The meeting addressed proposed amendments to the City's Zoning By-law 2014-44. Key agenda items included refining definitions for various dwelling units and shoreline structures, revising parking standards for Long Term Care Facilities, and the mandatory repeal of Electric Vehicle Parking requirements due to provincial legislative updates. Additionally, the council reviewed the implementation of a development hold zone on properties within the catchment area of the Couchiching Point Sewage Pumping Station due to infrastructure capacity constraints.
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The council meeting addressed several significant items, including the City's physician recruitment and retention strategy, the feasibility of an all-way stop at Canice and Jarvis Streets, the acceptance and management of the Lightfoot Estate donation, and the transition of the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area Board's financial services to an external provider. Additionally, the council reviewed various departmental reports, including tire collection program updates, the 2025 consolidated financial statements, budget performance reports, and the establishment of a legal and risk management reserve fund.
Sep 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Orillia Council Council Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda focuses on various municipal business items, including updates to solid waste management, a 40-year financial forecast, and proposed waste fee adjustments for 2027-2030. Key topics include the review of residential culvert replacement policies, the status of the Atherley Narrows Bridge environmental assessment, and approval of affordable housing incentive grants for 26 West Street North. The council is set to discuss the establishment of a business support working group for the Lighthouse area and review by-laws regarding traffic, parking, wildlife feeding, and park regulations. Additionally, councillors will introduce enquiries concerning rental housing standards, the feasibility of an off-leash dog area, and a potential rebate program for wastewater backflow prevention.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting
City of Orillia Council Council Meeting Minutes
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.
