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 Orillia Opera House, Studio Dressing Room 2 to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (c) and (f) of the said Act (Land and Legal Matters).

THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-23-32 dated August 29, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the amendment of an agreement of purchase and sale with Montfort Developments Inc., substituting Lots 5 and 6 for Lots 8 and 9, provided that in all instances the amendment shall maintain a purchase price of $504,032 per acre be authorized; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation necessary to effect the amendment and complete the transactions anticipated under the agreement of purchase and sale, as amended.

THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-15 dated September 1, 2023 from Mayor McIsaac, a Working Group be created to explore the options and opportunities to consider the establishment of a museum to honour the late Gordon Lightfoot; AND THAT the mandate of the Working Group be to: - Work with the Lightfoot estate to determine the availability of Lightfoot memorabilia, and their willingness to consider a Lightfoot Museum in the City; - Work with community partners and benefactors to develop a Business Plan to create a Lightfoot Museum in the City of Orillia; - Work with community partners on other potential ways of honouring Gordon Lightfoot, such as but not limited to events, naming opportunities, and memorials; AND THAT the Working Group be comprised of: - Mayor Don McIsaac - Pam Carter - Stephen Davids - Chris Hazel - Steve Clarke AND THAT staff support be provided by the Culture Coordinator from the Corporate Services Department; AND THAT the Working Group prepare recommendations and submit the Business Plan for Council's consideration by October 30, 2023.

THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-17 dated September 5, 2023 from Councillor Fallis, effective immediately until November 30, 2023, Councillor Durnford replace Councillor Fallis as the City of Orillia representative on the County of Simcoe Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; AND THAT effective immediately until November 30, 2023, Councillor Cipolla replace Councillor Fallis on the Human Services Business Section Committees for Social, Community and Ambulance, and Long-Term Care.

THAT as recommended in Report AHC-23-02 dated August 18, 2023 from the Affordable Housing Committee, Policy 4.2.1.4. - Affordable Housing Incentives Policy be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-38 dated August 18, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be authorized to offer the air rights on City-owned land at 66 Peter Street South, 53 Colborne Street East, and 59 Colborne Street East to the County of Simcoe for the purpose of creating affordable housing in conjunction with the transit terminal; AND THAT staff be directed to pre-zone 66 Peter Street South, 53 Colborne Street East, and 59 Colborne Street East to permit eight storeys in height as part of the City's next Housekeeping Amendment to the Zoning By-law; AND THAT staff advise the County of Simcoe of Policy 4.2.1.4. - Guidelines - Affordable Housing Incentives, which they can apply, to receive financial support from the City for an affordable housing development in Orillia.

THAT Report EIS-23-11 dated August 26, 2023 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding the feasibility of creating a seasonal dog park at the Carmichael Ball Diamond be received as information; AND THAT opportunities for leash free areas within the City be

THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-33 dated August 15, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the Semi-Annual Statement of Expenses for members of Council be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-35 dated August 24, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" of the report.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-37 dated August 23, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the Environmental Assessment and Detailed Designs for the reconstruction of Borland Street and Tecumseth Street Capital Project Number 03317 be permitted to exceed budget by $50,000; AND THAT the additional costs be funded from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Reserve.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-39 dated August 29, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, a $657,000 increase to the Swinimer Drive and University Signalization Capital Project Number 23043 be approved; AND THAT the increase for this project be funded consistent with the funding allocations illustrated in the original project, as set out in the report table.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be