Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • Regional Councillor N. Brar
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor R. Power
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh
Members Absent:
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor (personal)
Staff Present:
  • Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Rick Conard, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
  • Paul Morrison, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
  • Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, and Acting Commissioner, Community Services
  • Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Brampton Transit
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m., recessed at 12:11 p.m., reconvened at 1:01 p.m. and adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

 

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

The following motion was considered.

  • CW087-2023

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 8, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    10.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh, re: Council Workshop on Status of Urban Community Hub Design Concepts, Uptown Hub and Queens Hub and Ongoing City Master Plans/Initiatives 

    10.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Canada Running Series Event in Brampton

    10.4.1 Correspondence from Charlotte Brookes, National Event Director, Canada Running Series, received March 8, 2023, re: Item 10.3.2 – Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown, re: Canada Running Series Event in Brampton

    11.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Snow Clearing Operations

    To delete:

    6.3 Delegation from TEDx Brampton Board of Directors, re: Consideration for Advanced Brampton Fund (Amplifying) for TEDxBrampton

    Carried

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

(11.2.3, 11.4.1)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW088-2023

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 8, 2023 be approved as part of Consent:

    (11.2.3, 11.4.1)

    Carried

Nil 

  

Neel Sehga, Brampton resident, expressed concerns and provided details regarding the increase of hate crimes against the Hindu community, including the vandalism attack on the Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton, hate messages on signs and banners by certain groups, and the response from law enforcement. The delegation outlined the negative impact of these actions on the Hindu community and the need to address this issue.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Resources dedicated to identifying those responsible for the vandalism of various places of worship in the GTA
  • Zero tolerance in Brampton for vandalism and hate crimes
  • The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and an indication that freedom of expression is not a crime and the City has no legal authority to ban this type of signage

The following motion was considered.

  • CW089-2023

    That the delegation from Neel Sehga, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Vandalism Attack on Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton and Hate Crime Against Hindus, be received.

    Carried

1. Juliann Barry, Owner, Reveiller Afriq African Fashion & Accessories

2. Lydia Dawson and Jessica Dawson-Gaglione, Owners, My Own Design Dance Boutique

Regional Councillor Santos, Chair, announced that today is International Women's Day, and provided information on celebrations taking place in Brampton.

1. Juliann Barry, Owner, Reveiller Afriq African Fashion & Accessories, provided information to Committee regarding this business and their work with local entrepreneurs, and thanked the City and the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) for their support. The delegation provided details on the supports provided by the BEC, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asked the City to support the BEC and local entrepreneurs.  

2. Lydia Dawson and Jessica Dawson-Gaglione, Owners, My Own Design Dance Boutique, provided information regarding their business and how they support women and promote healthy body and self image. In addition, the delegations thanked the BEC for their support and assistance in starting their business.

In response to questions from Committee, the delegations provided information on how the City can support women-owned small businesses, and how to encourage consumers to shop in small businesses.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW090-2023

    That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 8, 2023, re: International Women's Day - Women-Owned Small Businesses Supported in Brampton, be received:

    1. Juliann Barry, Owner, Reveiller Afriq African Fashion & Accessories

    2. Lydia Dawson and Jessica Dawson-Gaglione, Owners, My Own Design Dance Boutique

    Carried

Item 11.3.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Stephen Sayers, Brampton resident, provided background information to Committee regarding the installation of noise walls in the vicinity of Howden Boulevard and Vodden Street East, including associated agreements entered into by the City, and the responsibility for replacing these walls. The delegation provided further information regarding:

  • the poor condition of the existing noise walls 
  • previous staff reports/recommendations to Council regarding the replacement of these noise walls 
  • the initiation and failure of the Local Improvement Process to replace the existing noise walls
  • issuance of Property Standards Orders for the dilapidated noise walls

The delegation requested the City's support to assist the affected residents in replacing the noise walls in this area. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Request that staff provide a report outlining the history of these noise walls and associated agreements, and to provide options to resolve this matter
  • The need to understand the City's legal and financial obligations for these noise walls
  • The Local Improvement Process
  • Current state of disrepair of these noise walls
  • Request from affected residents for the City to cover 100 per cent of the cost to replace these noise walls

The following motion was considered.

  • CW091-2023

    That the delegation from Stephen Sayers, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Item 11.3.1 - Noise Walls in the Vicinity of Howden Boulevard and Vodden Street East - Ward 7, be referred to staff for review and report back thereon.

    Carried

Item 11.1.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Nelson Cadete, Acting Senior Manager, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, provided a presentation entitled "2022/2023 Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) Implementation Annual Report".

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

  • Installation of signalized pedestrian/cycling crossings ("crossrides")
  • Snow clearing process for bike lanes separated from traffic by precast concrete curbs
  • Active transportation improvements on Chinguacousy Road 

Dayle Laing, Committee Secretary, BikeBrampton, provided a presentation regarding active transportation in Brampton, which included information on:

  • expanding the active transportation network
  • diverse population of commuter and recreational cyclists
  • active transportation infrastructure
  • intersection design consistency
  • parking in bike lanes
  • crossride signals and curb depressions for accessibility
  • 2023 community rides
  • Bike the Creek event (June 10, 2023)

Committee discussion took place with respect to the success of the annual Bike the Creek event, and bike programs in local schools.

The following motions were considered.

  • CW092-2023

    That the delegation from Dayle Laing, Committee Secretary, BikeBrampton, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Items 11.1.1 and 11.2.1 - Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation – 2022/2023 Annual Report (All Wards), be received.

    Carried
  • CW093-2023

    That the presentation from Nelson Cadete, Acting Senior Manager, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation – 2022/2023 Annual Report (All Wards), be received.

    Carried

    See Item 11.2.1 - Recommendation CW102-2023

     


Andrzej Hoffmann, Specialist, Government Relations, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional and Provincial Governments, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Regional Councillor Vicente introduced a motion regarding homelessness in Ontario, which included the following operative clauses:

Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Brampton calls on the Province to urgently:

a. Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis;

b. Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario;

c. Increase the supply of housing affordable for low- and middle-income households; and

d. Work with AMO and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal;

And Further That a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Minister of Health; Peel Members of Provincial Parliament, and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Regional Councillor Vicente advised of the need for more affordable housing in Brampton to address the Region of Peel's long and growing wait list, outlined the lack of resources to address this issue, and the need for provincial action and funding.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) communication resources regarding homelessness in Ontario
  • The City's housing pledge in its response to Bill 23, which includes Brampton's work on affordable housing and homelessness
  • The need for the Region of Peel to determine funding needs to address the issue of homelessness, and other needs such as health care, to advocate for at the Provincial Government
  • Provincial surplus funds

The following motions were considered.

  • CW094-2023

    That the staff update to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

    Carried
  • CW095-2023

    Whereas the homelessness crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario; 

    Whereas the homelessness crisis is the result of the underinvestment of successive provincial governments;

    Whereas homelessness requires a range of housing, social service and health solutions from government;

    Whereas homelessness is in part driven by a lack of housing affordable to low- and middle-income households;

    Whereas homelessness is felt most at the municipal level of government and the residents that they serve;

    Whereas in the Region of Peel shelter use increased by 26.9% in 2021, 50% of demand for persons with need for supportive housing continues to go unmet, and 70% of low income households are living in unaffordable housing;

    Whereas municipalities and District Social Administration Boards are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity or tools to address this complex challenge; and, 

    Whereas leadership and urgent action is needed from the provincial government on an emergency basis to develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to prevent, reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Ontario;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Brampton calls on the Province to urgently:

    a. Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis;

    b. Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario;

    c. Increase the supply of housing affordable for low- and middle-income households; and

    d. Work with AMO and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal;

    And Further That a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Minister of Health; Peel Members of Provincial Parliament, and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

    Carried

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8.2

 

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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. 

 

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9.2

 

Deputy Mayor Singh introduced a motion to amend the recommendations in the staff report.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • CW096-2023

    1. That the report from Peter Fay, City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, and Martin Bohl, Sector Manager, Health and Life Sciences, Economic Development Office, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Appointments to the Medical Technology (Medtech) Advisory Committee, be received;

    2. That the Medical Technology (Medtech) Advisory Committee be renamed the Medical Technology (MedTech) Task Force;

    3. That the terms of reference for the Medical Technology (MedTech) Task Force be updated to establish the composition (other than appointed Members of Council or City staff) to include one representative, or delegate, appointed from the following health and life science businesses, academic institutions and property development sector interests, with each entity providing the name of the appointed representative:

    Medtronic Canada,
    Boston Scientific Canada,
    Taro Pharmaceuticals,
    The Stevens Company,
    NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT,
    Myant Inc.,
    SOTI,
    Dynacare,
    Toronto Metropolitan University,
    Sheridan College,
    William Osler Health Systems,
    Trillium Health Partners,
    MedTech Canada
    Rogers,
    Morguard,
    DG Group, and
    RioCan; and 

    4. That Deputy Mayor Singh be appointed as Chair, and the representative from Toronto Metropolitan University be appointed as Vice-Chair for the Medical Technology (MedTech) Task Force.

    Carried

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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.

 

Nil  

  

10.2

 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Addition of the following events to the Corporate Events Listing, and the associated budgets
    • Latino Heritage Month
    • Hockey Night in Brampton
  • Including an additional budget of $200,000.00 to the City’s Events annual base operating budget

The following motions were considered.

  • CW097-2023

    1. That the report from Meagan Guerra, Acting Supervisor, Corporate Events & Protocol, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026, be received; 

    2. That, the Corporate Events Listing 2023-2026 and recommendations outlined in this report be approved, with the inclusion of the following annual event for 2023-2026 and addition of an additional operating budget, to be sourced from an appropriate account as identified by the Treasurer:

    a) Hockey Night in Brampton (with operating budget of $50,000.00) and

    b) Latino Heritage Month in October;

    3. That a City-led Diwali event as per Council Resolution CW376-2022 be added to the Corporate Events Listing along with $200,000 to be included in the 2023 operating budget submission, pending Council approval;

    4. That departments be authorized to not charge-back any costs associated with using existing City assets and staff resources related to the Corporate Events and Protocol office, including but not limited to staff/labour, facility rentals and equipment; and further, whereby an external cost is borne by a resource department to support the Corporate Events and Protocol office, that these charges be payable by the Corporate Events and Protocol Office budget; and

    5. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, be delegated authority to approve and execute on behalf of the City of Brampton any required agreements and other documents deemed necessary for the implementation of corporate events, including artist agreements and all other related agreements, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services or designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • CW098-2023

    Whereas Brampton’s various festivals and events contribute to the quality and diversity of community life for Brampton citizens and visitors, and provide opportunities for public participation, economic activity, and tourism;

    Whereas Members of Council have requested additional enhancements and programming to current Corporate Events beyond current budget availability; including New Year’s Eve, Emancipation Day, Heritage Celebrations, etc.;

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That an additional budget of $200,000.00 be added to the City’s Events annual base operating budget. Strategic Communications, to deliver these enhanced events included in the 2023-2026 Corporate Events Listing. 

    That the item, and associated recommendations, be referred to the Special Council Meeting of March 9, 2023 for consideration.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Santos addressed Committee regarding the matter of gender equity and outlined the need to implement gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) e-learning training for senior staff and Council, and establish a Women’s Advisory Committee, and a Women’s Employee Resources Group. 

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore Be It Resolved That The City of Brampton:

1. Implement mandatory Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) e-learning training for senior leaders in the administration and for City Council by March 8, 2024 and that this training utilize the federal government’s e-learning tool;

2. Develop Terms of Reference for a Women’s Advisory Committee with an inaugural committee established no later than March 8, 2024;

3. Officially establish and support a Women’s Employee Resources Group through the Equity Office with support from Human Resources.

Mayor Brown thanked Councillors Santos and Brar for their leadership on gender equity in Brampton.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • CW099-2023

    Whereas women represent over 50% of the population across the country and locally in Brampton yet, women hold 35.6% of management positions and 30.9% of senior level positions according to Statistics Canada;

    Whereas gender equality is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms  specifically Section 15 and Section 28, which is part of the Constitution of Canada, along with federal legislation of Canadian Labour Code Part II, Gender Budgeting Act,  and the Employment Equity;

    Whereas gender equality means that diverse groups of women, men and gender diverse people are able to participate fully in all spheres of Canadian life, contributing to an inclusive and democratic society;

    Whereas Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) is an analytical process that provides a rigorous method for the assessment of systemic inequalities, as well as a means to assess how diverse groups of women, men, and gender diverse people may experience policies, programs and initiatives;

    Whereas the Canadian Government has recently renewed its commitment in 2015, to GBA+, which first began in 1995, and is working to strengthen its implementation across all federal departments (https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-analysis-plus/what-gender-based-analysis-plus.html);

    Whereas in March 2017, the City of Edmonton Council passed a motion to implement mandatory GBA+ e-learning training for senior leaders in the Administration and for City Councillors by end of 2018, utilizing the federal government’s e-learning tool and the same Council directed that staff in role-specific positions, predominantly in the areas of research, policy and program development, human resource and communication, receive in-depth, City of Edmonton-customized GBA+ training (https://webdocs.edmonton.ca/siredocs/published_meetings/120/677815.pdf);

    Whereas in July 2021, Halifax Council brought forward a motion to implement the Federal GBA+ program as part of the Councillor training and orientation for all current and future members of the Halifax Regional Council (https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210720rc1132.pdf);

    Whereas the City of Edmonton established a “Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee (WAVE) which provides Council with advice on affairs relevant to municipal jurisdiction (https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/womens-advocacy-voice-of-edmonton-committee#:~:text=The%20Women's%20Advocacy%20Voice%20of,City%20policies%2C%20priorities%20and%20decisions);

    Whereas in November 2019, Halifax Council approved the creation of the Women's Advisory Committee, to support the creation of a gender inclusive municipality and provide advice to Council on matters relevant to the municipal mandate (https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/boards-committees-commissions/s-z/womens-advisory-committee);

    Whereas on December 14, 2022 this term of Council passed a motion to support and empower women at the City of Brampton, with celebrations planned annually on International Women’s Day on March 8th;

    Whereas in keeping with the City’s recognition of International Women’s Day,  Gender Equality week in September, Women’s History Month in October, the over arching themes were gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow and today #EmbraceEquity;

    Whereas the City of Brampton has a policy in place since 2019 on Gender Identity and Expression Protocol and is committed to go beyond commemoration of these days of significance and be intentional in its efforts to provide support and empowerment opportunities for women and gender parity within the City and Council.

    Therefore Be It Resolved That The City of Brampton:

    1. Implement mandatory Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) e-learning training for senior leaders in the administration and for City Council by March 8, 2024 and that this training utilize the federal government’s e-learning tool;

    2. Develop Terms of Reference for a Women’s Advisory Committee with an inaugural committee established no later than March 8, 2024;

    3. Officially establish and support a Women’s Employee Resources Group through the Equity Office with support from Human Resources.

     A recorded vote was requested and carried as follows:

    Yea (10)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Brar
    Absent (1)Regional Councillor Toor
    Carried (10 to 0)

Deputy Mayor Singh introduced a motion requesting staff to organize a Council Workshop regarding the Urban Community Hub design concepts, Uptown and Queens Hubs, and ongoing City master plans/initiatives.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • CW100-2023

    Whereas the City of Brampton provides a wide range of services that are essential to our quality of life;

    Whereas Vision 2040 and the Brampton Plan embrace the “Urban Community Hub Design Concept” geared to foster inter-disciplinary collaboration and investment to deliver complete communities;

    Whereas Council has endorsed application of the “Urban Community Hub Design” in two pilot projects, being; “The Uptown Hub” and “Queen’s Hub”;

    Whereas the City of Brampton’s Housing Pledge to accommodate 113,000 residential units by 2031 accelerates the city’s growth targets over the next eight years;

    Whereas key to supporting existing and future growth requires significant investment to co-locate facilities and services such as libraries, arts, innovation and technology;

    Whereas the City of Brampton is developing the Corporate Strategic Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Culture Master Plan presenting opportunities to further enshrine and deliver the community hub model;

    Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare for and deliver a Council workshop facilitating an update on:

    1. the “Urban Community Hub Design Concepts and Uptown Hub and Queens Hub”;

    2. ongoing master plans/initiatives that leverage the urban community hub concept; and a

    3. work plan for the 2022-2026 Term of Council highlighting key deliverables associated with the urban community hub model.

    Carried

Item 10.4.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Mayor Brown provided information to Committee regarding the opportunity to host a Canada Running Series Event in Brampton, outlined the benefits of this event, and provided information on event sponsors.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Identifying a date for this event
  • Associated costs for this event and the possibility of waiving soft costs
  • Timeline for staff to report back on this matter

The following motion was considered.

  • CW101-2023

    That the correspondence from Charlotte Brookes, National Event Director, Canada Running Series, received March 8, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Item 10.3.2 – Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown, re: Canada Running Series Event in Brampton, be received; and

    That staff investigate the holding of a Canada Running Series Event in Brampton in the Summer of 2023, and in consultation with the organizers, report back to the Special Council meeting of March 9, 2023 (date verification) and/or the Council meeting of April 5, 2023 with details (waiver of soft costs).

    Carried

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

  

11.2

 

See Item 6.5 - Recommendations CW092-2023 and CW093-2023

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Status of the Orangeville rail line and a request that signage be installed to indicate this line is no longer in use
  • Request that bike lanes on Conestoga Road and Van Scott Drive be placed on hold, and clarification regarding the inclusion of these roads in the Active Transportation (AT) network
  • Potential impacts of removing or delaying the implementation of bike lanes
  • Suggestion that AT infrastructure be considered on McLaughlin Road and Kennedy Road
  • Increased use of AT infrastructure in Brampton
  • AT plan monitoring program
  • The need to improve communications regarding the AT plan, educate residents regarding bike lanes, and promote a healthy lifestyle
  • Snow clearing on bike lanes
  • Clarification regarding the use of e-scooter technology to regulate speed
  • Request that staff review the possibility of painting all AT infrastructure for consistency and to enhance safety
  • Complaints from residents that bike lanes are not well used 
  • Indication that the Provincial Driver's Education program includes AT infrastructure

The following motion was considered.

  • CW102-2023

    That the report from Nelson Cadete, Acting Senior Manager, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation – 2022/2023 Annual Report (All Wards), be received; and

    That staff report back on a plan for painting/colouring the active transportation footprint.

    Carried

Committee discussion took place, and staff responded to questions regarding the process for removing snow from bike lanes with separation curbs, and provided information regarding snow removal equipment and timing of operations. 

Further Committee discussion included:

  • Road conditions on west-bound lanes of Sandalwood Parkway
  • Road resurfacing program timelines, and the process for assessing road conditions 
  • Impact of regional work on Conservation Drive, and a request that staff ask the Region of Peel to resurface this road
  • Road resurfacing equipment

The following motion was considered.

  • CW103-2023

    1. That the report from Pankaj Kohli, Supervisor, State of Good Repair, Capital Works, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – 2023 Road Resurfacing – All Wards, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the 2023 Road Resurfacing – All Wards.

    Carried
  • CW104-2023

    1. That the report from Dale Turpin, Supervisor, Contracts and Client Services, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement - Plumbing Services at various City facilities for a three (3) year period (File ACX.PL), be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for plumbing services at various City facilities for a three (3) year period. 

    Carried

Committee discussion took place regarding the snow clearing operations this winter season, particularly during the most recent snow storm. Topics of discussion included the following:

  • Impact of the recent snowfall on snow clearing equipment
  • Resident complaints regarding the level of service provided by contractors this season, and the need to review these issues with the contractors
    • Examples of poor snow clearing service and property damage
  • Options for addressing poor performance by contractors (e.g. incorporating penalties into the contract)
  • Maximum permitted hours of work for staff and contractors during snow events
  • Snow clearing issues in Downtown Brampton
  • Sidewalk snow clearing process
  • Equipment for clearing bike lanes with separation curbs
  • Recurring snow operation issues and options to address them in future contracts
  • Impact of on-street parking during snow clearing operations and options to resolve this issue
    • Ticketing and towing vehicles
    • Increasing fines
    • Improving communication to residents

The following motion was considered.

  • CW105-2023

    That staff report on potential means of leveraging tow truck operators to remove vehicles obstructing snow removal activities.

    Carried
  • CW106-2023

    That the correspondence from Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services / Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, dated March 2, 2023, to the Committee of Council meeting of March 8, 2023, re: New Transit Service on Dixie Road, North of Mayfield Road, be received.

    Carried

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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. 

  

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12.2

 

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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. 

  

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

   

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The following motion was considered.

  • CW107-2023

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on March 29, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried