Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the March 24, 2025 Council Meeting, be approved.

That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 10.1 March 10, 2025 Council Minutes 1. 2025-03-10 Council Minutes.pdf

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: 13.1.2, 13.1.3, 13.1.4, 13.1.6, 13.1.7, and 13.1.8.

That report CMS-2025-008, Library Board Exploratorium Project , be received; and That Council approve the Library Board’s request for an expenditure increase of $124,950 for the Library Creation Lab project 20381.1200 to be funded by a Friends of the Library Donation ($2,500), and the Library Capital Reserve ($122,450).

That report CPS-2025-014 , Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy Implementation , be received .

That report CPS-2025-015, Sign Variance Request – 57 Broadway – Great Gulf's Five Creeks Development, be received; and That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013, as amended, to permit halo-type rear-illuminated wall signs on the Sales Office for Great Gulf's Five Creeks Development at 57 Broadway to be permitted with a timer while the sales office is operational; and That the illumination element of the signage be revisited after 12 months. Yes (3) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, and Councillor Macintosh No (4) Councillor Sherwood, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Stevens, and Councillor Prendergast

That report INS-2025-002 , 2024 Annual Performance Report for the Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant, be received.

That report INS-2025-003, 2024 Annual and Summary Water Works Reports, be received; and That the 2024 Summary Report for the Orangeville Drinking Water System, be received; and That a copy of 2024 Summary Report for the Orangeville Drinking Water System be forwarded to Credit Valley Conservation.

That report INS-202 5 - 012 , Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) , be received; and That Council d irect Staff to investigate the Automated Speed Enforcement program offered through the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) Local Authority Services ( LAS ) for the purpose of bringing back a further report with recommendations for i mplementation; and That Council direct staff to develop and bring back details of Road Safety Program initiatives for Council approval in advance of the 2026 budget.

through Sustainable Orangeville, the Town has been designated as the 37th Bee City by Bee City Canada since January 2020, demonstrating its commitment to fostering pollinator health and habitat; and Whereas pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting local agriculture, and enhancing biodiversity; and Whereas the conservation, support, and creation of pollinator habitats contribute to urban biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services, including natural pest control, soil erosion reduction, and improved water quality; and Whereas according to Ontario’s Pollinator Health Action Plan, pollinators are vital to the agricultural sector, with both managed and wild pollinators contributing an estimated $992 million annually to Ontario’s economy; and Whereas habitat loss is a primary driver of pollinator decline, posing significant risks to biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and food security; and Whereas as part of its commitment as a Bee City, the Town seeks to develop a Pollinator Protection Plan to ensure that municipal policies and operations align with best practices for pollinator conservation; Now therefore be it resolved that Council directs staff to report back on the development of a Pollinator Protection Plan including pollinator-friendly procurement and planting policies; and That staff be directed to identify suitable locations on town-owned property for the development of a municipal pollinator garden and report back to Counci

That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.