COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, April 13, 2026

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3.1

Approval of Agenda

• That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the April 13, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

3.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the March 23, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, and the March 31, 2026, Special Minutes, as printed. 

4.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Willy Van Klooster, Executive Director, Huron Hospice re: Beds at Huron Hospice

5.2

Mayor's Remarks

5.3

Councillors' Remarks

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO AGENDA ITEMS

7.

STAFF REPORTS

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

7.1

Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Election Signs By-Law

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.2

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: Cemetery Software Purchase

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.3

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: 2026 Drinking Water System Inspection Rating

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.4

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: Replacement of Water Main - Harbour St. to Cove Rd. 

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.5

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-Law 34 of 2025

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-Law 51 of 2026

7.6

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Increase to Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Training and Equipment Budget

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.7

Michaela Johnston, Emergency Management Coordinator, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: Joint Health and Safety Committee Terms of Reference

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-Law 52 of 2026

7.8

Michaela Johnston, Emergency Management Coordinator, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: Emergency Preparedness Week

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.9

Michaela Johnston, Emergency Management Coordinator, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: RT04 Partnership Program Application

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.10

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/CBO re: Heritage Permit Application No. 2026-002 - 16 Courthouse Square - Fascia Sign

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.11

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/CBO re: March 2026 Month End Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.12

Kyle Williams, Community Services and Operations Manager re: 2026 Main Beach Screening Request for Proposal Results

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.13

Kyle Williams, Community Services and Operations Manager re: Rotary Cove Arches

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.14

Jessica Clapp, Asset Management and Environmental Services Manager re: 2025 Asset Management Plan

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-Law 56 of 2026

7.15

Amanda Banting, Deputy Clerk (Records Management Clerk) re: eScribe Extension Agreement

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-Law 57 of 2026

7.16

Andrew Bouck, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator re: April Event Report

Staff Recommendation: Concur

8.

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

9.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• That the correspondence be received for information.

9.1

Huron OPP Detachment Board - January 26, 2026, Minutes

9.2

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - January 28, 2026, Minutes

9.3

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - February 25, 2026, Minutes

9.4

Trevor Bazinet, Mayor re: Letter to Minister Sylvia Jones - Request for Immediate and Sustainable Operating Funding - Huron Hospice

9.5

Mayor's Luncheon - May 21, 2026 - Knights of Columbus

9.6

Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response re: Congratulatory Letter - Community Emergency Preparedness Grant

9.7

Nuclear Innovation Institute re: Save the Date for the 2026 Clean Energy Frontier Conference

9.8

Town of South Bruce Peninsula re: Support for Goderich Port Management Corporation

9.9

Municipality of Bluewater re: Resolution - Supporting Avon Maitland District School Board

9.10

Saugeen Shores re: Notice of Motion - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Proposal

9.11

City of Peterborough re: Resolution - Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program

10.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTED

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

10.1

Paula Phillips, Project Support Coordinator, Veolia re: Office Rental at 240 Huckins Street

Staff Recommendation: Refer to staff

10.2

B. M. Ross and Associates Limited and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) re: Acknowledgement Letter - refer to By-Law 61 of 2026

Staff Recommendation: Concur and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Draft Plan of Subdivision 40T21004, 40T13002, and MTO Acknowledgment Letter

10.3

Frank Hurkmans, President, Goderich Port Management Corporation re: Funding Request to Support Government Lobbying

Staff Recommendation: Concur - Approved in 2026 Budget

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.1

Local Rolla re: Maitland Recreation Centre Lease Agreement - refer to Item 12.3 - By-Law 53 of 2026 

11.2

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: Backyard Hens - pending

11.3

Ezra Silverton, Co-Founder, Lune re: Ride Sharing - pending

12.

BY-LAWS

• That By-Laws 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, and 61 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively. 

12.1

By-Law 51 of 2026 - refer to Item 7.5

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 34 of 2026, 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

12.2

By-Law 52 of 2026- refer to Item 7.7

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 155 of 2025, Appendix B: Joint Health and Safety Committee Terms of Reference, a By-Law to establish a Health and Safety Policy and Program for employees of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.3

By-Law 53 of 2026 - refer to Item 11.1

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 103 of 2024, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to the Operating Agreement between Local Rolla and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the Operation of Concession Area at the Maitland Recreation Centre

12.4

By-Law 54 of 2026

Being a By-Law to delegate certain authorities to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts during the Lame Duck Period for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.5

By Law 55 of 2026

Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Lease Agreement between Doctor Matthew Steven Gray and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the Lease of a room at the Maitland Valley Medical Centre

12.6

By-Law 56 of 2026 - refer to Item 7.14

Being a By-Law to adopt the 2025 Asset Management Plan for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.7

By-Law 57 of 2026 - refer to Item 7.15

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Extension of 2023 Subscription Agreement between eScribe Software Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich 

12.8

By-Law 58 of 2026

Being a By-Law to adopt a Corporate Social Media Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.9

By-Law 59 of 2026

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Fireworks Display Agreement between Supernova Fireworks Incorporated and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the purpose of the Canada Day Fireworks Celebration

12.10

By-Law 60 of 2026

Being a By-Law to temporarily Stop Up Traffic on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Elgin Avenue West from South Street to Wellington Street, South Street from Courthouse Square to Elgin Avenue West, Wellington Street from Elgin Avenue West to West Street, West Street from Wellington Street to Courthouse Square, and the entirety of Courthouse Square, for the purpose of the Canada Day Parade

12.11

By-Law 61 of 2026 - refer to Item 10.2

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Acknowledgement Letter regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision 40T21004, 40T13002, and Ministry of Transportation Ontario

13.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

14.

NEW BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM, Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
• Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM, Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
• Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10 AM, Economic Development Committee
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2 PM, Bicentennial Committee 
• Friday, April 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM, Economic Development Committee Visioning Workshop
• Monday, May 4, 2026, at 4 PM, Council Meeting

15.

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.

16.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

17.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 62 of 2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 13, 2026, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 13, 2026.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at    PM to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 4 PM.