Council Meeting

THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that Council Committee intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (b), (d), (e) and (k) of the said Act (Personal, Personnel, Legal and Negotiations Matters).

THAT as recommended in confidential Report RP-23-01 dated March 13, 2023 from the Recruitment Panel, Roger Young be appointed the General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services.

THAT as recommended in confidential Report HR-23-02 dated March 15, 2023 from the Human Resources Department regarding mandatory capital equipment upgrades for the 9-1-1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.

THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-23-02 dated March 6, 2023 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, James Caldwell be re-appointed to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire November 14, 2025; AND THAT the following applicants be appointed for a four-year term to expire November 14, 2026: To the Affordable Housing Committee - Maggie Best - Doug Cooper To the Orillia Public Library Board - Mike Stahls To the Waste Management Advisory Committee - Sandra Carpenter

THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-23-02 dated March 6, 2023 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, Bre LeFeuvre be appointed to the Affordable Housing Committees, Bre LeFeuvre be appointed to the Affordable Housing Committee for a four-year term to expire November 14, 2026.

THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-02 dated March 7, 2023 from Councillor Cipolla, a Working Group be formed to address the issue of opioid use and the impact it can have on those experiencing homelessness in the community; AND THAT the Working Group be comprised of the following members: - Two representatives from Council being Councillors Cipolla and Durnford - A representative from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - People with lived and living experience of substance abuse, as determined by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and/or other community Working Group members - A representative from the Ontario Provincial Police - A representative from the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch - A representative from the Rama Health Centre - A representative from the Couchiching Family Health Team - A representative from the Youth Haven - A local Pharmacist (of which provides methadone and NEP supplies) - A student representative from each of the Orillia secondary schools (Twin Lakes Secondary School, Orillia Secondary School, Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School); AND THAT the Working Group work to provide the following guiding objectives: - Develop a strategy with actions to strengthen community-based interventions: By working with local organizations and community members to build a strong network of supports, resources, and services for individuals experiencing challenges with opioid use and homelessness; - Develop a strategy to enhance pu

THAT Report EIS-23-01 dated March 7, 2023 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding opportunities for partnerships, potential locations and funding sources for the Orillia Community Fridge proposal be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-08 dated March 7, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the pilot program for allowing backyard hens be deemed a success; AND THAT the keeping of backyard hens be permitted subject to the requirements of Chapter 287 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Hen Coop Licensing; AND THAT Chapter 287 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Hen Coop Licensing be amended to remove the cap on the maximum number of properties that are permitted to participate in the program and to establish a limit of one licence per lot.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-13 dated March 4, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be authorized to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to reconstruct a multi-use trail on the north side of Coldwater Road only, from Highway 11 to Murphy Road; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council once a formal agreement is finalized.

THAT Report CS-23-12 dated February 13, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the Statement of the Treasurer prepared pursuant to Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, be received as information.

THAT Report CS-23-13 dated February 14, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department regarding annual investments prepared pursuant to Section 8 of Ontario Regulation 438/97 under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and Policy 4.1.6.1. - Investment Policy, be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report BDCT-23-04 dated March 14, 2023 from the Business Development, Culture and Tourism Department, a Working Group be established to lead and manage the host municipality requirements for the 2024 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Conference; AND THAT the Terms of Reference for the 2024 OSUM Conference Working Group be approved as set out in Schedule "A" of the report; AND THAT the following members of Council be added to the 2024 OSUM Conference Working Group: - Councillor Leatherdale - Councillor Durnford - Councillor Czetwerzuk

THAT, further to Report DSE-23-12 dated February 24, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to retain the services of an independent professional planner and solicitor to support the Committee's denial of the Minor Variance application (694 Broadview Avenue) and to facilitate any potential settlement negotiations; AND THAT $20,000 be authorized for legal fees to be funded from the City's 2023 Operating Contingency Account.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be