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 P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Brar
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor R. Power
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh
Members Absent:
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos (personal)
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi (personal)
Staff Present:
  • Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services and Acting Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Laura Johnston, Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
  • Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Acting City Clerk
  • Richa Ajitkumar, Legislative Coordinator
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:01 a.m. and moved into Closed Session at 11:16 a.m. At 11:31 a.m., Committee concluded Closed Session and recessed, reconvened in Open Session at 11:40 a.m. and adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

  

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW205-2024

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.8 Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: 2023 Year End Reserve Report 

    12.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: Rental Fees for the Peel Regional Police Community Ball Hockey Cup at Century Gardens - June 20 and 21, 2024

    Carried

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

7.1, 9.4.1, 9.4.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 12.3.1, 15.2

The following motion was considered.

  • CW206-2024

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

    7.1, 9.4.1, 9.4.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 12.3.1, 15.2

    Carried

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development, announced the launch of the 2024 Business Employer Survey, and provided information regarding the purpose and benefits of the survey, the information collected and how it will be used by the Economic Development Office. In addition, Members of Council were requested to promote the survey to local businesses.

Regional Councillor Toor thanked staff for the announcement.

  

Anna Gonzalez, Event Organizer for Colombian Independence Day, provided an overview of last year's Colombian Independence Day event, advised that the 2024 event will take place at Ken Whillans Square, and requested financial support from the City.

Committee discussion took place regarding options for supporting for this event, including the potential waiver of rental fees for Ken Whillans Square.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW207-2024

    That the delegation from Anna Gonzalez, Event Organizer, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Request for Financial Support for Colombian Independence Day, be referred to staff for consideration.

    Carried

Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization, provided a presentation to Committee regarding the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) 2023 Annual Report and Updates, and a video including testimonials from artists served by the BAO was played.        

Regional Councillor Toor, Chair, thanked the delegation and BAO for the annual report, and acknowledged their impact on the arts community. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW208-2024

    That the delegation from Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) 2023 Annual Report and Updates, be received.

    Carried

Glenn McClelland, President, and Ron Evans, Treasurer, Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club (BELC), requested Committee's consideration to reestablish the funding partnership between the BELC and the City of Brampton, which was cancelled in a previous term of Council. The delegation provided information regarding the BELC, their funding needs and reasons why this funding should be reinstated.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Impact of the BELC funding shortfall
  • History of lacrosse in Brampton and expressions of support for lacrosse and the BELC
  • Use of Memorial Arena for lacrosse
  • Cancellation of the heritage fund in a previous term of Council
  • Options for funding support (e.g. Advance Brampton Fund)
  • Equity in sports

The following motion was considered.

  • CW209-2024

    That the delegation from Glenn McClelland, President, and Ron Evans, Treasurer, Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Request to Reinstate Funding for the Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club, be referred to staff for consideration of options for replacing the current funding shortfall, potentially via the Advance Brampton Fund, or other mechanisms as may be appropriate, with a report back to Committee prior to the summer Council break.

    Carried

Sukhwinder Kalsi - President, Satinder Sohi - Financial Secretary, Jagtar Kalsi - Secretary, Amar Singh - Media Secretary, Davinder Singh Sains - Vice President, J. Kamal - Team Member, Gurjot Singh Gill - Team Member

Representatives from the Ontario Contractors Association provided information to Committee regarding the association, outlined their concerns regarding unqualified contractors, and highlighted the need for the City of Brampton to licence contractors.

Committee discussion on this matter included concerns and complaints from residents regarding contractors, including poor performance and payment related issues.

Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, advised that staff are reviewing options for a licensing program for contractors and a report will be presented at a future Committee meeting for consideration. In addition, the Commissioner advised that staff would consult with the Ontario Contractors Association in this regard.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW210-2024

    That the delegation from the following representatives of the Ontario Contractors Association, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Contractor Requirements and Standards, be referred to staff for a report back to a future Committee meeting:

    Sukhwinder Kalsi - President, Satinder Sohi - Financial Secretary, Jagtar Kalsi - Secretary, Amar Singh - Media Secretary, Davinder Singh Sains - Vice President, J. Kamal - Team Member, Gurjot Singh Gill - Team Member

    Carried

Neil Davis, on behalf of Luisa and Jim Mocon, provided information to Committee regarding the history of the Mocon family in Brampton, including the Mocon Greenhouses, and their contributions to the Brampton community. The delegation requested Committee's consideration to add the name "Mocon" to the approved Street Name Registry for use within subdivision 21T-20011B/OZS-2020-0036, located on the former Mocon Greenhouses property, in recognition of the Mocon family. In addition, the delegation further requested that the name "Santos Mocon" be added to the list of approved park names.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Legacy of the Mocon family in Brampton
  • Expressions of support for the naming requests
  • Process and timelines associated with approving and processing the naming requests

A motion was introduced to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law to permit the consideration of a motion to add the name ‘Mocon’ to the approved Street Name Registry and ‘Santos Mocon’ to the list of approved park names.

The motion was considered as follows, with the required two-thirds majority vote achieved.

  • CW211-2024

    That the delegation from Neil Davis, Brampton resident, on behalf of the Mocon Family, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Request to Add "Mocon" to the Approved Street Name Registry for Use within Subdivision 21T-20011B/OZS-2020-0036 (location of the former Mocon Greenhouses), be received;

    Whereas Section 14 of the 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; and

    That the name ‘Mocon’ be added to the approved Street Name Registry and ‘Santos Mocon’ to the list of approved park names.

    Carried

George Shepperdley, Chair, and Bob Tremblay, Co-Chair, South Central Regional Games, Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) Brampton District 19, provided a presentation regarding the OSGA and the Ontario 55+ Games. The delegation advised that the South Central Region 55+ Games is taking place in Brampton on September 11, 2024, and requested that consideration be given to waiving the associated rental fees, or providing alternate funding support, for these games.

Committee discussion on this matter included the importance of promoting active lifestyles for seniors and potential opportunities to support this organization.  

In response to questions from Committee, the delegation provided information on the process for participating in these games.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW212-2024

    That the delegation from George Shepperdley, Chair, and Bob Tremblay, Co-Chair, South Central Regional Games, Ontario Senior Games Association Brampton District 19, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Request for Financial Support for South Central Region 55+ Games on September 11, 2024, be referred to staff to work with the event organizers to identify potential options for support. 

    Carried

Daivid Gross, Director, Funds Procurement, Renisdale Investment Private, Canada Ltd., provided information to Committee regarding the opportunity for the City to access additional funding for various projects. 

Mayor Brown suggested that Regional Councillor Toor, Economic Development Chair, and Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, meet with the delegation to further review this matter.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW213-2024

    That the delegation from Daivid Gross, Director, Funds Procurement, Renisdale Investment Private, Canada Ltd., to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Procurement of Funds for Brampton Projects, be received.

    Carried

Report Item 10.2.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: 2023 Year End Reserve Report, as it relates to the current state of reserves, plans to replenish these funds, and the importance of having adequate reserve funds for projects and long-term expenses.

The following motions were considered.

  • CW214-2024

    That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: 2023 Year End Reserve Report, be received.

    Carried
  • CW215-2024

    That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: 2023 Year End Reserve Report, be received.

    Carried
  • CW216-2024

    That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

    Carried

Nil

  

8.2

 

Nil

  

Nil

  

Nil

  

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

  

Nil

  

9.2

 

Committee discussion on this matter included the focus of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), previous sister city agreements with various municipalities, and the importance of arts and culture as an economic tool.

Denise McClure, Senior Manager, Economic Development, responded to questions from Committee regarding the inclusion of an arts and culture component in the MOUs, and the process for sister city agreement inquiries.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW217-2024

    1. That the report from Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Economic Development Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), be received; and

    2. That the Economic Development Office continue to pursue MOUs and respond to invitations from international organizations and jurisdictions to bring economic benefit to Brampton.

    Carried

Nil

  

  • CW218-2024

    That the correspondence from Carrie Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated May 15, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Resignation of Downtown Brampton BIA Board Member, be received.

    Carried
  • CW219-2024

    That the correspondence from Carrie Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA, dated May 15, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: New Members of the Downtown Brampton BIA Board, be received.

    Carried

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

  

Nil

  

10.2

 
  • CW220-2024

    1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Capital Project Financial Status Report – Q4 2023, be received; and

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

    Carried
  • CW221-2024

    1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024 re: 2023 Year-End Investment Report, be received; and 

    2. That the existing Investment Policy FIN-210 be replaced with the revised Investment Policy as provided in Attachment 3 of the report.

    Carried
  • CW222-2024

    1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: 2023 Year-End Operating Budget Report, be received; 

    2. That the 2023 year-end net operating surplus of $7,520,659 combined with $22,561,219 in utilized Safe Restart funding for a total overall surplus of $30,081,878.08 be contributed as per the following: 

    I. $25,028,515.00 to the General Rate Stabilization Reserve;

    II. $1,263,340.77 to the Energy Efficiency Reserve in 2023 which represents 25% of the excess surplus beyond the GRS target balance, as per Council Resolution BC018-2020;

    III. $3,790,022.31 to the Asset Repair and Replacement Reserve which represents 75% excess surplus beyond the GRS target balance, as per Council’s approved Budget Policy, FIN-120; and

    3. That the existing Budget Policy FIN-140 be replaced with the revised Budget Policy as provided in Attachment 2 of the report.

