Dealt with under Consent Resolution C258-2023
The recommendations approved on Consent are as follows.
CW369-2023
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
5.4. Announcement - S&P Global Ratings Affirmation of the City of Brampton’s AAA Credit Rating
Council Sponsor: Deputy Mayor Singh
5.5. Announcement - Erinoak Cheque Presentation
Council Sponsor: Mayor Brown
6.5. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.2.1 - Staff Report re: State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2022
11.3.1. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Logistics Innovation Zone in Brampton
CW370-2023
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.1, 8.2.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 10.2.2, 12.2.2, 12.2.4, 12.2.7, 15.4
CW371-2023
That the delegation from Sushma Khinvasara and Mukesh Shanghavi, representatives of Shrimd Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Canada, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Ceremonial Street Naming Request, be received.
CW372-2023
That the delegation from Robinson Akintade, Director of Coaching, and Tyrell Lassche, Ombudsman, Brampton Minor Football Association, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Support and Growth of Amateur Sport in Brampton, be referred to staff for a report back to include information on comparator groups supported in Brampton, usage of public amenities, and support provided by other cities, within the GTHA, to similar organizations.
CW373-2023
Whereas:
- Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been declared an epidemic by the City of Brampton, Region of Peel and AMO, alongside dozens of other municipalities across the province and country; and
- Peel Regional Police reported that they responded to more than 17,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence in 2021 which equates to two disputes every hour; and
- The affordable housing crisis in Canada is a detrimental barrier for survivors to leave their abusers which is forcing them (predominantly women and their children), to risk their safety every day, by choosing between homelessness or ongoing abuse; and
- Second stage housing also known as Transitional Shelters/Housing is an integral aspect of the continuum of supports for IPV survivors and their children, providing them with wraparound support and the time and space to heal, prepare for the future, and achieve independence, and is proven to be an effective pathway for women and their children to escape violence and find permanent housing; and
- A funding gap exists in Ontario whereby the Provincial Government does not currently fund transitional housing; and
- Because of this funding gap, the Region of Peel has been supporting transitional shelters/housing like Armagh house, which is based in Mississauga; and
- The Region of Peel Council on Thursday, October 26 will be discussing agenda items 8.2 – 8.4 relating to Housing Subsidies, Rapid Response Modular Housing, and Homelessness Policy and Programs; and
- Armagh House has indicated that over 50% of their clients serviced at the Mississauga shelter are Brampton residents; and
- Armagh House is implementing a new model of delivery of 12 units set to launch in January 2024, for transitional housing with vital wraparound support in collaboration with a private developer in Brampton; and
- The Region of Peel has indicated commitments to rent subsidy and some program support for the Armagh House pilot in Brampton, but a funding gap still exists to deliver the program to include the necessary wraparound support consistent with the existing shelter in Mississauga; and
- This new model of transitional housing provided by Armagh costs less than other short-term options such as hotels or building a completely new shelter.
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
1. The delegation from Jannies Le, Executive Director, Samiya Kebir, Program Supervisor, and Rashmi Khosla, Board President, Armagh, re: Item 9.3.3 - Transitional Housing to Support Women Fleeing Violence, be referred to staff for further consideration, and investigation of potential alignment of transitional housing under provincial and federal housing-related funding sources, on an emergency basis;
2. The City of Brampton forward this motion to, and advocate at the Region of Peel for, support of Armagh House’s housing pilot in Brampton, to ensure its delivery with corresponding wraparound support during the Region’s transition period of dissolution;
3. The Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Provincial Government (Premier, Minister of Housing, Minister of Community and Social Services, and Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, and all local Brampton MPPs) that transitional housing such as that provided by Armagh House with its necessary wraparound supports, be included as an important piece in building affordable housing that should be financially supported by the province, especially for women escaping domestic violence; and
4. The Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Federal Government (Prime Minister, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, and all local Brampton MPs) to financially support transitional housing and specifically Armagh House’s pilot model in Brampton.
CW374-2023
That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Item 12.2.1 - Staff Report re: State of Local Infrastructure Report - 2022, be received.
CW375-2023
That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW376-2023
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 October 25, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Scottish Heather Development Inc. - Registered Plan 43M-2052 (North of Steeles Avenue, West of Mississauga Road) - Ward 6 - Planning References C05W04.005 and 21T-06024B; be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Scottish Heather Development Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2052; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Scottish Heather Development Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2052, once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW377-2023
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 October 25, 2023, re: Parking Restrictions – Various Locations – Wards 2 and 9, be referred back to staff for further information.
CW378-2023
1. That the report from Sam Mattina, Manager, Contracts, Operations Planning and Projects, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, and Shane Keyes, Manager, By-law Enforcement, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Increased Penalty for Vehicles Interfering with Snow Removal on City Roads (RM 22/2023), be received;
2. That the recommended amendment to Schedule “A” of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-Law 333-2013, to substantially increase the set penalty for vehicles interfering with snow removal and/or winter maintenance, be approved; and
3. That the penalty amount be raised to $500 for the third and subsequent offences.
CW379-2023
1. That the report from Peter Gabor, Manager, Building Design and Construction, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of a Consultant for the New Brampton Arts and Culture Centre – Ward 4, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement of a consultant to provide design and contract administration services for the New Brampton Arts and Culture Centre.
CW380-2023
That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, Recommendations EAC011-2023 to EAC016-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, be approved.
EAC011-2023
That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, be approved, as amended to add the following item:
8.2 Discussion Item at the request of Subhash Chander Duggal, Committee Member, re: Environmental Projects, Research and Funding
EAC012-2023
That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, re: Grow Green Awards, be received.
EAC013-2023
That the verbal update from Kristina Dokoska, Environmental Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, re: Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP), be received.
EAC014-2023
That the verbal update from Karley Cianchino, Environmental Project Specialist, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, re: Dearbourne Pollinator Pilot Project, be received.
EAC015-2023
That the verbal update from Pam Cooper, Acting Manager, Environmental Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of October 3, 2023, re: Strategic Plan, be received.
EAC016-2023
That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
CW381-2023
That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of October 5, 2023, Recommendations SC026-2023 to SC034-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, be approved.
SC026-2023
That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council agenda be approved as published and circulated.
SC027-2023
1. That the following correspondence to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of October 5, 2023, be received;
7.1. Request from Roshan Varghese, Brampton Resident, re: Review of Intersection of Honey Bee / Canarygrass Drive and Students and Pedestrian Safety crossing roads, Sunny View Public School, 30 Chapparal Drive, Ward 9
7.2. Request from Ben Ragel, Resident, re: Review of intersection of Sunny Meadow / Sandalwood Parkway and Student Safety crossing roads, Sunny View Public School, 30 Chapparal Drive, Ward 9; and
2. That no action be undertaken at this time.
SC028-2023
1. That the correspondence from Sara McCormick, Vice-Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of October 5, 2023, re: Traffic Congestion on school street and request for a crosswalk on Elbern Markell and Bovaird Drive, Jean Augustine Secondary School, 500 Elbern Markell Drive, Ward 5 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC029-2023
1. That the Site Inspection report for Jacinta Marto Catholic School be received;
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; and
3. That an adult crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection.
SC030-2023
1. That the Site Inspection report for Ursula Catholic School be received;
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 principal arrange for the Bus loading pavement markings to be removed, a stop bar painted at the exit and Fire Route Signs to be replaced;
4. That the principal arrange for bylaw enforcement to visit during dismissal time for the Fire Route violations, once the signs are replaced; and
5. That the principal remind pedestrians to cross at the hatched walkway and not walk between vehicles to get to the parking lot or median at the Kiss and Ride.
SC031-2023
1. That the Site Inspection report for Fernforest Public School be received; and
2. That the principal be requested to arrange for:
- Pavement markings to be refreshed for Kiss and Ride, Bus Lane and Thru Lane
- Consider removal of bushes in garden and reducing extended curb at end of Kiss and Ride drop zone
- Leave the Kiss and Ride open during the afternoon dismissal; and
3. That the Manager of Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the No Stopping/No Parking zones during arrival and dismissal times.
SC032-2023
1. That the Site Inspection report for Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School 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 Principal of St. Edmund Catholic School be requested to:
- Educate the students on pedestrian/traffic safety and encourage them to cross at walkways on school property,
- Educate the drivers on the Kiss and Ride and driving on school property
- Arrange for the School Board Planning department to review the operation of the parking lots, Kiss and Ride and Bus Loading area in the school; and
4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to visit the area during the morning arrival and dismissal times.
SC033-2023
1. That the Site Inspection report for Joseph Catholic School be received;
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; and,
3. That the Manager of Parking Enforcement be requested to arrange for Parking Officers to attend during arrival and dismissal times for the school to enforce the parking/stopping violations.
SC034-2023
That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on November 2, 2023.
CW382-2023
That the Minutes of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, Recommendations ATC013-2023 to ATC022-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, be approved.
ATC013-2023
That the agenda for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023 be approved as published.
ATC014-2023
That the presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, Co-Chair re: Protected Intersections, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, be received.
ATC015-2023
That the presentation from Lisa Stokes, Co-Chair re: Durham Region Crossrides, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, be received.
ATC016-2023
That the presentation from Lisa Stokes, Co-Chair re: Bovarid Construction, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, be received.
ATC017-2023
That the presentation from Lisa Stokes, Co-Chair re: Peter Robertson Construction, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, be received.
ATC018-2023
That the Verbal Update from Fernanda Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning Building and Growth Management., to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, re: 2023 Construction Status, be received.
ATC019-2023
That the Verbal Update from Kevin Minaker, Manager, Traffic Operations and Parking, Public Works and Engineering, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, re: Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zone Initiative, be received.
ATC020-2023
1. That the Verbal Update from Nelson Cadete, Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning Building and Growth Management, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, re: The Orangeville - Brampton Rail Trail Project, be received; and,
2. That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee expresses its interest in participating in future consultations with respect to The Orangeville - Brampton Rail Trail Project.
ATC021-2023
That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of September 2023, to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting of October 10, 2023, be received.
ATC022-2023
That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.
CW383-2023
That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023, Recommendations BCS001-2023 to BCS004-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, be approved.
BCS001-2023
That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023 be approved as amended, as follows:
To add:
7.1. Discussion Item at the request of Ivan Macri, Citizen Member, re Safety for Local Businesses
BCS002-2023
That the presentation from Peter Fay, City Clerk, re: Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Orientation, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023, be received.
BCS003-2023
That the presentation from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being, re: Community Safety and Well-Being Office, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023, be received.
BCS004-2023
That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on December 14, 2023, or at the call of the Chair.
CW384-2023
That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of October 5, 2023, Recommendations SHF015-2023 to SHF020-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, be approved.
SHF015-2023
That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of October 5, 2023, be approved.
SHF016-2023
1. That Frank Juzenas, Member, be appointed Chair of the Building Sub-Committee; and
2. That the following members be appointed to participate in the Building Sub-Committee:
- Beth Cooper
- Ron Noonan
- Ziggy Musial
- Ephraim Sampson
- Glenn McIntyre
- Harnek Singh Rai
SHF017-2023
That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation Services, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of October 5, 2023, re: Building Update on the New Sports Hall of Fame be received.
SHF018-2023
That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meetings scheduled start time of 7:00 p.m. be moved to 6:30 p.m. for all future meetings.
SHF019-2023
That Ron Noonan, Member, be appointed for the position of Curator for the Sports Hall of Fame.
SHF020-2023
That Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday November 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
CW385-2023
1. That the report from Peter Fay, City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Amendments to Procedure By-law 160-2004 and Council Staff Relations Policy (GOV-140) – Implementing New Mayoral Duties and Authorities and Housekeeping Updates, be received;
2. That a by-law, substantially in a form as set out in Appendix 1 to this report, be enacted to amend Procedure By-law 160-2004, as amended; and
3. That amendments be made to the Council Staff Relations Policy (GOV-140), substantially in a form as set out in Appendix 3 to this report, to recognize and integrate the new Mayoral duties and authorities.
CW386-2023
1. That the report from Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, be received;
2. That the 2024 Brampton Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved; and,
3. That at the discretion of the City Clerk, the time and weekday upon which various committee, board and tribunal meetings are convened be adjusted, as deemed appropriate, to facilitate upmost participation of members and the public.
CW387-2023
That the presentation from Alison Theodore, Coordinator, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Brampton Food and Beverage Processing Summit 2023, be received.
CW388-2023
Whereas the logistics sector is the largest economic sector and largest employer in Brampton;
Whereas the City of Brampton has been building an Innovation District which brings an innovation lens to all sectors in Brampton;
Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That the Economic Development Office determine the feasibility of establishing Logistics Innovation Zones in Brampton and report back to Committee of Council in Q1 2024;
2. That Economic Development staff be guided by global best practices, local academic research institutions, and supported by the Planning, Building and Growth Management department; and
3. That a copy of this resolution be provided to the Ministry of Transportation for information.
CW389-2023
1. That the report from Amit Gupta, Manage, Corporate Asset Management, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2022, be received;
2. That Council approve the “State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2022” attached as Appendix A; and
3. That the “State of Local Infrastructure Report – 2022” be posted on the City’s website to comply with the City of Brampton Asset Management Policy.
CW390-2023
1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: 2024 Interim Tax Levy, be received; and
2. That a by-law be passed for the levy and collection of the 2024 Interim Tax Levy.
CW391-2023
1. That the report from Jason Tamming, Director, Strategic Communications, Tourism and Events, Corporate Support Services, to Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Brampton’s 50th Birthday Celebrations (RM 1/2023), be received;
2. That the proposed Brampton’s 50th Birthday Visual Identity Guide (Appendix 1) be approved; and
3. That the proposed Brampton’s 50th Birthday Work Plan (Appendix 2) be approved.
CW392-2023
That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Salary Administration Policy: Annual Reporting – January 1 to December 31, 2022, be received.
CW393-2023
1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative - Supported Employment Program (RM 41/2023), be referred back to staff, and staff be directed to:
a. Consult with charities, organizations and social enterprises who have demonstrated a connection with Brampton and are focused on supporting individuals with disabilities, to include Concord in the City, South Asian Autism Centre, Easter Seals Ontario, and others within Brampton; and
b. Explore opportunities to collaborate with leading organizations in providing employment training and opportunities at the City of Brampton;
2. That the City of Brampton provide opportunities at City events and City owned locations for Concord in the City to operate their coffee truck, as this local non-profit organization provides skills development for individuals with disabilities, which supports inclusion and further complements recruitment opportunities for the City of Brampton; and
3. That the City of Brampton support Easter Seals Ontario, a long-standing and strong partner in supporting youth with physical disabilities in Brampton, particularly their annual fundraising event.
CW394-2023
1. That the report from Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Director, Human Resources, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Employee Maternity Leave and Parental Benefits Benchmarking (RM 49/2023), be received; and
2. That staff be directed to report on the potential for improvement to Maternity Leave and Parental Benefits to more closely align with those provided by other cities.
CW395-2023
1. That the report from Harrish Thirukumaran, Policy Advisor, Corporate Policy, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 25, 2023, re: Modernizing the City of Brampton’s Policies and Practices – Obsolete Policies Report, be received; and
2. That the following Council Policies be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy Library:
a) Expenses-Approval Requirements (13.3.0), 2011
b) Expenses-Business (13.3.1), 2011
c) Expenses – Mileage (13.3.2), 2002
d) Expenses-Petty (13.3.3), 2001
e) Expenses – Professional Membership (13.3.4), 2011
f) Meal Allowance (5.6.0), 2002
g) Care, Custody and Control of City Assets (13.4.1), 2007
h) Insurance Policy (13.4.0) 2001
i) Staff Attendance and Expenses at Events Policy 14.5.3
CW396-2023
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.2. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; 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 - a negotiation matter
15.3. 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 - a property lease matter
15.5. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – a property matter
15.6. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - a negotiation matter
CW397-2023
That the following item be referred to the November 1, 2023, Council meeting:
15.1. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) and (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - a procurement matter
CW398-2023
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, or at the call of the Chair.