Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

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, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Alex Milojevic, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Paul Morrison, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Kelly Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, and Acting Commissioner, Community Services
• Andrew VonHolt, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Peter Fay, 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 9:34 a.m. and recessed at 12:03 p.m.  At 12:47 p.m. Committee reconvened in Closed Session, recessed at 1:02 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 1:13 p.m. and adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW218-2023

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  9.3.1 Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Pride Month and Painting of Crosswalks

  11.3.3 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown, re: International Yoga Day

  Carried

   

  Note: During consideration of the Approval of Agenda, the following item was added:

  15.2 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

  Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to re-open the question, Item 15.2 was removed from the agenda.

   

  
  

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.

(10.2.2, 10.2.3, 11.3.1)

The following motion was considered.

• CW219-2023

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023 be approved as part of Consent:

  (10.2.2, 10.2.3, 11.3.1)

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Filipino Heritage Month

Presenters: Romulo Sinajon, Jun Calagiou, Delfin Palileo, Ed Lim and Mitch Arrojado, Members of the Knights of Rizal Central Canada, Brampton Filipino Seniors Club, and Federation of Filipino Canadians of Brampton, and Trinidad Calaguio and Norie Blohm, Alliance of Ladies of Knights of Rizal (ALKOR) 

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos

Mitch Arrojado introduced members of the various Filipino community organizations in attendance, announced that June is Filipino Heritage Month, and provided details on the various events taking place. Members of Council and the public were invited to attend these events and celebrate Filipino Heritage Month.

Regional Councillor Santos thanked Mitch Arrojado for the announcement, and recognized the Filipino community for their efforts to highlight and celebrate their culture.

 

5.2

Announcement - Ontario Crossing Guard Appreciation Week - June 5-9, 2023

Presenter: Shane Loftus, Manager, Transportation Right of Way and Safety, Public Works and Engineering

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

Shane Loftus, Manager, Transportation Right of Way and Safety, Public Works and Engineering, announced that June 5 to June 9, 2023 marks Ontario Crossing Guard Appreciation week, and provided information on the important role of crossing guards, the number of crossing guards in Brampton, and the process to apply for this position.

Regional Councillor Kaur Brar recognized the important role of Crossing Guards to keep children safe, and thanked them for their hard work and dedication.

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Angelina Carrara, Brampton resident, re: Proposal to Mitigate Displaced Garbage

Angelina Carrara, Brampton resident, provided a presentation to Committee, which outlined a proposal to mitigate displaced garbage in Brampton through accountability. The presentation focused on the following points:

• Identifying the problem
• Analysis/evidence
• Solutions for communities, business areas, public/green spaces
• Reducing displaced garbage through education, enforcement and financial impact

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Resident concerns regarding litter in Brampton
• Efforts of the People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s) community group 
• Update from staff on proactive property standards enforcement, including the process for addressing repeat offenders and recruiting summer students
• Number of complaints received and charges issued in 2023
• Important role of residents to log complaints with 311 to assist staff in identifying areas that require attention 
• Concerns regarding illegal dumping and overflowing garbage bins in parks
  • Use of technology (e.g. QR codes on garbage bins) to report issues
• Update on the Nurturing Neighbourhoods program, and opportunities to empower residents to take action through this program

The following motion was considered.

• CW220-2023

  That the delegation from Angelina Carrara, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Proposal to Mitigate Displaced Garbage, be referred to the Community Safety and Well-being Office for consideration.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Tanya Burkart and Aiden Janey, Peel ACORN, re: Multi-residential Unit Landlord Licensing and Improved Tenants Rights

Tanya Burkart and Aiden Janey, Peel ACORN, provided information regarding the Peel ACORN organization, and outlined concerns regarding rising rental costs across Canada and the impact on low and moderate income earners, rent increases in Brampton, impact of the lack of vacancy control, the need for more affordable housing and to protect existing affordable housing, lack of accountability by landlords, poor living conditions of tenants, impact of renovictions and demovictions, and the lack of enforcement of tenants' rights. The delegations expressed support for Brampton's Rental Landlord Registration Licensing Program and submitted the following recommendations:

• The Rental Landlord Registration Licensing Program be applied to multi-residential apartment buildings across the city, and that interior inspections be conducted;
• Applicable by-laws be enforceable, and that anti-renoviction/demoviction by-laws be introduced to protect tenants and discourage the displacement of tenants;
• Advocacy for a tenant defense fund to assist low income tenants defend their applications at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) against above-guideline rent increases, renovictions and demovictions.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Impact of the housing crisis and the need to protect residents 
• Brampton's Rental Landlord Registration Licensing pilot program/areas
• Clarification regarding the advocacy for a tenant defense fund
• Brampton's advocacy for increased rent control options
• Jurisdiction over multi-residential apartment buildings, and information from staff regarding additional residential units (ARUs) and Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023

The following motion was considered.

• CW221-2023

  That the delegation from Tanya Burkart and Aiden Janey, Peel ACORN, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Multi-residential Unit Landlord Licensing and Improved Tenants Rights, be received.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, and Emma O’Malley, Marketing and Events Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA), re: Support for Downtown Brampton BIA Businesses 

Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, and Emma O’Malley, Marketing and Events Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA), provided a presentation to Committee, which highlighted the impacts of construction on downtown businesses and opportunities for the City to provide support. The delegations provided information regarding the Construction Mitigation Grant implemented by the City of Toronto, requested that the City consider reallocating funds from the Façade and Building Improvement program to support downtown businesses and mitigate the impacts of construction, and outlined a three silo approach (marketing, events and beautification/safety) for the grant. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Suggestion that staff meet with the DBBIA to review their requests for support and report back to Council
• Immediate and long-term needs of downtown businesses
• Request from the delegation to reallocate funds from the Façade and Building Improvement program to support downtown businesses during construction
• Status and impact of vacant City-owned properties in downtown Brampton, and potential interim uses for these spaces that would benefit the community (e.g. artist-based tenancy program)
• Impact of construction on businesses city-wide
• Questions regarding market rent analysis

A motion was introduced to refer the delegation to staff for consideration and a report back to Council prior to the end of June regarding support for downtown businesses.

The following amendments to the motion were introduced and accepted by the mover to add the following: 

2. to consider an artist-based tenancy program for vacant city-owned properties; and

3. to report back on interest in city-owned vacant properties within the downtown, and review of the terminology of ‘market rent’.

An amendment to #3 above was introduced and accepted by the mover to remove the words "within the downtown".

A further amendment to the motion was introduced to add the following:

4. to report on effects of construction impacts on businesses across the city.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

• CW222-2023

  That the delegation from Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, and Emma O’Malley, Marketing and Events Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Support for Downtown Brampton BIA Businesses, be referred to staff:

  1. for consideration and report back to Council prior to the end of June re: Support for Downtown Brampton BIA Businesses; 

  2. to consider an artist-based tenancy program for vacant city-owned properties; 

  3. to report back on interest in city-owned vacant properties, and review of the terminology of ‘market rent’; and

  4. to report on effects of construction impacts on businesses across the city.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Bill Godfrey, Founder and Organizer, People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s), re: Item 11.3.2 - Development of a City-wide Litter Clean-up Program

Item 11.3.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Bill Godfrey, Founder and Organizer, People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s), addressed Committee with respect to Item 11.3.2, and expressed support for the proposed motion to develop a city-wide litter clean-up program to make Brampton the first litter-free city in Canada. The delegation provided information on P.A.L.'s and their efforts to clean up litter across the city, and highlighted the importance for residents to work together to achieve this goal. 

Committee recognized the efforts and passion of P.A.L.'s and highlighted the need to address the issue of litter in Brampton.

A motion with the following operative clause was introduced:

Therefore be it resolved that Staff work with P.A.L.’s together with other organizations including community groups, small businesses and corporations, who have organized clean-ups across the city, to design a city-wide program that will inspire and leverage the power of people to make Brampton Canada’s first litter-free city and report back to Council by Q4 of this year.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Use of technology to organize clean up efforts
• Encouraging residents to participate in this program and work with the City to achieve the goal of becoming a litter-free city
• Producer responsibility for litter
• Suggestion to host a summit regarding this matter
• Clean-up supplies provided to P.A.L.'s by the City
• Increase of clean-up volunteers in 2023
  • Staff provided information on how to register for clean-ups on the City's website
• Information from staff regarding buckthorn removal

Amendments to the operative clause of the motion were introduced and accepted by the mover to:

• include other community groups and stakeholders to be part of the solution
• convene a meeting that brings P.A.L.’s and other community groups and stakeholders together to coordinate efforts to become a litter-free city 

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

• CW223-2023

  That the delegation from Bill Godfrey, Founder and Organizer, People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Item 11.3.2 - Development of a City-wide Litter Clean-up Program, be received; and

  Whereas Brampton is a green city with more than 9,000 acres of parkland and residents can enjoy more than 850 parks, many recreational amenities, open spaces, paths and trails; and

  Whereas maintaining these spaces clean of litter requires the efforts of an entire community and the support of its local government, conservation authorities, community groups, schools, neighbourhood associations, small businesses, corporations and more; and

  Whereas the City of Brampton has an existing community clean-up initiative which engages groups and individual volunteers; and

  Whereas many community groups have organized clean-ups across the city such as BGC Peel, Bramalea SNAP, Fletchers Creek SNAP, County Court SNAP, TRCA, CVCA, Peel Climate Council along with many others; and

  Whereas a citizen-led group called People Against Littering (P.A.L.'s), has inspired hundreds of dedicated volunteers to spend time and pick up over three million pieces of litter from its parks and greenspaces across the city; and

  Whereas P.A.L.'s and other community groups have received support from small businesses and corporations in their efforts; and

  Whereas P.A.L.’s., is led by the leadership of Bill Godfrey who has a dream of making Brampton a litter-free city, and having a litter-free city is an ideal that Brampton should embrace and develop a plan to a scale across the city, including providing financial and organizational support, to make the dream of a litter-free city become a reality;

  Therefore Be It Resolved that staff convene a meeting that brings P.A.L.’s and other community groups and stakeholders such as, but not limited to, the Brampton Environmental Alliance, Peel Community Climate Council, Downtown Brampton BIA, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC), Ontario Ministry of Transportation, sports organizations, places of worship, small and large businesses, and potential park sponsors, to review their processes and coordination efforts to identify gaps in maintaining a clean city, and report back to Council in Q4 2023 with input from these groups on how to inspire and leverage the power of these groups and their volunteers in making Brampton Canada’s first litter-free city.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

C. Ethier, 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 following motion was considered.

• CW224-2023

  That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  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. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

 

9.

Corporate Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

Nil

  

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Pride Month and Painting of Crosswalks

Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged that June is Pride month, and requested that staff explore options for installing Pride-related cross-walk artwork in downtown Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

• CW225-2023

  That staff be requested to report to the June 14, 2023 meeting of Council with regard to Pride-related murals and cross-walk artwork.

  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. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

 

10.

Public Works and Engineering Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Energy Retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre – Ward 7

Staff responded to questions and concerns from Committee regarding the estimated cost for design services for the energy retrofit of the Earnscliffe Recreation Centre. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW226-2023

  That the report from Mitsa Montaser, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Energy Retrofit of Earnscliffe Recreation Centre – Ward 7, be referred to the June 14, 2023 meeting of Council, to include a presentation to detail the cost estimates for the project.

  Carried

10.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Preventative and Demand Maintenance Services for Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Equipment at Various City Locations for a Three Year Period

• CW227-2023

  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 June 7, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Provision of Preventative and Demand Maintenance for Services for all Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Equipment at Various City of Brampton Facilities for a Three (3) Year Period, be received; and 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the provision of preventative and demand maintenance services for all heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment at various City of Brampton facilities for a three (3) year period. 

  Carried

10.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Installation, Repair and Dismantling Services of Air Supported Structures (Sport’s Domes) at Various City Facilities for a Three Year Period

• CW228-2023

  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 June 7, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Installation, Repair and Dismantling Services of Air Supported Structures (Sports Domes) at Various City Facilities for a Three (3) Year Period (File ACX.TE), be received; and 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the installation, repair and dismantling services of air supported structures at various City of Brampton facilities for a three (3) year period. 

  Carried

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. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

 

11.

Community Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

Nil

  

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton Senior Citizens Council - May 2023

• CW229-2023

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Senior Citizens Council meeting of May 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 7, 2023, be received.

  Carried

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Development of a City-wide Litter Clean-up Program

Dealt with under Item 6.4 - Recommendations CW223-2023

   

11.3.3

Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: International Yoga Day

Mayor Brown advised Committee that June 21, 2023 is International Yoga Day, and events will be taking place at Rosalea Park. The Mayor requested that any potential rental fees for the use of Rosalea Park for International Yoga Day be waived, and that staff assist with promoting this event.

The following motion was considered.

• CW230-2023

  1. That any potential rental fee associated with Rosalea Park for the observance of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023, be waived; and 

  2. That staff be requested to provide assistance with the promotion of activities related to International Yoga Day in Brampton.

  Carried

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. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

 

12.

Legislative Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

Nil

  

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. P. Fay, 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 at this meeting. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

15.

Closed Session

15.1    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 - property matter

Note: Item 15.2 was added to the agenda and subsequently removed on a two-thirds majority vote to re-open the question.

*15.2    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.

• CW231-2023

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

  15.1 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 - property matter

  Carried

   

  In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  15.1 – This item was considered in closed session, information was received and no direction was given.

    

  
  

15.1

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

15.2

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW232-2023

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried