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Smith

Councillor · seen 2023-01-16 to 2026-09-14 · served 2022–2026

143substantive motions movedof 142 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
0substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 142 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Spl Meeting of Council re Dividend Distribution from the Orillia Power Generation CorpSeptember 1, 2026
Special Meeting of Council re Request for a Parking ExemptionMay 27, 2026
Special Meeting of Council re Indigenous Awareness TrainingFebruary 20, 2026
Special Joint Meeting of Councils - City of Orillia and Chippewas of Rama First Nation re Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 16, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 143)

THAT Report EIS-26-37 dated September 8, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding 2027-2030 Solid Waste Management fees be
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Referred
THAT Report CS-26-44 dated September 1, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an update to the Development Charges Reduction Program funding and the next steps required to implement the funding program be received; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare and present at the next available Council meeting, if required, an amendment to the Development Charges By- law Number 2024-113, pu
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report OFASWG-26-02 dated July 22, 2026 from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, the request for $30,000 to support the implementation of the recommendations contained in the 2026 Orillia and Area Food Strategy be
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Referred
THAT Report CAO-26-05 dated July 14, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Office regarding an objective framework for the decisions arising from Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's June 15, 2026 deputation and Lakehead University's expansion be received as information at this time.
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to confidential Report CAO-26-07 dated August 9, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Office, the confidential direction provided to staff to seek independent legal advice, as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted; AND THAT the confidential direction be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes, and an
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to confidential Report CS-26-40 dated July 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding Horne postponement requests and Lots 13-16 term finalization, Option 2 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT a copy of Option 2 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and any such other person
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-26-17 dated July 28, 2026 from Councillor Smith, staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of developing a municipally supported affordable small home community for independent seniors aged 55 years and older on municipally owned lands including consideration of municipally owned properties such as 26 Benner Street: AND THAT the feasibility report in
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-02 dated July 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Orillia Catholic Elementary School Cross Country Event - $2,513.
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-32 dated July 28, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 538 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Parade Permits, Use of City Road Allowances and Water Lots be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report to prohibit fishing on any public bridge located above a waterway or watercourse.
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-42 dated August 4, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, The Corporation of the City of Orillia (hereinafter
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Referred
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-31 dated July 28, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, in accordance with Policy 4.2.1.4. - Affordable Housing Incentives, and with respect to Hillcrest Lodge's application for the development of 16 rent-geared-to-income housing units in the form of a second Retirement Home, to be constructed on the property municipally known as 86 Ced
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-26-36 dated June 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services and Environment and Infrastructure Services Departments regarding grant funding and a request to increase the budget for a Capital Project, 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 T
Regular Council Meeting, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-26-15 dated June 16, 2026 from Councillor Smith, the Province of Ontario be requested to review existing legislation, regulations, and policies respecting the donation of wild game meat to charitable organizations; Page 5 of 14 AND THAT the Province be requested to establish a regulated Hunters for the Hungry Program that would permit properly harvested and process
Regular Council Meeting, June 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT the correspondence dated June 1, 2026 from Magma Development Inc. regarding a proposed vision for a new building to support existing and future tenants at Villasola Residential located at 155 Barrie Road be received as information at this time.
Regular Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report MC-26-12 dated May 12, 2026 from Councillors Cipolla and Smith regarding the proposed design concept for the Couchiching Beach Park statuary be
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Withdrawn
THAT Report MC-26-11 dated May 12, 2026 from Mayor McIsaac and Councillors Cipolla, Leatherdale and Smith regarding the preferred general location for Orillia's next hospital be received as information at this time.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Lost
THAT, further to Report EIS-26-11 dated May 19, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding a review of Policy 2.1.4.1. - Winter Control Policy, staff be directed to schedule a Special Council Meeting to discuss this report after July 1, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-19 dated April 28, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Capital Project Number 26201 - Foundry Park Dog Park be cancelled and
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Referred
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Referred
THAT confidential Report OPGC-26-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Orillia Power Generation Corporation regarding short-term debt capital be received; Page 4 of 19 AND THAT the Orillia Power Generation Corporation's request to increase its existing $3 million operating line of credit with TD Bank be approved with term debt facilities not to exceed $2 million.
Regular Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to confidential Report MC-26-10 dated April 28, 2026 from Councillor Lauer regarding the Lakehead Land Development Agreement, the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-18 dated April 27, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, Schedule "C" of Chapter 456 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Parks, Recreation and Culture be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.
Regular Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-20 dated April 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 938 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Noise be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-26-15 dated March 31, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding grant funding and a Capital Project allocation, 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/Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and any
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-16 dated March 27, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, staff be directed to work collaboratively with the Orillia District Snowmobile Club to establish a Licence of Occupation for a storage shed located at 150 Front Street South, behind the former train station.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to confidential Report CS-26-12 dated February 26, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, the confidential revised estimates for the property acquisitions required for the bike lanes as part of the Laclie Street Reconstruction from Fittons Road to Murray Street be received (the "Phase 4 Reconstruction"); AND THAT staff be directed to amend the Municipal Class Environmental Asse
Regular Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-07 dated March 3, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Chapter 877 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Solid Waste Management be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.
Regular Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-26-10 dated February 17, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a compensation offer from the Ministry of Transportation, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-09 dated February 10, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, staff be authorized to update the 10-year Capital Fleet Replacement Plan by advancing the procurement of the Grader from 2031 to 2026, to be funded through Capital Project Number 26550 - (MY) 2026 Fleet Replacements; AND THAT $250,893 in surplus funds from existing Capital P
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-05 dated January 27, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to prepare and send a letter to Sean Fraser, Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal and Housing Operations Division, requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing's approval of the proposed new Complete Application Requirements, as set out in Schedule
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Referred
THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-26-01 dated January 13, 2026 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees regarding appointments of members and agency representatives to City Boards, Committees and Working Groups, the confidential direction to the Mayor and staff related to Council member and other attendance matters be adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Referred
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-41 dated October 11, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Policy 7.3.1.1. - Municipal Alcohol Policy be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report to permit alcohol consumption in the spectator seating area at the Rotary Place Arena.
Regular Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT, further to Report DSE-25-41 dated October 7, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, an Ad Hoc Downtown Streetscape Design Working Group be established with a mandate to consult with staff, the design team and members of Council to provide input on design, functionality, safety, pedestrian connectivity, traffic impacts, operational parameters and integration with exist
Regular Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-39 dated September 30, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Policy 1.1.1.3. - Naming and Renaming of Corporate Assets be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A" to the report; AND THAT the following policies be repealed: - Policy 7.1.8.1. - Naming / Renaming Parks - Policy 7.1.8.2. - Naming / Renaming Athletic Fields - Poli
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-36 dated September 30, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, staff be directed to discontinue the wind surfing program at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, effective December 31, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report EIS-25-31 dated September 29, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding Recommendation 7a from the City of Orillia's 2021 Waste Minimization Plan on bulky item collection be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Lost
THAT Report CS-25-60 dated September 30, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the City of Orillia's 2024 budget versus actual financial results, key highlights, and operating surplus allocations be received; AND THAT the Capital Projects set out in Table 3 of the report be approved and appropriated from the funding sources originally assigned.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT, further to confidential Report CS-25-56 dated September 4, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a request to waive Horne Business Park development rights, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried

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