Orangeville public meetings in 2024

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule. It will receive an update on the York Street Heritage Conservation District request and review the planning application OPZ-2023-01 for 11A York Street. The committee will also note the upcoming Heritage Week scheduled for February 17‑23, 2025.

• Approve 2025 Heritage Orangeville meeting schedule
• Adopt minutes from the November 21, 2024 Heritage Orangeville meeting
• Update on York Street Heritage Conservation District request (councillor Sherwood)
• Review planning application OPZ-2023-01 for 11A York Street
• Heritage Week scheduled for February 17‑23, 2025

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The body will review the 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum (Report PM-2024-009) for information.

• Presentation by Nancy Neale on 2024 Development Charges
• Receipt of 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum, PM-2024-009

Council Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council will consider several administrative reports and by-laws. Key decisions include the 2025 interim tax levy and the appointment of a new Fire Chief. The body will also review a proposed Mobile Food Vendors By-law and a 10-year lease with the OSPCA.

• By-law to provide for the levy and collection of 2025 interim property taxes
• By-law to appoint John Snider as Fire Chief
• Proposed 10-year lease and service agreement with the OSPCA
• Proposed Mobile Food Vendors By-law and request for a public meeting
• Approval of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and dissolution of the EDI Committee

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will consider a quote to install wave‑activated doors and operators at the Alder Street Recreation Centre. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the 14 Nov 2024 Access Orangeville meeting and handle standard disclosures and land acknowledgement. The next meeting is set for 16 Jan 2025.

• Quote for wave‑activated doors and operators, Alder Street Recreation Centre
• Adoption of minutes from the 14 Nov 2024 Access Orangeville meeting
• Disclosures of direct or indirect pecuniary interest
• Land acknowledgement of treaty territories
• Scheduling of next meeting on 16 Jan 2025

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will adopt the minutes from its November 14 meeting. Members will review a draft work plan and discuss a report on current housing developments in Orangeville. The committee will receive a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Additional Residential Unit framework.

• Adopt minutes of the November 14 Affordable Housing Task Force meeting
• Review the draft work plan (AHTF - Draft Work Plan - 2024-12-12.pdf)
• Discuss the Real Estate Roundtable report on Orangeville current developments
• Consider the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing's letter on the Additional Residential Unit framework

Special Council Meeting - Operating Budget

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on the 2025 Consolidated Budget. It will also review three service‑level change proposals to create new full‑time positions in special projects, infrastructure operations, and storm‑water management. A by‑law confirming the proceedings of this operating‑budget meeting will be read and passed.

• 2025 Consolidated Budget – CPS-2024-096
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time, Advisor, Special Projects – CPS-2024-085
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time Program Manager, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security – CPS-2024-086
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time Project Manager – Storm Water – INS-2024-056
• Confirmation By-law 2024-12-10

Special Council Meeting - Capital Budget

The Orangeville Town Council will consider the staff report CPS‑2024‑090 that outlines the 2025‑2034 Capital Program and the 2025 Capital Budget Summary. Council is asked to receive the report, endorse the updated ten‑year capital program, and direct staff to incorporate its approval into the 2025 Consolidated Budget. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items, a confirmation by‑law for the meeting, and a public question period.

• Endorse the 2025‑2034 Capital Program (CPS‑2024‑090) as presented in the staff report
• Direct staff to include approval of the capital program in the 2025 Consolidated Budget
• Adopt the Confirmation By‑law 2024‑12‑09 confirming the meeting proceedings
• Approve consent‑agenda items: staff reports and any correspondence
• Conduct a public question period allowing up to three‑minute calls

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, review a TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant, approve a giveaway of 190 tree saplings at the Operation Centre, and vote on the proposed 2025 meeting schedule.

• Adopt minutes from the 2024-11-07 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Review TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant (info PDF)
• Approve giveaway of 190 tree saplings at 500 C Line, Orangeville, for May 31, 2025
• Approve proposed 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Committee meeting schedule

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will consider a $150 budget allocation to co‑sponsor a community skate event with the GLOWn Ups Keep it CLASSY group. It will also vote to approve the 2025 work plan and the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. The council will adopt the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Cosponsor community skate with GLOWn Ups Keep it CLASSY; allocate $150 from council budget
• Approve 2025 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council work plan
• Approve 2025 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council meeting schedule
• Adopt minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Stevie Forbes‑Roberts on GLOW, a 2SLGBTQ+ youth and caregiver group

