Regular Council Meeting

THAT Report CS-25-46 dated July 28, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the results of the implementation of the Corporate Customer Service Strategy, as well as an overview of the next phases of the project be received at this time.

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 a matter pursuant to Section 239(2) (d), (e) and (f) of the said Act (Personnel and Legal Matter).

THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-45 dated August 6, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a discussion on insurance renewal, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-36 dated July 28, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the implementation of On-Demand Transit software for the Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service as an 18-month pilot project be supported in principle; AND THAT the Mayor be requested to consider this implementation as part of the proposed 2026 Budget; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a report to Council Committee with the outcomes and recommendations related to the 18-month pilot project for the On-Demand Transit software to be utilized by the Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-36 dated July 28, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the implementation of a Seniors' one-month pass in the amount of $56.20, effective January 1, 2026, be supported in principle; AND THAT the Mayor be requested to consider this modification as part of the proposed 2026 Budget.

THAT Report DSE-24-56 dated October 29, 2024 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding the feasibility of implementing all-way stop control or a traffic circle, as well as an extension of a "No Parking" Page 6 of 19 area at the intersection of Orion Boulevard and Monarch Drive be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-39 dated July 29, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering and Environment and Infrastructure Services Departments, the Mayor be requested to consider the Foundry Park Off-Leash Dog Area as part of the proposed 2026 Capital Budget; AND THAT staff be directed to include an Off-Leash Dog Area in the design of the Morningstar Park Master Plan.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-29 dated July 29, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, staff be directed to proceed with the installation of a Musical Instrument Park at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Orillia; AND THAT the donation of the musical instruments from the Kiwanis Club of Orillia be accepted upon installation; AND THAT staff be directed to include the new equipment in the City's regular playground inspection program and future capital asset management planning as part of the standard lifecycle budgeting for playground infrastructure.

THAT Report EIS-25-16 dated July 9, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding municipal use of rodenticide be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-18 dated August 1, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the reallocation of previously approved $500,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for tree canopy rejuvenation in waterfront parks towards a broader replanting program be approved.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-23 dated July 14, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the change to overnight parking in the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area that addresses the needs of businesses, employees and patrons, as set out in Item 4.3 of Schedule "A" to the report, be approved; AND THAT all other proposed service level enhancements recommended by the Winter Control Policy Review Working Group set out in Schedule "A" to the report be

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-38 dated July 22, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, an additional $18,500 be authorized for Capital Project Number 08136 - Technical Land Evaluation with $16,650 being appropriated from the Development Charge Reserve and $1,850 from the Capital Levy Reserve.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-25-47 dated August 5, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department, Policy 4.3.2.1. - Development Agreement Pay-On-Demand Surety Bonds be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.

THAT Report CS-25-48 dated August 5, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the 2024 Treasurer's Statement of Development Charges be received as information.

THAT Report EIS-25-27 dated July 29, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding 2026 Solid Waste Management Fees be

THAT Report EIS-25-28 dated July 29, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding 2026 Septage Receival Station Fees be

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-25 dated July 16, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Greg Preston, Director of Environmental Services, be appointed as Top Management within the Quality Management System (QMS) for the City's Drinking Water System; AND THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor, the General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services, the Director of Environmental Services and the Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator be authorized to endorse the content of the Operational Plan by providing signatures on the Quality Management System Commitment and Endorsement form as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-25-30 dated August 5, 2025 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, an additional allocation of $300,000 to Capital Project Number 25676 for storm sewer repairs at 20 James Street West be authorized, with funding appropriated from the Storm Water Reserve.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be