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:
  • David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Michael Davidson, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Richard Forward, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Derek Boyce, Acting Commissioner, Community Services
  • Jayne Holmes, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • 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

1.
Call To Order
 

Note: In consideration of the current COVID-19 public health orders prohibiting large public gatherings of people and requirements for physical distancing between persons, in-person attendance at this Committee of Council meeting was limited and physical distancing was maintained in Council Chambers at all times during the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 11:33 a.m.  At 11:43 a.m. Committee reconvened in Closed Session, recessed at 12:32 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 12:38 p.m. and adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of 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: Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente, Councillor Whillans, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Williams, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Singh, Councillor Dhillon 

Members absent during roll call: Nil

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW244-2020

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020 be approved, as amended, to add the following item:

    14.3. 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.

    Carried

    Note: Item 14.3 was originally added to the agenda under Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Later in the meeting, following Closed Session, P. Fay, City Clerk, advised that the Open Meeting exception for Item 14.3 was amended to reflect this matter was considered under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.


3.
Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
 

Nil

4.
Consent
 

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

(9.2.2, 9.2.3, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.6, 10.2.7, 10.2.8, 10.2.9, 10.2.10, 10.3.1, 11.2.1, 11.3.1, 14.1, 14.2)

Items 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 10.2.2, 10.2.10, 11.2.1, 14.1 and 14.2 were added to consent

Item 9.2.1 was removed from consent

Note:  Later in the meeting on a two-thirds majority vote to re-open the question, Item 9.2.1 was re-opened and removed from consent.

5.
Announcements
 

Nil

6.
Government Relations Matters
 

6.1
Staff Report re: Government Relations Matters
 

B. Lucas, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation on Government Relations Matters, which included updates on Regional, Provincial and Federal Government matters.  In addition, Mr. Lucas provided updates from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, which included information on appointments to FCM’s Standing Committees and Forums.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

  • GTA West Transportation Corridor and a request that staff draft a motion for Regional Council regarding support for the boulevard option through Heritage Heights
  • Request for information on Brampton's allocation of funds for initiatives to address homelessness, and what these funds can be used for
  • Council Members interested in appointment to FCM Standing Committees and Forums
    • Request that Government Relations staff provide support to Council appointed members on FCM initiatives.

City Councillor Whillans advised Committee with respect to the changes to The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mine’s Net Metering Regulation to support community-based energy systems, and asked staff to review the implications of these changes for the City of Brampton (CEERP) and comment before the deadline.

Mr. Lucas advised that he would review this matter with Environmental Planning staff.

The following motions were considered.

  • CW245-2020

    Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

    Whereas the FCM Board of Directors has established ten standing committees and forums to facilitate more detailed debate and provide the Board with recommendations on priority policy and program issues;

    Whereas the FCM committees are comprised of both Board members and other municipal elected officials;

    Be it Resolved that Council of the City of Brampton endorse Councillor Bowman and Councillor Williams to stand for appointment to FCM’s Standing Committees and Forums;

    Be it Further Resolved that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Bowman and Councillor Williams attending FCM’s Standing Committees and Forums meetings.

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

    Yea (10)Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor P. Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor C. Williams , Regional Councillor P. Fortini , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (1)Regional Councillor Dhillon
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • CW246-2020

    That the report titled: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received.

    Carried

6.2
Update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency
 

Mayor Brown provided an update on the COVID-19 Emergency, which included the following:

  • Number of tests processed in Brampton and concern regarding the wait time for getting an appointment 
  • Implementation of a modified Stage 2 in Peel Region, and the successful advocacy by dance studios to remain open during this stage 
  • Indication that Peel Health has been able to maintain COVID-19 contact tracing in Peel Region
  • Provincial recommendation that traditional trick-or-treating on Halloween not take place in Peel Region, Toronto and Ottawa
  • Confirmation that Enforcement and By-law Services:
    • will not be issuing fines to children for trick-or-treating
    • will issue fines for house parties (indoor and outdoor) that exceed provincial gathering limits
  • Halloween initiatives taking place in Brampton (e.g. pumpkin and costume contests)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW247-2020

    That the update from Mayor P. Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received.

