Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the current Council meeting, be approved.

That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 2025-11-10 Council Closed Meeting Minutes Verbal report from CAO Smith

That the 2025-11-10 Council closed meeting minutes be approved; and That the verbal report from the CAO be received; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the minutes from the December 1, 9 and 10, 2025 Special Council meetings and the December 8, 2025 Council meeting, be approved.

Ontario’s Farmers play a vital role in sustaining food security, strengthening the economy, supporting rural communities and stewarding the land that feeds Ontarians; and Whereas we must recognize that both food security – the ability of individuals to access adequate nourishment – and food sovereignty – the capacity of a country to meet its own food needs – are critical components of national security; and Whereas Bill 21 was introduced to the Ontario Legislature by MPP Bobby Ann Brady and MPP Mike Schreiner to protect Ontario farmland through the establishment of a food belt; and Whereas Ontario is losing approximately 319 acres of farmland every day; and Whereas the Provincial Planning Statement is intended to safeguard farmland, recognizing it as vital for food security and the economy; and Whereas Bill 21 would make farmlands within a designated food belt permanently protected from development; and Whereas Bill 21 could improve land-use planning, improve soil health and encourage all farmland to be used in the production of food; and Whereas the Agri-food sector contributes to Ontario’s Gross Domestic Product (over $50 billion dollars) exceeding 900,000 jobs in Ontario; and Whereas Bill 21 is supported by the Ontario Farmland Trust, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Christian Farmers and the National Farmers Union, demonstrating sector wide support within the provinces farming community; and Whereas Ontario relies significantly on the U.S. for produce including

That report CMS-2026-002, Camp Molly 2026, be received; and That Council support Orangeville Fire Services hosting a Camp Molly in 2026; and That staff be authorized to pursue partnerships, sponsorships and applicable grants to offset program costs.

That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented, with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items removed for individual consideration: 13.1.2, 13.1.3 and 13.3.7.

That report INS-2026-002, 2025 Planning Application Activity Summary, be received.

That report CAO-2026-001, Update on the Implementation of the Town’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, be received.

That the 2025-12-16 Community Improvement Plan Committee meeting minutes be received for information.

That the following bylaws for the current Council meeting be read three times and finally passed: Appointment of Deputy Clerk Authorize lease agreement for Armstrong Street parking Confirming bylaw

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 pm.

That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 1. 2025-11-10 Council Closed Meeting Minutes 2. Verbal report from CAO Smith

Whereas Ontario’s Farmers play a vital role in sustaining food security, strengthening the economy, supporting rural communities and stewarding the land that feeds Ontarians; and Whereas we must recognize that both food security – the ability of individuals to access adequate nourishment – and food sovereignty – the capacity of a country to meet its own food needs – are critical components of national security; and Whereas Bill 21 was introduced to the Ontario Legislature by MPP Bobby Ann Brady and MPP Mike Schreiner to protect Ontario farmland through the establishment of a food belt; and Whereas Ontario is losing approximately 319 acres of farmland every day; and Whereas the Provincial Planning Statement is intended to safeguard farmland, recognizing it as vital for food security and the economy; and Whereas Bill 21 would make farmlands within a designated food belt permanently protected from development; and Whereas Bill 21 could improve land-use planning, improve soil health and encourage all farmland to be used in the production of food; and Whereas the Agri-food sector contributes to Ontario’s Gross Domestic Product (over $50 billion dollars) exceeding 900,000 jobs in Ontario; and Whereas Bill 21 is supported by the Ontario Farmland Trust, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Christian Farmers and the National Farmers Union, demonstrating sector wide support within the provinces farming community; and Whereas Ontario relies significantly on the U.S. for produce in