Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the December 8, 2025 Council Meeting, be approved.

That the minutes of the November 10, 2025 Council meeting and November 24, 2025 Council public meeting be approved.

That report CMS-2025-020, Community Recognition Awards program, be received; and That the award program criteria attached as Schedule ‘A’ be approved; and That an annual awards celebration event be planned and hosted during National Volunteer Week (April).

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 held: 13.1.1, 13.2.4 and 13.3.1

That report CMS-2025-018, Age Friendly Committee 2025 Annual Report and Proposed 2026 Work Plan, be received; That the 2026 Work Plan for the Age Friendly Committee, be approved; and That the Terms of Reference be amended to update the composition requirements.

Ontario's Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety across the province; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 68, which contains significant and far-reaching amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would alter governance structures, decision-making authorities, and municipal participation in conservation authority oversight; and Whereas the proposed changes were introduced within an omnibus bill without the benefit of a standalone legislative process that would allow for comprehensive public input, stakeholder consultation, or sufficient scrutiny regarding their long-term environmental, financial, and public safety implications; and Whereas municipalities are key partners in watershed management and must retain a strong, meaningful voice in any new governance model to ensure that local knowledge, local priorities, and local risks are fully considered in provincial decision-making; and Whereas the potential impacts of the proposed amendments may increase risks to the public related to flooding, erosion, natural heritage loss, and environmental degradation if not properly analyzed and addressed through an open and transparent legislative process; now Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Orangeville strongly urge the Provincial Government of Ontario to withdraw all sections of Bill 68 related to amendments to the Conservation Authorities

That Council receive the 2025-09-16 Orangeville OPP Detachment Board meeting minutes for information.

That the following by-laws for the current Council Meeting be read three times and finally passed: 2026 Borrowing Bylaw 2026 Consolidated User Fees and Charges Bylaw A bylaw to amend Schedule A of By-law 2024-075 - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges Committee of Adjustment Procedure Bylaw 2025-12-08 Confirming Bylaw

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

Whereas Ontario's Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety across the province; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 68, which contains significant and far-reaching amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would alter governance structures, decision-making authorities, and municipal participation in conservation authority oversight; and Whereas the proposed changes were introduced within an omnibus bill without the benefit of a standalone legislative process that would allow for comprehensive public input, stakeholder consultation, or sufficient scrutiny regarding their long-term environmental, financial, and public safety implications; and Whereas municipalities are key partners in watershed management and must retain a strong, meaningful voice in any new governance model to ensure that local knowledge, local priorities, and local risks are fully considered in provincial decision-making; and Whereas the potential impacts of the proposed amendments may increase risks to the public related to flooding, erosion, natural heritage loss, and environmental degradation if not properly analyzed and addressed through an open and transparent legislative process; now Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Orangeville strongly urge the Provincial Government of Ontario to withdraw all sections of Bill 68 related to amendments to the Conservation Auth

That the following by-laws for the current Council Meeting be read three times and finally passed: 1. 2026 Borrowing Bylaw 2. 2026 Consolidated User Fees and Charges Bylaw 3. A bylaw to amend Schedule A of By-law 2024-075 - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges 4. Committee of Adjustment Procedure Bylaw 5. 2025-12-08 Confirming Bylaw