    Carried

7.
Public Delegations
 

7.1
Delegation from Rajbalinder Singh Ghatoura and Amandeep Purewal, Environment Advisory Committee Members, re: Corporate Waste Diversion Strategy
 

Rajbalinder Singh Ghatoura and Amandeep Purewal, Environment Advisory Committee Members, provided a presentation on behalf of the Environment Advisory Committee entitled Developing a Waste Diversion Strategy for Brampton Facilities.  The presentation included information on current waste management practices, the benefits of an effective waste diversion system and a request that the City establish a corporate waste diversion strategy and identify an entity responsible for its delivery. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Clean-ups around Etobicoke Creek and concerns regarding the amount of dog waste found in bags
  • The need to increase the number of cigarette butt receptacles in the City
  • Suggestion that the EAC:
    • connect with the People Against Litter group
    • contact the Region of Peel for more information regarding municipal waste management targets and to arrange for a tour of their  facility
  • The need to focus on increasing education and awareness

The following motion was considered.

  • CW248-2020

    1. That the delegation from Rajbalinder Singh Ghatoura and Amandeep Purewal, Environment Advisory Committee Members, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, re: Corporate Waste Diversion Strategy, be received; and

    2. That the delegation's request be referred to staff for review and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

    Carried

7.2
Delegations from Brampton Residents re: Brampton Transit Service
 

1. Sylvia Roberts

2. Mark Sebamaalai 

3. Rosemary Sebamaalai

4. Sebamaalai Thelesphore

5. Elvis Afriyie 

Notes: Prior to the meeting, Rosemary Sebamaalai and Sebamaalai Thelesphore withdrew their delegations.

Elvis Afriyie was not present during the meeting.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided a presentation entitled 504 Chinguacousy Zum, which included information on the impact of delays to the 504 Chinguacousy Zum service and the potential introduction of night service.

Mark Sebamaalai, Brampton resident, highlighted the importance of investing in transit, having reliable transit services, and maintaining service and ridership.  He advised that transit is a social and economic tool for the City and requested that transit services not be deferred to 2021.

In response to a request from Committee, A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit, provided information on plans for transit service in Brampton, including capacity for the Chinguacousy Zum and the demand for night service.  Mr. Milojevic advised that staff could report back on the issues raised by the delegations during the budget process.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW249-2020

    1. That the delegations from the following Brampton residents, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, re: Brampton Transit Service, be received; and

    1. Sylvia Roberts

    2. Mark Sebamaalai 

    2. That the delegation requests be referred to staff for review and a report back during the 2021 budget approval process, including night service.

    Carried

7.3
Delegation from Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, re: Annual Cybersecure Catalyst Update
 

Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, provided a presentation entitled Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst: An Update for Brampton City Council. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW250-2020

    That the delegation from Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, re: Annual Cybersecure Catalyst Update, be received.

    Carried

7.4
Delegations re: Starter Company Plus Recovery Stream
 

1. Alykhan Jadavji and Salima Neek Gilani, Palette Foods Inc.

2. Melissa Barban, FCC Decor Inc.

Regional Councillor Vicente advised Committee that, as part of Brampton's Economic Recovery Strategy, the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, launched a special recovery stream of the Starter Company Plus program to support existing businesses negatively affected by COVID-19. Councillor Vicente provided information regarding this program and introduced the delegations.

Alykhan Jadavji and Salima Neek Gilani, Palette Foods Inc., and Melissa Barban, FCC Decor Inc. provided information to Committee regarding the start-up and growth of their respective businesses, outlined how the Starter Company Plus Recovery Stream helped their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted the support provided by the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW251-2020

    That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, re: Starter Company Plus Recovery Stream, be received:

    1. Alykhan Jadavji and Salima Neek Gilani, Palette Foods Inc.

    2. Melissa Barban, FCC Decor Inc.

    Carried

8.
Economic Development and Culture Section
 

(Regional Councillor P. Vicente, Vice-Chair)

8.1
Staff Presentations
 

8.1.1
Staff Presentation re: Investment Attraction Update
 

C. Barnett, Director, Economic Development, A. Leard, Manager, Investment Attraction, Jayesh Menon, Senior Advisor, Investment Attraction, and Anes Rachid, Coordinator, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), provided a presentation, which included updates on the investment attraction program in the City of Brampton. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Efforts of the Investment Attraction Team, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, to promote Brampton as a place to invest
  • Economic impact of the recent announcement that Fiat Chrysler has secured a deal with Unifor to ratify a 3-year contract and will be investing $50 million at the Brampton Assembly Plant  
  • Virtual Summit of the Nigeria-Canada Trade and Investment Group (NCTIG)
  • Indication from staff that future commitments for conferences will continue virtually, and FDI missions in Europe relating to clean technology will likely be deferred to 2021

Committee Members commended Economic Development staff for their efforts.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW252-2020

    That the presentation from A. Leard, Manager, Investment Attraction, Planning, Building and Economic Development, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020 re: Investment Attraction Update (File CE.x), be received.

    Carried

8.2
Reports
 

8.2.1
Staff Report re: Advance Brampton Fund – 2021 Program Framework
 

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

  • Challenges for non-profit organizations to grow and evolve
  • Programs available for grass-roots organizations
  • The allocation of $150,000 to support community safety and well-being projects through the existing Advance Brampton Fund framework

In response to questions from Committee, J. Tamming, Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, provided clarification regarding the funding criteria and advised that staff will report back on the results of this program.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW253-2020

    1. That the report titled: Advance Brampton Fund - 2021 Program Framework, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received; 

    2. That Council endorse the 2021 Advance Brampton Fund framework as outlined in this report; 

    3. That Council allocate $150,000 from Capital Project #192111 – Community Safety Project to further support Community Safety and well-being projects through the existing Advance Brampton Fund framework; and

    4. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, be delegated authority to approve funding recommendations and execute on behalf of the City any required grant agreements and other agreements and documents deemed necessary for implementing approved funding from the 2021 Advance Brampton Fund, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

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

    Yea (11)Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor P. Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor C. Williams , Regional Councillor P. Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
    Carried (11 to 0)

8.3
Other/New Business
 

Nil

8.4
Correspondence
 

Nil

8.5
Councillors Question Period
 

Nil

8.6
Public Question Period
 

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions 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 regarding decisions made under this section.

9.
Corporate Services Section
 

(City Councillor H. Singh, Chair; Regional Councillor R. Santos, Vice-Chair)

9.1
Staff Presentations
 

Nil

9.2
Reports
 

9.2.1
Staff Report re: Audit Appointment – Request for Proposal No. RFP2020-149 for External Audit Services for a Three (3) Year Period
 

Note:  On a two-thirds majority vote to re-open the question, Item 9.2.1 was re-opened and removed from consent.

In response to questions from Regional Councillor Palleschi, staff advised that:

  • only one proposal submission was received in response to the RFP for external audit services
  • engagement with other organizations was undertaken regarding the lack of proposals received for the RFP 
  • an auditor must be appointed by November 1, 2020
  • the value of the three year contract is $366,000

The following motion was considered.

  • CW254-2020

    1. That the report titled: Audit Appointment – Request for Proposal No. RFP2020-149 for External Audit Services for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020 be received; 

    2. That RFP2020-149 be awarded to KPMG LLP in the total amount of $366,000 (excluding applicable taxes); and

    3. That a by-law be passed to appoint KPMG LLP as the City’s external auditor for a three (3) year term effective November 1, 2020.

    Carried

9.2.2
^ Staff Report re: Past Council Resolutions with respect to Government Relations Matters
 

  • CW255-2020

    That the report titled: Past Council Resolutions with respect to Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received.

    Carried

9.2.3
^ Staff Report re: Safe Restart Agreement Municipal Operating Funding – Phase 2
 

  • CW256-2020

    1. That the report titled: Safe Restart Agreement Municipal Operating Funding - Phase 2, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received; and

    2. That the City submit an application for Phase 2 funding under the Province’s Safe Restart Program for COVID-19 related financial impacts that exceed the allocation provided to the City in Phase 1 funding.

    Carried

9.3
Other/New Business
 

Nil

9.4
Correspondence
 

Nil

9.5
Councillors Question Period
 

Nil

9.6
Public Question Period
 

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

10.
Public Works and Engineering Section
 

(Regional Councillor P. Vicente, Chair; Regional Councillor P. Fortini, Vice-Chair)

10.1
Staff Presentations
 

Nil

10.2
Reports
 

10.2.1
^ Staff Report re: Traffic By-law 93-93 - Administrative Update - File I.AC (TRAF)
 

  • CW257-2020

    1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 - Administrative Update – (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received; and,

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

    Carried

10.2.2
^ Staff Report re: All-way Stop Review – Remembrance Road and Queen Mary Drive – Ward 6
 

  • CW258-2020

    1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Remembrance Road and Queen Mary Drive - Ward 6 to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020 be received; and,

    2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at Remembrance Road and Queen Mary Drive.

    Carried

10.2.3
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption – Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1935 - East of Creditview Road, North of Steeles Avenue - Ward 4 (C03W03.012 / 21T-11013B)
 

  • CW259-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Bremont Homes (Crediteview South) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1935 – East of Creditview Road, North of Steeles Avenue, Ward 4 - Planning References – C03W03.012 and 21T-11013B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of, October 21, 2020 be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Creditview South) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1935; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Creditview Homes) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1935 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.4
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1971 – West of Chinguacousy Road, North of Queen Street West, Ward 5 (C03W06.006 and 21T-11002B)
 

  • CW260-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1971 – West of Chinguacousy Road, North of Queen Street West, Ward 5 - Planning References – C03W06.006 and 21T-11002B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020 be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1971; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Brampton) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1971 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.5
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Georgian Riverview Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1779 – West of The Gore Road, North of Cottrelle Boulevard - Ward 8 (C09E08.007, C09E08.017, 21T-99011B, 21T-99014B)
 

  • CW261-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Georgian Riverview Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1779 – West of The Gore Road, North of Cottrelle Boulevard, Ward 8 - Planning References – C09E08.007 and C09E08.017 and 21T-99011B and 21T-99014B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Georgian Riverview Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1779; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Georgian Riverview Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1779 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.6
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption – Medallion Developments (Castlestone) Limited - Registered Plan 43M-1740 – West of Bramalea Road, South of Countryside Drive - Ward 9 (C04E15.003 / 21T-02015B)
 

  • CW262-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Medallion Developments (Castlestone) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1740 – West of Bramalea Road, South of Countryside Drive, Ward 9 - Planning References – C04E15.003 and 21T-02015B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Medallion Developments (Castlestone) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1740; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Medallion Developments (Castlestone) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1740 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.7
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Assumption – 2073737 Ontario Inc. and 2073740 Ontario Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1905 - East of McVean Drive, South of Castlemore Road - Ward 8 (C09E09.005 / 21T-09003B)
 

  • CW263-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption 2073737 Ontario Inc. & 2073740 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1905 – East of McVean Drive, South of Castlemore Road, Ward 8 - Planning References – C09E09.005 and 21T-09003B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of 2073737 Ontario Inc. & 2073740 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1905; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of 2073737 Ontario Inc. & 2073740 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1905 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.8
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Assumption - Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-2010 – West of Creditview Road, South of Queen Street - Ward 4 (C04W05.010 / 21T-12021B)
 

  • CW264-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2010 – West of Creditview Road, South of Queen Street, Ward 4 - Planning References – C04W05.010 and 21T-12021B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2010; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Bremont Homes (Creditview North) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2010 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.9
^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Sundial Homes (Castlemore) Limited - Registered Plan 43M-1975 – West of Goreway Drive, South of Countryside Drive - Ward 10 (C07E15.009 / 21T-05041B)
 

  • CW265-2020

    1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Sundial Homes (Castlemore) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1975 – West of Goreway Drive, South of Countryside Drive, Ward 10 - Planning References – C07E15.009 and 21T-05041B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received;

    2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Sundial Homes (Castlemore) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1975; and

    3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Sundial Homes (Castlemore) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-1975 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

    Carried

10.2.10
^ Staff Report re: The Alternate Process for Consideration of All-way Stop Signs – Ward 10
 

  • CW266-2020

    1. That the report titled: The Alternate Process for Consideration of All-way Stop Signs – Ward 10, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received; and,

    2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at Saint Hubert Drive and Concorde Drive (northerly intersection).

    Carried

10.3
Other/New Business
 

10.3.1
^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - October 1, 2020
 

  • CW267-2020

    That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of October 1, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, Recommendations SC038-2020 to SC040-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SC038-2020

    That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of October 1, 2020, be approved.

    SC039-2020

    That the Site Inspection request from Marissa Martindale, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of October 1, 2020, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School, 75 Jordensen Drive - Ward 6 be received;

    That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC040-2020

    That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting do now adjourn to meet again on November 5, 2020.


10.3.2
Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - October 13, 2020
 

Committee discussion took place with respect to the position of the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) outlined in Recommendation EAC021-2020, that the 400 Series Highways not be included in the streamlined Environmental Assessment (EA) process for the Heritage Heights Planning Area due to the expected environmental and social impacts.

Committee discussion on this matter included:

  • strengthening the City's support for the boulevard concept in Heritage Heights to reduce environmental impacts, and an indication that the EAC supports this option
  • position of the EAC that the streamlined EA process not be used for the Heritage Heights Planning Area to ensure a thorough review is undertaken and all impacts of the project are considered

The following motion was considered.

  • CW268-2020

    1. That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, Recommendations EAC012-2020 to EAC020-2020 and EAC022-2020 be approved, as published and circulated; and
    2. That recommendation EAC021-2020 be amended and adopted as follows:
    That it is the position of Brampton City Council, and consistent with the City position already in place with respect to the Heritage Heights Planning Area, that ERO Posting 019-2377 not include the 400 Series Highways for a streamlined Environmental Assessment, in so far as it impacts the Heritage Heights Planning Area within the City of Brampton, due to expected environmental and social impacts from the proposed 400 Series Highway Project in this part of the City, and that the Highway Project be subject to the full Environmental Assessment process.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    EAC012-2020

    That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020 be approved as amended to add the following:

    7.1. Grow Green Network Sub-Committee Report

    EAC013-2020

    That the presentation from Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020 re: Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan Refresh Update be received.

    EAC014-2020

    That the presentation by Pam Cooper, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, re: Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP) be received.

    EAC015-2020

    That the presentation by Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) be received.

    EAC016-2020

    That the presentation by Zoe Milligan, Planner I, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, re: Eco Park and One Million Trees Update be received.

    EAC017-2020

    That the verbal update from Rajbalinder Ghatoura, Committee Member, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, re: Delegation to Committee of Council - Development of a Waste Diversion Strategy be received.

    EAC018-2020

    That the Grow Green Network Sub-Committee Report, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received.

    EAC019-2020

    1. That the verbal advisory from the City Clerk's Office, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 13, 2020, re: Resignation of Environment Advisory Committee Members be received; and
    2. That the resignations of Malcolm Hamilton, Kayla Wong and Ken Lauppe, from membership on the Environment Advisory Committee be accepted.

    EAC020-2020

    That Akeem Gardner and David Laing be selected to represent the Environment Advisory Committee on the River Walk Area Urban Design Master Plan Community Liaison Team.

    EAC021-2020

    That it is the position of Brampton City Council, and consistent with the City position already in place with respect to the Heritage Heights Planning Area, that ERO Posting 019-2377 not include the 400 Series Highways for a streamlined Environmental Assessment, in so far as it impacts the Heritage Heights Planning Area within the City of Brampton, due to expected environmental and social impacts from the proposed 400 Series Highway Project in this part of the City, and that the Highway Project be subject to the full Environmental Assessment process.

    EAC022-2020

    That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.


10.4
Correspondence
 

Nil

10.5
Councillors Question Period
 

City Councillor Bowman asked about the status information previously requested on subdivision assumption with regard to builder construction of widened driveways and additional entrances (not as a part of approved subdivision plans).

J. Holmes, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, provided information regarding the subdivision review process undertaken by Public Works and Engineering, and advised that she would follow up with R. Conard, Director of Building and Chief Building Official, with respect to the information requested by the Councillor. 

10.6
Public Question Period
 

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

11.
Community Services Section
 

(Regional Councillor R. Santos, Chair; City Councillor C. Williams, Vice-Chair)

11.1
Staff Presentations
 

Nil

11.2
Reports
 

11.2.1
^ Staff Report re: Rent Relief Report: Recommendations to Support the Non-Profit and Small For-Profit Tenants within City-Owned Buildings in Response to COVID-19
 

  • CW269-2020

    1. That the report titled: Rent Relief Report: Recommendations to support the Non-Profit and Small For-Profit Tenants within City-Owned Buildings in Response to COVID-19, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, be received; and

    2. That the City of Brampton defer monthly rent payments for the Non-Profit and Small For-Profit Tenants within City-owned facilities for three (3) months (October to December 2020), and that all rents that have been deferred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will become due on January 01, 2021.

    Carried

11.3
Other/New Business
 

11.3.1
^ Minutes - Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee - October 1, 2020
 

  • CW270-2020

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of October 1, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 21, 2020, Recommendations SHF018-2020 to SHF021-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SHF018-2020

    That the Agenda for the Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of October 1, 2020, be approved as published and circulated. 

    SHF019-2020

    1. That the discussion re: Induction of 2020 Inductees in the year 2021 to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of October 1, 2020 be received;
    2. That the Induction of the Class of 2020 inductees be deferred to 2021 and that the induction of new participants in 2021 be suspended to the following year; and,
    3. That all incoming and existing applications to the Sports Hall of Fame be granted an additional year in light of the elimination of the 2020 induction ceremony.

    SHF020-2020

    That whereas the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the year 2020 was waived due to COVID-19, the nomination deadline of June 2020 for the acceptance of applications be extended to June 15, 2021.  

    SHF021-2020

    That Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on November 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.


11.4
Correspondence
 

Nil

11.5
Councillors Question Period
 

Nil

11.6
Public Question Period
 

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

12.
Referred Matters List
 

Nil

13.
Public Question Period
 

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

14.
Closed Session
 

Items 14.1 and 14.2 were added under Consent. These items were acknowledged in Open Session and the directions therein were given in accordance with the recommendations included in the respective reports. See Recommendations CW271-2020 and CW272-2020 below. 

  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 14.1:

    CW271-2020

    That staff be authorized to negotiate and a by-law be passed to authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to execute a lease agreement for the lease of approximately 4,515 square feet of space at the Kiwanis Centre for Sports Excellence, municipally known as 247 McMurchy Avenue South, to Lifemark Health Corp. for consideration at fair market value, and other terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form of agreement approved by the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried

  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 14.2:

    CW272-2020

    That the Commissioner, Community Services be delegated the authority to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton a memorandum of understanding, lease agreement, operating and maintenance agreement and any additional agreements related to the construction and operation of the tennis facility at Gore Meadows Community Centre with Karl Hale (Sports Travel Experts Inc.) on terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

    Carried

  • Item 14.3 was added under the Approval of Agenda.

    The following motion was considered.

    CW273-2020

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

    14.3. 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.

    Carried

    In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of this matter and advised that it was considered by Committee in Closed Session and no direction was given to staff.

     


14.1
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.

14.2
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

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

14.3
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.

15.
Adjournment
 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW274-2020

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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