Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (8 motions)
3 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Report CS-23-44 dated October 17, 2023 from the Lightfoot Working Group regarding an update on the establishment of a museum to honour the late Gordon Lightfoot be received; AND THAT the Lightfoot Working Group be directed to report back to Council once legalities with the Lightfoot Estate have been finalized.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-21 dated October 16, 2023 from Mayor McIsaac and Councillors Durnford and Fallis, the development of a City of Orillia Poverty Reduction Strategy be supported in principle; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Councillor Durnford be directed to work with Lakehead University to develop a partnership that would deliver a Poverty Reduction Strategy for the City; AND THAT the proposed Poverty Reduction Strategy include but not be limited to: - Assessing current City of Orillia policies and poverty-reduction practices; - Facilitating focus groups to gain knowledge and insight into the experience of poverty in Orillia; - Engaging community partners from multiple sectors to create a long-term Poverty Reduction Strategy for the City of Orillia, with a focus on trauma- informed service delivery and building community resilience through a collective action approach; - Identifying potential implementation funding opportunities available from the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, County of Simcoe, and other sources; and - Increasing community awareness about the impact childhood trauma has on later health, social outcomes, and the cycle of poverty; AND THAT a budget allocation of up to $50,000 be considered during the 2024 Budget deliberations to ensure the project can proceed; AND THAT Councillor Durnford be directed to prepare a report or a Council Information Package memo outlining the parameters of the proposed partnership with La
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT Report MC-23-20 dated October 13, 2023 from Councillor Leatherdale regarding the installation of a backless bench on the floating dock that is situated across from the Orillia Waterfront Centre at Couchiching Beach Park be
Moved by Cipolla
Referred
THAT Report MC-23-19 dated October 13, 2023 from Councillor Leatherdale regarding the resurfacing of the walking path that connects Coldwater Road to the corner of Park Street and Brant Street West be
Moved by Cipolla
Referred
THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-23 dated October 13, 2023 from Councillor Fallis, a contribution increase of $100,000, in addition to the $200,000 allocated annually to the Affordable Housing Reserve be
Moved by Leatherdale
Referred
THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-22 dated October 13, 2023 from Councillor Fallis, staff, in consultation with the Parking Advisory Committee, be directed to prepare a report with respect to the following: The feasibility of adjusting the hourly rate of all metered parking spaces on Mississaga Street East, West Street North, and West Street South to $2.25 per hour.
Moved by Czetwerzuk
Lost
THAT Report DSE-23-42 dated October 24, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding recommendations on how to reduce the number of collisions at the Old Barrie Road and University Avenue intersection be received; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare an amendment to Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 2007-55, as set out in Schedule "B" to the report, effective March 31, 2024.