Regular Council Meeting

THAT as recommended in Report OFASWG-26-02 dated July 22, 2026 from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, the request for $30,000 to support the implementation of the recommendations contained in the 2026 Orillia and Area Food Strategy be

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), (e), (f), (h), (i), and (k) of the said Act (Land, Legal, Statutory Body and Negotiation Matters).

THAT Report CAO-26-05 dated July 14, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Office regarding an objective framework for the decisions arising from Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's June 15, 2026 deputation and Lakehead University's expansion be received as information at this time.

THAT, further to confidential Report CAO-26-06 dated August 7, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Office in furtherance of Council's resolution dated August 5, 2026, recommended protective terms, associated risks, and available remedies with respect to the Lakehead University expansion plans and Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's redevelopment planning efforts, the confidential direction provided to staff, as set out in Page 5 of 28 Option 1 of the report, to engage external legal counsel for independent legal advice as per confidential terms be adopted; AND THAT the confidential direction be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and 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 CAO-26-07 dated August 9, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Office, the confidential direction provided to staff to seek independent legal advice, as set out in Option 1 of the report be adopted; AND THAT the confidential direction be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes, and any such other person required or expedient to give effect to this resolution.

THAT as recommended in confidential Report DSE-26-33 dated July 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding transit funding capital opportunities, 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 the confidential CIP dated July 31, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a business retention matter, a working group be established to engage with The Lighthouse and the business identified in the confidential CIP to discuss and explore possible measures to address and mitigate identified concerns; AND THAT the working group be comprised of the following members: - Councillor Cipolla - Councillor Smith - Councillor Durnford - Councillor Czetwerzuk - One (1) City staff member from the Business Development, Tourism and Modernization Division.

THAT, further to confidential Report CS-26-40 dated July 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding Horne postponement requests and Lots 13-16 term finalization, Option 2 be adopted as set out in the report; AND THAT a copy of Option 2 be provided to the Director of Financial Services/City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for accounting and auditing purposes and any such other person required or expedient to give effect to its terms.

THAT as recommended in Report MC-26-17 dated July 28, 2026 from Councillor Smith, staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of developing a municipally supported affordable small home community for independent seniors aged 55 years and older on municipally owned lands including consideration of municipally owned properties such as 26 Benner Street: AND THAT the feasibility report include: - Site suitability and planning considerations; - Servicing capacity and infrastructure requirements; - Zone requirements or amendments; - Identification of any municipal funding considerations and any applicable provincial or federal housing programs that may support the initiative; - Building permit considerations related to prefabricated or modular construction methods; - Municipal considerations associated with advancing the project beyond the feasibility stage; and - Identification of external agencies, organizations, housing providers, or community partners with the appropriate mandate and expertise that Council may wish to engage should it decide to explore the project further.

THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-02 dated July 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Orillia Catholic Elementary School Cross Country Event - $2,513.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-28 dated July 28, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the proposed Chapter 288 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Feeding of Wildlife be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" to the report; AND THAT Chapter 785 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Parks Regulation be amended to repeal the provision prohibiting the feeding of birds; AND THAT Chapter 490 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Inspection Fees be amended to implement an inspection fee of $200 related to non-compliance with Chapter 288 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Feeding Wildlife.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-32 dated July 28, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 538 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Parade Permits, Use of City Road Allowances and Water Lots be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report to prohibit fishing on any public bridge located above a waterway or watercourse.

THAT as recommended in Report FIRE-26-01 dated August 10, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department - Fire Division, the rental of one pumper fire truck from BKC Inc. for an initial three months, to address the need for a spare fire truck due to unforeseen repair delays of the existing fire truck fleet be authorized; AND THAT should the Fire Division be in a deficit position at year-end as a result of the rental costs, funding in the amount of up to $24,500 be appropriated from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

THAT Report CS-26-41 dated July 28, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the Semi-Annual Statement of Expenses for Members of Council be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-42 dated August 4, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, The Corporation of the City of Orillia (hereinafter

THAT, further to Report DSE-26-09 dated May 20, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding the Transit Electrification Study, the Zero Emission Transit Fleet Transition Plan as set out in Schedule "B" of the report be received; Page 11 of 28 AND THAT conventional transit vehicles in the City's current Ten-Year Capital Plan be purchased as diesel propulsion; AND THAT staff be directed to monitor the performance of fully electric fleets in municipalities with winter weather temperature ranges similar to Orillia and provide a report to Council as part of the Mayor's proposed 2028 Capital Budget.

THAT, further to Report DSE-26-09 dated May 20, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding the Transit Electrification Study, the Zero Emission Transit Fleet Transition Plan as set out in Schedule "B" of the report be received and adopted in principle.

THAT Report DSE-26-30 dated July 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding the condition of underground infrastructure within the proposed Downtown Orillia Streetscape Revitalization project be received as information.

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-31 dated July 28, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, in accordance with Policy 4.2.1.4. - Affordable Housing Incentives, and with respect to Hillcrest Lodge's application for the development of 16 rent-geared-to-income housing units in the form of a second Retirement Home, to be constructed on the property municipally known as 86 Cedar Street, the applicant be authorized to submit securities in an amount reduced to 30% of the total value of the required securities; AND THAT, in accordance with Policy 4.2.1.4. - Affordable Housing Incentives, the applicant for the proposed second Retirement Home development on the property municipally known as 86 Cedar Street be granted funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per unit for 16 rent-geared-to-income housing units, to be funded from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and applied Page 12 of 28 toward eligible capital construction costs associated with the housing units, with payment to be made upon issuance of all required building permits for the proposed development by the City; AND THAT, in accordance with Policy 4.2.1.4. - Affordable Housing Incentives, the applicant be approved for a grant of up to $168,494 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to offset the City's planning, building, and engineering review fees associated with the development of 16 rent-geared-to-income housing units as part of a second Retirement Home on the property municipally known as

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-34 dated July 22, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the City of Orillia's contribution to Capital Project Number 25254 - Fittons Road West Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades project be reduced from $7,779,750 to $4,509,644, funded from the Debenture Reserve Fund.

THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be