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 R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Brar
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor R. Power (arrived at 9:39 a.m. - personal)
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh
Members Absent:
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros (leave of absence)
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor (personal)
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
  • Colleen Grant, Acting City Solicitor
  • Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 11:26 a.m.

  

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

The following motion was considered. 

  • CW046-2025

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To Add:

    8.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan, re: Towing of Vehicles During Snow Clearing Operations

    10.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente re: Parking around Masjids in the Month of Ramadan

    12.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Advocacy for the Establishment of a Third Hospital in Brampton

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

    12.3.4 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Council Leave of Absence

    Carried

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

(7.1, 8.2.2, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.4.1, 9.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 15.1, 15.2)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW047-2025

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025 be approved as part of Consent:

    7.1, 8.2.2, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.4.1, 9.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 15.1, 15.2

    Carried

Nil

  

Fardan Khan, Programs Manager, Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) by TMU, presented an update to Committee regarding various BVZ initiatives in 2025.

Yvonne Osagie, Founder, Med Melanin, and Neelam Bance, Co-founder, Medgeneius, provided an overview of their respective start-ups.

Committee discussion place regarding MedTech events, activities and start-ups in Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW048-2025

    That the delegation from Fardan Khan, Programs Manager, Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) by TMU, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Update on Various BVZ Initiatives for 2025, be received.

    Carried

Item 11.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Daniel Lacey, Associate Vice President, CBRE, provided a presentation entitled "Identifying the Needs for Lab Space in Brampton".

Committee thanked the delegation for the presentation, and discussion took place with respect to the following:

  • Work of the MedTech Task Force
  • Wet Lab Feasibility study
  • Future MedTech and labs in Brampton, including space/facilities
  • Opportunities for MedTech in new emerging growth areas, such as Heritage Heights
  • Request that staff work with CBRE and Santis Health to consider the Heritage Heights/Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan areas for wet lab and other life sciences uses
  • Request that staff review the potential opportunity for an interim control by-law for the proposed location of a third hospital in the Heritage Heights/Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan area 
  • Importance of a research hospital for the development of a MedTech area

The following motions were considered.

  • CW049-2025

    That the delegation from Daniel Lacey, Associate Vice President, CBRE, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Item 11.2.1 - Findings from the Wet Lab Feasibility Study, be received.

    Carried
  • CW050-2025

    1. That the report from Martin Bohl, Sector Manager, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Wet Lab Feasibility Study, be received;

    2. That Council endorse the attachment to this report titled Identifying the Needs for Lab Space in Brampton, dated November 7, 2024, prepared by CBRE and Santis Health; and

    3. That staff be directed to work with medical ecosystem partners to apply to funding programs (either federal or provincial) to support the infrastructure development for wet labs in Brampton.

    Carried

Gloria Berger, Board Member, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, provided information to Committee on the history of the Bovaird House and the work, mission, and goals of the Friends of Historic Bovaird House. The delegation requested that consideration be given to extending the February 28, 2025 deadline for the Historic Bovaird House operating agreement between the City of Brampton and the Friends of Historic Bovaird House, to provide more time for negotiations to continue.

Committee thanked the delegation and the Friends of Historic Bovaird House for their work at the Bovaird House.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW051-2025

    That the delegation from Gloria Berger, Board Member, Friends of Historic Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Historic Bovaird House Agreement, be received.

    Carried

Donna Boucher, Chair, and Cathy Corsetti, Co-Chair, Making Prom Happen, provided a presentation regarding the purpose of Making Prom Happen events, the importance of prom for youth and how these events support students by providing free graduation and promwear. In addition, the delegations outlined how Members of Council and the City can support students through this event, and advised that the next event is scheduled to take place on April 10, 2025 at Turner Fenton High School.

Committee Members expressed their support for Making Prom Happen and indicated they would participate, promote, and provide individual donations for the upcoming event.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW052-2025

    That the delegation from Donna Boucher, Chair, and Cathy Corsetti, Co-Chair, Making Prom Happen, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Making Prom Happen Event - Turner Fenton High School - April 10, 2025, be received.

    Carried

Latifat Mumassabba, Chief Operations Officer, Amb. Don Mathias, Government Policy Advisor, Yes Youth & Women Can, and Dismas Kibungei, President, Diaspora Youth Network, on behalf of Amb. Mariam Adam, Executive Director, Yes Youth & Women Can, provided an overview of YYWC, outlined a proposal for the implementation of a Brampton Swahili Heritage Month, highlighted the significance of the Swahili language, outlined the cultural and economic benefits of this event for Brampton, and requested the City’s support in this regard. 

Mayor Brown advised that Black History Month celebrations are currently taking place, the number of Swahili residents in Brampton is growing, and Swahili Heritage Month was approved in the 2025 budget. In addition, Mayor Brown encouraged the delegations to contact Strategic Communications staff regarding the Swahili Heritage Month celebrations taking place in Brampton this summer.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW053-2025

    That the delegation from Latifat Mumassabba, Chief Operations Officer, Amb. Don Mathias, Government Policy Advisor, Yes Youth & Women Can, and Dismas Kibungei, President, Diaspora Youth Network, on behalf of Amb. Mariam Adam, Executive Director, Yes Youth & Women Can, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Brampton Swahili Heritage Month, be received.

    Carried

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

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee regarding Report Item 8.2.1 (Request to Begin Procurement - Steeles Avenue Corridor Higher Order Transit Master Plan - Wards 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8), expressed support for this project and highlighted its importance for the future development of Steeles Avenue, and for enhancing transit connectivity and capacity. In addition, the delegation outlined the challenges associated with widening Steeles Avenue and requested that consideration be given to fully grade separated (elevated) rail as an option for long-term planning.

The following motions were considered.

  • CW054-2025

    That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Item 8.2.1 - Request to Begin Procurement – Steeles Avenue Corridor Higher Order Transit Master Plan - Wards 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, be referred to staff for consideration.

    Carried
  • CW055-2025

    1. That the report from Compton Bobb, Senior Project Engineer, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Steeles Avenue Corridor Higher Order Transit Master Plan – Wards 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement, in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law for the Steeles Avenue Higher Order Transit Corridor Master Plan.

    Carried
  • CW056-2025

    That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

    Carried

Nil

  

8.2

 
  • CW057-2025

    1. That the report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Hazel McCallion Line Project Update, be received; 

    2. That Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transit, or designate to take all actions and execute all documents on behalf of the City in connection with the transfer to and acceptance by the City of improvements, and City Infrastructure and any associated lands, easements and licenses in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Implementation Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, such documents to include terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Transit Development, or designate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and

    3. That staff report back to Council on the status of the negotiations with Metrolinx and the City of Mississauga on the Operations and Maintenance Agreement for the Hazel McCallion Line and provide additional information on what assistance the City of Brampton may request from the Province to help support the operation of the LRT.

    Carried
  • CW058-2025

    That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025, Recommendations EAC001-2025 to EAC004-2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, be approved.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    EAC001-2025

    That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025, be approved.

    EAC002-2025

    That the verbal update from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025, re: Grass and Weed Cutting By-law, be received.

    EAC003-2025

    That the verbal update from Tooba Shakeel, Policy Planner - Environment, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025, re: Grow Green Festival, be received.

    EAC004-2025

    That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.

      


  • CW059-2025

    That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of February 6, 2025, Recommendations SC001-2025 to SC008-2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, be approved.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SC001-2025

    That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.

    SC002-2025

    1. That the correspondence from Mala Takhar, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025, re: Review Traffic Congestion at intersection of Riseborough Drive and Oshawa Street and Crossing Guard inquiry - Sir Isaac Brock Public School, 45 Meltwater Cres, Brampton - Ward 10 be received; and,
    2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC003-2025

    That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2025, re: School Patrol Statistics - November 23 - December 19, 2024 be received.

    SC004-2025

    That the update by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of February 6, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics - December 24, 2024 - January 22, 2025 be received.

    SC005-2025

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Royal Orchard Middle School, be received; and,
    2. That the Principal be requested to:
    • Arrange for the Kiss and Ride pavement markings to be refreshed
    • Arrange for the stop bar to be repainted at the school exit and stop signs to be installed
    • Provide pedestrian safety education to the students
    • Provide safety reminder to drivers to yield to pedestrians
    • Suggest to parents that they not park in the bus drop area
    • Arrange for the school Planning department to review the exit from the school and possibly eliminate right turns.

    SC006-2025

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Grenoble Public School be received;
    2. That the Principal of the school be requested to:
    • Ask the school Planning department to review the property to determine if a Kiss and Ride located on the northern most portion of the asphalt playground is feasible
    • Remind students to utilize the All Way Stop sign at the southerly intersection of Gondola Crescent and Greenbriar Road to cross the roadway
    1. That a crossing guard is not warranted in front of Grenoble Public School as there were sufficient gaps in traffic and to cross without any pedestrian/vehicular conflicts; and,
    2. That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council conduct a follow up site inspection in the spring of 2025.

    SC007-2025

    1. That the Site Inspection report for Our Lady of Peace Catholic School be received; and,
    2. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of William Sharpe Drive and Gowland Gate as there are sufficient gaps in traffic to cross.

    SC008-2025

    That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

      


Committee discussion took place regarding the recent winter storm event and snow clearing operations, which included the following:

  • Expressions of thanks to Public Works and Engineering, and Enforcement and By-law Services, staff for their efforts during this event
  • Concerns regarding the impact of on-street parking on snow clearing operations
  • Measures in place to deal with illegal parking on city streets and the need to intensify these measures (e.g. increase fines)
  • Poor response from contracted tow truck companies to remove vehicles from roads, and a request that staff review the current contract to ensure service expectations are met
  • Request that tow truck companies that refused service be removed from the contract and new companies be added
  • Request that staff investigate options for having licence plate reader cameras on snow plows during snow clearing operations
  • Issues concerning tow trucks and the need to request the province to address these issues or return the responsibility for licensing to municipalities

 

  • CW060-2025

    That the correspondence from Raly Chakarova, Executive Director, Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA), to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Request for Policy Changes relating to Recycled Crushed Aggregate (RCA), be received.

    Carried

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.

  

Nil

  

9.2

 
  • CW061-2025

    1. That the report from Hanu S. Dilip, Urban Designer, Development Services and Design, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Urban Community Hubs – Project Update and Next Steps - Ward 3, be received; and

    2. That Council delegate signing authority to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management, and the Commissioner of Community Services to execute the Initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with identified external stakeholders for the Urban Community Hubs project, and further authorize the Commissioners to sign any subsequent renewals or renegotiations of the said MoUs, and any future MoUs.

    Carried

Nil

  

Nil

  

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.

  

Nil

  

10.2

 
  • CW062-2025

    That the report from Kevin Lindegaard, Manager, Licensing Enforcement, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: City of Brampton Refreshment Vehicles (Food Trucks) – Current Environment, be received.

    Carried
  • CW063-2025

    1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: SOP Overview for Parking and Property Standards Violations (RM 77/2024), be received; and

    2. That the Administrative Penalty By-law 333-2013 be amended to include the proposed schedule of graduated fines for repeat parking offences that occur on the same street within a six-month rolling timeframe.

    Carried
  • CW064-2025

    1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Election Sign Enforcement, be received; 

    2. That staff be directed to enforce election signs utilizing the Administrative Penalty System and implement a $2000 cap per candidate;

    3. That staff be directed to implement an authorized storage and disposal process with a 30-day cycle that allows for unclaimed signs to be destroyed without notice or compensation; and

    4. That, in an effort to provide stakeholders with clear direction in a timely format, staff be directed to create the approved components in a stand-alone “Election Sign By-law”.

    Carried
  • CW065-2025

    1. That the report from Shawnica Hans, Deputy Clerk, Elections, Accessibility and Lottery Licensing, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: 2026 Municipal Election – Voting Methods, be received; and, 

    2. That the by-law attached as Appendix 2, to provide for the use of an alternative voting method – a home voting service for electors who are unable to leave their home due to illness, injury or disability – for the 2026 Municipal Election, be passed. 

    Carried

Committee discussion took place regarding the provision of additional parking in the vicinity of Masjids during the month of Ramadan, and the City's policy relating to parking during major faith celebrations. Staff were requested to work with the Masjids directly in this regard.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW066-2025

    That staff be requested to investigate potential additional parking locations surrounding Masjids during the month of Ramadan, and report back to the February 26, 2025 meeting of Council.

    Carried

Nil

  

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.

  

Nil

  

Nil

  

Nil

  

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.

  

Nil

  

12.2

 
  • CW067-2025

    1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2025, be received; and;

    2. That a by-law to authorize the following tax ratios for the purpose of establishing tax rates be enacted:

    • 1.0000 for the residential property class
    • 1.7050 for the multi-residential property class
    • 1.0000 for the new multi-residential property class
    • 1.2971 for the commercial property class
    • 1.4700 for the industrial property class
    • 0.9239 for the pipeline property class
    • 0.25 for the farm class, and
    • 0.25 for the managed forest class.
    Carried
  • CW068-2025

    1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Update to the Reservist Leave Policy HRM-220, be received; 

    2. That the updated Reservist Leave Policy HRM-220 as set out in Appendix A be approved; 

    3. That staff be authorized to implement and administer the updated policy; and 

    4. That the Reservist Leave Policy HRM-220 C164-2024, dated August 9, 2023, be rescinded.

    Carried
  • CW069-2025

    1. That the report from Douglas Elsmore, Director, Technology and Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Landline Telecommunications Products and Services, be received; 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a competitive Tender as the method of procurement; and

    3. That the Purchasing Agent is authorized to proceed to procurement for the Supply of Landline Telecommunications Products and Services within the Council approved budget.

    Carried
  • CW070-2025

    That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, be received.

    Carried
  • CW071-2025

    1. That the report from Clifton Johnson, Real Estate Coordinator, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Property Interest to be Expropriated for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project (DBFP) at 53 Church Street, Brampton, be received; 

    2. That Council acting as the Approving Authority, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, enact a by-law approving the expropriation of those parts of 53 Church Street, Brampton as described in Attachment 1 to this report, for the purposes of implementing the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project and all works ancillary thereto; and

    3. That the by-law provide that the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, be authorized to execute all agreements and other documents, and serve and publish on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, all notices, applications, advertisements, agreements and other documents required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, in order to complete the expropriation of and settle the compensation for the said property based on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate. 

    Carried
  • CW072-2025

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee Meeting of January 16, 2025, Recommendations BWAC001-2025 to BWAC004-2025, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, be approved.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    BWAC001-2025

    That the agenda for the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee meeting of January 16, 2025 be approved, as published and circulated.

    BWAC002-2025

    That the delegation by Rebecca Pacheco, Development and Education Manager, Embrave Agency to End Violence, to the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee meeting of January 16, 2024, re: Status update on Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Peel be received.

    BWAC003-2025

    That the presentation by Shanika Johnson, Manager, Equity Office, and Cindy-Ann Lewis, Coordinator, Equity Office, Corporate Support Services, to the Brampton Women's Advisory Committee meeting of January 16, 2025, re: Brampton Women's Advisory Committee - Survey Results be received.

    BWAC004-2025

    That Brampton Women's Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 

      


Regional Councillor Palleschi addressed Committee regarding the location for a third hospital in Brampton. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW073-2025

    Whereas, municipalities across the Province of Ontario, including Hamilton, London, and the Region of Waterloo, with populations smaller than the City of Brampton, are equipped with three or more hospitals to effectively deliver critical healthcare services to their residents;

    Whereas, the City of Brampton, now the third-largest city in Ontario, is experiencing rapid population growth and a significant increase in demand for healthcare services, resulting in overcrowded hospital beds even after the construction of the second hospital, which is unable to meet the current and future demand; 

    Whereas, Brampton’s healthcare infrastructure is significantly strained, with hospital bed availability per 100,000 residents markedly below the provincial average, and the city has approximately 56% fewer hospital beds per person than the provincial average. Specifically, the provincial average is 220 hospital beds per 100,000 residents, while Brampton only has 96 beds per 100,000 residents, less than half the provincial figure, highlighting a pressing need for increased healthcare capacity;

    Whereas, Brampton’s population is projected to grow by 300,000 to 400,000 new residents due to new housing targets, which will necessitate a proportional increase in healthcare services, including at least 660 new hospital beds to meet the rising demand;

    Whereas, securing a provincial planning grant for a third hospital would send a strong signal to Brampton residents that their healthcare needs are a priority, helping to address the current strain on hospital capacity;

    Therefore, be it resolved that:

    1. Council advocate to the provincial government for the identification and acquisition of lands necessary for the establishment of a third hospital in Brampton;

    2. Council requests that the provincial government prioritize the planning and funding for a third hospital, ensuring timely delivery of healthcare services to meet the needs of Brampton’s residents and address the current strain on hospital capacity.

    Carried

Committee discussion took place, and clarification was provided, regarding the intent of previous Council direction regarding the removal of development charges for all office space (not limited to square footage).

Staff advised that an amendment to the Development Charges By-law would be required to implement the direction of Council.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW074-2025

    That the following item be referred to February 26, 2025 Council meeting:

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

    Carried

Committee discussion took place with respect to the leave of absence of Regional Councillor Medeiros and representation on Regional Council during this period.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW075-2025

    That Deputy Mayor Singh serve as Proxy for representation to the Region of Peel Council for the Leave of Absence period of Regional Councillor Medeiros.

    Carried

Nil

  

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.

  

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.

  

^ 15.1 Operating Agreement        

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.

^ 15.2 Report - Applicant Tracking System (ATS)        

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.

As Items 15.1 and 15.2 were approved on consent, a closed session was not convened. Directions approved included consideration of a motion in open session with respect to Item 15.2.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • CW076-2025

    1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, and Medhanie Tekeste, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a Three (3) Year Period – Ward All, be received; 

    2. That staff be authorized to proceed with the use of an existing enterprise system, as set out in this report, for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); 

    3. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $295,584 as detailed in the financial section of this report; 

    4. That a budget amendment be approved for project #201480-041 Employee Applicant Tracking System to increase the project by the amount of $295,584, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Asset R&R; and,

    5. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the limited tendering procurement for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a Three (3) Year Period.

    Carried

15.1
^ Operating Agreement

 

15.2
^ Report - Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW077-2025

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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