Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown, 
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos, 
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente , 
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi , 
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros , 
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini, 
  • Regional Councillor G. Dhillon , 
  • City Councillor D. Whillans , 
  • City Councillor J. Bowman , 
  • City Councillor C. Williams , 
  • and City Councillor H. Singh

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. and recessed at 12:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 12:46 p.m. and recessed again at 5:18 pm. Council moved into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and recessed at 6:10 p.m. Council reconvened in Open Session at 6:25 p.m. and adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

As this meeting of Brampton City Council was conducted with electronic participation by some 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, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, Mayor Brown, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

Members absent during roll call: nil

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

The following additions were proposed:

  • Closed Session Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Fortini:

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

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.

  • Announcement at the Request of City Councillor Whillans re. Backyard Garden program.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, informed Council of correspondence (proposed Item 14.3) that was received after publication of the revised agenda. 

A separate recorded vote was requested on the addition of the Closed Session item, with the results as follows:

Yea (6): City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

Nay (5): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Singh, and Mayor Brown

Lost (required two-thirds majority vote not achieved)

The following motion was considered.

  • C143-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Bowman
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Dhillon

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022 be approved as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.6. Announcement – Brampton Garden Program; and,

    14.3. Correspondence from Patrick J. Harrington, Aird Berlis, dated May 18, 2022, re. Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC094-2022 – Application to amend the Zoning By-law – Mattamy (Credit River) Limited.

    Carried

1. Later in the meeting, during consideration of Item 13.3, Regional Councillor Santos stated that, while there might have been some public statements made and may be a misunderstanding, in an abundance of caution she declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item.

2. Later in the meeting during consideration of a motion with respect to Item 19.4, the following Members declared conflicts of interest as they sit on the Advisory Board of the Golden Age Village for the Elderly (GAVE):

City Councillor Bowman
Regional Councillor Medeiros

The following motion was considered.

  • C144-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be adopted as published and circulated.

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, Deputy Mayor Medeiros reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial.

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 10.2.1, 14.1, 14.2, 19.1, 19.2, 19.5

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

    C145-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Singh
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein:

    10.2.1.

    That the report titled: Annual Report on the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Program for 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022 be received.

    14.1.

    That the correspondence from Robin Bates, Senior Counsel, Ontario Ombudsman, dated May 6, 2022, re. Deloitte Investigation, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received.

    14.2.

    That the correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Peel, to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, re. Region of Peel Council Resolution Number 2022-243 – Highway 413, be received.

    19.1. and 19.2.

    That the following Closed Session minutes be acknowledged and the directions outlined within be confirmed:

    19.1. Closed Session Minutes – City Council – May 4, 2022

    19.2. Closed Session Minutes – Committee of Council – May 11, 2022

    19.5.

    That the following Closed Session item be acknowledged and any directions within be confirmed:

    19.5. 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.

    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)

Steven Schipper, Executive Artistic Director, Performing Arts, Community Services, announced the 2022-2023 Season for the Rose Theatre, noting that it aligns with Brampton’s Culture Master Plan, and offers a diverse lineup of shows, programs and events.

Regional Councillor Santos, one of the announcement sponsors, congratulated the Performing Arts Team on the development of the 2022-2023 season.

Laura Lukasik, Manager Tourism and Special Events, Corporate Services, announced the 2022 Summer Events and provided a presentation outlining the various festivals and events taking place throughout Brampton.

In response to questions from Council, Ms. Lukasik confirmed that the schedule for the Brampton Farmers’ Markets was chosen based on feedback from the market vendors.

City Councillor Bowman, announcement sponsor, noted that the summer events lineup provides something for everyone.

Regional Councillor Dhillon acknowledged and recognized Peel Regional Police Inspector Bob Nagra and Chalo Fresh owner Bali Singh for their charitable works in the Brampton community.

Councillor Dhillon outlined the charities supported by Inspector Nagra and Mr. Singh and how their contributions have inspired others, and on behalf of Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.

Inspector Nagra on behalf of himself, Mr. Singh and volunteers thanked Council for its recognition.  

a) Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day – May 18, 2022

b) Greek Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day – May 19, 2022

c) Menstrual Health Day – May 28, 2022

d) Tourism Week – May 29-June 4, 2022 

Deputy Mayor Medeiros acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

Mayor Brown responded to the proclamation recognizing Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. 

Manuel Alexandre, Jocelyne Alexandre, and Josephine Murphy, Shelter Them Chair, outlined information on their organization, a registered Canadian charity in Brampton that provides supports for Rwandan families, provided highlights from the organization’s 2021 Annual Report outlining programs, sponsorships, and fundraising activities, and responded to questions from Council.

Councillor Medeiros, announcement sponsor, requested that information on the upcoming fundraising be provided to Members of Council to share on their social media channels.

City Councillor Whillans provided details on a contest related to the City’s Backyard Garden Program, and announced that one family from each Ward was awarded with a "Garden in a Box" and were able to select the foodbank of their choice for distribution of the produce they had grown.

Justin McLarty, Partner Miller Thomson, and Legal Counsel for Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1046, requested Council’s consideration for a further deferral of Recommendation PDC075-2022 and outlined his reasons for this request.

Item 13.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

  • C146-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That the delegation from Justin McLarty, Legal Counsel, Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1046, re. Item 13.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC075-2022 – 7, 11, and 15 Sun Pac Boulevard – Ward 8 (File OZS-2022-0007) – Request for Deferral to Permit Further Discussion with City Staff, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received ; and

    That consideration of Recommendation PDC075-2022 be deferred to June 15, 2022 meeting of Council.

    Carried

Michael Gagnon, Managing Principal Planner, Gagnon, Walker Domes Ltd., requested confirmation that the implementing by-laws reflect the discussions between his clients and the owners of the subject property.

