Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the January 10, 2022 Regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the December 7, 2021 Special Council Minutes and the December 13, 2021 Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council enters a Public Meeting at 4:08 p.m. with respect to application 350 Bayfield Road, Goderich, GOD OPA14 and Z10-21 under Section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act.

That Goderich Town Council concur and adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 14 and that the Clerk forward the required materials to the County of Huron; And that Council approve the application for rezoning to come into force and effect once Official Plan Number 14 is approved by the County of Huron; And that Council concur with the planning report dated January 4, 2022 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications GOD OPA12 and Z10-21 regarding the effect of public and agency comments on the decision.

That Goderich Town Council adjourn the Public Meeting concerning the Application 350 Bayfield Road, Goderich, GOD OPA14 and Z10-21 under Section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act at 4:29 p.m.

That Goderich Town Council enters a Public Meeting at 4:30 p.m. with respect to application 50 Picton, Goderich, Z13-21 under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

That Goderich Town Council approve the proposed Zoning By-law amendment GOD Z13-21 and concur with the planning report regarding the effect of public and agency comments on the decision.

That Goderich Town Council adjourn the Public Meeting concerning the Application 50 Picton Street, Goderich, Z13-21 under Section 34 of the Planning Act at 4:39 p.m.

That Goderich Town Council enters a Public Meeting at 4:40 p.m. with respect to application 181 Oxford Street, Goderich, Z11-21 under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

That Goderich Town Council approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Z11-21.

That public comments were received with concerns regarding the plans submitted with the application for Z11-21 and the set back of the new house from the current house and the public comments were thoroughly considered and did not have an effect on Council's decision to approve the application.

That Goderich Town Council adjourn the Public Meeting concerning the Application 181 Oxford Street, Goderich, Z11-21 under Section 34 of the Planning Act at 4:53 p.m.

That Goderich Town Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 13 and that it be forward to the County of Huron for approval.

That the amendments to the Draft Plan and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision File 40T13002 as applied for and attached to the Planners Report dated January 5, 2022 be recommended to the County of Huron for Approval.

Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich held a public meeting pursuant to Section 34(12) (a) of the Planning Act RSO 1990 with respect to proposed Zoning By-Law number 8 of 2022, file number GOD Z09-21; And Whereas certain changes have been made to the proposed Zoning By-Law after the holding of the public meeting; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich hereby resolve pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act RSO 1990 that no further notice is to be given with respect to the proposed By-Law.

That Goderich Town Council approve Zoning By-law amendment application Z09-21 as revised to come into full force and effect only upon the Official Plan amendment being approved by the County of Huron.

That Goderich Town Council refer the matter of mail delivery at Harbour Hills to staff with Power to Act for a resolution.

That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $724.20 be approved for payment.

That the accounts for the period ending December 30, 2021 in the amount of $3,812,432.13 be approved for payment.

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

That Goderich Town Council approve the Community Grant Request by United Way Perth-Huron in the amount of $2,500 to fund the 2022 Coldest Night of the Year event; And further that the funds come out of the Community Grant Budget.

That Goderich Town Council concur with the calculations and the recommendations for the ceiling of 450 ERU’s for the Coast site and 680 ERU’s for the Water’s Edge site; And further that staff be instructed to create a work plan and schedule for upgrades and improvements at the water treatment plant in consultation with B. M. Ross and Associates; And further that staff review the wastewater treatment plant capacity and look at the probable timing and scope of upgrades at that location in consultation with B. M. Ross and Associates; And further that staff provide a recommendation on when, and to what extent, the recent Development Charges Bylaw should be reassessed in consultation with B. M. Ross and Associates.

That Goderich Town Council instruct staff to bring a report back to Council regarding a development growth plan including effects on soft and hard services provided by the Town.

That the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities Ontario regarding New Year Calls to Action and Other Issues of Municipal Concern, be received and filed.

That Goderich Town Council provide a letter of support regard a request from the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital for an MRI Unit in Goderich.

That the correspondence be received for information.

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

That Goderich Town Council lift the Short Term Rental Task Force discussion from the table.

That staff be authorized to bring forward a report regarding the models of the municipalities of various neighboring municipalities and others currently using short term rentals models at the February 7, 2022 Council meeting; And that a Public Meeting be scheduled for February 22, 2022 Council meeting to further discuss short term rentals in Goderich.

That Goderich Town Council dissolve the Short Term Rental Task Force Committee effectively immediately.

That Goderich Town Council lift the Graphic Standards and Design Guidelines off the table.

That Goderich Town Council approve the Town of Goderich Graphic Standards and Design Guideline, as presented.

That By-Law 157 of 2021 and By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of 2022 be taken collectively.

That By-Law 157 of 2021 and By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of 2022 be read a first and second time.

That By-Law 157 of 2021 and By-Laws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of 2022 be read a third and finally passed.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 12-2022 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on January 10, 2022 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 10 day of January.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:44 p.m. to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for January 24, 2022.