COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, April 08, 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 Segeren

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 April 8, 2024, regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

4.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the March 13, 2024, Special Council Minutes, the March 18, 2024, Regular Council Minutes, and the March 25, 2024, Budget Minutes, as printed. 

5.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

6.

DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Jenna Ujiye and Lisa Hood, Tourism and Special Events re: Festival and Events Ontario Award Recognition

6.2

Dennis Elliot and Dale Erb, BM ROSS, Raj Mohabeer and Brendan Te Brinke, GSP Group re: Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Downtown Streetscape Presentation

6.3

Steve Johnston, Assistant Project Manager, Veolia Water re: 2023 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and 2023 Compliance Summary

6.4

Mayor's Remarks

6.5

Councillors' Remarks

7.

STAFF REPORTS

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

7.1

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/CBO re: Heritage Permit No. 2024-001 - 1 Courthouse Square - Security Cameras

Staff Recommendation: Approve without conditions

7.2

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

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.3

Tracy Mero, Finance and Human Resource Services Manager re: 2024 Terms of Employment for Full and Part-Time Employees

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.4

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility, and Health and Safety Manager re: Victim Support Grant Videos

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.5

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility, and Health and Safety Manager re: Joint Health and Safety Committee - Terms of Reference

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.6

Jeff Wormington, Fire Services Manager/Fire Chief re: First Quarter Report 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.7

Dave Duncan, Municipal Law Enforcement Manager re: Month-End Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.8

Bonnie Hastings, Manager of Childcare Services re: Month-End Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.9

Bonnie Hastings, Manager of Childcare Services re: Closure Day October 21,2024

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.10

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Officer re: County of Huron SLED 2024

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.11

Lisa Hood, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator re: Month-End Report

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.12

Goderich Regional Airport re: Month-End Report

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

8.

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

8.1

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force re: Goderich Regional Airport Business and Marketing Manager Draft Job Description

9.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• That the correspondence be received for information.

9.1

Environment Committee Minutes - March 12, 2024

9.2

Bluewater Recycling Association Meeting Notes - March 21, 2024

9.3

Leigh Knegt and Richard Blair, EXP Services Inc re: Goderich Regional Airport Pavement Conditions Evaluation

9.4

Airport Management Council of Ontario re: Press Release - Airport Management Council of Ontario Continues to Advocate for Ontario's Airports

9.5

Huron County Accessibility Committee Municipal Working Group Minutes - March 25, 2024

9.6

Deborah Logue, Executive Director, Victim Services Huron Perth re: Media Release - Victim Services Perth Joins Victims Services Huron, Strengthening Support for Local Communities

9.7

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

9.8

Jim Rees Letter re: Waste Management Proposal

9.9

Yvonne Shragge Letter re: Partners for Climate Protection

9.10

Qatalyst Research Group re: Improving Assessment of Quality and Sufficiency of Emergency Management Programs in Ontario (IQEMPO) - Final Report

9.11

Municipality of Shuniah re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.12

County of Huron re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.13

Town of Marathon re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.14

Township of Chatsworth re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.15

City of Quinte West re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.16

County of Perth re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.17

Municipality of Central Huron re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.18

Municipality of West Perth re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.19

Township of Loyalist re: Resolution - Amend Blue Box Regulation

9.20

Township of Amaranth re: Resolution - Operational Budget Funding

9.21

Township of Puslinch re: Resolution - Enbridge Gas

10.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTED

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

10.1

Steve Johnston, Veolia Water re: 2023 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and 2023 Compliance Summary

Staff Recommendation: That Goderich Town Council approve the 2023 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and the 2023 Compliance Summary

• That Goderich Town Council approve the 2023 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and the 2023 Compliance Summary’

10.2

Ryan DeVries, BM Ross re: Goderich Municipal Day Care Centre Generator

Staff Recommendation: Concur

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.1

Menesetung Bridge Association re: Fed Dev Grant Request - Councillor Segeren

11.2

Curbside Garbage Collection Request For Proposal (RFP)

12.

BY-LAWS AND AGREEMENTS

• That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be taken collectively.

• That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

• That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

12.1

By-Law 39 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize a lease between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and Local Rolla for the purpose of locating a canteen operation at the waterfront area

12.2

By-Law 40 of 2024

Being a By-Law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year of 2024 for general municipal, county and education purposes, to set and levy the general municipal tax rates, to levy the tax rates for county and education purposes and to set the BIA levy rate for 2024

12.3

By-Law 41 of 2024

Being a By-Law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year 2024

12.4

By-Law 42 of 2024

Being a By-Law respecting the Remuneration and Per Diems for Council Members and to repeal By-Law 27 of 2023

12.5

By-Law 43 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of Terms of Employment between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and the Full-Time Employees of the Town of Goderich and to repeal By-Law 46 of 2023

12.6

By-Law 44 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of Terms of Employment between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and the Part-Time Employees of the Town of Goderich and to repeal By-Law 47 of 2023

12.7

By-Law 45 of 2024

Being a By-Law to appoint a Finance and Taxation Manager for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.8

By-Law 46 of 2024

Being a By-Law to temporarily stop up traffic on Thursday, May 30, 2024, on Bennett Street West, between South Street and Eldon Street, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the purpose of the Valhalla event at Goderich District Collegiate Institute 

12.9

By-Law 47 of 2024

Being a By-Law to amend the Collective Agreement and to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local No. 4907

12.10

By-Law 48 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Agreement between Sunset SUP/Yoga Den and 360 Bikes and Boards and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich

12.11

By-Law 49 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich, West Coast Blues Inc, Royal Lepage Heartland Realty, and Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival

13.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.1

Memorial Arena Task Force Recommendation

• That the Council direct staff to engage an architect and engineering firm to review the existing memorial arena studies and updated costs.

13.2

Climate Change Emergency Declaration - Referred from the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting

14.

NEW AND GENERAL BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• April 9, 2024, 5:30 PM BIA Board of Management
• April 16, 2024, 1:30 PM Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
• April 17, 2024, 10:00 AM Special Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
• April 17, 2024, 10:00 AM BIA Farmers Market Committee
• April 29, 2024, 4:00 PM Council Meeting
• May 9, 2024, 11:00 AM Mayors Luncheon - Beach Street Station

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) (b),  (c), (i), (j), 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 Administrative Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Rowntree, remain in attendance.

15.1

Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer re: Economic Development Related Proposals

Section 239(2)(b) a personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by 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;

Section 239(2)(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

Section 239(2)((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.

15.2

Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

March 18, 2024, Closed Session Minutes

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. 49 of 2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 8, 2024, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 8, 2024.

19.

ADJOURN

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at ____ PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 29, 2024.