Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente
• City Councillor D. Whillans
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• City Councillor J. Bowman
• City Councillor C. Williams
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor H. Singh
• Regional Councillor G. Dhillon

Staff Present:

• Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• Marlon Kallideen, Commissioner, Community Services
• Jason Schmidt-Shoukri, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
• Diana Soos, Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Cynthia Ogbarmey-Tetteh, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Mike Parks, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit
• Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Sameer Akhtar, 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 9:30 a.m., recessed at 12:32 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. At 1:02 p.m. Committee recessed and moved into Closed Session at 1:16 p.m., recessed at 2:40 p.m., reconvened in Open Session at 2:55 p.m. and adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of Council was conducted with electronic and in-person participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows:

Members present during roll call: Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh and Regional Councillor Dhillon

Members absent during roll call: Nil 

Note: City Councillor Whillans left the meeting at 3:16 p.m. (other municipal business)

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW189-2022

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022 be approved, as amended, as follows:

  To Add: 

  8.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Recreation Centres (Victoria Park and Howden)

  9.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Update on Animal Services Shelter

  11.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Risk Insurance

  11.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Private Member’s Bill C-233 - Raising the Level of Education on Domestic Violence and Coercive Control for Federally Appointed Judges

  12.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Goreway Bridge

  15.4. Open Session 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.

  To Defer the following item to the May 11, 2022 Committee of Council meeting:

  15.1. Open Session 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 - University of Guelph Humber

  Carried

   

  Note: Later in the meeting on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 12.3.3 was added to the agenda.

  
  

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.

8.2.2, 9.2.1, 9.3.1, 11.2.3, 11.4.1, 11.4.2, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.1, 12.4.1

The following motion was considered.

• CW190-2022

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.2, 9.2.1, 9.3.1, 11.2.3, 11.4.1, 11.4.2, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.1, 12.4.1

  A recorded vote was taken, with the results as follows.

  Yea (11)

  Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh, and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (11 to 0)

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention - Pearson Convention Centre - April 28 to May 1, 2022

Laura Lukasik, Manager, Tourism and Special Events, announced that the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention will be held in Brampton at the Pearson Convention Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2022. Details were provided regarding this event and the opportunity to showcase Brampton.

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Todd Fraleigh Chair, Board of Directors, and Gurwinder Gill, Kay Blair Hospice, re: Kay Blair Hospice Land Acquisition 

Note: Candace Barone, Executive Director, Kay Blair Hospice, delegated on behalf of Gurwinder Gill.

Candace Barone, Executive Director, and Todd Fraleigh Chair, Board of Directors, Kay Blair Hospice, provided a presentation to Committee, which included information regarding the following:

• Kay Blair Hospice
• Shortage of hospice care in the Province of Ontario and Region of Peel, and an indication that there are no end-of-life hospice residence beds in Brampton
• Funding for hospice residence beds 
• Request that the land identified by City staff for a hospice in Brampton be gifted to Kay Blair Hospice
• Benefits of a Kay Blair Hospice in Brampton

The following motion was considered. 

• CW191-2022

  That the delegation from Todd Fraleigh Chair, Board of Directors, and Gurwinder Gill, Kay Blair Hospice, re: Kay Blair Hospice Land Acquisition, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation from Clyde Pacis, President, Thao Joseph, Chair, and Karen Pascual-Binaday, Co-Chair, Battle 905, re: City Marquee Event "Battle 905"

Karen Pascual-Binaday, Co-Chair, and Clyde Pacis, President, Battle 905, provided background information to Committee regarding the initiation and success of the Battle 416 event, and the initiation of, and activities planned for, the Battle 905 event in Brampton. The delegations advised that this marquee event is scheduled to take place during the Canada Day long weekend (July 1-3, 2022) and sought Committee's support to promote this event.

The following motion was considered.

• CW192-2022

  That the delegation from Clyde Pacis, President, Thao Joseph, Chair, and Karen Pascual-Binaday, Co-Chair, Battle 905, re: City Marquee Event "Battle 905", to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Mauro Cugini, Brampton Minor Ball Hockey Board Member, re: Request to Waive Outstanding 2019 Balance Due to Pandemic Hardship

Mauro Cugini, Brampton Minor Ball Hockey Board Member, requested Committee's consideration to waive the outstanding balance of 2019 fees for Brampton Minor Ball Hockey due to pandemic hardships and a court matter in which legal expenses were incurred by the organization. The delegation provided information regarding the outcome of the court matter and the resulting financial impact, advised that staff are aware of this matter, and added that the waiving of fees would allow this organization to re-establish itself in the community.

Committee discussion on this matter included the amount of the outstanding balance, and the membership of the Brampton Minor Ball Hockey.

The following motion was considered.

• CW193-2022

  That the delegation from Mauro Cugini, Brampton Minor Ball Hockey Board Member, re: Request to Waive Outstanding 2019 Balance Due to Pandemic Hardship, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be referred to staff.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from David Laing, Chair, and Dayle Laing, BikeBrampton, re: Bike the Creek Event - June 18, 2022

David Laing, Chair, and Dayle Laing, BikeBrampton, provided a presentation regarding the 2022 Bike the Creek event scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The delegations announced that this is the 8th annual signature bike ride, and provided details regarding the success and growth of this event, event partnerships, bike routes, vendors and sponsors, dignitary rides, QR code signs, and the promotion of this event. 

Committee members thanked the delegations for their hard work and dedication, and expressed their support for this event.

The following motion was considered.

• CW194-2022

  That the delegation from David Laing, Chair, and Dayle Laing, BikeBrampton, re: Bike the Creek Event - June 18, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

6.5

Delegation from Christina Bagatavicius, Principal and Co-Founder, Bespoke Collective, re: 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan

Item 8.2.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Christina Bagatavicius, Principal and Co-Founder, Bespoke Collective, provided a presentation regarding the 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan, which included information regarding the process and context for developing the plan, the vision/mission/values of the plan, guiding principles, strategic priorities, roadmap, key performance indicators, and next steps.

The following motion was considered.

• CW195-2022

  1. That the delegation from Christina Bagatavicius, Principal and Co-Founder, Bespoke Collective, re: 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; 

  2. That the report titled: 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; and

  3. That the 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan be approved by Council.

  Carried

6.6

Delegation re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton

Daniel Atlin, VP External Affairs, University of Guelph, Kelly Jackson, VP External Affairs and Professional Learning, Humber College, and Rani Dhaliwal, Executive Lead, University of Guelph-Humber Brampton Partnership, provided a presentation regarding the University of Guelph-Humber and its possible relocation to the City of Brampton. The presentation included information regarding the achievements and partnership of the University of Guelph and Humber College, collaborative and innovative education, economic and local impact, labour market needs and demands, supporting students in the community, University of Guelph-Humber and Brampton commitments regarding the relocation, and next steps in regard to relocation terms and financial support.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Provincial requirements and support
• Potential negotiations between the University of Guelph-Humber and the City of Brampton
• Financial support and space requirements from the City
• University of Guelph-Humber programming
• Financial and economic benefits of the University of Guelph-Humber relocation to Brampton
• Clarification regarding the closed session description for this item

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi. The Chair gave leave for the Point of Order. Regional Councillor Palleschi advised that in accordance with procedural rules, Committee should not be debating the matter at this time.

The following motion was considered.

• CW196-2022

  That the following items re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be deferred to the May 11, 2022 Committee of Council meeting:

  1. Delegations re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton

  1. Daniel Atlin, VP External Affairs, University of Guelph

  2. Kelly Jackson, VP External Affairs and Professional Learning, Humber College

  3. Rani Dhaliwal, Executive Lead, University of Guelph-Humber Brampton Partnership; and

  2. Correspondence from Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph, and Chris Whitaker, President and CEO, Humber College, dated April 21, 2022, re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

Note: Later in the meeting on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, this item was reopened to consider a motion regarding a Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) employment request.

A. Hoffman, Government Relations Specialist, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation, which included information and updates on matters relating to the Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments. In addition, Mr. Hoffman advised that Ryerson University has changed its name to Toronto Metropolitan University. 

Regional Councillor Dhillon addressed Committee with respect to the matter of the Municipal Comprehensive Review at the Region of Peel, specifically in relation to the employment conversion of lands, and introduced a motion with the following operative clause:

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regionally Municipality of Peel support the employment conversion for the following land parcels:

• 5923 Mayfield Road;
• The portion of Part of Lot 17, Concession 6, EHS, west of 5923 Mayfield Road and east of the valley lands; and
• 9230, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320, 9340, 9358, 9370, 9376 and 9400 Goreway Drive.

The following motions were considered.

• CW197-2022

  WHEREAS the Province has set out the process for Official Plan Reviews at both the Regional and local municipal levels;

  AND WHEREAS the Region of Peel is currently finalizing their Municipal Comprehensive Review (‘MCR’);

  AND WHEREAS the owners of 5923 Mayfield Road and 9400 Goreway Drive have requested consideration by the Region of Peel for an employment conversion to permit mixed-use development (inclusive of residential) through the MCR process;

  AND WHEREAS within the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, Employment Conversion Analysis, it is noted that a conversion is not supported as the lands are neither located within a strategic growth area, nor is there specific need for additional retail/commercial or residential uses; 

  AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton has commenced a precinct planning process for the lands adjacent to and including 5923 Mayfield Road, that is contemplating residential and mixed land uses;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton will commence a precinct planning process for the lands adjacent to and including 9400 Goreway Drive as part of MTSA station area planning, that will contemplate residential and mixed land uses;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton will strive through the precinct planning processes to ensure that employment yield as part of a mixed-use development vision is equal to, or greater than, what is contemplated under current single employment use designations;

  AND WHEREAS through the precinct planning process the City of Brampton will work with the Town of Caledon to ensure respective ultimate land use visions along Mayfield Road are compatible; 

  AND WHEREAS through the precinct planning process the City of Brampton will work to ensure compatibility of sensitive uses on the east side of Goreway Drive with employment uses on the west side of Goreway Drive; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regionally Municipality of Peel support the employment conversion for the following land parcels:

  • 5923 Mayfield Road;
  • The portion of Part of Lot 17, Concession 6, EHS, west of 5923 Mayfield Road and east of the valley lands; and
  • 9230, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320, 9340, 9358, 9370, 9376 and 9400 Goreway Drive.
  Carried
• CW198-2022

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

8.

Community Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

Staff Report re: 2022-2027 Performing Arts Strategic Plan

Dealt with under Item 6.5 - Recommendation CW195-2022

8.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Response to Council Referred Matter C095-2022: Recognition for Blackburn Family (RM 9/2022)

• CW199-2022

  1. That the report titled: Response to Council Referred Matter C095-2022: Recognition for Blackburn Family (RM 9/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  2. That Council approve the installation of a metal bench, a documentary, and a tree planting in honour of Estelle Blackburn and her family with signage near the bench to educate the public about her contributions to the community. 

  3. That the Park remain named Beatty-Fleming Park in honour of Mary Beatty and Abigail Fleming.

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Recreation Centres (Victoria Park and Howden)

The following motion was considered.

• CW200-2022

  That the discussion item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Recreation Centres (Victoria Park and Howden), be referred to the May 4, 2022 Council Meeting.

  Carried

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.

Legislative Services Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

^ Staff Report re: 2021 Federal Election – Election Sign Enforcement

• CW201-2022

  That the report titled: 2021 Federal Election – Election Sign Enforcement, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

9.2.2

Staff Report re: Asset Naming – Various Street and Park Naming Requests

Item 9.4.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Process for, and challenges of, renaming streets and parkettes
• Complexity of renaming streets
• Request that the Equity Office and members of the indigenous community in the Region of Peel be involved in the renaming process
• Confirmation from staff that the Italian heritage park naming was added to the list for future consideration
• Request that a facility in the Mount Pleasant area be named in honour of former City Councillor John Hutton
• Request that former Regional Councillors Gael Miles and Elaine Moore be added to the naming list for future consideration
• Requests from residents to rename street names that are considered to be offensive
• Purpose of, and the recognition of individuals through, the Arts Walk of Fame and Sports Hall of Fame induction processes, and the need for a protocol to ensure recognition is not duplicated through the street and park naming process
• Concerns relating to potential future requests to rename a street or facility that has been named in recognition of an individual
• Confirmation from staff that recommendations #3 and #5 in the staff report were approved by Council Resolution on April 20, 2022 

The following motion was considered.

• CW202-2022

  The following items re: Asset Naming - Various Street and Park Naming Requests, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be referred back to staff for further consideration and future report thereon: 

  9.2.2. Staff Report re: Asset Naming - Various Street and Park Naming Requests

  9.4.1. Correspondence from Nick Moreau, Brampton resident, dated April 25, 2022, re: Item 9.2.2 - Asset Naming – Various Street and Park Naming Requests

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

^ Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 8, 2022

• CW203-2022

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of March 8, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, Recommendations AAC001-2022 to AAC006-2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  AAC001-2022

  That the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.

  AAC002-2022

  That the delegation of Tim Lichti, CEO, Swap Robotics, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, re: Swap Robotics be received.

  AAC003-2022

  1.  That the presentation by Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning, Building and Economic Development, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, re: Micromobility - Electric Scooter Pilot be received; 

  2.  That the following delegations to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, be received:

  • David Lepofsky, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, re: Danger that Electric Scooters present for People with Disabilities, Seniors and Others
  • Bernard Akuoko, Program Lead of Advocacy, Accessibility & Community Engagement (GTA), CNIB, re: Legalization of E-Scooters
  • Chris Schafer, Vice President, Government Affairs Bird Canada, re: Micromobility - Electric Scooter Pilot
  • Moaz Ahmad and Shoaib Ahmed (not in attendance) Civic Lead and CEO, Scooty (Scooty Mobility Inc), re: Micromobility - Electric Scooter Pilot. 

  AAC004-2022

  That the presentation by Shawnica Hans, Sr. Coordinator, Election/Special Projects, and LoriAnn Beckford, Coordinator, Elections, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, re: 2022 Municipal Election – Accessibility Plan be received.

  AAC005-2022

  That the Draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2022-2026 by Janice Adshead, Deputy Clerk, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022, be received. 

  AAC006-2022

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2022 do now adjourn to meet again on June 7, 2022 or at 6:00 p.m.

  
  

9.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini re: Update on Animal Services Shelter

Staff responded to questions from Regional Councillor Fortini with respect to the Animal Services Shelter project, noting that a project number has been assigned and a response was provided to a previous inquiry from City Councillor Bowman on this matter.

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

Correspondence from Nick Moreau, Brampton resident, dated April 25, 2022, re: Item 9.2.2 - Asset Naming – Various Street and Park Naming Requests

Dealt with under Item 9.2.2 - Recommendation CW202-2022

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.

Economic Development Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

10.2

Reports

Nil

10.3

Other/New Business

Nil

10.4

Correspondence

Nil

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.

Corporate Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

11.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Film Office Update 

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

Laura Lukasik, Manager, Tourism and Special Events, and Michael Ciuffini, Specialist, Film and Tourism, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, provided a presentation entitled "City of Brampton Film & TV Office Update: 2021 Year in Review".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Promoting Brampton as a destination for filming 
• Additional resources needed to attract more film opportunities
• Connecting with local high schools and post secondary education institutions to provide filming opportunities at City facilities
• Collaboration with departments to establish film rates for youth and new filmmakers, and to develop a fee structure for film productions, and a request that staff report back in this regard
• Importance of developing a film concierge service for productions and to streamline internal processes
• Economic impact and opportunity from film productions
• Opportunity for including Brampton in film credits
• Space available for film productions
• Film Office in the City of Toronto, and options to expand the Film Office in Brampton

The following motions were considered.

• CW204-2022

  That the staff presentation re: Film Office Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried
• CW205-2022

  1. That the report titled: Film Updates and Rates, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; 

  2. That Council accept the 2021 Film update including ongoing work to provide a streamlined concierge-style service (one point of contact, one invoice covering all city-related charges) to film clients as per the Film Services Feasibility Report (CW062-2021 – ratified by Council on February 10, 2021); and 

  3. That Council approve staff moving forward working with city departments for the development of a consistent set of rates and fees specific to filming across all city-owned facilities.

  Carried

11.1.2

Staff Presentation re: Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency Program Update

Item 11.2.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Michael Vickers, Senior Program Lead, Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency (ACCIDA), presented an update to the Committee regarding the ACCIDA Program.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Progress update on the Culture Master Plan, and the need for more spaces and facilities for the arts
• The City's investment in the arts compared to other municipalities, and the need for additional resources and funding to support this industry
• Available City space that can be used by the arts community and the need to accelerate and pursue these options
• Provincial funding available for arts organizations and initiatives
• Role of the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)
• Inclusion of arts in municipal projects

The following motions were considered.

• CW206-2022

  The staff presentation, re: Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency Program Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried
• CW207-2022

  That the report titled: Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency – Program Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

Staff Report re: Film Update and Rates

Dealt with under Item 11.1.1 - Recommendation CW205-2022

11.2.2

Staff Report re: Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency - Program Update

Dealt with under Item 11.1.2 - Recommendation CW207-2022

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: 2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan

• CW208-2022

  1. That the report titled: 2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received;

  2. That Council approve the proposed “2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan” attached as Appendix A; and 

  3. That the “2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan” be posted on the City’s website to comply with O. Reg. 588/17.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Whillans re: Better Usage of Highway 407ETR

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 

THAT the Council of the City of Brampton strongly supports initiatives that will promote better utilization of the existing Highway 407 ETR; and 

THAT the Council of the City of Brampton continues to support an integrated GTHA rail transit network which includes new GO Train service to Bolton (Caledon); and

THAT the Council of the City of Brampton fully supports a complete Federal Environmental Impact Study pursuant to s.9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act (I.A.A.), prior to any advancement of Highway 413; and

THAT the Council of the City of Brampton requests that the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario work with the CPPIB and 407 International Inc., and the CPPIB to discuss strategies to increase Highway 407 ETR usage to provide immediate congestion relief on surrounding roads consistent with the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel Report; and

THAT if Highway 413 does not proceed, that capital costs of funding the proposed GTA West Corridor should be redirected to provide for rapid transit for the Regions of York, Peel and Halton such as investment in improved GO service on the Kitchener and Milton lines, a new GO transit line to Bolton, 407 Transitway and BRT on Queen Street; and

THAT the Council of the City of Brampton recommends that the province undertake a comprehensive economic benefits analysis of the potential for transit orientated communities along the GO Rail Transit Network and any new LRT/BRT lines for the Greater Golden Horseshoe as well the GTA regional transportation plan / sustainable communities strategy to provide holistic comprehensive policies for achieving affordable housing near transit-oriented communities stations; and

THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to the Region of York, Peel and Halton, the cities of Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga, Toronto and the Towns of Milton, Orangeville and Halton Hills; and

AND further that this Resolution be forwarded to:
1.    Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario;
2.    Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance;
3.    Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation;
4.    Hon. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure and Transit-Oriented Communities;
5.    Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Environment and Climate Change;
6.    Hon. Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA);
7.    Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
8.    Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs;
9.    Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade;
10.    Andrea Horwath, Leader of The Official Opposition & Ontario NDP Party; 
11.    Steven Del Duca, Leader of The Ontario Liberal Party;
12.    All Members of Federal Parliament in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel And Halton;
13.    All Members of Provincial Parliament in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel And Halton;
14.    All Members of Regional Council in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel And Halton;
15.    All City Clerks in the Regional Municipalities of York, Peel And Halton;
16.    Rt Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada;
17.    Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Federal Minister of Finance;
18.    Hon Omar Alghabra, Federal Minister of Transport;
19.    Hon Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of agriculture and Agr-Food;
20.    Hon. Melanie Joly, Federal Minister of Economic Development;
21.    Hon. Dominic Leblanc, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities;
22.    Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of Natural Resources;
23.    Hon. Steven Guilbeault, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change;
24.    Nando Iannicca, Chairman, Peel Region;
25.    John Mackenzie, CEO, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; 
26.    Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx;
27.    David Mcfadden, Chairman, 407ETR;
28.    Javier Tamargo, President and CEO 407ETR;
29.    Nando Iannicca, Chairman, Peel Region.

An amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover to add the following clauses:

WHEREAS on February 22, 2022 the provincial government announced removing tolls on highway 412 and 418;

WHEREAS the City of Brampton spends approximately $1,000,000 a year on 407 toll charges to support Brampton Transit routes; 

THAT the City of Brampton advocate to have the provincial government pay for the toll charges associated with transport trucks and Brampton Transit routes

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

• CW209-2022

  WHEREAS the Province of Ontario the proposed Highway 413 even if approved would not provide any congestion relief for at least another ten years if not longer; and, 

  WHEREAS the Province of Ontario initiated an Environment Assessment process in 2007 for the planning and construction of the GTA-West Corridor:

  “The Purpose of this study is to examine long-term transportation problems and opportunities and consider alternatives solutions to provide better linkages between urban Growth Centres in the GTA West Corridor Preliminary Study Area."

  "The Focus will be on developing an integrated, multi-modal transportation system that offers choices for the efficient movement of people and goods.”; and

  WHEREAS the final recommendation of the Stage 1 Provincial Environmental Assessment (2012) was to first put in place the transportation system management components, rapid transit, freight rail improvements and expansion of existing highways prior to construction of a new expressway; and

  WHEREAS the Stage 2 Environmental Assessment (design and route of Highway 413) undertaken by the previous provincial government was shelved because of strong objections by an Expert Advisory Panel in the fields of rural development, renewable cities, agriculture, environment, and efficient transportation who sounded alarms over predicted irreversible ecological harm caused by the uncontrolled, low density urban sprawl enabled by Highway 413 and identified several other solutions that should be reviewed; and 

  WHEREAS the current Provincial government revived the Highway 413 proposal in 2018, saying it could relieve congestion issues in the fast-growing Toronto suburbs and boost Ontario’s economy in the absence of addressing any of the concerns set out in the Expert Advisory Panel Report; and

  WHEREAS the Federal Government designated the GTA West Corridor/Highway 413 as a project that has the potential to have adverse negative impacts on critical endangered species habits under federal jurisdiction on May 3, 2021 and is still awaiting for the initial project description from the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation; and

  WHEREAS even if built Highway 413 will not provide any congestion relief for at least ten years and Highway 407 offers a solution to immediately provide congestion relief; and

  WHEREAS the current toll rates provide a disincentive to increase usage of the Highway 407 ETR and this results in increased usage and congestion on surrounding local and regional roads; and, 

  WHEREAS the 407ETR was created as a truck by-pass in order to relieve congestion on Highway 401, but the 407ETR was tolled, thereby limiting the amount of relief provided by the 407ETR; and

  WHEREAS several reasonable road improvement alternatives to Highway 413 exist and were recommended by the Expert Panel, including congestion pricing on other highways, shifting truck traffic to the under-utilized 407ETR including the reduction or elimination of tariffs, and transportation system management on other highways (ramp metering, speed harmonization. (freight, rail improvements, underpasses); and

  WHEREAS on February 22, 2022 the provincial government announced removing tolls on highway 412 and 418; and

  WHEREAS maximizing use of existing infrastructure, transit investments and good land use planning decisions are vital to creating complete communities which are economically vibrant, where people and goods are moved effortlessly, and where multiple modes of transportation support the community including a focus on active transportation; and

  WHEREAS the City of Brampton spends approximately $1,000,000 a year on 407 toll charges to support Brampton Transit routes; and

  WHEREAS analysis has shown (https://ontario.transportaction.ca) that investment in various unfunded rapid transit projects, including GO Transit and LRT/BRT projects, can move 4 times the number of people as Highway 413, for the same invested dollars; and

  WHEREAS 407 International Inc. was granted relief by the Province from traffic volume penalties in 2020 and could be amenable to negotiation to provide tariff relief on its highway in lieu of penalties for 2021; and

  WHEREAS the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is a 50.01% shareholder of 407 International Inc.; and 

  WHEREAS CPPIB believes it is their responsibility to take Climate Change into account to ensure sound investments as we transition to a low carbon economy; and 

  WHEREAS CPPIB seeks to work with high emitting investors to and discuss strategies to help manage and improve GHG emissions; and

  WHEREAS supporting increased usage of Highway 407 ETR would be consistent with CPPIB approach to Climate Change and assist all levels of government achieving progress on GHG emission reductions and provide immediate congestion relief; and, 

  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 

  THAT the Council of the City of Brampton strongly supports initiatives that will promote better utilization of the existing Highway 407 ETR; and

  THAT the City of Brampton advocate to have the provincial government pay for the toll charges associated with transport trucks and Brampton Transit routes; and

  THAT the Council of the City of Brampton continues to support an integrated GTHA rail transit network which includes new GO Train service to Bolton (Caledon); and

  THAT the Council of the City of Brampton fully supports a complete Federal Environmental Impact Study pursuant to s.9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act (I.A.A.), prior to any advancement of Highway 413; and

  THAT the Council of the City of Brampton requests that the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario work with the CPPIB and 407 International Inc., and the CPPIB to discuss strategies to increase Highway 407 ETR usage to provide immediate congestion relief on surrounding roads consistent with the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel Report; and

  THAT if Highway 413 does not proceed, that capital costs of funding the proposed GTA West Corridor should be redirected to provide for rapid transit for the Regions of York, Peel and Halton such as investment in improved GO service on the Kitchener and Milton lines, a new GO transit line to Bolton, 407 Transitway and BRT on Queen Street; and

  THAT the Council of the City of Brampton recommends that the province undertake a comprehensive economic benefits analysis of the potential for transit orientated communities along the GO Rail Transit Network and any new LRT/BRT lines for the Greater Golden Horseshoe as well the GTA regional transportation plan / sustainable communities strategy to provide holistic comprehensive policies for achieving affordable housing near transit-oriented communities stations; and

  THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to the Region of York, Peel and Halton, the cities of Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga, Toronto and the Towns of Milton, Orangeville and Halton Hills; and

  AND further that this Resolution be forwarded to:

  1. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario;
  2. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance;
  3. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation;
  4. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure and Transit-Oriented Communities;
  5. David Piccini, Minister of Environment and Climate Change;
  6. Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA);
  7. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
  8. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;
  9. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade;
  10. Andrea Horwath, Leader of The Official Opposition and Ontario NDP Party;
  11. Steven Del Duca, Leader of The Ontario Liberal Party;
  12. All Members of Federal Parliament in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel and Halton;
  13. All Members of Provincial Parliament in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel and Halton;
  14. All Members of Regional Council in The Regional Municipality of York, Peel and Halton;
  15. All City Clerks in the Regional Municipalities of York, Peel and Halton;
  16. Rt Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada;
  17. Chrystia Freeland, Federal Minister of Finance;
  18. Hon Omar Alghabra, Federal Minister of Transport;
  19. Hon Marie Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agr-Food;
  20. Melanie Joly, Federal Minister of Economic Development;
  21. Dominic Leblanc, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities;
  22. Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of Natural Resources;
  23. Steven Guilbeault, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change;
  24. Nando Iannicca, Chairman, Peel Region;
  25. John Mackenzie, CEO, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;
  26. Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx;
  27. David Mcfadden, Chairman, 407ETR;
  28. Javier Tamargo, President and CEO 407ETR
  29. Nando Iannicca, Chairman, Peel Region
  Carried

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini re: Risk Insurance

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding the City's contract with Justice Risk Solutions Inc. and the services provided to Members of Council.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Legal expenses incurred by Regional Councillor Fortini, which are not an eligible expense under the Mayor and Councillor's Expense Policy
• Process to approve exceptions to the Mayor and Councillor's Expense Policy, to allow a Member to pay for an ineligible expense from the Member's business expense account
• Clarification regarding the services provided by Justice Risk Solutions Inc. 
• Request for information on the purpose, use and cost of these services to date
• Possibility of cancelling this contract

The following motion was considered.

• CW210-2022

  That staff report on the City contract in place with Justice Risk Solutions Inc., including an itemization of the costs incurred to date in relation to this service, and exit and usage terms of the contract.

  Carried

11.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Private Member’s Bill C-233 - Raising the Level of Education on Domestic Violence and Coercive Control for Federally Appointed Judges

Regional Councillor Palleschi provided background information to Committee regarding Private Member's Bill C-233 and "Keira's Law".

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Now therefore be it resolved that, Brampton City Council calls upon the House of Commons to support Member of Parliament Anju Dhillon's Private Member’s Bill C-233, that will raise the level of education on domestic violence and coercive control for federally appointed Judges; and 

Further that a copy of this resolution be sent to:

• The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
• The Honourable Karina Gould, MP, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
• The Honourable Candice Bergen, Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
• Yves-Francois Blanchet, MP, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois
• Jagmeet Singh, MP, Leader of the New Democratic Party
• Brampton MPs

The following motion was considered.

• CW211-2022

  Whereas violence against women is a Canadian public health crisis that demands urgent action; and 

  Whereas one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. One woman or girl is killed every other day, on average, somewhere in our country; and 

  Whereas the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse is when she separates from her Partner; and

  Whereas, the current Canadian court system is not equipped to protect women. According to the National Judicial Institute, there is no mandatory education for Judges on domestic violence. Judges need education on what constitutes domestic violence or coercive control. A formal education program would ensure another line of defense for victims, as well as preventing violence and abuse before it happens; and 

  Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the domestic violence crisis. Women’s shelters and crisis centres have reported a marked increase in requests for services this year. The concerns for children are significant. According to recent research from The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, doctors have seen more than double the number of babies with serious injuries as this time last year. These include head injuries, broken bones or in some cases death. Institutions across the country are reporting a similar trend; and 

  Whereas, in 2020, Peel Police responded to more than 18,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence. On average, that’s 50 disputes every day or 2 every hour. That’s just what gets reported. Most incidents are not reported. Family and intimate partner violence is any type of controlling or threatening behaviour, physical or sexual violence, or abuse between intimate partners or family members. In Peel, over 85% of those that report this type of violence are women, with the highest reported rate in the ages 25 to 34. This includes women of any race, sexual orientation, religion or economic background.

  Whereas, abuse is the attempt by one person to control another using fear, violence or intimidation. Abuse is not just physical but emotional, sexual, financial and psychological; and

  Whereas, according to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, children must be protected from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has care of the child.” Our current family justice system often fails our children in this regard; and 

  Whereas, in worst case scenarios, children are killed by a violent parent. As reported by the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative, recent separation and domestic violence are the two biggest risk factors for domestic violence related child homicides; and

  Whereas, custody disputes are an additional risk factor. Each year in Canada, about 30 children are killed by a parent. Mothers are responsible about 40 per cent of the time, often due to postpartum depression or mental illness. In the 60 per cent of cases where fathers are the murderers, anger, jealousy or post-separation retaliatory revenge are the usual motivations; and

  Whereas, Keira’s Law is named after four-year-old Keira Kagan, who was killed while in the custody of her father, in 2020; and

  Whereas many cases of domestic violence are inappropriately labelled as “high conflict” in the family court system. According to research by Rachel Birnbaum, a Social Work Professor at the University of Western Ontario who specializes in child custody, approximately one third of cases called “high conflict” by the court had substantiated evidence of valid concerns about domestic violence. These cases must be recognized and treated differently by judges; and

  Whereas, voting in favour of “Keira’s Law”, contained in Private Member’s Bill C-233, will not only protect victims of violence and children, it will save lives by amending the Judges Act to establish seminars for judges on intimate partner violence and coercive control, and

  Now therefore be it resolved that, Brampton City Council calls upon the House of Commons to support Member of Parliament Anju Dhillon's Private Member’s Bill C-233, that will raise the level of education on domestic violence and coercive control for federally appointed Judges; and 

  Further that a copy of this resolution be sent to:

  • The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
  • The Honourable Karina Gould, MP, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
  • The Honourable Candice Bergen, Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
  • Yves-Francois Blanchet, MP, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois
  • Jagmeet Singh, MP, Leader of the New Democratic Party
  • Brampton MPs

  A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried as follows.

  Yea (9)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , and City Councillor Singh
  Absent (2)	City Councillor Whillans, and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.4

Correspondence

11.4.1

^ Correspondence from Rose Marie Grycaj, President, CARP, dated April 2022, re: Hospital Funding for Brampton

• CW212-2022

  That the correspondence from Rose Marie Grycaj, President, CARP, dated April 2022, re: Hospital Funding for Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.4.2

^Correspondence from Rose Marie Grycaj, President, CARP, dated April 15, 2022, re: University in Brampton

• CW213-2022

  That the correspondence from Rose Marie Grycaj, President, CARP, dated April 15, 2022, re: University in Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

11.4.3

Correspondence from Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph, and Chris Whitaker, President and CEO, Humber College, dated April 21, 2022, re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton 

Dealt with under Item 6.6 - Recommendation CW196-2022

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.

Public Works and Engineering Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption - Dusty Rose Holdings Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2028 – (South of Mayfield Road, East of McVean Drive), Ward 10 - Planning References – C09E16.008 and 21T-12016B

• CW214-2022

  1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Dusty Rose Holdings Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2028 – (South of Mayfield Road, East of McVean Drive), Ward 10 - Planning References – C09E16.008 and 21T-12016B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received;

  2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Dusty Rose Holdings Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2028; and

  3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Dusty Rose Holdings Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2028 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

  Carried

12.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Traffic Calming Program – City Wide (File I.AC)

• CW215-2022

  1. That the report titled: Traffic Calming Program – City Wide (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; and,

  2. That staff proceed with the development of traffic calming plans for Laurelcrest Street (from Vodden Street East to Queen Street East), and Fernforest Drive (from Countryside Drive to Sandalwood Parkway East).

  Carried

12.2.3

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Environmental and Geotechnical Consulting Services for a Three (3) Year Period

Committee discussion on this matter included the lack of information provided in the staff report regarding the cost of the subject procurement, use and purpose of these services, and previous contracts. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW216-2022

  That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement for Environmental and Geotechnical Consulting Services for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be referred back to staff to provide further financial details.

  Carried

12.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Special Event Road Closure–2022 Rotary Rib and Roll (Ward 3)

• CW217-2022

  1. That the report titled: Special Event Road Closure – 2022 Rotary Rib and Roll (Ward 3), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; and,

  2. That the closure of Wellington Street West between George Street South and Main Street South from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2022 be approved.

  Carried

12.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement - Replacement of Brampton Transit’s CAD/AVL System

• CW218-2022

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Replacement of Brampton Transit’s CAD/AVL System, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for the Replacement of Brampton Transit’s CAD/AVL System.

  Carried

12.2.6

^ Staff Report re: eBus Trial Update (Phase I) (RM 64/2020)

• CW219-2022

  That the report titled: eBus Trial Update (Phase I) (File IB.C) (RM 64/2020), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

12.2.7

Staff Report re: Brampton Transit Update – Moving Forward

Committee discussion took place with respect to the following:

• Future government funding opportunities to support transit projects and initiatives, and the expectation of receiving these funds
• Advocacy for relief of fuel escalation costs and a suggestion that this issue be raised at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference 
• Indication from staff that Transit is currently operating at approximately 86% of pre-pandemic service hours, and that the service recovery plan aims to incrementally restore service hours to pre-pandemic levels 
• Indication from staff that ridership is at 90% of pre-pandemic levels, which has resulted in service challenges due to capacity issues and COVID-related impacts (e.g. absenteeism)
• Pearson Zum service and review of the 501A/C fare integration issue with the TTC and Province
• Indication from staff that Brampton Transit has the fastest recovery from the pandemic, which demonstrates the community's reliance on transit services compared to other municipalities
  •  It was suggested that this information be provided at the AMO Conference and other advocacy opportunities

The following motion was considered.

• CW220-2022

  That the report titled: Brampton Transit Update – Moving Forward (File IB.C), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

12.2.8

^ Staff Report re: Transit Bus Electrification Update

• CW221-2022

  1. That the report titled: Transit Bus Electrification Update (File IB.C), to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received; and,

  2. That Council approve further engagement of CUTRIC  to substantially complete in 2022 the Brampton Transit Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Implementation Strategy and Rollout Plan, with a net upset limit to the City of Brampton in the amount of $350,000 (inclusive of applicable taxes). This budget amount was previously approved by Council (Capital Project # 204705-001); and, 

  3. That the General Manager, Transit or designate, be delegated authority to execute on behalf of the City any necessary contracts, agreements and or amending agreements, and other documentation as may be required to contract the services of CUTRIC, and/or the Government of Canada (Infrastructure Canada) as may be required under the Zero Emission Transit Fund, to complete the Brampton Transit Zero Emission Bus Implementation Strategy and Rollout Plan on the terms described in this report and otherwise satisfactory to the General Manager, Transit or designate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

12.3

Other/New Business

12.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - April 7, 2022

• CW222-2022

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of April 7, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, Recommendations SC027-2022 to SC033-2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC027-2022

  That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of April 7, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC028-2022

  1.  That the correspondence from Baljinder Kaur, Brampton Resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of April 7, 2022, re: Request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Chapparal Dr/Sunny Meadow Blvd - Sunny View Middle School, 30 Chapparal Dr / Stanley Mills Public School, 286 Sunny Meadow Blvd - Ward 9 be received; and,

  2.  That a site inspection be conducted for Stanley Mills Public School.

  SC029-2022

  1.  That the correspondence from Regional Councillor Santos and Regional Councillor Vicente, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of April 7, 2022, re: Request to review Traffic/Safety concerns in the vicinity of Elbern Markell Drive and Lorenville Drive, Lorenville Public School - 10 Lorenville Drive - Ward 5 be received; and

  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken. 

  SC030-2022

  1. That the site inspection report for St. Patrick Catholic School, 11948 The Gore Road, be received; 

  2. That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal be requested to contact the designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the school travel plan program in Peel;

  3. That the intersection of Squire Ellis Drive and Bella Donna Circle / Leo Austin Rd does not warrant a crossing guard;

  4. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services be requested: 

  • to arrange for the maintenance of the roundabout island  landscaping to ensure clear driver site lines all year round.
  • to provide educational information regarding crossing and safety at roundabouts to the Principals of Pte. Buckam Singh Public School and St. Patrick Catholic School for distribution to school population; and,

  5. That Peel Regional Police be requested to monitor the intersection of Squire Ellis Drive and Bella Donna Circle / Leo Austin Road during arrival and dismissal times for Pte Buckham Singh Public School and St. Patrick Catholic School to ensure all traffic regulations are followed.

  SC031-2022

  1.  That the Site Inspection report for Fairlawn Public School, 40 Fairlawn Boulevard, 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 Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to monitor and enforce parking restrictions on Fairlawn Boulevard during school arrival and dismissal times; 

  4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the “No U-Turn” driving restrictions on Fairlawn Boulevard;

  5.  That the Manager of Traffic Services be requested to arrange for an All-Way Stop Warrant Study to be conducted on Fairlawn Boulevard between Humberwest Parkway to Ricardo Road;

  6. That the Principal be requested to:

  • Encourage and educate the student population how to cross the street safely, and encourage them to use the crossing guards that are already in place; and,

  7.  That a Crossing Guard is not warranted at the intersection this time.

  SC032-2022

  1.  That the site inspection report for Shaw Public School, 10 Father Tobin Road, be received; and,

  2.  That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel; 

  3.  That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to enforce the “No Stopping” restrictions on Father Tobin Road and Mountainash Road during arrival and dismissal times for the school;

  4.  That the Regional Police be requested to enforce the “No U-Turn” restrictions on Father Tobin Road and Mountainash Road during arrival and dismissal times of the school;

  5.  That the Principal be requested to:

  • Encourage and educate the School Community who live and park their cars on the south side of Father Tobin Road, to walk to the Crossing Guard located at the intersection of Father Tobin Road and Mountainash Road to cross Father Tobin Road
  • Encourage and educate the School Community on the proper use of the Kiss and Ride area and parking area, to keep everyone safe.   

  SC033-2022

  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday May 3, 2022 at 9:30 p.m. 

  
  

12.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini re: Noise Walls 

The following motion was considered.

• CW223-2022

  That the discussion item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Noise Walls, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be referred to the May 4, 2022 Council meeting.

  Carried

12.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Goreway Bridge

Note: On a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 12.3.3 was added to the agenda.

Staff responded to questions from Committee regarding delays relating to the Goreway Bridge Construction project, and advised that further information could be provided at the May 4, 2022 City Council meeting.

Regional Councillor Fortini advised that Councillor Parrish from the City of Mississauga may submit a request to delegate at the May 4, 2022 City Council meeting to address this issue.

The following motion was considered.

• CW224-2022

  That the discussion item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Goreway Bridge, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be referred to the May 4, 2022 Council meeting.

  Carried

12.4

Correspondence

12.4.1

^ Correspondence from Jamie McGarvey, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated April 14, 2022,  re: Municipal Pension Investments and the Climate Crisis

• CW225-2022

  That the correspondence from Jamie McGarvey, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated April 14, 2022, re: Municipal Pension Investments and the Climate Crisis, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 27, 2022, be received.

  Carried

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

Note: Item 15.1 was deferred under the Approval of Agenda. See Recommendation CW189-2022.

The following motion was considered.

• CW226-2022

  That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following, and that Item 15.4 be dealt with first:

  15.2. Open Session 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 - Kay Blair Hospice

  15.3. Open Session 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 - property acquisition matter

  15.4 Open Session 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

  Carried

   

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

  15.1 – This item was deferred to the May 11, 2022 Committee of Council meeting under the Approval of Agenda, and was not discussed in closed session. (See Recommendation CW189-2022)

  15.2 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given to staff. (See Recommendation CW227-2022 below)

  15.3 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and procedural direction was given to refer the matter to staff.

  15.4 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given to staff.

   

  
  

• The following recommendation was passed pursuant to Item 15.2.

  CW227-2022

  1. That the Commissioner, Community Services, be delegated the authority to execute on behalf of the City any agreements with Kay Blair Hospice in order to carry out the Council’s directions and otherwise on terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner, Community Services and Senior Manager, Realty Services and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $200,000 (exclusive of all taxes) for the City’s costs, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund.

  Carried

15.1

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

15.2

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

15.3

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

15.4

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW228-2022

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried