Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the November 18, 2024 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: November 4, 2024 Closed Council Minutes Confidential Verbal Report from David Smith, CAO - CAO Workplan and Performance Update Labour relations or employee negotiations.

That the minutes of the November 4, 2024 Closed Council Meeting, be approved; 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 October 28, 2024 Council Public Meeting Minutes 10.2 November 4, 2024 Council Minutes

That Council waive the five (5) minute timeframe in the procedure by-law to permit Nancy Johnston to address Council for a maximum of ten (10) 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, 13.1.8, and 13.2.4.

That report CPS-2024-069 , 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges , be received; and That Council approve the 2025 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law ; and That the Registered Minor Sports Groups Fee Reduction Policy approved by Council through resolution no. 11 on February 14, 2011, be rescinded; and That the Cancellation Fees for all Parks and Recreation Rentals, Programs and Services Policy approved by Council through resolution no. 17 on January 12, 2009, be rescinded; and That the Youth Subsidization Policy approved by Council through resolution no. 50-87 on February 2, 1987, be rescinded.

That report CPS-2024-075 , 2025 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Study , be received; and That Council approve the Water and Wastewater Rates as per the 202 4 Water and Wastewater Rate Study , with the requested amendments to the non-compliant non-metered accounts flat fee ; and That Council request that staff report back in 2025 to provide a recommendation to Council on implementation of the Stormwater Rates as per the 2024 Stormwater Rate Study.

That report CPS-2024-076 , Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Board Appointment , be received; and That Council appoint Councillor Macintosh as the Orangeville member on the CVC Board.

That report CPS-2024-079, Integrated Asset, Work Order, Planning, Building, License and Permit Management System Funding, be received; and That Council direct staff to increase the budget for project 20391.0000 Enterprise Asset Management Solution by $277,945 funded from the Water Reserve ($106,968), Wastewater Reserve ($60,847), Building Reserve ($45,569), and the Corporate Systems Reserve ($64,561).

That report CMS-2024-21 , Construction of the Orangeville Fire Station – Update , be received .

That report CMS-2024-015, Facility Needs Assessment Study – Update, be received ; and, That Council approve the deferral of the Facility Needs Assessment Study from 2025 to 2026 . Yes (3) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, and Councillor Macintosh No (2) Councillor Sherwood, and Councillor Stevens

That item 13.2.4, Orangeville Business Improvement Area - Public Parking and 27-29 First Avenue, be received.

municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville Council formally requests that the Provincial Government consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax coll

That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed with the exception of items 17.2 and 17.3.

That the by-law listed under item 17.2, be read three times and finally passed.

That the by-law listed under item 17.3, be read three times and finally passed. Yes (4) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Stevens No (1) Councillor Sherwood

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:37 p.m.