Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente
• Regional Councillor N. Brar
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor R. Power
• Regional Councillor G. Toor
• Deputy Mayor H. Singh

Staff Present:

• Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• Rick Conard, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Paul Morrison, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, and Acting Commissioner, Community Services
• Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Brampton Transit
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m., recessed at 11:49 a.m., reconvened at 12:37 p.m. and adjourned at 1:22 p.m.

The City Clerk noted all members were present.

 

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW001-2023

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

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

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – planning matter subject to appeal in Ward 6

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil 

 

4.

Consent

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

8.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2., 10.2.3, 12.3.1, 15.1

The following motion was considered.

• CW002-2023

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2., 10.2.3, 12.3.1, 15.1

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Passing of George (Potsy) Burrows

Regional Councillor Medeiros advised Committee that George (Potsy) Burrows passed away on January 8, 2023. Mr. Burrows was born in 1918 and was a Second World War Veteran and an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 60 years. The Councillor acknowledged Mr. Burrows' war service, volunteerism, and his many contributions to the community and the sport of lacrosse. Councillor Medeiros outlined some of Mr. Burrows' achievements, which included being honoured by multiple organizations for his work and dedication in lacrosse, and receiving the Brampton Citizen of the Year Award in 1997, and receiving the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. 

Mayor Brown added that Mr. Burrows was an extraordinary and beloved resident of Brampton who loved this City, and noted that his legacy will be remembered in the City of Brampton.

Members of Council expressed their condolences to the Burrows family.  

 

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Todd Kyle, CEO, and Michael Ben, Board Chair, Brampton Public Library, re: Introduction of Brampton Library's New Strategic Plan

Todd Kyle, CEO, and Michael Ben, Board Chair, Brampton Public Library, provided a presentation regarding the Brampton Library's New Strategic Plan.

Committee discussion on this matter included the collaboration between the library and City this term, and the importance of community engagement to improve the library system.

The following motion was considered.

• CW003-2023

  That the delegation from Todd Kyle, CEO, and Michael Ben, Board Chair, Brampton Public Library, re: Introduction of Brampton Library's New Strategic Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received.

  Carried

6.2

Delegations re: Item 11.2.1 - Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Project Update

1. Marcy Burchfield, VP, Planning and Development, and Joseph Ehrlich, Director Project Planning, Metrolinx

2. Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family - Brampton residents

3. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

Marcy Burchfield, VP, Planning and Development, and Joseph Ehrlich, Director Project Planning, Metrolinx, provided a presentation entitled "Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, which included a project overview, information on the business case process, and next steps.

The delegations responded to questions from Committee regarding the economic and societal benefits of this project, and provincial funding and prioritization.

Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family - Brampton residents, expressed support for this transit project, and highlighted the transit connections and features that will save transit riders time and improve the transit experience. The delegation outlined the impact of this project for transit riders and expressed thanks to staff and Metrolinx for their efforts.   

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, advised that this is a transformational project, and provided comments on project planning and timelines, potential benefits of hiring additional staff instead of consultants, and improving access to public consultations by hosting them near affected areas.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW004-2023

  That the following delegations re: Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Project Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received: 

  1. Marcy Burchfield, VP, Planning and Development, and Joseph Ehrlich, Director Project Planning, Metrolinx

  2. Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family - Brampton residents

  3. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

  Carried

6.3

Delegations re: Item 10.2.4 - Historic Bovaird House

1. Michael Avis, Chairman, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House

2. Joanne Warren, Board Member, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House

3. Azad Goyat, Brampton resident

Note: Azad Goyat, Brampton resident, was unable to attend the meeting and the delegation was therefore withdrawn.

Michael Avis, Chairman, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House, advised Committee that The Friends of Historic Bovaird House is a volunteer-run organization, which has been operating for over 30 years. The delegation provided information on this organization's operation of the Historic Bovaird House, which included running special events and educational programming, and the acquisition of artifacts through fundraising efforts. The delegation invited Members of Council to participate in a tour of this facility.

In response to questions from Committee, the delegation expressed support for expanding the working relationship between the City and The Friends of Historic Bovaird House.

Committee discussion on this matter included the potential role of a curator for the Historic Bovaird House, and engaging with the Region of Peel on the potential involvement of PAMA in this facility. 

Joanne Warren, Board Member, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House, provided information to Committee on the extensive work of the volunteers in operating the Historic Bovaird House, acknowledged their knowledge, dedication, skills and love for local history, and highlighted various features and special events held at this facility. The delegation advised Committee that The Friends of Historic Bovaird House would like to continue to enhance this facility in partnership with the City, to ensure the public continues to experience Brampton's history and enjoy this asset. In addition, the delegation invited Members of Council to visit and experience the Historic Bovaird House.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Purchase of artifacts by The Friends of Historic Bovaird House through fundraising efforts
• Number of volunteer hours dedicated to the operation of the Historic Bovaird House, by The Friends of Historic Bovaird House
• Budget request for the Robinson Barn restoration
• Relationship between the City and The Friends of Historic Bovaird House
• Potential role of a Curator, and benefits of PAMA resources for this facility

In response to a question from Committee, Michael Avis indicated that the resources of PAMA, and a more formal partnership, would be beneficial to the Historic Bovaird House.

Committee thanked The Friends of Historic Bovaird House volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

The following motion was considered.

• CW005-2023

  That the delegations re: Historic Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received:

  1. Michael Avis, Chairman, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House

  2. Joanne Warren, Board Member, The Friends of Historic Bovaird House

  Carried

6.4

Delegations re: Algoma University Update

1. Craig Fowler, Vice President, Growth & External Relations, Algoma University

2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

3. Azad Goyat, Brampton resident

Anes Rachid, Interim Sector Manager, Innovation and Technologies, Economic Development Office, provided welcoming remarks and introduced delegations 6.4 to 6.12, Brampton's Innovation District partners and start-ups. 

Note: Azad Goyat, Brampton resident, was unable to attend the meeting, and the delegation was therefore withdrawn.

Craig Fowler, Vice President, Growth & External Relations, Algoma University, provided an update on Algoma University, which included information regarding the campus renovation and expansion, enrollment, recruitment, marketing, programming, community engagement, and economic impact.  

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with respect to Algoma's University's enrollment growth, raised the issue of student housing in Brampton, and sought information regarding:

• student housing for Algoma University students
• number of international students compared to domestic students
• tracking of international graduating students by the university to determine if they contribute to the local economy after graduation
• international recruiting agents prioritization on volume of students over quality 
• lack of oversight functions by Algoma University, and the need for accountability to residents 

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.5

Delegation from Usha Srinivasan, Director, Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), re: Brampton Venture Zone Update

Usha Srinivasan, Director, Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), provided an update on the Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ), which included information regarding their industries, graduating companies to date, economic impact of these companies, and additional companies joining the BVZ.

In response to questions from Committee the delegation provided information on the BVZ process for soliciting start-ups. 

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.6

Delegation from Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator, re: Altitude Accelerator Update

Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator, provided an update on the Altitude Accelerator, which included information regarding the impact of this incubator, client portfolio, advisers and partnerships. A promotional video was played.

The delegation responded to questions from Committee regarding the availability of Brampton-specific metrics and innovation partners in Brampton.  

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.7

Delegation from Charles Finlay, Founding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), re: Cybersecure Catalyst Update

Charles Finlay, Founding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), provided an updated on the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, which included information regarding its success and national recognition, the Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP), where ACTP graduates work, and the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator.

The delegation responded to questions from Committee regarding how to capitalize on the opportunity for Brampton to be a global player in cybersecurity, the role of the Economic Development Office to promote Brampton and attract business investment, measuring start-up successes, and promoting Brampton expertise in cybersecurity.

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.8

Delegation from Sunil Sharma, Managing Director, Toronto, Founder Institute Incorporated, re: Brampton and Founder Institute Partnership

Sunil Sharma, Managing Director, Toronto, Founder Institute Incorporated, provided an update on the City of Brampton and Founder Institute Partnership, and provided information regarding the number of Founder Institute startups, the rigorous three-month program and graduation requirements, program mentors, immigration interest through global network and partnerships, and Brampton Founder companies.

The delegation and staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the promotion of the Founder Institute program in Brampton.

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.9

Delegation from Saba Tauseef and Tauseef Riaz, Co-founders, ConsidraCare, re: Senior Care Technology in Brampton

Saba Tauseef and Tauseef Riaz, Co-founders, ConsidraCare, provided information regarding ConsidraCare senior care technology in Brampton, which included information on automated, affordable and quality home care delivery for seniors, senior home care industry challenges, rapid growth of the ConsidraCare operation, and Brampton's competitive advantage for growth.

Committee discussion on this matter included:

• the need for this service in Brampton, to allow seniors to age at home while receiving quality care
• how the City can assist this business
• healthcare challenges in Brampton
• the need to educate the community about the availability of this service
• request for data on how this business is helping to reduce hospital visits

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.10

Delegation from James Hayes, Co-founder and CEO, Cyber Legends Inc., re: Cyber Legends Inc. Update

James Hayes, Co-founder and CEO, Cyber Legends Inc., provided an update on Cyber Legends Inc., and provided information on cyber bullying and abuse, challenges in keeping children safe, role of the Brampton K-8 education system, the cyber safety game-based learning platform, how the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst helps Cyber Legends protect Brampton, and the introduction and launch of this program in Ontario school boards.

Committee discussion on this matter included:

• use of technology by children and the need to ensure they are protected
• remote location of this business and use of the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst space  

See Item 6.12 - Recommendation CW006-2023

 

6.11

Delegation from Joella Almedia, CEO and Co-founder, MedEssit, re: MedEssit Update

Note: The delegation was unable to attend the meeting, and the delegation was therefore withdrawn. 

 

6.12

Delegation from Shoaib Ahmed, CEO and Co-founder, Scooty, re: Scooty Update

Shoaib Ahmed, CEO and Co-founder, Scooty, provided an update on Scooty, a micromobility company, which included information on:

• how this business started and support from the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
• the success of Ontario's first micromobility pilot program in Brampton
• the official launch of this program in April 2023
• the support and opportunities provided through the Brampton Venture Zone
• securing the largest grant in Ontario's history to develop transit integrated mobility
• an invitation from American Express to share information about Scooty, and their interest to learn more about Brampton

The delegation expressed thanks to Members of Council, the Economic Development Office and the Brampton Venture Zone for their support. 

Committee members congratulated Scooty on their success and expressed excitement for the launch of the micromobility program in Brampton this Spring. 

 

A motion was introduced to receive delegation Items 6.4 to 6.10 and 6.12.

The motion was considered as follows.

• CW006-2023

  That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received:

  6.4. Algoma University Update:

  1. Craig Fowler, Vice President, Growth & External Relations, Algoma University

  2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

  6.5. Usha Srinivasan, Director, Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), re: Brampton Venture Zone Update

  6.6. Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator, re: Altitude Accelerator Update

  6.7. Charles Finlay, Founding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), re: Cybersecure Catalyst Update

  6.8. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director, Toronto, Founder Institute, Incorporated, re: Brampton and Founder Institute Partnership

  6.9. Saba Tauseef and Tauseef Riaz, Co-founders, ConsidraCare, re: Senior Care Technology in Brampton

  6.10. James Hayes, Co-founder and CEO, Cyber Legends Inc., re: Cyber Legends Inc. Update

  6.12. Shoaib Ahmed, CEO and Co-founder, Scooty, re: Scooty Update

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

A. Hoffman, Government Relations Specialist, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

The following motion was considered.

• CW007-2023

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received.

  Carried

8.

Legislative Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil 

 

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Professional Real Estate Advisory, Negotiation and Brokerage Services for a One (1) Year Period  

• CW008-2023

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Professional Real Estate, Advisory, Negotiation and Brokerage Services for a One (1) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Professional Real Estate, Advisory, Negotiation and Brokerage Services.

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

Nil 

 

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

 

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

 

8.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions 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.

Economic Development Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

9.2

Reports

Nil

 

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.

 

10.

Corporate Services Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2023 

• CW009-2023

  1. That the report titled: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received; 

  2. That the City of Brampton consents to a by-law delegating the upper tier tax ratio setting authority within the Region of Peel to the lower-tier municipalities and to a continuation of the apportionment methodology in place for the 2022 tax year; and

  3. That a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region of Peel before March 1, 2023.

  Carried

10.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – End User Technology Products and Desktop Management Services for a Three (3) Year Period 

• CW010-2023

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – End User Technology Products and Desktop Management Services for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of End User Technology Products and Desktop Management Services for a Three (3) Year Period.

  Carried

10.2.3

^ Staff Report re: 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-Law

• CW011-2023

  1. That the report titled: 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received;

  2. That a by-law be enacted in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in the form attached to this report as Appendix A, to authorize the temporary short-term borrowing of funds, if considered necessary by the Treasurer, to meet current expenditures for the year 2023, until sufficient taxes are collected and other non-tax revenue are received.

  Carried

10.2.4

Staff Report re: Governance and Management Options for the Bovaird House

Item 10.4.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Option 3 in the staff report (Service Level Agreement through Expression of Interest/Request for Proposal), and the opportunity for The Friends of Historic Bovaird House to participate in this process
• Initiation of discussions with the Region of Peel regarding the potential role of PAMA in the operation of the Historic Bovaird House
• Indication that Planning, Building and Growth Management staff would provide greater oversight of the operations at Historic Bovaird House, by The Friends of Historic Bovaird House, and report to Council with updates
• Modernization, accountability and creation of a governance structure for the operation of the Historic Bovaird House
• Recognition and ongoing participation of The Friends of Historic Bovaird House volunteers who have contributed to the Historic Bovaird House
• Adherence to the original purpose/use of the Historic Bovaird House, and an indication that other potential uses will be subject to Council's consideration

The following motion was considered.

• CW012-2023

  1. That the report titled: Governance and Management Options for the Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received;

  2. That Option 3 identified in this report be approved; 

  3. That staff be directed to undertake discussions with the Region of Peel with regard to interest in partnering in operation and/or oversight by PAMA of Bovaird House; 

  4. That the Planning, Building and Growth Management Department provide oversight of the current Friends of Historic Bovaird House until a new governance model is fully implemented; and

  5. That the correspondence from Jack Drew, Brampton resident, re: Item 10.2.4 - Governance and Management Options for the Bovaird House, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received.

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

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Brar

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Other/New Business

Nil

 

10.4

Correspondence

10.4.1

Correspondence from Jack Drew, Brampton resident, re: Item 10.2.4 - Governance and Management Options for the Bovaird House

Dealt with under Item 10.2.4 - Recommendation CW012-2023

 

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

 

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. 

Gloria Berger addressed Committee in person, and asked a question regarding Item 10.2.4 (Governance and Management Options for the Bovaird House) in regard to whether Option 3 in the staff report would provide for an on-site Curator for Historic Bovaird House, as this would be required in order to obtain museum status and  secure grants.

S. Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, confirmed that this is the intent of Option 3. 

 

11.

Public Works and Engineering Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil 

 

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

Staff Report re: Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Project Update

The following motion was considered.

• CW013-2023

  1. That the report titled: Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Project Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be received; and

  2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx for information.

  Carried

11.2.2

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment – Gage Park Ice Track and Refrigeration Plant – Ward 3

Staff responded to questions from Committee, and provided details regarding, increased project costs. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Request for a breakdown of the added costs for this project 
• Increased costs associated with inflation, code compliance recommendations and tree protection requirements
• Information regarding tree protection requirements, and confirmation that they were considered in consultation with Forestry staff
• Request for proposal process
• Concern regarding the functionality of the existing equipment
• Construction timeline and the need to minimize construction disruption in Gage Park
  • Staff confirmed that other Gage Park facilities (e.g. splash pad, playground, washrooms) will remain open during construction
• Process for relocating Gage Park events
• Request that the City's ice season be extended and that outdoor rinks open as early as the City of Toronto
• Consideration of the use of barriers or curbs on ice rinks
• Chinguacousy Park ice rink refrigeration system
• Electrical issues at Gage Park, which need to be addressed due to the impact on events

The following motion was considered.

• CW014-2023

  That the report titled: Budget Amendment – Gage Park Ice Track and Refrigeration Plant – Ward 3, to the January 18, 2023 Committee of Council Meeting, be referred to the January 25, 2023 meeting of Council.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

Nil

 

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.

 

12.

Community Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

12.2

Reports

Nil

 

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee - December 1, 2022

• CW015-2023

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of December 1, 2022, Recommendations SHF023-2022 to SHF027-2022 to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 18, 2023, be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SHF023-2022

  That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall Fame Committee meeting of December 1, 2022 be approved as published and circulated. 

  SHF024-2022

  That the Minutes of the Nomination Sub-Committee Meeting of  September 29, 2022 to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of December 1, 2022 be received. 

  SHF025-2022

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

  13.1. Open Meeting Exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act 2001:  

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

  SHF026-2022

  That the direction agreed upon within Closed Session, be approved, and that the official results be announced by media release once approved by Council.

  SHF027-2022

  That Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on a date to be determined.  

   

  
  

12.4

Correspondence

Nil

 

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

 

12.6

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.

 

13.

Referred Matters List

Nil

 

14.

Public Question Period

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

 

15.

Closed Session

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

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - property acquisition matter

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

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – planning matter subject to appeal in Ward 6

Item 15.1 was added to consent. The following motion was considered pursuant to this item.

• CW016-2023

  That a by-law be passed to approve and ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed by the Corporation of the City of Brampton for the acquisition of:

  (i) properties at 94, 96, 98 and 100 Railroad Street, Brampton (approx. 1.41 acres) legally described as   PT LT 7 CON 1 WHS CHINGUACOUSY AS IN RO600933;BRAMPTON, PT LT 7 CON 1WHS CHINGUACOUSY AS IN RO644809; BRAMPTON, PT LT 7 CON 1 WHS CHINGUACOUSY AS IN RO10117513; BRAMPTON, PT LT 7 CON 1 CHINGUACOUSY AS IN RO922636; BRAMPTON;

  That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute any agreements or other documents necessary for the completion of the City’s acquisition of the properties at 94, 96, 98 and 100 Railroad Street, Brampton (the “subject property”), on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; 

  That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $14,500,000 (inclusive of all taxes, due diligence costs, legal fees, and other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of the subject property with funding to be transferred from Reserve # 2 – Cash in lieu of Parkland.

  That staff be directed to make a pre-payment of Land Transfer Tax payable in connection with the acquisition of the subject property to the Minister of Finance.

  Carried

• There was Committee consensus to not move into closed session to deal with Item 15.2.

  The following motion was considered.

  CW017-2023

  That the following item be referred to the January 25, 2023 meeting of Council:

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

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – planning matter subject to appeal in Ward 6

  Carried

15.1

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

15.2

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW018-2023

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on February 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried