COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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

If you wish to attend this virtual 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.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

Presented by Councillor Thompson

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Approval of Agenda

• That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the November 12, 2024, regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

4.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the October 21, 2024, regular Council Minutes and the October 28, 2024 Special Council Minutes, as printed. 

5.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

6.

DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Mayor's Remarks

6.2

Councillors' Remarks

7.

STAFF REPORTS

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

7.1

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Semi-Annual Progress Tracker of the 2023 – 2027 Strategic Action Plan

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.2

Andrea Fisher, Clerk re: 2025 Proceeds of Crime Front Line Policing Grant Program and refer to By-Law 108 of 2024

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.3

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer re: Draft 2025 Fee By-Law

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.4

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer re: Waterfront Parking Results for the 2024 Season

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.5

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer - Council and Staff Expenses to September 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.6

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer re: Operating Budget Variance Report to September 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.7

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer re: Capital Projects Report to September 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information 

7.8

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: North Harbour Road Stairs

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.9

Tara Darnbrough, Finance and Taxation Manager re: Assessment Appeals S357

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.10

Bonnie Hastings, Childcare Services Manager re: Removal of Half Day Childcare Option for Parents

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.11

Jessica Clapp, Environmental Services Manager re: Water and Wastewater Five-Year Financial Plans (2026 to 2030)

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.12

Jessica Clapp, Asset Management and Environmental Services Manager re: Asset Management Public Engagement Survey

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.13

Jason Dykstra Building Services Manager Chief Building Official re: Month End Report for October

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.14

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official re: Habitat for Humanity's Request to Waive Development Charges

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.15

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/ Chief Building Official re: Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-011 - 44 Victoria St. S.- Signage

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.16

John Dobie, Facilities Services Manager re: Removal of Mold Containing Material at the Maitland Recreation Centre

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.17

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Officer re: 2024 and 2025 Grant Applications

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.18

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Officer re: Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival Pre-Budget Approval

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.19

Lisa Hood, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator re: Monthly Staff 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

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force - October 8, 2024 Minutes

9.2

Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force - October 8, 2024 Minutes

9.3

Bluewater Recycling Association - Board of Directors Meeting Highlights for October 17, 2024

9.4

Recreation Advisory Committee - October 23, 2024 Minutes

9.5

Victor Kloeze, Senior Planner, County of Huron re: New Provincial Planning Statement

9.6

County of Huron re: 2024 Report to the Community on Homelessness

9.7

County of Huron Media Release re: Immigration Partnership - Newcomers and Housing in Huron-Perth a Research Project

9.8

County of Huron Media Release re: Letter of Acknowledgement to Lucknow & District Kinsmen for $50,000 donation towards Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development

9.9

The Salvation Army re: Support Request for the Christmas Season

9.10

Ontario Provincial Police Media Release re: 2023 Annual Report

9.11

Mark Nonkes, Local Immigration Partnership and Karen Stewart, Huron Multicultural Festival re: Letter of acknowledgement and gratitude for support and contribution to the 2024 Multicultural Festival

9.12

Municipality of Brockton re: Resolution - Provincial Junior Hockey League Commissioner

9.13

Town of Aurora re: Support Resolution Request - Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

9.14

Municipality of South Huron re: Support Resolution Request - Heritage Advisory Committee

10.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTED

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

10.1

Victor Kloeze, Senior Planner, County of Huron re: Part Lot Control Exemption Application GOD PLC03-24 - 133 to 153 Meadowlark Lane

Staff Recommendation: the request to exempt Block 71, Registered Plan 22M-27; being Parts 1 to 6, Reference Plan 22R-7345 in the Town of Goderich for Part Lot Control pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act be approved, and the corresponding by-law be passed with an expiry date of December 1st, 2026;
And that the By-law be passed on to the County for approval after being signed; 
And that Council refer to By-Law 109 of 2024

10.2

Victor Kloeze, Senior Planner, County of Huron re: Plan of Subdivision 40T13002 Extension of Draft Plan Approval

Staff Recommendation: Goderich Town Council recommend to the County of Huron that the application to extend draft plan approval for subdivision file 40T13002 for a further three-year period be approved.

10.3

Jeff Jones, BMRoss and Associates Limited re: North Harbour Road Trail Stairs - Tender Review - refer to item 7.8

Staff Recommendation: Concur

10.4

Dale Matthies re: Painted Veterans Crosswalk

Staff Recommendation: That the request from Dale Matthies for a painted veterans crosswalk be referred to the Rebuilding Downtown Revitalization Task Force.

10.5

Anne Hoelscher re: Painted Veterans Crosswalk

Staff Recommendation: That the request from Anne Hoelscher for a painted veterans crosswalk be referred to the Rebuilding Downtown Revitalization Task Force.

10.6

Lucy Langis, Principal, Goderich District Collegiate Institute re: Spin Bike Donation Request

Staff Recommendation: That Goderich Town Council refer Goderich District Collegiate Institute's spin bike donation request to staff with power to act.

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.1

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: Renovations to Maitland Valley Medical Centre - Pending

12.

BY-LAWS AND AGREEMENTS

• That By-Laws 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116 of 2024 be taken collectively.

• That By-Laws 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

• That By-Laws 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

12.1

By-Law 108 of 2024 - refer to item 7.2

Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Ontario Transfer Payment agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Solicitor General regarding the remaining funding for the project “Huron Safe Schools & Proceeds of Crime Initiative for the second and third funding years (2024/2025 and 2025/2026) from the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant Program and to repeal By-Law 22 of 2024

12.2

By-Law 109 of 2024 - refer to item 11.1

Being a By-Law to declare that certain land is not subject to Part Lot Control (Block 71, Plan 22M-27, Municipality of the Town of Goderich, County of Huron)

12.3

By-Law 110 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Delegation of Authority to the Recreation Facilities Supervisor and Community Services and Operations Manager to approve and sign Recreation Booking and Advertising Agreements and to repeal By-Law 26 of 2024

12.4

By-Law 111 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Douglas Oesch for a "T" Hangar at the Goderich Regional Airport

12.5

By-Law 112 of 2024

Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Mike Scott for a "T" Hangar at the Goderich Regional Airport

12.6

By-Law 113 of 2024

Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Mattheus Ueckermann for a "T" Hangar at the Goderich Regional Airport

12.7

By-Law 114 of 2024

Being a By-Law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute and Affix the Corporate Seal to a Lease Agreement between Spacek Medicine Professional Corporation Dr. Zdenek (Stan) Spacek and Dr. Kimberly Spacek and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.8

By-Law 115 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to adopt a Community Grant Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.9

By-Law 116 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Rink Board Advertising Agreement for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

13.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.1

Landing Fees

Recommendation from the Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

• THAT a new Military/Government/Medevac/Hydro One/OPP Landing Fee be established at $250 + HST /landing; 

  AND THAT the Airport Landing Fee be amended to $5/1000 kg + HST for visiting non-commercial aircraft, and all visiting commercial aircraft 20,000 kg or less be charged a minimum of $100, and visiting commercial aircraft 20,001 kg or more $5.00 per 1,000 kg + HST;

  AND THAT the Town initiate contact with flight schools using the Goderich Regional Airport to enter into an Airfield Operating Agreement of $750 + HST/year for unlimited use; 

  AND FURTHER THAT a new Airport Property Rental Fee for Council approved municipally significant events of $500 +HST/day be established.

14.

NEW AND GENERAL BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• November 13, 2024, 10:00 AM Environment Committee
• November 13, 2024, 1:00 PM Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
• November 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
• November 19, 2024, 2:30 PM Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
• November 26, 2024, 8:30 AM BIA Beautification Committee
• November 27, 2024, 10:00 AM Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
• November 27, 2024, 10:00 AM Community Townhall Information Session, Huron County Museum Auditorium
• December 12, 2024, 5:30 PM BIA Board of Management
• December 16, 2024, 4:00 PM Council Meeting

15.

POSSIBLE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING MATTERS

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 Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(i)(j) and (k);

  And Further That Chief Administrative Officer Janice Hallahan, Clerk Andrea Fisher, Treasurer Deanna Hastie, Director of Operations Sean Thomas, Deputy Clerk Amanda Piskorski and Administrative Assistant to the CAO and Clerk/Planning Coordinator Andrea Rowntree, remain in attendance.

15.1

Sean Thomas, Director, and Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Proposed Paid Parking Initiative

Section 239(2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board;

Section 239(2)(i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

15.2

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Proposed Joint Use Agreement With Neighbouring Municipalities

Section 239(2)(i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization;

(j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; or

(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 2001, c. 25, s. 239 (2); 2017, c. 10, Sched. 1, s. 26.

15.3

Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

• October 21, 2024 Closed Session Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council rise and come out of Closed Session at XX PM.

16.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

17.

PRESS REPORTERS AND CITIZENS QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

18.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. XX-2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on November 12, 2024 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this November 12, 2024.

19.

ADJOURN

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at XX PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 4 PM.