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Home Orillia Meetings May 11, 2026

Council · Regular

May 11, 2026

Council Meeting

14:00 – 18:09 · 4h 9m
9 present · 0 absent
Don McIsaac Mayor — David Campbell Councillor — Janet-Lynne Durnford Councillor — Jay Fallis Councillor — Jeff Czetwerzuk Councillor — Luke Leatherdale Councillor — Ralph Cipolla Councillor — Tim Lauer Councillor — Whitney Smith Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Amanpreet Sidhu CAO and City Solicitor — Charlotte Knegt Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Representative, Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group — Cheryl Remm Director of Asset Management and Maintenance — Chris Ferry Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief — Dan Kirby Director of Council Services/City Clerk/Deputy City Solicitor — Jacob Kearey-Moreland Meeting Facilitator, Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group — Jamie Galloway General Manager of Development Services and Engineering — Karandeep Gill Coordinator, Council Services and Corporate Services Projects — Katy Modaressi Director of Development and Infrastructure Planning — Kristine Preston Deputy Clerk — Lesley McMullin Resource, Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group — Roger Young General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services — Ryan Lay Manager of Economic Development — Shaun Hinds President and CEO, Orillia Power Generation Corporation — Will Lafrance Economic Development Coordinator —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: that the agenda for the Council meeting held on May 11, 2026, be approved as amended to include the Addendum and to move the following after the Motions Arising from Closed Session Discussions: - Board and Committee Report Number 1 - Orill…
    • · Motion 2 added: that the minutes of the following meetings be adopted, having been printed and distributed: - April 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting - April 27, 2026 Public Meeting of Council re Planning Matters
    • · Motion 3 added: to recess the Council meeting in order to convene Council Committee
    • · Motion 4 added: 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…
    • · Motion 5 added: to recess the meeting
    • · Motion 6 added: that Council Committee move into open session in the Council Chamber.
    • · Motion 7 added: to recess
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT confidential Report OPGC-26-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Orillia Power Generation Corporation regarding short-term debt capital be received; AND THAT the Orillia Power Generation Corporation's request to increase its existing $3 m…
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT, further to confidential Report MC-26-10 dated April 28, 2026 from Councillor Lauer regarding the Lakehead Land Development Agreement, the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT as recommended in confidential Report SEL-26-02 dated May 5, 2026 from the Selection Panel for Boards and Committees, the following applicants be appointed for the remainder of the four-year term to expire November 14, 2026: - Christo…
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT as recommended in Report OFASWG-26-01 dated April 20, 2026 from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, the Orillia and Area Food Strategy, as set out in Schedule "A" to the report be received and endorsed as a commu…
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT, further to Report OFASWG-26-01 dated April 20, 2026 from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, the City of Orillia participate as partners in the Orillia and Area Food Strategy Collaborative Review process, as per…
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT as recommended in Report OFASWG-26-01 dated April 20, 2026 from the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group be directed to submit proposals for 2027 financial cont…
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT, in accordance with Section 22.3.1 of Chapter 22 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Suspension - Rules - Two-Thirds Vote, Council Committee hereby suspends the rules to immediately recess the Council Committee meeting to convene …
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT, further to the correspondence dated April 16, 2026 from Mayor McIsaac regarding a deputation request from the Orillia Museum of Art and History with respect to the Sir Sam Steele Building Lease, staff be directed to schedule represen…
    • · Motion 16 added: to recess the Council meeting to reconvene the Council Committee meeting
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT as recommended in Report MC-26-09 dated April 27, 2026 from Councillor Smith, the following resolution be passed: "WHEREAS recent weather events, including flooding, ice storms, and extreme winter conditions, have highlighted the need…
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following Community Grants be approved: - Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation - $750 - Green Haven Shelter for Women - $750 - Orillia …
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - OFSAA Committee - Girls AA Basketball - $5,000
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Celebrate Orillia - Canada Day - $2,500
    • · Motion 21 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Rotary Club of Orillia - Car Show - $2,000
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-18 dated April 15, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the Boulevard Guidelines as set out in Schedule "A" of the report be adopted.
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT the motion now before Committee be amended by adding the following paragraph: - "AND THAT the Boulevard Guidelines allow tree planting with a permit."
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT, further to Report EIS-26-18 dated April 15, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, the Boulevard Guidelines as set out in Schedule "A" of the report be adopted; AND THAT the Boulevard Guidelines allow tree …
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-18 dated April 27, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, Schedule "C" of Chapter 456 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Parks, Recreation and Culture be amended as set out in Sche…
    • · Motion 26 added: THAT Report CS-26-17 dated April 24, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an update on the Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games be received; AND THAT a new Capital Project titled "Orillia Opera House Balcony Improvements"…
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-19 dated April 30, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, the extension of the Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan Grant Programs by two years be authorized, expiring on December 31, 2028 …
    • · Motion 28 added: THAT as recommended in Report CS-26-19 dated April 30, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, staff be directed to implement a two-year Development Charge Grant Program applicable to the expansion of existing commercial and industria…
    • · Motion 29 added: THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be referred to the next regular meeting of Council to be held Monday, May 25, 2026, with the exception of the following items which shall be referred to the Consent Agenda later today: - Closed…
    • · Motion 30 added: THAT Council adopt the recommendations as set out on the Consent Agenda for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 11, 2026, with the exception of the following items which shall be introduced separately: - Correspondence Item …
    • · Motion 31 added: THAT the petition dated April 24, 2026 requesting amendments to Policy 2.1.4.1. - Winter Control Policy, as well as adjustments to the snow removal budget be received.
    • · Motion 32 added: THAT the motion now before Council be amended by adding the following paragraph: - "AND THAT the subject petition be considered and included as a Schedule to the staff report to Council Committee on Policy 2.1.4.1. - Winter Control."
    • · Motion 33 added: THAT the petition dated April 24, 2026 requesting amendments to Policy 2.1.4.1. - Winter Control Policy, as well as adjustments to the snow removal budget be received; AND THAT the subject petition be considered and included as a Schedule …
    • · Motion 34 added: THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-20 dated April 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 938 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Noise be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A" to the rep…
    • · Motion 35 added: THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-21 dated April 14, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Option 1 for the expansion of the City's future settlement area boundary be adopted, as set out in Schedule "A" to the r…
    • · Motion 36 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following Community Grants be approved: - Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation - $750 - Green Haven Shelter for Women - $750 - Orillia …
    • · Motion 37 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - OFSAA Committee - Girls AA Basketball - $5,000
    • · Motion 38 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Celebrate Orillia - Canada Day - $2,500
    • · Motion 39 added: THAT as recommended in Report GNT-2026-01 dated April 28, 2026 from the Grants Committee, the following 2026 Special Event Grant be approved: - Rotary Club of Orillia - Car Show - $2,000
    • · Motion 40 added: THAT, further to the CIP memo dated April 23, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding erosion and sediment control measures at the LIV Communities Hawk Ridge Development Site, known as the "Inch Farm" in Ori…
    • · Motion 41 added: THAT the correspondence dated April 23, 2026 from Kathryn Lacerte regarding support for the 15th annual Moose Hide Campaign Day be received.
    • · Motion 42 added: THAT, further to the Public Meeting of Council held on April 27, 2026, Council approves the Zoning By-law Amendment regarding municipally-initiated amendments for Application Number D14-953, as set out in the Supplementary Memo dated April…
    • · Motion 43 added: THAT staff be directed to prepare a report with respect to the following: The feasibility, logistical considerations, and associated costs of raising and repaving Victoria Crescent as a result of recent flooding.
    • · Motion 44 added: THAT staff be directed to prepare a report with respect to the following: The feasibility of implementing a by-law or other measures to regulate the feeding of wildlife within the City of Orillia; AND THAT the report include a comparison o…
    • · Motion 45 added: THAT staff be directed to prepare a report with respect to the following: The feasibility, cost, and logistics of adding a pump bike park to the Skatepark Project.
    • · Motion 46 added: THAT the following by-laws be enacted: 2026-044 Amendment Number 145 to By-law Number 2014-44, the Zoning By-law for the City of Orillia (Municipally-Initiated Number 13) 2026-045 A by-law to amend Chapter 456 of the City of Orillia Munici…
    • · Motion 47 added: THAT By-law Number 2026-048, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on May 11, 2026, be enacted.
    • · Motion 48 added: that the meeting be adjourned.
    • · Attendance added: David Campbell (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ralph Cipolla (present)
    • · Attendance added: Janet-Lynne Durnford (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jay Fallis (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Lauer (present)
    • · Attendance added: Luke Leatherdale (present)
    • · Attendance added: Whitney Smith (present)
    • · Attendance added: Amanpreet Sidhu (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jamie Galloway (present)
    • · Attendance added: Roger Young (present)
    • · Attendance added: Will Lafrance (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ryan Lay (present)
    • · Attendance added: Katy Modaressi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Cheryl Remm (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristine Preston (present)
    • · Attendance added: Karandeep Gill (present)
    • · Attendance added: Shaun Hinds (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jacob Kearey-Moreland (present)
    • · Attendance added: Charlotte Knegt (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lesley McMullin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Don McIsaac (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jeff Czetwerzuk (present)
    • · Attendance added: Chris Ferry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dan Kirby (present)
    • · Participation added: Don McIsaac recuse
    • · Participation added: Jeff Czetwerzuk recuse
    • · Participation added: Ralph Cipolla recuse
    • · Participation added: David Campbell recuse