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Boards & Committees
- Committees -
Economic Development Committee
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
Facade Improvement Panel
Farmers' Market Management Committee
Licensing Committee
Order of Orillia Awards Committee
Orillia Hall of Fame Committee
Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee (YOC)
Parking Advisory Committee
Recreation Advisory Committee
Trails for Life Committee
Transit Advisory Committee
Waste Management Advisory Committee (WMAC)
- Committees -
Economic Development CommitteeThe Economic Development Committee (EDC) consists of seven members: the Mayor or designate, three members of Council, one representative of the Orillia & District chamber of Commerce, and two citizens at large.
It is responsible for marketing the City with the expressed intent of attracting new opportunities for our community. These investments into our community can be realized in many forms, some of which are more easily measurable than others.
The most obvious ones are in land transactions and new employment opportunities. The EDC is responsible for the marketing and selling of City-owned industrial lands and the promotion of private industrial holdings as well. The Committee helps in the marketing of vacant industrial and commercial buildings. It works closely with the local business community and organizations like the Downtown Orillia Management Board, the Orillia Manufacturers Association and the Orillia and District Construction Association and is a member of the Orillia and District Chamber of Commerce.
The Committee recognizes that tourism is a major contributor to the overall health of our community and are strong supporters of the efforts of Ontario’s Lake Country to market our region as one of “Ontario’s leading four season recreation destinations”.
Regular Meeting Date: 3rd Monday of each month (excluding July and August) at 9:00 a.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Dan Landry at (705) 325-4900 or
Environmental Advisory CommitteeThe Environmental Advisory Committee consists of thirteen members - ten citizens and one member of Council. and two student members. Citizen members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest and participation in environmental and community matters. Academic qualifications, availability, work experience, community involvement, knowledge and professional expertise will be taken into consideration. Approximately one-half of the citizen appointees will have formal training in an environmental discipline. Not all members need to be residents of the City.
The mandate of the Committee is:
To advise Council regarding ways to protect, maintain and enhance the natural environment.
Regular Meeting Date: 1st Thursday of each month excluding July and August at 7:00 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Nancy Stoddart at (705) 329-2452 or
Note: EAC is currently working on their own website. Please check back to this page often for a link!
How to Care For Your Lawn NATURALLY
Click the link below for the 2007-2008 Homeowner Guide regarding:
Natural Lawn Care >>
Pesticides
Council, at its meeting held on April 10, 2006, adopted the following recommendation:
"THAT Council directs the Environmental Advisory Committee to move forward with the creation and delivery of an educational program regarding the use of pesticides and report back in one year to Council."
The following links contain the background report from EAC leading up to this decision along with a chronology of correspondence received on this issue.
May30 - EAC re Pesticides on Private Property
May30 - EAC re Pesticides on Private Property (Attach. #1)
May30 - EAC re Pesticides on Private Property (Attach. #2)
Asian Long-horned Beetle
The Asian Long-horned beetle attacks and kills healthy hardwood trees, particularly maple trees.
In an effort to stop the spread of this beetle, City Council, along with its Environmental Advisory Committee, asks citizens to report any sightings of this beetle to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342.
The Façade Improvement Panel consists of two DOMB members, the Chair of the Grants Committee, and one member of the Municipal Heritage Committee.
The Committee's mandate is to review façade improvement program applications. This program provides financial assistance to downtown property owners undertaking improvements to the exterior of their buildings. The program is funded by the City of Orillia through its capital budget and is jointly administered by the City and the Downtown Orillia Management Board. The program encourages improvements that are in character with the heritage of the building and the downtown in general. Grant amounts are a maximum of $5000 or 50%, whichever is the lesser, and eligible improvements include exterior renovations and related design work for a building face adjacent to a street, lane or open space (e.g. brick restoration, cornice rehabilitation, door replacement).
Regular Meeting Date: At the call of the Chair.
Contact: Andrea Woodrow at (705) 329-7241 or
Branko Vidovic at (705) 325-7471 or
Farmers' Market Management CommitteeThe Farmers’ Market Management Committee consists of seven members - six citizens and one member of Council.
