Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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

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

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., recessed at 1:06 p.m., reconvened at 1:45 p.m. and adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of Council was conducted with electronic participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows:

Members present during roll call: Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos, Councillor Whillans, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Williams, Councillor Singh, Councillor Dhillon

Members absent during roll call: Councillor Vicente (personal), Councillor Fortini (personal)

Notes: (1) Councillor Whillans left the meeting at 10:24 a.m. (other municipal business)

(2) Councillor Vicente arrived at the meeting at 2:47 p.m. (personal)

(3) Councillor Singh left the meeting at 2:57 p.m. and returned at 3:37 p.m. (personal)

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW381-2021

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021 be approved as amended as follows:

    To Add:

    6.5 Delegation from the following representatives re: International Students in Brampton:
    1.  Baldev Mutta, Punjabi Community Health Services 
    2. Sharon Mayne Devine, Davis Centre for Families
    and that the order be varied for it to be dealt with as the first delegation;

    8.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: International Students in Brampton

    10.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Proposed Street Re-naming for a Portion of Sailwind Road to Masjid Drive

    11.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Naming the New Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Facility at 425 Chrysler Drive

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, the Meeting Chair reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial.

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

9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4,10.2.1,10.2.3,10.2.5, 10.2.7, 10.2.8, 11.2.1

The following motion was considered.

  • CW382-2021

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021 be approved as part of Consent:

    9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4,10.2.1,10.2.3,10.2.5, 10.2.7, 10.2.8, 11.2.1

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

Shahbaz Rashidi, Brampton resident, requested Committee's consideration to permit that the hedges along the front yard of his residential property remain in place without the need to enter into an encroachment agreement with the municipality. Mr. Rashidi highlighted the environmental benefits of the hedges and added that they beautify the neighbourhood. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW383-2021

    That the delegation from Shahbaz Rashidi, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: Encroachment Authorization for a Hedge on the Front Yard, be referred to staff for consideration and report to a future Committee of Council meeting.

    Carried

Item 6.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, provided a presentation to Committee entitled "Centre for Healthy Communities", which included information on healthcare education, healthcare needs in Brampton, the proposal for a Centre for Healthy Communities in Brampton, and a request that Brampton invest $2.5M over two years for this proposal. 

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, provided a presentation to Committee entitled "Sheridan Campus Master Plan", which included information regarding public health concerns and support for the Sheridan College expansion.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Ryerson University medical school project and clarification from staff that the subject proposal from Sheridan College is a separate project 
  • Clarification regarding the Sheridan/Ryerson partnership to bringing a medical school to Brampton
  • The need to improve geriatric care and increase the number of long-term care beds in Brampton, and the role of Sheridan College in this regard

The following motion was considered.

  • CW384-2021

    1. That the delegation from Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: Sheridan and the Future of Healthy Communities, be referred to staff for consideration and report to a future Committee of Council meeting; and

    2. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: Sheridan College Expansion, be received.

    Carried

David Laing and Stacey Wilson, on behalf of the Environment Advisory Committee, provided a presentation entitled "Tree Maintenance and Aftercare", which included information regarding current tree planting and maintenance practices, value of the One Million Trees Program, benefits of native urban trees, impact of urban forest maintenance programs, importance of proper tree care to ensure growth and sustainability of Brampton’s urban forest cover, and the replacement of dead trees.  The delegates submitted the following recommendations on behalf of the Environment Advisory Committee:

Short Term:

  • TreeGator Bags and truck to refill water for recently planted trees
  • Pilot monitoring for recent plantings ie. tagging for tracking maintenance, survival and growth
  • Enforce accountability for contractor obligations in aftercare and maintenance

Long Term:

  • Invest in adequate staffing and equipment resources to support the growth and establishment of a healthy urban forest
  • Long term monitoring of after care practices and subsequent tree health, survival and actual growth rates
  • Tracking of survival and growth metrics that show improvement to canopy and therefore ecosystem benefits

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Tree plantings along Heritage Road where there is a potential for road widening
  • Concerns regarding the number of new trees dying and contributing factors (e.g. lack of aftercare/maintenance)
  • Contractor tree planting practices and the need to hold contractors accountable
  • Process and timelines for tracking, inspecting, maintaining and replacing trees
  • Indication from staff that the urban forest management plan will be presented to Committee in 2022
  • Variety of tree species in the Tree Planting program
  • Measuring the growth of Brampton's tree canopy
  • The need to augment existing policies and ensure sufficient resources in the Forestry Division

The following motion was considered.

  • CW385-2021

    That the delegation from David Laing and Stacey Wilson, on behalf of the Environment Advisory Committee, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: Tree Planting and Maintenance, be referred to staff for consideration and report to a future Committee of Council meeting.

    Carried

Baldev Mutta, Punjabi Community Health Services, and Sharon Mayne Devine, Davis Centre for Families, provided a presentation entitled "Invited and Forgotten: International Students in Crisis", which included information regarding the International Student Crisis in Canada and Brampton. The delegations provided details on the following issues impacting international students, and outlined the next steps to address them:

  • Labour exploitation and financial difficulty
  • Human trafficking and sexual exploitation
  • Lack of housing and supports on campus
  • Drug trafficking and legal issues
  • Mental health, addiction and suicide

Committee asked questions of the delegations with respect to the following:

  • Sources of information collected for the research report being prepared on this issue
  • Allegations that Sheridan College declined a request to work with the delegations to address international student concerns
  • The need to provide meaningful and culturally appropriate/sensitive services for international students
  • Student resources available through community agencies
  • Engaging government to enhance understanding of the issues facing international students and a request for the City to write a letter to the IRCC and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Areas of concentration of second unit dwellings and level of related complaints
  • The need to collaborate with Sheridan College to address issues concerning international students 
  • Concerns regarding the allegations raised by the delegations against Sheridan College
  • Systemic issues facing international students

The following motions were considered.

  • CW386-2021

    That a delegation from Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, be added to provide a response to Item 6.5 (Internal Students in Brampton), before Committee Members ask further questions of the delegates.

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

    Yea (3)Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, and City Councillor Bowman
    Nay (4)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Williams , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (4)Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Whillans, and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Lost (3 to 4)
  • CW387-2021

    That, following questions from Committee to the delegations for Item 6.5 (Internal Students in Brampton), a delegation from Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, be added to provide a response to the subject item. 

    Carried

    Further Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

    • Lack of supports provided to international students, and supports provided through senior levels of government and educational institutions
    • The need to work together to address the issues and to lobby the Federal Government for a policy framework
    • Importance of data collection to understand the extent of the issues
    • Safety of international students

    Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, expressed concern regarding the comments and allegations submitted by the delegation, acknowledged the issues surrounding international students, and outlined Sheridan's values and work with various community agencies and local services, including Peel Regional Police. In addition, Dr. Morrison provided details on how Sheridan supports international students, acknowledged that more work needs to be done and clarified that Sheridan is open to partnering and is willing to participate in those discussions.

    In response to questions and comments from Committee, Dr. Morrison outlined the strategies, investments and supports provided by Sheridan College for international students, and provided information on student housing in Brampton.

    The following motion was considered.


  • CW388-2021

    That the delegation from the following representatives, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: International Students in Brampton, be referred to the September 15, 2021 meeting of City Council:

    1.  Baldev Mutta, Punjabi Community Health Services 
    2. Sharon Mayne Devine, Davis Centre for Families
    3. Dr. Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College.

    Carried

B. Lucas, Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation entitled "Government Relations Matters", which included updates on Regional, Provincial and Federal Government matters, and updates from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW389-2021

    That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Mayor Brown provided an update on the COVID-19 Emergency, which included information on an increase in COVID-19 patients at Brampton Civic Hospital and vaccination rates in Peel Region.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW390-2021

    That the update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received.

    Carried

8.2

Nil

Regional Councillor Dhillon addressed Committee with respect to the issues regarding fair wages and insurance for Brampton truckers.  Councillor Dhillon provided information regarding rallies held in Brampton, and the large number of Bramptonians employed in the transportation and warehousing industry.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW391-2021

    Whereas, the City of Brampton is home to one of the largest truck driving populations in Canada;

    Whereas, 40,700 Bramptonians are employed in the Transportation and Warehousing industry;

    Whereas, Brampton has over 24,000 businesses that are categorized as “transportation and warehousing businesses”;

    Whereas, the trucking and logistics industry plays a significant role in Brampton's economy contributing to 12 per cent of the City’s workforce;

    Whereas, the trucking and logistics industry accounts for 40 per cent of Peel Region’s GDP;

    Whereas, the AZ Canadian Truckers Association was recently formed to represent local and long haul drivers, and owner operators, regarding fair compensation and insurance rates;

    Whereas, a large percentage of the association is comprised of Brampton drivers the issues presented by the AZ Canadian Truckers Association are handled at the provincial level;

    Whereas the City of Brampton and its Council have a history of showing support to truck drivers in their fight for better safety, wages, and insurance rates;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1.  A letter from Council be sent to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) requesting them to engage in discussions with the AZ Canadian Truckers Association surrounding their wages, insurance, and pay disputes; and

    2.  A copy of the letter be sent to all Brampton MPPs.

    Carried

City Councillor Bowman advised Committee that the creation of new educational facilities and programs in Brampton will have a significant economic impact in the City, and suggested that staff review the need to create an Education and Employment Master Plan.

The following motion was introduced:

Whereas The City of Brampton has been negotiating with several educational institutions with the intention of creating a variety of new educational facilities and program options for students in Brampton, including but not limited to Cybersecurity, Medical, University degree options, etc.; and

Whereas there is going to be an expected significant economic impact to the City in terms of job creation and knowledge retention over the next several years;

Therefore Be It Resolved That the Economic Development Office in conjunction with the CAO’s Office report back to Council on the creation of an Education and Employment Master Plan for the City of Brampton”.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Concern that the creation of an Education and Employment Master Plan is beyond the City's core mandate
  • The role of post-secondary institutions in this plan
  • The need to ensure the creation of a plan does not delay other related initiatives and existing post-secondary expansion opportunities
  • Benefits of having an  Education and Employment Master Plan to attract and retain talent in Brampton
  • Resources and timelines associated with the development of this plan
  • Work currently underway by staff relating to education and employment, and the Official Plan
  • Possibility of incorporating this into the Official Plan

The following amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover:

Therefore Be It Resolved That the Economic Development Office in conjunction with the CAO’s Office report back to Council on the creation of an Education and Employment Master Plan for the City of Brampton, without the use of additional consulting services (and potentially to be done as a component of, and in conjunction with resources being applied to the Brampton Official Plan), and without causing delay to or impact on (ie by way of partnership development) other related initiatives and existing post-secondary expansion opportunities.

Further discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Request that staff report back to Committee on work that has been done to date
  • Importance of identifying market opportunities and developing an effective communication strategy for various related initiatives
  • Focus of City discussions with post-secondary institutions, which align with Council's priorities
  • The need to consolidate information on employment and education initiatives and efforts into a strategy, plan or document

A further amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover, to replace the word "creation" with "potential scope" in the operative clause.

Further discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Clarification from staff that reporting back on this matter will not result in delays to related initiatives and existing post-secondary expansion opportunities
  • Concern regarding the potential impact of the subject motion on the Official Plan, and a suggestion that the amendment be deferred until the report requested is considered by Committee

The motion, in its entirety, was considered as follows:

  • CW392-2021

    Whereas The City of Brampton has been negotiating with several educational institutions with the intention of creating a variety of new educational facilities and program options for students in Brampton, including but not limited to Cybersecurity, Medical, University degree options, et cetera; and

    Whereas there is going to be an expected significant economic impact to the City in terms of job creation and knowledge retention over the next several years;

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That the Economic Development Office in conjunction with the CAO’s Office report back to Council on the potential scope for an Education and Employment Master Plan for the City of Brampton, and without causing delay to or impact on (such as in partnership development) other related initiatives and existing post-secondary expansion opportunities; and

    That the following amendment be deferred until such time as the report is brought forward to Committee for consideration:

    “without the use of additional consulting services (and potentially to be done as a component of, and in conjunction with resources being applied to the Brampton Official Plan).” 

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

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

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

9.2

  • CW393-2021

    1. That the report titled: 2021 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, and Public Hospitals) to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and;

    2. That a by-law be passed for the annual levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, Public Hospitals for the year 2021 as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

    Carried
  • CW394-2021

    1. That the report titled: Tax Adjustments, Cancellations and Reductions Pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and,

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

    Carried
  • CW395-2021

    1.  That the report titled: Advance Brampton Fund - 2022 Program Framework, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; 

    2. That Council endorse the 2022 Advance Brampton Fund framework as outlined in this report; and

    3. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, be delegated authority to approve funding recommendations and execute on behalf of the City any required grant agreements and other agreements and documents deemed necessary for implementing approved funding from the 2022 Advance Brampton Fund, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • CW396-2021

    1. That the report titled: COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Brampton-Based Individual Artists, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received;

    2. That Council endorse the COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Brampton-Based Individual Artists framework as outlined in this report;

    3. That $50,000 of the 2021 operating budget for the Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency, and $50,000 of the 2021 Cultural Services operating budget be re-allocated towards funding the COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Brampton-Based Individual Artists, for a total 2021 program budget of $100,000; and

    4. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, be delegated authority to approve funding and execute any required agreements and other documents deemed necessary for the COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Brampton-Based Individual Artists on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the amount of time required to publish the employee directory on the City's website.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW397-2021

    That the report titled: Publication of City Employee Directory, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be referred to the September 15, 2021 meeting of Council.

    Carried

In response to questions from Committee, staff explained why a sole source contract is recommended for the subject procurement. Discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Decision-making process, including cost efficiencies and minimizing service disruption
  • Review of vendor offerings
  • Expiry date for the existing contract and the delay in reporting to Committee on this matter
  • Suggestion that staff undertake a full RFP process for this contract

The following motion was considered.

  • CW398-2021

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – TIBCO (IBI) Solutions with Maintenance and Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for a comparable solution and vendor for Brampton Transit, Enforcement & By-Law Services, 311, Fire, Recreation, Finance, Fleet, Human Resources (HR), Organization Performance, and Digital Innovation & IT.

    Carried

Item 9.3.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Committee discussion took place regarding the importance of commemorating the history of residential schools in Canada, and staff outlined potential events that can take place to support reflection and learning on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In addition, staff responded to questions from Committee regarding consideration of a paid holiday for municipal staff in Brampton and decisions by other municipalities. 

The following motions were considered.

  • CW399-2021

    1. That the report titled: 2021 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Federal Public Holiday, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received;

    2. That the City defer to provincial legislature when considering employment standards changes to the Paid Holidays Policy 8.1.0., along with existing collective agreements as applicable; 

    3. That the City support reflection and learning on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation through the promotion of locally-hosted events; and

    4. That staff be directed to report back on future decisions made by other municipalities with regard to the provision of a paid holiday to municipal staff.

    Carried
  • CW400-2021

    Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation;

    Whereas the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action;

    Whereas all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation;

    Whereas Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; and

    Whereas the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021 as the first National Orange Shirt Day and a statutory holiday;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the City of Brampton does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities;

    That September 30, 2021 be a day for reflection on what we can do as a community to help Canada become a better place for everyone and what can we do collectively to move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; and

    That the Every Child Matters flag be flown at City Hall for the week of September 30, 2021.

    Carried

The following recommendations were referred to this meeting pursuant to clause 1 of Council Resolution C237-2021, passed on July 7, 2021:

1. That the revised Asset Naming Policy (PND-11), as set out in Appendix 1, be approved to guide future asset naming requests; and

2. That staff develop standard operating procedures to implement the Asset Naming Policy;

The following motion was considered.

  • CW401-2021

    1. That the revised Asset Naming Policy (PND-11), as set out in Appendix 1, be approved to guide future asset naming requests; and

    2. That staff develop standard operating procedures to implement the Asset Naming Policy.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Medeiros requested that staff report back to a future meeting with information regarding an accommodation strategy.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW402-2021

    That staff be requested to report back to a future Committee of Council meeting regarding an Accommodations Strategy.

    Carried

In response to a request from Regional Councillor Dhillon, staff provided an update on the campaign for fair automobile insurance rates in Brampton, which included information on the online petition and the status of Bill 42, Ending Discrimination in Automobile Insurance Act.

Committee discussion on this matter included:

  • a suggestion that efforts be made to increase the number of signatures on the petition prior to submitting it to the Province 
  • a suggestion that a Member of Council delegate the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs at the Province regarding this issue
    • Regional Councillor Dhillon expressed an interest in representing the City in a delegation to the Province
  • a request that staff report back on the current status of Bill 42

A point of order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi. The Chair gave leave for the Point of Order. Regional Councillor Palleschi asked staff about the protocol for delegations to the Province.

P. Fay, City Clerk, advised that the City does not have a protocol for delegations to the Province, and indicated this would be a decision of Council.

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

10.2

  • CW403-2021

    1. That the staff report titled: Budget Amendment - Gore Meadows - PRP Satellite Office, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and

    2. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $271,000 for the design and construction of a Peel Regional Police satellite office at the Gore Meadows Community Centre, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement to this capital project.

    Carried

In response to questions from Committee, staff provided information regarding:

  • the additional costs identified through the design refinement process
  • the requirement for an archeological study and catch basin investigation
  • market conditions and material costs
  • the implications and risks associated with delaying this project (e.g. budget impacts, condition of the existing building)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW404-2021

    That the report titled: Budget Amendment - Fire Station 201, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be referred to the Council meeting of September 15, 2021.

    Carried
  • CW405-2021

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – To Provide Overhead Electrical and Lighting Demand Maintenance Services at various City of Brampton Facilities and Parks for a three (3) year period, (File ACX.EL), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to provide overhead electrical and lighting demand maintenance services at various City of Brampton facilities and parks for a three (3) year period.

    Carried

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

  • Services outlined in the subject procurement and the role of Fire and Emergency Services
  • The possibility of providing some of these services in-house

The following motion was considered.

  • CW406-2021

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement –  To provide Fire Life Safety Inspection, Certification and Demand Maintenance to various City of Brampton Facilities for a three (3) year period (File ACX.FI ), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to provide fire life safety inspection, certification and demand maintenance to various City of Brampton facilities for a three (3) year period. 

    Carried
  • CW407-2021

    1. That the report titled: Traffic Related Issues - U-Turn Restrictions – Main Street North and Gillingham Drive/Quarry Edge Drive - Wards 1 and 5 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement southbound to northbound U-turn restrictions at the intersection of Main Street North and Gillingham Drive/Quarry Edge Drive.

    Carried

In response to questions from Committee, staff explained that a u-turn restriction is recommended for the subject area due to the excessive number of u-turns occurring.  In addition, staff advised that consideration would be given to implementing restrictions during certain times of the day.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW408-2021

    1. That the report titled: Traffic Related Issues – U-Turn Restrictions – Chinguacousy Road at Williams Parkway - Ward 5 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement southbound to northbound U-turn restrictions at the intersection of Chinguacousy Road at Williams Parkway.

    Carried
  • CW409-2021

    1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review - Mission Ridge Trail/Penelope Street and Thorndale Road - Ward 10 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Mission Ridge Trail/Penelope Street and Thorndale Road (Ward 10).

    Carried
  • CW410-2021

    1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update – (R841/2021 – File I.AC TRAF), to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received; and,

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

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW411-2021

    That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 10, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, Recommendations EAC026-2021 to EAC033-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    EAC026-2021

    That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 10, 2021, be approved as amended to add:

    6.3 – Verbal Update from the Grow Green Network sub-committee re: The Brampton Environmental Alliance.

    EAC027-2021

    1. That the presentation from Jessica Yadav, Environmental Planning Student, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee of August 10, 2021 re: Natural Heritage and Stormwater Survey be received.

    EAC028-2021

    1. That the presentation from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee of August 10, 2021 re: Grow Green Awards be received.

    EAC029-2021

    1. That the verbal update from Zoe Milligan, Environmental Project Specialist, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 10, 2021, re: Brampton Tree Month and Residential Tree Program, be received; and

    2. That staff be requested to:
    a. Provide a detailed presentation and update to the Environment Advisory Committee with regard to: tree maintenance and tree follow-up programs; trees dying and not being replaced; potentially inadequate resources (to ensure survival of trees planted); and the Urban Forest Management Plan currently under development; and,
    b. Review the current list of trees, to prevent the planting of any further listed invasive species on the planting lists, such as Norway Maple; and,

    3. That the matter of intervention that may be required to ensure survival of trees planted be raised with Council as an area of concern in need of urgent attention, by way of a Brampton Environment Advisory Committee delegation to the September 8, 2021 meeting of Committee of Council.

    EAC030-2021

    That the verbal update from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of August 10, 2021, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Advisory Task Force, be received.

    EAC031-2021

    That the verbal update from David Laing, Committee Member, re The Grow Green Network Sub-Committee regarding the Brampton Environmental Alliance, be received.

    EAC032-2021

    That the resignation of Committee member Preethi Anbalagan from the Environment Advisory Committee be received.

    EAC033-2021

    That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.


Regional Councillor Dhillon acknowledged the contributions of the Muslim community in Brampton, and specifically the Jamiat Ul Ansar of Brampton, also known as the Great Lakes Masjid. Councillor Dhillon introduced a motion to rename a portion of Sailwind Drive to Masjid Drive, and noted that the local community is supportive of this change.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW412-2021

    Whereas the City of Brampton is home to a large Muslim population that has contributed greatly to the City of Brampton;

    Whereas the Jamiat Ul Ansar of Brampton, also known as the Great Lakes Masjid, plays a pivotal role in the social and cultural fabric of Wards 9 and 10 and the City of Brampton;

    Whereas City Council has adopted an Asset Naming Policy to commemorate and recognize the City’s rich heritage and local communities;

    Whereas the two residences that would be affected by the renaming have already given their verbal support through conversations with the Great Lakes Masjid and to the local Councillors;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That:

    1. The City of Brampton Public Works and Engineering staff work to rename Sailwind Road, between the intersection of Loons Call Crescent and Smoothwater Street to Great Lakes Drive, as “Masjid Drive”, subject to approval from the Region of Peel Street Naming Committee and/or Region of Peel Council; and

    2. That City of Brampton Public Works and Engineering staff implement the street name change in accordance with the City’s Asset Naming Policy, and contact and work with the two residential properties impacted (28 and 31 Sailwind Road).

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW413-2021

    1. That the correspondence from Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Specialist, Region of Peel, dated June 10, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, re: Clean Water Act Requirements – Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee Member Appointment Process, be received;

    2. That the nomination of the Director, Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, Regional Municipality of Peel, to serve as the Region of Peel’s representative on the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee, be endorsed by Brampton City Council; and

    3. That a copy of Council's resolution be provided to the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee.

    Carried

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

11.2

  • CW414-2021

    1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment – Billion Trees Funding, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 8, 2021, be received;

    2. That a budget amendment be approved to the 2021 Capital Budget and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,565,000 named the Urban Forest Canopy Program that will support the Brampton One Million Trees Program, with up to $1,280,000 of funding allocated from the Federal Government Growing Canada’s Forest Program grant, $550,000 to be transferred from capital project #206600-002 – Emerald Ash Borer and $735,000 to be transferred from capital project #216600-002 – Emerald Ash Borer; and

    3. That Council approve funding for the stated project to have claimed expenditures reimbursed by Natural Resources Canada.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Santos advised Committee that the name Williams Parkway Fire Campus may cause confusion due to its similarity with the Williams Parkway Operations Centre, and introduced a motion to rename this facility.

Committee discussion on this matter included the possibility of renaming this facility in the future to commemorate the great work and history of Brampton's Fire and Emergency Services.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW415-2021

    Whereas, the new Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) facility, located at 425 Chrysler Drive, is situated on the Williams Parkway Campus;

    Whereas, on completion, it will be home to BFES Headquarters, Prevention Division, new Fire Station 203, an Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Measures Office, and indoor and outdoor fire training facilities; and

    Whereas, the new facility under construction is referred to as the Williams Parkway Fire Campus, and this name may cause confusion for emergency responders and visitors to the location between the Williams Parkway Operations Centre as the names are similar;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That the proposed administrative name of the facility/asset is: Brampton Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters and Training Centre.

    Carried

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

12.2

Nil

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

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW416-2021

    That the following item be referred to the Closed Session of the Council meeting of September 15, 2021:

    15.1.    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.

    Carried

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW417-2021

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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