Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

11:00 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente
• Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor R. Power
• Regional Councillor G. Singh 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 11:03 a.m., recessed at 1:16 p.m., reconvened at 2:15 p.m., and recessed again at 4:13 p.m. At 4:31 p.m., Committee moved into Closed Session, recessed at 6:17 p.m., reconvened at 6:49 p.m. and adjourned at 6:49 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 Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Power, Regional Councillor Singh Toor and Deputy Mayor Singh 

Members absent during roll call: Regional Councillor Medeiros (arrived at 11:16 a.m. - personal)

 

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW406-2022

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Add:

  The following delegation under Item 6.3 - Proposed Brampton Autism Centre

  2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

  8.3.4 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

  10.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Medical Innovation Committee

  11.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: CAO Performance Review Committee

  11.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations

  To Refer the following items to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

  8.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Beautification of Local Neighbourhoods        

  8.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Supporting and Empowering Women at the City of Brampton

  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.

(9.2.1, 9.2.2, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 12.2.2)

The following motion was considered.

• CW407-2022

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022 be approved as part of Consent:

  9.2.1, 9.2.2, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 12.2.2 

  Carried

5.

Announcements

Nil   

 

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Possible Delegations re: Proposed Amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law regarding Schedule 5 Tow Truck Licensing and the Business Licensing By-law regarding the Vehicle Pound Facility Licensing

Public notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on November 30, 2022.

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that there were no delegations registered or present in the meeting to address Committee with respect to this matter.

See Item 9.2.3 - Recommendation CW424-2022 

 

6.2

Delegation from Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, and Emmanuelle Bolduc, Marketing Manager, Urben Blu Inc. re: Smart Self-Cleaning Vandalproof Prefabricated Washroom

Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, and Emmanuelle Bolduc, Marketing Manager, Urben Blu Inc., provided a presentation regarding the Urben Blu smart self-cleaning vandalproof prefabricated washrooms.

The delegations responded to questions from Committee regarding the following:

• Product demonstration and installations in Ontario municipalities
• Accessibility and customizability of this product

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Possible implementation of a pilot program with Urben Blu
• The need for a washroom solution in highly utilized City parks
• Varying opinions from residents regarding washroom facilities in parks
• The need for staff to report back on the need for these facilities, operational costs, and options in the marketplace

The following motion was considered.

• CW408-2022

  That the delegation from Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, and Emmanuelle Bolduc, Marketing Manager, Urben Blu Inc. re: Smart Self-Cleaning Vandalproof Prefabricated Washroom, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.3

Delegations re: Proposed Brampton Autism Centre

Glenn De Baeremaeker, Chair, and Geetha Moorthy, Founder and Executive Director, South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC), sought Committee's support for a partnership between the City and the SAAAC to create an autism centre in Brampton. Information was provided regarding the centre established in the City of Toronto, the Brampton proposal, which included details on space and funding requirements from the City, and the community need for a centre in Brampton. The delegation requested that Council direct staff to continue to work with the SAAAC on options for an autism centre in Brampton.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Grant programs and financial barriers for families to access services for autism
• Donations and fundraising efforts to financially support families in need
• Waiting list for access to these services
• Indication that the proposed centre would support Brampton families first
• Partnership opportunities and location options for this centre
• Availability of grant programs for the autism centre from senior levels of government
• Annual budget and fundraising for the Toronto centre
• Space requirements and opportunities

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided information and expressed concerns regarding the impact of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism, and outlined the importance of focusing on the acquisition of language versus speaking, prioritizing the child's needs over the wants of parents, and consulting people with autism.

The following motion was considered.

• CW409-2022

  That the following delegations re: Proposed Brampton Autism Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration: 

  1.    Glenn De Baeremaeker, Chair, and Geetha Moorthy, Founder and Executive Director, South Asian Autism Awareness Centre

  2.    Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Current Rate of Inflation and Union Contracts

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided a presentation entitled "Current Rate of Inflation and Union Contracts", which included information regarding how inflation may impact union contracts, wages of unionized employees compared to housing affordability in the City, and the need to plan for increased staffing costs in the 2023 budget.

The following motion was considered.

• CW410-2022

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Current Rate of Inflation and Union Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Property Taxes in Brampton

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with respect to the matter of property taxes, provided information on how tax rates are determined, outlined the need to educate and demonstrate to residents the value and quality of services provided, and suggested that a workshop be scheduled for Members of Council to increase their understanding of property taxes.

The following motion was considered.

• CW411-2022

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Property Taxes in Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Update on Transit Ridership

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided information to Committee regarding the transit experience in Wards 3 and 4, commute times for riders, use of transit by international students, demand for transit and shortage of capacity to deliver service, and the need to increase transit service to meet demand.

The following motion was considered.

• CW412-2022

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Update on Transit Ridership, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.7

Delegation from Kevin Troake, CEO, Concord in the City, re: Parking of Coffee Truck at 8850 McLaughlin Road

Kevin Troake, CEO, Concord in the City, provided a presentation to Committee regarding the Concord in the City Day Program, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities by providing them with job skills through the operation of a coffee truck. The delegation provided details on this program and requested that consideration be given to allowing this organization to park their coffee truck at a suitable location on City-owned lands, with access to an electrical outlet, where they can operate from and continue the job training program year-round. The delegation added that the property located at 8850 McLaughlin Road would be an ideal location.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Expression of thanks to Concord in the City for their work, and support for their request
• Potential parking locations for the coffee truck, including Gage Park
• Operating costs for the day program and potential expansion of this program
• Program information and benefits for the participants

The following motion was considered.

• CW413-2022

  That the delegation from Kevin Troake, CEO, Concord in the City, re: Parking of Coffee Truck at 8850 McLaughlin Road, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration.

  Carried

6.8

Delegation from Keba Thomas, Haus Organics - Eco-favoring products, re: Proposal for Blanketed Regional Representation from Indigenous and African Descendants

Note: The delegation noted a correction to the subject line of this item to read as "Proposal for Blanketed Regional Representation from Indigenous and African Descendants".

Keba Thomas, Haus Organics - Eco-favoring products, provided a presentation entitled "Brampton, Where's the Needed Change", which included information on the Brampton 2040 Vision, UNDRIP Calls to Action, UNDPAD recommendations, community citywide guiding philosophies and principles, diversity in Brampton, and a proposal for blanketed regional representation from Indigenous and African descendants.

The following motion was considered.

• CW414-2022

  That the delegation from Keba Thomas, Haus Organics - Eco-favoring products, re: Proposal for Blanketed Regional Representation from Indigenous and African Descendants, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.9

Delegations re: Petition to Change Municipal Ward Boundaries

The video delegations from Cody Vatcher and Cindy-Ann Williams, Brampton residents, were played, and included information with respect to the following: 

• Petition submitted to reduce the size of Council and change ward boundaries
• Provisions under the Municipal Act, Section 223 (1), relating to the subject petition and action by Council
• Impact of the imbalance of ward populations, including the impact on the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community
• Potential benefits of reducing the size of Council, including cost savings and alignment with the number of representatives on Regional Council

In response to questions from Committee, staff provided information with respect to the following:

• Requirement under the Municipal Act for Council to act on the request for a ward boundary review
  • Clarification was provided that the Municipal Act does not require Council to act on the request to reduce the size of Council
• History of ward boundary reviews in Brampton, and the anticipated completion of a new review in 2023
• Information to be provided to Council through a staff report on various considerations for the ward boundary review, which will include Council composition
• Benchmarking of ward boundary reviews undertaken in other municipalities, including the use of external consultants

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Potential impact of Provincial decisions regarding regional governance on the ward boundary review
• Legislative requirements for Council to act on the petition as it relates to the ward boundary review, and the appeal process
• Indication that staff will report back to Committee with information on this matter

The following motion was considered.

• CW415-2022

  That the video delegations and petition from Cody Vatcher and Cindy-Ann Williams, Brampton residents, re: Petition to Change Municipal Ward Boundaries, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.10

Delegation from Yvonne Squires, Brampton resident, re: Item 9.3.1 - Discussion re: Residential Landlord Licensing and Code of Conduct

Item 9.3.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Yvonne Squires, Brampton resident, expressed concerns to Committee regarding the lack of control over basement apartments/second units in Brampton, and outlined issues relating to property standards, parking, and number of people in these units. The delegation requested that staff provide information on second units and the investigation process. 

Regional Councillor Santos advised that many Brampton residents share similar concerns, and requested that staff report back on options relating to residential landlord licensing, to include code of conduct, comparison to actions of other municipalities, and fees and other accountability measures in use. 

The following motions were considered.

• CW416-2022

  That the delegation from Yvonne Squires, Brampton resident, re: Item 9.3.1 - Discussion re: Residential Landlord Licensing and Code of Conduct, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried
• CW417-2022

  That staff be requested to report on options in relation to Residential Landlord Licensing, to include Code of Conduct, comparison to actions of other municipalities, and fees and other accountability measures in use.

  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, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). 

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

• Impact of Bill 23 on the City and Regional Official Plans
• Consultation timelines for Bill 23 regulations

The following motion was considered.

• CW418-2022

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

8.

Community Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil  

 

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

Staff Report re: CAA Master Plan and Multipurpose Cricket Facility Development Framework

The following motion was considered.

• CW419-2022

  1. That the report re: CAA Master Plan and Multipurpose Cricket Facility Development Framework, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received;

  2. That Council approve in principle the conceptual CAA Master Plan (Appendix A);

  3. That staff proceed with the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the CAA Lands with the Multipurpose Cricket Facility in Q1 2023, including the implementation of the communications and engagement framework; and

  4. That staff return to Council in Q3 of 2023 with a report on the outcome of the EOI process. 

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Beautification of Local Neighbourhoods

Referred under Approval of Agenda - Recommendation CW406-2022 

 

 

8.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: Update on Bovaird House - Brampton Barn Spending and Reporting

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Reconstruction of the Robinson Barn at Bovaird House (approved budget, spending to date, RFP cancellation, structural audit of parts)
• Consideration of Council Resolution C330-2022   

The following motion was introduced:

1. That Resolution C330-2022 be referred to Internal Audit for review within its 2023 workplan:

"C330-2022

Whereas controversy in national media has caused public concern around the barn moved to the Bovaird house from Caledon;

Therefore be it resolved that: 

1.  all payments for this project be immediately suspended; and 

2.  the file be referred to Community Services Section of Committee of Council to develop modern and transparent expense reporting obligations along with a professional business plan in line with the City 2040 vision”; 

2. That unused capital project funds be transferred to the general rate stabilization reserve, subject to consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations

 Further Committee discussion included the following:

• History and heritage significance of the Bovaird House property, and the importance of preserving Brampton's history
• Operation of the Bovaird House by the Friends of Bovaird House volunteer group on behalf of the City, and the resulting costs savings for the City
• Background information regarding the donation of this property to the City
• Sourcing of materials to reconstruct the Robinson Barn
• Request that Internal Audit review the nature of the Friends of Bovaird House group, and payment for the construction of a cabin on the property

The following amendment to clause one of the motion above was introduced to read as follows:

1.  That Resolution C330-2022 be referred to Internal Audit for review within its 2023 workplan, including the process whereby this resolution came about, the question of payment origins, and the nature of the Friends of Bovaird House organization:

Further Committee discussion included the following:

• Role of the Brampton Heritage Board in making decisions relating to the Bovaird House and potential conflicts of interest
• Opportunity for expressions of interest from other organizations to operate the Bovaird House
• Clarification from staff that the Friends of Bovaird House is a volunteer group, and citizen appointments are not made by the Council
• Status of a legal agreement with the Friends of Bovaird House 
• Alternative options/governance models for the operation of the Bovaird House, and the potential operational and financial impacts for the City
• Possibility of gaining museum status for the Bovaird House to access grant funding from senior levels of government

A further amendment to the motion was introduced to add the following clause:

3. That staff be requested to review and report to January 18, 2023 meeting of Committee of Council on potential alternative means to the operation of Bovaird House, including governance, operational impacts, appointment of citizen volunteers, and funding options.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

• CW420-2022

  1.  That Resolution C330-2022 be referred to Internal Audit for review within its 2023 workplan, including the process whereby this resolution came about, the question of payment origins, and the nature of the Friends of Bovaird House organization:

  "C330-2022
  Whereas controversy in national media has caused public concern around the barn moved to the Bovaird house from Caledon;
  Therefore be it resolved that: 
  1.  all payments for this project be immediately suspended; and 
  2.  the file be referred to Community Services Section of Committee of Council to develop modern and transparent expense reporting obligations along with a professional business plan in line with the City 2040 vision”; 

  2. That unused capital project funds be transferred to the general rate stabilization reserve, subject to consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations; and 

  3. That staff be requested to review and report to January 18, 2023 meeting of Committee of Council on potential alternative means to the operation of Bovaird House, including governance, operational impacts, appointment of citizen volunteers, and funding options.

  Carried

8.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Supporting and Empowering Women at the City of Brampton

Referred under Approval of Agenda - Recommendation CW406-2022 

 

8.3.4

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

The following motion was considered.

• CW421-2022

  That the following item be referred to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

  Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

  Carried

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

 

8.5

Councillors Question Period

In response to a question from Regional Councillor Palleschi, M. Kallideen, CAO, explained that the start time of this meeting was delayed for a Provincial announcement. Councillor Palleschi advised that he did not support this decision. 

 

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.

Legislative Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law – Amendment to Schedule A

• CW422-2022

  1. That the report titled: Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law – Amendment to Schedule A, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend By-law 218-2019 Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking), by adding the additional penalties in Appendix 1 to this report to Schedule A of the by-law.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Update regarding the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) 

• CW423-2022

  That the report titled: Update regarding the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA), to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022,  be received.

  Carried

9.2.3

Staff Report re: Towing and Storage Working Group Recommendations Update - By-law Regulated Towing and Storage Fee Increase

Deputy Mayor Singh thanked staff for the subject report and indicated that feedback from the industry was positive.

The following motion was considered. 

• CW424-2022

  1. That the report re: Towing and Storage Working Group Recommendations Update: By-law Regulated Towing and Storage Fee Increase, be received;

  2. That the fee set out in the Mobile Licensing By-Law 67-2014, as amended, of Schedule 5 in subsection 8(s) for the re-tow rate of $110.00 be amended to $150.00;

  3. That the fee set out in the Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, of Schedule 5 in subsection 16(2) for the per kilometer rate be amended from $3.25 per KM to $3.50 per KM;

  4. That the fee set out in the Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, of Schedule 27, in Section 5 for an all-inclusive storage fee be amended from $60.00 to $75.00; and

  5. That the amended fees be effective as of January 1, 2023.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Discussion re: Residential Landlord Licensing and Code of Conduct

Dealt with under Item 6.10 - Recommendation CW417-2022

 

 

9.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Property Standards Enforcement

Regional Councillor Santos introduced the following motion:

That staff be requested to report by the end of first quarter of 2023 on options for proactive by-law enforcement on property standards to include detailed and seasonal blitzes and increasing of fines.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Timeline for a report back to Committee
• Licensing of landlords
• Implementation of proactive enforcement
• Communication of enforcement blitzes and increased fines to residents
• AMPS system and confirmation from staff that unpaid fines are added to the property tax bill
• Enforcement of properties with recurring offenses
• Authority for staff to access and enforce property standards in rear yards 

The following motion was considered.

• CW425-2022

  That staff be requested to report by the end of first quarter of 2023 on options for proactive by-law enforcement on property standards to include detailed and seasonal blitzes and increasing of fines.

  Carried

9.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Third Party Advertisers in the Municipal Election

Committee discussion took place and staff responded to questions regarding third party advertisers. Topics of discussion included the following:

• Number of registered third party advertisers in 2018 and 2022
• Complaints/issues with a third party advertiser in 2022
• Oversight challenges
• Council Member concerns with third party advertisers, including misinformation

The following motion was considered.

• CW426-2022

  That a communication be sent from the Mayor on behalf of Council to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the concerns of Council with regard to activities of Third Party Advertisers, with copy to all Brampton MPPs, FCM and AMO.

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

Nil 

 

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil 

9.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions 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.

Economic Development Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: 2023 Economic Development Investment Attraction Missions

• CW427-2022

  1. That the report titled: 2023 Economic Development Investment Attraction Missions, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

  2. That Council approve the planned 2023 Investment Attraction Missions, as outlined in this report; and 

  3. That the CAO, in consultation with the Director of Economic Development, be authorized to approve investment missions which are not currently on the list of 2023 Investment Missions as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall economic development strategy and 2023 budget; and

  4. That the CAO, be authorized to approve participation by Mayor and members of Council in investment missions which are not currently on the list of 2023 Investment Missions as such opportunities arise.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Medical Innovation Committee

Deputy Mayor Singh addressed Committee with respect to the medical school project in Brampton, and suggested that a committee be established to attract business around this school to encourage medical innovation.

The following motion was considered.

• CW428-2022

  That the City Clerk work with the CAO, Economic Development Office, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)  to create terms of reference for a Medical Innovation Committee, to include the Chair and Vice Chair of Planning and Chair and Vice Chair of Economic Development. 

  Carried

10.4

Correspondence

Nil 

 

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil 

 

10.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions 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.

Corporate Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil 

 

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 2nd Quarter 2022

• CW429-2022

  That the report titled: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 2^nd Quarter 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Active Consulting Service Contracts

• CW430-2022

  That the report titled: Active Consulting Service Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Advertising on City Property Policy Update

• CW431-2022

  1. That the report titled: Advertising on City Property Policy Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 7, 2022, be received; and 

  2. That the Advertising on City Property Policy be approved, as amended.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: City of Brampton 50th Anniversary - January 2024

Deputy Mayor Singh addressed Committee with respect to the City's 50th anniversary in January 2024, and asked staff about the City's plans for this celebration.

R. Conard, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services, advised that preliminary discussions and planning have commenced for a year-long celebration, Council Members and residents will be engaged in the planning process, and progress reports will be provided at future Committee meetings.

 

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: CAO Performance Review Committee

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Singh, P. Fay, City Clerk, provided clarification on the Council appointments to the CAO Performance Review Committee. 

 

11.3.3

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations

The following motion was considered.

• CW432-2022

  That the following item be referred to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

  11.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations.

  Carried

11.4

Correspondence

Nil 

 

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil 

 

11.6

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions 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.

Public Works and Engineering Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

 

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

Staff Report re: Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place - Ward 7 (File I.AC)

Committee discussion on this matter included a request for ward pairing meetings with staff to review concerns relating to parking, traffic and bike lanes in the vicinity of schools, in respective wards.

The following motion was considered.

• CW433-2022

  1. That the report titled: Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place - Ward 7 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; 

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Marmora Place between a point 70 metres north of Maitland Street and a point 20 metres north of Maitland Street; and

  3. That staff be requested to meet with ward pairings to discuss similar concerns in respective wards within the vicinity of schools.

  Carried

12.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Public Works Repairs East Side 

• CW434-2022

  1. That the report titled: Request To Begin Procurement for Public Works Repairs East Side, to Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Public Works Repairs East Side.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Storm Water Management Ponds and Beaver Concerns

Regional Councillor Santos expressed concerns regarding the impact of beavers on stormwater management ponds, and asked questions regarding the design of these ponds and considerations, if any, for beaver populations. 

Staff provided information to Committee regarding the inspection of ponds and associated costs, installation of deterrent devices, collaboration with the Region of Peel on best practices for beaver management, and exploring design options to address this issue and prevent future occurrences.  

The following motion was considered.

• CW435-2022

  That staff be requested to report on the impact and costs related to beaver population in storm water management ponds.

  Carried

12.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: Use of Traffic Cameras for Accident Investigations and Careless Driving Deterrence

Mayor Brown outlined resident concerns relating to reckless driving in the City, and outlined the need for tools, such as traffic cameras, to deter and investigate reckless driving incidents and improve safety in the City. Mayor Brown requested that staff provide information on the cost of these cameras during the 2023 budget deliberations.

The following motion was considered.

• CW436-2022

  That staff be requested to report on options and costs with regard to use of traffic cameras for accident investigations and careless driving deterrence.

  Carried

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 recommendations 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

The following motion was considered.

• CW437-2022

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

  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) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

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

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - property lease matter

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

  Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them;; 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 - naming rights matter

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

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

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - property lease matter

  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 direction was given. See Recommendation CW438-2022

  15.2 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given. See Recommendation CW439-2022

  15.3 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given.

  15.4 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session and procedural direction was given to refer this matter to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting.

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

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

   

  
  

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.1:

  CW438-2022

  1. 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 one (1) property:

  i. property at 46 Main Street North, Brampton (approx. 0.03 acres) legally described as PT LTS 7 & 9, VODDEN BLK, PL BR10 AS IN RO616595 ; BRAMPTON ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-00129, IF ENFORCEABLE. ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-04200, IF ENFORCEABLE. ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-05124, IF ENFORCEABLE, being all of PIN 14124-0029 (LT), accepted on September 16, 2022.

  2. 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 property at 46 Main Street North, Brampton, on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; 

  3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $1,350,000 (inclusive of all taxes, due diligence costs, legal fees, and other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of 46 Main Street North, Brampton with funding to be transferred from Reserve #12 – Land Sale Proceeds;

  4. That staff be directed to make a pre-payment of Land Transfer Tax payable in connection with the acquisition of 46 Main Street North, Brampton to the Minister of Finance; and

  5. That Public Works & Engineering staff be directed to initiate/complete the necessary reports, studies, abatement, renovations and permits to bring the Main Street North buildings in City-ownership to a “state of good repair” for reoccupation to tenants on a short term basis.

  Carried

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.2:

  CW439-2022

  1.  That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the Dynamic Digital Network Agreement with RCC Media Inc. and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of such agreement; and

  2. That Council enact a by-law to amend the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit digital signs on CN overpass bridges in accordance with the agreement.

  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) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

15.3

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

15.4

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

15.5

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

15.6

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW440-2022

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried