Dealt with under Consent Resolution C065-2025
The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows.
CW078-2025
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.
CW079-2025
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025 be approved as part of Consent: 7.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.3.1, 9.2.1, 10.3.1, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.3.2, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 13.1, 15.1
CW080-2025
That the delegation from Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Major Wm Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Renewal of Lease at 80 Mary Street, Brampton - Ward 3, be referred to staff for consideration and report to the March 26, 2025 meeting of Council.
CW081-2025
That the delegation from Sherry-Ann Ram, Co-Chair, and Charles Coimbra, Member, Environment Advisory Committee, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Item 8.2.1 - Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-Law, be received.
CW082-2025
That the delegation from Aretha McCarthy, CEO, and Angel Massey-Singh, Board Member, REVIVE, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request for Support for REVIVE (The Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Centre of Peel), be referred to staff for consideration.
CW083-2025
That the delegation from Carrie Campbell, Independent Consultant/Community Research Project Lead, REVIVE (Feminist Collective Project), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) Project, be received.
CW084-2025
That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW085-2025
Whereas the dissolution of provincial parliament on January 28, 2025, and the issuance of writs for a general election on February 27, 2025, terminated all parliamentary business, including consideration of The Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024 (Bill 240);
Whereas sections 188-193 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”) contain provisions permitting transfers of certain powers from upper-tier to lower-tier municipalities;
Whereas one such power that can be transferred is with respect to waste collection; and;
Whereas the process to transfer the Region of Peel’s powers in relation to waste collection to the City of Brampton under sections 191 and 192 of the Act involves the following processes:
- The City of Brampton must pass a by-law to provide for the transfer of Peel Region’s powers with respect to waste collection to Brampton;
- at least half of the lower-tier municipalities of the Region of Peel (either the Town of Caledon or the City of Mississauga), but excluding the City of Brampton have passed resolutions giving their consent to the by-law;
- the total number of electors in the lower-tier municipalities which have passed resolutions (Caledon and/or Mississauga) and Brampton form a majority of all the electors in the Region of Peel;
- the council of the Region of Peel has passed a resolution giving its consent to the assumption of the power by Brampton and a majority of all the votes on the council were cast in favour of the resolution;
- Brampton shall enter into discussions with the Region to provide for transitional matters involved with the transfer;
- Brampton shall enter into discussion with Caledon regarding a shared service agreement for waste collection.
Therefore, be it resolved that:
1. In accordance with sections 188-193 of the Municipal Act, 2001 Brampton Council shall pass a by-law to consent to the transfer of the waste collection powers from the Region of Peel to its local municipalities directly, without awaiting provincial legislation. The by-law shall give effect to the transfer of waste collection powers from the Region to Brampton and transitional matters to facilitate the assumption of the powers, excluding powers with respect to the community recycling centres located in Brampton;
2. Brampton shall enter into discussions with the Region to provide for transitional matters involved with the transfer, including a staff transition plan that shall include rights of first offer of employment from Brampton to qualified Regional staff impacted by the transfer;
3. Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon agree to honour the existing contract for waste collection services that is in place until the end of Sept 2027 and continue to contribute under the current agreement where required;
4. Brampton and Caledon shall develop a contract to jointly deliver waste collection services where Caledon provides Brampton the waste collection levy that it currently pays to the Region of Peel, including growth and CPI increases, to maintain its current waste collection services, with work following the Region of Peel's existing timeframe for contract development to vendor start date (Mar 2025-Oct 1, 2027);
5. Brampton passes a motion in support of the transfer of the waste collection from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga;
6. Brampton passes a motion in support of the transfer of the waste collection from the Region of Peel to the Town of Caledon;
7. This motion be presented to the Region of Peel at the Council meeting of March 20, 2025 in relation to the transfer of waste collection from the Region of Peel to Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon;
8. All necessary by-laws be enacted;
9. Staff from the Region of Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon strike a group to immediately begin work and report back with a detailed breakdown of the current and future forecasted Regional Planning Waste budget by municipality, including:
Operational costs including staffing breakdown and Expenditures, including funding sources and staffing breakdown
- Approved and Forecasted Capital Budgets and Funding Sources
- Related Reserve Balances and annual funding contributions
- Existing Purchase Orders, including contract duration and status of spending and balance to date
- Current operational logistics, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to waste collection
- Value of assets for each municipality
- Identification of all other funding sources
- Waste collection contracts
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Tax levy allocation from each local municipality and the methodology used to determine these values
CW086-2025
That the presentation from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law, be received.
CW087-2025
That the report from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: New Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law, be referred back to staff for further consideration and report to the March 26, 2025 meeting of Council.
CW088-2025
1. That the report from Gurmeet Saini, Street Lighting Coordinator, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement of Maintenance Services for Street Lighting, Park and Pathway Lighting, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of Maintenance Services for Street Lighting and Park and Pathway Lighting.
CW089-2025
1. That the report from Dale Turpin, Supervisor, Contracts and Client Services, Facilities, Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Overhead Door Equipment at Various City Locations for a Three-Year Period, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Overhead Door Equipment at various City locations for a three-year period with the renewal options for two additional one-year periods.
CW090-2025
1. That the report from Dale Turpin, Supervisor, Contracts and Client Services, Facilities, Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Janitorial Services at Various City Locations for a Three-Year Period, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Janitorial Services at various City locations for a three-year period with the renewal options for two additional one-year periods.
CW091-2025
1. That the report from Fermin Pico, Manager, Transit, Maintenance, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Update on Sourcing of Diesel and Biodiesel, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to participate in up to two (2) options, each one-year in length available in the current joint diesel fuel contract with the City of Toronto and Mississauga; and
3. That the recommendations two and three in Council’s resolution CW041-2024 be extended to March 30, 2027, authorizing:
4. the Purchasing Agent to commence procurement of diesel and biodiesel, and
5. the General Manager, Transit, or designate, be delegated authority on behalf of the City to execute any necessary contracts, agreements, and or amending agreements, and other documentation as may be required in connection therewith on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transit, or designate and Treasurer in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
CW092-2025
That the report from Mitsa Montaser, Director, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Budget Amendment - Addition and Renovation of Chris Gibson Recreation Centre - Childcare Facility Integration - Ward 1, be referred to the March 26, 2025 meeting of Council, to be considered in Closed Session.
CW093-2025
That the correspondence from Lorraine Johnson, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Item 8.2.1 - New Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law, be received.
CW094-2025
1. That the report from Nick Ruller, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Apparatus, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to initiate the procurement process for the supply and delivery of:
- Two aerial devices with idle reduction technology;
- Two pumper fire apparatus with idle reduction technology;
- Two rescue squad fire apparatus with idle reduction technology; and
- One hazmat unit with idle reduction technology.
CW095-2025
That the following proposed motion, as amended to remove cost recovery for non compliance, be referred to staff for consideration and report thereon:
“Moved by Councillor Vicente
Whereas fire hydrants are a critical component of Brampton’s emergency response infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water in the event of a fire;
Whereas heavy snowfall and uncleared hydrants can delay emergency response times and put lives and property at risk;
Whereas Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may experience difficulty locating or accessing fire hydrants due to snow accumulation following major winter storms; and
Whereas the Ontario Fire Code Regulation 213/07 requires hydrants to remain clear and unobstructed at all times, and municipalities such as Ottawa, Toronto, and Hamilton require property owners adjacent to hydrants to maintain necessary clearance around them, free from snow, and other obstructions;
Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to develop a by-law requiring the nearest property owner to a hydrant in Brampton to be responsible for ensuring it remains clear of snow and accessible at all times during the winter months; and
Further be it resolved that staff explore appropriate enforcement measures and implement a public awareness campaign to educate residents on the importance of keeping hydrants clear for community safety.”
CW096-2025
That the presentation by Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands, be received.
CW097-2025
That the report from Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands, be referred to staff for further consideration and report to the March 26, 2024 meeting of Council.
CW098-2025
1. That the report from Shawnica Hans, Deputy Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Ward Boundary Review – Summary of Public Consultation (RM 65/2024), be received; and
2. That staff be directed to maintain the current ward boundaries for the 2026 Municipal Election.
CW099-2025
That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of February 25, 2025, Recommendations AAC001-2025 to AAC008-2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, be approved.
AAC001-2025
That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.
AAC002-2025
That the delegation from Kat Norman, Design Director and Brian Piercey, Technical Specialist, Infrastructure Interior Design, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2025, re: City Hall - 1st Floor Renovations be received.
AAC003-2025
That the following members be appointed as Co-Chairs of the Accessibility Advisory Committee until the end of Term of Council on November 14, 2026, or until a new Committee was established:
- Vanessa Tantalo
- Nuno Peixoto
AAC004-2025
That the report from Sabrina Cook, Accessibility Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2025, re: 2024 Ontario Building Code Changes - Accessibility Updates, be received.
AAC005-2025
That the update from Chris Sensicle, Accessible Enforcement Officer, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2025, re: Annual Staff Report - Accessible Enforcement 2024 be received.
AAC006-2025
1. That the report from Sylvia Ingham, Accessibility Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of February 25, 2025, re: Accessibility Awards Program Update, be received; and.
