Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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

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

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• 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 M. Palleschi (other municipal business)

Staff Present:

• Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer
• Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Laura Johnston, Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Edward Fagan, Acting Commissioner, Community Services
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Charlotte Gravlev, Acting City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator
• Richa Ajitkumar, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m., recessed at 12:43 p.m., reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and recessed again at 1:57 p.m. At 2:15 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 2:35 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 2:46 p.m. and adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW074-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  6.10. Delegation from Emmanuel Pacheco, on behalf of Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina, Dancers on Canada’s Got Talent 2024, re: Canada's Got Talent – Request for Council Support

  9.1.1 Staff Presentation re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

  To reorder the agenda to deal with Item 6.8 (Delegations re: Item 9.2.1 - Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update) as the final delegation.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

  

4.

Consent

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, 8.3.2, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5,
12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.3.1, 13.1, 15.1, 15.3

The following motion was considered.

• CW075-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.1, 8.3.2, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5,
  12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.3.1, 13.1, 15.1

  Carried

  Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Consent was reopened and Item 15.3 was removed from Consent and dealt with in Closed Session.

    

  
  

5.

Announcements

Nil

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Maj. Wm. Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, re: Changes to the Lease for 80 Mary Street, Brampton 

Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Maj. Wm. Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, provided a presentation to Committee, which included information on the history of the lease agreement and operations at 80 Mary Street, the services and support provided by the Royal Canadian Legion to the local community, and information regarding the current lease agreement and the financial impact on Branch 15. The delegation requested that consideration be given to amending the tenancy agreement to eliminate utility charges and reserve fund contributions commencing in 2024.

Committee Members thanked the delegation for his contributions to the community.

The following motion was considered.

• CW076-2024

  That the delegation from Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Maj. Wm. Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Changes to the Lease for 80 Mary Street, Brampton, be referred to staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services, re: Indus Community Services Long Term Care Facility 

Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services, provided a presentation to Committee regarding the Indus Senior's Community Campus of Care project, which included information regarding project timelines, and a request that the City transfer the ownership of the land to Indus Community Services.

Deputy Mayor Singh advised the delegation that the presentation and comments would be taken into consideration.

The following motion was considered.

• CW077-2024

  That the delegation from Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Indus Community Services Long Term Care Facility, be received.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Deep Toor, Director, Guardeer Inc., re: By-law Amendment and Products to Combat Auto Thefts

Deep Toor, Director, Guardeer Inc., provided a presentation to Committee entitled "Protecting Brampton: The Role of Residential Bollards", which included information regarding the rise in car thefts in Ontario, the residential bollards system, and the need for a collaborative approach to address this issue.

Committee discussion on this matter included the need to explore various options and solutions to address car thefts in Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

• CW078-2024

  That the delegation from Deep Toor, Director, Guardeer Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: By-law Amendment and Products to Combat Auto Thefts, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Tanya Burkart, Leader, Peel ACORN, re: Ontario ACORN Renoviction Report

Tanya Burkart, Leader, Peel ACORN, advised Committee that the Ontario ACORN Renoviction Report was issued last week, and provided a presentation entitled "Ontario Renovictions Rising - What Can City of Brampton Do?". The presentation included information regarding the increase of N12s and N13s filed in Ontario, the impact of unknown landlords, housing crisis in Peel Region, Hamilton's Renovation Licence and Relocation By-law, and a request that Brampton consider enacting an anti-renoviction by-law.

The following motion was considered.

• CW079-2024

  That the delegation from Tanya Burkart, Leader, Peel ACORN, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Ontario ACORN Renoviction Report, be received.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Molly McGuckin, Brampton resident, re: Proposal to Rename Loafer’s Lake Park Paul Palleschi Park

Molly McGuckin, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with a proposal to rename Loafer’s Lake Park to Paul Palleschi Park. The delegation provided examples of Mr. Palleschi's contributions to the community and his commitment to addressing resident concerns as a Member of Council. The delegation requested Committee's consideration to rename Loafer's Lake Park in his honour.

Committee Members thanked the delegation for the tribute to former Regional Councillor Paul Palleschi, recognized his contributions to the community, and expressed support for the proposal.

