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

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 10:10 a.m. Council moved into Closed Session at 10:30 a.m. and recessed at 10:41  a.m. Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:53 a.m. and adjourned at 10:54 a.m.

Mayor Brown and Charlotte Gravlev, Acting City Clerk, confirmed all Members were present in the meeting with the exception of Deputy Mayor Singh who was absent due to vacation.

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

The following motion was considered.

  • C045-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024 be approved as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.1 c) Proclamation – Daffodil Month – April 2024

    10.3.1. Staff Report re. Administrative Authority for Staff to Enter into Agreements Related to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997

    16.2. Discussion at the request of Councillor Palleschi regarding Councillor Technology

    To withdraw:

    Items 19.3 and 19.4

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • C046-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 28, 2024, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated.

    Carried

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, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 19.1, 19.2.

The following motion was considered.

  • C047-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar


    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, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 19.1, 19.2.

    8.1.

    That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, be received.

    10.2.1.

    1. That the report from Laurie Robinson, Supervisor, Business Operations & Vital Statistics, City Clerk’s Office, to the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, re: Liquor Sales Special Occasion Permit – Request for Municipal Significance Designation – Northern Heat Rib Series 2024 – June 21-23, 2024 – Chinguacousy Park – Ward 7, be received;

    2. That Northern Heat Series, scheduled June 21, 22 and 23, 2024, to be held in Chinguacousy Park, be designated as municipally significant for the purpose of a liquor sales special Occasion Permit; 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.

    10.4.1.

    1. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner – Heritage, integrated City Planning, to the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, re: Operation and Management Agreement for Historic Bovaird House, be received; and,

    2. That Council approve the Operation and Management Agreement for Historic Bovaird House and direct staff to execute the Agreement with the Friends of Historic Bovaird House.

    12.1.

    That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of February 21, 2024, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, be received.

    12.2.

    1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations PDC040-2024 to PDC052-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

    13.1.

    That the following item be acknowledged: 

    13.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Recognition of former Brampton Members of Council during Brampton 50th Year Commemorations

    19.1 and 19.2

    That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

    19.1. Closed Session Minutes – City Council – February 28, 2024

    19.2. Closed Session Minutes – Committee of Council – March 20, 2024

    Carried

a) World Parkinson's Day – April 11. 2024 

b) Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month – March 2024

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

Representatives from Myeloma Canada were in attendance to receive the proclamation for Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.

Shailly Prajapati, Canadian Cancer Society, provided a presentation and remarks in response to the proclamation for Daffodil Month.

At the request of Council, staff provided an overview of the subject report.

The following motion was considered.

  • C048-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, re: Administrative Authority for Staff to Enter into Agreements Related to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be received;

    2. That Council authorize the Treasurer and the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to execute any early or late payment agreements authorized by Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, based on the general terms and conditions in Appendix 1; and

    3. That Council enact the amendment to the Administrative Authority By-law attached hereto as Appendix 2.

    Carried

Nil

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C047-2024

Note: The recommendations outlined in the minutes were approved by Council on February 28, 2024, pursuant to Resolution C039-2024.

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C047-2024

The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.

PDC040-2024

That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

PDC041-2024

That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be approved as part of Consent: 6.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2, and 11.1.

PDC042-2024

1. That the report from Ross Campbell, Manager, Zoning and Sign By-law Services, Building Division, to the Planning & Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Proposed Amendment to Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit Sign Variance Applications with Delegated Approval Authority, be received;

2. That a by-law be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to; and

i. Include provisions that will enable a person to apply for a variance from the requirements and restrictions of the Sign By-law, as amended;

ii. Delegate authority for the approval of a variance to the provisions of the Sign By-law to the Director of Building, or his/her/their designate; and

iii. Include provisions for the right to appeal a sign variance decision (and/or any associated conditions) to Council through the Planning & Development Committee.

3. That the following delegation re: Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to Permit Sign Variance Applications with Delegated Approval Authority, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be received:

1. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

PDC043-2024

That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Argo Summer Valley Limited, 12197 Hurontario Street, Ward 2, File: OZS-2022-0030, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be received:

1. Aaron Wisson, Director of Development, Argo Summer Valley Limited.

PDC044-2024

That the presentation from Shanthi Rajasekar, Manager, Innovation and Transformation, Planning Building and Growth Management, and Roxanne Van Damme, Manager, Administration and Information Services, Planning Building and Growth Management, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Brampton Building And Business Portal Presentation, be received.

PDC045-2024

1. That the report from Andrew Ramsammy, Development Planner, Development Services & Design, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Golden Gate Castlemore Plaza Limited, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., 4538 Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2022-0045, be received;

2. That the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., on behalf of Golden Gate Castlemore Plaza Limited, File: OZS-2022-0045 & 21T-22012B, 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 the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Attachment 9 of this report, be approved; and

4. 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.

PDC046-2024

1. That the report from Marco Gerolini, Development Planner, Development Services and Design, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Argo Summer Valley Limited, 12197 Hurontario Street, Ward 2, File: OZS-2022-0030, be received;

2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of Argo Summer Valley Limited. (File: OZS-2022-0030), be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, has regard for the Planning Act, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, 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 11 to this report, be adopted; and

4. 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., as amended.

PDC047-2024

1. That the report from Jan Salaya, Planner, Development Services & Design, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, MHBC Planning Limited, Canus Logistics, 0 Goreway Drive, Ward 8, File: OZS-2023-0011, be received;

2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by MHBC, on behalf of Canus Logistics (File: OZS-2023-0011), be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and 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 by-law attached as Attachment 10 of this report, be adopted; and

4. That no further notice 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.

PDC048-2024

1. That the report from Ross Campbell, Manager, Zoning and Sign By-law Services, Building Division, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, re: Supplementary Report, Site Specific Amendment to the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, 227 Vodden Street East, Ward 1 (RM86/2023), be received; and

2. That a by-law be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit the proposed site-specific amendment.

PDC049-2024

That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024, Recommendations HB001-2024 - HB011-2024, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

HB001-2024

That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024 be approved as published and circulated.

HB002-2024

1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, dated December 1, 2023, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 44 Nelson Street West, The Cuthbert House - Ward 1, be received;

2. That the designation of the property at 44 Nelson Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the “Act”) be approved;

3. That staff be authorized to publish and serve the Notice of Intention to designate the property at 44 Nelson Street West in accordance with the requirements of the Act;

4. That in the event that no objections to the designation are received, a by-law be passed to designate the subject property;

5. That in the event that any objections to the designation are received, staff be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Lands Tribunal; and,

6. That staff be authorized to attend any hearing process held by the Ontario Lands Tribunal in support of Council’s decision to designate the subject property.

HB003-2024

1. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024 re: Heritage Commemoration Plan for the McClure Farmhouse – 8331 Heritage Road, be received;

2. That Option 2 – Interpretive Feature Wall, 2 as identified on Page 17 of the report, be identified as the preferred option for the commemoration; and

3. That carved stone be used instead of concrete in the construction of the commemorative feature and that the owner and architect explore opportunities for the reuse of wood salvaged from the building for benches and other features on the site.

HB004-2024

1. That the report from Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning, dated November 20, 2023 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Heritage Incentive Grant Application – 7741 Churchville Road be received;

2. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the repair of existing siding, soffits, fascia, gutters, and downspouts as well as restoration of existing trim around the front door be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00, and;

3. That the owner shall enter into a designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement with the City after City Council agrees to support the Grant.

HB005-2024

1. That the report from Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Property Standards Review for Designated Heritage Properties, be received; and,

2. That staff be directed to prepare to report on proposed changes to the Heritage Incentive Grant and recommendations for the Implementation of the Municipal Heritage Tax incentive for presentation to the March meeting of the Brampton Heritage Board.

HB006-2024

1. That the verbal advisory from City Clerk’s Office to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Request from Christiana Nuamah, Member, be received; and,

2. That the request for a leave of absence from the Brampton Heritage Board be granted for the period January 2024 to April 2024.

HB007-2024

That the verbal advisory from City Clerk's Office, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Termination of Appointment of Carla Green, Member, be received.

HB008-2024

1. That the verbal advisory from City Clerk's Office to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Resignation of Lovejot Bhullar, Member, be received; and,

2. That Mr. Bhullar’s resignation be accepted.

HB009-2024

1. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024, re: Implementation of Heritage Easement Agreements for Properties at 12044 Mississauga Road and 8940 Creditview Road, be received;

2. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management, be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 10244 Mississauga Road in accordance with Part IV, section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended (the “Act”);

3. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 8940 Mississauga Road in accordance with Part IV, section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended (the “Act”); and

4. That authority for signing of both Agreements be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management.

HB010-2024

That the correspondence from Emma Cohlmeyer, Senior Project Manager, ERA Architects Inc. to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 30, 2024, re: 10020 Mississauga Road, be received.

HB011-2024

That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on February 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

PDC050-2024

That the Minutes of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting of February 15, 2024, Recommendations ATC001-2024 - ATC011-2024, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

ATC001-2024

That the agenda for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be approved, as published and circulated.

Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 7.8 was added to the agenda.

ATC002-2024

That the presentation from Stephane Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: York University Study, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC003-2024

That the presentation from Stephane Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: Winter Maintenance, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC004-2024

That the presentation from Cindy Evans, Citizen Member, re: Knightsbridge and King's Cross Intersection, be referred to Community Services staff to report back at the April 9, 2024 Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting with opportunities for public art installations at this intersection.

ATC005-2024

That the Verbal Update from Tyron Nimalakumar, Transportation Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: Bike Month, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC006-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of January 9, 2024, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC007-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Sub-Committee Minutes of January 16, 2024, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC008-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Sub-Committee Minutes of January 23, 2024, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC009-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of January 24, 2024, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024, be received.

ATC010-2024

That the termination of Akinade Oduntan as a member on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee be accepted and he be wished well with his future endeavors.

ATC011-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

PDC051-2024

That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Argo Summer Valley Limited, 12197 Hurontario Street, Ward 2, File: OZS-2022-0030, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of March 18, 2024, be received:

1. Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of West Mayfield Developments Ltd., dated March 14, 2024.

PDC052-2024

That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

The following motion was considered.

  • C049-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, to the Council Meeting of March 27, 2024, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations CW074-2024 to CW114-2024 be approved as outlined in the summary.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    CW074-2024

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.10. Delegation from Emmanuel Pacheco, on behalf of Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina, Dancers on Canada’s Got Talent 2024, re: Canada's Got Talent – Request for Council Support

    9.1.1 Staff Presentation re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

    To reorder the agenda to deal with Item 6.8 (Delegations re: Item 9.2.1 - Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update) as the final delegation.

    CW075-2024

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.1, 8.3.2, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.3.1, 13.1, 15.1.

    CW076-2024

    That the delegation from Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Maj. Wm. Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Changes to the Lease for 80 Mary Street, Brampton, be referred to staff for consideration.

    CW077-2024

    That the delegation from Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Indus Community Services Long Term Care Facility, be received.

    CW078-2024

    That the delegation from Deep Toor, Director, Guardeer Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: By-law Amendment and Products to Combat Auto Thefts, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

    CW079-2024

    That the delegation from Tanya Burkart, Leader, Peel ACORN, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Ontario ACORN Renoviction Report, be received.

    CW080-2024

    That the delegation from Molly McGuckin, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Proposal to Rename Loafer’s Lake Park Paul Palleschi Park, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting as expeditiously as possible.

    CW081-2024

    That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Illegal vs Non-compliant Dwelling Units, Slum Landlords, and Student Rentals, be received:

    1. Dr. Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation

    2. Ravi Sohal, Brampton resident

    CW082-2024

    That the delegation from Bob Basra, Head Coach, Brampton U14A Team, and Eli Craig, Player, Brampton Hockey, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Eli Craig/Coaches vs. Coaches Game/Resources for Families and Children with Illnesses, be referred to corporate Strategic Communications staff for additional support of this event expeditiously, and that any applicable rental fees to the City of Brampton be waived.

    CW083-2024)

    That the presentation by Jeffrey Humble, Policy Manager, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received.

    CW084-2024

    That the following delegations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received:

    1. Ravi Sohal

    2. Ajaybir Singh

    3. Sachin Rana

    4. Vijay Kumar Jain

    5. Hetal Parikh

    6. Kuldip Singh and Gurdeep Singh

    7. Azad Goyat

    8. Ayesha Faruq Ahmad

    9. Baljit Singh Sandhu;

    2. That the correspondence from Walter Schmanda, Brampton resident, dated January 28, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Support for the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program, be received; and

    3. That the correspondence from Barbara Johnstone, Brampton resident, dated March 20, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received.

    CW085-2024

    1. That the report from Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program, be received:

    2. That Committee of Council continue to support and endorse the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program to require applicants of registered additional residential units and single house-keeping units to obtain a business license through the revised streamlined application process:

    i. Application form providing property owner information, acknowledgement/ declarations of adherence to the pilot program. This will create a database of the business licenses to expedite annual renewals;

    ii. Completion of an easy fillable PDF form with details of the self-contained rental unit related to number of sleeping areas, kitchen(s) and bathrooms, only required if a second additional unit has been added or an existing unit has been modified since the original permit issuance; and,

    III.   Copy of insurance certificate to confirm general liability coverage.

    3. That Committee of Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program as outlined above and eliminate the following application requirements, to facilitate rapid approval without additional expenses or burden incurred;

    i. Proof of ownership;

    ii. Corporate ownership;

    III. Electrical/gas inspections;

    iv. Criminal record check;

    v. Floor plans; and,

    vi. Parking and storage plan;

    4. That Committee of Council direct staff to relaunch the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program for the end of March 2024 and no later than April 19, 2024, with the above-noted changes to the application process;

    5. That the full fee waiver be extended for a three-month period pending launch date, targeting from March 30, 2024, to June 30, 2024 and include eliminating the renewal fee for applicants registering by June 30, 2024; and,

    6. That staff bring forward amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing By-Law 216-2024 at the next City Council meeting.

    CW086-2024

    1. That the delegation from Gloria Berger, Vice President, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 11.2.6 - Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023), be received;

    2. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor – Heritage, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023), be received;

    3. That staff be directed to execute the agreement, which will run for a period of two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026 subject to the terms of the agreement;

    4. That authority for signing the agreement be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management; and

    5. That the Friends of Historic Bovaird House be requested to amend its membership to include an area Councillor, to make hybrid meetings available and update the organization by-laws to be consistent with the Agreement.

    CW087-2024

    That the delegation from Emmanuel Pacheco, on behalf of Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina, Dancers on Canada’s Got Talent 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Canada's Got Talent – Request for Council Support, be received.

    CW088-2024

    That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

    CW089-2024

    1. That the report from Mitchell Wiskel, Manager, Parks Planning, Development and Capital Delivery, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of Two (2) Neighbourhood Parks and One (1) Pedestrian Trail – Wards 4, 6 and 8, be received; and

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #245860 - Park Blocks and NHS Trail Block in the amount of $467,509 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

    CW090-2024

    That the associated rental fee be waived for the Celebrity Chef Men Who Cook event at Century Gardens on Saturday, April 20, 2024, and that the funds instead be directed toward a scholarship to be instituted in honour of ‘Marc Andrews’.

    CW091-2024

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, Recommendations BCS001-2024 to BCS005-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be approved.

    BCS001-2024

    That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be approved as amended, as follows:

    To Add:

    7.1  Discussion at the request of Councillor Palleschi re: Inaccurate Social Media Posts

    To vary the order of items to deal with Item 6.2 (Verbal Update re: The Draft Litter Reduction Charter), prior to Item 6.1 (Verbal Update re: Meetings with Committee Members).

    BCS002-2024

    That the presentation from Amanda Agnihotri, Supervisor, Neighbourhood Outreach and Development, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: Neighbourhood Association Guide, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

    BCS003-2024

    That the verbal update from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: Meetings With Committee Members, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee  Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

    BCS004-2024

    That the verbal update from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: The Draft Litter Reduction Charter, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

    BCS005-2024

    That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    CW092-2024

    That the correspondence and petition from Mahesh Malhi, Taxi Industry Member, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request for a Review of Taxi Tariff Rates, be received.

    CW093-2024

    That the correspondence from The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, dated February 29, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA), be received.

    CW094-2024

    1. That the report from Tara Hunter, Manager, Sponsorship and Corporate Development, Economic Development, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: 2023 External Funding Report and Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy Housekeeping Amendments, be received; and

    2. That the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy be approved, as amended.

    CW095-2024

    1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative - Supported Employment Program (RM 72/2023), be received; and

    2. That staff enhance its outreach to actively support employment programs to promote employment opportunities and establish partnerships with external community partners.

    CW096-2024

    That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2023, be received.

    CW097-2024

    That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 4th Quarter 2023, be received.

    CW098-2024

    1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2023, be received; and

    2. That Council approve the 2023 expenses exceeding the annual budget for the Mayor.

    CW099-2024

    1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2024, be received;

    2. That a by-law to authorize the following tax ratios for the purpose of establishing tax rates be enacted:

    1.0000 for the residential property class
    1.7050 for the multi-residential property class
    1.0000 for the new multi-residential property class
    1.2971 for the commercial property class
    1.4700 for the industrial property class
    0.9239 for the pipeline property class
    0.25 for the farm class, and
    0.25 for the managed forest class.

    CW100-2024

    1. That the report from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Results of 2023 Auto Theft Reduction Pilot Project, be received; and

    2. That the Faraday Bag program be continued on a ‘by request’ basis.

    CW101-2024

    That the following item be referred to the March 27, 2024 meeting of Council:

    Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Recognition of former Brampton Members of Council during Brampton 50th Year Commemorations

    CW102-2024

    1. That the report from Domenic Barranca, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: 40 km/h Speed Limit Neighbourhood Pilot Results – Citywide, be received; and,

    2. That the neighbourhoods currently piloting 40 km/h reduced speed limits remain permanently reduced 40 km/h areas; and

    3. That reduced neighbourhood speed limits be added as a countermeasure to the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide to be expanded throughout the City.

    CW103-2024

    1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Time Limit Parking – Ace Drive – Ward 9 (RM 75/2023), be received; and

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement permissive 20 minute parking on the east side of Ace Drive between Docksteader Road and a point 125 metres south of Mayfield Road; including additional truck-specific signage.

    CW104-2024

    1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Physical Traffic Calming Measures (Citywide), be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the implementation of physical traffic calming measures.

    CW105-2024

    1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Green Pavement Markings for Bike Lanes – Citywide (RM 21/2023), be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the implementation of green pavement markings for bike lanes.

    CW106-2024

    1. That the report from Jia He, Project Manager, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Clarkway Drive Improvements from Castlemore Road to Mayfield Road – Ward 10, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for engineering services for Clarkway Drive Improvements from Castlemore Road to Mayfield Road.

    CW107-2024

    1. That the report from Carlos Gomes, Supervisor, Contracts, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Public Works Infrastructure Repairs West Side 2024, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Public Works Repairs West Side.

    CW108-2024

    1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report - Etobicoke Creek Wetland Enhancement Project: Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Ward 2, be received;

    2. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,504,380.99 for the Etobicoke Creek wetland enhancement project, with funding from the Provincial Government, under the Province’s Wetland Conservation Partnership Program.

    CW109-2024

    1. That the report from Borendra Sanyal, Senior Project Engineer, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for the Replacement of Heritage Road Culvert over Heritage Creek North of Steeles Avenue West – Ward 6, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the replacement of Heritage Road Culvert over Heritage Creek North of Steeles Avenue West.

    CW110-2024

    That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of March 7, 2024, Recommendations SC0016-2024 to SC026-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be approved.

    SC016-2024

    That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

    SC017-2024

    1. That the correspondence from Tara Benson, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting, re: Request to Review Student Safety Crossing at Wanless Drive/Edenbrook Hill/Queen Mary Drive to attend Rowntree Public School, 254 Queen Mary Drive - Ward 6 be received; and,

    2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC018-2024

    1. That the correspondence from Tara Benson, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: Request to Review Safety of Pedestrian Bridge at Brenscombe Road and Cyclone Trail, Malala Yousafzai Public School, 1248 Mayfield Road, Caledon, be received; and,

    2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC019-2024

    1. That the correspondence from Jenn Schnier, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Commuter Drive and Ganton Heights, Mount Pleasant Village Public School, 100 Commuter Drive - Ward 6, be received;

    2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC020-2024

    That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023 - February 2024 be received.

    SC021-2024

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Hewson 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. That the Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking be requested to arrange for:

    a) A Stop Sign Compliance Study to be conducted at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive

    b) Enhanced Pavement Markings for the crosswalks at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive

    4. That an adult crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive.

    SC022-2024

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Tribune Public School be received;

    2. That an adult Crossing Guard is warranted at the intersection of Tribune Drive and Creditview Road for the west leg of the intersection;

    3. That the Manager of Traffic Operations arrange to have the Installation of a “No stopping” signage on Tribune Drive from Creditview Road to the school driveway entrance; and,

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

    SC023-2024

    1. That the Site Inspection report for St. Rita Catholic 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. That Parking Enforcement be requested to observe the area during arrival and dismissal periods and take the appropriate action on drivers who disobey signage at the entrance and exit of school;

    4. That School Administration consider closing the parking lot where cars doubled park, and use the Kiss and Ride lane only at arrival and dismissal times;

    5. That the School Principal continue to reinforce traffic safety rules to students, especially around driver awareness and proper use of the Kiss and Ride area; and,

    6. That the School Principal be requested to send information to parents regarding the safety of students in and around school property, emphasizing the requirement to cross safely at the signalized intersection rather than jaywalk into live traffic.

    SC024-2024

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Earnscliffe Public School be received; and,

    2. That the Manager of Traffic Operations be requested to review the proposal on Earnscliffe Circle to operate as one way street.

    SC025-2024

    1. That the site inspection report for St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School be received;

    2. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, be requested:

    • to review the timing of the traffic signal at the intersection of Torbram Road and Corporation Drive
    • to determine if a southbound advance green is warranted, if pedestrian timing is sufficient, and if right turns should be restricted on a red light

    3. That the Principal be requested to contact the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and suggest that the following actions be undertaken:

    • that the school board consider moving the entrance to the school further east to avoid congestion at the corner of Corporation Drive and Tobram Road; and,

    4. That the Principal, through the school newsletter and school safety meetings, be requested to encourage the parents/guardians to move to the front of the Kiss and Ride and not block the school entrance.

    SC026-2024

    That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on April 4, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

    CW111-2024

    That, due to the high volume of traffic in the area, staff be directed to investigate signalized lights for the intersection of Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue and report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

    CW112-2024

    That the Referred Matters List - 1st Quarter Update 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be received.

    CW113-2024

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

    15.2 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.

    15.3 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.

    CW114-2024

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.


Council discussion took place with respect to Referred Matters Item RM 36/2023.

The following motion was introduced and considered.

  • C050-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Toor
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That with respect to RM 36-2023, staff be directed to meet with the area Councillors and Chair of the Planning and Development Committee for the purpose of receiving feedback on concerns raised by residents; that the Statutory Public meeting item scheduled for the April 8, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting be withdrawn; and that notice of its removal, and future dates for consideration, be provided by Planning staff to applicable residents.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Palleschi outlined concerns with respect to authenticator software and forced update requirements.

Mayor Brown and other Members of Council also outlined concerns in this regard.

The following motion was introduced and considered.

  • C051-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That the concerns related to authenticator software and forced update requirements be referred to staff for consideration and report to the Committee of Council meeting of April 10, 2024.

    Carried

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.

Mayor Brown and Charlotte Gravlev, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no members of the public had no questions were put forward.

18.

 

Council discussion took place with respect to By-laws 36-2024, 50-2024 and 51-2024, during which time staff responded to questions.

The following motion was considered.

  • C052-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That in relation to By-laws 50-2024 and 51-20254, staff be directed to work with the applicant and report back to members of Council on the resolution, prior to the issuance of the draft plan of approval (File: OZS-2021-0026);

    That By-law 36-2024 be amended to provide the Mayor and City Solicitor ability to determine the closed items for which closed sessions must be conducted in-person; and

    That By-laws 37-2024 to 51-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 27, 2024, and By-law 36-2024 as amended. 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, as amended, were passed as follows.

    By-law 36-2024 – To amend Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended – to require in-person participation by Members of Council and staff for Closed Sessions of City Council and all standing Committees of Council 

    See Item 7.1 and Council Resolution C292-2023 – December 6, 2023 (Recommendation CW451-2023)

    By-law 37-2024 – To amend By-law 333-2013, the “Administrative Penalties By-law” – Penalty for Parking in Bike Lanes

    See Council Resolution C016-2024 – February 7, 2024

    By-law 38-2024 – To amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended – to permit sign variance applications with delegated approval authority

    See Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Minutes – March 18, 2024

    By-law 39-2024 – To amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended – site specific amendment – 227 Vodden Street East – Ward 1

    See Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Minutes – March 18, 2024

    By-law 40-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Argo Summer Valley Limited – 12197 Hurontario Street – Ward 2 (File: OZS-2022-0030)

    See Item 12.2 – Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – March 18, 2024

    By-law 41-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – City-initiated amendment – Garage Dimensions

    See Council Resolution C029-2024 – February 28, 2024

    By-law 42-2024 – To amend Residential Rental Licensing By-law 216-2023, as amended – regulation of residential rental housing in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7

    See Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW085-2024 – March 20, 2024

    By-law 43-2024 – To establish tax ratios for the Year 2024

    See Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW099-2024 – March 20, 2024

    By-law 44-2024 – To amend the Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – schedules relating to no parking and time limit parking – Ace Drive – Ward 9

    See Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW103-2024 – March 20, 2024

    By-law 45-2024 – To amend Statutory Officials By-law 264-2021, as amended – to appoint an Interim City Clerk

    By-law 46-2024 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2022 – south of Mayfield Road and east of Chinguacousy Road  – Ward 6 (Planning References: C03W16.002 and 21T-11008B)

    By-law 47-2024 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1992 – north of Countryside Drive and east of McVean Drive – Ward 10 (Planning References: C09E16.007 and 21T-12014B)

    By-law 48-2024 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1997 – south of Mayfield Road and east of McVean Drive – Ward 10 (Planning References: C09E17.008 and 21T-12009B)

    By-law 49-2024 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rutherford Road) – Ward 3

    By-law 50-2024 – To adopt Amendment Number OP 2006-262 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – Digram Developments c/o Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. – south of Mayfield Road and west of Torbram Road – Ward 9 (File: OZS-2021-0026)

    See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC169-2023 – November 20, 2023 and By-law 51-2024

    By-law 51-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended  – Digram Developments c/o Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. – south of Mayfield Road and west of Torbram Road – Ward 9 (File: OZS-2021-0026) 

    See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC169-2023 – November 20, 2023 and By-law 50-2024


Note:

  • Items 19.1 and 19.2 were dealt with under Consent Resolution C047-2024
  • Items 19.3 and 19.4 were withdrawn under Approval of Agenda Resolution C045-2024

The following motion was considered.

  • C053-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Medeiros

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

    19.5. 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

    Note: In Open Session, Charlotte Gravlev, Acting City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

    Item 19.5 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given to staff.


19.1
^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - February 28, 2024

 

19.2
^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - March 20, 2024

 

19.3
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.4
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.5
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

The following motion was considered.

  • C054-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 27, 2024, 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 52-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 27, 2024.

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • C055-2024
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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