Council Meeting

Council will consider and vote on a by‑law to extend the Upper Grand District School Board fiber‑optic agreement for broadband services. The meeting also includes approval of the 2025 Municipal Budget, adoption of staff reports such as the Snow Clearing Grant Program and the Strategic Asset Management Policy, and receipt of several committee annual reports and work plans. A closed session will review confidential personnel matters and the council will adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• By‑law to authorize extension of Upper Grand District School Board fiber‑optic agreement
• Approval of the 2025 Municipal Budget (CPS‑2024‑077)
• Implementation of the Snow Clearing Grant Program (CAO‑2024‑011)
• Adoption and repeal of the Strategic Asset Management Policy (CPS‑2024‑088)
• Reception of Economic Development and Culture Committee 2024 Annual Report and approval of 2025 Work Plan (CMS‑2024‑027)

Council Information Items

The Orangeville Council will receive a series of information packages from various municipalities and agencies. Topics include road‑safety measures, rural road programs, OPP billing, land‑transfer‑tax redistribution, affordable‑housing provisions, and updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal motions are listed; the items are for informational review only. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024.

• City of Hamilton – Implementing Road Safety Measures (PDF)
• Municipality of Wawa – Amendment to the Ontario Building Code to Include Affordable Housing Plans (PDF)
• Township of Clearview – OPP Annual Billing Statement (PDF)
• Town of Caledon – Opposition to Bill 212 – Building Highway 413 (PDF)
• Township of Puslinch – Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025 (PDF)

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will review and approve Volunteer and Security and Emergency policies, and will set the meeting schedule for 2025 and 2026. The board will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of Volunteer Policy (Appendix A)
• Approval of Security and Emergency Policy (Appendix B)
• Approval of 2025 and 2026 Board meeting schedule
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2024-10-31 Library Operating Financial Report

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council is holding a public meeting to receive information on several by-law and planning reports. Discussions include updates to the Official Plan, zoning for additional residential units, and a new false alarm by-law.

• Town-Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments regarding Additional Residential Units (PM-2024-007)
• False Alarm By-law report (PM-2024-006)
• Procedure By-law Mid-Term Review (PM-2024-008)
• Delegate presentation by Rob Strang of Fead Street regarding Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging infrastructure

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss a multi-year strategy framework and the 2025 meeting schedule. The session includes presentations from community leaders regarding Indigenous leadership and the Patka Box Movement. The committee is also considering an endorsement of a 2025 Black History Month event.

• Proposed approval of the 2024-2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
• Proposed endorsement of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association's 2025 Black History Month event
• Presentation by Rosey Kaur, Founder of Early Concepts and The Patka Box Movement Ontario
• Presentation by Julie Elsdon-Height, Co-Executive Director of The Brave Canoe
• Proposed approval of the 2025 EDI Committee meeting schedule

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will consider and vote on the draft 2025 Committee Work Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a new digital tourism guide, updates on Data Orangeville and the Community Improvement Plan, and a notice of a site‑plan application for 221‑229 Broadway. Minutes from the October 17 meeting will be adopted, and the next meeting is set for December 19, 2024.

• Approve Draft 2025 Heritage Orangeville Work Plan
• Review New Digital Guide for Tourism (online links provided)
• Data Orangeville update presentation
• Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• Notice of Site Plan Application for 221‑229 Broadway (SPA‑2024‑06)

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will consider and vote on a draft By‑Law (003‑2024) to establish the board’s official name and logos. It will also review the group insurance application, discuss the OPP Board remuneration survey, approve an OAPSB invoice, and receive updates on reports such as the 3rd‑quarter OPP report and false‑alarm statistics. Additional items include setting 2025 meeting dates and approving special remuneration claims.

• Adopt draft By‑Law 003‑2024 for OPP Detachment Board name and logos
• Accept OAPSB Group Insurance Application and related invoice
• Discuss OPP Board Remuneration Survey and possible recommendations to Council
• Approve Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Invoice 117
• Review 3rd‑Quarter OPP Report and False Alarm Report

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to approve its 2025 work plan and meeting schedule. The body will also receive an update on a snow removal rebate pilot project and discuss a senior discount flyer.

