Helena Renwick
Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2025-01-15 to 2026-03-11 · served 2022–2026
68substantive motions movedof 18 meetings the minutes record them at
22procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
97substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 18 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Planning CouncilJanuary 14, 2026
Planning CouncilSeptember 10, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 68)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/86/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 4.8.2 (xiv) (b) (iii) of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to increase the maximum floor area of a Woodland Retreat from 60m² to 139m², to recognize an existing 13
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-71 be received and passed this 15 th day of September, 2026.
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the motion be substituted for the following: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the draft Council Expense Policy and the draft Staff Expense Policy attached as Appendices I and II to Report CORP-2026-49, subject to the following amendment: The Flat Rate (Per Diem) Method of meal reimbursement be removed from both policies, and Schedule 1 – Meal Allowances be retained
General Committee, July 29, 2026 · Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the request from Home Children Canada to amend the Appendix "II" of the Town of Huntsville Flag Protocol and Clock Tower Lighting Policy to add "Home Children Canada" to the list of pre-approved organizations.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/11/2026/HTE, changing the precinct on both the severed and retained lots from a Waterfront Residential - 120 Metres (WR2) precinct to a Waterfront Residential – 60 Metre with Exception “XXXX” (WR1-XXXX) precinct to reduce the minimum required setback to a Cold-Water Lake from 30m to 20m, to pe
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following, Condition 8, be struck out and deleted: 8. Exterior walls of the proposed addition shall comply with the definition of "Porch" in the Community Planning Permit Bylaw.
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/68/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.15.6, 2.15.7.(a), 2.16.3, 4.13.5.(iv), and 4.13.6 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit an expansion to an existing legal non-complying structure for a 37m²,
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve, for consideration in the Draft 2027 Mayor’s Budget, the construction of an additional pedestrian bridge on Hunters Bay Trail at a cost of up to $30,600 fully funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be authorized to apply for grant funding to reduce Town-funded costs; AND FURTHER THAT: the pedestrian bridge be added to
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the 2026-2030 MHP Strategic Plan, Full Steam Ahead, attached as Appendix A to report CS-2026-4, and presented by Staff to Council at its meeting held on June 22, 2026, be approved in principle. AND FURTHER THAT: the amendments to the Community Standard of the Muskoka Heritage Place Legislated Museum Standard Policies (10), as set out in Appendix B of report CS-2026-
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-57 be received and passed this 22 nd day of June 2026.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: the Fire Department aerial apparatus is due for replacement, in accordance with Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) requirements, by 2027 and the build-time for an aerial apparatus can take up to 48 months; AND WHEREAS: the aerial apparatus is included in the Town's Capital Asset Inventory in fair condition, and the replacement of the apparatus was included in the 2025 five-year capital foreca
General Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried
FitzGerald WHEREAS: on May 27, 2026, Committee received a deputation from Dan Watson from Huntsville Festival of the Arts requesting an exemption from the Exotic Pet By-law to host a theatrical magic dog show at the Algonquin Theatre in July 2026; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the exemption to the Exotic Pet By-law 2019-135 and permit the Dogs Do Magic show to occur at t
General Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the General Committee meeting minutes dated April 29, 2026 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program By-law attached as Appendix "B" to Report CORP-2026-31 ; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law be forwarded to Council for final approval; AND FURTHER THAT: By-law 2024-21 be repealed.
General Committee, April 29, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2026-31 to 2026-40 (inclusive), be reported and passed this 27th day of April 2026: 9.1. By-law 2026-31 - Tax Levy 9.2. By-law 2026-32 - BIA Tax Levy 9.3 By-law 2026-33 - Clean Yards By-law – Repeal & Replace By-law 2007-55 9.4 By-law 2026-34 - Acquisition & Disposition of Real Property By-law – Repeal & Replace Bylaw 2022-29 and 2023-48 9.5 By-law 2026-35 - Res
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-41 be received and passed this 27 th day of April 2026.
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/18/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from Sections 1.9.1; 2.15.3; 2.15.5; 2.15.6; 2.15.7; 2.16.4; 4.9.4.(ix); and 4.9.4.(xv) of the Community Planning Permit Bylaw 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to: Increase the maximum permitted accessory coverag
Planning Council, April 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-23 be received and passed this 11 th day of March, 2026.
Planning Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee has reviewed the Investment Policy Statement attached to Report CORP-2026-9 and no changes are recommended at this time.
General Committee, February 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2026-18 CPP/172/2025/HTE - Terziano - 464 Springfield Road for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/172/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.3.14, 2.15.3, 2.15.7.(a), 2.17.4, 4.13.4.(iv)., 4.13.4.(vii), and 4.13.5
Planning Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/172/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.3.14, 2.15.3, 2.15.7.(a), 2.17.4, 4.13.4.(iv)., 4.13.4.(vii), and 4.13.5 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone precinct and th
Planning Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-11 be received and passed this 11 th day of February, 2026.
Planning Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the General Committee meeting minutes dated November 26, 2025 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS: Staff were directed to research transit advertising and associated advertising policy options for the Town of Huntsville and report back to General Committee in 2025; AND WHEREAS: the transit system will undergo changes in 2026 which will affect the advertising requirements and opportunities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff manage the advertising on the Main Street West bus shel
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2025-129 to 2025-142 (inclusive), be reported and passed this 10th day of December 2025: 9.1. By-law 2025-129 - Building Inspector(s) Appointing By-law 9.2. By-law 2025-130 - Property Standards/Municipal Enforcement Officer Appointing By-law 9.3. By-law 2025-131 - OSRA – Echlin – 747 Canal Road 9.4. By-law 2025-132 - Eaglecrest Avenue & Charles Morley
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/32/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural Residential with Exception "XXXX" (RR-XXXX) precinct to permit the creation of one (1) new rural residential lot; with the Exception being to: Exception "XXXX": 1. Reduce
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2025-123 CPPA/33/2025/HTE - Schaly – 2421 Ravenscliffe Road for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/33/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural Residential with Exception “XXXX
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/33/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural Residential with Exception “XXXX” (RR-XXXX) precinct, a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural Residential with Exception “YYYY” (RR-YYYY) precinct; and a Rural Residential with Ex
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following word “DENY” be struck out and the words “PROVISIONALLY APPROVED” be inserted in its place. AND FURTHER THAT: The following Conditions be added: A registerable description of the severed lot being submitted to the Town, (including all rights-of-ways and easements), along with a registered copy of the reference plan; The Owners’ taxes being in good standing; A site
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISONALLY APPROVE Consent Application B/28/2025/HTE for the creation of one (1) new rural residential lot. CONDITIONAL ON: A registerable description of the severed lot being submitted to the Town, (including all rights-of-ways and easements), along with a registered copy of the reference plan; The Owners’ taxes being in good standing; A site inspection fee
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the request to amend Appendix "II" of the Town of Huntsville Flag Protocol and Clock Tower Lighting Policy to include the addition of "Kawasaki Disease Canada" to the list of pre-approved organizations.
General Committee, November 26, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : in accordance with the Public Art Policy, the Town of Huntsville add the donation of a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi from the Consulate General of India to its Public Art Inventory; AND FURTHER THAT: the documentation to transfer ownership to the Town of Huntsville be completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Community Services; A
Regular Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-118 be received and passed this 12 h day of November, 2025.
Planning Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald BE ITE RESOLVED THAT: the following percentages be added in the second last paragraph: 40% Town / 60% HMATA
Regular Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS: Committee received a Delegation from the Huntsville and Area Historical Society (HAHS) on September 24, 2025 requesting the following: 1) the Town host the records created by HAHS for public access; 2) notification of applications to alter/demolish structures on the registry; 3) incentives for heritage homes; and 4) staff to work with HAHS on heritage designations. AND WHEREAS: Building P
General Committee, September 24, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS: the Rotary Club of Huntsville has been a long-standing community partner; AND WHEREAS: over several years, Town of Huntsville Councils have approved various installations by the Rotary Club of Huntsville throughout various Town Parks & Trails; AND WHEREAS : Town staff recommend an overarching agreement be put in place to assist with clarifying roles and responsibilities regarding the vari
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 7:44 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: ( f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Update on 2024 Cyber Security Incident (e) litigation or potential litigat
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the updated Municipal Accommodation Tax Funding Principles Policy as presented in Report CORP-2025-56; AND FURTHER THAT: Budget&Financial-20 "Municipal Accommodation Tax Budget Principles" policy, adopted by resolution GC178-21, be repealed.
General Committee, July 30, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters under section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection: (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board 8.1.1. Confidential Report DEV-2025-83 – Langma
Planning Council, July 16, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-76 be received and passed this 16 th day of July, 2025.
Planning Council, July 16, 2025 · Carried
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