Council Meeting

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the January 14, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, and the January 27, 2026, Budget Minutes as printed.

That Goderich Town Council enters into a Public Meeting at 4:07 PM to consider Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment Application GOD OPA 20/Z06-2025 - 145 Huron Road and 150 Cambridge Street.

That Goderich Town Council approves the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment Z06-25, which will not come into force and effect until Official Plan Amendment #20 is approved by the County of Huron; And That Council approves the report regarding the effect of public and agency comments on the decision.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council adopts Official Plan Amendment #20, and directs the Clerk to forward the required materials to the County of Huron

That Goderich Town Council now adjourns the Public Meeting and returns to Regular Session of Council at 4:17 PM.

That Goderich Town Council defers agenda item 7.1 regarding the Tourist Information Centre Lease.

That Goderich Town Council appoints Councillor Carroll as Chair for the Well Community Collective Community Grant Application discussion.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council approves the Well Community Collective Community Grant Request.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival & College Community Grant Request.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival & College Community Grant Request.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Little Theatre's Community Grant Application.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 109's Community Grant Application.

That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Lions Club's Community Grant Request.

That Goderich Town Council approves the remaining Community Grant Requests.

WHEREAS in 2022, the Southbridge Corporation entered into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with the Town of Goderich in which Southbridge agreed to pay the Town a total of $296,988.25 in

That Goderich Town Council approves staff to negotiate with the two parties interested in the construction of airport hangars at the Goderich Regional Airport.

That Goderich Town Council withdraws the application for Official Plan Amendment #19 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z04-25 for 110 Picton Street. Mayor Bazinet requests a recorded vote and the Clerk records as follows: Voters For Against Abstain Conflict Mayor Bazinet X Deputy Mayor Noel X Councillor Segeren X Councillor Thompson X Councillor Petrie X Councillor Carroll X Councillor McMillan X Results 4 3 0 0

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Town of Fort Frances regarding the Call on Province of Ontario to Establish an Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program.

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

That By-Law 27 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time.

That By-Laws 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 29 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

That Claire Day be considered as the BIA representative on the Town of Goderich Bicentennial Committee

That the Board requests that Town Council revise By-Law 43-2004 “Schedule B” pertaining to the BIA and insert the following wording: “A minimum balance of $90,000 is to be maintained for Contingencies related to emergency expenditures and unforeseen events. The reserve fund balance may also include additional funds beyond the contingency balance for identified projects as approved by the BIA Board of Management and Council”.

McMillan That Mike 2.2 submission be awarded the winner of the 2027 Bicentennial logo competition to be the official logo of the 2027 Bicentennial, subject to the following amendments: a) removal of the word bicentennial b) replacement of the submitted lighthouse with the Town of Goderich lighthouse brand used in its logo And That Council accept the font as presented.

That the logo submission received from Teagan be awarded Honourable Mention and a prize be awarded.

McMillan That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 30 of 2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on February 9, 2026, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this February 9, 2026.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:18 PM to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for March 2, 2026.

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the February 9, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council adopts Official Plan Amendment #20, and directs the Clerk to forward the required materials to the County of Huron

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

That Goderich Town Council approves the Well Community Collective Community Grant Request.

1. WHEREAS in 2022, the Southbridge Corporation entered into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with the Town of Goderich in which Southbridge agreed to pay the Town a total of $296,988.25 in deferred Development Charges; 2. AND WHEREAS Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act of 2025 received Royal Assent on June 5, 2025; 3. AND WHEREAS this means that Southbridge Corporation agreed to the terms of the Development Charges Deferral Agreement two and half years prior to the passage of Bill 17; 5. AND WHEREAS the effect of certain provisions of Bill 17 has freed Southbridge Corporation from their obligation to pay the remainder of the deferred Development Charges totaling $247,490.21, despite the fact that they previously agreed to pay the Development Charges and presumably calculated those costs into their financial planning for the facility; 6. AND WHEREAS the $247,490.21 represents an unexpected and unearned benefit for Southbridge Corporation, and an unplanned and unfair reduction of revenue to the Town of Goderich Development Charges Reserve Fund; 7. AND WHEREAS the Town of Goderich entered into the Development Charges Deferral Agreement in good faith with Southbridge Corporation on the understanding that the owners of this development would help to fund the increased capital costs for infrastructure like snowplow and emergency service vehicles/equipment needed due to new population growth in the Town. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. THAT the C

That Goderich Town Council withdraws the application for Official Plan Amendment #19 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z04-25 for 110 Picton Street. Mayor Bazinet requests a recorded vote and the Clerk records as follows: For Against Mayor Bazinet X Deputy Mayor X Noel Councillor X Segeren Councillor X Thompson Councillor X Carroll Councillor X Petrie Councillor X McMillan Results 4 3

1. WHEREAS on October 31, 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) announced proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA), including the establishment of the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to Conservation Authorities; and 2. WHEREAS the proposed OPCA would be responsible for developing a single digital permitting platform, streamlining and standardizing service delivery through province-wide performance standards, maintaining centralized data and updated floodplain mapping, and overseeing the consolidation of Conservation Authorities; and 3. WHEREAS MECP has proposed reducing the number of Conservation Authorities in Ontario from 36 to seven Regional Conservation Authorities, with implementation targeted for January 1, 2027, following consultation through the Environmental Registry of Ontario with a submission deadline of December 22, 2025; and 4. WHEREAS the Province has indicated that Conservation Authorities would be required to fund the costs of establishing and operating the proposed Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency; and 5. WHEREAS no business case or cost–benefit analysis has been provided by the Province to demonstrate that the creation of the OPCA and the consolidation of Conservation Authorities will improve services, increase efficiency, or reduce costs; and 6. WHEREAS municipalities currently fund the majority of Conservation Authority op

That Mike 2.2 submission be awarded the winner of the 2027 Bicentennial logo competition to be the official logo of the 2027 Bicentennial, subject to the following amendments: a) removal of the word bicentennial b) replacement of the submitted lighthouse with the Town of Goderich lighthouse brand used in its logo And That Council accept the font as presented.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 30 of 2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on February 9, 2026, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this February 9, 2026.