Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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 M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor R. Power
• Regional Councillor G. Toor
• Deputy Mayor H. Singh

Staff Present:

• Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer
• 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
• Kelly Stahl, Acting Commissioner, Community Services
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

The following motion was considered. 

• CW078-2025

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.

  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.

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

The following motion was considered.

• 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

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Local and National Space Economy

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Jason Carvalho, Chairman and Managing Partner, Carvalho Capital Ltd., Member of Space Canada, provided a presentation entitled "The Space Economy is Here - Will Brampton Lead It?", which included information regarding the space economy and future opportunities for Brampton. In addition, Members of Council were invited to participate in the "Specific Impulse" podcast.

Committee Members expressed thanks for the presentation, and highlighted investments in the space economy in Brampton and growing interest among youth. 

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Major Wm Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, re: Renewal of Lease at 80 Mary Street, Brampton - Ward 3

Henry F. Verschuren CD, Government and Community Liaison, Major Wm Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, provided a presentation, which included background information on the Major Wm Dwight Sharpe Branch 15, and the lease agreement at 80 Mary Street, Brampton. The delegation requested that the current lease agreement be renewed for another 20-year term commencing August 1, 2026. 

Committee thanked the delegation and the Royal Canadian Legion for their service to the community.

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Sherry-Ann Ram, Co-Chair, and Charles Coimbra, Member, Environment Advisory Committee, re: Item 8.2.1 - Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-Law

(See Items 8.1.1, 8.2.1 and 8.3.1)

Sherry-Ann Ram, Co-Chair, and Charles Coimbra, Member, Environment Advisory Committee, addressed Committee with respect to Staff Report Item 8.2.1 and, on behalf of the Environment Advisory Committee, expressed support for, and outlined the benefits of, the new Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law. In addition, the delegations provided an overview of the suggestions outlined in Correspondence Item 8.3.1 to enhance the proposed by-law, and outlined their support in this regard. 

Committee thanked the delegations for their submissions and work on the Environment Advisory Committee, outlined the impact of grass maintenance on the environment, and expressed support for the proposed by-law.

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

  See Item 8.3.1 - Recommendation CW093-2025.

    

  
  

6.3

Delegation from Aretha McCarthy, CEO, and Angel Massey-Singh, Board Member, REVIVE, re: Request for Support for REVIVE (The Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Centre of Peel)

Aretha McCarthy, CEO, and Angel Massey-Singh, Board Member, REVIVE, provided a presentation to Committee entitled "REVIVE - Empowering Survivors, Restoring Lives", which included information on their mission, programs and services, impact on the community, partnerships, and financial crisis. In addition, the delegations requested that the City of Brampton partner with, and support, REVIVE.

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Carrie Campbell, Independent Consultant/Community Research Project Lead, REVIVE (Feminist Collective Project), re: Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) Project

Carrie Campbell, Independent Consultant/Community Research Project Lead, REVIVE (Feminist Collective Project), provided a presentation entitled "Addressing Barriers and Solutions for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Peel", which included an overview of the Barriers and Solutions to Reporting Gender-Based Violence: The Experience of Survivors research study, policy recommendations, multi-year strategies for change and call to action.

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Andrew Mirabella, Hemson Consulting, re: Item 12.2.1 - Expanded Development Charge Exemptions for Office Development

Note: This item was withdrawn at the request of the delegation on March 18, 2025.

  

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

^ Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

• 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.

  Carried

7.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Regional Waste Management

Mayor Brown outlined the purpose of the proposed motion.

The following motion was considered.

• 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
  Carried

8.

Public Works and Engineering Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

8.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law

Item 8.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided a presentation entitled "Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law".

Committee thanked staff for their efforts in the development of the proposed new by-law, expressed support for the by-law, and requested that staff review the suggestions submitted by the delegations (Item 6.2) and as outlined in the correspondence received (Item 8.3.1).

The following motions were considered.

• 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.

  Carried
• 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. 

  Carried

  See also Items 6.2 and 8.3.1.

    

  
  

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

Staff Report re: New Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law

Dealt with under Item 8.1.1 - Recommendation CW087-2025

 

8.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement of Maintenance Services for Street Lighting, Park and Pathway Lighting

• 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.

  Carried

8.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Overhead Door Equipment at Various City Locations for a Three-Year Period

• 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.

  Carried

8.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Janitorial Services at Various City Locations for a Three-Year Period

• 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. 

  Carried

8.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Update on Sourcing of Diesel and Biodiesel

• 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:

  i. the Purchasing Agent to commence procurement of diesel and biodiesel, and

  ii. 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.

  Carried

8.2.6

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment - Addition and Renovation of Chris Gibson Recreation Centre - Childcare Facility Integration - Ward 1

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the proposed budget amendment for the addition of a childcare facility to the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre renovation project.

Topics of discussion included the following:

• Concerns regarding the budget impact
• Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure through the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund
• Additional/increased project costs 
• Project completion target date
• Impact of delaying the project

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

^ Correspondence from Lorraine Johnson, re: Item 8.2.1 - New Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law

• 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.

  Carried

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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

9.

Community Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Supply and Delivery of Fire Apparatus

• 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.
  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Notice of Motion re: Ensuring Clear Access to Fire Hydrants During Winter Months

Committee discussion took place regarding the subject motion and included the following:

• Snow clearing from fire hydrants on non-residential roads
• Importance of ensuring all fire hydrants are accessible and clear of snow 
• Suggestion that fines not be imposed for non-compliance at this time

The motion was amended by the mover to remove the words "including potential cost recovery for non-compliance".

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

• 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.”

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

10.

Legislative Services Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

10.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands

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

Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Legislative Services, provided a presentation entitled "Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands".

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the process for dealing with encroachments on City land when there is a change to property ownership.

The following motions were considered.

• 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.

  Carried
• 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.

  Carried

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Proposed By-law to Regulate Encroachments on City Lands

Dealt with under Item 10.1.1 - Recommendation CW097-2025

  

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Ward Boundary Review – Summary of Public Consultation (RM 65/2024)

Committee discussion on this matter included the potential impact of de-amalgamation results and the timeframe for the next municipal election.

The following motion was considered.

• 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. 

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

^ Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - February 25, 2025

• 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.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  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.

   

  
  

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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

11.

Economic Development Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

Nil

  

11.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

12.

Corporate Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

Staff Report re: Office Development Charge Deferral and Waiver Pilot Program

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the Office Development Charge Deferral and Waiver Pilot Program with respect to the following:

• Impact of this program on project financing for developers, and a request for additional information in this regard
• Financial impact of this program, and a request for information on the potential increase in tax revenue for the City
• Clarification regarding Development Charge exemptions for office
• Potential cap for the deferral-to-waiver program

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

12.2.2

Staff Report re: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2024

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried

12.2.3

^ Staff Report re: 2024 Annual Sponsorship Report

• 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.

  Carried

12.2.4

^ Staff Report re: 2025 Protocol Policy Updates

• 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. 

  Carried

12.2.5

Staff Report re: Implementing Brampton’s “Made in Canada” Procurement Policy - RM 14/2025

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the exceptions to the exclusion of American vendors under the proposed "Made in Canada" procurement policy.

Committee noted that this policy is in response to tariff threats from the United States of America.

The following motion was considered.

• 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. 

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Development Charges for Office

Dealt with under Item 12.2.1 - Recommendation CW100-2025

  

12.3.2

^ Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh, re: Proposed Motion regarding Niwaas Affordable Rental Project - Ward 3

• 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.

  Carried

12.4

Correspondence

12.4.1

^ Correspondence from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, re: Request that the Province of Ontario Reimburse Expenses Incurred related to the Dissolution of the Region of Peel

• 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.

  Carried

12.4.2

^ Correspondence from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, re: Request that the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Release the Confidential Recommendations of the Peel Transition Board

• 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.

  Carried

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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

13.

Referred Matters List

13.1

^ Referred Matters List Update - First Quarter 2025

• CW108-2025

  That the Referred Matters List Update - First Quarter 2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 19, 2025, 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. G. Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

15.

Closed Session

^ 15.1 Verbal Update - Solicitor Advice re: Planning File         

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

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Note: This item was added to consent and no motion was considered in open session.

  

15.1

^ Verbal Update - Solicitor Advice re: Planning File 

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• 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.

  Carried