Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • City Councillor D. Whillans
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • City Councillor J. Bowman
  • City Councillor C. Williams
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor H. Singh
  • Regional Councillor G. Dhillon
Staff Present:
  • Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
  • Marlon Kallideen, Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Jason Schmidt-Shoukri, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Anand Patel, Acting Commissioner, Community Services
  • Allan Parsons, Acting Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit
  • Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m., recessed at 12:17 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. At 2:18 p.m. Committee recessed and moved into Closed Session at 2:34 p.m. and recessed at 3:58 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 4:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of Council was conducted with electronic and in-person 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 Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh and Regional Councillor Dhillon

Members absent during roll call:  City Councillor Whillans (arrived at 10:04 a.m. - other municipal business)

Note: City Councillor Whillans left the meeting at 1:58 p.m. (personal)

 

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW162-2022

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To Add: 

    6.3. Delegation from Sheeraz Shah and Irfan Siddiqui, Founder, Brampton Fashion Week, re: Brampton Fashion Week Grant and Venue

    6.4. Delegation from Baljinder Singh Tamber, Member, Ontario Kabaddi Club, re: Kabaddi Sports Grounds

    8.3.5.  Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Kabaddi Sports Grounds

    10.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Brampton Fashion Week Grant and Venue

    12.3.2.  Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re: Brampton Transit Route 501A

    15.1. Open Session 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

    15.2. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    15.3. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) 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.

    To Refer the following item to the April 20, 2022 City Council meeting:

    8.3.1. Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - March 24, 2022

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, the Meeting Chair 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 listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time:

8.3.2, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3

The following motion was considered.

  • CW163-2022

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022 be approved as part of Consent:

    8.3.2, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3

    A recorded vote was taken, with the results as follows.

    Yea (9)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (2)City Councillor Whillans, and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (9 to 0)

In response to an inquiry from the Chair, P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no delegation requests were received with respect to this item.

See Item 9.3.1 - Recommendation CW172-2022

Roy Prince, Brampton resident, addressed Committee regarding the provisions in the Municipal Elections Act regarding the amount and source of election campaign donations permitted for candidates, mandate and limitations of the Compliance Audit Committee (CAC) relating to compliance audit requests and over-contributions, financial filing requirements for candidates, and the need for transparency in the elections process. The delegation suggested that candidates should be prohibited from accepting election campaign donations from businesses that operate in Brampton, and that the Compliance Audit Committee should be provided with a list of each candidate's donors.

In response to a question from Committee, P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that election campaign donations are published on the City's website.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW164-2022

    That the delegation from Roy Prince, Brampton resident, re: Election Campaign Donations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Item 10.3.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW165-2022

    That the following items be referred to April 20, 2022 City Council meeting:

    6.3. Delegation from Sheeraz Shah and Irfan Siddiqui, Founder, Brampton Fashion Week, re: Brampton Fashion Week Grant and Venue

    10.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re: Brampton Fashion Week Grant and Venue

    Carried

Item 8.3.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Baljinder Singh Tamber, Member, Ontario Kabaddi Club, provided a presentation, which included background information regarding the sport of Kabaddi in Canada and worldwide, and requested that the City of Brampton identify a suitable location that could be used as grounds for Kabaddi. The presentation outlined the requirements for a Kabaddi field.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following: 

  • Indication that there are no facilities in Brampton for Kabaddi and there is increased demand and interest for this sport in the community, particularly in east Brampton
  • Clarification that the request is for a practice-sized field, and if possible, temporary bleachers and washroom facilities
  • Possibility of establishing a permanent Kabaddi facility in the future

The following motion was considered.

  • CW166-2022

    That the delegation from Baljinder Singh Tamber, Member, Ontario Kabaddi Club, re: Kabaddi Sports Grounds, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration and potential identification of a suitable location for an additional kabaddi field.

    Carried

A. Hoffman, Government Relations Specialist, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional Government, Provincial Government, Federal Government, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • New Region of Peel Official Plan, including proposed amendments to employment lands in east Brampton
  • Concerns regarding the lack of jobs in east Brampton and the need to protect employment lands
  • Ministry of Transportation Ontario Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan, and the integration of Brampton's priorities in this plan
  • Affordable housing projects, and whether incentive programs are available to encourage developers to use sustainable building materials to address climate change
    • A. Hoffman advised that staff are working to obtain additional information on programs available through the Infrastructure Canada portfolio 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW167-2022

    That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received.

    Carried

8.2

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Benefits of this program for youth and families
  • Data collected to determine the age eligibility and number of passes for this program
  • Possibility of increasing the eligible youth age for this program to 16 and increasing the number of passes to 2000
    • A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit, advised that staff will review the financial implications of, and capacity to manage, the increased numbers and will implement this change if there are no significant issues. Mr. Milojevic added that an email communication would be provided to Committee in this regard. 
  • Request that staff communicate this program to local youth organizations and school boards  
  • The need to ensure that vulnerable families and youth benefit from this program
  • Information from staff on the communications plan for this program

The following motion was considered.

  • CW168-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Explore Brampton Youth Pass Pilot Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received;

    2. That Council approve the implementation of a pilot program of 1,000 Explore Brampton Youth Passes, where youth ages 12-15 have free access to Brampton Transit and Recreation drop-in programs, including swim, skate, and select sports from July 1st – September 5th, 2022; and

    3. That Council enact the by-law attached as Appendix E hereto to amend Schedule G (Transit Division User Fees & Charges) of the User Fee By-law 380-2003 establishing a free Explore Brampton Youth Pass, effective July 1, 2022 to September 5, 2022.

    Yea (10)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 , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (1)Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • CW169-2022

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Senior Citizens Council Meeting of March 1, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received.

    Carried

A. Patel, Acting Commissioner, Community Services, responded to questions from Committee regarding the expansion of Brampton Service Centres, and provided an update on the program, which included information regarding:

  • the number of pilot locations currently open
  • future expansion of the program 
  • impact of COVID-19 
  • staff resources

Regional Councillor Medeiros advised that information was received from Cultural Services staff with respect to the ability for this organization to apply for grants through the City. 

Dealt with under Item 6.4 - Recommendation CW166-2022

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

9.2

The following motion was considered.

  • CW170-2022

    That the report re: Delegation of Authority for Restricted Acts Under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be referred to the May 30, 2022 Governance and Council Operations Committee meeting. 

    Carried

Committee asked questions of staff regarding legislated City committees, and expressed concern regarding citizen member attendance at some of these committees. It was noted that further discussion on this matter would take place at a future meeting of the Governance and Council Operations Committee.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW171-2022

    1. That the report titled: Establishing the 2022-2026 Compliance Audit Committee, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received;

    2. That a by-law be passed to establish a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022- 2026 term of Council, comprised of a minimum of three and up to seven citizens to be appointed by Council;

    3. That a Selection Committee, to include the City Treasurer, the Director of Internal Audit and the City Clerk, or their delegates, be established to review applications, conduct the interviews and recommend membership to Council for appointment; and 

    4. That the Terms of Reference for the Compliance Audit Committee as detailed in Appendix A to this report, be approved.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Fortini advised that members of the taxi industry have requested an amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law relating to taxi plate licensing requirements. Councillor Fortini outlined the hardships and challenges facing the industry, and provided information on the current regulations in the City of Mississauga.

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore Be It Resolved:

1. That Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, be further amended as outlined below, to further assist the Taxi industry:

a. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that mandates a taxi plate owner must also have a taxi drivers licence even if he/she is not going to be a taxi driver.

b. Renew the conditional taxi plate licences as long as the conditional taxi plate fees are paid yearly and no time restrictions and expiry be imposed.

c. Remove the requirement of a job letter to renew the name on the priority list, and the individual on the priority list does not need to be driving or be a driver.

d. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that requires a vehicle to be registered at the time of transfer of a full or conditional taxi plate license; and

2. That Enforcement and By-law Services staff be requested to provide educational seminars to help the Taxi industry understand the existing by-laws, as well as new by-laws or changes in an existing by-law, and educate the industry on how to get better insurance rates similar to ride share companies.

In response to a question from Committee, staff provided information regarding the potential impacts of the proposed by-law amendment, and requested the opportunity to fully review this matter and report back to Committee.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Potential impacts of the proposed by-law amendment on the industry
  • Current regulations in the City of Mississauga and a suggestion that Brampton align its regulations with neighbouring municipalities
  • Suggestion to implement a time limit for the proposed amendments

An amendment was introduced and accepted by the mover to amend clause 1.b. to read as follows:

1.b. Renew the conditional taxi plate licences as long as the conditional taxi plate fees are paid yearly, and align with practice of neighbouring GTA municipalities.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

  • CW172-2022

    Whereas the pandemic has affected every industry in various ways, and the government at all levels have done their best to assist the citizens from economical damage;

    Whereas The City of Brampton has made certain By-Law modifications to help minimize the affects of the pandemic on our Taxi industry;

    Whereas there is still an emergency in effect as many businesses are closed and will never re-open and open businesses are really only half open, and people are not working with full confidence; 

    Whereas with the increase of expenses such as high insurance and gas, drivers are fearful of coming into the Taxi industry; 

    Whereas the Taxi industry has maintained over the last 10 years the same prices, and are in favour of keeping the same prices at this time;

    Whereas Taxi industry customers include senior citizens and children needing transportation to schools and other extra curricular activities and unfortunately they are not able use all the facilities due to the pandemic; and  

    Whereas over 120 Taxi plates are sitting on the shelves at the City of Brampton with some being from members of this committee;

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    1. That Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, be further amended as outlined below, to further assist the Taxi industry:

    a. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that mandates a taxi plate owner must also have a taxi drivers licence even if he/she is not going to be a taxi driver.

    b. Renew the conditional taxi plate licences as long as the conditional taxi plate fees are paid yearly, and align with practice of neighbouring GTA municipalities.

    c. Remove the requirement of a job letter to renew the name on the priority list, and the individual on the priority list does not need to be driving or be a driver.

    d. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that requires a vehicle to be registered at the time of transfer of a full or conditional taxi plate license; and

    2. That Enforcement and By-law Services staff be requested to provide educational seminars to help the Taxi industry understand the existing by-laws, as well as new by-laws or changes in an existing by-law, and educate the industry on how to get better insurance rates similar to ride share companies.

    Yea (10)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 , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (1)Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (10 to 0)

Committee discussion took place with respect to the matter of excessive noise from vehicles, and included resident complaints, enforcement, and a previous Council Resolution regarding this issue.  

The following motion was considered.

  • CW173-2022

    1. That the correspondence from Mayor Allan Thompson, Town of Caledon, dated April 1, 2022, re: Letter to the Minister of Transportation regarding Nuisance Noise from Exhaust Systems, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be endorsed; and 

    2. That a communication of Brampton Council endorsement be sent to the Minister of Transportation.

    Carried

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

D. McClure, Senior Manager, Economic Development, and P. Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development, provided a presentation entitled "Economic Development Results Update".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Acknowledgement of the efforts and successes of Economic Development staff
  • Benefits of the Corporate Calls program
  • Overview of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies
  • Focus areas for FDI
  • Attracting office development, and collaboration with planning staff to increase office space inventory 
  • CIP incentives/tools
  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of the Economic Development Office
  • Value of Economic Development Office services to local businesses, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic 
  • Value of the City's partnership with Toronto Global 
  • Process for counting businesses
  • Creative economy data
  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and culture sector, and opportunities to provide support

The following motion was considered.

  • CW174-2022

    That the staff presentation titled: Economic Development Results Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received.

    Carried

10.2

Nil

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Events programming in downtown/Garden Square and the benefit of events for downtown business
  • Schedule for Movie Nights in Garden Square
  • Potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on event attendance
  • Obtaining rights for showing major sport events in Garden Square 
  • Indication from staff that information on the schedule of events will be provided at a future meeting 
  • Communication and signage during construction in the downtown
  • Community group bookings for events in Garden Square
  • Exploring options for a pilot program for movie nights in local neighbourhoods

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

11.2

M. Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, responded to questions from Committee regarding:

  • tax assessment appeals/adjustments
  • tax exemptions and change of use applications
  • MPAC assessments and corrections
  • notifications from MPAC 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW175-2022

    1. That the report titled: Tax Adjustments, Cancellations and Reductions Pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the tax account adjustments as listed on Appendix A of this report be approved. 

    Carried

M. Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, responded to questions from Committee regarding:

  • new multi-residential property class
  • tax rate for single-family homes with second unit dwellings, and MPAC assessment of these properties
  • legislation for property tax classes
  • tax classification for revenue generating properties
  • tax classification and assessments for condominium and rental buildings

The following motion was considered.

  • CW176-2022

    1. That the report titled: By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and

    2. That a by-law to authorize the following tax ratios for the purpose of establishing tax rates be enacted:

    • 1.0000 for the residential property class
    • 1.7050 for the multi-residential property class
    • 1.0000 for the new multi-residential property class
    • 1.2971 for the commercial property class
    • 1.4700 for the industrial property class
    • 0.9239 for the pipeline property class
    • 0.25 for the farm class, and
    • 0.25 for the managed forest class.
    Carried

Staff responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following:

  • Unspent capital funds outlined in the subject report and the difference between what was reported in December 2021
  • Reduction of spending over the last two years
  • Factors that impact the balance of funds and the ability to spend
  • Project delivery capacity and timelines
  • Capital budgeting and spending trends
  • Status of the new animal shelter project
  • Alternative project delivery options (e.g. outsourcing projects) 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW177-2022

    1. That the report titled: Capital Project Financial Status Report – Q4 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the Treasurer be authorized to amend budgets for Capital Projects listed in Schedule D of this report with no net impact on the overall approved City budget.

    Carried

Staff responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following:

  • 2021 Operating Budget, and the predicted and actual budget surplus
  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Higher than anticipated payment of taxes in arrears 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW178-2022

    1. That the report titled: 2021 Year-End Operating Budget and Reserve Report, to Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received;

    2. That the 2021 year-end surplus of $12,046,419 be contributed to the General Rate Stabilization Reserve;

    3. That the net COVID-19 year-end impacts of $31,747,593 be funded from the Safe Restart funding provided by Federal and Provincial Governments, as follows: 

    a. $20,958,001 from Ministry of Transportation (MTO) ‘transit stream’ for Transit specific operating impacts 
    b. $10,789,592 from Ministry of Municipal Housing (MMAH) ‘municipal operating stream’ to offset losses for all other COVID-19 operational variance in 2021;

    4. That $3,011,605 representing 25% of the 2021 year-end surplus be transferred from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve to the Energy Efficiency Reserve in 2022, as per Council resolution BC018-2020; and

    5. That $4,626,372 be transferred from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve to Reserve 4 Asset Repair and Replacement in 2022, as per Council’s approved budget policy (Policy Number: FIN-140).

    Carried
  • CW179-2022

    1. That the report titled: Updates to the Governing Policy 1.1.0 and Overview of the Corporate Policy Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and 

    2. That the Governing Policy 1.1.0 be amended and be re-named the Governing Policy for Corporate Policy Program GOV-100, attached as Appendix A to this report.

    Carried
  • CW180-2022

    1. That the report titled: Modernizing the City of Brampton’s Policies and Practices – Obsolete Council Policies, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and 

    2. That the following Council Policies be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy Library: 

    a. Conflict of Interest (2.2.0), 2002

    b. Confidentiality (2.6.0), 2002

    c. Development and Education (7.2.0), 2002

    d. Employee Assistance Plan (5.3.0), 2002

    e. Employee Group Plan (5.2.0), 2006

    f. Employment of Related Persons Council (3.3.1), 2005

    g. Information Technology (IT) Use Policy (2.11.0), 2014

    h. Job Sharing (2.9.0), 2002

    i.  Performance Appraisal (7.1.0), 2002

    j.  Probation and Evaluation (6.5.0), 2002

    k. Statutory Benefits (5.1.0), 2002

    l.  Tax Policy and Assessment (13.12.0), 2007

    Carried

Regional Councillor Medeiros addressed Committee with respect to support for the local Ukrainian community, the current situation in Ukraine, and provincial recognition of Ukrainian Heritage Day on September 7. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW181-2022

    WHEREAS The City of Brampton, one of Canada’s most multicultural and diverse large cities, is a Mosaic and stands in solidarity with Ukraine;  

    WHEREAS Ontario Bill 155, Ukrainian Heritage Day Act, 2011; proclaims September 7 in each year as Ukrainian Heritage Day;

    WHEREAS the City recognizes the strength of Brampton’s diversity, equality and inclusivity, and offers the opportunity for communities to raise nation and community flags on the designated Community Flag Pole located in Ken Whillans Square at City Hall;

    WHEREAS at the April 6 Brampton City Council meeting, Members of Council received an announcement on an update on the situation in Ukraine by Father Roman Galadza, Pastor St. Elias the Prophet Church;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Brampton in consultation with Members of the Ukrainian Community of Brampton, host a community flag raising and reception on September 7, 2022 in recognition of Ukrainian Heritage Day at Brampton City Hall.

    Yea (10)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 , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (1)Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (10 to 0)

Regional Councillor Medeiros advised that a staff report will be presented at a future meeting. There was no further discussion under this item.

  • CW182-2022

    That the correspondence from Dr. David Wheeler, dated March 28, 2022, re: Brampton U Project, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received.

    Carried

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

12.2

  • CW183-2022

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Brampton West 1-2 Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2049 – (South of Steeles Avenue, West of Mavis Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – T03W15.012 and 21T-14010B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Brampton West 1-2 Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2049; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Brampton West 1-2 Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2049 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried
  • CW184-2022

    1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Via Romano Way and Brunetta Way/Zia Dodda Crescent (northerly intersection) - Ward 10 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Via Romano Way and Brunetta Way/Zia Dodda Crescent (northerly intersection).

    Carried
  • CW185-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Stormwater Management Pond Maintenance (Bloor Pond) - Ward 9, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement to hire a Contractor for the Stormwater Management Pond Maintenance.

    Carried

City Councillor Whillans addressed Committee with respect to Recommendation EAC013-2022, which requests a review and information regarding the policy requiring staff to return to on-site work.

P. Morrison, Interim CAO, advised that staff would provide a response to the questions outlined in the subject recommendation.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW186-2022

    That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 5, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 13, 2022, Recommendations EAC009-2022 to EAC015-2022 be approved, as amended, to endorse EAC013-2022 by removing the words "It is the position of the Environment Advisory Committee" from the recommendation.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    EAC009-2022

    That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 5, 2022, be approved, as amended to add the following item:

    8.3. Discussion Item at the request of David Laing, Co-Chair, re: City of Brampton Flexible Work Policy - Environmental Impacts

    EAC010-2022

    That the verbal update from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 5, 2022, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Transitional Board, be received.

    EAC011-2022

    That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Policy Planner - Environment, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of April 5, 2022, re: Earth Day Event Update and Call for Volunteers, be received.

    EAC012-2022

    That the following work plan be endorsed as the 2022 set of Committee objectives:

    • Participate in person events (if allowed) and activities like tree planting, post COVID litter clean-up event, et cetera;
    • Produce a digital marketing campaign and or bring awareness to some of the big environmental impact items, for example:
      • transportation choices (cycling, walking, public transportation),
      • eating less meat in our diet,
      • our energy consumption,
      • buying new instead of used;
    • Support the Brampton Environmental Alliance in its programs, events, and advocacy including membership and reach;
    • Support the City’s “green vision” plans, by encouraging tangible actions and maintaining accountability with Council and staff;
    • Enlist Council support for Provincial environmental matters, (Example Highway 413 and use of MZOs); and
    • Promote and encourage potential new BEAC members for the next Council term.

    EAC013-2022

    1. That the policy requiring staff to return to on-site work be reviewed by Council with regard to the potential negative environmental impacts it may incur; and 

    2. That the City’s senior administrators be requested to report on the following questions:

    a. What is the justification for implementing this policy change?

    b. Has this policy been reviewed and approved by Council?

    c. How does the Administration square the increased carbon emissions resulting from this change with the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan?

    EAC014-2022

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

    12.1. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

    EAC015-2022

    That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.


In response to questions from Committee, A. Milojevic, General Manager, Brampton Transit, provided background information and a status update regarding the 501A Zum bus service, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and fare integration efforts with the TTC and Province of Ontario.  

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Brampton Transit recovery/service restoration and staff resource issues due to the pandemic (i.e. increased absenteeism) 
  • Prioritization of transit service routes
  • Impacts of reduced transit service on residents, including York University students
  • Anticipated timeline to resume normal service on the 501A and C transit routes
  • University tuition fees for public transit, and confirmation that Brampton does not have a "u-pass" program

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

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting. P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW187-2022

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

    15.1. Open Session 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

    15.2. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    15.3. Open Session 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.

    Carried

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

    15.1 - This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and no direction was given to staff.

    15.2 - This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given to staff.

    15.3 - This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and no direction was given to staff.


15.1
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

15.2
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

15.3
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW188-2022

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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