Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated June 3, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(i) in order to discuss: A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated June 3, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-29 to COW- 2025-38 be approved, save and except COW-2025-32; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated May 20, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Report PLN-2025-29, titled "Recommendation Report - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 1800283 and 505845 Ontario Ltd. for 54 – 64 Holland Street West (File No. D14-22-11)" be received; That all written submissions received in regards to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on February 28, 2023 relating to the application have been taken into consideration and final decision related to the approval of the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, and that pursuant to the Planning Act, the following statement shall be included in the notice of decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as considered in Report PLN-2025-29.” That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notification is required; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-22-11, for lands municipally addressed as 54-64 Holland Street West be approved with modifications as recommended in Report No. PLN-2025-29; and That the zoning amendment be further modified to limit permitted uses in the Institutional Zone to Long Term Care Facility, Nursing Home and Retirement Home, and Day Nursery.

That Report PLN-2025-26 titled "Growth Management Project Part 1" be received for information; and That staff be directed to proceed with reporting on a scope of work and funding sources to inform solutions to the floodplain issues on the Bridge Street Corridor. This work would be done with regard to planned and proposed infrastructure upgrades, such as the doubling of the GO train tracks by Metrolinx, the phosphorous-reduction facility, a potential service road, and traffic safety upgrades and public-realm improvements to Bridge Street.

That Report EDO-2025-3 titled "Economic Development 2025 Mid-Year Update" be received for information.

That Report PLN-2025-22 be received for information; and That the necessary by-law be presented to Council for Lot 5 in Registered Plan 1516 to be granted exemption from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act .

That Report PLN-2025-34 be received; and That Council pass a by-law to remove the Holding (H1) symbol from the lands municipally addressed as 3287 Line 9, such that the removal of the Holding (H1) provision takes effect upon the execution and registration of a Site Plan Agreement for the development of the lands.

That staff be requested to prepare a report identifying and inventorying properties suitable for housing and affordable housing.

That staff be requested investigate the feasibility of introducing a Red Light Camera program in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report PLN-2025-21 titled "ADU Zoning Amendment Options Report" be received for information; That all written and oral submissions received at the Public Meetings held on May 28 and September 10, 2024, have been considered in the deliberation and decision; That, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required; That Council endorse Option 2 as outlined in Section 3.4 of Report PLN-2025-21 as the basis for amending the Town’s Zoning By-law; and, That staff be directed to prepare and bring forward the necessary by-law(s) for Council’s approval to implement the selected option.

That Report PLN-2025-21 titled "ADU Zoning Amendment Options Report" be received for information; That all written and oral submissions received at the Public Meetings held on May 28 and September 10, 2024, have been considered in the deliberation and decision; That, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required; That Council endorse Option 3 as outlined in Section 3.4 of Report PLN-2025-21 as the basis for amending the Town’s Zoning By-law; That staff be directed to prepare and bring forward the necessary by-law(s) for Council’s approval to implement the selected option; and That the by-law(s) be amended to allow for a 3 meter set-back from the rear side yard for detached Accessory Dwelling Units.

That Report TR-2025-15 titled “Foster’s Forest Gateway Feature" be received for information; and That Council select Option(s) B1, C1, D1, E4; and, That staff be directed to present any relevant costs to Council for consideration during the 2026 budget deliberations.

That Report PLN-2025-28 be received; and That proposed Draft Plan of Vacant Condominium D12-21-01, dated October 30, 2024, for the lands legally described as South Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, County of Simcoe, be given draft plan approval subject to the modifications outlined in Report PLN-2025-28 and illustrated in Attachment 5.4 B, and subject to conditions attached hereto as Attachment 5.5, including that draft approval lapse after three (3) years in the event that a Condominium Development Agreement is not executed within that period.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:15 p.m.

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

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.2 inclusive, be received and approved.

That By-laws 2025-56, 2025-57, 2025-58, 2025-59, 2025-60, 2025-61, 2025-62, 2025-63, 2025-64, 2025-65, 2025-66, 2025-67, 2025-68, 2025-69, 2025-70, 2025-71, and 2025-72 be passed, save and except By-law 2025.60.

That By-law 2025-60 be passed as amended.

WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the selfless service and enduring sacrifices made by Canadian Armed Forces veterans in the defence of our country and values; WHEREAS the 2021 Census, conducted by Statistics Canada, identified more than 460,000 veterans residing across Canada, a significant population segment deserving of comprehensive, accessible, and modernized federal support; WHEREAS Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) currently administers income support programs to assist veterans in need, including the Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) program; WHEREAS the eligibility threshold for the Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) program which was created in 2019—set at $20,000 annually for a single-person household—fails to reflect today’s economic reality, particularly in light of inflation, soaring housing costs, and the general increase in cost of living; WHEREAS such low eligibility thresholds may disincentivize employment and community participation by penalizing veterans for earning beyond an outdated benchmark, thereby discouraging reintegration and contribution to civic life; WHEREAS it is the duty of all levels of government to stand in unified support of our veterans and to advocate for policy changes that enable them to live with dignity and financial stability; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury formally calls on the Government of Canada and all federal parties to increase the eligibility threshold for

That By-law 2025-73, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 3, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:55 p.m.