Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor
  • City Councillor R. Power
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh

1.
Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 11:13 a.m. Council moved into Closed Session at 11:25 a.m., recessed at 12:12 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 12:22 p.m. and adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

  

2.
Approval of Agenda

 

Council discussion took place with respect to proposed amendments to the agenda.

The following motion was considered. 

  • C075-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.5 Announcement - U11 AA Brampton 45s Win the Tri-County Championship

    Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Keenan

    16.4 Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re. Krill Harvesting and the Conversion of Krill-based Food Production to Plant-based.

    To vary the order:

    To deal with Item 6.5 as the first matter of business.

    Carried

    Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was re-opened and Item 16.4 was added.

      


3.
Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

 

Nil

  

4.
Adoption of the Minutes

 

4.1
Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – March 26, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Mar26_2025 - English.pdf

The following motion was considered.

  • C076-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 26, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.

    Carried

5.
Consent Motion

 

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, Mayor Brown reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial.

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 8.1, 10.2.1, 10.3.1, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 14.1, 16.1, 19.1, and 19.2.

The following motion was considered.

  • C077-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Toor
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 8.1, 10.2.1, 10.3.1, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 14.1, 16.1, 19.1, and 19.2.

    8.1

    That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be received.

    10.2.1

    1. That the report from Laurie Robinson, Supervisor, Vital Statistics and Licensing, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, re: Request for Municipal Significance Designation for Liquor Sales Special Occasion Permit – Northern Heat Rib Series Ward 4, be received; 

    2. That Northern Heat Series, scheduled June 27, 28 and 29, 2025, to be held at 7899 McLaughlin Road, be designated as a municipally significant event; and 

    3. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the applicant for inclusion with their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

    10.3.1

    1. That the report from Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue Services, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, re: Amendment to the 2024 Development Charges (DC) By-laws, be received; 

    2. That the Office Development Charges (DC) Incentive Program be approved as proposed, with delegated authority granted to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Treasurer to expand the program if demand exceeds the initial pilot scope;

    3. That the Development Charges By-laws be amended to operationalize new office discounts or exemptions not currently included in the City's existing DC By-laws, ensuring alignment with the Office Development Charges (DC) Incentive Program;

    4. That the Development Charges By-laws be amended to remove contradictions between Section 20(1) and 20(2)(a) regarding exemptions for Region-owned residential developments, and definitions for "non-industrial/non-office use," "Major Office Use," and "Professional Services" be updated; and

    5. That Council determine that no further public meeting is required, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act 1997, as amended.

    12.1

    1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations CW110-2025 to CW135-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary.

    12.2

    1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations PDC029-2025 to PDC047-2025 be approved as outlined in the summary.

    13.1

    Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work; 

    Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism;

    Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of various communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life; 

    Therefore be it resolved that Polish Heritage Month be added to the Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026, with a budget of $5,000.00, to be delivered within the Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events annual base operating budget.

    14.1

    That the correspondence from Louroz Mecader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated March 20, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, re: Downtown Brampton Parking, be received. 

    19.1 and 19.2

    That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions therein be deemed given: 

    19.1 Closed Session Minutes - City Council - March 26, 2025

    19.2 Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - April 2, 2025

    Carried

6.
Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

 

6.1
Proclamations:

 

a) National Canadian Film Day – April 16, 2025 (See Item 6.4)

b) Plant-Based Food Awareness Week – April 14-20, 2025 (See Item 16.4)

c) World Primary Immunodeficiency Week – April 22-29, 2025

d) Parental Alienation Awareness Day – April 25, 2025

e) Human Values Day – April 24, 2025

*f) Book Week – April 23-May 4, 2025

*g) National Volunteer Week – April 27-May 3, 2025

Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged and read the proclamation for National Canadian Film Day.

Item 6.4 was brought forward at this time.

Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), announced that the BAO will be celebrating National Canadian Film Day, provided an overview of the Brampton Film Showcase taking place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at SilverCity Brampton Cinemas, and encouraged Members of Council to attend. In addition, Michael Vickers acknowledged the participating film makers and outlined the economic benefits of film and television in Brampton.

Regional Councillor Brar acknowledged and read the proclamation for Plant-Based Food Awareness Week. 

Representatives from Plant-Based Treaty thanked Council for the proclamation and endorsing the Plant-Based Treaty, and provided an overview of the initiative to promote healthy food options, contribute solutions to the climate crisis and support local businesses. In addition, information was provided regarding the nutritional benefits of a "green smoothie" and having it available in local institutions, and a sample was provided to Members of Council.

Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged and read the proclamation for World Primary Immunodeficiency Week.

Regional Councillor Keenan acknowledged and read the proclamation for Parental Alienation Awareness Day.

Regional Councillor Toor acknowledged and read the proclamation for Human Values Day.

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamation for Book Week.

Mayor Brown outlined the City's support for libraries and literature, and highlighted the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) in Brampton.

Regional Councillor Palleschi acknowledged and read the proclamation for National Volunteer Week.

Shan Abbasi, Director, Community Development, Volunteer MBC, thanked Council for the proclamation and for recognizing and supporting the important work of volunteers in the community. In addition, information was provided regarding the role of Volunteer MBC and the importance of encouraging and supporting volunteers.

Members of Council thanked Volunteer MBC for their contributions.

Mayor Brown and Members of Council presented the proclamations to recipients and joined them for group photographs.

  

6.2
Announcement – 2025 Spring MoonShot Event – April 17, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.CC_250409_A_Moonshot2.pdf

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Kyle Boyko, President and Board Chair, InspireTech Canada Corp., provided an overview of InspireTech Canada Corp., outlined the purpose of the MoonShot event to promote the industry of space and rocketry, highlighted the success of the first event in December 2024 and announced the next event taking place on April 17, 2025. In addition, it was noted that some of the best space organizations in Canada are located in Brampton.

Regional Councillor Toor, Council Sponsor, provided remarks in response to the announcement, highlighting the success of the first MoonShot event and indicated he is looking forward to the Spring 2025 event. In addition, the Councillor thanked Economic Development staff for their efforts in regard to this event.

  

6.3
Announcement – Nigerian Farmer's Market – Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM – Chinguacousy Park

This item has attachments. 
1.Announcement - Nigerian Farmer's Market_Redacted.pdf
2.Announcement - Nigerian Farmer's Market_flyer.pdf

Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown

Abiodun Adetu, Organizer, provided an overview of the Nigerian Farmer's Market scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chinguacousy Park, and invited Members of Council and the public to attend. A video highlighting the market was played. 

Mayor Brown acknowledged the announcement and indicated he is looking forward to attending the Nigerian Farmer's Market.

  

6.4
Announcement – Brampton Film Showcase – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM – SilverCity Brampton Cinemas

This item has attachments. 
1.Announcement Request- April 9 Council- Brampton Arts Organization.pdf
2.Brampton-Film-Showcase-LinkedIn-Version2.pdf

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Brar

Dealt with under Item 6.1.a.

 

6.5
Announcement - U11 AA Brampton 45s Win the Tri-County Championship

This item has attachments. 
1.Announcement - U11 AA Brampton 45's_Redacted.pdf
2.Announcement - U11 AA Brampton 45's_image.pdf

Regional Councillor Keenan recognized and congratulated the U11 AA Brampton 45s for their successful 2024-2025 season and winning the Tri-County Championship. Councillor Keenan provided an overview of their accomplishments this season, acknowledged the team (players, coaches, team staff and families) for their dedication, and highlighted their contributions to the community.

Coach Justin thanked Council for this acknowledgement, recognized the players for their hard work and dedication, outlined the benefits of hockey for youth, and expressed thanks to Council for supporting hockey in Brampton. A video was played highlighting the team's 2024-2025 season.

  

7.
Public Delegations and Staff Presentations (5 minutes maximum)

 

7.1
Staff Presentation re: 2025 Q1 Enforcement Reporting Forecast

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Q1 Enforcement Reporting Forecast.pdf
2.2025 Q1 Enforcement Reporting Forecast(1).pdf

Item 16.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Rob Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, provided a presentation entitled "2025 Q1 Enforcement Reporting Forecast".

Council discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Comparative data from 2024 and 2025
  • Process improvements
  • Parking complaint service requests and enforcement escalation
  • Development of a parking strategy
  • RRL – Parking Penalty Notices Issued
  • Service request demands and improvements to the response process 
  • Towing complaint service requests and the process for towing a vehicle
  • Possibility of implementing additional towing zones and signage in problem areas
  • Request for an update on the impound yard
  • Parking violations on residential properties
    • It was noted that parking on a walkway or hard surface not considered part of a driveway should be deemed a violation
  • Education campaign relating to parking regulations and the need to educate new home owners

Members of Council expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the Enforcement and By-law Services Division.

The following motion was considered.

  • C078-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Santos

    1. That the presentation from Rob Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, re: 2025 Q1 Enforcement Reporting Forecast, be received; and

    2. That staff be directed to investigate and report on the possibility of additional towing zones and signage, to assist with enforcement in problem areas, and to provide an update on impounding within Brampton.

    Carried

8.
Government Relations Matters

 

9.
Reports from the Head of Council

 

Nil

  

10.
Reports from Corporate Officials

 

10.1
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

 

Nil

  

10.2
Legislative Services Operating

 

10.3
Corporate Support Services

 

10.4
Planning and Economic Development

 

Nil

  

10.5
Community Services

 

Nil

  

10.6
Public Works

 

Nil

  

10.7
Brampton Transit

 

Nil

  

10.8
Fire and Emergency Services

 

Nil

  

11.
Reports from Accountability Officers

 

Nil

  

12.
Committee Reports

 

12.1
^ Summary of Recommendations – Committee of Council – April 2, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.20250402cw_recommendations.pdf

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C077-2025

The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.

CW110-2025

That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 be approved, as amended, as follows:

To Add:

11.3.1   Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Addition of Guyanese Independence Day to Heritage Month Corporate Events Listing

11.3.2   Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Briefing Note – Transitional Properties

11.3.3   Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Addition of Polish Heritage Month to Heritage Month Corporate Events Listing

To Withdraw:

9.3.1    Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Communication and Signage Regarding By-laws

CW111-2025

That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 be approved as part of Consent:

7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 13, 15.1

CW112-2025

That the following item be referred to the April 9, 2025 Council Meeting:

15.3   Follow-up to Verbal Update - Solicitor Advice re: Planning File

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

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

CW113-2025

1. That the delegation from Andrew Mirabella, Associate Partner, Hemson Consulting Ltd., to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Development Charges Amending By-Laws, be received;

2. That the report from Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue Services, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: 2024 Development Charges (DC) By-laws Amendment – Public Meeting, be received; and

3. That staff be directed to report back to Council on April 9, 2025, seeking Council approval of the new amendments to the By-laws and the Office Development Charges (DC) Incentive Program after having considered the inputs from the public meeting.

CW114-2025

That the delegation from Deepa Saxena, Director, Casa Dee Montessori School, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Space/Long-term Lease for a Day Care Centre, be received.

CW115-2025

That the delegation from Kevin Farrell, President and COO, Gateway Market Canada Inc., and Tobmar Investments Inc., and Sanjay Patel, Franchisee/Subtenant, Gateway on the Go Brampton City Hall, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Request for Rent Relief - Gateway on the Go Brampton City Hall, be received.

CW116-2025

That the delegation from Andrea Baranowski, Manager, Community Engagement and Projects, Canadian Polish Business Association, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Polish Flag Raising Event Recognition, be referred to staff to report back to the April 9, 2025 Council meeting.

CW117-2025

That the presentation from Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

CW118-2025

That the following correspondence to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report, be received:

  1. Judy Smith, Director Municipal Governance/Clerk, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, dated March 18, 2025;
  2. Allison Penner, Deputy Clerk, City of Owen Sound, dated March 16, 2025.

CW119-2025

That the correspondence from MPP Lise Vaugeois and the Northern Caucus of the Ontario NDP, dated March 24, 2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report and Request for Support for the Northern Highway Safety Plan, be received.

CW120-2025

1. That the report from Shane Keyes, Manager, Property Standards, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Proposed Amendments to Refuse and Dumping By-law 381-2005, as amended, be received; 

2. That Council approve the amendments to the Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law 218-2019, as amended (Schedule A), in accordance with Attachment 1, being amendments to:

i.    Section 10 to establish graduated fines for repeat violations under By-law 381-2005;

ii.    Section 8A to delete offences for garbage receptacle under By-law 165-2022;

iii.    Section 10 to add offences for garbage receptacles under By-law 381-2005;

3. That Council approve the amendments to the Property Standards By-law 165-2022, as amended, in accordance with Attachment 2, to delete garbage receptacle offences; and

4. That Council approve the amendments to the Refuse and Dumping By-law 381-2005, as amended, in accordance with Attachment 3, to add garbage receptacle offences.

CW121-2025

That the report from Rob Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Safer Drivers Equal Safer Roads Information Report (RM 5/2025), be received.

CW122-2025

1. That the report from Kevin Lindegaard, Licensing Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Driving Instruction on City Property and Annual License Renewals (RM 4/2025), be received;

2. That Council extend the pilot program for access to City property for driving instruction to June 30, 2026, with the following conditions:

I. instructors must register and fill out the City liability waiver(s);

II. registration fee to be waived;

III. hours be extended to 8 p.m., at previously approved City facilities; and 

3. That Council supports the recommendation to not waive annual driving instruction school license renewal fees.

CW123-2025

1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: 2025 Final Tax Levy and By-law, be received; and

2. That a by-law be approved for the levy and collection of 2025 Final Property Taxes.

CW124-2025

1. That the report from Majbah Ahmed, Manager, Banking and Investments, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: 2025 Report to Amend By-Law 107-2020 to Establish Bank and Investment Management Signing Authority and Controls, be received; and

2. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-Law 107-2020, in the form and content as set out in Attachment 1, to reflect recent reorganizations of the Corporation’s Corporate Support Services Department and changes to the responsibilities and titles of positions.

CW125-2025

That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2024, be received.

CW126-2025

That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 4th Quarter 2024, be received.

CW127-2025

1. That the report from Meagan Guerra, Manager, Events, Protocol and Tourism, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Festivals and Events Policy, be received; and

2. That the new Festivals and Events Policy be approved.

CW128-2025

Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work;

Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism;

Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of various communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life;

Therefore be it resolved that Guyanese Independence Day be added to the Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026, with a budget of $5,000.00, to be delivered within the Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events annual base operating budget.

CW129-2025

That staff be directed to proceed with the necessary work to demolish the Siemens Building and work with the Finance Department to identify funding sources for this process; and

That staff report back to a future Council meeting regarding the condition of the property located at 56 Flavian Crescent for consideration of a park or parkette.

CW130-2025

That the following item be referred to the April 9, 2025 Council meeting:

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Addition of Polish Heritage Month to Heritage Month Corporate Events Listing

Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work;

Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism;

Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of various communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life;

Therefore be it resolved that Polish Heritage Month be added to the Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026, with a budget of $5,000.00, to be delivered within the Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events annual base operating budget.        

CW131-2025

1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor, Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project – Ward 2, be received; and

2. That a budget amendment be approved, and capital project 237485-002 be established in the amount of $366,750.00 for the Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project, with $251,750.00 funded by the Federal Government under Environment and Climate Change Canada and $115,000.00 funded from Reserve #4 via return of funding from 217485-001.

CW132-2025

1. That the report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 re: Budget Amendment – Brampton Transit Service Extensions into the Town of Caledon, be received; and

2. That Council approve the addition of three (3) Full-time Transit Operator positions costing approximately $345K in order to deliver approximately 4,500 annualized services hours requested by Caledon, to be fully funded through recoveries from Caledon resulting in a net zero budget impact to the City of Brampton.

CW133-2025

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

CW134-2025

1. That the report from Sharandeep Natt, Protocol Officer, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, re: 2024 Citizen Award Recipients, be received; and

2. That Council approve the list of 2024 award recipients as recommended by the Citizen Awards Selection Committee, as shown in Appendix A.

CW135-2025

That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, or at the call of the Chair.

  

12.2
^ Summary of Recommendations – Planning and Development Committee – April 7, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Summary of Recommendations - April 7, 2025.pdf

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C077-2025

The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.

PDC029-2025

That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be approved, as amended, as follows:

To defer:

Item 8.3 - Staff Report by Tristan Costa, Planner, Integrated City Planning, re: Bram West Secondary Plan Review, Draft Land Use Concept, Wards 4 and 6 (RM 13/2025) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 28, 2025.

PDC030-2025

That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be approved as part of Consent:

7.1, 7.3, 7.4, and 8.1

PDC031-2025

  1. That the presentation from Yin Xiao, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: City-initiated Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment, 8383 Mississauga Road and 0 Sky Harbour Drive, Ward 4, City File 2025-166, be received;
  2. That the delegation from Jugraj Khinda, Brampton Resident, re: City-initiated Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment, 8383 Mississauga Road and 0 Sky Harbour Drive, Ward 4, City File 2025-166, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received; and
  3. That the correspondence from Keith MacKinnon, KLM Planning Partners, on behalf of Tesch Developments Inc. co DG Group, dated April 4, 2025, re: City-initiated Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment, 8383 Mississauga Road and 0 Sky Harbour Drive, Ward 4, City File 2025-166, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received.

PDC032-2025

  1. That the presentation from Arjun Singh, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., SF Coleraine Holdings Ltd. c/o First Gulf Corporation, 0 Coleraine Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0061, be received; and
  2. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., SF Coleraine Holdings Ltd. c/o First Gulf Corporation, 0 Coleraine Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0061, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received:
    1. Michael Cara, Overland LLP, on behalf of Velcor Enterprises Limited, dated April 2, 2025
    2. Amanda Corbett, on behalf of Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group, dated April 7, 2025.

PDC033-2025

  1. That the presentation from Harjot Sra, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., Surinder Malhi & Charanjit Dhaliwal, 3407 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0062, be received;
  2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., Surinder Malhi & Charanjit Dhaliwal, 3407 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0062, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received; and
    1. Paul Goode and Almin Goode, Brampton Residents
    2. Ryan Coelho, Brampton Resident
    3. Anuj Vohra, Brampton Resident
    4. John Zagala, Brampton Resident
    5. Bruno Spina and Maria Zigouris, Brampton Residents
    6. Rocco Chiappetta, Brampton Resident
    7. Frank Corvese, Brampton Resident
    8. Fatima Faruq Ahmad, on behalf of Ayesha Faruq Ahmad, Brampton Resident
    9. Mona Simon Rodrigues, Brampton Resident
    10. Dave Totton and Amanda Bacchus, Brampton Residents
    11. Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes, on behalf of Surinder Malhi and Charanjit Dhaliwal
    12. Ishnan Kaur, Brampton Resident
    13. Gursewak Singh, on behalf of Bill Donato and Dino Frizza, Brampton Residents
    14. Kulbir Singh, Brampton Resident
    15. Davinder Wadehra, Brampton Resident
    16. Johnson Osei, Brampton Resident
    17. Paramjit Dhillon, Brampton Resident
    18. Tina Gaudio, Brampton Resident
    19. Ravinderjit Singh Kainth, Brampton Resident
    20. Karm Lotay, Brampton Resident
    21. Satyendra Bhavsar, Brampton Resident
    22. Oluwatosin Ogunpolu, Brampton Resident
    23. Ishan Kumar, Brampton Resident
  3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., Surinder Malhi & Charanjit Dhaliwal, 3407 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0062, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received:
    1. Paul Goode, Brampton Resident, dated February 25, 2025
    2. Navi Dhami, Brampton Resident, dated March 6, 2025
    3. Eve Corvese and Violet Grant, Brampton Residents, dated March 1, 2025
    4. Munaya Simon, Brampton Resident, dated March 31, 2025
    5. Jai Sukul, Brampton Resident, dated March 29, 2025
    6. Dave Totton, Brampton Resident, dated March 31, 2025
    7. Parminder Nizran, Brampton Resident, dated April 1, 2025
    8. Mandeep Pharwaha, Brampton Resident, dated April 1, 2025
    9. Jaskaran Singh, Brampton Resident, dated April 1, 2025
    10. Maria Rodrigues, Brampton Resident, dated March 25, 2025 (petition included)
    11. Jessica Bisogno, Brampton Resident, dated April 4, 2025
    12. Ayesha Faruq Ahmad, Brampton Resident, dated April 3, 2025
    13. Karm Lotay, Brampton Resident, dated April 7, 2025.

PDC034-2025

  1. That the presentation from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Chatrath Holdings Inc., 1466, 1478, 1490 Queen Street West and 9021 and 9025 Creditview Road, Ward 5, File: OZS-2025-0002, be received; and
  2. That the correspondence from Aswini Balaventhan, Brampton Resident, dated March 1, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Chatrath Holdings Inc., 1466, 1478, 1490 Queen Street West and 9021 and 9025 Creditview Road, Ward 5, File: OZS-2025-0002, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received.

PDC035-2025

  1. That the presentation from Harjot Sra, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., 2456781 Ontario Inc., 4037 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0068, be received;
  2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., 2456781 Ontario Inc., 4037 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0068, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received; and
    1. Livio Nichilo, Brampton Resident
    2. Rosalia Trapani, Brampton Resident
    3. Mona Simon Rodrigues, Brampton Resident
    4. Ramnarine Sahadeo, Brampton Resident
    5. Dave Totton and Amanda Bacchus, Brampton Residents
    6. Nancy Corindia-Lacivita, Brampton Resident
    7. Ishnan Kaur, Brampton Resident
    8. John Sprovieri, Brampton Resident
    9. Ronit Bhavsar, Brampton Resident
    10. Trisha Bhavsar, Brampton Resident
    11. Raj Mattu, Brampton Resident
    12. Satyendra Bhavsar, Brampton Resident
    13. Vicky Dhillon, Brampton Resident
    14. Gurinder (Gwen) Gharial, Brampton Resident
  3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., 2456781 Ontario Inc., 4037 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0068, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received:
    1. Sharon Kaur, Brampton Resident, dated March 11, 2025
    2. Ezia Nichilo, Brampton Resident, dated March 12, 2025
    3. Munaya Simon, Brampton Resident, dated March 31, 2025
    4. Jai Sukul, Brampton Resident, dated March 29, 2025
    5. Dave Totton, Brampton Resident, dated March 31, 2025
    6. Maria Rodrigues, Brampton Resident, dated March 25, 2025
    7. Jessica Bisogno, Brampton Resident, dated April 4, 2025
    8. Gajan Krishnapillai, Brampton Resident, dated March 2, 2025.

PDC036-2025

  1. That the presentation from Saghar Massah, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Fateh Development Inc., 1453 Queen Street West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2025-0008, be received;
  2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Fateh Development Inc., 1453 Queen Street West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2025-0008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received; and
    1. Dhaval Vyas, Brampton Resident
    2. Chris Bernard, Brampton Resident
    3. Kushal Soni, Brampton Resident
    4. Krishan and Kavita Harry, Brampton Residents
  3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Fateh Development Inc., 1453 Queen Street West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2025-0008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received:
    1. Dhaval Vyas, Hanssan Arar, Shermanda Bernard, Chris Bernard, Hisham Issawi, Sarah Somakih, Kavita Harry, Krishan Harry, Jonathan Proulx, Marwa Issawi, Fouad Issawi, Harsharan Nagi, Harminder Nagi, Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal, and Meghal Vyas, Brampton Residents, dated April 1, 2025
    2. Peter and Teena Post, Brampton Residents, dated March 24, 2025.

PDC037-2025

That the presentation from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Hemmy Bhandari, 10015 Clarkway Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2025-0010, be received.

PDC038-2025

That the presentation from Raj Lamichhane, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Kaneff Group, 0 Queen Street West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2024-0067, be received.

PDC039-2025

  1. That the presentation from Megan Fernandes, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, MHBC Planning Limited, on behalf of Glenshore Investments Inc., 5203 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0038, be received; and
  2. That the correspondence from Mark Condello, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of 47-1 Country Properties Limited and Castlemore Country Properties Ltd., dated January 15, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, MHBC Planning Limited, on behalf of Glenshore Investments Inc., 5203 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0038, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received.

PDC040-2025

  1. That the report from Sadaf Shahid-Hussain, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Candevcon Group Inc., Siva Rama Kirshna Prasad Ari, 11038 The Gore Road, North of Countryside Drive and west of The Gore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0004, be received;
  2. That the application to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Candevcon on behalf of Siva Rama Krishna Prasad Ari, Ward 10, File OZS-2024-0004, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, the City’s 2006 Official Plan, and the Brampton Plan for the reasons set out in this Planning Recommendation Report, dated January 22, 2025;
  3. That the amendments to the Official Plan, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 12 to this report be adopted;
  4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 13 to this report be adopted; and
  5. That no further Public Meeting Notice or Public Meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

PDC041-2025

  1. That the report from Samantha Dela Pena, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, 69 Bramalea Holdings Limited, Glenn Schnarr & Associates Inc., 69 Bramalea Road, Ward 7, File: OZS-2023-0020, be received;
  2. That Application to Amend the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-Law submitted by GSAI on behalf of 69 Bramalea Holdings Limited, File OZS-2023-0020 be endorsed, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Planning Act, and for the reasons set out in this Planning Recommendation Report;
  3. That prior to forwarding the adoption of the Secondary Plan amendment or the enactment of Zoning By-law amendment to Council for adoption, confirmation be received from the Region of Peel that they support the Functional Servicing Report is to their satisfaction, or alternatively a Holding (H) Symbol be used in conjunction with the zoning by-law amendment, to ensure the noted supporting document is completed;
  4. That the proposed Class 4 Noise Area designation, as recommended in the Noise Report prepared by Valcoustics Canada Ltd. (dated December 11, 2024), be endorsed, on the basis that it is in accordance with MECP NPC-300 guidelines and that noise mitigation measures will be further addressed at the Site Plan Approval stage;
  5. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended;
  6. That the Holding (H) Symbol be used in conjunction with the zoning by-law amendment, to ensure that before Site Plan Approval is granted for the proposed development at 69 Bramalea Road;
  7. Commissioner of Planning, Building, and Growth Management is satisfied having regard to the Site Plan Approval application and building elevations, and that the appropriate noise and air quality (including odour) mitigation measures have been secured in the proposed development.
  8. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, 69 Bramalea Holdings Limited, Glenn Schnarr & Associates Inc., 69 Bramalea Road, Ward 7, File: OZS-2023-0020, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received; and
    1. Mark Condello, Glen Schnarr and Associates
    2. Anne Benedetti, Goodmans LLP
    3. Diane Freeman, SLR Consulting
  9. That the correspondence from Anne Benedetti, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of 2707193 Ontario Inc. (Bank Bros), dated April 3, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, 69 Bramalea Holdings Limited, Glenn Schnarr & Associates Inc., 69 Bramalea Road, Ward 7, File: OZS-2023-0020, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received.

PDC042-2025

  1. That the report from Vikram Hardatt, Advisor, Special Projects, Integrated City Planning, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan Schedule E-4 - Heritage Heights Secondary Plan - Heritage Heights Secondary Plan - Special Policy Area 1, City File 2025-180, be received;
  2. That the amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, for the reasons set out in this report; and,
  3. That the amendment to Schedule E-4 of the Region of Peel Official Plan, attached as Attachment 5 to this report, be adopted.

PDC043-2025

  1. That the report from Arjun Singh, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corporation – Avalon Developments Inc., 137 Steeles Avenue West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2024-0040, be received;
  2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law submitted by Blackthorn Development Corporation, on behalf of Avalon Developments Inc. (File: OZS-2024-0040) be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;
  3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 10 to this report be adopted; and,
  4. That, prior to forwarding the enactment of Zoning By-Law amendment to Council for enactment, a Plan of Subdivision application for the proposed development is to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management;
  5. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended; and
  6. That the correspondence from Nick Pileggi, Macauley Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Pier Pointe Inc., dated April 3, 2025, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corporation – Avalon Developments Inc., 137 Steeles Avenue West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2024-0040, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be received.

PDC044-2025

That the report from Sara Cullen, Planner, Integrated City Planning, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Shared E-scooter Pilot Program – 2024 Season Review, be received.

PDC045-2025

  1. That the report from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 7, 2025, re: Surety Bonds for Development Agreements (RM 34/2024), be received; and
  2. Whereas on November 19, 2024, the Province of Ontario enacted Ontario Regulation 461/24: Surety Bonds, under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act, stipulating that a surety bond may be used to secure an obligation imposed by the City that is required to be secured as a condition to an approval in connection with land use planning;

Whereas the Surety Bond Regulation does not contain retroactive wording or a transition provision providing for the swapping of existing securities for Surety Bonds; 

Whereas the City sees benefit in providing a defined period for which existing securities in connection with land use planning, typically provided by Letters of Credit, may be swapped out or replaced by Surety Bonds;

Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to make provision to permit swaps of existing securities in connection with land use planning with Surety Bonds where the following conditions are met:

  1. that the Letter of Credit was received by the City on, or after, November 19, 2022; and,
  2. ownership has remained unchanged since the Development Agreement was executed; and,
  • the developer is not involved in litigation against the City.

PDC046-2025

That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of February 18, 2025, Recommendations HB001-2025 – HB007-2025, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 7, 2025, be approved.

The recommendations were approved as follows:

HB001-2025

That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of February 18, 2025 be approved, as amended, as follows:

To withdraw re Item 9.1:

6.1 - Delegation by Thomas Kilpatrick, Development Manager, Tribute Communities, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for File OZS-2024-0032

6.2 - Delegation by Lashia Jones, Senior Cultural Heritage Specialist, Stantec, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for File OZS-2024-0032

HB002-2025

  1. That the report from Arpita Jambekar, Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 18, 2025, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for 17-35 Railroad Street, Ward 1, be received;
  2. That the Heritage Impact Assessment-17-35 Railroad Street, Brampton by Stantec, dated January 21, 2025 be received;
  3. That the following recommendations per the Heritage Impact Assessment by Stantec be followed:
    1. The following Design guidelines for mitigating the impacts of the proposed development shall be incorporated into the proposed development:
      1. Plan and Form
      2. Architectural Style and Detailing
      3. Building Materials
      4. Landscaping
      5. Commemoration
    2. Site plan controls and vibration monitoring for adjacent properties be developed and implemented including:
      1. Isolation of properties from construction-related activities.
      2. Mapping showing all adjacent properties are to be included in the engineering and construction plans.
      3. Stabilization measures and protective barriers be installed during prior to commencement of construction activities.
      4. Vibration studies are to be completed by a qualified geotechnical engineer or vibration specialist.
    3. That a Documentation and Salvage Plan for 59 Elizabeth Street North and the Railroad CHL be prepared prior to issuance of permits for any demolition works; and,
    4. That a Heritage Commemoration Plan for 59 Elizabeth Street North and the Railroad CHL be prepared.

HB003-2025

  1. That the report from Tom Tran, Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 18, 2024, re: Heritage Impact Assessment, 30 James Street – Ward 3, be received;
  2. That the Heritage Impact Assessment for 30 James Street prepared by AECOM dated December 16, 2024 be deemed complete; and,
  3. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment: 30 James Street be received and followed:
    1. If it is demonstrated that relocation of the house is not feasible due to no prospective buyers or structural concerns, a Documentation & Salvage Plan and Commemoration Plan must be completed following City’s Terms of Reference and accepted by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.
    2. That the project team has confirmed that relocation is not a feasible option due to lack of available sites for relocation both within and beyond the footprint of the project and therefore Documentation and Salvage with Commemoration are the recommended mitigation options.
  • That the salvaged materials from 30 James Street be meaningfully incorporated as part of the commemoration strategy.
  1. That the commemoration strategy celebrates the cultural heritage significance of 30 James Street as well as the evolution of the Etobicoke Creek flood diversion channel and its wider influence on downtown Brampton.
  2. That the commemoration strategy be prominently featured at the southern end of the Etobicoke Creek Diversion channel, ensuring access and visibility to the public.
  3. That the commemoration strategy incorporate a memorial and other physical or landscaping features that will complement and enrich the Riverwalk project for the enjoyment and benefit of the future generation and community.

HB004-2025

  1. That the report from Arpita Jambekar, Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 18, 2025, re: Heritage Building Protection Plan, Heritage Conservation Plan and Commemoration Plan for 122-130 Main St N and 7 Church St E – Ward 1, be received;
  2. That the Heritage Building Protection Plan, Heritage Conservation Plan and Commemoration Plan for 122-130 Main St N and 7 Church St E prepared by LHC Heritage Planning and Archaeology Inc., dated January 7, 2025 be received;
  3. That the following recommendations for the property at 7 Church Street E as per the Heritage Building Protection Plan (HBPP), Heritage Conservation Plan, be followed:
    1. That the immediate and long-term protection measures as recommended in Section 5 of the HBPP be implemented for conservation of the property prior to and during the house’s use as a site office;
    2. That the property be monitored monthly and City Heritage staff shall be contacted immediately if any changes to the Property that are observed. Additionally, any deviations from the HBPP shall be approved by City Heritage staff prior to implementation;
    3. That additional photographs of interior will be added to the HBPP following clean up and prior to any minor modifications required for use of Property as a site office;
    4. That the ongoing and long-term maintenance measures noted in Section 7 and the Interim Construction Protection plan, as noted in Section 8 of the Heritage Conservation Plan be followed to protect the building on the property, before and during the construction of the proposed development;
    5. That an architect with relevant conservation experience be retained by the Owner to prepare specific rehabilitation measures for the building’s use as a site office (Phase 2) and residential use (Phase 3);
    6. That a qualified engineer be retained by the Owner to prepare a vibration impact study that considers the impacts of construction of the proposed development on the property at 7 Church St E and that the report be shared with Heritage Staff;
  4. That an addendum to the Heritage Conservation Plan be prepared and submitted for review by City Staff prior to issuance of a Building permit for additions and/or alterations, upon finalization of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 rehabilitation measures to the property at 7 Church Street E;
  5. That the recommendations of the Commemoration Plan for 122-130 Main St N be followed including:
    1. A commemorative/interpretive plaque be installed on the property;
    2. Pavers or planters be installed in the approximate location of the gasoline pumps that were formally in front of the existing building on the property; and,
  6. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building & Growth Management be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 7 Church St E, to secure the conservation, retention and protection of the property at 7 Church St E, with content satisfactory to the Director of City Planning and Design, and in form approved by the City Solicitor or designate.

HB005-2025

  1. That the report from Arpita Jambekar, Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 18, 2025, re: Heritage Permit Application Recommendation Report – 12061 Hurontario Street – Ward 2, be received;
  2. That the Heritage Permit Application from Giaimo Architects, dated January 17, 2024, be received; and,
  3. That the Heritage Permit application be approved, subject to following conditions, as recommended by Heritage staff:
    1. that the architect provides detailed drawings & specifications for the proposed ghost bell tower, prior to construction;
    2. that the architect and/or heritage consultant monitor construction work to ensure that original features are preserved wherever possible, and that all new work is compatible and completed to the same high standard as the existing.

HB006-2025

That the correspondence from Ken MacDonald, Chair, Huttonville North Resident’s Association to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of February 18, 2025, re: Huttonville - Bram West Review be received.

HB007-2025

That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

PDC047-2025

That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on April 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

 

13.
Unfinished Business

 

14.
Correspondence

 

14.1
^ Correspondence from Louroz Mecader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated March 20, 2025, re. Downtown Brampton Parking

This item has attachments. 
1.DBBIA Letter to City Council - March 20 2025.pdf

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C077-2025

  

14.2
Correspondence from Louroz Mecader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated April 2, 2025, re. Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014 - Schedule 3, Section 31(b) - Refreshment Vehicles

This item has attachments. 
1.Correspondence - DBBIA Letter to City Council.pdf

Council discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Potential for a new by-law relating to food trucks within the downtown and a suggestion that staff consult with the Downtown Brampton BIA in this regard
  • Indication from staff that a report will be presented at the April 23, 2025 Committee of Council meeting regarding this matter

The following motion was considered.

  • C079-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the correspondence from Louroz Mecader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated April 2, 2025, to the Council Meeting of April 9, 2025, re. Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014 - Schedule 3, Section 31(b) - Refreshment Vehicles, be referred to staff for a report thereon, regarding the potential for a new by-law relating to food trucks within the downtown.

    Carried

15.
Notices of Motion

 

Nil

  

16.
Other Business/New Business

 

16.1
^ Referred Matters List

 

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C077-2025

  

16.2
Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Overwhelming Complaints Related to Illegal Parking

 

Dealt with under Item 7.1 - Resolution C078-2025

  

16.3
Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor, re: Tariff Task Force Meeting Update

 

Regional Councillors Toor and Santos provided an update on the first meeting of the Tariff Task Force held on April 8, 2025, and advised that various business sectors were represented at the meeting, including large and small businesses, and topics of discussion included the following:

  • Advocacy to senior levels of government
  • Cutting red tape
  • Immigration standards
  • Skills development
  • Improving competitiveness worldwide

In addition, it was noted that the business representatives expressed appreciation for the City's support.

Council discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Support from senior levels of government
  • Impact of tariffs on local businesses and the need to support them
  • Indication that a report outlining an action plan will be presented to Council at a future meeting
  • Indication that Alectra is joining the "Stand for Canada" procurement campaign

Members of Council thanked Economic Development staff for their efforts in this regard.

  

16.4
Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re. Krill Harvesting and the Conversion of Krill-based Food Production to Plant-based

 

Note: On a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was re-opened and this item was added.

Regional Councillor Palleschi provided information to Council regarding the impact of over fishing krill and requested that the City explore options for a potential ban of krill-based products in Brampton and the development of an awareness campaign.  

  • C080-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    That staff be requested to investigate and report back on a potential Brampton ban on of the harvesting of krill, and the possibility for conversion of krill-based food production to plant-based.

    Carried

17.
Public Question Period

 

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office or in person regarding any decisions made during the meeting.

No questions were put forward from members of the public.

  

18.
By-laws

 

The following motion was considered.

  • C081-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That By-laws 59-2025 to 66-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 9, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

    Carried

    The by-laws were passed as follows.

    By-law 59-2025 – To amend Development Charges By-laws 110-2024 to 117-2024 – Office Development Charges Incentive Program and housekeeping amendments   

    By-law 110-2024 (Enforcement Services), By-law 111-2024 (Development Related Studies), By-law 112-2024 (Fire Services), By-law 114-2024 (Public Works), By-law 115-2024 (Recreation Services), By-law 116-2024 (Roads Services) and By-law 117-2024 (Transit Services)

    See Item 10.3.1 and Item 12.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW113-2025 – April 2, 2025

    By-law 60-2025 – To provide for the levy and collection of property taxes for the Year 2025

    See Item 12.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW123-2025 – April 2, 2025     

    By-law 61-2025 – To amend By-law 107-2020 to establish bank and investment management signing authority, general banking and investment banking controls

    By-law 62-2025 – To amend Purchasing By-law 19-2018        

    By-law 63-2025 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2156 – multiple lots along Antibes Drive, near Queen Street West and James Potter Road – Ward 5 (PLC-2025-0003)        

    By-law 64-2025 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2162 – near The Gore Road & Cottrelle Boulevard – Ward 10 (PLC-2025-0004)        

    By-law 65-2025 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – Blackthorn Development Corporation – Avalon Developments Inc. – 137 Steeles Avenue West – Ward 4 (File: OZS-2024--0040)

    See Item 12.3 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC043-2025 – April 7, 2025      

    By-law 66-2025 – To adopt the Amendment Number BROP-001 of the Region of Peel Official Plan, an in effect Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area 

    Schedule E-4 – Heritage Heights Secondary Plan – Heritage Heights Secondary Plan - Special Policy Area 1 

    See Item 12.3 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC042-2025 – April 7, 2025

     


18.1
By-law 59-2025 – To amend Development Charges By-laws 110-2024 to 117-2024 – Office Development Charges Incentive Program and housekeeping amendments

This item has attachments. 
1.Office Development Charge Exemption Program.pdf

18.2
By-law 60-2025 – To provide for the levy and collection of property taxes for the Year 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Final Tax Levy By-law.pdf

18.3
By-law 61-2025 – To amend By-law 107-2020 to establish bank and investment management signing authority, general banking and investment banking controls

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law to amend By-law 107-2020 .pdf

18.4
By-law 62-2025 – To amend Purchasing By-law 19-2018

This item has attachments. 
1.Amendment to Purchasing By-law .pdf

18.5
By-law 63-2025 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2156 – multiple lots along Antibes Drive, near Queen Street West and James Potter Road – Ward 5 (PLC-2025-0003)

This item has attachments. 
1.To prevent the application of Part Lot Control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2156 (PLC-2025-0003).pdf

18.6
By-law 64-2025 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2162 – near The Gore Road & Cottrelle Boulevard – Ward 10 (PLC-2025-0004)

This item has attachments. 
1.To prevent the application of Part Lot Control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2162 (PLC-2025-0004).pdf

18.7
By-law 65-2025 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – Blackthorn Development Corporation – Avalon Developments Inc. – 137 Steeles Avenue West – Ward 4 (File: OZS-2024--0040)

This item has attachments. 
1.OZS-2024-0040 - Zoning By-law Amendment (1).pdf
2.OZS-2024-0040_By-law Schedule A Map.pdf
3.OZS-2024-0040_By-law Key Map.pdf

18.8
 By-law 66-2025 – To adopt the Amendment Number BROP-001 of the Region of Peel Official Plan, an in effect Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area 

This item has attachments. 
1.BROP-___.pdf
2.Schedule A - BROP Amendment Schedule Map.pdf

19.
Closed Session

 

Note: Items 19.1 and 19.2 were dealt with under Consent Resolution C077-2025.

The following motion was considered.

  • C082-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Medeiros
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

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

    19.3 OLT Appeal – OLT-24-000688 – Brampton Official Plan Appeals  

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

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    19.4 Follow-up to Verbal Update - Solicitor Advice re: Planning File

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

    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    19.5 311 Technology Modernization (RM 71/2024)

    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, Mayor Brown reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows.

    19.3 - This item was considered in closed session and referred back to staff. 

    19.4 - This item was considered in closed session and referred back to staff. 

    19.5 - This item was considered in closed session and referred back to staff. 

      


19.1
^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - March 26, 2025

 

19.2
^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - April 2, 2025

 

19.3
OLT Appeal – OLT-24-000688 – Brampton Official Plan Appeals

 

19.4
Follow-up to Verbal Update - Solicitor Advice re: Planning File

 

19.5
311 Technology Modernization (RM 71/2024)

 

20.
Confirming By-law

 

20.1
By-law 67-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on April 9, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Confirming By-law_regular meetings.pdf

The following motion was considered.

  • C083-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 9, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

    By-law 67-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 9, 2025.

    Carried

21.
Adjournment

 

The following motion was considered.

  • C084-2025
    Moved byRegional Councillor Medeiros
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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