Council Meeting

McMillan That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as presented.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the May 25, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, and the May 29, 2026, Special Council Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council considers the Agreement for Services between the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the Corporation of the Town of Goderich at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting.

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

That Goderich Town Council adopts the attached Operating Agreement between the Goderich Memorial Community Committee Inc. (GMCCI) and the Town of Goderich; And That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute By-Law 92 of 2026, a By-Law to Authorize an Operating Agreement between the Town of Goderich and the Goderich Memorial Community Committee Inc. with respect to the use of the building at 180 McDonald Street, Goderich.

That Goderich Town Council supports the request from the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation regarding their MRI Funding Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00; And Further That, as outlined by Treasurer Hastie as Option 2

McMillan That Goderich Town Council supports the request from the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation regarding their MRI Funding Request in the amount of $750,000.00; And that a staff report be brought back to a future meeting for payment options as outlined by Treasurer Hastie as Option 2 within a 9-year limit.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Oxford Street Reconstruction and Storm Sewer Replacement tender in the amount of $1,738,901.80.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Bannister Park Parking Lot Reconstruction provisional item in the amount of $468,098.65.

That Goderich Town Council defers item 7.12, Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official, re: New Sign By-Law, for additional information.

That Goderich Town Council approves agenda item 7.16. Andrew Bouck, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator, re: Canada Day Fireworks Donation Collection award to Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club.

That Goderich Town Council approves the request for the placement of a park bench at Bannister Park, in memory of Ray Hurd.

That Goderich Town Council directs staff to prepare and bring forward a report for Council's consideration regarding the development and implementation of a Community Asset Naming Policy; And Further That the report include: A review of naming policies and best practices from comparable municipalities; Proposed criteria and guiding principles for naming and renaming community assets, including parks, facilities, trails, streets, and other municipal assets; Consideration of community consultation requirements and nomination processes; Consideration of Indigenous naming opportunities, heritage recognition, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; Recommendations regarding naming rights, sponsorship opportunities, and commemorative naming practices, where applicable; An overview of governance, approval processes, and any associated administrative or financial implications and timelines; and Draft policy options for Council's consideration.

That Goderich Town Council refers item 8.2, Raymond Lawson re: Sun Shelter Request, to staff for a report back to Council on options to consider.

The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of Clearview regarding Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax.

McMillan The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the County of Prince Edward regarding Request for Sustainable Funding for Public Health Units.

Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding Affirming Outdoor Education as an Essential Part of Public Education in Ontario.

McMillan The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Red Lake regarding Request for Financial Assistance to Offset Additional Costs under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

McMillan The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of South Stormont regarding the Food Insecurity Crisis.

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

McMillan That By-Laws 78, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, and 95 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

That By-Law 88 of 2026 be read a first, second, and third time.

That By-Law 92 of 2026 be read a first, second, and third time.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Request for Proposal from Big Bang Promotions to be the official 2027 Bicentennial Merchandise Supplier.

That Goderich Town Council defers the recommendation from the Town of Goderich 2027 Bicentennial Committee to amend the Bicentennial Budget for an additional $6,000.00 for the purpose of a Bicentennial song and video by Beach Roads Studios, for additional information.

That Goderich Town Council denies the recommendation of the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force regarding the Bicentennial history panel proposal, "The Story of Goderich".

McMillan That Goderich Town Council denies the trial period and paints the lines at 3.2 meters down to the next block, where the width of the street permits perpendicular parking at the discretion of the Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations.

That Goderich Town Council directs staff to proceed with the permanent installation of two (2) travel lanes properly delineated with pavement markings on Courthouse Square following final paving in 2027; And Further That Council directs that a temporary trial period without pavement markings not be implemented.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council receives and endorses the recommendation of the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force to initiate a Square Time Capsule project; And That Council approves the preliminary investigation of the interior of Phase 4 near the East Street intersection as the preferred location; And Further That staff be directed to establish dialogue with the Bicentennial Committee to coordinate timelines, share insights, and align the Square Time Capsule with the upcoming school focused capsule project.

That Goderich Town Council rise and come out of Closed Session at 7:25 PM.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 96 of 2026, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this June 17, 2026.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:27 PM to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026.

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as presented.

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

That Goderich Town Council supports the request from the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation regarding their MRI Funding Request in the amount of $750,000.00; And that a staff report be brought back to a future meeting for payment options as outlined by Treasurer Hastie as Option 2 within a 9-year limit.

That Goderich Town Council directs staff to prepare and bring forward a report for Council's consideration regarding the development and implementation of a Community Asset Naming Policy; And Further That the report include: 1. A review of naming policies and best practices from comparable municipalities; 2. Proposed criteria and guiding principles for naming and renaming community assets, including parks, facilities, trails, streets, and other municipal assets; 3. Consideration of community consultation requirements and nomination processes; 4. Consideration of Indigenous naming opportunities, heritage recognition, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; 5. Recommendations regarding naming rights, sponsorship opportunities, and commemorative naming practices, where applicable; 6. An overview of governance, approval processes, and any associated administrative or financial implications and timelines; and 7. Draft policy options for Council's consideration.

That the correspondence be received for information.

The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the County of Prince Edward regarding Request for Sustainable Funding for Public Health Units.

The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding Affirming Outdoor Education as an Essential Part of Public Education in Ontario.

The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Red Lake regarding Request for Financial Assistance to Offset Additional Costs under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of South Stormont regarding the Food Insecurity Crisis.

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

That By-Laws 78, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, and 95 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Town of Saugeen Shores regarding the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Proposal.

That Goderich Town Council denies the trial period and paints the lines at 3.2 meters down to the next block, where the width of the street permits perpendicular parking at the discretion of the Director of Community Services, Infrastructure and Operations.

That Goderich Town Council receives and endorses the recommendation of the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force to initiate a Square Time Capsule project; And That Council approves the preliminary investigation of the interior of Phase 4 near the East Street intersection as the preferred location; And Further That staff be directed to establish dialogue with the Bicentennial Committee to coordinate timelines, share insights, and align the Square Time Capsule with the upcoming school focused capsule project.

That Council rise at 7:10 PM and goes into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(b); And Further That Chief Administrative Officer, Janice Hallahan, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Andrea Fisher, and the Finance and Human Resources Manager, Tracy Mero, remain in attendance.

That Goderich Town Council rise and come out of Closed Session at 7:20 PM.