Dealt with under Consent Resolution C198-2024.
The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.
CW347-2024
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
5.1 Announcement – International Day of the Girl – Friday, October 11, 2024
Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos
5.2 Announcement – Nigerian Independence Day Flag Raising – Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown
9.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan, re: Digging and Locates
15.4 Re. Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment – Victoria Park Arena and Brampton Sports Hall of Fame – Ward 7
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.
To withdraw:
6.4 Delegation from Divy Nayyar, CEO, Nexa, re: Transforming Workforce Development in Brampton with Nexa.
CW348-2024
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.1, 11.2.2, 13, 15.1
CW349-2024
That the delegation from Ruth Takayesu, Executive Team Member, Heart Lake Turtle Troopers, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Turtle Protection in Brampton, be received.
CW350-2024
That the delegation from Gael Miles and Jesse Mcrae, Brampton residents, on behalf of the Alexander and Union Street Neighbourhood, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Regeneration and Demolition of 164 and 166 Main Street North - Ward 1, be referred to staff for a report back to the October 16, 2024 Council meeting, with respect to potential demolition.
CW351-2024
That the delegation from Jermaine Spence and Marlene Spence, Hope Endoors Community Services/The Chance Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: 'I Can' Learning Disabilities Awareness Campaign, be received.
CW352-2024
Whereas the growing number of homeless encampments in the City of Brampton is a complex problem that requires collaborative efforts from all levels of government and community partners; and
Whereas encampments and homelessness are on the rise across the country due to a lack of and access to deeply affordable housing options, underfunding of supports for equity seeking populations, and the rising cost of living; and
Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on all orders of government to develop a comprehensive plan to end chronic homelessness, which clearly lays out roles and responsibilities, presents a timeline with clear milestones, and includes:
- Coordinated investment and policy measures to increase the supply of non-market housing (housing for low- and moderate-income households, often through public or co-op operators) and prevent individuals from becoming homeless.
- New investments in supportive housing to be funded through a Housing First-approach, with cost-sharing between federal, provincial, and territorial governments; and
Whereas the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus launched the “Solve the Crisis” campaign calling on the Governments of Ontario and Canada to take immediate action to solve the homelessness and mental health crisis gripping our communities; and
Whereas as of October 1st, 2024, the City has had to address approximately 50 (and counting) known active encampment sites throughout Brampton, including those within flood zones, beside playgrounds and splashpads, near schools, and directly adjacent to residential backyards; and
Whereas the City has been working closely with the Region of Peel to support its work in developing an Encampment Policy Framework and Joint Protocols for Peel Region and its Local Municipalities that will be implemented in 2025; and
Whereas a May 2024 report entitled, The Provincial Funding for Social Services in Peel Region, commissioned by the Metamorphosis Network ranked Peel Region as the lowest amongst all of these municipalities when looking at Provincial Support per Capita and General Assistance and Community Support by per Capita of Provincial Support; and
Whereas this funding shortfall impacts services like housing, childcare, schools, seniors’ care, mental health programs and youth programs; and
Whereas the lack of suitable alternative shelter spaces for the encampment residents with Peel Region lacking low barrier shelters for individuals with addictions and other challenges; and
Whereas connecting encampment residents to wraparound services that in turn connect them to the appropriate social service or program is essential to address an individual’s needs; and
Whereas effectively addressing the issue of encampments requires coordination across all levels of government and service providers, there is a need for constant coordination and communication; and
Whereas this year, City of Brampton has increased financial expenditures (approximately $450,000 and increasing) in response to encampments including staffing costs from Security Services, the Community Safety and Well-Being Office (CSWO), Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Fire and Emergency Services, Animal Services and Legal Services and costs related to park signage, collection of over 44 – twenty cubic yard bins of debris and counting, other materials needed for the response and an external contractor to clean up abandoned and potentially hazardous sites, while also providing added security during the clean-up events; and
Whereas on September 22, 2024 the Federal Government announced next steps to address homelessness by allocating $250M, as outlined in Budget 2024, to address the urgent issue of encampments and unsheltered homelessness;
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
- The Council of the City of Brampton urges the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario and the Region of Peel to allocate adequate funding for the Region, and specifically for Brampton to ensure the City has the necessary resources to continue the work and efforts to address encampments and homelessness locally in our community; and
- That the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, will advocate for a fair allocation of the aforementioned federal funding and any matching Provincial contribution for the City of Brampton.
CW353-2024
That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW354-2024
- That the report from Douglas Elsmore, Director, Technology and Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Annual Public Sector Network (PSN) Update, be received; and
- That the PSN Revenue and Expenditure Statement for 2023 as outlined in Appendix I and 2024 PSN Proposed Budget as outlined in Appendix II reported by the Region of Peel be received.
CW355-2024
- That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Modernizing the City of Brampton’s Human Resources Policies – Obsolete Report, be received; and
- That the following 2002 Council Policies be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy Library:
- Short-term Disability (9.1.0), 2002
- Long-term Disability (9.2.0), 2002
- Pregnancy/Parental Leave (9.7.0), 2002.
