City of Orillia Council Council Information Package
The Council Information Package provided updates on several municipal programs and initiatives. Key topics included the activation of the Industrial and Commercial Development Charge Grant Program, the composition and establishment of a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 municipal election, and an update on the Municipal Energy Plan program. Additionally, the package contained notices regarding upcoming public meetings for zoning by-law amendments, a 2025 Climate Change Annual Report, and various correspondence items from departments and external organizations such as the Ombudsman, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the County of Simcoe.
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The council meeting addressed several significant items, including financial requests for a hospice expansion and Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group projects. Discussions covered transit capital funding, affordable housing incentives for the Hillcrest Lodge development, and a feasibility review for an affordable small home community for independent seniors. The council also deliberated on regulatory matters, such as new rules for feeding wildlife, the prohibition of fishing from public bridges, and the urgent rental of a fire truck. Furthermore, Council adopted resolutions supporting municipal infrastructure funding and requesting a federal review of operational safety for a local water aerodrome. By-laws were enacted regarding debenture issuance for various infrastructure projects, traffic regulations, and road dedications.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
City of Orillia Council Council Meeting Minutes
The Council meeting involved discussions and approvals on several key administrative and operational items. Notable actions included the extension of the Community Connection Hub project, authorization of significant budget allocations for various capital projects such as roadway construction, sewer pump station upgrades, and transit terminal development, and updates to the fleet operating budget. The Council also adopted an updated Ten-Year Capital Plan, addressed delegated authority during the 'lame duck' period, supported a resolution to modernize provincial invasive plant rules, and approved financial assistance for Information Orillia's volunteer management services. Additionally, by-laws concerning zoning amendments and traffic regulations were enacted.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
City of Orillia Council Special Meeting
The council meeting focused on reviewing the Winter Control Policy, specifically addressing service level impacts, community petitions, and inquiries. Key discussions involved reports on winter sidewalk maintenance, snow removal widths, and road conditions. The council approved a recommendation to refer proposed winter control service level adjustments—including a significant capital budget increase for snow removal equipment and an operating budget increase for staffing and contracts—to the Mayor for consideration in the upcoming budget process.
