General Committee

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the following Consent Agenda items be approved and/or received: 6.2. Report Number DEV-2026-28 - 2025 Annual By-law Enforcement Review 6.3. Report Number DEV-2026-31 - 2025 Annual Short Term Rental Program Review 6.4. Report Number CORP-2026-22 - 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense 6.5. Report Number CORP-2026-17 - Community Grant & Support 2025

WHEREAS : the Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory and Regional Climate Change Mitigation Plan (RCCMP) was endorsed in principle; AND WHEREAS : facility-specific retrofit plans need to be developed for Town buildings and integrated into asset management plans to implement the RCCMP; AND WHEREAS : staff have sought external funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) to offset the cost of these plans; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT : the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be authorized to enter into any required agreements or reports required for funding from Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and/or the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) should one or both of our applications be successful; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to report back on the results of these funding applications.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT : Committee approve the draft Clean Yards By-law, attached as Schedule “A” to report DEV-2026-29; AND FURTHER THAT : the by-law be provided to Council for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT : By-law 2007-55 be repealed upon final approval by Council.

WHEREAS : the Port Sydney Fire Fighters Association and other members of the community would like to provide a donation to cover the cost of a Save Station and automated external defibrillator (AED) for the Port Sydney Beach; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee accepts the donation to cover the cost to purchase a Save Station and automated external defibrillator (AED) for the Port Sydney Beach; AND FURTHER THAT: the new AED and Save Station be added to the Town of Huntsville's capital asset inventory; AND FURTHER THAT : the operating costs for 2026 will be covered within the approved 2026 budget and the ongoing annual operating expenses associated with these assets to be included in the Mayor's Draft 2027 budget, and future budgets, to reflect the increase in operational costs; AND FURTHER THAT : an additional $1,782 be included in the Mayor's Draft 2027 budget to reflect the increase capital contributions required for future replacements of the donated assets.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve Municipal Real Property Management Policy attached as Appendix "A" to report CORP-2026- 16.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property Policy attached as Appendix "B" to Report CORP-2026-19; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law be forwarded to Council for final approval.

FitzGerald IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve an actuarial review on the Town's insurance program, in the amount of $25,000, which is funded $12,500 from BFL Canada, and $12,500 from the Municipal Insurance reserve fund; AND FURTHER THAT: Committee approves the deposit of 50% of the Town's portion of the costs be paid as a deposit before work commences; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to report back on recommendations as a result of the actuarial review.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: staff be directed to prepare a by-law delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts following Nomination Day, in accordance with section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , for the 2026 Municipal Election.

WHEREAS: on March 25, 2026, Committee received a deputation from Robert Davidson from Y Drive requesting changes to the vehicle for hire by-law regarding the fee structure for ride shares; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: staff be directed to review the Vehicle for Hire By-law and engage a solicitor to review any proposed changes; AND FURTHER THAT: staff report back on the results of the by-law review.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: We do now adjourn at 11:33 a.m.