THAT Report EIS-26-35 dated August 4, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding the status of the recently expired Atherley Narrows Bridge Environmental Assessment, including an outline of Page 4 of 19 the steps required, as well as the associated costs to renew, extend, or restart the Environmental Assessment process be received as information.
THAT as recommended in confidential Report DSE-26-33 dated July 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding transit funding capital opportunities, the confidential direction as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted; AND THAT a copy of Option 1 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing
THAT as recommended in Report FIRE-26-01 dated August 10, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department - Fire Division, the rental of one pumper fire truck from BKC Inc. for an initial three months, to address the need for a spare fire truck due to unforeseen repair delays of the existing fire truck fleet be authorized; AND THAT should the Fire Division be in a deficit position at year-end as a res
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-33 dated July 6, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, expenditures in excess of the 2026 Fleet Operating Budget, as set out in Option 1 of the report, be authorized to address unanticipated operating pressures, as follows: - Up to $325,000 to the 2026 Operating Budget - Parts and Repairs; - Up to $90,000 to the 2026 Operating Budget
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-26-33 dated June 16, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a lease opportunity, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT a copy of Option 1 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and to any other person necessary or expedient to give effect
THAT Report MC-26-13 dated May 27, 2026 from Councillors Czetwerzuk and Durnford regarding the information and knowledge gained by attending the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Annual Conference from April 29 - May 1, 2026 in Parry Sound, Ontario, be received as information.
THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-26 dated May 28, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, the City Policy Manual be amended for housekeeping purposes as set out in Schedule "A" of the report; AND THAT the following City policies be repealed: - 1.4.1.1. - Bulletin Board - 1.6.1.2. - Opera House - 2.3.1.2. - Downtown Area (Trees)
THAT, further to the correspondence dated May 15, 2026 from Villasola Residential regarding a proposed vision for a new building to support existing and future tenants at Villasola Residential, the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted.
THAT Report DSE-26-19 dated May 12, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding road reconstruction, road resurfacing, and sidewalks replacement be received; AND THAT the City of Orillia attain a level of service such that all roads and sidewalks are maintained above a "Very Poor" rating within 4 years; AND THAT the following be
THAT as recommended in Report MC-26-09 dated April 27, 2026 from Councillor Smith, the following resolution be passed: "WHEREAS recent weather events, including flooding, ice storms, and extreme winter conditions, have highlighted the need for rapid, localized emergency response capabilities to support residents and protect property; AND WHEREAS timely access to appropriate equipment and supplies
THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following Community Grants be approved: - Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation - $750 - Green Haven Shelter for Women - $750 - Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club - $750 - Orillia Horticultural Society - $250 - Orillia Concert Band - $750 - Orillia Big Band - $750 AND THAT the following 2026
THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - OFSAA Committee - Girls AA Basketball - $5,000
THAT Report CS-26-17 dated April 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an update on the Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games be received; AND THAT a new Capital Project titled "Orillia Opera House Balcony Improvements" be approved with a total budget of $169,428 to be funded as follows: - $110,428 in Ontario 55+ Winter Games Legacy Fund, representing surplus funds from Capital
THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-19 dated April 30, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, staff be directed to implement a two-year Development Charge Grant Program applicable to the expansion of existing commercial and industrial properties; AND THAT funding for the two-year Development Charge Grant Program be appropriated from the Community Improvement Plan Reserve Fund until Page 10 o
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-13 dated March 13, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, Council authorizes the City of Orillia's participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee, to be facilitated and administered by the County of Simcoe for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election; AND THAT the related Operating costs be accommodated within the current 2026 Election Budget wi
THAT Report DSE-26-13 dated March 17, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding an analysis of the feasibility of implementing permanent all-way stop control at Matchedash Street South and Elgin Street be received as information.
THAT Report CS-26-07 dated January 9, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department and Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the 2025 updates to the City of Orillia 2023-2028 Accessibility Plan be received as information.
THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-26-01 dated January 13, 2026 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, the following applicants be appointed for the remainder of the four-year term to expire November 14, 2026: - Michael Gollinger to the Affordable Housing Working Group - Teresa Mitchell to the Commemorative Awards Selection Panel
THAT, further to confidential Report SEL-26-01 dated January 13, 2026 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, in accordance with Chapter 493 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Remuneration, the following members be deemed resigned: Page 4 of 14 - Shirin Husein from the Commemorative Awards Selection Panel - Paula Vollick from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Grou
THAT Report EIS-26-08 dated January 13, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding temporary condominium use of the Gill Street Community Complex be received; AND THAT staff be directed to implement a Licence of Occupation Agreement, based on fair market value, with SCC 252 107 Bond, SCC 267 115 Bond, and SCC 282 125 Bond, to utilize the parking lot at the Gill Stre
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
THAT as recommended in confidential Report EIS-26-01 dated January 6, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding the solid waste collection contract extension and settlement, the confidential direction provided to staff as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted.
THAT, further to confidential Report CS-25-71 dated November 25, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the road closure direction for the Andrew Street South road extension, the confidential direction provided to staff as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted; AND THAT a copy of this confidential direction be provided to any person necessary or expedient to give effect to it
THAT as recommended in Report GNT-25-02 dated November 24, 2025 from the Grants Committee, the following Community Grants be approved: - Canadian Federation of University Women Orillia - $1,500 - Hospice Orillia - $1,500 - Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 34 - $1,200 - Cellar Singers - $1,500 - Independent Living Services - $1,500
THAT as recommended in Report COMCWG-25-03 dated October 30, 2025 from the City-Operated Medical Clinic Working Group, the second instalment of $200,000 to support the Orillia and Lake Country Physician Recruitment be approved as set out in Report COMCWG-25-02 dated May 23, 2025.
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-38 dated October 1, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Policy 9.3.2.1. - Collection Procedures be amended as set out in Schedule "A" of the report effective January 1, 2026.
THAT, further to Capital Amendment Number 2025-10-02-008 from Councillor Lauer, this Committee recommends that the 2026 Capital Budget Summary be amended as follows: - Add new Capital Project Number 26304 to resurface a 100 metre section of the main entrance to J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park; AND THAT the project expenditure in the amount of $50,000 be funded with $7,500 from the Capital Tax Levy Rese
THAT, further to Capital Amendment Number 2025-10-02-026 from Councillor Czetwerzuk, this Committee recommends that the 2026 Capital Budget Summary be amended as follows: - Add new Capital Project Number 26280 to rehabilitate the pavilion beside the Port of Orillia; AND THAT the project expenditure in the amount of $100,000 be funded from the General Asset Management Reserve.
THAT, further to Capital Amendment Number 2025-10-03-029 from Mayor McIsaac, this Committee recommends that Capital Project Number 26273 regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Support be amended as follows: - Reassign the Automated Speed Enforcement Support Program to be a Red Light Camera Support Program.
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-53 dated September 2, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an option to purchase Horne Business Park lands, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-23 dated July 14, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the change to overnight parking in the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area that addresses the needs of businesses, employees and patrons, as set out in Item 4.3 of Schedule "A" to the report, be approved; AND THAT all other proposed service level enhancements recommended
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-25-02 dated July 9, 2025 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, the following applicants be appointed for the remainder of the four-year term to expire November 14, 2026: To the Affordable Housing Working Group - Casey Spaan To the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group - Caleb Acland - Marlow Devine
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-35 dated June 23, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to implement a 2026 Short-term Rental Accommodation licence fee of $680 per bedroom, with a maximum fee of $2,040; AND THAT Chapter 730 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Short-term Rental Accommodations be amended as set out in Schedule "A" of the report; AN
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-37 dated June 4, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a potential property of interest, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT a copy of Option 1 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and any such other person
THAT Report MC-25-14 dated May 26, 2025 from Councillors Czetwerzuk, Durnford, Leatherdale, and Smith regarding the information and knowledge gained by attending the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Annual Conference from April 30 - May 2, 2025 in Collingwood, Ontario, be received as information.
THAT as recommended in Report CS-25-36 dated May 15, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department, the Mayor be requested to consider the items set out in Schedule "A" of the report as part of the proposed 2026 Budget.
THAT as recommended in Report AAC-25-01 dated April 10, 2025 from the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Policy 1.3.1.6. - Accessibility Champions Awards Program be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" of the report.
THAT as recommended in Report MC-25-11 dated April 1, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac and Councillor Smith, the set tipping fees for the following items as set out in Chapter 457 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Solid Waste Management be temporarily waived during the period of April 1 to April 26, 2025 (last operating day), for materials related t