Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (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 and Acting Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency 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 9:32 a.m., recessed at 12:43 p.m., reconvened at 1:34 p.m. and recessed again at 2:13 p.m. At 2:50 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 3:08 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 3:22 p.m. and adjourned at 3:24 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW289-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Defer the following item to the September 18, 2024 Committee of Council meeting:

  12.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Update on the Implementation of the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program

  To Add additional material under Item 9.3.1 - Discussion re: Planning Matters in Mature Neighbourhoods.

  Carried

  Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the agenda was reopened and additional material was added in relation to Item 9.3.1. 

    

  
  

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.

9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.3.1, 12.2.1

The following motion was considered.

• CW290-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

  9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.3.1, 12.2.1

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - City of Brampton Economic Development Office Award and Recognition

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Denise McClure, Acting Director, Economic Development and International Relations, Office of the CAO, announced that the City of Brampton has been ranked as one of Canada's top 20 locations to invest by a Site Selection magazine, and that the Economic Development Office earned a Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Denise McClure provided information regarding these awards, highlighted the significance of these achievements and thanked Council and staff for their support.

  

5.2

Announcement - City of Brampton Economic Development Office Upcoming Events

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos

Alison Theodore, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development and International Relations, Office of the CAO, provided an overview of various events taking place in September and October 2024.

Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged the hard work of the Economic Development Office and provided additional information on other upcoming events and delegations.

Regional Councillor Toor requested that Members of Council identify a small business in their respective wards to be showcased during Small Business Month in October.

Mayor Brown provided additional information regarding the Food and Beverage Processing Summit and encouraged Members of Council to participate.

    

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Possible Delegations, re: Notice of Report - Proposed Amendment to User Fee By-law 380-2003, Schedule D – Routine Disclosure

Note: Public Notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on August 29, 2024

(See Item 12.2.1)

In response to an inquiry from the Chair, G. Scharback, City Clerk, advised that no delegations were registered to address Committee with respect to this matter.

See Item 12.2.1 - Recommendation CW317-2024

  

6.2

Delegation from John and Sonya Faber, Home Owners/Builders, re: Request to Waive or Reduce Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Fee

Sonya Faber, Home Owner/Builder, advised Committee that they are building a family home in Brampton and provided information regarding the various charges and fees associated with this project, discrepancy in the property assessment value, and the resulting impact on the calculation of cash-in-lieu of parkland fee. The delegation requested Committee's consideration to either waive the cash-in-lieu of parkland fee or reduce it based on the property value as assessed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). 

The following motion was considered.

• CW291-2024

  That the delegation from John and Sonya Faber, Home Owners/Builders, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Waive or Reduce Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Fee, be referred to both Planning, Building and Growth Management and Realty Services staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Harshdeep Singh, Karambir Singh, Harpreet Singh, Brampton Residents, re: Concerns on the Use of a Community Park for Religious Activities

Harshdeep Singh, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to the use of community parks for religious activities and expressed concerns regarding the lack of communication to, and impact of these events on, area residents. The delegation requested that religious activities in community parks not be permitted, and provided a video of a religious event taking place at a community park.

The following motion was considered.

• CW292-2024

  That the delegation from Harshdeep Singh, Karambir Singh, and Harpreet Singh, Brampton Residents, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Concerns on the Use of a Community Park for Religious Activities, be received.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration 

Atul Jani, Committee Member, Gita Park Cultural Group, provided information to Committee regarding the 3rd Annual Community Garba Street Festival Celebration taking place from October 11 to 12, 2024, and requested Committee's approval for this event. The delegation thanked Members of Council for their support and invited them to attend this event.

Members of Council expressed their support for this event.

The following motion was considered, voted on and carried:

That the delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration, be received; and:

Whereas the City’s Special Event Road Closure Policy requires Council approval for events that occur when the proposed road closure exceeds 24 hours in duration or over multiple days.

Whereas staff have received an application to approve a special event road closure related to Garba on Workgreen Parkway over three (3) days from October 11 to 13, 2024.

Whereas the organizers of this event have confirmed their event is for the immediate community and understand the need fulfill requirements to provide a comprehensive event plan based on the expected attendance.

Whereas community events are a good way to get to know your neighbours, reduce crime and aggressive driving on local roadways.

Therefore, be it resolved that, staff be directed to approve the special event road closure applications and issue road occupancy permits for the following location provided all event requirements are fulfilled.

Street Name	Ward #	Limits of Road Closure	Date of Road Closure	Time of Event
Workgreen Parkway	6	Vineyard Drive and Fordham Road	October 11/12, 2024	5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Workgreen Parkway	6	Vineyard Drive and Fordham Road	October 12/13, 2024	5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi. The Chair gave leave for the Point of Order. Councillor Palleschi outlined the procedural rules under Section 4.5(8a) of the Procedure By-law, noting that consideration of the motion above requires a temporary suspension of the rules of procedure. Councillor Palleschi suggested that the delegation be referred to staff for a report to Council on September 11, 2024. The Chair accepted the Point of Order and ruled that a motion to refer the delegation to staff be considered in accordance with the Procedure By-law.

The following motion was considered, voted on and carried:

That the delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration, be referred to staff for a report to the September 11, 2024 Council meeting.

Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Item 6.4 was reopened for further consideration.

The following motion was considered, voted on and carried with a two-thirds majority vote, as follows:

Whereas Section 14 of the Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, allows Council to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law by a two-thirds majority vote of Council;

Therefore be it resolved that Section 4.5(8a) (Delegations) be temporarily suspended, in accordance with Section 14 of the Procedure By-law to consider a motion in relation to Delegation Item 6.4.

The following motion was considered, voted on and carried as follows:

That the delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration, be received; and:

Whereas the City’s Special Event Road Closure Policy requires Council approval for events that occur when the proposed road closure exceeds 24 hours in duration or over multiple days.

Whereas staff have received an application to approve a special event road closure related to Garba on Workgreen Parkway over three (3) days from October 11 to 13, 2024.

Whereas the organizers of this event have confirmed their event is for the immediate community and understand the need fulfill requirements to provide a comprehensive event plan based on the expected attendance.

Whereas community events are a good way to get to know your neighbours, reduce crime and aggressive driving on local roadways.

Therefore, be it resolved that, staff be directed to approve the special event road closure applications and issue road occupancy permits for the following location provided all event requirements are fulfilled.

Street Name	Ward #	Limits of Road Closure	Date of Road Closure	Time of Event
Workgreen Parkway	6	Vineyard Drive and Fordham Road	October 11/12, 2024	5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Workgreen Parkway	6	Vineyard Drive and Fordham Road	October 12/13, 2024	5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, Item 6.4 was reopened a second time, and the following motion was considered and voted on as follows.

• CW293-2024

  That the delegation from Atul Jani, Manish T., Ankit, Committee Members, Gita Park Cultural Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Community Garba Street Festival Celebration, be referred to staff for a report to the September 11, 2024 Council meeting.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Premal Brahmbhatt, Community of Saintsbury Crescent, re: Road Closure Request - Ganesh Festival on Saintsbury Crescent - Ward 9

Premal Brahmbhatt, Community of Saintsbury Crescent, provided an overview of the Ganesh Festival on Saintsbury Crescent and requested Committee's consideration for a special event road closure from September 6 to 11, 2024 for this event. The delegation invited Members of Council to attend this event.

The following motion was considered, voted on and carried with a two-thirds majority vote.

• CW294-2024

  Whereas Section 14 of Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended, allows Council to temporarily suspend the rules of the Procedure By-law by a two-thirds majority vote of Council;

  Therefore be it resolved that Section 4.5(8a) (Delegations) be temporarily suspended, in accordance with Section 14 of the Procedure By-law to consider a motion in relation to Delegation Item 6.5.

  Carried

• The following motion was considered.

