Open For Business Sub-Committee

(a) That Report PED24210, respecting Common House Café, be received; (b) That staff be directed to report back to the Open for Business Sub- Committee by Q2 2025 with an evaluative framework that will be used to measure the success of the Common House Café program after one year of operations; and (c) That staff be directed to distribute the presentation and staff report to the Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee for their information and attend the respective Business Improvement Area Sub- Committee meeting to answer any questions the Sub-Committee may have. Result: Main Motion, As Amended,

That staff be directed to report back to the Open for Business Sub-Committee with an overview of the permitting and licensing process and timelines for new businesses. Result: Motion

That the agenda for the October 21, 2024, Open for Business Sub-Committee be approved, as presented.

That the following Minutes of the Open for Business Sub-Committee be approved, as presented: (i) January 31, 2024 (Item 4.1) (ii) July 16, 2024 (Item 4.2) Result: Motion

That the presentation from Kristin Huigenbos, Coordinator, Small Business Enterprise Centre, respecting the Common House Café, be received. Result: Motion

That Report PED24210 respecting the Common House Café, be amended, by adding sub-section (b), as follows: (b) That staff be directed to report back to the Open for Business Sub-Committee by Q2 2025 with an evaluative framework that will be used to measure the success of the Common House Café program after one year of operations. Result: Amendment,

That Report PED24210 respecting the Common House Café, be further amended, by adding sub-section (c), as follows: (c) That staff be directed to distribute the presentation and staff report to the Business Improvement Area Sub- Committee for their information and attend the respective Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee meeting to answer any questions the Sub-Committee may have. Result: Amendment,

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting an Overview of Business Permitting and Licensing Process. Result: Motion

That, there being no further business, the Open for Business Sub-Committee, be adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Open for Business Sub-Committee October 21, 2024 Minutes 24-004 Page 5 of 5 Result: Motion