Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the April 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: March 10, 2025 Closed Council Minutes Orangeville Fire Service Collective Agreement – Update, CMS-2025-006 Labour relations or employee negotiations. Heritage Orangeville Committee Recruitment, CPS-2025-022 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Ontario Senior of the Year, CAO-2025-001 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Confidential Verbal Report from David Smith, CAO - CAO Workplan and Performance Update Labour relations or employee negotiations.

That the minutes of the March 10, 2025, Closed Council Meeting, be approved; and That report CMS-2025-006, Orangeville Fire Service Collective Agreement - Update, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be received; and That report CPS-2025-022, Heritage Orangeville Committee Recruitment, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be received; and That Council appoint Sophie MacDonald and Lindsay Lupton to the Heritage Orangeville Committee; and That report CAO-2025-001, Ontario Senior of the Year, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be received; and That the nominee discussed in closed session for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award, be submitted; and That Confidential Verbal Report from David Smith, CAO - CAO Workplan and Performance Update regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be received; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 10.1 March 24, 2025 Council Minutes

That Council waive the requirements of the procedure by-law to extend the presentation time limit beyond five minutes.

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: 13.1.3, 13.1.4, 13.1.5, 13.1.6, 13.1.7

That report CPS-2025-027, Provincial Gas Tax Funding Agreement, be received; and That Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for 2024-25 funding.

That report CPS-2025-028, 2024 Council and Board Member Remuneration, be received.

That report CPS-2025-029, Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers to the Town of Orangeville, be received; and That staff be directed to prepare a comprehensive review of the expanded mayoral powers and present this information to Council at a future meeting.

That Report INS-2005-001, Orangeville Transit Route Changes, be received; That staff proceed with implementing a two route transit system; and That staff conduct a review of comments received from Council and report back on the following:  alternative bus stops that include seniors centers and medical centers,  the necessity for bus routes to include Hurontario Street due to the lack of additional stops to promote ridership; and  the viability of Elaine Drive to safely accommodate a 40 foot bus.

That report INS-2025-017, Traffic Bylaw Update – No Parking on Glengarry Road, Installation of PXO for School Crossing, be received.

That staff be directed to install a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) on Glengarry Road at the side entrance to the Spencer Avenue School as described in this report; and That Council approve an advancement of the 2026 expenditure budget for project B1533.0000 to 2025 in the amount of $40,000, funded $30,000 from Roads & Related Development Charge Reserve Fund and $10,000 from General Capital Reserve. Yes (4): Mayor Post, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Prendergast No (2): Councillor Sherwood, and Councillor Stevens

That Schedule A of the Traffic Bylaw 078-2005, Parking Restrictions be amended to reflect the recommended changes to parking on Glengarry Road as described in this report; and That Schedule N of the Traffic Bylaw 078-2005, Community Safety Zones, be amended to include Glengarry Road between Sherwood Street and Saxon Street.

Whereas municipalities across Ontario have implemented Community Recognition Programs to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations who help make their communities vibrant, inclusive, and resilient; and Whereas the Town of Orangeville benefits from the dedication of countless community champions whose efforts deserve recognition and appreciation; and Whereas recognizing these contributions publicly helps build community pride, engagement, and a culture of civic participation; Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to develop a framework for a Community Recognition Program for the Town of Orangeville; and That the program include open nominations from the public, with clear and transparent parameters to guide the nomination and selection process; and That staff report back to Council no later than June 9, 2025, with a proposed structure, eligibility criteria, award categories, timelines, and implementation plan for Council’s consideration; and That the goal be to hold the first Community Recognition Awards presentation in September/October 2025.

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