Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente
• Regional Councillor N. Brar
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor R. Power
• Regional Councillor G. Toor
• Deputy Mayor H. Singh

Staff Present:

• Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer
• Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services and Acting Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Laura Johnston, Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Jason Tamming, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Janice Adshead, Acting City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. and recessed at 11:32 a.m.  At 11:51 a.m., Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 12:22 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 12:36 p.m. and adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

The following motion was considered.

• CW044-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

  

4.

Consent

The following items listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

(11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.5, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 15.1, 15.2)

• CW045-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

  (11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.5, 12.2.2, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 15.1, 15.2)

  Carried

  Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Consent was reopened and Item 12.2.1 was removed.

   

  
  

5.

Announcements

Nil

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Possible Delegations re: Proposed Amendment to User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended - Housekeeping Amendments

In response to an inquiry from the Chair, J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, advised that there were no delegations registered to address Committee with respect to this matter.

See Item 11.2.4 - Recommendation CW060-2024

 

6.2

Delegation from Nancy Cairns, Former Political Assistant, re: Changes to the Ontario Municipal Act

Nancy Cairns, Former Political Assistant, provided a presentation to Committee regarding workplace safety and harassment by local leaders and elected officials, and advocacy for changes to the Ontario Municipal Act. The delegation requested that Council send a letter of support to the provincial government, to introduce legislation to amend the Ontario Municipal Act and the City of Toronto Act to address this issue.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Expressions of support for the delegation's request 
• Municipal review of processes relating to workplace safety and harassment
• Tools for municipalities to address issues relating to the conduct of Members of Council

The following motion was considered.

• CW046-2024

  That the delegation from Nancy Cairns, Former Political Assistant, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Changes to the Ontario Municipal Act, be referred to staff for the development of appropriate correspondence.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Francesca Belle, Operations Manager/Coach, Kim Inglis-Clarke, Operations Manager, and Peter Cutruzzola, Director at Large, Cobra Swim Club, re: Aquatic Facilities in Brampton

Francesca Belle, Director at Large, Kim Inglis-Clarke, Operations Manager, and Peter Cutruzzola, Director at Large, Cobra Swim Club, provided a presentation entitled "Brampton Aquatics - A Case for Facility Investments", and outlined the following requests for Committee's consideration:

"1. Include the necessary Aquatic Sport design elements for Embleton Pool 

2. Amend the Existing Master Plan to allow for the development of concept for a new Aquatic Centre which includes a 50M Pool

3. Amend the Existing Master Plan to include for the revitalization and upgrades to McMurchy Pool"

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Expressions of support for the Cobra Swim Club
• Request for design elements for the Embleton Pool, and the possibility of accommodating this request without delaying the project
• Accommodating requests in the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The following motion was considered.

• CW047-2024

  That the delegation from Francesca Belle, Operations Manager/Coach, Kim Inglis-Clarke, Operations Manager, and Peter Cutruzzola, Director at Large, Cobra Swim Club, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Aquatic Facilities in Brampton, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back within 60 days, if possible, in the context of the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Michael J. Gyovai, Executive Director, BGC Peel, and Tom Allain, President, Brampton Kiwanis, re: Status of Facility at 247 McMurchy Avenue South and Lease Alignments with Three Agencies

Michael J. Gyovai, Executive Director, BGC Peel, and Tom Allain, President, Brampton Kiwanis, addressed Committee with respect to the leases for BGC Peel, Brampton Kiwanis and the Cobra Swim Club at 247 McMurchy Avenue South, and requested that the lease periods for these organizations be aligned. The delegations provided information on the relationship between these organizations, their contributions to the Brampton community, and their vision for a community hub at this location. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the outstanding work of these organizations, and the status of discussions with staff in relation to these leases.

The following motion was considered.

• CW048-2024

  That the delegation from Michael J. Gyovai, Executive Director, BGC Peel, and Tom Allain, President, Brampton Kiwanis, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Status of Facility at 247 McMurchy Avenue South and Lease Alignments with Three Agencies, be referred to staff for consideration, particularly with regard to the alignment of lease periods.

  Carried

6.5

Delegations from Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation, re:

1. Rental Unit (Basement) Occupancy

2. Brampton Landlords

3. Brampton Auto Theft and Robberies

Regional Councillor Brar, Chair, announced that a Tele Town Hall (TTH) is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024 regarding the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program, and advised that resident feedback regarding this matter should be provided at the TTH. The Chair added that further information regarding the TTH is available on the City's website.

Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation, addressed Committee with respect to the following:

• Resident requests for an in-person town hall meeting regarding the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
• Basement apartment occupancy
• Brampton landlords
• Impact of auto thefts and robberies on Brampton residents, and a suggestion to organize a summit to address this issue

In response to the delegation, Mayor Brown provided the following information regarding the matter of auto thefts:

• A local Auto Theft Summit was held in 2023 and the 2024 summit, sponsored by Peel Regional Police, is scheduled to take place on March 20, 2024
• An Auto Thefts Unit was established by Peel Regional Police
• Auto thefts by organized crime is an issue across Ontario and Quebec
• Auto theft statistics in surrounding municipalities
• The negative impact of misinformation on Brampton's reputation 
• Brampton's leadership in addressing this issue

The following motion was considered.

• CW049-2024

  That the following delegations from Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, be received:

  1. Rental Unit (Basement) Occupancy

  2. Brampton Landlords

  3. Brampton Auto Theft and Robberies

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.2.3 - Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Demolition of Downtown City Properties – Ward 1

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with respect to the demolition of city-owned properties in Downtown Brampton and the provincial announcement regarding the expansion of the Hazel McCallion LRT line into the Downtown. The delegation highlighted the poor condition of the subject properties, including the Heritage Theatre, and the cost implications for repair, and outlined how the demolition of these properties will accommodate construction of the LRT expansion.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW050-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Item 12.2.3 - Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Demolition of Downtown City Properties – Ward 1, be received.

  Carried

  See Item 12.2.3 - Recommendation CW065-2024

    

  
  

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update, re: Government Relations Matters

Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

The following motion was considered.

• CW051-2024

  That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

8.

Community Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

Nil

  

8.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

8.6

Public Question Period

Nil

  

9.

Legislative Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: Information Report to Council - Proposed Pilot Project - Driving Instruction Zones on City Property

Deputy Mayor Singh thanked staff for the subject report and expressed support for the proposed pilot project.

The following motion was considered.

• CW052-2024

  That the report from Kevin Lindegaard, Licensing Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Information Report to Council - Proposed Pilot Project - Driving Instruction Zones on City Property, be received.

  Carried

9.2.2

Staff Report re: Illegal Development and Land Use Related to Truck, Trailer, and Container Storage

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Establishment of a task force to continue enhanced enforcement measures 
• Operational review of the Enforcement and By-law Services Division
• Staff resources in the Enforcement and By-law Services Division, the deployment of staff to various corporate projects (e.g. Proactive Property Standards Pilot, Second Unit Task Force, and Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program), and recruitment of additional officers
• Increase of service requests and resident concerns regarding the lack of enforcement due to limited resources

A motion was introduced to add the following clause to the staff recommendations:

5. That, given the prior re-allocation of resources from other Enforcement and By-law Services operations to support the Trucking Task Force, four by-law enforcement officers be hired to, immediately on a temporary basis, complement Enforcement and By-law Services.

Further Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Coordination and communication between the Planning, Building and Growth Management Department and the Enforcement and By-law Services Division regarding the subject matter, including the development of a standard operating procedure 
• Clarification regarding an active planning application and steps in the planning process (e.g. temporary re-zoning, site plan approval)
• Education outreach to achieve a change of behaviour across the industry

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows.

• CW053-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Bryson, Acting Director, Enforcement and By-Law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Illegal Development and Land Use Related to Truck, Trailer, and Container Storage, be received;

  2. That a copy of this report be shared with the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, City of Vaughan, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Ontario Trucking Association;

  3. That an official task force to continue enhanced enforcement measures be endorsed; 

  4. That staff be authorized to share enforcement information with external agencies, as necessary; and

  5. That, given the prior re-allocation of resources from other Enforcement and By-law Services operations to support the Trucking Task Force, four by-law enforcement officers be hired to, immediately on a temporary basis, complement Enforcement and By-law Services.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

9.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

9.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

10.

Economic Development Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: 2023 Economic Development Investment Attraction and International Relations Update

The following motion was considered.

• CW054-2024

  1. That the report from Amanda Leard, Manager of Investment Attraction, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: 2023 Economic Development Investment Attraction and International Relations Update, be received; and

  2. That the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Director of Economic Development, be authorized to approve Investment Attraction and International Relations missions in 2024 as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall strategy and approved budget.

  Carried

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment – Attracting International Entrepreneurs to the City of Brampton

Committee discussion took place with respect to the City's investment for the establishment Brampton BHive, and provincial funding for the Entrepreneurship Skills and Talent Development Program.

The following motion was considered.

• CW055-2024

  1. That the report from Denise McClure, Senior Manager, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Budget Amendment – Attracting International Entrepreneurs to the City of Brampton, be received;

  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a funding agreement with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development regarding the delivery of business services in the City of Brampton, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor (or designate);

  3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC), a not-for-profit corporation, to implement the funding agreement, in keeping with the priorities of supporting International Entrepreneurs in the City of Brampton, and that the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the City Solicitor (or designate);

  4. That staff report back to Council on achievements and results of the funding agreement on an annual basis; and

  5. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project established in the amount of $4,000,000 for Economic Development, in partnership with the TBDC, to attract more entrepreneurs and business investment, and to be funded from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh, re: MedTech Task Force Membership

The following motion was considered.

• CW056-2024

  Whereas, the City of Brampton officially launched the MedTech Task Force on May 25, 2023; 

  Whereas, the work of the MedTech Task Force is dependent on support from industry experts and community partners; and,

  Whereas, the MedTech Task Force has garnered additional interest since its formation; 

  Therefore be it resolved: 

  1. That Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade, be added as an official member of the MedTech Task Force; and

  2. That the City Clerks Office be requested to contact the new member of the Task Force to advise of the membership invitation and request the necessary contact information be provided to the City Clerk’s Office.

  Carried

10.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

10.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

11.

Corporate Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

• CW057-2024

  That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, be received.

  Carried

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Professional Real Estate Appraisers and Surveyors for a One Year Period

• CW058-2024

  1. That the report from Lana Huynh, Advisor, Special Projects, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Professional Real Estate Appraisers and Surveyors for a One Year Period, be received;

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services; and  

  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Professional Property Survey Services.

  Carried

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Status of General Accounts Receivable

• CW059-2024

  1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Status of General Accounts Receivable, be received; and

  2. That Council approves the write-off of any invoice with an amount over $10,000 as described in this report. 

  Carried

11.2.4

Staff Report re: 2024 User Fees - Housekeeping Updates

(See Item 6.1)

The following motion was considered.

• CW060-2024

  1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: 2024 User Fees – Housekeeping Updates, be received;

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended, for the purpose of housekeeping updates as set out in Appendix 1; and

  3. That the updated Stormwater Charge Credit Manual as set out in Appendix 2 be approved.

  Carried

11.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Back-up Storage

• CW061-2024

  1. That the report from Pat Carmichael, Manager, Data Centre and Cloud, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Back-up Storage, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of Commvault Back-up Software for a Five (5) Year Period.

  Carried

11.2.6

Staff Report re: Women’s Advisory Committee

Committee discussion took place with respect to the selection process for appointing members to this committee, and options to provide for Councillor Brar and Councillor Santos to participate in this process. 

A motion was introduced to add the following clause to the staff recommendations:

5. That a subcommittee consisting of the Councillors appointed to the Women’s Advisory Committee be tasked with reviewing citizen applicants to the Committee, and to make recommendation to Council with respect to appointments to the inaugural Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee.

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows.

• CW062-2024

  1. That the report from Vincent Rodo, Director, Organizational Performance and Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Women’s Advisory Committee (RM 61/2022), be received;

  2. That the draft Terms of Reference to establish the Women’s Advisory Committee (Appendix 1) be approved; 

  3. That Councillor Navjit Kaur Brar and Councillor Rowena Santos be appointed to the Women’s Advisory Committee; 

  4. That the Women’s Advisory Committee be deemed constituted for an expeditious inaugural meeting; and

  5. That a subcommittee consisting of the Councillors appointed to the Women’s Advisory Committee be tasked with reviewing citizen applicants to the Committee, and to make recommendation to Council with respect to appointments to the inaugural Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

11.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

12.

Public Works and Engineering Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

Staff Report re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update

Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Consent was reopened and Item 12.2.1 was removed.

Regional Councillor Palleschi expressed concerns with respect to the portion of the report relating to no parking and through highways in Ward 6, and outlined the need to review this matter with staff.

The following motion was considered.

• CW063-2024

  1. That the report from Mihir Patel, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, be referred back to staff for further consideration; only with regard to ‘no parking and through highways in Ward 6’, and that the remainder be approved; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, as outlined in the subject report, and as amended above.

  Carried

12.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Clark Boulevard Extension from Rutherford Road to Hansen Road South and Eastern Avenue Widening from Hansen Road South to Kennedy Road – Ward 3

• CW064-2024

  1. That the report from Ram Sah, Project Manager, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Clark Boulevard Extension from Rutherford Road to Hansen Road South and Eastern Avenue Widening from Hansen Road South to Kennedy Road – Ward 3, be received; and,

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for engineering services for Clark Boulevard extension from Rutherford Road to Hansen Road South and Eastern Avenue widening from Hansen Road South to Kennedy Road.

  Carried

12.2.3

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Demolition of Downtown City Properties – Ward 1

(See Item 6.6)

The following motion was considered.

• CW065-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Demolition of Downtown City Owned Properties - Ward 1, be received;

  2. That Council direct staff to proceed with the demolition of vacant City-owned properties located at 30-46 and 54-60 Main Street North;

  3. That Council direct staff to proceed with continued negotiations to acquire the properties located at 22–28, 48, and 52 Main Street North for demolition; 

  4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of a demolition contracting firm to proceed with the demolition of the city-owned properties located at 30-46 and 54–60 Main Street North; and

  5. That a budget amendment be approved to establish a new capital project in the amount of $6,000,000 for the demolition of the Downtown City-owned properties, with funding of $4,575,000 transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund, and remaining funding of $1,425,000 to be transferred from Project #191584 - Demolition of 14 and 21 Nelson Street.

  Carried

12.2.4

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Traffic Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement Programs

Committee discussion took place with respect to speeding concerns, and R. Gasper, Director, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, responded to questions with respect to the following:

• Installation of high resolution traffic cameras on regional and city roads
• Recent accident on Bovaird Drive involving youths
• Transition of regional roads to the City
• Review of local roads with Councillors in each ward pairing for the implementation of traffic calming measures

The following motion was considered.

• CW066-2024

  1. That the report from Jason Keddy, Manager, Security Services, Public Works and Engineering, and Michael Kralt, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Traffic Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement Programs, be received;

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the supply and installation of traffic cameras at various intersections; and

  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the supply and implementation of automated speed enforcement cameras and related services.

  Carried

12.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Interior Renovations to 175 Sandalwood Parkway - Ward 2

• CW067-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Interior Renovations to 175 Sandalwood Parkway – Ward 2, be received;

  2. That Council direct staff to proceed with the necessary state of good repair work, security upgrades and interior renovations to accommodate the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Processing Centre staff and operations at 175 Sandalwood Parkway;

  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurements as required to proceed with work necessary to accommodate the ASE Processing Centre staff and operations at 175 Sandalwood Parkway; 

  4. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $1,500,000 as detailed in the financial section of this report; and

  5. That a budget amendment be approved to establish a new capital project in the amount of $1,500,000 for the state of good repair work, security upgrades and interior renovations to accommodate the ASE Processing Center staff and operations at 175 Sandalwood Parkway, with funding of $1,250,000 to be transferred from Reserve #100-Legacy Fund and $250,000 from Reserve #4-Asset Repair and Replacement.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

^ Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - February 6, 2024

• CW068-2024

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, Recommendations EAC001-2024 to EAC006-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  EAC001-2024

  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  EAC002-2024

  That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, re: Earth Day, be received.

  EAC003-2024

  That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, re: Upcoming Engagement Opportunity - Seedy Saturday, be received.

  EAC004-2024

  That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, re: Climate Change Adaptation Plan, be received.

  EAC005-2024

  That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024, re: Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation, be received.

  EAC006-2024

  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.

    

  
  

12.3.2

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - February 8, 2024

• CW069-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of February 8, 2024, Recommendations SC006-2024 to SC015-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC006-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC007-2024

  1. That the correspondence from James Mann, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February, 8, 2024, re: Request to review Safety Concerns at Vanderbrink Drive and Sugarcane Avenue and Crossing Guard inquiry, Hewson Public School, 235 Father Tobin Road - Ward 9, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC008-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Anuj Vohra, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion at intersection of Earnscliffe Circle and Earnscliffe Gate, Earnscliffe Public School, 50 Earnscliffe Circle - Ward 7, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC009-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Elayia Ajjantheepan, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Creditview Road and Tribune Drive, Tribune Drive Public School, 30 Tribune Drive - Ward 6, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC010-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Peter Petrucelli, School Administrator, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion at Corporation Drive and Torbram Road in vicinity of the school, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, 25 Corporation Drive, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC011-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Steven Quartarone, Vice-Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at Mayfield Road and Snellview Boulevard, St. Rita Catholic School, 30 Summer Valley Drive, Ward 2, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC012-2024

  That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023 - 2024 be received.

  SC013-2024

  That the information from Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 8, 2024, re: Crossing Guard Appreciation Week be received.

  SC014-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Larkspur Public School, be received;
  2. That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program
     in Peel;
  3. The principal be requested:

  • to ask the School Board to review the signage and pavement markings in the Kiss and Ride area. In addition, to review the placement of the “No Left Turn Sign”.
  • to remind drivers to observe the “No Left Turn” restrictions at the school exit
  • to arrange with the School Board Planning staff to review the Kiss and Ride operation with the possibility of opening it during arrival and dismissal times

  4. That the Manager of Parking Enforcement arrange for the enforcement of Parking/Stopping infractions during arrival and dismissal times.

  SC015-2024

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on March 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

   

  
  

12.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

12.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made under this section of the agenda. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

13.

Referred Matters List

Nil

  

14.

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made during this meeting. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

15.

Closed Session

^ 15.1 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them.

^ 15.2 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

15.3 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

15.4 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

Items 15.1 and 15.2 were added to consent.

The following motion was considered.

• CW070-2024

  That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:

  15.3 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

  A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

  15.4 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

  A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

  Carried

   

  In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  15.1 – This item was approved on consent and therefore not discussed in closed session. The directions within were deemed given, including that a motion be considered in open session. (See Recommendation CW071-2024)

  15.2 – This item was approved on consent and therefore not discussed in closed session. The directions within were deemed given, including that a motion be considered in open session. (See Recommendation CW072-2024)

  15.3 – This item was considered in closed session, information was received and no direction was given.

  15.4 – This item was considered in closed session, information was received and direction was given to staff.

    

  
  

• The following recommendation was passed pursuant to Item 15.1:

  CW071-2024

  1. That a budget amendment be approved for project #234690-002 – Bus Purchases, in the amount of $2,264,000, to be funded through $1,391,000 from Reserve #121 - Municipal Transit Capital and $873,000 from Res #96 - Transportation Initiatives Reserve;

  2. That staff be authorized to begin procurement for a new bus contract, consisting of 40ft (12m) and 60ft (18m) conventional and BRT transit buses for a one (1) year initial term, with three (3) additional one (1) year renewal options, in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law, and;

  3. That staff be authorized to begin procurement to advance the clean diesel to electric bus conversion pilot project. 

  Carried

• The following recommendation was passed pursuant to Item 15.2:

  CW072-2024

  That the Commissioner, Community Services, be delegated authority to approve and execute any required agreements and other documents deemed necessary for completing the inductions into the 2024 Brampton Arts Walk of Fame program, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Cultural Services or designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

15.1

^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

15.2

^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

15.3

Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

15.4

Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW073-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried