Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, January 15, 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
• Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services
• 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
• 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 recessed at 11:03 a.m. At 11:45 a.m. Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 12:00 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 12:14 p.m. and adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered. 

• CW001-2025

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Add:

  9.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Seniors’ Council

  12.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Budget Amendment - Black History Month

  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, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.4.1, 10.2.1, 10.3.1, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 13.1, 15.1, 15.3

The following motion was considered.

• CW002-2025

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025 be approved as part of Consent:

  7.1, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.4.1, 10.2.1, 10.3.1, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 13.1, 15.1, 15.3

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Passing of Former Councillor Grant Gibson

Members of Council acknowledged the passing of former Councillor Grant Gibson and remembered his passion, dedication, and many contributions to the Brampton community as a Member of Council, Brampton resident, and volunteer. It was noted that flags were flown at half mast on December 26, 2024 in his honour. 

See Item 8.3.4 - Recommendation CW015-2025

  

5.2

Announcement - 2024 Granicus Digital Government Award for Operational Excellence - Brampton Building and Business Portal

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Palleschi

Farhad Habibi, Director of Building and Chief Building Official, announced that the City of Brampton is a recipient of the 2024 Granicus Digital Government Award for Operational Excellence for the Brampton Building and Business Portal. Farhad thanked staff from the Building and Information Technology Divisions for their efforts, and the Commissioners for their support.

Regional Councillor Palleschi provided additional information regarding this award and the benefits of the Brampton Building and Business Portal for residents and stakeholders, noting that it will improve the customer experience and drive operational efficiency.

  

5.3

Announcement – Retirement of Alya Inam from the Mental Health Unit at Trillium Health Partners

Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown

This item was dealt with under delegations.

Alya Inam provided an overview of her experience and concerns regarding the Mental Health Unit at Trillium Health Partners.

Mayor Brown advised the delegation that this matter is not within the City's jurisdiction and suggested the delegate contact the Patient Ombudsman to address the concerns raised.

The following motion was considered.

• CW003-2025

  That the delegation from Alya Inam, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Mental Health Unit at Trillium Health Partners, be received.

  Carried

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Possible Delegations re: Surplus Declaration for Transfer of Fee Simple Interest of a portion of City-Owned Lands at 0 and 40 Aurora Place (PIN 14243-0650 (LT) and PIN 14243-1042 (LT)) – Ward 2

In response to an inquiry from the Chair, Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, confirmed that no one expressed an interest in delegating to Committee on this matter. 

See Item 12.2.4 – Recommendation CW027-2025

  

6.2

Delegation from Mariam Adam, Chief Operating Officer, Yes Youth and Women Can, and Board of Director, Brampton International Festival, re: Swahili Heritage Month

Note: This item was withdrawn at the request of the delegation.

  

6.3

Delegation from Melissa Williams, Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), re: Fletchers Creek SNAP - Five Years of Neighbourhood-Scale Climate Action

Constance Tsang, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided an overview of the Fletchers Creek SNAP project, and introduced the delegation.

Melissa Williams, Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), provided a presentation regarding the Fletchers Creek Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) - Five Years of Neighbourhood-Scale Climate Action.

Committee discussion took place regarding the success of the Fletcher's Creek SNAP and its extension into other areas of Brampton and province-wide.

Regional Councillor Santos invited the CVC and Fletcher's Creek SNAP residents to participate in the Earth Day clean-up event taking place at Fred Kline Park in April 2025.

The following motion was considered.

• CW004-2025

  That the delegation from Melissa Williams, Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Fletchers Creek SNAP - Five Years of Neighbourhood-Scale Climate Action, be referred to staff to consider a location for a subsequent SNAP project.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Michelle Bilek, Founding Member, Peel Poverty Action Group and Canadian Lived Experience Leadership Network, re: Homelessness and Encampments  

Note: The delegation was not present at the time the delegation was called.

  

6.5

Delegation from Ratish Saini, Parmjot Marjara, Sanjay, and Gurpreet Kainth, Driving Instructor, re: Annual Renewal Fee Waiver for Driving School Operator, Driving School Plate and Driving Instructor Licences

Ratish Saini, Driving School Instructor, addressed Committee regarding a request to waive the annual renewal fees for Driving School Operator, Driving School Plate and Driving Instructor Licences. The delegation outlined the financial and operational challenges faced by the Driving School Industry due to immigration policy changes and the introduction of various restrictions and regulations by senior levels of government. The delegation highlighted the important role of driving schools in the community and sought Committee's support for the waiver of Driving School licensing fees to support the industry. In addition, the delegation thanked the Committee for their consideration of Item 7.2 (Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report) to improve driver safety.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Impact of immigration restrictions by the Federal Government on driving schools in Brampton
• Impact of fraudulent driving schools
• The need to support driving schools that are operating legally

The following motion was considered.