The following motion was considered.

• CW080-2024

  That the delegation from Molly McGuckin, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Proposal to Rename Loafer’s Lake Park Paul Palleschi Park, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting as expeditiously as possible.

  Carried

6.6

Delegations, re: Illegal vs Non-compliant Dwelling Units, Slum Landlords, and Student Rentals

1. Dr. Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation 

*2. Ravi Sohal, Brampton resident 

At the request of Dr. Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation, the video submitted by Ravi Sohal was played.

Dr. Azad Goyat addressed Committee and expressed concerns with respect to the following:

• Use of the terms "illegal", to describe units that are not in compliance with City by-laws, and "slum landlords" 
• Previous statements by Members of Council to the media in reference to 25 students living in a residential unit
• Request that an apology be issued by Council with respect to the above noted matters

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Clarification of previous remarks made by a Council Member to the media relating to 25 students living in a residential unit
• Clarification regarding the terms "illegal" and "slumlord"
• Clarification that there are different regulations for group and lodging homes

Ravi Sohal, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with respect to the following:

• Contributions of international students to the community
• The need to provide safe and affordable rental housing for students
• Impact of licensing regulations on the ability for landlords to provide affordable rental housing to students

Committee discussion on this matter included the following: 

• Collaboration with various agencies, including post-secondary institutions, to address matters relating to international students, including the provision of safe and affordable housing
  • Support for the Residential Rental Licensing Program by these agencies
• Brampton leadership and advocacy relating to housing for international students

The following motion was considered.

• CW081-2024

  That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Illegal vs Non-compliant Dwelling Units, Slum Landlords, and Student Rentals, be received:

  1. Dr. Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation 

  2. Ravi Sohal, Brampton resident 

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Bob Basra, Head Coach, Brampton U14A Team, and Eli Craig, Player, Brampton Hockey, re: Eli Craig/Coaches vs. Coaches Game/Resources for Families and Children with Illnesses

Bob Basra, Head Coach, Brampton U14A Team, Brampton Hockey, accompanied by Eli Craig, Brampton Hockey Player, provided information to Committee regarding Eli Craig's health challenges, including his battle with cancer, and highlighted his courage, resilience, perseverance and determination as he continues to play hockey. The delegation announced that Brampton Hockey is organizing an event at the Susan Fennell Sportsplex on March 23, 2024 in support of Eli, invited Members of Council to attend, and requested that two City participants fill in as team captains for Mayor Brown and Commissioner Boyes, who are unavailable to participate. In addition, the delegation outlined the importance for the City to promote and raise awareness of services and resources available for families with children with illnesses.

Committee Members acknowledged that Eli’s courage and strength are inspirational and presented him with a certificate in this regard. In addition, Committee requested that staff provide additional support to the Brampton Hockey event, and encouraged Council Members to attend and support this event. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW082-2024

  That the delegation from Bob Basra, Head Coach, Brampton U14A Team, and Eli Craig, Player, Brampton Hockey, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Eli Craig/Coaches vs. Coaches Game/Resources for Families and Children with Illnesses, be referred to corporate Strategic Communications staff for additional support of this event expeditiously, and that any applicable rental fees to the City of Brampton be waived.

  Carried

6.8

Delegations re: Item 9.2.1 - Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

(See Items *9.1.1, 9.2.1, 9.4.1 and *9.4.4)

1. Ravi Sohal 

2. Ajaybir Singh 

3. Sachin Rana 

4. Vijay Kumar Jain 

5. Hetal Parikh 

6. Kuldip Singh and Gurdeep Singh 

7. Azad Goyat 

8. Ayesha Faruq Ahmad 

9. Baljit Singh Sandhu

Items 9.1.1, 9.2.1, 9.4.1 and 9.4.4 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Jeffrey Humble, Policy Manager, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided a presentation entitled "Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program Relaunch".

Committee Members thanked staff for their efforts in responding to resident concerns and streamlining the licensing process.