CW356-2024
- That the report from Sonika Soor, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Request for Budget Amendment – Victoria Park Arena and Brampton Sports Hall of Fame – Ward 7, be received;
- That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $2,216,000 from project #222830 - Bramalea Transit Terminal; with funding to be returned to Reserve #4 - Asset Repair & Replacement; and
- That a budget amendment be approved for project #195740-001 - Victoria Park Arena and Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, to increase the project budget by the amount of $14,650,000, with the funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 - Asset R&R $2,216,000 and Reserve #134 - Development Charges Recreation $12,434,000.
CW357-2024
- That the report from Amanullah Memon, Traffic Operations Technologist, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 re: Special Event Road Closure - Natronia Trail - Ward 10, be received; and
- That the special event road closures for Natronia Trail (Ward 10) occurring from October 11 to October 13, 2024 be approved provided the applicant fulfills all standard permit requirements.
CW358-2024
- That the report from Binita Poudyal, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, be received; and
- That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, as outlined in the subject report.
CW359-2024
That staff be directed to install a protected left turn signal for south-bound traffic at the intersection of McLaughlin Road and Gurdwara Gate.
CW360-2024
That staff be requested to report back on a potential process and new by-laws and/or amendments to existing by-laws regarding the establishment of set fines in relation to a requirement for locates prior to issuance of building permits or undertaking of excavation, and potential tools available for greater process ownership by the City, by the October 30, 2024 meeting of Council.
CW361-2024
- That the report from Mitchell Wiskel, Manager, Parks Planning, Development and Capital Delivery, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024 re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of One Neighbourhood Park (Park Block 61 and 185, Northwest Brampton Developments Inc.) – Ward 6, be received; and
- That a budget amendment be approved and capital project 245860-005 be increased by the amount of $846,190 for the reimbursement for the development of one neighborhood park (Park Block 61 and 185) with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.
CW362-2024
- That the report from John Allison, Interim Supervisor, Parks Capital Delivery, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Request for Budget Amendment – Construction of Monkton Park (0 Beechmont Drive) – Ward 4, be received; and
- That a budget amendment be approved for project #235927-001 – New Amenities in Ward 4 Park to increase the project budget by the amount of $1,175,000 with funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.
CW363-2024
That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of September 5, 2024, Recommendations SHF010-2024 to SHF015-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, be approved.
SHF010-2024
That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee be approved as published and circulated.
SHF011-2024
That the Minutes of the Building Sub-Committee meeting of June 6, 2024, to the Brampton Sport Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 5, 2024 be received.
SHF012-2024
That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 5, 2024, re: Nomination Packages and Circulation be received.
SHF013-2024
- That the verbal update by City Clerk's Office staff, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 5, 2024, re: Termination of Appointment of Member be received; and,
- That the termination of member, Parvez Chowdhury, be accepted.
SHF014-2024
That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 5, 2024, re: Victoria Park Arena be received.
SHF015-2024
That Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
CW364-2024
- That the presentation from Shawnica Hans, Program Manager, Elections, City Clerk's Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Ward Boundary Review – Boundary Realignment Options, be received;
- That the report from Shawnica Hans, Program Manager, Elections, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Ward Boundary Review – Update and Boundary Realignment Options, be received;
- That Options 1 and 2 be identified as the preferred ward boundary options to put forward for public comment;
- That staff be directed to conduct public consultation on the identified ward boundary options, together with a recommended ward boundary distribution to be implemented in time for the 2026 Municipal Election;
- That a Council Workshop be convened to review the results of the public consultation and the boundary realignment options; and
- That staff report back thereafter with a recommended ward boundary distribution, to be implemented in time for the 2026 Municipal Election.
CW365-2024
- That the report from Colleen Grant, Deputy City Solicitor, Legal Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, re: Transfer of Provincial Offences Act Part III and Part IX Matters, be received; and
- That the City Solicitor and their designate be authorized to execute this, and all future Amending Agreements between The Corporation of the City of Brampton and His Majesty The King in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Attorney General, extending the Interim Transfer Agreement dated December 2022, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for the prosecution of offences commenced under Parts III and IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Brampton.
CW366-2024
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.2 Potential Disposition of Land
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.
15.3 Friends of Bovaird House MOU - Verbal Update
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
15.4 Re. Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment – Victoria Park Arena and Brampton Sports Hall of Fame – Ward 7
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.
CW367-2024
- That Council pass a By-Law to declare the Rosalea Tennis Facility a Municipal Capital Facility; and
- That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law.
CW368-2024
- That Council delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community Services or designate to execute the necessary agreements and other documents required to implement the direction set out in this report, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and
- That a new capital project be established where the proceeds from the disposition will be deposited to offset any costs incurred by the City, with any remaining balance to be returned to an appropriate reserve as determined by the Treasurer.
CW369-2024
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.