Regular Council Meeting

THAT as recommended in Report MC-25-11 dated April 1, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac and Councillor Smith, the set tipping fees for the following items as set out in Chapter 457 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Solid Waste Management be temporarily waived during the period of April 1 to April 26, 2025 (last operating day), for materials related to clean-up from the 2025 Ice Storm Emergency: - Item 1 - Regular Garbage - Item 2 b - Construction and Demolition Waste - Item 6 - Mixed Loads - Item 10 - Certification of Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers - Item 13 - Mattresses and Box Springs (any size) AND THAT Council waive the requirement set out in Section 877.1.4 - Garbage lot - defined of Chapter 877 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Solid Waste Management to attach an Orillia Garbage Tag to garbage bags, containers or bundles set out for collection for the period April 7 to April 19, 2025; AND THAT, for the avoidance of doubt, this resolution apply with retroactive effect to the dates identified; AND THAT, as further information becomes available, staff be directed to report back to Council Committee and/or Council with further recommendations concerning waste diversion measures related to the 2025 Ice Storm Emergency.

THAT Report EIS-25-10 dated April 7, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding an update on the 2025 Ice Storm Emergency be received; AND THAT, as further information becomes available, staff be directed to report through a Council Information Package memorandum or a report to Council Committee.

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

THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-28 dated March 28, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding Forest Avenue Encroachment Legal Matters, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT a copy of Option 1 be provided to the City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes.

THAT, further to the confidential CIP dated April 7, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac regarding a Mayoral Direction in accordance with Part VI.1 (Special Powers and Duties of Head of Council) of the Municipal Act, 2001 with respect to a personal, personnel and legal matter, the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted; AND THAT the confidential direction be forwarded to the Director of Human Resources, as well as the City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes; AND THAT the confidential direction also be forwarded to such persons as required or expedient to carry out its objectives.

THAT, further to the CIP memorandum dated April 3, 2025 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Strong Mayor Framework expanded to the City of Orillia effective April 3, 2025 to June 30, 2025, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia call on the Honourable Minister Flack to rescind Orillia's designation for Strong Mayor Powers, effective immediately; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the resolution to the Honourable Minister Flack.

THAT the CIP memorandum dated April 7, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac regarding the Mayoral Direction in accordance with Part VI.1 (Special Powers and Duties of Head of Council) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer be received.

THAT the CIP memorandum dated April 7, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac regarding the Chief Administrative Officer Appointment be received.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-25-24 dated April 1, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department, a $17,000 increase to Capital Project Number 25103 - Artificial Turf Scoreboard be approved; AND THAT $8,500 of the funding be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve; AND THAT $8,500 of the funding be received from Lakehead University.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be