Bradford West Gwillimbury public meetings in 2023

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council approved the 2024 police services budget, with the Town's share at $12.58M, and endorsed a Minister's Zoning Order for a concrete plant at 1934 Sideroad 5. They also placed the Downtown Community Improvement Plan on a one-year hiatus, renewed the Bradford Sports Dome agreement, and passed several by-laws including interim tax levies and leases.

• Approved 2024 police budget: $25,294,907 operating, $1,453,348 capital; Town share $12,579,867 plus $125,000 direct costs
• Endorsed Minister's Zoning Order for ready-mix concrete plant at 1934 Sideroad 5 (carried 6-2)
• Placed Downtown Community Improvement Plan on one-year hiatus; applications cease Jan 1, 2024
• Renewed Bradford Sports Dome agreement
• Approved $388,399.52 development charge credit to Sandstorm Developments Inc.

Holland Marsh Board

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive a report from the Drainage Superintendent, and set 2024 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Report HMDSJMSB-2023-08 from the Drainage Superintendent to be received for information
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates: Feb 8, Apr 11, Jun 13, Aug 8, Oct 10, Dec 12
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2023 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for a detached accessory building. The applicant seeks relief from zoning by-law 2010-050 regarding height provisions in an Estate Residential zone.

• Minor Variance Application PLN-2023-46: Height relief for a detached accessory building at 22 Cousins Court

Police Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board. The agenda includes only standard administrative items such as the agenda and minutes package. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• No specific items of business listed beyond agenda and minutes package

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on guide dogs and service animals, adopt previous meeting minutes, and discuss its work plan, accessible taxicab services, and an accessibility facility audit. The agenda also includes planning for 2024 community awareness days and future agenda items such as accessibility awareness in schools and barrier-free parking.

• Presentation by Patricia Ellis on guide dogs and service animals
• Adoption of minutes from October 30, 2023 public consultation
• Update on accessible taxicab services
• Review of accessibility facility audit
• Discussion of 2024 community awareness days

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

This is the regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting for December 5, 2023. Council will hear presentations on the 2024 South Simcoe Police Services budget and the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board budget and business plan, with a recommendation to approve the latter. Staff reports include a draft business plan for a proposed BWG Catalyst Centre and a potential revisioning of Carrot Fest. Council will also consider several by-laws, a motion supporting new schools, and recommendations from advisory committees.

• South Simcoe Police Services 2024 budget presentation
• Holland Marsh Drainage System 2024 budget and business plan approval recommendation
• BWG Catalyst Centre draft business plan (Report EDO-2023-13)
• By-law 2023-83: condo exemption for 263 Barrie Street
• Motion to support new schools and childcare spaces in Bradford

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on November 28, 2023. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda and minutes package on the County's website, with no specific items listed. It is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions detailed.

• No specific agenda items listed

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

This is a statutory public planning meeting to hear comments on two development applications: a zoning by-law amendment for Block 404, Plan 51M-1063 (owner: Bradford Capital Holdings Inc.) and an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision for properties at 53, 39, 31, 23 Danube Lane and 735, 743 Simcoe Road (owner: KLM Planning Partners Inc.). Council will not make decisions tonight; staff will report later.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Block 404, Plan 51M-1063 (Bradford Capital Holdings Inc.)
• Official plan and zoning amendment plus draft subdivision for 53, 39, 31, 23 Danube Lane and 735, 743 Simcoe Road (KLM Planning Partners Inc.)
• No decisions will be made at this meeting; public comments will be considered in future staff reports

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and prior minutes, and receiving updates. The main substantive item is a recommendation to approve a $10,000 Downtown Mural Program grant for a mural at 115 Back Street (Bradford Legion), which would then go to Council for final approval.

• Recommendation to approve $10,000 mural grant for 115 Back Street (Bradford Legion) under Downtown Mural Program
• Town Hall Project Update under unfinished business
• Adoption of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Open Forum for public comments on agenda items

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes and discuss several items of unfinished business, including updates on listed heritage properties, trail and park naming, and the preservation of United Church heritage. The committee will also consider the property designation for 1930 Line 12, a shed relocation at Auld Kirk Presbyterian Cemetery, and an overview of designated heritage properties in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

• Subcommittee update on listed heritage properties review
• Subcommittee update on trail and park naming
• United Church heritage preservation discussion
• 1930 Line 12 property designation
• Auld Kirk Presbyterian Cemetery shed relocation

Police Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda package and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or cancelled session.

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed pilot program for LittaTraps, a stormwater pollution control device, and to consider electric vehicle charging stations. The committee will also receive correspondence from the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Report DRN-2023-2 on LittaTrap Pilot Program with recommendation to support a pilot and make recommendations to Council
• Correspondence from Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
• Discussion of Smart Growth and Building Code
• Discussion of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Adoption of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

This is a regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting. Council will decide on a $150,101.66 property tax write-off for 2021-2023, endorse an Arterial Road Sequencing Plan (including the Line 8 Stage 1 project for the 2024 budget), and vote on a bylaw amending the Water/Wastewater Billing Policy. Several policies and reports are also up for approval or information.

• Approval of $150,101.66 in property tax write-offs for 2021-2023 (Report FIN-2023-22)
• Endorsement of the Arterial Road Sequencing Plan and direction to include Line 8 Stage 1 in the 2024 budget
• Enactment of By-law 2023-80 amending the Water/Wastewater Billing Policy By-law 2013-95
• Approval of a new crossing guard location at Crossland Boulevard and Rogers Trail
• Delegation of authority to the Assessment Review Board for tax relief due to sickness or extreme poverty (By-law FIN-2023-20)

Library Board

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No reports, resolutions, or public hearings are listed.

Holland Marsh Board

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board will meet to consider its draft 2024 Business Plan and Budget, and receive the October 31, 2023 financial report. The board will also hear the Drainage Superintendent's report and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Draft 2024 Business Plan and Budget to be considered for approval
• October 31, 2023 Financial Results report to be received
• Report of Drainage Superintendent to be received for information
• Approval of August 10, 2023 board minutes

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee will review staff reports on two intersection safety studies: West Park Avenue and Huron Lane, and Professor Day Drive and West Park Avenue/Breeze Drive. The committee will recommend a specific option for each intersection to Council. New business items include a proposal for temporary signalization lights at Professor Day Drive and Line 8, and speed mitigation on Miller Park Avenue with a recommendation for annual bollards.

• Review of West Park Avenue and Huron Lane intersection safety (TR-2023-18)
• Review of Professor Day Drive and West Park Avenue/Breeze Drive intersection safety (TR-2023-19)
• Proposal for temporary signalization lights at Professor Day Drive and Line 8
• Speed mitigation on Miller Park Avenue with recommendation for annual bollards

Special Council Closed Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council to address items postponed from the cancelled November 7, 2023 meeting. The only substantive item is a closed discussion under the Municipal Act regarding identifiable individuals in an organizational review. The rest is procedural, including adopting the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session discussion on Identifiable Individuals - Organizational Review
• By-law 2023-78 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• Meeting held at 305 Barrie Street, Unit 2, Bradford, ON

Simcoe County Council

This meeting of Simcoe County Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Council Chambers. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda packages on the County's website and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to receive an update on the Town Hall Project's space needs. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the Town Hall update under unfinished business.

• Town Hall Project Update - Space Needs
• Adoption of October 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 27 or at the call of the Chair

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will decide on a two-year extension for a draft subdivision plan at 2676 Line 8, and consider adopting a new Economic Development Strategy (2023-2026). Other items include endorsing a gravel road conversion framework, a water/sewer warranty program, and a motion to rename the Leisure Centre's blue ice pad after Paul Dossey. The closed session on an organizational review was cancelled.

• Two-year extension of draft plan approval for subdivision at 2676 Line 8 (PLN-2023-37)
• Adoption of BWG Economic Development Strategy (2023-2026) (EDO-2023-11)
• Endorsement of Gravel Road Conversion Framework (CS-2023-8)
• Motion to rename Leisure Centre blue ice pad as 'Paul Dossey Rink'
• Approval of $9,872.50 for pedestrian ramp at Blue Dasher Boulevard and Professor Day Drive

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business on a community engagement open house and materials, and new business on BIPOC art murals and sculptures as well as naming conventions for parks and streets. The agenda is largely procedural with no presentations or deputations scheduled.

• Discussion of BIPOC art murals and sculptures
• Discussion of naming conventions for parks and streets
• Community engagement open house (unfinished business)
• Community engagement materials (unfinished business)
• Adoption of minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee Public Consultation

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its annual public consultation, focused on the Design of Public Spaces under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The meeting is conducted electronically with no in-person attendance. Other items include reviewing facility accessibility audits and setting the 2023-2026 work plan.

• Public meeting to consult on the Design of Public Spaces in accordance with the AODA
• Discussion of BWG Facilities Accessibility Audits
• Committee Work Plan for 2023-2026 Term
• Agenda items include Accessible Taxicab Services and Site Plan Reviews

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including updates on listed heritage properties, street renaming processes, and a specific property designation at 1930 Line 12. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Subcommittee update on Listed Heritage Properties Review
• Subcommittee update on Trail and Park Naming
• Public Process for Renaming Streets
• Property Designation - 1930 Line 12
• Renaming of Sideroad 10

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Climate Mitigation Master Plan and Tree Preservation Bylaw, and to consider new anti-idling initiatives. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Climate Mitigation Master Plan update
• Tree Preservation Bylaw update
• Anti-idling initiatives discussion

Police Services Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board holds a regular meeting to carry out responsibilities under Ontario's Police Services Act. The agenda is procedural with no specific items listed.

• Meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Town of Innisfil Town Hall, 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. and Zoom
• Public attendance requires email request by noon the day prior

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing to consider two applications: a minor variance and a consent. The minor variance seeks relief from zoning by-law requirements to allow a 99-suite retirement home/long-term care facility at 31 Frederick Street, 123 Moore Street, and 118 Barrie Street. The consent application requests permission to modify existing easements related to shared parking and waste facilities for the same properties. A separate consent application proposes severing a 1.33-hectare parcel at 545 Holland Street West for a new industrial building.

• Minor variance application D13-23-07 for 99 residential suites at 31 Frederick Street, 123 Moore Street, and 118 Barrie Street
• Consent application D10-23-04 to modify easements for shared parking and waste facilities at the same location
• Consent application D10-23-05 to sever 1.33 hectares from 545 Holland Street West for an industrial building
• Public hearing conducted electronically via Zoom and YouTube

Simcoe County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to the full agenda package on the County website. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Town Hall project, an arterial road capital plan, and library lawn design options. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Town Hall Project Update
• Arterial Road Capital Plan
• Library Lawn Design Options
• Adoption of August 28, 2023 minutes

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee will consider a staff report on crossing guard warrants for the 2023-24 school year, recommending a new crossing guard at Crossland Boulevard and Rogers Trail. They will also review a request for an all-way stop at Veterans Street and Blackwell Crescent, which staff say is not warranted, and discuss alternative safety improvements. Other items include updates on the TMS PIC meeting, Fieldcrest Elementary pedestrian crossings, and the Automated Speed Enforcement Program.

