Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated April 21, 2026 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: Labour Relations - Bargaining Update Identifiable Individuals - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Member Applications

That Council receive the applications for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee appointment; and That the name of the appointed member remain confidential until they are notified; and That the necessary by-law be brought forward for enactment at the next Regular Council meeting.

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated April 21, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-26 to COW-2026-33 be approved, save and except COW-2026-30 and COW-2026-31; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 7, 2026 be adopted as printed.

COW-2026-30: That Report FIN 2026 6 titled “2026 Tax Levy Budget Update” be received for information purposes; and That the 2026 Tax Levy Operating Budget be amended to reduce the Transfer from the Municipal Capital Facilities Special Capital Levy Reserve by $302,453, and That the 2026 average residential property tax increase be confirmed at 3.71%.

COW-2026-31: That Report CAO-2026-4 titled “Corporate Communications Strategy and Resourcing Plan” be received; That Council endorse the strategic direction for corporate communications as outlined in this report; That Council approve an in-year addition of a Communications Specialist position; and, That Council consider the phased staffing plan detailed herein through it’s annual budgeting process.

That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated March 31, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That Report REC-2026-06 titled "2026 Events at BWG Public Square" be received for information.

That Report FIN 2026-08, titled "2025 Investment Report" be received for information.

That Report LEG-2026-3 titled "Procurement Activities – 2026 1st Quarter" be received for information.

That Report CLK-2026-3 titled “Council Composition Update” be received for information.

That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to facility rental discounts for non-profit and community groups utilizing municipal spaces to deliver services, conduct fundraising, and offer social programs for youth and seniors.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report LEG-2026-5 titled "Enterprise Risk Management" be received for information; and That Council approve the Enterprise Risk Management Policy.

That Report FIN 2026 5 entitled "2026 Final Tax Levy By-law" be received for information; and That the 2026 Final Tax Levy By-law, with a 3.71% increase, and the 2026 Holland Marsh Drainage System Levy By-law be brought forward for enactment.

That Report PLN-2026-25 titled “Cash-in-lieu Parking By-law Information Report” be received for information; and That Council endorse the Town proceeding with Option “C” as outlined in report PLN-2026-25, to update the Cash-in-lieu Parking by-law to better reflect current condition and policy objectives.

That Report PLN-2026-28 entitled “Recommendation Report, ZBA and DPS – Block 91 and 92 on Plan 51M-1259 (D12-25-10 and D14-25-09)” be received; That all written submissions received in regard to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on October 14, 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; That site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment (D12-25-10) be approved for lands known as Block 91 and Block 92 on Plans 51M-1259 and that the corresponding by-laws be brought forward for enactment; and That proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (D14-25-09) be given draft plan approval subject to the conditions as appended to Report PLN-2026-28 including that draft approval lapse after three (3) years if final approval is not achieved within that time period.

That Report PLN-2026-24 entitled “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

That staff report DCAO-2026-3 titled "Consolidated Evaluation of the Bradford West Gwillimbury On-Demand Transit Pilot to March 31, 2026" be received for information; and That Council endorse staff proceeding with a structured public engagement program on the Town’s on-demand transit service, including rider surveying, public engagement session, and targeted outreach to key user groups; and That staff report back to Council with the results of that engagement, together with any recommended service or operating adjustment recommendations arising from the engagement.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 10:14 p.m.

That By-laws 2026-027 and 2026-028 be passed.

That Council dispense with notice as per Section 6.13(3) of Procedural By-law 2023-18 to allow a motion regarding the development of an off-leash dog park.

That in light of the pending closure of the Scanlon Creek Off-Leash Dog Park, Council authorize staff to proceed with the development of an urban off-leash dog park on Town-owned lands located at the southwest corner of Line 6 and Zima Parkway; and That the project be funded through the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve; and That staff proceed based on a set budget of a maximum of $180,000.

That By-law 2026-030, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 21, 2026 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:51 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. Labour Relations - Bargaining Update 2. Identifiable Individuals - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Member Applications

That Report PLN-2026-24 entitled “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 deferred.