Revised Agenda
City Council
The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor
  • City Councillor R. Power
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Meeting Chair will review the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting to allow 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.

a) National 211 Day – February 11, 2025


b) World Interfaith Harmony Week – February 1-7, 2025


c) Peel Memorial's 100th Anniversary – February 2, 2025 (see Item 7.2)


d) Black History Month – February 2025 (see Item 7.3)


* Proclamation d) was added to the agenda and published on the City's website on February 3, 2025.

Public Notice on this matter was given on the City's website on January 30, 2025.


See By-law 14-2025

1. Pardeep Singh Gill, Chair and Treasurer, Osler Board of Directors


2. Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, Osler


3. Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, Osler Foundation


See Item 6.1 c)

Daniel Williams, Isabella Williams, Avonte Reid, Tafari Harrison, Emmanuella Olobade, and Soraya Nguendo-Yongsi


See Item 6.1 d)


Added to the agenda and published on the City's website on February 3, 2025.

Meeting Chair: Regional Councillor Vicente


To be approved


Published on the City's website on February 3, 2025.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Singh


Seconded by Mayor Brown


Whereas: The City of Brampton currently recognizes COR2020 as the sole verification of an occupational health and safety management system.


Whereas: The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development recognizes both COR and ISO 45001 as accredited standards under the Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers (SOSE) program;


Whereas: Promoting health and safety, ensuring fairness, and providing equitable access to the market are fundamental pillars of the City's procurement process.


Therefore, be it resolved that: The City of Brampton shall now accept both COR2020 and ISO 45001 as valid standards for demonstrating competency and compliance with an occupational health and safety management system.

Moved by Mayor Brown


Seconded by Regional Councillor Santos


Whereas soccer is the most popular sport for young Canadians to play, according to a recent study (2023 Canadian Youth Sports Report), and the growth of soccer in Brampton for those of all ages continues to increase;


Whereas seven players on Canada’s National soccer team that played in the recent World Cup are originally from Brampton, Ontario,


Whereas Atiba Hutchinson is a Brampton born professional soccer player and former Captain of the Men’s Team Canada National Soccer Team who began his career playing with Brampton Youth Soccer Club on Brampton recreational fields, including those at Century Gardens Recreation Centre;


Whereas Atiba Hutchinson has had a renowned international soccer career, representing Brampton talent on the world athletic stage;


Whereas in 2022, Council approved the naming of the Century Gardens boxed soccer court to honor Atiba Hutchinson’s remarkable athletic achievements and ongoing contributions to the Brampton community;


Whereas Atiba Hutchinson remains actively engaged in supporting the Brampton community, particularly in advancing youth athletics and soccer development;


Whereas the City of Brampton remains committed to fostering healthy and active lifestyles through investments in sports infrastructure and programs that engage youth and residents, in alignment with the City's Corporate Strategic Plan.


Therefore be it resolved that:


1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to initiate an exploration into the feasibility of creating an urban sports park or similar multipurpose sports venue(s) in Brampton;


2. This exploration should include the potential for a partnership with Atiba Hutchinson and Fusion Sports Parks Incorporated to design and develop the facility, inspired by successful urban sports parks around the world, including but not limited to LA Galaxy Park (https://lagalaxypark.com/) and;


3. The Commissioner of Community Services report back to Council with findings, including options for location, design concepts, estimated costs, funding opportunities, and community engagement strategies.

Moved by Mayor Brown


Seconded by Regional Councillor Brar


Whereas the United Achievers’ Club of Brampton Inc. was established in 1980 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1987; and


Whereas United Achievers’ Club is dedicated to raising the profile and consciousness of Black and Caribbean communities in the wider society; and


Whereas the United Achievers’ Club’s community involvement has increased over the years to include a community services centre (now United Achievers’ Community Services Inc.) and non-profit housing (United Achievers’ Non-Profit Housing Corporation); and


Whereas the City of Brampton has supported United Achievers’ Club through waiving facility rental fees for the 2024 Celebrity Men Who Cook event; and


Whereas the 2025 Celebrity Men Who Cook event is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at Century Gardens Recreation Centre;


Therefore Be It Resolved:


That the City’s facility rental fees, for the annual Celebrity Men Who Cook event in support of United Achievers’ Club, be waived for the scheduled 2025 event and planned 2026 event, during the current term of Council.

Note: In accordance with the Procedure By-law and Council Resolution, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for Council and its committees, including original and updated reporting dates, is publicly available on the City’s website.

15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)


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18.

 

See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC214-2024 – December 9, 2024, approved by Council on December 11, 2024 pursuant to Resolution C237-2024 and By-law 29-2025


Added to the agenda and published on the City's website on February 3, 2025.

See Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC214-2024 – December 9, 2024, approved by Council on December 11, 2024 pursuant to Resolution C237-2024 and By-law 28-2025


Added to the agenda and published on the City's website on February 3, 2025.

Note: A separate package regarding this agenda item is provided to Members of Council and senior staff only.

19.1
^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - January 22, 2025

 

19.2
^New License Agreement

 

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.

19.3
^ Update re: Proposed Property Acquisition

 

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

(c)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;

(k)  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.

Added and published on the City's website on February 5, 2025

Next Meetings:


Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.


Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.

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