Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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

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

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown, 
• Regional Councillor R. Santos, 
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente , 
• Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar, 
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi , 
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan, 
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros , 
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini, 
• Regional Councillor G. Toor, 
• City Councillor R. Power, 
• and Deputy Mayor H. Singh  

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. and adjourned at 10:52 a.m.

Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed all Members were present in the meeting, with the exception of Regional Councillor Medieros who arrived at 10:00 a.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, outlined the items that were included on the revised agenda.

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

The following motion was considered.

• C166-2024
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  That the agenda for the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024 be amended:

  To vary the order such that Item 6. 1 (i) be dealt with as the first proclamation; and

  To add:

  16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente re Short-term Rentals.

  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 – July 10, 2024

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

The following motion was considered.

• C167-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

  1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated; and,

  2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 12, 2024, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated.

  Carried

4.2

Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – August 12, 2024

Dealt with under Item 4.1 – Resolution C167-2024

5.

Consent Motion

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

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 8.1, 10.2.1, 12.1, 12.3, 13.1, 14.1, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 19.5, 19.6.

The following motion was considered.

• C168-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan
  Seconded by City Councillor Power

  That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 8.1, 10.2.1, 12.1, 12.3, 13.1, 14.1, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 19.5, 19.6:

  8.1.

  That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received.

  10.2.1.

  1. That the report from Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, re: Appointments to the Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee, be received; and

  2. That the list of candidates recommended for appointment by the members of Council currently appointed to the Committee, Councillors Brar and Santos; provided as confidential Appendix 1 to this report, be received; and

  3. That the individuals identified in confidential Appendix 1 be appointed to the Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee, upon confirmation of acceptance of the appointment, effective for the 2022-2026 term of Council ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed; and

  4. That the names of the appointees be made public upon the passing of this resolution.

  12.1.

  That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of August 12, 2024, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received.

  12.3.

  1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations PDC60-2024 to PDC170-2024 be approved as outlined in the summary.

  13.1.

  1. That the report from Keyran Santhan, Coordinator, Strategic Services & Initiatives to the Council Meeting of July 10, 2024, re: To Stop up and Close and Surplus Declaration of portion of Lagerfeld Drive Right of Way – Ward 6, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be enacted to:

  i. Stop up and close, as public highway, to the requirements of the City of Brampton land described as Part 19 on Reference Plan 43R-41072 being a portion of Lagerfeld Drive, Plan 43M-1927 being part of PIN 14364-2251 (LT);

  ii. Declare surplus to the requirements of the City of Brampton land described as Part 19 Reference on Plan 43R-41072 being a portion of Lagerfeld Drive, Plan 43M-1927 being part of PIN 14364-2251 (LT), approximately 12.6m2 to be sold at fair market value on an “As Is – Where Is” basis to the adjacent landowner; and

  iii. Declare surplus to the requirements of the City of Brampton land described as Part 11 on Reference Plan 43R-41072 being Part of reserve block 18 on Registered Plan 43M-1927 being part of PIN 14364-2238 (LT), approximately 2.3m2, and Parts 12 and 32 on Reference Plan 43R-41072 being Part of reserve block 19 on Registered Plan 43M-1927 being part of PIN 14364-2239 (LT), approximately 2.4m2, to be sold at fair market value on an “As Is - Where Is”, basis to the adjacent landowner.

  14.1.

  That the Briefing Note dated August 2, 2024 re. Addressing Encampments in Brampton, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received.

  16.1.

  That the Referred Matters List, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be acknowledged.

  19.1 and 19.2

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

  19.1. Closed Session Minutes - City Council - July 10, 2024
   
  19.2. Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - September 4, 2024

  19.3,19.4,19.5 and 19.6

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

  19.3. Legal advice - Planning matter
   
  Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

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

  19.4. OLT Appeal
   
  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.

  19.5. Personal matters - Committee Appointments
   
  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.

  19.6. Personal matters - Fire Chief Recruitment

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

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

  Carried

  See also Resolution C177-2024 with respect to Item 19.5 and Resolution C178-2024 with respect to Item 19.6.

  
  

6.

Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

6.1

Proclamations:

a) Arthritis Awareness Month – September 2024

b) National Coaches Week – September 16-22, 2024

c) International Week of the Deaf – September 23-29, 2024

d) Paint Brampton Pink Week – September 15-21, 2024

e) Rail Safety Week – September 23-29, 2024

f) National Forest Week – September 22-28, 2024

g) Brampton Tree Month – September 2024

h) Culture Days – September 20 to October 13, 2024

i) Jean Augustine Day – September 9, 2024

j) World Mitochondrial Disease Week – September 16-22, 2024

k) Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – September 2024

l) World Peace Day – September 21, 2024

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamation for Jean Austine Day and outlined her contributions in providing mentorship to Brampton residents and community groups.

Representatives from community groups introduced the Honourable Jean Augustine and outlined assistance she has provided.

The Honourable Jean Austine provided remarks in response to the proclamation, and thanked Council for this honour.

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations for Arthritis Awareness Month, International Week of the Deaf, Paint Brampton Pink Week, Rail Safety Week, Culture Days, World Mitochondrial Disease Week, and World Peace Day.

City Councillor Power acknowledged and read the proclamation for National Coaches Week.

Regional Councillor Brar acknowledged and read the proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Deputy Mayor Singh acknowledged and read the proclamations for National Forest Week and Brampton Tree Month.

6.2

Announcement – Garden of Wavs: Sound Market Garden of Wavs: Sound Market – Saturday, September 28, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Snelgrove Community Centre

Jett Dunkley, Brampton musician and artist, provided information about and announced the Garden of Wavs: Sound Market taking place on September 28, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Snelgrove Community Centre.

Regional Councillor Toor, announcement sponsor, encouraged his Council colleagues and residents to attend the event, and welcomed future announcements at Council for other arts events.

6.3

Announcement – Brampton Rising Stars Winners 2024

Council varied the order of business and dealt with this announcement after Item 6.4.

Rev. Blessing Ajayi, CEO/Executive Producer, Black Community Canada Television (BCCT), announced the results of Season One of the Brampton Rising Stars event, extended thanks to Mayor Brown and Members of Council for their support of Brampton arts and culture, and invited the winners to step forward for acknowledgement of their talents.

Regional Councillor Brar, announcement sponsor, extended congratulations to the winners and recognized BCCT for providing a platform for youth to showcase their talents.

6.4

Announcement – Undergrowth Book Launch

Ricky Lima, Brampton author, introduced a video in which he provided information about the upcoming launch of his graphic novel for youth titled: Undergrowth.

Regional Councillor Santos, announcement sponsor, extended thanks for the announcement, and acknowledged the Brampton Arts Organization for creating spaces for the City’s arts, culture and creative industries.

7.

Public Delegations and Staff Presentations (5 minutes maximum)

Nil

8.

Government Relations Matters

8.1

^ Staff Update re. Government Relations Matters

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

9.

Reports from the Head of Council

Nil

10.

Reports from Corporate Officials

10.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Nil

10.2

Legislative Services Operating

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re. Appointments to the Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

See Item 19.5 below for the list of appointees to the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee.

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. Special Event Road Closures – Community Garba Street Festival Celebration – Ward 6

The following amendment, moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi and seconded by Regional Councillor Brar, was introduced to receive the staff report and amend the recommendations to provide for approval of road closures for Workgreen Parkway and Rivermont Road.

The amendment was considered, voted on and carried as follows.

• C169-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Acting Director, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024 re: Special Event Road Closures – Community Garba Street Festival Celebration – Ward 6 be received; and

  2. That the special event road closure for Workgreen Parkway be approved; and

  3. That the special event road closure for Rivermont Road be approved, as the event will now be held over two days.

  Carried

10.7

Brampton Transit

Nil

10.8

Fire and Emergency Services

Nil

11.

Reports from Accountability Officers

11.1

Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report

Muneeza Sheikh, Integrity Commissioner, provided an overview of the report.

The following motion was considered.

• C170-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by City Councillor Power

  That the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2023, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received.

  Carried

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

^ Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – August 12, 2024

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

Note: The recommendations outlined in the minutes were approved by Council on August 12, 2024, pursuant to Resolutions C161-2024 and 162-2024.

12.2

Minutes – Committee of Council – September 4, 2024

A motion, moved by Regional Council Keenan and seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh, was introduced to request that Mayor Brown write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to defer Recommendation CW309-2024.

During consideration of the motion, Mayor Brown confirmed that deferral motions are non-debatable and must be put to a vote immediately.

The motion was considered as follows.

• C171-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh

  That Mayor Brown be requested to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister Calandra, outlining the issue of squalor-like homes in sections of downtown Brampton identified as student overflow zones; and

  That CW309-2024 be deferred until such time as a response has been received from the Minister with regard thereto:

  “CW309-2024

  Whereas the City of Brampton believes that every student deserves access to safe housing;

  Whereas Brampton has approximately 100,000 international students without proper housing; and

  Whereas post-secondary institutions have started to undertake building housing for their students;

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That staff report back to the September 11, 2024 Council meeting with a map of student housing overflow zones based on data from complaints on illegal Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and overcrowding and proximity to postsecondary institutions, to include consideration of the issues outlined below;

  That the City of Brampton pause, for newly submitted applications for the remainder of the academic year, approvals of curb cutting, basement apartment, ARU, and side entrance applications (excluding applications related to illegal units coming into compliance), that have resulted in an explosion of unsafe squalor-like student housing units in said student overflow zones; and

  That this pause be reviewed at the end of the academic year to determine if it needs to be extended.”

  Yea (10)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
  Nay (1)	Regional Councillor Toor

  Carried (10 to 1)

• The following motion to receive the Committee of Council minutes and approve the recommendations, with the exception of Recommendation CW309-2024, was considered.

  C172-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Keenan
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh

  1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations CW289-2024 to CW308-2024 and CW310-2024 to CW322-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved, as amended, as follows.

  CW289-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Defer the following item to the September 18, 2024 Committee of Council meeting:

  12.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Update on the Implementation of the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program

  To Add additional material under Item 9.3.1 - Discussion re: Planning Matters in Mature Neighbourhoods.

  CW290-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024 be approved as part of Consent: 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.3.1, 12.2.1.

  CW291-2024

  That the delegation from John and Sonya Faber, Home Owners/Builders, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Waive or Reduce Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Fee, be referred to both Planning, Building and Growth Management and Realty Services staff for consideration.

  CW292-2024

  That the delegation from Harshdeep Singh, Karambir Singh, and Harpreet Singh, Brampton Residents, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Concerns on the Use of a Community Park for Religious Activities, be received.

  CW293-2024

  That the delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration, be referred to staff for a report to the September 11, 2024 Council meeting.

  CW294-2024

  Whereas Section 14 of Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, allows Council to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law by a two-thirds majority vote of Council;

  Therefore be it resolved that Section 4.5(8a) (Delegations) be temporarily suspended, in accordance with Section 14 of the Procedure By-law to consider a motion in relation to Delegation Item 6.5.

  CW295-2024

  That the delegation from Premal Brahmbhatt, Community of Saintsbury Crescent, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Road Closure Request - Ganesh Festival on Saintsbury Crescent - Ward 9, be received; and

  Whereas, the City’s Special Event Road Closure Policy requires Council approval for events that occur when the proposed road closure exceeds 24 hours in duration or over multiple days;

  Whereas, staff have received an application to approve a special event road closure related to Ganesh Mahotsav on Saintsbury Crescent for six (6) days from September 6 to 11, 2024.

  Whereas, the organizers of this event have confirmed their event is for the immediate community, which alleviates concerns related to events being too big for a local street, on-streets parking and access for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services; and

  Whereas, community events are a good way to get to know your neighbours, reduce crime and aggressive driving on local roadways;

  Therefore be it resolved that, staff be directed to approve the special event road closure applications and issue road occupancy permits for the following locations provided all event requirements are fulfilled:

  Street Name	Ward #	Limits of Road Closure	Date of Road Closure	Time of Event
  Saintsbury Crescent	9	50 Saintsbury Crescent to 63 Saintsbury Crescent	September 6, 2024 to September 11, 2024	4:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

   

  CW296-2024

  That the delegation from Ethney Carter, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Tax Increase Concerns, be received.

  CW297-2024

  That the delegation from Simmi Sekhon, Shauna Kabiya, and Adham Diabas, Community Organizers, Human Rights Activists, Brampton4Palestine, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Anti-Palestinian Racism, Genocide in Gaza and Weapons Manufacturing in Brampton, be referred to staff of the Economic Development and Equity Offices for verification.

  CW298-2024

  That the delegation from Usha Srinivasan, Founding Director, BReady Talent Platform, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Update on BReady Talent Platform, be received.

  CW299-2024

  That the delegation from Akin Oduntan, Mayor's Brampton Business Ambassador, on behalf of the Nigerian Community, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Flavours of Nigeria Event, be received.

  CW300-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Timing of Contracts for Construction Work, be received.

  CW301-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Overcrowding on Brampton Transit Buses, be received.

  CW302-2024

  That the delegation from Deji Ayowole, Vice President, and Maryam Muritala, Head of PR and Strategic Partnerships, Network of Nigerians in Canada, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), be received.

  CW303-2024

  That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received; and

  That the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, regarding the issue of fraudulent driving schools and licensing.

  CW304-2024

  1. That the report from Kamila Janus, Tax Policy Analyst, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: 2024 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, and Public Hospitals), be received;

  2. That a by-law be passed for the annual levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, Public Hospitals for the year 2024, as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  3. That the City of Brampton continue to advocate for an increase to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy indexed to 2023 values, and that the levy be applied to the student place of residence rather than institution attended; and

  4. That private institutions/colleges also be subject to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy, in addition to the current property taxes levied on these institutions.

  CW305-2024

  1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council of September 4, 2024, re: Response to Request for Funding Support from Ourboro Inc. and DUCA Impact Lab Social Enterprise Corp., be received; and

  2. That Council deny the request for a $5 million grant to DUCA Impact Lab Social Enterprise Corp.

  CW306-2024

  1. That the report from Jennifer Ellis, Senior Manager, IT Client Services, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – For the Supply of Mobile Devices and Services, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of Mobile Devices and Services for a six (6) year period.

  CW307-2024

  That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, be received.

  CW308-2024

  1. That the report from Cheryl Waters, Senior Real Estate Coordinator, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Property Interest to be Expropriated for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) Project – Ward 3, be received;

  2. That Council acting as the Approving Authority, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, enact a by-law approving the expropriation of the property described in Attachment 1 (“Subject Property”) to this report, for the purposes of implementing the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project and all works ancillary thereto; and

  3. That the by-law provide that the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, be authorized to execute all agreements and other documents, and serve and publish on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, all notices, applications, advertisements, agreements and other documents required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, in order to complete the expropriation of and settle the compensation for the said property based on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  CW309-2024 – deleted – dealt with under Council Resolution C171-2024

  CW310-2024

  Whereas the City of Brampton is one of the fastest growing big cities in the Country;

  Whereas the City of Brampton has and continues to face a number of challenges associated with the accelerated population growth, such as housing affordability and cost of living;

  Whereas Bill 13, the “Supporting People and Businesses Act” received Royal Assent on December 9, 2021;

  Whereas Bill 13 enables municipal councils to delegate the authority to pass by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature, to a committee of council or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality;

  Whereas under Bill 13 the delegation of authority to pass by-laws under section 34 of the the Planning Act includes removing of a holding “H” provision, authorizing the temporary use of land, buildings, or structures (Temporary Use By-laws), and other minor zoning by-law amendments as determined by the municipality;

  Whereas the cumulative impact of Additional Residential Units (ARUs), can significantly change the character of a neighbourhood including during the construction period;

  Whereas, Committee of Adjustment applications, specifically minor variance applications, tend to be the primary planning instrument to facilitate the creation of ARUs;

  Whereas the intensification of neighbourhoods has implications on a number of city services, in particular property standards and enforcement;

  Whereas on June 5th, 2024 the City of Brampton approved a budget amendment to hire 38 new by-law enforcement officers;

  Whereas the City of Brampton implemented the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program Pilot Project aimed at enhancing rental property standards and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents; and

  Whereas Ward 3 is identified in the City’s mature neighbourhood boundary, and is also part of the RRL pilot;

  Therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be directed to report back to Council with a report that examines:

  2. Expanding the use of delegated authority provided by Bill 13 as it relates to minor zoning by-law amendments;

  3. New processes to ensure the cumulative impacts of ARUs in mature neighbourhoods do not undermine the original neighbourhood character;

  4. The linkages between new processes and the RRL pilot to ensure that overall property standards, community safety and well being are maintained;

  5. Financial and resource implications associated with any new processes;

  6. That all residential areas of Ward 3 be designated a mature neighbourhood; and

  7. That all residential areas of Ward 2 be designated a mature neighbourhood; and that the Churchville area in Ward 6 bound by Chinguacousy Road, Financial Drive, Highway 407 and Steeles Avenue West be designated a mature neighbourhood.

  CW311-2024

  1. That the presentation from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update, be received;

  2. That the report from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update, be received; and

  3. That the Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan attached as Attachment 1 to this report be endorsed.

  CW312-2024

  1. That the presentation from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), be received;

  2. That the report from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation Update, be received;

  3. That the City of Brampton enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the not-for-profit Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), for operations related to establishing a home energy retrofit program and integrating district energy, in the form of contractual payments under a Service Level Agreement (“SLA”);

  4. That the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to negotiate the SLA with the CCET Board and be delegated the authority to execute the SLA with the CCET on such terms and conditions as the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management approves and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate; and

  5. That the City of Brampton support CCET in the investigation of opportunities to work with other agencies and organizations and to enter into additional Service Level Agreements to provide energy planning services to their respective municipalities.

  CW313-2024

  1. That the report from Pankaj Kohli, Senior Supervisor, Construction, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Material Testing and Geotechnical Investigation Services on an as and when required basis for a three (3) year period plus two-year (1 + 1) option years - Citywide, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the material testing and geotechnical investigation services on an as and when required basis for three (3) years plus two-year (1 + 1) option years – Citywide.

  CW314-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager of Building Design and Construction to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Demolition of the Former Ontario Provincial Police Administration Building – Ward 4, be received;

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurements as required to proceed with all necessary work to demolish the existing building and preserve the heritage elements until construction of the new Arts and Culture Centre begins;

  3. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $3,000,000 from project # 192840-003 Williams Parkway Works Yard - Phase 3; with funding to be returned to Reserve #4 - Asset Repair & Replacement; and

  4. That a budget amendment be approved for project #236812-001 – Brampton Arts & Culture Hub – for Demolition with Retention of Heritage Elements of the former Ontario Provincial Police Administration Building at Flower City Community Campus to increase the project budget by the amount of $3,000,000, with the funding to be transferred from Reserve 91 – CCBF.

  CW315-2024

  1. That the report from Dale Turpin, Supervisor, Contracts and Client Services, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement Report for Preventative And Demand Maintenance Services for Locksmith, Door Hardware, Automatic Sliders, And Low Energy Doors at Various City Locations for A Three-Year (3) Period – All Wards, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Locksmith, Door Hardware, Automatic Sliders, and Low Energy Doors at various City locations for a three-year (3) period with the renewal options for two (2) additional one-year (1) periods.

  CW316-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of June 6, 2024, Recommendations SC034-2024 to SC040-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, be approved.

  SC034-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC035-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Jennifer Challinor, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Fernforest Drive and Abitibi Lake Drive, Carberry Public School, 526 Fernforest Drive, Ward 9 be received; and,

  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC036-2024

  That the correspondence from Adam Johnson, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Hartwell Gate and Fernforest Drive, Fernforest Public School, 275 Fernforest Drive, Ward 9 be received.

  SC037-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Councillor Keenan to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion on Brenda Avenue in the Vicinity of the School, Ridgeview Public School, 25 Brenda Avenue, Ward 3 be received; and,

  2. That site inspection be undertaken.

  SC038-2024

  That the report by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 4, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023 - May 2024 be received.

  SC039-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School be received;

  2. That the Principal be requested to continue to educate and encourage the drivers to use the designated Kiss and Ride area to drop off students and use the parking lot area to turn around when needed; and,

  3. 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.

  SC040-2024

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

  CW317-2024

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, Recommendations EAC018-2024 to EAC025-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, be approved; and

  Whereas the recipients of the Grow Green Awards are currently selected by a Staff Selection Panel;

  Therefore be it resolved that, as per City Staff Report issued on 2024-08-06, Council will provide final approval of any future Grow Green Award recipients proposed by the Staff Selection Panel.

  EAC018-2024

  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, be approved.

  EAC019-2024

  That the delegation from Tony Iacobelli, Executive Director, and Laurie Dickson, Lead-Home Energy Retrofits, CCET, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Update, be received.

  EAC020-2024

  That the presentation by Zoe Milligan, Policy Planner - Environment, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Private Property Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law (Grass and Weed Cutting By-law 166-2011 Update), be received.

  EAC021-2024

  That the report from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Update on the 2024 Earth Day Environmental Celebration Event, be received.

  EAC022-2024

  That the verbal update from Richa Dave, Project Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Brampton Mobility Plan, be received.

  EAC023-2024

  That the verbal update from Karline McCawley, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Dearbourne Pollinator Habitat Update and Upcoming Events, be received.

  EAC024-2024

  That the Minutes of the Engagement Sub-Committee Meeting of July 17, 2024, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, be approved.