  CW295-2024

  That the delegation from Premal Brahmbhatt, Community of Saintsbury Crescent, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Road Closure Request - Ganesh Festival on Saintsbury Crescent - Ward 9, be received; and

  Whereas, the City’s Special Event Road Closure Policy requires Council approval for events that occur when the proposed road closure exceeds 24 hours in duration or over multiple days;

  Whereas, staff have received an application to approve a special event road closure related to Ganesh Mahotsav on Saintsbury Crescent for six (6) days from September 6 to 11, 2024.

  Whereas, the organizers of this event have confirmed their event is for the immediate community, which alleviates concerns related to events being too big for a local street, on-streets parking and access for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services; and

  Whereas, community events are a good way to get to know your neighbours, reduce crime and aggressive driving on local roadways;

  Therefore be it resolved that, staff be directed to approve the special event road closure applications and issue road occupancy permits for the following locations provided all event requirements are fulfilled:

  Street Name	Ward #	Limits of Road Closure	Date of Road Closure	Time of Event
  Saintsbury Crescent	9	50 Saintsbury Crescent to 63 Saintsbury Crescent	September 6, 2024 to September 11, 2024	4:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Ethney Carter, Brampton Resident, re: Tax Increase Concerns

Ethney Carter, Brampton Resident, expressed concern with respect to property tax increases in Brampton and asked Committee what could be done to address this issue. 

Mayor Brown provided information on Brampton's tax rate, financial pressures facing the City, and efforts to keep tax increases among the lowest in the GTA. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW296-2024

  That the delegation from Ethney Carter, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Tax Increase Concerns, be received.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Simmi Sekhon, Shauna Kabiya, and Adham Diabas, Community Organizers, Human Rights Activists, Brampton4Palestine, re: Anti-Palestinian Racism, Genocide in Gaza and Weapons Manufacturing in Brampton

Representatives of Brampton4Palestine provided information to Committee regarding the genocide in Gaza, including the tragic conditions and loss of life, the status of their previous call for a two-way arms embargo with Israel, and Canada and Brampton's role in this conflict. The delegation expressed concerns regarding Brampton's partnership with Roshel, a weapons manufacturing company, and outlined the need to stop weapons exports to Israel.

Committee Members acknowledged the tragic events in Gaza, advised that Council previously passed a resolution asking for a ceasefire, and indicated that Roshel informed the City that armoured vehicles are not being exported to Israel from the Brampton facility. Staff were requested to follow-up with Roshel to verify this information.

The following motion was considered.

• CW297-2024

  That the delegation from Simmi Sekhon, Shauna Kabiya, and Adham Diabas, Community Organizers, Human Rights Activists, Brampton4Palestine, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Anti-Palestinian Racism, Genocide in Gaza and Weapons Manufacturing in Brampton, be referred to staff of the Economic Development and Equity Offices for verification.

  Carried

6.8

Delegation from Usha Srinivasan, Founding Director, BReady Talent Platform, re: Update on BReady Talent Platform

Usha Srinivasan, Founding Director, BReady Talent Platform, provided a presentation regarding the BReady Talent Platform.

In response to questions from Committee, the delegation explained the operation of the BReady Talent Platform and advised that information would be provided to Council Members to help promote this platform on social media.

The following motion was considered.

• CW298-2024

  That the delegation from Usha Srinivasan, Founding Director, BReady Talent Platform, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Update on BReady Talent Platform, be received.

  Carried

6.9

Delegation from Akin Oduntan, Mayor's Brampton Business Ambassador, on behalf of the Nigerian Community, re: Flavours of Nigeria Event

Akin Oduntan, Mayor's Brampton Business Ambassador, on behalf of the Nigerian Community, provided a presentation entitled "Crossroads of Culture 2024 - Flavours of Nigeria" and thanked Members of Council and City staff for supporting the Flavours of Nigeria event.

Mayor Brown highlighted the success of this event and growth of the Nigerian community in Brampton, and presented a Certificate of Recognition to the delegation. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW299-2024

  That the delegation from Akin Oduntan, Mayor's Brampton Business Ambassador, on behalf of the Nigerian Community, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Flavours of Nigeria Event, be received.

  Carried

6.10

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Timing of Contracts for Construction Work

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee regarding the timing of construction contracts at the City, and noted the potential impact of climate change on project schedules. The delegation suggested that consideration be given to moving up construction contract timelines.

Committee acknowledged the impact of weather on construction project timelines and staff responded to questions on steps taken to maximize the construction season and mitigate weather-related impacts. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW300-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Timing of Contracts for Construction Work, be received.

  Carried

6.11

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Overcrowding on Brampton Transit Buses

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to overcrowding on Brampton Transit buses and outlined the need to expand service hours and improve late evening/night service. The delegation requested that considered be given to this matter during budget deliberations.

Mayor Brown advised that Brampton has the fastest growing transit ridership per capita in Canada and service hours were added in 2024. In addition, the Mayor acknowledged that further investments are needed, and outlined challenges relating to funding from senior levels of government for transit improvements. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW301-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Overcrowding on Brampton Transit Buses, be received.

  Carried

6.12

Delegation from Deji Ayowole, Vice President, and Maryam Muritala, Head of PR and Strategic Partnerships, Network of Nigerians in Canada, re: Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC)

Deji Ayowole, Vice President, and Maryam Muritala, Head of PR and Strategic Partnerships, Network of Nigerians in Canada, provided information to Committee regarding the Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), highlighted their work across Canada and announced their upcoming anniversary on September 15, 2024. The delegation thanked the Mayor and Members of Council for supporting their organization.

Mayor Brown thanked the NNC for their work in the Brampton community. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW302-2024

  That the delegation from Deji Ayowole, Vice President, and Maryam Muritala, Head of PR and Strategic Partnerships, Network of Nigerians in Canada, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), be received.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

 Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following matters:

• Provincial funding announcement in support of the City’s Riverwalk project and related advocacy efforts
• Encampment issues across Canada
  • Campaign (solvethecrisis.ca) launched by Ontario’s Big City Mayors calling on the provincial government to help municipalities address this issue
  • Public Space Use By-law in the City of Guelph, the need to create safe public spaces for all, and a request that staff review this by-law and report back in October 2024 as part of the staff report regarding encampments and related regional policy
• The need to address the issue of fraudulent driving schools and licensing

Committee congratulated Regional Councillor Santos in being reappointed as Chair of FCM's Municipal Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation Standing Committee, and Regional Councillor Vicente for being re-elected to the AMO Board of Directors.

The following motion was considered.

• CW303-2024

  That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received; and

  That the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, regarding the issue of fraudulent driving schools and licensing.

  Carried

8.

Economic Development Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

Nil

  

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

  

9.

Corporate Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: 2024 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, and Public Hospitals)

Committee discussion took place with respect to the need to advocate for:

• an increase to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy
• the levy to be applied to the student place of residence rather than institution attended, noting that many students attending post secondary institutions in other cities reside in Brampton
• private institutions/colleges to also be subject to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy 

The following motion was considered.

• CW304-2024

  1. That the report from Kamila Janus, Tax Policy Analyst, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: 2024 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, and Public Hospitals), be received;

  2. That a by-law be passed for the annual levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, Public Hospitals for the year 2024, as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  3. That the City of Brampton continue to advocate for an increase to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy indexed to 2023 values, and that the levy be applied to the student place of residence rather than institution attended; and

  4. That private institutions/colleges also be subject to the ‘Heads and Beds’ levy, in addition to the current property taxes levied on these institutions.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Response to Request for Funding Support from Ourboro Inc. and DUCA Impact Lab Social Enterprise Corp. (RM 51/2024)

• CW305-2024

  1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council of September 4, 2024, re: Response to Request for Funding Support from Ourboro Inc. and DUCA Impact Lab Social Enterprise Corp., be received; and

  2. That Council deny the request for a $5 million grant to DUCA Impact Lab Social Enterprise Corp.

  Carried

9.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – For the Supply of Mobile Devices and Services

• CW306-2024

  1. That the report from Jennifer Ellis, Senior Manager, IT Client Services, Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – For the Supply of Mobile Devices and Services, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of Mobile Devices and Services for a six (6) year period.

  Carried

9.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024

• CW307-2024

  That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, be received.

  Carried

9.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Property Interest to be Expropriated for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) Project – Ward 3

• CW308-2024

  1. That the report from Cheryl Waters, Senior Real Estate Coordinator, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Property Interest to be Expropriated for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) Project – Ward 3, 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 the property described in Attachment 1 (“Subject Property”) 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

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Discussion re: Planning Matters in Mature Neighbourhoods

Note: On a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the agenda was reopened and additional material (pictures) was added in relation to this item.

Regional Councillor Keenan provided details on various concerns and issues relating to residential rental properties in mature neighbourhoods, including poor property conditions, driveway widenings, construction concerns, overcrowded rental housing units, slum landlords and inappropriate social media advertisements. Councillor Keenan highlighted the significant impact of these issues on residents.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Contractor licensing
• Poor construction conditions
• Issuance of permits and inspection process 
• Type of fill permitted to fill a pool
• The City's authority to revoke permits
• The need to enforce by-laws and protect mature neighbourhoods
• Large number of international students in Brampton
• Concerning advertisements for rental housing accommodations and concerns regarding the exploitation of international student girls 
• Indication that a staff report regarding the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) program will be considered at the next Committee of Council meeting
• Expansion of the RRL program

The following motion was introduced.

Whereas the City of Brampton believes that every student deserves access to safe housing; and

Whereas Brampton has approximately 100,000 international students without proper housing; and

Whereas post-secondary institutions have started to undertake building housing for their students;

Therefore be it resolved:

That staff report back to the September 11, 2024 meeting of Council meeting with a map of student housing overflow zones based on data from complaints on illegal Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and overcrowding and proximity to post-secondary institutions;

That the City of Brampton pause for the remainder of the academic year, approvals of curb cutting, basement apartment, ARU, and side entrance applications, that have resulted in an explosion of unsafe squalor-like student housing units in said student overflow zones; and

That this pause be reviewed at the end of the academic year to determine if it needs to be extended.

Further discussion on this matter included the following:

• Revoking permits
• Property inspections
  • Staff advised that more regular inspections will be undertaken and stop-work orders will be issued when deemed appropriate
• Clarification regarding the motion including that:
  • the pause outlined in the motion above would apply to all applications for additional residential units (ARUs)
  • the motion focuses on student overflow zones
• Impact of the proposed motion on compliant ARUs, and a suggestion that the motion be held for consideration at the next Committee of Council meeting to align with the staff report on the RRL program
• Challenges in confirming a rental property as student housing

Amendments to the operative clause of the motion were introduced by the mover to read as follows:

Therefore be it resolved:

That staff report back to the September 11, 2024 meeting of Council meeting with a map of student housing overflow zones based on data from complaints on illegal Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and overcrowding and proximity to post-secondary institutions, to include consideration of the issues outlined below;

That the City of Brampton pause, for newly submitted applications for the remainder of the academic year, approvals of curb cutting, basement apartment, ARU, and side entrance applications (excluding applications related to illegal units coming into compliance), that have resulted in an explosion of unsafe squalor-like student housing units in said student overflow zones; and

That this pause be reviewed at the end of the academic year to determine if it needs to be extended.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

• CW309-2024

  Whereas the City of Brampton believes that every student deserves access to safe housing; 

  Whereas Brampton has approximately 100,000 international students without proper housing; and

  Whereas post-secondary institutions have started to undertake building housing for their students; 

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That staff report back to the September 11, 2024 Council meeting with a map of student housing overflow zones based on data from complaints on illegal Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and overcrowding and proximity to post-secondary institutions, to include consideration of the issues outlined below; 

  That the City of Brampton pause, for newly submitted applications for the remainder of the academic year, approvals of curb cutting, basement apartment, ARU, and side entrance applications (excluding applications related to illegal units coming into compliance), that have resulted in an explosion of unsafe squalor-like student housing units in said student overflow zones; and

  That this pause be reviewed at the end of the academic year to determine if it needs to be extended.

  A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried as follows:

  Yea (10)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Brar
  Nay (1)	Regional Councillor Toor

  Carried (10 to 1)

• The following motion was considered.

  CW310-2024

  Whereas the City of Brampton is one of the fastest growing big cities in the Country; 

  Whereas the City of Brampton has and continues to face a number of challenges associated with the accelerated population growth, such as housing affordability and cost of living; 

  Whereas Bill 13, the “Supporting People and Businesses Act” received Royal Assent on December 9, 2021; 

  Whereas Bill 13 enables municipal councils to delegate the authority to pass by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature, to a committee of council or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality; 

  Whereas under Bill 13 the delegation of authority to pass by-laws under section 34 of the the Planning Act includes removing of a holding “H” provision, authorizing the temporary use of land, buildings, or structures (Temporary Use By-laws), and other minor zoning by-law amendments as determined by the municipality; 

  Whereas the cumulative impact of Additional Residential Units (ARUs), can significantly change the character of a neighbourhood including during the construction period; 

  Whereas, Committee of Adjustment applications, specifically minor variance applications, tend to be the primary planning instrument to facilitate the creation of ARUs; 

  Whereas the intensification of neighbourhoods has implications on a number of city services, in particular property standards and enforcement; 

  Whereas on June 5th, 2024 the City of Brampton approved a budget amendment to hire 38 new by-law enforcement officers; 

  Whereas the City of Brampton implemented the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program Pilot Project aimed at enhancing rental property standards and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents; and

  Whereas Ward 3 is identified in the City’s mature neighbourhood boundary, and is also part of the RRL pilot;

  Therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be directed to report back to Council with a report that examines:

  a. Expanding the use of delegated authority provided by Bill 13 as it relates to minor zoning by-law amendments;

  b. New processes to ensure the cumulative impacts of ARUs in mature neighbourhoods do not undermine the original neighbourhood character;

  c. The linkages between new processes and the RRL pilot to ensure that overall property standards, community safety and well being are maintained;

  d. Financial and resource implications associated with any new processes; 

  2. That all residential areas of Ward 3 be designated a mature neighbourhood; and

  3. That all residential areas of Ward 2 be designated a mature neighbourhood; and that the Churchville area in Ward 6 bound by Chinguacousy Road, Financial Drive, Highway 407 and Steeles Avenue West be designated a mature neighbourhood.

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

9.6

Public Question Period

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

  

10.

Public Works and Engineering Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

10.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update

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

Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, and Namrata Shrestha, Senior Manager, Watershed Planning and Reporting, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), provided a presentation entitled "Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Overview".

Committee discussion took place and staff responded to questions regarding the following:

• Updating residents on construction progress
• Impact of the bridge closure at Loafer's Lake and the need to reopen this bridge or identify an alternate solution for this transportation corridor

The following motion was considered.

• CW311-2024

  1. That the presentation from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update, be received;

  2. That the report from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update, be received; and

  3. That the Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan attached as Attachment 1 to this report be endorsed.

  Carried

10.1.2

Staff Presentation re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Update

Item 10.2.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided a presentation entitled "Centre for Community Energy Transformation Update".

The following motion was considered.

• CW312-2024

  1. That the presentation from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), be received;

  2. That the report from Pam Cooper, Manager, Environmental Planning, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation Update, be received; 

  3. That the City of Brampton enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the not-for-profit Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), for operations related to establishing a home energy retrofit program and integrating district energy, in the form of contractual payments under a Service Level Agreement (“SLA”); 

  4. That the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to negotiate the SLA with the CCET Board and be delegated the authority to execute the SLA with the CCET on such terms and conditions as the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management approves and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate; and

  5. That the City of Brampton support CCET in the investigation of opportunities to work with other agencies and organizations and to enter into additional Service Level Agreements to provide energy planning services to their respective municipalities.

  Carried

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Update

Dealt with under Item 10.1.1 - Recommendation CW311-2024

  

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Update

Dealt with under Item 10.1.2 - Recommendation CW312-2024

  

10.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Material Testing and Geotechnical Investigation Services on an as and when required basis for a three (3) year period plus two-year (1 + 1) option years - Citywide

• CW313-2024

  1. That the report from Pankaj Kohli, Senior Supervisor, Construction, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Material Testing and Geotechnical Investigation Services on an as and when required basis for a three (3) year period plus two-year (1 + 1) option years - Citywide, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the material testing and geotechnical investigation services on an as and when required basis for three (3) years plus two-year (1 + 1) option years – Citywide.

  Carried

10.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Demolition of the Former Ontario Provincial Police Administration Building – Ward 4

• CW314-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager of Building Design and Construction to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Demolition of the Former Ontario Provincial Police Administration Building – Ward 4, be received;

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurements as required to proceed with all necessary work to demolish the existing building and preserve the heritage elements until construction of the new Arts and Culture Centre begins; 

  3. That Council approve the return of surplus capital funds totaling $3,000,000 from project # 192840-003 Williams Parkway Works Yard - Phase 3; with funding to be returned to Reserve #4 - Asset Repair & Replacement; and

  4. That a budget amendment be approved for project #236812-001 – Brampton Arts & Culture Hub – for Demolition with Retention of Heritage Elements of the former Ontario Provincial Police Administration Building at Flower City Community Campus to increase the project budget by the amount of $3,000,000, with the funding to be transferred from Reserve 91 – CCBF.

  Carried

10.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Locksmith, Door Hardware, Automatic Sliders, and Low Energy Doors at Various City Locations for a Three-Year (3) Period - All Wards

• CW315-2024

  1. That the report from Dale Turpin, Supervisor, Contracts and Client Services, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement Report for Preventative And Demand Maintenance Services for Locksmith, Door Hardware, Automatic Sliders, And Low Energy Doors at Various City Locations for A Three-Year (3) Period – All Wards, be received; and 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Locksmith, Door Hardware, Automatic Sliders, and Low Energy Doors at various City locations for a three-year (3) period with the renewal options for two (2) additional one-year (1) periods.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - June 6, 2024

• CW316-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of June 6, 2024, Recommendations SC034-2024 to SC040-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC034-2024

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC035-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Jennifer Challinor, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Fernforest Drive and Abitibi Lake Drive, Carberry Public School, 526 Fernforest Drive, Ward 9 be received; and,

  2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 

  SC036-2024

  That the correspondence from Adam Johnson, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Hartwell Gate and Fernforest Drive, Fernforest Public School, 275 Fernforest Drive, Ward 9 be received.

  SC037-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Councillor Keenan to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 6, 2024, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion on Brenda Avenue in the Vicinity of the School, Ridgeview Public School, 25 Brenda Avenue, Ward 3 be received; and,

  2. That site inspection be undertaken.

  SC038-2024

  That the report by Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 4, 2024, re: School Patrol Statistics 2023 - May 2024 be received.

  SC039-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School be received;

  2. That the Principal be requested to continue to educate and encourage the drivers to use the designated Kiss and Ride area to drop off students and use the parking lot area to turn around when needed; and,

  3. That in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel.

  SC040-2024

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

   

  
  

10.3.2

Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - August 6, 2024

Regional Councillor Toor advised Committee that an update was provided to the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) at the August 6, 2024 meeting regarding changes to the selection process for the Grow Green Awards recipients, whereby recipients would be selected by a Staff Selection Panel rather than the EAC due to several conflicts of interest. Councillor Toor requested that the list of award recipients be brought forward to Council for final approval, to be consistent with other awards issued by the City. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW317-2024

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, Recommendations EAC018-2024 to EAC025-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, be approved; and

  Whereas the recipients of the Grow Green Awards are currently selected by a Staff Selection Panel;

  Therefore be it resolved that, as per City Staff Report issued on 2024-08-06, Council will provide final approval of any future Grow Green Award recipients proposed by the Staff Selection Panel.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  EAC018-2024

  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, be approved.

  EAC019-2024

  That the delegation from Tony Iacobelli, Executive Director, and Laurie Dickson, Lead-Home Energy Retrofits, CCET, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Update, be received.

  EAC020-2024

  That the presentation by Zoe Milligan, Policy Planner - Environment, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Private Property Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law (Grass and Weed Cutting By-law 166-2011 Update), be received.

