The recommendations were approved, as amended, as follows:
CW233-2023
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
6.10. Delegation from the following Members of the Ontario Gurdwara Committee, re: Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Daljeet Singh Bhagat Singh, Satbir Singh, Amarjeet Deol, Avtar Singh, Jaswinder Dhadda, Manjeet Grewal
9.3.4. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Renaming Streets and Parks with Names Insensitive to Indigenous Peoples
9.3.5. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Hardeep Singh Nijjar
11.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Parking at Chinguacousy Park
15.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
15.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for such purpose - Delegation Item 6.3 - Cost Sharing Agreement for Surplus Property at 1524 Countryside Drive - Ward 9
15.6. 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 such purpose
To withdraw:
6.7. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Living Wage in the City of Brampton
CW234-2023
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023 be approved as part of Consent: 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.5, 9.2.6, 9.2.8, 9.2.9, 9.3.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.2.6, 10.2.7, 10.2.8, 10.2.9, 10.2.10, 10.2.11, 10.2.13, 10.2.14, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 15.1
CW235-2023
That the delegation from Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity GTA, and David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Cost Sharing Agreement for Surplus Property at 1524 Countryside Drive - Ward 9, be received.
CW236-2023
That the delegation from Isioro Jaboro, President and Artistic Director, Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Proposal for a Permanent Partnership between TINFF and the City of Brampton, be received.
CW237-2023
That the delegation from Michael Cvitkovic, President, Brampton Honey Badgers, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Business Update regarding the Inaugural Season of the Brampton Honey Badgers within the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), be received.
CW238-2023
That the delegation from Greer Campbell, Pam Mcintyre, Emily McIntosh, Members at Large, Women of Ontario Say No, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders, be received.
CW239-2023
Whereas, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace;
Whereas, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse;
Whereas, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils;
Whereas, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments;
Whereas, municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour;
Whereas, municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct;
Now, therefore be it resolved that the City of Brampton supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments;
Also be it resolved that the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for:
- Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment
- Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario
- Increasing training of municipal Integrity Commissioners to enhance consistency of investigations and recommendations across the province
- Allowing municipalities to apply to a member of the judiciary to remove a sitting member if recommended through the report of a municipal Integrity Commissioner
- Prohibit a member so removed from sitting for election in the term of removal and the subsequent term of office.
And that this resolution be provided to the Brampton local MPPs, the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Associate Minister of Womens’ Social and Economic Opportunity.
CW240-2023
1. That the delegation from Shoaib Ahmed, CEO, SCOOTY, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Item 10.2.12 - Electric Scooter Pilot Program – Bramalea GO Connection – Ward 7, be received;
2. That the report from Fernanda Duarte Peixoto Soares, Acting Project Manager, Active Transportation, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Electric Scooter Pilot Program – Bramalea GO Connection – Ward 7, be received; and,
3. That Traffic By-law 93-93 be amended to permit micromobility (electric scooters, bicycles, etc.) along:
- the sidewalk located on the west side of Bramalea Road between Steeles Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Avondale Boulevard; and,
- the sidewalk located on the north side of Orenda Road between Bramalea Road and Victoria Crescent.
4. That any future gaps identified in the active transportation network be addressed through the regular Traffic By-law 93-93 Administrative Update reports.
CW241-2023
That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Item 9.3.3 - Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence in the City of Brampton, be received:
1. Sharon Mayne Devine, CEO, Catholic Family Services, Safe Centre of Peel
2. Rebecca Pacheco, Public Education and Community Collaboration Coordinator, Peel Committee Against Women Abuse (PCAWA)
3. Jasminder Sekhon, President and CEO, and Amandeep Kaur, Lead Policy Analyst, Gequity Consulting
4. Zanana L. Akande, Community Activist; and
WHEREAS gender-based violence is defined as violence or abuse perpetrated against a woman, girl or gender-diverse individual because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender; and
WHEREAS according to official 2023 UN Women statistics, globally, an estimated one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their life (30 per cent of women aged 15 and older); and
WHEREAS, globally, according to the same report, there is a woman or girl being killed every 11 minutes in their home; and
WHEREAS femicide is a result of gender-based violence and 22 countries specifically reference it in their criminal legislation; and
WHEREAS Canada does not currently include the term femicide in their criminal legislation; and
WHEREAS the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA) found that in Canada between 2018 and 2022 one woman was killed every 48 hours; and
WHEREAS in the same report not all femicide cases have an identified accuser, the majority of identified accusers have been male suspects; and
WHEREAS the injustice of a flawed system in Canada has allowed a serial killer who has been convicted of multiple femicides, Paul Bernardo, to be moved from a maximum-security facility to a medium-security corrections facility, despite the outrage and disdain of victims’ families, elected representatives across the country and the public at large; and
WHEREAS 75% of women reported abuse and conflict with a partner, spouse, or parent as their top reason for their housing loss; and
WHEREAS the federal government has allocated 25% of the federal housing budget to housing for vulnerable women; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario saw an increase in gender-based violence and intimate partner violence during the Covid-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS according to the Annual Femicide List published by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses, the number of femicides from 2019 to 2022 has increased by approximately 30%: and
WHEREAS in 2022 the Ontario government committed to investing $5.9 million over two years through the Victim Support Grant (VSG) program to enhance capacity to support survivors of intimate partner violence and human trafficking; and
WHEREAS at the September 2019 Brampton City Council unanimously passed the motion for the City of Brampton to continue to support and work with existing programs at the Region of Peel, who are providing services to those affected by domestic violence, including the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse, the Safe Centre of Peel, Embrave: Agency to End Violence, and Victim Services of Peel; and to support public awareness and advocacy work regarding domestic violence and violence against women such as Step Up for Her and Take Back the Night; and
WHEREAS the City of Brampton on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 (pg.5-6) unanimously passed the motion to work with the Region of Peel, Peel Regional Police, and community organizations to develop and strategize a public education and awareness campaign to tackle the issue of Domestic Violence in Brampton and Peel Region; and
WHEREAS on Feb 13, 2020, the Region of Peel Council unanimously supported a motion to work with the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Peel Regional Police and community organizations to develop and strategize a public education and awareness campaign to tackle the issue of Domestic Violence across the Region; and
WHEREAS the “It’s not ok” and “Break the Silence” public awareness campaigns launched as of November 2020, annually for the past 3 years during the 16 days of action to end violence against women; and
WHEREAS the demand for support services increases as awareness increases; and
WHEREAS according to the Peel Regional 2021-2022 Snapshot published by the Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, Embrave: Agency to End Violence have seen a 27 percent increase in survivors accessing shelter programs between 2021 to 2022 in Peel Region; and
WHEREAS Peel Regional Police reported that they responded to more that 17,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence in 2021 which equates to two disputes every hour; and
WHEREAS all statistics are only scratching the surface and do not include unreported cases; and
WHEREAS a Brampton resident, Davinder Kaur, a 43-year-old woman, was killed by her estranged husband at Sparrow Park in Brampton on May 19th, 2023;
WHEREAS in response to the case involving Davinder Kaur and other cases of femicide in the Region of Peel, various community-based organizations are raising awareness and advocating to all levels of government for immediate action and support; and
WHEREAS 24 municipalities and regions (Ajax, Burlington, Carleton Place, City of Ottawa, Conmee Township, Durham Region, Halton Region, Kincardine, Lanark County, Mattice-Val Cote, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, North Algoma Wilberforce, Prince Edward County, Renfrew County, Town of Hawkesbury, Town of Laurentian Hills, Town of Perth, Town of Rainy River, Town of Renfrew, Town of Smith Falls, Township of Armour, Township of Enniskillen, Whitby and Woodstock) across Ontario have declared a gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence epidemic;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF BRAMPTON:
1. Declare a gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Brampton; and
2. Request that the Region of Peel’s upcoming awareness campaign regarding gender-based and intimate partner violence include this declaration; and
3. Forward a copy of this Resolution to the Region of Peel Council with a request the Region of Peel declare a gender-based and intimate partner violence epidemic across the Region; and
4. Take a stand and advocate with the 24 municipalities and regions that have declared gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence an epidemic to push the Province of Ontario to officially recognize it as such; and
5. Send a communication to Brampton MPs, and all other Brampton MPPs, signed by Mayor Brown on behalf of Council, requesting that they join their municipal counterparts in solidarity, asking for an epidemic of gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence to be declared at the Provincial and Federal levels; and
6. Send a communication to the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Canada, and the Prime Minister of Canada, signed by Mayor Brown on behalf of Council, advocating that Femicide be added as a term to the Criminal Code of Canada; and
7. Send a communication to Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau, signed by Mayor Brown on behalf of Council, advocating to the provincial and federal governments to provide the appropriate supports necessary to address the epidemic; and
8. Send a copy of this Resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
CW242-2023
That the delegation from the following members of the Ontario Gurdwara Committee, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Hardeep Singh Nijjar, be received:
Daljeet Singh, Bhagat Singh, Satbir Singh, Amarjeet Deol, Avtar Singh, Jaswinder Dhadda and Manjeet Grewal; and
That a letter be sent on behalf of Council to the Minister of Public Safety to investigate any potential foreign interference in this matter; and
That Canadians of every faith should feel safe in a place of worship.
CW243-2023
That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW244-2023
That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 1st Quarter 2023, be received.
CW245-2023
That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Active Consulting Service Contracts – 1st Quarter 2023, be received.
CW246-2023
1. That the report from Jennifer Ellis, IT Program Manager, Digital Innovation and IT, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Ivanti Integrated Service Management Suite, be received, and,
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to directly negotiate with Kifinti Solutions Inc. for the Ivanti Integrated Service Management Suite, including maintenance and support, through a limited tendering procurement process.
CW247-2023
1. That the report from Austin Sagala, Manager, Network and Telecom Services, Digital Innovation and Information Technology, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Cisco Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Professional Services for a Two (2) Year Period, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement of Cisco Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Professional Services for a two (2) year period by leveraging the existing Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) Networking Products and Related Services (RFP #2019-340) contract.
CW248-2023
That the report from Martin Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council meeting on June 21, 2023, re: Status of Tax Collection Accounts, be received.
CW249-2023
1. That the report from Martin Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Land Tax Apportionments Pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, be received; and,
2. That the unpaid taxes for the lands encompassed by the assessment roll numbers listed in Schedule A to this report be apportioned according to their relative value for each year as indicated in Schedule A.
CW250-2023
That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: 2023 First Quarter Reserve Report, be received.
CW251-2023
That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: 2023 First Quarter Operating Budget Report, be received.
CW252-2023
That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: 2024 Budget Process, be received.
CW253-2023
1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent Policy - 2023 Review, be received.
2. That the revised Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent Policy - HRM 160 as set out in Appendix A, be approved effective August 1, 2023.
CW254-2023
1. That the report from Laura Lukasik, Manager Tourism and Special Events, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Marquee Festivals and Events Program Update (RM 3/2023), be received;
2. That the Marquee Festivals listed in Appendix A be approved for multi-year funding agreements valued at $65,000 each per year beginning with the period January 2024 to 2026, in alignment with the current term of council and subsequently, during future terms of Council, at annual funding amounts to be reviewed at the beginning of each such term of Council;
3. That the Marquee Festivals approved for multi-year funding agreements be required, on an annual basis during the term of funding, to provide data for economic impact calculations, to recognize the City of Brampton as a funder including providing speaking opportunities for the Mayor or designate, and other members of Council at the festival and to submit comprehensive wrap-up reports including detailed budgets and samples of the recognition tactics used to recognize the City’s funding contribution noting that the multi-year agreement may be terminated if the event organizer does not comply with these requirements;
4. That a funding program and level of funding be approved for new festivals, to be called the Experience Brampton Festival Program, that demonstrate a tourism draw and have a positive economic impact;
5. That the new Experience Brampton Festival Program will accept one new festival per year starting in 2024 based on an application process with a required minimum score of 75% for funding of $30,000;
6. That, save for those festivals described in Recommendation #7, Experience Brampton Festival recipients may be invited, after four successful consecutive years of funding at $30,000 per annum, to apply annually for funding from $35,000 to $50,000 based on an application process that will require a minimum score of 75% - see Appendix B for funding level details;
7. That commencing with 2024, Jamaica Day, Kite Festival and Sikh Heritage Month be invited to apply annually for funding in the $35,000 to $50,000 range as an Experience Brampton Festival during the balance of the current term of Council based on an application process that will require a minimum score of 75%;
8. That staff include in the annual budget submissions commencing with those for the City’s 2024 budget, the annual funds required for the Marquee Festival and Experience Brampton Festival Programs; and
9. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events (or designate) commencing in 2024 be authorized to approve applications for funding under the Marquee Festival Program and Experience Brampton Festival Program (the “Programs”), be delegated the authority to execute on behalf of the City funding agreements for the Programs on such terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate and to exercise the City’s rights and to execute on behalf of the City any necessary documentation under any such funding agreements, including without limitation, those relating to the cancellation, suspension or reduction of funds granted and/or a termination of agreements and/or recovery of City funds;
10. That, for the newly established Legacy multi-year grant recipients, recipients shall be required to include at least the following Activation and Advertising elements into their programming, which are currently optional under the program guidelines:
a. Featured Tourism Ad in Event Program;
b. City Council, City staff speaking opportunities at opening/closing of event;
c. City of Brampton tent/booth at event with representative(s) from the City;
d. City of Brampton video included in event programming;
e. City of Brampton verbal recognition of City sponsorship (announcements) during event;
f. City Council, City staff option to present event prizes, awards and/or giveaways;
g. City of Brampton banners displayed on main event stage;
h. City of Brampton acknowledgment on event apparel;
i. City of Brampton acknowledgement on event banners displayed at event site (main stage excluded); and,
j. City of Brampton acknowledgement during event live stream programming;
k. Robust event organization and/or substantial participation (reasonable attendance – minimum attendance of 1000 individuals) in relation to the event.
11. That the multi-year agreement may be terminated if the event organizer does not comply with these requirements;
12. That all Legacy multi-year grant recipients be required to uphold the principles of, and decorum toward, the City in their conduct and communications in relation to the funded event; and
13. That the City’s Marquee Festival and Event program guidelines be updated accordingly.
CW255-2023
That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of June 6, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, be approved.
AAC011-2023
That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 6, 2023 be approved, as circulated and published.
AAC012-2023
That the presentation by Peter Fay, City Clerk, and Janice Adshead, Deputy Clerk, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 6, 2023, re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Orientation be received.
AAC013-2023
That the following members be appointed as Co-Chairs of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of one year:
- Franco Spadafora
- Gurleen Garcha; and,
That the term of the appointment be reviewed after one year or as determined by the Committee.
AAC014-2023
That the update by Roberta Van Belkom, Enforcement Officer, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 6, 2023, re: Accessibility Parking Statistics Q1 2023 be received.
AAC015-2023
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on September 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
CW256-2023
That staff be requested to report on benchmarking with respect to employee maternity leave and parental benefits provided by the City of Brampton in relation to other municipalities and other orders of government.
CW257-2023
WHEREAS the City of Brampton is one of the youngest and most diverse cities in Canada and has a mosaic made up of 234 cultures speaking 115 different languages and growing.
WHEREAS the City of Brampton is committed to creating an environment of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism and truth and reconciliation within the community.
WHEREAS the City of Brampton has an “Asset Naming Policy PND 110” that was revised in September 2021 to include language to ensure equity and diversity was at the forefront of asset naming in the City
WHEREAS the City of Brampton’s Asset Naming Policy states that “Names shall not discriminate against people in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Names shall not be derogatory or political in nature. Names that convey a secondary negative or offensive connotation, any sexual overtones, inappropriate humour, slang or double meanings shall be avoided. Names must not, in light of generally prevailing community standards, be likely to cause deep or widespread offence”
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Staff be directed to report back on a process to rename assets such as streets/parks that are offensive, discriminatory, or insensitive to Indigenous peoples and the diverse communities of Brampton.
2. Staff proceed with next steps to rename the parks ‘Whitewash Parkette’ and ‘Native Landing Parkette’ with consideration to names such as Kola Illuyomade Parkette and/or names suggested through consultation with the Indigenous community in Brampton
3. Staff proceed with next steps to rename the street ‘Whitewash Way’, ‘Whiteface Crescent’, ‘Native Landing’, as per City Policy and investigate any potential funding and grant opportunities to rename assets that are considered discriminatory and not fully representative of the diverse Brampton community
4. Staff report back on existing names that is inconsistent with the City’s Policy and mosaic, in relation to its history and inclusivity. The list is to be inclusive of any City assets with a possibly inappropriate name; and
5. That staff investigate and report on the condition, and general state of repair of the above-mentioned park properties, with consideration for the inclusion of Indigenous artwork, in consultation with the community.
CW258-2023
1. That the report from Rajkaran Singh Chhina, Manager, Facilities Asset / Energy Management and Capital Planning, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Implementation of User Fees for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Approval of By-law Amendments for Improper Electric Vehicle Parking, be received;
2. That a user fee of $1.00/hr for the first 3 hours of use be implemented for all existing 49 networked and all future networked City owned and operated Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (charging ports) available for public and staff use;
3. That a secondary user fee of $5.00/hr. be implemented for charging beyond 3 hours;
4. That the 14 non-networked public and staff access EV charging stations (charging ports) be converted to networked EV charging stations as most of these stations are towards the end of their useful life and thereafter the user fees be implemented for the new networked charging stations;
5. That appropriate signage is installed at all City owned/managed public and staff EV charging stations indicating that the EV chargers are available for staff and visitors only for a maximum 3 hour charging limit, and;
6. That the Traffic By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law be amended to allow for the enforcement of improper parking in a EV parking space with a penalty of $125.00.
CW259-2023
1. That the report from Sean Cressman, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Gage Park Construction Projects – Ward 3, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to hire a General Contractor for the various improvements at Gage Park.
CW260-2023
1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Project Planning and Validation, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of an Architect for Design and Contract 18 Administration Services for the New Animal Shelter – Ward 6, be received.
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of an architectural firm to provide design and contract administration services for the new Environmental Education Centre and Animal Shelter.
CW261-2023
1. That the report from Diana Glean, Project Leader, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Construction of Snow Storage Facility at 8055 Heritage Road – Ward 6, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for the snow storage facility at 8055 Heritage Road.
CW262-2023
1. That the report from Bishnu Parajuli, Manager Engineering, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting on June 21, 2023, re: Retrofit Noise Wall Located adjacent to Howden Boulevard/Vodden Street East – Ward 7 (RM 19/2023), be received; and,
2. That direction be provided to staff to address the deteriorating noise wall located adjacent to Howden Boulevard/Vodden Street East, by pursuing the Local Improvement process in May 2024, after the expiry of the two-year waiting period from the date the last petition was declared unsuccessful, on a 75/25 percent cost allocation basis.
CW263-2023
1. That the report from Radoslaw Moryc, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: 2023 New School Infrastructure Improvements - Ward 6, be received; and,
2. That the report be forwarded to the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to provide assistance in development of the 2023 school program; and,
3. That staff implement the measures outlined in this report to ensure orderly and safe school openings; and,
4. That the report be forwarded to the Region of Peel’s Traffic and Sustainable Transportation Division for information purposes; and,
5. That staff conduct a future review to determine if the all-way stop at the intersection of Remembrance Road and Elm Tree Court/Brenscombe Road can be removed and replaced with a Level 2 PXO at the pathway (just east of the all-way stop), which may be a more suitable traffic control device for this area; and,
6. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to provide for the necessary traffic controls to accommodate the opening of new schools for the 2023/2024 school year.
CW264-2023
1. That the report Muhammad Baqar, Traffic Operations Technologist I, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Traffic Related Issues - U-Turn Restrictions at Sandalwood Parkway East and Sunny Meadow Boulevard - Ward 9, be received; and,
2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement eastbound to westbound U-Turn restrictions at the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Sunny Meadow Boulevard.
CW265-2023
1. That the report from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Reserved Parking on City Property for Expectant Mothers and New Parents (RM 11/2023), be received;
2. That staff implement reserved parking spaces for expectant mothers and new parents at all existing City facilities; and
3. That any future City facilities include reserved parking spaces for expectant mothers and new parents.
CW266-2023
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 June 21, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Markview Home Corp. and Southwyck Trail Home Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1997 (South of Mayfield Road, East of McVean Drive) - Planning References C09E17.008 and 21T-12009B - Ward 10, be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Markview Home Corp. and Southwyck Trail Home Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1997; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Markview Home Corp. and Southwyck Trail Home Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1997 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW267-2023
1. That the report from Olivia Sparrow, Manager, Stormwater Programs, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Construction of Thermal Mitigation Stormwater Pond Retrofit for Cottrelle Blvd Extension, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement for the Construction of Thermal Mitigation Stormwater Pond Retrofit for Cottrelle Blvd Extension.
CW268-2023
That the report from Nelson Cadete, Acting Senior Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Active Transportation Implementation – Plan for Painting the Active Transportation Footprint (RM 21/2023), be received.
CW269-2023
1. That the report from Shahinaz Eshesh, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Downtown Revitalization, Planning, Building & Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Budget Amendment and Status Report - Downtown Brampton Construction Mitigation Grant, be received;
2. That Council directs staff to establish the Pilot Downtown Construction Mitigation Grant;
3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the amount of $150,000 to fund the Downtown Construction Mitigation Grant, with funding of $150,000 to be transferred from Reserve #4 – Asset Repair & Replacement; and,
4. That Council request that the Downtown Brampton BIA reports back on or before the Committee of Council meeting of September 6, 2023 with a proposed methodology for the management of the Pilot Downtown Construction Mitigation Grant in coordination with key City staff.
CW270-2023
1. That the report from Ivana Tomas, Director, Transit Services, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Warriors Day Free Fares for Veterans, be received;
2. That Council approves staff recommendations for free fares, allowing eligible Canadian Veterans and one companion free access on Brampton Transit; on the date of the Warriors Day parade, held in August of each year during the opening weekend of the Canadian National Exhibition. In 2023, the date is August 19; and
3. That Council approves staff recommendations for allowing companions of Veteran’s free fare on Brampton Transit on Remembrance Day.
CW271-2023
That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of June 1, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, be approved.
SC001-2023
That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023 be approved, as amended as follows:
To add item:
11.1. St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School, 63 Glenforest Road - Ward 7
SC002-2023
That the presentation to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Orientation be received.
SC003-2023
1. That the correspondence from Rita Davenport, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review Kiss and Ride Operation, St. Ursula Catholic School, 11 Dwellers Road - Ward 5 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC004-2023
1. That the correspondence from Serene Haugh, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at intersection of Financial Drive and Olivia Marie Road - Eldorado Public School, 40 Olivia Marie Road, Ward 6 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC005-2023
1. That correspondence from Rakeshbhai Maisuria, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at Abitibi Lake Drive and Fernforest Drive - Carberry Public School, 12 Growers Crescent - Ward 9 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC006-2023
1. That correspondence from Maria Locicero, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review Park and Ride and Traffic Congestion at the intersection of Brisdale Drive and Sandalwood Parkway - St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School, 275 Brisdale Drive - Ward 5 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC007-2023
1. That the correspondence from Daniel Reidy, Principal, and Nicole Lewis, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion and Walking Route to School - St Joseph Catholic School, 8 Parkway Avenue - Ward 5 be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC008-2023
1. That correspondence from Prashanth Panda, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request for a Crossing Guard and Review of Traffic Congestion at the intersection of Mugford Crescent and Edinburgh Road - Whaley's Corner Public School, 140 Howard Stewart Road - Ward 6 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC009-2023
1. That the correspondence from Shilpa Mistry, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review Parking Congestion, Parking Issues and Kiss and Ride Operation at Fernforest Public School, 275 Fernforest Drive - Ward 9 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC010-2023
1. That the correspondence from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations, on behalf of Pte. Buckam Singh Public School, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, re: Request for a Crossing Guard and Review of Traffic Congestion and Parking Issues - Ward 8 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC011-2023
1. That correspondence from Bonnie Crocker, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at Lougheed Middle School, 475 Father Tobin Road, intersection of Sandalwood Parkway and Fernforest Drive - Ward 9 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC012-2023
1. That the correspondence from Darcy Forde, STOPR - Student Transportation of Peel Region, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review intersection of Queen Street and Creditview Road due to increase walking students - St. Jacinto Marto Catholic School, 40 Fallowfield Road - Ward 5 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC013-2023
1. That the correspondence from Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 1, 2023, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion and Crossing Guard requirement at intersection of Lisson Crescent/Jordenson Drive, Springbrook Public School, 145 Jordensen Drive - Ward 5 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC014-2023
That the following members be selected as Co-Chairs of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council for a one-year period ending May 2024.
- Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon
- Charles Gonsalves
SC015-2023
1. That the site inspection report be received; and,
2. That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
3. That the Manager of Traffic Services arrange for:
- An All-Way Stop signage study on Glenforest Rd. between Grenoble and Central Park Dr.,
- The pavement markings at the intersection of Griselda Crt. and Glenforest Rd. to be refreshed
- The installation of “No Stopping” restrictions on both sides of Glenridge Rd. from Glenforest Rd. to the first driveway at houses #28 to #33
- The placement of “No Stopping” corner restrictions on the north side of Glenforest Rd. at the intersection of Griselda Crt.
4. That the Principal be requested to encourage and educate the school community on how to cross the street at the intersection of Glenforest Rd and Glenridge Rd.
5. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Glenforest Rd and Glenridge Rd. at this time.
SC016-2023
That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
CW272-2023
That the Minutes of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of June 13, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, be approved.
ATC001-2023
That the agenda for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of June 13, 2023, be approved, as published and circulated.
ATC002-2023
That the presentation by C. Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of June 13, 2023, re: Active Transportation Advisory Committee Orientation be received.
ATC003-2023
That the presentation by N. Cadete, Acting Sr. Manager, Transportation Planning, Integrated City Planning, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of June 13, 2023, re: Active Transportation Advisory Committee Orientation be received.
ATC004-2023
That Stephen Laidlaw and Lisa Stokes be selected Co-Chairs of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year period, ending June 2025.
ATC005-2023
That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
CW273-2023
That the correspondence from Stephen Sayers, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Item 10.2.5 - Retrofit Noise Wall Located Adjacent to Howden Boulevard/Vodden Street East – Ward 7 (RM 19/2023), be received.
CW274-2023
That the correspondence from Chris Drew, on behalf of The Drew Family of Bramalea, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Item 10.2.12 - Electric Scooter Pilot Program – Bramalea GO Connection – Ward 7, be received.
CW275-2023
1. That the report from Kelly Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Advance Brampton Fund - Framework Update, be received;
2. That Council endorses the Advance Brampton Fund framework as outlined in this report for implementation starting with the 2024 program year; and
3. That the Commissioner, Community 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 Advance Brampton Fund beginning with the 2024 program year, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner, Community Services or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.
CW276-2023
1. That the report from Werner Kuemmling, Manager, Parks Planning and Development, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Budget Amendment and Developer Reimbursement for the Development of Empire Communities Phase 2 (Mount Pleasant) Ltd. Pedestrian Trail – Ward 6, be received; and
2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #235860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $79,419 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.
CW277-2023
1. That the report from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Measures for Beautification of Local Neighbourhoods, be received;
2. That Council approve the strategy presented in the Neighbourhood Association Guide and the CSWO Nurtured Neighbourhood Grant; and
3. That Council direct staff to request the necessary funding needed for the Nurtured Neighbourhood Grant through the 2024 Budget submission.
CW278-2023
That the report from P. Fay, City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, re: Regulating Nuisance Noises from Motor Vehicles and Power Devices (RM 28/2023) – Public Nuisance By-law and Business Licensing By-law Amendments, be referred back to staff for additional consideration and a report to Council.
CW279-2023
That the Referred Matters List - 2023 Second Quarter Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, be received.
CW280-2023
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.2. 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 acquisition matter
15.3. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board
15.4. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
15.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for such purpose - Delegation Item 6.3 - Cost Sharing Agreement for Surplus Property at 1524 Countryside Drive - Ward 9
15.6. 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 such purpose.
CW281-2023
That the Commissioner, Community Services, be delegated authority to approve and execute any required agreements and other documents deemed necessary for completing the inductions into the Arts Walk of Fame program, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Cultural Services or designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.
CW282-2023
1. That a by-law be passed to authorize the CAO to execute all agreements and other documents, including the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in accordance with the direction provided to staff from closed session, in connection with the City’s acquisition of the referenced property on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate; and
2. That a budget amendment be approved and a capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $23,060,000 (inclusive of all taxes, due diligence costs, legal fees, and other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of the subject property with funding to be transferred from Reserve #2 – Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland.
CW283-2023
1. That a new capital project be established and a budget amendment be approved in the amount to be determined by a public procurement for the winter optimization of recreational facilities, with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #2 – Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement immediately of the selected winter optimization projects.
CW284-2023
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.