COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, April 28, 2025

4:00 P.m. - 6:00 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 Monday, April 28, 2025, regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

3.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the April 7, 2025, Regular Council Minutes, and the April 11, 2025, Special Council Minutes, as printed. 

4.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

• That Town of Goderich Council enter into a Public Meeting at ______PM to consider Zoning By-Law Amendment Application GOD Z02-2025 - Southcove Development Inc. (Mark Sully).

4.1

Hanna Holman, Planner re: Zoning By-Law Amendment Application GOD Z02-2025 - Southcove Developments Inc. (Mark Sully)

• That Council approve the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment GOD Z02-25 – Southcove Development Inc.
  And That Council approve the planning report regarding the effect of public and agency comments on the decision.

• That Goderich Town Council now adjourn the Public Meeting and return to Regular Session of Council at ____ PM.

   

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: 2025 Revised Draft Budget

5.2

Mayor's Remarks

5.3

Councillors' Remarks

6.

STAFF REPORTS

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

6.1

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Communications Consulting Services and Development of Communications Plan

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.2

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Opposition to Amendments to O.Reg. 530 22 to Strong Mayor Powers

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.3

Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Alternative Voting Methods - 2026 Elections

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.4

Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: 90 St. Patrick Street Heritage Designation

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.5

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: 2024 Building Permit Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.6

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Parks and Facilities By-Law 98 of 2020

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-law 59 of 2025

6.7

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

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.8

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official re: March Month End Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

6.9

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: AccessSLED Grant Application

Staff Recommendation: Concur

6.10

Jeff Wormington, Fire Chief re: 2025 Q1 Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.

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

7.1

Patrick Huber-Kidby, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority re: CoastReach Camera Stands

7.2

Steve Buchanan, Buchanan & Company Ltd re: Engagement Workshop Submission

8.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• That the correspondence be received for information.

8.1

Stephen Murdoch, Enterprise Canada re: Doctors' Day 2025

8.2

Lisa Finch, County of Huron re: Consent Application - C01-2025 - 81343B Mille Road

8.3

Deborah Logue, Victim Services Huron Perth re: Human Trafficking Awareness Sessions

8.4

Town of Georgina re: Resolution Request - Salt Management

8.5

Katie Westbrook, Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board re: "Empathy in Action" Event

8.6

Susan Cronin, County of Huron re: Proposed Plan Amendment No. 6 to the Huron County Official Plan

8.7

Township of Puslinch re: Support Resolution – Amendment to Subsection 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act

8.8

Strong Mayor Powers

8.8.1

Hon. Rob Flack, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re: Expanding Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities

8.8.2

Township of Rideau Lakes re:  Resolution Request - Strong Mayor Powers

8.8.3

Town of Amherstburg re: Resolution Request - Strong Mayor Powers

8.8.4

Town of Kingsville re: Resolution Request - Strong Mayor Powers

8.8.5

Town of Aylmer re: United in Democracy re: Resolution Request - Strong Mayor Powers

8.9

Hon. Paul Calandra, Ministry of Education re: The End of the Federal Child Care Initiative

8.10

E. Kent Gillin, MacKay Centre for Seniors re: Memorial Arena

9.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTED

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

9.1

Earl Pennington, Goderich Pickleball Advisory Committee re: Cleaning and Repairs to Pickleball Courts

Staff Recommendation: That Goderich Town Council approve and proceed with the quote from “Just Four Tennis” in the amount of $8,874.00 to be funded from the Victoria and Columbus Park Courts Reserve Fund

9.2

Veolia Water re: 2024 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Reports, and 2024 Compliance Summary

Staff Recommendation: That Goderich Town Council approve the 2024 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, the 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and the 2024 Compliance Summary from Veolia Water

9.3

Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth re: Proclamation Request - Overdose Awareness Day

Staff Recommendation: Concur

9.4

Hanna Holman, Planner, County of Huron re: Part Lot Control Exemption Application GOD PLC01-25 - 133, 137, and 141 Meadowlark Lane

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to By-law 64 of 2025

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

BY-LAWS

• That By-Laws 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 of 2025, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively. 

11.1

By-Law 57 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Airport Agricultural Land Lease Agreement between Joseph C. Whitely and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich 

11.2

By-Law 58 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Event Assistance 2025 Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and JT Creative Works to manage the execution of the Children's Festival and the Salt and Harvest Festival 

11.3

By-Law 59 of 2025 - refer to agenda item 6.5

Being a By-Law to regulate and promote responsible enjoyment and use of Municipal Parks in the Town of Goderich and to repeal By-Law 42 of 2025 and to amend By-Law 98 of 2020

11.4

By-Law 60 of 2025 - refer to agenda item 6.6

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Standard Rental Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and Grand River Party Rentals Inc. for the purpose of entertainment at the Children's Festival on July 1, 2025

11.5

By-Law 61 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Lease Agreement between Doctor Jacinta Peel and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the lease of a room at the Maitland Valley Medical Centre

11.6

By-Law 62 of 2025

Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Solicitor General, for the purpose of a Protection Grant program

11.7

By-Law 63 of 2025

Being a By-Law to temporarily stop up traffic on Sunday, May 19, 2025, on Courthouse Square for the purpose of the Run Around the Square event

11.8

By-Law 64 of 2025 - refer to agenda item 9.4

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

11.9

By-Law 65 of 2025

Being a By-Law to consider an amendment to Zoning By-Law 124 of 2013, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM, BIA Board of Management
• Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10 AM, Memorial Arena Task Force
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM, Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM, Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
• Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11 AM, BIA Farmers Market
• Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:30 AM, BIA Beautification Committee
• Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 4 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), (e), (f), and (k);

  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, Town Solicitor, Greg Stewart, remain in attendance.

14.1

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Goderich Coast - Warren Street Extension

Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;

(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

(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.

14.2

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations and Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Land Transfer Request 

Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

14.3

Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

• April 7, 2025, Closed Council Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council rises and comes out of Closed Session at  PM. 

15.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

16.

PUBLIC FORUM

17.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 66 of 2025 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 28, 2026 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 28, 2025.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at    PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 4 PM.