The following delegations outlined their comments, concerns, suggestions, and opposition to the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program (RRL):

1. Ravi Sohal 

2. Ajaybir Singh 

3. Sachin Rana 

4. Vijay Kumar Jain 

5. Hetal Parikh 

6. Kuldip Singh and Gurdeep Singh 

7. Azad Goyat 

8. Ayesha Faruq Ahmad 

9. Baljit Singh Sandhu

In response to the delegation submissions, discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Misinformation regarding the RRL
• Confirmation that enforcement action is based on complaints received for registered and non-registered units
• The need to target non-compliant/illegal units and to hold landlords accountable for their properties
• Clarification of the licensing fee and renewal process
• Definition of "slumlord"
• Streamlining of the RRL program
• Safety of residential units

The following motions were considered.

• CW083-2024

  That the presentation by Jeffrey Humble, Policy Manager, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received.

  Carried
• CW084-2024

  1. That the following delegations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received:

  1. Ravi Sohal 

  2. Ajaybir Singh 

  3. Sachin Rana 

  4. Vijay Kumar Jain 

  5. Hetal Parikh 

  6. Kuldip Singh and Gurdeep Singh 

  7. Azad Goyat 

  8. Ayesha Faruq Ahmad 

  9. Baljit Singh Sandhu; 

  2. That the correspondence from Walter Schmanda, Brampton resident, dated January 28, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Support for the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program, be received; and

  3. That the correspondence from Barbara Johnstone, Brampton resident, dated March 20, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update, be received.

  Carried
• CW085-2024

  1. That the report from Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program, be received: 

  2. That Committee of Council continue to support and endorse the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program to require applicants of registered additional residential units and single house-keeping units to obtain a business license through the revised streamlined application process:

  I. Application form providing property owner information, acknowledgement/ declarations of adherence to the pilot program. This will create a database of the business licenses to expedite annual renewals;  

  II. Completion of an easy fillable PDF form with details of the self-contained rental unit related to number of sleeping areas, kitchen(s) and bathrooms, only required if a second additional unit has been added or an existing unit has been modified since the original permit issuance; and,

  III. Copy of insurance certificate to confirm general liability coverage.

  3. That Committee of Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program as outlined above and eliminate the following application requirements, to facilitate rapid approval without additional expenses or burden incurred;

  I. Proof of ownership; 

  II. Corporate ownership;

  III. Electrical/gas inspections;

  IV. Criminal record check; 

  V. Floor plans; and,

  VI. Parking and storage plan; 

  4. That Committee of Council direct staff to relaunch the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program for the end of March 2024 and no later than April 19, 2024, with the above-noted changes to the application process;

  5. That the full fee waiver be extended for a three-month period pending launch date, targeting from March 30, 2024, to June 30, 2024 and include eliminating the renewal fee for applicants registering by June 30, 2024; and,  

  6. That staff bring forward amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing By-Law 216-2024 at the next City Council meeting.

  Carried

6.9

Delegation from Gloria Berger, Vice President, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, re: Item 11.2.6 - Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023)

(See Item 11.2.6)

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

Gloria Berger, Vice President, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, addressed Committee with respect to Item 11.2.6 (Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement). The delegation provided information on the following:

• History, style and donation of the Bovaird House and Pendergast Log House to the City of Brampton
• Role of the Friends of Historic Bovaird House to protect, preserve, maintain and operate the Historic Bovaird House and property
• Annual and community events organized by the Friends of Historic Bovaird House
• Sourcing of antiques and furniture for the Bovaird House and Pendergast Log House
• Collaboration with the City to expand programming and engage the community

In addition, the delegation advised that the Friends of Historic Bovaird House looks forward to collaborating with the City to expand programming and negotiate a new management agreement. 

Committee discussion on this matter included:

• The City's new working relationship with the Friends of Historic Bovaird House
• Progress towards museum status for the Historic Bovaird House
• Expressions of support for the programs and events at Historic Bovaird House
• Changes in the City since the last management agreement was executed 
• Representation on the Friends of Historic Bovaird House Board 

An amendment to the recommendations in the staff report was introduced to add the following clause:

That the Friends of Historic Bovaird House be requested to amend its membership to include an area Councillor, to make hybrid meetings available and update the organization by-laws to be consistent with the Agreement.

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows.

• CW086-2024

  1. That the delegation from Gloria Berger, Vice President, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Item 11.2.6 - Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023), be received;

  2. That the report from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor – Heritage, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023), be received; 

  3. That staff be directed to execute the agreement, which will run for a period of two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026 subject to the terms of the agreement; 

  4. That authority for signing the agreement be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management; and

  5. That the Friends of Historic Bovaird House be requested to amend its membership to include an area Councillor, to make hybrid meetings available and update the organization by-laws to be consistent with the Agreement.

  Carried

6.10

Delegation from Emmanuel Pacheco, on behalf of Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina, Dancers on Canada’s Got Talent 2024, re: Canada's Got Talent – Request for Council Support

Regional Councillor Santos advised that Brampton dance artists Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina were on the season premiere of "Canada's Got Talent", which aired on March 19, 2024. A video was played highlighting their talent and journey in dance.

Emmanuel Pacheco, father of Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco, provided information to Committee regarding the talent and achievements of Jenalyn and Luka in dance, including their performance on the season premiere of "Canada's Got Talent", and requested that Council recognize their achievements and support them on their journey.

Regional Councillor Santos outlined additional awards and achievements by Jenalyn and Luka, advised that their talent has been featured on the international stage, and encouraged Members of Council to show their support.

The following motion was considered.

• CW087-2024

  That the delegation from Emmanuel Pacheco, on behalf of Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco and Luka Milacic-Perusina, Dancers on Canada’s Got Talent 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Canada's Got Talent – Request for Council Support, be received.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

Andrzej Hoffmann, 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, Federal and Local Governments.

The following motion was considered.

• CW088-2024

  That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

8.

Community Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of Two (2) Neighbourhood Parks and One (1) Pedestrian Trail – Wards 4, 6 and 8

• CW089-2024

  1. That the report from Mitchell Wiskel, Manager, Parks Planning, Development and Capital Delivery, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of Two (2) Neighbourhood Parks and One (1) Pedestrian Trail – Wards 4, 6 and 8, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #245860 - Park Blocks and NHS Trail Block in the amount of $467,509 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

  Carried

8.2.2

Staff Report re: Results of 2023 Auto Theft Reduction Pilot Project (RM 2/2023)

Dealt with under Item 11.3.1 - Recommendation CW100-2024

  

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: CCMWC - Men Who Cook - Century Gardens Reservation for Saturday, April 20, 2024

Mayor Brown provided information regarding the annual Celebrity Chef Men Who Cook event organized by the United Achievers' Club of Brampton, and provided an overview of this organization, which provides scholarships to black youth in the local community. The Mayor outlined the impact of the facility rental fee on this event and suggested that the fee be waived and the funds reallocated towards a scholarship in honour of 'Marc Andrews’. In addition, Mayor Brown encouraged Members of Council to participate in, or support, this event.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW090-2024

  That the associated rental fee be waived for the Celebrity Chef Men Who Cook event at Century Gardens on Saturday, April 20, 2024, and that the funds instead be directed toward a scholarship to be instituted in honour of ‘Marc Andrews’.

  Carried

8.3.2

^ Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - February 1, 2024

• CW091-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, Recommendations BCS001-2024 to BCS005-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  BCS001-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be approved as amended, as follows:

  To Add:

  7.1     Discussion at the request of Councillor Palleschi re: Inaccurate Social Media Posts

  To vary the order of items to deal with Item 6.2 (Verbal Update re: The Draft Litter Reduction Charter), prior to Item 6.1 (Verbal Update re: Meetings with Committee Members).

  BCS002-2024

  That the presentation from Amanda Agnihotri, Supervisor, Neighbourhood Outreach and Development, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: Neighbourhood Association Guide, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

  BCS003-2024

  That the verbal update from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: Meetings With Committee Members, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee  Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

  BCS004-2024

  That the verbal update from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re: The Draft Litter Reduction Charter, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of February 1, 2024, be received.

  BCS005-2024

  That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

   

  
  

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

8.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

9.

Legislative Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

9.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

Dealt with under Item 6.8 - Recommendation CW083-2024

 

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

Dealt with under Item 6.8 - Recommendation CW085-2024

  

9.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

Correspondence from Walter Schmanda, Brampton resident, dated January 28, 2024, re: Support for the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program

Dealt with under Item 6.8 - Recommendation CW084-2024

  

9.4.2

^ Correspondence and Petition from Mahesh Malhi, Taxi Industry Member, re: Request for a Review of Taxi Tariff Rates

• CW092-2024

  That the correspondence and petition from Mahesh Malhi, Taxi Industry Member, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request for a Review of Taxi Tariff Rates, be received.

  Carried

9.4.3

^ Correspondence from The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, dated February 29, 2024, re: Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA)

• CW093-2024

  That the correspondence from The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, dated February 29, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA), be received.

  Carried

9.4.4

Correspondence from Barbara Johnstone, Brampton resident, dated March 20, 2024, re: Item 9.2.1 - Staff Report re: Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Update

Dealt with under Item 6.8 - Recommendation CW084-2024

  

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

 

9.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

10.

Economic Development Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: 2023 External Funding Report and Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy Housekeeping Amendments

• CW094-2024

  1. That the report from Tara Hunter, Manager, Sponsorship and Corporate Development, Economic Development, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: 2023 External Funding Report and Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy Housekeeping Amendments, be received; and

  2. That the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy be approved, as amended.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

10.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

 

10.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

11.

Corporate Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative - Supported Employment Program (RM 72/2023)

• CW095-2024

  1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative - Supported Employment Program (RM 72/2023), be received; and

  2. That staff enhance its outreach to actively support employment programs to promote employment opportunities and establish partnerships with external community partners.

  Carried

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2023

• CW096-2024

  That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2023, be received.

  Carried

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 4th Quarter 2023

• CW097-2024

  That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 4th Quarter 2023, be received.

  Carried

11.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2023

• CW098-2024

  1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2023, be received; and

  2. That Council approve the 2023 expenses exceeding the annual budget for the Mayor.

  Carried

11.2.5

^ Staff Report re: By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2024

• CW099-2024

  1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2024, be received;

  2. That a by-law to authorize the following tax ratios for the purpose of establishing tax rates be enacted:

  1.0000 for the residential property class
  1.7050 for the multi-residential property class
  1.0000 for the new multi-residential property class
  1.2971 for the commercial property class
  1.4700 for the industrial property class
  0.9239 for the pipeline property class
  0.25 for the farm class, and
  0.25 for the managed forest class.

  Carried

11.2.6

Staff Report re: Report to Council on Historic Bovaird House Management Agreement (Revised) – Ward 1 (RM 77/2023)

Dealt with under Item 6.9 - Recommendation CW086-2024

 

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Faraday Bag Program Expansion

Item 8.2.2 was dealt with during consideration of this item.

Mayor Brown addressed Committee regarding the increase of auto thefts in the GTA and advised that there was a decrease in thefts in most of the areas of the Faraday Bag Pilot Program. Mayor Brown provided information on the success and sponsorship of the pilot program and suggested that faraday bags be made available to residents on a request basis. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW100-2024

  1. That the report from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Results of 2023 Auto Theft Reduction Pilot Project, be received; and

  2. That the Faraday Bag program be continued on a ‘by request’ basis.

  Carried

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Recognition of former Brampton Members of Council during Brampton 50th Year Commemorations

Regional Councillor Medeiros addressed Committee with respect to Brampton's 50th year commemorations and asked if consideration has been given to including and/or recognizing former Members of Council during the celebrations.

The following motion was considered.

• CW101-2024

  That the following item be referred to the March 27, 2024 meeting of Council:

  Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Recognition of former Brampton Members of Council during Brampton 50th Year Commemorations

  Carried

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

11.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

12.

Public Works and Engineering Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

Staff Report re: 40 km/h Speed Limit Neighbourhood Pilot Results - Citywide

Committee discussion took place with respect to the success of the 40 km/h Speed Limit Neighbourhood Pilot Project in addressing speeding on local roads. Discussion included the use of traffic calming tools to reduce speeding, implementation of traffic calming measures on regional roads, and a request that information regarding the City's traffic calming efforts and plans be communicated to residents through an insert in the Council newsletters.

The following motion was considered.

• CW102-2024

  1. That the report from Domenic Barranca, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: 40 km/h Speed Limit Neighbourhood Pilot Results – Citywide, be received; and,

  2. That the neighbourhoods currently piloting 40 km/h reduced speed limits remain permanently reduced 40 km/h areas; and

  3. That reduced neighbourhood speed limits be added as a countermeasure to the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide to be expanded throughout the City.

  Carried

12.2.2

Staff Report re: Time Limit Parking – Ace Drive – Ward 9 (RM 75/2023)

Staff responded to questions from Committee with respect to the installation of time limit parking signage on Ace Drive, by-law restrictions for truck-specific signage, and potential amendments to the Traffic By-law in this regard. Staff further advised that additional signage specific to truck parking could be installed to deter unwanted parking behaviour but would not be enforceable. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW103-2024

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Time Limit Parking – Ace Drive – Ward 9 (RM 75/2023), be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement permissive 20 minute parking on the east side of Ace Drive between Docksteader Road and a point 125 metres south of Mayfield Road; including additional truck-specific signage. 

  Carried

12.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Physical Traffic Calming Measures (Citywide)

• CW104-2024

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Physical Traffic Calming Measures (Citywide), be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the implementation of physical traffic calming measures.

  Carried

12.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Green Pavement Markings for Bike Lanes - Citywide (RM 21/2023)

• CW105-2024

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024 re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Green Pavement Markings for Bike Lanes – Citywide (RM 21/2023), be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the implementation of green pavement markings for bike lanes.

  Carried

12.2.5

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Clarkway Drive Improvements from Castlemore Road to Mayfield Road – Ward 10

Committee discussion took place, and staff responded to questions, regarding the coordination of work for future signalization at the intersection of Countryside Drive and Clarkway Boulevard.

The following motion was considered.

• CW106-2024

  1. That the report from Jia He, Project Manager, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Clarkway Drive Improvements from Castlemore Road to Mayfield Road – Ward 10, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for engineering services for Clarkway Drive Improvements from Castlemore Road to Mayfield Road.

  Carried

12.2.6

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Public Works Repairs West Side 2024

• CW107-2024

  1. That the report from Carlos Gomes, Supervisor, Contracts, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Public Works Infrastructure Repairs West Side 2024, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Public Works Repairs West Side.

  Carried

12.2.7

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report - Etobicoke Creek Wetland Enhancement Project: Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Ward 2

• CW108-2024

  1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report - Etobicoke Creek Wetland Enhancement Project: Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Ward 2, be received; 

  2. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,504,380.99 for the Etobicoke Creek wetland enhancement project, with funding from the Provincial Government, under the Province’s Wetland Conservation Partnership Program.

  Carried

12.2.8

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for the Replacement of Heritage Road Culvert over Heritage Creek North of Steeles Avenue West – Ward 6

• CW109-2024

  1. That the report from Borendra Sanyal, Senior Project Engineer, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for the Replacement of Heritage Road Culvert over Heritage Creek North of Steeles Avenue West – Ward 6, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the replacement of Heritage Road Culvert over Heritage Creek North of Steeles Avenue West.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - March 7, 2024

• CW110-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of March 7, 2024, Recommendations SC0016-2024 to SC026-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC016-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC017-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Tara Benson, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting, re: Request to Review Student Safety Crossing at Wanless Drive/Edenbrook Hill/Queen Mary Drive to attend Rowntree Public School, 254 Queen Mary Drive - Ward 6 be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC018-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Tara Benson, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: Request to Review Safety of Pedestrian Bridge at Brenscombe Road and Cyclone Trail, Malala Yousafzai Public School, 1248 Mayfield Road, Caledon, be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC019-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Jenn Schnier, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Commuter Drive and Ganton Heights, Mount Pleasant Village Public School, 100 Commuter Drive - Ward 6, be received;
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC020-2024

  That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 7, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023 - February 2024 be received.

  SC021-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Hewson Public School be received;
  2. That in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
  3. That the Manager of Traffic Operations and Parking be requested to arrange for:
  4. a) A Stop Sign Compliance Study to be conducted at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive
     b) Enhanced Pavement Markings for the crosswalks at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive
  5. That an adult crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Sugarcane Avenue and Vanderbrink Drive.

  SC022-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Tribune Public School be received;
  2. That an adult Crossing Guard is warranted at the intersection of Tribune Drive and Creditview Road for the west leg of the intersection;
  3. That the Manager of Traffic Operations arrange to have the Installation of a “No stopping” signage on Tribune Drive from Creditview Road to the school driveway entrance; and,
  4. That the Manager of Parking Enforcement arrange for enforcement of Parking/Stopping infractions during arrival and dismissal times.

  SC023-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for St. Rita Catholic School be received;
  2. That in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to observe the area during arrival and dismissal periods and take the appropriate action on drivers who disobey signage at the entrance and exit of school;
  4. That School Administration consider closing the parking lot where cars doubled park, and use the Kiss and Ride lane only at arrival and dismissal times;
  5. That the School Principal continue to reinforce traffic safety rules to students, especially around driver awareness and proper use of the Kiss and Ride area; and,
  6. That the School Principal be requested to send information to parents regarding the safety of students in and around school property, emphasizing the requirement to cross safely at the signalized intersection rather than jaywalk into live traffic.

  SC024-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Earnscliffe Public School be received; and,
  2. That the Manager of Traffic Operations be requested to review the proposal on Earnscliffe Circle to operate as one way street.

  SC025-2024

  1. That the site inspection report for St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School be received;
  2. That the Manager of Traffic Engineering Services, Works and Transportation, be requested:

  • to review the timing of the traffic signal at the intersection of Torbram Road and Corporation Drive
  • to determine if a southbound advance green is warranted, if pedestrian timing is sufficient, and if right turns should be restricted on a red light

  3. That the Principal be requested to contact the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and suggest that the following actions be undertaken:

  • that the school board consider moving the entrance to the school further east to avoid congestion at the corner of Corporation Drive and Tobram Road; and,

  4. That the Principal, through the school newsletter and school safety meetings, be requested to encourage the parents/guardians to move to the front of the Kiss and Ride and not block the school entrance.

  SC026-2024

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on April 4, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

   

  
  

12.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Traffic Lights in the Vicinity of Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue - Ward 10

Committee discussion took place, and staff responded to questions, regarding speeding in the vicinity of Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue, and safety concerns at this intersection due to poor visibility resulting from a dip in the road. 

In response to a question from Committee regarding the possibility of signalizing this intersection, staff advised that a study would be undertaken to review traffic safety issues, determine if signalization is warranted, and review options to improve safety.

The following motion was considered.

• CW111-2024

  That, due to the high volume of traffic in the area, staff be directed to investigate signalized lights for the intersection of Countryside Drive and Bellini Avenue and report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

  Carried

12.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

12.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

13.

Referred Matters List

13.1

^ Referred Matters List - 1st Quarter Update 2024

• CW112-2024

  That the Referred Matters List - 1st Quarter Update 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 20, 2024, be received.

  Carried

14.

Public Question Period

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, read the following question from Kevin Russell, Brampton resident, regarding the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program Update (Items 6.8, 9.1.1, 9.2.1, 9.4.1 and 9.4.4):

“According to the revised RRL Pilot Project report, the RRL does not set out occupancy limits. However, there has to be a limit on the number of people living in a house. Is there a standard to determine this? How can it be enforced by the RRL Pilot Project?”

Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided information regarding residential occupancy limits and related enforcement. 

  

15.

Closed Session

^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.

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

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

15.3 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. 

Note: Earlier in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Consent was reopened and Item 15.3 was removed from Consent and dealt with in Closed Session.

The following motion was considered.

• CW113-2024

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

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

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

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

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

  Carried

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

  15.1 – This matter was approved on consent and therefore was not discussed in closed session. 

  15.2 – This matter was considered in closed session, information was received and no direction was given.

  15.3 – This matter was considered in closed session, information was received and direction was given.

   

  
  

15.1

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

15.2

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

15.3

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW114-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried