Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

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

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:39 a.m., and recessed at 11:34 a.m. Council resumed in Closed Session at 12:17 p.m. until 3:56 p.m. Open session resumed at 4:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:14 p.m.

As this meeting of Brampton City Council was conducted with electronic participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows.

Members present during roll call: Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Santos, and Mayor Brown

Members absent during roll call: nil

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• C135-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by City Councillor Singh

  That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021 be approved as amended to add.

  8.1 - Delegation from David J. Phillips, Producer of award-winning film “Eat Wheaties!” and Brampton Resident, re. Support / Celebration for Artists from Brampton.
  19.7 - Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
  The security of the property of the municipality or local board.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Adoption of the Minutes

4.1

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – April 21, 2021

Item 4.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

• C136-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini

  1. That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2021 be adopted as published and circulated; and,

  2. That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 23, 2021 be adopted as published and circulated.

  Carried

4.2

Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – April 23, 2021

Dealt with under Item 4.1 – Resolution C136-2021

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 noncontroversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 10.6.1, 10.6.2, 10.6.3, 12.1, 12.2, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3

Note: Later in the meeting on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Consent Motion was reopened and Item 14.1 was removed (see Resolution C___-2021 below).

The Consent Motion was considered as follows.

• C137-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

  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:

  10.6.1.

  1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1935 – Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc. – East of Creditview Road and South of Queen Street – Ward 4 (Planning References: C03W03.012 and 21T-11013B), to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received;
  2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plans 43M-1935 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed;
  3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; and
  4. That By-law 87-2021 be passed to assume Hickory Ridge Court as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1935 as part of the public highway system.

  10.6.2.

  1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-2010 – Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc. – South of Queen Street and West of Creditview Road – Ward 4 (Planning References: C04W05.010 and 21T-12021B), to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received;
  2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-2010 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed;
  3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; and
  4. That By-law 88-2021 be passed to assume the following street and street widening as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-2010 as part of the public highway system:

  Classic Drive and street widening block 18 to be part of Creditview Road

  10.6.3.

  1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1971 – Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc. – North of Queen Street and West of Chinguacousy Road – Ward 5 (Planning References: C03W06.006 and 21T-11002B), to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received;
  2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1971 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed;
  3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; and
  4. That By-law 89-2021 be passed to assume Covina Road as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1971 as part of the public highway system.

  12.1.

  1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received; and,
  2. That Recommendations PDC055-2021 to PDC060-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  12.2.

  1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received; and,
  2. That Recommendations CW212-2021 to CW234-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  14.2.

  That the correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated April 27, 2021, re: Consultation on Strengthening Accountability for Municipal Council Members, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received.

  14.3.

  That the correspondence from Monica Nikopoulos, Holistic Health and Cancer Practitioner, dated April 24, 2021, re: Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW228-2021 – City of Brampton 5G Hyper-Connectivity Options, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received.

  19.1., 19.2. and 19.3.

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

  19.1 Closed Session Minutes - City Council - April 21, 2021

  19.2 Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council - April 23, 2021

  19.3 Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - April 28, 2021

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.

Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

6.1

Announcement – National Public Works Week – May 17-21, 2021

Frank Mazzotta, Manager, Development Engineering, Public Works and Engineering, and Chair, National Public Works Week 2021 (NPWW 2021) provided a presentation on and announced the 2021 NPWW, an annual celebration to recognize the City’s Public Works team.

Mr. Mazzotta noted that this year’s theme is: “Being Stronger Together”, and outlined the schedule of virtual events to mark the 2021 NPWW taking place from May 17-21, 2021.

Regional Councillor Vicente, announcement sponsor, referenced the essential work undertaken by the City’s Public Works professionals, particularly during this challenging time given the COVID-19 pandemic, and encouraged Bramptonians to educate, engage and understand the roles undertaken by Public Works.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Vicente extended appreciation for the efforts of Public Works staff.

6.2

Announcement – Emergency Preparedness Week – May 2-8, 2021

Rick Bernard, Interim Manager, Emergency Management, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, announced Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) taking place from May 2-8, 2021, and outlined initiatives to maximize citizen engagement.

Mr. Bernard noted that EPW takes place annual in May and that this year’s Provincial theme is: “Be Prepared for Anything”.

Mr. Bernard also announced that 2021 marks the 20th Year of the Brampton Emergency
Management Office (BEMO), and recognized the efforts of Chief Bill Boyes, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, BEMO’s first Manager Alain Normand, and all the staff in BEMO and Brampton Fire.

City Councillor Bowman, announcement sponsor, observed that with the current focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone also needs to be aware of and prepared for other emergencies such as floods.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Bowman extended thanks to BEMO staff for 20 years of achievement.

6.3

Proclamations:

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Update re: Government Relations Matters

Blaine Lucas, Acting Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information on Region of Peel, Provincial Government, Federal Government and City of Brampton Advocacy Activity/Operational Update matters.

Mr. Lucas responded to questions from Council with respect to registration for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conferences.

With respect to Provincial Government matters, City Councillor Williams put her name forward to participate in the Province’s consultation on strengthening accountability for municipal Council members, on behalf of Council. It was confirmed that a motion is not required for this purpose, and that Mr. Lucas would ensure Councillor Williams was registered accordingly.

Council discussion took place with respect to the preliminary design business case for two-way all-day GO service on the Kitchener line. A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Vicente and seconded by Regional Councillor Santos, was introduced to invite Metrolinx to a future meeting to present the preliminary design.

The motion was considered as follows.

• C138-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  1. That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received; and, 

  2. That Metrolinx be invited to a future meeting of Council or Committee to present the preliminary design business case for two-way all-day GO service on the Kitchener line.

  Carried

8.

Public Delegations and Staff Presentations (5 minutes maximum)

8.1

Delegation from David J. Phillips, Producer of award-winning film “Eat Wheaties!” and Brampton Resident, re. Support / Celebration for Artists from Brampton.

David J. Phillips provided a trailer from his feature film “Eat Wheaties!”, and outlined the support available to the arts community when he was growing up in Brampton, which helped him and others become successful in the field.

At the request of Council, Mr. Phillips provided advice for aspiring artists in Brampton, and supports that could be put in place to serve the arts community, and responded to questions including the potential for a special movie night in Brampton to showcase “Eat Wheaties!”.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brown and Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged and congratulated Mr. Phillips on his success.

The following motion was considered.

• C139-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That the delegation from David J. Phillips re: Support / Celebration for Artists from Brampton, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.

Reports from the Head of Council

9.1

Update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency

Mayor Brown provided an update on the City's response to the COVID-19 emergency, highlighting encouraging positivity rates and vaccine availability, concerns about assaults on Enforcement Officers who are just doing their jobs, need for continuing vigilance in following public health guidance, and the need for pop-up vaccination centres for essential City Workers.

The following motion, moved by City Councillor Singh and seconded by Mayor Brown was introduced:

That the Provincial Heath Table and Peel Public Health be requested to set up a ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinic or time slot at an existing clinic specifically for Brampton Transit employees.
Councillor Singh, mover of the motion, agreed to suggested amendments from Council to include By-law Enforcement, Building Division and other front-line employees.

The motion, as amended, was voted on and carried as outlined in Resolution C___-2021 below.

A motion, moved by City Councillor Williams and seconded by Mayor Brown, was introduced to request that the Province provide COVID-19 vaccination eligibility within Brampton for individuals aged twelve and over.

Councillor Williams, mover of the motion, agreed to a suggested amendment to add “as approved by Health Canada” to the end of the motion.

The motion, as amended, was voted on and carried as outlined in Resolution C___-2021 below.

• C140-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Singh
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  That the Provincial Heath Table and Peel Public Health be requested to set up a ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinic or time slot at an existing clinic specifically for Brampton Transit, By-law Enforcement, Building Division and other front-line employees.

  Carried
• C141-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Williams
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  That the Province be requested to provide COVID-19 vaccination eligibility within Brampton for individuals aged twelve and over, as approved by Health Canada.

  Carried

• The following motion to receive the Mayor’s update was considered.

  C142-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by City Councillor Bowman

  That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received.

  Carried

10.

Reports from Corporate Officials

10.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Nil

10.2

Legislative Services Operating

Nil

10.3

Corporate Support Services

Nil

10.4

Planning and Economic Development

Nil

10.5

Community Services

Nil

10.6

Public Works

10.6.1

^ Staff Report re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1935 – Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc. – East of Creditview Road and South of Queen Street – Ward 4 (Planning References: C03W03.012 and 21T-11013B) 

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

10.6.2

^ Staff Report re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-2010 – Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc. – South of Queen Street and West of Creditview Road – Ward 4 (Planning References: C04W05.010 and 21T-12021B)

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

10.6.3

^ Staff Report re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1971 – Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc. – North of Queen Street and West of Chinguacousy Road – Ward 5 (Planning References: C03W06.006 and 21T-11002B)

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

10.7

Brampton Transit

Nil

10.8

Fire and Emergency Services

Nil

11.

Reports from Accountability Officers

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

^ Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – April 26, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent resolution are as follows.

PDC055-2021

That the Planning and Development Committee Agenda for April 26, 2021, be approved as published and circulated. 

PDC056-2021

That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, be approved as part of Consent: 7.1, 8.1

PDC057-2021

1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan – TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – File C10E04.005, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, be received;

2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 8863 The Gore Road, Ward 8, C10E04.005 be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, 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, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendment to the Official Plan generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 11 to the report be adopted; and, 

4. That it is determined that the extent of the changes does not require any further notice be given in respect of the proposal.

PDC058-2021

1. That the staff report re: Sustainability Metrics Program Update - RM 43/2020 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 26, 2021, be received;

2. That Committee endorse the updated Sustainability Metrics in principle; and

3. That staff be directed to develop updated Sustainability Thresholds and report back to Planning and Development Committee with the final updated Sustainability Metrics and Sustainability Thresholds, as well as enhanced performance requirements for urban and town centres.

PDC059-2021

That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, Recommendations HB008-2021 to HB017-2021 be approved, as published and circulated.

HB008-2021

That the Agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021 be approved as circulated and published.

HB009-2021

1. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Bramalea Character Study to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received; and,

2. That Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, be invited to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of May 18, 2021, and staff report back with information resources available regarding the history and planning of Bramalea. 

HB010-2021

That the presentation by Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, to the Heritage Board meeting of March 23, 2021, re: The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review be received.

HB011-2021
1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 12, 2021, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent be received;
2. That prior to its demolition or removal, the Arena be fully documented through photographs and drawings, to the satisfaction of a City of Brampton Heritage Staff.
3. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by WSP dated February 24, 2021 be followed:

a. That all reasonable effort be made to salvage unique and distinct architectural features including
i. The front section of glulam beams that do not have significant fire damage;
ii. The concrete pillars supporting these glulam beams; and
iii. The 1966 date plaque.

b. That salvaged materials be thoughtfully and meaningfully incorporated into the new recreational facility.
c. That an interpretive plaque or display be installed in the new recreational facility in a highly trafficked, publicly accessible space.

4. That the salvaged materials be retained by the Corporation for the future construction of the new recreational facility at 20 Victoria Crescent; and,
5. That a Notice of Intention to Demolish be provided to and approved by the Brampton Heritage Board before proceeding.

HB012-2021

That the correspondence from Janet Muise, and Janet Oakes, Director Curator, Co-operative Homebuilding, Grimsby, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Wildfield Co-operative Homebuilders be received.

HB013-2021

1. That the correspondence from Peter Robertson, Member, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Resignation from the Brampton Heritage Board be accepted; and,

2. That Mr. Robertson be thanked for his years of volunteering and contributions to the Committee.

HB014-2021

1. That the report from Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner,  Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 8, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 27 Church St. E. – Ward 1 (HE.x 27 Church St. E.), be received;

2. That the Heritage Permit application for 27 Church St. E. for the restoration and repair of Main and Rear Chimney be approved subject to the following condition:

• If any heritage attribute is damaged beyond repair they will be replaced in kind.

3. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the restoration and repair of the Chimneys for 27 Church St. E. be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00; and,

4. That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City as provided in appendix C of the report.

HB015-2021

1. That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 17, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Amendment to By-law Designating 59 Tufton Crescent for its Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) – Ward 6 (File HE.x 59 Tufton Crescent) be received;

2. That the amendment to By-law Number 34-2006, a by-law to designate the property at Lot 301, Tufton Crescent (“Breadner House”) as being of cultural heritage value or interest be approved in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

3. That staff be authorized to give the owner of the designated property at 59 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545693) and the property at 0 Tufton Cresent (PIN 142545818) (“Owner”) written notice of the proposed amendment in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;

4. That following the expiry of the 30-day period during which the owner may object to the proposed amendment, a by-law be passed to amend By-law Number 34-2006, in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

5. That, in the event that the owner object to the proposed amendment, staff be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board;

6. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 0 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545818) to secure the relocation and reconstruction of the Breadner House that used to be located at 59 Tufton Crescent (“Heritage Easement Agreement”), with content satisfactory to the Director of City Planning & Design, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate; and,

7. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into the Heritage Easement Agreement prior to entering into an agreement with the Owner for the future re-alignment of Tufton Crescent within a portion of the Creditview Road allowance.

HB016-2021

That the Board proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

16.1. 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.

HB017-2021

That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

PDC060-2021

That Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. 

12.2

^ Minutes – Committee of Council – April 28, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent resolution are as follows.

CW212-2021

That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021 be approved, as amended, as follows:

To add:

5.1. Announcement by Regional Councillor Santos, re: Mental Health Awareness Week – May 3-9, 2021

7.5. Delegation from Mark Cowin, Brampton resident, re: Mental Health Awareness Week – May 3-9, 2021

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

To defer the following item to the May 12, 2021 meeting:

10.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Diverse and Ethnic Media

CW213-2021

That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021 be approved as part of Consent: 8.3.1, 9.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.3.1, 12.2.1

CW221-2021

That the delegation from Mark Cowin, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, re: Mental Health Awareness Week – May 3-9, 2021, be received.

CW214-2021

That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received.

CW215-2021

That the update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received.

CW216-2021

That the correspondence/petition filed by the Brampton Chapter of C.A.R.P, received April 27, 2021, requesting the Provincial Government to immediately implement the six (6) Science Advisory Table recommendations to address COVID-19, be endorsed;

That Brampton City Council endorse, and assist as may be necessary in support of, Federal Government efforts and support to help address the COVID-19 pandemic in India; and

That the Mayor be requested to write to the Federal and Provincial Governments respectively to communicate the position of Brampton City Council on these matters.

CW217-2021

That staff be directed to investigate the supply of vaccines for Brampton, from Pfizer, in the context of information provided by Doctor Taylor in this regard.

CW218-2021

That the delegation from Daniel Liao,  Associate Dean, Magna School for the Skilled Trades, and Renee Devereaux, Director, Entrepreneurship & Changemaking, Sheridan College, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, re: Sheridan's Skilled Trades' Partnership with Magna and Entrepreneurship Activities at Brampton Davis Campus, be received.

CW219-2021

1. That the delegation from Mussawar Ahmad, Project Coordinator, Nature Harmony Foundation, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, re: Overview of Off-Grid Organic Food Shed, be received; and,

2. That the report titled: Off-Grid Organic Food Shed, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received.

CW220-2021

That the delegation from Keyna Sarkar, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, re: Provision of Free Menstrual Products in all Municipal Public Washrooms in Brampton, be referred to staff for consideration and report thereon to the May 5, 2021 meeting of City Council.

CW222-2021

1. That the report titled: Amendment to User Fee By-law- Contravention Administration Costs for Driveway Paving Contractors, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received;

2. That a user fee of $700 to recover the cost of enforcement and administrative staff time to investigate instances where Driveway Paving Contractors contravene the Zoning By-law, be approved by Council; and

3. That a by-law be passed to amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended, to add the new fee for Contravention Administration Costs for Driveway Paving Contractors in Schedule D – Legislative Services Fees/Charges.

CW223-2021

That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of March 9, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, Recommendations AAC001-2021 to AAC006-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

AAC001-2021
That the Agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021 be approved.

AAC002-2021
That the delegation by Ryan Stitt and Brandon Bortoluzzi, Associate Architect and Intern Architect, Salter Pillon Architecture, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: BFES Station 201 Design - 25 Rutherford Road South be received.

AAC003-2021
That the presentation by Sam Bientenholz, Landscape Architect, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub be received.

AAC004-2021
That the update by Sylvia Ingham, Clerk, Access and Inclusion, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Establishment of a Sub-committee for the Review of Accessibility Awards Nominations be received;

That a Sub-committee be established to review the applications received from potential recipients comprised of the following members:

Vicki Faulkner
Nuno Alberto Peixoto
Nicole Gullen

AAC005-2021
That the report from Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Municipal Accessibility Plan Update be received.

AAC006-2021
That Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021 do now adjourn to meet again on June 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

CW224-2021

That the report titled: Bio 9 Ventures Request to City of Brampton File CE.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received.

CW225-2021

1. That the presentation titled: Analysis of Adopting a Municipal Ombudsman Model, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and

2. That the report titled: Analysis of Adopting a Municipal Ombudsman Model (RM 8/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received.

CW226-2021

1. That the presentation titled: Analysis of Adopting an Auditor General Model, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and

2. That the report titled: Analysis of Adopting an Auditor General Model, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be referred to the May 4, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.

CW227-2021

1. That the report titled: Tax Adjustments, Cancellations and Reductions Pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and

2. That the tax account adjustments as listed in Appendix A of this report be approved.

CW228-2021

1. That the report titled: City of Brampton 5G Hyper-Connectivity Options Report, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and,

2. That Council approves for the City of Brampton to play an active role, both strategically (engaging with the connectivity ecosystem, planning funding and investments for connectivity) and tactically (proactively organizing to respond to 5G-driven change and driving use-cases to enhance value) in the development and adoption of 5G hyper-connectivity technology; and

3. That a public engagement approach, including creating a web site to house information on 5G technology, be taken to facilitate two-way feedback exchange with Brampton residents.

CW229-2021

That staff be requested to report in open session on the separation costs for the past five years or more as available, to the May 5 or May 19, 2021 meeting of City Council.

CW230-2021

1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement to rehabilitate the Bartley Bull Parkway bridge over Etobicoke Creek and replace the Joyce Archdekin Park pedestrian bridge over Etobicoke Creek in Ward #3 (File I.AA), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and,

2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement to rehabilitate the Bartley Bull Parkway bridge over Etobicoke Creek and replace the Joyce Archdekin Park pedestrian bridge over Etobicoke Creek.

CW231-2021

That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, Recommendations EAC010-2021 to EAC015-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

EAC010-2021
That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, be approved, as published and circulated.

EAC011-2021
That the staff presentation re: Riverwalk Urban Design Master Plan Update, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, be received.

EAC012-2021
That the verbal update from Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, re: Environmental Master Plan Update Approved by Council, be received.

EAC013-2021
That the verbal update from Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, re: Earth Day, be received.

EAC014-2021
That the verbal update from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 13, 2021, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received.

EAC015-2021
That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

CW232-2021

1. That the report titled: Municipal Alcohol Policy 2021 Refresh, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 28, 2021, be received; and

2. That the existing Municipal Alcohol Policy dated May 2016 be rescinded and replaced with the revised Municipal Alcohol Policy, substantially in accordance with Appendix A attached to this report; and

3. That staff be directed to initiate the implementation of the revised policy (see Appendix A) and new accompanying guidelines (see Appendix B) as outlined in this report to take effect in Q2 2021; and

4. That staff be authorized to update the Municipal Alcohol Policy Standards and Guidelines (see Appendix B) that supplements the Municipal Alcohol Policy in accordance with the principles and/or policy statements contained therein as required.

CW233-2021

That Committee proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

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

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, 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; and, 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.

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

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

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

CW234-2021

That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

12.3

Recommendations – Audit Committee – May 5, 2021

Council consideration of the Audit Committee Recommendations included a review of discussions at the meeting regarding the Internal Audit Charter.

Regional Councillor Medeiros, Committee Chair, expressed an interest in reopening Council’s decision with the goal of reverting back to the previous Internal Audit Charter, and outlined his reasons therefor.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, outlined the process for reopening a decision of Council without a Notice of Motion on the agenda, noting there is precedent with this Council to do so. Mr. Fay outlined the three motions required to reopen Council’s decision for consideration at this meeting.

The first required motion, moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros (having voted on the prevailing side of the original motion) and seconded by Mayor Brown, was introduced to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law.

A recorded vote was requested on the motion, and it carried with the required two-thirds majority vote achieved. The motion is outlined in Resolution C143-2021 below.

The second required motion, moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros and seconded by Mayor Brown, was introduced to reopen Council’s decision for consideration at this meeting.

During Council’s consideration of the motion, a Point of Order was raised by City Councillor Williams, for which the Mayor gave leave.
Councillor Williams noted that she was on the board to speak prior to the vote being undertaken. The Mayor indicated that Councillor Williams could speak to the matter if the vote to reopen carried.

In response to a question from Councillor Williams, Mr. Fay confirmed that if the vote to reopen this matter does not carry, then Council’s original decision stands.

A recorded vote was requested on the motion, and it carried with the required two-thirds majority vote achieved. The motion is outlined in Resolution C144-2021 below.

The third motion, moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros and seconded by Mayor Brown, was introduced, as follows:
That the previous version of the Internal Audit Charter and Terms of Reference from March of 2019 be reinstated; and,
That the City Solicitor be directed to provide comments with regard to clarification of roles and responsibilities, for future consideration by Council.

Councillor Medeiros outlined the purpose of the motion.

Council discussion on the motion included:

• reasons for reverting back to the previous version of the Internal Audit Charter to ensure independence, accountability and oversight
• comments from staff and a suggestion that the matter be referred back for staff to ensure the previous version of the Charter is aligned with the legislative framework and to report at a future meeting
• clarification that the purpose of the motion is to revert back to the previous Charter immediately, and based on comments from staff at a future meeting, Council could consider any proposed modifications to the Charter for purposes of clarity and wordsmithing at that time
  information from staff, in response to questions, about the background on the previous Charter and the rationale for the new Charter
• suggestion that all Members of Council second the motion
• varying opinions and comments on the need for the City Solicitor to provide comments, recognizing that if changes are required to the previous Charter, any such changes could be considered by Council at a future meeting
• agreement from Councillor Medeiros, mover of the motion, to delete the second clause

A procedural motion to Call the Question was introduced by City Councillor Bowman, voted on and carried. In accordance with the Procedure By-law, Members who had not spoken on this topic were given the opportunity to do so.

A recorded vote was requested on the motion, as amended, and it carried as outlined in Resolution C145-2021 below.

• C143-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  Whereas Section 14 of the Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, allows Council to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law;

  Therefore be it resolved that Sections 13.2 (Reconsideration) and 8 (Notices of Motion) be waived in regard to the notice provisions for a reconsideration of a previous Council decision.

  A recorded vote was requested as the motion carried with the required two-thirds majority vote, as follows.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)
• C144-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  That Council Resolution C334-2020, in so far as it relates only to Recommendation AU024-2020, Clause 2, as follows, be reconsidered by Council:

  AU024-2020

  1.       That the report titled: Internal Audit Charter (R143/2020), to the Audit Committee Meeting of September 8, 2020, be received;
  2.       That the by-law attached as Appendix 1 to this report be enacted, adopting the Internal Audit Charter, attached as Appendix 2 to this report, and Audit Committee Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix 3 to this report;
  3.       That the Audit Committee be given the opportunity to meet with the Director of Internal Audit, in closed session, at each meeting given proper authority under the Municipal Act with regard to a closed session exception; and
  4.       That future citizen members be selected through the Citizen Appointments Committee.

  A recorded vote was requested as the motion carried with the required two-thirds majority vote, as follows.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)
• 145-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That the previous version of the Internal Audit Charter and Terms of Reference from March of 2019 be reinstated.

  A recorded vote was requested as the motion carried as follows.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

• The following motion to receive and approve the recommendations from the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021 was considered.

  C146-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

  1.  That the Summary of Recommendations from the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations AU009-2021 to AU017-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject summary.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows.

  AU009-2021

  That the agenda for the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021 be approved as published and circulated.

  AU010-2021

  1. That the delegation from Kevin Travers, Lead Audit Engagement Partner, KPMG LLP, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, re: 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Brampton, be received; and

  2. That the report titled: 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Brampton, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received; and

  3. That the 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Brampton, be approved.

  AU011-2021

  1. That the report titled: Annual Report- 2020, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received; and

  2. That staff be directed to report to the Audit Committee on the process for review, investigation and reporting of complaints submitted to the Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline;

  3. That a draft process with enhanced transparency for the Audit Committee's awareness and consideration be provided; and

  4. That the 2020 summary of findings report be provided to the Audit Committee at its next meeting, and the associated lawyer be invited to delegate.

  AU012-2021

  That the report titled: Corporate Fraud Prevention Hotline Update - Q1 2021, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received.

  AU013-2021

  That the report titled: Status of Management Action Plans (MAP) – March 31, 2021, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received.

  AU014-2021

  1. That the report titled: Whistleblower Information Report, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received; and

  2. That staff be directed to develop a draft stand-alone Whistleblower policy.

  AU015-2021

  That the report titled: HR Employee Benefits Audit (Phase 2), to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021 be received.

  AU016-2021

  That the report titled: Analysis of Adopting an Auditor General Model, to the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received.

  AU017-2021

  That the Audit Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

13.

Unfinished Business

Nil

14.

Correspondence

14.1

^ Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated April 26, 2021, to Mayor Brown, re: Amendments to the Planning Act and Building Code Act – Rights of Entry – Second Units and Multi-Unit Dwellings

Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the approval of the Consent Motion was reopened to remove this item.

In response to a question from City Councillor Bowman, Mayor Brown provided his interpretation of the Minister's response.  

The following motion was considered.

• C147-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Bowman
  Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

  That the correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated April 26, 2021, to Mayor Brown, re: Amendments to the Planning Act and Building Code Act – Rights of Entry – Second Units and Multi-Unit Dwellings, to the Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, be received.

  Carried

14.2

^ Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated April 27, 2021, re: Consultation on Strengthening Accountability for Municipal Council Members

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

14.3

^ Correspondence from Monica Nikopoulos, Holistic Health and Cancer Practitioner, dated April 24, 2021, re: Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW228-2021 – City of Brampton 5G Hyper-Connectivity Options

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021

15.

Notices of Motion

Nil

16.

Other Business/New Business

16.1

Referred Matters List

Nil

17.

Public Question Period

Members of the public were given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted regarding decisions made at this meeting.

18.

By-laws

The following motion was considered.

• C148-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini

  That By-laws 87-2021 to 96-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 5, 2021, 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.

  
  

18.1

By-law 87-2021 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1935 – Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc. – east of Creditview Road and south of Queen Street – Ward 4 (Planning References: C03W03.012 and 21T-11013B) 

18.2

By-law 88-2021 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2010 – Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc. – south of Queen Street and west of Creditview Road – Ward 4

18.3

By-law 89-2021 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1971 – Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc. – north of Queen Street and west of Chinguacousy Road – Ward 5 (Planning References: C03W06.006 and 21T-11002B)

18.4

By-law 90-2021 – To adopt Amendment Number OP 2006-195 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – 8863 The Gore Road – Ward 8 (File C10E04.005)

18.5

By-law 91-2021 – To appoint officers to enforce parking on private property and to repeal By-law 31-2021

18.6

By-law 92-2021 – To appoint municipal by-law enforcement officers (summer inspectors)

18.7

By-law 93-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Circus Crescent) – Ward 6

18.8

By-law 94-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Duxbury Road, Inspire Boulevard, Sleighbell Road, Bonsallo Lane, Michener Drive, Grassbank Road and Icon Street)  – Ward 9

18.9

By-law 95-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Goodview Drive, Keyworth Crescent, Claremont Drive, Kessler Drive and Tetley Road) – Ward 9

18.10

By-law 96-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Carl Finlay Drive) – Ward 10

19.

Closed Session

The following motion was considered.

• C149-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi

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

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, 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; and, 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.

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

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

  19.6 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.

  19.7 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
  The security of the property of the municipality or local board.

  Carried

  Note: Items 19.1 to 19.3 were dealt with under Consent Resolution C137-2021.

  Peter Fay, City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  Item 19.4. this item was considered in Closed Session information was received, and direction was given, including direction for consideration of a public motion.

  Item 19.5. this item was considered in Closed Session information was received, and direction was given to staff.

  Item 19.6. this item was considered in Closed Session information was received, and direction was given to staff.

  Item 19.7 this item was considered in Closed Session information was received, and no direction was given.

  
  
• C150-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Williams
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini

  That Council delegate to the Commissioner, Community Services the authority to pay such amounts and execute such agreements and/or other documents on behalf of the City and as may be required to implement Council’s directions including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner, Community Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

19.1

^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - April 21, 2021

19.2

^ Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council - April 23, 2021

19.3

^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - April 28, 2021

19.4

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

19.5

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

19.6

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

19.7

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

20.

Confirming By-law

The following motion was considered.

• C151-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 5, 2021, 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 97-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of May 5, 2021

  Carried

20.1

By-law ___-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2021

21.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• C152-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

  That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on May 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

  Carried