Regular Council Meeting

THAT, further to Report DSE-24-08 dated February 1, 2024 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a partnership agreement with the County of Simcoe to implement a Temporary Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program; AND THAT a working group be established to investigate the potential parcels of land for the Temporary Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program Facility as set out in the report; AND THAT the working group be comprised of the following members: - Councillor Smith - Councillor Cipolla - Councillor Czetwerzuk - Councillor Durnford; AND THAT the working group report back to Council by March 4, 2024; AND THAT the site development for the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program partnership with the County of Simcoe be exempt from Chapter 363 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Site Plan Control Area; AND THAT a financial commitment of up to $100,000 for building and plumbing permit fees, development charges, service connections, and lot grading costs associated with the site development for the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program partnership with the County of Simcoe be authorized and funded from the Orillia Affordable Housing Reserve; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement and by-law for a property tax exemption for the duration of the Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program partnership with the County of Simcoe.

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) and (e) of the said Act (Personal, Personnel, and Legal Matters).

THAT as recommended in confidential Report EIS-24-03 dated January 27, 2024 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding the City of Orillia's participation and financial contribution to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the confidential direction provided to the General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services, as outlined in Option 1 of the report, be adopted.

THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-24-03 dated February 7, 2024 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a Letter of Intent from the Orillia Museum of Art and History, the confidential direction provided to staff, as outlined in Option 1 of the report, be adopted.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-24-10 dated January 24, 2024 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a 10-year agreement with the Township of Severn to permit the Orillia Transit System to provide service in the Township of Severn at no cost.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-25 dated November 28, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, Chapter 105 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Local Board - Procedures be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A" to the report; AND THAT the terms of all current appointees be amended to expire at the end of the term of Council, being November 14, 2026.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-25 dated November 28, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the following Committees be dissolved, and the associated Chapters be repealed: - Chapter 75 - Economic Development Committee - Chapter 101 - Farmers' Market Advisory Committee - Chapter 108 - Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate - Chapter 121 - Town and Gown Committee AND THAT the Mayor's Office be directed to prepare correspondence to current appointees to provide Council's appreciation of their past contributions and willingness to serve the community.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-25 dated November 28, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, Chapter 22 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Council - Procedures be amended to add: a) A new schedule to provide simplified formats for agendas and minutes of mandatory advisory committees, attached as Schedule "B" to the report; and b) A new schedule to provide Public Engagement Guidelines for the Engagement Teams and/or Working Groups, attached as Schedule "C" to the report.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-24-02 dated January 25, 2024 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Policy 5.7.1.7. - Use of Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Stations be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" to the report; AND THAT staff be directed to report back by way of a Council Information Package memo summarizing the results of the implementation of the subject policy.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-24-07 dated January 30, 2024 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 251 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Delegated Authority be amended to provide delegated authority to the General Manager of Development Services and Engineering, or in his/her absence, the Senior Planner, with respect to authority to approve applications for Validation of Title and Certificates of Cancellation for Consents.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-24-02 dated January 25, 2024 from the Corporate Services Department, the administration of the School Crossing Guard Program be transferred from the Orillia Police Services Board to the Corporate Services Department - Human Resources Division effective March 31, 2024; AND THAT the 2024 Operating Budget for the School Crossing Guard Program in the amount of $129,089 be transferred on a pro-rated basis from the Orillia Police Services Board to the Corporate Services Department - Human Resources Division to continue to operate the School Crossing Guard Program; AND THAT Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage for the School Crossing Guard Program transition from the Orillia Police Services Board as a Schedule 1 Employer to the City of Orillia as a Schedule 2 Employer.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be