Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

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

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown,
• Regional Councillor R. Santos,
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente ,
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi ,
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros ,
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini,
• Regional Councillor G. Dhillon ,
• City Councillor D. Whillans ,
• City Councillor J. Bowman ,
• City Councillor C. Williams ,
• and City Councillor H. Singh

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:36 a.m. and recessed at 1:40 p.m.  Council reconvened at 2:13 p.m. and recessed again at 4:41 p.m.  Council moved into Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and recessed at 5:36 p.m.  Council reconvened in Open Session at 5:47 p.m. and adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

As this meeting of Brampton City Council was conducted with electronic participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows.

Members present during roll call: Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Singh, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Santos, and Mayor Brown 

Members absent during roll call: Regional Councillor Fortini

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• C226-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That the agenda for the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021 be approved as amended,

  To add:

  10.4.2. Staff report titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law - To remove a Holding (H) provision to allow for the development of 73 townhouse dwelling units – Brampton Bramalea Christian Fellowship Inc. – Corbett Land Strategies Inc. – 11613 Bramalea Road, East of Bramalea Road and South of Inspire Boulevard – Ward 9;

  16.3. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente re: Downtown Revitalization Plan, to be dealt with following related Item 7.2;

  16.4. Discussion Item at the Request of City Councillor Williams re: Fireworks Safety;

  16.5. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Public Art;

  16.6. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Commercial Kitchen in Downtown Brampton; 

  16.7. Discussion Item at the Request of City Councillor Bowman re Public Sector Salary Disclosure; and, 

  To remove Closed Session Item 19.3 - Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b), (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, 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

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Adoption of the Minutes

4.1

Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – June 16, 2021

The following motion was considered.

• C227-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That the Minutes of the Council Meeting of June 16, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be adopted as published and circulated.

  Carried

5.

Consent Motion

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, Mayor Brown reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial.

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 14.1, 14.2, 19.2, 19.5, 19.6

Notes:

• The approved Committee recommendations for Items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 and 12.4 are outlined under their respective items.
• The motion for Item 19.5 was confirmed by Council following Closed Session, as outlined in the Consent Motion below.

A recorded vote was requested on the Consent Motion, with the results as follows.

• C228-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein:

  12.1.

  That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of June 9, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  12.2.

  1. That the Minutes of the Special Audit Committee Meeting of June 15, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations AU018-2021 to AU020-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  12.3.

  1. That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of June 15, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations HB027-2021 to HB032-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  12.4.

  1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations PDC093-2021 to PDC106-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  14.1.

  That the correspondence from The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, to Mayor Brown, dated June 23, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, re: COVID-19 Crisis in India, be received.

  14.2.

  That the correspondence from Sylvia Menezes Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW337-2021 (Domestic Violence), CW338-2021 (Litter), and CW339-2021 (Micromobility), to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  That the following Closed Session item be acknowledged and any directions within be confirmed:

  19.2.   Closed Session Minutes – Committee of Council – June 23, 2021

  19.5.   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.

  THAT the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering be delegated authority to execute an agreement of purchase and sale, together with all other documents necessary to effect the fair market value disposal of a permanent non-exclusive servicing easement, to Coscorp Wanless Inc. over the City Lands, comprising two Buffer Blocks, being Block 163, Plan 43M-1725, all of PIN 14366-2519(LT) and Block 164, Plan 43M-1725, all of PIN 14366-1789(LT), having a total area of 0.044 acres, said agreement of purchase and sale and documents to be on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  That the following Closed Session item be acknowledged and any directions within be confirmed:

  19.6.   ^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.

  Yea (10)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown
  Absent (1)	Regional Councillor Fortini

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.

Announcements (2 minutes maximum)

6.1

Announcement – CIBC Run for the Cure (Brampton) – Sunday, October 3, 2021

Council agreed to provide additional time for this announcement.

Kelly McNamara, Volunteer Run Director, Brampton, Canadian Cancer Society, announced the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, and provided a presentation that included the following:

• 2021 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Run for the Cure, taking place virtually on Sunday, October 3, 2021
• funds raised are invested in breast cancer research in Canada
• request for the City to proclaim August 22-29, 2021 as “Paint Brampton Pink Week”, a pre-run event to raise awareness of breast cancer

Ms. McNamara acknowledged participation by Council Members in past events, and requested their consideration for participation in the 2021 event.

City Councillor Singh, announcement sponsor, acknowledged Ms. McNamara’s efforts on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, and noted that he and other Members of Council would be participating in this year’s event.

7.

Public Delegations and Staff Presentations (5 minutes maximum)

7.1

Possible Delegations re: Surplus Declaration of Easement Rights over City owned Buffer Blocks for Sewer Infrastructure in Connection with the Development of Adjacent Residential Lands – Ward 6

Notice regarding this matter was published on the City’s website on June 29, 2021.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no delegation requests were received.

7.2

Delegations from Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW341-2021 (Downtown Revitalization) and CW342-2021 (LRT)

Note: votes were taken on Items 12.5 (Resolution C242-2021) and 14.3 (Resolution C243-2021) under this item; for the purpose of the minutes, the motions are outlined under the respective items.

On behalf of Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA (DBBIA), Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, DBBIA, read correspondence from Ms. Percival, outlined in Item 14.3, requesting the following: 

"I am requesting a seat at the table to collaborate with both the City and the Region on what is right for both the project and the businesses. I do believe that it is important for those that are leading this project to see the perspectives of all sides, so that there is clarity and transparency. This clarity and transparency is something that all our members are looking for and we are unable to provide answers. Being able to collaborate and work together will allow us to

1) provide information as it comes to our members – such as timelines
2) Pivot and adjust in a timely manner on events, or even create new events to bring people in
3) Create a marketing campaign to support the growth of what is coming and the vision of what it will be 
4) Support businesses that will have a harder time adjusting to the changes (not currently online etc)"

On behalf of DBBIA Members, Rick Evans, Secretary and Chair of Downtown Development, outlined comments, concerns and questions regarding downtown revitalization and the LRT, and highlighted the need for a coordinated plan between the Region of Peel and City of Brampton.  

Mr. Evans also provided comments on the immediate need for a staffed downtown office to provide coordination between all parties and downtown businesses.

Mr. Evans responded to questions of clarification from Council.

The following motion was considered.

• C229-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  That the following delegations from Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW341-2021 (Downtown Revitalization) and CW342-2021 (LRT), to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received:

  1. Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director (on behalf of DBBIA Chair Carrie Percival) 

  2. Rick Evans, Secretary and Chair of Downtown Development

  Carried

• Item 16.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

  A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Vicente and seconded by Mayor Brown, was introduced with the operative clauses as follows:

  That Staff be directed to include the resurfacing and repairs of Queen and Main Streets, including the replacement of the curb and sidewalks as part of the road improvements, which will be undertaken as part of the Region of Peel’s tender;

  That Staff be directed to continue to implement the short-term initiatives, in advance of the 90-day report;

  And furthermore that the Downtown Improvements capital project 183866-001 be amended to include $12,000,000 funded from Reserve #91 - Federal Gas Tax upon confirming eligibility or Reserve #4 – Repair & Replacement and that the original $3,000,000 of external tax based debt financing be replaced with the above funding.

  An amendment was proposed and accepted by the mover to second operative clause to add the following after short-term initiatives: "to include opportunities for street-level art and public art installations,"

  Council discussion took place on the motion during which time Members of Council expressed varying opinions.

  During Council’s consideration, staff from the City of Brampton and Region of Peel provided an overview of the project components and processes and responded to questions on the following topics:

  ongoing consultations between the City and all stakeholders and partners

  request from DBBIA Chair to have a seat at the table to collaborate with both the City and the Region 

  status of the downtown office

  incorporation of public art 

  coordination with utilities and potential need for immediate upgrades to hydro, fibre optics and gas services

  funding availability in Reserve #91 – Federal Gas Tax and Reserve #4 – Repair & Replacement

  potential surface LRT alignment and impact on downtown revitalization as a result 

  possibility of expediting the staff report on the revitalization plan (due in early September 2021)

  The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

  C230-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  Whereas the Region of Peel is planning to undertake a project to replace water mains and repair sanitary sewers in the downtown core, including the “four corners”;

  Whereas the City of Brampton approved in 2020, proceeding with the construction of road improvements in downtown core in partnership with the Region of Peel as part of the Region’s water and waste water improvements;

  Whereas Staff presented information on the Integrated Downtown Plan, with short and long term options for improvements in the downtown;

  That Staff be directed to include the resurfacing and repairs of Queen and Main Streets, including the replacement of the curb and sidewalks as part of the road improvements, which will be undertaken as part of the Region of Peel’s tender;

  That Staff be directed to continue to implement the short-term initiatives, to include opportunities for street-level art and public art installations, in advance of the 90-day report;

  And furthermore that the Downtown Improvements capital project 183866-001 be amended to include $12,000,000 funded from Reserve #91 - Federal Gas Tax upon confirming eligibility or Reserve #4 – Repair & Replacement and that the original $3,000,000 of external tax based debt financing be replaced with the above funding.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

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

  
  

8.

Government Relations Matters

8.1

Update re: Government Relations Matters

Blaine Lucas, Acting Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information on Region of Peel, Provincial Government, Federal Government and advocacy matters.

Mr. Lucas provided information on meetings being set up with Brampton MPs and MPPs, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, and responded to questions from Council.

At the request of Council, staff agreed to provide an update by e-mail on the Brampton Rapid Transit project and, if required, further information would be provided for consideration at the August 2021 Council meeting.

Council discussion took place with respect to advocacy, in advance of the AMO conference taking place in August 2021, for the LRT stop to be north of Steeles Avenue.  In response to questions from Council, staff indicated that a motion in support of the stop location would assist with the City’s advocacy efforts. 

It was confirmed that staff would develop a motion for consideration by Council at a later point in this meeting, and that this item would be stood down to provide time for this purpose.

Later in the meeting, the motion, moved by Regional Councillor Vicente and subsequently seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros, was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

Therefore be it resolved, that the Council strongly supports the Hurontario Main LRT stop to be located to the north of Steeles Avenue; and

That a copy of this motion be forwarded to:
•    The Premier’s Office;
•    Ministry of Transportation; 
•    Brampton Members of Parliament; 
•    Brampton Members of Provincial Parliament; and
•    The CEO of Metrolinx.

Council consideration of the motion included the need for continuing advocacy on relocation of the LRT stop, and a suggestion that Mayor Brown invite the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, MPP, Brampton South, to walk the area so that the City could highlight the need for relocation of the stop for pedestrian safety.

The motion was considered as follows.

• C231-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  Whereas on June 23, 2021 staff presented to the Committee of Council the preferred surface and preferred underground options along Main Street as part of the Hurontario Main LRT Extension EA Study;

   Whereas on June 23, 2021 Committee of Council directed that staff move forward with two preferred alignments one surface and one tunnel for the 30% (preliminary) design and draft environmental project report for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension from Steeles Avenue to Downtown Brampton;

   Whereas on June 23, 2021 Committee of Council unanimously supported the tunnel option as the preferred alignment to advance funding advocacy with the current provincial and federal governments;

   Whereas on July 7, 2021 Council ratified the decisions made above;

   Whereas the need to have the Brampton Gateway Terminal stop located to the north of Steeles Ave has become even more emergent with the identification of the Hurontario Main LRT Extension preferred alignments along Main Street;

   Whereas, the Brampton Gateway Terminal is Brampton’s busiest terminal with over 18,000 customers daily on-boarding and off-boarding (pre-COVID-19) with a sizeable transfers by students to access the Brampton Transit routes to Sheridan College and post-secondary institutions in Downtown Brampton

  Whereas there continues to be distinct customer experience benefits in having the Hurontario Main LRT stop to the north of Steeles Avenue due to its proximity to the existing Brampton Gateway Terminal for safe and convenient passenger transfers and travel time savings;

   Whereas the Hurontario Main LRT stop to the north of Steeles Avenue is more compatible with the future LRT extension along Main Street and building it north of Steeles now will avoid potential sunk costs should the stop be constructed to the south of Steeles Avenue and relocated in future;

  Whereas Metrolinx is carrying on enhancements to the Kitchener rail line to support the two-way-all-day-GO service;

  Whereas locating the LRT stop in closer proximity to the Brampton Gateway Terminal offers critical leverages for the economic recovery and resilience, and enhanced regional connectivity, and support development to the fullest, such as:

  • the City’s focus on city-building for future generations and the engagement with the private sector redevelopment proposal to transform the north-west corner of Steeles Avenue West and Main Street based on a comprehensive transit-oriented community approach;
  • the seamless connections to various post-secondary institutions in Downtown Brampton such as the future Ryerson University new Brampton School of Medicine, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University, Algoma University and the future home of the University of Guelph-Humber;
  • the post COVID economic recovery strategy that aims to bring resiliency and competitive advantage to the Brampton economy by fully adopting innovation and technology transformation, seizing opportunities to attract investment, expediting infrastructure projects and shifting the paradigm through which the arts and creative sector serves as the beating heart of Brampton;
  • the Council approved $275M as of 2021 in continued investment and projects for Downtown Brampton on key priorities that matter most to residents and business owners, including transportation, road and building improvements, infrastructure maintenance, innovation district projects, safety, enforcement, emergency initiatives, environmental enhancements, and postsecondary partnerships;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Council strongly supports the Hurontario Main LRT stop to be located to the north of Steeles Avenue; and

  That a copy of this motion be forwarded to:

  • The Premier’s Office;
  • Ministry of Transportation;
  • Brampton Members of Parliament;
  • Brampton Members of Provincial Parliament; and
  • The CEO of Metrolinx.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

  A recorded vote was requested, and taken later in the meeting, with the results as follows.

  
  

• The following motion was considered.

  C232-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

8.2

Staff Report re: Grants and Sponsorship – External Funding Update

Council consideration included concern about the comparison of the current sponsorship program to the last term of Council, and acknowledgement of staff’s efforts on the sponsorship program and identifying shovel-ready projects for potential funding.

The following motion was considered.

• C233-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  That the staff report titled: Grants and Sponsorship – External Funding Update, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.

Reports from the Head of Council

9.1

Update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency

Mayor Brown provided an overview of his press conference on this date (July 7, 2021), highlighting progress in reducing the positivity rate, current vaccination rates, a recent visit to one of Brampton’s Isolation Centres, status of Isolation Centres in Brampton, and the impact on Brampton Civic Hospital throughout the pandemic.

The following motion was considered.

• C234-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Singh
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

10.

Reports from Corporate Officials

10.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

10.1.1

Staff Report re: 2020 Reorganization Report (RM 35/2021)

At the request of Council, David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, provided an overview of the subject report, and responded to questions from Council.

Council consideration included requests to staff to look at the potential for moving the Film Office back to Economic Development, and for information about the number of positions that have changed and the amount of real gapping dollars.

The following motion was considered.

• C235-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by City Councillor Bowman

  That the report titled: 2020 Reorganization Report (RM 35/2021), to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

10.1.2

Staff Report re: Ryerson University Brampton School of Medicine Update

Council consideration included a request to staff for information on the City's investments in Algoma University, as follows:

• economic impact on downtown businesses as a result of Algoma staff and students spending money in Brampton
• current number of Algoma University graduates who have decided to continue their profession in the City or create a business in Brampton
• current student population at Algoma University
• update on how Algoma University is performing as it relates to ROI (return on investment) and KPIs (key performance indicators) resulting from the City’s investments, to also include the University's efforts toward attracting more domestic students

The following motion was considered.

• C236-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  Moved by Cl Santos
  Seconded by Mayor Brown

  That the report titled: Ryerson University School of Medicine Update, to the Council meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and,

  That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to support the Planning Grant for the Brampton School of Medicine in the amount of one (1) million dollars; and

  That the payment of one (1) million dollars to Ryerson University be payable at/before August 1, 2021, and be secured from the City of Brampton’s Legacy Fund Reserve.

  Carried

10.2

Legislative Services Operating

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Asset Naming Policy and Process Update and Various Street and Park Naming Requests

Council consideration included:

• concern that some of the names proposed throughout the years are not fully representative of the Brampton community 
• need for a process for re-naming assets that are not consistent with the City’s mosaic and to address concerns from residents about some asset namings 
• suggestion that the Revised Asset Naming Policy and associated standard operating procedures (clauses 2 and 3) be referred to the Committee of Council meeting of September 8, 2021 to provide time for the Equity Office to review the Policy and make suggestions for strengthening it
• proposed addition of former Councillor Avtar Aujla to the list for a future asset naming, and an indication that Regional Councillors Dhillon and Medeiros are working on a motion in this regard for consideration at a future meeting
• proposed amendments to the recommendations in the staff report:
  • to refer Clauses 2 and 3 to the Committee of Council meeting of September 8, 2021
  • to add “Fiji” under Clause 4 e.
  • to add the following new clauses:
    5.    That the administrative name of Shields Park be formally re-named as Kirk Diamond Park (Ward 9 and 10); and
    6.    That staff report back on asset naming that is inconsistent with the City’s mosaic, in relation to its history and inclusivity, that is offensive, discriminatory, or insensitive to Indigenous peoples and the diverse communities of Brampton.

During Council’s consideration of this matter, a number of Points of Order were raised by various Members of Council.  The Mayor noted that he had allowed some discretion in Council's deliberations, and ruled that the Points of Order were not actual Points of Order.

The following motion to receive the staff report and approve the recommendations, as amended, was considered.

• C237-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Mayor Patrick Brown

  1. That the following Recommendations, be referred to the September 8, 2021 meeting of Committee of Council:

  1. That the revised Asset Naming Policy (PND-11), as set out in Appendix 1, be approved to guide future asset naming requests; and

  2. That staff develop standard operating procedures to implement the Asset Naming Policy; and

  2. That the remaining recommendations be approved:

  1. That the report titled: Asset Naming Policy and Process Update and Various Street and Park Naming Requests, to the City Council meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the following names be approved and available for future use through the commemorative naming process for City streets, in accordance with the Asset Naming Policy:

  a. Amrik,

  b. Sindh,

  c. Irvine,

  d. Mustafa,

  e. Metis,

  f. Fiji,

  g. Maha,

  h. Zubeda,

  i. Deshpande,

  j. Iggy Kaneff; and

  3. That, in consideration of the previously Council-approved name of Saigon Park:

  a. the administratively-named Almond Park (Wards 9 and 10) be renamed Saigon Park, subject to the public notification and commenting period required by the Asset Naming Policy; and

  b. that, upon successful completion of the public commenting period, staff be directed to erect appropriate park signage and undertake notifications for addressing, mapping, operations and emergency services regarding the new park name;

  4. That the following names be approved and available for future use through the commemorative naming process for City parks, in accordance with the Asset Naming Policy:

  a. Iggy Kaneff,

  b. Sean Monahan,

  c. Alessia Cara,

  d. Manitoba or Winnipeg; and

  3. Fiji;

  5. That the administrative name of Shields Park be formally re-named as Kirk Diamond Park (Ward 9 and 10); and

  6. That staff report back on asset naming that is inconsistent with the City’s mosaic, in relation to its history and inclusivity, that is offensive, discriminatory, or insensitive to Indigenous peoples and the diverse communities of Brampton.

  Carried

10.3

Corporate Support Services

Nil

10.4

Planning and Economic Development

10.4.1

Staff Report re: Establishment of Reserve #33 – Community Benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act

Council consideration included a request for staff to provide information on the purpose for which Reserve 33 could be used, and whether other municipalities have included public art in their Reserve 33 accounts or under separate accounts.

The following motion was considered.

• C238-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  1. That the report titled: Establishment of Reserve #33 – Community Benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the Council meeting of July 7, 2021, be received;

  2. That Council approve the establishment of Reserve #33 - Community Benefits;

  3. That the attached By-law be enacted; and

  4. That the appropriate City of Brampton staff be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

  Carried

10.4.2

Staff Report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law

At the request of Council, staff explained the urgency for adding the subject report to the agenda for this meeting.

The following motion was considered.

• C239-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Singh
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Dhillon

  1. That the report titled: Recommendation Report – Application to Amend the Zoning By-law – Brampton Bramalea Christian Fellowship Inc. – Corbett Land Strategies Inc. – 11613 Bramalea Road – Ward 9 (OZS-2021-0013 and Planning, Building and Economic Development-2021-775), dated June 18, 2021 to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021 be received; and

  2. That a By-law attached hereto as Appendix 3 be passed to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended.

  Carried

10.5

Community Services

10.5.1

Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration of Easement Rights over City owned Buffer Blocks for Sewer Infrastructure in Connection with the Development of Adjacent Residential Lands – Ward 6 (File PM03W15F)

The following motion was considered.

• C240-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Palleschi

  1. That the report titled: Surplus Declaration of Easement Rights over City owned Buffer Blocks for Sewer Infrastructure in Connection with the Development of Adjacent Residential Lands – Ward 6 (File PM03W15F), to the Council Meeting of July 7 2021, be received and;

  2. That By-law 146-2021 be passed to declare surplus to the City’s requirements a limited interest in the City’s lands, comprising two Buffer Blocks being Block 163, Plan 43M-1725, all of PIN 14366-2519(LT) and Block 164, Plan 43M-1725, all of PIN 14366-1789(LT), having a total area of 0.044 acres, in order that a permanent non-exclusive servicing easement can be disposed of to Coscorp Wanless Inc., required to facilitate their development of the adjacent lands located at 1265-1323 Wanless Drive.

  Carried

10.5.2

Staff Report re: Phragmites at Professors Lake (RM 45/2021)

Staff responded to questions from Council with respect to mitigation measures to address Phragmites in Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

• C241-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That the report titled: Information Report: Phragmites at Professors Lake (RM 45/2021), to the City Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

10.6

Public Works

Nil

10.7

Brampton Transit

Nil

10.8

Fire and Emergency Services

Nil

11.

Reports from Accountability Officers

Nil

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

^Minutes – Committee of Council – June 9, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

Note: The recommendations outlined in the subject minutes were approved, as amended, by Council on June 16, 2021, pursuant to Resolution C202-2021.

12.2

^Minutes – Audit Committee – Special Meeting – June 15, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent Resolution are as follows.

AU018-2021

That the agenda for the Special Audit Committee Meeting of June 15, 2021 be approved as published and circulated.

AU019-2021

That the following motion be referred to the June 16, 2021 meeting of Council.

"Moved by Councillor Santos

That staff be directed to clarify and report back on a process and timeline for the hire of a Director of Internal Audit, with consideration of alignment with the Municipal Act, the Internal Audit Charter (2019), and Legal and Human Resource advice on the inclusion of Audit Committee Citizen Members within the hiring process, and reference to previous Director of Internal Audit hiring processes employed, and consideration for the establishment of a sub-committee.”

AU020-2021

That the Audit Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

12.3

^Minutes – Brampton Heritage Board – June 15, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent Resolution are as follows.

HB027-2021

That the agenda for the Heritage Board meeting of June 1, 2021 be approved as published and circulated. 

HB028-2021

1. That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of June 15, 2021, re: Alterations to a Property Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act - 7770 Creditview Road – Ward 6 (HE.x 7770 Creditview Road) be received; and

2. That the alterations to the heritage property at 7770 Creditview Road, in accordance with section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended (the “Act”) for the construction of a one-storey addition and the removal of one tall and mature cedar tree, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans, drawings and outline of material specification, attached as Appendix A to the report be approved, and subject to the following additional conditions:

b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 7770 Creditview Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance, usual and minor works and work that does not require a heritage permit as described in the Village of Churchville Heritage Conservation District Plan in accordance with subsection 41.1(5) of the Act and as are acceptable to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development, the owner shall:

i. Provide building permit drawings in accordance with the plans and drawings required in recommendation 2, including notes and specifications for a description of materials and finishes; and

ii. Obtain approval to injure or destroy a tree in accordance with the City’s Tree Preservation By-law 317-2012.

HB029-2021

1. That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of June 15, 2021, re: Alteration to a Property Designated Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – 18 Grafton Crescent – Ward 10 (HE.x 18 Grafton Crescent), be received; and

2. That the Heritage Impact Assessment of the Cassin Farmhouse at 18 Grafton Crescent, dated May 3, 2021, prepared by Megan Hobson (CAHP), Built Heritage Consultant, and attached as Appendix A to this report (the “HIA”) be received and accepted to endorse the proposed conservation, preservation, rehabilitation of the two-storey heritage brick dwelling as well as the demolition of the existing non-heritage one-storey frame addition and the construction of a new contemporary one-storey addition.

3. That the alterations to the heritage property at 18 Grafton Crescent, in accordance with section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended (the “Act”), with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by SMPL Design Studio Architectural Design Services, dated 2021.03.26, attached as Appendix A to the report, be approved, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That prior to final Site Plan Approval for the property at 18 Grafton Crescent, the owner shall;

 i. Provide a final Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development; and

ii. Provide final site drawings in accordance with the plans and drawings required in recommendation 3.   

b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all of any part of the property at 18 Grafton Crescent, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance, usual and minor works and work that is not likely to affect a heritage attribute as are acceptable to the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development, the owner shall:

i. Provide building permit drawings in accordance with the plans and drawings required in recommendation 3.

HB030-2021

1. That the report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Department, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of June 15, 2021, re: Direction to enter into a Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement as per the By-law 235-2020, be received, and

2. That the Director, Policy Planning, Planning, Building and Economic Development or their designate be authorized to execute Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreements which are referenced in By-law 266-2011 as amended by By-law 235-2020 as a “Standard Agreement” and that the staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of the agreement.

HB031-2021

1. That the discussion at the request of the Co-Chairs, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of June 15, 2021, re: Application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 115, 117, 119, 121, 123 Queen Street and 2/2A Mill Street be received; and

2. That staff be requested to assess the properties at 10 Byng Street, 9 Elizabeth Street South, and 127 Queen Street West, under Ontario Regulation 9/06, criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and report back to a future meeting of the Board.

HB032-2021

That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on July 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.  

12.4

^Minutes – Planning and Development Committee – June 21, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent Resolution are as follows.

PDC093-2021

That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be approved as published and circulated. 

PDC094-2021

That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 7, 2021, be approved as part of Consent: 7.4, 8.1

PDC095-2021

1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - TFP Mayching Developments Ltd. - File OZS-2021-0007, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received, and,

2. That Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal.

3. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - TFP Mayching Developments Ltd. - File OZS-2021-0007, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received:

1. Salil Buchar and Nikita Walia, Brampton residents 

2. Anjan Rakshit, Brampton resident 

4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - TFP Mayching Developments Ltd. - File OZS-2021-0007, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received:

1. Parvi Singh, Brampton resident, dated May 10, 2021, including a petition of objection containing approximately 58 signatures 

2. Amanjot Kaur, Brampton resident, dated June 12, 2021 

3. Harshpreet and Nisha Karir, Brampton residents, dated June 14, 2021

4. Navindra Budhwa, Brampton resident, dated June 14, 2021

5. Mandeep Deol and Rajbir Sohi, Brampton residents, dated June 14, 2021

6. Nishan Singh and Reetinder Kaur Madhae, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

7. Salil Bhuchar and Nikita Walia, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

8. Suthan Ponnaiah, Brampton resident, dated June 14, 2021

9. Thavasuthan Ponnaiah and Saranya Thavasuthan, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

10. Manav Mahajan, Brampton resident, dated June 15, 2021

11. Mandeep Kumar Garg and Surya Jyoti Verma, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021 

12. Hricha and Anjan Rakshit, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

13. Elisha Moniz, Brampton resident, dated June 15, 2021

14. Anjan and Swapna Rakshit, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

15. Yashpal and Manjit Jaura, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

16. Baskaran Ratnam, Brampton resident, dated June 15, 2021

17. Yogesh Patel, Brampton resident, dated June 15, 2021

18. Faisal Salik and Komal Arif, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

19. Jayesh Khatri and Ekta Khatri, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

20. Thirukaran Sinnathurai and Thanusha Thirukaran, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

21. Simrandeep and Jasleen Chadha, Brampton residents, dated June 15, 2021

22. Savitri Looknauth and Ariff Jailall, Brampton residents, dated June 17, 2021

23. Kamaldeep Aurora, Brampton resident, dated June 21, 2021

PDC096-2021

That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Great Gulf Homes - Scottish Heather Developments Inc. and Brampton G&H Holdings Inc. - FileOZS-2020-0011, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received:

1. Gloria Shan, Brampton resident

2. Jiwanjot Sandhu, Brampton resident 

PDC097-2021

1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Great Gulf Homes - Scottish Heather Developments Inc. and Brampton G&H Holdings Inc. - FileOZS-2020-0011, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received;

2. That the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by Great Gulf Homes – c/o Scottish Heather Developments Inc, Brampton G&H Holdings Inc, Brampton G&H Holdings II Inc., Ward: 6, File: OZS-2020-0011, as revised, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the report.

3. That the amendments to the Official Plan including the Bram West Secondary Plan generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Appendix 12 of the report be adopted;

4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Appendix 13 of the report be adopted;

5. That staff be directed to work with the applicant to ensure that amendments are made to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Detailed Community Information Maps to illustrate the revised housing and lotting changes; and, 

6. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended;

PDC098-2021

That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Child Care Centres in Brampton - RM 44/2020, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received. 

PDC099-2021

That the staff report re: Child Care Centres in Brampton - RM 44/2020 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received and item RM44/2020 be removed from the Referred Matters List.

PDC100-2021

That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Council Appointment for Town and Gown Advisory Committee, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received. 

PDC101-2021

1. That the staff report re: Council Appointment for Town and Gown Advisory Committee, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received;

2. That the following Members of Council be appointed to participate in the staff-led Town and Gown Advisory Committee in 2021/2022, with the option of remaining on the Committee or appointing three other representatives:
1. Councillor Santos
2. Councillor Williams
3. Councillor Bowman

PDC102-2021

1. That the staff report re: Brampton Plan – Discussion Papers - Natural Environment, Climate Change and Resiliency, and Transportation and Connectivity – City Wide, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received; and, 

2. That the staff presentation re: Brampton Plan – Natural Environment, Climate Change and Resiliency, and Transportation and Connectivity, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of June 21, 2021, be received. 

PDC103-2021

1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - Your Home Developments (Ebenezer) Inc. - Candevcon East Ltd. - File OZS-2020-0012 & 21T-20004B to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021 be received;

2. That the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Candevcon East Limited on behalf of Your Home Developments (Ebenezer) Inc., Ward 8, Files: OZS-2020-0012 and 21T-20004B be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendments to the Official Plan and Bram East Secondary Plan, generally in accordance with Appendix 7 to the report, be adopted; and

4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 8 to the report, be adopted.

PDC104-2021

1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law - Humphries Planning Group Inc. - 1968610 Ontario Ltd. - File OZS-2020-0035, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be received; and

2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Humphries Planning Group Inc. on behalf of 1968610 Ontario Limited, File: OZS-2020-0035, as revised, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City of Brampton Official Plan, for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report; and

3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 12 attached to the report be adopted; and

4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

PDC105-2021

That the Minutes of Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee Meeting of May 25, 2021, Recommendations AFC011-2021 to AFC015-2021 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 21, 2021, be approved, as published and circulated. 

AFC011-2021
That the agenda for the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of May 25, 2021, be approved as published and circulated.

AFC012-2021
That the delegation by Vasco Alcantara, Rick Hansen Foundation, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of May 25, 2021, re: Benefits of Universal Design, Age Friendly, Accessible Housing be received.

AFC013-2021
That the presentation by Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner, and Melinda Yogendran, Assistant Planner, to Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of May 25, 2021, re: Staying Connected: Video Resource & Directory for Seniors and Caregivers be received.

AFC014-2021
That the presentation by Tristan Costa, Planner, and Gloria Ruiz, Coordinator, Community Innovation and Resilience, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of May 25, 2021, re: Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Update be received.

AFC015-2021
That the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again June 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

PDC106-2021

That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. 

12.5

Minutes – Committee of Council – June 23, 2021

The following motion was considered and voted on under Item 7.2.  For the purpose of the minutes, the motion is outlined under this section.

• C242-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Bowman
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That Recommendations CW332-2021 to CW380-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows.

  CW332-2021

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  Under Item 6.6 (re: Item 11.2.5 - City of Brampton Micromobility (E-bike/E-Scooter) Pilot - All Wards (RM 45/2020 and RM 52/2020)

  3. Chris Schafer, Vice President, Government Affairs, Bird Canada

  6.8.      Delegation from Suzy Godefroy and Rick Evans, Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 11.1.3 - Downtown Revitalization - IDP Meanwhile Strategies - Short-term Initiatives

  6.9.      Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Items 11.1.1 and 11.2.1 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study along Main Street from Brampton Gateway Terminal to Brampton GO Station – Preferred LRT Alignments

  6.10.    Delegation from Peter Robertson, former Mayor, re: Item 10.3.4 – Proposed Monument for Former Premier Bill Davis

  10.3.4.  Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Monument for Former Premier Bill Davis

  10.3.5. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: Ryerson University - Medical School in Brampton

  10.3.6   Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re: Retroactive Development Charge Interest Fees

  10.3.7   Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re. By-law 103-2021 and Retroactive Enforcement of Side Entrance Before House is Built

  CW333-2021

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.2, 10.3.1, 10.4.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.4, 11.2.6, 11.2.9, 11.2.10, 11.2.11, 11.2.12, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3

  CW334-2021

  That the delegations from the following 2021 Summer Company Students, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Participation in the 2021 Summer Company Program, be received:

  1. Miwako Chang, Miwako

  2. Joshua De Jesus, St. Joseph Tutoring Academy

  CW335-2021

  That the delegation from Ryerson University Representatives, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Medical School in Brampton, be received:

  1. Mohamed Lachemi, President and Vice-Chancellor
  2. Glenn Craney, Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, University Planning
  3. Matthew Baker, Associate Director, Government Relations

  CW336-2021

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Mayfield Road and the Transportation Master Plan, be received.

  CW337-2021

  1. That the delegation by Alexandra Hopkins and Geraldine Esemezie, Business Professional Women Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Resolution To Increase Options Available To Victims Of Domestic Violence to Live Safely In Their Community, be received;

  2. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter of endorsement of the Business Professional Women’s (BPW) Project Guardian and support the program’s expansion that will protect more individuals at risk of violence from assaults, human trafficking, hate crimes, and domestic violence; and

  3. That the following resolution from the delegation be endorsed:

  WHEREAS there has been an increased risk of domestic violence against women and children during COVID-19;

  AND WHEREAS Peel Regional Police reported spending more hours on scenes of domestic incidents than any other type of incident; they spent 40, 000 hours more than the next highest type of incident in 2016/2017;

  AND WHEREAS Peel Regional Police responded to over 18,000 family violence calls, including 10, 000 intimate partner calls, in 2019, a rate of approximately 50 per day;

  AND WHEREAS the rate of police-reported incidents of domestic violence in Peel has increased over the past several years with an increase of 859 intimate and family violence incidents in 2018/2019, an increase higher than any other type of incident in Peel, however intimate partner violence victims represent only one third of all police-reported violent crime in Canada;

  AND WHEREAS the rate of homicides in Peel increased 24% in 2019 and nearly half of all homicides in Peel Region were domestic related;

  AND WHEREAS more than 60% of those who utilize emergency shelters in Canada are women and 80% of women seeking shelter as a result of abuse cited a former or current intimate partner as being their abuser;

  AND WHEREAS on a snapshot day in Ontario, 42% of shelters were at capacity, and shelter being at capacity was the reason women were turned away in 82% of situations;

  AND WHEREAS in 2009, 15% of female victims of spousal violence obtained a protection order (e.g., restraining order, no contact, peace bond), and 32% of these orders were breached; 65% of these breaches were reported to police;

  AND WHEREAS the most dangerous time for a victim of intimate partner violence is during a pending or actual separation, and was a risk factor present in 67% of homicides investigated by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee between 2003-2017;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton continues to support Pilot Project Guardian and other support programs that similarly offer options to victims of domestic and gender-based violence to better meet the needs of the Brampton community;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brampton City Council write a letter of support to endorse BPW Brampton’s resolution for the Region of Peel and Province of Ontario to support Project Guardian.

  CW338-2021

  That the delegation from Bill Godfrey, People Against Littering (P.A.L.), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Item 11.2.7 - Litter Action and Education (RM 20/2021), be received.

  CW339-2021

  That the following delegations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Item 11.2.5 - City of Brampton Micromobility (E-bike/E-Scooter) Pilot - All Wards (RM 45/2020 and RM 52/2020), be received:

  1. Shoaib Ahmed, CEO, and Moaz Ahmad, Civic and Policy Lead, SCOOTY (Scooty Mobility Inc.)

  2. Arda Ertürk, Co-Founder, Roll Technologies Inc.

  3. Chris Schafer, Vice President, Government Affairs, Bird Canada

  4. Ashley Brown, Head of Government Partnerships, Spin Mobility Inc.

  CW340-2021

  That the delegation from Tim Lichti, CEO, Top Hat Robotics, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Item 11.2.8 - Winter Maintenance - Windrow Cleaning Report, be referred to staff for consideration.

  CW341-2021

  1. That the delegation from Suzy Godefroy and Rick Evans, Downtown Brampton BIA, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Item 11.1.3 - Downtown Revitalization - IDP Meanwhile Strategies - Short-term Initiatives, be received; and

  2. That the presentation titled: Downtown Revitalization – IDP Meanwhile Strategies - Short-term Initiatives, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW342-2021

  1. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Items 11.1.1 and 11.2.1 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study along Main Street from Brampton Gateway Terminal to Brampton GO Station – Preferred LRT Alignments, be received; 

  2. That the correspondence from Chris Drew, Brampton resident, dated June 22, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study along Main Street from Brampton Gateway Terminal to Brampton GO Station – Preferred LRT Alignments, be received; 

  3. That the presentation titled: LRT Extension Study, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 be received; 

  4. That the report titled: Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study along Main Street from Brampton Gateway Terminal to Brampton GO Station – Preferred LRT Alignments – Wards 1, 3 and 4 (File IA.A), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  5. a. That staff be directed to move forward with two preferred alignments, one surface and one tunnel, for the 30% design and draft environmental project report, for the LRT extension from Steeles Avenue to Downtown Brampton; and

  b. That City Council supports the tunnel option as the preferred alignment to advance funding advocacy, with the current provincial and federal governments;

  6. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $650,000 to top-up Project #174115-001 – Light Rail Transit Extension Study, with funding of $650,000 coming from the Community Investment Fund Reserve #110; 

  7. That Council endorse that the relocation of the LRT stop from the south side to the north side of the Steeles and Hurontario intersection, be incorporated into future design work for the LRT Extension Study;

  8. That the resolution be communicated to the local MPs, MPPs, the respective Federal and Provincial Ministers of Infrastructure, and the Region of Peel; and

  9. That the alignment not deter the immediate implementation of the Downtown Revitalization and the Region of Peel be requested to proceed as expeditiously as possible.

  CW343-2021

  That the delegation from Peter Robertson, former Brampton Mayor, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Item 10.3.4 – Proposed Monument for Former Premier Bill Davis, be received.

  CW344-2021

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW345-2021

  1. That the update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and

  2. That thanks be extended to staff working with the Brampton Farmers Market, and the number of complimentary stalls for downtown businesses be increased from 10 to 12.

  CW346-2021

  1. That the presentation titled: Short-term Rental Policy Review, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  2. That the report titled: Budget Amendment - Policy Review and Proposed Adoption of the Short-Term Rental Business Licensing By-Law, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  3. That revenues generated from the program will offset direct and indirect costs of this program including requesting the approval of one (1) new Licensing Administration Clerk to be hired in 2021 to assist with the licensing for the new class of licence; and,

  4. That the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law, attached as Appendix 1 to this report, be enacted.

  CW347-2021

  1. That the report titled: Construction of a New Animal Shelter, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the funds approved for the construction of a new Animal Shelter at 475/485 Chrysler Drive be used to build at an alternate site.

  CW348-2021

  1. That the report titled: Comprehensive Accessibility Policy, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That the Inclusive Customer Service Policy 14.12.1 be repealed and replaced with the new, comprehensive Accessibility Policy outlined in Appendix 1 of this report.

  CW349-2021

  That the presentation titled: Support Local Brampton – Next Phase Re-opening (File CE.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW350-2021

  That the presentation titled: Economic Development Update – Advanced Manufacturing (File CE.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW351-2021

  That the presentation titled: FDI Virtual Mission - Germany, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 (File CE.x), be received.

  CW352-2021

  1. That the presentation titled: FDI Africa and the Caribbean Markets 2021 Strategy (File CE.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  2. That the report titled re: Investment Attraction - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 2021 Work plan, Africa and the Caribbean Markets (File CE.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; 

  3. That Council approve the 2021 work plan, as outlined in this report; 

  4. That the CAO, in consultation with the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development and Director of Economic Development, be authorized to approve investment missions which are not currently on the list of 2021 Mayor-led Investment Missions as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall FDI strategy, 2021 budget, existing assets, current activities and focus on priority sectors including, but not limited to Advanced Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Health and Life Sciences, and Innovation and Technology, generating international awareness of Brampton's competitive advantages and value proposition, to support and encourage local economic growth; and

  5. That staff be authorized to pivot virtual plans to in-person travel, should borders re-open and it is safe to travel internationally.

  CW353-2021

  That the presentation titled: Film Office Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW354-2021

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of June 1, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, Recommendations AAC007-2021 to AAC013-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

  AAC007-2021
  That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021 be approved as published and circulated.

  AAC008-2021
  That the delegation from Mayaan Ziv and Jo Ann Dizy, Founder/CEO and VP Partnerships, AccessNow, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, re: Mapping our Cities for All Project be referred to staff for consideration.

  AAC009-2021
  That the delegation by Rich Padulo, Treat Accessibility, Founder, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, re: Grassroot Movement to make Halloween Accessible to Children of all Abilities be referred to staff for consideration.

  AAC010-2021
  That the delegation by Vincent Goetz, Architect, Diamond Schmitt Architects, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, re: Chris Gibson Recreation Centre Accessibility be received.

  AAC011-2021
  That the presentation by Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, re: The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review be received.

  AAC012-2021
  That the update by Ryan Maiss, Accessible Enforcement Officer, Enforcement and By-law Services, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, re: Enforcement and By-law Services, Accessible Enforcement Update - 2021 be received.

  AAC013-2021
  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 1, 2021, do now adjourn to meet again on September 7, 2021.

  CW355-2021

  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Brampton, send a letter of support of the NCCM’s call for a summit to address Islamophobia; and

  2. That the letter also be circulated to local MPs.

  CW356-2021

  1. That any signage or namings using the name of ‘Ryerson’, within the control of the City, be removed or covered as soon as possible; and

  2. That any further use of the name be discontinued until the Task Force has reported thereon.

  CW357-2021

  1. That $100,000 be allocated by the City of Brampton, from an account to be determined by Finance, for the establishment of a Monument to Premier Bill Davis within Brampton;

  2. That a local procurement process, in accordance with the Purchasing By-law and City policy, be commenced; and

  3. That the additional sum of support required be sought from another order of government and/or various interested organizations.

  CW358-2021

  That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or his assigned designate, begin working together with designated representatives from Ryerson University regarding their request for financial support in the planning of the Brampton School of Medicine, with the assistance of other staff resources, as determined operationally essential by the CAO which includes but is not limited to:

  a. The request from Ryerson University to have the City of Brampton financially support the development of the Brampton School of Medicine Business Case submission to the Province of Ontario by providing $1 million towards the expected total costs of $3 million; and

  b. The request from Ryerson University to work with City staff on the terms and conditions of this funding; and

  c. The request from Ryerson University to have City staff identify opportunities for members of Brampton City Council to work alongside the University to host community consultations, contributing to the planning of the Brampton School of Medicine; and

  d. The request from Ryerson University to collaborate with City staff to identify potential facility locations on municipal property to accommodate the Brampton School of Medicine; and

  e. The request from Ryerson University to have City staff collaborate on a joint media release to inform the community.

  CW359-2021

  That staff be requested to enhance communication with site plan and rezoning process applicants to develop a full understanding of the related charges.

  CW360-2021

  That the correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel, dated June 11, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, re: Region of Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group Update and Related Initiatives, be received.

  CW361-2021

  1. That the presentation titled: Williams Parkway Review Feasibility Assessment Study - Maximize People moving capacity and Public realm design between Mclaughlin Road and Dixie Road and Colour options for staining the existing noise wall between west of Harridine Road and east of North Park Drive, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  2. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment – Williams Parkway (McLaughlin Road to Dixie Road): Maximize People moving capacity and Public realm design including staining of existing noise wall – Wards 1, 5 and 7 (RM 15/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  3. That Council endorse the scope for the project based on the information presented in this report and direct Staff to carry forward with the detailed design of Williams Parkway;

  4. That Council approve to lower the posted speed on Williams Parkway between McLaughlin Road and Dixie Road, and that Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended to reduce the speed limit on Williams Parkway from 60 km/h to 50 km/h between McLaughlin Road and Dixie Road once construction is complete.

  5. That Council approve in principle proceeding with staining the existing noise wall, subject to public consultation to confirm staining is desired and a preferred colour, and a report back to Council thereon prior to commencing procurement;

  6. That Council direct staff to conduct an online survey to obtain public feedback on the preferred colour if Council approves the direction to proceed with staining the existing noise wall on Williams Parkway between West of Harridine Road and East of North Park Drive;

  7. That Council direct staff to proceed with detailed design, tender and construction using the most popular colour selected by Public if Council approves the direction to proceed with staining the existing noise wall;

  8. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $1,600,000 to increase Capital Project # 083610-006-Design-Williams Parkway: McLaughlin Road and North Park Drive, with funding of $1,600,000 to be provided from Roads and Engineering DC Reserves # 137; and

  9. That Council approve return of funds in the amount of $1,600,000 from Utility Relocation project # 093625-004-Williams Parkway between McLaughlin Road and North Park Drive, to applicable DC reserves, as there is no widening planned on Williams Parkway.

  CW362-2021

  1. That the report titled: Hurontario LRT Project Road Dedication By-Laws – Hurontario Street and Kennedy Road, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; 

  2. That a by-law be enacted to establish as part of the public highway system lands owned by the City of Brampton and described as follows:

  (a) Part of Lots 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 347, designated as Part 7 on Plan 43R-27461, Brampton being all of PIN 14079-0328 (LT) to be part of Hurontario Street; and

  (b) Part of Lot 12, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, designated as Parts 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 48 on Plan 43R-31747, Brampton being part of PIN 14300-0196 (LT) to be part of Kennedy Road.

  3. That with respect to any additional City lands now owned or subsequently acquired, that staff may from time to time recommend be established as public highway in order to facilitate the completion of the Hurontario LRT Project, staff be directed to dispense with a recommendation report to Council provided the draft road establishing by-law to be included in any agenda for Council’s meeting explicitly indicates that same is to facilitate the completion of the Hurontario LRT Project.

  CW363-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement of Decorative Light Emitting Diode (LED) - Street Light Conversion Project, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received;

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to select decorative LED fixtures to be used for the next phases of the City’s LED Street Light Conversion Project,

  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with RealTerm Energy to extend their existing contract to provide engineering design, incentive application, fixture procurement, inspection and contract administration services; and,

  4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the installation of decorative LED street lights at various locations throughout the City of Brampton.

  CW364-2021

  1. That the report titled: City of Brampton Micromobility (E-bike/E-Scooter) Pilot - All Wards (File HF.x), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted to permit and regulate the use of personal e-scooters in the City of Brampton in accordance with the Provincial Pilot (ON Reg. 389/19); and,

  3. That staff be directed to develop a pilot to assess the uptake and impact of an e-bike/e-scooter share system in the City and report back to Council at a future committee meeting with details of the pilot.

  CW365-2021

  1. That the report titled re: Lake Enhancement Strategy – City-wide – All Wards (RM 131/2019), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the Lake Enhancement Strategy be endorsed by Council.

  CW366-2021

  That the report titled: Litter Action and Education (RM 20/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW367-2021

  1. That the report titled: Winter Maintenance Service Level Review – Driveway Windrow Clearing, to the Committee of Council Meeting on June 23, 2021, be received;

  2. That staff provide a thorough assessment with a detailed Windrow Clearing Program Implementation plan for the 2022 Budget deliberations.

  CW368-2021

  1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, 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.

  CW369-2021

  1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Alternate process for consideration of all-way stop control at three intersections - Wards 9 and 10 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; 

  2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Amazon Court/ Bobcat Street at Hickorybush Avenue (Ward 9); 

  3. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Delmonico Road and Leparc Road (Ward 10); and,

  4. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Pinecone Way and Sprucelands Avenue (Ward 10).

  CW370-2021

  1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; 2040485 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2047 – (South of Sandalwood Parkway, West of Chinguacousy Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – C03W11.009 and 21T-16018B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 be received;

  2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of 2040485 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2047; and

  3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of 2040485 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2047, once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

  CW371-2021

  1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; 1410928 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2041 – (South of Sandalwood Parkway, East of Mississauga Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – C04W12.002 and 21T-10013B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021 be received;

  2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of 1410928 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2041; and

  3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of 1410928 Ontario Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2041, once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

  CW372-2021

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, Recommendations EAC016-2021 to EAC025-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

  EAC016-2021
  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, be approved as amended to add the following item:

  7.1. Verbal Update from David Laing, Committee Member, re: Brampton Grow Green Network Sub-committee and Status of the Brampton Environmental Alliance

  EAC017-2021
  That the presentation from Jessica Yadav, Environmental Planning Student, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Natural Heritage System Communication Plan, be received.

  EAC018-2021
  That the presentation from Zoe Milligan, Environmental Project Specialist, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: 2021 Brampton One Million Trees and Naturalization Projects, be received.

  EAC019-2021
  That the presentation from Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Brampton Grow Green Webpage Renovation, be received.

  EAC020-2021
  That the presentation by Anand Balram, Policy Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, on behalf of Andrew McNeil, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Brampton Plan Update, be received.

  EAC021-2021
  That the verbal update from Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Clarification of GHG Reduction Targets in the Updated Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan, be received.

  EAC022-2021
  That the verbal update from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received.

  EAC023-2021
  That the verbal update from Zoe Milligan, Environmental Project Specialist, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Bee City Designation and Pollinator Week, be received.

  EAC024-2021
  That the verbal update from David Laing, Committee Member, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 8, 2021, re: Brampton Grow Green Network Sub-committee and Status of the Brampton Environmental Alliance, be received.

  EAC025-2021
  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  CW373-2021

  1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment Developer Reimbursement Recreational Trail - TFP Clockwork Developments and Argo Limited Valley, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #215860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $96,210 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

  CW374-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Four-Fold Doors at 9 Fire Stations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved to the 2021 Capital Budget and a new capital project be established in the amount of $1,431,000 for the supply, delivery and installation of four-fold Doors at 9 fire stations with $1,344,000 of funding allocated from the City’s approved COVID-19 Resiliency Stream government grant to fund construction costs with the remaining $87,000 to be transferred from capital project 201650-085 - Replace Overhead Doors to fund design costs.

  CW375-2021

  That the report titled: Information Report Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Update 2020 (RM 64/2019), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 23, 2021, be received.

  CW376-2021

  That Committee proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

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

  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, 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.

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

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

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

  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

  15.5. 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.

  15.6. 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.

  CW377-2021

  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be delegated the authority to execute a lease agreement and all other agreements and documents necessary to effect a lease with Punjabi Community Health Services to operate a Brampton Bike Hub from the City owned property municipally known as 36/40 Main Street North, Brampton subject to the terms and conditions as directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate;

  2. That staff report back with other initiatives and strategies for leveraging the momentum of the Integrated Downtown Plan and the Innovation District for the reoccupation of other vacant publicly and privately owned buildings in the Downtown.

  CW378-2021

  That direction be provided to the Investigator to extend the Council-authorized investigation to no later than eight weeks from June 23, 2021 to address the approved scope of the investigation, subject to further consideration of time extension as determined by Council.

  CW379-2021

  That the Investigator be provided an opportunity to provide an update to Council within the eight-week period if deemed necessary.

  CW380-2021

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

13.

Unfinished Business

Nil

14.

Correspondence

14.1

^Correspondence from The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, to Mayor Brown, dated June 23, 2021, re: COVID-19 Crisis in India

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

14.2

^Correspondence from Sylvia Menezes Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW337-2021 (Domestic Violence), CW338-2021 (Litter), and CW339-2021 (Micromobility)

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C228-2021

14.3

Correspondence from Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW341-2021 (Downtown Revitalization) and CW342-2021 (LRT)

The following motion was considered and voted on under Item 7.2.  For the purpose of the minutes, the motion is outlined under this section.

• C243-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Bowman
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos

  That the correspondence from Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendations CW341-2021 (Downtown Revitalization) and CW342-2021 (LRT), to the Council Meeting of July 7, 2021, be received.

  Carried

15.

Notices of Motion

Nil

16.

Other Business/New Business

16.1

Referred Matters List

Nil

16.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re. Emancipation Day August 1 Fireworks Display

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and seconded by City Councillor Williams, was introduced to provide for the City’s acknowledgement of the legacy and importance of Emancipation Day.

Mayor Brown outlined the purpose of the motion and highlighted proposed amendments in response to input from the Afro-Caribbean community.

Council discussion took place on the motion and included proposed additional amendments.  

During Council’s consideration of this matter, staff responded to questions which helped inform the final wording of the motion.  The amendments were considered and accepted, such that the operative clauses read as follows:

Therefore be it resolved that City staff be directed to acknowledge the legacy and importance of Emancipation Day;

That up to $50,000 be allocated for a memorial, in keeping with the parameters of Q4 2021 report on Public Art, and in consultation with the Afro-Caribbean community, be installed at Emancipation Park; 

That staff report back on servicing costs and implementation steps for Emancipation Park;
That staff be directed to apply to Heritage Canada for further funds to cover costs of installation and maintenance of the memorial; and

That City of Brampton planned Emancipation Day events be held at Emancipation Park in 2021 and beyond; and

That this resolution be provided to the Region of Peel for information.

The motion was considered as follows. 

• A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried, as amended, as follows.

  C244-2021
  Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  Whereas, An Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies received Royal Assent on 28 August 1833 and took effect 1 August 1834; and

  Whereas, the Abolition of Slavery Act made Canada a haven and destination for former and escaped slaves from the United States travelling the Underground Railroad; and

  Whereas Brampton City Council has previously declared August to be emancipation month and named Emancipation Park in this honour;

  Whereas the City's Black African and Caribbean community is a vibrant and active contributor to the cultural and economical mosaic of Brampton; representing the second-largest group of visible minorities in the city with a growing population of more than 80,000 residents;

  Therefore be it resolved that City staff be directed to acknowledge the legacy and importance of Emancipation Day;

  That up to $50,000 be allocated for a memorial, in keeping with the parameters of Q4 2021 report on Public Art, and in consultation with the Afro-Caribbean community, at Emancipation Park;

  That staff report back on servicing costs and implementation steps for Emancipation Park;

  That staff be directed to apply to Heritage Canada for further funds to cover costs of installation and maintenance of the memorial; and

  That City of Brampton planned Emancipation Day events be held at Emancipation Park in 2021 and beyond; and

  That this resolution be provided to the Region of Peel for information.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.3

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Downtown Revitalization Plan

Dealt with under Item 7.2 – Resolution C230-2021

16.4

Discussion Item at the Request of City Councillor Williams, re: Fireworks Safety

City Councillor Williams outlined numerous complaints she received about fireworks during the Canada Day weekend (from June 30 to July 5, 2021), which included fireworks being set off after hours and in an unsafe manner, and residual garbage.

At the request of Council, staff outlined the number and types of complaints and charges laid during this time period.

In response to questions from Council, staff provided information on the following:

• challenges in identifying and charging those responsible for illegal fireworks displays
• challenges with successfully getting charges through the court system
• potential methods for increased communications around fireworks restrictions and safety measures
• provincial and federal regulations relating to the storage of fireworks 

Staff also provided an advisory that no vendors applied for training to sell fireworks in the City, and therefore no permits to sell them were issued, resulting in residents likely purchasing fireworks from other municipalities or sources that do not have the same restrictions as those in place in Brampton, i.e. short-range fireworks only, etc.

Council consideration included:

• information from Members about complaints they received 
• potential ban on fireworks in the City, and acknowledgment of the City’s previous efforts toward banning fireworks
• residual impact on parking issues
• current and existing communications and education campaigns issued by the City 
• continuous disregard by some residents of the City’s rules around fireworks safety
• impact of fireworks on the environment
• need for further conversations on this topic, which could include City-run displays to ensure safety of the public
• issues resulting from improper manufacturing of fireworks

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon and seconded by City Councillor Williams, was introduced and considered as follows. 

• C245-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

  That staff be requested to report on other municipal examples of banning personal use fireworks and of only permitting City-led or sponsored firework displays and other special occasion permitted events.

  Carried

16.5

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Public Art

Regional Councillor Santos shared conversations with and feedback from artists in Brampton regarding public art, and highlighted the need for increased funding to support Brampton’s arts community.  

Councillor Santos also highlighted the importance of an integrated program for public art installations, and the incorporation of public art in all City projects, including renovation of existing facilities and development of new facilities.

In response to questions from Council, staff provided information on a report being developed for Council’s consideration in Q4 2021 on a new public art framework and program.

No motions were introduced with respect to this matter.

16.6

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Commercial Kitchen in Downtown Brampton

At the request of Councillor Santos, staff provided an update on potential funding for a community kitchen in downtown Brampton, noting that submission deadline is July 23, 2021.  

The following motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente, was introduced, voted on and carried.

• C246-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  1. THAT staff be directed to apply for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to assist in offsetting the costs to repair, renovate, and revitalize 60 Main Street North for a Commercial Kitchen to support economic recovery and culinary entrepreneurship, and

  2. THAT staff be directed to prepare a Request for Proposal to establish a Commercial Kitchen, at 60 Main Street North, to support economic recovery and culinary entrepreneurship.

  Carried

16.7

Discussion Item at the Request of City Councillor Bowman, re: Public Sector Salary Disclosure

City Councillor Bowman provided background information on requests made during past Council and Committee of Council meetings for information on this topic, and referenced recent information provided by staff to Members of Council.  Councillor Bowman expressed his view that the materials provided did not include all the information that had been requested.

Council discussion took place on this matter, during which time staff responded to questions.  Discussion included:

• questions about:
  • information that could potentially be released publicly
  • increase in the number of employees on the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) list between 2019 and 2020
  • number of City employees hired in 2019 and 2020 versus the number of employees planned for in the City’s budget allocations 
  • salary threshold for the PSSD that was first set by the Ontario Government in 1995/1996
  • whether all policies and procedures have been followed since 2019
  • comparison of the salary scale in Brampton to that of the Region of Peel and City of Mississauga 
• concerns about the City’s increasing payroll costs, particularly during the COVID emergency and the current property tax freeze, and also in light of observations outlined in the Interim Auditor General’s report (McCarter Report 2015) 
• need for an extensive review of payroll costs

No motions were introduced with respect to this matter.

17.

Public Question Period

Members of the public were given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted regarding decisions made at this meeting. 

18.

By-laws

The following motion was considered.

• C247-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Whillans
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente

  That By-laws 146-2021 to 165-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of July 7, 2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

  Carried

  The by-laws were passed as follows.

  
  

18.1

By-law 146-2021 – To declare surplus, a limited interest in the nature of a permanent non-exclusive easement interest in two City owned buffer blocks – Ward 6

18.2

By-law 147-2021 – To establish Reserve #33 – Community Benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended

18.3

By-law 148-2021 – To adopt Amendment Number OP 2006-198 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area –

18.4

By-law 149-2021 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Great Gulf Homes – Scottish Heather Developments Inc. – west side of Mississauga Road and north of Lionhead Golf Club Road – Ward 6 (File OZS-2020-0011)

18.5

By-law 150-2021 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Great Gulf Homes – Brampton G&H Holdings Inc. – west side of Mississauga Road and south of Embleton Road – Ward 6 (File OZS-2020-0011) 

18.6

By-law 151-2021 – To adopt Amendment Number OP 2006-199 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – 4316 Ebenezer Road – Ward 8 – 

18.7

By-law 152-2021 – To amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Your Home Developments (Ebenezer) Inc. – Candevcon East Ltd. – 4316 Ebenezer Road – Ward 8 (File OZS-2020-0012 & 21T-20004B) 

18.8

By-law 153-2021 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Humphries Planning Group Inc. – 1968610 Ontario Ltd. – northwest corner of Inspire Boulevard and Dixie Road – Ward 9 (File OZS-2020-0035)

18.9

By-law 154-2021 – To amend Traffic By-law 93-93 – administrative updates to schedules relating to fire routes and community safety zones

18.10

By-law 155-2021 – To amend Traffic By-law 93-93 – schedules relating to through highways and stop signs – Wards 9 and 10

18.11

By-law 156-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Hurontario Street – Ward 4 and Kennedy Road – Ward 3)

18.12

By-law 157-2021 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Lost Canyon Way) – Ward 5

18.13

By-law 158-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2107 – Ward 2 (PLC-2021-0028)

18.14

By-law 159-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2089 – Ward 5 (PLC-2021-0026)

18.15

By-law 160-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-1936 – Ward 6 (PLC-2021-0018)

18.16

By-law 161-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2044 – Ward 6 (PLC-2021-0022)

18.17

By-law 162-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2054 – Ward 6 (PLC-2021-0023)

18.18

By-law 163-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2058 – Ward 6 (PLC-2021-0024)

18.19

By-law 164-2021 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2083 – Ward 6 (PLC-2021-0025)

18.20

By-law 165-2021 – To license, regulate and govern short-term rentals

19.

Closed Session

Notes:

• Items 19.2, 19.5 and 19.6 were dealt with pursuant to Consent Resolution C228-2021
• Item 19.3 was removed at the request of staff under Approval of Agenda Resolution C226-2021

Peter Fay, City Clerk, clarified the remaining items for consideration in Closed Session.

The following motion was considered.

• C248-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Santos
  Seconded by City Councillor Williams

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

  19.1. Closed Session Minutes - City Council - June 16, 2021

  19.4. 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.

  Carried

  Note: In Open Session, Peter Fay, City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  19.1. – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was 
  received, and direction was given to staff

  19.4. – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given to staff, including to consider a public motion in Open Session (see Resolution C249-2021 below)

  
  

• The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.4.

  C249-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon

  THAT Council supports, in principle, that a portion of Sesquicentennial Park be dedicated to Kay Blair Hospice for the purpose of developing and operating a hospice, subject to any further processes and approvals as may be applicable.

19.1

Closed Session Minutes - City Council - June 16, 2021

19.2

^Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - June 23, 2021

19.3

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

19.4

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

19.5

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

19.6

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

20.

Confirming By-law

20.1

By-law 166-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at it Regular Meeting held on July 7, 2021

The following motion was considered.

• C250-2021
  Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by City Councillor Whillans

  That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of July 7, 2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

  By-law 166-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on July 7, 2021

  Carried

21.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• C251-2021
  Moved by City Councillor Singh
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros

  That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council tentatively scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

  Carried