Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That Council approve the renaming of two parks; and That the park names remain confidential until the identifiable individuals are consulted with and notified.

That Report LEG-2026-9 titled “Declaration of Surplus Property and Gratis Transfer – Langford Parcel" be received for information; and That Council authorize the gratis transfer of the property described as “PT LT 12 CON 9 WEST GWILLIMBURY, BEING PART 1, PLAN 51R45330; BRADFORD- WGW” by declaring the land surplus; and That Council delegate to the Acting Chief Administrative Officer authority to make decisions on matters related to the disposition of the parcel at 2961 Line 10.

That Report LEG-2026-8 titled “Land Disposition and Appraisal: Severance of 3447 Line 11” be received for information; and That Council direct staff to sever the indicated parcel at 3447 Line 11 and deem it surplus; and That Council direct the Manager of Legal Services to list the property for sale at or around the appraised value, negotiate an acceptable agreement of purchase and sale; and That Council delegate to the Acting Chief Administrative Officer authority to make decisions on matters related to the disposition of the severed parcel at 3447 Line 11.

That Report LEG-2026-12 titled “Declaration of Surplus and Land Disposition (Line 5 and Coffey Rd.)” be received for information; and That Council authorize the sale of the approximately 1.25 – acres of municipal property described as “Part Lot 8 CON 4 West Gwillimbury PT 1 51R36876; Bradford-WGW” by declaring the land surplus; and That Council authorize the Manager of Legal Services to enter into negotiations for a value equal to or greater than the appraised value and finalize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and That Council delegate to the Acting Chief Administrative Officer authority to make decisions on matters related to the disposition of the parcel at Line 5 and Coffey Rd.

That the Regular Council Agenda dated August 4, 2026 be adopted as amended.

That the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 1. Supports the recognition and adoption by the Government of Canada of the Canadian Military Veteran Unity Flag as the official national emblem for Canada’s military veterans; 2. Supports the declaration of November as National Veterans Month; 3. Supports the voluntary flying of the Canadian Military Veteran Unity Flag on Parliament Hill, at federal and provincial government buildings, and at public schools and businesses during the month of November; and Further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to send correspondence outlining this support to The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, The Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Scot Davidson, Member of Parliament for New Tecumseth Gwillimbury.

WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is expected to experience significant residential and employment growth over the next 30 years, including consideration of future urban boundary expansion; and WHEREAS Council has identified the preservation and long-term viability of agriculture, including the protection of both the Holland Marsh Specialty Crop Area and, as a top priority; and WHEREAS the Holland Marsh Growers Association seeks active participation in the Town’s Growth Management Study to help address future growth while protecting agricultural lands and operations from urban growth pressures; and WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Holland Marsh Growers Association share a common interest in developing a compatible and flexible policy framework that supports the continued protection and prosperity of both the Holland Marsh Specialty Crop Area, Highland farms and the broader agricultural system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to establish an agricultural partnership advisory working group including representation from the Holland Marsh Growers Association, as part of the Town’s Growth Management Study process; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Working Group provides input and recommendations to support the protection of agricultural lands, the continued viability of farming operations, and the development of a robust agricultural system within Bradford West Gwillimbury while also consulting other agriculture groups that cou

That in accordance with the Procedural By-law 2023-18 section 8.4, Rules of Procedure Respecting Reconsideration, Council reconsiders resolution 2026-038 from August 4, 2026 regarding the Closed Session Motion Arising respecting the Declaration of Surplus and Land Disposition (Line 5 and Coffey Rd.)

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 16, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated June 30, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT the correspondence from the Town of New Tecumseth, dated June 16, 2026, regarding Resolution Supporting Canada North Vehicles Initiative be received; and THAT the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury supports the Canada North Vehicles Initiative as a strategic effort to strengthen the resilience, competitiveness, and global positioning of Canada’s automotive sector; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry, Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, Honourable Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Local Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament, the Simcoe County Auto Mayors Association and the Town of New Tecumseth.

That Report PLN-2026-52 be received; and That the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion evaluation criteria as described in Report PLN-2026-52 be endorsed by Council; and That Council authorize Staff to proceed with public and landowner engagement as described in Report PLN-2026-52 with regard to prospective area(s) for expansion to Settlement Area Boundaries.

That Report PLN-2026-51 titled “Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 2183 Sideroad 5 and Part of Lot 6, Concession 5 (D09-25-01 and D14-25-06)” be received; and That all written submissions received in regard to the applications and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on June 10th 2025, relating to the application have been taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decision; and That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notification is required; and That Official Plan Amendment D09-25-01 be adopted and that Zoning By-law Amendment D14-25-06 be approved with modifications for lands municipally known as 2183 Sideroad 5 and legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 5 and that the corresponding by-laws be brought forward for enactment.

The Report PLN-2026-50 titled “Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 3291 Country Rd 27 (D14-25-01)” be received; and That all written submissions received in regard to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on August 12th, 2025 relating to the application have been taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decisions; and That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notification is required; and That site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment be approved for lands municipally known as 3291 County Road 27 or 4264 Line 8 and that the corresponding by- law be presented for enactment.

That Report PLN-2026-49 titled “Request for Class 4 Noise Area and Street Name – Sandstorm Developments Inc, File D12-25-10” be received for information; and That Council classify the lands known as Plan 51M-1259 Blocks 91 and 92, as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, in relation to the Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision D12-25-09; and That Council approve the street name “Dragonfly Crossing” for the proposed streets in the Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-25-10 for the lands legally known as Plan 51M-1259 Blocks 91 and 92.

That Council suspend the rules under the Procedural By-law to allow for staff reports, items 12.14 to 12.18 to be passed in one motion by consent and to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m.

That Report FIN-2026-14 titled "Discount Program for Property Tax Advance Payments" be received; and That staff be directed to develop a Discount Program for Property Tax Advance Payments consistent with the framework as proposed in this report; and That a by-law to implement this program be presented for approval at a future meeting of Council.

That Report PLN-2026-8 titled "Cumulative Impact of Accessory Dwelling Units and Lot Severances Evaluation Process through Applications for Minor Variance or Consent,” be received for information.

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, items 14.1 to 14.2 inclusive, be received and approved, save and except 14.1(2).

That Council receive Staff Report ENF-2026-3 titled, "Idling Control By-law" for information; and That Council approve the draft Idling Control By-law attached as “Attachment 1” to Staff Report ENF-2026-3 and bring the by-law forward for enactment; and That the by-law be amended to reflect that no person shall cause or permit a vehicle to idle for more than five (5) minutes total in a sixty (60) minute period.

That Council suspend the rules under the Procedural By-law to permit Staff Reports 12.4, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.13 to be considered and approved by consent; and That Staff Reports 12.4, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.13, inclusive, be received and approved.