Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, January 24, 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, 
• Regional Councillor R. Santos, 
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente , 
• Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar, 
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi , 
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan, 
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros , 
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini, 
• Regional Councillor G. Toor, 
• City Councillor R. Power, 
• and Deputy Mayor H. Singh  

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. and recessed at 11:00 a.m.  Council moved into Closed Session at 11:15 a.m. and recessed at 11:26 a.m.  Council reconvened in Open Session at 11:41 a.m. and adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

Mayor Brown confirmed that all Members were present in the meeting.

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• C001-2024
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

  That the agenda for the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024 be approved as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  7.1. Delegation from Sonya Jain, Senior Vice President, Soneil Spark re. Item 16.2 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor, re. Piloting Soneil Spark Technology in a City of Brampton Parking Lot; and,

  16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor, re. Piloting Soneil Spark Technology in a City of Brampton Parking Lot.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Adoption of the Minutes

4.1

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – December 6, 2023

Items 4.2 and 4.3 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

• C002-2024
  Moved by City Councillor Power
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 6, 2023, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated;

  2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 5, 7 and 13, 2023, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated; and,

  3. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 20, 2023, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be adopted as published and circulated.

  Carried

4.2

Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 5, 7 and 13, 2023

Dealt with under Item 4.1 – Resolution C002-2024

4.3

Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 20, 2023

Dealt with under Item 4.1 – Resolution C002-2024

5.

Consent Motion

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, Mayor Brown reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial. 

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 and 19.5.

The following motion was considered.

• C003-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan

  That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 

  12.1

  1. That the Minutes of the Citizen Appointments Committee Meeting of December 4, 2023, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations CAC031-2023 to CAC033-2023 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

  12.2

  That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of November 29, 2023, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received.

  12.3

  1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations PDC001-2024 to PDC017-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

  12.4

  1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations CW001-2024 to CW015-2024 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

  19.1 and 19.2

  That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

  19.1. Closed Session Minutes – Special Council Meeting – December 5, 7 and 13, 2023

  19.2. Closed Session Minutes – City Council – December 6, 2023

  19.3 and 19.5

  That the following Closed Session Items be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

  19.3. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
   
  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – an Ontario Land Tribunal matter

  19.5. 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 – a procurement matter

  Carried

6.

Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

6.1

Proclamations:

a) Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day – January 26, 2024

b) Crime Stoppers Month – January 2024

c) Bob Marley Day – February 6, 2024

d) Black History Month – February 2024

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

6.2

Announcement – Bell Let's Talk Day – January 24, 2024

Regional Councillor Brar announced Bell Let's Talk Day taking place on January 24, 2024, and outlined details about this event and the City's participation.

7.

Public Delegations and Staff Presentations (5 minutes maximum)

7.1

Delegation from Sonya Jain, Senior Vice President, Soneil Spark re. Item 16.2 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor, re. Piloting Soneil Spark Technology in a City of Brampton Parking Lot

Sonya Jain, Senior Vice President, Soneil Spark, provided a presentation titled "ElectroPark: Pioneering Smart Charging for All Parking Spots", and along with Haitham Mazen, Head of Research & Development, responded to questions of clarification from Council.

The following motion was considered.

• C004-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Toor
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  That the Delegation from Sonya Jain, Senior Vice President, Soneil Spark re. Item 16.2 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor, re. Piloting Soneil Spark Technology in a City of Brampton Parking Lot, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received.

  Carried

• Item 16.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

  A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Toor and seconded by Regional Councillor Santos, was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

  Whereas Brampton’s Innovation District works with technology corporates and start-ups in Brampton;

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  1. That the Economic Development Office work with SONEIL Spark to pilot its technology in Brampton to support electric vehicle charging solutions. This demo will encourage more residents to adopt this environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars, and lower their carbon footprint; and

  2. That Economic Development staff be guided by global best practices, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, and supported by the Facility Ops & Maintenance department, Building Design & Construction department & Recreation department; and

  3. That Economic Development staff provide a letter of support to Soneil and OCI to confirm the City of Brampton’s commitment to the project; and

  4. That a copy of this resolution be provided to the Ontario Centre of Innovation for information; and

  Councillor Toor outlined the purpose of the motion.

  An amendment was introduced and accepted by the mover to add the following additional clause:

  5. That the delegation content be referred to staff for consideration in conjunction with the actions above.

  The motion was considered as follows.

   

  C005-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Toor
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  Whereas advanced manufacturing is the largest employment sector in Brampton;

  Whereas the automotive industry is undergoing a significant shift, with technological advances and evolving mobility preferences redefining its future;

  Whereas the City of Brampton is one of Ontario’s leading hubs for electric vehicle supply chains with billions of dollars invested by anchors like Stellantis and Magna;

  Whereas Soneil Electronics, headquartered in Brampton for 30 years, has been a leading global designer and manufacturer of battery charging technology. Soneil is developing a new technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging and is interested in piloting in the City of Brampton; 

  Whereas Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) supports projects related to the development and demonstration of technologies in EV and battery manufacturing technologies;

  Whereas a pilot project in the City of Brampton, if approved, will be funded by Soneil Electronics in the amount of approximately two million dollars and an additional one million dollars by the OCI. The City of Brampton will contribute in-kind resources – there will be no cost to the City;

  Whereas in 2019, the City of Brampton declared a climate emergency and established targets to reduce GHGs generated in the City by 80% by 2050; 

  Whereas recent regulations on electric-vehicle sales mandates in Canada recently outlined a strategy to eliminate the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035;

  Whereas the City of Brampton is engaged in developing innovative solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability;

  Whereas Brampton’s Innovation District works with technology corporates and start-ups in Brampton;

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  1. That the Economic Development Office work with SONEIL Spark to pilot its technology in Brampton to support electric vehicle charging solutions. This demo will encourage more residents to adopt this environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars, and lower their carbon footprint; and

  2. That Economic Development staff be guided by global best practices, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, and supported by the Facility Ops & Maintenance department, Building Design & Construction department & Recreation department; and

  3. That Economic Development staff provide a letter of support to Soneil and OCI to confirm the City of Brampton’s commitment to the project; and

  4. That a copy of this resolution be provided to the Ontario Centre of Innovation for information; and

  5. That the delegation content be referred to staff for consideration in conjunction with the actions above.

  Carried

8.

Government Relations Matters

8.1

Staff Update re. Government Relations Matters

Andrzej Hoffmann, Acting Manager, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information about Region of Peel, Provincial Government, and Federal Government matters.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Hoffmann confirmed that Riverwalk has been included in the Pre-Budget Submission to the Province.

The following motion was considered.

• C006-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, be received.

  Carried

9.

Reports from the Head of Council

Nil

10.

Reports from Corporate Officials

10.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Nil

10.2

Legislative Services Operating

Nil

10.3

Corporate Support Services

Nil

10.4

Planning and Economic Development

Nil

10.5

Community Services

Nil

10.6

Public Works

10.6.1

Staff Report re. Request To Begin Procurement – Winter Maintenance Services for a Ten-Year Period

Council discussion took place on this matter on the proposed Request for Proposal, during which time staff responded to questions.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Toor and seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan, was introduced to refer this matter back to staff for consideration, in particular with respect to terms of contract, extension duration, public communication of service pricing and costs, and the potential for separate RFPs (in relation to major roads and arterial collectors, and/or quadrants).

The motion was considered as follows.

• C007-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Toor
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan

  That the report from Sam Mattina, Manager, Contracts, Operations Planning and Projects, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2024, re: Request To Begin Procurement – Winter Maintenance Services for a Ten-Year Period, be referred back to staff for further consideration, in particular with respect to terms of contract, extension duration, public communication of service pricing and costs, and the potential for separate RFPs (in relation to major roads and arterial collectors, and/or quadrants).

  Carried

10.7

Brampton Transit

Nil

10.8

Fire and Emergency Services

Nil

11.

Reports from Accountability Officers

Nil

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

^ Minutes – Citizen Appointments Committee – December 4, 2023

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C003-2024

The recommendations approved under consent are as follows.

CAC031-2023

That the Agenda for the Citizen Appointments Committee meeting of December 4, 2023, be approved.

CAC032-2023

That Committee proceed into closed session to consider Items 8.1 and 8.2:

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Applicant interviews

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Selection deliberation

CAC033-2-23

That Committee do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.

12.2

^ Minutes – Committee of Council – November 29, 2023

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C003-2024

Note: The recommendations outlined in the minutes were approved by Council on December 6, 2023, pursuant to Resolution C292-2023.

12.3

^ Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – January 15, 2024

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C003-2024

The recommendations approved under consent are as follows.

PDC001-2024

That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

PDC002-2024

That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be approved as part of Consent: 7.1, 7.2, and 8.1

PDC003-2024

1. That the staff presentation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of Glenshore Investments Inc., 5203 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0038 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received; and
2. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of Glenshore Investments Inc., 5203 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0038 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.
   1. Mark Condello, GSAI, on behalf of 47-1 Country Properties Limited and Castlemore Country Properties Ltd., dated January 15, 2024.

PDC004-2024

1. That the staff presentation re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting Group Inc., c/o Edward Faria Germano, 10362 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2023-0035 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received;

2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting Group Inc., c/o Edward Faria Germano, 10362 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2023-0035 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received; and

1. Waseem Ahmed, Brampton Resident

2. Supreet Singh, Brampton Resident

3. Jenna Thibault, Weston Consulting, Ian Lindley, Crozier Consulting Engineers, and Rocky Yao, Pinchin Ltd., on behalf of Edward Germano (owner)

4. Doug Whillans, Brampton Resident

3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting Group Inc., c/o Edward Faria Germano, 10362 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2023-0035 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received:

1. Tejas Patel, Brampton Resident, dated December 29, 2023

2. Supreet Singh, Brampton Resident, dated January 7, 2024.

PDC005-2024

1. That the staff presentation re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Draft Plan Subdivision, Stanford Homes, WND Associates, 200 County Court Blvd, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0028 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received;

2. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Draft Plan Subdivision, Stanford Homes, WND Associates, 200 County Court Blvd, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0028 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received:

1. Andrew Ferancik, WND Associates

2. Aris Gouvis, Brampton Resident

3. Joseph Oliveiras, Brampton Resident

4. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

5. Raman Grewal, Brampton Resident

6. Harjeet Khroud, Brampton Resident

7. Randy Benham, Brampton Resident

PDC006-2024

1. That the staff presentation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. on behalf of Manga (Queen) Inc., 249 Queen Street East, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0040 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received; and

2. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. on behalf of Manga (Queen) Inc., 249 Queen Street East, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0040 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received:

1. Sia May, Brampton Resident, dated December 25, 2023.

PDC007-2024

1. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Arcadis on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Peel, 1358 Queen Street West, Ward 5, File: OZS-2023-0027 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received; and

1. Amardeep Soin, Brampton Resident, on behalf of Credit Valley Residents Association (and petition)

2. Yasir Nowshahri, Brampton Resident

3. Garvit Chugh, Brampton Resident

2. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Arcadis on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Peel, 1358 Queen Street West, Ward 5, File: OZS-2023-0027 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received:

1. Anmol Arora, dated December 22, 2023.

PDC009-2024

1. That the report from François Hémon-Morneau, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Development Services, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, GSP Group Inc., c/o William Osler Health System, 20 Lynch Street, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0025 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received;

2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by GSP Group Inc. on behalf of William Osler Health System, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0025, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Attachment 11 of this report be adopted;

4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended; and

5. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, GSP Group Inc., c/o William Osler Health System, 20 Lynch Street, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0025 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received:

1. Jakub Hlavnicka, dated October 2, 2023.

PDC010-2024

1. That the report from Arjun Singh, Development Planner, Development Services, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., Paradise Homes Mahogany Inc., 7896 Mavis Road, Ward 4, File: OZS-2023-0033 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received;

2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of Paradise Homes Mahogany Inc. (File: OZS-2023-0033) be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 10 to this report be adopted; and

4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended.

PDC008-2024

1. That the report from Arjun Singh, Development Planner, Development Services, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Arcadis on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Peel, 1358 Queen Street West, Ward 5, File: OZS-2023-0027 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received;

2. That the application for an Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by Arcadis, on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Peel (File: OZS-2023-0027) be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendment to the Official Plan, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report be adopted;

4. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 10 to this report be adopted; and

5. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 22 (1B) and Section 34 (10.4) respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended.

PDC011-2024

That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of November 21, 2023, Recommendations HB060-2023 - HB064-2023, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

HB060-2023

That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of November 21, 2023 be approved as published and circulated.

HB061-2023

1. That the report from Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, Integrated City Planning, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of November 21, 2023, re: 10020 Mississauga Road – Heritage Impact Assessment - Ward 6 be received;

2. That the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 10020 Mississauga Road, titled 10020-10054 Mississauga Road & 2036 Bovaird Drive West, Brampton, Ontario, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2023 attached as Attachment 1 to this report be accepted; and

3. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the alternations, relocation, removal or demolition as set out in this report, including heritage permit, a building permit or a topsoil stripping and grading permit, the owner shall:

i. Address demolition of the farmhouse under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and section 6 of Ontario Regulation 385/21;

ii. De-designation, if warranted, be addressed as per the requirements laid in Section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act;

iii. Provide Final Commemoration/ Interpretation Plan; and

iv. Required securities be submitted as a part of development agreement to address implementation of Final Commemoration/ Interpretation Plan.

HB062-2023

That the report from Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, dated September 18, 2023, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of November 21, 2023, re: Heritage Report Terms of Reference Documents be received.

HB063-2023

1. That the discussion at the request of Steve Collie, Co-Chair, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of November 21, 2023, re: Highlights of Heritage Event on February 10, 2024, be received;

2. That Clerk’s Office staff be requested to send an email reminder to Board members regarding participation at the event.

HB064-2023

That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

PDC012-2024

That the following correspondence from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, dated December 6, 2023, re: Bill 150: Provincial Review of Minister’s Decision on Peel Official Plan, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.

PDC013-2024

That the following correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Peel, dated December 19, 2023, re: Consideration of Potential Employment Area Conversions Results, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.

PDC014-2024

That the following correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Peel, dated December 19, 2023, re: Reversal of Provincial Decisions on Municipal Official Plans, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.

PDC015-2024

That the following correspondence from Hannah Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 20, 2023, re: Consultations on Potential Revocation or Amendments of Certain Minister's Zoning Orders, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.

PDC016-2024

That the following correspondence from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 20, 2023, re: Housing Supply Action Plans, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 15, 2024, be received.

PDC017-2024

That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

12.4

^ Minutes – Committee of Council – January 17, 2024

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C003-2024

The recommendations approved under consent are as follows.

CW001-2024

That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024 be approved, as amended, to vary the order of items to deal with Item 12.1.1 prior to Item 6.2.

CW002-2024

That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.3.1, 11.4.1, 12.3.1

CW003-2024

That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Item 12.2.1 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study – Advance to TPAP Stage (RM 35/2023), be received:

1. Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

2. Chris Drew, Brampton Transit Rider, on behalf of Transit Riders and the Drew Family of Brampton

CW004-2024

1. That the presentation and report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study – Advance to TPAP Stage (RM 35/2023), be received;

2. That staff be directed to advance the preferred tunnel alignment through the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP);

3. That staff be directed to continue to engage with federal and provincial officials to help explore and discuss potential funding options for the LRT Extension;

4. That staff monitor the status of various federal and provincial infrastructure programs and when appropriate, submit applications to help fund the extension of the Hazel McCallion LRT from Steeles Avenue to Downtown Brampton; and

5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx, the Province (Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Infrastructure) and the Federal government (Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure); and to the Brampton area MPs and MPPs, along with related correspondence.

CW005-2024

That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Advisor, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

CW006-2024

1. That the report from Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Design, Supply and Installation of Park Shade Shelters, Playgrounds and Outdoor Sport Amenities at Various Locations Citywide, be received;

2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the design, supply and installation of park shade shelters at various locations;

3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the design, supply and installation of playgrounds at various locations;

4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the design, supply and installation of playground surfacing at various locations;

5. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for tennis and pickleball court design and construction at various locations;

6. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for a tape ball field and youth cricket pitches including all design and landscaping components at various locations; and

7. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for miscellaneous parks design, landscaping, and construction at various locations.

CW007-2024

That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 3rd Quarter 2023, be received.

CW008-2024

That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024 re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 3rd Quarter 2023, be received.

CW009-2024

1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2024, be received;

2. That the City of Brampton consents to a by-law delegating the upper tier tax ratio setting authority within the Region of Peel to the lower-tier municipalities and to a continuation of the apportionment methodology in place for the 2023 tax year; and.

3. That a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region of Peel before March 1, 2024.

CW010-2024

1. That the report from Jason Tamming, Director, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Important and Commemoratives Dates 2024, be received; and

2. That Council approve the proposed 2024 Commemorative Dates Listing and recommended tactics (Appendix A).

CW011-2024

That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of November 28, 2023, Recommendations AAC022-2023 to AAC027-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, be approved.

AAC022-2023

That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of November 28, 2023 be approved as published and circulated.

AAC023-2023

That the presentation by Sabrina Cook, Accessibility Coordinator, re: Site Plan and Capital Project Review Process, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of November 28, 2023, be received

AAC024-2023

That the presentation by Pauline Dolovich, Principal, Reich&Petch Design International, re: Brampton Sport Hall of Fame - Accessible Review to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of November 28, 2023 be received.

AAC025-2023

That the presentation by Robert Eland, Architect, Architecture49 Inc., entitled, 'Brampton Transit Facility - Accessibility Review', to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of November 28, 2023 be received.

AAC026-2023

That the report by Roberta Van Belkom, Enforcement Officer, Legislative Services, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of November 28, 2023, re: Accessible Enforcement Statistics - Q3 2023 be received.

AAC027-2023

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on February 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

CW012-2024

That the correspondence from Tamara Chipperfield, Credit Valley Conservation, dated January 4, 2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, re: Notice of Meeting to Approve the Apportionment to Participating Municipalities (2024 Budget), be received.

CW013-2024

That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, Recommendations EAC017-2023 to EAC023-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, be approved.

EAC017-2023

That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, be approved, as amended to add the following item:

6.3 Verbal Update from Raman Vasudev, Chair, re: Requirement of Green Bins in Public Parks.

6.4 Verbal Update from Raman Vasudev, Chair, re: Maintenance of Green Grass in All Plazas.

EAC018-2023

That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, re: Don't Mow, Let It Grow Initiative, be received.

EAC019-2023

That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, re: Grow Green Awards, be received.

EAC020-2023

That the verbal update from Raman Vasudev, Chair, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, re: Requirement of Green Bins In Public Parks, be received.

EAC021-2023

That the verbal update from Raman Vasudev, Chair, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 5, 2023, re: Maintenance of Green Grass In All Plazas, be received.

EAC022-2023

That an Ad-Hoc Pollinator Sub-Committee be established for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, and the following members be appointed thereto:

1. Charles Coimbra
2. Neil Fairhead
3. Sherry-Ann Ram
4. Sukran Balaban
5. Subhash Chander Duggal
6. Hardik Mankad
7. Sandra Roppa

EAC023-2023

That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn.

CW014-2024

That the Referred Matters List - 4th Quarter Update 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 17, 2024, be received.

CW015-2024

That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

13.

Unfinished Business

Nil

14.

Correspondence

Nil

15.

Notices of Motion

Nil

16.

Other Business/New Business

16.1

Referred Matters List

Nil

16.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor, re. Piloting Soneil Spark Technology in a City of Brampton Parking Lot

Dealt with under Item 7.1 – Resolution C005-2024

See also Resolution C004-2024

17.

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made during the meeting. Mayor Brown confirmed there were no questions from members of the public in attendance at the meeting.  Shawnica Hans, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted by e-mail.

18.

By-laws

The following motion was considered.

• C008-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan

  That By-laws 1-2024 to 8-2024, before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 24, 2024, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

  Carried

  The by-laws were approved as follows.

  By-law 1-2024 – To amend By-law 308-2012, as amended – being the “Building Division Appointment By-law”

  By-law 2-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2108 – maintenance easements for one lot and one block near Embleton Road and Heritage Road – Ward 6 (PLC-2023-0024) 

  By-law 3-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2104 – multiple lots and blocks along Inspire Boulevard and Duxbury Road near Bramalea Road and Mayfield Road – Ward 9 (PLC-2023-0026)

  By-law 4-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – GSP Group Inc. – c/o William Osler Health System – 20 Lynch Street – Ward 3 (File: OZS-2023-0025)

  See Item 12.3 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC009-2024 – January 15, 2024

  By-law 5-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – 10365 Gore Developments Limited (Fieldgate) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. –10365 The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0039)

  See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC176-2024 – December 4, 2023

  By-law 6-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – Emerald Castle Developments Inc (Cachet Developments) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – 10431 The Gore Road –  Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0047)

  See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC176-2024 – December 4, 2023

  By-law 7-2024 – To adopt Amendment Number OP2006-260 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – 47-1 Country Properties & Castlemore Country Properties – Glen Schnarr & Associates – Northeast corner of Castlemore Road and Clarkway Drive – Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0050)

  See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC166-2023 – November 20. 2023 and By-law 8-2024

  By-law 8-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – 47-1 Country Properties & Castlemore Country Properties – Glen Schnarr & Associates – northeast corner of Castlemore Road and Clarkway Drive – Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0050)

  See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC166-2023 – November 20. 2023 and By-law 7-2024

  
  

18.1

By-law 1-2024 – To amend By-law 308-2012, as amended – being the “Building Division Appointment By-law”

18.2

By-law 2-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2108 – maintenance easements for one lot and one block near Embleton Road and Heritage Road – Ward 6 (PLC-2023-0024) 

18.3

By-law 3-2024 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2104 – multiple lots and blocks along Inspire Boulevard and Duxbury Road near Bramalea Road and Mayfield Road – Ward 9 (PLC-2023-0026)

18.4

By-law 4-2024 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – GSP Group Inc. – c/o William Osler Health System – 20 Lynch Street – Ward 3 (File: OZS-2023-0025)

18.5

By-law 5-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – 10365 Gore Developments Limited (Fieldgate) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. –10365 The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0039)

18.6

By-law 6-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – Emerald Castle Developments Inc (Cachet Developments) – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – 10431 The Gore Road –  Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0047)

18.7

By-law 7-2024 – To adopt Amendment Number OP2006-260 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – 47-1 Country Properties & Castlemore Country Properties – Glen Schnarr & Associates 

18.8

By-law 8-2024 – To amend By-law 270-2004, as amended – 47-1 Country Properties & Castlemore Country Properties – Glen Schnarr & Associates – northeast corner of Castlemore Road and Clarkway Drive – Ward 10 (File: OZS-2021-0050)

19.

Closed Session

Note: Items 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 and 19.5 were considered under Consent Resolution C003-2024.

The following motion was considered.

• C009-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

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

  19.4. 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 – a negotiation matter

  Carried

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

  19.4 – This item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, no direction was given to staff.

  
  

19.1

^ Closed Session Minutes - Special Council Meeting - December 5, 7 and 13, 2023

19.2

^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - December 6, 2023

19.3

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

19.4

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

19.5

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

20.

Confirming By-law

20.1

By-law 9-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 24, 2024

The following motion was considered.

• C010-2024
  Moved by Regional Councillor Toor
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of January 24, 2024, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

  By-law 9-2024 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 24, 2024.

  Carried

21.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• C011-2024
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan

  That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

  Carried