The Committee oversees the weekly operation of the Farmers’ Market in Orillia and acts as a liaison between the City of Orillia and the vendors.
The Committee assists and guides the Market Manager in all matters pertaining to market life (i.e. budget, marketing, vendor relations, fee collection, special events, etc.). The Committee ensures that the market is run according to by-law specifications and the valued traditions of the market in Orillia.
Regular Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Jim Harris at (705) 238-7955 or
The Licensing Committee consists of six members - two members of Council and representatives from the O.P.P., Downtown Orillia Management Board, Farmers' Market Management Committee and the Orillia and District Chamber of Commerce.
It acts as an advisory body to Council regarding the provisions of Chapter 700 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Business Licensing and Chapter 284 - Dog Licensing.
Regular Meeting Date: At the call of the Chair in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Gayle Jackson at (705) 329-7232 or
Order of Orillia Awards CommitteeThe Order of Orillia Awards Committee consists of six citizen members.
Its mandate is to administer the Order of Orillia Awards program. The Order is given out annually, during National Volunteer Week ceremonies to recognize persons or groups of people who have made long-term volunteer contributions, which have benefited the City of Orillia.
Regular Meeting Date: At the call of the Chair in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Julia Montgomery at (705) 325-7544 or
Orillia Hall of Fame CommitteeThe Orillia Hall of Fame Committee consists of seven citizen members.
Its mandate is to recognize people connected with Orillia who have received national or international recognition. The Gallery, currently consisting of 43 members, is located in the Pedestrian Mall, Main Floor of the Orillia City Centre.
Regular Meeting Date: Approximately four times annually, at the call of the Chair, in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Helen Raposo at (705) 325-2310 or
Orillia Youth Opportunities CommitteeThe Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee (OYOC) consists of nine members - eight citizens and one member of Council.
Its mandate is to:
One of OYOC’s most successful projects to date has been the opening of the Orillia Youth Resource and Drop-In Centre in March 1999.
Centre Mission Statement
The Orillia Youth Resource and Drop-In Centre will provide the community with a safe, supervised gathering place for its youth. The Centre will provide youth with appropriate programs, referral to other community agencies and services and the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing operation of the Centre.Regular Meeting Date: 1st Thursday of each month, excluding July and August, at 6:30 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Kevin Gangloff at (705) 325-8082 or
The Parking Advisory Committee consists of five members - one member of Council, one member of the Downtown Orillia Management Board, two members who are eligible to be appointed to the Downtown Orillia Management Board and one citizen.
The Committee’s mandate is to provide Council with recommendations concerning pay for parking situations in the downtown core.
Regular Meeting Date: At the call of the Chair in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Gayle Jackson at (705) 329-7232 or
The Recreation Advisory Committee is composed of nine members - seven citizens and two members of Council.
The Committee’s mandate is to advise Council on matters regarding:
Regular Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Joanne Hanzlik at (705) 325-2011 or
The Trails for Life Committee is composed of eleven members, one whom shall be a member of Council.
The Committee advises Council of the use, maintenance, and promotion of the Lightfoot Trail System and the Scout Valley Environmental Heritage Park.
Regular Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Marcia Feddes at (705) 325-7806 or
Transit Advisory Committee
Established: Resolution No. 2008-150, May 26, 2008.The Transit Advisory Committee consists of 10 members - four members of Council, one representative each from Georgian College, the Downtown Orillia Management Board, and Lakehead University, and three citizen representatives, one to be from the West Ridge Business Community.
Regular Meeting Date: At the call of the Chair in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Jack Green at (705) 329-7247 or
Waste Management Advisory CommitteeThe Waste Management Advisory Committee (WMAC) consists of nine members - eight citizens and one member of Council.
Its mandate is to keep Orillians up-to-date about the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle, and advise City Council about solid waste management issues.
Responsibilities include research and reporting on matters directly referred by City Council and also developing policies, positions and advice on solid waste management issues.
WMAC is involved in the promotion of waste reduction through a variety of different initiatives, including media relations, weekly newspaper tips, informational materials and displays, and events and public meetings related to waste management.
Regular Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month, excluding July and August, at 7:00 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre.
Contact: Nancy Stoddart at (705) 329-2452 or
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