    Carried

Nil

  

Nil

  

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

  

Nil

  

11.2

 
  • CW223-2024

    1. That the report from Frank Mazzotta, Manager, Development Engineering, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Rivermont Road from Brasstown Valley Trail to Dalbeattie Drive - Ward 6, be received, and; 

    2. That subject to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management executing the Supplementary Subdivision Agreement (“the Agreement”) between 840966 Ontario Limited (“the Developer”) and the Corporation of the City of Brampton that includes a Development Charges Credit Agreement in Schedule L, pursuant to the Administrative Authority By-law 2016-2017, as amended; 

    I. A budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $5,589,000 for the reimbursement of construction of Rivermont Road from Brasstown Valley Trail to Dalbeattie Drive, within phase 2 of the Ashley Heritage Joint Venture Subdivision, being file C05W02.008, 21T-19015B, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #137 - DC Roads;

    II. Council approve the reimbursement of development charges to the Developer, in accordance with Schedule L of the Agreement for the single source delivery of development charge funded road infrastructure, for the actual reasonable cost of the construction of Rivermont Road from Brasstown Valley Trail to Dalbeattie Drive, up to a maximum upset limit of $5,589,000. 

    Carried
  • CW224-2024

    1. That the report from Frank Mazzotta, Manager, Development Engineering, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Rivermont Road from Embleton Road to Heritage Road - Ward 6, be received, and; 

    2. That subject to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management executing the Supplementary Subdivision Agreement (“the Agreement”) between Kendalwood Land Development Inc., Shayma Dick Holdings Inc., 2570616 Ontario Inc. (“the Developer”) and the Corporation of the City of Brampton that includes a Development Charges Credit Agreement in Schedule L, pursuant to the Administrative Authority By-law 2016-2017, as amended; 

    I. A budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,795,000 for the reimbursement of construction of Rivermont Road from Embleton Road to Heritage Road, in connection with the Kendalwood Subdivision - Phase 2, being file C05W06.007, 21T-06026B, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #137 - DC Roads;

    II. Council approve the reimbursement of development charges to the Developer, in accordance with Schedule L of the Agreement for the single source delivery of development charge funded road infrastructure, for the actual reasonable cost of the construction of Rivermont Road from Embleton Road to Heritage Road, up to the maximum upset limit of $2,795,000.

    Carried

Nil

  

Nil

  

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

  

Nil

  

12.2

 

Nil

  

  • CW225-2024

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of May 9, 2024, Recommendations SHF006-2024 to SHF009-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 22, 2024, be approved.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SHF006-2024

    That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 8, 2024 be approved, as published and circulated.

    SHF007-2024

    Whereas the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame has a robust list of accomplished inductees, and is being afforded a chance to grow its public presence through a new, dedicated space,

    And whereas some inductee profiles are multiple decades old at this point, and may not reflect the entirety of an inductees career, or may make references to achievements that may unintentionally confuse current visitors,

    Therefore be it resolved that the matter be referred back to staff to investigate for possible financial implications, scope and impact on staff resources, and to report back to a future meeting of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee.

    SHF008-2024

    That the discussion by Ken Mair, Supervisor, Sports and Community Partner, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 9, 2024, re: Induction Ceremony Feedback be received.

    SHF009-2024

    That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

      


Item 12.3.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Mayor Brown provided a brief overview of the following fundraising events, and requested that the associated rental fees be waived in support of these events:

  • Ontario Police Memorial Fund Ball Hockey Tournament at Century Gardens - June 17 and 18, 2024
  • Peel Regional Police Community Ball Hockey Cup at Century Gardens - June 20 and 21, 2024

The following motion was considered.

  • CW226-2024

    That the associated rental fees for the following events be waived:

    • Ontario Police Memorial Fund Ball Hockey Tournament at Century Gardens - June 17 and 18, 2024
    • Peel Regional Police Community Ball Hockey Cup at Century Gardens - June 20 and 21, 2024
    Carried

Nil

  

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

  

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

  

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

Labour relations or employee negotiations

^15.2 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.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW227-2024

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

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

    Labour relations or employee negotiations

    Carried

     

    In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

    15.1 – This item was considered, information was received and no direction was given.

    ^ 15.2 – This item was approved on consent and therefore was not discussed in closed session.

      


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

 

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

 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW228-2024

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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