COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, April 29, 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 Carroll

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 29, 2024, regular Council Agenda, as presented. 

4.2

Adoption of Minutes

• That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the April 8, 2024, regular Council Minutes, as printed. 

5.

PUBLIC MEETING(S)

6.

DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1

James Scongack, Executive Vice President, Operational Services & Chief Development Officer, Bruce Power re: Bruce Power Update

6.2

Jessica Linthorne, Interim CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute re: Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition

6.3

Reform Gravel Mining Coalition (RGMC) re: Management of Aggregate Resources in Ontario

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

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer re: 2023 Year End Reserve Funds and Reserves

Staff Recommendation: Concur and receive for information

7.2

Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer and Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project Financial Strategy

Staff Recommendation: Concur and Council direction required regarding preferred project design

7.3

Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations re: Dog Park Relocation

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.4

Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official re: Heritage Permit No. 2024-002 - 33 East Street - Signage

Staff Recommendation: Approve without conditions

7.5

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: CCTV Program and Public Education

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.6

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: Military Exercise - May 3-5, 2024

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.7

Michaela Johnston, CEMC, Accessibility and Health and Safety Manager re: Public Education for Emergency Management

Staff Recommendation: Receive for information

7.8

Jenna Ujiye, Tourism and Community Development Manager re: Festival Event Planner Request for Proposal (RFP) Update

Staff Recommendation: Concur

7.9

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

Staff Recommendation: Concur

8.

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

8.1

Megan Frayne, Executive Member, Goderich Ringette Association re: Addition of Ringette Mural to the Maitland Recreation Centre

8.2

Jijo Mathew re: Mobile Canteen Licence Application for a Hot Dog Cart at the Rotary Cove

9.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• That the correspondence be received for information.

9.1

BIA Board of Management Minutes - March 12, 2024

9.2

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force Special Minutes - March 25, 2024

9.3

Glen McNeil, Chair, Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus re: Resolution - Support for Small Business Enterprise Centre Funding

9.4

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority re: Legislative and Regulatory Changes Affecting Conservation Authority Development Permitting

9.5

Jessica Linthorne, Interim CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute re: Recent Changes and Growth

9.6

City of Peterborough re: Resolution - Jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman

9.7

Heather Levecque, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Emergency Management re: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA)

9.8

Bernie Derible, Deputy Minister and Commissioner of Emergency Management re: Ontario's Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan: 2023 Annual Report

9.9

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

9.10

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

9.11

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

9.12

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

9.13

Township of Addington Highlands re: Resolution - Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences

9.14

Town of Grimsby re: Resolution - Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates

9.15

Township of Addington Highlands re: Resolution - Recommended Phase-Out of Free Well Water Testing in the 2023 Auditor General's Report

9.16

Township of Horton re: Resolution - Social and Economic Prosperity Review

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, Huron County re: Part Lot Control Exemption Application GOD PLC01-23

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to Agenda item 12.1.

10.2

Planning Applications Fees Review

Staff Recommendation: Concur and refer to updated Fee By-Law at a future Council meeting

10.3

Genelle Reid, Fund Development and Public Education Coordinator, Huron Women's Shelter Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services re: Request to Hang "We Stand With Survivors" Banner

Staff Recommendation: Approve

10.4

Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival re: Social Media Policy Form

Staff Recommendation: Approve

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.1

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

11.2

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

12.

BY-LAWS AND AGREEMENTS

• That By-Laws 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56 of 2024 be taken collectively.

• That By-Laws 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

• That By-Laws 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

12.1

By-Law 51 of 2024

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 96 of 2023, an Exemption from Part Lot Control By-Law, which applies to certain lands in the Town of Goderich (Block 76, Plan 22M-27, Municipality of Town of Goderich, County of Huron).

12.2

By-Law 52 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Goderich to enter into a Data Sharing Agreement with His Majesty the King In Right of Ontario, operating as the Ontario Provincial Police regarding the Goderich CCTV Program

12.3

By-Law 53 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Goderich to establish a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Program Code of Practice

12.4

By-Law 54 of 2024

Being a By-Law to appoint Sara Cowman, Patrick O'Donnell, and Braydon Grandmaison, as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich from May 15, 2024, through to September 6, 2024

12.5

By-Law 55 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Host Compliance Renewal Contract between Granicus and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for the purpose of providing monitoring services for short-term rentals for a 1 year term

12.6

By-Law 56 of 2024

Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Operating Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Goderich and Maitland Valley Marina Ltd. for the two wharfs located in the Maitland River Channel and at Snug Harbour

13.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.1

Recommendation from the BIA Board of Management

• That Council approve the transfer of $2000 from Reserves to Events Programming – BIA Concert Series (Thursday/Saturday).

14.

NEW AND GENERAL BUSINESS

Upcoming Meetings:

• April 30, 2024, 8:30 AM BIA Beautification Committee
• May 6, 2024, 8:30 AM BIA Advertising and Events Committee
• May 7, 2024, 9:00 AM Committee of Adjustment
• May 7, 2024, 10:00 AM Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
• May 7, 2024, 1:30 PM Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
• May 8, 2024, 1:30 PM Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
• May 8, 2024, 2:30 PM Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
• May 9, 2024, 11:00 AM Mayors Luncheon - Beach Street Station
• May 14, 2024, 10:00 AM Environment Committee
• May 14, 2024, 5:30 PM BIA Board of Management
• May 16, 2024, 11:00 AM BIA Farmers Market Committee
• May 21, 2024, 4:00 PM Council Meeting
• May 22, 2024, 7:00 PM Town Hall Community Information Sessions at Memorial Arena

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.

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. 57 of 2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 19, 2024, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 29, 2024.

19.

ADJOURN

• That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at ___ PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 21, 2024.