Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
  • 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
Members Absent:
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos (other municipal business)
Staff Present:
  • Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services, and Acting Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Sameer Akhtar, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
  • Steven Ross, Acting City Solicitor
  • Shawnica Hans, Acting City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

1.
Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. and adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

  

2.
Approval of Agenda

 

The following motion was considered.

  • 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. 

    Carried

3.
Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

 

Nil

  

4.
Consent

 

The following items listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

(8.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.3.1, 11.4.1, 12.3.1)

The following motion was considered.

  • 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)

    Carried

    Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Consent motion was reopened and Item 12.3.1 was added.

      


5.
Announcements

 

Nil

  

6.
Public Delegations

 

6.1
Delegation from Zohaib Hanif, Realtor, re: Purchase or Lease of City Property Located at 52 Bramalea Road - Ward 7

This item has attachments. 
1.Delegation - Zohaib Hanif - Property Matter_Redacted.pdf
2.Submission - Zohaib Hanif - Property Matter.pdf

Note: The delegation was not in attendance at this meeting.

  

6.2
Delegations re: Item 12.2.1 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study – Advance to TPAP Stage (RM 35/2023)

This item has attachments. 
1.Delegation - BBOT - LRT Extension Study_Redacted.pdf
2.Delegation - Chris Drew - LRT Extension Study_Redacted.pdf

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

(See Items 12.1.1 and 12.2.1)

Items 12.1.1 and 12.2.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, provided a presentation regarding the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study – Advance to TPAP Stage.

Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT), outlined the BBOT's support for the LRT extension in Brampton and the recommendations in the staff report. The delegation expressed appreciation for the analysis within the report, acknowledged the City's commitment to this file, and highlighted the need to advocate for funding for this project. In addition, the delegation outlined the economic impact of the LRT for Downtown Brampton and the importance of completing this project as expeditiously as possible.

In response to questions from Committee, the delegation advised that the BBOT would partner with the City to advocate the Federal and Provincial Governments with respect to the LRT extension project.

Chris Drew, Brampton Transit Rider, on behalf of Transit Riders and the Drew Family of Brampton, thanked staff for the information provided in the report and for their efforts on the LRT extension project. The delegation highlighted the City's progress on this project to date, and provided information regarding the substantial growth in Brampton, the need to continue to advocate for transit funding, and transit investments and challenges in other municipalities.

Mayor Brown thanked the delegations for their submissions and outlined Brampton's need for a modern transit system. 

The following motion was considered.

  • 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

    Carried

  • Committee consideration of the staff report included the following:

    • Advocacy for the LRT extension project
    • Transit ridership in Brampton
    • Transit funding in the GTHA
    • Request that future reports include the economic impact of transit investments

    The following motion was considered.

    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.

    Carried

7.
Government Relations Matters

 

7.1
Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation - Government Relations Matters.pdf

Andrzej Hoffmann, Advisor, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional and Provincial Governments, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

The following motion was considered.

  • 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.

    Carried

8.
Community Services Section

 

8.1
Staff Presentations

 

Nil

  

8.2
Reports

 

8.2.1
^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Design, Supply and Installation of Park Shade Shelters, Playgrounds and Outdoor Sport Amenities at Various Locations Citywide

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - To Begin Procurement - Design, Supply, Installation of Park Shade Shelters, Playgrounds, Outdoor Sport Amenities.pdf
  • 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. 

    Carried

8.3
Other/New Business

 

Nil

  

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. S. Hans, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

9.
Legislative Services Section

 

9.1
Staff Presentations

 

Nil

  

9.2
Reports

 

Nil

  

9.3
Other/New Business

 

Nil

  

9.4
Correspondence

 

Nil

  

9.5
Councillors Question Period

 

Nil

  

9.6
Public Question Period

 

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

  

10.
Economic Development Section

 

10.1
Staff Presentations

 

Nil

  

10.2
Reports

 

Nil

  

10.3
Other/New Business

 

Nil

  

10.4
Correspondence

 

Nil

  

10.5
Councillors Question Period

 

Nil

  

10.6
Public Question Period

 

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

  

11.
Corporate Services Section

 

11.1
Staff Presentations

 

Nil

  

11.2
Reports

 

11.2.1
^ Staff Report re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 3rd Quarter 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter 2023.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Definition of Terms Referenced in this Report.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Specific Procurement Details.pdf
4.Appendix 3 - Upcoming Contract Renewals.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

11.2.2
^ Staff Report re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 3rd Quarter 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Active Consulting Services Contracts - 3rd Quarter 2023.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Greater than $25000.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Less than $25000.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

11.2.3
^ Staff Report re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2024.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

11.2.4
^ Staff Report re: Important and Commemorative Dates 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - Important and Commemorative Dates 2024.pdf
2.Appendix A - Important and Commemorative Dates_ Revised.pdf
  • 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).

    Carried

11.3
Other/New Business

 

11.3.1
^ Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - November 28, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - AAC_Nov28_2023 - English.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    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. 

     


11.4
Correspondence

 

11.4.1
^ Correspondence from Tamara Chipperfield, Credit Valley Conservation, dated January 4, 2024, re: Notice of Meeting to Approve the Apportionment to Participating Municipalities (2024 Budget)

This item has attachments. 
1.Correspondence - Credit Valley Conservation_Notice of Intent to Pass the 2024 Budget.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

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. S. Hans, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

12.
Public Works and Engineering Section

 

12.1
Staff Presentations

 

12.2
Reports

 

12.3
Other/New Business

 

12.3.1
^ Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - December 5, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - EAC_Dec05_2023 - English.pdf
  • 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.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    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.

     


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. S. Hans, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

13.
Referred Matters List

 

13.1
Referred Matters List - 4th Quarter Update 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.RML - 4th Quarter Update 2023 .pdf

The following motion was considered.

  • CW014-2024

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

    Carried

14.
Public Question Period

 

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made during this meeting. S. Hans, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

15.
Closed Session

 

Nil 

  

16.
Adjournment

 

The following motion was considered.

  • 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.

    Carried
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