Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the February 10, 2025, Council Meeting, be approved.

That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 10.1 January 27, 2025 Council Minutes

That Council waive the requirements of the procedure by-law to allow Tamara Limebeer to address Council for a maximum of ten minutes.

That Council receive the Orangeville Business Improvement Area (OBIA) 2023 Audited Financial Statements; and That Council approve the OBIA 2024 Preliminary Financial Report; and That Council approve the OBIA 2025 Budget of $605,300, including a BIA Levy of $515,500, other revenue of $69,800 and a contribution from reserves of $20,000.

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, 13.1.4, 13.1.6, and 13.1.7.

That report , CMS-2025-004 , Construction of the Orangeville Fire Station - Next Steps (Descoping), be received; and That Council authorize the change order, in the amount of $213,895.00 plus applicable taxes , issued by Alaimo Architecture Inc. to re-design elements of the Orangeville Fire Station project in relation to the descoping exercise. Yes (6) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Prendergast No (1) Councillor Stevens

That report INS-2025-005, Additional Residential Units (ARU) & 2024 Final Building Permit Report , be received .

That report INS- 2025-007, Decision Recommendation for Town-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments , File: OPZ-2024-01 , be received; and T hat Council pass a by-law included as Attachment No. 1 to this report, to adopt Amendment No. 133 to the Town of Orangeville Official Plan , to update Town-wide policies for additional residential unit s ; and That Council pass a by-law included as Attachment No. 2 to this report, to amend Zoning By-law No . 22-90, as amended , to add new standards for additional residential units and make other housekeeping updates .

That report INS-2025-009 , 2024 Transit Ridership Update , be received .

road safety has been identified as a priority for Town of Orangeville Council, staff, and residents; and Whereas significant increases in truck traffic on Highway 10 have led to safety concerns along the entire corridor from Melancthon down to the southern point of Caledon; and Whereas trucking companies avoid Highway 407 due to its tolls, leading to higher volumes of traffic on other roads and highways; and Whereas a pilot project to subsidize truck lanes on Highway 407 would provide valuable insights into the economic and road safety impact of diverting truck traffic to the 407; and Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville support the City of Vaughan's recent resolution to request that the Province of Ontario to implement a one-year pilot program that will subsidize or eliminate tolls for dedicated truck lanes on Highway 407, evaluating the impact on overall transportation efficiency and road safety; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this motion be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Dufferin-Caledon MPP, Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, Mayor of the City of Vaughan and all Dufferin municipalities.

the Town of Orangeville is committed to supporting Canadian businesses and strengthening the local, provincial, and national economy; and Whereas recent tariff actions imposed by US President Donald Trump may have significant economic impacts on Canadian industries, businesses, and supply chains; and Whereas municipalities have a role to play in supporting economic resilience by prioritizing procurement practices that favour Canadian companies and products wherever possible; Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to review the Town of Orangeville's procurement policies and procedures to ensure that priority is given to Canadian companies and products, where feasible and compliant with trade agreements; and Be it further resolved that Council direct staff to monitor and report back on the findings and recommendations of municipal partners, including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canoe Procurement Group, and other relevant organizations, to ensure alignment with best practices and advocacy efforts.

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 9:03 p.m.

That report, CMS-2025-004, Construction of the Orangeville Fire Station - Next Steps (Descoping), be received; and That Council authorize the change order, in the amount of $213,895.00 plus applicable taxes, issued by Alaimo Architecture Inc. to re-design elements of the Orangeville Fire Station project in relation to the descoping exercise. Yes (6): Mayor Post, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Macintosh, Councillor Prendergast, and Councillor Sherwood No (1): Councillor Stevens

Whereas road safety has been identified as a priority for Town of Orangeville Council, staff, and residents; and Whereas significant increases in truck traffic on Highway 10 have led to safety concerns along the entire corridor from Melancthon down to the southern point of Caledon; and Whereas trucking companies avoid Highway 407 due to its tolls, leading to higher volumes of traffic on other roads and highways; and Whereas a pilot project to subsidize truck lanes on Highway 407 would provide valuable insights into the economic and road safety impact of diverting truck traffic to the 407; and Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville support the City of Vaughan's recent resolution to request that the Province of Ontario to implement a one-year pilot program that will subsidize or eliminate tolls for dedicated truck lanes on Highway 407, evaluating the impact on overall transportation efficiency and road safety; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this motion be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Dufferin- Caledon MPP, Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, Mayor of the City of Vaughan and all Dufferin municipalities

Whereas the Town of Orangeville is committed to supporting Canadian businesses and strengthening the local, provincial, and national economy; and Whereas recent tariff actions imposed by US President Donald Trump may have significant economic impacts on Canadian industries, businesses, and supply chains; and Whereas municipalities have a role to play in supporting economic resilience by prioritizing procurement practices that favour Canadian companies and products wherever possible; Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to review the Town of Orangeville's procurement policies and procedures to ensure that priority is given to Canadian companies and products, where feasible and compliant with trade agreements; and Be it further resolved that Council direct staff to monitor and report back on the findings and recommendations of municipal partners, including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canoe Procurement Group, and other relevant organizations, to ensure alignment with best practices and advocacy efforts.