General Committee

THAT: the General Committee meeting Agenda dated Wednesday, January 29, 2025, be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT: Staff be directed to take the necessary steps to transfer the ownership of the five (5) inactive cemeteries, outlined in Report OPS-2025-2, that are on the Town’s Bereavement of Authority Licence to the Municipality; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to finalize the transfer of the active Christ Church Ilfracombe Cemetery located at 4101 Ravenscliffe Road to the Town of Huntsville; AND FURTHER THAT: the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents related to the transfer of the cemetery properties outlined in Report OPS-2025-2.

WHEREAS: by motion 151-23 staff were directed to review the Town of Huntsville Use of Parks and Outdoor Public Places By-law for light commercial use at 4066 South Portage Road Park and report back; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMEDED THAT: the restrictions for light commercial use Town of Huntsville Use of Parks and Outdoor Public Places By-law 2015-25 remain status quo.

WHEREAS: Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation is accepting applications for its Spring Cycle of up to $50,000.00; AND WHEREAS: the Town’s Delegation of Authority By-law provides approval for staff to submit grant applications for identified projects on a capital plan; AND WHEREAS: staff wish to apply the Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation to replace Water Rescue Equipment not recognized in the 2025 Capital Plan; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: notwithstanding the provisions within the Delegation of Authority By-law regarding certain grants only to be submitted if in a capital plan, Council authorizes the Treasurer or designate, to submit the grant for the following items:  20 - Dry Suits complete with accessories; and  Rope and rope bags. AND FURTHER THAT: upon approval of the grant all items will be placed on a replacement program within the Capital Asset Plan, increasing the contributions for Fire from the levy commencing in 2025.

THAT: the draft Vehicle for Hire By-law, attached as Appendix "A" to Report DEV-2025-9, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT: the current Vehicle for Hire By-law 2022-52 be repealed; AND FURTHER THAT: the "Schedule L.1 Licensing" of the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-107 be amended, as referenced with DEV-2025-9.

THAT: Committee approve the draft Business Licensing By-law, attached as Schedule A to Report DEV-2025-10; AND FURTHER THAT: the current Business Licensing By-law 2017-111 be repealed; AND FURTHER THAT: The "Schedule L.1 Licensing" of the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-107 be amended, as referenced within DEV-2025-10.

THAT: Committee approve the amendments to the Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) By-law as attached to Report DEV-2025-11; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law amendments be forwarded to Council for consideration.

THAT: Application RC/18/2024/HTE - Fitter OSRA Closure - 781 Canal Road, receive PRELIMINARY approval in accordance with Section 6.7 of the Permanent Highway Closure Policy (DEVELOPMENT-11). AND FURTHER THAT: the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary documents pertaining to the closure and sale of the shore road allowance.

THAT: the following be added the end of the last paragraph: Control and Licensing of Dogs

THAT: Committee dissolves the Licensing Committee and establishes an Appeals Committee that will adjudicate and provide a final decision on matters pertaining to the following By-laws as outlined in Report CORP-2025-4:  Business Licensing By-law  Discharge of Firearms By-law  Noise By-law  Property Standards By-law  Short Term Rental Accommodation By-law  Sign By-law  Vehicle for Hire By-law  Control and Licensing of Dogs AND FURTHER THAT: Committee approves the following: The Appeals Committee By-law, attached as Schedule "A"; The amendments to the 2022-2026 Committees of Council Terms of Reference, attached as Schedule "B"; The Appeals Committee Appointing By-law, attached as Schedule "C"; AND FURTHER THAT: the Licensing Committee Administrative Practices and Procedures be repealed; AND FURTHER THAT: all applicable By-laws and amendments be presented to Council for consideration.

THAT: Committee approve the draft Procedural By-law attached to Report CORP-2025-5; AND FURTHER THAT: the final By-law be presented to Council for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT: the current Procedural By-law 2019-45 be repealed.

THAT: Committee approve the Community Grants and Support Policy as attached to Report CORP-2025-9; AND FURTHER THAT: The existing $5,000 allowable fee waiving limit for 2025 be redirected to the Community Grants Program; AND FURTHER THAT: The Fees & Charges Bylaw be amended to include the authority of the Director of Operations to reduce the amount of, or waive the requirement for the payment of a roads or transit related fee, where the Director is satisfied that it would be unreasonable in the circumstances to require payment in accordance with Schedules M.1 through M.5; AND FURTHER THAT: Budget-Financial-34 "Community Financial Requests Policy" be repealed.

THAT: the amendments to Fees and Charges By-law 2024-107, as attached to Report CORP-2025-12, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT: the by-law be forwarded to Council for approval.

THAT: Committee approve the excluded expenses from the Town of Huntsville 2025 approved budget as outlined in CORP-2024-56 and approved through motion 222-24.

THAT: Committee approve the use of internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election and directs the Clerk to prepare a by-law for Council's consideration.

THAT: the draft Election Sign By-law attached as Schedule “B” to Report CORP-2025-7 be approved; AND FURTHER THAT: the amendment to Fees and Charges By-law 2024-107 to include a new fee of $50.00 (per sign) for the removal of signs found in violation of the Election Sign By-law, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT: both By-laws be presented to Council for consideration. Recorded Vote MEMBERS OF COUNCIL yEA NAY Mayor Alcock x Deputy Mayor Armour x Councillor Clarke x Councillor Clouthier x Councillor FizGerald x Councillor Morrison x Councillor Renwick x Councillor Schumacher x Councillor Stone x TOTAL: 6 3

THAT: the following be added to the end of the first paragraph with the following amendments in Appendix “A” Initiative Project # Project Name Target Dates Status 1.2 35 Salt usage review Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 2.1 80 Communication Tower Survey In progress

THAT: the Corporate Action Plan, as attached to Report CORP-2025-11, be adopted, with the following amendments in Appendix “A”: Initiative Project # Project Name Target Dates Status 1.2 35 Salt usage review Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 2.1 80 Communication Tower Survey In progress

WHEREAS : Council established a Town-Owned Lands Working Group (Resolution GC70-23) with a mandate to categorize all Town-Owned lands and to determine any surplus land that could be developed and/or sold; AND WHEREAS : the Working Group has completed their review and respectfully submit their final report for Council’s consideration; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT : Committee receives Report CORP-2025-2 from the Town-Owned Lands Working Group and approves the following recommendations as outlined in the Report: The Manager of Corporate Information be directed to prepare a Municipal Land Management Policy for Committee’s consideration that includes the following: Category definitions and examples with the purpose for use in all strategic planning documents and the GIS land inventory database for the following areas: Infrastructure. Parkland. Development Process Lands. Surplus Lands. The inclusion of a staff working group: With a mandate to continue to review and identify: Any uncategorized lands as they become known. Any lands for potential surplus. Any lands for trail use. Any potential lands for the Town’s future needs. Comprised of the following staff: Manager of Corporate Information - Lead. Legal and Agreements Coordinator. Manager of Parks and Cemeteries. Manager of Taxation and Revenue. Senior Planner. Civil Engineering Technician. Director of Community Services. The Manager of Parks and Cemeteries be directed to work with the

THAT: We do now adjourn at 11:58 a.m.