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
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh
Staff Present:
  • Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Rick Conard, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Paul Morrison, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, and Acting Commissioner, Community Services
  • Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Brampton Transit
  • Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed at 11:54 a.m., reconvened at 12:52 p.m. and adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW046-2023

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    5.3 Announcement – Congratulatory Message for Fire Chief Bill Boyes, Fire and Emergency Services

    9.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: Boundaries of Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA)

    To refer the following item to the March 1, 2023 City Council meeting:

    11.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Reserved Parking on City Property for Expectant Mothers

    To delete the following item:

    11.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Snow Clearing Operations    

    Carried

Regional Councillor Vicente declared a conflict of interest regarding Item 9.3.1 (Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: Boundaries of Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA)) as he owns property within the DBBIA.

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

(8.2.1, 10.3.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.7, 11.2.8, 11.2.9, 11.2.10, 11.3.1, 11.4.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW047-2023

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023 be approved as part of Consent:

    (8.2.1, 10.3.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.7, 11.2.8, 11.2.9, 11.2.10, 11.3.1, 11.4.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4)

    Carried

Presenter: Misti Rice, Executive Director Government Affairs, Magna International

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Misti Rice, Executive Director of Government Affairs, Magna International, provided information to Committee regarding Magna International, and announced that a new facility is scheduled to open in Brampton in the second quarter of 2023. The delegation outlined the economic impact of this facility for Brampton, and thanked the City for its support.

In response to questions from Committee, the delegation provided information regarding the hiring process and timelines for the new facility.

Committee Members thanked Magna International for their continued investment in the City of Brampton. 

 

Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, announced that February 22, 2023 is Pink Shirt Day, and read the related proclamation.

 

Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, congratulated Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, for successfully achieving his PhD. 

Mr. Boyes thanked the City for supporting continued education for employees.

 

Public Notice regarding this item was published on the City's website on February 16, 2023.

(See Item 12.2.1)

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed there were no delegations registered or present in the meeting to address Committee with respect to this matter.

Report Item 12.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW048-2023

    1. That the report from Ivana Tomas, Director, Transit Services, Transit, and Anand Patel, Director, Recreation, Community Services, to Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Explore Brampton Youth Pass Pilot Program, be received; 

    2. That Council approve staff recommendations to continue the Explore Brampton Youth Pass Program for summer 2023 as a pilot program where youth ages 12-16 have free access to Brampton Transit and Recreation programs; and

    3. That Council enact the by-law attached as Appendix E in the subject report to amend Schedule G (Transit Division User Fees & Charges) of the User Fee By-law 380-2003 continuing a free Explore Brampton Youth Pass, effective July 1, 2023 to September 4, 2023.

    Carried

1. Nayan Brahmbhatt, Brampton resident  

2. Jiteshkumar Tripathi, Brampton resident 

Nayan Brahmbhatt and Jiteshkumar Tripathi, Brampton residents, addressed Committee with respect to concerns regarding the rise of hate crimes against the Hindu community in Brampton and across the GTA. They requested that Council take action to address this issue and ensure all faiths are protected from such crimes and have the freedom to practice their faith peacefully. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW049-2023

    That the following delegations to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Vandalism Attack on Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton and Increase in Hate Crime Against the Hindu Community, be received:

    1. Nayan Brahmbhatt, Brampton resident  

    2. Jiteshkumar Tripathi, Brampton resident 

    Carried

Dean McIntosh, VP, Events and Properties 

Marin Hickox, Director, Women and Girls Hockey

Fran Rider, President, OWHA

Pat Nicholls, Director of Operations, OWHA

Khanh Be, Manager, Events Revenue Generation 

(See Item 10.2.1)

Item 10.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Dean McIntosh, VP, Events and Properties, Hockey Canada, provided an overview of the 2023 IIHF World Women's Championship event, and provided information with respect to the following:

  • Hosting partnership proposal with the City of Brampton
  • Growth of women's hockey
  • Benefits of this event for Brampton
    • Legacy opportunity
    • Economic and community impact
  • Funding/community/corporate partnerships
  • Major corporate sponsors
  • Anticipated viewership worldwide
  • Provincial and Federal government support
  • Community/cultural programming, particularly with girls/women hockey groups

In closing, the delegation sought Committee's support in the amount of $300,000, to help offset 10 per cent of their operational budget.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Benefits of hosting this event
  • Support provided by other Canadian municipalities for previous championship events
  • Women's hockey community in Brampton
  • Mentorship opportunities and programming for youth hockey players
  • Event volunteer opportunities and community engagement
  • Broadcasting rights for the event and anticipated viewership worldwide
  • Opportunity to promote Brampton, including local businesses and talent, during this event
  • Options for City support outlined in the staff report

The following motion was considered.

  • CW050-2023

    1. That the delegation from Hockey Canada and Ontario Women's Hockey Association, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: 2023 IIHF World Women's Championship - CAA Centre - April 2023, be received:

    Dean McIntosh, VP, Events and Properties 

    Marin Hickox, Director, Women and Girls Hockey

    Fran Rider, President, OWHA

    Pat Nicholls, Director of Operations, OWHA

    Khanh Be, Manager, Events Revenue Generation; 

    2. That the report from Gage Board, Sport Tourism Coordinator, Tourism and Special Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Support for 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships, be received; and

    3. That the staff outlined ‘Option 1’ be supported and direction be given to enter into an agreement with Hockey Canada, for $300,000 cash sponsorship, as requested by the Event Organizers and in-kind communication supported via city-owned assets/channels; with funding of $50,000 available through the Tourism Sponsorship Program’s base operating budget for the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships, as previously approved by Council, and the additional $250,000 amount to be funded from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve as required, or alternate accounts as may be deemed appropriate by the Treasurer.

    Carried

(See Item 12.3.3)

Bijay Paudel, President, Federation of Canada Nepal Chamber of Commerce, addressed Committee with respect to a proposal to rename a community park "Sagarmatha Park", in recognition of the Nepalese community in Brampton. The delegation provided examples of the contributions of this community in Brampton, explained the meaning of "Sagarmatha" and its significance to Nepal and Mount Everest, and requested that a children's rock climbing wall and outdoor fitness equipment be added to the park, and a monument be considered in the future. In addition, the delegation highlighted the relationship between Brampton and Nepal, and the growth of the Nepalese-Canadian community in Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW051-2023

    1. That the delegation from Bijay Paudel, President, Federation of Canada Nepal Chamber of Commerce, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Park Naming in Wards 3 and 4 – Sagarmatha Park, be received; 

    2. That staff report back on a location in Wards 3 or 4 to name an existing park or future park as Sagarmatha Park, in consultation with Ward Councillors and the Mayor; and

    3. That the feasibility of adding children’s climbing equipment in this park be included.

    Carried

1. Kathy McDonald, Brampton resident

2. Karla Bailey, Brampton resident 

(See Item 12.3.4)

Item 12.3.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Kathy McDonald, Brampton resident, addressed Committee regarding the issue of youth mental health, and outlined the following:

  • The need for the City to work with local school boards and Peel Regional Police to address youth mental health
  • Increasing number of youth struggling with mental health issues and the need to create a safe environment for youth
  • Role of all levels of government to support youth and fund mental health programs
  • The need to educate youth regarding mental health, available support, and the appropriate use of social media
  • Suggestion to establish a task force to address this issue and leverage additional support

Karla Bailey, Brampton resident, addressed Committee regarding the issue of youth mental health, and outlined the following:

  • Impacts of mental health on youth
  • Increasing rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide among youth
  • Indication that all schools in Peel Region are affected by this issue, and students are seeking support from teachers due to the lack of funding for professional support
  • The need to:
    • recognize mental health factors for youth 
    • educate youth on, and address the stigma associated with, mental health
    • improve access and increase funding for mental health supports and programs for youth in Peel Region

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Lack of mental health support available within the Peel District School Board, and an indication that mental health supports are available in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
  • The need to:
    • enhance the relationship between the local school boards
    • raise awareness of mental health in schools, and educate students and parents on the signs of mental health and when/how to seek help
    • support at-risk youth
  • Examples of youth struggling with mental health in local schools, as outlined in the correspondence attached to Item 12.3.4
  • Role of community groups/agencies to address youth mental health
  • Negative impact of social media and the need to implement regulations
  • Initiatives to support youth in Brampton

The following motion was considered.

  • CW052-2023

    That the following delegations to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Item 12.3.4 - Youth Mental Health, be received:

    1. Kathy McDonald, Brampton resident

    2. Karla Bailey, Brampton resident.

    Carried
  • CW053-2023

    Whereas, youth mental health was hitting a crisis point in Peel before Covid, as demonstrated by research in 2019 and expressed locally at a round table hosted in February 2020, with a number of school administrators, staff and teachers, the Mayor, local Councillors, community agencies and representatives from Region of Peel and the City of Brampton;

    Whereas, Children’s Mental Health Ontario’s (CMHO) report titled “Kids Can’t Wait” showed Peel among the highest in wait times in the province, reaching as high as 566 days for counselling and therapy for those under 18 years old and even longer wait times for more intensive mental health services, reaching 737 days, or over two years; 

    Whereas, CMHO considered Peel a "hot spot" for long wait times because funding for many mental health services hasn't kept pace with booms in the region's population over the years;

    Whereas, the report titled “Changing Landscape of Health in Peel” (2019) identified Emergency Department (ED) visits for mental health, highest among youth under age 24 (more than doubled over same time period among individuals younger than 14 years) and individuals who accessed care for a mental illness had 3 or more repeat hospitalizations;

    Whereas, the same report found that suicide/self harm have increased significantly among female youth under age 24 and discovered that 33% (44% for females) of students in Grades 7–12 did not know who to turn to when wanting to discuss a mental health issue;

    Whereas, limited access to mental health supports for students, result in them turning to their school teachers and administrative staff for support but such staff lack the professional training to address or keep up with demand for support;

    Whereas, as recently as last fall, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched the “Act of Mental Health Campaign” pressing our national leaders to fund mental health care, recognizing that kids are getting sicker, and increasingly post-pandemic, because they can’t get mental health care when they need it and are winding up in Emergency Departments and in hospital because their mental health isn’t treated soon enough;

    Whereas, the Region of Peel continues to be chronically under-funded for mental health support whereby per capita funding (2019) was calculated to be $48 and $36 for Central West and Mississauga Halton LHINs, respectively, which is significantly lower than the per capita funding of $80 for Ontarians;

    Whereas, In October 2020 the Region of Peel Council approved the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, with focus to use upstream approaches to tackle systems-level challenges: family violence, mental health and addictions, and systemic discrimination.

    Whereas, the City of Brampton has Council and staff representation at the Region of Peel Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee with a separate sub-committee focusing on mental health;

    Whereas, the City of Brampton Community Safety and Wellbeing action plan approved in September 2022, is committed to enhancing community resilience through cross-sector engagement, collaboration, and advocacy which clearly identifies: Increased mental health supports and programming, especially for children and youth, considering the growing challenges faced by this demographic during the pandemic;

    Whereas Mississauga’s youth hub based in Malton provides youth with access to mental health support and the City of Brampton is developing two youth hubs with potential to do the same; 

    Whereas, Algoma University is planning to establish a Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute in Brampton;

    Whereas, unlike other School Boards across the province (such as the Upper Grand School Board which provides specific psychological and mental health services) the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, do not adequately provide mental health supports or access to support for students, especially those in crisis;

    Whereas, on Feb 15, 2023 the Peel District School Board hosted an Advisory Council Meeting regarding the development of their Mental Health Strategy and highlighted collaboration with other levels of government as a priority;

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    1. The City engage in the following advocacy measures:

    a. Mayor, on behalf of Council write letters to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Mental Health and Addictions (Bennett and Tibollo respectively), and cc: to the Peel District School Board, Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board, Regional Council, and local MPPs and MPs, regarding the need for increased mental health funding and support for youth in Brampton and that the letter include a link to this agenda item, this motion, and related correspondence in the agenda;

    b. A meeting be scheduled with Minister Tibollo, School Board Trustees, Mayor and members of Council regarding mental health support for youth in Brampton;

    c. Council advocate to the Peel District School Board to collaborate with the City, Region and social support agencies in order to improve immediate mental health support needs for youth in Brampton;

    d. Council advocate to Minister Tibollo and School Boards to implement a model of mental health support similar to Upper Grand School Board where trained mental health workers are allocated to schools, especially for those most in need (https://www.ugdsb.ca/programs/special-education/student-support-and-program-services-department/);

    e. Council advocate to Region of Peel to enhance communication related to access to the Region’s community response table so schools can access immediate support for youth in crisis;

    f. A meeting to be scheduled with the Region of Peel Community Safety and Well-Being Executive Leadership Members and the School Boards to discuss opportunities for collaboration at the Community Safety and Well-Being Mental Health and Addictions Action Table.

    g. Possible collaboration with the CSWB System Leadership Table, Algoma University and other relevant stakeholders to host a Youth Mental Health Summit or Roundtable in Brampton. 

    2. The City action the following: 

    a. Community Safety and Well-Being Office to join the Peel District School Board’s planning process in the development of their Mental Health Strategy; and 

    b. Provide an update on Brampton’s Youth Hubs and support/programming related to youth mental health.

    A recorded vote was requested and carried unanimously, as follows:

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Brar
    Carried (11 to 0)

    Note: Later in the meeting, as Deputy Mayor Singh experienced technical difficulties during the recorded vote, the vote was amended to reflect Deputy Mayor Singh voted "Yea".


Item 12.2.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, Urben Blu Inc., indicated he was present to respond to questions.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW054-2023

    1. That the delegation from Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, Urben Blu Inc. to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Item 12.2.4 - Self-Sustaining Public Washrooms – All Wards (RM 49/2022), be received; and

    2. That the report from Tonian Reid, Coordinator, Parks Business Planning, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Self-Sustaining Public Washrooms – All Wards (RM 49/2022), be received.

    Carried

C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

  • Region of Peel staff presentation titled "Infrastructure Planning to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets", the estimated cost of servicing the Provincial housing target by 2031 ($20 Billion), and the need for additional time for staff to review this information 
  • Significant impact of Bill 23 on municipalities and the need to advocate for Provincial support

The following motions were considered.

  • CW055-2023

    That the staff update to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

    Carried
  • CW056-2023

    Whereas the Government of Ontario passed Bill 23 on November 28, 2022, and;

    Whereas Bill 23 introduces a 10-year target of 113,000 new households for the City of Brampton, representing an annual increase in total housing growth nearly three (3) times the City’s historical average over the past 20 years, and;

    Whereas the combination of reduced DC revenue tools and targeted rapid growth will shift a significant portion of these additional infrastructure costs to the Property Tax Base, and;

    Whereas with the rapid rate of growth in Bill 23 the City of Brampton will need funding partners from upper levels of government to build the necessary infrastructure including the water/waste water allocation services, community services such as recreation and public safety to support this growth, and;

    Whereas the City of Brampton is looking to work with the Province to support the provincial priorities related to increasing the supply of attainable and affordable housing for Brampton residents, and;

    Whereas the new Provincial housing targets for the City will require accelerated pace of investments for critical and supporting infrastructure including healthcare and transit in order to match the ten year housing target timeline, and;

    Whereas Brampton’s existing health care challenges, combined with the new provincial housing targets will require further investment to support the new school of medicine of Brampton, timely delivery of the Peel memorial Centre as a full service hospital and planning grant for a third hospital in Brampton, and;

    Whereas critical transit infrastructure such as Hurontario - Main Street LRT extension, the Queen Street – Hwy 7 BRT, and adequate transit funding to meet the high ridership growth experienced by Brampton Transit will be required, and;

    Whereas active transportation infrastructure investment is critical to accommodating growth in our communities supporting connectivity, sustainability and a healthy population, and; 

    Whereas Bill 39 Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022 as it pertains to Bill 23 may require changes to municipal planning and potential fiscal impact to the City of Brampton;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:

    The City of Brampton work closely with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to advocate and work collaboratively with the Government of Ontario to ensure:

    1. Municipalities are made whole and suffer no additional financial burden from impacts related to the implementation of Bill 23 and higher housing targets;

    2. The Province consider changes to the Planning Act that require applicants to make submissions for building permits in a defined time after land use approvals are achieved to ensure all development partners are committed to the expedited growth targets; and

    3. The Province work collaboratively with municipalities to assess, expedite, approve and fund critical infrastructure and services needed to support expedited growth including: water/waste water allocation services, community services such as recreation and public safety, transit projects, and active transportation infrastructure which support complete and connected communities, sustainability and efforts to support a healthy population.

    Carried

Nil 

 

8.2

 
  • CW057-2023

    That the report from Sanober Hashmi, Real Estate Assistant, Realty Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for June 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Nil 

 

Nil 

 

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

 

Presenter: Andrea Williams, Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Development

Andrea Williams, Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Development, provided a presentation regarding Brampton’s Manufacturing Sector.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Labour shortages in manufacturing
    • Staff advised they will be working with Sheridan College on this issue
  • Suggestion for interested businesses to participate in the City's job fair 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW058-2023

    That the presentation from Andrea Williams, Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Development, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Advanced Manufacturing Update, be received.

    Carried

9.2

 

Nil 

 

Note: Regional Councillor Vicente declared a conflict of interest regarding this item and left the meeting during consideration of this matter.

Regional Councillor Keenan advised Committee of interest among business owners for the City to review the boundary of the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) for possible adjustments.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW059-2023

    Whereas the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) boundary delineates which landowners and businesses make up the BIA membership; and

    Whereas the municipality may alter the boundaries of a business improvement area from time to time based on feedback from the membership of the BIA, and in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    Therefore be it resolved that staff report back to Council on the steps required to adjust the Downtown Brampton BIA boundary, potentially with suggestions on revisions to the boundary in consultation with the BIA.

    Carried

Nil  

 

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

 

Nil 

 

10.2

 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Importance of incorporating regular learning opportunities for youth
  • Prioritizing vulnerable students for co-op opportunities
  • Target age group for this initiative, and communications with local high schools

The following motion was considered.

  • CW060-2023

    1. That the report from Melissa Qi, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Youth Employment and Engagement – 2023 Update, be received; 

    2. That staff develop and implement an internal corporate framework to standardize and improve the transparency to youth employment, experiential learning and skills development opportunities at the City of Brampton;

    3. That staff review, refresh and implement a comprehensive Youth Engagement Strategy inclusive of the enhancement opportunities listed in the report; and

    4. That staff formalize a Brampton Youth Council and report back with an implementation strategy, resourcing, and costing requirements.

    Carried
  • CW061-2023

    That the following recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023, be approved:

    CW029-2023 

    1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023, re: Capital Project Financial Status Report – Q3 2022, be received; and

    2. That the Treasurer be authorized to amend budgets for Capital Projects listed in Schedule D of this report.

    CW032-2023

    1. That the staff presentation and report from Amit Gupta, Manager, Corporate Asset Management, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023, re: State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2021, be received;  

    2. That the State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2021 attached as Appendix A, be approved; and 

    3. That the State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2021 be posted on the City’s website to comply with the City of Brampton Asset Management Policy.

    CW034-2023

    That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 3rd Quarter 2022, be received.

    CW035-2023

    That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 1, 2023, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 3rd Quarter 2022, be received.

    Carried

Mayor Brown outlined the impact of the City's advocacy on the issue of auto thefts, and provided information on the Peel Regional Police summit to reduce auto thefts and carjackings, taking place on March 10, 2023.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW062-2023

    Whereas, Brampton residents have expressed significant concern for their personal safety and well being. Residents of Brampton have specifically singled out the rise in auto theft, and 

    Whereas, various municipal Police services have reported statistical data for the year ending December 31, 2022 which confirms that residents fears are well-founded, and

    Whereas, there has been an 80% rise in auto thefts in Toronto, a 97% rise in auto thefts in Peel Region, a 122% rise in auto thefts in Montreal and a 134% rise in auto thefts in York Region since 2019, and 

    Whereas, there are a number of factors contributing to sudden and dramatic rise in thefts which include, but are not exclusive to, the vulnerability of keyless lock and keyless ignition FOB technology present in most late model vehicles, and

    Whereas, thieves are using a combination of a “relay attack” to unlock and start vehicles and diagnostic equipment to create new key FOBs of stolen vehicles, and 

    Whereas, it has been reported that Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is only able to inspect 1% of intermodal shipping containers exiting Canada at thee ports of Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax, and 

    Whereas, almost all stolen vehicles are shipped by container to foreign destinations, and    

    Whereas, section 331.1(1) of the criminal code of Canada states 
    Everyone who commits theft is, if the property stolen is a motor vehicle, guilty of an offence and liable

    (a) proceedings by way of indictment, to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years, and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months in the case of a third or subsequent offence under this subsection; or

    (b) summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years less a day; and 

    Whereas section 48.3(1) 48.3(2) of the Highway traffic Act in Ontario allows for the administrative suspension of one’s drivers license for a period of 90 days for DUI prior to a conviction, and

    Whereas, it is perceived that there is a lack of interjurisdictional communication between law enforcement agencies when it comes to prevention and interdiction of auto theft crime, and  

    Whereas the official MTO drivers handbook and private driving school curriculum does not reference or mention methods to protect against auto theft, therefore

    Be it resolved that 

    Brampton City Council encourage the Federal Minister of Transportation to consider exercising his authority under section 10.5 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to order a recall of the vehicles most susceptible to theft via relay attack, and further

    Brampton City Council urges the federal Minister of Community Safety provide adequate resources so that CBSA can inspect every and all containers transiting through the ports of Vancouver Montreal and Halifax, and further that

    Brampton City council urge the Minister of Justice to increase the sentencing for summary convictions for auto theft to increase the deterrence for car thieves, and further  

    Brampton council urges the Ontario Minister of Transportation to make changes to the Highway Traffic Act enabling police to immediately suspend the drivers license of those charged with auto theft for a period of 90 days in a similar fashion to DUI charges, and further

    Ontario Minster of Transportation be encouraged to alter the curriculum for driving schools and the official MTO drivers handbook to specifically references methods to prevent auto theft, and further

    Federal, provincial and municipal policing authorities strengthen human and financial resources to enable better interjurisdictional cooperation in the enforcement and interdiction of auto theft crime rings, and further

    That insurance companies in cooperation with the provincial ministry of consumer commercial relations establish a discounted insurance rate premium for consumers who utilize auto theft prevention technology in the furtherance of protecting their individual or fleet vehicles, and further

    The Mayor of Brampton be authorized to draft suitable correspondence to give effect to actionable clauses of this motion.

    Carried

Mayor Brown advised that the Council approved street naming in honour of RSM Henry Shepherd is currently pending assignment to a new street within the City of Brampton. Mayor Brown sought Committee's support to approve the ceremonial naming of Chapel Street after RSM Henry Shepherd.

In addition, Mayor Brown thanked staff for the Black History Month programming.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW063-2023

    Whereas the city of Brampton is committed to ensuring the City of Brampton reflects the diverse cultural mosaic of our community;

    Whereas the City of Brampton recognizes Black History month as a time of significance, action and reflection;

    Whereas a motion was passed at Council to name a street after RSM Henry Shepherd;

    Whereas staff have identified an appropriate street to transform into a ceremonial street;

    Therefore be it resolved that Council approve the Ceremonial naming of Chapel Street after RSM Henry Shepherd.

    Carried

Nil 

 

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

 

Nil 

 

11.2

 
  • CW064-2023

    1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Creview Development Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1817 – (South of Bovaird Drive, West of Chinguacousy Road), Ward 5 - Planning References – C04W10.009 and 21T-02008B, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Creview Development Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1817; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Creview Development Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1817 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption. 

    Carried
  • CW065-2023

    1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Fanshore Investments Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2039 – (South of Mayfield Road, West of McLaughlin Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – C02W17.002 and 21T-11009B, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Fanshore Investments Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2039; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Fanshore Investments Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2039 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried
  • CW066-2023

    1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Lawrence Avenue Group Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1908 – (North of Queen Street, East of Chinguacosy Road), Ward 5 - Planning References – C02W08.011 and 21T-06020B, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Lawrence Avenue Group Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1908; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Lawrence Avenue Group Limited Registered Plan 43M-1908 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried
  • CW067-2023

    1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: 2138436 Ontario INC., Registered Plan 43M-1996 – (West of McVean Drive, South of Mayfield Road), Ward 10 - Planning References – C08E17.007 and 21T-12012B, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of 2138436 Ontario INC., Registered Plan 43M-1996; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of 2138436 Ontario INC., Registered Plan 43M-1996 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried
  • CW068-2023

    That the report from Fernanda Duarte Peixoto Soares, Transportation Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Shared Electric Kick Scooter (Micromobility) Pilot Program – All Wards, be received.

    Carried

In response to questions from Committee, staff advised that:

  • the Cassie Campbell Community Centre parking lot repaving was planned in two phases to avoid programming disruptions
  • the repaving of trails is included in this tender 

Regional Councillor Palleschi requested that staff provide a list of trails being repaved in Wards 2 and 6.  

The following motion was considered. 

  • CW069-2023

    1. That the report from Sam Mattina, Manager, Contracts, Operations Planning and Projects, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Parking Lot Repairs at Save Max Sports Centre and Cassie Campbell Community Centre Phase 2, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Parking Lot Repairs to Save Max Sports Centre and Cassie Campbell Community Centre Phase 2.

    Carried
  • CW070-2023

    1. That the report from Rod Landry, Supervisor, Traffic Outside Services, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Pavement Marking Services for a Three Year Initial Term with Two Optional One-Year Term Period, be received; and, 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Pavement Marking Services for a Three Year Initial Term with Two Optional One-Year Term Period.

    Carried
  • CW071-2023

    1. That the report from Franco Caringi, Project Leader, Engineering Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Bramalea City Center Transit Terminal Pavement Reconstruction – Ward 7, be received; 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Bramalea City Center Transit Terminal Pavement Reconstruction.

    Carried
  • CW072-2023

    1. That the report from Bishnu Parajuli, Manager, Infrastructure Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Special Charges – Noise Wall at 14 and 16 Madrid Crescent - Ward 7, be received; and, 

    2. That a by-law be enacted in the form attached to this report to impose the special charges as set out in the Local Improvement Roll certified by the Treasurer for the noise wall to the benefiting property owners of 14 and 16 Madrid Crescent, Brampton.

    Carried
  • CW073-2023

    That the report from Shane Loftus, Manager, Transportation Right of Way and Safety, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023 re: Recording of Traffic Cameras at Intersections, be received.

    Carried
  • CW074-2023

    Whereas, traffic services initially did not recommend the implementation of an all-way stop at Tango Road and Cultivar Road;

    Whereas, this all-way stop was originally approved through a streamlined process and many residents expressed that they were not aware they had received a survey and to take part in the decision-making process; 

    Whereas, many residents have signed petitions expressing their concern with the placement of this all-way stop ever since its implementation;

    Therefore be it resolved that, staff be directed to remove the all-way stop at Tango Road and Cultivar Road; and 

    Further be it resolved, that staff be directed to engage in the MTO prescribed process to remove the all-way stop signs at Tango Road and Cultivar Road.

    Carried

Deleted under the Approval of Agenda - Recommendation CW046-2023

 

  • CW075-2023

    That the correspondence from the Downtown Brampton BIA, dated January 30, 2023, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Feedback on City of Brampton Draft Parking Plan, be received.

    Carried

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

 

Nil 

 

12.2

 
  • CW076-2023

    1. That the report from Cheryl Duke, Interim Supervisor, Central Operations, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Maintenance of Irrigation Systems for a Three (3) Year Period – All Wards, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for maintenance of irrigation systems at various citywide locations for a three (3) year period.

    Carried

Committee discussion on this matter included:

  • Concerns with respect to costs associated with park servicing over the provincially-owned portion of land, and a suggestion that the Province be requested to provide funding in this regard
  • Estimated costs for park servicing
  • Indication that MPP Williams advocated for this park during her term of Council

The following motion was considered.

  • CW077-2023

    1. That the report from Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Budget Amendment - Emancipation Park Servicing Enhancements – Ward 7, be received; 

    2. That a letter be sent from the Mayor and the Ward 7 & 8 Councillors to MPP Charmaine Williams to request provincial funding for park servicing over provincially-owned portion of the lands, potentially valued between $300,000 to $4.2 million, with copy provided to the interested delegations; and

    3. That interim enhancement solutions for additional grass maintenance practices, tree planting, potential solar lighting options and a generated washroom facility, and a flag representing Emancipation, be approved for implementation before summer 2023.

    Carried
  • CW078-2023

    1. That the report from Jessica Pirraglia, Supervisor, Recreation Planning, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Budget Amendment for Construction of a Joint Use Track at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School in Collaboration with Peel District School Board – Ward 9, be received; 

    2. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $300,000 for the proposed construction of the Joint Use Track at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School in collaboration with Peel District School Board, be funded from Reserve #134 - Development Charges-Recreation; and

    3. That the Commissioner, Community Services, or designate, be authorized to execute any necessary memorandums of understanding, capital, operating, agreement of purchase and sale, shared/joint use agreement(s) and any other agreements necessary with the Peel District School Board, on terms consistent with those outlined in this report, on terms and conditions acceptable to stakeholder staff and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, or designate.

    Carried
  • CW079-2023

    1. That the report from Werner Kuemmling, Manager, Parks Planning and Development, Community Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of Three Neighbourhood Parks (Park Block 120, Scottish Heather Developments Inc., Park Block 59, Mayfield Road Brampton Inc. and Park Block 8, National Homes Goreway Inc.) – Wards 6 and 8, be received; and

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #225860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $3,592,160 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

    Carried
  • CW080-2023

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of February 2, 2023, Recommendations SHF001-2022 to SHF004-2022, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SHF001-2023

    That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of February 2, 2023, be approved as amended, to add the following:

    8.3. Update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, re: Probus Club meeting 

    10.1. Update by Ken Giles and Frank Juzenas, Members, re: Brampton Athletes

    SHF002-2023

    That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Community Services, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of February 2, 2023, re: Building Update be received.

    SHF003-2023

    That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Community Services, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of February 2, 2023, re: Annual Induction Ceremony Update be received.

    SHF004-2023

    That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of February 2, 2023 do now adjourn to meet again on March 2, 2023.

     


  • CW081-2023

    That the Minutes - Brampton Senior Citizens Council - January 2023, to the Committee of Council meeting of February 22, 2023, be received.

    Carried

Nil 

 

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

 

^ 15.1  Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - a property lease matter

^ 15.2  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 - a property lease matter

^ 15.3  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 - a property lease matter

^ 15.4  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 - a property lease matter

Items 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 and 15.4 were added to Consent. As a result, Committee did not proceed into Closed Session.  

  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.1.

    CW082-2023

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to execute a lease amending agreement and such documents necessary to provide the rent waiver to Brampton Minor Football Association, on such terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.2.

    CW083-2023

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to execute all documents necessary regarding the lease agreement with the Department of National Defense, as directed by Committee, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.3.

    CW084-2023

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to execute all documents necessary regarding the applicable lease agreements with Tobmar Investments International Inc., as directed by Committee, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.4.

    CW085-2023

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to execute all documents necessary in regard to the new lease agreement with Tobmar Investment Inc., as directed by Committee, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried

15.1
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

15.2
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

15.3
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

15.4
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW086-2023

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on March 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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