The recommendations were approved, as amended, as follows.
CW113-2022
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To Add:
6.8. Delegation from Sarbjit Kaur, ODTA Communications, and Bob Punia, ODTA Advisor, Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA), re: Dump Truck Association labour and safety concerns
8.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Extension of Thorndale Road through 9225 The Gore Road
9.3.4. Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Williams, re: LDD Moth Burlap Trap Kits for Residents
10.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Proposed Amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law – Taxi Licensing
10.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Voting Machines
12.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Ontario Dump Truck Association Strike
15.6. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
To Vary Order of business to deal with Item 11.1.1 (MDA Business Retention Timeline) first
To Withdraw:
15.5. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
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.
CW114-2022
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6, 8.2.7, 8.2.8, 8.3.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 11.2.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 15.4
CW115-2022
That the following delegations re: Response to Council Referred Matter C245-2021: Municipal Fireworks Jurisdictional Scan (RM 62/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received:
1. Perry Logan, Executive Director, and Aleem Kanji, Director, Government Relations, Canadian National Fireworks Association,
2. Thomas Jacobs, President, Rocket Fireworks Inc.
3. Lovedeep Grewal, President, Phatboy Fireworks.
CW116-2022
That the correspondence from the following re: Response to Council Referred Matter C245-2021: Municipal Fireworks Jurisdictional Scan (RM 62/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received:
1. Gail Gwozdz, Brampton resident, dated March 23, 2022
2. Tony Gabriel, Brampton resident, dated March 24, 2022.
CW117-2022
That the report titled: Response to Council Referred Matter C245-2021: Municipal Fireworks Jurisdictional Scan (RM 62/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be referred back to staff for further consideration and report back on:
1. Increased fine enforcement system and amendment to necessary by-law to prohibit personal use of fireworks in 2022; and/or a personal fireworks use permits system; consultation on impact on veterans; adaptation of 311 requirements to no longer require an exact address; and side-street parking and safety concerns; and
2. The following proposed amendment to the recommendations in the staff report:
"Moved by: Councillor Dhillon
1. That staff work with the fireworks industry (Canadian National Fireworks Association) to increase public awareness around fireworks along with the Industry’s Be a Good Neighbour program and vendor certification and employee training program; and
2. That staff review the three-metre rule for fireworks."
CW118-2022
That the delegation from Aman Sahota, Co-Founder, Emotional Intelligence Amplified, re: Emotional Intelligence Amplified, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW119-2022
That the delegation from Glenn De Baeremaeker, Chair, and Geetha Moorthy, Founder and CEO, South Asian Autism Awareness Centre, re: Proposal to Create a Brampton Autism Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be referred to staff for a report back on potential locations and support, in consultation with the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre with respect to the specific needs of the organization, within approximately two months.
CW120-2022
1. That the delegation from Glenn McIntyre, President of Brampton Hockey Inc., on behalf of the Brampton Sport Alliance, re: Community Sport Group Policy, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022 be received;
2. That the staff presentation titled: Community Sport Group Policy – Additional Consultation Plan, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and
3. That the report titled: Community Sport Group Policy – Additional Consultation Plan (RM 8/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be referred to the April 6, 2022 City Council Meeting.
CW121-2022
That the delegation from Jacky Sheppard, Vinay Saini, Robert Ward, Shela Minhas, Ida Taddei, Christine Dorado and Emma Campbell, Child Care Operators, Private Owners Group, re: National Child Care Program, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW122-2022
That the following delegations re: Considerations for Incentives to Non-Profit Affordable Housing and Long Term Care Projects in Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 29, 2022, be received:
1. Mike Labbe, President, Home Opportunities Non-profit Corporation
2. Ed Starr, Project Manager, Golden Age Village for the Elderly.
CW123-2022
1. That the report titled: Considerations for Incentives to Non-Profit Affordable Housing and Long Term Care Projects in Brampton (RM 4/2022), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That Council direct staff to bring forward a “Protocol for Evaluation of Requests for Incentives” for non-profit affordable housing and LTCs, a draft of which is included in this report; and
3. That Council direct staff to continue with a case-by-case basis evaluation of requests consistent with a Council endorsed Protocol for Evaluation of Requests for Incentives as an interim approach, until a City-wide CIP for Housing is established as per Council direction from the City’s housing strategy ‘Housing Brampton’; and
4. That staff begin working with NIWAAS Campus for Long-term Care to provide similar support as has been given to other organizations.
CW124-2022
1. That the delegation from Sarbjit Kaur, ODTA Communications, and Bob Punia, ODTA Advisor, Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA), re: Dump Truck Association Labour and Safety Concerns, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and
2. Whereas members of the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) are advocating for respect for their labour rights, fair wages and compensation, to ensure their members and the public are provided the highest level of safety possible when on Ontario roads and highways;
Whereas the ODTA has created a basic general agreement that can be used universally and enshrines via contract basics labour rights, fair wages and compensation and other standards are that are required to ensure a viable and safe workplace for their members;
Whereas the City of Brampton looks to uphold the strongest protections possible for both workers and the public to ensure the highest level of safety is in place when jobs are occurring within the City;
Whereas basic labour rights such as access to restrooms on job sites and denial of 30- minute breaks are being refused.
Whereas workers of the ODTA are being forced to contravene highway traffic act rules as well as maximum load allowances on their vehicles thus making their workspace and our roads unsafe for all road users.
Therefore be it resolved that Council requests City of Brampton CAO, in conjunction with staff in the Legal, Building, Enforcement Division, Planning, and Procurement, to review the ODTA basic agreement, and ensure that it is something that is considered prior to allowing companies to bid on City infrastructure projects to ensure that basic labour rights and fair wages are considered for all dump truck operators are being followed by contractors that work on city projects; and
Be it further resolved that the CAO return to Council with a report on how the ODTA basic agreement can be inserted into the City’s processes to enshrine the rights of dump truck operators are taken into consideration prior to issuance of bids by the City on City projects so that it ensures our streets are the safest in Ontario for both dump truck operators as well as everyday road users.
CW125-2022
That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW126-2022
That the following motion be referred to the April 6, 2022 City Council Meeting:
“Moved by Councillor Santos
That the correspondence from the Office of Dr. Sara Singh, MPP Brampton Centre, re: Queen's Park Motion for Cancer Care Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and
That the Government of Ontario be requested to address the inequity in health care and cancer treatment services such as radiation therapy in central Peel Region through the funding of a new cancer care centre for the city of Brampton by no later than 2026.”
CW127-2022
That the update from Mayor P. Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW128-2022
1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; 2073737 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2013 – (South of Castlemore Drive, East of McVean Drive), Ward 8 - Planning References – C09E10.005 and 21T-09005B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of 2073737 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2013; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, 2073737 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2013 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW129-2022
1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Sora Developments Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1396 – (South of Steeles Avenue, East of Goreway Drive), Ward 8 - Planning References – C08E02.004 and 21T-89056B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Sora Developments Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1396; and
3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of, Sora Developments Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1396 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.
CW130-2022
1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Stoneylake Avenue and Fishing Crescent/Tailfin Road - Ward 1 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and,
2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Stoneylake Avenue and Fishing Crescent/Tailfin Road.
CW131-2022
1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Various Locations - Wards 2, 5 and 9 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and,
2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Collingwood Avenue and Humberside Avenue (Ward 2); and,
3. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Creditview Road and Lorenville Drive (Ward 5); and,
4. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Peppertree Crescent/Buttercup Lane and Sprucelands Avenue (Ward 9).
CW132-2022
1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and,
2. That Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, be further amended.
CW133-2022
1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of three (3) Mechanical and Electrical Consultants for engineering services on an as and when required basis for various projects, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement to hire three (3) Mechanical and Electrical Consultants for engineering services for a three (3) year term; and
3. That the appropriate City staff be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
CW134-2022
1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of a General Contractor for the replacement of the existing refrigeration plant, ice pad and underground glycol distribution piping at Gage Park, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 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.
CW135-2022
1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of Consultants and Construction Managers for Various New Construction Projects, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for architectural services for the design and contract administration of the new Embleton Community Centre;
3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Construction Management services for the new Embleton Community Centre;
4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Construction Management services for the demolition of the existing Lawn Bowling structure and construction of the new Century Gardens Youth Hub;
5. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Construction Management services for the new Howden Recreation Centre; and
6. That the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
CW136-2022
That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of March 3, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, Recommendations SC017-2022 to SC026-2022 be approved as published and circulated.
SC017-2022
That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.
SC018-2022
1. That the correspondence from Krista Titherington, Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Request to review Safety Concerns at the intersection of Fairlawn Boulevard and Vanwood Crescent - Fairlawn Public School, 40 Fairlawn Boulevard - Ward 10 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC019-2022
1. That the correspondence from Jennifer Robinson, Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Request to review Park and Ride/Traffic Congestion on School Street, Shaw Public School, 10 Father Tobin Road - Ward 9 be received; and
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
SC020-2022
Whereas the City of Brampton continues to experience injury related and fatal collisions amongst road users.
Whereas Vision Zero can be summarized in one sentence: No loss of life is acceptable.
Whereas in June 2019 the City of Brampton Council adopted the Vision Zero framework as the foundation to ensuring that our roads are safe for all that use them through a data-driven effort by prioritizing emphasis areas, coordinating with partners and stakeholders to improve road safety and implementing new or expanded safety countermeasures.
Whereas in September 2020 the City of Brampton Council implemented the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras to decrease speeding in all community safety zones.
Whereas on December 10, 2020 the City of Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee established a Road Safety Advisory Sub-Committee to address traffic related fatalities and speeding.
Whereas despite efforts to reduce speeding and traffic related collisions the Region of Peel is still reporting a substantial number of traffic related collisions on our Brampton roads.
Whereas the City of Mississauga currently has a Council appointed committee to address road safety issues and the City of Brampton does not.
Whereas a Brampton Road Safety Committee will align core goals and mission with the Vision Zero Task Force and the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being framework.
Therefore be it resolved that
It is the position of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council to endorse the establishment of a Council appointed Road Safety Committee at the City of Brampton beginning the new term of Council 2022.
SC021-2022
1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Turner Fenton Secondary School, 7935 Kennedy Road, Ward 4, be received;
2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider the following:
3. A review by the Planning Department of the Student Drop-off area and the Bus Loading area at the school to achieve maximum utilization; and
4. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to consider regular patrols of the fire route and no parking infractions in front of the north section of the school.
SC022-2022
1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Good Sheppard Catholic School, 128 Red River Drive, Ward 9 be received;
2. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the pavement markings at the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road to be refreshed; and,
3. That an adult Crossing Guard is not warranted at the intersection of Red River Drive and Barley Field Road as there are sufficient gaps for safe pedestrian crossing.
SC023-2022
1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Mount Royal Public School, 65 Mount Royal Circle, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 25 Mount Royal Circle, Ward 10, be received;
2. That the Senior Manager, Traffic Services, arrange for the following:
- The installation of “No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8-5” on the north side of Mount Royal Circle from Maisonneuve Blvd. to house number 38
- The installation of “No Parking, Monday to Friday, 8-5” on the south side of Mount Royal Circle from Maisonneuve Blvd. to across from house number 38
- The installation of “No Stopping” corner restrictions on both sides of Mount Royal Circle east of Maisonneuve Blvd.
- The installation of “No Stopping” corner restrictions on both sides of Maisonneuve Blvd at the intersection.
- The installation of “No U-Turns” in the vicinity of the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd.
3. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor arrange for a study to be conducted to determine if an Adult Crossing Guard is warranted at the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd.
4. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to monitor and enforce “No Parking/No Stopping” restrictions once they are installed in the vicinity of Mount Royal Circle and Maisonneuve Blvd.; and,
5. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to enforce current “No Stopping/No Parking” restrictions in the vicinity of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Mount Royal Public School.
SC024-2022
1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Whaley’s Corner Public School, 140 Howard Stewart Road, Ward 6 be received;
2. That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
3. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services, be requested to arrange for :
- The installation of “No U-Turns” signage on Howard Stewart Drive for the length of school property
- The addition of the intersection of Howard Steward Road and Isle Royal Terrace to the snow removal list locations;
4. That the Principal be requested to:
- Provide educational information and encourage the school population to cross at the intersection of Howard Steward Road and Isle Royal Terrace safely, and advise drivers to not block the intersection;
5. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor arrange for a study to be conducted to determine if an Adult Crossing Guard is warranted at the intersection of Howard Stewart Drive and Isle Royal Terrace;
6. That the Manager of Enforcement and by-Law Services be requested to enforce parking restrictions on Howard Stewart Drive in the vicinity of Whaley’s Corners Public School during arrival and dismissal times; and,
7. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce compliance with the “No U-Turns” at arrival and dismissal times once they are installed, and monitor the All-Way Stop signage for compliance at the intersection of Howard Stewart Drive and Isle Royal Terrace.
SC025-2022
1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022, re: Robert J. Lee Public School, 160 Mountainash Road, Ward 6 be received;
2. That, in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-Law Services be requested to arrange for the enforcement of parking restrictions infractions on Mountainash Road at arrival and dismissal times for the school; and
4. That the Principal continue to encourage and educate the school community to utilize the Kiss and Ride properly.
SC026-2022
That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of March 3, 2022 do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
CW137-2022
That staff be directed to explore the possibility of constructing the missing link at 9225 The Gore Road to connect Thorndale Road on both ends and report back to Council.
CW138-2022
1. That the report titled: Supply and Delivery of One (1) 95’ Platform Aerial Device – Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement Report, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $200,000 to increase Capital Project #222310-001 (Vehicle Replacement – Aerial 204) to cover incremental supply chain costs of purchasing the 95’Platform Aerial Device, with funding of $200,000 to be transferred from Reserve #4 – Asset Repair and Replacement;
3. That Council approve return of funds in the amount of $200,000 from capital project #212310-002 (Vehicle Replacement - Technical Rescue-202) to Reserve #4 – Asset Repair and Replacement as the funds are no longer required; and
4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the 95’ Platform Aerial Device.
CW139-2022
1. That the report titled: Teramoto Cricket Pitch Naming Rights, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and
2. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, to execute the Scottish Heather Development Inc. Amenity Naming Rights Agreement, on behalf of the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Manager Sponsorship and Corporate Development and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, or designate, in the amount of $22,500 per year, for a total of $67,500 plus HST over three (3) years.
CW140-2022
That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of March 3, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, Recommendations SHF010-2022 to SHF013-2022 be approved as published and circulated.
SHF010-2022
That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting March 3, 2022 be approved, as amended to add the sub-heading item:
10:1 Sports Update
SHF011-2022
That the Minutes of the Event Sub-committee Meeting of February 24, 2022 to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of the March 3, 2022 be received.
SHF012-2022
1. That the update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Community Services, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of March 3, 2022, re: 2022 Induction Event be received; and
2. That Committee acknowledge and endorse the proposal as outlined in the Event Sub-committee minutes and discussed with Committee regarding the preparation of the 2022 Induction Ceremony.
SHF013-2022
That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
CW141-2022
That the Minutes of the Brampton Senior Council Meeting of February 1, 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW142-2022
WHEREAS Spongy moth (also known as Lymantria Dispar Dispar or LDD moth) is a naturalized invasive insect found throughout southern Ontario that feeds on a variety of tree species such as oak, birch and maple;
WHEREAS it is known to have cyclical outbreaks every seven to ten years;
WHEREAS LDD moth caterpillars eat leaves causing the trees to lose some, or in extreme cases, all of their leaf canopy;
WHEREAS the canopy has the ability to regrow as the season progresses, long term effects can be reduced or prevented through management techniques;
WHEREAS other municipalities are providing free burlap trap kits in advance to residents to help mitigate and manage this destructive insect from early May to August;
WHEREAS installing a burlap trap on affected trees beginning in early May will make it easier for residents to collect and remove the caterpillars;
WHEREAS any actions we as a City can take to assist residents in reducing the impact this invasive species has on our urban tree canopy is a benefit to all of Brampton;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of providing free burlap kits to residents and report back at the April 6th, 2022 Council meeting, in order to have trap kits available for distribution in early May to maximize effectiveness; and
THAT the report include the option of having members of Council distribute the kits to minimize the impact on City staff resources;
THAT staff collaborate with the CVC and TRCA on the approach.
CW143-2022
1. That the report titled: Bulk Waste and Property Standards (RM 93/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That Enforcement and By-law Services proactively report waste collection violations to the Region of Peel while patrolling the City and responding to complaints; and
3. That Enforcement and By-law Services support the Region of Peel in the public educational campaigns associated with bulk waste items and storage standards associated to residential townhouses.
CW144-2022
That the report titled: Transactions Executed by Administrative Authority for 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW145-2022
That the following motion be considered at the April 13, 2022 Committee of Council meeting and the appropriate public notice be given for the proposed amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law:
"Whereas the pandemic has affected every industry in various ways, and the government at all levels have done their best to assist the citizens from economical damage;
Whereas The City of Brampton has made certain By-Law modifications to help minimize the affects of the pandemic on our Taxi industry;
Whereas there is still an emergency in effect as many businesses are closed and will never re-open and open businesses are really only half open, and people are not working with full confidence;
Whereas with the increase of expenses such as high insurance and gas, drivers are fearful of coming into the Taxi industry;
Whereas the Taxi industry has maintained over the last 10 years the same prices, and are in favour of keeping the same prices at this time;
Whereas Taxi industry customers include senior citizens and children needing transportation to schools and other extra curricular activities and unfortunately they are not able use all the facilities due to the pandemic; and
Whereas over 120 Taxi plates are sitting on the shelves at the City of Brampton with some being from members of this committee;
Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, be further amended as outlined below, to further assist the Taxi industry:
2. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that mandates a taxi plate owner must also have a taxi drivers licence even if he/she is not going to be a taxi driver.
3. Renew the conditional taxi plate licences as long as the conditional taxi plate fees are paid yearly and no time restrictions and expiry be imposed.
4. Remove the requirement of a job letter to renew the name on the priority list, and the individual on the priority list does not need to be driving or be a driver.
5. Remove the requirement that pertains to the by-law that requires a vehicle to be registered at the time of transfer of a full or conditional taxi plate license; and
6. That Enforcement and By-law Services staff be requested to provide educational seminars to help the Taxi industry understand the existing by-laws, as well as new by-laws or changes in an existing by-law, and educate the industry on how to get better insurance rates similar to ride share companies."
CW146-2022
That the City Clerk be requested to report on tabulation machines used and the certification processes applied thereto; and
That potential additional options available for audit purposes, externally or from within, be detailed.
CW147-2022
That the staff presentation re: MDA Business Retention Timeline, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW148-2022
1. That the report titled: Central Area CIP - Building and Improvement Program Clarification – Ward 4, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That the Building Improvement Program Implementation Guidelines be updated in accordance with Appendix A, to provide clarity on the review of applications and eligible items under the program, from a safety and security perspective.
CW149-2022
1. That the report titled: Downtown Advisory Group, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received;
2. That staff create a Downtown Advisory Group to serve as an advisory body to City staff on matters pertaining to issues impacting the economic, social, cultural, environmental, physical and educational conditions involving Downtown Brampton.
CW150-2022
1. That the report titled: 2021 External Funding Update – Sponsorship and Grants, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received; and
2. That the Sponsorship Asset Inventory List for Naming Rights be approved.
CW151-2022
That the report titled: Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW152-2022
1. That the report titled: Tax Rebate Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022 be received;
2. That By-law 57-2010 be amended to increase the rebate amount to $514 for the year commencing in 2022;
3. That By-law 57-2010 be amended to instruct that the tax rebate amount be adjusted annually in accordance with the Toronto CPI level as reported by Statistics Canada; and
4. That By-law 60-2018 be repealed.
CW153-2022
That the report titled: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW154-2022
That the report titled: Active Consulting Service Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW155-2022
Lost
That the following motion be referred to the April 6, 2022 Council Meeting:
“Moved by: Councillor Fortini
Whereas, Brampton Civic Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Canada, and serves as the only main full-service facility for the City of Brampton’s approximately 650,000 residents since 2007, and has long been plagued with issues of overcrowding and excessive wait times;
And Whereas, an additional full-service Hospital is urgently needed in Brampton to serve the City's aging community needs for continuing complex care and rehabilitation in emergency and intensive care units;
And Whereas, as a result, the Province of Ontario made a commitment in the March 2021 budget to help fund a new full-service Hospital in Brampton, and the City of Brampton will be required to commit to a 10% local share under the Provincial cost-sharing funding model;
And Whereas, Brampton City Council voted on November 3, 2021 to commit to a 10% local share estimated at $125M for the new full-service Hospital in Brampton including an option to seek a 50% contribution from the Region of Peel;
And Whereas, Brampton City Council voted during 2022 budget deliberations to allocate $62.5M towards the local share comprising of a $22M surplus from the 2012 special health care levy and $40.5M from unused capital budgets;
And Whereas, there is a remaining balance of $62.5M still to be funded to fulfil the City’s commitment to the local share;
And Whereas, the Region of Peel voted on March 10, 2022 to refer a contribution of $12.5M for the cancer care portion of the new Brampton hospital for budget consideration;
And Whereas, staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation” has been tabled for the March 30, 2022 Committee of Council for consideration and includes two options for funding the balance of the local share;
Therefore, be it resolved:
That Internal and External Borrowing and the Sale of Surplus Land be approved as possible funding sources for the balance of the City’s local share commitment;
And further, that a 1% City Tax Levy combined with External Borrowing included as option 2 of the staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation” tabled in the March 30, 2022 Committee agenda, be approved;
And further, that the City’s 2022 Budget including relevant by-laws be amended, if necessary, to reflect implementation of the 1% City Tax Levy combined with External Borrowing included as option 2 of the staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation”.”
CW156-2022
Whereas, Brampton Civic Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Canada, and serves as the only main full-service facility for the City of Brampton’s approximately 650,000 residents since 2007, and has long been plagued with issues of overcrowding and excessive wait times;
And Whereas, an additional full-service Hospital is urgently needed in Brampton to serve the City's aging community needs for continuing complex care and rehabilitation in emergency and intensive care units;
And Whereas, as a result, the Province of Ontario made a commitment in the March 2021 budget to help fund a new full-service Hospital in Brampton, and the City of Brampton will be required to commit to a 10% local share under the Provincial cost-sharing funding model;
And Whereas, Brampton City Council voted on November 3, 2021 to commit to a 10% local share estimated at $125M for the new full-service Hospital in Brampton including an option to seek a 50% contribution from the Region of Peel;
And Whereas, Brampton City Council voted during 2022 budget deliberations to allocate $62.5M towards the local share comprising of a $22M surplus from the 2012 special health care levy and $40.5M from unused capital budgets;
And Whereas, there is a remaining balance of $62.5M still to be funded to fulfil the City’s commitment to the local share;
And Whereas, the Region of Peel voted on March 10, 2022 to refer a contribution of $12.5M for the cancer care portion of the new Brampton hospital for budget consideration;
And Whereas, staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation” has been tabled for the March 30, 2022 Committee of Council for consideration and includes two options for funding the balance of the local share;
Therefore, be it resolved:
That Internal and External Borrowing and the Sale of Surplus Land be approved as possible funding sources for the balance of the City’s local share commitment;
And further, that a 1% City Tax Levy combined with External Borrowing included as option 2 of the staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation” tabled in the March 30, 2022 Committee agenda, be approved;
And further, that the City’s 2022 Budget including relevant by-laws be amended, if necessary, to reflect implementation of the 1% City Tax Levy combined with External Borrowing included as option 2 of the staff report titled “William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options & Reserve Balance Confirmation”;
And further that the City advocate to the Province to request enabling legislation for development charges to be eligible for local share hospital funding.
CW157-2022
That the report titled: William Osler Health System Request - Additional Funding Options and Reserve Balance Confirmation, to the Committee of Council Meeting of March 30, 2022, be received.
CW158-2022
That the following item be referred to the April 6, 2022 Council Meeting:
15.6. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
CW159-2022
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.1. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
15.2. Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (a) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
The security of the property of the municipality or local board; and, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
15.3. 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.
CW160-2022
1. That the following amendments to the Citizens Awards Selection Criteria, as recommended by the Citizens Awards Selection Committee, be approved:
“ARTS ACCLAIM AWARD
Definition
The Arts Acclaim Citizens Award recognizes Brampton artists and creative producers whose work has enhanced the cultural scene and achieved acclaim on a local to a provincial scale.
This award celebrates the artistic merit and creative voices of Brampton artists, and their contribution to developing Brampton’s community of cultural practice.
Eligibility
The Citizens Awards Committee will consider artists and cultural producers practicing in, and not limited to, the following fields of practice:
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- Visual Arts—from sculpture to street art
- Performing Arts—from opera to stand-up
- Dance—from ballet to Bhangra
- Decorative Arts—from ceramics to fashion
- Creative Writing—from non-fiction to spoken word
- Music—from classical to throat singing
- Moving Image—from music videos to motion picture
- Digital—from video games to YouTube artistic content production.
Nominees must be current residents of Brampton.
Nominees must:
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- Be actively working in the field of arts and culture and have achieved acclaim on a local or provincial scale for their work within the past calendar year.
- Have a robust body of work that demonstrates artistic merit, a strong creative voice, and the potential to contribute to the advancement of their field of practice.
- Enhance the local arts and culture scene through the quality, topicality, and impact of their work.
- Be an involved and positive member of the arts and culture community in Brampton.
Notes:
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- Individuals or groups whose artistic expressions contain inappropriate material, propagate "hate" messages, make defamatory statements or that are otherwise extraordinarily offensive are also not eligible for this award.
- An individual receiving an award must have been a permanent resident of the City of Brampton during the time of their accomplishment. Artists temporarily located outside of the city many be nominated for this award.
- If nominating a group, the group must have operated as a Brampton organization with the majority of the group members being Brampton residents. If this criterion is met, and the group is selected for an award, non-resident group members will also be recognized for their contributions.
- There are no age limits.
- Individuals, groups or collectives can be honoured.
- Posthumous candidates will be considered within the criteria above.”; and
2. That the Director of Strategic Communications, Culture and Events, be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City all agreements, contracts and related documentation as may be required to deliver the Citizens Awards program outlined in this Report, and that such agreements, contracts and related documentation shall be with a content satisfactory to the Supervisor, Events and Protocol and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CW161-2022
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.