The Orillia Record

Regular Council Meeting

June 23, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Campbell, Cipolla, Czetwerzuk, Fallis, Tim Lauer, Leatherdale, McIsaac, Smith

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 (14 motions)

12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

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) (k) of the said Act (Negotiation Matters).
Moved by Cipolla
Carried
THAT confidential Report DSE-25-33 dated June 4, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding the logistical, financial and legal implications of accepting the hourly billing rate increase requested by TOK Transit Ltd. be received as information at this time.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report DSE-25-34 dated June 10, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the City of Orillia's contribution to the Harvie Hill Standpipe project be reduced from $11,200,000 to $3,920,392, funded 50% from the Water Asset Management Fund Reserve and 50% from the Development Charges (Water) Reserve; AND THAT the Budget for Capital Project Number 04627 - Harvie Hill Standpipe be increased from $11,200,000 to $14,519,972 to align with the Housing-Enabling Water Systems funding agreement.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-25-16 dated June 13, 2025 from Mayor McIsaac regarding Local Health Governance Representation, the draft letter set out in Schedule "A" to the report be signed by the Mayor on behalf of Council and sent to the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Board.
Moved by Leatherdale
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-26 dated June 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to prepare a 2026 Budget submission for the Mayor's consideration in the amount of $8,000 to install a commemorative crosswalk near the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 34 as a tribute to the bravery and contributions of veterans who served during times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping missions, as well as active military personnel.
Moved by Cipolla
Lost
THAT, further to Report DSE-25-26 dated June 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to install a commemorative crosswalk near the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 34 by November 11, 2025 as a tribute to the bravery and contributions of veterans who served during times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping missions, as well as active military personnel; Page 6 of 17 AND THAT $8,000 be authorized for the Veterans' crosswalk with funding appropriated from the Operating Contingency Account.
Moved by Cipolla
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-27 dated June 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, a "No Parking" restriction be implemented from 104 to 114 Atlantis Drive; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 2007-55.
Moved by Fallis
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-25 dated June 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to prepare a 2026 Capital Project submission for the Mayor's consideration for the design and construction of an extension of curbline along the northwest side of Patrick Street and Nottawasaga Street.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-29 dated June 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to prepare a 2026 Capital Project submission for the Mayor's consideration in the amount of $65,000 for the design and construction of a standard traffic calming traffic circle to be constructed at Forest Avenue South and James Street East.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-32 dated June 10, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Policy 8.1.10.1. - Page 7 of 17 Affordable Housing Concierge Program be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.
Moved by Fallis
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-31 dated June 10, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the Per Door Grant Program funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund, Round 2 as set out in the report be approved based on the non-profit and charitable organizations as the primary applicants.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT Report EIS-25-20 dated June 3, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding a summary of the City of Orillia's coordinated response to the 2025 Ice Storm, assessment of the application of Ontario's Incident Management System 2.0, and outline areas for continuous improvement and future preparedness be received as information.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report CS-25-41 dated June 17, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department, $5,000 be authorized from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to retain John Mascarin (Aird & Berlis, LLP) to provide an educational and informational session on Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Campbell
Carried
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Moved by Cipolla
Referred

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