• Approval of 2025 Age Friendly Committee workplan
• Approval of 2025 Age Friendly Committee meeting schedule
• Update on Snow Removal Rebate Program Pilot Project
• Discussion of Senior Discount Flyer

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will vote on the 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, which includes rescinding three existing park and recreation policies. Other consent‑agenda items include a $277,945 increase to the Enterprise Asset Management solution budget, approval of a four‑year lease with Artel Inc. for 112 Broadway, and adoption of new water and wastewater rates. The meeting also features presentations on the Economic Development and Culture Strategy and a donation of a commemorative bench for Rotary Skatepark.

• Approve 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law and rescind three park/recreation policies
• Increase Enterprise Asset Management budget by $277,945 from various reserves
• Approve four‑year lease agreement with Artel Inc. for 112 Broadway (2025‑2028)
• Approve water and wastewater rates as recommended in the 2024 rate studies
• Appointment of Orangeville member to the Credit Valley Conservation Board

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will discuss and vote on a proposed 2025 work plan, meeting schedule, and criteria for an annual Accessibility Champion Award. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of 2025 Access Orangeville Committee work plan
• Approval of 2025 Access Orangeville proposed meeting schedule
• Review of 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan
• Annual Accessibility Champion Award Criteria
• Adoption of minutes from October 10, 2024

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to adopt minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting and discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with the Town's Building Official.

• Adoption of minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting
• Review of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with Naythan Nunes
• Public comments to be included in meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will meet on the third Tuesday of every month in 2025. The agenda includes reports on arts, culture, and business outreach, along with the adoption of September meeting minutes.

• Adoption of September 2024 committee minutes
• Review of 2024 achievements and 2025 work plan
• Discussion of 2025 meeting schedule
• Reports from Arts & Culture and Business Outreach working groups
• Sectorial updates from local business representatives

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, review and vote on the proposed 2025 work plan, and consider applying for a TD Friends of the Environment grant. The work plan outlines initiatives such as community sustainability grants, a pollinator partnership with Bee City Canada, a tree‑sapling giveaway, urban harvest and garden programs, a seed library, and environmental education activities. If approved, the Chair will submit the grant application in consultation with the staff liaison. The meeting will set the next meeting for December 5, 2024.

• Adopt minutes from the October 3, 2024 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Approve the proposed 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Committee work plan
• Approve submission of an application for the TD Friends of the Environment grant
• Discuss deliverables including Community Sustainability Grants Program, Pollinator Partnership with Bee City Canada, Tree Sapling Giveaway, Urban Harvest Program, Community Garden, Seed Library, Bird Nerdin’, and Environmental Awareness and Education
• Set next meeting date for Thursday, December 5, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing on a minor variance application (File No. A-12/24) submitted by Lorraine Green. The request seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 7 metres to 5.4 metres on the property at 24 Lawton Court, which is zoned Residential Sixth Density (R6) under Zoning By‑law 22‑90. The Committee will consider approving the variance subject to a condition that a 2.1 metre‑high privacy screen be built along the entire easterly side of the deck.

• Minor variance application (File No. A-12/24) to reduce rear yard setback from 7 m to 5.4 m at 24 Lawton Court
• Condition: install a 2.1 m high privacy screen on the entire easterly side of the deck
• Property zoned Residential Sixth Density (R6) under Zoning By‑law 22‑90
• Planning Report PLA‑2024‑014 and site plan attachments provided for review

Official Plan Steering Committee

The Official Plan Steering Committee will first consider and approve the minutes from its May 7, 2024 meeting. It will then review Town‑initiated OPA 132, which proposes new pre‑consultation, complete application and public‑consultation policies for the Official Plan. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from the May 7, 2024 Official Plan Steering Committee meeting
• Discuss Town‑initiated OPA 132: pre‑consultation, complete application and public‑consultation policies

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information meeting where the agenda contains non-decision items. The agenda includes reports on intergovernmental correspondence, public sector salary disclosures, and various resolutions from other municipalities regarding topics like OPP costs, road safety programs, and the Municipal Elections Act.

• Enbridge Gas Inc - 2025 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application
• Ontario Energy Board - Notice of a Rate Hearing
• County of Northumberland - Public Sector Salary Disclosure
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Ontario Deposit Return Program Expansion Endorsement
• Town of Wasaga Beach - OPP Detachment Billing Increases

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a proposed $10,000 pilot program to provide $200 rebates for snow removal services. The body is also deciding on winter maintenance agreements with Dufferin County and a compensation review for management positions.

