Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, May 08, 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
• Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Jason Tamming, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• Janice Adshead, Acting 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 12:52 p.m., reconvened at 1:24 p.m., recessed again at 1:25 p.m., reconvened at 1:28 p.m. and recessed again at 2:11 p.m. At 2:21 p.m. Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 2:26 p.m., moved back into Open Session at 2:35 p.m. and adjourned at 2:37 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW171-2024

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  9.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: Status Update – Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) Boundary Modification

  Re. Item 6.5 - Delegations re: Item 12.3.1 - Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024

  3. Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police

  To withdraw:

  6.3 Delegation from Glenn McClelland, President, and Ron Evans, Treasurer, Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club, re: Request to Reinstate Funding for the Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

  

4.

Consent

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

8.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4

The following motion was considered.

• CW172-2024

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - 2024 Economic Development Week

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Toor

Regional Councillor Toor announced that this week marks Economic Development week, which aims to recognize the importance of economic development in our community and celebrate local businesses. Councillor Toor provided statistical information regarding business growth, investments and the innovation district in Brampton.

  

5.2

Announcement - Jeff Northrup Walk for Special Olympics - June 2, 2024 - Northrup Park

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos

Ena Chadha and Stu Eley, Members, Jeff Northrup Walk for Special Olympics Brampton Organizing Committee, announced the inaugural Jeff Northrup Walk for the Special Olympics taking place on June 2, 2024 at Northrup Park. They invited Members of Council to participate and provided details regarding this fundraising event, which was organized in honour of Constable Jeff Northrup in support of Special Olympics athletes in Brampton. Further information was provided regarding Jeff Northrup and his family's volunteer work with Special Olympics Brampton and advocacy for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, the presenters expressed appreciation for the renaming of Northrup Park, thanked staff for their assistance with this event, and emphasized the importance of supporting Special Olympics athletes.

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from David R. Huether, Manager, Brampton Senior Falcons Men's 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ Hockey Teams, re: Request to Waive Ice Rental Fees at Susan Fennell Sportsplex

David R. Huether, Manager, Brampton Senior Falcons Men's Hockey Teams, advised that the Brampton Senior Falcons will be representing Brampton and Ontario at the 2024 Canada Senior Games in Quebec City in August 2024. The delegation highlighted their success at the 2024 Ontario Senior Games, outlined their need for practice ice time at the Susan Fennell Sportsplex, and requested Committee's consideration to waive the associated rental fees. In addition, the delegation provided background information on the Brampton Senior Falcons participation and success in previous Canada Senior Games, and outlined how they promote the City of Brampton during these events.

Committee Members congratulated the Brampton Senior Falcons on their success, wished them well on the upcoming games, and highlighted the importance for seniors to stay active. Further discussion on this matter included the following:

• Current ice bookings and a request that staff work with the delegation on their request for the waiver of ice rental fees 
• Request that the Brampton Senior Falcons delegate after the Canada Senior Games to provide an update to Committee of the results of the games
• The need to review costs associated with the waiving of rental fees

The following motion was considered.

• CW173-2024

  1. That the delegation from David R. Huether, Manager, Brampton Senior Falcons Men's 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ Hockey Teams, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Request to Waive Ice Rental Fees at Susan Fennell Sportsplex, be referred to staff for consideration; and

  2. That staff also be requested to report back with a summary of year-to-date costs related to the waiving of rental fees.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Naseer Ahmad Tariq, Assistant Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Brampton, re: Acquisition of Land for Parking - South Side of Mubarak Mosque Parking

Naseer Ahmad Tariq, Assistant Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Brampton, provided information to Committee regarding the Mubarak Mosque and outlined the need for additional parking to accommodate visitors attending various community events on this property. The delegation outlined their interest in acquiring vacant land on the south side of the Mubarak Mosque to increase parking capacity, and provided an image of the subject land for reference.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Identification and review of applicable properties, including along the trail, that may be suitable for parking
• Additional parking needs due to the events held and growth in the community

The following motion was considered.

• CW174-2024

  That the delegation from Naseer Ahmad Tariq, Assistant Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Acquisition of Land for Parking - South Side of Mubarak Mosque Parking, be referred to staff, including identification of applicable properties (PINS) identified along the trail and identified by the delegate.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Glenn McClelland, President, and Ron Evans, Treasurer, Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club, re: Request to Reinstate Funding for the Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club

This delegation request was withdrawn. See Approval of Agenda - Recommendation CW171-2024

  

6.4

Delegation from Niyatee Sondhi and Karishma Gandhi, Humberview Secondary School HOSA Chapter, re: Online Gambling Addiction

Niyatee Sondhi and Karishma Gandhi, Humberview Secondary School HOSA Chapter, provided a presentation to Committee regarding online gambling addiction.

Committee thanked the delegations for their presentation, acknowledged the issue of online gambling addiction, and commended the delegations for taking action to support their peers and combat this issue.

The following motion was considered.

• CW175-2024

  That the delegation from Niyatee Sondhi and Karishma Gandhi, Humberview Secondary School HOSA Chapter, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Online Gambling Addiction, be received.

  Carried

6.5

Delegations re: Item 12.3.1 - Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024

1. Cindy Evans, Brampton Resident, re: Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard 

2. Parveen Kumar, Bike Hub Lead, and Amanjit Kahlon, Director of Community Development, Punjabi Community Health Services, re: Impact of Active Transportation, Equity, and Health

*3. Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police

(See Items 12.3.1 and 12.4.1)

Cindy Evans, Brampton Resident, provided a presentation regarding safety concerns at the intersection of Howden Boulevard and Dixie Road and outlined how physical barriers on bike lanes can improve safety. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Request for information on how many intersections are monitored by Peel Regional Police
• Provisions in the Highway Traffic Act and municipal by-laws relating to bicycles
• Enforcement of bike lanes
• Use of other mobility devices on bike lanes 
• Safety concerns at the subject intersection and benefits of installing a protective barrier for safety
• Request that a Town Hall meeting be scheduled to obtain feedback from residents
• Complaints and concerns regarding bike lanes and the lack of education on how to navigate this infrastructure 
• Information from staff regarding the consultation process for the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP)

Parveen Kumar, Bike Hub Lead, and Amanjit Kahlon, Director of Community Development, Punjabi Community Health Services, provided information regarding the Different Spokes Bike Hub, including engagement with international students, and highlighted the importance of active transportation for residents due to its convenience and affordability. The delegation highlighted the health benefits of cycling, and outlined the importance of having a safe, connected active transportation network to encourage use of this infrastructure, and prioritizing Vision Zero. In addition, the delegation expressed support for the installation of protective barriers on bike lanes to improve road safety, particularly at the intersection of Howden Boulevard and Dixie Road.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• The need to educate the public regarding active transportation infrastructure
• Affordability of using active transportation
• Use and effectiveness of bike lanes as a traffic calming measure
• Installation of protective barriers to encourage active transportation
• Active transportation and other mobility devices permitted on trails and sidewalks
• Implementation of bike lanes in accordance with the Council-approved ATMP
• Evolution of bike lane designs and the need for consistency across the network
• Challenges in navigating bike lanes due to design inconsistencies and lack of signage
• Plan and timeline for achieving consistency in bike lanes
• Concerns regarding faded line markings 

Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police, provided information regarding the Peel Regional Police investigation, observations and response to safety concerns at the intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard. Constable D’Amico advised that pylons installed at the intersection appeared to be effective and suggested that staff undertake a study to review this intersection, including line markings and bike lane widths.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Peel Regional Police monitoring of intersections with bike lanes
• Options to improve safety of roads with bike lanes, including repainting lines, reviewing bike lane widths, and installing protective barriers
• Lack of communication to area Councillors regarding this matter
• Consideration of this matter by the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee (BCSAC)
• Request that protective barriers be installed at the intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard as an interim solution

Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, advised that staff would report back to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting regarding the matter of bike lanes.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW176-2024

  1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Item 12.3.1 - Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024, be referred to staff:

  1. Cindy Evans, Brampton Resident, re: Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard;

  2. Parveen Kumar, Bike Hub Lead, and Amanjit Kahlon, Director of Community Development, Punjabi Community Health Services, re: Impact of Active Transportation, Equity, and Health;

  3. Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police; 

  2. That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, Recommendations BCS006-2024 to BCS011-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, be approved; and

  3. That the correspondence from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Item 12.3.1 - Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024 - Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard, be received.

