Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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 (arrived late at 10:20 a.m. - personal)
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor R. Power
• Regional Councillor G. Toor
• Deputy Mayor H. Singh

Staff Present:

• Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, and Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
• 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
• Colleen Grant, Acting City Solicitor
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:44 a.m., reconvened at 12:30 p.m. and recessed again at 12:53 p.m.  Committee moved into Closed Session at 1:15 p.m., recessed at 1:48 p.m., reconvened in Closed session at 1:58 p.m. and recessed at 2:45 p.m.  Committee reconvened in Open Session at 2:49 p.m. and adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

  

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW173-2023

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  9.3.1 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Dedicated Feeding Spaces

  5.2  Announcement - National Nursing Week

  Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Brar

  15.1 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 - an identifiable individual

  15.2 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 - an identifiable individual

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

  

4.

Consent

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

7.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.7, 12.2.1

The following motion was considered.

• CW174-2023

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023 be approved as part of Consent:

  7.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.7, 12.2.1

  Carried

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Brampton On Stage: June - December 2023 Season Launch

Presenters: Jocelyn Johnston, Manager, Performing Arts, and Steven Schipper, Executive Artistic Director, Performing Arts, Community Services

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Santos 

Jocelyn Johnston, Manager, Performing Arts, and Steven Schipper, Executive Artistic Director, Performing Arts, Community Services, announced the 2023 season launch of Brampton On Stage. They provided an overview of upcoming events and the new website and membership program, and thanked City Council and staff for their support. 

Regional Councillor Santos expressed congratulations to staff on the implementation of the Performing Arts strategic plan, and outlined the importance of highlighting local talent.

In response to a question from Committee, staff advised that promotional materials can be provided to Members of Council to help promote local artists.

  

5.2

Announcement – National Nursing Week

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Brar

Regional Councillor Brar announced that May 8 to 14, 2023 is National Nursing Week, to recognize and show appreciation for the valuable work and dedication of nurses across the country. Councillor Brar acknowledged the challenges nurses face to provide care to patients, and outlined the City's support and investments in healthcare in Brampton.

  

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegations re: Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8

Note: Public Notice regarding this item was published on the City's website on May 4, 2023

Items 12.2.2 and 12.4.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided information to Committee regarding the subject parcel of land, noting that its close proximity to transit, schools and daycare make it an ideal location for family-oriented affordable housing. The delegation suggested that this parcel of land not be sold, and that staff work with the Region of Peel on the opportunity to develop affordable housing on this land.

Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness, provided information to Committee regarding the housing crisis and the need for more affordable housing. The delegation indicated that the close proximity of the subject land to schools and transit makes this an ideal location for low income families, and requested that the City retain this land and work with the Region of Peel to review affordable housing and child care use options.

Committee discussion took place with respect to alternate uses for this land, including opportunities to provide affordable housing and daycare.

The following motions were considered.

• CW175-2023

  1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8, be received:

  1. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident
  2. Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness; and

  2. That the correspondence from Susan Moss, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Item 12.2.2 - Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8, be received.

  Carried
• CW176-2023

  That the report from Clifton Johnson, Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located Adjacent to 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8, be referred back to staff for further consideration, including potential for a long-term lease arrangement.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Ken Zolotar, Manager of Stakeholder Relations, ParticipACTION, re: Item 11.2.1 - The City of Brampton and ParticipACTION Partnership to Provide Active-lifestyle Park Components in Bramalea Ltd Community Park - Ward 7

Item 11.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, introduced the delegation and provided an overview of the City's partnership with ParticipACTION, to implement accessible, active-lifestyle park components to encourage physical activity in the Bramalea Ltd Community Park.

Ken Zolotar, Manager of Stakeholder Relations, ParticipACTION, provided a presentation regarding ParticiPARKS, which included the following:

• ParticiPARK design and locations
• Brampton park location - Bramalea Ltd Community Park
• Planned activities
• Financials/costs

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Rising rates of child obesity and diabetes in Brampton
• Federal Government funding for the ParticiPARKS program
• Importance of supporting initiatives that promote healthy and active lifestyles
• Details regarding the ParticiPARK program (e.g. design phase, public consultation, construction phase, funding sources)

The following motion was considered.

• CW177-2023

  1. That the delegation from Ken Zolotar, Manager of Stakeholder Relations, ParticipAction, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Item 11.2.1 - The City of Brampton and ParticipACTION Partnership to Provide Active-lifestyle Park Components in Bramalea Ltd Community Park - Ward 7, be received; and

  2. That the report from Werner Kuemmling, Manager, Park Planning and Development, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: The City of Brampton and PartcipACTION Partnership to Provide Active-lifestyle Park Components in Bramalea Ltd Community Park (Ward 7), be received.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Nishka Gupta, President, S.P.A.R.K. (S.T.E.A.M. Projects Association of Research and Knowledge), re: Request for Rental Fees to be Waived for Hackathon Event on Saturday, May 20, 2023 

Nishka Gupta, President, S.P.A.R.K. (S.T.E.A.M. Projects Association of Research and Knowledge), provided a presentation regarding the S.P.A.R.K. organization, which included information regarding their accomplishments, impact, the Learnathon event, and donations. The delegation requested Committee's consideration to waive the rental fees associated with the Learnathon event taking place at Brampton City Hall on May 20, 2023.

Committee discussion on this matter included the use of space at City Hall and associated fees for the Learnathon event, the use of City youth hubs for future events, and the benefits of these events for youth. 

The following motion was considered. 

• CW178-2023

  That the delegation from Nishka Gupta, President, S.P.A.R.K. (S.T.E.A.M. Projects Association of Research and Knowledge), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Request for Rental Fees to be Waived for Hackathon Event on Saturday, May 20, 2023, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to the May 17, 2023 Council meeting.

  Carried

6.4

Delegations re: Item 10.2.8 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update

1. Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

2. Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family, Brampton residents

Items 10.2.8 and 10.4.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade, expressed support for the staff recommendations in report Item 10.2.8 (Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update), outlined the benefits of LRT for Brampton residents and the business community, and urged Council to select the LRT alignment that can be supported by senior levels of government.

Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family, Brampton residents, thanked staff for their efforts and expressed support for the LRT extension project. The delegation outlined the benefits of LRT for transit riders, the need to advocate senior levels of government for transit funding, the need to invest in and build the LRT and Queen Street BRT, and highlighted the costs associated with delaying this project.

The following motion was considered.

• CW179-2023

  That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Item 10.2.8 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update, be received:

  1. Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

  2. Chris Drew, on behalf of the Drew Family, Brampton residents.

  Carried

• Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • The need for Provincial and Federal Government support and funding for the LRT project
  • Cost of not investing in transit infrastructure and delaying transit projects
  • Comparative costs outlined in Appendix 1 of the staff report
  • Learning from transit projects and challenges in other municipalities, and implementing provisions to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
  • Alignment of provincial housing targets with transit investment 
  • Brampton's increasing transit ridership and housing needs, which demonstrates the need for more transit investment
  • The need for further dialogue with the Provincial and Federal Governments to communicate how this project aligns with their goals

  The following motion was introduced to replace staff recommendation #2 in the staff report with the following:

  That staff be directed to have further dialogue with Metrolinx and Provincial officials to help inform the Tunnel option, which is the alignment unanimously supported by Brampton City Council to advance funding advocacy, which could then be taken through the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), and report back in approximately six months on outcome of these discussions.

  A further motion was introduced to replace staff recommendation #4 in the staff report with the following:

  That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx, the Province (the Ministry of Transportation, and the Ministry of Infrastructure) and the Federal government (Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure); and to the Brampton area MPs and MPPs, along with related correspondence.

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

  CW180-2023

  1. That the report from Compton Bobb, Senior Project Engineer, Higher Order Transit – EA’s, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update, be received; 

  2. That the following correspondence to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Item 10.2.8 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update, be received:

  1. Dermot Sweeny, Founding Principal, Sweeny&Co. Architects Inc., dated May 8, 2023

  2. Maria Pinto, Luxor Homes, dated May 9, 2023

  3. Joseph S. Mancinelli, International Vice President, Canadian Director, and Central and Eastern Canada Regional Manager, LiUNA, dated May 9, 2023 

  4. Andrew Salomon, Vice President, The Hi-Rise Group Inc., dated May 9, 2023

  3. That staff be directed to have further dialogue with Metrolinx and Provincial officials to help inform the Tunnel option, which is the alignment unanimously supported by Brampton City Council to advance funding advocacy, which could then be taken through the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), and report back in approximately six months on outcome of these discussions.

  4. That staff be directed to engage with federal and provincial officials to help explore and discuss potential funding options for the LRT Extension; and

  5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx, the Province (the Ministry of Transportation, and the Ministry of Infrastructure) and the Federal government (Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure); and to the Brampton area MPs and MPPs, along with related correspondence.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Tracy Kamino, Vice President of Operations, and Ashley Blair, Activities Coordinator, Holland Christian Homes Inc., re: Request for Funding for Holland Christian Homes Application for the Seniors Active Living Center Program (SALC) 

Tracy Kamino, Vice President of Operations, and Ashley Blair, Activities Coordinator, Holland Christian Homes Inc., provided information regarding the Seniors Active Living Center Program (SALC) at Holland Christian Homes, outlined the importance of this program for seniors, and requested funding in the amount of $13,832, which is the minimum municipal contribution required to qualify for provincial funding. The delegations advised that future funding requests would be applied for through the Advance Brampton Fund program.

Committee discussion on this matter included the requirement and timelines for a minimum municipal contribution for Holland Christian Homes to leverage provincial funds. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW181-2023

  That the delegation from Tracy Kamino, Vice President of Operations, and Ashley Blair, Activities Coordinator, Holland Christian Homes Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Request for Funding for Holland Christian Homes Application for the Seniors Active Living Center Program (SALC), be referred to staff for a report back to the May 17, 2023 Council meeting.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 10.2.6 - Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan

Item 10.2.6 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, addressed Committee with respect to staff report Item 10.2.6 (Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan), in regard to current and projected future ridership growth and capacity to meet service demand challenges. The delegation provided recommendations to address these challenges, as outlined in the written submission.

Committee discussion on this matter included concerns that the Queen Street BRT project is not specifically mentioned in the business plan, and a request that a reference to this project be incorporated, with comments from Finance regarding funding options.

The following motions were considered.

• CW182-2023

  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Item 10.2.6 - Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan, be received.

  Carried
• CW183-2023

  That the report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan, be referred to Finance staff, to provide comment in consultation with Transit, and that reference to the Queen Street BRT be incorporated.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional and Provincial Governments. 

Committee discussion included the following:

• Provincial funding for Peel Regional Police to address auto-theft 
• Motion to be considered by Regional Council regarding the endorsement of the international student charter, and the formation of a task force

The following motion was considered.

• CW184-2023

  That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.

  Carried

7.2

^ Staff Report re: Recommendation Report for City Comments on Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023

• CW185-2023

  1. That the report from Jessica Yadav, Assistant Policy Planner, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Recommendation Report for City Comments on Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, be received;

  2. That the City’s comments and proposed recommendations to the Province contained and appended to the report be endorsed; and

  3. That the City Clerk forward this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Brampton’s Members’ of Provincial Parliament; the Association for Municipalities of Ontario; and the Region of Peel. 

  Carried

8.

Economic Development Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

8.2

Reports

Nil

  

8.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

8.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

9.

Corporate Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Digital Billboard Advertising on City Property

Note: This item was deferred from the March 29, 2023 and further, the April 12, 2023 Committee of Council meetings.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Concerns regarding inappropriate advertising content on City assets, and the need to implement control mechanisms 
• Information from staff regarding the recent review and approval of the City's advertising policy
• The need to balance this policy with freedom of expression (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
• The need to review this policy through an equity lens and work undertaken on gender-based analysis plus

The following motion was considered.

• CW186-2023

  1. That the report from Tara Hunter, Manager, Sponsorship and Corporate Development, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Digital Billboard Advertising on City Property, be received; 

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the Procurement for Digital Billboard Advertising on City property to provide increased City messaging to residents and an alternative revenue source.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: 2023 Final Tax Levy and By-Law

• CW187-2023

  1. That the report Martin Finnegan, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting May 10, 2023, re: 2023 Final Tax Levy and By-law, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be approved for the levy and collection of 2023 Final Property Taxes.

  Carried

9.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Building Code Act – Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2022

• CW188-2023

  That the report from Maja Kuzmanov, Senior Manager, Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Building Code Act - Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Launch of Corporate Policy Innovation Hub (CPIH)

• CW189-2023

  That the report from Sarah Mazhar, Policy Advisor, Corporate Project, Policy and Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Launch of Corporate Policy Innovation Hub, be received.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Dedicated Feeding Spaces

Committee discussion took place with respect to the lack of dedicated feeding spaces at City facilities.

B. Boyes, Fire Chief and Acting Commissioner, Community Services, advised that Brampton is a breastfeeding friendly organization, and requests from the public for feeding spaces are accommodated by staff.

The following motion was introduced:

Whereas, the City of Brampton is a breastfeeding friendly organization and welcomes all breastfeeding mothers and children; and

Whereas, the City of Brampton does not provide optional, yet dedicated, breastfeeding and bottle feeding spaces for families; and

Whereas, many parents would like to have the option to breastfeed and bottle feed in a comfortable, secure and private space; 

Therefore be it resolved:

That staff be directed to explore options for possible implementation within all City-owned facilities that would allow families to breastfeed or bottle feed in a comfortable and private space should they wish to do so; and

That staff be directed to report back on their findings at a future Council meeting.

Further Committee discussion on this matter included concerns regarding the potential impact of the motion on mothers who choose to breastfeed in public, and the need to ensure the language in the motion is inclusive.

The following motion was considered.

• CW190-2023

  That the following motion be referred to the May 17, 2023 Council meeting:

  Moved by: Regional Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor

  Seconded by: Regional Councillor Navjit Kaur Brar

  Whereas, the City of Brampton is a breastfeeding friendly organization and welcomes all breastfeeding mothers and children; and 

  Whereas, the City of Brampton does not provide optional, yet dedicated, breastfeeding and bottle feeding spaces for families; and

  Whereas, many parents would like to have the option to breastfeed and bottle feed in a comfortable, secure and private space;

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That staff be directed to explore options for possible implementation within all City-owned facilities that would allow families to breastfeed or bottle feed in a comfortable and private space should they wish to do so; and

  That staff be directed to report back on their findings at a future Council meeting.

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

9.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

10.

Public Works and Engineering Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Mattamy (Mount Pleasant) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2022 (South of Mayfield Road, East of Chinguacousy Road) - Planning References C03W16.002 and 21T-11008B - Ward 6 

• CW191-2023

  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 May 10, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Mattamy (Mount Pleasant) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2022 (South of Mayfield Road, East of Chinguacousy Road) -  Planning References C03W16.002 and 21T-11008B - Ward 6, be received;

  2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of, Mattamy (Mount Pleasant)  Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2022; and

  3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Mattamy (Mount Pleasant) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2022 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

  Carried

10.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Argo (Steeles) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2064 (North of Steeles Avenue, East of Chinguacousy Road) - Planning References C02W01.011 and 21T-15001Ba - Ward 4

• CW192-2023

  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 May 10, 2023, re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Argo (Steeles) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2064 (North of Steeles Avenue, East of Chinguacousy Road) - Planning References C02W01.011 and 21T-15001Ba - Ward 4, be received;

  2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Argo (Steeles) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2064; and

  3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Argo (Steeles) Limited, Registered Plan 43M-2064 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

  Carried

10.2.3

^ Staff Report re: 2023 Special Event Downtown Road Closure – Farmers’ Market - Ward 3

• CW193-2023

  1. That the report from Amanullah Memon, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: 2023 Special Event Downtown Road Closure – Farmers’ Market (Ward 3), be received; and,

  2. That the closure of Wellington Street West between Main Street South and George Street South on consecutive Saturdays from June 10, 2023 to October 7, 2023, 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the Farmers’ Market, be approved. 

  Carried

10.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Special Event Road Closure - 2023 Rotary Rib and Roll - Ward 3

• CW194-2023

  1. That the report from Amanullah Memon, Traffic Operations Technologist, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Special Event Road Closure - 2023 Rotary Rib and Roll (Ward 3), be received; and,

  2. That the closure of Wellington Street West between Main Street South and George Street South from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023 be approved. 

  Carried

10.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Physical Traffic Calming Measures - Citywide

• CW195-2023

  1. That the report from Ghazi Ashrafi, Supervisor, Traffic Operations, Road Maintenance, Operations and Fleet, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Implementation of Physical Traffic Calming Measures (Citywide), be received; and,

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the implementation of physical traffic calming measures.

  Carried

10.2.6

Staff Report re: Brampton Transit 2023-2027 Business Plan

Dealt with under Item 6.6 - Recommendations CW182-2023 and CW183-2023

  

10.2.7

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Various Transit Goods and Services

• CW196-2023

  1. That the report from Fermin Pico, Project Leader, Transit Services, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement – Various Transit Goods and Services, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law for:

  a. Urban Transit Bus Hybrid Battery Energy Storage System Refurbishment

  b. Supply and Delivery of Various Automotive Medium/Heavy Trucks and Bus Batteries.

  c. Urban Transit Bus Engine and Transmission Rebuilding and Repairs and Supply of Factory Reconditioned Engines.

  d. Allison Propulsion System Repairs.

  e. Supply and Installation of Transit Bus Shelters.

  f. Supply and Delivery of Fareboxes for Transit Buses.

  Carried

10.2.8

Staff Report re: Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update

Dealt with under Item 6.4 - Recommendations CW179-2023 and CW180-2023

  

10.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

10.4

Correspondence

10.4.1

Correspondence re: Item 10.2.8 - Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension Study Update

Dealt with under Item 6.4 - Recommendations CW179-2023 and CW180-2023

  

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

10.6

Public Question Period

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.

Community Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

Staff Report re: The City of Brampton and ParticipACTION Partnership to Provide Active-lifestyle Park Components in Bramalea Ltd Community Park - Ward 7

Dealt with under Item 6.2 Recommendation CW177-2023

  

11.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

  

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

11.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

12.

Legislative Services Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

  

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Real Estate Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

• CW197-2023

  That the report from Sanober Hashmi, Real Estate Assistant, Realty Services, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 10, 2023, re: Real Estate Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, be received.

  Carried

12.2.2

Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8

Dealt with under Item 6.1 - Recommendations CW175-2023 and CW176-2023

  

12.3

Other/New Business

Nil

  

12.4

Correspondence

12.4.1

Correspondence from Susan Moss, Brampton resident, re: Item 12.2.2 - Surplus Declaration of Approximately 0.90 Acre of Land Located at 4 Imperial Lakes Drive Brampton - Ward 8

Dealt with under Item 6.1 - Recommendations CW175-2023 and CW176-2023

  

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

  

12.6

Public Question Period

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.

  

13.

Referred Matters List

Nil 

  

14.

Public Question Period

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

  

15.

Closed Session

15.1 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 - an identifiable individual

15.2 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 - an identifiable individual

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

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

The following motion was considered.

• CW198-2023

  That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:

  15.1 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 - an identifiable individual

  15.2 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 - an identifiable individual

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

  Carried

  In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  15.1 – This matter was considered in closed session and procedural direction was given to refer this matter to the May 17, 2023 Council meeting

  15.2 – This matter was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff

  15.3 – This matter was considered in closed session and direction was given to staff

    

  
  

15.1

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

15.2

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

15.3

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW199-2023

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried