Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, November 27, 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
• Laura Johnston, Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Andria Oliveira, Acting Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Sunil Sharma, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed at 11:51 a.m., reconvened at 12:22 p.m., and recessed again at 1:24 p.m.  At 1:34 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 2:32 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 2:47 p.m. and adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW436-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Add:

  5.1 Announcement – Boxing Hall of Fame 

  15.4 Regarding Agenda Item 8.2.6

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. 

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

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

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

  

4.

Consent

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

7.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.8, 8.2.9, 8.2.10. 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.5, 9.2.6, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 12.2.1, 15.1, 15.2

The following motion was considered.

• CW437-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

  7.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.8, 8.2.9, 8.2.10. 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.5, 9.2.6, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 12.2.1, 15.1, 15.2

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Boxing Hall of Fame

City Councillor Power announced that Troy Ross, Brampton resident, was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame, and provided an overview of Troy's achievements throughout his career and contributions to the City of Brampton. Councillor Power presented Troy with a certificate in recognition of his achievements. 

Troy Ross thanked Councillor Power for the announcement, provided background information on his boxing career, and thanked Committee for this recognition.

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Possible Delegations re: Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Development Charges By-laws

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

See Item 8.2.8 – Recommendation CW456-2024

 

6.2

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

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

See Items 8.2.6 and 15.4 – Recommendation CW469-2024

  

6.3

Possible Delegations re: Notice of Intention to Repeal and Replace User Fee By-law 380-2003 - General Updates to Fees and Charges

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

See Item 8.2.5 – Recommendation CW454-2024

 

6.4

Possible Delegations re: Amendment to Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014 - Taxicab Tariff Increase and Renewal Fee Reduction

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

See Item 11.2.1 – Recommendation CW465-2024

 

6.5

Delegation from Brian Hobbs, Executive Director, and Sarah Smith, Development Coordinator, Peel Learning Foundation, re: 2024 Hopeful Tomorrows Campaign in Support of the Student Emergency Needs Program

Brian Hobbs, Executive Director, and Sarah Smith, Development Coordinator, Peel Learning Foundation, provided a presentation to Committee regarding the Peel Learning Foundation, which included information on the Student Emergency Needs Program, how they support students in the Region of Peel and Brampton, and the 2024 Hopeful Tomorrows Campaign, which was launched in response to increased requests for support. 

Regional Councillor Brar, Chair, thanked the delegations for their presentation and the work of the Peel Learning Foundation.

The following motion was considered.

• CW438-2024

  That the delegation from Brian Hobbs, Executive Director, and Sarah Smith, Development Coordinator, Peel Learning Foundation, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2024 Hopeful Tomorrows Campaign in Support of the Student Emergency Needs Program, be received.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), re: BAO Fall Updates and Brampton Poetry Project

Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), provided a presentation regarding BAO Fall Updates and the Brampton Poetry Project, and following the presentation, poems were recited by three local poets. The delegation thanked Council for their support for arts and culture in Brampton.

Committee discussion took place regarding the BAO Sponsorship Forum, and previous and current arts and culture events and projects in the City.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW439-2024

  That the delegation from Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: BAO Fall Updates and Brampton Poetry Project, be received.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Cheyenne Zierler, Senior Planning Manager, Shared Tower Inc., re: Telecommunication Infrastructure on City-Owned Lands - Teramoto Park - Ward 5

Cheyenne Zierler, Senior Planning Manager, Shared Tower Inc., provided a presentation titled "City of Brampton - Telecommunication Infrastructure", and sought Committee's support to allow Shared Tower to work with City staff in regard to leasing city-owned lands to locate a telecommunications tower. In addition, the delegation outlined the benefits of locating a tower on City property.

Committee discussion took place regarding the telecommunications tower and included the following:

• Proposed ownership of the tower
• Use of the tower by multiple carriers
• Federal and safety regulations
• Appearance of the tower
• Request to locate a tower at Teramoto Park and/or alternate locations
• Brampton's vision to be a smart City

The following motion was considered. 

• CW440-2024

  That the delegation from Cheyenne Zierler, Senior Planning Manager, Shared Tower Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Telecommunication Infrastructure on City-Owned Lands - Teramoto Park - Ward 5, be referred to staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.8

Delegation from Steve Kerr, Ambassador of Peace, Pastor Chaplain, Brampton International Entertainment Festival, re: Request for Building and Funding Support

Steve Kerr, Ambassador of Peace, Pastor Chaplain, Brampton International Entertainment Festival, addressed Committee with a proposal to rebrand the City of Brampton as "The Seven" to attract more visitors, and provided details regarding this proposal and potential slogans.

The following motion was considered.

• CW441-2024

  That the delegation from Steve Kerr, Ambassador of Peace, Pastor Chaplain, Brampton International Entertainment Festival, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request for Building and Funding Support, be received.

  Carried

6.9

Delegations re: Committee of Adjustment Concerns

1. Tushar Mahendra, Brampton Resident 

2. Kathleen McDermott, Brampton Resident 

Tushar Mahendra, Brampton Resident, outlined concerns regarding the Committee of Adjustment (COA) with respect to the following:

• Role and responsibilities of the COA under the Planning Act
• Rationale for decisions made by COA
• Minor variance applications considered by the COA which are not minor in nature 
• Lack of COA member accountability for decisions
• Potential conflicts of COA members
• Lack of diversity in the COA membership

In addition, the delegation sought clarification on the appointments process for COA members, and requested that an investigation be undertaken of this process and the decisions of the COA.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• COA member appointments process and independence of the COA from Council
• Concern that some minor variance applications considered by the COA  are not minor in nature
  • Staff were requested to review this matter and provide a rationale for the applications being deemed minor
• Impact of provincial housing policy decisions 

Kathleen McDermott, Brampton Resident, provided background information on the June 19, 2024 delegation, at which various concerns were raised regarding the COA. The delegation expressed disappointment regarding the lack of response from City staff to requests for progress updates on the outcomes of that meeting. In addition, the delegation:

• indicated that women are not represented on the COA
• outlined the lack of urgency to address the concerns raised at the June 19, 2024 meeting and the need for the City to improve communication practices
• requested a progress update on the concerns raised at the June 19, 2024 meeting, which included the lack of diversity on the COA, investigation of the missing petition submitted during a COA hearing, and the "rubber-stamping" of decisions by the COA

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Work undertaken by staff since the June 19, 2024 meeting, including diversity training and workshop for the COA
  • Staff advised that a progress report will be provided at a future Committee meeting and will include the matter of diversity on the COA
• Establishing a deadline for COA members to complete the required training or risk removal from the committee
• COA appointments process and the possibility of increasing the number of members on the COA
• Concerns regarding the lack of response to the delegation's email requests for updates

The following motion was considered.

• CW442-2024

  1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Committee of Adjustment Concerns, be referred to staff for consideration:

  1. Tushar Mahendra, Brampton Resident 

  2. Kathleen McDermott, Brampton Resident 

  2. That the diversity and equity training module be required to be completed by all members of the Committee of Adjustment by December 20, 2024, or that they be at risk of removal by Council as member; and

  3. That the Chair, Citizen Appointments Committee, consider convening a meeting to consider such appointments.

  Carried

6.10

Delegation from Jeffrey Takeuchi, Senior Land Development Planner, Digram Developments Inc., re: Street Name and Park Name Request

Jeffrey Takeuchi, Senior Land Development Planner, Digram Developments Inc., requested Committee's consideration to approve the following street and park names for a development (C05E16.004) in Brampton:

• Nargis Street
• Zubeda Park 

The delegation advised that, in discussion with City staff, the name "Nargis" meets the criteria for a street name and "Zubeda" was previously approved by Council as a street name. In addition, the delegation outlined the significance of the requested names and provided an overview of Digram Developments Inc. projects in Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

• CW443-2024

  That the delegation from Jeffrey Takeuchi, Senior Land Development Planner, Digram Developments Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Street Name and Park Name Request, be referred to staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.11

Delegation from Khrish Handa, Brampton Resident, re: Expansion of the Leaf Vacuum Program

Khrish Handa, Brampton Resident, requested Committee's consideration to expand the Leaf Vacuum Program to the area of Williams Parkway and Murray Street due to the challenges resulting from significant leaf fall, including safety and drainage issues.

Committee discussion on this matter included similar requests for service from residents in other mature neighbourhoods and the financial implications of expanding this service, including the potential impact on property taxes.

The following motion was considered.

• CW444-2024

  That the delegation from Khrish Handa, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Expansion of the Leaf Vacuum Program, be referred to staff for consideration and report back in conjunction with the 2025 Budget.

  Carried

6.12

Delegation from Arshia Shaghayegh, Sajad Bayat, Vikramaditya Garg, Sebastian Quiros, and Giuseppe Visconti, Nocturnal Nappers Team Members, re: BramHacks Hackathon First Place Winners - BramWays App

Note: This delegation was withdrawn prior to the meeting on November 27, 2024.

  

6.13

Delegation from Munisha Manocha and Vikas Sharma, Festival Director, Trimurti Events, re: Request to Waive Charges related to a Public Religious Festival

Note: The delegation was not in attendance at the time the item was called.

  

6.14

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Item 9.3.1 - Notice of Motion - Paid Overnight Parking System

Items 9.3.1 and 9.3.2 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee in support of the motion under Item 9.3.1 (Notice of Motion - Paid Overnight Parking System), and outlined the benefits of overnight parking in Downtown Brampton, including additional revenue to the City. The delegation suggested that separate fee structures be established for daytime and overnight parking.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Information from staff regarding an RFP to explore on-street residential permit parking, potential expansion of the scope to include overnight parking in downtown City facilities, the possibility of exploring parking options at other City facilities (e.g. parks and recreation centres), and the feasibility of overnight on-street permit parking
• Inclusion of a public consultation component in the RFP
• The current on-street parking process, and varying opinions for and against the expansion of on-street parking
• Parking programs in the City of Mississauga and Town of Milton
• Return to paid parking in the City's parking garages

Regional Councillor Medeiros withdrew the motion under Item 9.3.1.

The following motions were considered.

• CW445-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Item 9.3.1 - Notice of Motion - Paid Overnight Parking System, be received.

  Carried
• CW446-2024

  That staff be directed to report back to Council with a recommendation related to the feasibility of implementing a neighbourhood parking pilot project, similar to the Milton model, with consideration given to utilizing underused city space for the proposed pilot project.

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

  Yea (6)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Mayor Patrick Brown, and Regional Councillor Toor
  Nay (4)	Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Brar
  Absent (1)	Deputy Mayor Singh

  Carried (6 to 4)

6.15

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Item 9.2.3 - Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards

Item 9.2.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to Item 9.2.3 (Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards), expressed support for the staff report and thanked staff for their efforts.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Request for additional information on the rationale for the roads selected for resurfacing
• Indication that staff will consult with area councillors prior to finalizing the road resurfacing list in their respective wards
• Request for information on the costs for a single versus a two-year contract structure

The following motions were considered.

• CW447-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards, be received.

  Carried
• CW448-2024

  That the report from Mohammad H. Rahman, Project Manager, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Road Resurfacing Projects – All Wards, be referred back to staff to provide further rationalization, and that detail be provided for a single versus a two-year contract structuring.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

^ Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

• CW449-2024

  That the presentation by Andrzej Hoffmann, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

8.

Corporate Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brampton Public Library (RM 82/2023)

• CW450-2024

  1. That the report from Vincent Rodo, Director, Organizational Performance and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brampton Public Library (RM 82/2023), be received;

  2. That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve the MOU between the City of Brampton (the “City") and the Brampton Public Library Board (the “Library”) for support services to be provided by the City to the Library;

  3. That the City approve MOU be forwarded to the Library for consideration; and

  4. That the Community Services and Facilities Operations & Maintenance MOU dated January 23, 2019, and the Technology Acquisition, Administration and Support MOU dated December 5, 2014, be rescinded upon execution of the MOU.

  Carried

8.2.2

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Riverwalk Construction Manager Services - Wards 1 and 3

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the type of contract the City will be entering into for this project. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW451-2024

  1. That the report from Michael Heralall, Director, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Riverwalk Construction Manager Services – Wards 1 and 3, be received; and

  2. That Council authorize the Purchasing Agent to begin the procurement of the Riverwalk Construction Manager for construction services to deliver the capital works for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection. 

  Carried

8.2.3

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

• CW452-2024

  That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, be received.

  Carried

8.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Important and Commemorative Dates 2025

• CW453-2024

  1. That the report from Jason Tamming, Director, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Important and Commemorative Dates 2025, be received; and

  2. That Council approve the proposed 2025 Commemorative Dates Listing and recommended tactics (Appendix A).

  Carried

8.2.5

Staff Report re: 2025 User Fees – Community Services, Corporate Support Services, Legislative Services, Public Works and Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, and the Office of the CAO

Committee discussion took place, and staff responded to questions from Committee, with respect to the following:

• Community youth sports groups resident/non-resident fees, and the threshold in the allocation policy 
• Adult sports group fees
• Eliminating financial barriers for the Learn-to-Swim program and information regarding the Active Assist program
  • It was suggested that the Active Assist program be promoted during Drowning Prevention Week
• Priority booking for residents
• Timeline for launching the Xplor Recreation booking system app
• Purpose of stormwater management charges, the potential impact of removing this fee, and alternate funding options
• Use of funds in the stormwater management reserve 
• Request for further information regarding stormwater management charges

The following motion was considered.

• CW454-2024

  1. That the report from Kartik Sengar, Manager, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2025 User Fees – Community Services, Corporate Support Services, Legislative Services, Public Works and Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, and Office of the CAO, be received; 

  2. That the user fee charges proposed for 2025, as set out in Schedules A to J of this report, be approved, with the exception of the proposed increase to stormwater management charges, which is to be referred to Budget considerations; and

  3. That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to establish a new User Fee By-law, and to repeal By-law 380-2003, as amended.

  Carried

8.2.6

Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a Portion of City-Owned Lands at 40 and 0 Aurora Place – Ward 2

Dealt with under Item 15.4 - Recommendation CW469-2024

  

8.2.7

Staff Report re: 2024 Third Quarter Operating Budget Forecast

Committee discussion took place, and staff responded to questions, with respect to the following:

• Departmental budget variances (overruns)
• Clarification regarding "gapping" and how it is accounted for under General Government
• Clarification regarding WSIB costs in Fire and Emergency Services, and the need to advocate to the province for financial support

The following motion was considered.

• CW455-2024

  That the report from Mark Medeiros, Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analytics, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2024 Third Quarter Operating Budget Forecast, be received.

  Carried

8.2.8

^ Staff Report re: 2024 Development Charges By-laws Amendment – Public Meeting

• CW456-2024

  That the report from Raghu Kumar, Manager, Capital and Development, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2024 Development Charges By-laws Amendment – Public Meeting, be received.

  Carried

8.2.9

^ Staff Report re: 2024 Third Quarter Reserve Report

• CW457-2024

  1. That the report from Mark Medeiros, Chief Budget Officer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2024 Third Quarter Reserve Report, be received; and

  2. That surplus funding in Reserve #200 - Debt Repayment Reserve in the amount of $13,594,000 be transferred to Reserve 4 - Asset Replacement Reserve, including any interest accrued on these funds prior to transfer.

  Carried

8.2.10

^ Staff Report re: 2024 Third Quarter Capital Project Financial Status Report

• CW458-2024

  1. That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: 2024 Third Quarter Capital Project Financial Status Report, be received; 

  2. That the Treasurer be authorized to amend budgets for Capital Projects listed in Schedule D of this report; 

  3. That the projects identified in Schedule E be reviewed as part of the 2025 Budget, subject to Commitments; and 

  4. That staff develop recommendations to achieve Council’s objective of strategically utilizing dormant capital funding and address Council’s direction at that time.

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

  

9.

Public Works and Engineering Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Various Transit Goods and Services

• CW459-2024

  1. That the report from Fermin Pico, Project Leader, Transit Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement Various Transit Goods and Services, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement, in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law for:

  a) Fully formulated conventional diesel engine coolant.

  b) Transit bus body and structure repairs.

  c) Transit bus air conditioning preventative maintenance, repair services, and supply of spare parts.

  d) Supply and delivery of aftermarket bus parts.

  e) Towing services for light, medium, and heavy vehicles

  f)  Transit bus safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and on-demand repair services.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Retro-reflectivity Inspection and Signs Inventory Data Collection Services for a Three-Year Initial Term with Two Optional One-Year Terms

• CW460-2024

  1. That the report from Rod Landry, Supervisor, Traffic Outside Services, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Retro-reflectivity Inspection and Signs Inventory Data Collection Services for a Three-Year Initial Term with Two Optional One-Year Terms, be received; and  

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for the Retro-reflectivity Inspection and Signs Inventory Data Collection Services.

