Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente
  • City Councillor D. Whillans
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
  • City Councillor J. Bowman
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini
  • City Councillor H. Singh
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
  • Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit
  • Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:51 a.m., reconvened at 12:53 p.m. and adjourned at 2:55 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, Regional Councillor Fortini, and City Councillor Singh 

Members absent during roll call: Councillor Dhillon (personal)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW320-2022

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, the Meeting Chair 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 listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time:

(8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.7, 8.3.1, 9.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.6, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.4, 11.2.6, 11.4.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.2, 12.4.1, 15.1, 15.2)

The following motion was considered.

  • CW321-2022

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022 be approved as part of Consent:

    8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.7, 8.3.1, 9.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.6, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.4, 11.2.6, 11.4.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.2, 12.4.1, 15.1, 15.2

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

    Yea (9)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Singh, and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Absent (1)Regional Councillor Dhillon
    Carried (9 to 0)

Presenters: Navdeep Gill, Founder, and Anita Toor Dhillon, VP, the Mandeep Singh Cheema Charitable Foundation (MSCCF)

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Palleschi

Navdeep Gill, Founder, and Anita Toor Dhillon, VP, the Mandeep Singh Cheema Charitable Foundation (MSCCF), provided background information regarding the MSCCF and the legacy of Raja, thanked Council for the street naming in honour of Raja, announced the Ride for Raja 2022 event taking place on Sunday, June 26, 2022, and sought Committee's support to raise awareness of this event. 

Committee Members thanked Navdeep Gill and Anita Toor Dhillon for the announcement, acknowledged the impact of this foundation on the community and encouraged Members of Council to support and participate in this event.

Public notice regarding this matter was published on the City's website on June 16, 2022

In response to the Chair's inquiry, Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that there were no delegations for this item.

See Item 9.2.5 - Recommendation CW338-2022

 

Dr. Amira El Masri, Director, Center for Global Education and Internationalization, Sheridan College, and Gurpreet Malhotra, CEO, INDUS Community Services, provided a presentation titled "International Student Round Table and Summit". 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Engagement and work underway to address issues and concerns relating to international students in Brampton, and the efforts of Sheridan College, INDUS Community Services, Region of Peel and City staff in this regard
  • Role and involvement of other agencies (e.g. Peel Regional Police)
  • Advocacy with the Provincial and Federal Governments
  • Creation of a Brampton Charter for the international student experience

The following motion was considered.

  • CW322-2022

    That the delegation from Dr. Amira El Masri, Director, Center for Global Education and Internationalization, Sheridan College, and Gurpreet Malhotra, CEO, INDUS Community Services, re: International Student Experience Steering Committee, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Item 9.2.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

John Rinn, President, and Geoff Whitteker, General Manager, 1739773 Ontario Inc., provided information to Committee regarding the relocation of Bingo Country Brampton, and the benefits of this facility to the community.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW323-2022

    1. That the delegation from John Rinn, President, and Geoff Whitteker, General Manager, 1739773 Ontario Inc., re: Relocation of Bingo Country Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;

    2. That the report titled: Relocation of Bingo Country Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and

    3. That the proposed relocation of 1739773 Ontario Inc. (operating as Bingo Country Brampton) to – 227 Vodden Street East, Unit 1 A – be supported, subject to the following conditions:

    a. Compliance with the AGCO’s “Criteria and Procedures For Establishing Bingo Halls (3013 E (06/05)”; 

    b. Compliance with the Zoning By-law through approval of the minor variance application;

    c. Compliance with the Lottery Licensing By-Law; and,

    d. Compliance with the Business Licensing By-Law as applicable; and

    4. That a copy of Council’s Resolution be forwarded to the AGCO, the applicant and Delta Bingo for their information.

    Carried

Dr. Tushar Mehta, Brampton resident, provided a presentation to Committee titled "Save Huttonville Forest - Ecological and Human Consequences", which included information regarding the impact of development on Huttonville Forest and the environment.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW324-2022

    That the delegation from Dr. Tushar Mehta, Brampton resident, re: Destruction of Huttonville Forest, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

1. Mo (Marian) Markham, and Dr. Tushar Metha, Members, Plant-Based Cities Movement 

2. Diane Smele, Member, and Dr. David Steele, President, Earthsave Canada 

3. Shailly Prajapati, Brampton resident

Mo (Marian) Markham, and Dr. Tushar Metha, Members, Plant-Based Cities Movement, provided a presentation titled "Plant-based Cities Movement".

Diane Smele, Member, and Dr. David Steele, President, Earthsave Canada, provided a presentation titled "Earthsave Canada".

Shailly Prajapati, Brampton resident, provided a presentation titled "Healthy Diet and Sustainable Economy".

The presentations included information regarding climate change, the impact of animal-based foods on the environment, worldwide shifts to more plant-based foods, and the environmental and health benefits of consuming more plant-based, and less animal-based, foods. The delegations requested that the City of Brampton shift 50% of its animal-based food purchases to plant-based purchases by the end of 2022. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Exploring options to provide more plant-based food options at City facilities and events
  • Similar changes implemented in other Canadian municipalities
  • Impact of food on the climate crisis and the benefits of shifting to more plant-based foods
  • Health benefits of plant-based foods

In response to a question from Committee, M. Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, advised that the Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP) does not include the impact of food on the environment.

It was noted that recommendation EAC018-2022 under Item 12.3.1, outlines the position of the Environment Advisory Committee on this matter.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW325-2022

    1. That the delegations re: Urgency of Climate Breakdown - Transitioning 50% of City Food Purchases to Plant-Based, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received:

    1. Mo (Marian) Markham, and Dr. Tushar Metha, Members, Plant-Based Cities Movement 

    2. Diane Smele, Member, and Dr. David Steele, President, Earthsave Canada 

    3. Shailly Prajapati, Brampton resident; and

    2. That the City of Brampton evaluate its current food product sourcing and that Council consider a substantial shift towards adopting more plant-based options in City facilities and during events, in alignment with reducing climate impacts.

    Carried

Items 8.2.1 and 8.4.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following delegations addressed Committee with respect to the subject report, and expressed their views and concerns regarding the proposed temporary fireworks ban, as recommended in the staff report: 

1. Aleem Kanji, Director of Government Relations, Canadian National Fireworks Association

2. Tom Jacobs, President, Rocket Fireworks Inc.

3. Sherman Singh, Brampton resident

4. Jagtaran Sahdev, Brampton resident

5. Khushboo Sahota, Brampton resident

6. Navreet Kaur, Brampton resident

7. Jasmandeep Singh, Brampton resident

8. Harveer Singh Tajo, Brampton resident

9. Gaganpreet Dhaliwal

10. Shane Cameron

11. Bill Raynault, General Manager, Mystical Distributing Company Ltd.

The following registered delegations were not present at the meeting:

  • Mandeep Paul, Brampton resident and Fireworks Consumer
  • Sukh Khangura, Brampton resident
  • Robby Khera, Brampton resident
  • Sapna Layall
  • Kuljot Sohal
  • Vernjit Khera, Brampton resident
  • Karanvir Athwal, Brampton resident
  • Manjot Sohal, Brampton resident
  • Nikkita Delvadia
  • Gagandeep Singh, Brampton resident
  • Sonia Singh, Brampton resident
  • Billy Blanco, Brampton resident
  • Manisha Patel, Brampton resident
  • Olivia Auriat, Brampton resident
  • Pavlo Kucher, Brampton resident
  • Frank Cicerone, Brampton resident
  • Franco Noce, Brampton resident
  • Rajie Kaur, Brampton resident
  • Amrita Kaur, Brampton resident
  • Gurjap Dhami, Brampton resident
  • Ravneek Bhullar, Brampton resident
  • Simran Dhillon, Brampton resident
  • Ranjit and Gurjit Sidhu, Brampton residents 
  • Minkle Batra, Brampton resident
  • Gurkaran Marbha, Brampton resident
  • Karanvir Singh, Brampton resident
  • Selina Gupta, Brampton resident
  • Manjinder Thiara, Brampton resident
  • Dilbagh Singh, Brampton resident
  • Sherman Heer, Brampton resident
  • Logan Jonhston, Brampton resident
  • Harman Dhaliwal, Brampton resident
  • Jaskarn Kailey, Brampton resident
  • Sanampreet Singh Bhinder, Brampton resident
  • KhushKaran Cheema , Brampton resident
  • Sam Thandi, Brampton resident
  • Dewinder Singh, Brampton resident
  • Dilshad Singh Pannu, Brampton resident
  • Ramandeep Sahota, Brampton resident
  • Gursharan Kaur, Brampton resident
  • Sam Singh, Brampton resident
  • Mark Varrin, Brampton resident
  • Vrinder Nagra, Brampton resident
  • Munish Thiara, Brampton resident
  • Sumeet Mohan, Brampton resident
  • Pardeep Nijjar, Brampton resident
  • Jugvinder Dhamrait, Brampton resident
  • Serena Sekhon, Brampton resident
  • Jinnie Sahota, Brampton resident
  • Karnvir Chahal, Brampton resident
  • Maninder Bhatti, Brampton resident

Note: At this time in the meeting, at the request of Committee, the City Clerk called the roll for attendance, 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, Regional Councillor Fortini, and City Councillor Singh 

Members absent during roll call: Councillor Dhillon (personal)

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Volume of complaints received from residents regarding the setting off of fireworks
  • Provisions in the current by-law
  • Enforcement challenges
  • Options for consumers to purchase fireworks (e.g. online)
  • Environmental impact of fireworks and the need to explore environmentally friendly alternatives

The following motion was considered.

  • CW326-2022

    1. That the following delegations re: Item 8.2.1 - Municipal Fireworks Restrictions and Enforcement, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    1. Aleem Kanji, Director of Government Relations, Canadian National Fireworks Association

    2. Tom Jacobs, President, Rocket Fireworks Inc.

    3. Sherman Singh, Brampton resident

    4. Jagtaran Sahdev, Brampton resident

    5. Khushboo Sahota, Brampton resident

    6. Navreet Kaur, Brampton resident

    7. Jasmandeep Singh, Brampton resident

    8. Harveer Singh Tajo, Brampton resident

    9. Gaganpreet Dhaliwal

    10. Shane Cameron

    11. Bill Raynault, General Manager, Mystical Distributing Company Ltd.; and

    2. That the correspondence from Tony, Brampton resident, re: Item 8.2.1 - Municipal Fireworks Restrictions and Enforcement, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and

    3. That the report titled: Response to Council Referred Matter CW117-2022: Fireworks Restrictions and Enforcement (RM 11/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be referred back to staff to consult with the industry and the residents of Brampton.

    Carried

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.

Committee discussion on this matter included the affordable housing strategy at the Region of Peel, and opportunities for collaboration.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW327-2022

    That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Item 8.2.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, Community Services, provided a presentation titled "Community Safety Action Plan".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Timeline in the action plan
  • Separation of City and Regional responsibilities in the plan
  • Suggestions to improve the Community Safety webpage
  • Community Safety social media presence
  • Opportunity to engage international students
  • Translation of materials in different languages

The following motion was considered.

  • CW328-2022

    1. That the staff presentation re: Community Safety Action Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That the report titled: 2022-2025 Draft Community Safety Action Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and,

    3. That Council approve the 2022-2025 Draft Community Safety Action Plan in principle with the final Plan to be subsequently approved in Q4 2022 following community participation.

    Carried

Item 8.2.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Ed Fagan, Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, provided a presentation titled "Urban Forest Management Plan".

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • The importance of preserving mature trees and forests
  • The City's Tree Preservation By-law
  • Impact of development on trees
  • Tree species and the tree inventory program
  • Trees lost due to the ice storm
  • Review of the opportunity to designate trees as "heritage"
  • Tree planting program
  • Action items in the Urban Forest Management Plan
  • Process for examining the condition of trees
  • Invasive tree species

Note: Recommendation EAC022-2022 under Item 12.3.1, outlines the position and support of the Environment Advisory Committee for the Urban Forest Management Plan.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW329-2022

    1. That the staff presentation re: 2022 -2032 Urban Forest Management Plan Presentation, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That the report titled: 2022 – 2032 Urban Forest Management Plan - All Wards (RM 75/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and

    3. That the 2022 – 2032 Urban Forest Management Plan and supporting technical documents be endorsed by Council.

    Carried

8.2

 
  • CW330-2022

    1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement – Century Gardens Change Room Renovations – Federal Grant Funding (Ward 1), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #191650-714 - Replacement of Pool Change Room Interior Finishes, to increase the project by the amount of $669,750, with the funding to be provided from Federal Grants; and

    3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for General Contracting Services for the Century Gardens Change Rooms Renovations. 

    Carried
  • CW331-2022

    1. That the report titled: Morris Kerbel All-New Tennis Courts and Naming Rights, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and 

    2. That Council delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer the authority to execute on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton the Amenity Naming Rights Agreement with National Bank of Canada and/or Tennis Canada, granting naming rights to the four outdoor courts at Morris Kerbel Park for ten years in exchange for an upfront payment in the amount of $100,000 plus HST and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Manager Sponsorship and Corporate Development and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, or designate; and

    3. That a budget amendment be approved for project #225865-004 – Tennis - Multi Purpose Court in the amount of $100,000, fully funded by the sponsorship revenue from the Amenity Naming Rights Agreement with National Bank and/or Tennis Canada.

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW332-2022

    That the report titled: Nurturing Neighbourhoods 2021 Program Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022,be received.

    Carried
  • CW333-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for Parkland Over-Dedication for a Neighbourhood Park - Ward 6, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #226760 – Parkland Over-Dedication in the amount of $1,338,115.24 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #2 – Parkland Cash in Lieu.

    Carried
  • CW334-2022

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of May 12, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, Recommendations SHF014-2022 to SHF017-2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SHF014-2022

    That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame meeting of May 12, 2022 be approved.

    SHF015-2022

    That the discussion at the request of Ziggy Musial, Member, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 12, 2022, re: Construction Update - New Sports Hall of Fame at Victoria Park Arena/Complex be received. 

    SHF016-2022

    1. That the discussion by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, to the Brampton Sport Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 12, 2022, re: Induction Ceremony review/feedback be received; and 

    2. That further discussion on this matter be listed on the agenda for the next meeting on September 8, 2022 and include the topic - 'Whether Committee members should appear on stage to present Inductees with certificates'. 

    SHF017-2022

    That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame meeting do now adjourn to meet again for on June 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

     


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.

 

9.2

 
  • CW335-2022

    That the report titled: Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried
  • CW337-2022

    1. That the report titled: Proposed Adoption of the new Property Standards By-law, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;

    2. That Council adopt the proposed Property Standards By-law, attached as Appendix 1 to this report;

    3. That Council repeal the Minimum Maintenance By-law 104-96 (Property Standards), as amended;

    4. That Council amend By-law 2018-2019 (Non-Parking Administrative Penalties), to contain the Property Standards By-law penalties, attached as Appendix 2.

    Carried

It was noted that Item 15.3 was a related Closed Session report, to be considered later in the meeting under Closed Session.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW338-2022

    1. That the report titled: Surplus Declaration of 0 Goreway Drive, Brampton - Ward 8,  to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;

    2. That a by-law be enacted to declare surplus to the City’s requirements, a leasehold interest of up to 50 years in a portion of the City owned lands municipally known as 0 Goreway Drive, Brampton, comprised of part of PINs 142090274, and 142090279, and having a combined area of approximately 2.5 acres and a developable area of approximately 2.1 acres.

    Carried
  • CW339-2022

    1. That the report titled: Provincial Offences Court Update and Modernization Recommendations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That staff be directed to proceed with planning for the implementation of the amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that take effect on July 1, 2022, which permit the City to move camera based offences (such as Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement) out of the provincial offences court system and into the City’s Administrative Monetary Penalties system (AMPs) and report back to Council;

    3. That staff be directed to negotiate with the Ministry of the Attorney General with respect to the transfer of Part III Offences currently being prosecuted by the Ministry of the Attorney General to the City’s Prosecutor and report back to Council for final approval; and

    4. That Council approve one (1) permanent full-time Supervisor of Courts Administration, to oversee the expansion of the City’s AMP system (including the transfer of camera based offences to AMPs) and the overall modernization of our Court Administration processes for a total annual budget of approximately $118,000, with the costs of this position to be fully offset by revenues and cost efficiencies generated through the ramping up of the AMP system;

    5. That the costs and revenues associated with a permanent, full-time Supervisor of Courts Administration be included in the 2023 operating budget submission, with a net zero impact to the tax base, subject to Council approval.

    Carried

Nil

 

1. In response to a question from City Councillor Whillans regarding the impact of part-time enforcement officers on parking-related complaints, staff advised that the impact has been significant, noting that the number of fines/infractions issued has significantly increased.

2. In response to a question from Regional Councillor Medeiros, staff provided information regarding the collection of fines for parking-related offences.

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.

 

10.2

 
  • CW340-2022

    That the report titled: Welcoming Streets Pilot Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Nil

 

Nil

 

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

 

11.2

 
  • CW341-2022

    1. That the report titled: Land Tax Apportionments, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the unpaid taxes for the lands encompassed by the assessment roll numbers listed in Schedule A to this report be apportioned according to their relative value for each year as indicated in Schedule A.

    Carried

In response to questions from Committee regarding the possibility of increasing the annual levy, staff advised that this fee is regulated by the Province of Ontario and provided information on advocacy efforts to have this fee increased. Staff added that advocacy efforts will continue, including through the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW342-2022

    1. That the report titled: 2022 Levy By-law per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Annual Levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, and Public Hospitals), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022 be received; and;

    2. That a by-law be passed for the annual levy on Universities/Colleges, Correctional Institutions, Public Hospitals for the year 2022 as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

    Carried

N. Damer, Treasurer, Corporate Support Services, and Andrew Mirabella, Hemson Consulting, provided an overview of the subject report. 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW343-2022

    1. That the report titled: 2021 Corporate Asset Management Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;  

    2. That Council approve the proposed “2021 Corporate Asset Management Plan" attached as Appendix A; and 

    3. That the “2021 Corporate Asset Management Plan” be posted on the City’s website to comply with O. Reg. 588/17.

    Carried
  • CW344-2022

    That the report titled: Flag Policy Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Corporate Support Services, responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following:

  • Eligibility and timelines for the Advance Brampton Fund
  • Impact of COVID-19 on event planning and the possibility of reallocating funds and/or opening a new program stream in 2022
  • Large number of applicants for the Advance Brampton Fund
  • Funding requests for small events and the possibility of creating a new program stream for these events

The following motion was considered.

  • CW345-2022

    1. That the report titled: Advance Brampton Fund - 2023 Program Framework, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That Council endorse the 2023 Advance Brampton Fund framework as outlined in this report; and

    3. That the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, Corporate Support Services, be delegated authority to approve funding recommendations and execute on behalf of the City any required grant agreements and other agreements and documents deemed necessary for implementing approved funding from the Advance Brampton Fund, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Communications, Culture and Events or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • CW346-2022

    1. That the report titled: City of Brampton Event Space, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That Council approve Tourism staff moving forward with respective operating departments to identify City-owned land in the north-east quadrant of Brampton for potential use as purpose-built event space; and 

    3. That should space be identified, staff return to Council with an update as part of upcoming budget discussions detailing costs for “meanwhile” use of the space in 2023 for events. 

    Carried

K. Stahl, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, Corporate Support Services, provided an overview of the subject report, and responded to questions from Committee with respect to the following:

  • COVID recovery fund for artists
  • Integrating art in various City projects, and confirmation that the Culture Master Plan is a City priority
  • Space shortage for the arts industry and staff efforts to identify available and under-utilized space, including a location for ACCIDA
  • Per capita investment by the City in the arts, and the return on investment
  • Recognition of Bramptonians and the gap between the Citizens Awards and the Arts Walk of Fame programs

The following motion was considered. 

  • CW347-2022

    That the report titled: Culture Master Plan: Phase 1 Update (2018-2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried
  • CW348-2022

    That the correspondence from Donna Fagon-Pascal, Chair and Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade, dated June 9, 2022, re: Brampton Board of Trade Council Guidance, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

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.

12.2

 

In response to a request from Committee, A. Milojevic, General Manager, Transit, provided an update on the Brampton Transit Inter-regional Fare and Service Integration Initiative, including progress on service integration with York University.

Committee members highlighted the importance of this service integration and suggested that a letter be sent to local MPPs and that this matter be raised at the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW349-2022

    1. That the report titled: Brampton Transit Inter-regional Fare and Service Integration Initiative Update (File IB.C), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received, and;

    2. That staff be authorized to enter into a fare integration arrangement with Milton Transit that would permit each transit agency to accept each other’s transfers, consistent with existing fare integration arrangements with other connecting 905 Transit Agencies. 

    Carried
  • CW350-2022

    1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 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.

    Carried
  • CW351-2022

    1. That the report titled: Parking Related Concerns – Midair Court - Ward 8 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on both sides of Midair Court between Intermodal Drive and the end of the roadway (including cul-de-sac).

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW352-2022

    1. That the report titled: Enhancement of Williams Parkway including themes and other options (McLaughlin Road to Dixie Road) – Wards 1, 5 and 7, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; 

    2. That Council direct staff to proceed with the recommendations presented as part of this report; and 

    3. That Council direct staff to utilize the funds of $300,000 approved for Staining of Existing Noise Wall in the 2022 Capital budget from Project #223840-001 for the revised scope of work to integrate local artwork.

    Carried
  • CW353-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of a General Contractor for the building of an addition and interior renovation of the Curling Club and Tennis facility in Chinguacousy Park - Ward 7, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;  

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to hire a General Contractor; and 

    3. That the appropriate City staff be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

    Carried
  • CW354-2022

    1. 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 June 22, 2022, be received; and 

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement for Environmental and Geotechnical Consulting Services for a Three (3) Year Period.

    Carried

M. Heralall, Senior Manager, Environment, Public Works and Engineering, responded to questions from Committee with respect to the status and progress of agreements with the Federal Government and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the Riverwalk project, and funding commitments from senior levels of government.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW355-2022

    1. That the report titled: Riverwalk Update and Urban Design Master Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Riverwalk Update and Urban Design Master Plan be endorsed by Council; and

    3. That staff be directed to develop detailed implementation plans and design concepts, refine cost estimates and budgets, explore funding models and opportunities, and report back to Council.

    Carried
  • CW356-2022

    1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment – Gore Meadows – Peel Regional Police Satellite Office – Ward 10, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received; and

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for project #215851-001 Gore Meadows Peel Regional Police Satellite Office, to increase the project by the amount of $230,000, with the funding to be transferred from Reserve #4 Repair and Replacement.

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • CW357-2022

    That the Summary of Recommendations for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, Recommendations EAC016-2022 to EAC025-2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    EAC016-2022

    That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022 be approved as published and circulated.

    EAC017-2022

    That the following delegations re: Huttonville Forest, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received:

    1. Julie Harlow, Brampton resident on behalf of Save Huttonville Forest;

    2. Dr. Tushar Mehta, Brampton resident.

    EAC018-2022

    1. That the delegations re: Urgency of Climate Breakdown - Transitioning 50% of City Food Purchases to Plant-Based, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be referred to a future meeting of the Committee of Council; and

    1.    Diane Smele, Member, and Dr. David Steele, President, Earthsave Canada;

    2.    Mo (Marian) Markham, and Dr. Tushar Metha, Members, Plant-Based Cities Movement;

    3.    Shailly Prajapati, Brampton resident; and

    2. That, it is the position of the Environment Advisory Committee that, the City of Brampton evaluate their current food product sourcing and that Council consider a substantial shift towards adopting more plant-based options in City facilities and during events, in alignment with reducing climate impacts. 

    EAC019-2022

    1. That the staff presentation titled: Grass and Weed Cutting By-law 166-2011 Update, to the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received.

    2. That staff be requested to educate the public through providing visual identification of plants on the City's website, and any other resources that may be available, to educate residents on plants of concern and common landscape plants that are problematic in the environment, and provide options for native alternatives. 

    EAC020-2022

    That the staff presentation titled: Micromobility – Electric Scooter Pilot, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received. 

    EAC021-2022

    That the verbal update from Zoe Milligan, Environmental Project Specialist, Public Works and Engineering, re: Urban Forest Management Plan - Final Report, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received.

    EAC022-2022

    Whereas the United Nations has declared 2021-2030 the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” to “Prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide” and calls on everyone; including local governments to act to find viable solutions to mitigate global challenges such as increasing climate change impacts and catastrophic biodiversity losses;

    Whereas the UNECE identified urban trees and forests as providing a unique opportunity for policymakers at local levels of government to contribute meaningfully to the goals for the Decade; prompting over 50 mayors, at the inaugural Forum of Mayors in October 2020 to endorse a Declaration which places trees and forests at the heart of the urban agenda for next decade by pledging to adopt policy and take action through the “Trees in Cities Challenge”;

    Whereas the City of Brampton 2040 Vision calls for the planting of one million trees by 2040 to grow the urban forest, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and foster the delivery of ecosystem services;

    Whereas in February 2020, the City of Brampton Council approved the Brampton One Million Trees Program as a framework for the City and its partners to increase tree planting initiatives and realize the target of one million trees by 2040; 

    Whereas the Report to Committee of Council, dated November 20, 2019 stipulates that the One Million Trees Program is focused on getting new trees in the ground, and does not look at tree preservation and upkeep; and further that, directions pertaining to the inventorying, operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the urban forest will be addressed in the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan;

    Whereas it is acknowledged in the Report to Committee of Council dated November 20, 2019 that the City’s current canopy is just 18% of total land cover and that the existing canopy is under further threat due to invasive species, extreme weather events and drought;

    Whereas it is widely acknowledged that in order to benefit from the ecosystems service a healthy urban forest can provide, trees must live to their potential. Further that in order for trees to survive and thrive, thus contributing to a healthy urban forest, cities must invest resources in planning, monitoring and maintenance;

    Therefore Be It Resolved that, it is the position of the Environment Advisory Committee that Brampton City Council adopt and support the Urban Forest Management Plan in principle and practice, including the resources to adequately operationalize the plan.

    EAC023-2022

    That the Verbal Update from Kristina Dokoska, Policy Planner - Environment, Public Works and Engineering, re: Earth Day and Grow Green Awards Recap, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received.

    EAC024-2022

    That the Verbal Update from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, Public Works and Engineering, re: Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) Update, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022, be received.

    EAC025-2022

    That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.


  • CW358-2022

    That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of June 2, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, Recommendations SC034-2022 to SC040-2022 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    SC034-2022

    That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 2, 2022 be approved.

    SC035-2022

    That the presentation by David Monaghan, Supervisor, Traffic Planning, Public Works and Engineering, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 2, 2022, re: Bike Lanes in School Areas be received. 

    SC036-2022

    1. That the correspondence from Antonella Kalaitzis, Vice-Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 2, 2022, re: Request to review Safety Concerns/Jaywalking at the intersection of Ironshield Drive and Franktown Drive - Beryl Ford Public Drive, 45 Ironshield Drive - Ward 10 be received; and 

    2. That a site inspection be undertaken. 

    SC037-2022

    1. That the correspondence from Audrey Miller Raybould, School Administrator, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of June 2, 2022, re: Request to review Traffic Congestion/Parking Issues in the vicinity of School - Wardenwood Drive - Countryside Village Public School, 40 Dolbyhill Drive - Ward 9 be received; and

    2. That a site inspection be undertaken.

    SC038-2022

    1. That the site inspection report for Lorenville Public School, 10 Lorenville Drive, be received; and,

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

    3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be requested to enforce the parking    restrictions on Elbern Markell Dr. at arrival and dismissal times for Lorenville P.S; and,

    4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the posted speed and U-Turns restrictions on Elbern Markell Dr. during arrival and dismissal times of Lorenville P.S.

    SC039-2022

    1. That the site inspection report for Stanley Mills Public School, 286 Sunny Meadow Boulevard, 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 Traffic Services arrange for the existing enhanced pavement on the south and east legs of the intersection to be refreshed and that enhanced pavement markings be added to the north leg. 

    4. That the Principal of Stanley Mills P.S. encourage and educate the student population to utilize the crossing guard in place south of the school and to use the 3-Way Stop at the intersection of Sunny Meadow Blvd and Chapparal Dr. properly.

    5. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Chapparal Dr. and Sunny Meadow Blvd.

    SC040-2022

    That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 8, 2022. 


  • CW359-2022

    That the correspondence from Jason Cole, President (2021-2022), Municipal Engineers Association, dated June 13, 2022, re: The Retention of Professional Engineers at Ontario Municipalities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, be received.

    Carried

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.

 

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.

 

^15.1. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:        

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - licence agreement matter

^15.2. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:         

The security of the property of the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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 - an administrative matter

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

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

 

Items 15.1 and 15.2 were added to consent.

There was committee consensus to not move into Closed Session to deal with Item 15.3.

The following motion was considered.

  • CW360-2022

    1. That Committee deems it unnecessary to proceed into Closed Session at this time; and

    2. That the directions to staff set out in Item 15.3 be deemed to be given to staff.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.1:

    CW361-2022

    That the Commissioner, Legislative Services, be authorized to execute a new Five-year Licence Agreement with BGSA for the use of the Scorer’s Booth Building and outdoor batting cage facility at the Old Fairgrounds Park ( the “Fairgrounds”), together with the option to extend such agreement for a further five-year period, and all other supplementary agreements as may be required in connection therewith, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Recreation and Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.2:

    CW362-2022

    That Administrative Authority By-law 216-2017, as amended, be further amended as follows:

    # 111

    Delegation - To enter into a trust agreement in connection with the purchase of property on behalf of the City.

    Delegate - Commissioner of Legislative Services

    Limitation - For property purchases valued at $750,000 or more. Trustee to be subject to regulation by the Law Society of Ontario.

    Carried
  • Committee discussion regarding Item 15.3 included an amendment to the staff recommendation to add the following clause:

    4. That the Mayor provide a letter on behalf of Council indicating fulsome support, subject to review by Legal Services.

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

    CW363-2022

    1. That subsequent to the surplus declaration of an area of approximately 2.5 acres of lands, 2.1 acres of which are developable (subject to due diligence), municipally known as 0 Goreway Drive, Brampton, identified as Parts of PIN’s 14209-0274 and 14209-0279, that Council approve that this parcel be intended for a ground lease to Indus Community Services or its affiliated not-for-profit corporation with charitable status (Indus) for a term of 50 years for the purpose of the development of a 192 bed Long Term Care facility, substantially as described in Indus’ presentation to Council on January 19, 2022, subject to terms and conditions to be approved by Council;

    2. That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be delegated the authority to execute on behalf of the City an Offer to Lease and any amending agreements with Indus, in order to effect the above, on such terms and conditions as directed by Council, and otherwise on terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legislative Services and Senior Manager, Realty Services and in form acceptable to the Acting City Solicitor or designate;

    3. That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $250,000 for the City’s due diligence costs, legal expenses, other ancillary costs and applicable HST relating to the Offer to Lease to Indus for the purpose of the development of the Long Term Care facility, with funding to be transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund; and

    4. That the Mayor provide a letter on behalf of Council indicating fulsome support, subject to review by Legal Services.

    Carried

15.1
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

15.2
^ Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001: 

 

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

 

The following motion was considered.

  • CW364-2022

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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