Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the December 16, 2019 regular Council Minutes, as printed.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the January 13, 2020 Council Agenda, as presented.

That Council bring the Partners for Climate Protection motion forward that was

the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Canada) have established the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program to provide a forum for municipal governments to share their knowledge and experience with other municipal governments on how to reduce GHG emissions; And Whereas over 350 municipal governments across Canada representing more than 65 percent of the population have already committed to reducing corporate and community GHG emissions through the PCP program since its inception in 1994; And Whereas the PCP program is based on a five-milestone framework that involves completing GHG inventory and forecast, setting a GHG reduction target, developing a local action plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring progress and reporting results; Be It Resolved that the municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich review the guidelines on PCP Member Benefits and Responsibilities and then communicate to FCM and ICLEI Canada its participation in the PCP program and its commitment to achieving the milestones set out in the PCP five-milestone framework; Be It Further Resolved that the municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich appoint the following: Jessica Feere, Asset Management and Environmental Coordinator, 519-524-8344, [email protected] John C. Grace, Mayor, 519-524-8344, [email protected] To oversee implementation of the PCP milestones and be the points of contact for the PCP program within

THAT Goderich Town Council continue to support actions to safeguard against the current and potential consequences of the global climate crisis; and will set policy goals, provide appropriate funding to address these goals, and mobilize our community to implement these goals once a Climate Protection Program is coordinated between the Town and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Canada) in 2020/2021; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT based on a five-milestone framework from FCM and ICLEI, that Town staff complete a GHG inventory and forecast, setting a GHG reduction target, developing a local action plan, implement the plan, and monitor progress and report results; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Town staff is directed to incorporate climate resilience policies identified in the Climate Protection Program in the Corporate Strategic Plan, Waterfront Master Plan, and other Town plans to ensure climate change and resiliency efforts are strong, effective, and aligned; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Town staff is directed to promote inter-departmental coordination to ensure that the Town’s Emergency Management Plan offers an aligned approach to the threats of the climate crisis and natural hazards, including but not limited to changing Great Lakes water levels, flooding, erosion, and storm damage; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Goderich’s Environmental Action Committee and Town staff commit to educating our residents about the fina

That the accounts for the period ending December 30, 2019 in the amount of $2,829,704.07 be approved for payment.

That the Departmental Reports be received.

That Council enter into Section 10 4 year OPP Contract with no enhancements, and that a By-Law be brought forward at the January 27, 2020 Council meeting.

That the correspondence be received for information.

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

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich hereby approve that Janice Hallahan be appointed and authorized as a signing officer of the Town of Goderich effective January 1, 2020 and further that Council authorize the completion of all documentation and processes required to facilitate the establishment and approval of authorization for Janice Hallahan related to all electronic business transactions and further that all signing authorizations of Larry J. McCabe, previous CAO, be deleted effective January 1, 2020.

That By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of 2020 be now introduced and read a first time.

​​ That By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of 2020 be taken as read a first time.

That By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of 2020 be read a second time.

​That By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of 2020 be taken as read a second time.

That By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of 2020 be given a third and final reading and the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto.

That Council approve amending Site Plan Agreement 55 of 2010 between the Town of Goderich and 2259915 Ontario Inc. and 2631279 Ontario Inc. to extend the Termination of Agreement clause to September 2020 and that an amended Site Plan Agreement be brought back to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting.

That the Town Solicitor be instructed to provide an analysis and recommendation on the proposed Operating, Management and Maintenance Agreement for the Port of Goderich between the Goderich Port Management Corporation and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John Grace X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Tamming X Councillor Thomson X Councillor Bazinet X Results 1 5 0 1

​​ That By-Law 15 of 2019 be taken as read a first time.

​That By-Law 15 of 2019 be read a second time.​

​That By-Law 15 of 2019 be taken as read a second time.

That By-Law 15 of 2019 be given a third and final reading and the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John Grace X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Tamming X Councillor Thomson X Councillor Bazinet X Results 5 1 0 1

That Council rise at 7:24 p.m. and go into Closed Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 239 (2) b, d, f, i and k.

That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 7:46 p.m.

That Goderich Town Council approve the new job descriptions and pay grids for the Director of Operations and the Deputy Clerk/Health & Safety & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

That By-Law 14 of 2020 be now introduced and read a first time.

​​ That By-Law 14 of 2020 be taken as read a first time.

​That By-Law 14 of 2020 be taken as read a second time.

That By-Law 14 of 2020 be given a third and final reading and the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 15 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on January 13, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of January, 2020.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:50 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 27, 2020.