Dealt with under Consent Resolution C208-2023
The recommendations approved under consent are as follows.
CW285-2023
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
5.2. Announcement - Municipal World - 2023 Woman of the Year Award
Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Brar
6.4. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 7.1 - Government Relations Matters
9.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Power, re: Riverstone Development at Catherwood Court
15.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Labour relations or employee negotiations
CW286-2023
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, 15.1.
CW287-2023
1. That the report from Gurmeet Singh, Senior Real Estate Coordinator, and Niven Pannu, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Surplus Declaration of City-Owned Property Located at 7752 Churchville Road, Brampton – Ward 6, be received; and
2. That the property not be deemed surplus for the duration of this term of Council and preferably for all future terms of Council as well.
CW288-2023
1. That the report from Mike Mulick, Manager, Animal Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Updates to the Pet Licensing Program, be received;
2. That the expiry date for dog and cat licences be changed from every calendar year to 365 or 730 days from purchase;
3. That amendments to Dog By-law 250-2005 to allow for one-year and two-year licences be approved; and
4. That amendments to User Fee By-law 380-2003, with respect to pet licence fees beginning November 1, 2023, be approved.
CW289-2023
That the delegation from Parth Kadekar, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Petition for more Pickleball Courts in Brampton, be referred to staff for consideration and report thereon, within the first quarter of 2024, in association with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
CW290-2023
1. That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received; and
2. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Item 7.1 - Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW291-2023
Whereas:
1. Canada, now reaching 40 million in population, continues to experience record-breaking growth, with Brampton considered one of the fastest growing big cities in the country;
2. Our country’s successful growth is intrinsically linked to our cities, towns and communities;
3. Like all Canadians, Brampton residents are facing acute challenges, including housing shortages, homelessness, a lack of mental health support, extreme weather events, concern for public safety and a reliance on aging infrastructure;
4. We want our kids to play in well-kept parks and enjoy lively community centres, our businesses to transport goods on maintained municipal roads and bridges, our senior citizens to be able to live affordably, our students to have a reliable transit system, our newcomers to find suitable housing, our families to be raised in a safe and healthy environment, and our most vulnerable to have access to much-needed support;
5. As Canadians grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, municipalities like Brampton, which was stigmatized as a “hot-spot” tackled challenges both within and outside of their traditional jurisdiction, including public health, housing and emergency services which clearly exposed the vulnerability of our local services;
6. Emerging from the pandemic, we've seen federal and provincial sales and income taxes increase rapidly while overall municipal property tax revenue has remained flat—or even declined—when accounting for inflation and population growth;
7. Municipalities are operating within a nineteenth-century revenue system based mostly on property tax collection, to respond to 21st-century responsibilities and evolving needs of Canadians;
8. Municipalities manage more than 60 percent of Canada’s public infrastructure yet only receive between 8 and 10 cents for each tax dollar collected;
9. Municipalities, like Brampton are rising to meet these challenges with leadership and innovation but are constrained by an outdated framework that was not designed for the realities of 2023;
10. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), representing over 2,000 municipalities big and small across the country, is the national voice for Canada's local governments; and
11. In May 2023, at FCM’s Annual Conference, and with full support from the Big City Mayor’s Caucus, FCM members passed a resolution outlining the need for the development of a new growth framework to support Canadian municipalities and the people who call our communities home. This resolution gives FCM a mandate to:
- Declare that Canada needs a modernized growth framework for municipalities.
- Lead the development of a Municipal Growth Framework that links municipal financial capacity to challenges such as population growth and economic growth.
- Call on the federal government to engage with FCM in the development of this framework;
12. FCM’s call for a modernized growth framework is consistent with Brampton’s needs for increased support to deliver important local services and infrastructure to keep up with exponential growth.
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
1. Council officially endorse FCM and the Big City Mayor’s Caucus’ work calling on the Federal Government to develop a modernized growth framework; and
2. Council include FCM’s call for a modernized municipal growth framework in future advocacy efforts and material to the federal government.
CW292-2023
1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: 2023 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions and Public Hospitals), be received, and;
2. That a by-law be passed for the annual levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, Public Hospitals for the year 2023 as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
CW293-2023
1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Annual Review of the Occupational Health and Safety, Respectful Workplace, and Workplace Violence Prevention Policies, be received;
2. That the updated Occupational Health and Safety, Respectful Workplace, and the Workplace Violence Prevention policies, as set out in Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C respectively, be approved;
3. That staff be authorized to implement and administer the policies; and
4. That the Occupational Health and Safety, Respectful Workplace, and Workplace Violence Prevention policies, CW271- 2022, dated June 01, 2022, be respectively rescinded.
CW294-2023
That the report from Sanober Hashmi, Real Estate Assistant, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Information Report on Real Estate Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, be received.
CW295-2023
1. That the report from Shahinaz Eshesh, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Downtown Revitalization, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Status Report - Downtown Brampton Construction Mitigation Grant, be received;
2. That Council endorse the direction for the Pilot Downtown Construction Mitigation Grant as proposed by the Downtown Brampton BIA, in coordination with key City staff; and,
3. That staff be directed to facilitate the distribution/disbursement of the amount of $150,000 to Downtown Brampton BIA, subject to executing an agreement with the Downtown Brampton BIA consistent with the proposed methodology outlined herein and the delegation from Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, on August 9, 2023 at Committee of Council.
CW296-2023
1. That the presentation from the following individuals, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Zero Carbon Retrofit of Susan Fennell Sportsplex, be received:
- Rajkaran Singh Chhina, Acting Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering (introduction)
- Hassaan Khan, Area General Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure Canada, and Johnson Controls Canada L.P.
- John G. Silverio, Area Operations Leader, Performance Infrastructure, Johnson Controls Canada;
2. That the report from Rajkaran Singh Chhina, Acting Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Zero Carbon Retrofit of Susan Fennell Sportsplex – Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for Owner’s Advisory Services, be received;
3. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $11,625,000 for Project # 215511 - Susan Fennell Zero Carbon Retrofit; with funding of $7,500,000 to be provided from External Tax Supported Debt (FCM), $2,500,000 from Grants (FCM), and $1,625,000 from Reserve # 91 - Canada Community Benefit Fund;
4. That staff be authorized to proceed with Phase 2 and Phase 3 to implement the Susan Fennell Zero Carbon Retrofit and begin procurement for the Owner’s Advisory Services to oversee project deliverables and objectives;
5. That Council delegate authority to the Commissioner Public Works and Engineering and the Treasurer, to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the Contribution Agreement in the amount of $15.7 million approved under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program, and to execute any amending agreements, addendums, reports, or any other documents that may be required in connection with said Contribution Agreement, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner Public Works and Engineering or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and
6. That Council authorize staff to enter into negotiations for the loan and grant funding combination awarded through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) in the amount of $2.5M grant and $7.5M loan, and delegate authority to the Commissioner Public Works and Engineering and the Treasurer, to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton any agreements, amending agreements, addendums, reports, or any other documents that may be required in connection with said funding with or in favour of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and/or The Regional Municipality of Peel, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering or designate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
CW297-2023
1. That the report from Binita Poudyal, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update, 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.
CW298-2023
1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Sunnycliffe Investments Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1992 - North of Countryside Drive, East of McVean Drive - Ward 10 - Planning References C09E16.007 and 21T-12014B, be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Sunnycliffe Investments Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1992; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Sunnycliffe Investments Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1992, once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW299-2023
1. That the report from Luciano Totino, Manager, Development Construction, Environment and Development Engineering, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Primont Homes (Mount Pleasant I) Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-1941 - South of Sandalwood Parkway West, East of Mississauga Road - Ward 6 - Planning References C04W14.006 and 21T-10014B, be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Primont Homes (Mount Pleasant I) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1941; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Primont Homes (Mount Pleasant I) Inc., Registered Plan 43M-1941, once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW300-2023
That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 27, 2023, Recommendations EAC001-2023 to EAC004-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, be approved.
EAC001-2023
That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 27, 2023, be approved, as published and circulated.
EAC002-2023
That the presentations by the following staff, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 27, 2023, re: Environment Advisory Committee Orientation, be received:
1. Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
2. Pam Cooper, Acting Manager, Environmental Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management
EAC003-2023
That the following members be appointed as Co-Chairs of the Environment Advisory Committee for a one-year period ending June 2024, or until a successor is appointed:
1. Sherry-Ann Ram
2. Raman Vasudev
EAC004-2023
That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 or at the call of the Chair.
CW301-2023
That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 1, 2023, Recommendations EAC005-2023 to EAC010-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, be approved.
EAC005-2023
That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 1, 2023, be approved, as published and circulated.
EAC006-2023
That the delegation from Elizabeth Speller, Project Manager, Watershed Planning and Reporting, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 1, 2023, re: Draft Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan and Public/Stakeholder Engagement Overview, be received.
EAC007-2023
That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 1, 2023, re: Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project, be received.
EAC008-2023
That the Engagement and Events Sub-Committees be established for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026, and the following members be appointed thereto:
Engagement Sub-Committee:
1. Brajgeet Bhathal
2. Shailly Prajapati
Events Sub-Committee:
1. Sukran Balaban
2. Neil Fairhead
3. Hardik Mankad
4. Shailly Prajapati
EAC009-2023
That the matter relating to environmental education for newcomers be referred to the Engagement Sub-Committee for further review and consideration.
EAC010-2023
That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 or at the call of the Chair.
CW302-2023
That staff be directed seek amendments to the draft plan of subdivision which applies to the Riverstone Development relating to Catherwood Court (File No. C09E06.008, 21T-19-010B, Plan 43M-1714, 830460 Ontario Limited, Block 383) to remove the sidewalk component.
CW303-2023
1. That the report from Shawnica Hans, Program Manager, Elections, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: 2022 Municipal and School Board Trustee Election – Post-Election Report, be received; and
2. That previous communications be resent with regard to third-party issues experienced and the inappropriate setting of municipal Election Day on a religious holiday.
CW304-2023
That staff be requested to report on the difficulties experienced in the use of artificial grass in residential settings.
CW305-2023
That the following item be added for consideration in Closed Session in relation to Item 11.3.2 (Fencing at 16 Lisa Street – Compliance with Approved Site Plan and City By-laws):
15.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - legal advice
CW306-2023
That the correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Chair, Region of Peel, dated August 21, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Supporting International Students in Peel, be received.
CW307-2023
That the report Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 6, 2023, re: Status Update - Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) Boundary Modification, be received.
CW308-2023
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
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 - a negotiation matter
15.3. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - legal advice
*15.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Labour relations or employee negotiations
*15.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - legal advice
CW309-2023
That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to execute all necessary documents relating to the retail and storage units leased by Tobmar Investment Inc. (o/a Gateway Newstands) at City Hall and the West Tower, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.
CW310-2023
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, or at the call of the Chair.