Regular Council Meeting

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) (a), (b), (d), and (i) of the said Act (Security, Personal, Personnel, and Negotiations Matters).

THAT as recommended in confidential Report CS-26-15 dated March 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding persistent IT skills obsolescence, the confidential direction as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted; AND THAT a copy of Option 1 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and any such other person required or expedient to give effect to this resolution.

THAT, further to confidential Report DSE-26-18 dated March 24, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to proceed with a ten-court acrylic surface pickleball complex and additional provisional items including benches, bleachers, wind screening, and safety fence topper; AND THAT Capital Project Number 25210 - Foundry Park (ORC) - Skatepark, Playground and Pickleball be increased by $695,000, with $538,625 funded from the Capital Levy Reserve Fund and $156,375 funded from the Development Charges Reserve Fund.

THAT, further to Report MC-26-07 dated March 16, 2026 from Councillor Lauer and further to the deputation dated February 9, 2026 from The Sharing Place Food Centre and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, a Community Greenhouse Working Group be established to undertake a collaborative assessment and provide recommendations on a potential Community Greenhouse facility; AND THAT the mandate of the Community Greenhouse Working Group include the following: - Evaluate design, site and governance options for a new community greenhouse, that would integrate food-based learning, growing spaces, and community programming; Page 6 of 17 - Assess operational implications, including ongoing maintenance and potential community management models; - Identify Capital and Operating Budget cost impacts, including options to leverage partnerships and grants; - Report back to Council Committee with a practical, fiscally responsible path forward including recommended next steps, budget requirements, and implementation timelines; AND THAT the Community Greenhouse Working Group be composed of: - Councillor Cipolla - Councillor Czetwerzuk - Councillor Durnford - Councillor Lauer - Chris Peacock, Executive Director, The Sharing Place Food Centre - Charlotte Knegt, Public Health Nurse, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

THAT Report DSE-26-13 dated March 17, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding an analysis of the feasibility of implementing permanent all-way stop control at Matchedash Street South and Elgin Street be received as information.

THAT, further to Report DSE-26-13 dated March 17, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to submit a Capital Project request, for consideration as part of the Mayor's proposed 2027 Capital Budget deliberations, for the installation of an oversized stop sign at Matchedash Street South and Elgin Street; AND THAT, subject to budget approval, staff be further directed to report back within one year of installation on the effectiveness of the oversized stop sign.

THAT Report EIS-26-13 dated March 10, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department regarding a summary of the tree replacement plan for the boulevards along Colborne Street and West Street adjacent to the Orillia City Centre/Heritage Place building be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-14 dated March 4, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the direction in the report entitled "Protect Our Plan: From Good Goals to Practical Progress", as presented on February 23, 2026 from the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition be supported in principle; AND THAT the City communicate its position to the provincial and federal governments; AND THAT an overview of how the recommendations set out in the report align with existing municipal plans, strategies, and environmental initiatives be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-12 dated March 17, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, staff be authorized to revise the scope of Capital Project Number 04775 - WWTC Aeration System Divide Wall Retrofit (Phase 1 Design) to include the planning and design work associated with the modernization of the Wastewater Treatment Centre; AND THAT the Wastewater Treatment Centre modernization works be funded from the existing approved Capital Project Number 04775 - WWTC Aeration System Divide Wall Retrofit (Phase 1 Design).

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be

2026-42 THAT Council adopt the recommendations as set out on the Consent Agenda for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 30, 2026, with the exception of the following items which shall be introduced separately: - Correspondence Item Number 3 - Celebrate Orillia Inc. - re Requesting financial assistance - Correspondence Item Number 11 - Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School - Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations - re Requesting financial assistance - Correspondence Item Number 13 - Rotary Club of Orillia - re Requesting financial assistance