• Proposed new crossing guard at Crossland Boulevard and Rogers Trail
• All-way stop request at Veterans Street and Blackwell Crescent (west leg) not warranted per Ontario Traffic Manual
• Recommended improvements: Level 2 Type D crossing, ladder crosswalk markings, lane markings, no-stopping bylaw amendments
• Update on Automated Speed Enforcement Program
• Discussion of Leonard Road as a heavy truck route

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council holds a public hearing on a proposed cemetery at 3369 Line 13 under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. It also considers several policy and by-law updates, including an accidental water leak adjustment policy, water and wastewater billing by-law amendment, property tax policies, and a leisure services master plan. Council will also vote on by-laws amending community safety zones and property standards, and on final assumption of works for two Lormel Developments phases.

• Public hearing for a new cemetery at 3369 Line 13 (File D11-18-11)
• Accidental Water Leak Adjustment Policy approval (FIN 2023 18)
• Water and Wastewater Billing By-law amendment (FIN-2023-17)
• Property Tax Collection and Pre-authorized Payment Plan policies (FIN 2023 16)
• By-laws 2023-69 to 2023-72: community safety zones, property standards, and Lormel Developments final assumptions

Library Board

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda package and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting is open to the public.

• No specific items listed; agenda is procedural boilerplate

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Council Compensation Advisory Committee meets to adopt minutes from August 16, 2023, and discuss unfinished business including a committee report to council and a review of the committee's roadmap, timeline, and requirements. No new business or substantive decisions are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting
• Review of committee's roadmap, timeline, and requirements

Simcoe County Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The agenda only contains a link to the County Council agenda packages on the County of Simcoe website.

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will consider approving two Downtown Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $58,141.55 for properties at 37 and 160 Holland Street West. A by-law amendment to address exterior nuisance lighting will be discussed, and a one-year Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project is recommended. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee recommendations.

• $28,401.68 DCIP grant for 37 Holland Street West (Zeinaly)
• $29,739.87 DCIP grant for 160 Holland Street West (Phinney)
• Proposed by-law amendment to Property Standards for exterior nuisance lighting
• Recommendation to endorse a one-year Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project
• Final assumption of Phase 1 and partial assumption of Phase 2 of Lormel Developments

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage items, including the Bond Head Heritage Conservation District, a heritage designation for 66 Barrie Street, and a sign by-law review for heritage signage. The agenda is largely procedural with no presentations or deputations scheduled.

• Bond Head Heritage Conservation District discussion
• 66 Barrie Street Heritage Designation – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER)
• Subcommittee update on Listed Heritage Properties Review
• Subcommittee update on Trail and Park Naming
• Property designation for 1930 Line 12

Police Services Board

This is a routine Police Services Board meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The only item is a link to the agenda and minutes package on the South Simcoe Police Services website. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Agenda and minutes package available via weblink to South Simcoe Police Services website

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Right to Repair Movement resolution, the Climate Mitigation Action Plan update, and the Monarch Butterfly Pledge implementation. New business includes support for student environmental leaders and grant opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural with no presentations or deputations scheduled.

• Right to Repair Movement - Resolution (unfinished business)
• Climate Mitigation Action Plan Update (unfinished business)
• Monarch Butterfly Pledge Implementation with attached Mayors Monarch Pledge and Actionable Items.pdf
• Support for Student Environmental Leaders (new business)
• Grant Opportunities (new business)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications and one consent application. The items involve a pool surround and shed at 37 Trailside Drive, and shared parking and waste facilities at 31 Frederick Street, 123 Moore Street, and 118 Barrie Street. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Secretary-Treasurer.

• Minor variance application D13-23-11 for 37 Trailside Drive to allow existing pool surround and shed with reduced side and rear yard setbacks
• Consent application D10-23-04 to modify easements for shared parking at 31 Frederick Street, 123 Moore Street, and 118 Barrie Street
• Minor variance application D13-23-07 for shared parking, waste storage, planting strip width, front yard setback, barrier-free parking, and loading spaces at the same three properties
• Appointment of Yusuf Mohamud as Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment

Special Council Closed Meeting

This is a special closed-session council meeting to address items postponed from the cancelled September 19 meeting. Council will discuss property negotiations for a lease at 177 Church Street, a proposed land acquisition at 3158 Line 6, and labour relations at the library. The meeting is conducted electronically with no public attendance, and only the closed-session agenda and a confirming by-law are listed.

• Closed session: property negotiations (lease) at 177 Church Street
• Closed session: proposed land acquisition at 3158 Line 6
• Closed session: labour relations - Library
• By-law 2023-66 to confirm proceedings

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on September 26, 2023. The agenda contains only standard administrative information about the meeting location, time, and how to access agenda packages; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The agenda for the September 25, 2023 meeting of the Strategic Projects Advisory Committee contains only procedural or placeholder entries. No decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no actionable business.

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee will consider two staff reports: one recommending additions to the Community Safety Zones By-law around town parks, and another recommending a one-year Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Pilot Project. The committee will also discuss a pedestrian connection at Fieldcrest Elementary School and speed mitigation on Northgate Drive.

• Recommendation to add 30+ road segments to Community Safety Zones By-law 2013-58, including Barrow Avenue, Blue Dasher Blvd, Dixon Road, and others
• Recommendation to amend existing safety zone boundaries on Aishford Road and Miller Park Avenue
• Staff report TR-2023-14 proposing a one-year Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Pilot Project for Council endorsement
• Discussion of a pedestrian connection at Fieldcrest Elementary School (unfinished business)
• New business item: speed mitigation on Northgate Drive

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will decide on two Downtown Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $58,141.55 for properties at 37 and 160 Holland Street West, and consider a bylaw amendment to regulate exterior nuisance lighting. The meeting also includes final and partial assumption of roads and services for two Lormel Developments phases, and receiving an enforcement activity report for the first half of 2023.

• Approve $28,401.68 grant for 37 Holland Street West under Downtown CIP (Zeinaly application)
• Approve $29,739.87 grant for 160 Holland Street West under Downtown CIP (Phinney application)
• Authorize bylaw amendment to improve property standards for exterior nuisance lighting
• Approve final assumption of roads and services for Lormel Developments Phase 1 (Plan 51M-962)
• Approve partial assumption of roads and services for Lormel Developments Phase 2 (Plan 51M-1087)

Library Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Library and Cultural Centre at 425 Holland Street West. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda and minutes package, with no specific items listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine business.

• Meeting date and time: Sept. 18, 2023, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• Location: Boardroom, Library and Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West
• Agenda includes only a weblink to the BWG Library Board Agenda Packages

Simcoe County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the County Administration Centre.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on epilepsy awareness and the Community Improvement Plan, and to discuss ongoing accessibility work including facility audits, accessible taxicab services, and the annual accessibility status report. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentation on Epilepsy Awareness by Daniela Pethick
• Presentation on Community Improvement Plan (CIP) by Michael Kemp, BWG Office of Economic Development
• Discussion of BWG Facilities Accessibility Audits
• Discussion of Accessible Taxicab Services
• Annual Public Consultation Meeting scheduled for October 30, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council extend the Accessible Taxicab Service public engagement survey by 30 days. The Committee also recommended that Council endorse the updated 2020-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the 2022 Accessibility Status Report for publication on the Town's website.

• Adopted September 11, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council extend 'Accessible Taxicab Service' survey until October 16, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Confirmed Annual Public Consultation Meeting for October 30, 2023
• Recommended Council endorse and publish the 2020-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and 2022 Accessibility Status Report (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will consider a temporary-use zoning by-law amendment for a modular office trailer on Line 6/Sideroad 10, and approve in principle the 2024 AMJ Convention at 3078 Line 11 with a noise exemption. A land exchange for part of South Lot 6, Concession 5, and a development charge deferral for on-farm employee housing at 2026 Line 11 are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for municipal act training, labour relations, regional review, and a potential land disposition.

• Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment for Mod-Aire Homes Ltd. at Line 6 and Sideroad 10 (D14-23-02)
• AMJ Convention 2024 approval in principle with noise exemption for July 5-7, 2024 at 3078 Line 11
• Proposed land exchange for Part of South Lot 6, Concession 5 (CAO-2023-13)
• Development charge deferral for on-farm employee accommodation at 2026 Line 11 (CAO-2023-12)
• Property tax write-offs totaling $15,741.88 for 2022 and 2023 (FIN-2023-14)

Council approved the AMJ Convention 2024 in principle and granted a noise by-law exemption for the event. Other actions included approving property tax write-offs, a site-specific zoning amendment, and a land exchange. Council also requested further investigation into alternative automated speed enforcement programs.

• Approved AMJ Convention 2024 in principle with noise by-law exemption for July 5-7, 2024
• Approved $15,741.88 in property tax write-offs for 2022 and 2023
• Approved site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at Line 6 and Sideroad 10
• Approved Development Charge Deferral Agreement for 2026 Line 11
• Approved Development Charge Deferral Option 1 for 671 Simcoe Road
• Approved land exchange for Part of South Lot 6, Concession 5 in principle
• Requested staff investigate alternate automated speed enforcement programs
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2023-57 to COW-2023-60

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Town Hall project and to direct staff on the preferred construction delivery method and the inclusion of green design elements. The agenda also includes updates on 177 Church Street, the Bond Head Village Core Servicing Plan, and the Library Lawn, along with routine adoption of minutes and administrative items.

• Town Hall Project update (Report CS-2023-4) with recommendation to direct staff on delivery method and green design
• 177 Church Street update
• Bond Head Village Core Servicing Plan update
• Library Lawn update
• Adoption of July 31, 2023 minutes

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee approved the construction delivery method for the Town Hall project. The committee also directed staff to investigate financing options for Bond Head sanitary servicing. Updates were provided on 177 Church Street and the Library Lawn.

• Approved 30% design build construction method for Town Hall project with green initiatives (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to investigate financing options for Bond Head Sanitary Servicing (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will hear presentations on a revised site plan for 27 Queen Street and a heritage evaluation for 123 Moore Street. The committee will also consider adopting its 2023-2024 work plan and receive updates on listed heritage properties and preservation efforts for several churches.

• Presentation by Shadi Almashni, owner of 27 Queen Street, on a revised site plan review
• Presentation by Roy Turner of Lett Architect on a heritage evaluation for 123 Moore Street
• Recommendation to request Council receive the Heritage Committee 2023-2024 Work Plan as information
• Subcommittee updates on listed heritage properties review
• Updates on heritage preservation efforts for Bradford United Church and United Churches in Bond Head, Newton Robinson, and Dunkerron

The Committee recommended that Council endorse a site plan for a day nursery at 28 Queen Street and approved the removal of 123 Moore Street and 31 Frederick Street from the Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties. Members also agreed to create a subcommittee to investigate public engagement for naming parks and trails.

• Recommended Council endorse site plan and heritage attribute alteration at 28 Queen Street (CARRIED)
• Determined 123 Moore Street and 31 Frederick Street lack heritage merit and approved removal from Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties (CARRIED)
• Approved demolition and redevelopment of 123 Moore Street and 31 Frederick Street (CARRIED)
• Requested Council receive the 2023-2024 Work Plan as information (CARRIED)
• Agreed to prepare a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 66 Barrie Street
• Approved establishment of a subcommittee to investigate public engagement for naming parks and trails

Committee of Adjustment

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment holds a statutory public hearing to consider two minor variance applications under the Planning Act. The committee will hear from applicants and the public before deciding whether to approve, refuse, or defer each request. Both applications seek relief from the municipality's Zoning By-law 2010-050.

• Minor variance D13-23-08 at 132 Zima Crescent: request to reduce rear and front yard setbacks for an existing legal non-complying dwelling
• Minor variance D13-23-10 at 27 Queen Street: request to reduce required parking spaces for a daycare redevelopment
• Public hearing conducted electronically via Zoom and YouTube; no in-person attendance
• Decisions subject to a 20-day appeal period to the Ontario Land Tribunal

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One allows for a storage building at 132 Zima Crescent, and the other adjusts parking requirements for a new daycare at 27 Queen Street.

• Approved minor variance D13-23-08 for storage building at 132 Zima Crescent (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance D13-23-10 for daycare parking at 27 Queen Street (CARRIED)
• Approved August 23, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 26, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee is considering two main items: a report on proposed Holland River and watershed remediation projects, and a motion urging the Province of Ontario to update the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy with a 2030 target. The committee will vote on supporting the projects and sending the motion to provincial officials and other municipalities.

• Report DRN-2023-1 on Holland River and surrounding watershed remediation and cleanup projects
• Motion requesting Ontario update the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to achieve 55% reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year by 2030
• Motion to send resolution to Minister David Piccini, MPP Caroline Mulroney, LSRCA, and all Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities
• Adoption of minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee supported proposed remediation projects for the Holland River and surrounding watershed. The committee also passed a resolution requesting the Province of Ontario create a time-bound action plan and budget to reduce phosphorus pollution by 55% by 2030.

• Approved recommendation to Bradford West Gwillimbury and Township of King Councils to support Holland River and Surrounding Watershed Remediation and Cleanup Projects
• Approved resolution requesting Province of Ontario update Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy with a target date of 2030
• Adopted agenda for August 23, 2023
• Adopted minutes of June 28, 2023 meeting

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on a traffic mitigation strategy, adopt previous minutes, and discuss community safety zone times, traffic counts on Collings Avenue, and resident concerns about speeding on McKenzie Way and Naylor Drive. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, adoption of agenda, and declarations of interest.

• Presentation by Arcadis IBI Group on Traffic Mitigation Strategy
• Discussion of Community Safety Zones Applied Times
• Traffic counts on Collings Avenue
• Resident concerns: speeding and stop signs on McKenzie Way; speeding on McKenzie Way and Naylor Drive
• Adoption of June 28, 2023 minutes

The Committee recommended that Council amend the Community Safety Zones By-law to apply to all designated zones at all times. Members also endorsed staff recommendations regarding resident traffic complaints and requested a list of parks not currently designated as safety zones.

• Recommended Council amend Community Safety Zones By-law to 'Anytime' for all zones (Carried)
• Endorsed staff suggestions and recommendations for resident concerns 10.3(1) and 10.3(2) (Carried)
• Recommended Council request staff list parks not currently in the Community Safety Zone By-law (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended to include item 8.2 (Carried)
• Adopted June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Council Compensation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a review of salary change calculations and a phased-in approach, as well as a committee report to Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or concrete proposals listed.

• Review of the calculation of salary changes and phased in approach
• Committee report to Council
• Review of the committee's road-map/time-line and requirements

The committee reviewed salary change calculations based on 50th percentile comparator data for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor positions. Members discussed a phased-in salary approach for 2024-2026 and the structure of their upcoming recommendation report to Council. No changes to existing benefits were proposed.

• Adopted August 16, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will discuss and potentially approve a Municipal Housing Pledge, updates to the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy with transfers totaling over $1.5 million, and next steps for the Leisure Services Master Plan. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations related to the library.

• Adoption of Municipal Housing Pledge (CAO-2023-11) to be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Approval of Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy update with transfers: $2,433.12 to CCIF Reserve, $624,812.54 to Roads & Protection DC Reserve, $869,752.57 to Capital Expenditures Reserve
• Endorsement of next steps for Leisure Services Master Plan draft report (CS-2023-6), including additional community consultation
• Enactment of By-law 2023-59 (amending Traffic By-law 2014-91) and By-law 2023-60 (amending Community Safety Zones By-law 2013-58)
• Deputation from Bond Head Women's Institute and presentation on Leisure Services Master Plan update

Council approved an updated Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and transferred over $1.5M into specific reserves. The body also adopted a Municipal Housing Pledge to be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additionally, Council enacted amendments to traffic and community safety by-laws.

• Approved updated Reserves and Reserve Fund Policy #FIN-F20-001
• Approved transfer of $2,433.12 to Council Community Initiatives Fund (CCIF) Reserve
• Approved transfer of $624,812.54 to Roads and Protection Development Charge Reserve Fund
• Approved transfer of $869,752.57 to a new Strategic Acquisition Reserve Fund
• Adopted Municipal Housing Pledge for submission to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Approved updating the Facility Use Agreement for Tec-We-Gwill Hall for 2024
• Enacted By-law 2023-59 (Traffic By-law amendment) and By-law 2023-60 (Community Safety Zones By-law amendment)
• Endorsed next steps for the Leisure Services Master Plan draft report

Holland Marsh Board

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the drainage superintendent. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2023 meeting
• Report HMDSJMSB-2023-06 from the Drainage Superintendent

The Board received a report from the Drainage Superintendent regarding current drainage activities. Members discussed potential projects to reduce phosphorus discharge and reviewed options for increasing capacity at the North Canal and Highway 400 bridge.

• Approved agenda for August 10, 2023
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2023 meeting
• Received Drainage Superintendent Report HMDSJMSB-2023-06 for information

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

Council held a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to discuss two temporary-use zoning by-law amendments. No decisions were made; both matters were referred back to staff for further recommendation reports.

• Temporary-use zoning amendment for Mod-Aire Homes Ltd. at Line 6 and Sideroad 10 (no municipal address)
• Temporary-use zoning amendment for a garden suite at 4230 Line 2, owned by Christopher Morgis
• No public comments were received on either application

Council held a public planning meeting to discuss two temporary use zoning by-law amendments. No final decisions were made on either application; both matters were referred back to staff for further recommendation reports.

• Received staff report for Mod-Aire Homes temporary use zoning amendment (File No. D14-23-02) for information
• Received staff report for 4230 Line 2 garden suite temporary use zoning amendment (File No. D14-23-12) for information

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on August 8, 2023. The agenda contains only a link to the full agenda and minutes package; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no substantive items detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Location: Simcoe County Council Chambers, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
• Agenda item 1: Agendas and Minutes Packages (link to County Council Agenda Packages on County of Simcoe website)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes and discuss updates on the Anti-Racism Action Plan and Inclusive Engagement Strategy. The agenda is largely procedural with no new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Anti-Racism Action Plan
• Update on Inclusive Engagement Strategy
• Next meeting scheduled for September 6, 2023

The Committee requested that Council seek an update from Economic Development regarding specific action items from the Anti-Racism Action Plan. Members discussed refining the committee's mission statement and reviewed the Inclusive Engagement Strategy.

• Adopted August 2, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Requested Council seek update from Economic Development on Anti-Racism Action Plan items ADV.6, ADV.7, and ADV.8 (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will consider a by-law exempting Blocks 54, 55, and 58 on Plan 51M-1212 from part-lot control for Sandstorm Developments Inc. The meeting also includes receiving committee minutes and correspondence items, and a closed session on labour relations with the library.

• By-law 2023-55 to exempt Blocks 54, 55, and 58 on Plan 51M-1212 from Part Lot Control for Sandstorm Developments Inc.
• Heritage Committee recommends renaming Sideroad 10 to 'Middletown Sideroad' and requesting County of Simcoe rename its road extension.
• Traffic and Community Safety Advisory Committee requests temporary signalized lights at Highway 11 and Line 12 and Line 9 intersections.
• Green Initiatives Advisory Committee recommends staff report on arboriculture program and endorsement of Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge.
• Correspondence items include licensed home-based childcare regulations, vacant building official positions, and illegal land use enforcement.

Council enacted by-laws to grant a part lot control exemption for Sandstorm Developments Inc. and remove a holding symbol for 303 Canal Road. The meeting included a closed session regarding library labour relations and several public deputations requesting library wage increases.

• Approved By-law 2023-55 granting part lot control exemption for Sandstorm Developments Inc. (Blocks 54, 55, 58)
• Approved By-law 2023-56 to remove Holding (H2) symbol from 303 Canal Road
• Requested staff report on residential exterior lighting restrictions and increasing volunteer firefighter retirement age
• Approved request to rename Sideroad 10 (from traffic circle north of Line 13) to 'Middletown Sideroad'
• Approved request to seek a meeting with United Church of Canada regarding Newton Robinson and Dunkerron United Churches
• Approved request to Simcoe County Council for temporary signalized lights at Highway 11 and Line 12 and Highway 11 and Line 9
• Directed staff to report on arboriculture program scope and funding before the 2024 budget
• Formally endorsed the 'Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge'

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and to receive a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan from Catherine Oosterbaan of Oosterbaan Strategy. No decisions on substantive items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.

• Presentation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan by Catherine Oosterbaan, President, Oosterbaan Strategy
• Adoption of the July 31, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of the June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed consultation themes and priorities for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. A draft strategy will be prepared for future review by the committee and Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted July 31, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

This is a regular meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda package and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Committee of Adjustment

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 26, 2023, to consider two consent (severance) applications and one minor variance application. The meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom, with public participation allowed. The Committee may make decisions, defer, or reserve decisions on the applications.

• Consent application PLN-2023-24: sever 1.35 ha from 3475 County Road 88 for boundary adjustment to 3479 County Road 88
• Consent application PLN-2023-26: sever 0.98 ha from 500 Holland Street West to create a lot for a new seniors apartment building
• Minor variance application PLN-2023-27: relief from side and rear yard setbacks for a deck/pool surround at 127 Rutherford Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications for land severances and one minor variance application. These decisions enable a boundary adjustment and the creation of a lot for a seniors apartment building.

• Approved Consent Application D10-23-02 for a 1.35 hectare parcel severance at 3475 County Road 88 (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Application D10-23-03 for a 0.98 hectare parcel severance at 500 Holland Street West for a seniors apartment building (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-23-06 for side and rear yard setbacks of a deck/pool surround at 127 Rutherford Road (CARRIED)

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Council Compensation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss salary analyses for current council members and the mayor, including whether the mayor role should be full-time or part-time. The committee will also review additional benefits and its own roadmap and timeline. The agenda includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Salary analysis of current council composition against designated comparator group
• Salary analysis for full-time or part-time mayor
• Review of additional benefits
• Review of committee's road-map/time-line and requirements

The Council Compensation Advisory Committee determined recommendations for Council pay and roles. The committee decided to recommend phasing in salary changes to the 50th percentile of comparators by 2026 and transitioning the Mayor to a full-time position in 2026. No increases to the benefit package were recommended.

• Recommended phasing in salary changes to 2026 based on 50th percentile of comparators for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor
• Recommended a full-time Mayor position beginning in 2026
• Recommended no increases to the Council benefit package
• Adopted July 18, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee, comprising 17 Simcoe County municipalities, meets to review municipal election campaign funding under the Municipal Elections Act and determine if audits should be conducted to identify irregularities. The agenda contains only a single item for agenda and minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of municipal election campaign funding under the Municipal Elections Act
• Determination of whether audits should be conducted to identify irregularities
• Meeting of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee with five citizen members

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Council Compensation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss municipal comparators, review the part-time vs. full-time mayor role, and determine a road map for its work. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Discussion of municipal comparators for compensation
• Review of part-time vs. full-time mayor
• Determining a road map for the committee's work

The Council Compensation Advisory Committee finalized a list of eight comparator municipalities to be used for its compensation review. The committee also discussed the requirements for a full-time versus part-time Mayor and established a timeline to deliver a final report to Council in October.

• Finalized eight comparator municipalities: East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Innisfil, King, New Tecumseth, Orillia, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and Woodstock
• Adopted June 28, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing to consider two minor variance applications seeking relief from zoning by-law setback requirements. The meeting will be conducted electronically with no in-person attendance.

• Minor variance application D13-23-04 for 63 Farris Street: seeks relief from side yard and rear yard setbacks for an uncovered deck/pool surround
• Minor variance application D13-23-05 for 303 Canal Road: seeks relief from rear yard and front yard setbacks for an existing legal non-complying detached dwelling

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications for minor variances from Zoning By-law 2010-050. Both approvals were granted subject to conditions outlined in the Staff Report.

• Approved minor variance D13-23-04 for side and rear yard setbacks of a deck/pool surround at 63 Faris Street
• Approved minor variance D13-23-05 for rear and front yard setbacks of a detached dwelling at 303 Canal Road
• Approved the June 28, 2023 meeting agenda
• Adopted the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes, finalize and approve its work plan, discuss next steps for a private tree preservation bylaw, and consider a motion to endorse the Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge.

• Finalize and approve Committee Work Plan
• Private Tree Preservation Bylaw next steps
• Motion to request Council formally endorse the 'Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge' and undertake nine outlined actions

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee approved its 2023-2026 Work Plan. The committee requested that Council endorse the Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge and report on the town's arboriculture program before the 2024 budget process.

• Approved Green Initiatives Advisory Committee Work Plan 2023-2026 (CARRIED)
• Requested Council direct staff to report on arboriculture program scope, benefits, and potential funding increases before 2024 budget (CARRIED)
• Requested Council formally endorse the Mayor's Monarch Butterfly Pledge and undertake the first nine actionable items (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 28, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is scheduled to meet at the South Simcoe Police Station and via Zoom. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee is reviewing staff reports on parking regulations as a speed mitigation tool, an all-way stop review at Metcalfe and Wilson drives, and rural road speed limits. The committee will also hear a presentation from Parachute Canada on road safety and discuss resident concerns about traffic speed and on-street parking.

• Presentation from Parachute Canada on road safety and safe mobility initiatives
• Report COR-2023-4: Parking Regulations as Speed Mitigation Device, to be included in forthcoming Traffic Mitigation Strategy
• Report TR-2023-11: Metcalfe Drive and Wilson Drive All-Way Stop Review — all-way stop not warranted per Ontario Traffic Manual
• Report TR-2023-12: Rural Road – Posted Speed Limits, received as information
• Resident concerns: traffic speed on Northgate Drive and on-street parking on Depeuter Crescent

The Committee recommended that Council request temporary signalized lights at Highway 11 and Line 12 and Highway 11 and Line 9. They also determined that an all-way stop at Metcalfe Drive and Wilson Drive is not warranted. Additionally, parking regulations will be integrated into a forthcoming Traffic Mitigation Strategy.

• Recommended Council request temporary signalized lights at Highway 11 and Line 12 and Highway 11 and Line 9 (Carried)
• Determined an all-way stop is not warranted at Metcalfe Drive and Wilson Drive (Carried)
• Approved including parking regulations as a speed mitigation device in the forthcoming Traffic Mitigation Strategy (Carried)
• Received report on Rural Road Posted Speed Limits as information (Carried)
• Endorsed staff recommendations regarding traffic concerns on Northgate Drive and Depeuter Crescent (Carried)
• Adopted June 28, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Simcoe County Council

This is a regular meeting of Simcoe County Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a vice chair, adopt minutes, and discuss several items including the Town Hall Project terms of reference, an update on Line 8, and a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes open forum for public comments on agenda items.

• Appointment of a Vice Chair
• Town Hall Project - Terms of Reference
• Line 8 Update
• Economic Development Strategic Plan presentation by Catherine Oosterbaan, President, Oosterbaan Strategy
• Adoption of minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting

The committee appointed a Vice Chair and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Staff provided updates on the Town Hall Project and Line 8, while the Economic Development Strategic Plan was deferred.

• Appointed Joseph Giordano as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 26, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Deferred Economic Development Strategic Plan to July 31 meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the previous meeting's minutes. They will also discuss unfinished business on renaming Sideroad 10, new business on Planning Act applications, the 2023/2024 work plan, Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act), and a heritage designation for Bradford United Church. No presentations or deputations are scheduled.

• Renaming of Sideroad 10 (unfinished business)
• Planning Act applications discussion
• Committee Work Plan for 2023/2024
• Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act
• Bradford United Church Heritage Designation

The Committee recommended that Council formally rename a section of Sideroad 10 to Middletown Sideroad. Members also established urban and rural sub-committees to evaluate 390 listed properties for heritage designation by January 2025. The Committee identified Bradford United Church as a candidate for heritage designation.

• Recommended Council formally rename Sideroad 10 (from new traffic circle to north of Line 13) to 'Middletown Sideroad' (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council request staff contact United Church of Canada regarding Newton Robinson and Dunkerron United Churches (CARRIED)
• Formed urban and rural sub-committees to evaluate 390 listed properties for Bill 23 compliance
• Determined Bradford United Church at 66 Barrie Street is a potential candidate for heritage designation
• Adopted June 22, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 25, 2023 minutes (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will consider approving the 2022 audited financial statements and allocating the general taxation surplus, including $14,383,856 in carry-forward projects. They will also hear the auditor's presentation on the 2022 results, review a draft subdivision approval for 263 Barrie Street, and decide on several grants, leases, and by-laws.

• Approve 2022 audited financial statements and allocate surplus per FIN 2023 08
• Draft plan approval for Serena Homes subdivision at 263 Barrie Street, with condominium exemption
• Downtown CIP grant of $23,457.90 to Yousif for 19 Holland Street East
• Lease agreements for Helping Hand Food Bank, CrossTrainers Canada, and WOW Living at 177 Church Street
• Noise exemption for 147 Metcalfe Drive

Council approved the Town's December 31, 2022 Audited Financial Statements and allocated the 2022 General Taxation Surplus. The board also granted draft approval for a subdivision at 263 Barrie Street and authorized several lease agreements for the Community Hub at 177 Church Street.

• Approved December 31, 2022 Audited Financial Statements and $14,383,856 in carry forward projects
• Granted draft approval for subdivision application D12-17-08 at 263 Barrie Street
• Approved $23,457.90 grant for 19 Holland Street East under the Downtown Community Improvement Plan
• Authorized noise exemption application for 147 Metcalfe Drive
• Enacted lease agreements for Helping Hand Food Bank, CrossTrainers Canada, and WOW Living at 177 Church Street
• Approved physical accessibility consultation of Town facilities and research into accessible taxicabs
• Enacted amendments to Entrance and Driveway Width Extension By-law and Building By-law
• Requested staff report on 162 Stirling Crescent deferral agreement and Community Hub naming rights

Library Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board is holding a regular meeting on June 19, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Simcoe County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to the full agenda package on the County website. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of the 2023-2026 term, conducted electronically. The agenda includes appointing a vice-chair, adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving an orientation presentation. New business items include reviewing the committee's terms of reference, discussing facility accessibility audits, accessible taxicab services, and planning an annual public consultation meeting.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Adoption of August 25, 2022 minutes
• Terms of Reference Overview
• Town Facilities Accessibility Audits
• Accessible Taxicab Services

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council support physical accessibility consultations for several Town facilities. The Committee also recommended a survey of residents and taxicab brokerages to assess the need for accessible taxicabs in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

• Appointed Cheraldean Duhaney as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted June 12, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Council support physical accessibility consultations of Leisure Centre, Public Library, and entrances at 61 Holland Street East, 100 Dissette Street, and 305 Barrie Street Unit 2 and 4B (Carried)
• Recommended Council request staff survey taxicab brokerages and residents regarding accessible taxicab needs (Carried)
• Recommended staff research and report back on taxicab usage, vehicle retrofitting, licensing fees, and brokerage compensation (Carried)

Holland Marsh Board

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board will consider a report on the Professor Day Pumphouse Replacement and decide whether to appoint R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited under the Ontario Drainage Act. The board will also receive financial results for April 2023 and a report from the Drainage Superintendent. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Professor Day Pumphouse Replacement report and potential appointment of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited under S.78(1) of the Ontario Drainage Act
• April 30, 2023 Financial Results report (HM-FIN-2023-01) to be received for information
• Report of Drainage Superintendent (HMDSJMSB-2023-04) to be received for information
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting

The Board appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited to handle the Professor Day Pumphouse Replacement under the Ontario Drainage Act. The Board also received financial results and a drainage activities update. Members discussed the proposed Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Project.

• Appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for Professor Day Pumphouse Replacement (CARRIED)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received April 30, 2023 Financial Results report for information (CARRIED)
• Received Drainage Superintendent report dated June 1, 2023 for information (CARRIED)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a vice chair, adopt the agenda, and discuss several new business items. These include a proclamation for the Barrie Persian Association, committee orientation, an overview of terms of reference, a status update on the Town's Anti-Racism Action Plan, and an inclusive engagement strategy. The meeting is conducted electronically with no in-person attendance.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Proclamation for Barrie Persian Association
• Status of Town's Anti-Racism Action Plan
• Inclusive Engagement Strategy review
• Overview of 2022-2026 Terms of Reference

The committee appointed a Vice Chair and adopted the meeting agenda. Members reviewed the committee's Terms of Reference and received updates on the Town's Anti-Racism Action Plan and Inclusive Engagement Strategy.

• Appointed Jennifer Bahinski as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Adopted the June 7, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

This regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting includes a statutory public meeting on proposed increases to building permit fees for some permit classes, followed by decisions on downtown improvement grants, a Catalyst Centre plan, street naming, development charge deferral, video surveillance policy, and taxi fare review. The agenda also includes closed-session items on property acquisition and expropriation settlement.

• Public meeting on proposed amendments to Building By-law 2020-40 to increase building permit fees for some classes
• Approve $15,891.83 Downtown CIP grant for 152 Holland Street East (Ingoglia)
• Approve $9,179.45 Downtown CIP grant for 27 Holland Street East (Quinlan)
• Endorse Accolade Innovations Inc. to develop draft business plan for Bradford Catalyst Centre
• Consider street name candidates from charitable auction: Augusto Marques Boulevard, Froats, Barry Snaper

Council approved two Downtown Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $25,071.28 for building exterior and interior work. The body also endorsed a plan to develop a business and operational strategy for the Bradford Catalyst Centre with Accolade Innovations Inc.

• Approved $15,891.83 grant for 152 Holland Street East (CARRIED)
• Approved $9,179.45 grant for 27 Holland Street East (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Accolade Innovations Inc. to develop Bradford Catalyst Centre plan (CARRIED)
• Approved Video Surveillance Policy (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 2 for Taxicab Fare Review (CARRIED)
• Approved Option 4 for Development Charge Deferral at 490 Holland Street West (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of passive recreation trails and benches (CARRIED)
• Requested staff report on using municipal facilities for third-party daycare (CARRIED)

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Council Compensation Advisory Committee is meeting to continue its work on council compensation. They will appoint a chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and discuss new business including reviewing comparator municipalities, a time commitment survey for council, and compensation factors. The meeting is open to public input via email on agenda items.

• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Adoption of May 10, 2023 minutes
• Review and selection of comparator municipalities
• Time commitment survey for Council
• Compensation factors for consideration

The Council Compensation Committee identified 10 comparator municipalities to assist in reviewing council remuneration. Members reviewed time commitment surveys for council and discussed factors for compensation, including benefit packages and vehicle allowances.

• Appointed Andrew Belanger as Chair (Carried)
• Adopted June 5, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Selected New Tecumseth, Innisfil, Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Whitchurch-Stouffville, King, Orillia, Collingwood, Woodstock and Centre Wellington as comparator municipalities

Special Council Closed Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, contracts, or motions are listed.

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to appoint a vice chair, adopt previous minutes, and receive an orientation presentation. Unfinished business includes an update on 108 Moore Street and the Bond Head Conservation District. New business covers planning act applications, terms of reference, and heritage naming for urban boundary sideroads and in-town streets.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Update on 108 Moore Street
• Bond Head Conservation District discussion
• Heritage Naming for Urban Boundary Sideroads and In-Town Streets
• Heritage Committee Terms of Reference Overview

The Municipal Heritage Committee recommended that Council repeal the designation of the Collings House due to fire damage. The Committee also requested that Council move to rename Sideroad 10 to Middletown Road and research public engagement for other road renaming.

• Appointed Roger Sorensen as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Adopted August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council repeal By-law 2018-69 designating 108 Moore Street (Collings House) as a heritage property (CARRIED)
• Requested Council direct staff to change the name of Sideroad 10 to 'Middletown Road' (CARRIED)
• Requested Council direct staff to research a public engagement process for naming Line 8, Line 6, Line 5, and Sideroad 5 (CARRIED)

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Green Initiatives Advisory Committee will discuss a tree preservation by-law update, a motion to enhance parks and trails, and a resolution to support the right-to-repair movement. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a work plan review.

• Tree Preservation By-Law Update presented by Shan Tennyson and Mike O'Hare
• Parks and Trails Enhancement Motion requesting staff reports on trails, benches, arboretum, and parkette concepts
• Right to Repair Support resolution endorsing federal action on consumer and agricultural repair rights
• Adoption of minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting
• Committee Work Plan review under unfinished business

The Committee requested that staff provide cost estimates and feasibility reports for several trail and park enhancements ahead of 2024 budget deliberations. The Committee also recommended that Council endorse the right-to-repair movement via a letter to the federal government.

• Adopted May 24, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Requested staff report on feasibility and costs for passive recreation trails and benches at Simcoe Rd/Line 6, Marshview Blvd/Morris Rd, and Line 8 near Ron Simpson Memorial Park (CARRIED)
• Requested cost for a bench at the Aishford Rd and Faris St stormwater pond lookout (CARRIED)
• Requested concept plan and costs for an arboretum and walking path near Belfry Cemetery off Line 8 (CARRIED)
• Requested concept plans and costs to refurbish Bill Marks Greenspace trail system (CARRIED)
• Requested concept plan and costs for a linear parkette between John St E/Scanlon Ave (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council endorse the right-to-repair movement via a letter to the federal government (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing to consider two applications: a minor variance for an agricultural building at 4307 Sideroad 10 and a consent to sever a 40.59-hectare parcel at 2352 Sideroad 5. The meeting will be conducted electronically with no in-person attendance.

• Minor variance application D13-23-03 for 4307 Sideroad 10 to reduce side yard setback in Agricultural 'A' zone for an agricultural building
• Consent application D10-23-01 for 2352 Sideroad 5 to sever 40.59 hectares from 121.89-hectare Agricultural 'A' landholding
• Public hearing under the Planning Act with opportunity for public comments

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for an accessory building at 4307 Sideroad 10 and a consent application to sever a 40.59 hectare parcel at 2352 Sideroad 5.

• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-23-03 for an accessory building at 4307 Sideroad 10 (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Application D10-23-01 to sever a 40.59 hectare parcel at 2352 Sideroad 5, subject to a $500 cash-in-lieu of parkland payment (CARRIED)
• Approved the May 24, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the March 22, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board. The agenda contains only a placeholder for agenda and minutes packages, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Appeals Tribunal

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Appeals Tribunal. The agenda includes appointing a chair and vice chair, adopting the agenda, and a training session. No substantive appeals or decisions are listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of the Appeal Tribunal
• Appeal Tribunal Training Session by Shayne Turner, Municipal Compliance Solutions
• Adoption of the May 24, 2023 agenda

The Appeals Tribunal elected its leadership and adopted the meeting agenda. Members received training on their roles, responsibilities, and the process for handling confidential information.

• Elected Roger Sorensen as Chair
• Appointed Nusrat Aswan as Vice-Chair
• Adopted the May 24, 2023 agenda (Resolution AT 2023-01)

Simcoe County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to the full agenda package. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Special Council

This is a special council meeting dedicated to discussing the town's Economic Development Strategy. Presentations will cover the strategic planning process, economic development basics, performance measurement, and background, followed by a consultation. The council will also consider adopting the agenda and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Discussion of Economic Development Strategy
• Presentation by Catherine Oosterbaan of Oosterbaan Strategy
• By-law 2023-43 to confirm proceedings
• Review of Resiliency and Recovery Strategy Tracking Document (April 2023 Update)

Council participated in a facilitated session regarding the Economic Development Strategy, including performance measurement and background data. No policy decisions were made; a full report is scheduled for the August 15 meeting.

• Adopted the May 23, 2023 Special Council Agenda
• Enacted By-law 2023-43 to confirm proceedings of the May 23, 2023 meeting

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety items, including unfinished business on school kiss-and-ride programs and traffic mitigation, as well as new business on automated speed enforcement contracts, Block Parent and Community Watch programs, and speed limits in community safety zones. The committee will also receive three resident concerns about speeding and safety issues on specific roads. The agenda is largely procedural, with no presentations or correspondence.

• Automated Speed Enforcement Contract Details
• Block Parent and Community Watch Programs
• Speed Limits and Road Signage in Community Safety Zones
• Speeding on Miller Park Avenue
• Speeding in Bond Head subdivision and Professor Day Drive/Breeze Drive intersection concerns

The Committee approved funding for speed signs on Line 12 and requested research into pedestrian connections near schools. Members also endorsed staff recommendations for resident traffic concerns and requested a town-wide 'no parking' signage assessment.

• Approved $10,000 for two school safety flashing speed signs on Line 12
• Requested Council authorize staff to research pedestrian connections at Professor Day Drive and Blue Dasher Boulevard
• Requested Council authorize a Traffic By-law amendment for no 'U-turn' restrictions on Professor Day Drive
• Requested staff complete a 'no parking' signage assessment across all four quadrants of Town
• Endorsed staff recommendations for resident concerns regarding Miller Park Avenue, Bond Head subdivision, and Professor Day Drive/Breeze Drive
• Adopted May 17, 2023 agenda
• Adopted April 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will vote on an official plan and zoning amendment for 500 Holland Street West to allow redevelopment, and will consider directing staff to issue a request for proposals for a Town Hall Development Plan at 125 Simcoe Road. The meeting also includes a deputation on the Bradford Bypass interchange and a report on extending draft plan approval for a subdivision in Bond Head South.

• Official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 500 Holland Street West (CP Reit Ontario Properties) to permit redevelopment
• Direction to issue a request for proposals for a Town Hall Development Plan at 125 Simcoe Road
• Three-year extension of draft plan approval for subdivision D12-23-03 (Bond Head South) until October 29, 2026
• Deputation from Brent Fellman and Hank Alsemgeest on the 10th Sideroad Interchange (Bradford Bypass)
• Deputation from Jody Levac, President and CEO of Stevenson Memorial Hospital, on the foundation campaign and redevelopment project

Council approved a site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 500 Holland Street West. The meeting also included approvals for a subdivision extension, a new Town Hall development plan RFP, and a request for the province to review the Bradford Bypass interchange design.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 500 Holland Street West
• Authorized Mayor to request provincial review of Bradford Bypass interchange design at Sideroad 10
• Granted 3-year extension to draft approval for Subdivision D12-23-03 (expires Oct 29, 2026)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for a Town Hall Development Plan at 125 Simcoe Road
• Approved additional funds for design option 2 at Henderson Meadow
• Approved amendment to the Entrance and Driveway Width Extension By-law
• Enacted By-law 2023-40 to permit a temporary 'Sales Centre' at 3778 County Road 88
• Supported City of Cambridge request for municipal discretion over Automated Speed Enforcement systems

Library Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda package with no specific items listed.

Council Compensation Advisory Committee

The Council Compensation Advisory Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, discuss the approach taken by the previous Compensation Evaluation Committee, and outline its own work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no presentations or deputations scheduled.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Review of approach taken by previous Compensation Evaluation Committee
• Discussion of approach for this Committee
• Work Plan discussion

The committee reviewed its mandate to assess mayoral reclassification to full-time and current council remuneration. Members discussed the approach for data collection and proposed a timeline to present recommendations in October for a January 1, 2024, effective date. No substantive votes were taken.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Proposed a timeline to submit recommendations in October for January 1, 2024 implementation

Special Council Closed Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council, held for education and training on municipal governance and parliamentary procedure. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, declarations of interest, a closed session, and confirming proceedings with By-law 2023-39. No substantive decisions or public business are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (3.1) for education and training on governance
• By-law 2023-39 to confirm proceedings of the May 9, 2023 Council meeting
• Meeting held at Zima Room, Library & Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West

Council convened a closed session to discuss education and training regarding municipal governance and parliamentary procedure. No motions arose from the closed session.

• Adopted the May 9, 2023 agenda
• Resolved into closed session for municipal governance and parliamentary procedure training
• Enacted By-law 2023-39 to confirm proceedings

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on May 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Midhurst, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—a link to the agenda package and general meeting information—with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 09, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Simcoe County Council Chambers, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
• Agenda package available via weblink to County of Simcoe website

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will consider ending fire consolidation discussions with Innisfil after failing to agree on a cost-share model, and dissolving the joint committee. They will also decide on a street party road closure and noise exemption, a temporary zoning amendment for a sales centre, and additional fleet funding.

• End fire consolidation talks with Innisfil and dissolve Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee
• Authorize road closure and noise exemption for Blue Dasher Blvd. street party on Aug. 12, 2023
• Approve temporary zoning by-law for sales centre at 3778 County Road 88 for 3 years
• Approve $51,907.26 additional funds for water division pick-up trucks
• Support Sarjeant Co. request to modify County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment 7 for lands at 3655 Line 5 and 1934 Sideroad 5

Council approved ending further exploration of fire service consolidation with the Town of Innisfil after the joint committee could not agree on a cost-share model, and dissolved the Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee. Council also approved a temporary zoning by-law amendment for a sales centre at 3778 County Road 88, additional funding for fleet replacements, and several parking and traffic by-law amendments. Several items were procedural, including adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Ended fire consolidation talks with Innisfil, dissolved joint committee (carried)
• Approved temporary zoning by-law amendment for sales centre at 3778 County Road 88 (carried)
• Approved additional $51,907.26 for water division pick-up trucks (carried)
• Authorized road closure and noise exemption for Blue Dasher Blvd. street party on Aug. 12, 2023 (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 128 Downy Emerald Drive (carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare by-law amendments for on-street parking restrictions on Natale Court and Cousteau Drive/Summerlyn Trail (carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare agreements for automated speed enforcement via Toronto Joint Processing Centre (carried)
• Approved 2024-2026 budget timeline and meeting schedule (carried)

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

This is the first meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury's Green Initiatives Advisory Committee for the 2023-2026 term. The committee will appoint a vice chair, adopt its agenda, and receive orientation on its terms of reference and priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• Committee orientation and overview of 2022-2026 Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Green Initiatives Advisory Committee's priorities
• Next meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023

The committee appointed Anne Wright as Vice Chair and adopted the meeting agenda. Members identified priorities for a future work plan, including climate change mitigation and transit and trail improvements.

• Appointed Anne Wright as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 26, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Identified priorities for work plan: Climate Change Mitigation Strategy, transit, park improvements, active transportation, and trail additions

Police Services Board

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023, at the South Simcoe Police Station.

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Midhurst, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural information about accessing agenda and minutes packages; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Location: Simcoe County Council Chambers, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
• Council represents 16 member municipalities, including Bradford West Gwillimbury

Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Strategic Projects Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a vice chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and receive staff status updates on eight strategic projects including the Community Centre Revitalization, 177 Church Street Community Hub, and Holland Street Transformation Project. No presentations or deputations are scheduled, and open forum comments must relate to agenda items.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Status update: Community Centre Revitalization
• Status update: 177 Church Street Community Hub
• Status update: Holland Street Transformation Project
• Status update: Henderson Park Phase 2

The committee decided that using the Don Harrison Auditorium as an interim Town Hall was not cost-effective and recommended staff end due diligence on the option. Staff provided status updates on the 177 Church Street Community Hub, arterial road upgrades, and the Holland Street Transformation Project.

• Recommended Council direct staff to end due diligence on temporary Town Hall in Don Harrison Auditorium (Carried)
• Adopted April 24, 2023 agenda as amended (Carried)

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to review several traffic and parking reports, including survey results on Parkwood Avenue parking, all-way stop requests at multiple intersections, and on-street parking restrictions on Natale Court, Summerlyn Trail, and Cousteau Drive. They will also discuss a potential agreement with the Toronto Joint Processing Centre for automated speed enforcement. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these items.

• Parkwood Avenue parking survey recommends no further restrictions
• All-way stops not warranted at Citrine/Sundragon, Rutherford/Faris, Scarlet/Sundragon, Wandering/Sundragon, Zima/Martin, Frederick/Essa
• Miller Park and Sutherland all-way stop not warranted; committee to review warrants for school travel safety
• On-street parking by-law amendments for Natale Court and Summerlyn Trail/Cousteau Drive
• Automated speed enforcement via Toronto Joint Processing Centre and Barrie Courts

The Committee recommended that Council implement speed humps at Blue Dasher Blvd and Northgate Drive, and authorize by-law amendments for parking restrictions on Natale Court, Cousteau Drive, and Summerlyn Trail. It also recommended against further parking restrictions on Parkwood Avenue and denied an all-way stop at Miller Park and Sutherland.

• Recommended no further parking restrictions on Parkwood Avenue (CARRIED)
• Deferred All-Way Stop Reviews report TR-2023-9 (CARRIED)
• Determined all-way stop is not warranted at Miller Park and Sutherland (CARRIED)
• Recommended by-law amendment for parking restrictions on Natale Court (CARRIED)
• Recommended by-law amendment for parking restrictions on Cousteau Drive and Summerlyn Trail (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council authorize agreements for Automated Speed Enforcement via Toronto JPC (CARRIED)
• Recommended speed humps at Blue Dasher Blvd and Russel Drive, and Blue Dasher Blvd and Summerlyn Trail (CARRIED)
• Recommended replacing temporary calming measures with permanent speed humps on Northgate Drive for approximately $27,000 (CARRIED)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

Council will vote on the 2023 final tax levy by-law and consider a zoning and official plan amendment for Highlight Motors Group on 5th Sideroad and Line 6. Other items include a sign variance for a digital billboard at 105 Holland Street East, a development charge deferral request, and approval of the 2024-2026 budget timeline.

• 2023 Final Tax Levy By-law (FIN-2023-4) to set and levy 2023 tax rates
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Highlight Motors Group at 2319, 2329, 2261, 2249, 2279 5th Sideroad & 3603, 3651, 3695 Line 6 (PLN-2023-12)
• Sign variance application for a digital billboard at 105 Holland Street East (BLD-2023-4)
• Development charge deferral request for 136 Sterling Crescent (FIN-2023-5)
• 2024-2026 Budget Timelines and Meeting Schedules approval (FIN 2023 07)

Council approved the 2023 Final Tax Levy and the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Services Board Levy. The board also approved a site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Highlight Motors Group and implemented a moratorium on new digital sign variance requests.

• Approved 2023 Final Tax Levy By-law and Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Services Board Levy By-law
• Approved site-specific Official Plan Amendment (D09-22-02) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-22-09) for Highlight Motors Group
• Implemented moratorium on new digital sign variance requests until by-law is updated
• Approved Option 3 for Temporary Patio Program
• Approved additional funding for 2023 fleet replacement vehicles from Blue Mountain Chrysler
• Approved Development Charge deferral to December 31, 2025 for 136 Sterling Crescent
• Approved exemption from Part Lot Control for Sandstorm Developments Inc. (Block 59 on Plan 51M-1212)
• Opposed Enbridge Gas downloading utility locate costs to Ontario municipalities

Library Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board is holding a regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2023. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to the full agenda package. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the document.

• Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2023, 7:00-9:00 PM
• Location: Boardroom, Library and Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West, Bradford
• Agenda package available via weblink (not included in this document)

Holland Marsh Board

The Board will review the December 31, 2022 financial results and approve the 2022 financial statement. The Board is also scheduled to discuss a legal matter regarding an appeal to a Drainage Referee in a closed session.

• Approval of $107,035 deficit to be invoiced to Township of King and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
• Closed session discussion regarding a Legal Matter - Appeal to Drainage Referee
• Review of the Report of the Drainage Superintendent dated April 5, 2023

The Board approved the December 31, 2022 financial statements and authorized staff to invoice the Township of King and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for their shares of a $107,035 deficit. The Board also appointed its Chair and Vice Chair and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Appointed William J Eek as Chair
• Appointed Ben Verkaik as Vice Chair
• Approved 2022 HMDSJMSB Financial Statement
• Authorized invoicing of Township of King and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for share of $107,035 deficit
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for June 8, August 10, October 12, and December 14

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on April 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Midhurst, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—a link to the agenda package and meeting logistics—with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee

The Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee is holding a meeting on April 11, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Town of Innisfil Town Hall and via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting called by the Chair
• Agenda and minutes review

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to discuss a temporary use zoning by-law amendment for 3778 County Road 88, proposed by Bond Head Properties Inc. Council will not make a decision tonight; the matter will go back to staff for a recommendation report after considering public comments. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• Public hearing for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-23-01 at 3778 County Road 88
• No decision will be made at this meeting; staff will report later with a recommendation
• Written public comments accepted until Council makes a final decision
• By-law 2023-30 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council held a statutory public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 3778 County Road 88. No decision was made on the application; the matter was referred back to staff for a further recommendation report.

• Received staff report PLN-2023-11 regarding Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment for 3778 County Road 88
• Referred 3778 County Road 88 application back to staff for further recommendation report

Regular Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will hold a closed session to discuss advisory committee appointments, then reconvene to adopt minutes, receive a staff report on the Tec-We-Gwill Hall, and enact a confirming by-law. A deputation on epilepsy awareness is scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act to discuss advisory committee appointments
• Deputation by Daniela Pethick on epilepsy awareness
• Staff report PP-2023-1 on Tec-We-Gwill Hall at Newton Robinson received for information
• Adoption of minutes from March 21 and March 28, 2023 meetings
• Enactment of By-law 2023-29 to confirm proceedings

Council approved appointments for the Appeals Tribunal, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Council Compensation Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness Committee, Green Initiatives Committee, and Heritage Committee. The meeting also included directions for staff to review facility agreements and parking regulations.

• Approved appointments to six municipal advisory committees
• Requested staff review Facility Use Agreement for Tec-We-Gwill Hall at Newton Robinson
• Requested staff report on Town drainage responsibilities in Brownlee Subdivision
• Directed staff to report on costs for additional speed cameras via JPC, Barrie JPC, and LAS
• Recommended amending Traffic By-law for on-street parking at Stevenson Crescent
• Authorized staff to retain existing parking regulations at Northgate Avenue
• Requested staff report on 'No Parking Signs' for Cousteau Drive and Summerly Trail

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a staff report on an operational snow disposal facility. Council is being asked to endorse a proposed snow dump location east of 225 Dissette Street (at the wastewater treatment plant) and approve $372,000 for detailed design, funded from the Town's Capital Replacement Reserve.

• Report TR-2023-4 on Operational Snow Disposal Facility
• Proposed snow dump location east of 225 Dissette Street
• Request to approve $372,000 for detailed design
• Funding from Town's Capital Replacement Reserve
• Feasibility study dated December 2, 2022 attached

The Committee received a staff report regarding an Operational Snow Disposal Facility. It was decided that the matter be referred to the Green Initiatives Committee and the 2024 budget deliberations.

• Adopted the April 4, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received Report TR-2023-4 'Operational Snow Disposal Facility' and referred it to the Green Initiatives Committee and 2024 budget deliberations (CARRIED)

Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee meeting on March 30, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video and document viewing options, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder or administrative notice rather than a substantive agenda.

Community and Traffic Safety Committee

The Community and Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, appoint a vice chair, and discuss resident safety concerns received from June 2022 to March 2023. Staff will provide a verbal report on parking concerns on Northgate Avenue, and the committee will consider parking arrangements on Stevenson Crescent. No presentations or deputations are scheduled.

• Appointment of Vice Chair for the committee
• Review of 2022-2026 Terms of Reference for the Community and Traffic Safety Committee
• Verbal staff report on parking concerns on Northgate Avenue
• Discussion of parking arrangements and regulations on Stevenson Crescent
• Review of resident safety concerns received from June 2022 to March 2023

The Committee recommended amending the Traffic By-law for on-street parking on Stevenson Crescent and decided to maintain existing regulations on Northgate Avenue. Members also requested a report on potential 'No Parking' signs for Cousteau Drive and Summerlyn Trail.

• Appointed Councillor Nickolas Harper as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Recommended amending Traffic By-law for on-street parking on Stevenson Crescent (CARRIED)
• Authorized staff to retain existing parking regulations on Northgate Avenue (CARRIED)
• Requested staff report on 'No Parking Signs' for Cousteau Drive and Summerlyn Trail (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to report costs for additional speed cameras via Toronto JPC partnership (CARRIED)
• Decided against a curb cut at Summerlyn Trail and Meadowhawk Trail
• Deferred retaining wall request for 124 Noble Drive until Line 8 reconstruction is complete
• Received Protocols and Warrants Update (COM 2023 05) for information (CARRIED)

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

Council holds a statutory public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 2659 Line 8, owned by Eighth Line GP Inc. No decision will be made tonight; staff will report later with recommendations. A closed session precedes the meeting to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal update.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 2659 Line 8
• Owner: Eighth Line GP Inc., files D14-22-12 and D12-22-15
• Closed session to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeal update
• No decision tonight; staff to provide recommendation report later

Council held a statutory public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment and draft subdivision plan for 2659 Line 8. No decision was made on the application; the matter was referred back to staff for a future recommendation report.

• Received staff report PLN-2023-10 for information regarding 2659 Line 8 (Carried)
• Directed Office of Community Planning to address public comments in a future recommendation report (Carried)
• Adopted Closed Session Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted Special Council Agenda (Carried)

Police Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board. The agenda contains only a link to the agenda package and no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM at South Simcoe Police Station, 81 Melbourne Dr., Bradford ON and on Zoom
• Public attendance requires email request by noon the day prior

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing to consider one minor variance application. The applicant seeks to recognize an existing detached dwelling as a legal non-conforming use and obtain relief from rear-yard setback rules to allow an addition.

• Minor variance application D13-23-02 for 61 Simcoe Road
• Owner: Jennifer Allan-Umar; Applicant: Novo Drafting and Design Inc.
• Relief sought from Zoning By-law 2010-050 for rear-yard setback
• Proposal to apply townhouse dwelling standards to existing detached dwelling

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a property at 61 Simcoe Road. The decision allows for the recognition of an existing detached dwelling as a legal non-conforming use and permits a rear-yard setback relief for a rear addition.

• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-23-02 for 61 Simcoe Road (CARRIED)
• Approved March 22, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 22, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider endorsing in principle the 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities Implementation Work Plan (Report CAO-2023-7). The agenda includes only this staff report and standard procedural items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Report CAO-2023-7: Council's 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities – Implementation Work Plan
• Endorsement in principle of the strategic plan workplan

The Committee of the Whole endorsed the implementation work plan for Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Endorsed in principle Report CAO-2023-7: Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities – Implementation Work Plan

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including appointing hearing officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System, amending a parking enforcement agreement, appointing a member to the Holland Marsh Drainage System board, and establishing committees. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal updates and a presentation from CONTACT Community Services.

• Appointment of two Hearing Officers and amendment to AMPS by-law (2023-21)
• By-law 2023-22: Amendment to Private Parking Enforcement Agreement with Brenley Greatrex
• By-law 2023-23: River Road Drain actual cost by-law
• Appointment of Trevor Voorberg to Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board
• By-laws 2023-25 and 2023-26: Establishment and appointments to Committees of Council

Council appointed Trevor Voorberg to the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board. The board also approved the selection of two Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System and enacted several by-laws. A proposal to require advisory committees to hold at least six meetings per year was defeated.

• Appointed Trevor Voorberg to the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board for 2022-2026
• Authorized selection of two Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System
• Enacted By-laws 2023-20, 2023-21, 2023-22, 2023-23, 2023-24, and 2023-26
• Defeated amendment to By-law 2023-25 requiring a minimum of 6 meetings per calendar year for committees
• Enacted By-law 2023-25 to establish Advisory Committees and Committees of Council for 2022-2026
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2023-24 to COW-2023-27

Library Board

This is the agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board meeting on March 20, 2023. The only listed item is a link to the agenda and minutes package, with no specific decisions or discussion topics detailed in the provided text. The meeting is open to the public.

• Meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Boardroom, Library and Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West

Simcoe County Council

The provided document contains only the meeting header and administrative information. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council will hold a closed session on an Ontario Land Tribunal process, then consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a proposed Minister's Zoning Order for WOW Living at 2465 Line 9, adoption of the 2023 budget-related committee minutes, and enactment of by-laws on fees and charges, temporary road closures, and procedural rules. The meeting also includes deputations from Lakehead University, a planning consultant, and LOFT Community Services seeking support for a CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative grant.

• Proposed Minister's Zoning Order for WOW Living, 2465 Line 9 (CAO-2023-5)
• By-law 2023-17 establishing fees and charges, with Schedule A 2023 User Fees
• By-law 2023-16 authorizing temporary road closures for special events
• By-law 2023-18 governing council meeting procedures
• LOFT Community Services request for support on CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative grant application

Council approved support for a temporary three-year Minister's Zoning Order for an affordable housing project at 2465 Line 9. The town also authorized a grant application for the Bradford House project and enacted three new by-laws.

• Supported Minister's Zoning Order for affordable housing at 2465 Line 9 (6-2)
• Authorized staff to submit a CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative grant application for LOFT Community Services' Bradford House project
• Approved Terms of Reference for the BWG Mayor and Council Golf Tournament Committee
• Enacted By-law 2023-16 regarding temporary road closures for special events
• Enacted By-law 2023-17 establishing fees and charges for town services
• Enacted By-law 2023-18 regarding procedural rules for meetings and conduct
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2023-13 to COW-2023-19
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2023-20 to COW-2023-23

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two staff reports: one on updating the Official Plan to manage growth to 2051, and another recommending refusal of a zoning amendment for a contractor's yard at 1813 County Road 27. The committee will also adopt the agenda and handle any declarations of interest.

• Direct staff to issue RFP for consulting services for 2051 growth management planning
• Publish new website content on the Official Plan Update for Growth Management to 2051
• Refuse site-specific zoning by-law amendment (D14-20-10) for a contractor's yard at 1813 County Road 27
• Consider written and oral submissions from the October 13, 2020 public meeting

The Committee directed staff to seek consulting services for the 2023 Official Plan Update to extend growth management to 2051. Additionally, a request to amend the Zoning By-law to allow a home industry at 1813 County Road 27 was refused.

• Approved RFP for consulting services to implement the 2023 Official Plan Update (Growth Management to 2051)
• Directed staff to publish Official Plan Update content on the Town website
• Refused Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-20-10) for a 'Contractor's Yard' at 1813 County Road 27

Holland Marsh Board

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a chair and vice chair, entering closed session for personal and legal matters, and receiving reports. The main actionable item is a recommendation to Bradford West Gwillimbury Council to enact an Actual Cost By-law for the River Road Drain, assessing affected lands and roads for its actual cost.

• Recommendation to enact Actual Cost By-law for River Road Drain
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Closed session for personal matters and legal appeal to Drainage Referee
• Approval of October 13, 2022 minutes
• 2023 meeting dates approved (April 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14)

The Board recommended the appointment of Trevor Voorberg as the member-at-large. It also recommended that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury enact an Actual Cost By-law for the River Road Drain. Steve Pellegrini was appointed as interim Chair.

• Appointed Steve Pellegrini as interim Chair
• Recommended Trevor Voorberg be appointed as member-at-large
• Recommended Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury enact Actual Cost By-law for River Road Drain
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received Drainage Superintendent Report HMDSJMSB-2023-01 for information

Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee

This is a meeting of the Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee, which is called by the Chair. The agenda contains only a single item for agenda and minutes, with no attachments or substantive discussion items listed. The meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2023, at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire Hall.

• Meeting location: 77 Melbourne Street, Bradford (2nd Floor Training Room)
• Agenda and minutes item only, no attachments

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment application for 54 and 64 Holland Street West. The council will hear public comments but will not make a decision tonight; staff will consider input and provide a recommendation report later. The meeting is part of the Planning Act review process for the application.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 54 & 64 Holland Street West (File No. D14-22-11, PLN-2023-7)
• Owner: 1800283 and 505845 Ontario Ltd.
• Public comments accepted until Council makes a decision
• Meeting held in Zima Room, Library & Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West
• Confirming By-law 2023-15 to be enacted

Council held a statutory public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 54 & 64 Holland Street West. No decision was made on the application; the matter was referred back to staff for a further recommendation report.

• Received Report PLN-2023-7 for information (Carried)
• Directed Office of Community Planning to consider public comments in its recommendation report (Carried)

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on February 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Midhurst, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—a link to the full agenda package and general meeting information—with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Special Committee of the Whole Budget

This agenda is for a Special Committee of the Whole Budget meeting on February 24, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no specific budget items, reports, or decisions listed in the provided text.

Special Committee of the Whole Budget

The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to deliberate the revised 2023 Draft Budget, including operating, water/wastewater, capital, and fees. The meeting spans February 23-24, 2023, and includes a staff report with recommendations for approval. Specific dollar amounts are not listed in the agenda text.

• 2023 Draft Budget (FIN 2023 02) with attachments
• 2023 Net Tax Levy Operating Budget approval
• 2023 Net Water and Wastewater Operating Budget approval
• 2023 Special Capital Levy and Capital Budget approval
• 2023 Fees and Charges approval

The Special Committee of the Whole approved the 2023 Net Tax Levy Operating Budget and the Net Water and Wastewater Operating Budget. Council also approved the Special Capital Levy and the amended 2023 Capital Budget. Staff were directed to increase revenues by $60,000 through amendments to the Draft Fees and Charges By-law.

• Approved 2023 Net Tax Levy Operating Budget of $26,937,925
• Approved 2023 Net Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $15,502,122
• Approved 2023 Special Capital Levy of $7,366,005
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget as amended
• Directed staff to increase revenues by $60,000 via Draft Fees and Charges By-law

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public hearing to consider one minor variance application. The applicant seeks relief from zoning rules to recognize an existing detached dwelling as farm employee accommodation at 4153 Line 13. The committee may approve, defer, or refuse the application after hearing from the applicant and the public.

• Minor variance application D13-23-01 for 4153 Line 13, Lot 2, Concession 2
• Request to recognize existing detached dwelling as farm employee accommodation in Agricultural 'A' zone
• Relief sought from Zoning By-law 2010-050
• Recommendation to approve subject to conditions in Appendix 1
• Public hearing conducted electronically via Zoom and YouTube

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application to recognize an existing detached dwelling as farm employee accommodation. The decision was subject to conditions outlined in the Staff Report.

• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-23-01 for 4153 Line 13 (CARRIED)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury's Regular Council meeting on February 21, 2023 includes decisions on two Downtown Community Improvement Plan grants, several by-laws, and motions to name streets and a park in honour of local figures. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving annual reports on building permits and enforcement activity.

• Approve $9,342.00 DCIP grant for 136 Holland Street East (Szamosszegi)
• Approve $25,552.30 DCIP grant for 107 Holland Street East (Simmons)
• Enact By-laws 2023-10 to 2023-13, including appointing Tara Reynolds as Town Clerk and road/highway matters
• Motion to name park at Langford Boulevard and Aishford Street in honour of Constable Devon Northrup
• Motion to name future road 'Aileen Carroll Place' and add 'Julia Munro Place' to street name list

Council approved two Downtown Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $34,894.30 and enacted several by-laws, including the appointment of a Town Clerk. The body also passed resolutions to rename a town park and future streets to honor public servants.

• Approved $9,342.00 DCIP grant for 136 Holland Street East (Szamosszegi)
• Approved $25,552.30 DCIP grant for 107 Holland Street East (Simmons)
• Approved Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Policy Framework (ENF-001 to ENF-006)
• Appointed Tara Reynolds as Town Clerk/Division Registrar (By-law 2023-10)
• Approved naming of park at Langford Boulevard and Aishford Street in honor of Constable Devon Northrup
• Directed staff to name a future road 'Aileen Carroll Place' and add 'Julia Munro Place' to approved street names
• Requested staff report on electronic sign locations and standards in the downtown core
• Passed resolution requesting the Federal Electoral District Redistribution Commission consider an alternate name for the new riding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and provide direction on several staff reports, including a recommendation to refuse a zoning by-law amendment for a contractor's yard, approval of 2023 road closures for special events, amendments to the procedural by-law, and the creation of council advisory committees. The committee will also receive information and provide direction on these items, with final decisions to be made at a future Council meeting.

• Recommendation to refuse zoning by-law amendment (D14-20-10) for a contractor's yard at 1813 County Road 27
• Approval of 2023 road closures for special events, with authority delegated to the Director of Community Services for amendments
• Procedural by-law amendments regarding Open Forum, Correspondence, and electronic participation in closed session
• Proposal to establish council advisory committees for the 2022-2026 term and recruit members

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2023 road closures for special events and amendments to the Procedural By-law regarding Open Forum and electronic participation. It also approved the establishment of several Council Advisory Committees for the 2022–2026 term and appointed councillor representation to those committees. A zoning by-law amendment for 1813 County Road 27 was deferred.

• Approved 2023 road closures for special events (CARRIED)
• Deferred Zoning By-law Amendment for 1813 County Road 27 to March 7, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved Procedural By-law amendments for Open Forum, Correspondence, and electronic participation in Closed Session (CARRIED)
• Approved proposed Council Advisory Committees for the 2022–2026 term (CARRIED)
• Appointed councillors to the Accessibility, Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness, Green Initiatives, Heritage, Strategic Projects, and Traffic & Community Safety Advisory Committees (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board meeting on February 15, 2023. The only listed item is a link to agenda and minutes packages; no specific decisions, discussions, or reports are detailed in the agenda text.

• Meeting of the Police Services Board at South Simcoe Police Station, 81 Melbourne Dr., Bradford ON

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the regular Simcoe County Council meeting on February 14, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to the full agenda package; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting held at Simcoe County Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario

Library Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Library and Cultural Centre at 425 Holland Street West. The agenda contains only a link to the full agenda and minutes package, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural notice rather than a detailed agenda.

• Meeting date and time: February 13, 2023, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• Location: Boardroom, Library and Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West, Bradford
• Agenda package available via weblink

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss staff reports on two development items from Sandstorm Developments Inc.: a request to assume Phase 1 roads (Lots 1-9, Plan 51M-907) and a pre-servicing agreement for Phase 8B. They will also review the town's procedural by-law. No final decisions are made here; recommendations will go to Council.

• Request for Assumption – Sandstorm Developments Inc. Phase 1 – Lots 1 to 9, Plan 51M-907 (ENG-2023-1)
• Request for Pre-Servicing Agreement – Sandstorm Development Inc. Phase 8B (ENG-2023-2)
• Procedural By-law Review (CLK-2023-1)

The Committee approved requests for assumption and a pre-servicing agreement regarding Sandstorm Developments Inc. projects. Additionally, the Committee received a report on the Procedural By-law Review and directed staff to proceed with the outlined next steps.

• Approved Request for Assumption for Sandstorm Developments Inc. Phase 1 (Lots 1 to 9, Plan 51M-907) (CARRIED)
• Approved Pre-Servicing Agreement with Sandstorm Development Inc. Phase 8B (CARRIED)
• Approved staff to proceed with next steps for Procedural By-law Review (CARRIED)

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council meets to adopt minutes, approve community grants, and enact four by-laws. The by-laws cover a police cost-sharing amendment with Innisfil, a pre-servicing agreement for a subdivision, establishing part of a public highway, and updating the emergency management program. The meeting also includes deputations from the Ministry of Transportation and Southlake Foundation.

• Approval of 12 community grants totaling $19,450, including $5,000 to Bradford Board of Trade and $2,500 to Simcoe County Youth Reach
• By-law 2023-05 to amend the 1996 Police Services Agreement with Innisfil to change the cost sharing formula
• By-law 2023-06 authorizing a Pre-servicing Agreement with First View Homes for Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-21-03, Block 106, Plan 51M-1133
• By-law 2023-07 to establish part of a public highway at Dissette Street and Line 8
• Closed session to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal acknowledgment

Council approved several community grants totaling over $17,000 and enacted four by-laws regarding police cost sharing, land development, highways, and emergency management. Staff were also requested to report on the costs and potential of Newton Robinson Hall.

• Approved grants for 10 organizations including Bradford Board of Trade ($5,000) and Simcoe County Youth Reach ($2,500)
• Approved grants of $2,000 each for Bradford Legion and Rise Up BWG
• Enacted By-law 2023-05 to amend police cost sharing with the Town of Innisfil
• Enacted By-law 2023-06 for a Pre-servicing Agreement with First View Homes (Scarborough) Inc.
• Enacted By-law 2023-07 to establish part of a public highway at Dissette Street and Line 8
• Enacted By-law 2023-08 to amend the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
• Requested staff report on costs and income potential of Newton Robinson Hall
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2023-01 to COW-2023-07

Simcoe County Council

This is the agenda for the Simcoe County Council meeting on January 31, 2023. The agenda contains only a link to the full agenda package and no substantive items are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting held at Simcoe County Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
• Council meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
• Agenda package available via weblink to County of Simcoe website

Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee

The Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee is holding a meeting on January 31, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the Town of Innisfil Town Hall and via Zoom. The agenda contains only a single item for agenda and minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting is procedural in nature, with details available through the Town of Innisfil's website.

• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Location: Town of Innisfil Town Hall, 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd., and Zoom
• Agenda item: Agenda and Minutes (no attachments or details provided)

Committee of Adjustment

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider two applications: a consent to sever a lot at 671 Simcoe Road and a minor variance for farm employee accommodation at 2026 Line 11. The meeting also includes routine items like electing officers and adopting minutes.

• Consent application D10-22-14 to sever a 552 sq m parcel from 1,309 sq m R1-1*12 zoned land at 671 Simcoe Road for a future detached dwelling
• Minor variance D13-22-17 at 2026 Line 11 to reduce required distance between farm employee accommodation and a detached dwelling
• Appointment of Madeline Luker as Secretary-Treasurer and Thomas Dysart as alternate
• Adoption of December 14, 2022 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment elected its leadership and appointed staff. Two land-use applications were approved, including a lot severance for a new dwelling and a zoning variance for farm employee accommodation.

• Elected Rick Turner as Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Stephanie Sinclair as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Appointed Madeline Luker as Secretary-Treasurer (CARRIED)
• Appointed Thomas Dysart as Acting Secretary-Treasurer (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Application D10-22-14 to sever a 552 square metre parcel at 671 Simcoe Road (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-22-17 for farm employee accommodation at 2026 Line 11 (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

This is the agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board meeting on January 23, 2023. The only listed item is a link to agenda and minutes packages; no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Meeting of the Police Services Board, which oversees the South Simcoe Police Service
• Meeting held at South Simcoe Police Station, 81 Melbourne Dr., Bradford, ON, and on Zoom
• Public attendance requires email request by noon the day prior

Special Council

This is a special council meeting focused on a strategic planning session, facilitated by Erik Lockhart of Lockhart Facilitation Inc. The agenda includes a welcome from the CAO, committee discussion, and routine procedural items like adopting the agenda and confirming proceedings. No substantive decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Strategic planning session facilitated by Erik Lockhart, President of Lockhart Facilitation Inc.
• Welcome and context by CAO Geoff McKnight
• By-law 2023-04 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council participated in a strategic planning session led by Erik Lockhart to review current priorities and future objectives. A detailed report and draft implementation plan are scheduled to be presented on March 21. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the Special Council Agenda (Carried)
• Enacted By-law 2023-04 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates and make recommendations on several items, including the 2023 police services budget, a roads work plan, relocating council chambers to 125 Simcoe Road, an organizational review, and a council compensation review. The committee is also expected to approve the town's share of the police budget and direct staff to hire consultants for design and organizational work.

• 2023 police services budget of $23,662,467 operating and $1,007,849 capital; town's share $11,853,033 plus $125,000 facility costs
• Roads and Related Assets Work Plan Update (CS-2023-2) received for information
• Direct staff to retain architectural services for renovation design at 125 Simcoe Road
• Retain consultative services for organizational review with $75,000 project limit
• Appoint ad hoc citizen committee to review council compensation for 2022-2026 term

The Committee approved the 2023 operating and capital budgets for the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Service Board. It also authorized spending for an organizational review and architectural services for office relocations.

• Approved $23,662,467 Police Service Board operating budget and $1,007,849 capital budget
• Approved Town's $11,853,033 share of Police Board budget plus $125,000 facility costs
• Directed staff to retain architectural services for relocation to 125 Simcoe Road
• Approved $75,000 project limit to retain consultative services for an organizational review
• Approved appointment of a citizen ad hoc committee to review Council compensation for 2022-2030
• Received Roads and Related Assets Work Plan Update for information

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council will consider a motion supporting federal funding for Lake Simcoe, including a request for $40 million over 5 years. Council will also vote on an additional $23,041 for the 2022 fleet replacement program and amendments to administrative monetary penalty by-laws. Several reports and minutes will be received, and by-laws 2023-01, 2023-02, and 2023-03 are scheduled for enactment.

• Motion supporting federal funding for Lake Simcoe, referencing $40M over 5 years commitment
• Additional $23,041 from Capital Replacement Reserve for 2022 Fleet Replacement Program
• By-law 2023-01 and 2023-02 amending Administrative Monetary Penalty by-laws 2022-71 and 2022-73
• Information report on reconstruction of Line 8 (CAP-2023-1)
• Procurement Activities 2022 4th Quarter report (LEG-2023-1)

Council approved $23,041 from the Capital Replacement Reserve for vehicle purchases. The board also enacted by-law amendments regarding the Administrative Monetary Penalty System and passed a resolution supporting federal funding for Lake Simcoe.

• Approved $23,041 from Capital Replacement Reserve for 2022 Fleet Replacement (Carried)
• Passed by-law amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (Carried)
• Enacted By-law 2023-01 and 2023-02 regarding monetary penalties (Carried)
• Approved resolution supporting federal funding for Lake Simcoe Freshwater Action Plan (Carried)
• Received information report on Reconstruction of Line 8 (Carried)
• Received 2022 4th Quarter Procurement Activities report (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.