Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated December 3, 2024 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: Legal Matters - Expropriation Settlement - Line 6 Proprietary Contractual Matter - Cellular Tower

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated December 3, 2024 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2024-58 to COW- 2024-60 be approved, save and except COW-2024-59; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated November 19, 2024 be adopted as printed.

That Committee of the Whole recommendation COW-2024-59 be approved.

THAT the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council receives for information and supports the correspondence from the Town of Aurora regarding the redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding; and WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructur

That the correspondence dated November 29, 2024 to the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General from the Mayors of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the Town of Innisfil regarding the request for financial relief to non-OPP policed municipalities be received.

That Report LEG-2024-6 titled "Procurement Activities – 2024 3rd Quarter" be received for information.

That Report PLN-2024-53 titled "Request for Draft Plan Extension (S-14-14)" be received for information; and That Council grant a two (2) year extension to the Draft Plan Approval of Plan of Subdivision D12-14-14 such that that draft plan approval will lapse in the event that a final plan is not registered by January 10, 2027.

That Report FIN 2024 21 titled "October 31, 2024 Financial Results" be received for information.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report FIN 2024 22 titled "2025 Temporary Borrowing By-Law" be received for information; and That the 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law be adopted.

That Report FIN 2024 20 titled "2025 Interim Tax Levy By-Law" be received for information; and that Council adopt the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law.

That Report FIN 2024 23 titled "Development Charges Interest Policy Update" be received for information; and That the attached updated Development Charges Interest Policy #FIN-007 be approved.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 7:50 p.m.

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

That By-laws 2024-93, 2024-94, and 2024-95 be passed.

That Council dispense with notice as per section 6.13(3) of the Procedural By-law to allow a motion regarding the County Council wage increase to be introduced.

the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council acknowledges the financial strain inflation places on its residents; and Whereas individuals with lower incomes or in vulnerable situations may face even greater challenges in preserving their standard of living; and Whereas taxpayers are already burdened by increasing tax rates at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels; and Whereas members of County Council are primarily representatives of their respective municipal councils and receive additional compensation for serving on County Council; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury strongly urges County Council members to reconsider and forgo their County Council wage increase; and Further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Doug Ford, York-Simcoe Member of Provincial Parliament, the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, and all municipalities within the County of Simcoe.

That By-law 2024-96, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated December 3, 2024 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 8:14 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. Legal Matters - Expropriation Settlement - Line 6 2. Proprietary Contractual Matter - Cellular Tower

Whereas the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council acknowledges the financial strain inflation places on its residents; and Whereas individuals with lower incomes or in vulnerable situations may face even greater challenges in preserving their standard of living; and Whereas taxpayers are already burdened by increasing tax rates at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels; and Whereas members of County Council are primarily representatives of their respective municipal councils and receive additional compensation for serving on County Council; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury strongly urges County Council members to reconsider and forgo their County Council wage increase; and Further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Doug Ford, York-Simcoe Member of Provincial Parliament, the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, and all municipalities within the County of Simcoe.