• Proposed $10,000 Snow Removal Rebate Program pilot offering $200 rebates to qualified applicants
• Reallocation of $75,000 for flood plain mapping in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation Authority
• Winter Maintenance Agreement 2024 to 2029 with Dufferin County
• Appointment of Shane Fedy as Deputy Treasurer
• Skills Development Fund Transfer Payment Agreement with provincial ministries

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville is holding a public meeting to receive information on proposed utility rates and fees for 2025. Council will hear presentations regarding water, wastewater, stormwater, and consolidated charges.

• Presentation on 2025 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates (Report PM-2024-005)
• Presentation on 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law (Report PM-2024-004)

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Council will vote on a 2025 meeting schedule, approve sign variances for two businesses, and consider a by-law to ban kite fighting in town parks. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule (Option 3)
• Authorize purchase of accessible sledges up to $10,000
• Approve sign variance for Style Day Salon & Spa at 285 Broadway
• Approve sign variance for Orangeville Tennis Club at 75 Second Avenue
• Vote on by-law to prohibit kite fighting in parks

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to review the draft 2025 Committee Work Plan and discuss preparations for Heritage Week 2025. The body will also receive an update on Data Orangeville and review the remaining 2024 budget.

• Draft 2025 Committee Work Plan
• Heritage Week 2025 planning
• Data Orangeville update
• Review of remaining 2024 budget

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to discuss a reduction in final funds for a project at 154 Broadway due to work deficiencies. The committee will also review a draft outline for the CIP Year End Performance Report.

• Funding reduction for CIP Application No. IPA1-2024-07 at 154 Broadway
• Review of the CIP Year End Performance Report draft outline

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss a presentation on assisting seniors, and review final drawings for the Orangeville trail system.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on assisting seniors in the community
• Review of Orangeville trail system final drawings

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force is meeting to review reports on housing permissions and zoning. The session includes a presentation on committee governance and a discussion on a memo regarding dwelling units.

• Discussion of Additional Dwelling Unit Permissions and Inclusionary Zoning Memo by Brandon Ward
• Presentation on Committee Governance by Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Presentation by Sarah Barber of Barber Design Studio
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Information Items

This document is a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items. It consists of correspondence and resolutions from various other municipalities for information purposes.

• Correspondence from Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township regarding lithium-ion battery regulations and OPP funding
• City of Kitchener item on renovictions and safe housing
• City of Quinte West and Municipality of Casselman updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Municipality of St Charles requests regarding tile drain loan limits and nicotine pouch regulation
• Township of Hilliard item on Ontario Provincial Police Force costs

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will adopt the minutes from its August 29 meeting, review the 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Work Plan, and consider appointing a Vice‑Chair. These items are listed under Items for Discussion and Reports. The meeting is open to the public in‑person at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, and by phone (Conference ID 757 931 326). The next meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024.

• Adopt minutes from the 2024‑08‑29 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Review the 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Work Plan
• Appointment of a Committee Vice‑Chair
• Public participation: in‑person at 87 Broadway or phone conference ID 757 931 326
• Next meeting set for November 7, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Orangeville Committee of Adjustment will receive planning reports and decide on two minor variance applications. One request seeks to increase the rear‑yard encroachment at 324 Perry Road from 0.6 m to 1.57 m for below‑grade entry stairs. The other seeks to reduce the minimum rear yard at 21 Centre Street from 10 m to 6.1 m for a multiple dwelling, subject to a Low Impact Development Brief and site‑plan conditions. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the September 4, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

• Minor variance (File No. A‑10/24) at 324 Perry Road: increase rear‑yard encroachment to 1.57 m
• Minor variance (File No. A‑11/24) at 21 Centre Street: reduce rear yard to 6.1 m, with LID brief condition
• Adoption of minutes from the 2024‑09‑04 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Statutory public hearing for the two variance applications
• Next Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024

Joint Accessibility Committee

The joint committee of Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin County will discuss reports on promoting accessible storefronts for downtown businesses and grant assistance for accessible residential and commercial projects. It will also review how the committees communicate and share resources. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Promoting Accessible Store Fronts and Access for Downtown Businesses (Town of Shelburne)
• Grant Assistance for Accessible Projects – Residential & Commercial (Town of Shelburne)
• Connect and Communicate – How Accessibility Committees Communicate and Share Resources (Access Orangeville)

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the August 14 meeting and receive several reports, including the CEO report, the August operating financial report, and the 2025 budget report. The board will consider and approve the Community Information Policy as presented in Appendix A. All items will be recorded as part of the public record.

• Adopt minutes of the August 14, 2024 meeting
• Receive CEO Report – September 2024
• Receive 2024‑08‑31 Library Operating Financial Report
• Approve Community Information Policy (Appendix A)
• Receive Report 24‑12 Budget 2025

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will receive and acknowledge updates on the 2025 budget, review quarterly reports and financial statements, and consider special remuneration claims. Motions will be made to accept the budget update, the July 2024 PSB financials, and the semi‑annual remuneration report. Additional items include insurance updates, a mobile crisis grant receipt, and various operational updates.

• 2025 Budget Discussion – Chair Taylor to provide update with budget breakdown document
• Claims for Special Remuneration – approval of $100.00, $70.00, $125.84 payments for training and supplies
• PSB Financials YTD – review of July 2024 financial statements
• Insurance Updates – review of multiple insurance application and options documents
• Mobile Crisis Enhancement Grant – confirmation receipt of the grant application

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will consider a range of items including updates on the Fare Free Transit program, additional funding for Centennial Road reconstruction, and a transit bus zero‑emission plan. A motion will be voted on to endorse the provincial “Solve the Crisis” campaign addressing homelessness, mental health and addictions. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as the agenda, closed‑meeting minutes, and community recognitions.

• Extend Fare Free Transit program until July 1 2027, with a report due Spring 2027
• Approve $80,000 additional funding for Centennial Road Reconstruction (project 31115.0000)
• Receive Transit Bus Fleet Zero Emission Transition Plan report
• Apply for provincial funding for Rotary Park Re‑Development under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
• Adopt motion supporting Ontario’s Big City Mayors “Solve the Crisis” campaign

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 16 meeting. It will hear a governance refresher presentation and a report from the Dufferin Hi‑Land Bruce Trail Club. The committee will discuss forming a sub‑committee for a cultural event, receive updates on EDI initiatives and landscape investment, and consider revisiting its corporate EDI commitments.

• Adopt minutes of the 2024-05-16 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting
• Presentation: Committee Governance refresher by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia‑Smith
• Presentation by Dufferin Hi‑Land Bruce Trail Club delegates Don Stewart and John Dickason
• Discussion: Cultural Event – Sub‑Committee Formation
• Discussion: Rethinking of Corporate EDI Commitments

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to review heritage items and discuss the Heritage District Plan. The body will also consider proposed directional signage for Mill Street and receive a governance refresher.

• Discussion of the Heritage District Plan
• Review of proposed Mill Street directional signage
• Correspondence regarding 11A York Street
• Committee Governance Refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Review of the updated HO Budget

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to review senior-focused services and governance. The session includes presentations on financial literacy and committee governance, as well as discussions on senior discounts and snow clearing.

• Presentation by Bela Cumberbatch on Financial Literacy for Seniors
• Mid-Term Governance Refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Discussion on Seniors Snow Clearing Program update
• Discussion on Senior Discount Flyer
• Discussion on upcoming guest speaker

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will adopt minutes from the May 21 and June 18 meetings, hear announcements and presentations, and discuss two agenda items: a year‑end report on the CIP’s performance since its 2023 roll‑out, and an outreach strategy for Priority Zone 2 (Centennial Employment Area) to encourage industrial property owners to apply for incentive programs. The meeting will also set the next meeting for October 15, 2024.

• Adopt minutes for the 2024‑05‑21 and 2024‑06‑18 Community Improvement Committee meetings
• Discuss Year End Report – CIP 2023‑2024 (staff to outline council reporting requirements)
• Discuss CIP Priority Zone 2 – Outreach Strategy for the Centennial Employment Area
• Announcements by Melissa Vinden, CIP & Economic Development and Culture representative
• Schedule next meeting for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8 a.m.

Public Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will receive for information the proposed Kite Fighting By-law (PM-2024-003) and the 2024 Development Charges Background Study (PM-2024-001). Both reports will be noted but not voted on. The Council will also read three times and pass a Confirmation By-law for the meeting itself.

• Proposed Kite Fighting By-law – PM-2024-003 – receive for information
• 2024 Development Charges Background Study – PM-2024-001 – receive for information
• Confirmation By-law 2024-09-16 – read three times and pass
• Statutory public meeting presentations by Deputy Clerk and Development Charges consultant
• Standard agenda items: Call to Order, Approval of Agenda, Disclosure of Interests

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will adopt minutes from the June 13 meeting, hear presentations on governance, fare‑free transit and a community resilience hub, and discuss the Stop Gap Initiative and a Sledge quote. The meeting will also set the next meeting for October 10.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 13 Access Orangeville meeting
• Presentation on fare‑free transit by Grant Peters
• Presentation on the Community Resilience Hub by Kylie‑Anne Grube
• Discussion of the Stop Gap Initiative
• Review of Unique Inventions – Sledge Quote

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will consider recommendations to appoint a Chair and a Vice Chair. It will review its Terms of Reference and Work Plan documents. Members will discuss current affordable‑housing challenges. The council will also vote to approve the meeting schedule for 2024 and 2025.

• Recommendation to appoint a Chair of the Affordable Housing Task Force
• Recommendation to appoint a Vice Chair of the Affordable Housing Task Force
• Review of the Affordable Housing Task Force Terms of Reference (PDF attachment)
• Review of the Affordable Housing Task Force Work Plan (PDF attachment)
• Approval of the 2024‑2025 meeting dates schedule (PDF attachment)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will review two Property Standards Orders, one for 181 Credit Creek Boulevard and another for 62 Morgandale Crescent. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting. Standard agenda items include a call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a land acknowledgment.

• Property Standards Order – 181 Credit Creek Boulevard
• Property Standards Order – 62 Morgandale Crescent
• Adopt minutes from the August 7, 2024 Property Standards Committee meeting

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Economic Development and Culture Strategic Plan and the Community Improvement Plan. It will review the August 2024 activity report and hear an update from the Affordable Housing Task Force. A resignation from the Business Community Committee will be noted. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Economic Development and Culture Strategic Plan Update (presentation by Ian Duff, McSweeny & Associates Consulting Inc.)
• Community Improvement Plan Update (presentation by Matthew Mair, Planner, Development and Community Improvement, Infrastructure Services)
• Economic Development and Culture Activity Report, August 2024 (attachment)
• Affordable Housing Task Force update (by Councillor Andrews)
• Business Community Committee member resignation

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will meet to receive a governance refresher and hear presentations on transit and youth initiatives. The body will also discuss updates regarding fare-free transit and a committee communication forum.

• Presentation by Grant Peters regarding the Fare Free Transit Program
• Presentation by Ishika Singla regarding the Youth Orangeville Proposal
• Governance refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Discussion on Fare-Free Transit updates
• Discussion on Committee Communication Forum next steps

Council Information Items

The council will review a series of intergovernmental correspondence items. These include legislative amendments from Brantford, community‑building fund updates, financial pressure solutions, health‑related resolutions, and physician shortage requests. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and discussion.

• City of Brantford – Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
• City of Quinte West – The Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Solutions to Resolve Significant Financial and Budgetary Pressures
• Town of Essex – Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Ontario
• Township of Lake of Bays – Request for the Provincial Government to Recognize the Physician Shortage

Council Meeting

The Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, closed‑meeting minutes, and the public question period. Major decisions include transferring $960,291 from the General Capital Reserve Fund to complete the Alder Pool liner replacement and reallocating $23,893 of project carry‑forward funds for the reconstruction of Third Avenue between First and Third Streets. Council will also adopt the Fleet Ownership Strategy to move from a lease program to in‑house management, approve a by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings, and receive reports on false‑alarm by‑law development and other staff items.

• Transfer $960,291 from the General Capital Reserve Fund for the Alder Pool liner replacement project
• Reallocate $23,893 of project carry‑forward funds to Project #3112 4.0000 for Third Avenue reconstruction
• Approve the Fleet Ownership Strategy and transition from Enterprise Fleet Management Canada Inc. lease to in‑house management
• Adopt a by‑law confirming the proceedings of the September 9, 2024 Council meeting
• Receive report and direct staff to develop a permanent False Alarm By‑law and program

Council Training

The Town of Orangeville Council will hold a training session on the Ontario Heritage Act. The session is for information only and no council decisions will be taken. The public may attend in‑person at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, or join by phone using conference ID 650 112 66#.

• Ontario Heritage Act training session (informational only)
• Public attendance: in‑person at 87 Broadway or phone conference ID 650 112 66#

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing to consider minor variance requests and a land severance application. Decisions will impact industrial equipment placement, residential parking, building heights, and property boundaries.

