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.
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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.
