The Bradford West Gwillimbury Record

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

June 17, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Cheraldean Duhaney, Peter Dykie, Peter Ferragine, Joseph Giordano, Nickolas Harper, James Leduc, Raj Sandhu, Jonathan Scott, Ben Verkaik

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (29 motions)

26 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Closed Session Agenda dated June 17, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
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: 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; Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals; Asset Management educational session; Proposed disposition of lands - Barrie Street.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That the Regular Council Agenda dated June 17, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Council receive the Holland Marsh Committee and Holland Growers Association presentation regarding the proposed giant carrot art statue dated June 17, 2025; and Endorse the project in principle and request that the 100th Anniversary Holland Marsh Committee report back with a project plan including design details, cost estimate and confirmed funding sources.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-39 to COW- 2025-43 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 3, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated June 10, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Council receive and support the resolution received from the Town of Caledon requesting increased municipal authority to effectively manage illegal land use.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report CAO-2025-8 titled “Updated South Simcoe Community Safety and Well-Being Plan” be received and the plan attached thereto be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That Report PLN-2025-20 titled " Community Plan Area 5 Secondary Project Status Update Report " be received for information; and That staff be directed to continue working with representatives of the Bradford Community Planning Area 5 (CPA5) Landowners Group to implement the proposed work plan for development of the Community Plan Area 5 Secondary Plan as generally outlined in Report PLN-2025-20 and the Terms of Reference appended thereto; and That Council authorize the Growth Services Department to compose a Steering Committee and Stakeholder Groups as described in this report, and for the Committee and Groups to undertake work as outlined in this report, and That staff be directed to publish information and updates related content regarding the CPA5 Secondary Plan on the Town’s website.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Report REC-2025-7 titled "Public Square Event Permit Request" be received for information; and That Council approve in principle the proposed event known an “Craise Simcoe Music Festival”, scheduled for September 1, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-12, titled " Request for Pre-servicing Agreement – Lindvest (Bradford) Limited - Phase 1" be received for information; and That the necessary By-law be presented to Council to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to enter into the Pre-servicing Agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That Report ENG-2025-11 titled “Final Assumption Sandstorm Development Inc. Phase 1 Stormwater Management Pond, PLAN 51M-907” be received for information; and That the recommendation for Final Assumption of the works within Plan 51M-907 be approved; and That the necessary by-law be prepared and presented to Council at the earliest opportunity; and That upon written confirmation from the Manager, Development Engineering that the Treasurer reduce the required securities.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report CAP-2025-4, entitled "Line 8 Class EA from Barrie Street to Sideroad 10, and Sideroad 10 to Reagens Industrial Parkway" be
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Referred
That Report FIN 2025 09 entitled "April 30, 2025 Financial Results" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report FIN 2025 07 entitled "December 31, 2024 Financial Results" be received for information. That Council allocate the 2024 General Taxation Surplus as shown in Attachment 5.1 (Table 1); and That Council approve the carry forward projects totaling $30,942,620 as shown in Attachment 5.2.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report FIN 2025 08, entitled “Statement of the Treasurer under the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 be received for information; and That a copy of the Statement be made publicly available and provided to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing if requested.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Report LEG-2025-7, entitled "Delegation of Authority By-law" be
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Referred
That Report CAO-2025-9 titled “Simcoe County Council Composition” be received; and That Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury advise Simcoe County that it consents to County By-law 7119-25.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That Report titled "Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Review" be received for information; and That Council endorse the ASE Camera Placement Guideline.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, items 15.1 to 15.3 inclusive, be received and approved, save an except 15.1(3) and 15.3(2).
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report TR-2025-18 entitled "Posted Speed Limit and Intersection Review" be received for information; and That Council approve a 70 km/h posted speed limit on the Sideroad 10/Line 5 (SWAR) from Line 6 to Coffey Road; and That Council approve a 60 km/h posted speed limit on Line 6 between Sideroad 10 and Simcoe Road; and That Council approve $2,000 from the 2025 Community Safety and Traffic Congestion budget for required signage; and That Council approve the necessary modifications to Schedule D – Rate of Speed of Traffic Bylaw 2014-91: Maximum Rate of Speed - 60 kilometres per hour – for Line 6 from Sideroad 10 to Westpark Avenue; and Maximum Rate of Speed - 70 kilometres per hour – for Sideroad 10 from Line 6 to Line 5 and for Line 5 from Coffey Road to Sideroad 10.
Moved by Councillor Ferragine, seconded by Councillor Dykie
Carried
That the residents of our community represent a rich diversity of faiths, traditions, heritages, cultures, and beliefs. Recognizing and celebrating holy days and holidays that are meaningful to our community members helps foster a culture of belonging, respect, and engagement; and That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee research and prepare a list of holy days and holidays and bring to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Defeated
That By-laws 2025-75, 2025-76, 2025-77, and 2025-78 be passed, save and except 2025-77 and 2025-78.
Moved by Councillor Dykie, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That By-law 2025-78 be passed.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That By-law 2025-79, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 17, 2025 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
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. 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; 2. Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals; 3. Asset Management educational session; 4. Proposed disposition of lands - Barrie Street.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report CAP-2025-4, entitled "Line 8 Class EA from Barrie Street to Sideroad 10, and Sideroad 10 to Reagens Industrial Parkway" be referred back to staff.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Report LEG-2025-7, entitled "Delegation of Authority By-law" be referred back to staff.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried

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