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What was decided (28 motions)
22 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Closed Session Agenda dated February 3, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: Training and Education Session - Professional Development Contractual Negotiations Identifiable Individuals - Committee of Adjustment
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated February 3, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-01 to COW-2026-06 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated January 20, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
That Council receive and support the City of Peterborough's resolution dated December 3, 2025, regarding the request for stable funding for Police Service Boards .
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Report LEG-2026-1 titled "Procurement Activities – 2025 4 th Quarter" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report PLN-2026-01 titled “Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 4023 Line 3 (D14-24-01)” be received; That all written submissions received in regard to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on August 6, 2024, and September 9, 2025, relating to the application have been taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decisions; 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 4023 Line 3, 4051 Line 3, and a non municipal addressed parcel, CON 2 PT LOT 3;RP 51R35756 PART 2 and that the corresponding by-laws be brought forward for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That Report CLK-2026-2 titled “Attendance Records” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a report on completing a comprehensive parking study for the Downtown Core.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a report on the potential reduction or waiving of H1 rezoning fees associated with agricultural supported developments.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That staff be requested to review the Public Square fee structure and explore a potential reduction for first time renters.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Defeated
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report AM-2026-1 titled “Asset Management Plan Update – Proposed Levels of Service Selection” by received for information, and; That Council endorse Scenario 2 as outlined in the report as the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s proposed level of service with a 20 year phased in plan.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Council’s endorsement be
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Harper
Deferred
That Report REC-2026-4 titled "Public Square Event Permit Request" be received for information; and That Council approve the event known as “One World Festival”, scheduled for June 27, 2026 in principle; and That Council approve an exemption from section 5.1 (i) of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Noise Control By-law 2008-083, as amended, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 27, 2026; and That the applicant's request for fee reduction from $3,400 to $2,250 be denied.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report ENG 2026-03 titled “West Park Avenue Reconstruction – Request for Compensation” be received for information; and That Council approve a payment to Tiberian Investments Limited in the amount of $175,456.75 (incl. HST) as compensation for works over and above what would have been included within their scope of their development works as it relates to the reconstruction of West Park Avenue.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Leduc
Carried
That Report FIN-2026-3 titled “BILD Request to Pause January 1, 2026 Development Charge Indexing” be received for information; and That BILD’s request to pause the January 1, 2026 Development Charge Indexing be denied.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion requests and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution proposals submitted by Ambria Homes be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments for the lands detailed herein; and, That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Defeated
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion requests and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution proposals submitted by WG Bravewolf Landholdings Ltd be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments for the lands detailed herein; and, That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Leduc, Deputy Mayor Sandhu, Councillor Duhaney, Councillor Scott, Councillor Verkaik, Councillor Giordano, Councillor Ferragine · Opposed (1): Councillor Harper
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion requests and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution proposals submitted by Signature Communities be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments for the lands detailed herein; and, That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Defeated
That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.1 inclusive, be received and approved.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That By-laws 2026-004, 2026-005, and 2026-006 be passed.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
WHEREAS the Travel Industry Act, 2002 (Ontario) and its associated regulations are intended to protect consumers in the sale of travel services, particularly where bundled travel, accommodations, or transportation are offered; and WHEREAS certain fixed-location wellness retreats, including yoga, fitness, health, and personal-development retreats, operate from a single, permanent location and do not sell or arrange transportation, accommodations, or bundled travel services; and WHEREAS these fixed-location wellness retreats may nevertheless be subject to uncertainty or regulatory burden under the current interpretation of the Travel Industry Act, creating barriers to small businesses, local economic development, and community-based wellness programming; and WHEREAS clarity through a formal legislative exemption would support business certainty while maintaining consumer protection where travel services are actually provided; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury formally urges the Province of Ontario to amend the Travel Industry Act, 2002 and/or its regulations to create a clear exemption for fixed-location wellness retreats that do not offer or bundle transportation, accommodation, or travel services; and This resolution be forwarded to: The Premier of Ontario The Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport The local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP); and That the Town Clerk be directed to
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That the February 3, 2026 proposed motion requesting the review of design options and the collection of business feedback for the Holland Street Revitalization Plan be
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Referred
That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Training and Education Session - Professional Development 2. Contractual Negotiations 3. Identifiable Individuals - Committee of Adjustment
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Council’s endorsement be deferred until the March 3, 2026, Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Harper
Defeated
That the February 3, 2026 proposed motion requesting the review of design options and the collection of business feedback for the Holland Street Revitalization Plan be referred to staff for further direction.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine