Orangeville public meetings in 2024

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule. It will receive an update on the York Street Heritage Conservation District request and review the planning application OPZ-2023-01 for 11A York Street. The committee will also note the upcoming Heritage Week scheduled for February 17‑23, 2025.

• Approve 2025 Heritage Orangeville meeting schedule
• Adopt minutes from the November 21, 2024 Heritage Orangeville meeting
• Update on York Street Heritage Conservation District request (councillor Sherwood)
• Review planning application OPZ-2023-01 for 11A York Street
• Heritage Week scheduled for February 17‑23, 2025

Heritage Orangeville approved its 2025 meeting schedule and moved forward with Heritage Week banner designs and a possible event at Mochaberry Cafe. The committee also discussed a potential Heritage Conservation District for York Street and provided comments on a planning application for 11A York Street.

• Approved 2025 Heritage Orangeville meeting schedule
• Approved moving forward with Heritage Week banner design options
• Approved looking into hosting a Heritage Week event at Mochaberry Cafe on Feb 17, 18, or 19

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The body will review the 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum (Report PM-2024-009) for information.

• Presentation by Nancy Neale on 2024 Development Charges
• Receipt of 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum, PM-2024-009

Council held a public meeting to receive the 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum, presented by Watson & Associates. No public questions or comments were raised. Council received the report for information and passed a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received 2024 Development Charges Study Addendum (PM-2024-009) for information (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Resolution 2024-271)
• Waived presentation time limit for Nancy Neale (unanimous)
• Passed confirming by-law for meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council will consider several administrative reports and by-laws. Key decisions include the 2025 interim tax levy and the appointment of a new Fire Chief. The body will also review a proposed Mobile Food Vendors By-law and a 10-year lease with the OSPCA.

• By-law to provide for the levy and collection of 2025 interim property taxes
• By-law to appoint John Snider as Fire Chief
• Proposed 10-year lease and service agreement with the OSPCA
• Proposed Mobile Food Vendors By-law and request for a public meeting
• Approval of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and dissolution of the EDI Committee

Council affirmed support for the current Orangeville Fire Services model and directed that the report be circulated to the County of Dufferin and member municipalities. Council also approved the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and directed staff to implement it, with the EDI Committee to be dissolved after a transition meeting. Several other items were approved through the consent agenda, including the 2025 interim property tax by-law, a 10-year OSPCA lease, and the 2025 work plans for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and Heritage Orangeville.

• Affirmed current Orangeville Fire Services model (carried)
• Approved EDI Strategy and dissolved EDI Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Interim Property Tax By-law (carried)
• Approved 10-year OSPCA kennel and lease agreement (carried)
• Approved Mayor's Youth Advisory Council 2025 Work Plan (carried)
• Approved Heritage Orangeville 2025 Work Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to continue York Street Heritage Conservation District process (unanimous)
• Appointed John Snider as Fire Chief (unanimous)

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will consider a quote to install wave‑activated doors and operators at the Alder Street Recreation Centre. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the 14 Nov 2024 Access Orangeville meeting and handle standard disclosures and land acknowledgement. The next meeting is set for 16 Jan 2025.

• Quote for wave‑activated doors and operators, Alder Street Recreation Centre
• Adoption of minutes from the 14 Nov 2024 Access Orangeville meeting
• Disclosures of direct or indirect pecuniary interest
• Land acknowledgement of treaty territories
• Scheduling of next meeting on 16 Jan 2025

The committee unanimously approved allocating $5,000 from its 2024 budget for staff to purchase wave-to-open buttons and operators for the Alder Street Recreation Centre. The committee also heard a presentation on the new website accessibility widget and discussed an upcoming accessibility audit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 for wave-to-open buttons and operators at Alder Street Recreation Centre (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will adopt the minutes from its November 14 meeting. Members will review a draft work plan and discuss a report on current housing developments in Orangeville. The committee will receive a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Additional Residential Unit framework.

• Adopt minutes of the November 14 Affordable Housing Task Force meeting
• Review the draft work plan (AHTF - Draft Work Plan - 2024-12-12.pdf)
• Discuss the Real Estate Roundtable report on Orangeville current developments
• Consider the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing's letter on the Additional Residential Unit framework

The Affordable Housing Task Force reviewed a draft work plan and discussed hosting a public information session, touring successful developments, and identifying regulatory barriers. They also heard about current developments and deferred development charges. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of 2024-11-14 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting - Operating Budget

The Orangeville Town Council will consider and vote on the 2025 Consolidated Budget. It will also review three service‑level change proposals to create new full‑time positions in special projects, infrastructure operations, and storm‑water management. A by‑law confirming the proceedings of this operating‑budget meeting will be read and passed.

• 2025 Consolidated Budget – CPS-2024-096
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time, Advisor, Special Projects – CPS-2024-085
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time Program Manager, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security – CPS-2024-086
• Service Level Change – Permanent Full Time Project Manager – Storm Water – INS-2024-056
• Confirmation By-law 2024-12-10

Council approved the 2025 Consolidated Budget (Option C), including a $39,342,245 property tax levy for town services (excluding policing) and a $4,877,223 levy for policing services. The budget also includes a one-time $509,242 contribution to the General Capital reserve and approval of the 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2034 Capital Forecast. Three new permanent full-time positions were approved through the consent agenda, subject to budget approval.

• Approved 2025 Consolidated Budget (Option C) with $39,342,245 levy for town services (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Policing Services budget with $4,877,223 levy (unanimous)
• Approved one-time $509,242 contribution to General Capital reserve (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2034 Capital Forecast (unanimous)
• Approved new full-time Advisor, Special Projects position (consent)
• Approved new full-time Program Manager, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security (consent)
• Approved new full-time Project Manager – Storm Water (consent)
• Approved confirmation by-law for meeting proceedings (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting - Capital Budget

The Orangeville Town Council will consider the staff report CPS‑2024‑090 that outlines the 2025‑2034 Capital Program and the 2025 Capital Budget Summary. Council is asked to receive the report, endorse the updated ten‑year capital program, and direct staff to incorporate its approval into the 2025 Consolidated Budget. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items, a confirmation by‑law for the meeting, and a public question period.

• Endorse the 2025‑2034 Capital Program (CPS‑2024‑090) as presented in the staff report
• Direct staff to include approval of the capital program in the 2025 Consolidated Budget
• Adopt the Confirmation By‑law 2024‑12‑09 confirming the meeting proceedings
• Approve consent‑agenda items: staff reports and any correspondence
• Conduct a public question period allowing up to three‑minute calls

Council endorsed the updated 2025-2034 capital program as amended, directing staff to include it in the 2025 Consolidated Budget resolutions on December 10, 2024. The Fire Master Plan was deferred to 2026, and the allocation for new station furniture and fixtures was removed from the 10-year capital program. The meeting included public concerns about property tax increases and proposed projects.

• Endorsed 2025-2034 Capital Program as amended (unanimous)
• Deferred Fire Master Plan (B1158.0000) to 2026 (carried)
• Removed new station furniture and fixtures allocation (B1232.1110) from 10-year capital program (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Waived procedure by-law to allow extended capital budget presentation (carried)
• Passed confirmation by-law (unanimous)

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, review a TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant, approve a giveaway of 190 tree saplings at the Operation Centre, and vote on the proposed 2025 meeting schedule.

• Adopt minutes from the 2024-11-07 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Review TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant (info PDF)
• Approve giveaway of 190 tree saplings at 500 C Line, Orangeville, for May 31, 2025
• Approve proposed 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Committee meeting schedule

The committee approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. They discussed a potential TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant for an indoor hydroponic system, agreeing more research is needed. The tree sapling giveaway was discussed, with further planning deferred to the February 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 2024-11-07 meeting (2024-030)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (2024-031)
• Adjourned at 7:11 p.m. (2024-032)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will consider a $150 budget allocation to co‑sponsor a community skate event with the GLOWn Ups Keep it CLASSY group. It will also vote to approve the 2025 work plan and the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. The council will adopt the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Cosponsor community skate with GLOWn Ups Keep it CLASSY; allocate $150 from council budget
• Approve 2025 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council work plan
• Approve 2025 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council meeting schedule
• Adopt minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Stevie Forbes‑Roberts on GLOW, a 2SLGBTQ+ youth and caregiver group

Council Meeting

Council will consider and vote on a by‑law to extend the Upper Grand District School Board fiber‑optic agreement for broadband services. The meeting also includes approval of the 2025 Municipal Budget, adoption of staff reports such as the Snow Clearing Grant Program and the Strategic Asset Management Policy, and receipt of several committee annual reports and work plans. A closed session will review confidential personnel matters and the council will adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• By‑law to authorize extension of Upper Grand District School Board fiber‑optic agreement
• Approval of the 2025 Municipal Budget (CPS‑2024‑077)
• Implementation of the Snow Clearing Grant Program (CAO‑2024‑011)
• Adoption and repeal of the Strategic Asset Management Policy (CPS‑2024‑088)
• Reception of Economic Development and Culture Committee 2024 Annual Report and approval of 2025 Work Plan (CMS‑2024‑027)

Council Information Items

The Orangeville Council will receive a series of information packages from various municipalities and agencies. Topics include road‑safety measures, rural road programs, OPP billing, land‑transfer‑tax redistribution, affordable‑housing provisions, and updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal motions are listed; the items are for informational review only. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024.

• City of Hamilton – Implementing Road Safety Measures (PDF)
• Municipality of Wawa – Amendment to the Ontario Building Code to Include Affordable Housing Plans (PDF)
• Township of Clearview – OPP Annual Billing Statement (PDF)
• Town of Caledon – Opposition to Bill 212 – Building Highway 413 (PDF)
• Township of Puslinch – Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025 (PDF)

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will review and approve Volunteer and Security and Emergency policies, and will set the meeting schedule for 2025 and 2026. The board will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of Volunteer Policy (Appendix A)
• Approval of Security and Emergency Policy (Appendix B)
• Approval of 2025 and 2026 Board meeting schedule
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2024-10-31 Library Operating Financial Report

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville Council is holding a public meeting to receive information on several by-law and planning reports. Discussions include updates to the Official Plan, zoning for additional residential units, and a new false alarm by-law.

• Town-Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments regarding Additional Residential Units (PM-2024-007)
• False Alarm By-law report (PM-2024-006)
• Procedure By-law Mid-Term Review (PM-2024-008)
• Delegate presentation by Rob Strang of Fead Street regarding Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging infrastructure

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss a multi-year strategy framework and the 2025 meeting schedule. The session includes presentations from community leaders regarding Indigenous leadership and the Patka Box Movement. The committee is also considering an endorsement of a 2025 Black History Month event.

• Proposed approval of the 2024-2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
• Proposed endorsement of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association's 2025 Black History Month event
• Presentation by Rosey Kaur, Founder of Early Concepts and The Patka Box Movement Ontario
• Presentation by Julie Elsdon-Height, Co-Executive Director of The Brave Canoe
• Proposed approval of the 2025 EDI Committee meeting schedule

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee will consider and vote on the draft 2025 Committee Work Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a new digital tourism guide, updates on Data Orangeville and the Community Improvement Plan, and a notice of a site‑plan application for 221‑229 Broadway. Minutes from the October 17 meeting will be adopted, and the next meeting is set for December 19, 2024.

• Approve Draft 2025 Heritage Orangeville Work Plan
• Review New Digital Guide for Tourism (online links provided)
• Data Orangeville update presentation
• Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• Notice of Site Plan Application for 221‑229 Broadway (SPA‑2024‑06)

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will consider and vote on a draft By‑Law (003‑2024) to establish the board’s official name and logos. It will also review the group insurance application, discuss the OPP Board remuneration survey, approve an OAPSB invoice, and receive updates on reports such as the 3rd‑quarter OPP report and false‑alarm statistics. Additional items include setting 2025 meeting dates and approving special remuneration claims.

• Adopt draft By‑Law 003‑2024 for OPP Detachment Board name and logos
• Accept OAPSB Group Insurance Application and related invoice
• Discuss OPP Board Remuneration Survey and possible recommendations to Council
• Approve Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Invoice 117
• Review 3rd‑Quarter OPP Report and False Alarm Report

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to approve its 2025 work plan and meeting schedule. The body will also receive an update on a snow removal rebate pilot project and discuss a senior discount flyer.

• Approval of 2025 Age Friendly Committee workplan
• Approval of 2025 Age Friendly Committee meeting schedule
• Update on Snow Removal Rebate Program Pilot Project
• Discussion of Senior Discount Flyer

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will vote on the 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, which includes rescinding three existing park and recreation policies. Other consent‑agenda items include a $277,945 increase to the Enterprise Asset Management solution budget, approval of a four‑year lease with Artel Inc. for 112 Broadway, and adoption of new water and wastewater rates. The meeting also features presentations on the Economic Development and Culture Strategy and a donation of a commemorative bench for Rotary Skatepark.

• Approve 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law and rescind three park/recreation policies
• Increase Enterprise Asset Management budget by $277,945 from various reserves
• Approve four‑year lease agreement with Artel Inc. for 112 Broadway (2025‑2028)
• Approve water and wastewater rates as recommended in the 2024 rate studies
• Appointment of Orangeville member to the Credit Valley Conservation Board

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will discuss and vote on a proposed 2025 work plan, meeting schedule, and criteria for an annual Accessibility Champion Award. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of 2025 Access Orangeville Committee work plan
• Approval of 2025 Access Orangeville proposed meeting schedule
• Review of 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan
• Annual Accessibility Champion Award Criteria
• Adoption of minutes from October 10, 2024

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to adopt minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting and discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with the Town's Building Official.

• Adoption of minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting
• Review of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with Naythan Nunes
• Public comments to be included in meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will meet on the third Tuesday of every month in 2025. The agenda includes reports on arts, culture, and business outreach, along with the adoption of September meeting minutes.

• Adoption of September 2024 committee minutes
• Review of 2024 achievements and 2025 work plan
• Discussion of 2025 meeting schedule
• Reports from Arts & Culture and Business Outreach working groups
• Sectorial updates from local business representatives

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, review and vote on the proposed 2025 work plan, and consider applying for a TD Friends of the Environment grant. The work plan outlines initiatives such as community sustainability grants, a pollinator partnership with Bee City Canada, a tree‑sapling giveaway, urban harvest and garden programs, a seed library, and environmental education activities. If approved, the Chair will submit the grant application in consultation with the staff liaison. The meeting will set the next meeting for December 5, 2024.

• Adopt minutes from the October 3, 2024 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Approve the proposed 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Committee work plan
• Approve submission of an application for the TD Friends of the Environment grant
• Discuss deliverables including Community Sustainability Grants Program, Pollinator Partnership with Bee City Canada, Tree Sapling Giveaway, Urban Harvest Program, Community Garden, Seed Library, Bird Nerdin’, and Environmental Awareness and Education
• Set next meeting date for Thursday, December 5, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing on a minor variance application (File No. A-12/24) submitted by Lorraine Green. The request seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 7 metres to 5.4 metres on the property at 24 Lawton Court, which is zoned Residential Sixth Density (R6) under Zoning By‑law 22‑90. The Committee will consider approving the variance subject to a condition that a 2.1 metre‑high privacy screen be built along the entire easterly side of the deck.

• Minor variance application (File No. A-12/24) to reduce rear yard setback from 7 m to 5.4 m at 24 Lawton Court
• Condition: install a 2.1 m high privacy screen on the entire easterly side of the deck
• Property zoned Residential Sixth Density (R6) under Zoning By‑law 22‑90
• Planning Report PLA‑2024‑014 and site plan attachments provided for review

Official Plan Steering Committee

The Official Plan Steering Committee will first consider and approve the minutes from its May 7, 2024 meeting. It will then review Town‑initiated OPA 132, which proposes new pre‑consultation, complete application and public‑consultation policies for the Official Plan. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from the May 7, 2024 Official Plan Steering Committee meeting
• Discuss Town‑initiated OPA 132: pre‑consultation, complete application and public‑consultation policies

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information meeting where the agenda contains non-decision items. The agenda includes reports on intergovernmental correspondence, public sector salary disclosures, and various resolutions from other municipalities regarding topics like OPP costs, road safety programs, and the Municipal Elections Act.

• Enbridge Gas Inc - 2025 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application
• Ontario Energy Board - Notice of a Rate Hearing
• County of Northumberland - Public Sector Salary Disclosure
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Ontario Deposit Return Program Expansion Endorsement
• Town of Wasaga Beach - OPP Detachment Billing Increases

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a proposed $10,000 pilot program to provide $200 rebates for snow removal services. The body is also deciding on winter maintenance agreements with Dufferin County and a compensation review for management positions.

• Proposed $10,000 Snow Removal Rebate Program pilot offering $200 rebates to qualified applicants
• Reallocation of $75,000 for flood plain mapping in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation Authority
• Winter Maintenance Agreement 2024 to 2029 with Dufferin County
• Appointment of Shane Fedy as Deputy Treasurer
• Skills Development Fund Transfer Payment Agreement with provincial ministries

Public Meeting

The Town of Orangeville is holding a public meeting to receive information on proposed utility rates and fees for 2025. Council will hear presentations regarding water, wastewater, stormwater, and consolidated charges.

• Presentation on 2025 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates (Report PM-2024-005)
• Presentation on 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law (Report PM-2024-004)

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Council will vote on a 2025 meeting schedule, approve sign variances for two businesses, and consider a by-law to ban kite fighting in town parks. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Approve 2025 Council meeting schedule (Option 3)
• Authorize purchase of accessible sledges up to $10,000
• Approve sign variance for Style Day Salon & Spa at 285 Broadway
• Approve sign variance for Orangeville Tennis Club at 75 Second Avenue
• Vote on by-law to prohibit kite fighting in parks

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to review the draft 2025 Committee Work Plan and discuss preparations for Heritage Week 2025. The body will also receive an update on Data Orangeville and review the remaining 2024 budget.

• Draft 2025 Committee Work Plan
• Heritage Week 2025 planning
• Data Orangeville update
• Review of remaining 2024 budget

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to discuss a reduction in final funds for a project at 154 Broadway due to work deficiencies. The committee will also review a draft outline for the CIP Year End Performance Report.

• Funding reduction for CIP Application No. IPA1-2024-07 at 154 Broadway
• Review of the CIP Year End Performance Report draft outline

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss a presentation on assisting seniors, and review final drawings for the Orangeville trail system.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on assisting seniors in the community
• Review of Orangeville trail system final drawings

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force is meeting to review reports on housing permissions and zoning. The session includes a presentation on committee governance and a discussion on a memo regarding dwelling units.

• Discussion of Additional Dwelling Unit Permissions and Inclusionary Zoning Memo by Brandon Ward
• Presentation on Committee Governance by Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Presentation by Sarah Barber of Barber Design Studio
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Information Items

This document is a Council Information Package containing non-agenda items. It consists of correspondence and resolutions from various other municipalities for information purposes.

• Correspondence from Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township regarding lithium-ion battery regulations and OPP funding
• City of Kitchener item on renovictions and safe housing
• City of Quinte West and Municipality of Casselman updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Municipality of St Charles requests regarding tile drain loan limits and nicotine pouch regulation
• Township of Hilliard item on Ontario Provincial Police Force costs

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville committee will adopt the minutes from its August 29 meeting, review the 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Work Plan, and consider appointing a Vice‑Chair. These items are listed under Items for Discussion and Reports. The meeting is open to the public in‑person at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, and by phone (Conference ID 757 931 326). The next meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024.

• Adopt minutes from the 2024‑08‑29 Sustainable Orangeville meeting
• Review the 2025 Sustainable Orangeville Work Plan
• Appointment of a Committee Vice‑Chair
• Public participation: in‑person at 87 Broadway or phone conference ID 757 931 326
• Next meeting set for November 7, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Orangeville Committee of Adjustment will receive planning reports and decide on two minor variance applications. One request seeks to increase the rear‑yard encroachment at 324 Perry Road from 0.6 m to 1.57 m for below‑grade entry stairs. The other seeks to reduce the minimum rear yard at 21 Centre Street from 10 m to 6.1 m for a multiple dwelling, subject to a Low Impact Development Brief and site‑plan conditions. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the September 4, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

• Minor variance (File No. A‑10/24) at 324 Perry Road: increase rear‑yard encroachment to 1.57 m
• Minor variance (File No. A‑11/24) at 21 Centre Street: reduce rear yard to 6.1 m, with LID brief condition
• Adoption of minutes from the 2024‑09‑04 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Statutory public hearing for the two variance applications
• Next Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024

Joint Accessibility Committee

The joint committee of Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin County will discuss reports on promoting accessible storefronts for downtown businesses and grant assistance for accessible residential and commercial projects. It will also review how the committees communicate and share resources. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Promoting Accessible Store Fronts and Access for Downtown Businesses (Town of Shelburne)
• Grant Assistance for Accessible Projects – Residential & Commercial (Town of Shelburne)
• Connect and Communicate – How Accessibility Committees Communicate and Share Resources (Access Orangeville)

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the August 14 meeting and receive several reports, including the CEO report, the August operating financial report, and the 2025 budget report. The board will consider and approve the Community Information Policy as presented in Appendix A. All items will be recorded as part of the public record.

• Adopt minutes of the August 14, 2024 meeting
• Receive CEO Report – September 2024
• Receive 2024‑08‑31 Library Operating Financial Report
• Approve Community Information Policy (Appendix A)
• Receive Report 24‑12 Budget 2025

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board will receive and acknowledge updates on the 2025 budget, review quarterly reports and financial statements, and consider special remuneration claims. Motions will be made to accept the budget update, the July 2024 PSB financials, and the semi‑annual remuneration report. Additional items include insurance updates, a mobile crisis grant receipt, and various operational updates.

• 2025 Budget Discussion – Chair Taylor to provide update with budget breakdown document
• Claims for Special Remuneration – approval of $100.00, $70.00, $125.84 payments for training and supplies
• PSB Financials YTD – review of July 2024 financial statements
• Insurance Updates – review of multiple insurance application and options documents
• Mobile Crisis Enhancement Grant – confirmation receipt of the grant application

The Orangeville OPP Detachment Board ratified all motions, actions, and meetings from April 1 to September 23, 2024, and approved a flat 2025 budget of $95,492.00, pending further review by Town Finance. The board also directed staff to apply for OAPSB group insurance and received updates on the 2nd Quarter OPP report, modified muffler enforcement, and the MCRT grant application.

• Ratified all post-April 1, 2024 motions, actions, and meetings (carried)
• Approved flat 2025 budget of $95,492.00, sent to finance for line-item realignment (carried)
• Directed submission of OAPSB group insurance application (carried)
• Received OPP 2nd Quarter Report for April-June 2024 (carried)
• Received updates on modified muffler enforcement, safe driver initiative, and driver training (carried)
• Received false alarms report for June-August 2024 (carried)
• Approved special remuneration claims and received semi-annual remuneration report (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 public meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will consider a range of items including updates on the Fare Free Transit program, additional funding for Centennial Road reconstruction, and a transit bus zero‑emission plan. A motion will be voted on to endorse the provincial “Solve the Crisis” campaign addressing homelessness, mental health and addictions. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as the agenda, closed‑meeting minutes, and community recognitions.

• Extend Fare Free Transit program until July 1 2027, with a report due Spring 2027
• Approve $80,000 additional funding for Centennial Road Reconstruction (project 31115.0000)
• Receive Transit Bus Fleet Zero Emission Transition Plan report
• Apply for provincial funding for Rotary Park Re‑Development under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
• Adopt motion supporting Ontario’s Big City Mayors “Solve the Crisis” campaign

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 16 meeting. It will hear a governance refresher presentation and a report from the Dufferin Hi‑Land Bruce Trail Club. The committee will discuss forming a sub‑committee for a cultural event, receive updates on EDI initiatives and landscape investment, and consider revisiting its corporate EDI commitments.

• Adopt minutes of the 2024-05-16 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting
• Presentation: Committee Governance refresher by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia‑Smith
• Presentation by Dufferin Hi‑Land Bruce Trail Club delegates Don Stewart and John Dickason
• Discussion: Cultural Event – Sub‑Committee Formation
• Discussion: Rethinking of Corporate EDI Commitments

Heritage Orangeville

The Heritage Orangeville Committee is meeting to review heritage items and discuss the Heritage District Plan. The body will also consider proposed directional signage for Mill Street and receive a governance refresher.

• Discussion of the Heritage District Plan
• Review of proposed Mill Street directional signage
• Correspondence regarding 11A York Street
• Committee Governance Refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Review of the updated HO Budget

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to review senior-focused services and governance. The session includes presentations on financial literacy and committee governance, as well as discussions on senior discounts and snow clearing.

• Presentation by Bela Cumberbatch on Financial Literacy for Seniors
• Mid-Term Governance Refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Discussion on Seniors Snow Clearing Program update
• Discussion on Senior Discount Flyer
• Discussion on upcoming guest speaker

The Age Friendly Committee approved a motion to prepare and distribute the Senior Discount Flyer bi-annually in May and December. The meeting also included a governance refresher presentation and updates on the Seniors Snow Clearing Program and other community events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved senior discount flyer distribution bi-annually in May and December (Carried)
• Approved minutes of 2024-06-18 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:32 p.m. (Carried Unanimously)

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee will adopt minutes from the May 21 and June 18 meetings, hear announcements and presentations, and discuss two agenda items: a year‑end report on the CIP’s performance since its 2023 roll‑out, and an outreach strategy for Priority Zone 2 (Centennial Employment Area) to encourage industrial property owners to apply for incentive programs. The meeting will also set the next meeting for October 15, 2024.

• Adopt minutes for the 2024‑05‑21 and 2024‑06‑18 Community Improvement Committee meetings
• Discuss Year End Report – CIP 2023‑2024 (staff to outline council reporting requirements)
• Discuss CIP Priority Zone 2 – Outreach Strategy for the Centennial Employment Area
• Announcements by Melissa Vinden, CIP & Economic Development and Culture representative
• Schedule next meeting for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8 a.m.

The Community Improvement Plan Committee approved the minutes from its May and June 2024 meetings. Staff confirmed $45,000 will be added to next year's grant fund. The committee discussed outreach strategies for CIP Priority Zone 2, including engaging both large and small businesses and property owners, and considering streetscape improvements. No formal decisions were made on the outreach strategy.

• Approved minutes of 2024-05-21 and 2024-06-18 meetings (carried)
• Confirmed $45,000 added to next year's CIP grant fund

Public Meeting

The Orangeville Town Council will receive for information the proposed Kite Fighting By-law (PM-2024-003) and the 2024 Development Charges Background Study (PM-2024-001). Both reports will be noted but not voted on. The Council will also read three times and pass a Confirmation By-law for the meeting itself.

• Proposed Kite Fighting By-law – PM-2024-003 – receive for information
• 2024 Development Charges Background Study – PM-2024-001 – receive for information
• Confirmation By-law 2024-09-16 – read three times and pass
• Statutory public meeting presentations by Deputy Clerk and Development Charges consultant
• Standard agenda items: Call to Order, Approval of Agenda, Disclosure of Interests

Council held a public meeting to receive the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and a proposed Kite Fighting By-law, both for information only. No final decisions were made on either item; the by-law will be considered on October 21st and the development charges by-law on October 7th. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Received 2024 Development Charges Background Study (PM-2024-001) for information (unanimous)
• Received Proposed Kite Fighting By-law (PM-2024-003) for information (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Waived five-minute speaking limit for Nancy Neale's presentation (carried)
• Passed by-law to confirm proceedings of the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee will adopt minutes from the June 13 meeting, hear presentations on governance, fare‑free transit and a community resilience hub, and discuss the Stop Gap Initiative and a Sledge quote. The meeting will also set the next meeting for October 10.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 13 Access Orangeville meeting
• Presentation on fare‑free transit by Grant Peters
• Presentation on the Community Resilience Hub by Kylie‑Anne Grube
• Discussion of the Stop Gap Initiative
• Review of Unique Inventions – Sledge Quote

Access Orangeville approved a motion to receive correspondence on the Fare-Free Transit program, express support in principle via a letter, and include it in the September 23 Council agenda. The committee also directed staff to look into purchasing sledges for public skates at a total cost of $10,000. Minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting were adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to receive Fare-Free Transit correspondence, express support in principle, and include letter in Sept 23 Council agenda (carried)
• Approved motion to direct staff to look into purchasing sledges at $10,000 total (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 13, 2024 Access Orangeville meeting (carried)

Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force will consider recommendations to appoint a Chair and a Vice Chair. It will review its Terms of Reference and Work Plan documents. Members will discuss current affordable‑housing challenges. The council will also vote to approve the meeting schedule for 2024 and 2025.

• Recommendation to appoint a Chair of the Affordable Housing Task Force
• Recommendation to appoint a Vice Chair of the Affordable Housing Task Force
• Review of the Affordable Housing Task Force Terms of Reference (PDF attachment)
• Review of the Affordable Housing Task Force Work Plan (PDF attachment)
• Approval of the 2024‑2025 meeting dates schedule (PDF attachment)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will review two Property Standards Orders, one for 181 Credit Creek Boulevard and another for 62 Morgandale Crescent. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting. Standard agenda items include a call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a land acknowledgment.

• Property Standards Order – 181 Credit Creek Boulevard
• Property Standards Order – 62 Morgandale Crescent
• Adopt minutes from the August 7, 2024 Property Standards Committee meeting

The committee upheld two property standards orders and granted extensions for compliance. For 181 Credit Creek Boulevard, the order regarding branches, refuse, and long grass was upheld with a new compliance date of September 18, 2024, and the order for spalling brick and roof was upheld with a new date of November 15, 2024. For 62 Morgandale Crescent, the order was upheld with a new compliance date of October 11, 2024.

• Upheld order for 181 Credit Creek Blvd (branches, refuse, long grass), extended to Sept 18, 2024
• Upheld order for 181 Credit Creek Blvd (spalling brick, roof), extended to Nov 15, 2024
• Upheld order for 62 Morgandale Cres, extended to Oct 11, 2024

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Economic Development and Culture Strategic Plan and the Community Improvement Plan. It will review the August 2024 activity report and hear an update from the Affordable Housing Task Force. A resignation from the Business Community Committee will be noted. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Economic Development and Culture Strategic Plan Update (presentation by Ian Duff, McSweeny & Associates Consulting Inc.)
• Community Improvement Plan Update (presentation by Matthew Mair, Planner, Development and Community Improvement, Infrastructure Services)
• Economic Development and Culture Activity Report, August 2024 (attachment)
• Affordable Housing Task Force update (by Councillor Andrews)
• Business Community Committee member resignation

The committee received updates on the Economic Development and Culture Strategic Plan (on track for November Council presentation) and the Community Improvement Plan (nine applications approved, $113,152 committed). It accepted the resignation of Melissa Vinden and requested recruitment for a replacement. No formal decisions were made on the strategic plan or CIP; these were informational updates.

• Approved minutes of 2024-06-11 meeting (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Melissa Vinden from Business Community Committee (carried)
• Requested recruitment for Business community member vacancy (carried)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will meet to receive a governance refresher and hear presentations on transit and youth initiatives. The body will also discuss updates regarding fare-free transit and a committee communication forum.

• Presentation by Grant Peters regarding the Fare Free Transit Program
• Presentation by Ishika Singla regarding the Youth Orangeville Proposal
• Governance refresher presentation by Deputy Clerk Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith
• Discussion on Fare-Free Transit updates
• Discussion on Committee Communication Forum next steps

Council Meeting

The Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, closed‑meeting minutes, and the public question period. Major decisions include transferring $960,291 from the General Capital Reserve Fund to complete the Alder Pool liner replacement and reallocating $23,893 of project carry‑forward funds for the reconstruction of Third Avenue between First and Third Streets. Council will also adopt the Fleet Ownership Strategy to move from a lease program to in‑house management, approve a by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings, and receive reports on false‑alarm by‑law development and other staff items.

• Transfer $960,291 from the General Capital Reserve Fund for the Alder Pool liner replacement project
• Reallocate $23,893 of project carry‑forward funds to Project #3112 4.0000 for Third Avenue reconstruction
• Approve the Fleet Ownership Strategy and transition from Enterprise Fleet Management Canada Inc. lease to in‑house management
• Adopt a by‑law confirming the proceedings of the September 9, 2024 Council meeting
• Receive report and direct staff to develop a permanent False Alarm By‑law and program

Council Information Items

The council will review a series of intergovernmental correspondence items. These include legislative amendments from Brantford, community‑building fund updates, financial pressure solutions, health‑related resolutions, and physician shortage requests. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and discussion.

• City of Brantford – Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
• City of Quinte West – The Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Solutions to Resolve Significant Financial and Budgetary Pressures
• Town of Essex – Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Ontario
• Township of Lake of Bays – Request for the Provincial Government to Recognize the Physician Shortage

Council Training

The Town of Orangeville Council will hold a training session on the Ontario Heritage Act. The session is for information only and no council decisions will be taken. The public may attend in‑person at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, or join by phone using conference ID 650 112 66#.

• Ontario Heritage Act training session (informational only)
• Public attendance: in‑person at 87 Broadway or phone conference ID 650 112 66#

The meeting was a training session only, with no substantive decisions made. Ministry staff presented on the Ontario Heritage Act, including recent changes from Bill 23 and Heritage Conservation Districts. Council members asked questions and received responses. The only formal action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Resolution 2024-148, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing to consider minor variance requests and a land severance application. Decisions will impact industrial equipment placement, residential parking, building heights, and property boundaries.

• 40 Centennial Road: Request to increase maximum silos from six to 12
• 2 Fead Street: Request for a dwelling unit without a required parking space
• 62 Mill Street: Request to increase accessory structure height from 4.3m to 5.99m
• 17 & 19 McCarthy Street: Application to sever one parcel of land into two parcels

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda: minor variances for 40 Centennial Road (12 silos), 2 Fead Street (basement dwelling unit without parking), 62 Mill Street (accessory building height increase), and a consent application for 17 & 19 McCarthy Street (severance of merged parcels). All approvals were carried unanimously. No items were discussed, and no correspondence or announcements were made.

• Approved minor variance A-07/24 for 12 silos at 40 Centennial Road, subject to landscaping plan (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-08/24 for basement dwelling unit without parking at 2 Fead Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-09/24 for accessory building height increase to 5.99m at 62 Mill Street, subject to deck placement condition (carried)
• Approved consent application B-02/24 to sever 17 & 19 McCarthy Street into two parcels, subject to conditions (carried)

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will hear presentations on the Community Resilience Hub Project and a governance refresher. Sub‑committee updates include the Baby Tree Program, Urban Harvest, and Best Garden Contest submissions. The board will discuss the Rain Barrel Subsidy Program, Fare Free Transit, and a grant from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. A correspondence update on community gardens will also be provided.

• Presentation on Community Resilience Hub Project
• Rain Barrel Subsidy Program discussion
• Fare Free Transit discussion
• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant review
• Baby Tree Program update

The committee voted to recommend dissolving the Baby Tree Program due to declining participation, and approved awards for the Best Garden Contest. It also decided to send a letter to Council supporting the Fare Free Transit Program. The committee received updates on the Community Resilience Hub project and governance refresher, but made no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended dissolution of Baby Tree Program (carried)
• Approved Best Garden Contest award recipients (submissions B-N, excluding A and K) (carried)
• Approved sending letter to Council supporting Fare Free Transit Program (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting (carried)

Orangeville Public Library Board

The agenda for the Orangeville Public Library Board meeting on 2024-08-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board will approve the Technology Services Policy and five-year Operating and ten-year Capital Budget estimates for 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Makerspace and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Technology Services Policy
• Approval of 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates
• Makerspace Update presentation
• Adoption of June 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Audited Financial Statements for 2023

Council Information Items

At the August 12 council meeting, members will be presented with a series of information items from the Municipal Engineers Association, intergovernmental committees and other municipalities. The items include letters, reports and updates on standards, water testing, lithium‑ion battery regulations, physician shortages and funding initiatives. No formal decisions are listed; the council will simply review these documents.

• Letter from Municipal Engineers Association – Ontario Provincial Standards
• Credit Valley – Private Well Testing Program (Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee)
• Ministry of Natural Resources – Commercial‑Scale Framework for Geologic Carbon Storage
• City of Stratford – Regulations for the Importance and Safe Use of Lithium‑ion Batteries
• Township of Puslinch – MFIPPA Modernization

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and the reallocation of facilities capital funds. The meeting includes a public delegation regarding speeding on Spencer Avenue and a report on the 2023 Economic Development and Culture Annual Report.

• Reallocation of $81,000 in facilities capital funds from Rotary Park, Library, Tourism, and Senior Centre projects to Town Hall HVAC, Town Hall Evaporator/Chiller, and Jean Hamlyn Parking Lot
• Appointment of Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood as Integrity Commissioners for a 5-year term
• Adoption of the 2024 Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy and associated by-law
• Proposed motion to study Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) for the Spencer Avenue School Safety Zone
• Appointments to the Affordable Housing Task Force, Access Orangeville, and Sustainable Orangeville

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on a land severance and a minor zoning variance. The body will also discuss staff appointments and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Minor variance for 448 Jay Crescent to increase rear yard encroachment for stairs from 0.6 to 2.7 metres
• Consent to sever approximately 150 square metres from 63 Zina Street to be added to 65 Zina Street
• Appointment of Mary Adams as Secretary-Treasurer and Jordyn Lavecchia-Smith as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer
• Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 1 meeting. It will then hold a hearing on two Property Standards Orders, one for 30 First Avenue and another for 5 Henry Street. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes of the 2024-05-01 Property Standards Committee meeting
• Hearing on Property Standards Order – 30 First Avenue
• Hearing on Property Standards Order – 5 Henry Street

Council Information Items

This document consists of a council information package containing non-agenda items for review. It includes correspondence from various Ontario municipalities, organizations, and provincial ministries. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items in this document.

• Advocacy on homelessness encampments from AMO
• Notice to customers regarding Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Streamlining of approvals under the Aggregate Resources Act
• Updates on infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Information regarding provincial water testing services

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council is reviewing the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets and a municipal funding agreement. The agenda also includes a recommendation to close the pool at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre following a mechanical failure. Additionally, Council will consider a sign variance application for 287A Broadway.

• Closure of Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre pool and a facility needs assessment study
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets
• Sign variance application for Dufferin Wildlife Supplies at 287A Broadway
• Authorization of the CCBF Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
• Appointment of James Bramley as a By-law/Property Standards Officer/Weed Inspector

Orangeville Public Library Board

The board will consider approving the 2023 audited financial statements. Members will also discuss the development of operating and capital budgets for 2025. The meeting includes reviews of recent library financial and CEO reports.

• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Discussion of 2025 budget development
• Review of Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit (VOLT) report
• Review of May 2024 library operating financial report

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Board will review the draft 2024 Annual Report before its June 30 submission deadline to Town Council. The agenda includes discussions on the April-May 2024 police report and updates regarding insurance coverage. Members will also consider approving $1,315.00 in special remuneration claims.

• Review of draft Annual Report for submission to Town Council by June 30
• Approval of $1,315.00 in special remuneration claims
• Appointment of Jacquelin Weatherbee as a new Board Member
• Update on May false alarm reports showing 19 total alarms
• Review of Q1 financials

Council Meeting

The Orangeville Council meeting includes proposals to adopt a new Sponsorship and Advertising Policy and review sign variance applications. The agenda also features requests for various awareness month proclamations and the removal of a holding zone at 60-62 Broadway.

• Adoption of Sponsorship and Advertising Policy (CMS-2023-052)
• Sign variance application for OHMBA at 450 Town Line
• Temporary liquor license extension for Bluebird Cafe on August 9, 2024
• Removal of Holding (H) Zone Symbol from 60-62 Broadway
• Appointment of Mandip Jhajj as Acting Treasurer

Heritage Orangeville

The committee will review updates regarding the Heritage Conservation District Open House and a public meeting for 11A York Street. The agenda also includes a Data Orangeville update and correspondence from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

• Heritage Conservation District Open House Update
• Public Meeting Update - 11A York Street
• Data Orangeville Update
• 2025 Calendar Update
• Letter from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Community Improvement Plan Committee is reviewing grant applications for facade improvements at 269 Broadway and 154 Broadway. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a church conversion project at 3 Zina Street. Planning staff will also provide an update on the remaining CIP budget for 2023-2024.

• Presentation on Church Conversion Project at 3 Zina Street
• Review of CIP funding and remaining budget for 2023-2024
• Facade improvement application for 269 Broadway (porch repairs)
• Facade improvement application for 154 Broadway (new cafe storefront)

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee will discuss the draft Community Gardens Policy. The meeting includes sub-committee updates on topics such as urban tree canopy, transit, and gardening. The committee will also review the Town Rain Barrel Program.

• Community Gardens Policy (Draft 4)
• Sub-committee updates on urban tree canopy, transit, and gardening
• Town Rain Barrel Program
• Adoption of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes

Age Friendly

The committee is reviewing presentations on dementia programs, intergenerational learning, and financial literacy. Discussions include transit updates and infrastructure like a paved path at the Senior's Centre. They will also review a senior discount flyer and local business correspondence.

• Presentation on Montessori Based Dementia Program
• GrandPals Intergenerational Learning presentation
• Financial Literacy for Seniors presentation
• Transit update discussion
• Discussion of bench at bus stop and paved path at Senior's Centre

Public Meeting

The Council is reviewing an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 11A York Street. The meeting includes a presentation by D+H Architects and the consideration of several resident correspondences related to the proposal.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 11A York Street (OPZ-2023-01)
• Presentation by Mark Hicks and Jason Mooi of D+H Architects
• Public Meeting Information Report INS-2024-026

Access Orangeville

The committee will review the 2023 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance report. Discussion items include transit updates and next steps for the Stop Gap Initiative. A presentation regarding an accessibility video from Theatre Orangeville is also scheduled.

• 2023 AODA Compliance Report review
• Transit updates
• Website updates and committee workplan discussion
• Stop Gap Initiative next steps
• Theatre Orangeville accessibility video presentation

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The council will hear presentations regarding the Dufferin Caledon Drug Strategy workplan and a youth climate activation circle. Members will also discuss a focus group opportunity from Headwaters Health Care Centre and a 'Youth Orangeville' proposal.

• Adoption of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Dufferin Caledon Drug Strategy workplan feedback presentation
• Youth Climate Activation Circle presentation from Dufferin County
• Headwaters Health Care Centre focus group opportunity
• Review of 'Youth Orangeville Proposal' submitted by Ishika Singla

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The committee will review an update on the Economic Development and Culture Strategy. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Canadian Open in Caledon 2025 and the May 2024 EDC Activity Report.

• Update on Economic Development and Culture Strategy
• Call for Artists Selections
• Canadian Open in Caledon 2025 discussion
• May 2024 EDC Activity Report
• NCAAHC Conference 2024 Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances. These include requests to permit an accessory apartment entrance, reduce loading spaces for a hotel addition, and adjust a rear yard setback for a deck.

• 74 Church Street: request for a second entrance to allow an accessory apartment
• 5-7 Buena Vista Drive: reduction of loading spaces from 5 to 3 for a hotel addition
• 52 Cameron Court: reduction of rear yard setback from 7.0 metres to 2.8 metres for a covered deck

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package meeting with no decisions or discussions. Council is receiving 19 information items, mostly correspondence from other Ontario municipalities on topics like water testing, blue box regulations, and infrastructure funding.

• City of Brampton - Official Plan Notice of Decision
• County of Prince Edward - National Housing Affordability Crisis
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Well Water Testing
• Township of Georgian Bluffs – Request to the Province to Amend the Blue Box Regulation
• Township of Puslinch - Request an Amendment of Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council meets June 3, 2024, to approve the agenda, minutes, and several staff reports. Key decisions include reallocating $800,000 for Bythia Street reconstruction, extending draft approval for Orangeville Highlands Phase 2 subdivision, and passing an updated lawn watering by-law. Council will also receive the Orangeville Hydro 2023 annual report and appoint proxies for its shareholder meeting.

• Reallocate $594,400 and $205,600 for Bythia Street reconstruction between Dufferin and Victoria Streets
• Approve 2-year extension for Orangeville Highlands Phase 2 subdivision draft approval
• Pass updated lawn watering by-law
• Receive Orangeville Hydro 2023 annual report and appoint proxies for June 27 shareholder meeting
• Receive 2024 first quarter operating fund variance report

Community Improvement Plan Committee

The Orangeville Community Improvement Plan Committee reviewed and voted on seven grant applications for building improvements. They approved six grants totaling $72,572.50 for facade, accessibility, and major building improvements, and denied one application for 3 Zina Street on a tied vote. The committee also elected a new chair.

• Approved $5,000 facade grant for 205 Broadway
• Approved $945 accessibility grant for 236 First Street
• Approved $35,000 major building and $5,000 accessibility grants for 24 Armstrong Street
• Approved $12,627.50 facade and $5,000 accessibility ramp grants for 35 Armstrong Street
• Denied grant application for 3 Zina Street on tied vote

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Board is reviewing a comprehensive CSPA governance framework package for ratification. Members are also discussing updates on the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) enhancement grant and the Community Safety & Policing (CSP) grant.

• Ratification of CSPA Governance Framework including Bylaws 001-2024 and 002-2024
• Review of MCRT Enhancement Grant spending of $172,924.00 out of $207,850.64 awarded
• Review of $149,744.12 Community Safety & Policing (CSP) grant
• Approval of $3,670.00 in special remuneration claims
• Swearing in of new members Warren Maycock, Grant Armstrong, and Jacquelin Weatherbee

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the Orangeville Public Library on EDI programming initiatives, and to discuss workplan updates, educational videos, top EDI strategies in Ontario, and development of a cultural community event. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no major decisions or contracts.

• Presentation by Orangeville Public Library CEO Darla Fraser and Librarian Lauren Tilly on EDI programming initiatives
• Discussion of EDI workplan updates
• Review of EDI educational videos
• Identification of top three EDI strategies in Ontario
• Development of a cultural community event

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville is meeting to approve minutes, discuss an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 11A York Street, and consider funding attendance at the 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference. The committee will also review a budget, correspondence on the Ontario Heritage Act and Bill 23, and updates on training and heritage registry work.

• Approve attendance and costs for Councillor Sherwood and Drew Gwilliams at 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference in Gravenhurst, June 13-15
• Discussion of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 11A York Street
• Review of Ontario Heritage Act Resolution correspondence
• Review of 2024-05 Bill 23 Amendment letter to Premier Ford
• Approval of committee budget as presented

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse a Community Gardens Policy, approve the purchase of hats for the Urban Harvest program at a total cost of $253.71, and receive updates from sub-committees on topics like tree canopy, gardening, and events. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Endorse Community Gardens Policy (Draft 4)
• Purchase Sustainable Orangeville hats for Urban Harvest program at $253.71
• Review Urban Tree Canopy working document
• Discuss grant applications
• Plan Fall Harvest Festival at Community Food Garden

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council meets May 13, 2024, to decide on the 2024 final tax levy, allocate a $4,038,939 general surplus to capital reserves, and pass a new public spaces by-law. The agenda also includes approving the 2023 audited financial statements, community grant allocations, and several other routine reports and by-laws. A closed session will discuss the sale of municipal property.

• 2024 Final Tax Levy by-law (CPS-2024-031)
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements; $4,038,939 surplus to General Capital Reserve (CPS-2024-037)
• Public Spaces By-law to regulate parks and public property (CMS-2024-008)
• Appoint Andrew Welch as Town Crier with $1,000 annual honorarium (CAO-2024-007)
• Amended Rotary Club funding agreement for playground at Rotary Park, 70 2nd Avenue

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package containing 22 non-agenda items, mostly correspondence from other Ontario municipalities. Council is not deciding on these items at this meeting; they are for information only. Topics include funding requests, provincial policy proposals, and shared services.

• Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township - Amenity Sharing MOU with School Boards
• City of Stratford - Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27 of the OHA
• Town of Smith Falls - Basic Income Guarantee
• Township of North Glengarry - Amend Blue Box Regulations
• Township of Manitouwadge - Review of OW and ODSP Financial Assistance Rates

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss transit updates, the accessibility webpage and committee workplan, selection of 2024 Accessibility Champions, and Accessibility Month. The agenda is mostly routine, with no presentations or correspondence listed.

• Transit updates
• Accessibility webpage and committee workplan
• Selection of 2024 Accessibility Champions
• Accessibility Month

Official Plan Steering Committee

The Official Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss a revised Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 133 on additional dwelling unit policies and a proposed draft OPA 135 on source water protection policies. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting. No correspondence is listed.

• Revised OPA 133 (Additional Dwelling Unit Policies)
• Proposed draft OPA 135 (Source Water Protection Policies)
• Adoption of 2024-04-02 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024

Property Standards Committee

The Orangeville Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear a matter regarding a Property Standards Order for 102-106 Broadway. The agenda includes only this one hearing item, along with standard procedural items like call to order, disclosures, and land acknowledgment. No other business is listed.

• Property Standards Order hearing for 102-106 Broadway

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package containing 75 items of correspondence from other municipalities, counties, and townships. The items cover a wide range of topics, including requests for provincial action, funding concerns, and endorsements of various initiatives. No decisions are being made; the council is simply receiving this information for its awareness.

• 9-8-8 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline support
• Ontario Energy Board decision to end fossil gas subsidization
• Requests to review Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Proposed phase-out of free water well testing by Public Health Ontario
• Support for volunteer firefighter tax credit increase

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council will vote on a zoning amendment and draft plan for 57 townhouse units at 515 Broadway, and approve the purchase of an additional 9-metre low-floor transit bus with funding reallocations. The agenda also includes a new animal control by-law, a water meter upgrade program, and several routine reports and by-laws. A closed session will discuss confidential matters including a potential litigation appeal at 780 Broadway.

• 515 Broadway: zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 57 townhouse units
• Transit bus procurement: purchase of 9-metre low-floor bus, reallocating ~$330K from Transit Transfer Station, plus reserve funds up to $300K and $312,344 from specialized transit
• Animal Control By-law: new by-law to regulate animals, repealing By-laws 68-2000, 48-2003, 2020-061, 2021-034, 2023-094
• Water Meter Upgrade Program: amendment to Water and Wastewater Rates By-law 2020-014
• Closed meeting: 780 Broadway non-decision appeal (litigation), OPP board appointments, Senior of the Year award

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive information items including the CEO report and financial report, and consider two policy reviews: one for Children and Youth Services and one for Local History. The board will also discuss rescheduling the May meeting for budget discussions.

• Approve Children and Youth Services Policy (Report 24-05)
• Approve Local History Policy (Report 24-06)
• Receive CEO Report and Library Operating Financial Report (as of 2024-03-31)
• Proposed rescheduling of May 22, 2024 meeting for budget discussions

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear presentations from the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation and Heart to Home Meals, and discuss a senior discount update and an upcoming guest speaker. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Althea Alli, Founder and President of Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
• Presentation by Teri Staley of Heart to Home Meals
• Discussion of Senior Discount Update
• Discussion of Upcoming Guest Speaker
• Approval of 2024-03-19 Age Friendly Minutes

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville is meeting to approve attendance at the 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference, discuss municipal heritage registers including a Town of Cobourg resolution and a draft notice of motion, and review committee training and a data update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions beyond the conference funding request.

• Approve Councillor Sherwood's and Drew Gwilliams' attendance at the 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference in Gravenhurst, June 13-15, with costs from budget
• Discuss Town of Cobourg resolution on municipal heritage registers
• Review draft notice of motion on heritage registers
• Committee training item
• Data Orangeville review update by Drew Gwilliams

Homelessness Task Force

The Orangeville Homelessness Task Force is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear from a guest speaker (Inspector Michael Di Pasquale), and discuss questions for potential project managers of the Out of the Cold program. The group will also review a presentation to Council for the task force's wind-up. This is a working meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Guest speaker: Inspector Michael Di Pasquale
• Discussion: Questions for potential project managers of Out of the Cold program
• Discussion: Presentation to Council for task force wind-up
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on sledge hockey, and discuss transit updates, the accessibility webpage and workplan, and Accessibility Week. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by committee member Kimberly Van Ryn on sledge hockey
• Discussion of transit updates
• Discussion of accessibility webpage and committee workplan
• Discussion of Accessibility Week
• Approval of minutes from 2024-03-14 meeting

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The Economic Development and Culture Committee will handle the resignation of Chair S. Brown, appoint a new chair and vice chair, and receive an overview from the Small Business Enterprise Centre. It will also review the March 2024 activity report and hear from working groups on arts and culture and business outreach.

• Resignation of Chair S. Brown and appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Small Business Enterprise Centre Overview by Mark Jamieson, SBEC Co-ordinator
• EDC Activity Report March 2024
• Letter of resignation from the DBOT representative
• Working group member vacancy in Business Outreach

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss grant applications, sub-committee updates on tree canopy, urban gardening, and other sustainability initiatives, and a proposal for an Earth Day event. They will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Delegate Cameron Dunkerley to present a Local Collaboration Proposal for Earth Day Event
• Review and evaluation of grant applications
• Online application form launch date and communications plan for Urban Tree Canopy / Baby Trees
• Seed Library Program and 2024 Miracle-Gro Best Garden Program updates
• Earth Day Community Tree Planting Event on April 20th

Committee of Adjustment

The Orangeville Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing on a minor variance application by Devon Nauss for 234 Broadway. The applicant seeks permission for a dwelling unit in the basement, which the Central Business District Zone currently only permits on upper floors. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on File No. A-02/24 for a minor variance at 234 Broadway
• Application by Devon Nauss to permit a basement dwelling unit
• Property zoned Central Business District (CBD) Zone, S.P. 24.148
• Adoption of minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024

Official Plan Steering Committee

The Official Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss two draft Official Plan Amendments: OPA 132 on pre-consult and complete application policies, and OPA 133 on additional dwelling units. The committee will also appoint a chair and vice chair and hear a presentation from the Manager of Planning. No previous minutes or correspondence are on the agenda.

• Draft OPA 132: Pre-Consult and Complete Application Policies
• Draft OPA 133: Policies for Additional Dwelling Units
• Presentation by Brandon Ward, Manager, Planning
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board is meeting to approve the minutes from February 28, 2024, and to receive and act on staff report 24-04 regarding resource allocations. The board will choose between a DIY or pre-set approach and provide guidance to staff. The meeting is largely procedural, with the resource allocation decision being the main substantive item.

• Report 24-04 Resource Allocations Revisited: board to approve DIY or pre-set approach
• Adoption of minutes from February 28, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville is meeting to discuss heritage matters including a presentation on the Dufferin County Courthouse court room ceiling restoration and refinishing, and a review of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant process. The committee will also consider appointments, banner replacement, the Bike the Creek event, and the 2025 Heritage Calendar.

• Presentation on Dufferin County Courthouse court room ceiling restoration and refinishing by Paul Vehof, The Ventin Group Architects Ltd.
• CIP Grant Review Process presentation by Brandon Ward, Manager of Planning
• Appointment of committee member as alternate reviewer for Sign Permit and Sign Variance applications
• Discussion of banner replacement (Missing Banners.pdf)
• Discussion of 2025 Heritage Calendar

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, review updates on EDI initiatives including strategy, community pavement markings, and a communications database, and receive a conference update. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Delegate presentation by Alethia O'Hara Stephenson, Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
• Update on EDI Strategy
• Update on Community Pavement Markings
• Update on Communications Database
• NCAAHC Conference 2024 update

Homelessness Task Force

The Orangeville Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss its own dissolution, including a work plan and suggested recommendations to council. Members will also hear an update on the Out of the Cold program and a presentation from Inspector Michael Di Pasquale. The meeting includes routine items like approving the previous minutes.

• Dissolution work plan and recommendations to council
• Out of the Cold program update
• Presentation by Inspector Michael Di Pasquale
• Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes

Orangeville OPP Detachment Board

The Orangeville Police Services Board is meeting to receive updates on OPP operations, grants, and policy revisions, and to approve special remuneration claims for board members. The agenda includes discussions on the Detachment Commander Selection and Performance Review policy, an Intimate Partner Violence policy, and updates on several grants. The board will also review service standards and governance framework progress toward CSPA compliance.

• MCRT Enhancement Grant: first installment of $166,280.51 received; final $41,570.13 pending after March 31, 2024 report
• CSP Grant: $37,436.03 received; $112,308.09 expected after April report; total award $449,232.36 over 3 years
• Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant: $223,630.00 allotment for 2024; $55,908.00 credit received in February
• RIDE Grant: final report submitted; invoice for $12,717.26 paid
• Special remuneration claims totaling $2,181.50 for board members and executive assistant

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation, and discuss the 2024 Multicultural Event, a senior discount update, and an upcoming guest speaker. The meeting is open to the public in-person or by phone.

• Presentation by Althea Alli, Founder and President of Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
• 2024 Multicultural Event on June 8, 2024, 11 am-4 pm at 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, ON
• Senior Discount Update discussion
• Upcoming Guest Speaker discussion
• Adoption of 2024-01-16 Age Friendly Committee Minutes

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package containing only non-agenda items for information, not decisions. The package lists over 60 pieces of correspondence from other municipalities, associations, and provincial bodies on topics ranging from housing funding and firefighter tax credits to cemetery management and social prosperity reviews. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for council's awareness.

• City of Quinte West - Housing Funding
• County of Frontenac - Increase of Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters
• Municipality of St. Charles - Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long Term Care Amendment Act
• Town of Aurora - Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
• Tay Valley Township - Declaration of a Climate Change Crisis

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council meets March 18, 2024, starting with a closed session on land deals, police board appointments, and litigation, then opens to the public at 7 p.m. The open agenda includes approving minutes, hearing delegations (Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, tourism update), and voting on consent items: $60,000 for Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre roof repairs, $175,000 extra for Alder Recreation Centre condenser, a new noise by-law, building permit fee increases, and water works reports. Council will also consider a motion asking the federal government to change carbon rebate rural supplement eligibility to include Orangeville.

• $60,000 roof repairs at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre (CMS-2024-003)
• $175,000 additional funding for Alder Recreation Centre condenser from General Capital Reserve (CMS-2024-005)
• Pass noise by-law to prohibit and regulate noise, repealing By-law 12-96 (CPS-2024-011)
• Amend By-law 013-2019 to increase building permit fees (INS-2024-014)
• Motion requesting Canada Carbon Rebate rural supplement eligibility for Orangeville despite Toronto CMA status

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to review a site plan application for 39 Commerce Road, discuss the Downtown Accessibility Initiative, receive transit updates, and consider the 2021 AODA Compliance Report. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting and a presentation on site plan circulation.

• Site plan review for 39 Commerce Road with stamped drawings and landscape plan
• Downtown Accessibility Initiative discussion with OBIA
• Transit updates
• 2021 AODA Compliance Report
• Adoption of minutes from 2024-02-08 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Orangeville Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing for a minor variance application at 21 Centre Street. The applicant, Mair Corp., seeks variances to zoning by-law 22-90 to allow construction of a multiple dwelling. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from its December 6, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for File No. A-01/24 at 21 Centre Street
• Request to reduce interior side yard setback from 7.6 m to 3.0 m
• Request to reduce parking from 14 to 11 spaces
• Request to increase building height from 14 m to 15.2 m
• Adoption of minutes from 2023-12-06 meeting

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council is holding a routine meeting with no major decisions on the agenda. The main action is approving minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting, followed by discussion items on council and sub-committee updates.

• Adoption of 2023-12-13 meeting minutes
• Council updates discussion
• Sub-committee updates discussion
• Committee assets discussion
• Next meeting set for June 12, 2024

Public Meeting

Orangeville Town Council is holding a public meeting to hear input on a proposed Animal Control By-law, presented by the By-law and Property Standards Officer. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, a confirmation by-law, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Public meeting on proposed Animal Control By-law (Report CPS-2023-055)
• Presentation by By-law and Property Standards Officer Carrie Cunningham
• Confirmation by-law to approve proceedings of March 4, 2024 meeting
• Meeting held at Town Hall, 87 Broadway, Orangeville

Orangeville Public Library Board

The Orangeville Public Library Board is meeting to approve the 2024 Resource Allocation (budget) and two updated policies: Children and Youth Services, and Circulation. The board will also receive the CEO report, 2023 operational summary, and year-end financial report, plus several advocacy documents from library associations.

• Approve 2024 Resource Allocation (Report 24-01)
• Approve Children and Youth Services Policy (Report 24-02)
• Approve Circulation Policy (Report 24-03)
• Receive 2023 Operational Summary and 2023-12-31 Library Operating Financial Report
• Receive CEO Report and OLA/FOPL pre-budget submission

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the sale of closed rail spur lands behind 40-50 Centennial Road to 2391110 Ontario Inc. for $1,045,000, and to approve the 2026 municipal election voting method. The agenda also includes a closed session for committee appointments and fire services collective agreement negotiations, plus routine consent items like reports and correspondence.

• Sale of rail spur lands behind 40-50 Centennial Road to 2391110 Ontario Inc. for $1,045,000
• By-law to authorize electronic voting and tabulators for 2026 Municipal Election
• Adoption of Orangeville Community Climate Action Plan
• Approval of OBIA 2024 budget of $561,500 with BIA levy of $496,000
• Additional $61,494.15 from Water Reserve Fund for portable generator project

Homelessness Task Force

The Orangeville Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss several homelessness-related items, including an update on the Out of the Cold program, criteria for a hotel program, the status of the task force committee, and affordable housing. The agenda also includes a presentation from Cory O'Handley, Director of Housing and Service Innovation (SHIP), and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Presentation by Cory O'Handley, Director of Housing and Service Innovation (SHIP)
• Out of the Cold program update
• Discussion of criteria for hotel program
• Status of Homelessness Task Force Committee
• Affordable housing discussion

Economic Development and Culture Committee

The Economic Development and Culture Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its December 12, 2023 meeting, receive a tourism strategy update from staff, and review the February 2024 activity report. The agenda also includes reports from working groups on arts and culture and business outreach, including a vacancy on the Arts & Culture working group.