  Carried

9.2.3

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards

Dealt with under Item 6.15 - Recommendation CW448-2024

  

9.2.4

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Underground Locates Services for Street Lighting, Traffic Signals, Transit and Storm Sewers for a Two-Year Period with Three Additional One Year Optional Renewal Periods – All Wards

In response to a question from Committee regarding why the City is required to pay for locates, staff advised they will review this matter and explore cost saving options. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW461-2024

  1. That the report from Van Thai, Street Lighting Supervisor, Roads Maintenance and Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Underground Locates Services for Street Lighting, Traffic Signals, Transit and Storm Sewers for a Two-Year Period with three additional one year optional renewal periods – All Wards, be received; and; 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for underground locates services for street lighting, park and pathway lighting, traffic signal, transit and storm sewers.

  Carried

9.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Turn Restrictions - McLaughlin Road North and Denison Avenue - Ward 1

• CW462-2024

  1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Roads Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Turn Restrictions - McLaughlin Road North and Denison Avenue - Ward 1, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement a westbound left turn restrictions at the intersection of McLaughlin Road North and Denison Avenue Monday to Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

  Carried

9.2.6

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

• CW463-2024

  1. That the report from Binita Poudyal, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, be received; and

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

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Notice of Motion - Paid Overnight Parking System

Dealt with under Item 6.14

  

9.3.2

Notice of Motion - Neighbourhood Parking Pilot Project

Dealt with under Item 6.14 - Recommendation CW446-2024

  

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

Correspondence from Anthony Melo, Brampton Resident, re: Item 9.2.3 - Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards

The following motion was considered.

• CW464-2024

  That the correspondence from Anthony Melo, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Item 9.2.3 - Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Road Resurfacing Projects - All Wards; be received.

  Carried

  See Item 6.15 - Recommendation CW448-2024

    

  
  

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.

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

  

11.

Legislative Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Taxicab Tariff Increase and Renewal Fee Reduction

• CW465-2024

  1. That the report from Kevin Lindegaard, Manager, Licensing Enforcement, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, dated November 27, 2024, re: Taxicab Tariff Increase and Fee Renewal Reduction, be received; 

  2. That an increase to the taxicab tariff to $4.75 drop rate, be implemented for the taxicab industry in the City of Brampton;

  3. That the meter rate distance as outlined in Appendix H – Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, be reduced from 141 meters to 125 meters;

  4. That Mobile Licensing By-law Schedule 4, Part IV section 9(l) be amended to allow a security deposit not exceeding $20 at any time if required by the driver, prior to the start of a trip; and,

  5. That the City of Brampton licensing fee for taxi plate renewals be reduced by $100 in 2025 as set out in this report.

  Carried

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Property Standards Audit Update (RM 33/2024)

• CW466-2024

  That the report from Shane Keyes, Manager, Property Standards, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Information Report - Property Standards Audit Update (RM 33/2024), be received.

  Carried

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.

Economic Development Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Brampton’s Business Climate Partnership Program

• CW467-2024

  1. That the report from Andrea Williams, Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Brampton’s Business Climate Partnership Program, be received; 

  2. That Economic Development staff work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA), Partners in Project Green (PPG) to develop a partnership program for Brampton businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy conservation and support sustainability practices; and

  3. That staff report back to Council on the results of this program in Q4 of 2025.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

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

Regional Councillor Palleschi requested that the Chief Administrative Officer coordinate a review of the Referred Matters List to identify any items that can be removed from the list, in consultation with Council.

  

14.

Public Question Period

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

  

15.

Closed Session

^15.1 Report - Update on Downtown Redevelopment

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 Acquisition of Property – Ward 1        

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

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, 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.

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

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - re: Agenda Item 8.2.6.

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

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW468-2024

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

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - re: Agenda Item 8.2.6

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

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

  Carried

   

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

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

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

  15.3 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff.

  15.4 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff, including that a motion be considered in open session (See Recommendation CW469-2024).

  15.5 – This item was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff.

   

  
  

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.4.

  CW469-2024

  That the report from Demarr Royal, Real Estate Coordinator, Strategic Services and Initiatives, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of November 27, 2024, re: Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a portion of City Owned Lands at 40 and 0 Aurora Place – Ward 2, be referred back to staff.

  Carried

15.1

^ Report - Update on Downtown Redevelopment

15.2

^ Acquisition of Property – Ward 1

15.3

Tenant Rent Review – Ward 3

15.4

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

15.5

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW470-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 15, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried