Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Brar
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor R. Power
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor
Members Absent:
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh (other municipal business)
Staff Present:
  • Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Laura Johnston, Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Doug Rieger, Acting General Manager, Brampton Transit
  • Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
  • Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator
  • Tammi Jackson, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed at 11:01 a.m., and reconvened in Closed Session at 11:20 a.m. Committee recessed again at 11:50 a.m., reconvened in Open Session at 12:06 p.m. and adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

  

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

The following motion was considered. 

  • CW110-2025

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

    To Add:

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

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

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

    To Withdraw:

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

    Carried

    Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 11.3.3 was added.

      


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

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW111-2025

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

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

    Carried
  • At this time in the meeting, the following motion was considered with respect to Item 15.3.

    CW112-2025

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

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

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

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

    Carried

Nil

  

Andrew Mirabella, Associate Partner, Hemson Consulting Ltd. provided a presentation entitled "Office Development Charges (DC) Incentive Program" and responded to questions from Committee regarding the eligibility criteria for the program.

A motion was introduced to receive the delegation.

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi, for which Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, gave leave. Councillor Palleschi indicated that the Chair is required to ask three times if there are any additional delegations regarding this matter.   

The Chair asked three times if there was anyone present in person or online that would like to address the Committee regarding this item. The Chair and City Clerk confirmed there were no other delegations on this matter.

Item 11.2.6 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW113-2025

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

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

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

    Carried

Deepa Saxena, Director, Casa Dee Montessori School, provided a presentation regarding the Casa Dee Montessori School, outlined the need for additional space for a day care, and requested the City's assistance in this regard. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW114-2025

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

    Carried

Kevin Farrell, President and COO, Gateway Market Canada Inc. and Tobmar Investments Inc., and Sanjay Patel, Franchisee/Subtenant, Gateway on the Go Brampton City Hall, provided a presentation regarding the Gateway on the Go business operations in City Hall, and requested that consideration be given to extending rent relief support from November 28, 2024 to the end of the lease term being August 23, 2025.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Public access to this business
  • The possibility of extending the hours of operation and allowing public access outside of regular business hours
  • Rent, utility and TMI (taxes, maintenance, insurance) fees/charges
  • Level of support provided by Gateway Market Canada Inc. to the Franchisee/Subtenant

The following motion was considered.

  • CW115-2025

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

    Carried

Andrea Baranowski, Manager, Community Engagement and Projects, Canadian Polish Business Association, addressed Committee with respect to the Polish Flag Raising and Heritage Month celebrations. The delegation provided information regarding the relationship between Poland and Canada, Polish culture, contributions of the Polish community in Canada and Brampton, and referenced the Canadian Polish Business Association 2023 Year in Review appended to the agenda. In addition, the delegation requested that the month of May be officially declared Polish Heritage Month and encouraged Members of Council to attend the flag raising event on May 10, 2025.

Members of Council expressed their support for the Polish Flag Raising and Heritage Month celebrations and acknowledged the contributions of the Polish community.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW116-2025

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

    Carried

    (See Item 11.3.3 – Recommendation CW130-2025)


  • CW117-2025

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

    Carried

(See Item 7.3)

  • CW118-2025

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

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

    Carried

(See Item 7.2)

  • CW119-2025

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

    Carried

Nil

  

8.2

 

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

  

Nil

  

9.2

 
  • CW120-2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Carried
  • CW121-2025

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

    Carried
  • CW122-2025

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

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

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

    II. registration fee to be waived;

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

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

    Carried

Nil

  

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

  

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10.2

 

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

  

Note: Pursuant to Mayoral Decision #2025-010 dated March 27, 2025, Regional Councillor Brar was appointed Chair and City Councillor Power was appointed Vice Chair of the Corporate Services Section of the Committee of Council. 

  

Nil

  

11.2

 
  • CW123-2025

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

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

    Carried
  • CW124-2025

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

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

    Carried

Staff responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following:

  • Appendix 3 of the report regarding upcoming contract renewals
  • Procurement reporting thresholds, and a request that staff report back to a future Council meeting regarding these thresholds
  • Reporting process and timelines
  • Budget allocation for Council Office procurement activities 
  • Request that future reports identify if services are Canadian-based

The following motion was considered.

  • CW125-2025

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

    Carried
  • CW126-2025

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

    Carried
  • CW127-2025

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

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

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW128-2025

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

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

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

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

    Carried

Regional Councillor Palleschi addressed Committee with respect to a briefing note provided to Council, and previous Council direction given to staff, regarding the demolition of the Siemens Building, which has yet to be demolished.

Discussion on this matter included options for demolishing this building and the need to identify a funding source for this project. Staff confirmed that they will proceed with the demolition of this building. 

The following motion was introduced:

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

Further discussion took place regarding the status and deteriorating condition of the city-owned property located at 56 Flavian Crescent.

An amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover to add the following clause:

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

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

  • CW129-2025

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

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

    Carried

Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 11.3.3 was added.

A motion with the following operative clause was introduced:

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

Discussion took place with respect to the motion and potential conflict with the recommendation passed under Item 6.4 (CW116-2025 - Polish Flag Raising Event Recognition), whereby the matter was referred to staff for a report back to the April 9, 2025 Council meeting. 

Further discussion took place regarding the intent of the motion and requirement for staff to report back to Council on this matter.

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi, for which Regional Councillor Vicente, Chair, gave leave. Councillor Palleschi indicated that the recommendation (CW116-2025) passed under Item 6.4 directs staff to report back to Council, and as such, a report is still required. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW130-2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Carried

    (See Item 6.4 - Recommendation CW116-2025)


Nil

  

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

  

Nil

  

12.2

 
  • CW131-2025

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

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

    Carried
  • CW132-2025

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

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

    Carried

Nil

  

Nil

  

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

  

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

  

15.1 2024 Citizen Award Recipients

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

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

15.2 311 Technology Modernization (RM 71/2024)

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

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

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

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

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

Item 15.1 was approved on Consent, and Item 15.3 was referred to the April 9, 2025 Council Meeting under the Consent section of the agenda.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW133-2025

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

    15.2  311 Technology Modernization (RM 71/2024)

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

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

    Carried

    In Open Session, G. Scharback, City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

    15.1 – This item was approved on consent, including the consideration of a motion in open session (See Recommendation CW134-2025) 

    15.2 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given.

    15.3 – This item was referred to the April 9, 2025 Council Meeting (See Recommendation CW112-2025).

      


  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.1:

    CW134-2025

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

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

    Carried

15.2
311 Technology Modernization (RM 71/2024)

 

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

 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW135-2025

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

    Carried
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