Staff provided details on discussions between the landowners of the subject and adjacent properties and confirmed that a revised Zoning By-law amendment was provided to reflect the agreement reached by the parties.  The City Clerk outlined amendments to the staff recommendations to provide for the enactment of the revised by-law.

The following motion was considered. 

  • C147-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Williams
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    1. That the following delegation re. Item 13.1 Staff Report re. Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law – 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – Southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road – Ward 7 (File C04E05.032), to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received:

    1. Michael Gagnon, Managing Principal Planner, Gagnon, Walker Domes Ltd.

    2. That the report recommendations be amended and approved as follows:

    1. THAT the report titled: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road, Ward 7 (File: C04E05.032), to the Council Meeting of May 4, 2022, be received; subject to grocery and convenience store use limitations at no more that 400 square metres and pharmacy store use limitations at no more that 400 square metres;

    2. THAT the Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Ward: 7, (File: C04E05.032), as revised be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, The Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the Planning Recommendation Report, dated April 6, 2022;

    3. THAT the amendments to the Official Plan, as generally attached as Appendix 9 to this report be adopted;

    4. THAT the amendments to the Queen Street Corridor Secondary Plan 36, as generally attached as Appendix 9 to this report be adopted;

    5. THAT the amendments to the Zoning By-law, as generally included within the revised by-law;

    6. THAT no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.

    Carried

Christopher Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information on Region of Peel, Provincial Government, Federal Government and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) matters.

In response to questions from Council, staff provided information on timelines for elections to the Boards of AMO and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Council Member attendance at the upcoming AMO Conference, status of the meeting to be scheduled with Federal MPs, and advocacy to the Federal and Provincial Government and party leaders for funding for Council’s priorities.

The following motion was considered.

  • C148-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received.

    Carried

In response to questions from Council, staff outlined the purpose of Recommendation #3 to provide options in case of emerging situations and to provide for four week’s notice to the Brampton Concert Band.  Staff noted that in the past, no other requests were made for the Bandstand during the Thursday Night Concert in the Park series.

The following motion was considered.

  • C149-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Medeiros
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    1. That the report titled: City of Brampton Concert Band Inc. Bandstand Request – Follow-Up Report, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received;

    2. That Council approve the request to waive fees for five years from and including 2022 for the use of the Gage Park bandstand to the City of Brampton Concert Band Inc. on Thursday evenings for a period of 15 weeks from June to September from 7pm for two hours; and

    3. That the City of Brampton Concert Band Inc. be provided with four weeks’ notice (to the designated contact person) for each of the five years in the event there is a request to rent the Gage Park bandstand at its posted rate during the 15 week period between June and September making the bandstand unavailable to the City of Brampton Concert Band Inc.; and

    4. That recommendations 2 and 3 should apply only so long as the organization continues to provide free Thursday evening performances.

    Yea (10)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 , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (1)Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (10 to 0)

Nil

Deputy Mayor Medeiros introduced the subject minutes and the Section Chairs led Council’s discussion for their respective sections.

Council discussion took place on Recommendation CW239-2022, and included:

  • questions about the following topics and details from staff in response:
    • use of one firm in particular over the past two years
    • status of various recruitments
    • potential freeze on recruitments currently underway
    • number of Director positions
  • potential need for Closed Session consideration on this matter
  • request for a report for consideration at the Committee of Council Meeting of May 25, 2022, including an organization chart for the positions of Commissioner, Director and Manager, to include the number of direct reports: Commissioner, Director and Manager 

Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no amendments are required to the Committee of Council recommendations.

The following motion was considered.

  • C150-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Bowman
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations CW229-2022 to CW248-2022 be approved as outlined in the minutes.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    CW229-2022

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022 be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To Add:

    9.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Whillans, re: Landscaping of Boulevards

    11.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Real Estate Signs and City By-laws

    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 Withdraw:

    6.4. Delegation from Nav Mangat, Government Relations Chair, and Deepa Matoo, Vice President, Sukhmani Haven, re: Exploitation of Punjabi International Students in Ontario

    11.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Williams, re: Algoma University

    To Re-number Item 6.5 to be included as part of Item 6.1(5)

    CW230-2022

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022 be approved as part of Consent: 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 15.3

    CW231-2022

    That the following delegations re: University of Guelph-Humber's Possible Relocation to the City of Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022 be received.

    1. Daniel Atlin, VP External Affairs, University of Guelph; Kelly Jackson, VP External Affairs and Professional Learning, Humber College; Rani Dhaliwal, Executive Lead, University of Guelph-Humber Brampton Partnership

    2. Baldev Mutta, CEO, Punjabi Community Services

    3. Dr. Parminder Singh, Vice Chair, Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council

    4. Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA

    5. Azad Goyat, Brampton First Foundation, and Mahendra Nagar, Brampton resident

    CW232-2022

    That the 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, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received.

    CW233-2022

    That the following delegations re: Canadian Printable Electronics Symposium (CPES), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received:

    1. Tony Chahine, CEO, Myant

    2. Michelle Chretien, President and CEO, and Howard W. Campbell, Chair, Board of Directors, intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance.

    CW234-2022

    That the delegation from David Harmsworth, President, Brampton Concert Band Inc., re: Thursday Evening Concerts at Gage Park - Bandstand Fees, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be referred to staff for a report back to the May 18, 2022 City Council meeting, if possible.

    CW235-2022

    That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received.

    CW236-2022

    That staff be requested to review City by-laws with respect to encroachment and soft landscaping beautification by abutting landowners, and report back thereon.

    CW237-2022

    1. That the report titled: 2022 Final Tax Levy and By-law, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That a by-law be passed for the levy and collection of 2022 Final Realty Taxes.

    CW238-2022

    That the report titled: Investment Report for the year ended December 31, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received.

    CW239-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Recruitment Services for Executive Roles for a Three Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Recruitment Services for Executive Roles for a Three-Year Period (for the positions of CAO, Commissioner, and Director as required in the event internal recruitment has proven unsuccessful, subject to Council approval);

    3. That Council approve one permanent, full-time Talent Acquisition Advisor to support the in-house recruitment of Director, Senior Manager, Manager and specialized roles for a total budget of approximately $135,000; and

    4. That the costs associated with a permanent, full-time Talent Acquisition Advisor be included in the 2023 operating budget submission, subject to Council approval.

    CW240-2022

    That the following items re: BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be referred to the May 18, 2022 City Council meeting:

    11.2.4. Staff Report re: BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities

    11.4.2. Correspondence re: Item 11.2.4 - BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities

    1. Dr. David Wheeler, Sustainable Transitions, dated May 9, 2022

    2. Katharine Partridge, President and Managing Director, Stakeholder Research Associates Canada Inc., dated May 9, 2022

    3. Jennifer Hooper, CEO, Academy for Sustainable Innovation, dated May 9, 2022

    CW241-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Reconstruction, urbanization and widening of Goreway Drive between Cottrelle Boulevard and Countryside Drive, including Region of Peel watermain works of Goreway Drive between Castlemore Road and Countryside Drive – Wards 8 and 10, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the reconstruction, urbanization and widening of Goreway Drive between Cottrelle Boulevard and Countryside Drive, including Region of Peel watermain works of Goreway Drive between Castlemore Road and Countryside Drive.

    CW242-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the reconstruction and four lane widening of Goreway Drive between Cottrelle Boulevard and Countryside Drive, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the reconstruction and four lane widening of Goreway Drive between Cottrelle Boulevard and Countryside Drive.

    CW243-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Construction of a CN Rail Grade Separation and a four lane road rehabilitation of Goreway Drive between Steeles Avenue and Brandon Gate Drive, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the construction of a CN Rail Grade Separation and four lane road rehabilitation of Goreway Drive between Steeles Avenue and Brandon Gate Drive.

    CW244-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Cottrelle Boulevard Extension between Goreway Drive and Humberwest Parkway, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Cottrelle Boulevard Extension between Goreway Drive and Humberwest Parkway.

    CW245-2022

    1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, as outlined in the subject report.

    CW246-2022

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

    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.

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

    A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; and, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    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.

    CW247-2022

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated authority to execute such agreements and documents necessary to enter into a Lease, and to extend and amend such Lease, between The Corporation of The City of Brampton as Landlord and Skate Canada Brampton-Chinguacousy, as the Tenant, for 997 square feet of dedicated space within Cassie Campbell Recreation Centre, as considered by Committee and on other terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager of Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, or designate.

    CW248-2022

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.


Item 14.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was considered.

  • C151-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received;

    2. That Recommendations PDC083-2022 to PDC098-2022 be approved as outlined in the minutes; and,

    3. That the correspondence from Patrick J. Harrington, Aird Berlis, dated May 18, 2022, re. Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC094-2022 – Application to amend the Zoning By-law – Mattamy (Credit River) Limited – Korsiak Urban Planning Inc. – 10201 Mississauga Road and 0 Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (File OZS-2020-0004), to the Council Meeting of May 18, 2022, be received.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    PDC083-2022

    That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be approved as published.

    PDC084-2022

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be approved as part of the Consent Motion: 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2

    PDC085-2022

    1. That the staff report re: City-wide Community Improvement Plan for Office Employment, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022, be received;

    2. That Planning, Building and Economic Development staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and staff recommendation; and,

    3. That the correspondence from Kevin Freeman, Director, Planning and Development, dated May 16, 2022, re: City-wide Community Improvement Plan for Office Employment, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received.

    PDC086-2022

    1. That the staff report re: City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Administrative Authority By-law Amendment (Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 - Expanded Delegated Authority) to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and final recommendation; and,

    3. That staff be directed to amend the City’s Administrative Authority By-law should the proposed Official Plan Amendment be approved.

    PDC087-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Block Plan and Zoning By-law, Zia Mohammad and Shamyla Hammeed – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., 8671 Heritage Road - northeast of Heritage Road and Lionhead Golf Club Road; Ward 6 (File: OZS-2022-0002), dated April 27, 2022 to the Planning and Development Services Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal; and,

    3. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Block Plan and Zoning By-law, Zia Mohammad and Shamyla Hammeed – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., 8671 Heritage Road - northeast of Heritage Road and Lionhead Golf Club Road; Ward 6 (File: OZS-2022-0002), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received:

    1. Simmy Dhamrait, Brampton Resident, dated May 5, 2022

    2. Marsilino Bilatos, Brampton Resident, May 9, 2022

    3. Pamella Bailey, Brampton Resident, May 10, 2022

    4. That the delegation by Richard Domes, Gagnon Walker Dome Ltd., re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Block Plan and Zoning By-law, Zia Mohammad and Shamyla Hammeed – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., 8671 Heritage Road - northeast of Heritage Road and Lionhead Golf Club Road; Ward 6 (File: OZS-2022-0002), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received.

    PDC088-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting – 2757566 Ontario Inc., 10254 Hurontario Street, Ward 2 (File: OZS-2022-0009), dated April 22nd, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16th, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal.

    3. That the delegation by Michael Vani, Weston Consultant., re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Weston Consulting – 2757566 Ontario Inc., 10254 Hurontario Street, Ward 2 (File: OZS-2022-0009), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received.

    PDC089-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, 2769197 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. 8195 Winston Churchill Boulevard Ward 6 (File OZS-2022-0016), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16th, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal; and,

    3 That the correspondence from Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, dated May 16, 2022, re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, 2769197 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., 8195 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Ward 6 (File: OZS-2022-0016), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16th, 2022, be received.

    PDC090-2022

    1. That the report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and the Main Street North Development Permit System By-law, SGL Planning and Design Inc. – Bristol Place Corp. (Solmar Development Corp.), 199-221 Main Street North, 34-44 Thomas Street, and 4 Market Street, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2022-0011), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal; and,

    3. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and the Main Street North Development Permit System By-law, SGL Planning and Design Inc. – Bristol Place Corp. (Solmar Development Corp.), 199-221 Main Street North, 34-44 Thomas Street, and 4 Market Street, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2022-0011), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received:

    1. Christopher Moon, Chair of the Trustee Board of Grace United Church at 156 Main Street North, Brampton

    2. Deborah Bergamin, Brampton Resident

    3. Rob Grainger, Brampton Resident

    4. Jennifer McCutcheon, Brampton Resident

    5. John Holman, Brampton Resident

    6. Teresa Wisniewski, Brampton Resident

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and the Main Street North Development Permit System By-law, SGL Planning and Design Inc. – Bristol Place Corp. (Solmar Development Corp.), 199-221 Main Street North, 34-44 Thomas Street, and 4 Market Street, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2022-0011), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received:

    1. Constance Mendizabal Lout & Stefan Lout, Brampton Resident, dated April 18, 2022

    2. Tracey Chaisson, Brampton Resident, dated May 10, 2022

    3. Caroline, Brampton Resident, dated May 10, 2022

    4. Brampton Resident, dated May 11, 2022

    5. Teresa Wisniewski, Brampton Resident, dated May 13, 2022

    PDC091-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Sukhman Raj – Corbett Land Strategies Inc., 58 Jessie Street, Ward 3 (City File: OZS-2021-0006), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Corbett Land Strategies Inc. be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report; and,

    3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 10 to this report be adopted; and,

    4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended; and,

    5. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Sukhman Raj – Corbett Land Strategies Inc., 58 Jessie Street, Ward 3 (City File: OZS-2021-0006), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received:

    1. Megan Bennett, Brampton Resident

    2. Jonabelle Ceremuga, Senior Associate, Development Planner, Corbett Land Strategies

    3. Dennis and Ruth Taylor, Brampton Residents

    4. Doris Wilson, daughter of Brampton Resident

    6. 5. Duncan Gibson, Brampton Resident

    7. Stewart Dalziel, Brampton Resident

    8. John Corbett, Applicant, Corbett Land Strategies Inc.

    6. That the correspondence from Megan Bennett, Brampton Resident, dated May 16, 2022, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Sukhman Raj – Corbett Land Strategies Inc., 58 Jessie Street, Ward 3 (City File: OZS-2021-0006), to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022 be received.

    PDC092-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to amend the Zoning By-law, W.E. Oughtred & Associates Inc. – Greenway Real Estate Inc., 5 Copper Road, Ward: 3 (City File: OZS-2021-0054), dated April 4, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by W.E. Oughtred & Associates, on behalf of Greenway Real Estate Inc., (City File: OZS-2021-0054 and Planning, Bld & Ec Dev 2022-359), be approved, on the basis that the application represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this Planning Recommendation Report; and,

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 10 of this report be adopted.

    PDC093-2022

    1. That the staff report re: City Initiated Official Plan Amendment to correct the Right of Way widths for Clarkway Drive – Area 47 Block Plans to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 16, 2022, be received, and;

    2. That the Official Plan Amendment be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this Report, and;

    3. That the amendment to the Official Plan, attached as Appendix D to this report, be adopted.

    PDC094-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to amend the Zoning By-law, Mattamy (Credit River) Limited - Korsiak Urban Planning Inc.,10201 Mississauga Road and 0 Mississauga Road, Ward 6 (File: OZS-2020-0004), dated April 5, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law, submitted by Korsiak Urban Planning Inc. - Mattamy (Credit River) Limited. Ward: 6, Files OZS-2020-0004, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this report; and,

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 12 to this report be adopted; and,

    4. That no further public notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

    PDC095-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, City of Brampton Community Services - Recreation, 140 Howden Boulevard (BLK M, PL 857) and 150 Howden Boulevard (BLK N, PL 857), South of Howden Boulevard, West of Central Park Drive, Ward 7 (OZS-2021-0031), dated April 7th, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the Official Plan Amendment, Secondary Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by City of Brampton Community Services – Recreation, Ward 7, File: OZS-2021-0031 be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, is consistent with the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report; and,

    3. That the amendments to the Official Plan, the Bramalea Secondary Plan (Secondary Plan Area 3), generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 7, respectively to this report be adopted; and,

    4. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 8 to this report be adopted.

    PDC096-2022

    That the Minutes of Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 26, 2022, Recommendations HB018-2022 - HB027-2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.

    HB018-2022

    That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022 be approved as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    11.5. Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Vicente, re: Gage Park Bandstand; and,

    11.6. Discussion Item at the Request of Ken Wilde, re: Heritage Properties at 9393 McLaughlin Road North (Fletcher House), 1895 Mississauga Road, and LeFlar Plank House.

    HB019-2022

    1. That the following delegations re. 205, 207-209, 215-217, 219-221 Main Street North, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, be received:

    1. Laura Walter, Stantec Consulting;

    2. David Waverman, Stantec Consulting;

    3. Mauro Peverini, Bristol Place; and,

    2. That the report titled: Resolution C094-2022 Regarding Potential Removal of 205, 207-209, 215-217 and 219-221 Main Street North from the City of Brampton’s Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources – Ward 1, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, be received; and,

    3. That the Brampton Heritage Board is prepared to comment further on this matter after the Heritage Impact Assessment has been provided.

    HB020-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner; Planning, Building, and Economic Development, April 20, 2022, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, re: Recommendation Report: Intention to Apply Heritage Listing for 7 David Street, Ward 1 be received;

    2. That the Brampton Heritage Board approve the addition of 7 David Street to the City’s Heritage Listed Properties, and the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources;

    3. That staff be authorized to provide to the current property owner a Notice of Listing.

    HB021-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner; Planning, Building, and Economic Development, March 15, 2022, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, re: Recommendation Report: Intention to Apply Heritage Listing for 84 Mill Street North, Ward 1 be received;

    2. That the Brampton Heritage Board approve the addition of 84 Mill Street North to the City’s Heritage Listed Properties, and the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources;

    3. That staff be authorized to provide to the current property owner a Notice of Listing.

    HB022-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated April 14, 2022, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment 122-130 Main Street North and 7 Church Street East, City of Brampton by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd (AREA), dated April 12, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by AREA be followed:

    a. That the historic house at 7 Church Street East merits designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. This house has cultural heritage value as a rare example of Queen Anne and Italianate Styles combined.

    i. Through preservation and rehabilitation this heritage house will be preserved

    ii. The proposed development will not result in significant impacts to the heritage attributes of the 7 Church Street East Cultural Heritage Resource.

    b That the other listed heritage resource of the former Farr’s Garage structure at 122-130 Main Street North does not merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. This structure has been significantly altered from its original construction and therefore no longer incorporates any of the original architectural features of the 1920s Farr’s Garage.

    i. The proposed mitigation strategy will provide the semi-circular form of its elevation in brick masonry integrated in the new development as a re-interpretation of the former 1920s façade.

    c. That the following conservation or commemoration short-term actions be followed:

    i. Submit Demolition Permit Applications for the three non-heritage structures at 2, 6, and 10 Nelson Street East

    ii. Prepare a Heritage Conservation Plan in accordance with Section 8 of the Heritage Impact Assessment Terms of Reference, detailing the conservation approach (i.e. preservation, rehabilitation and/or restoration), the required actions and trades, and an implementation schedule to conserve the 7 Church Street East Heritage Resource and to commemorate the 122 Main Street North Heritage Resource.

    iii. Implement a Heritage Building Protection Plan (HBPP) for the 7 Church Street East Heritage Resource until the Heritage Conservation Plan measures for conservation are implemented.

    d. That the following conservation or commemoration long-term actions be followed:

    i. City Heritage Staff, the Brampton Heritage Board and ultimately council should designate the heritage house at 7 Church Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    ii. Implement other commemoration measures for the property such as an interpretive plaque in a location within the site and visible from the street to communicate the history and importance of the heritage resources incorporated in the development.

    HB023-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner; City Planning & Design, dated April 20, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application – 27 Church Street East, be received;

    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 27 Church Street East for the replacement of the cedar ‘fish-scale’ shingles be approved.

    HB024-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner; City Planning & Design, dated April 20, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 1 Isabella Street, be received;

    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 1 Isabella Street for the restoration and repair of the eaves, soffits, and fascia be approved;

    3. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the restoration and repair of the eaves, soffits, and fascia of 1 Isabella Street be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00, and;

    4. The owner shall enter into a designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement with the City as provided in Appendix C after City Council agrees to support the Grant.

    HB025-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner; City Planning & Design, dated April 20, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 26, 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application – 55 Queen Street East, be received;

    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 55 Queen Street East for the addition of an emergency exit on the east side of the building and all related interior alterations be approved.

    HB026-2022

    That staff report back to the Brampton Heritage Board with options for providing appropriate commemoration of the bandstand in Gage Park.

    HB027-2022
    That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    PDC097-2022

    That the Minutes of Cycling Advisory Committee meeting of April 21, 2022, Recommendations CYC010-2022 - CYC019-2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.

    CYC010-2022

    That the agenda for the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, be received as amended to add the following item:

    7.7 Discussion Item at the request of Dayle Laing, Citizen Member, re: Ontario Active Travel Program Continuation

    CYC011-2022

    That the presentation from Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning Building and Economic Development, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, re: Micromobility - Electric Scooter Pilot, be received.

    CYC012-2022

    That the presentation from Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning Building and Economic Development, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, re: 2022 Pedal Poll - Velo Canada Bikes, be received.

    CYC013-2022

    That the presentation from Dayle Laing, Citizen Member, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, re: By-law Enforcement of Bike Lane Illegal Parking, be received.

    CYC014-2022

    That the delegation from Neil Smith, Project Manager, Sustainable Transportation and Strategic Initiatives, Region of Peel, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, re: Region of Peel 2021/2022 Active Transportation Implementation Update, be received.

    CYC015-2022

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of February 10, 2022, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, be received.

    CYC016-2022

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Minutes of March 24, 2022, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 21, 2022, be received.

    CYC017-2022

    It is the position of the Cycling Advisory Committee that staff be requested to consider the following bicycle friendly amendments to the applicable City by-laws presented to Committee:

    • that the speed limit on recreational trails be changed from the current 8 km/hour to 20 km/hour and that the following provision be included within the same section of the by-law - "no person shall ride upon or operate a bicycle, skateboard, in-line skates or roller-skates, coaster, scooter, toy vehicle, toboggan, sleigh, or any similar device on a recreational trail or park path recklessly or negligently in a manner dangerous to the public;
    • defining the exception to ride a bike on the sidewalk by age (suggested age of 12 and under) as opposed to the diameter of the bicycle wheel;
    • include a new provision respecting cyclists yielding to buses while engaged in boarding and alighting - "when riding a bicycle on a cycle track, bicycle lane or multi use path approaching a Brampton Transit bus which is engaged in boarding and alighting passengers, the person on the bicycle shall not pass to the right of the bus or approach nearer than 2 metres measured back from the rear or front entrance or exit."
    • repeal the following two provisions relating to riding in a single file and allow the provision within the HTA address the positioning of slower vehicles:
      • Persons operating bicycles upon a roadway shall ride in single file.
      • A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right hand side of the roadway as practicable and shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
    • consider the following changes to Section 21 (2) of the Consolidated Traffic By-law respecting bicycle lanes:

    Where a lane of the highway has been designated for the use of bicycles only, no person shall:

    (a) drive a vehicle other than a bicycle, public transit, police, fire, emergency medical service vehicle or maintenance vehicle while in-service or engaged in maintenance activities; or

    (b) park or stop a vehicle other than a public transit, police, fire, emergency medical service vehicle or maintenance vehicle while in-service or engaged in maintenance activities.

    • with respect to the new Highway Traffic Act definition for "power-assisted bicycle", contained within the Moving Ontarians More Safety Act (June 2021), it is the opinion of the committee that City by-laws be amended to permit and regulate the different classification of power-assisted bicycle based on the following guidance from the committee:

    Type A (pedal-driven bicycle) - permitted to ride anywhere a standard bicycle is permitted to ride.

    Type B (electric motor scooter) - should be prohibited to ride on a multi-use path, park path or recreational trail (infrastructure shared with pedestrians) and permitted on cycle track, boulevard bike paths and bike lanes.

    Type C (electric motorcycle) - should be prohibited from riding along any infrastructure dedicated to active transportation.

    CYC018-2022

    1. That the correspondence from the Dayle Laing, Citizen Member, re: Ontario Active Travel Program Continuation, to the Cycling Advisory Committee meeting of April 21, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That it is the position of the Cycling Advisory Committee that the correspondence be sent to all Brampton MPP's to request that the funding for the Ontario Active School Travel Program be included in the Government of Ontario's 2022/2023 budget.

    CYC019-2022

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair

    PDC098-2022

    That Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.


Council discussion on this matter and included a proposed motion to provide for a third party investigation, concerns and questions about the RFP process, materials not being available for inclusion in the staff report, invoices from and payments made to the consultants, staff and Council Member involvement in the project, deliverables and timelines therefor, outreach to the Ministry, and updates to and authorizations by Council. 

Staff responded to questions from Council.

The City Solicitor, City Clerk and Deputy Mayor cautioned Council about keeping discussions to matters in the Open Session report and not straying into Closed Sessions matters.

During consideration of this matter, the following Points of Order were raised for which the Deputy Mayor gave leave:

  • Regional Councillor Vicente indicated he has been trying to get answers to his questions.  Deputy Mayor Medeiros noted that comments and questions should be in relation to the subject report.
  • Regional Councillor Vicente noted that some of his comments related to what was achieved.
  • Regional Councillor Santos provided clarification that her reference to an e-mail was from staff to all Members of Council.

During consideration of this matter, Points of Personal Privilege were raised and the Deputy Mayor ruled that they did not qualify as such.

With the assistance of staff, a motion, moved by Regional Councillor Fortini and seconded by City Councillor Bowman, was introduced and displayed as follows:

1. That the report titled: BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities, to the Council meeting of May 18, 2022, be received; and

2. That the following correspondence re: Item 11.2.4 - BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities, considered at the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received:

1. Dr. David Wheeler, Sustainable Transitions, dated May 9, 2022

2. Katharine Partridge, President and Managing Director, Stakeholder Research Associates Canada Inc., dated May 9, 2022

3. Jennifer Hooper, CEO, Academy for Sustainable Innovation, dated May 9, 2022

3. That, in accordance with Schedule D of the Purchasing By-law and on a sole-source basis, the CAO be requested to engage an audit accounting firm to immediately conduct a financial forensic audit of the BramptonU file, based on Council’s consideration of the BramptonU matter at its meeting held on May 18, 2022, as well as other information available to the City for the purpose of the investigation;

4. That Councillors Bowman, Fortini, and Dhillon be appointed as a steering committee to immediately work with the CAO to scope and steer the financial forensic audit work;

5. That the CAO and/or the audit accounting firm be authorized to engage appropriate specialized expertise for required aspects of the financial forensic audit, including a review of the BramptonU related RFP and procurement processes, or such other matters as may be required; and

6. That, notwithstanding the immediate commencement of the financial forensic audit, the CAO be requested to report back to Council on the scope and costs associated with this financial forensic audit, as well as progress reports on the audit process.

Council consideration of the motion included:

  • varying opinions in support of and in opposition to the motion
  • concerns about Clause 4 and an explanation from the mover about the intent of this clause
  • suggested timelines for the investigation and report back to Council

During consideration of the motion, a procedural motion to Call the Question was introduced by City Councillor Bowman.  The motion was voted on and carried, with Councillors Singh, Santos and Palleschi indicating their opposition.  In accordance with the Procedure By-law, Members who had not spoken on this matter were given the opportunity to do so.

A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi for which the Deputy Mayor gave leave.

Councillor Palleschi named a Member of Council who had not spoken on this matter.  The City Clerk clarified that this Member had spoken, and Councillor Palleschi acknowledged the Clerk’s response.

The following amendment to the motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente, was introduced.

That Clause 4 be amended to add Councillors Palleschi, Santos and Vicente.

Council consideration of the amendment included an advisory that three additional Councillors would constitute quorum.

Councillor Santos proposed a further amendment to remove her name.

A recorded vote was requested on the amendment, as amended, with the results as follows.

Yea (4): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Singh

Nay (6): City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

Absent (1): Mayor Brown

Lost 6 to 4 with one absent

A separate vote was requested and taken on Clause 4, with the results as follows.

Yea (6): City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

Nay (4): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, and City Councillor Singh

Absent (1): Mayor Brown

Carried 6 to 4 with one absent

A separate recorded vote was taken on the balance of the clauses, with the results as follows.

Yea (10): Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

Nay (0):

Absent (1): Mayor Brown

Carried 10 to 1 with one absent

The motion, in its entirety, carried as presented and outlined below.

  • C152-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    1. That the report titled: BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities, to the Council meeting of May 18, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the following correspondence re: Item 11.2.4 - BramptonU Update Report on Timelines and Activities, considered at the Committee of Council Meeting of May 11, 2022, be received:

    1. Dr. David Wheeler, Sustainable Transitions, dated May 9, 2022

    2. Katharine Partridge, President and Managing Director, Stakeholder Research Associates Canada Inc., dated May 9, 2022

    3. Jennifer Hooper, CEO, Academy for Sustainable Innovation, dated May 9, 2022

    3. That, in accordance with Schedule D of the Purchasing By-law and on a sole-source basis, the CAO be requested to engage an audit accounting firm to immediately conduct a financial forensic audit of the BramptonU file, based on Council’s consideration of the BramptonU matter at its meeting held on May 18, 2022, as well as other information available to the City for the purpose of the investigation;

    4. That Councillors Bowman, Fortini, and Dhillon be appointed as a steering committee to immediately work with the CAO to scope and steer the financial forensic audit work;

    5. That the CAO and/or the audit accounting firm be authorized to engage appropriate specialized expertise for required aspects of the financial forensic audit, including a review of the BramptonU related RFP and procurement processes, or such other matters as may be required; and

    6. That, notwithstanding the immediate commencement of the financial forensic audit, the CAO be requested to report back to Council on the scope and costs associated with this financial forensic audit, as well as progress reports on the audit process.

    Carried
  • Council discussion took place with respect to comments made by staff regarding previous conduct of a Member of Council, and included a proposed motion to refer this matter to the Integrity Commissioner for investigation.

    The City Clerk outlined the provisions of the Procedure By-law as they relate to reopening this matter to consider an additional motion, and responded to questions from Council.

    The following motion, moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon was introduced.  As the motion was procedural in nature, a seconder was not required.

    That the item be reopened in so far as to allow for the placement of an additional motion, in relation to a potential referral to the Integrity Commissioner.

    Council Members expressed varying opinions on reopening this matter.

    Regional Councillor Santos stated that, while there might have been some public statements made and may be a misunderstanding, in an abundance of caution she declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting during Council’s consideration of this matter.

    Deputy Mayor Medeiros, as Chair, ruled that a two-thirds majority vote was not required on the motion to reopen this matter.

    Regional Councillor Palleschi challenged the Chair’s ruling.

    A recorded vote was taken on the challenge to the Chair, with the results as follows.

    Yea (7): City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

    Nay (3): Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, and Mayor Brown

    Absent (1): Regional Councillor Santos

    Carried 7 to 3 with 1 with one absent

    A Point of Order was raised by Councillor Palleschi, for which the Deputy Mayor gave leave.

    Councillor Palleschi indicated that the vote that was taken was on the challenge to the Chair and that a vote was required on the motion to reopen this matter.  The City Clerk confirmed that the Chair’s ruling was upheld, therefore the motion to reopen this matter required a majority vote only.

    A recorded vote was taken on the motion to reopen this matter, with the results as follows.

    C153-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Dhillon

    That the item be reopened in so far as to allow for the placement of an additional motion, in relation to a potential referral to the Integrity Commissioner.

    Yea (10)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
    Conflict En (1)Regional Councillor Santos
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • The following motion, moved by Regional Councillor Fortini and seconded by City Councillor Bowman was introduced.

    That the statements made by a member of staff in relation to the behaviour of a Member of Council in relation to the BramptonU item be referred to the Integrity Commissioner for consideration and investigation.

    Council Members expressed varying opinions on the motion.

    An amendment was introduced to provide that all Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available be provided to staff.

    Council Members expressed varying opinions on whether the amendment should include all staff or be specific to the impacted staff member.

    An amendment to the amendment was introduced by Regional Councillor Dhillon to add the following clause to the motion to refer this matter to the Integrity Commissioner:

    That all EFAP available to staff be provided to the impacted staff member.

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

    Yea (9): Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

    Nay (0)

    Absent (2): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos

    Carried 9 to 0 with 2 with one absent

    A recorded vote was taken on Clause 1 of the motion, with the results as follows.

    Yea (8): Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Deputy Mayor Medeiros

    Nay (1): Regional Councillor Palleschi

    Absent (2): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos

    Carried 8 to 1 with 2 with one absent

    The motion, in its entirety, carried as follows.

    C154-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    That the statements made by a member of staff in relation to the behaviour of a Member of Council in relation to the BramptonU item be referred to the Integrity Commissioner for consideration and investigation; and

    That all EFAP available to staff be provided to the impacted staff member. 

    Carried

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

18.

Note: By-law 114-2022 was removed as the associated Planning and Development Committee recommendation was deferred to the Council Meeting of June 15, 2022, pursuant to Resolution C146-2022.

The following motion was considered.

  • C155-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Dhillon

    That By-laws 110-2022 to 127-2022, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 18, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto. 

    Carried

    The by-laws were passed as follows.

    By-law 110-2022 – To provide for the levy and collection of property taxes for the Year 2022 (see Item 12.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW237-2022 – May 11, 2022)

    By-law 111-2022 – To amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – administrative updates to schedules relating to through highways, rate of speed, no parking, no stopping, fire routes, community safety zones, pay and display zones, no parking loading zones (see Item 12.1 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW245-2022 – May 11, 2022)

    By-law 112-2022 – To adopt Amendment Number OP2006-216 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road – Ward 7 (File: C04E05.032) (see Item 13.1 and By-law 113-2022)

    By-law 113-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – 1317675 Ontario Inc. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. – southwest of Kings Cross Road and Kensington Road – Ward 7 (File C04E05.032) (see Item 13.1 and By-law 112-2022)

    By-law 114-2022 – no by-law was assigned to this number

    By-law 115-2022 – To adopt Amendment Number OP 2006-217 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – Sunfield Investments (Church) Inc. – Weston Consulting – 172 Church Street East – Ward 1 (File OZS-2020-0026) (see Item 4.1 – Council Resolution C134-2022 (Recommendation PDC076-2022) – May 4, 2022 and By-law 116-2022)

    By-law 116-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Sunfield Investments (Church) Inc. – Weston Consulting – 172 Church Street East – Ward 1 (File OZS-2020-0026) (see Item 4.1 – Council Resolution C134-2022 (Recommendation PDC076-2022) – May 4, 2022 and By-law 115-2022)

    By-law 117-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – 1189389 Ontario Inc. – G-Force Planners & Consultants – 7800 & 7890 Hurontario Street – Ward 4 (File T01W14.010) (Council Resolution C068-2022 (Recommendation PDC032-2022) – March 11, 2022)

    By-law 118-2022 – To appoint officers to enforce parking on private property and to repeal By-law 36-2022

    By-law 119-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Nexus Avenue) – Ward 8

    By-law 120-2022 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2116 – 1 to 68 Brixham Lane – Ward 6 (PLC-2022-0010)

    By-law 121-2022 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2100 – 273 Thornbush Boulevard – Ward 6 (PLC-2022-0012)

    By-law 122-2022 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-2099 – 63 Clockwork Drive – Ward 6 (PLC-2022-0013)

    By-law 123-2022 – To prevent the application of part lot control to part of Registered Plan 43M-1962 – 24 Prestige Court – Ward 5 (PLC-2022-0011)

    By-law 124-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – W.E. Oughtred & Associates Inc. – Greenway Real Estate Inc. – 5 Copper Road – Ward 3 (File: OZS-2021-0054) (see Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC092-2022 – May 16, 2022)

    By-law 125-2022 – To Adopt Amendment Number OP2006-218 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – City Initiated Official Plan Amendment to correct the right of way widths for Clarkway Drive – Area 47-1 Block Plan – Ward 10 (see Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC093-2022 – May 16, 2022 and By-law 126-2022)

    By-law 126-2022 – To Adopt Amendment Number OP2006-219 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – City Initiated Official Plan Amendment to correct the right of way widths for Clarkway Drive – Area 47-2 Block Plan – Ward 10 (see Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC093-2022 – May 16, 2022 and By-law 125-2022)

    By-law 127-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended –  Mattamy (Credit River) Limited – Korsiak Urban Planning – 10201 Mississauga Road and 0 Mississauga Road – Ward 6 (File OZS-2020-0004) (see Item 12.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC094-2022 – May 16, 2022)


Note: Items 19.1, 19.2, and 19.5 were dealt with pursuant to Consent Resolution C145-2022.

The following motion was considered.

  • C156-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Williams
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

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

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

    A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; and, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    19.4.    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 - property lease matter.

    19.6.    Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - legal matter

    Carried

    Note: In Open Session, Peter Fay, City Clerk, reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows: 

    19.3 – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, and no direction was given to staff

    19.4 – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given including that a motion be considered in Open Session – see Resolution C157-2022 below

    19.6 – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, and no direction was given to staff


  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.4.

    Note: The following Members declared conflicts of interest as they sit on the Advisory Board of the Golden Age Village for the Elderly (GAVE) and left the meeting during consideration of the motion:

    City Councillor Bowman
    Regional Councillor Medeiros

    C157-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Singh
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute all agreements necessary to amend the current Offers to Lease, for the Long Term Care (LTC) and Affordable Housing (AH) components with GAVE as directed by Council, and all other supplementary agreements as may be required in connection therewith, including amending agreements for such further extensions as may be required, each on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • The following motion with respect to item 19.6 was introduced, voted on and carried.

    C158-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Medeiros
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Dhillon

    Whereas Council has established a Mayor and Councillor’s Expense Policy; and

    Whereas the policy defines eligible and ineligible Member expenses; and 

    Whereas the policy includes a dispute resolution mechanism to allow Council to decide circumstances where a Member expense incurred shall be paid by the municipality; 

    Therefore Be It Resolved that: 

    Notwithstanding Section 6.2 (Business Expenses and Other Miscellaneous Expenses) of the Mayor and Councillor’s Expense Policy, that Section 4.5 (Approvals and Dispute Resolution) be employed and that an exception to the policy be granted in order to pay, from Councillor Fortini’s business expense account, for the following expense: Invoice from Aird & Berlis LLP dated April 14, 2022 in the amount of $5,120.60, subject to the following conditions:

    (1)    if a proceeding is brought pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act against the Councillor in relation to the matter to which such expense relates, and if the Councillor is unsuccessful in his/her defence under the proceeding, the councillor shall be obligated to reimburse the City for the amount of the above expense within 90 days of the final disposition of the proceeding; and

    (2)    if the Councillor is in default of the above requirement to reimburse the City, the City may take any action it deems appropriate to recover the applicable amount, including set-off of such amount against any other amounts payable by the City to the Councillor.

    Yea (7)Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (4)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Palleschi , City Councillor Whillans , and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (7 to 0)

19.1
^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - May 4, 2022
 

19.2
^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - May 11, 2022
 

19.3
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) and (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

19.4
^ Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k)of the Municipal Act, 2001: 
 

19.5
^ Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001: 
 

19.6
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

The following motion was considered.

  • C159-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Williams
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Dhillon

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 18, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

    By-law 128-2022 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on May 18, 2022

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • C160-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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