• Tourism Strategy Update presentation by Vicki Sword, Officer, Tourism and Culture
• Adoption of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting
• EDC Activity Report - February 2024
• Arts & Culture working group member vacancy
• Member sectorial updates from Dufferin Board of Trade, Orangeville BIA, and others

Sustainable Orangeville

The Sustainable Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a grant agreement, along with various environmental initiatives including Communities in Bloom, green development standards, and sub-group updates. The meeting is open to public participation by phone.

• Review and approval of the Sustainable Orangeville Fund Agreement
• Discussion of 2024 National Edition of Communities in Bloom
• Green Development Standards discussion
• CVC Spring Tree Plant Location
• Bee City Renewal Fee

Public Meeting

The Council will hold a public meeting to review a proposed revised Noise By-law. Additionally, a statutory public meeting is scheduled to discuss a review and update of building permit fees.

• Presentation on revised Noise By-law (Report CPS-2023-074)
• Statutory Public Meeting regarding Building Permit Fee Review and Update (Report INS-2024-001)

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility issues in Orangeville, including a presentation from the Stop Gap Foundation, transit updates on service dogs and neuro-inclusivity training, traffic light timing, snow removal at accessibility spots, and an accessibility resource fair. The committee will also adopt minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting and review its 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan.

• Delegate presentation by Luke Anderson, Executive Director, Stop Gap Foundation
• Discussion of policy on service dogs on public transportation
• Discussion of neurodiversity/neuro-inclusivity training for transit staff
• Discussion of snow removal of accessibility spots
• Review of 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the Town of Orangeville. The main item is a roundtable discussion on housing with Mike Schreiner, leader of the provincial Green Party, as an invited guest. Council will also approve the agenda, pass a confirmation by-law, and adjourn.

• Roundtable discussion with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Provincial Green Party, on housing
• Waiver of procedure by-law to permit roundtable discussion
• Passing of confirmation by-law for the February 6, 2024 special council meeting

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council will vote on adding three temporary staff positions funded by reallocated capital funds, and on revised overstrength agreements with Florentina Foods Ltd. and Quality Cheese Inc. to offset water pollution control plant costs. The agenda also includes a sign variance for Town Hall, removal of a holding zone on Riddell Development lands, and a two-year draft approval extension for Edgewood Valley Phase 2B. Several routine items (minutes, correspondence, proclamations) are on the consent agenda.

• Add 3 staff positions for up to 18 months, funded by reallocating capital program funds (CAO-2024-001)
• Sign variance for portable illuminated sign at 87 Broadway (Town Hall), Feb 13–Mar 18, 2024
• Revised overstrength agreements with Florentina Foods Ltd. (165 Centennial Rd) and Quality Cheese Inc. (40 Centennial Rd) for WPCP costs
• Remove Holding (H) Zone on Block 1, Plan 7M-68 (Riddell Development Inc.)
• Two-year draft approval extension for Edgewood Valley Phase 2B subdivision (new lapsing date Feb 17, 2026)

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package containing 17 non-agenda items of correspondence from other municipalities. Council is not making decisions on these items; they are for information only. Topics include fire apparatus lifespan, licence plate renewal, cemetery management, and various resolutions of support.

• County of Prince Edward - Expand Life Span of Fire Apparatus
• Town of Aurora - Homelessness Crisis
• Township of Wainfleet - Declaration of a Road Safety Emergency
• Township of Alnwick-Haldimand - Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
• Township of Ryerson - Support Tax Credit Firefighter

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council will consider two rezoning applications: one to allow an 8-storey mixed-use building with 97 residential units at 33-37 Broadway, and another to revise restrictions at the Fairgrounds Shopping Centre. The agenda also includes the 2024 interim tax levy, a proposed animal control by-law, and several routine consent items. A closed session will address confidential matters including labour relations and potential litigation.

• Rezoning 33-37 Broadway to permit 8-storey mixed-use building with 97 residential units and ground-level commercial space
• Rezoning Fairgrounds Shopping Centre to remove GFA restrictions for financial institutions and certain commercial uses, adding a 5% cap on units under 2,500 sq.ft.
• 2024 interim tax levy by-law to be passed
• Public meeting planned for Q1/Q2 2024 on proposed Animal Control By-law
• Closed session for confidential CAO reports on corporate strategic initiatives and town facility

Heritage Orangeville

Heritage Orangeville is meeting to approve minutes, hear a delegate presentation, and discuss several heritage items. The committee will vote on a revised quote for heritage banners and discuss the Merchants and Prince of Wales Heritage Conservation District, Heritage Week, and BIA support. No facade improvement applications or correspondence are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from Dec 21, 2023 meeting
• Delegate presentation by Karen Jones
• Discussion: Merchants and Prince of Wales Heritage Conservation District
• Approve revised banner quote: 6 double-sided vinyl pole banners at $91.54 each
• Discussion: Heritage Week and Orangeville BIA support

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear an update on community group pavement markings, discuss a community group database, and set its 2024 meeting schedule. No presentations or correspondence are listed.

• Tony Dulisse, Manager, Transportation & Development, to present Community Group Pavement Markings Update
• Discussion of Community Group Database
• Proposed 2024 meeting dates: Jan 18, Mar 21, May 16, Sep 19, Nov 21
• Adoption of minutes from 2023-11-16 meeting

Homelessness Task Force

The Orangeville Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss homelessness-related issues, including presentations from a police constable and a roundtable on the Out of the Cold program. They will also receive updates on the Dufferin Men's Shelter and affordable housing, and address questions from a resident. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes.

• Presentation by Constable Ryan Vogt
• Out of the Cold roundtable discussion
• Dufferin Men's Shelter update
• Affordable housing working group discussion (deferred from previous meeting)
• Questions and answers from A. McGregor and follow-up

Age Friendly

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, hear a presentation from Caledon Meals on Wheels, and discuss updates on senior discounts, transit, Senior of the Year nominations, and an upcoming guest speaker. The committee will also receive correspondence about a virtual conference. This is a regular working meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Presentation by Ajaypal Sahdra from Caledon Meals on Wheels
• Senior Discount Update discussion
• Transit Update discussion
• Senior of the Year Nominations discussion
• Correspondence received: Building Healthy Communities Virtual Conference

Access Orangeville

The Access Orangeville Committee is meeting to discuss transit updates, the town website's accessibility page, and its committee workplan, including the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan. The agenda is mostly routine, with no presentations or correspondence listed.

• Transit updates discussion
• Town website accessibility page review
• Committee workplan and 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan
• Adoption of December 14, 2023 minutes

Sustainable Orangeville

Sustainable Orangeville is meeting to hear presentations on active transportation/bike safety and a food tower, and to receive updates from its sub-groups on topics like urban tree canopy, urban gardening, transit, and events. The committee will also adopt minutes from its November 28, 2023 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024.

• Presentation from Steph Miller on Active Transportation - Bikes and Bike Safety/Education
• Food Tower presentation
• Updates from 9 sub-groups including Urban Tree Canopy, Urban Gardening, Transit/Active Transportation, and Blooming Boulevards
• Discussion of Apple Picking and Pruning
• Grant Application Roll Out

Council Information Items

This is a Council Information Package (non-agenda items) for January 8, 2024. Council is receiving updates from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on amendments to the MTO Class EA and Public Work Class EA, as well as correspondence from other municipalities on topics like short-term rentals, homelessness, and community safety. No decisions are being made; these are information items only.

• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Update on Amendments to the MTO Class EA
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Update on Amendments to the Public Work Class EA
• City of Thunder Bay - Short Term Rentals
• Town of Aurora - Homelessness Crisis
• Township of Asphodel-Norwood - Rising Municipal Insurance Costs

Council Meeting

Orangeville Council is meeting to vote on several staff recommendations, including a new site alteration bylaw, interim borrowing for 2024, and a donation agreement with the Rotary Club for a new playground at Rotary Park. The agenda also includes public presentations, a question period, and approval of minutes and consent items. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the bylaw and funding decisions have direct local impact.

• Approve $18,000 from unexpended 2023 Community Grants to Headwaters Communities in Action, plus $15,000 in 2025 budget
• Pass bylaw to prohibit/regulate topsoil removal and fill placement, repealing Bylaw 15-92
• Authorize temporary borrowing for 2024 current expenditures
• Exempt 200 Elizabeth Street from Part Lot Control to create four semi-detached lots
• Endorse Rotary Club fundraising and donation agreement for playground at Rotary Park (70 2nd Avenue)