  Carried

  Note: See Item 12.3.1 for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee recommendations approved in Clause 2 above.

   

  
  

6.6

Delegation from David Laing, Chair, Bike Brampton, re: 10th Anniversary 'Bike the Creek' Event on June 8, 2024

David Laing, Chair, Bike Brampton, provided a presentation regarding the 10th Anniversary 'Bike the Creek' Event taking place on June 8, 2024.

Committee Members expressed support for this event, highlighted its growth and success over the years, and thanked the organizers and volunteers for their efforts.

The following motion was considered.

• CW177-2024

  That the delegation from David Laing, Chair, Bike Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: 10th Anniversary 'Bike the Creek' Event on June 8, 2024, be received.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Carlos Algarvio, Owner, and Paula Vitorino, Manager, Portas Do Mar, re: Lusofonia Portuguese Festival 2024

Paula Vitorino, Manager, Portas Do Mar, provided information to Committee regarding the Portas Do Mar restaurant in Brampton, and outlined concerns with the 2024 Lusofonia Portuguese Festival, including:

• How funds provided by the City are spent, and concern that funds are not used to support participating local small businesses
• Amount of the vendor fee for businesses to participate and operate a booth
• Participation by businesses from other municipalities and the need to prioritize Brampton businesses

In addition, the delegation advised Committee that the vendor fee was subsequently reduced following a meeting with Regional Councillor Vicente and the festival organizer, and requested that the City review the operation of this festival. 

Committee discussion took place regarding festivals in Brampton, and included the following:

• Vendor fees and the need for transparency
• Prioritization of local businesses 
• City guidelines 
• Review of operational costs 
• 2024 Lusofonia Portuguese Festival
  • Reduction of the vendor fee for the delegation
  • Participation of local businesses and artists
  • Indication that this festival applied and met the City's requirements for funding
  • Costs associated with organizing this festival
  • Transparency of vendor fees
  • Economic impact 

The following motion was considered.

• CW178-2024

  That the delegation from Carlos Algarvio, Owner, and Paula Vitorino, Manager, Portas Do Mar, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Lusofonia Portuguese Festival 2024, be referred to staff for a report thereon, with particular regard to the prioritization of Brampton businesses and the transparency of vendor fees, and with respect to updating of the guidelines.

  Carried

6.8

Delegations re: Item 12.2.6 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Review and Update

1. Anand Desai, Associate, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants

* 2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

(See Item 12.2.6)

Anand Desai, Associate, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, provided a presentation entitled "Parks and Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Review and Update".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Population growth by ward
• Lack of balance in the number of assets compared to population by ward
• Revitalization of, and growth in, established neighbourhoods
• Integration of arts and culture, and collaboration with the Brampton Library
• Planning for future community centres
• Needs in growth and established areas
• Condition and use of baseball diamonds, and tracking the demand for these facilities
• Audit of field usage for all sports
• Opportunities to partner with school boards for use of facilities
• Ensuring facilities are easily accessible and equitable for families 

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, thanked staff for the subject report, and addressed Committee with respect to the following:

• Potential risks associated with the construction of a cricket stadium at the CAA Centre, given the amount of land required, and other areas where the City is losing land
• Significant future population growth in the area of Steeles Avenue and Main Street, and the need for additional parkland in this area
• The need to review best uses for City-owned land

The following motion was considered.

• CW179-2024

  That the following delegations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Item 12.2.6 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Review and Update, be received:

  1. Anand Desai, Associate, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants;
  2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident.
  Carried

• Report Item 12.2.6 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

  Committee discussion took place and included the following:

  • Peel Village Golf Course and the possibility of converting it to a 12-hole course
  • Plans for Churchville and clarification that this facility is under the responsibility of Facility Operations and Maintenance, under the Public Works and Engineering Department

  The following motion was considered.

  CW180-2024

  1. That the report from Anand Patel, Director, Recreation, and Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Parks and Recreation Master Plan – 5 Year Review and Update, be received; and

  2. That Council endorse the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 5-Year Review and Update. 

  Carried

6.9

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: Development Charges (DC) and Cash-In-Lieu (CIL) of Parkland Annual Report - Summary of Activity in 2023

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: Development Charges (DC) and Cash-In-Lieu (CIL) of Parkland Annual Report - Summary of Activity in 2023, and sought clarification regarding the use of $40M of parkland funds at 175 Sandalwood Parkway.

Bill Boyes, Commissioner, Community Services, advised that staff are exploring options for future recreation amenities on this property. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW181-2024

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Report re: Development Charges (DC) and Cash-In-Lieu (CIL) of Parkland Annual Report - Summary of Activity in 2023, be received.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

Elaha Musakheel, Specialist, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional and Provincial Governments, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

The following motion was considered.

• CW182-2024

  That the presentation by Elaha Musakheel, Specialist, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

8.

Legislative Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement to Obtain a Vendor to Supply All Labour, Equipment and Materials Necessary to Digitize City Physical Records for Various Departments

• CW183-2024

  1. That the report from Angelique Chulan, Manager, Information Governance, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement - To Obtain a Vendor to Supply All Labour, Equipment and Materials Necessary to Digitize City Physical Records for Various Departments, be received; 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for a City-wide contract to perform digitization services; and 

  3. That the request to begin procurement to provide all labour, equipment and materials necessary to digitize city physical records be approved.

  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. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

9.

Economic Development 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 Keenan re: Status Update – Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) Boundary Modification

In response to a request from Regional Councillor Keenan, Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development, provided an update on discussions with the Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA) regarding modifications to the BIA boundaries, and advised that they are not prepared to review the boundaries at this time.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Staff changes at the DBBIA
• Timeline for the DBBIA to review the boundaries
• BIAs in other municipalities
• Future growth of Downtown Brampton
• Benefits of expanding the BIA boundary
• Request that staff further discuss boundary modifications with the DBBIA

The following motion was considered.

• CW184-2024

  That the following item be referred to the May 15, 2024 meeting of City Council:

  Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: Status Update – Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) Boundary Modification

  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. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

10.

Corporate Services Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024

• CW185-2024

  That the report from Bennett Kim, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Agreements Executed by Administrative Authority for January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, be received.

  Carried

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Development Charges (DC) and Cash-In-Lieu (CIL) of Parkland Annual Report - Summary of Activity in 2023

In response to questions from Committee, staff advised that transfers between reserves are approved by Council and an update regarding Cash-In-Lieu of parkland could be provided to Council.

The following motion was considered.

• CW186-2024

  That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services and Deputy Treasurer, and Raghuram Kumar, Manager, Capital and Development Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: DC and CIL of Parkland Annual Report: Summary of Activity in 2023, be received.

  Carried

10.2.3

^ Staff Report re: 2024 Final Tax Levy and By-law

• CW187-2024

  1. That the report from Yvonne Kwiecien, Manager, Taxation and Assessment, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: 2024 Final Tax Levy and By-law, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed for the levy and collection of 2024 Final Property Taxes.

  Carried

10.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Building Code Act - Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2023

• CW188-2024

  That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Building Code Act - Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2023, be received

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros re: Commemorating the Legacy of Michael Avis

Regional Councillor Medeiros recognized the contributions of Michael Avis, particularly in regard to Brampton's heritage and culture, and read from his biography. Councillor Medeiros advised that Mr. Avis was a well respected member of the Brampton community and helped residents understand the importance of preserving Brampton's heritage.

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore Be It Resolved that Michael Avis Way be considered as new street name or Michael Avis Historical Park be considered as a new park name in order to preserve Michael’s legacy in the city per the Asset Naming Policy. 

Committee Members expressed support for commemorating Mr. Avis through naming a street or park in his honour.

An amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover to read as follows:

Therefore Be It Resolved that Michael Avis Way be approved as a new street name or Michael Avis Historical Park/Michael Avis Park as a new park name, in order to preserve Michael’s legacy in the city, with communications to be lead by Mayor Brown with Corporate Communications. 

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

• CW189-2024

  Whereas Michael was instrumental in the development of PAMA, and played a pivotal role in creating Historic Bovaird House; 

  Whereas Michael worked diligently to ensure Brampton's heritage was recognized, recorded and shared with the entire city; 

  Whereas Michael was the recipient of a Certificate of Achievement from the Ontario Heritage Trust Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program in 2009, and awarded both Brampton's 2019 Citizen of the Year, and 2019 Long Term Service Award; and

  Whereas Michael passed away on March 27, 2024;

  Therefore Be It Resolved that Michael Avis Way be approved as a new street name or Michael Avis Historical Park/Michael Avis Park as a new park name, in order to preserve Michael’s legacy in the city, with communications to be led by Mayor Brown with Corporate Communications. 

  Carried

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. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

11.

Public Works and Engineering Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

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

• CW190-2024

  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 May 8, 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

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Inspire Boulevard from Thorold Drive to Bramalea Road - Ward 9

• CW191-2024

  1. That the report from Frank Mazzotta, Manager, Development Engineering, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Inspire Boulevard from Thorold Drive to Bramalea Road - Ward 9, be received, and;

  2. That subject to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management executing the Supplementary Subdivision Agreement (“the Agreement”) between Patilda Construction Inc., Wolverleigh Construction Ltd., and Kettle Point Investors Inc. (“the Developer”) and the Corporation of the City of Brampton that includes a Development Charges Credit Agreement in Schedule L, pursuant to the Administrative Authority By-law 2016-2017, as amended; 

  I. A budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $4,617,000 for the reimbursement of construction of Inspire Boulevard from Thorold Drive to Bramalea Road, in connection with Countryside Villages Subdivision - Phase 2, being file C04E17.003, 21T-11005B, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #137 - DC Roads; 

  II. Council approve the reimbursement of development charges to the Developer, in accordance with Schedule L of the Agreement for the single source delivery of development charge funded road infrastructure, for the actual reasonable cost of the construction of Inspire Boulevard from Thorold Drive to Bramalea Road, up to a maximum upset limit of $4,617,000. 

  Carried

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Rivermont Road from Gladmary Drive to Embleton Road - Ward 6

• CW192-2024

  1. That the report from Frank Mazzotta, Manager, Development Engineering, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Budget Amendment – Developer Reimbursement for the Construction of Rivermont Road from Gladmary Drive to Embleton Road - Ward 6, be received; 

  2. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $841,811.24 for the reimbursement of construction of Rivermont Road from Gladmary Drive to Embleton Road, in connection with the Kendalwood Subdivision - Phase 1, being file C05W06.007, 21T-06026B, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #137 - DC Roads, and; 

  3. That Council approve the reimbursement of development charges to the Developer, in accordance with Schedule L of the Subdivision Agreement (“the Agreement”) between Kendalwood Land Development Inc., Shayma Dick Holdings Inc., 2570616 Ontario Inc. (“the Developer”) and the Corporation of the City of Brampton for the single source delivery of development charge funded road infrastructure, for the actual reasonable cost of the construction of Rivermont Road from Gladmary Drive to Embleton Road, up to the maximum upset limit of $841,811.24.

  Carried

11.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Detailed Design for Widening of Heritage Road from Steeles Avenue to Financial Drive – Ward 6

• CW193-2024

  1. That the report from Bishnu Parajuli, Manager, Engineering, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Engineering Services for Heritage Road Improvements from Steeles Avenue to Financial Drive – Ward 6, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for engineering services for Heritage Road Improvements from Steeles Avenue to Financial Drive.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - April 4, 2024

• CW194-2024

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of April 4, 2024, Recommendations SC027-2024 to SC033-2024, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, be approved.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC027-2024

  That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of April 4, 2024, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC028-2024

  1. That the correspondence from Bryan Roach, School Staff, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of April 4, 2024, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion on Dixie Road in the vicinity of the School, St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School, 10815 Dixie Road - Ward 9, be received;
  2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC029-2024

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

  SC030-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Rowntree Public School be received;
  2. That the Manager of Transportation Right-of-Way & Safety be requested to arrange for the pedestrian signal timing to be reviewed prior to September 2024 to ensure it is adequate for school age pedestrians;
  3. That Student Transportation of Peel Region and the school principal ensure that parents and students are advised that the walk to school routes are utilized at the two signalized intersections at Wanless Drive and Edenbrook Hill/Wanless Drive and Queen Mary Drive, and not the pathway on Wanless Drive that has no traffic control; and,
  4. That a site inspection should be scheduled in September 2024 once students have returned to school and the crossings at the intersections have resumed.

  SC031-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection Report for Mount Pleasant Village Public School be received;
  2. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services, be requested to enforcing parking violations on both sides of Commuter Drive along the length of the school property; and,
  3. An adult crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Commuter Drive and Ganton Heights at this time.

  SC032-2024

  1. That the Site Inspection report for Malala Yousafzai Public School be received;
  2. That the Manager of Parks & Recreation Department arrange for an inspection of the bridge for any deficiencies and sharp edges and replace the missing screws for the kick plates on the bridge; and,
  3. The Manager of Parks and Recreation be requested to confirm if winter maintenance can be done on the pathway if students utilize the path as a school route.

  SC033-2024

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

    

  
  

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: Waiver of Permit Fee for Langar Seva at Ken Whillans Square

The following motion was introduced:

That the permit fee for the tent being set up at Ken Whillans Square for the Langar Seva be waived. 

Committee discussion took place with respect to the above-noted motion and included the following:

• Request for information on the annual costs and tax impact of waiving fees, and a suggestion that this be included as part of the annual budget consideration
• Expression of thanks to staff for supporting this event

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows.

• CW195-2024

  1. That the permit fee for the tent being set up at Ken Whillans Square for the Langar Seva be waived; and

  2. That staff be requested to provide a summary of year-to-date accounting of all fees waived by Council, in the context of annual budget consideration. 

  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. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

  

12.

Community Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Budget Amendment - William G. Davis Memorial Artwork 

• CW196-2024

  1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Director, Cultural Services, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Budget Amendment - William G. Davis Memorial Artwork, be received; 

  2. That Council approve Xiaojing Yan and Lilly Otasevic’s (XL) proposal, titled “Contours of Connection,” as the winning submission for the RFP William G. Davis Memorial Artwork, as recommended by the Art Selection Committee; 

  3. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #246860-002 – William G. Davis Site, in the amount of $150,000, to be fully funded from the Provincial Government; and

  4. That Council delegate the authority to the Commissioner of Community Services to execute such agreement and/or other documents as may be required to implement Council’s resolutions and directions relating to the William G. Davis Memorial Artwork including such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director of Cultural Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

12.2.2

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Consulting Services for Various Parks Projects

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the consulting services being procured, and the rationale for entering into separate contracts with three consulting firms.

Committee requested that staff explore the viability of hiring staff with this expertise, and that this information be provided for consideration during the annual budget deliberations.

The following motion was considered.

• CW197-2024

  1. That the report from Mitchell Wiskel, Manager, Parks Planning, Development and Capital Delivery, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Consulting Services for Various Parks Projects, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for consulting services for various parks and trails projects.

  Carried

12.2.3

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Grass Cutting and Landscape Maintenance Services at various locations within the City of Brampton for a 5 Year Period

Committee discussion took place regarding the subject contract and included the following:

• Division of the City into five service areas
• Issues with the level of service provided in 2023
• Options for monitoring the quality of service provided, including use of technology

The following motion was considered.

• CW198-2024

  1. That the report from Peter Gerech, Manager, Parks Business Services and Administration, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council May 8, 2024, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Grass Cutting and Landscape Maintenance Services at various locations within the City of Brampton for a 5 Year Period, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for grass cutting and landscape maintenance services at various locations within the City of Brampton for a 5 year period with the option to renew for 2 additional 1 year periods. 

  Carried

12.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Municipal Alcohol Policy - 2024 Revision

• CW199-2024

  1. That the report from Anand Patel, Director, Recreation, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Municipal Alcohol Policy, be received; 

  2. That the existing Municipal Alcohol Policy (CMS-110) dated May 5, 2021, be rescinded and replaced with the revised Municipal Alcohol Policy, substantially in accordance with Appendix A attached to this report; 

  3. That staff be directed to initiate the implementation of the revised policy (see Appendix A) and accompanying Municipal Alcohol Policy Standards and Guidelines (see Appendix B) as outlined in this report to take effect in Q2 2024; and 

  4. That staff be authorized to update the Municipal Alcohol Policy Standards and Guidelines (see Appendix B) that supplements the Municipal Alcohol Policy in accordance with the principles and/or policy statements contained therein as required.

  Carried

12.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Designated Community Sport Group Policy and Sports Facility Allocation Policy

• CW200-2024

  1. That the report from Anand Patel, Director, Recreation, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, re: Designated Community Sport Group Policy and Sports Facility Allocation Policy, be received; and

  2. That staff be directed to implement the revised Designated Community Sport Group Policy and Sports Facility Allocation Policy for the next allocation cycle (Spring/Summer 2025). 

  Carried

12.2.6

Staff Report re: Parks and Recreation Master Plan – 5 Year Review and Update

(See Item 6.8)

Dealt with under Item 6.8 - Recommendation CW179-2024 and CW180-2024

  

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024

(See Items 6.5 and 12.4.1)

Dealt with under Item 6.5 - Recommendation CW176-2024

The recommendations were approved as follows:

BCS006-2024

That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be amended,

To Add:

6.3   Verbal Update from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Public Works and Engineering, re: Automated Speed Enforcement Study Update

BCS007-2024

That the presentation from Daniel Sirivar, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Policy and Performance Division, Health Services, Region of Peel Community Safety and Well-being Office, re: Peel's Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2020-2024, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be received.

BCS008-2024

1. That the following delegations re: Safety concerns at the intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be received:
   1. Cindy Evans, Brampton Resident
   2. Stephen Laidlaw, Brampton Resident
   3. Bruce Marshall, Brampton Resident; and,
2. That the verbal updates from A/Sgt. Claudia D’Amico, Road Watch Coordinator, Road Safety Services, Peel Regional Police and Detective Gregory O’Conner, Peel Regional Police re: Auto Theft and Road Safety Measures, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be received; and,
3. That the collaborative work of Transportation Planning, Transit, Traffic Operations and Region of Peel to prioritize Vision Zero and safety of vulnerable users, be supported by the installing of flexible posts in the right of way as a pilot interim measure for the spring/summer/fall period which will improve road safety of the Howden Boulevard and Dixie Road intersection.

BCS009-2024

That the verbal update from Brian Macklin, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Community Services, re: Spring Litter Picking Campaign, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be received.

BCS010-2024

That the verbal update from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Public Works and Engineering, re: Automated Speed Enforcement Study Update, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2024, be received.

BCS011-2024

That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  

12.4

Correspondence

12.4.1

Correspondence from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police, re: Item 12.3.1 - Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - April 18, 2024 - Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard

(See Items 6.5 and 12.3.1)

Dealt with under Item 6.5 - Recommendation CW176-2024

 

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. J. Adshead, Acting 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. J. Adshead, Acting City Clerk, read the following question received from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident:

“My question for the Committee of Council and staff is whether the report back on item 6.2 regarding the acquisition of City land will include the possibility of a long term lease, considering that while in 2024 the transit and active transportation facilities to the mosque may not be adequate, but the situation in 2055 will be much better.”

Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, advised that staff will report back with options. 

 

15.

Closed Session

^15.1 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 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. 

^15.3 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

The security of the property of the municipality or local board.

^15.4 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.

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

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

Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, advised that Closed Session will be conducted with in-person participation only.

The following motion was considered.

• CW201-2024

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

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

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

  Carried

   

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

  15.1 – This matter was approved on consent and therefore not discussed in closed session. Directions therein were approved, including that a motion be considered in open session. (See Recommendation CW202-2024)

  15.2 – This matter was approved on consent and therefore not discussed in closed session. Directions therein were approved, including that a motion be considered in open session. (See Recommendation CW203-2024)

  15.3 – This item was approved on consent, was not discussed in closed session, and direction was deemed given.

  15.4 – This item was approved on consent, was not discussed in closed session, and direction was deemed given.

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

    

  
  

• The following recommendation was passed pursuant to Item 15.1:

  CW202-2024

  That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute a new Lease agreement, and such documents necessary to terminate the current Lease dated November 4, 2015 between the Corporation of the City of Brampton as Landlord, and 2761664 Ontario Inc. operating as Sunset Grill, as Tenant, and Sunset Grill Restaurants Ltd. as an Optionee, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions as directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager of Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, or designate.

  Carried

• The following recommendation was passed pursuant to Item 15.2:

  CW203-2024

  That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute a lease agreement and such other documents necessary between the Corporation of the City of Brampton as landlord and Rogers Communications Inc. as tenant, on terms and conditions acceptable to Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

15.1

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

15.2

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

15.3

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

15.4

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

15.5

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW204-2024

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried