Minutes

Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Thursday, September 21, 2023

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi (Chair)
• Regional Councillor D. Keenan (Vice-Chair)
• City Councillor R. Power (arrived 7:21 p.m.)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor G. Toor (left 7:44 p.m.)
• Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon
• Ivan Marco Macri
• Jennifer Miles
• Roopinder Sandhu
• John Versluis, Peel Regional Police
• Palmer-Salmon, Region of Peel, Community Safety and Well-Being Office

Members Absent:

• Sgt. Jeff Mason, Peel Regional Police
• Randhir Singh

Staff Present:

• Tammi Jackson, Legislative Coordinator
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office
• Amanda Agnihotri, Supervisor, Neighbourhood Outreach & Development

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

The following motion was considered.

• BCS001-2023

  That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023 be approved as amended, as follows:

  To add:

  7.1   Discussion Item at the request of Ivan Macri, Citizen Member, re Safety for Local Businesses

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

Nil

5.

Presentations\Delegations

5.1

Presentation by the City Clerk's Office, re: Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Orientation

Peter Fay, City Clerk, City Clerk's Office, provided a presentation, which included an overview of Committee processes and meetings, and the role of Committee members. 

The following motion was considered. 

• BCS002-2023

  That the presentation from Peter Fay, City Clerk, re: Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Orientation, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023, be received; 

  Carried

5.2

Presentation by Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being, Community Services re: Community Safety & Well-Being Office

Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, provided a detailed overview of the Community Safety and Well-Being Office and action plan, and responded to questions of clarification from Committee.

Committee discussion included the following: 

• Question related to the possibility of holding community workshops with the assistance of City staff.
• Staff advised the nurtured neighborhood grant provides financial resources for resident group to use at their discretion. Initial conversations will incurred to set out a workplan and budget to support the residential group as much as possible. The cost occurred will be paid through the Neighbourhood association.
• Question regarding the possible outcome of the Region of Peel's action plan when the Region of Peel is dissolved by the province. 
• Clarification that Peel dissolution is targeting January 1, 2025 and is top of mind for all stakeholders involved. Discussions are underway regarding what it means and the Community Safety and Well-being Plan.
• Advised that the website for the Community Safety and Well-being plan is brampton.ca/communitysafety.
• Outlined that further awareness and education specifically around resources and tools available is required to help Brampton residents become aware of City resources available. 

The following motion was considered. 

• BCS003-2023

  That the presentation from Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being, re: Community Safety and Well-Being Office, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2023, be received. 

  Carried

6.

Reports/Updates

Nil

7.

Other/New Business/Information Items

7.1

Discussion at the request of Ivan Macri, Citizen Member, re: Safety For Local Businesses

Ivan Macri, Citizen Member, expressed concerns with the safety for local business owners and the break and enters occurring within Brampton. Mr. Macri advised it's an ongoing concern as the same businesses continue to be targeted causing concerns with insurance companies. Business owners need support and guidance to help restore hope and help get business owners through the process. 

Councillor Keenan advised that adaptation is fundamental for businesses being broken into. There is a need to take precautions to prevent it from happening again. Councillor Keenan suggested information packages be created, similar to what Peel Regional Police did with vehicles being stolen. Take a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach.  

Sgt Jeff Mason advised there are several factors contributing to break and enters, such as mental health, addiction, whether, etc.. Brampton Residence can contact Peel Police to request an environmental design and audit be undertaken. Officers will attend and assist with identifying potential locations for camera installation, increased lighting, trimming of bushes, etc. making it less attractive for criminals wanting to break in. 

Razmin Said, Manager, Community Safety and Well-Being Office, outlined that the Community Safety and Well-being plan includes crime prevention through and environmental design audit check list that will be developed and was set to be undertaken in 2025. Ms. Said advised that staff will look at implementing it sooner. In addition, the plan also includes a home and property crime prevention guide, for residents and businesses. The draft plan is being work on with the Region of Peel and Reel Regional Police and will be brought to committee for input and review.

Ms. Said clarified that the draft report on the Nurtured Neighbourhood grant is being revised and will be brought to Council before the next Committee meeting. 

8.

Correspondence

Nil

9.

Question Period

Nil

10.

Public Question Period

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions in person or via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting. T. Jackson, Legislative Coordinator, confirmed there were no questions from the public. 

    

11.

Adjournment

• BCS004-2023

  That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a regular meeting on December 14, 2023 or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried