Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the July 14, 2025 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:

That the minutes of the May 26, 2025 Closed Council Meeting, be approved; and That Council receive the 2025-06-12 Access Orangeville Closed Meeting minutes for information; and That Council endorse Access Orangeville's selection for the 2025 Accessibility Champion Award; and That Council receive the information from the lawyer regarding the OLT discussion related to 11A York Street; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the Council minutes of June 9, 2025 and the Council Public Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025 be approved.

That Council direct staff to engage in further conversation with the Optimist Club of Orangeville to explore opportunities to collaborate on a capital project; and, That staff be directed to bring forward a recommendation for consideration as part of the 2026 Capital budget program.

That report CPS-2025-058 , 2025 Asset Management Plan , be received; and That Council approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan as presented; and That Council direct staff to develop and present an asset renewal funding strategy for Council approval as part of the 2026 budget process .

That report CMS-2025-005 , Facility Allocation & Affiliation Policy be received ; and That the Registered Minor Sport Group s Fee Reduction Policy , approved by Council on February 14, 2011 be repealed; and That the Facility & Venue Allocation Policy approved by Council on March 20, 2017 be repealed; and T hat the Recreation Facility Allocation & Affiliation Policy attached to CMS-2025-00 5 report be approved.

That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 14.1 Staff Reports, 14.2 Correspondence, and 14.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items removed: 14.1.3, 14.1.4, 14.1.5, 14.1.9, 14.1.10, 14.1.11

That report CMS-2025-013, Highlands Youth for Christ - Community Matching Fund Grant Application be received; and That Council approve an increase to the allowable funding from $5,000 to $15,000 on a one-time basis; and That Council approve the Community Matching Fund Grant Application from Youth Unlimited/Youth for Christ and distribution of budgeted funds in the amount of $15,000.

That report CMS-2025-014 Town of Orangeville and Orangeville BIA Memo of Understanding (MOU) be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the M OU effective August 1, 2025 on behalf of the Town.

That report CPS-2025-034, 2025 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Levy Report, be received; and That Council adopt the 2025 BIA levies as proposed for the 2025 fiscal year.

That report CPS-2025-059 , Clean Yards By-law Final , be received; and That Council pass a Clean Yards By-law for the Town of Orangeville .

That report INS-2025-024 , Framework Report No. 1 for the Tree Preservation By-Law be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with Report No. 2 for the Tree Preservation By-Law to establish the framework for rolling out the by-law and report back to Council by September 2025.

That report INS-2025-03 8 , Pollinator Protection Plan , be received; and That staff draft the 2026 budget to accommodate $6,000 for the pollinator garden , utilizing savings found during the budget process that would otherwise reduce the budget for a pollinator workshop, and for engagement and education with the public ; a nd That staff prepare a draft Pollinator Policy for review and present suggested amendments to policy, by-laws and procedures in a report to Council in accordance with the timelines in the Pollinator Protection Plan .

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance

That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 18 with the exception of 18.5, A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charge upon ratable property in the Orangeville Business Improvement Area, be read three times and finally passed. 18.1 A by-law to appoint Sarah Elliott as Deputy Clerk for the Town of Orangeville 1. Deputy Clerk Appointment By-law.pdf 18.2 A by-law to amend by-law 2023-061 regarding procurement and contracting services procedures 1. Procurement By-law No. 2025-XXX.pdf 18.3 A by-law to regulate the maintenance of land in the Town of Orangeville 1. Clean Yards By-law - Draft(1).pdf 18.4 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its regular Council and closed meeting held on July 14, 2025 1. Confirming By-law 2025-07-14(1).pdf

That item 18.5, A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charge upon ratable property in the Orangeville Business Improvement Area, be read three times and finally passed.

That the meeting be adjourned 9:48 p.m.