• 40 Centennial Road: Request to increase maximum silos from six to 12
• 2 Fead Street: Request for a dwelling unit without a required parking space
• 62 Mill Street: Request to increase accessory structure height from 4.3m to 5.99m
• 17 & 19 McCarthy Street: Application to sever one parcel of land into two parcels

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will hear presentations on the Community Resilience Hub Project and a governance refresher. Sub‑committee updates include the Baby Tree Program, Urban Harvest, and Best Garden Contest submissions. The board will discuss the Rain Barrel Subsidy Program, Fare Free Transit, and a grant from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. A correspondence update on community gardens will also be provided.

• Presentation on Community Resilience Hub Project
• Rain Barrel Subsidy Program discussion
• Fare Free Transit discussion
• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant review
• Baby Tree Program update

Orangeville Public Library Board

The agenda for the Orangeville Public Library Board meeting on 2024-08-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will approve the Technology Services Policy and five-year Operating and ten-year Capital Budget estimates for 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Makerspace and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Technology Services Policy
• Approval of 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates
• Makerspace Update presentation
• Adoption of June 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Audited Financial Statements for 2023

Council Information Items

At the August 12 council meeting, members will be presented with a series of information items from the Municipal Engineers Association, intergovernmental committees and other municipalities. The items include letters, reports and updates on standards, water testing, lithium‑ion battery regulations, physician shortages and funding initiatives. No formal decisions are listed; the council will simply review these documents.

• Letter from Municipal Engineers Association – Ontario Provincial Standards
• Credit Valley – Private Well Testing Program (Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee)
• Ministry of Natural Resources – Commercial‑Scale Framework for Geologic Carbon Storage
• City of Stratford – Regulations for the Importance and Safe Use of Lithium‑ion Batteries
• Township of Puslinch – MFIPPA Modernization

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and the reallocation of facilities capital funds. The meeting includes a public delegation regarding speeding on Spencer Avenue and a report on the 2023 Economic Development and Culture Annual Report.

• Reallocation of $81,000 in facilities capital funds from Rotary Park, Library, Tourism, and Senior Centre projects to Town Hall HVAC, Town Hall Evaporator/Chiller, and Jean Hamlyn Parking Lot
• Appointment of Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood as Integrity Commissioners for a 5-year term
• Adoption of the 2024 Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy and associated by-law
• Proposed motion to study Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) for the Spencer Avenue School Safety Zone
• Appointments to the Affordable Housing Task Force, Access Orangeville, and Sustainable Orangeville

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on a land severance and a minor zoning variance. The body will also discuss staff appointments and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Minor variance for 448 Jay Crescent to increase rear yard encroachment for stairs from 0.6 to 2.7 metres
• Consent to sever approximately 150 square metres from 63 Zina Street to be added to 65 Zina Street
• Appointment of Mary Adams as Secretary-Treasurer and Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer
• Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 1 meeting. It will then hold a hearing on two Property Standards Orders, one for 30 First Avenue and another for 5 Henry Street. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes of the 2024-05-01 Property Standards Committee meeting
• Hearing on Property Standards Order – 30 First Avenue
• Hearing on Property Standards Order – 5 Henry Street

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council is reviewing the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets and a municipal funding agreement. The agenda also includes a recommendation to close the pool at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre following a mechanical failure. Additionally, Council will consider a sign variance application for 287A Broadway.

• Closure of Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre pool and a facility needs assessment study
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets
• Sign variance application for Dufferin Wildlife Supplies at 287A Broadway
• Authorization of the CCBF Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
• Appointment of James Bramley as a By-law/Property Standards Officer/Weed Inspector

Council Information Items

This document consists of a council information package containing non-agenda items for review. It includes correspondence from various Ontario municipalities, organizations, and provincial ministries. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items in this document.

• Advocacy on homelessness encampments from AMO
• Notice to customers regarding Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Streamlining of approvals under the Aggregate Resources Act
• Updates on infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Information regarding provincial water testing services

Orangeville Public Library Board

The board will consider approving the 2023 audited financial statements. Members will also discuss the development of operating and capital budgets for 2025. The meeting includes reviews of recent library financial and CEO reports.

• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Discussion of 2025 budget development
• Review of Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit (VOLT) report
• Review of May 2024 library operating financial report

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Board will review the draft 2024 Annual Report before its June 30 submission deadline to Town Council. The agenda includes discussions on the April-May 2024 police report and updates regarding insurance coverage. Members will also consider approving $1,315.00 in special remuneration claims.

• Review of draft Annual Report for submission to Town Council by June 30
• Approval of $1,315.00 in special remuneration claims
• Appointment of Jacquelin Weatherbee as a new Board Member
• Update on May false alarm reports showing 19 total alarms
• Review of Q1 financials

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Council meeting includes proposals to adopt a new Sponsorship and Advertising Policy and review sign variance applications. The agenda also features requests for various awareness month proclamations and the removal of a holding zone at 60-62 Broadway.

• Adoption of Sponsorship and Advertising Policy (CMS-2023-052)
• Sign variance application for OHMBA at 450 Town Line
• Temporary liquor license extension for Bluebird Cafe on August 9, 2024
• Removal of Holding (H) Zone Symbol from 60-62 Broadway
• Appointment of Mandip Jhajj as Acting Treasurer

Heritage Orangeville

The committee will review updates regarding the Heritage Conservation District Open House and a public meeting for 11A York Street. The agenda also includes a Data Orangeville update and correspondence from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

• Heritage Conservation District Open House Update
• Public Meeting Update - 11A York Street
• Data Orangeville Update
• 2025 Calendar Update
• Letter from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is reviewing grant applications for facade improvements at 269 Broadway and 154 Broadway. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a church conversion project at 3 Zina Street. Planning staff will also provide an update on the remaining CIP budget for 2023-2024.

• Presentation on Church Conversion Project at 3 Zina Street
• Review of CIP funding and remaining budget for 2023-2024
• Facade improvement application for 269 Broadway (porch repairs)
• Facade improvement application for 154 Broadway (new cafe storefront)

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will discuss the draft Community Gardens Policy. The meeting includes sub-committee updates on topics such as urban tree canopy, transit, and gardening. The committee will also review the Town Rain Barrel Program.

• Community Gardens Policy (Draft 4)
• Sub-committee updates on urban tree canopy, transit, and gardening
• Town Rain Barrel Program
• Adoption of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes

Age Friendly

The committee is reviewing presentations on dementia programs, intergenerational learning, and financial literacy. Discussions include transit updates and infrastructure like a paved path at the Senior's Centre. They will also review a senior discount flyer and local business correspondence.

• Presentation on Montessori Based Dementia Program
• GrandPals Intergenerational Learning presentation
• Financial Literacy for Seniors presentation
• Transit update discussion
• Discussion of bench at bus stop and paved path at Senior's Centre

Public Meeting

The Council is reviewing an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 11A York Street. The meeting includes a presentation by D+H Architects and the consideration of several resident correspondences related to the proposal.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 11A York Street (OPZ-2023-01)
• Presentation by Mark Hicks and Jason Mooi of D+H Architects
• Public Meeting Information Report INS-2024-026

Access Orangeville

The committee will review the 2023 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance report. Discussion items include transit updates and next steps for the Stop Gap Initiative. A presentation regarding an accessibility video from Theatre Orangeville is also scheduled.

• 2023 AODA Compliance Report review
• Transit updates
• Website updates and committee workplan discussion
• Stop Gap Initiative next steps
• Theatre Orangeville accessibility video presentation

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The council will hear presentations regarding the Dufferin Caledon Drug Strategy workplan and a youth climate activation circle. Members will also discuss a focus group opportunity from Headwaters Health Care Centre and a 'Youth Orangeville' proposal.

• Adoption of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Dufferin Caledon Drug Strategy workplan feedback presentation
• Youth Climate Activation Circle presentation from Dufferin County
• Headwaters Health Care Centre focus group opportunity
• Review of 'Youth Orangeville Proposal' submitted by Ishika Singla

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The committee will review an update on the Economic Development and Culture Strategy. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Canadian Open in Caledon 2025 and the May 2024 EDC Activity Report.

• Update on Economic Development and Culture Strategy
• Call for Artists Selections
• Canadian Open in Caledon 2025 discussion
• May 2024 EDC Activity Report
• NCAAHC Conference 2024 Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances. These include requests to permit an accessory apartment entrance, reduce loading spaces for a hotel addition, and adjust a rear yard setback for a deck.

• 74 Church Street: request for a second entrance to allow an accessory apartment
• 5-7 Buena Vista Drive: reduction of loading spaces from 5 to 3 for a hotel addition
• 52 Cameron Court: reduction of rear yard setback from 7.0 metres to 2.8 metres for a covered deck