Regular Council

That the Regular Council Agenda dated March 7, 2023 be adopted as printed

That Council receive the deputation from Heather McDonald, CEO of LOFT Community Services, dated March 7, 2023; That staff be authorized to submit an application on LOFT’s behalf to the CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative Funding – Projects Stream, to assist with developing the new Bradford House project; and, That, pending a decision on the grant application, staff report back with an agreement setting out LOFT’s responsibilities for undertaking the project.

That Committee recommendations COW-2023-13 to COW- 2023-19 be approved and the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting dated February 21, 2023 be adopted as printed.

That Committee recommendations COW-2023-20 to COW-2023-23 be approved and the minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole Budget Deliberations meeting dated February 23-24, 2023 be adopted as printed.

That the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 21, 2023 be adopted as printed.

That Report FIN 2023 03 entitled “ 2022 Council Remuneration " be received for information.

That Report COMP-2023-1 entailed “2022 Drinking Water System Compliance and Performance Update” and associated attachments be received for information.

That Report COMP 2023-2 entitled “2022 Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Summary Report” and associated attachments be received for information.

That Report CAO-2023-6 entitled BWG Mayor and Council Golf Tournament be received for information; and That Council approve the Terms of Reference as outlined in Report CAO-2023-6 for the BWG Mayor and Council Golf Tournament Committee, and; The Committee be authorized to proceed with organizing the 2023 BWG Mayor and Council Golf Tournament in accordance with the Terms of Reference.

there is a critical need for affordable housing in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, particularly for the most vulnerable members of our community; and, Whereas Council approved Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-22-06 on September 20, 2022, to permit an innovative approach to providing affordable housing at 2465 Line 9; and, Whereas Council’s decision was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and, Whereas the applicant – WOW Living, has requested Council’s support for the issuance of a Minister’s Zoning Order to allow for the project to proceed; and, Therefore, be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury advises the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing that it supports the issuance of a Minister’s Zoning Order for an affordable housing project at 2465 Line 9 provided the terms of the Order match the terms set out in the town’s Amending By-law 2022-86, specifically that any MZO be temporary for a three year period; and That any extension of any MZO also be subject to the Town’s approval. Councillor Giordano requested a recorded vote.

That Report CAO-2023-5 entitled "Proposed Minister’s Zoning Order – WOW Living, 2465 Line 9”, be received for information and that direction to staff be provided through a separate resolution. Councillor Giordano requested a recorded vote.

That the minutes of the January 31, 2023 Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee meeting be received.

That By-laws 2023-16, 2023-17, and 2023-18 be enacted.

That By-law 2023-19, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council meeting dated March 7, 2023 be enacted.