Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Agenda dated February 24, 2025 be adopted as printed and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as printed and circulated: • Regular Meeting - January 27, 2025 • Planning Meeting - February 12, 2025 25-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes for January 28, 2025, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated. 26-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the General Committee meeting minutes dated January 29, 2025 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated. 27-25

WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville recognizes that extreme weather events are projected to become more extreme going forward and as a result, there is a duty of care to better protect and safeguard the community and homes from climate-related hazards like flooding, wildfire and extreme heat; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville endorsed the District of Muskoka Climate Change Adaptation Plan (ReCAP) in principle in 2023 (GC7-23); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Town of Huntsville consults the updated and consolidated list of adaptation actions and priority actions for implementation attached to this report, when considering asset renewal and capital budgeting; AND FURTHER THAT: the Town of Huntsville continues to work in conjunction with the Muskoka area municipalities to review and apply for joint funding opportunities where deemed appropriate and applicable. 28-25

WHEREAS : Committee received the Corporate GHG Inventory and Regional Climate Change Mitigation Plan developed by Tatham Engineering with input and feedback from Muskoka area municipalities on December 11, 2024; AND WHEREAS : staff were requested to review the plan and come back to Council with a report with recommendations and possible next steps (GC144-24); AND WHEREAS : the targets in the Climate Emergency Declaration are a statement of the municipality's policy aspirations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory and Climate Change Mitigation Plan be endorsed in principle and be consulted for consideration in capital budgeting and asset renewal. Recorded Vote MEMBERS OF COUNCIL yEA NAY Mayor Alcock X Deputy Mayor Armour X Councillor Clarke X Councillor Clouthier X Councillor FitzGerald X Councillor Morrison X Councillor Renwick X Councillor Schumacher X Councillor Stone X TOTAL: 8 1 29-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following paragraph be added after the 2 nd paragraph: AND FURTHER THAT: if the District Municipality of Muskoka does not begin the development of the property within twelve (12) months for the purposes of affordable housing, the Town has the options to revert the lands back to the Town of Huntsville ownership, at the expense of the District of Muskoka or to extend the twelve (12) month timeline.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to work with the District Municipality of Muskoka to transfer ownership of 24 Chaffey Township Road for nominal consideration, and at no cost to the Town; AND FURTHER THAT: if the District Municipality of Muskoka does not begin the development of the property within twelve (12) months for the purposes of affordable housing, the Town has the options to revert the lands back to the Town of Huntsville ownership, at the expense of the District of Muskoka or to extend the twelve (12) month timeline; AND FURTHER THAT : Staff be directed to prepare an amendment to By-law 2020-19 – A By-law to Declare Surplus and Dispose of Municipally Owned Lands declaring the following properties surplus to the Town’s needs, with the method of disposition of “Offer to sell to abutting landowner or property owner in close proximity” for Council’s consideration.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2025-13 to 2025-29 (inclusive) be adopted and passed this 24 th day of February 2025: 9.1. By-law 2025-13 - Establish an Appeals Committee By-law 9.2. By-law 2025-14 - Appeals Committee Appointment By-law 9.3. By-law 2025-15 - Amendment to Appointing By-law 9.4. By-law 2025-16 - Procedural By-law 9.5. By-law 2025-17 - Vehicle for Hire By-law 9.6. By-law 2025-18 - Business Licensing By-law 9.7. By-law 2025-19 - STRA By-law Amendment 9.8. By-law 2025-20 - Amending By-laws for Appeals Committee 9.10. By-law 2025-21 - Amendment to By-law 2020-19 - Surplus Lands 9.11. By-law 2025-22 - Fees and Charges Amendment 9.12. By-law 2025-23 - CPP - Koop - 138 Estonian Camp Road 9.13. By-law 2025-24 - CPP - Yielding - 155 Old Centurian Road 9.14. By-law 2025-25 - OSRA - Labatt - 44 Clovelly Road 9.15. By-law 2025-26 - OSRA - Shah/Amarnath - 3359 South Portage Road 9.16. By-law 2025-27 - Surplus Lands - Vickery - 18 Crestview Dr. 9.17. By-law 2025-28 - Election Voting Method By-law 9.18. By-law 2025-29 - Election Sign By-law 32-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following paragraph be added after the 2 nd paragraph: AND WHEREAS: an accessibility component in the “Community” quadrant has been added and approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting held on January 28, 2025; The following paragraph be added to the end of the 3 rd paragraph: as amended with the accessibility component; The following paragraph be added as the last paragraph: AND FURTHER THAT: the ongoing maintenance costs shall be through community funds; AND FURTHER THAT: any remaining community funds be set aside in a reserve to offset any future maintenance costs. Recorded Vote MEMBERS OF COUNCIL yEA NAY Mayor Alcock X Deputy Mayor Armour X Councillor Clarke X Councillor Clouthier X Councillor FitzGerald X Councillor Morrison X Councillor Renwick X Councillor Schumacher X Councillor Stone X TOTAL: 8 1

WHEREAS: Committee approved the "Unity Square" project concept and the location and directed staff to work with Councillors Morrison and Renwick, Muskoka Pride, Hope Arises Project Inc. and the Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion on a design concept; AND WHEREAS: a conceptual design for Unity Circle has been developed; AND WHEREAS: an accessibility component in the “Community” quadrant has been added and approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting held on January 28, 2025; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the installation of the Unity Circle Design with the accessibility component; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to accept donations for the Unity Circle project and any costs associated with the installation be funded through community donations. AND FURTHER THAT: the ongoing maintenance costs shall be through community funds; AND FURTHER THAT: any remaining community funds be set aside in a reserve to offset any future maintenance costs. Recorded Vote MEMBERS OF COUNCIL yEA NAY Mayor Alcock x Deputy Mayor Armour x Councillor Clarke x Councillor Clouthier x Councillor Fitzgerald x Councillor Morrison x Councillor Renwick x Councillor Schumacher x Councillor Stone x TOTAL: 8 1

WHEREAS: Councillor Morrison has been recognized by Council as a Navigator for Community Well-Being initiatives for the term of Council; AND WHEREAS: Councillor Morrison has been approached by a member of the community that has a family member who has a rare disease; AND WHEREAS: Councillor Morrison has suggested the Town clock be changed in colour in recognition of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025 for this one-time only instance; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves the changing of the colour of the Town clock for one-time only in recognition of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to prepare and present to General Committee a Clock Celebratory and Commemorative Lighting Policy for consideration. 35-25

WHEREAS: An interest has been expressed to collaborate with the Town to construct a tiny home; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville Building Department is interested in engaging and investing in capacity building with high school students; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to liaise with the high school and report back on options to fund materials for the construction of a tiny home as a special project. 36-25

WHEREAS: the Town's Strategic Plan identifies the continued development of the active transportation network, including sidewalks, as a strategic priority through Balanced Growth Initiative 4.2.; AND WHEREAS: the District of Muskoka intends to replace the water and sewer infrastructure on Muskoka Rd. #3 - Main St. W from Lorne St. to Cairns Dr.; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville is responsible for maintaining sidewalks and for retaining wall infrastructure; AND WHEREAS: the Muskoka Rd. #3 Active Transportation Project increases sidewalk connectivity, promotes increased access to public transit and is an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting public transit and active transportation; AND WHEREAS: the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is receiving applications for funding under the Active Transportation Fund for up to 60% of the project funds; 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 to the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Active Transportation Fund to replace and extend the sidewalks on Muskoka Rd #3 (Main St. W) from Lorne St. to Cairns Dr. which is not recognized in the Capital Forecast; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: notwithstanding the provisions within the Delegation of Authority By-law regarding certain grants only to be submitted if in a

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters under section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 13.1.1. Confidential Report OPS-2025-4 – Land Acquisition 13.2.1. Confidential Report CORP-2024-62 – Land Acquisition (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; 13.3.1. Confidential Report DEV-2024-21 – Craig Developments Inc. – Update #10 (b) personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 13.4.1. Verbal Report – Community Services Division Staffing Update 38-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the recommendation contained within Confidential Report OPA-2025-4 be adopted. 46-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the recommendation contained within Appendix “A” of Confidential Report CORP-2024-62 (Confidential Report CORP-2024-50) be adopted, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT: Resolution 246-24 be rescinded. 47-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-30 be received and passed this 24 th day of February 2025. 48-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We do now adjourn at 9:51 p.m. 49-25