  EAC025-2024

  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  CW318-2024

  1. That the report from Janice Adshead, Deputy Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Updating User Fee By-law 380-2003 – Routine Disclosure, be received;

  2. That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended, for the purpose of adding fees for the routine disclosure of records related to:

  i. By-Law and Enforcement;
  ii. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) video; and

  3. That the fees identified in Attachment 1 be included in the proposed by-law to amend the User Fee By-law.

  CW319-2024

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

  15.1 Rent Review - Ward 3

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

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

  15.2 Brampton Transit – Zero Emission Bus Trials Update

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

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

  15.3 Tenant Rent Review - Ward 3

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

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

  15.4 Litigation Update - Ward 3

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

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; 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.

  CW320-2024

  That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute agreements and such documents necessary to amend and renew the current Lease between the City of Brampton, as Landlord, and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15, as tenant, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  CW321-2024

  1. That the funding sources for project #224690-005 – Bus Purchases be amended as outlined in confidential Attachment 3 – Funding Source Re-allocation, to support the purchase of two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to advance Transit’s undertaking of a small-scale fuel cell electric bus trial; and

  2. That staff be authorized to begin procurement for two 12m (40ft) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law.

  CW322-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

12.3

^ Summary of Recommendations – Planning and Development Committee – September 9, 2024

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.

PDC160-2024

That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

PDC161-2024

That the following item to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be approved as part of Consent: 8.1.

PDC162-2024

1. That the presentation from Michelle Gervais, Advisor, Special Projects, Integrated City Planning, and Natasha D’Souza, Policy Planner, Integrated City Planning, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Primary Major Transit Station Areas - City-initiated Official Plan Amendments, be received;

2. That the report from Michelle Gervais, Advisor, Special Projects, Integrated City Planning, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Primary Major Transit Station Areas - City-initiated Official Plan Amendments, be received;

3. That Planning, Building and Growth Management staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation;

4. That the following delegations re: Primary Major Transit Station Areas - City-initiated Official Plan Amendments to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received; and

1. Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Candeco Realty Limited

2. Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Starbank Developments 285 Corp.

3. Rachelle Larocque, The Biglieri Group, on behalf of Ambria (Church) Limited

5. That the following correspondence re: Primary Major Transit Station Areas - City-initiated Official Plan Amendments to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received:

1. Maurizio Rogato, Blackthorn Development Corp., on behalf of Avalon Developments Inc., dated August 30, 2024

2. Maurizio Rogato, Blackthorn Development Corp., on behalf of Avalon Developments Inc., dated April 2, 2024

3. Andrew Ferancik, WND Associates, on behalf of County Court Centre Ltd., dated September 3, 2024

4. Dan Kraszewski, D. J. K. Land Use Planning, on behalf of Fifth Avenue Group, dated September 6, 2024

5. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of TACC Holborn (Block 140) Inc., dated September 6, 2024

6. Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Candeco Realty Limited, dated September 9, 2024

7. Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., on behalf of Starbank Developments 285 Corp., dated September 9, 2024

8. Gerry Tchisler, MHBC, on behalf of Morguard Corporation and Bramalea City Centre Equities Inc., dated September 9, 2024

9. Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan, GWD, on behalf of Centennial Mall Brampton Ltd., dated September 9, 2024

10. Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan, GWD, on behalf of Soneil Mississauga Inc. and Soneil Oakville Inc., dated September 9, 2024

11. Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan, GWD, on behalf of Soneil Markham Inc., dated September 9, 2024

12. Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan, GWD, on behalf of Loblaw Properties Limited, dated September 9, 2024.

PDC163-2024

1. That the presentation from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp., 1000158200 Ontario Inc., 9379 Clarkway Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0039, be received;

2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp., 1000158200 Ontario Inc., 9379 Clarkway Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0039 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received; and

1. Lad Vijaykumar, Brampton Resident

2. Shankarnarayana Sreedhara, Brampton Resident

3. Jiteshkumar Tripathi, Brampton Resident

4. Bela Patel, Brampton Resident

5. Dipak Patel, Brampton Resident

6. Snehal Patel, Brampton Resident

7. Laljibhai Patel, Brampton Resident

8. Nilraj Patel, Brampton Resident

9. Manisha Patel, Brampton Resident

10. Saurabh Patel, Brampton Resident

11. Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident

12. Divyesh Patel, Brampton Resident

13. Ritesh Gandhi, Brampton Resident

14. Santosh Patel, Brampton Resident

15. Rinal Patel, Brampton Resident

16. Kapil Bulsara, Brampton Resident

17. Rutvik Upadhyay, Brampton Resident

18. Diptesh Patel, Brampton Resident

19. Asif Mahmood, Brampton Resident

20. ujal Patel, Brampton Resident

21. Satyendra Bhavsar, Brampton Resident

22. Raj Bains, Brampton Resident

23. Deep Patel, Brampton Resident

3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp., 1000158200 Ontario Inc., 9379 Clarkway Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0039 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received:

1. Vijay Lad, Brampton Resident, dated August 25, 2024

2. Aniruddha Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 26, 2024

3. Rutvik Upadhyay, Brampton Resident, dated August 26, 2024

4. Arpan Shah, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

5. Jigarkumar Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

6. Anant Mehta, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

7. Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

8. Sharon Persaud, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

9. Diptesh Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

10. Rajkamal Bains, Brampton Resident, dated August 27, 2024

11. Dipak Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

12. Snehal Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

13. Ritesh Gandhi, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

14. Gurpreet Marwaha, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

15. Chintan Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 29, 2024

16. Sujal Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 24, 2024

17. Deep Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 30, 2024

18. Rinal Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 1, 2024

19. Kripal Soni, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

20. Hardik Shah, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

21. Kalpesh Varma, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

22. Dharmavir Gohil, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

23. Jiteshkumar Tripathi, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024 (petition included)

24. Shankarayana Sreedhara, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

25. Parshad Patel, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

26. Gayatri Lad, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

27. Dilip Ahir, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

28. Saurabh Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

29. Sandip Makwana, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

30. Divyesh Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

31. Urvesh Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

32. Nikhilesh Modh, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

33. Hasmita Modh, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

34. Arvind Rawat, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

35. Amit Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

36. Khyati Rawat, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

37. Marie Gauthier, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

38. Girish Ahir, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

39. Manpreet Sethi, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

40. David Gauthier, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

41. Lena Gauthier, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

42. Harsh Oza, Brampton Resident, dated August 30, 2024

43. Khetal Lad, Brampton Resident, dated August 26, 2024

44. Vandana Rawat, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

45. Vincent Gauthier, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

46. Jignasa Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

47. Akash Adhvaryu, Brampton Resident, dated September 4, 2024

48. Sachin Trivedi, Brampton Resident, dated September 4, 2024

49. Rinal Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

50. Miloni Shah, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

51. Jaivadan Bulsara, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

52. Kalpana Bulsara, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

53. Sunil Lariya, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

54. Amith Gujjula, Brampton Resident, dated September 5, 2024

55. Kapil Bulsara, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

56. Manisha Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

57. Hiral Patel, Brampton Resident, dated September 9, 2024

58. Hetal Mehta, Brampton Resident, dated September 5, 2024.

PDC164-2024

That the presentation from Jan Salaya, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, King Consultants Inc., on behalf of 2222270 Ontario Inc., 394 Orenda Road, Ward 7, File: OZS-2024-0041, be received.

PDC165-2024

1. That the presentation from Harsh Padhya, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Bramalea RR GP Limited c/o LEV Developments Inc., 30 Peel Centre Drive, Ward 7, File: OZS-2024-0044, be received;

2. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Bramalea RR GP Limited c/o LEV Developments Inc., 30 Peel Centre Drive, Ward 7, File: OZS-2024-0044 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received; and

1. Stuart Scheffers, Brampton Resident

2. George Jenney, Brampton Resident

3. Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident

4. Melissa McKay, Debbie Hemmens, and Carmen Jandu, LEV Living

3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Bramalea RR GP Limited c/o LEV Developments Inc., 30 Peel Centre Drive, Ward 7, File: OZS-2024-0044 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received:

1. Mike Cantras, Brampton Resident, dated August 28, 2024

2. Susan Loeb, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

3. Janis Burns, Brampton Resident, dated September 4, 2024.

PDC166-2024

1. That the presentation from Nitika Jagtiani, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046, be received;

2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received; and

1. Tony Fera, Brampton Resident

2. Payal Mehta, Brampton Resident

3. Harmeet Singh Walia, Brampton Resident

4. Jagdish Valluri, Brampton Resident

5. Tessa George, Brampton Resident

6. Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident

7. Arnold Zimmerman, Brampton Resident

8. Esha Gandhi, Brampton Resident

9. Rajneesh Chattha, Brampton Resident

3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received:

1. Ponnambalam Vivegananthekumar and Uma Nadarajah, Brampton Residents, dated September 3, 2024

2. Robb Ghag, Brampton Resident, dated September 2, 2024

3. Juliana de Lacerda, Brampton Resident, dated September 3, 2024

4. Ramji Shrestha, Brampton Resident, dated September 1, 2024

5. Ramji Shrestha, Brampton Resident, dated September 4, 2024

6. Tony Fera, Brampton Resident, dated September 1, 2024

7. Teresa and Antonio Neves, Brampton Residents, dated August 31, 2024

8. Amarjit Singh, Brampton Resident, dated September 1, 2024.

PDC167-2024

1. That the presentation from Charles Ng, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., HBNG Holborn Group, TACC Holborn (Block 140) Inc., Northeast Quadrant of Queen Street East and The Gore Road, Ward 8, File: OZS-2024-0037, be received; and

2. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., HBNG Holborn Group, TACC Holborn (Block 140) Inc., Northeast Quadrant of Queen Street East and The Gore Road, Ward 8, File: OZS-2024-0037 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be received:

1. Kashif Pannu, Brampton Resident

2. Satyendra Bhavsar, Brampton Resident

3. Bhaskar Sagar, Brampton Resident

4. Hasmukh Merja, Brampton Resident

5. Vrushant Shah, Brampton Resident

6. Jignesh Shah, Brampton Resident

7. Diptesh Patel, Brampton Resident

8. Azad Goyat, Brampton Resident

9. Rakesh Brambhatt, Brampton Resident

10. Jitesh Tripathi, Brampton Resident

11. Rinal Patel, Brampton Resident

12. Divyesh Patel, Brampton Resident

13. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of TACC Holborn (Block 140) Inc.

PDC168-2024

1. That the report from Samantha Dela Pena, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, re: Gore Meadows Secondary Plan Area 56: Alternative Process to City-Initiated Secondary Plan Amendment through Precinct Planning, Ward 10, be received;

2. That Council endorse an alternative planning process for the Gore Meadows Secondary Plan Area that includes the submission of two privately initiated Official Plan Amendments in accordance with the Precinct Planning policies in Brampton Plan;

3. That as part of the privately initiated Official Plan Amendment all references to the Gore Meadows Secondary Plan be deleted from Brampton Plan;

4. That the community vision and planning principles for each Gore Meadows Sub-Area Precinct Plan(s) be endorsed by Council through an Official Plan Amendment, prior to the approval of any application to Amend the Zoning By-law and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision;

5. That the applicant be required to host a non-statutory Open House with area residents in advance of the Statutory Public Meeting for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment;

6. That the applicant engage with Development Services and the Parks Planning departments to discuss public parkland and trail network opportunities near and adjacent to the existing Gore Meadows Community Centre, and that the City be satisfied with respect to arrangements between the City and landowner for the location, size and programming of parks, recreational space and institutional lands for each Gore Meadows Sub-area Precinct Plan prior to Council endorsement; and

7. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this staff report and Council resolution to the Region of Peel and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority for their information.

PDC169-2024

That the Minutes of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting of August 13, 2024, Recommendations ATC033-2024 - ATC040-2024, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

The recommendations were approved as follows:

ATC033-2024

That the agenda for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be approved, as published and circulated.

ATC034-2024

That the presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, re: CRASH Program, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 15, 2024, be received.

ATC035-2024

That the verbal update from Tyron Nimalakumar, Transportation Planner, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: Second Half of Bike Month, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be received.

ATC036-2024

That the verbal update from Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair, re: Leading Pedestrian Interval Consideration, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be received.

ATC037-2024

That the verbal update from Fernanda Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: Active Transportation Contract for the 2024 Work Implementation Plan, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be received.

ATC038-2024

That the verbal update from Fernanda Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: East-West Cycling Corridor Project Status, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be received.

ATC039-2024

That the verbal update from Fernanda Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: Brampton Mobility Plan, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, be received.

ATC040-2024

That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

PDC170-2024

That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

13.

Unfinished Business

13.1

^ Staff Report re. To Stop up and Close and Surplus Declaration of portion of Lagerfeld Drive Right of Way – Ward 6

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

14.

Correspondence

14.1

^ Briefing Note dated August 2, 2024 re. Addressing Encampments in Brampton

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

14.2

Correspondence from Michael Petgrave, General Manager, New Pro Driving Range, re. Request for Municipal Significance – New Pro Driving Range Event

The following motion was considered.

• C173-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

  1. That the correspondence from Michael Petgrave, General Manager, New Pro Driving Range, re. Request for Municipal Significance – New Pro Driving Range Event, to the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Council hereby declares the following events hosted by New Pro Driving Range located at 2055 Bovaird Drive West to be of municipal significance:

  Event: New Pro Driving Range

  Applicant: Michael Petgrave, General Manager

  Dates:

  ● Friday September 13 and Saturday September 14, 2024
  ● Friday September 20 and Saturday September 21, 2024
  ● Friday September 27 and Saturday September 28, 2024
  ● Friday October 4 and Saturday October 5, 2024
  ● Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12, 2024
  ● Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19, 2024
  ● Friday October 25 and Saturday October 26, 2024

  Time: 9:30pm to 1:30 am on each of the dates listed above.

  Carried

15.

Notices of Motion

15.1

Notice of Motion – Waiving of Fees for the Congress of Black Women Ontario – Brampton Chapter 35th Annual Scholarship Awards at Cyril Clark Theatre

Mayor Brown outlined the purpose of the Notice of Motion which was published on the agenda for this meeting.

The motion was considered, voted on and carried as follows.

• C174-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  WHEREAS the Congress of Black Women Ontario (CBWC)- Brampton Chapter is a non-profit community organization dedicated to creating real and effective change for Black Youth in Brampton through advocacy and programming;

  WHEREAS the Congress of Black Women Ontario, Brampton Chapter is a volunteer-based organization that has been running their scholarship program for students for the past 35 years and have awarded over 100 scholarships to deserving students;

  WHEREAS the 35th Annual Scholarship Awards on October 20th, 2024 would be the CBWC -Brampton Chapter’s first in-person awards event since the COVID-19 Pandemic;

  WHEREAS the waiving of facility rental fees would allow for CBWC-Brampton Chapter to increase their scholarships in 2025

  THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT:

  1. The City of Brampton waive the facility rental fee of $1317.00 for the 35th Annual Scholarship Awards at Cyril Clark Theatre.

  Carried

16.

Other Business/New Business

16.1

^ Referred Matters List

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C168-2024

16.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Short Term Rentals

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Vicente and seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan, was introduced, displayed and considered.

The motion was voted on and carried as follows.

• C175-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan

  WHEREAS short-term rental units in Brampton have been permitted since September 30, 2021, in the City of Brampton;

  AND WHEREAS some short-term rental units have raised concerns regarding neighbourhood disruptions, impacts to property, and non-compliance with City by-laws;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff report back to Council at a future date with a process that would allow for short-term rental unit permits to be revoked where it meets the public interest in respect to enjoyment of the neighbourhood and the health and safety of every person.

  Carried

17.

Public Question Period

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

Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that there were no questions from members of the public. 

18.

By-laws

The following motion was considered.

• C176-2024
  Moved by City Councillor Power
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  That By-laws 132-2024 to 143-2024 before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 11, 2024 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

  Carried

  The by-laws were passed as follows.

  By-law 132-2024 – To levy an annual amount on Universities and Colleges, Correctional Institutions and Public Hospitals: Sheridan College – Davis Campus, on Roy McMurtry Youth Centre, on Sault College – Brampton, on the William Osler Health Centre (Brampton – Civic Site), St. Clair College – ACE Acumen Academy - Brampton and on Algoma University - Brampton

  See Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW304-2024 – September 4, 2024

  By-law 133-2024 – To approve the expropriation of lands for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) Project – Ward 3

  See Item 12.2 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW308-2024 – September 4, 2024

  By-law 134-2024 – To stop up, close and declare surplus a portion of Lagerfeld Drive Right of Way – Ward 6

  See Item 13.1

  By-law 135-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Korsiak Urban Planning Inc. – Mattamy (Credit River) Limited – 10201 Mississauga Road and 0 Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (File: OZS-2024-0030)

  See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC153-2024, approved by Council on August 12, 2024, pursuant to Resolution C161-2024

  By-law 136-2024 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2039 – Fanshore Investments Inc. – south of Mayfield Road and west of McLaughlin Road – Ward 6 (Planning References: C02W17.002 and 21T-11009B) 

  By-law 137-2024 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rainham Court) – Ward 7

  By-law 138-2024 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Arnold Circle and Lagerfeld Drive) – Ward 6

  By-law 139-2024 – To prevent the application of Part Lot Control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2164 – creation of maintenance easements and townhouse units north of Bovaird Drive West and west of Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (PLC-2024-0007)

  By-law 140-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control of part of Registered Plan 43M-1204 – lot addition near Bramalea Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard – Ward 9 (PLC-2024-0001)

  By-law 141-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2162 – multiple blocks along Aveena Road near The Gore Road and Cottrelle Boulevard – Ward 10 (PLC-2024-0006) 

  By-law 142-2024 – To repeal By-Law No. 198-2017, being a by-law to designate the property located at 164 Main Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

  See Committee of Council Recommendation CW169-2023 approved by Council on May 3, 2023, pursuant to Resolution C104-2023

  By-law 143-2024 – To repeal By-Law No. 199-2017, being a by-law to designate the property located at 166 Main Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

  See Committee of Council Recommendation CW169-2023 approved by Council on May 3, 2023, pursuant to Resolution C104-2023.

  See also By-law 144-2024 that was passed under Item 19.

  
  

18.1

By-law 132-2024 – To levy an annual amount on Universities and Colleges, Correctional Institutions and Public Hospitals

18.2

By-law 133-2024 – To approve the expropriation of lands for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) Project – Ward 3

18.3

By-law 134-2024 – To stop up, close and declare surplus a portion of Lagerfeld Drive Right of Way – Ward 6

18.4

By-law 135-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Korsiak Urban Planning Inc. – Mattamy (Credit River) Limited – 10201 Mississauga Road and 0 Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (File: OZS-2024-0030)

18.5

By-law 136-2024 – To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-2039 – Fanshore Investments Inc. – south of Mayfield Road and west of McLaughlin Road – Ward 6 (Planning References: C02W17.002 and 21T-11009B) 

18.6

By-law 137-2024 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rainham Court) – Ward 7

18.7

By-law 138-2024 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Arnold Circle and Lagerfeld Drive) – Ward 6

18.8

By-law 139-2024 – To prevent the application of Part Lot Control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2164 – creation of maintenance easements and townhouse units north of Bovaird Drive West and west of Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (PLC-2024-0007)

18.9

By-law 140-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control of part of Registered Plan 43M-1204 – lot addition near Bramalea Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard – Ward 9 (PLC-2024-0001)

18.10

By-law 141-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2162 – multiple blocks along Aveena Road near The Gore Road and Cottrelle Boulevard – Ward 10 (PLC-2024-0006) 

18.11

By-law 142-2024 – To repeal By-Law No. 198-2017, being a by-law to designate the property located at 164 Main Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

18.12

By-law 143-2024 – To repeal By-Law No. 199-2017, being a by-law to designate the property located at 166 Main Street North as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

19.

Closed Session

Note: All closed Items 19.1 through 19.6 were approved on consent and the directions therein are deemed given, including the arising to public session of: the appointee names included within Item 19.5 (see list below), and By-law 144-2024 for consideration in relation to Item 19.6. (See Resolution C177-2024 below). No closed session was convened.

19.5 – Citizen Appointees to the Brampton Women’s Advisory Committee

The list of appointees to the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee was displayed for Council's reference, as follows:

Simrat Atwal

Lindsay Branton

Nadia Chandra

Kritika Chopra

Simran Dosanj

Kathleen Douglass

Eraj Waqar

Angel Massey-Singh 

Majorie R. Taylor

Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon

Regional Councillors Santos and Brar outlined the process for selection of members for the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee, extended thanks to the City Clerk's Office Team for assistance with the process, and welcomed the members to this inaugural committee.

See also Item 10.2.1 – Resolution C168-2024

• A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi was introduced and displayed with respect to Item 19.6.

  Mayor Brown and Councillor Santos congratulated and extended a welcome to the City's new Fire Chief Nick Ruller, and thanked Bill Boyes for his service as Acting Fire Chief.

  The motion was considered as follows.

  C178-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi

  That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 11, 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 144-2024 – To amend By-law 264-2021, as amended, to appoint Nick Ruller as Brampton Fire Chief.

  Carried

19.1

^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - July 10, 2024

19.2

^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - September 4, 2024

19.3

^ Legal advice - Planning matter

19.4

^ OLT Appeal

19.5

^ Personal matters - Committee Appointments

19.6

^ Personal matters - Fire Chief Recruitment

20.

Confirming By-law

20.1

By-law 145-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on September 11, 2024

The following motion was considered.

• C179-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 11, 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 145-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on September 11, 2024.

  Carried

21.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• C180-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Toor

  That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

  Carried