COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, April 07, 2025

4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

If you wish to attend this hybrid meeting by audio or video conference, please contact Andrea Rowntree at [email protected] or 519-524-8344

Town Hall, Council Chambers

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

COMFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3.1

Approval of Agenda

• That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the April 7, 2025, regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

3.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the March 17, 2025, regular Council Minutes and the March 24, 2025, Budget Minutes, as printed. 

4.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Mayor's Remarks

5.2

Councillors' Remarks

6.

STAFF REPORTS

• That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved. 

6.1

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: Council and Staff Expenses - December 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.2

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate ServicesTreasurer re 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.3

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official re: Heritage Permit Application No. 2025-006 - 38 West Street - Fascia Sign

Staff Recommendation: Approve without conditions

6.4

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official re: Heritage Permit Application No. 2025-005 - 76 Courthouse Square - Signage

Staff Recommendation: Approve without conditions

6.5

John Dobie, Facilities Services Manager re: Fire Alarm Report

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.6

John Dobie, Facilities Services Manager re: Maitland Recreation Centre Front Door

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.7

Jessica Clapp, Asset Management and Environmental Services Manager re: Municipal Energy Conservation Strategy - Programmable Thermostats

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.8

Jessica Clapp, Asset Management and Environmental Services Manager re: Lake Huron Forever Pledge

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.9

Michaela Johnston, CEMC re Emergency Management re: Town Hall and Public Education

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.10

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: Domestic and Family Violence Campaign

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.11

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: North Harbour Road By-Law 

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.12

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: First Quarter Update

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.13

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Open Burn By-Law

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.14

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Boat Launch By-Law

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.15

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Manager re: 2025 SLED Grant

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.16

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Manager re: Winterfest After Event Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.17

Emma MacNeil, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator re: April Events

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-Law 45 of 2025

7.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND COPIED FOR WHICH THE DIRECTION OF COUNCIL IS REQUIRED

8.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• That the correspondence be received for information.

8.1

Huron OPP Detachment Board Minutes - January 27, 2025

8.2

Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board Minutes - February 11, 2025

8.3

Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board Minutes - February 11, 2025

8.4

Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron Oversight Committee Minutes - March 19, 2025

8.5

Huron County Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 6 Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) Conformity

8.6

Community Safety and Well-Being Update

8.7

Huron OPP Detachment Board re: 2024 Annual Report

8.8

Amy Martin, Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus re: Letter to Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford - Tariffs

8.9

Susan Chan, John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund re: Spring Hike, Plant and Compost Sale

8.10

Cindy Fisher and Con Melady re: Recognition of Corporate Supporters of the Maitland Trail Association 2025 Candlelight Walk

8.11

Concerned Citizens Letter re: Potential Conflict of Interest - Memorial Arena

8.12

Municipality of St. Charles re: Resolution Request - Child Welfare Funding

8.13

Municipality of Durham re: Resolution Amendment - Banning the Nazi Swastika in Canada

8.14

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury re: Resolution Request - Landlord Tenant Reforms

8.15

Township of Whitewater Region re: Resolution Request - Ontario Deposit Return Program

9.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTED

• That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved.

9.1

Swet Gandhi re: Request to use Goderich Fire Department Logo in Mural Art

Staff Recommendation: Concur

9.2

Paul McInnis, Jokey North America Inc. re: Tariffs

Staff Recommendation: Concur

9.3

Stephen Tamming re: Maitland Valley Medical Centre Parking

Staff Recommendation: Refer to staff

9.4

Marie Greer-King re: Maitland Valley Medical Centre Parking

Staff Recommendation: Refer to staff

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: Council and Staff Expenses - December 2024 - Refer to Item 6.1

10.2

Emma MacNeil, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator re: March Monthly Report - Refer to Item 6.17

10.3

Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project Communications Liaison - Pending

11.

BY-LAWS

• That By-Laws 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 of 2025, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively. 

11.1

By-Law 41 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize an Agreement for the Operation of a Community Recycling Centre and to repeal By-Law 55 of 2018

11.2

By-Law 42 of 2025

Being a By-Law to Regulate and Promote the Responsible Enjoyment and Use of Municipal Parks and Facilities in the Town of Goderich and to Amend By-Law 98 of 2020

11.3

By-Law 43 of 2025

Being a By-Law to Regulate Traffic in the Town of Goderich and to Control and Regulate the Use of Streets and Boulevards in said Town and to Repeal By-Law 34 of 2025

11.4

By-Law 44 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to affix the Corporate Seal to a Disposal of Surplus Assets Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

11.5

By-Law 45 of 2025

Being a By-Law to temporarily stop up traffic on Saturday, May 3, 2025, on Harbour Street from West Street to the Rotary Beach Hut for the purpose of the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony

11.6

By-Law 46 of 2025

Being a By-Law to set various fees for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

11.7

By-Law 47 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Project Authorization Form between GSP Group and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich to undertake professional services regarding the Goderich Memorial Arena - Comprehensive Plan

11.8

By-Law 48 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Commercial Sales Agreement between Johnson Controls and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the purpose of fire alarm panel upgrades and annual monitoring at the Town Hall, Maitland Recreation Centre, Library, and the Maitland Valley Medical Centre

11.9

By-Law 49 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Contract for Services between Cranla Warren and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the purpose of facilitating an interactive workshop as part of the Huron County Thrive Summit

11.10

By-Law 50 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Agreement regarding the Provisions of Library Facilities and Services between the Huron County Library Board and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and to repeal By-Law 52 of 2001

12.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, BIA Advertising and Events Committee 
• Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM, BIA Board of Management
• Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM, Special Council Meeting
• Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, Memorial Arena Task Force 
• Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM, Environment Committee
• Monday, April 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Council Meeting

14.

CLOSED SESSION

In the event that Council enters into a possible Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council will reconvene following the Closed Session at which time the public and press may be present.

• That Council rise at ____ PM and go into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2) (c);

  And Further That Chief Administrative Officer, Janice Hallahan, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Andrea Fisher, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Deanna Hastie, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure, and Operations, Sean Thomas, and Deputy Clerk (Records Management Clerk), Amanda Banting, remain in attendance.

14.1

Proposed Land Transaction

(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

14.2

Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

• March 17, 2025, Closed Council Minutes

15.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

16.

PUBLIC FORUM

17.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• That leave be given to introduce By-Law 51 of 2025 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 7, 2025, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 7, 2025.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at ___ PM to meet again at the Special meeting of Council scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9 AM.