Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the May 11, 2020 regular Council Agenda, as presented.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the May 4, 2020 Special Council Minutes, as printed.

That the accounts for the period ending April 30, 2020 in the amount of $1,626,157.67 be approved for payment.

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

That Goderich Town Council deny the request from the Core Committee of Green Goderich for the Town of Goderich to proceed with the requirements of being designated as a Council of Canadians Blue Community, with thanks.

That Goderich Town Council table the new job description for a Tourism and Business Engagement Coordinator to the May 25, 2020 Council Meeting to allow for Council discussions with the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the job description.

That Goderich Town Council change the number of community members on the Business and Economic Recovery Task Force from 3 to 4 and that the following community members be appointed to the Task Force: Robin Wark and Genny Smith; And That Goderich Town Council amend the members of the Social Community Recovery Task Force to include Ted Doherty and Kari Johnson; And That Goderich Town Council approve the report regarding the Mayor's Task Force for Business and Economic and Social Community Recovery Due to COVID-19 Pandemic; And That Goderich Town Council adopt the Terms of Reference for: Mayor’s Task Force for Business and Economic Recovery; and Mayor’s Task Force for Social Community Recovery; and That Goderich Town Council approve By-Law No. 58 of 2020, being a By-Law to Appoint Members of Council and Citizen Members to various Boards, Committees and Authorities in the Town of Goderich, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council waive the following fees to December 31, 2021 as a measure of relief to business owners and residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Outdoor Café Licence - $80.00 per year Sandwich Board signs - $48.00 per year Banners – hanging up/taking down for special events that are able to proceed - $500.00 Portable Temporary Signs - $100.00 And further that any payments received to date/invoices forwarded out this year be reimbursed/reversed as follows: Sandwich Board Signs - $1,104.00 Temporary Signs - $600.00

That Goderich Town Council proceed with the installation of parking meters at the waterfront in 2020.

That Goderich Town Council proceed with a single-source procurement process in respect of procuring parking meters for installation at the waterfront.

That Goderich Town Council authorize that the additional work at the waterfront be undertaken in order to protect critical infrastructure and the new boardwalk at an estimated cost of $300,000, and that these additional funds be funded from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund and OCIF.

That Goderich Town Council approve the request for the Town of Goderich to partner with the County of Huron to complete NRCan’s ZEVIP application and that the Director of Operations choose the locations of the electric charging stations and provide Huron County with the required information needed to complete the application.

That Goderich Town Council renew the existing contract with Veolia Water for an additional 5 year term with no change in contractual terms.

That Goderich Town Council proceed to conduct a Goderich Community Hub and Affordable/Supportive Housing Feasibility Study with Social Research and Planning Council.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Goderich Town Council attempt to negotiate with Parrish & Heimbecker. Mayor Grace asks for a recorded vote. The Clerk records accordingly. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John C. Grace X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Tamming X Councillor Thomson X Results 6 1 0 0

That By-Laws 58 and 59 of 2020 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 58 and 59 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.

That By-Laws 58 and 59 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

That Council rise at 7:13 p.m. and go into Closed Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 239(2) b and d.

That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 8:05 p.m.

That By-Law 57 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.

That By-Law 57 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed. A recorded vote is called for by Councillor Donnelly. The Clerk records accordingly. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John C. Grace X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Tamming X Councillor Thomson X Results 6 1 0 0

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 60 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on May 11, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of May, 2020.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 8:16 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 25, 2020 or at the call of the Chair.