program and supplementary tax bills. Also included are correspondence items from other municipalities and associations on topics like 911 dispatch changes, provincial funding, and municipal elections.

• Revised road resurfacing list includes 2025 projects on Fittons Rd, West St, King St, Line 15 N, and Mississaga St W with estimates totaling $2,050,000
• Revised sidewalk replacement list includes 2025 projects on Gill St, Bay St, James St E, Brant St E, and East St with estimates totaling $1,025,000
• Water Meter Changeout Program: 65 meters to be replaced in 2024 by contractor Wamco, growing to 2,000+ meters by 2027-2031
• 210 Supplementary/Omitted Tax Bills totaling $640,645.18 mailed November 7, 2024, with due dates January 15 and March 15, 2025
• MTO handover of Westmount Drive North and Coldwater Road West intersection expected before end of 2024

Budget Committee re 2025 Budget Deliberations - Nov 6

The City of Orillia's Budget Committee is holding multi-day deliberations on the 2025 budget, including operating and capital budgets. The committee will hear from service providers and agencies about their funding requests, and will discuss reports on the municipal accommodation tax, water/wastewater rates, and stormwater rates. A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session for a personnel matter.

• County of Simcoe funding request
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit funding request ($524,169 from Orillia)
• Couchiching O.P.P. Detachment Board funding request
• Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report
• 2025 and 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates report

Special Meeting of Council re Staffing Matter

This is a special meeting of Orillia City Council to discuss a staffing matter, which will be held in closed session under the Municipal Act's personal matters exemption. Following the closed session, Council will consider two by-laws: one to appoint Daniel J. Kirby as Clerk effective November 7, 2024, and another to confirm the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session to discuss a staffing matter (personal matter under Municipal Act)
• By-law 2024-124: Adopts Chapter 144 of the Municipal Code to appoint Daniel J. Kirby as Clerk effective November 7, 2024
• By-law 2024-125: Confirms proceedings of the special meeting

Budget Committee re 2025 Budget Deliberations - 05, 06, 12 and 13, 2024 - Addendum

The Budget Committee is deliberating the 2025 budget, including presentations from the County of Simcoe, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the Couchiching O.P.P. Detachment Board on their funding requests. The committee will also review the operating budget, including proposed changes to water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, and will hold a closed session on budget considerations.

• Proposed repeal and replacement of Water and Sewer Rate Structure (Schedule A of Chapter 459)
• Proposed repeal and replacement of Stormwater User Fees (Schedule A1 of Chapter 461), effective Spring 2025
• County of Simcoe presentation on 2025 budget, including $1.1M for Ontario Works and $6.9M capital repairs to social housing
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit presentation on 2025 budget with 5% municipal levy increase
• Opioid Crisis Working Group financial requests from Couchiching Family Health Team, Couchiching Ontario Health Team, and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Budget Committee re 2025 Budget Deliberations - 05, 06, 12 Nov 2024

The City of Orillia's Budget Committee is holding multi-day deliberations to review the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including funding requests from service providers and agencies. The committee will also discuss reports on the Municipal Accommodation Tax, water and wastewater rates, stormwater rates, and an on-demand transit budget adjustment. A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Review of 2025 operating budget for Corporate Services Department
• Funding requests from County of Simcoe, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and Couchiching O.P.P. Detachment Board
• Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report (Report CS-24-40)
• 2025 and 2026 water and wastewater rates report
• On-Demand Transit budget adjustment (Report DSE-24-52) to remove capital project from 2025 budget

Regular Council Meeting

Orillia Council is deciding on a $3.08 million budget increase for the Bayview Sewage Pumping Station construction, funded from reserves. They will also consider a deputation from the Community Empowerment Collective requesting financial assistance for the 2025 budget, and vote on several other items including committee appointments, a traffic study, and various by-laws.

• Bayview Sewage Pumping Station construction budget increase of $3,083,000, funded from Wastewater Asset Reserve and Sanitary Sewer Development Charge Reserve
• Deputation from Community Empowerment Collective requesting financial assistance for 2025 Budget
• Feasibility report on all-way stop or traffic circle at Orion Boulevard and Monarch Drive
• Street closure for Orillia Christmas Market on Mississaga Street from West Street to Andrew Street, Nov 23, 2024
• By-law to confirm sale of part of Bayview Sewage Pumping Station to King and Traill

Budget Committee re Initial Presentation

The Budget Committee is reviewing the draft 2025 operating and capital budgets, which propose a net levy increase of 6.94% (about $280 per average home). The meeting is an overview; no budget decisions are expected. Key pressures include a 25.4% increase in the OPP policing contract and a 13.9% increase in Simcoe County services. The committee will deliberate in subsequent meetings, with final approval targeted for December 9, 2024.

• Draft 2025 operating budget proposes 6.94% net levy increase, $5.062M additional levy
• OPP policing contract increases $2.361M (25.4%) to $11.650M
• Simcoe County health and social services contract increases 13.9% ($1.343M)
• Referrals and requests for consideration total $911K (1.25% levy impact)
• Capital budget and operating budget deliberations scheduled for November 5-13

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package provides updates and upcoming agenda items for the November 4, 2024 Council meeting. It includes proposed by-laws to amend the Orillia Power Generation Corporation promissory note interest rate, reacquire lots in Horne Business Park, and sell part of the Bayview Sewage Pumping Station. It also outlines holiday transit service disruptions and housekeeping amendments to municipal by-law enforcement officer appointments. The package is informational; decisions will be made at the Council meeting.

• Proposed by-law to amend OPGC promissory note interest rate to 6.13% for 2024-2025
• Confirmation by-law for reacquisition of Lots 10-15, Horne Business Park
• Confirmation by-law for sale of part of Bayview Sewage Pumping Station to 404 Bayview Parkway
• Transit service suspended Nov 22, 2024 6:45-8:45 p.m. for Candlelight Parade; Nov 23, 2024 4:45-7:15 p.m. for Santa Claus Parade; free transit Dec 31, 2024 4:45 p.m.-Jan 1, 2025 1:45 a.m. sponsored by Tim Hortons
• Housekeeping amendments to Chapter 170 to appoint new Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group will review updates on Colborne Street parking, an upcoming walkability survey, provincial bike lane restrictions, and a proposal to extend the free teen transit pass pilot to June 2026. They will also consider requesting Council to write a letter to the province about bike lane legislation.

• Colborne Street on-street parking: 22 paid spaces approved in May 2024, implementation halted at key intersections
• Proposal to extend free teen bus pass pilot from February 2025 to June 2026, with possible permanent pass in 2026 budget
• Discussion of provincial Bill 212 requiring approval before installing bike lanes that remove traffic lanes
• Upcoming Age Friendly Orillia walkability survey/audit to inform active transportation policies
• Request for report on transit stop at Lakehead University

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package includes notices for two public meetings on November 18, 2024: a municipally-initiated housekeeping amendment to the city-wide zoning by-law, and a zoning amendment for 114 stacked townhouse units at 50 Westmount Drive North. The package also contains updates on Fuel Innovation's activities, the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan, and various correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities on provincial matters.

• Public meeting Nov 18 for zoning by-law amendment to permit 114 stacked townhouse units at 50 Westmount Drive North (File D14-939)
• Public meeting Nov 18 for city-wide housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2014-44 (File D14-940)
• Contract awarded to Stantec Consulting Inc. for Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan (20-month project)
• Resolution requesting province to amend blue box regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• Resolution requesting province to implement Rural Road Safety Program

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider borrowing up to $7,218,000 for Laclie Street Phase 2 and $12,400,000 for Brian Orser Arena reconstruction, plus a development charges by-law amendment. They will also hear deputations from the County of Simcoe on a settlement strategy and from Green Haven Shelter for Women requesting one-time funding. Several reports on traffic, geese, and housing plans are on the agenda.

• Borrowing up to $7,218,000 for Laclie Street Phase 2 (Cedar St to Parkhurst Cres) and $12,400,000 for Brian Orser Arena reconstruction
• Development Charges By-law 2023-009 amendment
• Automated Speed Enforcement contract with Town of Newmarket, $285,000 capital budget
• Community Safety Zone with 40 km/h speed limit on Atlantis Drive
• Bird Management Program: $120,000 annual request and $168,000 for Library rooftop seagull abatement

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package provides updates and correspondence for the October 21, 2024 Council meeting. Key items include a recommendation to defer waterfront parking fee implementation to the 2026 budget process, a deeming by-law for properties on Atherley and Driftwood Roads, and updates on Laclie Street reconstruction. The package also includes correspondence on various provincial and federal matters.

• Deferral of waterfront parking fees to 2026 budget; currently 625 free parking spots at waterfront lots
• Deeming By-law for 625, 643 Atherley Road and 642 Driftwood Road to consolidate land titles
• Laclie Street Phase 2 reconstruction scheduled to open late fall 2024
• Withdrawal of Simcoe County District School Board appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal regarding Zoning By-law Amendment No. 9
• Correspondence from Mayor re Champlain Monument at Terry Fox Circle

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is reviewing a report on the Waste Diversion Site's disposal assessment, which confirms about 40 years of remaining landfill capacity and recommends optimizing the site rather than using external disposal. The committee will also discuss a draft plan for blue box regulation changes and a collection guide and incentive program.

• Waste Diversion Site disposal assessment: 40 years capacity, $1.5-2M bunker system option to preserve 5 years
• Draft CIP for blue box regulation amendment request to Province
• Collection Guide and Incentive Program update
• 2025 City-Wide Garage Sale Day follow-up
• Minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting

Council Information Package

Council is receiving information about a Notice of Appeal filed by the Simcoe County District School Board against Housekeeping Amendment No. 9 to the Zoning By-law, approved September 9, 2024. The board's appeal concerns provisions on waste storage, bicycle and electric vehicle parking, and other parking requirements for schools. Staff will compile an information package for the Ontario Land Tribunal and later report to Council on options. The package also includes updates on the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and correspondence on various municipal resolutions.

• Notice of appeal by Simcoe County District School Board to Ontario Land Tribunal on Zoning By-law Amendment No. 9 (File D14-933)
• New Provincial Planning Statement 2024 effective October 20, 2024, revoking A Place to Grow Growth Plan
• Deputation request from Segal Construction denied for promoting business
• Replacement of landmark tree at Orillia Opera House
• Correspondence on Ontario Deposit Return Program, Municipal Elections Act, involuntary care, and physician shortage

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review recent council follow-up on a sidewalk accessibility report and to discuss a request about accessible fueling options at gas stations. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Council follow-up on Report AAC-24-01 regarding sidewalks at Mississaga Street West, Quinn Avenue, and Woodside Drive
• Discussion of Charlie Adams' request about assistance at fuel pumps in Orillia
• Approval of September 12, 2024 minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee Public Meeting re IASR

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to gather feedback on conventional and specialized transit, accessible parking, taxicabs, parks, and trails, as required by Ontario Regulation 191/11. Staff will present updates on these services and on the 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan schedules, including a new schedule on information and communications. A written submission on multiple chemical sensitivity will also be considered.

• Four new conventional buses and one specialized transit vehicle ordered; first bus due October 2024
• Two new accessible parking spaces added in 2024: Lot 2 behind Mariposa Market and Matchedash Street north of Mississaga Street East
• Only one accessible taxicab in Orillia, currently not operational; no accessible cabs at Abby Taxi or Orillia Taxi Service
• Accessible parking fine without valid permit is $350.00
• New Schedule G on Information and Communications added to 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will hear from property owner Ian Ross about a potential heritage designation for 55-57 Peter Street North, and will review draft cultural heritage reports for the Huronia Regional Centre. The committee is also expected to approve the August 13, 2024 minutes.

• Discussion with Ian Ross on designating 55-57 Peter Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Review of draft Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) for Huronia Regional Centre and Associated Lands
• Review of draft Cultural Heritage Evaluation Recommendations Report (CHERR) for Huronia Regional Centre
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Meetings of Council re Planning Matters

This is a public meeting where Council will hear presentations on two proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. The first would rezone 101 Norweld Drive from industrial to commercial to support an expanded Volkswagen dealership. The second would rezone 238 Barrie Road. Council is not making final decisions at this meeting but will consider the draft amendments at a future meeting.

• 101 Norweld Drive: Rezone from Industrial One (M1) to Arterial Commercial (C3-7) for Volkswagen dealership parking, snow storage, and waste enclosure
• 101 Norweld Drive: Reduced landscaped buffer of 1.2 m along Norweld Drive (1.5 m normally required)
• 101 Norweld Drive: Development charges anticipated at approximately $47,000
• 238 Barrie Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application (File D14-937) presented for consideration

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

Council is receiving a presentation on the proposed Five-Year Orillia Economic Development Strategic Plan, prepared by Oosterbaan Strategy. The plan outlines four goals: investment attraction and workforce development, business start-up and growth, quality of life/workforce attraction and retention, and tourism sector growth. It is based on community surveys, interviews, and consultations, and identifies challenges such as affordable housing, cost of living, and transit.

• Presentation of the Five-Year Orillia Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Plan includes goals for investment attraction, business growth, quality of life, and tourism
• Based on 549 survey responses and over 60 organizational interviews
• Identifies challenges: affordable housing, cost of living vs. income, transit
• New Business Development Officer (BDO) activity scoring matrix introduced

Regular Council Meeting

Orillia Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $279,000 security upgrade for the James Street Sewage Pumping Station, adoption of a five-year economic development plan, and a waste diversion site assessment. The agenda also includes a public meeting on planning matters, a closed session on land matters, and a consent agenda with routine items such as fee waivers and budget referrals.

• Authorize $180,000 for site upgrades and $28,500 for CCTV at James Street Sewage Pumping Station, plus $50,000 for repairs and $20,500 for overnight security
• Adopt Five-Year Orillia Economic Development Strategic Plan in principle
• Receive Waste Diversion Site Disposal Assessment
• Waive Council Chamber rental fees for Lakehead University on Oct 17-18, 2024, forgoing up to $698
• Refer $100,000 for Community Connection Centre to 2025 budget

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package includes correspondence and updates for the October 7, 2024 meeting. The main item is a revised zoning by-law amendment to implement the 2023 Affordable Housing Action Plan, which now restricts additional residential and institutional uses on Place of Worship sites and the future Transit Terminal site to government, non-profit, or charitable organizations. The package also includes notices about the end of Rogers TV coverage of meetings, a pause on Colborne Street parking spaces, and various resolutions from other municipalities.

• Zoning by-law amendment (D14-933) for affordable housing, revised to remove dormitory, emergency shelter, and similar uses, and restrict new uses to non-profit/charitable/government ownership
• Rogers Cable TV will no longer regularly televise or stream Council meetings; notices will be posted online and meetings may be livestreamed on YouTube
• Mayor's response to Kathy Hunt confirms pause on Colborne Street parking space installation for safety review
• County of Simcoe to conduct Point-in-Time Homeless Count in October 2024
• Resolutions from other municipalities on rideshare services, lithium-ion batteries, asset retirement obligations, and physician shortages

Downtown BIA Parking Working Group

The Downtown BIA Parking Working Group will discuss a request from the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) to dissolve the group and refer parking matters to the Transportation and Parking Working Group. The group will provide comments back to Council as directed. The agenda also includes approval of draft meeting notes from May 2, 2024.

• Council referral: DOBIA request to dissolve the Downtown BIA Parking Working Group
• DOBIA proposes adding a second BIA appointee to the Transportation and Parking Working Group
• Approval of draft meeting notes from May 2, 2024
• No information items on the agenda

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is mostly informational, containing correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities for Council's awareness. The most notable item is a staff report on security issues at the James Street Sanitary Pumping Station, including trespassing and vandalism, with a full report coming to Committee on October 7. Other items include the appointment of a new library CEO and notices of upcoming hearings.

• James Street Sanitary Pumping Station (125 James Street West) vandalism: cut fences, locks, removed in-service wiring; report to Committee October 7
• Orillia Public Library appoints Meagan Wilkinson as permanent CEO
• Committee of Adjustment hearing October 16, 2024 (virtual)
• Rethink Poverty event November 14, 2024, Barrie
• Resolutions from Amaranth, Casselman, East Ferris, Hilliard, Kitchener, Laurentian Hills on provincial matters

Regular Council Meeting

Orillia Council is meeting to decide on several items, including supporting a Community Connection Centre with System Navigation and referring $100,000 to the 2025 budget, amending parking rules to allow seasonal overnight parking in certain parks for $375 plus HST, and approving grant applications for recreation projects. They will also hear a deputation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and consider various routine items like noise exemptions and street closures.

• Support in principle for Community Connection Centre with System Navigation; $100,000 request referred to 2025 budget
• Seasonal parking permit program: overnight parking in Walter Henry, West Ridge, Clayt French parks, Nov 15-Apr 15, $375 plus HST
• Grant applications: $1,000,000 for Barnfield Point Recreation Centre re-roofing; $2,000,000 for Foundry Park skatepark, playground, pickleball complex
• 2025 Solid Waste Management fees and Water/Wastewater fees referred to budget deliberations
• Noise exemptions for wedding on Westmount Drive North (Sept 28) and Home Depot construction (Sept 30-Oct 11)

Special Meeting of Council re Tax Appeals

Council will review and hear appeals on property tax adjustments for 2022-2024, as recommended by the Director of Financial Services. The adjustments total about $40,373.51 in property tax reductions, with reasons including house fires, demolitions, and classification changes. Council will also consider writing off $5,694.72 in uncollectable general accounts receivable invoices due to expired statutes of limitations.

• Tax appeals for 2022-2024 totaling $40,373.51 in property tax reductions
• Write-off of $5,694.72 in uncollectable invoices (e.g., graffiti removal, hydro pole damage, recreation fees)
• Appeals include properties affected by house fires, demolitions, and classification changes
• One property (030-314-02100) became exempt, reducing taxes by $13,593.56
• One property (040-402-11000) had commercial portion removed, reducing taxes by $1,125.42

Council Information Package

Council will consider a by-law to exempt part of Plan 292 from part-lot control, allowing Sophie's Landing Development Corp. to subdivide existing blocks into 23 townhouse lots on Ruby Crescent and Rice Lane (formerly 19 Orchard Point). The agenda also includes updates on a capital project prioritization framework, a deeming by-law for 404 Bayview Parkway, a new traffic controller cabinet at Fittons Road and West Street North, and tree removal at Orillia Waterfront Centre. Correspondence items cover physician shortages, cellular coverage, and the Canada Community-Building Fund.

• Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for Sophie's Landing Phase 4 (23 townhouse units, Ruby Crescent and Rice Lane)
• Capital Project Prioritization Framework to address $250M funding gap in 10-year capital plan
• Deeming By-law for 404 Bayview Parkway
• New traffic controller cabinet and accessibility enhancements at Fittons Road and West Street North
• Tree removal at Orillia Waterfront Centre

Special Meeting of Council with the Strategic Leadership Team re Tours of Various City Properties and Facilities

Council and the Strategic Leadership Team will tour various city properties and facilities in preparation for 2025 budget deliberations. The open session covers agenda approval and purpose; the substantive tour occurs in a closed session under the Municipal Act's education/training provision. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of city properties/facilities for 2025 budget preparation
• Closed session for education/training on city facilities
• Involves CAO, Corporate Services, Development Services, Engineering, and Environment/Infrastructure departments

Affordable Housing Working Group

The Affordable Housing Working Group will receive a presentation from WSP consultants on the Issues and Options Reports for Stage 2 of the Official Plan Review, focusing on housing policies. They will also review follow-ups from recent Council meetings, including the Housing Coordinator position, the Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan, and a Housing Accelerator Fund grant application. The group will provide feedback on policy options to inform the upcoming Policy Directions Report.

• Review of Issues and Options Reports on equitable access to housing, including affordable, rental, and age-friendly housing policies
• Discussion of surplus government land for affordable housing and permitting apartments in stable neighbourhoods
• Follow-up on Council's decision to continue the Housing Coordinator position indefinitely
• Update on Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application to CMHC
• Report on request to increase the Affordable Housing Reserve for 2025 budget

Recreation Working Group

The group is reviewing the 'Nurturing Neighbourhoods' report as part of the City's Official Plan update. Members are also discussing landscaping changes at the Port of Orillia and several recreation-related action items.

• Official Plan Update: 'Nurturing Neighbourhoods' report feedback due October 15, 2024
• Landscaping changes near the Port of Orillia to improve public safety and viewsheds
• Discussion on alternative canoe and kayak launch areas
• Discussion on playground accessibility
• Discussion on pickleball courts at Orillia Recreation Centre

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is reviewing draft reports on proposed 2025 solid waste fees and a 2025 City-Wide Garage Sale Day, plus receiving updates on large-item complaints, a waste composition study, and the 2024 garage sale results. The committee will provide comment on the draft reports before they go to Council. The meeting is largely informational and advisory, with no final decisions made.

• Proposed increase in regular garbage disposal fee from $185 to $200 per tonne (est. +$22,700/yr)
• Proposed new Construction & Demolition Waste category at $185/tonne, raising concrete/asphalt from $95 to $185/tonne (est. +$30,800/yr)
• Proposed increase in mixed loads fee from $370 to $400 per tonne
• Proposed discontinuation of rain barrel sales to non-Orillia residents
• 2024 City-Wide Garage Sale Day raised over $4,500 for Affordable Housing Reserve

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package updates Council on the City of Orillia's bid to host the 2026 Ontario 55+ Winter Games, with $40,000 in proposed funding from the Municipal Accommodation Tax. It also notifies of two public meetings for zoning by-law amendments at 238 Barrie Road and 101 Norweld Drive, scheduled for October 7, 2024. The package includes correspondence from AMO, the health unit, and other municipalities on various resolutions.

• Bid submitted for 2026 Ontario 55+ Winter Games with $40,000 funding from Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 238 Barrie Road to allow semi-detached dwellings (File D14-937)
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 101 Norweld Drive to rezone from Industrial to Arterial Commercial (File D14-938)
• AMO policy update on energy procurements and community/supportive housing event
• Resolution from Kirkland Lake on restricting exotic animal possession

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review survey results on city accessibility, a draft brochure for businesses, a report on sidewalks at Mississaga Street West, Woodside Drive, and Quinn Avenue, and a request about gas station pumping assistance. They will also approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.

• Review of community survey results on accessibility, including sensory swim times, beach mats, snow removal, and transit
• Draft 'Accessibility Makes Good Business Cent$' brochure for small businesses
• Report AAC-24-01 recommending staff review of sidewalks at Mississaga Street West, Quinn Avenue, and Woodside Drive
• Discussion of gas stations offering pumping assistance for people with disabilities
• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group will hear a presentation from WSP on the Issues and Options Reports for Stage 2 of the Official Plan Review, focusing on climate change and other topics. They will provide feedback to inform the upcoming Policy Directions Report. The agenda also includes updates on waterfront shrub cover and recent garden changes at the Port of Orillia.

• Presentation and feedback on Climate Change Issues and Options Report
• Discussion of policy options for tree canopy protection, sustainable building design, and greenhouse gas targets
• Update on waterfront shrub cover by Madeleine Fournier
• Addendum: Port of Orillia garden and landscaping changes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters

This is a public meeting of Orillia Council to consider three planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for a retail store at 21 Diana Drive, a draft plan of subdivision and condominium plus zoning amendment for 406/410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street, and municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The meeting includes presentations and public input, but no final decisions are made here; recommendations will go to a future Council meeting.

• Zoning amendment for 21 Diana Drive to permit a retail store (up to 595 m²) with parking in front yard, currently zoned M3-1(H6)
• Draft plan of subdivision and common elements condominium for 406 and 410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street
• Municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2014-44
• Estimated $1.5 million assessed value for 21 Diana Drive development, generating ~$31,000 in municipal tax
• Public meeting for planning matters; no final decisions at this meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive the Poverty Reduction Action Plan and consider establishing a working group to review its recommendations, funded by up to $47,500. They will also decide on several other items, including a marina management agreement, a vac-truck replacement, and a subdivision approval renewal.

• Poverty Reduction Action Plan received; working group established with $47,500 budget
• Port of Orillia Marina Management Agreement - direction on options
• Vac-Truck replacement: $850,000 capital increase and $45,000 rental funding
• Orillia Townhomes Inc. draft plan of subdivision (12 Fittons Road East) lapsing date extended to Sept 23, 2027
• Consent agenda includes automated speed enforcement MOU, digital feedback signs, and facility commercialization

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains items for Council's September 9, 2024 meeting, including confirmation by-laws for two property dispositions and a zoning by-law amendment approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal for an 8-storey, 45-unit apartment building. The package also includes correspondence and notices on waste study, conservation awards, and other municipal resolutions.

• Confirming by-law for sale of Lots 5 and 6, Horne Business Park to 1000426737 Ontario Inc.
• Confirming by-law for land exchange with Hydro One: part of 372 West Street South for 15 Industrial Street and 24 Market Street
• OLT Final Order for 625, 643 Atherley Road and 642 Driftwood Road: 8-storey, 45-unit apartment with 95 parking spaces
• 2024 Waste Composition Study
• Notice of statutory public meeting for zoning by-law amendment and subdivision at 2060 Division Road West (Township of Severn)

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package updates Council on administrative approvals and ongoing projects. It includes site plan approvals for three properties, a lane closure for sewer construction, an Ontario Land Tribunal order allowing a development, and the launch of the Official Plan Review survey. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is informational only.

• Seniors Community Grant of $25,000 awarded for 'Seniors at Play – Community Canvas Project'
• Site plan approvals for 26 Nelle Carter Court, 600 Sundial Drive, and 495 West Street South (self-storage)
• Lane closure at Fittons Rd E and Maple Dr from Sept 3 to Oct 31 for sewer pumping station construction
• OLT order allows 8-storey, 45-unit apartment building at 625/643 Atherley Rd and 642 Driftwood Rd
• Official Plan Review survey open until October 15, 2024

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group will review an action item proposing free Orillia Transit for class and daycare trips, along with updates on a traffic circle at Forest and James, Centennial Park boat launch parking, and new downtown parking spaces. The group will also receive information on bus route analysis for on-demand transit and recent council follow-ups.

• Proposal for free transit for class and daycare trips, with 2023-24 group pass statistics
• Update on temporary traffic calming circle at Forest and James intersection
• Centennial Park boat launch parking lot update with new boat trailer-only signage
• Council referral for on-demand transit feasibility report for 2025 budget
• New downtown parking spaces including 26 metered and 2 accessible spaces

Council Information Package

Council receives updates on the Fire Chief recruitment, the County of Simcoe's expanded Community Safety Program in Orillia, and correspondence regarding odour complaints at Polyethics. Also included are notices for a Committee of Adjustment hearing, a provincial emergency preparedness grant, and various resolutions from other municipalities.

• Chris Ferry appointed Fire Chief, effective January 2025
• Community Safety Program expansion by County of Simcoe, contact 1-647-688-9175
• Mayor's response to odour complaints at Polyethics, 301 Forest Avenue North
• Committee of Adjustment hearing set for September 11, 2024 (virtual)
• Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Round 2 ($5M) launching September 2024

Recreation Working Group

The Recreation Working Group is meeting to discuss and potentially form working groups for input into the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan, and to review updates on the Brian Orser Arena renovation and naturalized gardens at the Port of Orillia. They will also hear a verbal update on the Orillia Youth Strategy and consider action items on a canoe/kayak launch area, playground accessibility, and pickleball courts at the Orillia Recreation Centre.

• Brian Orser Arena renovation: W.S. Morgan Construction awarded contract, demolition underway, completion expected for 2025-26 ice season
• Naturalized gardens planted at Port of Orillia Waterfront Centre with native species, supported by donations
• Discussion on preparing for Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan
• Alternative canoe and kayak launch area proposal
• Playground accessibility and pickleball courts at Orillia Recreation Centre

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package notifies the public of several planning applications and a land disposition to be considered at the September 9, 2024 Council meeting. It includes a proposed zoning change for an LCBO retail store at 21 Diana Drive, a draft plan for 20 townhouses at 406/410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street, and a municipally-initiated official plan and zoning amendment for Orchard Point. The package also contains correspondence from other municipalities on topics like physician shortages and infrastructure funding.

• Notice of intention to dispose of city-owned lands (Part of Lot E, Plan 365, South Orillia)
• Zoning by-law amendment for retail store (LCBO) at 21 Diana Drive, up to 595m² gross floor area
• Draft plan of subdivision and condominium for 20 townhouses at 406 & 410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street
• Municipally-initiated official plan and zoning by-law amendment for Orchard Point (excluding Atherley Road frontage)
• Correspondence from other municipalities on physician shortage, paramedic long-service medals, and water testing phase-out

Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Groups

The Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group is meeting to discuss an action item from Charlotte Knegt regarding the Orillia and Area Food Strategy. The group will consider a request to refer a Food Strategy Coordinator position to the 2025 budget deliberations. The agenda includes approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting notes and no information items.

• Discussion of Charlotte Knegt's request for a Food Strategy Coordinator
• Referral of Food Strategy Coordinator position to 2025 budget deliberations
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting notes
• No information items on the agenda

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group will review and comment on a draft report about targeted stormwater management strategies to reduce beach swim advisories, and a staff memo proposing a 2025 microbial source tracking study at Orillia's public beaches. They will also receive an information item about new naturalized gardens at the Port of Orillia's Waterfront Centre. The meeting is for discussion and comment; no final decisions are being made.

• Draft report EIS-24-18 on swim advisories and targeted stormwater management strategies, referred to 2025 budget deliberations
• Proposed 2025 Microbial Source Tracking at Couchiching Beach (140 Canice Street) and Moose/Tudhope Beach (450 Atherley Road)
• 2025 stormwater budget requests totaling $401,200, including $299,000 for stormwater pond assessment and $15,000 for microbial source tracking
• Information item on naturalized gardens at the Port of Orillia's Waterfront Centre, planted with native species and supported by local donations

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review research on 55/57 and 65 Peter Street North to decide whether to recommend adding them to the City of Orillia Heritage Register. The agenda also includes an update on a wishlist of properties of interest for future review. The meeting is in-person and not livestreamed.

• Property research: 55/57 Peter Street North (late 19th-century semi-detached brick duplex)
• Property research: 65 Peter Street North (Alport House, built by 1858)
• Wishlist update: 2024 New Properties of Interest for Review
• Approval of July 9, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting: September 10, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider directing staff to seek expressions of interest for commercial operations and naming rights at several municipal facilities, including the Orillia Recreation Centre, waterfront parks, and the Orillia Opera House. They will also review reports on Terry Fox Circle improvements, a new Community Food Strategy Coordinator position, and grants. The meeting includes a closed session for land, legal, and personal matters.

• Seek expressions of interest for commercial operations at Orillia Recreation Centre, Waterfront Centre, West Orillia Sports Complex, J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, Couchiching Beach Park, and Orillia Public Library
• Seek expressions of interest for commercial naming of facilities including Orillia Opera House and Rotary Place Arena
• Approve general grants totaling $6,705 to six local organizations
• Direct staff to proceed with Terry Fox Circle improvements, including repaving and moving trail closer to water
• Authorize $92,000 additional funding for Barnfield Point Recreation Centre maintenance upgrades

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains updates and correspondence for Council's information, including proposed housekeeping amendments to the Municipal Code, a deputation request from the Orillia Pickleball Club, updates on the Centennial Park boat launch parking lot, and notices about upcoming road resurfacing projects. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the items are for information only.

• Housekeeping amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 117 (Licensing Appeal Tribunal) and 785 (Parks Regulation)
• Deputation request from Orillia Pickleball Club for September 9, 2024 Council meeting
• Centennial Park Boat Launch parking lot update: signage installed for 19 boat trailer parking spaces
• Road resurfacing on Commerce Road from Sundial Drive to 1300m East of West Street, starting August 13, 2024
• Road resurfacing on Gill Street/Victoria Crescent from Highway 12 to Heyden Avenue, starting August 15, 2024

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package with updates and correspondence for review, not a decision-making meeting. It includes notices about a LiveBarn installation at Rotary Place Arena, 98 supplementary tax bills totaling $297,232.93, and a public open house for a proposed 114-unit townhouse development at 50 Westmount Drive North. Also included are updates on community cleanup processes, a drinking water audit, and various resolutions from other municipalities.

• LiveBarn live-streaming service to be installed at Rotary Place Arena for 2024/2025 ice season
• 98 Supplementary/Omitted Tax Bills totaling $297,232.93 mailed July 25, 2024
• Public open house Aug 21, 2024 for zoning amendment for 114 stacked townhouse units at 50 Westmount Drive North
• Drinking Water Quality Management System external audit found no non-conformances
• Resolutions from other municipalities on physician shortages, water testing phase-out, and OPP funding

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package contains updates and reports on traffic safety projects and studies, including a signal phase change at Fittons Road and West Street North, a temporary traffic circle at Forest Avenue South and James Street East, and a safety analysis of West Ridge Boulevard and Monarch Drive. It also includes items on a pedestrian crossover, collision updates, a site plan approval, drinking water quality, and correspondence from other bodies. No decisions are being made; the package is for council's information.

• Signal phase change at Fittons Road and West Street North to add advanced turn lanes in all four directions
• Temporary traffic calming traffic circle at Forest Avenue South and James Street East, operational by mid-to-end August
• Intersection safety analysis of West Ridge Boulevard and Monarch Drive shows collisions increased from 1.5 to 6.3 per year since 2017
• Site plan approval for 26 Nelle Carter Court
• Drinking Water Quality Management System 2023 Management Review

Special Meeting of Council re Lean Projects, Outcome of the Communications and Engagement Survey, Revenue Optimization, Legal Updates, and an Amendment to Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 2007-55

This special Council meeting covers updates on staff Lean training and Green Belt projects, results of the Communications and Engagement Survey, a revenue optimization presentation, legal updates in closed session, and an amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law to add temporary all-way stop signs at two intersections. The meeting includes a closed session for land and legal matters.

• Amendment 153 to Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law 2007-55: temporary all-way stop signs at Brant Street and Canice Street, and Tecumseth Street and Lightfoot Drive
• Overview of 12 Lean Green Belt certification projects, including HR recruitment, sign by-law, vehicle maintenance, and AquaQueue elimination
• Results of Communications and Engagement Survey (460 responses, March 11-April 5, 2024)
• Revenue Optimization presentation by Corporate Services Department
• Closed session for legal updates (verbal) under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(c) and (e)

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is mostly informational correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities. The main item is an update on Orillia's expression of intent to bid on the 2026 and 2028 Ontario Winter Games, with increased provincial grants available. Other items include notices about pool maintenance, a census thank-you, and external resolutions on blue box rules, municipal finances, exotic animals, accessibility, and infrastructure funding.

• Expression of intent to bid on 2026 and 2028 Ontario Winter Games; hosting grants increased to $1,325,000 (Youth) and $325,000 (55+)
• Orillia Recreation Centre natatorium closed Aug 17–Sep 14, 2024 for annual pool maintenance
• Township of Ramara public meeting Aug 12, 2024 on proposed new Official Plan
• Town of Cochrane resolution requesting province amend blue box regulation to cover 'ineligible' sources
• City of Stratford resolutions on Accessible Ontario by 2025 and infrastructure funding

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the textiles recycling program and a landfill gas generation assessment, and to discuss the 2025 budget submission and a proposed Treasure Hunt Program policy change. The agenda includes both information and action items, with decisions expected on the budget submission and the Treasure Hunt Program.

• Textiles recycling event collected 6,411 kg in May 2024; total 7.7 tonnes in 2024
• Landfill gas generation assessment for Kitchener Street Waste Diversion Site (Golder report)
• 2025 Budget Submission for Waste Management Advisory Committee
• Treasure Hunt Program policy review (Policy 9.3.2.7, Municipal Code Chapters 877 and 834)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items, including temporary four-way stops at two intersections, endorsing a Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan, and revising planning application fees. It will also receive reports on on-demand transit, a housing coordinator position, winter control, and tree planting, with several items referred to 2025 budget deliberations.

• Temporary four-way stops at Brant/Canice and Tecumseth/Lightfoot, $5,000 from contingency
• Endorse Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan in principle
• Repeal and replace Chapter 487 Planning Application Fees, effective July 16, 2024
• Refer on-demand transit recommendations to 2025 budget
• Support Housing Coordinator position, refer to 2025 budget

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

Council is considering a referral report on winter control activities, including a July 14, 2024 letter from Zachary Mauro requesting a return to a sand/salt mix instead of the current blue salt method. The letter cites safety, cost, and environmental concerns. No decision is recorded in this addendum; it is a discussion item.

• Referral report on winter control activities and snow removal
• Letter from Zachary Mauro requesting sand/salt mix on roads
• Mauro cites black ice risk, steep hills, and vehicle damage
• Proposal to use local sand pits in Oro-Medonte to reduce costs

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several administrative and infrastructure items, including a new municipal funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund. Discussions also cover annual tax levies for local hospitals and colleges, water meter supplier diversification, and a progress update on the Brian Orser Arena renovation.

• Execution of Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund
• Annual tax levies: $18,450 for Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, $87,975 for Georgian College, and $130,950 for Lakehead University
• Site plan approval and parking by-law amendments for 70 Front Street North
• Addition of Neptune Technology Group to the standard water meter suppliers list
• Project update on Brian Orser Arena renovation by W.S. Morgan Construction Limited

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2025 budget and discussing accessibility improvements for local sidewalks and Homewood Park. Members are also reviewing a draft brochure to promote accessibility for local businesses.

• Review of the 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Budget
• Proposed sidewalk improvements at Mississaga Street West, Woodside Drive, and Quinn Avenue
• Review of Homewood Park Playground accessibility
• Discussion of the 'Accessibility Makes Cent$' draft brochure
• Review of the 2023 Initial Recommendations Report for Improving Accessible Built Environment Standards

Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group

The Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group will discuss the 2025 budget submission process and a proposal for a new food strategy. A recommendation has been made to hire a Food Strategy Coordinator to implement the 2021 'Growing Change' report.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget Submission requirements due August 2, 2024
• Proposal to create an Orillia & Area Food Strategy
• Recommendation to hire a Food Strategy Coordinator to lead food system initiatives
• Review of the 2021 'Growing Change' report roadmap

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee reviewed property designation interests for 120 Mary Street and 14 Matchedash Street North. Members also discussed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act via Bill 200 and reviewed potential heritage incentive programs.

• Discussion of heritage designation for 120 Mary Street
• Discussion of heritage designation for 14 Matchedash Street North
• Information session on Bill 200 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Review of heritage incentive program samples from Oshawa and Caledon
• Preparation of the 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee budget

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several departmental updates, including site plan approval for a 24-unit townhouse development at 70 Front Street North. Other items include a proposed amendment to overnight parking at Lot #6 and the 2024 road line painting schedule.

• Site Plan Approval for 24-unit standard condominium townhouse development at 70 Front Street North
• Proposed amendment to Traffic/Parking By-law 2007-055 to prohibit parking in 15 Lot #6 spaces during winter maintenance (Nov 15 - April 15)
• 2024 Roads and Crosswalk Line Painting Program scheduled for July and September/October
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment hearing scheduled for July 17, 2024
• Correspondence regarding St. Catharines' Green Roads Pilot Project using bioresin

Special Meeting of Council re Downtown Orillia BIA Summer Patio Event

Council is considering an amendment to expand the scope of the Downtown Orillia BIA Summer Patio event. The proposal seeks to add more street sections to the closure list and extend the event end date to August 31, 2024.

• Proposed street closures on Mississaga Street (East and West) and Peter Street South
• Proposed closure of Municipal Parking Lot #5
• Estimated $550 in forgone parking revenue
• Temporary relocation of the Downtown Transit Terminal to West Street
• Requirement for a six-metre fire route and approved emergency action plan

Council Information Package

The Council information package includes updates on the renaming of Centennial Drive to Lightfoot Drive and the results of the first textiles curbside collection event. It also contains correspondence regarding odour complaints at Polyethics Industries Inc. and maintenance of the Stephen Leacock Museum grounds.

• Renaming of Centennial Drive to Lightfoot Drive and installation of 25 vinyl banners
• Collection of 7.7 tonnes of textiles in 2024 via curbside and depot programs
• Correspondence regarding odour complaints at Polyethics Industries Inc. located at 301 Forest Avenue North
• Update on landscaping and maintenance plans for the Stephen Leacock Museum grounds
• Committee of Adjustment decisions from the June 19, 2024, hearing

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group is reviewing a draft report regarding the implementation of On-Demand Transit (ODT). The group is considering a phased approach that could begin in 2026, utilizing a hybrid model of fixed routes and on-demand service during evenings and weekends.

• Draft Report TPWG-24-01 regarding On-Demand Transit recommendations
• Proposed 1-year phase-in period for on-demand service starting early-to-mid 2026
• Addendum regarding free transit for group trips for classes and daycares
• Recommendation to refer feasibility and cost studies to 2025 Budget deliberations

Council Information Package

The City of Orillia is providing an update on the Centennial Park Boat Launch Parking Area Reconstruction project. Due to weather, supply chain issues, and design modifications, the opening date has been set for July 26.

• Centennial Park Boat Launch Parking Area Reconstruction opening July 26
• Best Link Paving awarded reconstruction contract on April 15
• Project remains on budget despite delays
• Correspondence regarding Aggregate Resources Act policy changes
• Correspondence regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities

Affordable Housing Working Group

The Affordable Housing Working Group will discuss the merits of the Housing Coordinator position to provide feedback to City Council. The group will also receive updates on the Orillia Affordable Housing Action Plan and a County of Simcoe proposal regarding affordable rental development.

• Discussion on the future of the Housing Coordinator position
• Update on County of Simcoe's Call for Proposals for affordable rental development
• Status update on the Orillia Affordable Housing Action Plan
• Review of CMHC Affordable Housing Grants webinar information

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2025 Capital Budget Plan and the 2023 Solid Waste Management Operations Annual Report. The meeting also includes updates on Ministry of the Environment compliance inspections and water monitoring reports.

• 2025 Capital Budget Plan for Waste Management
• 2023 Solid Waste Management Operations Annual Report
• MECP compliance inspection updates for Waste Diversion Site and Wastewater Treatment Centre
• 2023 Waste Diversion Site and Kitchener Park Annual Water Monitoring Reports
• New cost sharing agreement with County of Simcoe for Household Hazardous Waste Depot

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review the Orillia Public Library's 2023 Annual Report and a request regarding Foundry Park skatepark plans. The agenda also includes updates to parade regulations, downtown planning, and a proposal to increase the affordable housing reserve.

• Implementation of a $100 Parade Permit Application fee
• $60,000 funding shift for the Downtown Tomorrow Plan Update
• Proposal to increase the Affordable Housing Reserve by $250,000 annually
• Approval of $5,000 for temporary four-way stops at Brant and Canice, and Tecumseth and Lightfoot
• Addition of 22 metered and 2 accessible on-street parking spaces

Budget Committee re 2025 Budget Preparation

The Budget Committee is meeting to establish direction for the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. This includes setting a tax levy increase guide and a prioritization framework for 10-year capital planning. Staff have provided a preliminary estimate for the 2025 taxation levy adjustment between 2.89% and 6.88%.

• Preliminary 2025 taxation levy adjustment estimate of 2.89% to 6.88%
• Proposed 10-year capital planning prioritization framework report due before October 1, 2024
• Review of Fire/Rescue Boat Replacement (Capital Project 25022)
• Review of Road Reconstruction, Resurfacing, and Sidewalks Replacement Forecast
• Review of Stormwater Management Ponds Assessment (Capital Project 25604)

Budget Committee Report Number 2024-1

The Budget Committee is recommending that staff prepare a draft 2025 Operating Budget with a maximum tax levy increase of 3% to 4%. Staff are also directed to create a prioritization framework for 10-year capital planning by October 1, 2024. Several reports regarding capital projects and infrastructure were received for information.

• Proposed 2025 tax levy increase range of 3% to 4%
• Capital Project 25022 - Fire Boat context
• Proposed future road reconstruction, resurfacing, and sidewalk replacement works
• Capital Project 25604 - Stormwater Ponds Assessment
• 10-Year Capital Forecast updates for fleet and facilities

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing updates to development charges following provincial Bill 185. The package also includes information on a new Indigenous youth aquatic program and proposed accessible parking amendments.

• Bill 185 updates to Development Charges, including the repeal of mandatory five-year phase-ins
• $23,748 grant for the Indigenous Youth Aquatic Leadership program starting fall 2024
• Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 2007-55 to add accessible parking at Centennial Park and Waterfront Centre
• Activation of traffic signals at Swinimer Drive and University Avenue on June 18, 2024
• Proposed two-year GIS Asset Management Pilot Project with estimated costs of $74,000 in 2025

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2023 Initial Recommendations Report regarding improving accessible built environment standards. Members are also discussing the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project, including a draft business information brochure and an accessibility champions program.

• Review of Improving Accessible Built Environment Standards — 2023 Initial Recommendations Report
• Draft content for the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project: Accessible Business Information Brochure
• Discussion of the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project Part 2: Accessibility Champions Program/Award
• National AccessAbility Week Proclamation and Flag Raising information

Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group

The working group will meet to elect a meeting facilitator for 2024 and approve the upcoming meeting schedule. The agenda also includes reviewing new public appointment handbooks and municipal code updates regarding committee structures.

• Election of a 2024 Meeting Facilitator
• Approval of the 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule
• Review of Chapter 105 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code regarding committees
• Review of the new Public Appointments Handbook

Climate Change & Environmental Working Group

The Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability Working Group will review a proposed $299,000 assessment of stormwater management ponds. The meeting will also include an overview of the City's tree planting program and a discussion regarding trees on Maple Drive.

• Proposed $299,000 consultant assessment for stormwater pond maintenance in 2025
• Overview of the City Tree Planting Program and potential 2025 tree giveaway
• Discussion regarding tree preservation on Maple Drive
• Review of stormwater pond maintenance costs forecasted at $4,266,000 through 2032

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing research on specific properties of interest and examining heritage incentive programs from other municipalities. Members are also discussing insurance research for heritage properties and the background of Ada Torrance paintings.

• Research project discussion for 14 Matchedash Street North
• Research project discussion for 120 Mary Street
• Review of Oshawa Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program samples
• Review of Caledon Heritage Grant program guidelines
• Insurance research presentation by Michael Pearson

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing updates on the recruitment process for a new Fire Chief following Michael Clark's retirement. The package also details upcoming construction for Inch Arterial Road and interim safety repairs at the Orillia Opera House.

• Recruitment for a new Fire Chief beginning June 13, 2024
• Inch Arterial Road construction starting June 2024 and ending May 2025
• Interim window safety repairs at the Orillia Opera House
• Correspondence regarding Orillia Slo-Pitch League and Orillia Legion Minor Baseball Association
• Correspondence from Callander and Pelee regarding provincial and federal resolutions

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Orillia is considering a proposal to add $250,000 annually to the Affordable Housing Reserve, bringing the total annual allocation to $575,000. The meeting also includes discussions on community safety zones, traffic calming policies, and the 2023 budget results.

• Proposed $250,000 annual increase to the Affordable Housing Reserve
• Ratification of a $1,000,000 dividend from Orillia Power Generation Corporation
• Feasibility study for Community Safety Zones at Bass Lake Side Road and Stone Ridge Boulevard
• Review of the Traffic Calming Policy and minimum requirements for local roads
• By-law amendments for recreation user fees and water/wastewater rate fees

Council Information Package

The Council information package includes updates on sidewalk replacement on Coldwater Street and the outcome of a County of Simcoe affordable housing proposal. It also addresses various resident correspondences regarding tree removal, business licensing fees, and industrial odor complaints.

• Sidewalk replacement on Coldwater Street from West Street to Front Street
• County of Simcoe's selection of 250 West Street North for 100 affordable housing units over City-proposed sites
• Ben's Ditch debris and litter cleanup
• Laclie Street reconstruction and tree removal project
• Request for mobile catering truck license fee reduction

Special Meeting of Council re Departmental File, Asset Management, and Strategic Priority Updates

The Orillia Council is meeting to review departmental updates and the 2024 Asset Management Plan. The meeting includes presentations on the current condition of city assets and a status update on Council's strategic priorities.

• Presentation of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Discussion of departmental file updates
• Status update on Council's Strategic Priorities
• Review of asset categories including transportation, water, and fire services

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group will review recent Council decisions regarding downtown parking and transit. The group will also discuss research regarding on-demand transit objectives and recommendations.

• Construction of 26 additional on-street parallel metered parking spaces and two accessible spaces
• Implementation of the Passport Parking App for Colborne Street parking
• Pricing of 17 Colborne Street spaces at a low utilization rate of $1.75 per hour
• Review of hourly parking rates for Temporary Lot #15
• Discussion of Transit Working Group research on on-demand transit

Council Information Package

The Council information package includes notices regarding road and sidewalk construction projects. It also contains various pieces of correspondence, including responses to requests for deputations and inquiries regarding personal mobility devices.

• Reconstruction of Laclie Street from Borland Street East to Parkhurst Crescent (Phase 2)
• Sidewalk replacement on Regent Street from James Street to Oxford Street (East Side)
• Declined deputation request from Orillia Slo-Pitch League and Orillia Legion Minor Baseball Association
• Response to inquiry regarding personal mobility device by-laws
• Committee of Adjustment decisions from the May 15, 2024 hearing

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group is reviewing recent Council decisions, including updates to the Clean and Clear by-law. These changes aim to clarify rules for naturalized areas and manage noxious weeds. The group is also reviewing the Orillia Home Energy Savings Program feasibility study.

• Repeal and replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 834 (Clean and Clear)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 866 (Maintenance - Occupancy Standards)
• Orillia Home Energy Savings Program feasibility study and next steps
• Community Efficiency Financing Program update
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) submitted a recommendation regarding on-street metered parking spaces. The Board is proposing specific pricing options to assist with parking familiarization ahead of the Downtown Streetscape revitalization construction.

• Recommendation of Option 2 for parking changes
• Proposal to price Colbourne spaces at $1.75 per hour
• Proposal to keep Post Office spaces as free 5-minute spaces

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider several departmental reports, including updates to water and wastewater user fees and a $600,000 reallocation for fleet additions. Discussions also include new parking space construction downtown and amendments to the Order of Orillia and Orillia Hall of Fame award programs.

• Construction of 14 additional on-street parallel metered parking spaces and two accessible spaces downtown
• Reallocation of $600,000 for 2024 fleet additions, including a patching trailer and pickup trucks
• Proposed amendment to water and wastewater user fees in the Municipal Code
• Adoption of new policy for the Order of Orillia and Orillia Hall of Fame award programs
• Offer of $27,188 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for landscaping and fencing at a temporary housing site

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several departmental updates, including a provincial gas tax funding agreement for transit and the expansion of the County of Simcoe Community Safety Program. Other items include proposed housekeeping amendments to short-term rental regulations and notices regarding local infrastructure construction.

• Authorization of a Letter of Agreement to receive up to $596,647 in Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for transit
• Expansion of the County of Simcoe Community Safety Program to include Orillia
• Proposed housekeeping amendments to Chapter 730 regarding Short-Term Rental Accommodations
• Notice of construction for a sanitary sewage pump station and Elgin Street reconstruction
• Notice of sidewalk replacement on Douglas Street and East Street

Affordable Housing Working Group

The Affordable Housing Working Group is reviewing updates regarding the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program (SRRP). The meeting includes information on municipal fees for the 175 West St. S. site and a new Public Appointments Handbook.

• Update on Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program (SRRP) at 175 West St. S.
• Report of $59,353.00 in total site development and setup costs for SRRP
• Proposed $13,459.00 in City contributions for SRRP garbage tags, transit tickets, and recreation passes
• Review of the new Public Appointments Handbook

Recreation Working Group

The Recreation Working Group will meet to elect a 2024 facilitator and review updates on the Orillia Youth Strategy and the Parks, Recreation, Culture & Trails Master Plan. Members will also discuss the New Horizons for Seniors Program and establish a 2024 meeting schedule.

• New Horizons for Seniors Program: $24,946 federal grant for 'Seniors at Play Enhancement Initiative - WISE'
• Purchase of an accessible lift for the Orillia Recreation Centre universal changeroom
• Staff update on the Parks, Recreation, Culture & Trails Master Plan Request for Proposal
• Staff update on the Orillia Youth Strategy
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule for June, August, September, October, and November

Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee is reviewing research on heritage property tax incentives and insurance impacts for designated buildings. Members are also discussing property surveys for several residential sites and the search for a missing Ada Torrance painting.

• Research on insurance premium increases for heritage-designated buildings
• Review of heritage property tax relief programs in other municipalities
• Property survey for 55 and 57 Peter Street North
• Property survey for 65 Peter Street North
• Research project for 14 Matchedash Street North

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several departmental updates, including a $24,946 federal grant for senior programming and the upcoming Phase 2 reconstruction of Laclie Street. The agenda also includes 2023 annual water monitoring reports for the Waste Diversion Site and Kitchener Park, and a revised statement of council remuneration and expenses.

• $24,946 federal grant for Seniors at Play Enhancement Initiative - WISE
• Laclie Street Phase 2 reconstruction including water main and sewer work
• 2023 Waste Diversion Site and Kitchener Park annual water monitoring reports
• Revised 2023 Statement of the Treasurer regarding Council remuneration and expenses
• Orillia Transit detour updates for the Laclie route

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project, including a draft program for an Accessibility Champions Award. Members are also preparing for a National AccessAbility Week flag raising at the Orillia Opera House on May 27, 2024.

• National AccessAbility Week flag raising at Orillia Opera House on May 27, 2024
• 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project: Accessible Business Information Brochure
• 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project: Accessibility Champions Award draft program
• Discussion regarding an Annual Public Meeting for transportation and accessibility feedback

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review 2024 tax ratios and several capital project amendments. The meeting includes discussions on transit electrification funding and street closures for various downtown events.

• Approval of 2024 tax ratios, including multi-residential at 1.378000 and industrial at 1.842000
• Transit Electrification Study budget increase from $60,000 to $125,000
• Library Doors Replacement amendment to include West Street doors and climate control ($80,000 total)
• General grants including $1,500 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orillia and District Arts Council, and The Cellar Singers
• Street closures for Summer Patio, Mariposa Folk Festival, and Orillia Car Show

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

The City is considering an agreement with LIV (Hawk Ridge) GP to allow the developer to construct 580 metres of Inch Arterial Road and associated services. The project involves a total value of $7,656,000, with the City providing a maximum contribution of $4,665,073 through development charge credits and a direct contribution.

• Inch Arterial Road construction totaling $7,656,000
• LIV (Hawk Ridge) GP Local Service Charge of $2,990,927
• City maximum contribution of $4,665,073 (including $2,465,073 in development charge credits)
• City maximum Direct Contribution of $2,200,000
• Approval of $20,000 for an Ontario Land Surveyor

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several departmental reports, including updates on the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program and the 2023 Solid Waste Management Annual Report. The agenda also includes notices for sidewalk replacement on O'Brien Street and proposed amendments to remuneration for the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board.

• Proposed $75 per diem remuneration for Couchiching OPP Detachment Board appointees
• $59,353.00 in total site development costs for the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program
• $13,459.00 in additional City contributions for transit and recreation for the SRRP
• Sidewalk replacement on O'Brien Street from Nottawasaga Street to Mississaga Street West
• 2023 Solid Waste Management Operations Annual Report review

Downtown BIA Parking Working Group

The Downtown BIA Parking Working Group is reviewing a staff report regarding the hourly parking rate at 20 Front Street South. Staff recommends maintaining the current $3.00 per hour rate to offset development costs rather than reducing it to $2.00 per hour.

• Review of Temporary Lot #15 hourly parking rate (Report DSE-24-18)
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule for the Working Group
• Discussion of on-street parking creation on Colborne Street
• Review of Downtown BIA Parking Working Group Terms of Reference

Council Information Package

The Council information package includes updates on sidewalk construction, environmental compliance inspections, and various municipal correspondence. It also details upcoming community events and notices regarding local development and infrastructure.

• Sidewalk replacement on Toboggan Hill from Rosemary Road to End starting May 1, 2024
• Take Back the Night Parade permit issued for May 16, 2024
• MECP inspection results showing 100% rating for Drinking Water Treatment System
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment notices for 325 and 351 West Street South
• 2023 Stormwater Management System Annual Report

Affordable Housing Working Group

The Affordable Housing Working Group is convening its first meeting to establish its 2024 operations. The group will elect a meeting facilitator and propose a meeting schedule for the year.

• Election of a 2024 Meeting Facilitator
• Project status update on the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program at 175 West St. S.
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Grants and Loans Webinar
• Review of joint news release regarding the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Proposal of the 2024 meeting schedule

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a $46,000 budget increase for the Mill Creek and Ben's Ditch floodplain mapping study. The meeting also includes a funding request from Inclusive Orillia and several municipal by-law amendments.

• Increase Mill Creek and Ben's Ditch floodplain mapping budget from $157,000 to $203,000
• Inclusive Orillia request for $9,900 in start-up funding
• Orillia Home Energy Savings Program feasibility study using $75,000
• By-law to rename Centennial Drive as Lightfoot Drive
• Removal of Thomas Gummersall Anderson from the Orillia Hall of Fame

Council Information Package

Council is reviewing several administrative updates, including proposed changes to development charges under Bill 185 and a potential municipal insurance pool. The agenda also includes a request to rename Centennial Drive to Lightfoot Drive and updates to municipal code chapters regarding taxes, expenses, and signage.

• Overview of Bill 185 development charge changes
• Feasibility study of a County of Simcoe municipal insurance pool
• Renaming Centennial Drive to Lightfoot Drive
• Borland Street road reconstruction and utility improvements
• Amendment to Chapter 493 regarding $300 annual honorariums

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is reviewing a new cost-sharing agreement with the County of Simcoe for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. The committee is also considering a report to make the 'Take a Bag, Leave a Bag' pilot program a permanent city initiative.

• New cost-sharing agreement with County of Simcoe providing $8,000 per year for five years for the HHW Depot
• Proposed $400 allocation for 'Take a Bag, Leave a Bag' materials and food safety boxes
• Proposal to expand 'Take a Bag, Leave a Bag' locations from two to four vendors
• Planned construction of a new HHW Depot in 2025 pending funding approval

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing various pieces of correspondence from other municipalities and provincial ministries. Key items include a new cost-sharing agreement for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot and a $75,000 contribution to physician recruitment.

• New cost-sharing agreement with County of Simcoe for HHW Depot ($8,000 per year for 5 years)
• $75,000 financial support for Orillia and Lake Country Physician Recruitment
• Correspondence regarding Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 14, 2024)
• Resolution from Town of Cobourg regarding Blue Box regulation amendments
• Resolution from Town of Goderich regarding Municipal Code of Conduct enforcement

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for a 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project. This includes discussing information tools for businesses and potential award programs for local accessibility champions.

• Discussion of 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project content and budget
• Review of accessibility award programs in Oshawa, Kingston, and Sarnia
• Approval of up to $225 for the purchase of Access Orillia branded flags
• Request for a flag raising and proclamation for National Accessibility Week (May 26–June 1, 2024)
• Request for a deputation at the May 21 Council meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss preliminary property surveys for seven different locations. The meeting also includes updates on the Properties of Interest Research Project and background regarding Ada Torrance paintings.

• Preliminary Property Survey: 207 and 209 Canice Street
• Preliminary Property Survey: 44 to 64 Front Street South
• Preliminary Property Survey: 144 Jarvis Street
• Preliminary Property Survey: 265 Laclie Street
• Preliminary Property Survey: 55 Matchedash Street North

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters - Addendum

The City of Orillia Council will hold a public meeting regarding planning matters and housekeeping amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The agenda includes correspondence from residents regarding proposed zoning changes at 23 Westmount Drive South.

• Housekeeping amendments to City of Orillia Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2014-44
• Correspondence regarding proposed zoning uses at 23 Westmount Drive South

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing several municipal updates, including a $75,000 feasibility study for a home energy savings program and new bylaws regarding fireworks. The meeting also includes discussions on road signage, zoning amendments, and requests for provincial action on building codes.

• Authorization of $75,000 for the Orillia Home Energy Savings Program feasibility study
• Proposed $500 expenditure for new 'No Exit' and customized signage at Westmount Drive South and Rose Avenue
• New fireworks bylaw prohibiting discharge except at Council-approved special events
• Implementation of a $200 inspection fee for fireworks regulation non-compliance
• Resolution requesting the Province of Ontario expedite energy performance building standards

Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters

The Development Services and Engineering Department is presenting housekeeping amendments to the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2014-44. These updates aim to comply with Bill 23 regarding multi-unit dwellings and implement components of the 2023 Affordable Housing Action Plan. The meeting includes discussions on residential use permissions, parking requirements, and technical zoning updates.

• Permitting up to three dwelling units in semi-detached or townhouse dwellings per Bill 23
• Reducing parking requirements for government and non-profit affordable housing
• Pre-zoning sites with Places of Worship to allow various residential uses
• Pre-zoning 66 Peter St. S., 53 Colborne St. E., and 59 Colborne St. E. for up to 8 storeys
• Increasing required width for parking spaces adjacent to garage walls by 0.3 m

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing a Request for Proposal for a re-scoped Net Zero Transit Terminal design. Other items include a proposed by-law for road widenings at 384 West Street North and the removal of a holding provision at 640 Atherley Road.

• Request for Proposal for Net Zero Transit Terminal design
• Road widening and stormwater easement at 384 West Street North
• Removal of holding provision at 640 Atherley Road
• Vital Statistics Modernization Projects update
• Establishment of the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

Council Information Package

The City is addressing a letter from the Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) regarding its procurement methods. The Mayor's response defends the use of evaluated criteria over 'lowest bid' models to manage project risks and protect taxpayer interests.

• Response to OSWCA concerns regarding timely disclosure of bid results
• Defense of High-Score Quote/Tender processes for specialized services
• Review of the 2022 Procurement By-law (Chapter 261)
• Project status update for Supportive Rapid Re-Housing at 175 West Street South
• Tree removal discussion for Inch Farm Residential Subdivision

Transportation and Parking Working Group

The Transportation and Parking Working Group is reviewing a staff report regarding the creation of new on-street parking spaces. The proposal includes adding parallel metered spaces on side streets and Colborne Street, as well as increasing accessible parking options.

• Proposal to construct 14 additional on-street parallel metered parking spaces
• Proposal to create two new accessible parking spaces
• Conversion of four 5-minute free parking stalls on Peter St S to paid metered spaces
• Proposed side street parking rate of $1.75/hour
• Proposed Colborne Street parking rate of $3.00/hour

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a resolution requesting the Province expedite energy efficiency standards in the Ontario Building Code. The meeting also includes discussions on updating municipal clean and clear policies, adjusting tree and bench dedication fees, and reviewing new fireworks regulations.

• Resolution to request provincial amendments to the Ontario Building Code for energy performance
• Proposed $200 inspection fee for fireworks regulation non-compliance
• Amendment to Tree and Bench Dedication Program to become a full cost recovery program
• Approval of a city-wide Garage Sale Day for June 15, 2024
• Appointment of Councillor Ralph Cipolla and a community representative to the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

Special Meeting of Council re Tax Appeals

Council will review and hear several Section 357/358 tax appeals recommended by the Director of Financial Services. These appeals involve requests for tax remissions due to classification changes, house demolitions, and manifest errors.

• 2021 tax remission appeals totaling $24,314.93
• 2022 tax remission appeals totaling $25,999.02
• 2023 tax remission appeals totaling $29,882.22
• Tax remission for 570 Sundial Dr regarding classification changes
• Tax remission for 120 Brant St E regarding gross or manifest error

Council Information Package - 22 Mar 2024 - Revised

The Council is reviewing several administrative and development items, including updates to the Municipal Code following the Community Safety and Policing Act. Discussions include removing a holding provision for a townhouse development and reviewing road reconstruction projects.

• Removal of holding provision for 24 townhouses at 70 Front Street North
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 170 regarding Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Repeal and replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 64 for the Committee of Adjustment
• Road widenings and daylight triangles at 250 West Street North
• Laclie Street and Tecumseth Street reconstruction

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a staff report regarding the creation of new on-street parking in the downtown core. The proposal includes adding metered spaces on side streets and Colborne Street, as well as creating new accessible parking options.

• Proposal to construct 14 additional on-street parallel metered parking spaces
• Proposal to create two accessible parking spaces, including one on Matchedash St N
• Conversion of two Pay and Display spaces in Lot 2 into one accessible parking space
• Proposed parking rates of $1.75/hour for side streets and $3.00/hour for Colborne Street
• Review of the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Project and potential award programs

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Chair for 2024. Members will also discuss the proposed bimonthly meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Election of a Chair for 2024
• Review of 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule

Downtown BIA Parking Working Group

The Downtown BIA Parking Working Group is reviewing a staff report regarding the creation of new on-street parking. The recommended plan involves adding 14 metered spaces and two accessible spaces to accommodate future growth.

• Proposal to construct 14 additional on-street parallel metered spaces
• Proposal to create two accessible parking spaces
• Conversion of four 5-minute free parking stalls to paid metered stalls
• Estimated one-time implementation cost of $9,000 for Option 1
• Proposed parking rates of $1.75/hour for side streets and $3.00/hour for Colborne St

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing updates on MTO bridge replacements, proposed housing and zoning amendments, and the progress of the Fuel Innovation pilot project. The agenda also includes reports on customer service pilot extensions and municipal correspondence from other Ontario towns.

• MTO bridge replacements at Coldwater Road and Old Barrie Road delayed until 2026 and 2028
• Public meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024, regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
• Fuel Innovation three-year pilot project supported by $500,000 from the Innovation Hub Reserve
• Extension of enhanced customer service hours at the City Centre until December 31, 2024
• Notice of municipally-initiated housekeeping amendments to permit up to three units in semi-detached or townhouse dwellings

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing a $42,000 capital project to research and designate several local properties. They are also discussing a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for the Huronia Regional Centre being conducted by Infrastructure Ontario.

• Proposed $42,000 capital project for Heritage Property Designation research
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) for Huronia Regional Centre
• Heritage Designation Research Project involving 7 properties
• Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) proposal for designation reports
• TMHC quote for heritage consulting

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing updates on the Brian Orser Arena renovation and the selection of 175 West Street South for a rapid re-housing program. Additionally, staff reported that the City's application for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund was not selected for funding.

• Selection of 175 West Street South for the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program
• Denial of $15 million CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application
• Launch of Communications and Engagement Survey on March 11, 2024
• $12,400,000 approved for Brian Orser Arena Renovation Project
• Annual garbage tag mailout scheduled for June 3, 2024

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Working Group will review a staff report regarding updates to the City's Clean and Clear by-law. The proposal seeks to clarify exemptions for natural gardens and define prohibited invasive or poisonous weeds. Staff also recommend exploring a future policy for naturalized boulevards.

• Review of DSE-24-09 regarding Natural Gardens
• Proposed repeal and replacement of Chapter 834 (Clean and Clear) of the Municipal Code
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 866 (Maintenance - Occupancy Standards)
• Recommendation to explore a policy for naturalized boulevards
• Review of the 2023 CDP Score for the Climate Change Action Plan

Regular Council Meeting - Addendum

The Council is reviewing reports regarding the Temporary Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program. The addendum includes correspondence from a local business owner and The Lighthouse Board of Directors regarding program locations.

• Email from Susie Thisdelle regarding a proposed encampment at the former police station on Peter St.
• Email from The Lighthouse Board of Directors regarding the suitability of 75 Queen Street for the program.

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Orillia is considering property acquisitions for a rapid re-housing program and planning for Phase Two of the Orillia Recreation Centre. Council will also review a proposal for a city-wide garage sale day and updates to the Official Plan.

• Pursuit of 175 West Street South and 66 Peter Street South for rapid re-housing
• Phase Two of Orillia Recreation Centre to include two ice surfaces and a dry pad
• Approval of a city-wide Garage Sale Day for June 15, 2024
• Proposed pedestrian crossover on Park Street near Calverley Street
• 10-year transit service agreement with the Township of Severn

Council Information Package

The City of Orillia is reviewing the 2023 Annual Drinking Water System and Summary Report. An unannounced inspection by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks resulted in a 100% final inspection rating.

• 2023 Annual Drinking Water System and Summary Report
• MECP Annual Drinking Water Inspection Report (100% rating)
• Drinking Water System inspection conducted October 17, 2023

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several departmental updates, including a new transit pilot program with ONTC and a research collaboration with Georgian College. The package also notes that the Brian Orser Arena project was not selected for federal GICB funding.

• One-year pilot program between ONTC and Orillia Transit starting February 12, 2024
• Georgian College research collaboration involving AI and data analytics for transit
• Brian Orser Arena project denied ~$6 million in GICB funding
• Installation of advanced green signals at Fittons Road and West Street scheduled for spring
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority draft 2024 budget

Council Information Package

A group of 147 North Lake Village owners is requesting a tax credit or additional municipal services. Residents argue they pay property taxes for services the City does not provide, such as snow removal and road maintenance, which they currently fund through private condo fees.

• Request for tax credit or service provision for 169 townhouse units in North Lake Village Phases 1, 2, and 3
• Correspondence regarding North Lake Village property taxation
• Correspondence regarding Couchiching Golf and Country Club
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit vaccine update
• Correspondence regarding Ontario Energy Board gas pipeline subsidy

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed upcoming changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program. These changes include new collection schedules effective February 5, 2024, and new cart setout limits effective July 1, 2024.

• New ICI recycling collection schedule effective February 5, 2024
• New recycling cart setout limits for ICI properties effective July 1, 2024
• $125 fee for new 360-litre recycling carts requested after July 1, 2024
• $500 funding approved for Earth Day Education Program at Orillia Public Library
• $1500 funding approved in principle for a City-Wide Garage Sale

Regular Council Meeting

Council is considering a partnership with Simcoe County to implement a temporary Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program on municipally-owned land. Other items include a 10-year transit agreement with the Township of Severn and a major overhaul of the city's committee and public appointment processes.

• Proposed $100,000 commitment for Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program site development
• 10-year agreement with Township of Severn for Orillia Transit service
• Transfer of School Crossing Guard Program administration and $129,089 budget to Corporate Services
• Proposed new fireworks regulations and a $200 non-compliance inspection fee
• Dissolution of Economic Development, Farmers' Market, Youth Senate, and Town and Gown committees

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing several administrative updates, including a proposal for automatic annual increases to various municipal user fees. Other items include updates on the Orillia Youth Strategy and proposed changes to overnight parking permits in Lot 6.

• Proposed automatic annual user fee increases: 2% for general, fire, business, and vehicle-for-hire licensing; 2.5% for transit
• Conversion of 15 daytime parking spaces in Lot 6 to overnight permits
• Launch of the Swim to Survive program for Grade 3 students in March 2024
• Orillia Youth Strategy update involving a $500 honorarium for Youth Research Team members
• Site plan approval for 6 and 7 Nelle Carter Court

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing reports on tree planting and removal costs from 2023 and discussing the discontinuation of the Orillia Police Security Camera Registry. The package also includes information on an Ombudsman ruling regarding open meeting violations in the City of London.

• 2023 tree removal and planting costs totaling $170,600
• Discontinuation of the Security Camera Registry and Mapping (SCRAM) program
• Ombudsman ruling on City of London open meeting rules violation
• Ministry of Infrastructure Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund application launch
• Procedure for raising a Point of Order and an Appeal

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee is reviewing a proposal to restructure municipal boards and committees to align with Council priorities. The meeting also includes updates on the 2023 Affordable Housing Action Plan and a call for proposals regarding municipal partnerships in affordable rental development.

• Presentation on Public Engagement Framework and Appointment Processes
• Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Review of 2023 City of Orillia Affordable Housing Action Plan
• Update on 2024 Housing Website and Communication Plan
• Call for Proposals: Municipal Partnership in Affordable Rental Development

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is reviewing a report regarding the restructuring of municipal boards and committees. The proposal suggests dissolving several committees and aligning appointment terms with the Council term ending November 14, 2026.

• Proposal to dissolve Economic Development, Farmers’ Market Advisory, Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate, and Town and Gown committees
• Proposal to amalgamate Property Standards Committee and Licensing Appeal Tribunal
• Recommendation to amend all current appointee terms to expire November 14, 2026
• Proposal to deregulate several discretionary advisory committees
• Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments

Addendum

The City of Orillia Council will meet in a closed session to discuss reports regarding the Orillia Professional Fire Fighters Association negotiations. This item is categorized under personnel and negotiations.

• Orillia Professional Fire Fighters Association negotiations

Regular Council Meeting Addendum (Confidential)

The provided document contains only portal login information and no meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision by the City of Orillia Council.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider new fireworks regulations, a $200 non-compliance fee, and increasing cash-in-lieu of parking fees to $11,000 per space. The meeting also includes presentations from Lakehead University and the Orillia Rowing Club regarding facility requests.

• Proposed $200 inspection fee for fireworks non-compliance
• Proposal to increase cash-in-lieu of parking fees to $11,000 per space
• Orillia Rowing Club request for financial assistance for a Kitchener Park clubhouse
• Lakehead University campus update presentation
• Street closures for Ontario 55+ Winter Games on February 6 and 7

Special Meeting of Council re Downtown Streetscape Reconstruction

The Development Services and Engineering Department presented a review of the Downtown Orillia Streetscape Detailed Design Project. The project aims to replace aging underground and surface infrastructure while improving streetscape elements like greenery and pedestrian accessibility. The meeting served to receive the project report as information and discuss next steps for the design phase.

• Review of Downtown Orillia Streetscape Detailed Design Project (File: T04-GEN)
• Detailed design includes Albert Street, Andrew Street, and Matchedash Street
• 2024 Capital Budget item 24206 approved for detailed design
• Planned reconstruction construction to potentially commence as early as 2027
• Project includes a 2-year contract for a project-specific design manager

Council Information Package

Coland Developments Corporation has filed an appeal regarding a proposed 45-unit apartment building at 625 and 643 Atherley Road and 642 Driftwood Road. The appeal follows the City Council's failure to reach a decision on zoning and site plan applications within legislated timelines.

• Notice of Appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal for 625 and 643 Atherley Road and 642 Driftwood Road
• Proposed 45-unit apartment building ranging from 4 to 8 storeys
• Housekeeping amendment to Chapter 453 of Municipal Code regarding Fire user fees
• Building Division 2023 update reporting 509 permits issued with $170.6 million in construction value
• Committee of Adjustment virtual hearing scheduled for February 14, 2024

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to simplify the city's public engagement framework. The plan suggests dissolving several committees, such as the Economic Development Committee, and aligning future committee structures with Council priorities.

• Proposal to dissolve Economic Development, Farmers’ Market Advisory, Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate, and Town and Gown committees
• Proposal to amalgamate Property Standards Committee and Licensing Appeal Tribunal
• Proposal to align all current appointee terms to expire on November 14, 2026
• Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Discussion regarding Athlete of the Year Stewardship

Active Transportation Committee

The Active Transportation Committee is reviewing a proposal to restructure city boards and committees to align with Council priorities. The report suggests dissolving several committees and moving toward a system of engagement teams or working groups.

• Proposal to dissolve Economic Development, Farmers’ Market Advisory, Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate, and Town and Gown committees
• Proposal to amalgamate Property Standards Committee and Licensing Appeal Tribunal
• Recommendation to align all appointee terms to expire on November 14, 2026
• Review of the Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan - Appendix B
• Draft staff report regarding 'Simcoe On the Move' active transportation to schools

Council Information Package

The Council is reviewing changes to the industrial, commercial, and institutional recycling program and receiving an update on the snowplow tracking application pilot. Staff are also managing correspondence regarding development charge waivers and requests for financial assistance.

• New IC&I recycling collection schedules effective February 5, 2024
• New recycling cart setout limits and $125 per cart fee effective July 1, 2024
• Snowplow tracker application pilot currently unavailable due to technical issues
• Request for waiver of $843,061 in development charges for 640 Atherley Road
• Request for financial assistance from the Orillia Rowing Club

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a proposal to restructure municipal committees and public appointment processes. Members will also review the 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan and the final report on the AODA fourth review.

• Presentation on Public Engagement Framework and Appointment Processes
• Review of Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Discussion of the City of Orillia 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan
• Review of the Independent 4th Review of the AODA Final Report
• Correspondence regarding the Accessibility Champions Program

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review a proposal to restructure how the City manages boards and committees. The report suggests dissolving several committees and aligning future appointments with the four-year Council term.

• Proposal to dissolve Economic Development, Farmers’ Market Advisory, Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate, and Town and Gown committees
• Proposal to amalgamate Property Standards Committee and Licensing Appeal Tribunal
• Proposal to shift all volunteer appointment terms to expire November 14, 2026
• Presentation of Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Information item regarding the 2023 Climate Change Action Plan CDP Score

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing traffic and pedestrian safety on West Ridge Boulevard and considering a budget increase for the City Centre Building Automation System. The meeting also includes several by-law approvals for road widenings and fee updates.

• Authorize $80,000 budget increase for City Centre Building Automation System Upgrade
• Authorize $12,200 for 2024 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference fees
• Review traffic and pedestrian crossing analysis for West Ridge Boulevard
• Increase monthly permit parking rate by $5 at Municipal Parking Lot 15
• By-laws to accept various road widenings including 217 Atherley Road and 242 Coldwater Road West

Council Information Package

The City is submitting a proposal to the County of Simcoe to develop 50-100 affordable housing units. The plan involves donating air rights for eight storeys above a new transit terminal at 66 Peter Street South, 53 Colborne Street East, and 59 Colborne Street East.

• Proposal to donate air rights for 8-storey affordable housing on 1.86 acres of City land
• Potential financial incentives including $10,000 per eligible affordable housing unit
• Proposed pre-zoning of 66 Peter Street South, 53 Colborne Street East, and 59 Colborne Street East
• Acquisition of Lot 17 Horne Business Park (17 Nelle Carter Court) via by-law
• Multiple road widening projects including 217 Atherley Road and 163 Barrie Road

Farmers' Market Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a report regarding the City of Orillia's committee structure and public appointment processes. The report recommends dissolving the Farmers' Market Advisory Committee because market operations are now managed by a professional Market Manager within the City's administration.

• Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Proposal to dissolve the Farmers' Market Advisory Committee
• Proposal to dissolve the Economic Development Committee
• Proposal to dissolve the Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate
• Proposal to dissolve the Town and Gown Committee

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a proposal to restructure city boards and committees to align with Council priorities. Members will also review information regarding solid waste collection guides and a textiles recycling program.

• Presentation on Public Engagement Framework and Appointment Processes
• Report CS-23-25 regarding Committee Structure and Appointments
• Solid Waste Collection Guide Distribution information
• Textiles Recycling Program information
• Discussion of Earth Day Education Program and City-Wide Garage Sale

Transit Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee is reviewing a report regarding the city's public engagement framework and committee structure. The proposal suggests dissolving several committees and aligning future appointments with the four-year Council term.

• Proposal to dissolve Economic Development Committee, Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee, Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate, and Town and Gown Committee
• Proposal to amalgamate Property Standards Committee and Licensing Appeal Tribunal
• Recommendation to amend all current appointee terms to expire November 14, 2026
• Proposal to deregulate various discretionary advisory committees
• Plan to establish new Engagement Teams focused on Council priorities like Transit and Affordable Housing

Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee will review a proposal to restructure city boards and committees to align with Council priorities. Members will also discuss next steps for the 2024 Heritage Designations Project and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on Public Engagement Framework and Appointment Processes
• Discussion of 2024 Heritage Designations Project next steps
• Review of 2024 meeting schedule proposal
• Discussion of 2024 Budget Ratification

Council Information Package

The City of Orillia is launching a two-year Recreation Financial Assistance Pilot Program for residents and social service agencies. A new online Facility Permit Portal for recreation facility bookings also went live on January 2, 2024.

• Recreation Financial Assistance Pilot Program: 100 residents per year eligible for subsidized FUN Pass rates ($15/month for adults; $7.50/month for children/seniors)
• Social Service Agency funding: $5,000 per year to subsidize All-Access Day Passes
• New online Facility Permit Portal for recreation facility bookings
• Correspondence regarding rising municipal insurance costs in Asphodel-Norwood
• Correspondence regarding community safety and homelessness resolutions from Aurora