Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated October 21, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: Proposed Land Disposition

That Council authorize the sale of the 1.2-acre vacant portion of municipal property described as being part of PIN 58005-0096 to Kierland 5th Line Bradford Ltd.; and That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated October 21, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-52 to COW- 2025-53 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated October 7, 2025 be adopted as printed.

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

That Report REC-2025-8 titled "BWG Public Square 2025 Season Report" be received for information.

That Council receive report DCAO 2025 09, and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Canada Payment Agreement for the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Project with the federal Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure.

That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to the following: to develop and implement a pilot program for Community Access Boards; and be instructed to conduct an engineering feasibility study for the installation of sidewalks along Essa Street, as well as the installation of a 4-way stop at the Essa Street and Frederick Street intersection, and report the findings to the Strategic Initiatives Committee; and be instructed to incorporate and update Planning processes related to Accessory Dwelling Units and lot severances, including consideration into the impacts on surrounding area dynamics and landscaping.

That staff be requested to provide the attendance records for the Committee of Adjustment, Council, Strategic Initiatives Committee, Library Board and other compensated committees over the past three years.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report TR-2025-26, titled “2025-2026 Winter Operations Plan” be received for information.

That Report PLN-2025-50 regarding "Adoption of Official Plan Amendments for Part 1: Intensification First - Growth Management Strategy to Official Plan to 2051” be received; and That Council accept and endorse the contents of Report PLN-2025-50 regarding the recommended effect of the written submissions received and the oral submissions made at the statutory Public Meeting of September 9, 2025, on Council’s decision; and That Official Plan Amendments for the Part 1 Growth Management Strategy be adopted for: intensification of lands located within settlement area boundaries; the Major Transit Station Area and Bridge Street Corridor; Highway 400 Employment Lands; and Employment Land Removal Criteria; and That staff present the necessary by-laws for adoption of the Official Plan Amendments at its next available meeting; and That Section 3.2 (Strategic Growth Areas – Holland Street West SGA) of the Official Plan be amended to replace the maximum building height of “six storeys” with “eight storeys” for Areas 1 and 2 of the Holland Street West Strategic Growth Area and for the Holland Street Mixed-Use Corridor.

That Council receive Report CAP-2025-4 titled ““Line 8 Class EA from Barrie Street to Sideroad 10, and Sideroad 10 to Reagens Industrial Parkway"; and That Council approve, in principle, the conclusions and recommendations of the Line 8 Class EA from Barrie Street to Sideroad 10, and Sideroad 10 from Line 8 to Reagens Industrial Parkway; and That Council direct staff to work with the Ministry of Transportation and the County of Simcoe to coordinate the design and construction of a multi-use pathway from Line 8 to Henderson Park along Middletown Road, in conjunction with the Bradford By-pass construction.

That staff are directed to revisit the Line 8 design between Barrie Street and Noble Drive and advise on replacing the two westbound through-lane with: One westbound lane from Barrie Street to Noble Drive, incorporating turn lanes where required; One westbound lane from Barrie Street to Northgate Drive, incorporating a right-turn lane into Lowe’s Gate.

That Report CAO-2025-11 titled “Town/Library Memorandum of Understanding” be received; That the attached Memorandum of Understanding be endorsed in principle and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the MOU once finalized; and That staff report back with updated Capital Reserve Policies for the town and board, as well as an investment agreement between the two parties.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 10:11 p.m.

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.1 inclusive, be received and approved.

That By-law 2025-91 be read a third time and be enacted this 21st day of October, 2025.

That By-laws 2025-103, 2025-104, and 2025-105 be passed.

WHEREAS housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing Ontario families; WHEREAS the federal government recently announced GST relief for first-time homebuyers on new homes, and the Province of Ontario removed the provincial share of HST on new purpose-built rental housing; and WHEREAS the current HST rate on new homes in Ontario is 13%, which adds tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a typical home, e.g. about $117,000 on a $900,000 home in Bradford before any existing rebates; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury calls on the Government of Canada to remove the GST/HST from all new homes purchased as primary residences, and to work in partnership with the Government of Ontario to ensure full elimination of the provincial portion as well; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Finance and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; and to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, our local MP and MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and to all municipalities in Ontario.

That Council waive the notice requirements for a motion regarding traffic mitigation improvements at the intersection at Line 9 and Sideroad 10 to be presented.

WHEREAS Sideroad 10 north of Line 8 is under the jurisdiction of the County of Simcoe (CR54); WHEREAS South Simcoe Police Services reports that it attended 24 multi-vehicle collisions at the intersection of Line 9 and Sideroad 10 in 2024, a dramatic increase in collisions over previous years; WHEREAS traffic volumes at the intersection increased 86% between 2015 and 2023; WHEREAS collisions continue to occur at an accelerating rate which is of great concern to Council; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury hereby requests that the County of Simcoe: Reduce the posted speed limit of Sideroad 10 to 60KPH from a point 800 metres north of Line 9; Immediately investigate a roundabout or traffic signals at the intersection and that a 4-way stop with flashing signals be installed in the interim; and Undertake any other improvements necessary to ensure the safe operation of the intersection.

That By-law 2025-106, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated October 21, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:48 p.m.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Proposed Land Disposition