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 (7 motions)
5 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) (c) of the said Act (Land Matters).
Moved by Cipolla
Carried
THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-25-64 dated October 16, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a Sale Offer from a Utility Supplier, Option 1 be adopted as set out in the report.
Moved by Durnford
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-25-25 dated September 23, 2025 from Councillor Fallis, the following resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan provides permanent protection for ecologically and hydrologically significant landscapes, working in tandem with Source Water Protection Plans and the Provincial Policy Statement to guide sustainable land use; AND WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan is designed as an agriculture-forward land use framework, intended to permanently protect prime farmland, reduce speculative pressure, and support Ontario's food security and rural economies; AND WHEREAS municipalities face increasing pressure from growth, aggregate extraction, and climate-related risks, and require strong, enforceable tools to protect water, farmland, and natural heritage for future generations; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia supports initiating dialogue with the Province, Indigenous Nations, and community members to explore opportunities for expanding Greenbelt boundaries and strengthening its policies in alignment with local planning goals and environmental needs; AND WHEREAS the 2015 Coordinated Land Use Planning Review recommended expansion of the Greenbelt into key hydrological areas, such as moraines and headwater systems, to further safeguard water and ecological health; Page 4 of 15 AND WHEREAS the Greenbelt Act, 2005 requires a review of the Greenbelt Plan at least every ten years, and the next mandatory review must begin in 202
Moved by Campbell
Lost
THAT Report MC-25-27 dated October 14, 2025 from Councillors Durnford and Smith regarding the knowledge gained by attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2025 Conference from August 17-20, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, be received as information.
Moved by Cipolla
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-25-28 dated October 29, 2025 from Councillor Lauer, an interim funding grant for Information Orillia in the amount of $25,000 for 2025 be approved; AND THAT the interim funding be allocated from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; AND THAT Councillor Lauer be directed to submit an amendment to the Mayor's 2026 Operating Budget to reduce the Information Orillia request from $75,000 to $50,000.
Moved by Cipolla
Carried
THAT, further to Report DSE-25-52 dated October 17, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Policy 2.1.2.2. - New and Replacement Sidewalks Policy be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "B" to the report.