Municipal Enforcement Orders under Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
The municipal enforcement orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act entail prohibitions on events and gatherings of more than 5 people, closure of public places including outdoor recreational facilities, and the extension of the emergency declaration until May 12, 2020. Specific guidelines regarding events, gatherings, public places, and the related closures are highlighted, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with the prescribed restrictions.
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Municipal Enforcement Orders Made Under The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act Updated as at April 14, 2020
EMCPA Orders & Enforcement Emergency Declaration Prohibition of Events and Gatherings of More than 5 people Closure of Public Places Including Outdoor Recreational Facilities Closure of Public Lands for Recreational Camping and Fishing Including Marinas Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces Town of Goderich Services Certificates of Offence www.goderich.ca
Emergency Declaration On March 17, 2020, the Province passed a Declaration of Emergency pursuant to s.7.0.1(3) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9 (EMCPA) through O.Reg 50/20 On April 14, 2020, that Declaration was extended for a further 28 days, with a tentative end date of May 12, 2020 Various Orders subsequently issued by the Province, and highlighted in this document, are in full force and effect until May 12, 2020 unless otherwise amended www.goderich.ca
Prohibition of Events and Gatherings of More than 5 people Public events and social gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. This Order applies even if the event or gathering is held at a private dwelling. www.goderich.ca
Prohibition of Events and Gatherings of More than 5 people The prohibition pertains to all events including parades, religious services, rites and ceremonies, including weddings Exceptions: Gathering of members of a single household Funeral services may accommodate up to 10 people at one time www.goderich.ca
Closure of Public Places Including Outdoor Recreational Facilities Effective March 30, 2020: No person shall enter or use an outdoor recreational amenity except for safety, law enforcement or similar purpose www.goderich.ca
Closure of Public Places Including Outdoor Recreational Facilities Outdoor Recreational Amenity means: Exception: Beaches Individuals are permitted to walk through or use portions of the park and recreational areas that do not contain an outdoor recreational amenity that are not otherwise closed Playgrounds, play structures and equipment Sports fields Off-leash dog parks Ex. Maitland Trail Skate park All portions of parks containing outdoor fitness areas www.goderich.ca
Closure of Public Lands for Recreational Camping and Fishing Recreational camping on public lands is prohibited for the duration of the declared emergency and includes occupying any public lands within the meaning of the Public Lands Act, including: public lands covered by water or ice or both for the purposes of outdoor recreational accommodation and includes occupying on the public lands any equipment used for the purpose of outdoor recreational accommodation such as a tent, trailer, tent trailer, recreational vehicle, camper-back and any watercraft equipped for overnight accommodation. www.goderich.ca
Closure of Public Lands for Recreational Camping and Fishing Conservation Authorities and Marinas Complete Closures Ausable Bayfield Conservation. The closure affects all conservation areas: Clinton, Bannockburn, Zurich, Morrison Dam, Crediton, Lucan, Parkhill, Rock Glen, and Ausable River Cut. Other properties include Mystery Falls, L-Lake, Sadler Tract, Linfield and MacNaughton Morrison Trail. The ABCA owns thousands of acres of forests where there are no trails and these properties are also closed until further notice. Maitland Conservation. Falls Reserve CA, Wawanash Park, Gorrie CA. Town of Goderich: Municipal boat launches are closed to the public at Snug Harbour and Maitland Marina. www.goderich.ca
Closure of Public Lands for Recreational Camping and Fishing Fishing is still permitted along the Maitland River and at the Pier in Goderich. Please respect social distancing rules and allow yourself at least 2 metres from others www.goderich.ca
Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces There are 2 orders closing business operations A. Specific Closures: O.Reg 51/20 passed March 17, 2020 closes the following: All facilities providing indoor recreational programs. 1. All public libraries. 2. All private schools as defined in the Education Act. 3. All child care centres within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, other than that: 4. Is identified for the purposes of this paragraph by the Minister of Education . i. Provides care only for children whose parent or guardian is an individual set out in Schedule A (supporting frontline health care workers and first responders), and ii. Complies with O.Reg 52/20, as if the provision of care at the child care centre were an organized public event. iii. .continued on next page www.goderich.ca
Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces All bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery. 5. All theatres including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms, as well as cinemas that show movies, and 6. Concert venues. 7. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these 7 specific closures other than those listed above. www.goderich.ca
Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces The second Order closing business operations is O. Reg 82/20, amended on April 9, 2020 by O.Reg 136/20: B. These Orders close all businesses other than the businesses listed under the Essential Business Schedule of the Regulation, which includes the following categories of businesses that are permitted to stay open (next page): For a complete list and specifics as to provision of services please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082 https://files.ontario.ca/solgen-oic-amendclosureofplaces-2020-04-09.pdf www.goderich.ca
Categories Of Businesses That Are Permitted To Stay Open as at April 14, 2020 Governments Financial services (banks) Supply Chains Telecommunications and IT infrastructure/service providers Business that primarily sell food: Transportation services Grocery stores Manufacturing Convenience stores Agriculture and food production Pharmacies Construction Hotels, motels Health care and seniors care and social services Vehicle and equipment repair Institutional, residential, commercial and industrial maintenance www.goderich.ca Justice sector
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Administration and Licencing Access and Privacy Administration Note: there may be processing delays By-Law enforcement and investigations Cemetery internment and sales Council and Committee proceedings see our Agendas and Minutes page for details Vital statistics burial permits Telephone contact with Town Hall Administration staff www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Building Department Services Electronic submissions of complete building permit applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed by staff. However, site inspections performed by municipal staff will be restricted and evaluated on case-by-case basis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction projects with valid building permits shall contact the Chief Building Official to request on-site inspections a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any required inspection. Inspections will be performed on the following basis: The site must be vacant of all trades during the inspection Inspections will only take place in open air environments No inspections will be performed for occupied buildings. It will be the responsibility of the site supervisor to ensure these provisions are in place and failure to do so will result in a failed inspection. Any decision not to conduct an inspection shall be at the discretion of the Town of Goderich Building Department. www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Emergency Services The following essential services will continue: All emergency services Fire services will continue to respond to all emergency calls www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Garbage and Recycling Curbside Pick-Up Normal curbside waste collection by Waste Management continues. Household recycling continues to be picked up by Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA). Mid-Huron Recycling Centre The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre remains open. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday 8 AM 1 PM. Last load will be accepted 30 minutes prior to closing. www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Planning Development Services The following essential services will continue: Acceptance of planning applications Acceptance of applications to the Committee of Adjustment Letters of Conformity Revised Procedure for Public Meeting due to COVID-19 Pandemic: In light of the requirement for physical distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, persons wishing to participate in the planning process are strongly encouraged to send their comments, questions or concerns via email, by mail or by telephone to the County Planner: Victor Kloeze, Senior Planner Huron County Planning & Development Department 519-524-8394 Ext. 3292 vkloeze@huroncounty.ca www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Roads Roads continue to be maintained in full regulatory compliance. The following essential services will continue: 911 Addressing Applications Sidewalk Maintenance Entrance Applications Stormwater Management Grading Street Sweeping Municipal Drains Traffic and Street Lights Pavement Patching Winter Control To report an issue, please contact us at 519-524-8344 or by emailing Citizen Request Form. www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Water Operations, Wastewater Treatment and Sewers These services continue to be provided in full regulatory compliance. The following services are temporarily suspended: Entry into a customer s home or business for any water or sewer related service All non-emergency water and sewer repairs To report a water issue call 519-524-8344. www.goderich.ca
Town of Goderich Services The Town is continuing to provide the following services during this time: Yard Waste Depot (Public Works Yard at 361 Cambridge Street) The Yard Waste Depot opened Monday, March 30, 2020. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 AM 4 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Note: Signage has been posted at the Yard Waste Depot that one (1) vehicle will be allowed in the yard at one time. Acceptable items include: Garden waste Grass Twigs (less than 1 meter in length and 2 cm in diameter) Spring and fall yard cleanup No plastic, garbage, stumps, trees or branches www.goderich.ca
Certificates of Offence (Tickets) Part I Offence Notices may be issued for violations of an Order issued under the EMCPA 1. Fail to comply with an order made during a declared emergency s.7.0.11(1)(a) Set fine - $750.00 2. Obstruct any person exercising a power in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency s.7.0.11(1)(a) Set fine - $1,000.00 3. Obstruct any person performing a duty in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency s.7.0.11(1)(a) Set fine - $1,000.00 www.goderich.ca
COVID-19 Emergency Orders Updated April 14, 2020 50/20 106/20 Declaration of Emergency Extensions and renewals of orders 138/20 Amendment on April 9 Amendment on April 10 Enforcement of orders Closure of public places and establishments Closure of all outdoor recreational amenities Closure of public lands for recreational camping Prohibiting events and gatherings of more than five people Closure of non-essential workplaces 136/20 Amendment on April 9 Prohibiting unfair pricing on necessary goods 114/20 51/20 104/20 142/20 52/20 82/20 98/20 www.goderich.ca
COVID-19 Emergency Orders Updated April 14, 2020, cont d 120/20 74/20 77/20 140/20 116/20 118/20 141/20 121/20 Access to COVID-19 status information by specified persons Work deployment for health service providers Work deployment for long-term care homes Agreements between health service providers and retirement homes Work deployment for boards of health Work deployment measures in retirement homes Temporary health or residential facilities Service agencies providing services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities Child care fees 139/20 www.goderich.ca
COVID-19 Emergency Orders Updated April 14, 2020, cont d 80/20 129/20 128/20 75/20 95/20 137/20 89/20 132/20 76/20 107/20 Off-peak electricity pricing Signatures in wills and powers of attorney Pick up and delivery of cannabis Drinking water and sewage Streamlining requirements for long-term care homes Limitation periods Traffic management Use of force and firearms in policing services Electronic service of documents Meetings for corporations www.goderich.ca
Contact Us We Are Here to Help! Please contact us at the following address for general inquires: Do you have feedback you want to submit? Town of Goderich 57 West Street Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K5 Tel: 519-524-8344 Fax: 519-524-7209 Customer Service Feedback Form Staff Compliments Form Email: townhall@goderich.ca www.goderich.ca