  EAC021-2024

  That the report from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Update on the 2024 Earth Day Environmental Celebration Event, be received.

  EAC022-2024

  That the verbal update from Richa Dave, Project Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Brampton Mobility Plan, be received.

  EAC023-2024

  That the verbal update from Karline McCawley, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, re: Dearbourne Pollinator Habitat Update and Upcoming Events, be received.

  EAC024-2024

  That the Minutes of the Engagement Sub-Committee Meeting of July 17, 2024, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 6, 2024, be approved.

  EAC025-2024

  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

   

  
  

10.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros re: Recent Flooding in Relation to Weather Incidents

Regional Councillor Medeiros outlined concerns from residents regarding flooding in their homes during recent weather events.

Staff responded to questions from Committee and provided information with respect to the following:

• Disaster Recovery Assistance from the provincial government 
• The City's storm infrastructure
  • Staff confirmed the system operated as intended for major storm events and outlined proactive measures undertaken by staff
• Responsibility for residential flooding associated with the recent storm 
• Region of Peel sanitary backwater valve rebate program for eligible homeowners

Further Committee discussion on this matter included an expression of thanks to staff for supporting impacted residents, and a request that staff investigate and report back on the possibility of waiving the City's permit fee for the installation of sanitary backwater valves, including financial implications for the City.

Staff advised that a briefing note would be provided to Council for consideration at the September 11, 2024 meeting.

  

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. 

1. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee in regard to funding for flood control projects, previously and in relation to the recent provincial funding announcement for the Riverwalk project, and outlined the need for flood control in the Bramalea area. The resident asked if previously allocated funds for flood projects would be used to alleviate flooding issues in the Bramalea area. 

Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, advised that staff would review this matter and provide a response back to the resident.

2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, advised that two major floods resulted in the closure of multiple sections of Highway 410, and asked if the City will be addressing this issue with the Ministry of Transportation to prevent future incidents of flooding. 

Regional Councillor Toor advised that staff will review this matter and provide a response to the resident.

  

11.

Community Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

Nil

  

11.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

11.6

Public Question Period

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

  

12.

Legislative Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Updating User Fee By-law 380-2003 - Routine Disclosure

• CW318-2024

  1. That the report from Janice Adshead, Deputy Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, re: Updating User Fee By-law 380-2003 – Routine Disclosure, be received; 

  2. That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended, for the purpose of adding fees for the routine disclosure of records related to: 

  I.  By-Law and Enforcement;
  II. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) video; and

  3. That the fees identified in Attachment 1 be included in the proposed by-law to amend the User Fee By-law.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Update on the Implementation of the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program

Deferred under the Approval of Agenda - Recommendation CW289-2024

  

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

Nil

  

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW319-2024

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

  15.1 Rent Review - Ward 3

  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 Brampton Transit – Zero Emission Bus Trials Update

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

  Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them.

  15.3 Tenant Rent Review - Ward 3

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, 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 Litigation Update - Ward 3

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

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, 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.

  Carried

   

  15.1 – This matter was considered in closed session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in open session (See Recommendation CW320-2024).

  15.2 – This matter was considered in closed session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in open session (See Recommendation CW321-2024).

  15.3 – This matter was considered in closed session and direction was given to defer the item to a future meeting.

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

    

  
  

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.1:

  CW320-2024

  That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute agreements and such documents necessary to amend and renew the current Lease between the City of Brampton, as Landlord, and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15, as tenant, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.2:

  CW321-2024

  1. That the funding sources for project #224690-005 – Bus Purchases be amended as outlined in confidential Attachment 3 – Funding Source Re-allocation, to support the purchase of two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to advance Transit’s undertaking of a small-scale fuel cell electric bus trial; and

  2. That staff be authorized to begin procurement for two 12m (40ft) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law.

  Carried

15.1

Rent Review - Ward 3

15.2

Brampton Transit – Zero Emission Bus Trials Update

15.3

Tenant Rent Review - Ward 3

15.4

Litigation Update - Ward 3

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW322-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried