Bradford West Gwillimbury public meetings in 2022

Regular Council

Council approved the 2023 Interim Tax Levy and Temporary Borrowing by-laws. The board also approved a sign variance for 121 Bridge Street and authorized the use of $12,900 from Bond Head Downtown Revitalization Reserves for a heritage project.

• Adopted 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law
• Adopted 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law
• Approved $12,900 from Bond Head Downtown Revitalization Reserves for Bond Head Heritage Conservation District project
• Approved sign variance for 121 Bridge Street to allow a new electronic wall sign
• Denied sign variance for 105 Holland Street East
• Approved Plant C Aeration Grid Replacement report
• Enacted By-laws 2022-106 through 2022-114, including various board appointments and zoning amendments
• Referred Northgate Avenue parking concerns to the Traffic Committee

Police Services Board

This is the agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board meeting on December 14, 2022. The agenda contains only a link to agenda packages and general meeting information; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The board oversees the South Simcoe Police Service under Ontario's Police Services Act.

• Meeting held at Town of Innisfil Town Hall, 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. and via Zoom
• Public attendance requires email request by noon the day prior
• Agenda packages available via South Simcoe Police Services website

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications regarding property setbacks and dwelling unit sizes. Both requests were carried following motions by committee members.

• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-22-15 for an accessory dwelling unit at 69 Maplegrove Avenue
• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-22-16 for pool surround setbacks at 30 Fox Run Lane

Special Council - Public Planning Meeting

Council held a statutory public meeting to discuss Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. No final decisions were made on the applications; both matters were referred back to staff for future recommendation reports.

• Received for information report DES 2022 72 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plans of Subdivision for Part of Lot 13, Concession 6 (CARRIED)
• Received for information report DES 2022 71 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Highlight Motors Group (CARRIED)

Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for a Joint Interim Fire Governance Advisory Committee meeting. The agenda contains only procedural information about the meeting time, location, and how to access materials; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022, 3:30-5:30 PM
• Location: Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire Hall, 77 Melbourne Street, Bradford
• Agenda packages available on Town of Innisfil's website

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including expressing concerns about provincial Bill 23, adopting the 2022-2023 Winter Operations Plan, and granting extensions and exemptions for Sandstorm Developments Inc. subdivisions. The meeting also includes appointments to local boards and committees, and a presentation on the Holland Marsh Drainage System 2023 budget.

• Council to express concerns about Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and request suspension of implementation
• Approve 2023 Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board Business Plan and Budget
• Grant 3-year extension to Draft Plan Approval for Sandstorm Phase 8B (Part of Lot 12, Con 7) until December 3, 2025
• Exempt Blocks 56 and 57 on Plan 51M-1212 (Paisley Drive and Mel Irving Drive) from Part Lot Control
• Enact By-law 2022-102 to stop up and close part of Day Street

Council requested the suspension of Bill 23 due to concerns over financial and development impacts. The 2023 Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board budget and business plan were approved. Several appointments to local boards and committees were finalized.

• Approved 2023 Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board Budget and Business Plan
• Requested Minister Clark suspend implementation of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Appointed members to Committee of Adjustment, BWG Public Library Board, and Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board
• Appointed Council members to various local boards and committees
• Accepted 2022-2023 Winter Operations Plan as a working policy
• Granted Part Lot Control exemption for Sandstorm Developments Inc. (Blocks 56 and 57, Plan 51M-1212)
• Granted 3-year extension to Draft Plan Approval for Sandstorm Development Inc. Phase 8B
• Enacted By-law 2022-102 to close part of Day Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved updates to the community planning process to align with Bill 109, including delegating site plan approval authority to staff. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 671 Simcoe Road and a telecommunication tower at 2878 Sideroad 10.

• Approved two-year extension to draft approval of Plan of Subdivision D12-14-14 (CARRIED)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-22-04 for 671 Simcoe Road (CARRIED)
• Concurred with proposal to install a telecommunication tower at 2878 Sideroad 10 (CARRIED)
• Approved pre-servicing agreement with Mod-Aire Homes for Block 106 Plan 51M-1133 (CARRIED)
• Approved planning process updates including delegating Site Plan Application authority to staff (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with the repeal of Heritage Designation By-law 2018-69 for 108 Moore Street (CARRIED)

Special Council

This is a Special Council meeting for Bradford West Gwillimbury, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Special Council Closed Meeting

This is a special closed meeting of Council for the purpose of receiving orientation training. The agenda includes only procedural items: adopting the closed session agenda, declaring interests, convening and reconvening from closed session, and confirming proceedings via By-law 2022-100. No substantive decisions or public business are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2) for Council Orientation Training
• By-law 2022-100 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• Meeting held at Zima Room, Library & Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West

Council convened a closed session to receive Council Orientation Training. No motions arose from the closed session, and no substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Adopted Closed Session Agenda (CARRIED)
• Resolved into closed session for Council Orientation Training (CARRIED)
• Enacted By-law 2022-100 to confirm proceedings (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a property on Line 9. The approval allows for a third car garage and a deck expansion by granting relief from zoning bylaws regarding lot coverage and side yard setbacks.

• Approved Minor Variance Application D13-22-14 for 2973 Line 9 (CARRIED)
• Adopted agenda dated November 23, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of the September 28, 2022 meeting (CARRIED)

Special Council

This is a special meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Special Council meeting served as an inauguration ceremony. The Mayor and Members of Council took the Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office. No legislative decisions were made.

• Administered Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office for Mayor and Council

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury Council held its final regular meeting of the 2018-2022 term, approving several development-related items. Key decisions included a pre-servicing agreement with Bond Head Property Ten Inc. and Toromont Industries Ltd., removal of a holding symbol on Toromont lands, and zoning by-law amendments for properties at 2619 Line 6 and 3999 Sideroad 10. Council also supported a deputation backing Private Member's Bill 5, approved new crossing guard locations, and passed a motion thanking retiring Mayor Rob Keffer and Councillor Ron Orr.

• Pre-servicing agreement with Bond Head Property Ten Inc. and Toromont Industries Ltd. for trunk sanitary sewer main on Line 5
• Removal of Holding (H7) symbol on Toromont lands, Parts of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 5
• Zoning by-law amendment for 2619 Line 6 (By-law 2022-93)
• Zoning by-law amendment and Official Plan Amendment No. 32 for 3999 Sideroad 10 (By-laws 2022-97, 2022-98)
• Approved new crossing guard locations at Maplegrove/Catania Avenues and Simcoe Road crossovers

Council approved a pre-servicing agreement with Bond Head Property Ten Inc. and Toromont Industries Ltd. for a trunk sanitary sewer main, and removed a holding (H7) symbol on Toromont lands in Concession 5. New crossing guard locations were approved for pre-2023 budget funding. Council also supported Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, and passed several zoning by-law amendments.

• Approved pre-servicing agreement with Bond Head Property Ten Inc./Toromont Industries Ltd. for sanitary sewer main (carried)
• Removed Holding (H7) symbol on Toromont lands in Concession 5, Part Lots 7 and 8 (carried)
• Approved pre-2023 budget funding for new crossing guards at Maplegrove/Catania, Simcoe Road at St. Charles and Marshview schools (carried)
• Supported Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act) and will send resolution to MPP, Premier, and others (carried)
• Approved park names Horner, Lotto, and Pinto (carried)
• Enacted zoning by-law amendment for 2619 Line 6 (By-law 2022-93) (carried)
• Enacted zoning by-law amendment and Official Plan Amendment for 3999 Sideroad 10 (By-laws 2022-97 and 2022-98) (carried)
• Approved street name Tomizza Way (carried)

Regular Council

Council held a regular meeting on September 20, 2022, with a large public forum on two planning applications. They approved a site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3999 Sideroad 10 (Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada), including a cemetery designation, and approved a temporary zoning and site plan for 2465 Line 9 (WOW Living). Several other items were handled, including tax write-offs, downtown grants, and by-law enactments.

• Approved OPA and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3999 Sideroad 10, including cemetery deemed in public interest
• Approved temporary zoning and site plan for 2465 Line 9 (WOW Living), allowing 2 park model trailers initially
• Approved $14,416.51 in property tax write-offs for 2021 and 2022
• Approved Downtown CIP grants: $24,166.73 for 11 Holland St E and $7,380 for 105 Holland St E
• Enacted 11 by-laws including new Parkland Dedication By-law and Part Lot Control exemption for Blocks 162-164, Plan 51M-1137

Council approved a site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at 3999 Sideroad 10, including Holding (H1 and H2) provisions, and deemed the proposed cemetery to be in the public's interest. The motion carried with a recorded vote of 9-0. Council also approved a temporary zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for 2465 Line 9 (WOW Living), limited to two park model trailers initially, and waived development fees and authorized a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for that project.

• Approved OPA and zoning amendment for 3999 Sideroad 10 (9-0 recorded vote)
• Deemed proposed cemetery at 3999 Sideroad 10 to be in public's interest
• Approved temporary zoning and site plan for 2465 Line 9 (WOW Living), limited to two trailers initially
• Waived development fees and authorized Development Charge Deferral Agreement for 2465 Line 9
• Approved $14,416.51 property tax write-offs for 2021 and 2022
• Approved DCIP grants: $24,166.73 for 11 Holland St E and $7,380.00 for 105 Holland St E
• Approved sign variance for 30 Given Road
• Enacted By-laws 2022-81 to 2022-91

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment and site plan for a development at 2619 Line 6, subject to conditions. They also approved a new street name, endorsed urban design guidelines, and authorized a traffic by-law update for Miller Park Avenue.

• Approved zoning amendment and site plan for 2619 Line 6 (Joryda Corporation), including Holding (H1) provision
• Approved street name 'Thorpe Crescent' for Block 170, Bradford East Developments Inc.
• Endorsed Town Wide Urban Design Guidelines (September 2022)
• Authorized by-law amendment for on-street parking restrictions on Miller Park Avenue

The Committee of the Whole approved a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a development at 2619 Line 6, subject to conditions including a holding provision. They also approved the street name 'Thorpe Crescent' for a subdivision, endorsed town-wide urban design guidelines, and authorized a traffic by-law amendment for parking restrictions on Miller Park Avenue. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for 2619 Line 6 (carried)
• Approved street name 'Thorpe Crescent' for Block 170 (carried)
• Endorsed Town Wide Urban Design Guidelines (September 2022) (carried)
• Authorized staff to prepare by-law amendment for parking restrictions on Miller Park Avenue (carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the September 6, 2022 Regular Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no listed reports, motions, or public hearings.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 31, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consult on the design of public spaces under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), along with routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes. The meeting includes an open forum for public comments on agenda items and a discussion of a committee survey.

• Public meeting to consult on Design of Public Spaces under AODA
• Open Forum for public comments (email by 12:00 pm, max 5 minutes)
• Adoption of May 9, 2022 minutes
• Committee Survey discussion

The Accessibility Advisory Committee held a public meeting to consult on the design of public spaces under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, but no members of the public attended. Feedback from prior discussions on AODA controls, patio barriers, waste bins, and Mobility on Demand will be included in the 2022 Annual Accessibility Plan Update. The committee also reviewed site plans for accessible parking and received an update on the Accessible Pathway Initiative and new signage at Magani Park. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted the August 25, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the May 9, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Municipal Heritage Committee meeting on August 18, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Holland Marsh Board

This agenda for the Holland Marsh Board meeting on August 11, 2022, 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting on August 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee is meeting electronically to adopt the agenda and minutes, and to receive updates on several ongoing projects including economic development, temporary patios, the Community Improvement Plan, Holland Street transformation, parking lot improvements, and a truck diversion pilot. There are no presentations or deputations scheduled. The committee will also discuss a new committee survey.

• Adoption of June 1, 2022 minutes
• Economic Development Update
• Temporary Patio Program Update
• Community Improvement Plan Update
• Holland Street Transformation Update

Regular Council

This agenda for the August 2, 2022 Regular Council meeting 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 for residents.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Standard Template

This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate: call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, and adjournment. The only business item is a training session titled 'Training 101' for Stephanie, with an attached PDF requiring approval. No substantive policy, budget, or zoning matters are listed.

• Training 101 session for Stephanie, requiring approval
• Attachment: TEST ESCRIBE.pdf

Regular Council

This Regular Council meeting includes a closed session for pending litigation, followed by public items. Council will vote on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including a pilot ban on downtown truck traffic and a request to study a permanent ban. They will also consider a special event permit for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at convention, a part lot control exemption for a developer, and property tax write-offs totaling $22,035.39.

• Conditional special event permit for Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at convention at 3999 10 Sideroad, with noise by-law exemption
• Part lot control exemption for Lots 31, 32, and 56-71 on Plan 51M-1137 (Ferragine Crescent and Jonkman Blvd)
• Property tax write-offs for 2020-2022 totaling $22,035.39
• Pilot ban on downtown truck traffic (except local deliveries) with Summer Patio Program; staff to report on permanent ban
• Heritage evaluation for 2423 Sideroad 5 finds insufficient merit for designation

Regular Council

Bradford West Gwillimbury's Regular Council meets electronically to handle routine approvals and several substantive items. Council will consider reducing the Town Transit EasyPASS fare to $1.00 per ride for all riders, endorsing a letter to the province on gas tax policy, and pursuing fare integration with Simcoe County LINX. It will also review heritage protection recommendations, including measures for designated vacant structures, and a proposal to submit a digital Doors Open Ontario showcase for Bond Head. A closed session precedes the meeting to discuss civic award nominations and pending land acquisitions or dispositions, and Council will vote on a by-law confirming final assumption of works in Plan 51M-1142 for Deland Developments Limited.

• Proposed $1.00 EasyPASS transit fare for all riders
• Heritage protection measures for designated vacant structures
• Digital Doors Open Ontario submission for Bond Head historic properties
• By-law 2022-48: final assumption of works in Plan 51M-1142 (Deland Developments)
• Closed session: civic awards nominations and pending land acquisitions/dispositions

Council approved several recommendations, including reducing BWG Transit EasyPASS fares to $1 per ride for all riders and pursuing fare integration with Simcoe County LINX. It also adopted heritage protection measures for designated properties and approved participation in the 2023 #ITSTARTS campaign. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved reducing BWG Transit EasyPASS fare to $1 per ride (carried)
• Endorsed letter to Ontario Transportation Minister for free transit fares (carried)
• Directed staff to pursue fare integration with Simcoe County LINX (carried)
• Adopted heritage protection measures for designated properties (carried)
• Approved Digital Doors Open Ontario submission for Bond Head (carried)
• Approved participation in 2023 #ITSTARTS campaign (carried)
• Received building permit activity report for Q1 2022 (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2022-48 and confirmation by-law 2022-49 (carried)