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) direct staff to relaunch the Accessibility Awards program in the following format:
3. That the Accessibility Awards Program remain as a program administered by the AAC and City Clerk’s Office staff.
AAC007-2025
That the report from Sylvia Ingham, Accessibility Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 25, 2025, re: Rosalea Tennis Dome – Information Update, be received.
AAC008-2025
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
CW100-2025
1. That the report from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, and Amanda Leard, Expeditor, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Office Development Charge Deferral and Waiver Pilot Program, be received;
2. That Development Charge Deferral and Waiver Pilot Program be approved as the mechanism to incentivize Office Development; and
3. That staff prepare a report for the April 2, 2025 Committee of Council meeting to formalize the program details for the Development Charge Deferral and Waiver Pilot Program.
CW101-2025
That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2024, be referred to the March 26, 2025 meeting of Council.
CW102-2025
That the report from Tara Hunter, Manager, Sponsorship and Corporate Development, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: 2024 Annual Sponsorship Report, be received.
CW103-2025
1. That the report from Sharandeep Natt, Protocol Officer, Strategic Communications, Events, Tourism, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: 2025 Protocol Policy Updates, be received; and
2. That the updates to the Civic Events Protocol GOV-160, Expressions of Sympathy GOV-170 and Flag Policy GOV-160 policies be approved.
CW104-2025
1. That the report from Sean Morgan, Director, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Implementing Brampton’s “Made in Canada” Procurement Policy - RM 14/2025, be received;
2. That Council approve the implementation of a “Made in Canada” procurement policy for the duration of American tariffs on Canadian goods, at the City of Brampton as set out in this report, including the:
i. approval of the proposed exclusion of “American Vendors” (and associated exceptions); and
ii. authorization for the Chief Administrative Officer to take such actions and make such changes to the City’s procurement processes, policies, and documents, as deemed appropriate to give effect to the proposed “Made in Canada” procurement policy, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and
3. That staff review existing contracts with American vendors and report back to Council on options for terminating contracts with American vendors and instead procuring from Canadian or non-American vendors.
CW105-2025
Whereas Brampton’s housing strategy, Housing Brampton, identifies the need to increase the supply of affordable and purpose-built rental housing across the city;
Whereas Housing Brampton outlines six guiding principles, including collaboration with the non-profit sector, and Niwaas Living, a Brampton-based non-profit organization, exemplifies this principle through its commitment to delivering community-focused housing solutions;
Whereas the City has committed to a Housing Pledge to support the creation of 113,000 new housing units by 2031;
Whereas there is a shortage of purpose-built rental housing in Brampton, and affordable rental units play a crucial role in ensuring a diverse and accessible housing supply for residents;
Whereas on August 12, 2024, Niwaas Living delegated to the Planning and Development Committee, seeking collaboration with the City on both of their projects, leading Council to direct staff to explore opportunities for municipal support;
Whereas City staff have reviewed the Niwaas Affordable Rental Project in ward 3 under the Council-endorsed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for affordable housing;
Whereas the project will deliver 90 purpose-built family rental units along the newly announced Hazel McCallion LRT extension, aligning with Council’s vision for transit-oriented development;
Whereas Niwaas Living has a proven track record in delivering community-based projects, including a 160-bed long-term care facility at 380 Fernforest Drive, which has received provincial and municipal funding and remains on time and on budget;
Whereas 40 of the 90 family rental units meet the affordability criteria established under the Council-endorsed CIP, and the development will incorporate geothermal technology to achieve key sustainability metrics;
Whereas the project qualifies for $10,800,000 in funding under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for affordable housing; and
Whereas the Niwaas Affordable Rental Project has reached key development milestones and is close to shovel-ready, with construction expected to begin within 30 days, pending financing;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management, City Solicitor, and Treasurer be delegated the authority to enter into and execute a contribution agreement for Niwaas’ Affordable Rental Project, totaling approximately $10,800,000;
2. That a new capital project be established for Niwaas Affordable Rental – in ward 3 to construct 40 affordable housing rental units, in the amount of $10,800,000, to be funded through the Building Faster Fund and Housing Accelerator Fund, along with identified return of capital; and
3. That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer funding from reserves and close identified capital projects to fund the new capital project.
CW106-2025
That the correspondence from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request that the Province of Ontario Reimburse Expenses Incurred related to the Dissolution of the Region of Peel, be received.
CW107-2025
That the correspondence from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, re: Request that the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Release the Confidential Recommendations of the Peel Transition Board, be received.
CW108-2025
That the Referred Matters List Update - First Quarter 2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, be received.
CW109-2025
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, or at the call of the Chair.