• CW005-2025

  That the delegation from Ratish Saini, Parmjot Marjara, Sanjay, and Gurpreet Kainth, Driving Instructor, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Annual Renewal Fee Waiver for Driving School Operator, Driving School Plate and Driving Instructor Licences, be referred to staff for a report thereon. 

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Manohar Singh Bal,  Director and Secretary, Gurdwara Guru Nanak Mission Centre, re: Bicycle Lane and Barrier Poles on Guru Nanak Street

Manohar Singh Bal, Director and Secretary, Gurdwara Guru Nanak Mission Centre, provided information to Committee regarding the impact of the bike lane and barrier pole installation on Guru Nanak Street on traffic flow entering and exiting the Gurdwara, particularly on weekends. The delegation requested that the bike lane and barrier poles be removed from Guru Nanak Street and that an advance left turn signal be installed. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Traffic on Guru Nanak Street at peak periods and during religious events
• Indication that the barrier poles were installed by the Region of Peel 
• The need to review options for other access points into the Gurdwara
• Concerns regarding the design of the bike lane

The following motion was considered.

• CW006-2025

  That the delegation from Manohar Singh Bal,  Director and Secretary, Gurdwara Guru Nanak Mission Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Bicycle Lane and Barrier Poles on Guru Nanak Street, be referred to staff for consultation with the Region of Peel with respect to the immediate removal of the barrier poles on Guru Nanak Street; and also the delegation be requested to appear before Regional Council on this matter.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Zum Line Construction Scheduling

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee regarding the matter of Zum Line construction scheduling and presented information regarding the construction of Zum lines from 2010 to 2025, public transportation construction in the City of Toronto, and Zum ridership. In addition, the delegation advised that adding service will increase ridership.

The following motion was considered. 

• CW007-2025

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Zum Line Construction Scheduling, be received.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

^ Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

• CW008-2025

  That the presentation from Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

7.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report

Regional Councillor Santos introduced, and provided an overview of, a motion regarding driver training and examinations, and the Auditor General Report.

Discussion on this matter included:

• Increase of poor driver behaviour
• Provincial responsibility for driver training and testing
• Auditor General Report findings and recommendations
• Fraudulent driver training and testing activities
• Driving school blitzes undertaken by Enforcement and By-law Services

The following motion was considered.

• CW009-2025

  Whereas:

  • It is a relief that Premier Ford was unharmed in the accident on the 401 in Pickering involving a reckless driver (age 18) from Oshawa on January 8, 2025 (Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-premier-doug-ford-uninjured-in-highway-401-collision-says-his-office-1.7168982)
  • In addition to tragic loss of life and injury, vehicle collisions cause higher auto-insurance rates, unwanted congestion, lost productivity, and significant costs associated with emergency response (police, fire, paramedics, hospital emergency rooms and healthcare);
  • According to the OPP, there were more car collision-related deaths (568) on Ontario highways in 2023 than in any year since 2007, making it the deadliest year in over 15 years and “…it's so critically important that we understand the rules of the road and we share the road safely, responsibly and understand the consequences for making a bad decision can be deadly." (Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opp-number-fatalities-last-year-deadly-year-1.7204528);
  • That same year 26,425 were injured in vehicle collisions according to the MTO Preliminary 2023 Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (Source: https://www.ontario.ca/files/2024-07/mto-orsar-preliminary2023-en.pdf)
  • As of Thanksgiving 2024, the OPP notes that 296 drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists died in car collisions, and the vast majority of those road incidents were preventable and attributed to poor and careless actions and behaviours (Source: https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/nearly-300-people-missing-from-thanksgiving-tables-opp-1.7070787), one-fifth involving a transport truck (as at July 2024 Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/one-fifth-of-fatal-collisions-in-2024-involve-transport-trucks-9177343)
  • 2024 is the most dangerous year for pedestrians and cyclists who have been particularly at risk this year, with fatalities in these two road user classes up 100 per cent and 82 per cent respectively over this time last year (Source: https://www.mondaq.com/canada/rail-road-cycling/1565790/how-2024-has-quickly-become-the-deadliest-year-for-cyclists-and-pedestrians);
  • By far, the most common type of conviction of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and cause for fatalities was speeding, representing 60.4% of all HTA convictions (Source: https://www.g1.ca/driving-statistics/);
  • Peel Region had 25 fatalities due to car collisions - 13 in Brampton and 12 in Mississauga;
  • The most dangerous places to drive in Ontario are Brantford (0.7/5), Kingston (0.7/5), Burlington (0.8/5)and Brampton (1.1/5), which impacts road safety and insurance affordability for everyone in these communities (Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/top-10-safest-and-most-dangerous-cities-to-drive-in-ontario-in-2024-889054846.html);
  • From January to September 2024 the following traffic violation charges have been made by Peel Police:
  • 632 careless driving charges (345 in Brampton, a 25% increase compared to Jan-Sep 2023)
  • 559 cellphone use while driving charges (125 in Brampton, a 29% increase compared to Jan-Sep 2023)
  • 6,367 speeding charges (830 in Brampton, a 117% increase compared to Jan-Sep 2023)
  • 1,992 “Fail to Stop” at a stop sign charges (874 in Brampton, a 74% increase compared to Jan-Sep 2023);
  • To mitigate speeding drivers, The City of Brampton has made historic investments in ASE cameras, an ASE processing centre, speed bumps, road diets, lower speed limits, police enforcement and other traffic calming measures, however like all municipalities, lacks jurisdiction over driver training and examinations, an area requiring urgent reform under the Provincial Government;
  • Under the HTA, the Ministry of Transportation (Ministry) is responsible for protecting the public by restricting the privilege of driving to those who demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to drive safely;
  • Ensuring that drivers receive appropriate and effective training and testing before they get a driver’s licence is a crucial step in keeping Ontario’s roads safe;
  • The Auditor General (AG) conducted a value for money audit (AG Report) which includes 18 recommendations (summary attached to this motion) for the Provincial Government Ministry, published in December 2023 and concludes by highlighting:

  “Our audit concluded that the Ministry of Transportation did not have effective evidence-based driver examination programs to evaluate and test novice drivers thoroughly and consistently. The Ministry did not provide effective oversight of novice driver training and driver examination service providers to ensure desired service outcomes with due regard to economy. Ministry oversight of driving schools and instructors was limited. It does not regulate driver training services outside of the optional Beginner Driver Education program, curbing its ability to identify and/or deter substandard training practices within the industry. In addition, the Ministry’s monitoring programs were not designed to proactively identify drivers with repeat suspensions or high-risk medical conditions, impeding the effectiveness of these programs to maximize road safety in Ontario.  (Source Page 4: https://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en23/AR_drivertraining_en23.pdf);

  • In March 2024, CBC Marketplace broke an investigative story “Driving schools selling shortcuts to insurance discounts and faster road tests” where schools submit false information to government saying drivers completed 40 hours of training, consistent with concerning findings in the AG Report (Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-driving-schools-education-fee-1.7134557); and
  • The provincial government has not provided a substantial update on any action taken regarding the recommendations in the AG Report to improve driver training and examination for safer drivers and improve safety on our roads.

  Therefore be it resolved that:

  1. The City Brampton endorse the Auditor General Value-for-Money Audit Driver Training and Examination Report (AG Report) - its findings and 18 recommendations to ensure that we have safe and qualified drivers on our roads; and
  2. The City of Brampton share this motion and endorsement with the Premier, Minister of Transportation, all local MPPs, and the leaders of the official opposition and third party; and
  3. The City of Brampton request a formal update from the provincial government and meeting with the Minister of Transportation regarding any action taken to date based on the recommendations described in the AG Report, particularly those that prioritize improved driver training and examination for safer drivers on our roads; and
  4. The City of Brampton forward this motion and attachment to any cities or towns listed in the AG Report and the top dangerous cities in Ontario, encouraging them to pass a similar motion; and CC them in the follow-up correspondence to the province; and
  5. The City of Brampton forward this motion, attachment, and follow-up correspondence to the Region of Peel, Peel Police, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Driving Instructors Association, and Young Drivers of Canada.
  6. Staff report back with data to identify road safety hotspots with the intention to use the data strategically with Peel Police to improve Brampton’s status as a safe city to drive.
  7. Staff report back on bylaw enforcement tactics regarding driving instructors as referenced on page 22 of the AG Report: “In some municipalities, such as Brampton, municipal bylaw officers patrolled test routes and issued fines to driving instructors who lingered around exam routes.
  Carried

7.3

Correspondence from Charles Matthews, Brampton Resident, re: Item 7.2 - Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report

• CW010-2025

  That the correspondence from Charles Matthews, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Item 7.2 - Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report, be received.

  Carried

8.

Public Works and Engineering Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update

• CW011-2025

  1. That the report from Binita Poudyal, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, as outlined in the subject report.

  Carried

8.2.2

Staff Report re: In-service Safety Review – Creditview Road Between Mayfield Road and Bovaird Drive West - Ward 6

The following motion was considered.

• CW012-2025

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: In-service Safety Review - Creditview Road Between Mayfield Road and Bovaird Drive West - Ward 6, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to extend the Community Safety Zone on Creditview Road between a point 34 metres north of Buick Boulevard and Bleasdale Avenue.

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

^ Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - December 3, 2024

• CW013-2025

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024, Recommendations EAC031-2024 to EAC035-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  EAC031-2024

  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024, be approved.

  EAC032-2024

  That the delegation from Melissa Williams, Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024, re: Fletchers Creek SNAP - Five Years of Neighbourhood-Scale Climate Action, be received.

  EAC033-2024

  That the verbal update from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024, re: Culture Days Announcement/Spotlight Awards - Watercolour Painting Session at Dearbourne Pollinator Habitat, be received.

  EAC034-2024

  That the verbal update from Tooba Shakeel, Policy Planner - Environment, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024, re: Environmental Celebration 2025 Update, be received.

  EAC035-2024

  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    

  
  

8.3.2

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - December 5, 2024

• CW014-2025

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 5, 2024, Recommendations SC061-2024 to SC071-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC061-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 5, 2024 be approved as published and circulated.

  SC062-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Steve Murray, Principal, and Daniella Geraci-Samlal, resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council of meeting of December 5, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at Intersection of Gowland Gate and Major William Street, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, 15 Fincham Avenue - Ward 5, be received; and.
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC063-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Jannet Giftopoulos, School Administrator, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 5, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard and Review of Parking Issues on Greenbriar Road, Greenoble Public School, 33 Greenbriar Road - Ward 8 be received; and,
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC064-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Fydez Tan, resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 5, 2024, be received, re: Request to Review Safety at Intersection of Red Maple Drive and Royal Orchard Drive, Traffic Congestion, Parking Issues, and Crossing Guard, Royal Orchard Middle School, 77 Royal Orchard Drive - Ward 5 be received; and
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC065-2024

  That the correspondence from Baljinder Kaur, resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 5, 2024, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion on Chapparal Drive and Honey Bee Drive, Sunny View Middle School, 30 Chapparal Drive - Ward 9, be forwarded to Enforcement and By-law Services staff to respond to signage and traffic violations.

  SC066-2024

  That the report by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 5, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics - October 22 - November 25, 2024 be received.

  SC067-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report Sunny View Middle School, be received;
  2. That the principal be requested to implement a safety awareness campaign within the school to educate students and parents about the dangers of jaywalking and the importance of using crosswalks; and,
  3. That the Manager of Transportation Right-of-Way & Safety be requested to consider adding speed bumps or pedestrian signals in front of the school to slow traffic and improve safety which would prevent potential accidents.

  SC068-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for St. John Bosco Catholic School be received;
  2. That the principal be requested to contact the School Board to review the Kiss and Ride and bus areas with the possibility of reverting to the original configuration on the property; and,
  3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services arrange for the enforcement of the “No Stopping” restrictions on North Park Road during arrival and dismissal times.

  SC069-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Ridgeview Public School be received;
  2. That the Manger of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to arrange for the enforcement of the No Parking/No Stopping restrictions on Brenda Avenue during school arrival and dismissal times;
  3. That a Crossing Guard is not warranted at the intersection of Brenda Avenue and Harold Street; and,
  4. That the Manager of Manager of Transportation Right-of-Way & Safety be requested to arrange for a site line review at Harold Street and Brenda Avenue for the drivers exiting Brenda Avenue and for parked vehicles on the south side of Harold Street, west of Brenda Avenue.

  SC070-2024

  1. That the site inspection report Burnt Elm Public School, be received;
  2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to arrange for increased patrols during the school start and dismissal times to enforce parking regulations; and,
  3. That the principal continue to educate the school community and students on safety procedures in and around the school at start and dismissal times.

  SC071-2024

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on January 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

   

  
  

8.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Hurontario LRT Update

In response to a question from Regional Councillor Medeiros, Transit staff provided an update regarding the LRT project in Brampton and advised that a report with further updates will be presented at a future meeting.

 

8.3.4

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Naming the Chris Gibson Hockey Pad in Honour of former City Councillor Grant Gibson

(See Item 5.1)

Regional Councillor Medeiros recognized former Councillor Grant Gibson's commitment to public service and advised that the Gibson family has requested that the hockey pad at the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, which was named in honour of Grant Gibson's father, be named in his honour.

Members of Council expressed support for this naming request. 

The following motion was considered.  

• CW015-2025

  That staff be directed to report on the potential renaming of the ice pad at the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre in honour of former Councillor Grant Gibson.

  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

Nil

  

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee - December 5, 2024

• CW016-2025

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of December 5, 2024, Recommendations SHF016-2024 to SHF020-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SHF016-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of December 5, 2024 be approved as written and published.

  SHF017-2024

  That the Minutes of the Nomination Sub-Committee Meeting of September 19, 2024 to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of December 5, 2024 be received.

  SHF018-2024

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

  14.1. 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.

  SHF019-2024

  That the direction agreed upon within Closed Session, be approved, and that the official results be announced by media release once approved by Council.

  SHF020-2024

  That Brampton Sports Hall of Fame do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. 

   

  
  

9.3.2

^ Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - December 12, 2024

• CW017-2025

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, Recommendations BCS012-2024 to BCS018-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  BCS012-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be amended,

  To Add:

  7.3  Discussion at the request of Roop Sindhu, Citizen Member, re: Emergency Vehicles and How They Can Access Intersections With Divided Bike Lanes and Just One Lane of Traffic in Each Direction During Rush Hour Periods

  8.1 Correspondence from Pastor Eric Onderwater, Grace Canadian Reformed Church, re: Safety Concerns Creditview Road

  BCS013-2024

  That the presentation from Grace Cook, Policy Analyst, Region of Peel; Sharon Mayne, CEO, Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin and Andrine Johnson, CEO, Embrave: Agency to End Violence, re: Family and Intimate Violence Prevention, 2024 Campaign, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be received.

  BCS014-2024

  That the presentation from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking and Michael Kralt, Director, Automated Enforcement and Court Administration, re: Automated Speed Enforcement Update, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be received.

  BCS015-2024

  That the presentation from Razmin Said, Senior Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, re:  Safe Public Spaces for All: Addressing Encampments In the City of Brampton (RM55/224), to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be received.

  BCS016-2024

  • That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - 2025 Meeting Schedule, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be received; and,
  • That the schedule for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Road Show be supported by the City Clerk’s Office and the Community Safety and Well-Being Office, Information Technology; and,
  • That Strategic Communications promote off-site committee meetings to go out to each ward pairing within Brampton;
  • That the City Clerk’s Office work with staff to coordinate two additional Committee meetings to accommodate visits to all ward pairings;
  • That correspondence be sent to all ward pairing Councillors.

  BCS017-2024

  Correspondence from Pastor Eric Onderwater, Grace Canadian Reform Church, re: Safety Concerns Creditview Road, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 12, 2024, be referred to Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations, for further review and report back at the Committee of Council meeting of January 15, 2025. 

  BCS018-2024

  That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

   

  
  

9.3.3

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente re: Seniors Council

Regional Councillor Vicente requested that a new Seniors Council be established with support from City staff.

The following motion was considered.

• CW018-2025

  That staff be requested to develop a draft terms of reference for an advisory committee of Council with respect to seniors in Brampton.

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

^ Correspondence from Monica Nikopoulos, Registered Orthomolecular Holistic Health and Cancer Practitioner, re: Water Fluoridation

• CW019-2025

  That the correspondence from Monica Nikopoulos, Registered Orthomolecular Holistic Health and Cancer Practitioner, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2024, re: Water Fluoridation, be received.

  Carried

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Regional Councillor Palleschi asked that Strategic Communications staff promote off-site meetings of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee, in accordance with a recommendation of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee (See Item 9.3.2 - Recommendation BCS016-2024).

 

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

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Occupancy Standards and Overcrowding in Rental Accommodations (RM 63/2024)

Note: Referred from the December 11, 2024 City Council meeting, pursuant to Resolution C234-2024.

(See Item 10.2.2)

• CW020-2025

  1. That the report from Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader, Project Management, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2024, re: Occupancy Standards and Overcrowding in Rental Accommodations (RM 63/2024), be received;

  2. That City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Property Standards By-law 165-2022, as amended, regarding occupancy standards;

  3. That City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Administrative Penalty (Non-parking) By-law 218-2019, as amended, regarding fines for repeat offenders;

  4. That staff be directed to facilitate any required amendments to the current and draft Zoning By-laws to accommodate changes in occupancy standards;

  5. That staff be directed to report back to City Council with an amending by-law to establish new user fees related to non-compliance and repeat re-inspections; and

  6. That staff be directed to review the Council-approved Second Unit Task Force and report back with recommendations to enhance its effectiveness in addressing evolving trends and improving service delivery, including identifying optimal staffing levels.

  Carried

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Proposed Amendments to By-law 165-2022, Occupancy Standards

The following motion was considered.

• CW021-2025

  That the report from Allyson Sander, Strategic Leader Project Management, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Proposed Amendments to By-law 165-2022, Occupancy Standards, be received.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

^ Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - December 10, 2024

• CW022-2025

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of December 10, 2024, Recommendations AAC013-2024 to AAC018-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  AAC013-2024

  That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 10, 2024 be approved as published and circulated.

  AAC014-2024

  1. That the delegation by Ryan Stitt, Salter Pilon Architecture, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 10, 2024, re: Howden Recreation Centre be received; and
  2. That staff be requested to consider the suggestions and changes put forward by the Committee with a view to incorporate the changes in the design and provide a status update at the next meeting.

  AAC015-2024

  1. That the discussion at the request of Vanessa Tantalo, Member, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 10, 2024, re: Accessibility Concerns at Rosalea Park Air Supported Structure Tennis Courts be received;
  2. That the request for information regarding the building permit and drawings for the construction of Rosalea Park Air Supported Structure Tennis Courts be referred to accessibility staff for discussions with the Planning department staff and possibly be brought to the Planning and Development Committee; and,
  3. That an update be provided at the next Accessibility Advisory Committee on the status of the accessibility issues raised at the meeting.

  AAC016-2025

  1. That the discussion at the request of the City Clerk's Office, re: Franco Spadafora, Member, Relocation be received;
  2. That Franco Spadafora, Co-Chair, be permitted to continue as a member of the Committee and attend meetings virtually; and,
  3. That a Co-Chair be selected to fill the position for the remainder of the Term of Council.

  AAC017-2024

  That the update by City Clerk's Office, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 10, 2024, re: Resignation of Chris Mann, Member be received.

  AAC018-2024

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on February 25, 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

11.3.1

^ Minutes - MedTech Task Force - November 7, 2024

• CW023-2025

  That the Minutes of the MedTech Task Force Meeting of November 7, 2024, Recommendations MTTF007-2024 to MTTF011-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  MTTF007-2024

  That the agenda for the MedTech Task Force Committee Meeting of November 7, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  MTTF008-2024

  1. That the following presentations to the MedTech Task Force Committee Meeting of November 7, 2024, re:
  2. William Osler Health Systems
  3. Ontario Centre of Innovation

  be received; and,

  2. That the City of Brampton and the post secondary and institutional partners on the Medtech Taskforce work together with Ontario Centre of Innovation to develop a business case for applying and obtaining support from the Ontario Centre of Innovation Life Sciences fund that will advance medical innovation in Brampton.

  MTTF009-2024

  That the following Verbal Update on Key Projects to the MedTech Task Force Committee Meeting of November 7, 2024, re: Wet Labs - Feasibility Study / Consultation Update, be received.

  MTTF010-2024

  That the MedTechTask Force - 2025 Meeting Schedule, to the MedTech Task Force Meeting of November 7, 2024, be received.

  MTTF011-2024

  That the MedTech Task Force do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Committee on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

   

  
  

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: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2025

• CW024-2025

  1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2025, 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 2024 tax year; and; 

  3. That a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region of Peel before March 1, 2025.

  Carried

12.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 3rd Quarter 2024

• CW025-2025

  That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 3rd Quarter 2024, be received.

  Carried

12.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 3rd Quarter 2024

• CW026-2025

  That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 3rd Quarter 2024, be received.

  Carried

12.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a portion of City-Owned Lands at 0 and 40 Aurora Place (PIN 14243-0650 (LT) and PIN 14243-1042 (LT) ) – Ward 2

• CW027-2025

  1. That the report from Demarr Royal, Real Estate Coordinator, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 2025, re: Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a portion of City-Owned Lands at 0 and 40 Aurora Place – Ward 2, be received; 

  2. That a by-law be enacted to declare surplus to the City’s requirements and approve the disposal of a portion of the City’s properties identified as 40 Aurora Place, PIN 14243-0650 (LT), approximately 0.149 acres together with a small adjacent triangular parcel at 0 Aurora Place, PIN 14243-1042 (LT), approximately 0.0022 acres, in accordance with previous Council direction, subject to the reservation or transfer of any required interests for utilities, services, setbacks, reserves, sidewalks or widenings as may be determined by the City of Brampton;  

  3. That staff negotiate the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the disposal of a portion of 40 Aurora Place, PIN 14243-0650 (LT) and 0 Aurora Place, PIN 14243-1042 (LT), at fair market value to the adjacent property owner of 10545 Hurontario St, Brampton, on an as-is-where-is basis; and

  4. That staff report back for Council approval to ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for portions of both properties.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Budget Amendment - Black History Month

Regional Councillor Brar provided an overview, and outlined the purpose, of Black History Month, and highlighted the importance of supporting Black History Month events.

The following motion was considered. 

• CW028-2025

  Whereas, throughout the month of February, the City of Brampton will recognize and celebrate Black History Month with a series of City-led and community activities and educational programs; 

  Whereas, Black History month events serve as a platform to prioritize community safety, highlight economic growth, promote community voice consultation, and empower youth; and

  Whereas, the Black History Month event provides opportunities to support and empower programs by the Black Empowerment unit;

  Therefore Be It Resolved That $15,000 be allocated to the Black History Month Events in 2025.

  Carried

12.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

12.6

Public Question Period

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

  

13.

Referred Matters List

13.1

^ Referred Matters List - 2024 Fourth Quarter Update

• CW029-2025

  That the Referred Matters List - 2024 Fourth Quarter Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 15, 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 ^ Closed Minutes - Sports Hall of Fame Committee, December 5, 2024

15.2  Committee of Adjustment Update        

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.

15.3 ^ Request to Begin Procurement – Enterprise IT Products and Services        

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

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

15.4 Verbal Update - Status of Negotiations        

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

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

15.5 Verbal Update - New Litigation        

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

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

 

Items 15.1 and 15.3 were approved under Consent.

The following motion was considered.

• CW030-2025

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

  15.2    Committee of Adjustment Update        

  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.

  15.4 Verbal Update - Status of Negotiations        

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

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

  15.5 Verbal Update - New Litigation        

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

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

  Carried

  In Open Session, G. Scharback, City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

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

  15.2 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in open session (See Recommendation CW031-2025).

  15.3 – This item was approved on consent, not discussed in closed session, and direction was deemed given, including that a motion be considered in open session (See Recommendation CW032-2025).

  15.4 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given.

  15.5 - This item was considered in closed session and no direction was given.

    

  
  

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.2:

  CW031-2025

  1. That staff be directed to continue to closely monitor Committee of Adjustment member attendance, and

  2. That staff be directed to establish an on-going training program for Committee of Adjustment members, for the remainder of the 2022 – 2026 term, that shall include further training related to bias, harassment, parliamentary procedures, Planning Act requirements, OACA training opportunities, member duties and responsibilities, and any other educational sessions deemed to be relevant to the work of the Committee by the City Clerk and/or the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management. 

  Carried

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.3:

  CW032-2025

  That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence a limited tender procurement direct with Microsoft for Microsoft Enterprise Products, Cloud Services and Support Services for a three (3) year period. 

  Carried

15.1

^ Closed Minutes - Sports Hall of Fame Committee, December 5, 2024

15.2

Committee of Adjustment Update

15.3

^ Request to Begin Procurement – Enterprise IT Products and Services

15.4

Verbal Update - Status of Negotiations

15.5

Verbal Update - New Litigation

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW033-2025

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried