City of Orillia a G E N

CITY OF ORILLIA Council Committee Meeting Monday, October 16, 2017 6:00 p.m. - Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom 7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber Orillia City Centre

A G E N D A

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Open Session

Chair - Councillor R. Kloostra

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

Disclosure of Interest

Minutes

- September 25, 2017 Council Committee

Closed Session

Motion to move into Closed Session

"THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that Council Committee intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (c) of the said Act (Land Matters)."

Chair - Councillor S. Valiquette-Thompson

Closed Session Items

1. Economic Development Department - re Horne Business Park - Land Sale. File: L07-GEN (Land)

2. Economic Development Department - re Closure and Sale of Charles Street Unopened Road Allowance. File: L07-GEN (Land)

Motion to Rise to Open Session

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Open Session - 7:00 p.m.

Motions Arising from Closed Session Discussions

Consent Agenda

5 - 25 1. Clerk's Department - re 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. File: C12- AACXA22-GEN

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that as recommended in Report CD-17-20 dated September 19, 2017 from the Clerk's Department, the City of Orillia 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" of the report.

27 - 31 2. Environmental Services and Operations Department - re Drinking Water Quality Management System - QMS Representative. File: E05-GEN

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that as recommended in Report ESO-17-022 dated October 4, 2017 from the Environmental Services and Operations Department, Renee Recoskie, Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator, be appointed as the Quality Management System (QMS) Representative for the City’s Drinking Water System;

AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of Council, as a requirement of their role as Owner, Director of Environmental Services and Operations (Top Management) and Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator (QMS Representative) provide their commitment and endorsement of the Operational Plan by providing signatures on the copies of Element 2 - Quality Management System Policy, and Element 3 - Commitment and Endorsement attached as Schedules “A" and "B" to the report.

33 - 37 3. Parks, Recreation and Culture Department - re Lightfoot Bust Unveiling. File: R00-GEN

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that as recommended in Report PRCD-10-2017 dated October 10, 2017 from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, staff be authorized to close West Street North from the corner of Mississaga Street and West Street to the corner of Coldwater Street and West Street for the Lightfoot Bust Unveiling on November 5, 2017;

AND THAT staff be authorized to make all necessary accommodations to close the street from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

THAT the recommendations set out on the October 16, 2017 Consent Agenda be adopted by Council Committee and forwarded to Council for ratification.

Board Reports

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39 - 68 1. Municipal Heritage Committee - re Proposal to Designate 136 West Street North. File: C12-MHC

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that as recommended in Report MHC-17-02 dated September 29, 2017 from the Municipal Heritage Committee, the property located at 136 West Street North, known as the “Wood House”, be designated as a property of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the report dated January 2015 by Su Murdoch Historical Consulting.

Council Referrals

69 - 74 1. Downtown Orillia Management Board - re Requesting zoning restrictions for medicinal marijuana dispensaries. File: C12-DMB

a) Report - Development Services and Engineering Department.

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that Report DSE-17-12 dated October 10, 2017 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding zoning restrictions for medicinal marijuana dispensaries be received as information.

Departmental

75 - 78 1. Development Services and Engineering Department - re Orillia Square Mall Transit Service. File: T03-GEN

THAT this Committee recommends to Council that Report DSE-17-11 dated October 10, 2017 from the Development Services and Engineering Department be received;

AND THAT staff be authorized to pursue financial support from the Township of Severn to assist in off-setting costs related to continuing transit service to the Orillia Square Mall;

AND THAT staff be directed to report to Council Committee in March 2018 with respect to the outcome of these discussions and implications on transit service to the Orillia Square Mall;

AND THAT staff, in conjunction with the Transit Advisory Committee and the transit service provider, evaluate route alternatives to modify the North Route and present options to Council in March 2018.

Enquiries

Announcements

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Adjournment

Page 4 of 78 CITY OF ORILLIA TO: Council Committee - October 16, 2017 FROM: Clerk’s Department DATE: September 19, 2017 REPORT NO: CD-17-20 SUBJECT: 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Recommended Motion

THAT the City of Orillia 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" of this report.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to present Council with the City of Orillia 2018 - 2022 Multi- Year Accessibility Plan.

Background & Key Facts

• In 2011 the Ontario government released the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) 191/11 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 with amendments made in 2013 and 2016. • Pursuant to Section 4 of the IASR, designated public sector organizations with 50 or more employees, shall: • establish, implement, maintain and document a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (the "Plan") which outlines the City's strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet its requirements under the regulation; • post the Plan on the City's website and provide the Plan in an accessible format upon request; • review and update the Plan at least once every five years; • establish, review and update the Plan in consultation with persons with disabilities and the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC); • prepare an annual status report on the progress of measures taken to implement the Plan including steps taken to comply with the regulation; • post the annual status report on the City's website and provide the report in an accessible format upon request. • Pursuant to Section 80.44 of the IASR, in addition to the accessibility plan requirements set out in Section 4, the Plan shall include the following: • procedures for preventative and emergency maintenance of the accessible elements in public spaces, and • procedures for dealing with temporary disruptions when accessible elements are not in working order.

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Options & Analysis

Staff present the following option for consideration:

Option 1 - Recommended

THAT Council adopt the City of Orillia 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of this report.

The development and implementation of the Plan advances and strengthens the City's commitment to make Orillia a more accessible community. The Plan outlines the measures the City has taken in the past as well as sets directions the City will take in the future to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities who use the facilities and services of the City of Orillia.

Financial Impact

The identification and removal of accessibility barriers will continue to be an ongoing activity and will subsequently have a budgetary impact on a number of departments to different degrees in order to meet the compliance obligations. Any expenditures are subject to further review as part of the annual budget process.

Consultation

The following were consulted and any comments have been included in this report:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee • Residents through a Public AAC Meeting held on October 10, 2017 • The Public AAC Meeting was advertised on September 28 and October 5, 2017 in the City’s Bulletin Board of the Packet and Times, on the City’s website and through the City’s corporate social media channels.

Economic Development Impact

There is no direct economic development impact associated with the recommended motion.

Communications Plan

As required, the Plan will be made available in an accessible format upon request and on the City’s website.

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Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

The recommendation included in this report supports the following project/goals identified in Council’s Corporate Plan:

• Excel in Corporate Governance and Administration o 4.9. - Enhance Customer Services

The recommendation included in this report is related to the following formal plans, City policies and/or guiding legislation:

• Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 • Policy 1.14.1.2 - Integrated Accessibility Standards • Policy 5.1.6.1. - Individual Accommodation Plan • Policy 5.1.6.2. - Recruitment, Communications, Career Development • Policy 5.1.6.3. - Non-Occupational Return to Work Disability Related

Conclusion

The City of Orillia 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan has been prepared as per the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11.

Prepared by & Key Contact: Janet A. Nyhof, Deputy Clerk Approved by: Gayle Jackson, CAO/City Clerk

Schedule

• Schedule “A” - 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

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MULTI-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN 2018-2022

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

City of Orillia 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300 Orillia, ON L3V 7T5 Tel: 705-325-1311 Fax: 705-325-5178 Email: [email protected] Website: www.orillia.ca

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1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Municipal Profile 3

3.0 Accessibility Advisory Committee 4

4.0 Accessibility Planning 4

4.1 Council’s Commitment to Accessibility Planning 4 4.2 Barriers 5 4.3 Consultation 6 4.4 Review and Monitoring Process 6 4.5 Communication of the Plan 6 4.6 Feedback 6

5.0 Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) 6

5.1 Information and Communication Standard 7 5.2 Employment Standard 7 5.3 Transportation Standard 7 5.4 Design of Public Spaces Standard 8 5.5 Customer Service Standard 8

6.0 Conclusion 9

Schedule “A” - Municipal Facilities 10

Schedule “B” - Municipal Parks 14

Schedule “C” - Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS) 15

Schedule “D” - Municipal Parking 16

Schedule “E” - Orillia Transportation 17

Page 9 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 1.0 Introduction

In 2001 the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) was enacted to ensure that public organizations incorporate accessibility planning into their operations and facilities and document such actions within an accessibility plan.

In 2005, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was enacted to further qualify the ODA and serve as a framework for the establishment of accessibility standards that will lead Ontario to be fully accessible by 2025. This Act allows persons with disabilities the ability to access goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises without impediment and to involve persons with disabilities in the development of those standards. Compliance with the AODA is required by both public and private sector organizations.

Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) was established under the AODA and requires all municipalities to prepare a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) to outline the organization’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers and to meet the Plan’s requirements in the IASR. The regulation specifies that municipalities shall consult with people with disabilities and the local Accessibility Advisory Committee in preparing, reviewing and updating the Plan.

2.0 Municipal Profile

The City of Orillia, also known as the “Sunshine City”, is in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country. It is located on the southwest shore of Lake Couchiching, to the west of the Atherley Narrows where Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching join. Orillia is a place for everyone from the Port of Orillia at the City’s waterfront to the numerous beaches and parks to the Stephen Leacock Museum National Historic Site. Orillia is home to Lakehead University, Georgian College, the Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters and the Office of the Solicitor General.

Orillia was founded in 1867 and became a City in 1969. The current population is approximately 31,000.

The City of Orillia is a single-tier municipality and is responsible for the delivery of municipal services and as well as the maintenance of several buildings and facilities. As a single-tier municipality there are certain services that are the responsibility of the County. The County of Simcoe is responsible for the delivery of the following services:

• Ontario Works • Children’s Services • Homes for the Aged • Social Housing • Land Ambulance • Health Unit Services is provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

As required under the AODA, the County of Simcoe will prepare its own Accessibility Plan covering those services delivered by the County.

Page 10 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 3.0 Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The AODA states that every municipality having a population of not less than 10,000 shall establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and that a majority of the members of the committee shall be persons with disabilities. Orillia established an AAC in 2001 and it consists of seven members, including one Council representative.

Pursuant to the AODA and Chapter 110 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Accessibility Advisory Committee, the AAC’s terms of reference includes the following: • Advise the City on the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a building, structure or premises, or part of a building, structure or premises that Council intends to purchase. • Advise the City on the accessibility of new developments for which site plans are being reviewed by the municipality pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act. • Research and make recommendations to City Council concerning the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities within the City of Orillia.

4.1 Council’s Commitment to Accessibility Planning

The City of Orillia is committed to increasing and enhancing accessibility to its programs, services, and facilities. The City has moved steadily towards providing a higher level of accessibility to its services, programs and infrastructures. Commitments from Council, City staff and the Accessibility Advisory Committee are leading the City towards ensuring its services and infrastructure is accessible to all residents and visitors, regardless of their ability. The goal is to incorporate accessibility as a part of everyday life and maintain it as a core element to City services.

Informed and committed leadership means: • All City departments provide input to the Plan. • Council endorses the Plan. • The Plan and related accessibility documentation are publicly available and in alternative formats upon request. • Accessible customer service training is provided to all staff. • Staff has access to accessibility-related resources and information.

The City of Orillia will continue to review existing and develop new corporate policies, practices and procedures in relation to the AODA requirements (as amended). The AAC will be consulted on any new policies and procedures that are created related to the AODA.

Page 11 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 The City of Orillia, both as an employer and service provider, is committed to barrier free access and will:

1. Take a leadership role in setting an example to the business, institutional and volunteer sectors in terms of access and integration, employment equity, communications, recreation, transportation, housing and education. 2. Identify barriers and gaps in existing facilities and services. 3. Continually improve the level of accessibility of municipal facilities, programs and services. 4. Actively encourage input from all segments of the community in the design, development and operation of new and renovated municipal facilities and services. 5. Ensure the provision of quality services to all members of the community with disabilities. 6. Provide resources and support to give effect to the Plan. 7. Promote accessibility within the community.

4.2 Barriers

The intent of the Plan is to prevent, identify and remove barriers. Barriers are obstacles that stand in the way of people with disabilities from being able to do many of the day- to-day activities that people take for granted. A barrier is anything that prevents a person with a disability from fully participating in all aspects of society because of a disability. The traditional definition of a barrier used in the context of accessibility has been expanded to include obstacles beyond physical boundaries. There are several other categories of barriers to consider, such as:

Environmental Barriers: Features, buildings or spaces that restrict or impede physical access. For example, a doorway that is too narrow to accommodate entry by person in a motorized scooter.

Communication Barriers: Obstacles with processing, transmitting or interpreting information. For example, print on a brochure that is too small to read or documents not available in alternative formats.

Attitudinal Barriers: Prejudgments or assumptions that directly or indirectly discriminate. For example, assuming that all visually impaired persons can read Braille.

Technological Barriers: Occurs when technology cannot or is not modified to support various assistive devices and/or software. For example, a website that does not provide for increased text size or contrast options.

Systemic Barriers: Barriers within an organization’s policies, practices and procedures that do not consider accessibility. For example, listing a driver’s license as an employment qualification for an office position may prohibit persons with visual impairments from applying.

Page 12 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 4.3 Consultation

City departments, AAC members and members of the public were provided with the opportunity to have input into the Plan.

4.4 Review and Monitoring Process

Annual status reports on the progress of measures taken to implement the City’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers are prepared and reviewed by the AAC prior to being presented to Council.

4.5 Communication of the Plan

Copies of the Plan and the annual status reports will be made available in an accessible format upon request and on the City’s website at www.orillia.ca

4.6 Feedback

Listening to feedback is an integral part of the evaluation process. City Policy 1.14.1.2 - Integrated Accessibility Standards sets out the feedback process. The City staff ensures that the feedback process is accessible to persons with disabilities by providing, or arranging for the provision of, accessible formats and communication supports, on request.

Members of the public are notified of the availability of accessible formats and communication supports with respect to the feedback process through the City’s website.

Feedback on the accessibility of its facilities, programs, and goods and services is always welcome.

5.0 Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)

The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) - Ontario Regulation 191/11 covers accessibility standards including Information and Communication, Employment, Transportation, Design for Public Spaces (including the built environment), and Customer Service. There is a phased-in approach to compliance with deadline dates for each standard being based upon organization type and size, with the goal of a fully accessible province by 2025.

Page 13 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 5.1 Information and Communication

The Information and Communication standard was designed to achieve equitable access to communication and information, to cover the broadest range of how people send and receive information, and facilitate communication.

This standard requires the municipality to provide information in an accessible format upon request that takes into consideration the needs of the individual. Municipalities are also required to ensure that all new materials are produced in an accessible format including disseminated information and website content and that old documents can be made accessible based on the needs of the individual.

5.2 Employment

The Employment standard focuses on policy, procedures and training requirements to identify and remove barriers in the workplace.

This standard requires employers to have processes in place to determine an employee’s accommodation needs. This component also addresses key processes in the life cycle of a job such as recruitment, assessment, selection and retention.

The City’s Human Resources Department ensures all policies and practices reflect the requirements under the AODA and will continue to development or update policies as necessary to continue compliance with this and other legislation.

5.3 Transportation

The Transportation standard was developed to provide accessibility to public transportation including taxis and transit buses, and emergency procedures. The goal of this standard is to enable residents and visitors the opportunity to live, work and participate in the community. Specific requirements regarding all aspects of the experience of using transportation are addressed.

An annual public consultation meeting shall take place regarding public transportation including the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs and the construction or redevelopment of on-street parking spaces. The annual meeting will be advertised in the local newspaper, on the City’s website and through the City’s corporate social media channels.

As a large designated public sector organization having more than 50 employees, the City shall comply with the date specific to this classification.

Page 14 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 5.4 Design of Public Spaces (Built Environment)

The Design of Public Spaces standard focuses on removing barriers in public spaces and buildings that are newly constructed or redeveloped. Technical requirements have been developed for recreational trails, beach access, outdoor public use seating areas, outdoor play spaces, exterior paths of travel, service counters, maintenance, etc. Understanding a wide variety of barriers for persons with disabilities in the physical environment is essential to implementation of the standard.

The City will ensure that persons with disabilities, the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and the public shall be consulted when constructing new or redeveloping recreational trails, outdoor play spaces and the design and placement of rest areas along exterior paths of travel.

An annual public consultation meeting shall take place with respect to an update from staff regarding upcoming development or redevelopment of public spaces. Staff will review the design standards that must be met and how they are meeting them. The annual meeting will be advertised in the local newspaper, on the City’s website and through the City’s corporate social media channels.

The City understands the importance of an accessibility built environment that allows for independence and participation for persons with disabilities. Public spaces will receive regular inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure that accessible elements are in proper working order. If an accessible element (ramp, tactile surface, elevator, etc.) becomes damaged and is unusable a service disruption notification will be placed on the City’s website as well as social media accounts. Emergency maintenance will take place to ensure that the accessible element is restored to working order as parts/labour can be obtained.

In addition to the Design of Public Spaces Standard, the Ontario Building Code was amended in 2016 to include accessible requirements. The amended Building Code is used when issuing building permits and conducting building inspections.

5.5 Customer Service

The Customer Service Standard ensures that people with disabilities receive goods and services in a manner that takes into account their disability. Accessible customer service means dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity for all people.

All City staff is trained on the practices and procedures for accessible customer service including the following:

• The use of assistive devices by persons with disabilities; • The use of service animals by persons with disabilities; • The use of support persons by persons with disabilities; • Notice of temporary disruptions in services and facilities.

Page 15 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 6.0 Conclusion

The City of Orillia continues in its efforts to remove barriers from within municipal facilities and parks. (See Schedules “A” and “B”)

While the goals outlined in the Plan are primarily directed towards persons with disabilities, many of the achievements, associated with accessibility, will benefit all City of Orillia residents.

In accordance with the Provincial legislation, the City will continue to meet its compliance obligations by developing and implementing programs, policies and initiatives that create and maintain a fully accessible and inclusive community.

The identification and removal of barriers will continue to be an ongoing activity for City staff and Committee members.

For further information, please contact the Clerk’s Office:

Gayle Jackson, CAO/City Clerk City of Orillia 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300 Orillia, ON L3V 7T5 Tel: 705-329-7232 Fax: 705-325-5178 Email: [email protected] web: www.orillia.ca

For additional information visit the Ministry of Community and Social Services website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-laws

Page 16 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Schedule “A” Municipal Facilities

Brian Orser Arena In 2010 an accessible power-operated front entrance was installed.

Chamber of Commerce and CN Train Station In 2008 an accessible entrance was installed.

City Centre The City Centre is a 3-story building that has received many renovations over the years. In the last 10 years the building has upgraded to accessible washrooms on the 1st and 3rd floors, visual fire alarms, and universal sliding front doors.

In 2016, the Council Chamber upgraded its hearing assistive devices with four (4) new infrared headsets and created a new accessible Economic Development Office on the main floor of the City Centre.

In 2017, the City completed a fully accessible Customer Service desk in the main lobby of the City Centre.

Fire Station #1 - 500 Gill Street In October 2014, the City replaced the former Fire Station #1 with a state of the art Fire Station and 911 Communication Centre.

Fire Station #2 - 1 Commerce Road In 2007 the City built Fire Station #2 which is wheelchair accessible.

Page 17 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Stephen Leacock Museum In 2014 a major restoration project was completed including a barrier-free ramp to the main entrance and accessible washrooms.

In 2016 an accessibility lift was installed at the museum, (providing access for visitors and staff between the museum’s first floor and basement) as well. Also in 2016, an accessible ramp was installed at the main entrance of Swanmore Hall.

Orillia Opera House

Over the last few years an accessible loading elevator (allowing access for performers, staff and equipment), accessible washrooms, an accessible box office and motion sensor lighting has been installed. The Opera House now has 16 units of accessible seating located at the front of the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium, as well as updated hearing assistive devices.

Orillia Public Library In 2012 Orillia opened the doors to a brand new 41,000 square foot accessible library, and in 2015, Dragon Voice Recognition Software was installed on the accessible computers.

Sir Samuel Steele Building In 2014 renovations were completed on the Sir Samuel Steele building (home of the Orillia Museum of Art and History). This building is equipped with an elevator to access all floors, in addition to Braille on the washroom and exit wall markers.

Tudhope Park - Barnfield Point Recreation Centre The building was completed in 1999 and provides accessible washrooms and ramp access to the adjoining restaurant.

Page 18 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Waste Diversion Site In 2002 asphalt paving was completed in the household hazardous waste depot area, and in 2009, a magnifying glass on an extendable arm was installed at the weigh scale for people with visual impairments.

In 2016 a new accessible Waste Diversion Site building was constructed with an accessible ramp, building and washrooms and in 2017, a new Scale House was constructed with an accessible ramp.

Wastewater Treatment Centre In 2009 an accessible ramp leading was added to the entrance in addition to the paving of the parking lot.

In 2017 automatic doors were installed at the front entrance of the building.

Waterfront Centre The Orillia Waterfront Centre building (opened in Spring 2017) is fully accessible and exceeds Ontario Building Code Barrier Free requirements in a number of areas. Some of the accessible features include universal shower rooms, laundry facilities with floor level machines and a barrier free folding table, slip resistant floors and an accessible reception counter.

Water Filtration Plant The plant is equipped with an accessible entrance and washrooms.

Page 19 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 West Orillia Sports Complex (WOSC) - Rotary Place In 2010 Orillia opened its doors to the West Orillia Sports Complex. This is a multi- purpose facility for both indoor and outdoor activities. Some of the accessible features include the main entry universal sliding doors, as well as two accessible change rooms. A significant design and visual feature is that the ice surface is 800 mm (32") below the level of the main lobby; therefore, providing excellent views of the ice.

West Orillia Sports Complex (accessible playground with rubberized surface)

Rotary Place at the West Orillia Sports Complex (main level viewing)

Page 20 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Schedule “B” Municipal Parks

Listed below are some of Orillia’s Parks. Ten of Orillia’s thirteen parks are accessible with either playground equipment, washrooms, trails or all three components.

Couchiching Beach Park • Accessible washroom/changeroom/snack bar facility • Accessible playground • Accessible access to floater docks • Trail improvements around launch ramp

Hillcrest Park • Accessible splash pad and shade structure • Accessible pathways • Accessible playground surface

Homewood Park • Accessible loop trails • Accessible washrooms • Accessible playground

Kitchener Park • Accessible washroom/changeroom/snack bar facility • Accessible playground

Mac Carter Park • Accessible boardwalk from trail to park • Accessible playground with woodchips

McKinnell Square Park • Accessible washroom • Accessible parking access • Accessible splash pad • Barrier-free access to splash pad

Tudhope Park - Playground (Moose Beach) • Accessible playground and splash pad • Accessible washrooms and change rooms

Victoria Park • Accessible splash pad

Page 21 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Schedule “C” Audible Pedestrian Signals

Audible Pedestrian Signals are devices that allow people with visual impairments to cross at intersections safely. This device has been installed at many intersections throughout Orillia.

Orillia currently uses two types of audible pedestrian signals. The first type runs continuously and uses a speaker. The north/south crossings will make a “cuckoo, cuckoo” sound and the east/west crossings will make a “chirp chirp” sound.

The second newer type has upgraded components to a “pedestrian activated audible beaconing” system. In addition to the cuckoo/chirp to cross the street, the newer systems also provide an announcement of the street name and when not to cross.

The following are a list of intersections with the continuous audible signals: • Andrew Street at Colborne Street • Andrew Street at Mississaga Street • Colborne Street at Peter Street • Colborne Street at Front Street • Coldwater Street at Front Street • Coldwater Road at West Street • Mississaga Street at Front Street • Mississaga Street at Peter Street • Mississaga Street at West Street

The following are a list of intersections that have the upgraded “beaconing” systems:

• Atherley Road at Gill Street • Atherley Road at Forest Avenue • Barrie Road at Memorial Avenue • Colborne Street at West Street • Coldwater Road at Collegiate Drive • Coldwater Street at Peter Street • Fittons Road at West Street • Mississaga Street West at Westmount Drive • University Avenue at Diane Drive • University Avenue at Costco entrance • West Ridge Boulevard at Bass Lake Side Road

Page 22 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Schedule “D” Municipal Parking

There are a total of 36 accessible parking spaces in the downtown area.

Page 23 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 Schedule “E” Orillia Transportation

Orillia Transit and Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (O.W.L.S.)

The City of Orillia operates a public transportation system (Orillia Transit) with five bus routes as well as wheelchair transportation service (Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service - OWLS) for people with physical disabilities.

1. Transit Buses:

The Orillia Transit System currently has ten (10) transit buses and one specialized transit bus. All of the transit buses are physically accessible including driver-operated ramps.

• Two new accessible transit buses were purchased in 2010, two more in 2012, three in 2016 and two will be arriving in 2018. This will bring the total to 12 accessible buses. • One new wheelchair specialized bus was purchased in 2012.

2. Features of Orillia Transit’s accessible buses:

• Automated, audible and visual stop announcements • High visibility (chrome yellow) step tread markings and grab rails • Larger high visibility (yellow lettering) destination signage • Easier accessible seating, near front • Lower elevation bus-stop request button (at selected seating) • Kneeling feature (front of bus lowers to minimize step up from curb)

3. Accessibility Measures taken at the transit level (policies and procedures)

• Regular drivers’ meetings (Orillia Transit and OWLS) to discuss service improvements, customer complaints & accessibility issues • Logging of all transportation complaints and/or suggestions • Review of policies and procedures with the Transit Advisory Committee • Driver sensitivity training (ongoing) • Automated, audible and visual stop announcements • Transit hours extended in 2010 and 2013 • Schedules are now easier to understand

Page 24 of 78 City of Orillia Multi-Year Accessibility Plan January 1, 2018 4. Customer Feedback

• Customer feedback for conventional and specialized transit is received through designated telephone numbers that are available 24 hours per day to speak to a representative or leave a message. • Calls are logged to monitor, manage, and evaluate customer feedback. • Feedback is also encouraged through the City website by providing contact information for phone, email, and conventional mail.

5. Specialized Transportation Demand

• The City operates one specialized transit vehicle. • Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (OWLS) encourages clients to book trips 24 hours in advance. However, during regular service hours clients are served immediately if the OWLS vehicle is available. • In 2016, OWLS completed 7172 trips. The number of deferrals due to the vehicle being booked or in use was 392 or less than 6% of requested trips. • OWLS’ service hours have been extended to coincide with extended conventional bus hours. • The City will continue to monitor the demand and steps to reduce wait times will be implemented should demand require it.

6. Accessibility Equipment Failures

• Should accessibility equipment failures occur on conventional or OWLS buses, the City’s transit contractor is responsible for the immediate replacement of the failed vehicle with another City-owned accessible vehicle. The use of non-accessible vehicles is not permitted.

7. Consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• The City shall consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the construction, renovation or replacement of transit stops and shelters. • Transit stops and shelters are evaluated for accessibility as part of road reconstruction projects. • The Accessibility Advisory Committee, the public and persons with disabilities shall be consulted to determine the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs required in the community. • Included in the annual public consultation regarding public transportation. (See Section 5.3 Transportation) • The City shall identify progress made toward meeting the need for on- demand accessible taxicabs, including any steps that will be taken to meet the need. • In May 2013, Able Taxi launched Orillia’s first accessible on-demand taxi service.

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TO: Council Committee – October 16, 2017 FROM: Environmental Services and Operations Department DATE: October 4, 2017 REPORT NO: ESO-CC-17-022 SUBJECT: Drinking Water Quality Management System – QMS Representative

Recommended Motion

THAT Renee Recoskie, Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator be appointed as the Quality Management System (QMS) Representative for the City’s Drinking Water System;

AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of Council, as a requirement of their role as Owner, the Director of Environmental Services and Operations (Top Management) and the Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator (QMS Representative) provide their commitment and endorsement of the Operational Plan by providing signatures on the (attached) copies of Element 2 – Quality Management System Policy, and Element 3 – Commitment and Endorsement.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to appoint Renee Recoskie, Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator as the QMS Representative for the City’s Drinking Water System and to seek commitment and endorsement of the Operational Plan from the City of Orillia (Owner), Top Management and the QMS Representative.

Background & Key Facts

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the Owner to have an accredited operating authority, which has been established and is maintaining a quality management system. Additionally, it specifies the minimum requirements for the QMS, and describes it as a system that establishes policy and objectives, and achieves those objectives, and is able to direct and control an organization with regard to quality.

A major component of the QMS is the implementation and continual use of an Operational Plan and the appointment of a QMS Representatives by the Owner. The Operational Plan is the twenty-one element dedicated document that outlines the processes and procedures for the overall quality control and operation of the Orillia Drinking Water System. The operational plan is one main document which outlines key points, then refers to other associated documents which are located throughout the

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water system. The QMS Representative is the liaison between Top Management and the Environmental Services and Operations Department. The QMS Representative shall:

• Administer the QMS by ensuring that processes and procedures needed for the QMS are established and maintained. • Report to Top Management on the performance of the QMS and any need for improvement. • Ensure that current versions of documents required by the QMS are being used at all times. • Ensure that personnel are aware of all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements that pertain to their duties for the operation of the City of Orillia’s drinking water system. • Promote awareness of the QMS throughout the operating authority.

Options & Analysis

There is only one option available for consideration:

Option 1 – Recommended Option

THAT Renee Recoskie, Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator be appointed as the Quality Management System (QMS) Representative for the City’s Drinking Water System;

This option is recommended as it reflects the current staffing configuration in the Environmental Services and Operations Department. With the departure of the Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator (last appointed as QMS Representative) in the summer of 2017, amendments must be made to the Operational Plan to ensure currency. The Manager of Water Treatment and Supply has been carrying out the duties of QMS Representative on an interim basis until present.

The Environmental Compliance Coordinator/QMS Coordinator, who is responsible for all environmental compliance and QMS coordination, is recommended to fill the appointment of QMS Representative due to her knowledge of environmental compliance and quality management systems.

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Financial Impact

There are no financial implications for the City resulting from the proposed recommendation. Costs associated with maintaining the DWQMS are reviewed and approved as part of the annual Operating Budget process.

Consultation

Consultation requirements have not been identified at this time.

Economic Development Impact

There is no direct economic development impact associated with the recommended motion.

Communications Plan

Communication requirements have not been identified at this time.

Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

A major component of the QMS, required by the SDWA, is the appointment of a QMS Representative by the Owner.

Conclusion

The Quality Management System and the Operational Plan will have matters that will require direct involvement and approval by the Owner. It is recommended that Council appoint the Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator as QMS Representative for the City’s Quality Management System to ensure compliance, ensure the Owner and Top Management are aware of all necessary requirements pertaining to regulations and system upgrades, and to provide continual improvements to the QMS.

It is also recommended that Council provide their commitment and endorsement to the quality management system.

Schedules

 Schedule A – Element 2 – Quality Management System Policy  Schedule B – Element 3 – Commitment and Endorsement

Prepared by & Key Contact: Renee Recoskie, Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator Approved by: Andrew Schell, Director of Environmental Services and Operations

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City of Orillia – DWQMS QMS Policy Statement

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY

The Corporation of the City of Orillia (City) owns, maintains and operates the City of Orillia Drinking Water System. As owner and operating authority, the City supports the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) as documented in the Operational Plan. The City is committed to: • Compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations for the supply of drinking water in the Province of Ontario, • The maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS and the Drinking Water System, • Providing safe drinking water to the consumer, and • Continuing to promote water efficiency.

As required by the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS), the City has created this policy to demonstrate the City’s commitment to delivering safe drinking water and thereby enhance customer confidence in the quality of the drinking water.

The City’s managers and employees who are directly involved in the treatment and supply of drinking water, share in the responsibilities of implementing, maintaining, and contributing to the continual improvement of the Drinking Water System through the QMS.

Endorsement by the owner (Mayor and Council), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and top management (Director of Environmental Services and Operations), acknowledges the need for, and supports the provision of sufficient resources to maintain and continually improve the QMS and understand all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Top management is also committed to communicating the QMS in accordance with the Operational Plan. The designated QMS Representative (Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator), appointed by Mayor and Council, acknowledges the roles and responsibilities of the appointment.

______Mayor Date Steve Clarke

______CAO Date Gayle Jackson

______Director of Environmental Services and Operations Date Andrew Schell

______Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator Date QMS Representative Renee Recoskie

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QMS COMMITMENT AND ENDORSEMENT

The system owner, the City of Orillia, and the operating authority, the City of Orillia Environmental Services and Operations Department, support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS for the City of Orillia Drinking Water System, as documented in the Operational Plan.

Endorsement by the owner, (Mayor and Council), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Top Management, (Director of Environmental Services and Operations), acknowledges the need for, and supports the provision of sufficient resources to maintain and continually improve the QMS and understands all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. The designated QMS Representative (Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator), appointed by Mayor and Council, acknowledges the roles and responsibilities of the appointment.

______Mayor Date Steve Clarke

______CAO Date Gayle Jackson

______Director of Environmental Services and Operations Date Andrew Schell

______Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator Date QMS Representative Renee Recoskie

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TO: Council Committee – October 16, 2017 FROM: Parks, Recreation and Culture Department DATE: October 10, 2017 REPORT NO: PRCD 10-2017 SUBJECT: Lightfoot Bust Unveiling

Recommended Motion

THAT Council authorize staff to close West Street North, from the corner of Mississaga Street and West Street to the corner of Coldwater Street and West Street, for the Lightfoot Bust Unveiling on November 5, 2017;

AND THAT staff be authorized to make all necessary accommodations to close the street from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to obtain the necessary approvals to close West Street North, from the corner of Mississaga Street and West Street to the corner of Coldwater Street and West Street, for the Lightfoot Bust Unveiling on November 5, 2017.

Background & Key Facts

• At its meeting held on March 6, 2017, Council adopted the following motion as per report PRCD 07-2017:

“THAT as recommended in the report dated February 21, 2017 from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, the donation from Mr. Gordon Lightfoot of the Lightfoot bust, created by the artist Gino Cavicchioli, be accepted;

AND THAT a $15,000 expenditure be approved to cover the cost of installing the sculpture at the Orillia Opera House;

AND THAT this expenditure be funded from the Opera House Reserve.”

• Staff have been working with Gordon Lightfoot’s office to determine an appropriate date and time for the unveiling. Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. was selected given his busy touring schedule. It also coincides with Orillia’s Lightfoot Days. • The unveiling is scheduled for the same weekend as Rogers Hometown Hockey. Staff are working together on both events to find synergies and avoid overlap in scheduling where possible.

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Options & Analysis

Option 1 – Recommended

AND THAT staff be authorized to make all necessary accommodations to close the street from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Lightfoot bust is being installed in front of the Orillia Opera House. As reflected in Schedule “A”, there is minimal room for spectators to gather. Due to its close proximity to the road and bus stop, staff are requesting authorization to close the portion of West Street North in front the of Orillia Opera House. In addition to providing sufficient space for the safety of spectators, this will reduce traffic and noise in front of the Orillia Opera House, which would detract from the event.

To allow for staff to clear the road and as contingency in the event there are unexpected delays, staff are recommending the closure occur from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Option 2

THAT Report No. PRCD 10-2017 be received as information.

This option is not recommended. Staff are looking for approval to take the necessary steps to provide a safe environment for spectators. In the event there is a large crowd, the road closure will provide additional room for the public to take in the unveiling.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact. Costs associated with the bust installation and unveiling will be covered through the budget request presented in Report No. PRCD 07–2017.

Consultation

Staff have been working alongside Rogers Hometown Hockey, Orillia Lightfoot Days, and Mr. Lightfoot on the project. The Orillia Fire Department was also consulted regarding the road closure, and no issues were noted provided personnel are on-hand to help direct spectators off the street in the event emergency vehicles must access the corner. Staff advised the Fire Department that the closure would be for a minimum one and a half hours. Staff are also working with the City’s transit service provider to find a suitable detour to accommodate the closure, which will affect three bus routes. The Downtown Orillia Management Board does not foresee any issues and will notify their staff. The OPP and Paramedic Services are also being notified as part of the necessary accommodations to close the road.

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Economic Development Impact

In 2015, the unveiling of Golden Leaves attracted over 700 people. With Mr. Lightfoot in attendance, the event is expected to attract visitors through the various marketing campaigns being led by the City of Orillia, Orillia Lightfoot Days, and Rogers Hometown Hockey. Staff are also working with the Orillia Lightfoot Days Committee on a visitor tour that ties together the bust and other landmarks associated with Mr. Lightfoot’s hometown experiences.

Communications Plan

Together with Orillia Lightfoot Days and Rogers Hometown Hockey, a full communications plan will be implemented. Advertising will include paper ads, radio ads, and a news release, in addition to a presence on the City of Orillia and Lightfoot Days’ websites. Direct invites will be sent to dignitaries and special guests. Rogers Hometown Hockey is also hosting an interview with Mr. Lightfoot on October 17, 2017, which will air as part of the promotions for both events.

In addition to marketing the event, staff will work with the Manager of Communications to implement a Communications Plan to advise the public of the transit route modifications and road closures related to the event. This will include, but will not be limited to: a news release, bulletin board advertisements, signage at the affected bus stops, bus terminal and in all City buses, and posts on the City of Orillia website, Lightfoot Days’ website and related social media accounts.

Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

The recommendation included in this report is not specifically related to formal plans, the City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or guiding legislation. However, the bust installation is supported by the Tourism Strategic Action Plan as it builds on Arts and Culture experiences meant to draw visitors to Orillia.

Conclusion

Staff are seeking approval to make the necessary accommodations to close West Street North, from the corner of Mississaga Street and West Street to the corner of Coldwater Street and West Street, for the Lightfoot Bust Unveiling on November 5, 2017.

Schedules

 Schedule “A” - Proposed Location of Bust and Aerial View of the Event Space

Prepared by & Key Contact: Emma Ross, Cultural Event Coordinator & Jacqueline Soczka, Manager of Culture

Approved by: Ray Merkley, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Department

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Proposed Location for Lightfoot Bust

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Legend Lightfoot Bust Current Event Space Proposed Road Closure Proposed Event Space

Aerial View of the Event Space

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TO: Council Committee – October 16, 2017 FROM: Municipal Heritage Committee DATE: September 29, 2017 REPORT NO: MHC-17-02 SUBJECT: Proposal to Designate 136 West Street North

Recommended Motion

THAT the property located at 136 West Street North, known as the “Wood House”, be designated as a property of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the report dated January 2015, by Su Murdoch Historical Consulting.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the recommendation of the Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) regarding the designation of 136 West Street North as a property of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Background & Key Facts

The following are key points for consideration with respect to this report:

• Under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), municipal Councils may pass by-laws to formally designate properties of cultural heritage value or interest.

• Formal designation is one way of publicly acknowledging a property’s cultural heritage value within a community. At the same time, designation helps to ensure the conservation of these important places for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.

• The initial screening of the property at 136 West Street North indicated that it holds significant cultural value as the childhood home of renowned Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, a daughter of Sarah and Edward Wood (proprietors of Edward Alfred Wood Ltd., 21 Mississaga Street).

• The Wood family purchased the property in 1906 and a Wood family member has retained possession to this day.

• The property, being a Queen Anne style dwelling, was erected in 1896.

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Options & Analysis

Option 1 – Recommended THAT the property located at 136 West Street North, known as the “Wood House”, be designated as a property of cultural heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the report dated January 2015, by Su Murdoch Historical Consulting.

In 2014, the MHC undertook to complete a full investigation of this property and hired Su Murdoch Historical Consulting (SMHC) to conduct research and a full evaluation of the property using the criteria in Ontario Regulation 9/06. The resulting report is attached as Schedule “A”.

Excerpt from the SMHC Report Summary:

“Based on the documentary research and physical evidence, it is the conclusion of this Heritage Designation Report that the property known municipally as 136 West Street North (part Lot 1, north side Tecumseth, Plan 8) in the City of Orillia has sufficient cultural heritage value or interest to be proposed for protection under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This property contains a dwelling that reflects a local interpretation of the Queen Anne style of architecture. It was erected in 1896 for Charles Wadham Diggle, his second wife Julia Emma Smith, and Charles’s son Frederick. Charles was formerly the Deputy Registrar of the Muskoka District and retired to Orillia. The property and dwelling were bought in 1906 by Sarah Wood, wife of Edward Wood, proprietors of a “millinery and fancy dry goods” store on Mississaga Street East in Orillia. This is the childhood home of renowned Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, a daughter of Sarah and Edward. The property has been owned by a Wood family member since 1906.

This property and dwelling form a landmark at the gateway to the enclave of heritage properties along Tecumseth Street and area. The setting has the potential to become a commemoration of the artistic life and work in sculpture of Elizabeth Wyn Wood (1903 to 1966) and Emanuel Hahn (1881 to 1957) through the future development of a public sculpture garden in the south yard of the property.”

The property owner has been consulted by the MHC a variety of times since 2012 with regards to the potential for designation, the creation and subsequent review of the SMHC report that was commissioned in 2014 and finalized in 2015. Questions regarding a possible severance of a portion of the property have now been resolved and the owner has indicated support for proceeding with a full designation at this time.

A flow chart outlining the designation process, prepared as part of the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport’s Heritage Toolkit is attached as Schedule “B”.

Briefly, following Council approval by resolution, the City Clerk is required to prepare a statutory notice of the intention to pass a by-law to designate the property, and provide notice of same to the owners and the Ontario Heritage Trust.

This notice process provides an opportunity for appeal: • If appeals are received within the 30 day appeal period, they are forwarded to the Conservation Review Board (CRB) to initiate a hearing. Once the CRB returns a decision the matter then would return to Council for a decision to designate the property, or not to proceed. • If no appeals are received, the designation by-law is presented, and if passed, the designation is registered on the property title.

Option 2 – Not Recommended

THAT the Municipal Heritage Committee report proposing the designation of 136 West Street North be received as information.

The process by which notice of the intention to pass a by-law is conducted allows any member of the public to appeal a proposed designation, and information related to any objections to a proposed designation are fully disclosed prior to Council making a final decision.

Financial Impact

Prior to presenting a draft by-law, the background report and draft by-law will require review by the City Solicitor. Following the passing of a designation by-law, the City will be required to register the designation on the title of the property. Normally the legal expenses for designations are paid from the City’s general legal account, but there is an opportunity for the Committee’s 2017 designation budget to accommodate the legal expenses estimated at approximately $300 - $500.

There is no financial impact on the property owners. The property owners are provided with a bronze plaque for installation on the front façade of the building which is paid for by the MHC and has been incorporated into the annual budget for designations.

Consultation

Additional consultation requirements have not been identified at this time.

Economic Development Impact

There is no direct economic development impact associated with the recommended motion.

Communications Plan

As previously outlined, if Council approves the recommendation by resolution, the City Clerk is required to prepare a statutory notice of the intention to pass a by-law to designate the property, and provide notice of same to the owners of the property and the Ontario Heritage Trust. This notice process provides an opportunity for appeal.

If Council proceeds with the adoption of a designation by-law, a communication plan will be created including formal notice to the property owners, a news release, website content updates, and updates to the next printing of the MHC’s Heritage Walking Tour Brochure.

Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

The recommendation included in this report is related to the following:

• Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990

• Chapter 103 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code – Municipal Heritage Committee Conclusion

The Municipal Heritage Committee believes that the Wood House at 136 West Street North is a property of cultural heritage significance and seeks Council approval to proceed with the designation process.

Prepared by: Heather Bertram, Chair

On behalf of the Municipal Heritage Committee: Councilor Jeff Clark Pete Bowen Stephanie Liggs Brian Mawdsley Tshweu Moleme Art Moseley

Schedules

 Schedule “A” – January 2015 Report from Su Murdoch Historical Consulting.

 Schedule “B” – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Heritage Toolkit Appendix 1: Designation by Municipal Bylaw Flowchart

HERITAGE DESIGNATION REPORT

136 WEST STREET NORTH ORILLIA, ONTARIO

PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF ORILLIA

SU MURDOCH HISTORICAL CONSULTING

47 RODNEY STREET, BARRIE, ON L4M 4B6 705.728.5342 FAX 705.728.0334 [email protected]

JANUARY 2015

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SUMMARY

Based on the documentary research and physical evidence, it is the conclusion of this Heritage Designation Report that the property known municipally as 136 West Street North (part Lot 1, north side Tecumseth, Plan 8) in the City of Orillia has sufficient cultural heritage value or interest to be proposed for protection under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The final evaluation of this property and the decision to proceed with protection under the Ontario Heritage Act rest with the City of Orillia Council.

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SUMMARY

1.0 SUBJECT PROPERTY 1.1 DESCRIPTION 1.2 STATUS OF THE PROPERTY

2.0 REPORT OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGY 2.1 OBJECTIVE 2.2 METHODOLOGY 2.3 EVALUATION CRITERIA

3.0 HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE 3.1 PROPERTY CHRONOLOGY 3.1.1 THOMAS HALLEN DRINKWATER 3.1.2 CHARLES JOHN WADHAM DIGGLE 3.1.3 EDWARD AND SARAH WOOD 3.2 ARTISTS WOOD AND HAHN

4.0 DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE 4.1 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 4.2 STYLE AND FORM 4.3 MASONRY 4.4 ROOF 4.5 FRONT FAÇADE AND ENTRANCEWAYS 4.6 VERANDAHS 4.7 WINDOW OPENINGS

5.0 CONTEXTUAL VALUE 5.1 TECUMSETH STREET GATEWAY 5.2 WOOD HAHN COMMEMORATION

6.0 ANALYSIS

7.0 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST

8.0 SUMMARY

SOURCES

ENDNOTES

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HERITAGE DESIGNATION REPORT 136 WEST STREET NORTH, ORILLIA PART LOT 1, NORTH SIDE TECUMSETH STREET, PLAN 8

1.0 SUBJECT PROPERTY

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The subject property at 136 West Street North in the City of Orillia is described as part Lot 1, north side Tecumseth Street, Plan 8. For purposes of this Heritage Designation Report, Tecumseth Street is considered to be east/west and West Street North to be north/south. With this orientation, this property is at the northeast corner of West North and Tecumseth. It contains an 1896 dwelling facing south to Tecumseth (which would be municipally known as No. 2 Tecumseth Street). A driveway running east from West Street North, and the everyday entrance into the dwelling, are at the north (rear) of the dwelling.

This property is known locally as the “Wood House.” It has a deep front (south) yard fronting on Tecumseth that is in the process of being landscaped by the owner. The east yard is a mostly private enclosure accessed and viewed from an open verandah spanning the south and partially east facades of the dwelling. The north and west yards have minimal depth.

1.2 STATUS OF THE PROPERTY

In late 2012, the owner Qennefer Browne signed an acknowledgement to have the property listed on the City of Orillia’s List of Undesignated Properties of Cultural Value or Interest. To date, the property has not been listed. Instead, the City passed a motion to proceed with the protection of 136 West Street North under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (“the Act”) (municipal designation of individual property).

2.0 REPORT OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 OBJECTIVE

This Heritage Designation Report is intended to provide the City of Orillia with the research and evaluation necessary to consider the protection of the property at 136 West Street North under s. 29 of the Act. Only the exterior, not interior, of the dwelling was considered for protection.

This report does not include the identification of any archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential. If that fieldwork is requested by the City, it can only be undertaken by an archaeologist licensed under the Act.

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2.2 METHODOLOGY

The findings and recommendations of this report are based on information provided by the current property owner/occupants (Qennefer and Robert Browne), documentary research, and a property title search at the Simcoe County Land Registry Office. A site visit was conducted on December 10, 2014, with the current owner/occupants in attendance.

2.3 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Ontario Heritage Act Regulation 9/06: Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest sets the minimum standard for criteria to be used by municipalities when evaluating a property being considered for protection under s. 29 of the Act. One or more of the criterion in the categories of Design or Physical Value, Historical or Associative Value, and Contextual Value must be met for the property to be protected. Regulation 9/06 is as follows:

1.(1) The criteria set out in subsection (2) are prescribed for the purposes of clause 29 (1) (a) of the Act.

(2) A property may be designated under section 29 of the Act if it meets one or more of the following criteria for determining whether it is of cultural heritage value or interest:

1. The property has design value or physical value because it, i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method, ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or iii. demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.

2. The property has historical value or associative value because it, i. has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community, ii. yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, or iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community.

3. The property has contextual value because it, i . is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area, ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, or iii. is a landmark.

For purposes of this report, the evaluation categories of Regulation 9/06 are used as a framework. The Act permits Orillia City Council to make the final decision on whether or not to protect this property under s.29.

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3.0 HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE

3.1 PROPERTY CHRONOLOGY

3.1.1 THOMAS HALLEN DRINKWATER

Plan 8 was surveyed and registered in 1846. In 1867, provincial land surveyor Albert Fowlie compiled the Plan of the Village of Orillia (extract shown right with arrow indicating the subject lot). Only some areas within this Plan are identified with lot numbers. The name “E. Shortis” is assigned to several blocks of land in this part of the Plan. Evidently, Shortis was speculating in Orillia’s future development.

In 1873, Thomas Hallen Drinkwater received the Crown Patent for the half acre of Lot 1, north side Tecumseth, Plan 8. This indicates that Shortis did not proceed with full ownership of the property and the right to Patent became available to Drinkwater.

The 1875 Birds’ Eye View map of Orillia (shown below) indicates that Lot 1 is vacant but there is development elsewhere on Tecumseth by that date.

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3.1.2 CHARLES JOHN WADHAM DIGGLE

On April 11, 1896, Thomas Drinkwater sold part of Lot 1 (38/100s of an acre) to Charles Wadham Diggle of London, England, for $600. This parcel is the west 53 feet of frontage on Tecumseth Street, plus the West Street frontage of Lot 1. It flanked the west and north boundaries of the remaining 12/100s of an acre of Lot 1 sold by Drinkwater on the same day to Robert Pace for $300. The Pace parcel is the southeast corner of Lot 1 with the east 53 feet of frontage on Tecumseth Street, and a depth of 100 feet. At that date, Drinkwater was a bachelor living in North Orillia Township. Pace was a retired merchant living in the Town of Orillia.

On November 13, 1896, Pace sold his Lot 1 parcel (53 by 100 feet) for $300 to Lizzie Vick, wife of Orillia contractor Rueben Asa Vick. On the same day, Lizzie sold the west 40 feet of her frontage on Tecumseth, by a depth of 100 feet, to Charles Diggle for $400. This left the Vicks with 13 feet of Tecumseth frontage partially along the east boundary of Lot 1. This was commonly referred to as “Vick’s Lane.” By that date, Diggle had left London and was living in the Town of Orillia.

Charles John Wadham Diggle was born in Mendi Heights Barracks, St. Germans, Cornwall, England, on September 4, 1848.1 He was the son of Captain Frederic Wadham Diggle of Her Majesty's 82nd Foot and Jane Holman. (Holman was born in Margate, England.) He was a grandson of Major General Charles Wadham Diggle, K.H. (The latter saw active duty with the 52nd Light Infantry and was appointed Governor of the Tower of London for his distinguished service.)

Charles first arrived in Canada as an infant in 1849, then returned to England to complete his education at Cheltenham College. He returned to Canada at age 22 and lived at Seaforth, London, and then Bracebridge. He was aged 31, a bachelor, and “gentleman” (no occupation given) when he married Charlotte Kathleen Maude Davidson, 26, at Bracebridge on June 10, 1880. Charlotte was born in England, the daughter of Stephen and Eliza Davidson. Charles is listed in the 1882 directory for Bracebridge as the Deputy Registrar for the Muskoka District.

The Diggles are listed in the 1891 personal census for Bracebridge. Charles, 42, is identified as the Deputy Registrar. His spouse “Charlotte Maude” was 38, and their children were Frederick, 8, and Dorothy, 5, both born in Ontario. Charlotte died of diphtheria at Bracebridge on July 21, 1892, at age 42. Failing eyesight is believed to be what forced Charles to resign as Deputy Registrar.

Following Charlotte’s death in 1892, Charles returned to England for a three year stay. About 1893, he married Julia Emma Smith, the daughter of Robert Smith and Mary Wadham, both of England. The wedding was in Paddington, Middlesex. In 1896, Charles and Julia were living in Paddington South, now a constituency of London, England. A June 18, 1923 “Declaration of Passenger to Canada” for a “Mrs. Chas Wadham Diggle,” age 74, states she (Julia) was born in Bath, England, and first entered Canada in July 1896.2 Her age suggests a birth year of 1849.

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In 1897, the property tax value of Diggle’s land in Orillia increased from $600 to $3,000. This suggests the recent completion of the substantial dwelling now known as 136 West Street North. The local tradition is that the construction was arranged by Julia.

The 1901 census for Orillia lists Charles Diggle as the head of household with Julia and a son, Frederick, born May 19, 1882, in Ontario (from Charles’s first marriage). No occupation is given for Charles. Frederick was a bank clerk. They were all of Church of England faith. They had one domestic servant, Jeanette Green, living in the household.

The 1911 census for Orillia indicates there were Charles, Julia, and a domestic servant, Catherine McKinnon, in the household. At that date, the Diggles were not living at 136 West North. Charles died on February 11, 1912, aged 63, at his residence in Orillia known as The Maples. He had suffered ten years with endarteritis (inflammation of the inner lining of an artery). Julia died at 27 Gloucester Street in Toronto on January 18, 1930. The cause was “arteriole sclerosis.” The informant was her (step)son Frederick W. Diggle of Deloraine, Manitoba.

3.1.3 EDWARD AND SARAH WOOD

On March 13, 1906, Charles Diggle and Sarah Elizabeth Wood, wife of Edward Alfred Wood, signed Articles of Agreement for the purchase of part Lot 1 by Sarah for $4,150. This document establishes the terms of a mortgage to be held by Diggle against the property. The actual sale to Wood was completed on May 29, 1906.

Edward Alfred Wood was born about May 14, 1864, in Merrickville, Ontario, to Edward Caldwell Wood and Amelia Gilroy. On September 6, 1887, at age 24 and while a resident of Uxbridge, he married Sarah Elizabeth Weafer, aged 22, at Hamilton. Sarah was born February 25, 1866, in Smith’s Falls,3 Ontario, to John Weafer and Elizabeth Stevenson. Edward and Sarah were both of Irish ancestry.

Edward and Sarah’s first daughter, Hilda Fern, was born April 5, 1889, in Hamilton. A son, Edward Caldwell, was born March 6, 1891, in Uxbridge. Their second daughter, Elmo Isabelle, was born on April 25, 1893, in Orillia.

The Woods became proprietors of a store on Mississaga Street East in Orillia. Souvenir Orillia published by the Times Printing Co., Orillia, about December 1898 lists “S.E. Wood, millinery and fancy dry goods.” The family lived on Cedar Island where they owned two cottages, one known as “The Woodbox.” This was a rustic waterfront neighbourhood close to downtown Orillia.

The 1901 census for Orillia lists Edward as a dry goods merchant. They had a lodger in the household, dressmaker Emma Jones; and a domestic servant, Maude Ego.

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A third daughter, Elizabeth Winnifred (“Betty”), was born on October 8, 1903, at Cedar Island. A son, John Cedric, was born September 19, 1906, presumably in their new location at 136 West Street North.

According to Qennefer Browne, her grandmother Sarah “had taken note of the Diggle's spacious brick house at West and Tecumseth streets. At a social gathering in 1906, Julia Diggle agreed to the sale of the Diggle house to Sarah.” Edward named the house “Westward Ho,” the title of an 1855 book by Charles Kinsley and/or possibly in reference to the “West” Street location.

On August 25, 1908, John Cedric Wood drowned in Lake Couchiching.

In reference to family life at the subject property, Browne explained:

Due to illness as a child, Betty's [Browne’s mother Elizabeth] health was considered too delicate for Orillia winters. She was sent to an Anglican boarding school in Toronto, St. Mildred's College. Her mother [Sarah] frequently travelled to the city on business for the store, and was able to visit Betty and two older daughters who were attending university and Bishop Strachan School. The eldest brother assisted in his parents' store. The three daughters often brought friends home for the holidays, and the family maintained two cottages at Cedar Island as well as their house in town.

Many changes came to Orillia and the Wood family during the First World War years. An armoury was built across the road from the Wood house. Edward died in August 1915 of stomach cancer. Sarah carried on the Mississaga Street business for another fifteen years, in spite of a damaging fire in 1917. She closed the store in the 1930s with the onset of a widespread economic depression.

Edward (Sr.) died on August 8, 1915, of “carcinoma of rectum” from which he suffered for a year.

The 1923 directory for Orillia indicates that “Mrs. S.E. Wood was president of Edward Alfred Wood Ltd.,” described as a “dry goods and ladies’ ready-to-wear business at 21 Mississaga.” Sarah was residing at 136 West Street North. Also listed at that address in 1923 were with Alma, Betty, Elizabeth (widow of Albert A. Wood), Elmo, and Fern [Hilda] Wood.

Sarah died on November 29, 1951. Through her Last Will and Testament, Sarah’s estate was bequeathed to her two unmarried daughters, Hilda and Elmo. The executors were Hilda and her brother Edward.

Hilda died unmarried on October 13, 1962, leaving Elmo as her sold executrix. Elmo died unmarried on March 20, 1981. She bequeathed her estate equally to her brother Edward and her sister Elizabeth Wyn Hahn. Elmo’s Last Will and Testament was not updated since its

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original drafting on April 7, 1952. Elizabeth Hahn had died on January 27, 1966, a widow, leaving her only daughter, Qennefer Browne. Edward had died on December 24, 1977, leaving his widow Jane and daughter Isabelle Garett as heirs. Through succession, Isabelle and Qennefer were each entitled to one half of Elmo’s estate.

On August 31, 1981, Qennefer bought Isabelle’s half ownership of the property at 136 West North and is the current owner. The Brownes (Qennefer and Robert) occupied the house fulltime beginning in 2002. The frontage on Tecumseth now measures 105.78 feet, with a depth of 213 feet along West Street.

3.2 ARTISTS WOOD AND HAHN

Edward and Sarah’s third daughter, Elizabeth, was one of the first modernists in Canadian sculpture and is recognized for her production of sculpture landscapes. Although born on Cedar Island in 1903, 136 West Street North was her childhood home and the lifelong centre of Wood family activities. Her husband Emanuel Hahn was also a renowned sculptor. According to their daughter Qennefer Browne:

After her [father] Edward died in 1915, “Betty” returned to Orillia from Toronto to attend high school. There she was fascinated by ancient civilizations, especially Greek and Egyptian art, and began to combine these interests with her skills in drawing and designing. In 1921, she returned to Toronto to study at the Ontario College of Art. To pay her way, she illustrated advertising flyers, book plates, and Christmas cards, until her considerable talent began to earn her scholarships. During this time, Betty began to call herself Elizabeth Wyn Wood, shortening and streamlining her second name.

During the formative years at art school, Elizabeth's teachers included three members of the Group of Seven, whose brilliant Impressionist paintings of the north country came to express a unique Canadian identity. Her main interest became sculpture as taught by Emanuel Hahn. Though born and trained in Europe, "Mani" Hahn was devoted to the Canadian wilderness. An ardent canoeist and camper, he entertained many fellow artists at his island in the Pickerel River.

Elizabeth and Emanuel were married in 1926, when he was forty-five and she was twenty-two. For many years, these two were Canada's leading sculptors, producing coin designs, medals, large public monuments, as well as architectural embellishments. Three of her works were commissioned by local [Orillia] citizen groups: bronze busts of Premier Leslie Frost, Stephen Leacock, and Harold Hale. Orillia's Victoria Park is home to an outdoor artwork, on the wall behind the popular natural spring. A marble portrait of Elizabeth by Emanuel graces the Orillia Public Library.

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Although Elizabeth maintained her house, studio, and teaching career in Toronto, the family home in Orillia was the gathering place for holiday celebrations as well as the rest stop for annual camping trips farther north.

The entries for Elizabeth Wyn Wood in Historic Canada Online and Canadian Women Artists History Initiative online combine to outline her artistic achievements:

Elizabeth Wyn Wood made a significant contribution to Canada's cultural life, primarily through her modernist interpretation of the Canadian landscape in sculpture, but also through teaching at Central Technical School, Toronto (1929 to 1958), and through her involvement with the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Canadian Arts Council (as organizing secretary 1944-45, chairman of the International Relations Committee 1945- 48 and VP 1945-48).

She studied at the Ontario College of Art, Toronto, specializing in sculpture in her postgraduate year (1926). She married her sculptor instructor Emanuel Hahn in 1926, and later studied one year at the Art Students League, New York. In 1930 she won the Willingdon Arts Award for sculpture.

She was founding member of the Sculptors’ Society of Canada in 1928 and its president from 1933 to 1935. She attended the first general assembly of UNESCO in Paris in 1946 supported by the Canadian Government. She was author of the Brief of the Sculptors' Society of Canada to the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Science submitted to the Massey Commission in 1949.

Her contact with the glaciated formations and landscapes of Georgian Bay and Muskoka during her childhood influenced her work and turned her sculpture to the Canadian landscape. Just as the Group of Seven (several of whom taught her at the Ontario College of Art in the 1920s) translated their experience of the Canadian landscape into paint, Wyn Wood was innovative in expressing similar artistic concerns through fashioning modern materials (notably tin) into pared-down designs composed of juxtaposed masses in space.

Her later work shows a greater social concern as she turned to figural subjects and received a number of important major public commissions in Ontario, such as the Welland-Crowland War Memorial (1934-39), fountains and panels in the Rainbow Bridge Gardens (1940-41), two relief carvings for the Bank of Montreal Building in Toronto (1947-48), the Leacock Memorial in Orillia Public Library (1949), Simcoe Memorial at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont (1953), and a monument to King George VI (1963) at Niagara Falls.

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Emanuel Hahn was born in 1881 in Germany. He began his career as a sculptor and commercial designer in Toronto in 1906 and taught modelling for many years at the Ontario College of Art where he met Elizabeth. The following is extracted from information assembled for an exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada in 1998.4

Hahn’s early work reflected his awareness of Symbolist trends in Europe and the expressive sculpture of Rodin. Throughout his career, Hahn worked on many civic monuments and architectural commissions as well as commemorative medals. In 1935, he designed Canada’s silver dollar, and afterwards the dime, with its familiar image of the schooner Bluenose, and the quarter, with its caribou head. One of Hahn’s most outstanding works is the white marble portrait of his wife, who was captured in a reflective pose, modelled along the classical lines of ancient monumental sculpture. Although partners in life and an inspiration to each other, the couple worked independently. . . .

Hahn and Wyn Wood worked primarily in Toronto, although their commissions and exhibitions took them to other parts of Canada. They were both outspoken and active supporters of the development of Canadian sculpture.

Emanuel Hahn died in 1957 and Elizabeth Wyn in 1966.

4.0 DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE

4.1 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION

Charles Diggle went to England shortly after the death of his wife at Bracebridge in July 1892. In 1893, he married Julia Smith and they resided in Paddington South, England. According to a 1923 passenger declaration filed by Julia, she first immigrated to Canada in July 1896. The increase in the assessed value of the subject property from $600 in 1896 to $3,000 in 1897 is the best indicator that the dwelling at 136 West Street North was built immediately after the property was acquired by Charles in April 1896.

The local tradition is that Julia was responsible for having the house erected. This could be interpreted as their marriage and subsequent decision to return (for Charles) and to immigrate (for Julia) to Canada prompted the construction of a comfortable residence. Julia may have specified certain features to be included in the design and finishing but further research is needed to confirm this conjecture. Their reason for choosing to retire to Orillia is unknown.

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4.2 STYLE AND FORM

By the last quarter of the 19th century in Ontario, few building components were handcrafted. Dimensioned lumber and other construction materials were readily available, even in smaller communities like Orillia. A variety of architectural components such as decorative bargeboard, brackets, doors, railings, metalwork, porch posts, fretwork, and window sashes, etc. could bought locally and/or ordered from catalogues. The more popular import items were stocked by local planning mills and building supply stores. Building plans could be mail ordered from commercial plan books and trade journals. Local builders often adapted these commercial plans to the preferences of their client and substituted locally available materials. The overall result was affordability, even when buildings were embellished with a proliferation of decorative elements.

There were building contractors and architects known to be working in Orillia at this time. The research to date has not attributed any builder or architect with the design of the Diggle dwelling.

By the 1890s, communities like Orillia were through the struggles of the early settlement period and many individuals were enjoying their financial successes. The Queen Anne Revival style of architecture was popular in this period of success and excess. Dwellings were typically large with irregular plans, projecting sections such as stacked bays, multiple verandahs, and complex roof lines. Segmental and half round window and door openings replaced the earlier pointed Gothic Revival style arch. Window sashes were embellished with art glass transoms and scrollwork and had larger panes of glass.

The Diggle dwelling is a subdued example of Queen Anne styling and considered to be a local interpretation of the style using locally available materials. It is a two storey, wood frame, brick veneer structure with a full height attic space. The plan is somewhat square with two storey, projecting bays on the west and east facades.

Although there is balance in the placement of the window and door openings, Qennefer Browne finds an awkwardness in some of the design elements of this dwelling. These may be the result of the inexperience of the local builder and/or the lack of direct supervision by the owner when the project was underway. The timeline for having the dwelling ready for occupancy was evidently short, possibly less than a year. The local understanding (as relayed by Qennefer Browne) is that the Diggles “gave up on finishing” the house.

4.3 MASONRY

By the end of the 19th century, the di and polychromatic brick patterning (usually red, buff, and black coloured brick) of the Gothic Revival style had given way to monochromatic brickwork. The Diggle house reflects this trend in its use of only red/orange coloured brick veneer laid in a simple stretcher bond. The masonry ornamentation is limited to the window voussoirs or lintels

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(upper section of each window opening) with radiating bricks topped with a raised brick moulding.

The foundation is 18 inch thick rubblestone with window openings, typical of this period (shown above left). The northwest porch has remnants of limestone block plinths or bases for the support posts (shown above right). This type of rockfaced limestone is common in Orillia buildings.

4.4 ROOF

The roof is a composition of a main truncated section with several gables. When built, a square flat area existed at the base of the southwest section of the truncated roof. This area was delineated with iron cresting but not accessible. The current owner removed the cresting and eliminated the flat area by forming a higher truncated roof (shown next pages).

The roof cladding of the house and verandah is a modern type that mimics slate cladding with a light coloured band just above the eaves.

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Some eaves are adorned with dentil type moulding and carved brackets (shown previous page).

The gables (shown right) have tongue and groove, wood cladding laid on an angle and surrounding a sunburst motif. Each are adorned with shaped brackets and scallop motif bargeboard.

One chimney (southeast sitting room) has been removed and a second chimney (north kitchen) has been lowered to below the roof

4.5 FRONT FAÇADE AND ENTRANCEWAYS

The front façade is a balanced, three bay type with a centre, double width, half round door opening above which on the second storey is a matching door opening. The panelled doors of both openings have been replaced with a glass type.

The exterior doors enter into a vestibule with clay floor tiles and a panelled ceiling (shown right and below left). The vestibule shelters a Classical doorcase with sidelights and a transom featuring art glass sashes (shown below right). The interior panelled door has been replaced.

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On the ground level, right and left of the centre door, are full length openings. These are windows but act as doorways between the interior and the verandah. Window openings on the second storey of the front façade align with these lower openings. A third full length opening is on the east façade.

The east section of the front façade has a gable. This gives the appearance of a projecting section of an L-plan dwelling.

4.6 VERANDAHS

The dominant feature of this dwelling is an open verandah spanning the south (front) façade and turning north to span half of the east façade. Much of this has been reconstructed by the current owner. The original stairway access (shown right in 1911) has been eliminated.

A round feature on the verandah roof originally formed the backdrop to the pediment and arch above the entranceway (as shown right in 1911). This may have formed a landing for the centre opening on the second storey. This round feature has been reworked to be smaller and rectangular.

The pitch of the verandah roof has been raised 6-7 inches. The underside ceiling has been raised and sloped to better accommodate the window openings and trim on the ground level. Previously, the ceiling obstructed these elements. The original southeast corner of the verandah roof and the cutout bargeboard below were rounded (as shown next pages). The roof corner is now angled but the bargeboard corner remains rounded. Some sections of the bargeboard have been replicated.

The verandah roof is supported by turned posts resting on the wood deck. Some posts have been repaired; some are replicated.

Browne found the proportion and placement of the pediment of the verandah roof awkward. She adjusted the design so the pediment is no longer recessed behind the eaves and the height has been increased by about 8 inches. The bargeboard of the pediment has a dot motif.

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The northwest corner of the dwelling has a recessed, open porch (shown left). The original posts were supported on limestone blocks (shown previous pages). Due to structural deficiencies, much of this porch has been replicated.

The everyday use entrance is now a modern, enclosed area on the north façade, beside the driveway.

4.7 WINDOW OPENINGS

The gable window of the south façade is now a half round, Palladian type opening designed by the current owner based on evidence that this was the intended design (shown left).

The majority of window openings are segmental in shape with segmental wood inserts to accommodate flat, 1x1 panes, type window sashes. The inserts are embellished with wood scrollwork (shown below left). The window frames are wood and most have vintage storm windows. Many of the sashes have a variety of art glass in the upper transom areas. The sills are the wood lugsill type (with extended ends).

Although the window openings vary in dimension, all of the tops align to create some symmetry in the placement. The horizontal muntins or dividing bars between the panes of glass do not align.

Wood shutters on some of the windows have been reinstated by the current owner.

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Comparison of 2000 (above) to 2014: R to L: The gable window is now a Palladian type. The roof pediment of the verandah is no longer recessed behind the eaves and the height has been adjusted. The round feature over the entranceway has been changed. A flat area in the roof with metal cresting has been eliminated. Shutters have been added.

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East Façade, 2014

Note the round corner of the verandah bargeboard and the right angled corner of the verandah roof. Note the alignment of the top level of the window openings in spite of the variation in dimension.

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Above: North façade, 2014, with enclosed entranceway and driveway. The armoury (now residential suites) is visible to the west (right).

Below: West façade (right), 2014, fronting on West Street

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5.0 CONTEXTUAL VALUE

5.1 TECUMSETH STREET GATEWAY

This is a corner property at West North and Tecumseth streets with the principal façade of the dwelling facing south to Tecumseth. The property is both a landmark and a gateway to a concentration of well preserved heritage properties along Tecumseth and area, several of which are protected under the Ontario Heritage Act. The historic armoury (recently converted to residential suites) and Church of the Guardian Angels are in view on the west side of West Street North.

5.2 WOOD HAHN COMMEMORATION

The locating of the dwelling at the north end of Lot 1 resulted in a deep front (south) yard. The east side yard is sheltered and oriented to the open verandah, making it the outdoor “family” space. The principal access to the dwelling is from the driveway and modern enclosed entrance at the north. The south entrance is primarily used for accessing the verandah from the interior. As such, the south yard enhances, but is not essential to the access or use of the dwelling.

Qennefer Browne has undertaken a long term project to change the contour of the south yard and introduce natural landscape features. Fill has been added to the west and east boundaries, raising these areas to lower the centre section. A wood fence was removed and trees planted. Her intent is to present an opportunity for the use of the south yard as a public sculpture garden in commemoration of the work of her parents, Elizabeth Wyn Wood and Emanuel Hahn, both renowned 20th century Canadian sculptors.

Browne believes that although there is a direct association between the dwelling and Elizabeth and Emanuel, the dwelling is secondary to their achievements as artists. Protecting the dwelling (as the heritage attribute of the property) should not be construed as a commemoration of their legacy as sculptors. It was part of their family life, but neither artist maintained a studio or worked at this location. Before this commemoration is applicable, the property (i.e., the south yard) needs to become the context for the public to experience their art, with the dwelling as the backdrop. The statement of cultural heritage value or interest of the property should reference this contextual approach for the future commemoration of Wood and Hahn.

6.0 ANALYSIS

Based on the findings of this report, this property is a suitable candidate for protection under s.29 of the Act. Although some reworking has been done to the original design and some elements have been replicated due to deterioration, this is an example of a local interpretation of the Queen Anne Revival style of architecture. The original owner, Charles Diggle, has some

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Above: South yard looking south to Tecumseth Street, 2014. The yard is being recontoured and landscaped.

Below: East yard looking northeast from verandah, 2014

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notoriety as the former Deputy Registrar of the Muskoka District who retired to Orillia. This is the childhood home and familial centre of noted Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood Hahn.

In recognition of the sentiment of the current owner Qennefer Brown, this property should not be construed as a commemoration of the artistic achievement of her parents Elizabeth Wyn Wood and Emanuel Hahn until examples of their work become part of the setting.

7.0 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST

This property known municipally as 136 West Street North (part Lot 1, north side Tecumseth, Plan 8) contains a dwelling that reflects a local interpretation of the Queen Anne style of architecture. It was erected in 1896 for Charles Wadham Diggle, his second wife Julia Emma Smith, and Charles’s son Frederick. Charles was formerly the Deputy Registrar of the Muskoka District and retired to Orillia. The property and dwelling were bought in 1906 by Sarah Wood, wife of Edward Wood, proprietors of a “millinery and fancy dry goods” store on Mississaga Street East in Orillia. This is the childhood home of renowned Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, a daughter of Sarah and Edward. The property has been owned by a Wood family member since 1906.

DESCRIPTION OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTE

The heritage attribute of this property is the 1896 Queen Anne style dwelling. The following elements of the dwelling are important to the cultural heritage value or interest of this property.

. the irregular plan and two storey massing . all the monochromatic, unpainted red-orange brick veneer masonry, including the radiating voussoirs or lintels and brick moulds over the openings . the carved wood brackets and moulded dentil style trim of the eaves . the roof gables, including the brackets, angled wood cladding, sunburst motif, and bargeboard of the gables . all fieldstone and limestone masonry . the placement and the half round or segmental shape of the original window and door openings . all original art glass in the window sashes

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. the segmental shaped inserts with applied wood scrollwork within the window openings . the clay floor tiles of the south entrance vestibule . the tongue and groove, wood ceiling of the south entrance vestibule . the form, massing, and style of the two sided open verandah on the south and east facades . the form, massing, and style of the open verandah at the northwest corner of the dwelling

8.0 SUMMARY

Based on the documentary research and physical evidence, it is the conclusion of this Heritage Designation Report that the subject property is a suitable candidate for protection under s.29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The final decision on whether to proceed with protection rests with the City of Orillia Council.

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SOURCES

Abstract of Title and related documents for Lot 1, north side Tecumseth, Plan 8. Simcoe County Land Registry Office

Simcoe County and Muskoka District Census Rolls, 1881 to 1921. Ancestry.ca

Wood and Diggle Genealogical Records. Ancestry.ca

Simcoe County Directories. Private Collection.

Simcoe County Tax Assessment Rolls. Simcoe County Archives

Browne, Qennefer and sally Gower. “A child’s dream: an artist’s life.” “Things Egyptian were all the rage.” Huronia Sunday Magazine, November 1, 1992.

Murdoch, Su. Beautiful Old Orillia. Orillia Museum of Art and History, 2000.

The hospitality of Qennefer and Robert Browne is appreciated.

ENDNOTES

1 This genealogical record of Charles Diggle is compiled from several sources including a February 18, 1912 obituary in the Orillia Packet newspaper and submissions to Ancestry.ca.

2 The 1923 Passenger Declaration indicates Julia Diggle departed Canada in March 1922 and was “returning to reside in Canada.” She was a Canadian citizen having lived in Canada for 27 years and was “widowed.”

3 An online family genealogy (Ancestry.ca) states she was born in Kemptville, which is east of Smith’s Falls.

4 This was first copied in 2000 and is no longer available as an online source.

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Designation proposed

Council consults with MHC

NO Council Decision: Property not designated Proceed with designation?

YES

Notice of Intention to Designate: 1. Served on property owner 2. Served on OHT 3. Published in newspaper

YES Objection referred to Notice of Hearing Objections within 30 days? CRB for hearing published in newspaper

CRB hearing and report

Council Decision: Council considers CRB Report Designate property?

YES NO

Designating bylaw passed & Notice of Withdrawal of registered on title Intention to Designate: 1. Served on property owner 2. Served on OHT 3. Published in newspaper

Notice of Designation: 1. Served on property owner 2. Served on OHT 3. Published in newspaper Property not designated

Property listed on municipal and provincial registers

Property listed on Canadian Register

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The Downtown Orillia Management Board respectfully requests the City of Orillia establish zoning restrictions for medical marijuana dispensaries restricting their operation to industrial areas similar to the City of Toronto.

The Downtown Orillia Management Board passed the following motion at its August meeting:

, "THAT the Downtown Oril/ia Management Board request the City of Oril/ia implement zoning restrictions for medicinal marijuana dispensaries to operate only in industrial areas similar to the City of Toronto until such time as the Federal and Provincial governments provide legislation regulating the sale of marijuana. "

BIA's in other cities have reported negative experiences associated with medical marijuana shops in their core from illegal selling to those smoking on the street to harassment of nearby business owners and BIA staff.

The board believes that this temporary zoning measure will protect the current established businesses from the ill effects of having such a facility on the main street until such time as the Provin cial and Federal governments provide legislation regulating the sale of marijuana.

Thank you Mayor Clarke and Members of Council for your time on this matter.

Regards,

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Lisa Thomson-Roop Manager

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TO: Council Committee – October 16, 2017 FROM: Development Services and Engineering Department DATE: October 10, 2017 REPORT NO: DSE-17-12 SUBJECT: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Downtown Area

Recommended Motion

THAT Report No. DSE-17-12 be received as information.

Purpose

Council at its meeting held on September 18, 2017, referred correspondence received August 25, 2017 to the Development Services and Engineering Department.

The Downtown Orillia Management Board passed the following motion at its August Meeting:

“THAT the Downtown Orillia Management Board request the City of Orillia implement zoning restrictions for medicinal marijuana dispensaries to operate only in industrial areas similar to the City of Toronto until such time as the Federal and Provincial governments provide legislation regulating the sale of marijuana.”

The purpose of this report is to follow up on the Council Referral noted above.

Background & Key Facts

• Cannabis (marijuana) is a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, and unless regulated for production and distribution for medical purposes, is subject to offences under that Act. • Health Canada regulates the large-scale production and distribution of cannabis (marijuana) for medical purposes. • A limited number of licenses have been issued by Health Canada to medical marijuana production facilities. • Those licensed facilities can produce (on a large scale) marijuana for medical purposes, and can package and distribute medical marijuana to clients that have prescriptions for medical marijuana products to treat their respective medical conditions. • Possession and selling marijuana for non-medical purposes remains illegal everywhere in Canada at this time.

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• Storefront operations selling cannabis, commonly known as “dispensaries” or “compassion clubs” are not licensed by Health Canada, and are illegal. • The marijuana made available through the (unlicensed) dispensaries and compassion clubs is supplied by illegal growers and is untested, and unregulated. The products provided through these storefront operations may be unsafe. • On September 8, 2017 the City’s Manager of Legislative Services participated in a teleconference with Yasir Naqvi (the Attorney General), and a number of other Ontario municipalities to discuss the current and future marijuana legislative framework. • The Attorney General confirmed that storefront operations such as medical marijuana dispensaries and/or compassion clubs are currently illegal everywhere in Ontario, and are proposed to remain illegal in the future. • The Attorney General advised that more work is underway to establish an enforcement framework to deal with unlicensed distributors. • The Ontario provincial government recently announced that it would be establishing a system to sell marijuana recreational purposes in 2018. • The Ontario government advised that it would establish a system that is similar in arrangement to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). The government also advised that by July 2018, the province would establish approximately 40 retail outlets throughout Ontario, and would also permit on-line ordering of marijuana. • In accordance with the provisions of Section 34(1) of the Planning Act, Zoning By- laws may be passed by municipalities to prohibit the use of land, or to prohibit the erecting, locating, or using of buildings or structures, unless specifically permitted in the municipality’s Zoning By-law. • The City’s Zoning By-law (By-law 2014-44 as amended) implements the provisions of the Planning Act, by establishing a range of Zone categories, a hierarchy of Zones, a list of permitted uses within each Zone, and specific performance criteria (i.e. minimum and maximum building setbacks, lot coverage, lot area, and frontage regulations) for each of the types of permitted uses of land and buildings. • The City’s Zoning By-law only permits uses of land or buildings that are permitted to occur legally within Ontario. • If the province retains control of the proposed retail outlets for marijuana sales, the province is technically exempt from municipal zoning controls. • The Downtown Orillia Management Board’s (DOMB) motion arising from their August 2017 Board meeting refers to an approach utilized by the City of Toronto to limit the location of medicinal marijuana dispensaries to industrial areas only. City staff reviewed the City of Toronto Zoning By-laws and found that the City of Toronto amended its Zoning By-law in 2014 to create a new definition of “Medical Marijuana Production Facility”. The City of Toronto Zoning By-law defines this type of facility similarly to how the City of Orillia’s Zoning By-law does, and both municipalities restrict their location to industrial areas. Neither Zoning By-law allows for the Medical Marijuana Production Facilities to be dispensaries, as dispensaries are currently illegal.

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Options & Analysis

Only one option is presented in this report for Council Committee’s consideration.

THAT Report No. DSE-17-12 be received as information.

As noted in the Background & Key Facts section of this report, the distribution of marijuana for medical (or other purposes) through medical marijuana dispensaries is currently illegal. The Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) has requested that Council implement Zoning By-law regulations to restrict the location of medicinal marijuana dispensaries to industrial areas within Orillia. The requested restrictions could only be put in place following a prescribed Zoning Amendment process. The required amendments would be redundant as the use of land or building (i.e. a medical marijuana dispensary) is illegal. A Zoning By- law does not need to prohibit a use of land or building that is otherwise illegal. Doing so, would have the effect of transferring some of the enforcement liability to the City from the OPP, as there would be an onus on the City to enforce its Zoning By-law.

Staff will continue to monitor the Federal and Provincial government activities and future regulations that will govern the production, sale and distribution of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Based on what the Ontario government recently announced, it appears as though they will establish a sale and distribution network of retail outlets similar to the LCBO, beginning as early as 2018. The City’s Zoning By-law currently allows LCBO stores wherever Retail Stores are permitted, and there is no differentiation of Retail Store on the basis of the specific product sold therein.

If accepted by Council, the recommended motion as stated in this report would not require any amendment to the City’s Zoning By-law.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact with the recommended motion.

Consultation

The Orillia O.P.P. Detachment has confirmed that marijuana dispensaries are currently illegal, and their Officers will enforce all applicable federal laws related to any illegal dispensary under their jurisdiction.

Economic Development Impact

There is no economic development impact associated with the recommended motion.

Communications Plan

Staff will continue to monitor future marijuana legislative framework.

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Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

The recommendation included in this report is not specifically related to formal plans, the City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or guiding legislation. Conclusion

The DOMB has requested that the City amend its Zoning By-law in order to prohibit the establishment of medicinal marijuana dispensaries everywhere in the City except in areas zoned to permit industrial uses. As medical marijuana dispensaries are already illegal, the requested amendments to the City’s Zoning By-law would be redundant, and may alter the enforcement approach pursued by the Ontario Provincial Police by placing a new and unnecessary enforcement burden on City staff.

Prepared and approved by: Ian Sugden, Director of Development Services and Engineering Department

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CITY OF ORILLIA

TO: Council Committee – October 16, 2017 FROM: Development Services and Engineering DATE: October 10, 2017 REPORT NO: DSE-17-11 SUBJECT: Orillia Square Mall Transit Service

Recommended Motion

THAT report DSE-17-11 be received;

AND THAT the Development Services and Engineering Department be authorized to pursue financial support from the Township of Severn to assist in off-setting costs related to continuing transit service to the Orillia Square Mall;

AND THAT the Development Services and Engineering Department report to Council Committee in March of 2018 with respect to the outcome of these discussions and implications on transit service to the Orillia Square Mall;

AND THAT City staff, in conjunction with the Transit Advisory Committee and the transit service provider evaluate route alternatives to modify the North Route and present options to Council in March of 2018.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to inform Council that the current agreement between Orillia Transit and the Orillia Square Mall (OSM) expires on October 24, 2017. OSM has formally indicated that they are not in a position to renew the agreement. Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding the continuation of transit service to the Orillia Square Mall.

Background & Key Facts

• Orillia Square Mall is located outside of the City of Orillia boundary limit, within the Township of Severn. • Orillia Transit has been providing service to OSM since October 2000. • The mall has paid the City an annual fee to Orillia Transit in order to offset the cost to provide transit service beyond the City limits. • The current annual fee paid to the City in 2016-2017 was $45,320 (plus HST), however, the OSM confirmed in a letter received by the department on August 24, 2017, that they are no longer in a position to pay the fee and renew the agreement.

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• The transit stops located at the OSM generate approximately 40,000 passenger rides annually. • The OSM is the third most popular weekday stop on Orillia Transit, following Lakehead University and Georgian College with 54,000 and 51,000 passengers per year respectively. • The OSM is the most popular weekend stop on Orillia Transit throughout the year. • The OSM stops account for 27% of the total passenger stops on the North Route.

Options & Analysis

Option 1 – Recommended

THAT report DSE-17-11 be received;

If Council chooses to pursue this option, Orillia Transit service to the OSM would continue uninterrupted, while staff evaluates the OSM service, and potential new sources of service cost recovery.

Orillia Transit’s ridership data shows that an equal number of passengers are heading to OSM from Orillia, and returning to Orillia from the OSM. The ridership data indicates that the riders are from Orillia. The high ridership shows that the OSM stops are extremely popular with riders.

Additionally, the popular ‘Dash’ stop provides a safe and free option to pedestrians crossing the West Street North/Burnside Line Bridge over Highway 11 where sidewalks are insufficient, especially during winter months when snow storage eliminates the walkway.

Option 2

THAT Report DSE-17-11 be received as information;

AND THAT staff, in conjunction with the Transit Advisory Committee and the transit service provider, evaluate route alternatives for the North Route and present to Council in March of 2018.”

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This option is not recommended for the reasons cited in support of Option 1 herein.

The impact of this motion is that the current contract with the OSM to provide transit service beyond the City limits will expire on October 24, 2017. Consequently, transit service to the OSM will be discontinued effective October 25, 2017.

If Council chooses to pursue Option 2, staff would work together with the Orillia Transit service provider, and the Transit Advisory Committee in order to develop appropriate route alternatives that could modify the existing North Route. It is anticipated that modifications to the existing North Route may be able to substitute the distance and time realized from the removal of the OSM stops, but would potentially result in a reduction in total ridership.

Financial Impact

As a result of the OSM not renewing the agreement, there is a direct loss of revenue of $45,320 (plus HST). In addition, the potential loss of ridership, if the route is discontinued, will result in lower fare revenue and dedicated gas tax revenue, which is based on population and ridership.

The annual ridership of 40,000 to the OSM, generates approximately $41,200 per year based on an average fare of $1.03 per ride. Additionally, the annual ridership provides approximately $10,000 per year in dedicated gas tax funding based on $0.27 per rider.

The total fare revenue generated by this portion of the route is estimated at $51,200. In addition to the loss of contract revenue, it is anticipated that some portion of the ridership revenue will be also be lost if this section of the North Route is discontinued. The actual lost revenue will depend on the change to ridership patterns.

Consultation

The Development Services and Engineering department has consulted with the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB). Due to scheduling conflicts, their formal comments are not included in this report. A special Transit Advisory Committee meeting was scheduled to be held on October 5, 2017 to discuss this report, however due to last minute scheduling conflicts, quorum was not achieved.

Economic Development Impact

There is no direct economic development impact associated with the recommended motion.

Communications Plan

If Council adopts the recommended motion, no immediate communications are required.

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If Council chooses to pursue Option 2, the Manager of Communications will work with Development Services and Engineering Department staff to develop and implement a Communication Plan to advise Orillia Transit users of the modifications to the North Route.

Relation to Formal Plans, City of Orillia Policy Manual and/or Guiding Legislation

The recommendation included in this report supports investment in transportation, but is not specifically linked to a goal or project identified in the Corporate Plan. Conclusion

Staff is seeking Council approval to continue providing Orillia Transit service to the OSM. This will enable the continuance of a very popular transit destination as well as continue to generate fare revenues. Staff will pursue financial support with the Township of Severn and evaluate the Orillia Square Mall transit service. Staff will report back to Council Committee in March, 2018 with respect to the Orillia Square Mall transit service.

Prepared by & Key Contact: Jeff Hunter, Manager of Construction and Transit Approved by: Ian Sugden, Director of Development Services and Engineering

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