Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated March 18, 2025 be adopted as amended.

T hat Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 , Section 239 (2) and (3.1) in order to discuss : Potential Land Disposition of Surplus Lands T raining and Education - Professional Development

accordance with the Land Sale Policy By-law 2007-032, Council declare the lands legally described as PT LT 15 CON 5 (W GWILL) AS PTS 1 & 2 51R28989; BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY surplus to the Town’s needs.

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated March 18, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-12 to COW-2025-13 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 4, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated February 25, 2025, March 3, 2025, and March 5, 2025 be adopted as printed.

WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury receives and supports the Township of King’s resolution regarding Strengthening Enforcement Against Illegal Land Use; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Hon. Doug Downey, the Minister of the Attorney General.

WHEREAS domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to disproportionately affect women in Bradford West Gwillimbury and Simcoe County, jeopardizing their safety and well-being; WHEREAS the South Simcoe Police Service reported 640 intimate partner violence incidents in 2024, an increase from 506 in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in cases of violence against women within Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil; WHEREAS women are more likely to experience severe forms of intimate partner violence, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse, yet face barriers when seeking to leave abusive situations, such as lack of shelter space, limited mental health support, and insufficient legal assistance; WHEREAS local shelters, such as My Sister’s Place, are operating at full capacity, forcing many women to remain in unsafe environments due to the lack of available housing and support services; WHEREAS the growing demand for police intervention in domestic violence cases highlights the need for a coordinated and well-resourced support network specifically for women in crisis; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury: Advocates to Simcoe County Council and the Government of Ontario for increased funding and resources to expand emergency shelter spaces, counselling services, and legal assistance specifically for women fleeing abuse in Bradford West Gwillimbury and Simcoe County. Supports the development of additional transitio

WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and its neighbours in southern Simcoe County and northern York Region are among the fastest growing regions in Canada; WHEREAS Southlake Health has initiated a two-stage open Proposal Call to identify lands suitable to build a second hospital to serve its growing communities; WHEREAS in 2023/24, Bradford West Gwillimbury residents visited Southlake’s Emergency Department more than 14,400 times; WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is well-positioned within Southlake’s search radius for a new hospital site and presents an ideal mix of thriving urban neighbourhoods, richly-productive agricultural lands, expanding business parks, vibrant commercial centres, and a proud legacy of built and natural heritage resources; WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is readily accessible via the Yonge Street corridor, Hwy 400, Hwy 404, the soon-to-be constructed Bradford By-pass, and is well-served by GO train and bus service as well as the Simcoe County LINX Transit and BWG Transit systems; WHEREAS Southlake Health invited six proponents with lands in Bradford West Gwillimbury to proceed to Stage 2 of their Proposal Call for a new hospital site; WHEREAS the proposed hospital sites are located in close proximity to the Bradford Settlement Area and can be serviced via existing capacity within the Town’s water and wastewater treatment systems; WHEREAS Council has established “ enhanced health care in our community ” as a strategic

That Report DCAO-2025-5 titled "Professor Day Drive Extension: Presentation on Environmental Assessment Addendum" be received for information.

That Report GS-2025-02 titled "Holland Marsh Zoning Harmonization Project between King Township and BWG" be received for information; and That Council endorse the draft work plan with King Township to facilitate aligning both municipal zoning by-laws to support alignment of uses and performance standards in the Holland Marsh.

That Report titled "2024 Drinking Water System Compliance and Performance Update" and its attachments be received for information.

That Report titled "2024 Wastewater Performance Report" and its associated attachment be received for information.

That Report LEG-2025-2 titled "Procurement Considerations regarding the imposition of U.S. Tariffs" be received for information; and That the Procurement Policy (LEG-001) be amended to reflect two procurement threshold categories: 1) Procurements valued under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Threshold, and 2) Procurements valued over the CFTA Threshold, as detailed herein.

That Report CAO-2025-6 titled “Revised MZO Request - Proposed South Bradford High School Site and Neighbourhood” be received for information; That Council endorse the revised MZO attached hereto for lands located at 2901 Line 6 and 2944 Line 5, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, subject to the owners entering into a restrictive covenant agreement with the Town; That the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing be advised accordingly and that the Minister be requested to issue the MZO following receipt of confirmation from the Town that the restrictive covenant agreement has been executed; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to take any steps necessary to give effect thereto.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report DCAO-2025-04 titled "2022 – 2026 Council Strategic Priorities: Year 2 Status Update and Mid-Term Review " be received for information.

That Report CAO-2025-7 titled "Proposed Municipal Diversity Plan - Community Safety and Policing Act" be received and the plan attached thereto be adopted.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:19 p.m.

That By-laws 2025-30 and 2025-32 be passed.

That By-law 2025-33, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 18, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:27 p.m.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) and (3.1) in order to discuss: 1. Potential Land Disposition of Surplus Lands 2. Training and Education - Professional Development

In accordance with the Land Sale Policy By-law 2007-032, Council declare the lands legally described as PT LT 15 CON 5 (W GWILL) AS PTS 1 & 2 51R28989; BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY surplus to the Town’s needs.