Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown, 
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos, 
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente , 
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi , 
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros , 
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini, 
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh , 
  • Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar, 
  • City Councillor R. Power, 
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan, 
  • and Regional Councillor G. Toor

The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. and recessed at 12:47 p.m.  Council moved into Closed Session at 2:15 p.m. and recessed at 4:55 p.m.  Council reconvened in Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and recessed at 5:26 p.m.  Council reconvened in Open Session at 5:44 p.m. and adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Mayor Brown noted that all members were in attendance at the meeting.

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

The following motion was considered.

  • C364-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022 be approved as amended, as follows:

    To vary the order to deal with Item 7.3 before Item 7.2, and to provide extra time for the delegations listed under Item 7.2;

    To add:

    7.7. Delegation from Jaskaran Sandhu, Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) re. Item 16.3 – Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re. Trucking Industry

    16.2. Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re. Waiver of City Fees for Charitable Events and Use of the CAA Centre

    16.3. Discussion Item at the Request of Deputy Mayor Singh re. Trucking Industry

    Carried

1. Special Meeting – August 5, 2022

2. Regular Meeting – August 10, 2022        

3. Special Meeting – August 26, 2022

4. Special Meeting – September 12, 2022

5. Special Meeting – September 26, 2022

6. Inaugural Meeting – November 15, 2022

7. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022

8. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022 

9. Special Meeting – November 28, 2022

10. Special Meeting – December 7, 2022

The following motion was considered.

  • C365-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That the following City Council Minutes, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be adopted as published and circulated:

    1. Special Meeting – August 5, 2022

    2. Regular Meeting – August 10, 2022        

    3. Special Meeting – August 26, 2022

    4. Special Meeting – September 12, 2022

    5. Special Meeting – September 26, 2022

    6. Inaugural Meeting – November 15, 2022

    7. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022

    8. Special Meeting – November 16, 2022 

    9. Special Meeting – November 28, 2022

    10. Special Meeting – December 7, 2022

    Carried

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

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 10.2.2, 10.4.1, 10.5.1, 10.7.1, 12.1, 12.2, 19.1 to 19.11

The following motion was considered.

  • C366-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

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

    10.2.2.

    That the report titled: Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals Status Update Report, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    10.4.1.

    1. That the report titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law – Delta Engineering Services – Gauri Shankar Mandir Religious and Cultural Organization Inc. – 1061-1071 Queen Street West – Ward 4 (File OZS-2022-0041), dated November 11, 2022, to the Council Meeting dated November 30, 2022 be received; and,

    2. That a by-law attached hereto as Appendix 4 be passed to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended.

    10.5.1.

    1. That the report titled: Park Plan, Parkland Dedication By-Law and Official Plan Amendment, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received,

    2. That the Amendment to the Official Plan attached hereto as Appendix A to this report, be adopted;

    3. That the revised Parkland Dedication By-law attached hereto as Appendix B to this report be adopted, and;

    4. That it is hereby determined that in adopting the attached Official Plan Amendment, Council has had regard for all matters of Provincial Interest and the Provincial Policy Statements as set out in Section 2 and 3(5) respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

    10.7.1.

    1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment for Replacement of Brampton Transit’s CAD/AVL System (Report Number Brampton Transit-2022-1019, IB.c), to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and

    2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #214610-001 – Smart Bus in the amount of $1,500,000, with funding allocated from Reserve #119 - Transit Levy.

    12.1.

    That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 12, 2022, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    12.2.

    That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    14.1.

    That the correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti, Manager, Policy & Advocacy, BILD, dated December 13, 2022, re. Park Plan, Parkland Dedication By-Law & Official Plan Amendment, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    19.1. to 19.11.

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

    19.1 Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting - August 5, 2022

    19.2 Closed Session Minutes - City Council Meeting - August 10, 2022

    19.3 Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting - August 26, 2022

    19.4 Closed Session Note to File - Special City Council Meeting - September 12, 2022

    19.5 Closed Session Note to File - Special City Council Meeting - September 26, 2022

    19.6 Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting (1:00 p.m.) - November 16, 2022

    19.7 Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting (Meeting#2) - November 16, 2022

    19.8 Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council Meeting - November 23, 2022

    19.9 Closed Session Minutes - Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee - December 1, 2022

    19.10 Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council Meeting - December 7, 2022

    19.11 Note to File - Planning and Development Committee - December 12, 2022

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Carried (11 to 0)

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


a) Christian Heritage Month – December 2022

b) Kwanzaa Week – December 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

Regional Councillor Toor announced that Aadil Ali was named one of Forbes Top 30 under 30 for his contribution to healthcare, specifically for the development of a new method of donor lung preservation, which allows for a significant extension of safe donor lung preservation times. 

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brown and Councillor Toor extended congratulations to Mr. Ali for this achievement.

Aadil Ali thanked Council for its recognition and provided information about his medical research and development work. 

a) User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended

See Item 10.3.1 and By-law 238-2022

b) Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended

See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW439-2022 – December 7, 2022 and By-law 239-2022

Notice regarding these matters was published on the City's website on December 8, 2022.  Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no delegation requests were received.

See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – December 7, 2022

Council agreed to vary the order of business and brought forward and dealt with Item 7.3 at this time. Council also agreed to provide additional  time for the delegations listed under Items 7.2 and 7.3.

David Laing, President, Brampton Environmental Alliance, provided a presentation titled: “Active Transportation – Brampton’s Climate Emissions Strategy”.

Dayle Laing and Stephen Laidlaw, Members, Bike Brampton, provided a presentation titled: “Active Transportation – Physical & Mental Health”.

The delegations responded to questions of clarification from Council.

The following motion was considered.

  • C367-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Santos

    That the delegation from Dayle Laing and Stephen Laidlaw, Members, Bike Brampton, re. Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place – Ward 7, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and,

    That the delegation from David Laing, President, Brampton Environmental Alliance, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, re. Item 12.5 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place – Ward 7, be received.

    Carried

Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, and Vikram Khurana, CEO, BHive, provided a presentation titled: “Bhive Strategy”, and responded to questions of clarification from Council.

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and seconded by Regional Councillor Toor, was introduced, with the operative clause as follows:

Therefore, be it resolved that the City of Brampton will provide $500,000 of funding to Bhive to cover operational costs; and the existing agreement be modified accordingly to recognize a revised cost recovery schedule and updated KPIs, to be sourced from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C368-2022
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    That the staff presentation from Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development, Office of the CAO, re. Brampton Bhive 2022 Update and Strategy, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; 

    Whereas the Brampton Bhive was opened in May 2021 to welcome foreign born entrepreneurs from around the world to establish their innovative businesses in Brampton's Innovation District;

    Whereas the businesses come to Canada under the Start Up Visa program;

    Whereas the Start Ups pay a $30,000 fee for programs and soft landing space at Bhive;

    Whereas the fees are not fully paid until the businesses are in Brampton;

    Whereas the City does not begin to recover the costs of their investment until the fees are paid;

    Whereas during the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government closed its international border to foreign nationals (excluding Americans) on March 16 2020, followed by a restriction on non-essential travel across the Canada-United States border was then implemented on March 21;

    Whereas Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada has been delayed in processing Start Up Visa applications during and since the pandemic;

    Whereas the IRCC website indicates the wait time for a Start Up Visa application to be processed has been up to 32 months;

    Whereas an alternative is to apply for a work permit, resulting in some entrepreneurs committing to the Brampton Bhive while pursuing this immigration pathway;

    Whereas the City of Brampton has advocated to IRCC Officials stressing the economic importance of processing Start Up Visa applications;

    Whereas in January 2023, Bhive will welcome its first in person cohort of 10 businesses and it has 58 in the process;

    Whereas funding for operational expenses is required in 2023; and,

    Therefore, be it resolved that the City of Brampton will provide $500,000 of funding to Bhive to cover operational costs; and the existing agreement be modified accordingly to recognize a revised cost recovery schedule and updated KPIs, to be sourced from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve.

    Carried

Kulwinder Singh Chhina, outlined comments in support of the Notice of Motion (Item 15.3) regarding establishing a direct flight between Canada and the State of Punjab, and provided information in response to questions of clarification from Council.

Item 15.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Regional Councillor Brar withdrew the original Notice of Motion that was published on the agenda for this meeting.

The following new motion, moved by Regional Councillor Toor and seconded by Councillor Brar, was introduced and considered.

  • C369-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Toor
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    That the delegation from Kulwinder Singh Chhina, Brampton resident, re. Item 15.3 – Notice of Motion – To Establish a Direct Flight Between Canada and the State of Punjab, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    Whereas the recently expanded Canada-India Air agreement which indicates unlimited flights between the two nations has excluded Punjab, in particular the Amritsar Airport;

    Whereas many residents living in Brampton have family ties in Punjab and a great example of this was seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, when initial lockdowns saw 30,000 Canadians stranded in India due to flight cancellations and the federal government instated 37 repatriation flights which were redirected through the Amritsar airport, providing a great example the feasibility of the facility alongside the demand through the region;

    Whereas there would be significant economic and social value in establishing direct flight between Canada and the state of Punjab;

    Therefore, be it resolved: 

    That the City of Brampton write a letter in support to the Federal Government's efforts to bring direct flights between Pearson Airport and the state of Punjab. This correspondence shall also be sent to all local MPs. 

    Carried
  • Council discussion took place with respect to processing of Visa applications by the Consulate of India, and the following motion was introduced and considered in this regard.

    C370-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Toor
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    That the Consulate of India be requested to increase its capacity to process visa applications more expeditiously.

    Carried

Cody Vatcher, Brampton resident, provided a video delegation outlining comments on Item 13.4 regarding pre-recorded video delegations.  In his video delegation, Mr. Vatcher suggested that any future video delegations submitted to Council be considered as correspondence, and outlined his reasons for this request.

Item 13.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

During Council’s consideration of Mr. Vatcher’s suggestion, Peter Fay, City Clerk, indicated the Procedure By-law could be broadly interpreted to provide for consideration of future video delegations as correspondence.

The following motion was considered.

  • C371-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That the video delegation from Cody Vatcher, Brampton resident, re. Item 13.4 – Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi, re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Jaskaran Sandhu, Executive Director, Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA), provided information on CTOA, outlined concerns about the impact of a recent federal policy change on independent contracted drivers, and requested Council’s support of CTOA’s advocacy efforts.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Toor and seconded by Regional Councillor Brar, was introduced, with the operative clause as follows:

Therefore be it resolved that a request be sent to the federal government to engage and consult with Brampton’s local trucking businesses and truck drivers, including the Canadian Truck Operators Association, when forming any policy, regulatory, or legislative changes involving independent contractors or incorporated drivers be reflective of industry realities.

Council discussion took place on the motion and included an amendment proposed by Regional Councillor Palleschi to provide that a generic version of the motion be sent to the Region of Peel, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their consideration and advocacy.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

  • C372-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Toor
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    That the delegation from Jaskaran Sandhu of the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA), to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    Whereas the trucking and logistics industry forms a critical part of Brampton’s and Peel Region’s economy; and

    Whereas many truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies call Brampton home; and

    Whereas the trucking industry is one of Canada’s largest industries providing front-line services particularly throughout the pandemic; and

    Whereas many in the trucking industry deserve to be at the table with the federal government when it comes to making any policy, regulatory, or legislative decisions that impact the entire industry; and

    Whereas truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies have expressed concerns regarding the recent federal announcements pertaining to independent contractors and incorporated drivers and believe that it will have a detrimental impact on the industry and on Canada’s supply chain; and

    Whereas the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is the newest and fastest-growing trucking association in Canada, with a diversity of members from across the country;

    Therefore be it resolved that a request be sent to the federal government to engage and consult with Brampton’s local trucking businesses and truck drivers, including the Canadian Truck Operators Association, when forming any policy, regulatory, or legislative changes involving independent contractors or incorporated drivers be reflective of industry realities; and

    That a generic version of the motion be provided to the Region of Peel, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their consideration and advocacy.

    Whereas the trucking and logistics industry forms a critical part of Ontario’s economy; and

    Whereas many truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies call Ontario home; and

    Whereas the trucking industry is one of Canada’s largest industries providing front-line services particularly throughout the pandemic; and

    Whereas many in the trucking industry deserve to be at the table with the federal government when it comes to making any policy, regulatory, or legislative decisions that impact the entire industry; and

    Whereas truck drivers, owner-operators, and companies have expressed concerns regarding the recent federal announcements pertaining to independent contractors and incorporated drivers and believe that it will have a detrimental impact on the industry and on Canada’s supply chain; and

    Whereas the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is the newest and fastest-growing trucking association in Canada, with a diversity of members from across the country;

    Therefore be it resolved that a request be sent to the federal government to engage and consult with local trucking businesses and truck drivers, including the Canadian Truck Operators Association, when forming any policy, regulatory, or legislative changes involving independent contractors or incorporated drivers be reflective of industry realities.

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Carried (11 to 0)

Chris Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information about Region of Peel Council, Provincial Government, Federal Government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities matters.

The following motion was considered.

  • C373-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Power
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received.

    Carried

In response to questions from Council, Peter Fay, City Clerk, provided information about the process for establishing and appointing Council Members to citizen-based advisory committees and local bodies, boards and agencies; and staff’s recommendation relating to not establishing the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee.

Council consideration included consideration for establishing a new Community Safety Advisory Committee, and a request that the name of the Medical Innovation Advisory Committee be changed to Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Deputy Mayor Singh, was introduced to receive the staff report, to change the name of the “Medical Innovation Advisory Committee” to “Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee, and to approve the staff recommendations as amended, including to request that staff report back with new terms of reference for a Community Safety Advisory Committee.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C374-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Singh

    1. That the report titled: Member of Council Appointments to Local Boards and Other Bodies and Considerations for Citizen-based Advisory Committees, to the City Council meeting of December 14, 2022, be received;

    2. That the following Advisory Committees be established, and the corresponding Terms of Reference identified for each within the report appendices, be approved:

    a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member);

    b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member);

    c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member);

    d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member);

    e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member);

    f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member);

    g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council);

    h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (5 4 Members pre-defined by Council);

    3. That the following committees, established during the 2018-2022 term of Council, not be established at this time, unless Council deems it appropriate to do so at some future date:

    a. Brampton Transit Advisory Committee;

    b. Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee;

    c. Vehicle-for-hire Advisory Committee

    4. That Council make Member appointments for all Advisory Committees established by Council in Recommendation #2, where required, in accordance with the respective committee terms of reference;

    5. That the City Clerk be requested to undertake the process for:

    a. recruiting citizens, in accordance with the Citizen-based Advisory Committee Appointment Procedure, for recommended appointment by the Citizen Appointments Committee; and

    b. identifying designated organizational representatives for the various committees, in consultation with appropriate City departments, as set-out in respective committee terms of reference;

    6. That Council make Member appointments to the following advisory and external bodies:

    a. Brampton Library Board (2 Members);

    b. Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area Board of Directors (2 Members);

    c. Brampton Arts Organization Advisory Panel (1 Member);

    d. Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group (1 Member);

    e. Citizen Awards Committee (3 Members);

    f. Brampton Emergency Management Program Committee (1 Member);

    g. Employee Fundraising / United Way Committee (1 Member);

    h. Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Consultative Committee (1 Member); and

    i. Brampton Senior Citizens Council (up to 4 Members);

    7. That the City Clerk report to Council if other Member of Council appointment requests to advisory or external bodies are received.

    8. That staff be requested to draft a new terms of reference for a Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee; and report thereon in January of 2023.

    Carried
  • Council nominations for Member appointments to the citizen-based advisory committees and local bodies, boards and agencies were put forward and considered.

    A motion, moved by Deputy Mayor Singh and seconded by City Councillor Power, was introduced to provide for appointments for the 2023-2026 Term of Council.

    The motion was considered as follows.

    C375-2022
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Singh
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    That the following appointments be made for the 2023-2026 Term of Council:

    a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power

    b. Brampton Heritage Board (1 Member): Regional Councillor Vicente

    c. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (1 Member): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

    d. Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee (minimum 1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor, City Councillor Power

    e. Environment Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor

    f. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos

    g. Business Ambassadors Advisory Committee (to be determined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Economic Development Section, Committee of Council

    h. Medical Technology (MedTech) Advisory Committee (4 Members pre-defined by Council): Chair and Vice Chair, Planning and Development Committee and Economic Development Section, Committee of Council

    i. Brampton Library Board (2 Members): Regional Councillor Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor Vicente

    j. Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area Board of Directors (2 Members): Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Vicente

    k. Brampton Arts Organization Advisory Panel (1 Member): Regional Councillor Toor

    l. Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Nomination Working Group (1 Member): Regional Councillor Santos

    m. Citizen Awards Committee (3 Members): Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Keenan

    n. Brampton Emergency Management Program Committee (1 Member): Regional Councillor Palleschi

    o. Employee Fundraising / United Way Committee (1 Member): Mayor Brown, Deputy Mayor Singh, Regional Councillor Medeiros

    p. Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Consultative Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power

    q. Brampton Senior Citizens Council (up to 4 Members): Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Kaur Brar

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Carried (11 to 0)

    A recorded vote was requested and motion carried as follows.


In response to questions from Council, staff provided information about the proposed increases to user fees for various recreation programs, fees for non-residents, and the ActiveAssist fee subsidy program.

The following motion was considered.

  • C376-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar

    1. That the report titled: 2023 User Fees – Community Services, Corporate Support Services, Fire & Emergency Services, Legislative Services, Public Works & Engineering, Planning Building and Growth Management, and Office of the CAO, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received;

    2. That the user fee charges proposed for 2023, as set out in the appendices of this report, be approved; and

    3. That By-law 238-2022 be passed to amend the respective schedules to User Fee By-Law 380-2003, as amended, to include the approved fees for 2023.

    Carried

In response to questions from Council, staff provided an overview of the subject report.

The following motion was considered.

  • C377-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    1. That the report titled: Strategies to Address Unspent Capital Backlog, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That Council approves the strategies and methods contained within to address the current capital backlog and as part of the preparation of the 2023 Capital Budget program.

    Carried

Nil

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C366-2022

Note: The recommendations outlined in the subject minutes were approved by Council on September 12, 2022.

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C366-2022

Note: The recommendations outlined in the subject minutes were approved by Council on September 26, 2022.

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C366-2022

Note: The recommendations outlined in the subject minutes were approved by Council on November 28, 2022.

Mayor Brown introduced the subject minutes and passed them to the Section Chairs for Council’s consideration.

The following motion was considered.

  • C378-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Power
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That recommendations CW406-2022 to CW440-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject summary.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    CW406-2022

    That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To Add:

    The following delegation under Item 6.3 - Proposed Brampton Autism Centre

    2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

    8.3.4. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

    10.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: Medical Innovation Committee

    11.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Deputy Mayor Singh re: CAO Performance Review Committee

    11.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations

    To Refer the following items to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

    8.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Beautification of Local Neighbourhoods

    8.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Supporting and Empowering Women at the City of Brampton

    CW407-2022

    That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022 be approved as part of Consent: 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 12.2.2

    CW408-2022

    That the delegation from Alain Bolduc, Owner and VP Sales, and Emmanuelle Bolduc, Marketing Manager, Urben Blu Inc. re: Smart Self-Cleaning Vandalproof Prefabricated Washroom, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration.

    CW409-2022

    That the following delegations re: Proposed Brampton Autism Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration:

    1. Glenn De Baeremaeker, Chair, and Geetha Moorthy, Founder and Executive Director, South Asian Autism Awareness Centre

    2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident.

    CW410-2022

    That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Current Rate of Inflation and Union Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW411-2022

    That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Property Taxes in Brampton, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW412-2022

    That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Update on Transit Ridership, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW413-2022

    That the delegation from Kevin Troake, CEO, Concord in the City, re: Parking of Coffee Truck at 8850 McLaughlin Road, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be referred to staff for consideration.

    CW414-2022

    That the delegation from Keba Thomas, Haus Organics - Eco-favoring products, re: Proposal for Blanketed Regional Representation from Indigenous and African Descendants, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW415-2022

    That the video delegations and petition from Cody Vatcher and Cindy-Ann Williams, Brampton residents, re: Petition to Change Municipal Ward Boundaries, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW416-2022

    That the delegation from Yvonne Squires, Brampton resident, re: Item 9.3.1 - Discussion re: Residential Landlord Licensing and Code of Conduct, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW417-2022

    That staff be requested to report on options in relation to Residential Landlord Licensing, to include Code of Conduct, comparison to actions of other municipalities, and fees and other accountability measures in use.

    CW418-2022

    That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW419-2022

    1. That the report re: CAA Master Plan and Multipurpose Cricket Facility Development Framework, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received;

    2. That Council approve in principle the conceptual CAA Master Plan (Appendix A);

    3. That staff proceed with the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the CAA Lands with the Multipurpose Cricket Facility in Q1 2023, including the implementation of the communications and engagement framework; and

    4. That staff return to Council in Q3 of 2023 with a report on the outcome of the EOI process.

    CW420-2022

    That Resolution C330-2022 be referred to Internal Audit for review within its 2023 workplan, including the process whereby this resolution came about, the question of payment origins, and the nature of the Friends of Bovaird House organization:

    "C330-2022

    Whereas controversy in national media has caused public concern around the barn moved to the Bovaird house from Caledon;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. all payments for this project be immediately suspended; and

    2. the file be referred to Community Services Section of Committee of Council to develop modern and transparent expense reporting obligations along with a professional business plan in line with the City 2040 vision”;

    3. That unused capital project funds be transferred to the general rate stabilization reserve, subject to consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations; and

    4. That staff be requested to review and report to January 18, 2023 meeting of Committee of Council on potential alternative means to the operation of Bovaird House, including governance, operational impacts, appointment of citizen volunteers, and funding options."

    CW421-2022

    That the following item be referred to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

    Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

    CW422-2022

    1. That the report titled: Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law – Amendment to Schedule A, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend By-law 218-2019 Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking), by adding the additional penalties in Appendix 1 to this report to Schedule A of the by-law.

    CW423-2022

    That the report titled: Update regarding the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA), to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW424-2022

    1. That the report re: Towing and Storage Working Group Recommendations Update: By-law Regulated Towing and Storage Fee Increase, be received;

    2. That the fee set out in the Mobile Licensing By-Law 67-2014, as amended, of Schedule 5 in subsection 8(s) for the re-tow rate of $110.00 be amended to $150.00;

    3. That the fee set out in the Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, of Schedule 5 in subsection 16(2) for the per kilometer rate be amended from $3.25 per KM to $3.50 per KM;

    4. That the fee set out in the Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, of Schedule 27, in Section 5 for an all-inclusive storage fee be amended from $60.00 to $75.00; and

    5. That the amended fees be effective as of January 1, 2023.

    CW425-2022

    That staff be requested to report by the end of first quarter of 2023 on options for proactive by-law enforcement on property standards to include detailed and seasonal blitzes and increasing of fines.

    CW426-2022

    That a communication be sent from the Mayor on behalf of Council to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the concerns of Council with regard to activities of Third Party Advertisers, with copy to all Brampton MPPs, FCM and AMO.

    CW427-2022

    1. That the report titled: 2023 Economic Development Investment Attraction Missions, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

    2. That Council approve the planned 2023 Investment Attraction Missions, as outlined in this report; and

    3. That the CAO, in consultation with the Director of Economic Development, be authorized to approve investment missions which are not currently on the list of 2023 Investment Missions as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall economic development strategy and 2023 budget; and

    4. That the CAO, be authorized to approve participation by Mayor and members of Council in investment missions which are not currently on the list of 2023 Investment Missions as such opportunities arise.

    CW428-2022

    That the City Clerk work with the CAO, Economic Development Office, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)  to create terms of reference for a Medical Innovation Committee, to include the Chair and Vice Chair of Planning and Chair and Vice Chair of Economic Development.

    CW429-2022

    That the report titled: Purchasing Activity Quarterly Report – 2nd Quarter 2022, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW430-2022

    That the report titled: Active Consulting Service Contracts, to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received.

    CW431-2022

    1. That the report titled: Advertising on City Property Policy Update, to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 7, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the Advertising on City Property Policy be approved, as amended.

    CW432-2022

    That the following item be referred to the December 14, 2022 City Council meeting:

    11.3.3   Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Pre-recorded Video Delegations.

    CW433-2022

    1. That the report titled: Parking Related Concerns – Marmora Place - Ward 7 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received;

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Marmora Place between a point 70 metres north of Maitland Street and a point 20 metres north of Maitland Street; and

    3. That staff be requested to meet with ward pairings to discuss similar concerns in respective wards within the vicinity of schools.

    CW434-2022

    1. That the report titled: Request To Begin Procurement for Public Works Repairs East Side, to Committee of Council Meeting of December 7, 2022, be received; and

    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Public Works Repairs East Side.

    CW435-2022

    That staff be requested to report on the impact and costs related to beaver population in storm water management ponds.

    CW436-2022

    That staff be requested to report on options and costs with regard to use of traffic cameras for accident investigations and careless driving deterrence.

    CW437-2022

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

    15.1 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 - property acquisition matter

    15.2 Open 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 - advertising agreement matter

    15.3 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 - property lease matter

    15.4 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them;; 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 - naming rights matter

    15.5 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - litigation matter

    15.6 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 - property lease matter

    CW438-2022

    1. That a by-law be passed to approve and ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed by the Corporation of the City of Brampton for the acquisition of one (1) property:

    i. property at 46 Main Street North, Brampton (approx. 0.03 acres) legally described as PT LTS 7 & 9, VODDEN BLK, PL BR10 AS IN RO616595 ; BRAMPTON ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-00129, IF ENFORCEABLE. ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-04200, IF ENFORCEABLE. ; SUBJECT TO EXECUTION 98-05124, IF ENFORCEABLE, being all of PIN 14124-0029 (LT), accepted on September 16, 2022.

    2. That the Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute any agreements or other documents necessary for the completion of the City’s acquisition of the property at 46 Main Street North, Brampton, on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate;

    3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $1,350,000 (inclusive of all taxes, due diligence costs, legal fees, and other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of 46 Main Street North, Brampton with funding to be transferred from Reserve #12 – Land Sale Proceeds;

    4. That staff be directed to make a pre-payment of Land Transfer Tax payable in connection with the acquisition of 46 Main Street North, Brampton to the Minister of Finance; and

    5. That Public Works & Engineering staff be directed to initiate/complete the necessary reports, studies, abatement, renovations and permits to bring the Main Street North buildings in City-ownership to a “state of good repair” for reoccupation to tenants on a short term basis.

    CW439-2022

    1. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the Dynamic Digital Network Agreement with RCC Media Inc. and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of such agreement; and

    2. That Council enact a by-law to amend the Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit digital signs on CN overpass bridges in accordance with the agreement.

    CW440-2022

    That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.


Mayor Brown introduced the subject minutes and passed them to the Committee Chair for Council’s consideration.

Discussion took place regarding the need for public awareness of the potential impacts on municipalities as a result of the Province’s Bill 23.

Staff provided details about information that is already in the public realm, and the formation of an advocacy task force.

The following motion was considered.

  • C379-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Special Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 12, 2022, to the Council Meeting of December 14, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations PDC202-2022 to PDC214-2022 be approved as outlined in the subject summary.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    PDC202-2022

    That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022 be approved as amended:

    To add:

    11.4 - Correspondence from the Ontario Big City Mayors, dated December 2, 2022, re: Bill 23

    PDC203-2022

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022, be approved as part of the Consent Motion: 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4.

    PDC204-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Proposed Amendment to Sign By-Law 399-2002, as amended, for the Downtown Revitalization Plan, to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022, be received;

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit the proposed amendment.

    PDC205-2022

    1. That the report titled re: Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Digram Developments – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Part of Lot 17, Concession 5 E.H.S., Ward 9, File: OZS-2021-0004 and Planning, Building and Growth Management-2021-1151), dated November 23, 2022 to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022 be received;

    2. That the application for a draft plan of subdivision and Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as subject to this report, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, has regard to Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in this report;

    3. That the amendments to the Official Plan, as generally in accordance with the information attached as Appendix 11 to this report be adopted;

    4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, as generally in accordance with the information attached hereto as Appendix 10 be adopted;

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

    PDC206-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to amend the Zoning By-law. (To permit a twenty-storey (20) affordable rental apartment building, consisting of 200 units, one level of underground parking and outdoor amenity space). IBI Group – Peel Housing Corporation, 10 Knightsbridge Road, Ward 7, File: OZS-2022-0018, dated November 15th, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Special meeting of December 12, 2022 be received;

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by IBI Group on behalf of Peel Housing Corporation, File: OZS-2022-0018 be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, is consistent with Section 34 of the Planning Act, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City of Brampton’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 13 to this report be adopted;

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

    PDC207-2022

    1. That the presentation from Allan Parsons, Director, Development Services, dated December 12, 2022, titled Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022 be received;

    2. That the staff report re: City-Initiated Amendment to the Official Plan – Response to Bill 109, City-wide, dated November 28, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Special meeting of December 12, 2022 be received;

    3. That the Official Plan Amendment generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 1 be approved;

    4. That staff be directed to hold a statutory public meeting to provide notice of and to seek feedback on the following proposed City-initiated amendments;

    1. To delete the requirement that the public meeting notice shall contain language that the Council of the City of Brampton will not adopt a proposed amendment or plan of subdivision until at least 30 days after the date of the statutory public meeting;

    2. To add policies that establish an “Approval in Principle” step in the Site Plan Application process;

    5. That the correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti, Manager, Policy & Advocacy, BILD, dated December 9, 2022, re: Bill 109: More Homes More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022 be received.

    PDC208-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision, Maplequest Investments Inc. – KLM Planning Partners Inc., West of Torbram Road, north of Countryside Drive and south of Inspire Boulevard, Ward 9, File: OZS-2021-0022 to the Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting of December 12, 2022, be received;

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by KLM Planning Partners Inc Incorporated on behalf of Maplequest Investments Inc., Ward: 9, File: (OZS-2021-0022 and Planning, Bld & Growth Mgt-2022-958), be approved, on the basis that it does represent good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform(s) to the Grown Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, The Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the Planning Recommendation Report, November 25, 2022;

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, as generally attached as Appendix 9 to this report be adopted;

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

    PDC209-2022

    Whereas there are 11,000+ employers in the logistics sector (transportation and warehousing), with over 50,000 Brampton residents working in that sector.

    Whereas Transportation and Warehousing represents Brampton’s largest sector of employment with over 50,000 jobs and 24,000 businesses;

    Whereas the Transportation and Warehousing sector continues to fuel the demand for industrial land, contributing to historically low industrial vacancy rates in Brampton of less than 1 percent; 

    Whereas the City of Brampton is home to the largest trucking fleets in Canada;

    Whereas Brampton’s logistics sector contributes to approximately $2 billion annually to the national GDP;

    Whereas Brampton is one of the most connected cities in North America, supported by the largest intermodal railway in Canada and proximity to Canada’s largest airport;

    Whereas extensive areas of logistics uses are planned for the employment lands in the eastern third of the Highway 427 Industrial Secondary Plan Area (SP47), with plans for approximately 2,600 jobs on over 100 hectares of land (with a further 10,100 or so jobs on 260+ hectares of lands designated for Prestige Industrial and Business Park employment);

    Whereas the City has received and 36 development applications, for 17 properties, to facilitate logistics and trucking-related development in SP47 since 2019 (see Appendix 1); 

    Whereas the employment lands in SP47 contain roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Brampton and the Region of Peel;

    Whereas the planned development in SP47 and in the employment lands north of this area in the Town of Caledon will result in an increase in the amount of heavy truck trips to, from, and within SP47;

    Whereas the employment lands in SP47 require efficient access to the Regional and Provincial highway networks;

    Whereas  increased truck traffic in the area will impact the condition and lifespan of roads in and adjacent to SP47;

    Whereas From 2019 to 2022, 14 service requests for road quality/degradation were submitted roads in SP47.

    Whereas the City of Brampton and Region of Peel are advancing Environmental Assessment studies for arterial roads that will serve the employment lands in SP47;

    Therefore Be It Resolved

    That Council for the City of Brampton directs staff to work with the Region of Peel to examine opportunities to expedite the planning and construction of the goods movement-serving roads in SP47;

    And further that staff be directed to work with the Region of Peel and area employment land landowners to identify short-term opportunities to plan for, finance, and construct connections from soon-to-be developed logistics and other employment uses to the existing road network pending construction of the planned arterial road network;

    And further that staff report back to Council annually on this matter;

    And further that this resolution be circulated to the Regional Municipality of Peel and Town of Caledon.

    PDC210-2022

    That the correspondence from City of Mississauga re: Resolution 0231-2022, adopted by Council, Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster and Implications for the City of Mississauga, to the Planning and Development Committee Special meeting of December 12, 2022 be received.

    PDC211-2022

    That the correspondence from the Town of Caledon re: Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, to the Planning and Development Committee Special meeting of December 12, 2022 be received.

    PDC212-2022

    That the correspondence from the Ontario Big City Mayors, dated December 2, 2022, re: Bill 23, to the Planning and Development Committee Special meeting of December 12, 2022 be received.

    PDC213-2022

    That Committee not proceed into Closed Session, with the direction set out in the Closed Session agenda, regarding the following item, deemed to have been given:

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

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Ontario Land Tribunal matter

    PDC214-2022

    That Planning and Development Committee Special Meeting do now adjourn to meet at its Regular Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.


This item was withdrawn at the request of staff.  The full minutes will be provided for consideration at the Council Meeting of January 25, 2023.

Regional Councillor Santos and Regional Councillor Keenan, mover and seconder, outlined the purpose of the proposed motion that was published on the agenda for this meeting.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C380-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    Whereas Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) addresses tactics related to safety, awareness, and empowerment; and

    Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. The Community Safety Action Plan tactics of the Neighbourhood Association Guide and the Focused Neighbourhood Development and Engagement (Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Phase 2) be developed with beautification strategies to empower residents to take action;

    2. That an additional stream to support local neighbourhood beautification be developed through the Community Grant Program, with additional funds allocated through the 2024 budget process;

    3. Staff report back on measures for beautification of local neighbourhoods, to include but not limited to micro-grant options, development of the Neighbourhood Association Guide, formalized neighbourhood association affiliation and benefits, and plans for Phase 2 of the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program, under the focused neighbourhood development and engagement Action Plan tactic.

    Carried
  • A motion, moved by Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Toor, was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. in alignment with Brampton’s Culture Master Plan, Interim Public Art Framework, and Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) that Council support staff efforts to increase budget for public art and placemaking initiatives in operating budgets and capital infrastructure projects (including renovation and development of facilities) as a means to enhance and improve neighbourhood beautification.

    2. Council reallocate $300,000 previously approved for staining of existing Williams Parkway Noise Wall in the 2022 Capital budget from Project #223840-001 to Project #196860-001 to fund City-wide Public Art Initiatives in 2023.

    Councillor Santos outlined the purpose of the motion.

    The motion was considered as follows.

    C381-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    Whereas arts and culture help build vibrant and liveable communities in Ontario;

    Whereas Brampton's 10-year Culture Master Plan sets the City on a strategic and intentional path to becoming a creative, expressive, and connected urban city;

    Whereas the 2021 Nurturing Neighbourhoods survey data reports that residents rank Arts and Culture as the most desirable neighbourhood asset;

    Whereas residents have expressed an interest in beautifying their local neighbourhoods as a means of enhancing safety and well-being;

    Whereas Placemaking capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well-being;

    Whereas public art is a catalyst for Placemaking, central to the cultural identity of a place and an important tool for animating public spaces and promoting citizen engagement;

    Whereas the City successfully piloted placemaking and public art projects in 2022;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. in alignment with Brampton’s Culture Master Plan, Interim Public Art Framework, and Brampton’s Community Safety Action Plan (2022-2027) that Council support staff efforts to increase budget for public art and placemaking initiatives in operating budgets and capital infrastructure projects (including renovation and development of facilities) as a means to enhance and improve neighbourhood beautification.

    2. Council reallocate $300,000 previously approved for staining of existing Williams Parkway Noise Wall in the 2022 Capital budget from Project #223840-001 to Project #196860-001 to fund City-wide Public Art Initiatives in 2023.

    Carried

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and Regional Councillor Brar and subsequently seconded by all Members of Council, was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The City establish an employee resource group for empowering women in leadership, identify career developmental and mentorship opportunities available to all individuals who identify as women in the City and provide a safe space for authentic conversations.

2. The staff investigate potential funding and grant opportunities to enhance strategies for gender equity within the corporation.

3. That staff report back on tools and strategies for the development of an internal City based employee resource group focused on empowering women into leadership, providing mentorship and overall support in navigating the workplace to mitigate systemic barriers that may exist. This will include research on cross-sectoral best practices in developing employee resource groups that foster gender equality as an outcome, and include learning opportunities for people leaders who identify themselves as allies.

4. Staff work together with Councillor Santos and Councillor Brar to develop and deliver programming for International Women’s Day throughout the month of March, 2023, to include but not limited to guest speakers, workshops for women staff and allies, and fire side chats.

Councillors Santos and Brar outlined the purpose of the motion.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • Moved by Santos and Brar

    Seconded by All Members of Council

    C382-2022

    WHEREAS  the City of Brampton is one of Canada’s youngest and fastest-growing cities; with a population of 656,480 residents, an 10.6% increase from 2016; and is comprised of 328,280 individuals who identified as women and 328,200 who identified as men according to the 2021 Statistics Canada; and,

    WHEREAS the City of Brampton is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all employees; and committed to advancing a safe, accessible, anti-racist, harassment-free, discrimination-free, inclusive environment where individuals can optimize their potential and thrive; and,

    WHEREAS numerous evidence based studies have demonstrated that women’s participation on leadership teams improves overall organizational effectiveness, innovation and produces equitable and inclusive progress in all sectors of society including government; and,

    WHEREAS nationally, as of 2021, individuals who identify as women represent 50.36% compared to 49.64% of individuals who identify as men.  Yet, women hold 35.6% of management positions and 30.9% of senior level positions according to Statistics Canada.; and,

    WHEREAS women with the varying intersectionalities of race, and/or disability, and/or sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are more adversely impacted, representing less than 1% senior leadership management positions, according to the 2022 Prosperity Project Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership; and,

    WHEREAS according to World Health Organization (WHO) states that, “Gender balance and parity is not just about women’s rights, its human rights. Each one of us, irrespective of gender, must advocate for inclusive mindsets and tangible solutions for a sustainable future with the active participation of woman and girls.” and,

    WHEREAS in keeping with the City’s recognition of International Women’s Day,  Gender Equality week in September, Women’s History Month in October. The over arching themes were gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow. Looking ahead, the theme for 2023 International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity; and,

    WHEREAS the City of Brampton has a policy in place since 2019 on Gender Identity and Expression Protocol and is committed to go beyond commemoration of these days of significance and be intentional in its efforts to provide support and empowerment opportunities for women and gender parity within the City and Council.

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    1. The City establish an employee resource group for empowering women in leadership, identify career developmental and mentorship opportunities available to all individuals who identify as women in the City and provide a safe space for authentic conversations.

    2. The staff investigate potential funding and grant opportunities to enhance strategies for gender equity within the corporation.

    3. That staff report back on tools and strategies for the development of an internal City based employee resource group focused on empowering women into leadership, providing mentorship and overall support in navigating the workplace to mitigate systemic barriers that may exist. This will include research on cross-sectoral best practices in developing employee resource groups that foster gender equality as an outcome, and include learning opportunities for people leaders who identify themselves as allies.

    4. Staff work together with Councillor Santos and Councillor Brar to develop and deliver programming for International Women’s Day throughout the month of March, 2023, to include but not limited to guest speakers, workshops for women staff and allies, and fire side chats.

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Deputy Mayor Singh , Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Keenan, City Councillor Power, and Regional Councillor Kaur Brar
    Carried (11 to 0)

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


A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, was introduced to defer this matter to the next Council meeting.  As the motion was procedural in nature, a seconder was not required.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C383-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the following item be deferred to the next meeting of Council:

    Discussion at the Request of Regional Palleschi re: Fletchers Parkette

    Carried

No motions were considered with respect to this matter.

See Item 7.6 – Resolution C371-2022

Regional Councillor Keenan outlined the purpose of the subject Notice of Motion.

Mayor Brown proposed amendments to the motion to add the following additional clauses.  

That the City set up a 50 by 100 community hockey rink at Boreham Park for under $100,000, to be set up by January 7th ; 

That the City set up a kids 28 by 52 foot refrigerated hockey rink at Duggan Park for under $50,000, to be set up by December 24th ; and

That local businesses be given the opportunity to sponsor the rink boards and/or provide community messaging; and

That staff be requested to explore other possible locations and report back to a future meeting.

The Notice of Motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

  • C384-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
    Seconded byMayor Patrick Brown

    That staff construct a temporary outdoor skating/ice hockey rink in Peel Village for the 2022-23 winter season, to be constructed and operational no later than January 7, 2023;

    That funding for the construction and maintenance of this temporary rink not exceed $100,000, to be funded from the General Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund;

    That the City set up a 50 by 100 community hockey rink at Boreham Park for under $100,000, to be set up by January 7th ;

    That the City set up a kids 28 by 52 foot refrigerated hockey rink at Duggan Park for under $50,000, to be set up by December 24th; and

    That local businesses be given the opportunity to sponsor the rink boards and/or provide community messaging; and

    That staff be requested to explore other possible locations and report back to a future meeting.

    Carried

Mayor Brown and Regional Councillor Santos outlined the purpose of the subject Notice of Motion.  Mayor Brown requested that the actions outlined within be undertaken prior to Council’s consideration of the 2023 Budget.

The Notice of Motion was considered as follows.

  • C385-2022
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Santos

    WHEREAS the City of Brampton Council declared a Climate Change Emergency in August 2019; and,

    WHEREAS Brampton is a municipal leader nationwide in implementation of GHG reduction measures and strategies including introduction of zero emission buses, net zero retrofits and rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; and

    WHEREAS the City has established an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated in Brampton by 100% by 2050; and,

    WHEREAS Brampton’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP), an evidence-based, comprehensive plan guides the City’s innovation, employment and economic development while helping achieve the City’s environmental and climate change goals; and’

    WHEREAS Brampton has been successful in leveraging Federal and Provincial funding to implement sustainable infrastructure, transit and active transportation improvements, green technologies and GHG reduction initiatives; and,

    WHEREAS the current economic environment may impact the availability of critical funding opportunities from higher levels of government; and

    WHEREAS the carbon credit trading market is a fast growing market, estimated at $50 billion per year by 2030: and

    WHEREAS Brampton's ambitious approach to climate action and GHG emissions reduction positions the City to realize the environmental and economic benefits of the City’s climate goals;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    1. The City initiate work to identify opportunities to assess the City’s potential capacity to implement Brampton’s climate goals and identify economic potential for revenue generation through GHG reduction initiatives.

    2. The City of Brampton publish a RFP to solicit a vendor with expertise in the carbon market to work with the city staff to specifically assess potential revenue for the City and the expertise to create carbon credits on behalf of the city and the ability to list any carbon credits created on the greenest blockchain possible.

    3. The City position itself to develop tools and strategies to scale up economic benefits from effective climate action for maximum implementation and expertise sharing through/with sector peers.

    Carried

Dealt with under Item 7.5 – Resolution 369-2022

See also Resolution C370-2022

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and seconded by Regional Councillor Santos was introduced to provide for the waiver of City fees for certain charitable events and to assign one of the ‘complimentary use’ days of the CAA Centre for Hockey Night in Brampton.

Mayor Brown outlined the purpose of the motion.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C386-2022
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Santos

    That the fee for rental of Garden Square be waived for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Regeneration;

    That the fee for rental of Alderlea for an event hosted by Kay Blair Hospice be waived; and

    That the City assign one of the ‘complimentary use’ days of the CAA Centre for Hockey Night in Brampton.

    Carried

Dealt with under Item 7.7 – Resolution C372-2022

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

18.

 

Note: By-law 257-2022 was withdrawn at the request of staff.

The following motion was considered.

  • C387-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    That By-laws 238-2022 to 256-2022 and 258-2022 to 260-2022, before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate  Seal affixed thereto.

    Carried

    The by-laws were passed as follows.

    By-law 238-2022 – To amend User Fee By-law 380-2003, as amended – update to various user fees and charges

    See Items 7.1 and 10.3.1

    By-law 239-2022 – To amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended – CN Rail Digital Overpass Signs – RCC Media

    See Item 7.1 and Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW439-2022 – December 7, 2022

    By-law 240-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Delta Engineering Services – Gauri Shankar Mandir Religious and Cultural Organization Inc. – 1061-1071 Queen Street West – Ward 4 (File OZS-2022-0041)

    See Item 10.4.1

    By-law 241-2022 – To adopt amendment Number OP2006-231 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – Parkland Dedication Policies

    See Items 10.5.1 and 14.1 and By-law 242-2022

    By-law 242-2022 – To require the conveyance of parkland or the payment in lieu of parkland pursuant to the Planning Act
    See Items 10.5.1 and 14.1 and By-law 241-2022

    By-law 243-2022 – To regulate and prohibit the sale and discharge of fireworks, to provide for the issuance of permits for the discharge of fireworks, to repeal By-law 162-2016 and to amend By-law 218-2019 (Administrative Penalties –Non-Parking) 

    See Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW376-2022 – November 23, 2022

    By-law 244-2022 – To amend Schedule A of Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law 218-2019, as amended

    See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW422-2022 – December 7, 2022

    By-law 245-2022 – To amend the Mobile Licensing By-law Schedule 5 towing service fees and the Business Licensing By-law Schedule 27 storage fees

    See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW424-2022 – December 7, 2022

    By-law 246-2022 – To amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended – schedule relating to no parking – Marmora Place – Ward 7

    See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW433-2022 – December 7, 2022

    By-law 247-2022 – To authorize Budget Amendment – Pending acquisition of property at 46 Main Street North, Brampton – Ward 1

    See Item 12.4 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW438-2022 – December 7, 2022

    By-law 248-2022 – To amend Administrative Authority By-law By-law 216-2017, as amended – Bill 13 – Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 – Expanded Delegated Authority

    See Item 3.1.2 – Minutes – City Council – Regular Meeting – August 10, 2022 – Resolution C231-2022 (Recommendation PDC153-2022)

    By-law 249-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rutherford Road) – Ward 3

    By-law 250-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Peak Drive) – Ward 5

    By-law 251-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Romilly Avenue and Finegan Circle) – Ward 6

    By-law 252-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Skyridge Drive) – Ward 8

    By-law 253-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Don Minaker Drive) – Ward 8

    By-law 254-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Intermodal Drive) – Ward 8

    By-law 255-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Inspire Boulevard) – Ward 9

    By-law 256-2022 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Goreway Drive) – Ward 10

    By-law 258-2022 – To amend By-law 399-2002, as amended – Downtown Revitalization Plan

    See Item 12.5 – Summary of Recommendations – Planning and Development Committee – Special Meeting – December 12, 2022

    By-law 259-2022 – To amend Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended – Maplequest Investments Inc. – KLM Planning Partners Inc. – west of Torbram Road, north of Countryside Drive and south of Inspire Boulevard –  Ward 9 (File OZS-2021-0022)

    See Item 12.5 – Summary of Recommendations – Planning and Development Committee – Special Meeting – December 12, 2022

    By-law 260-2022 – To adopt Amendment Number OP2006-232 to the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning Area – City-initiated amendment – Response to Bill 109

    See Item 12.5 – Summary of Recommendations – Planning and Development Committee – Special Meeting – December 12, 2022


Note: Items 19.1 to 19.11 were dealt with under Consent Resolution C366-2022.

The following motion was considered.

  • C388-2022
    Moved byCity Councillor Power
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

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

    19.12 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 - property acquisition matter

    19.13 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 - an identifiable individual

    19.14 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them;; 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 - naming rights matter

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

    A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by 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 - property acquisition matter

    19.16 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 - property lease matter

    19.17 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - litigation matter

    19.18 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - potential litigation matter

    19.19 Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Ontario Land Tribunal matter

    Carried

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

    19.12 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction given to staff

    19.13 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given to staff

    19.14 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in Open Session (see Resolution C389-2022 below)

    19.15 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in Open Session (see Resolution C390-2022 below)

    19.16 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in Open Session (see Resolution C391-2022 below)

    19.17 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given to staff

    19.18 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given, including that a motion be considered in Open Session (see Resolution C392-2022 below)

    19.19 – this item was considered in Closed Session and direction was given, including procedural direction to defer to January 25, 2023 meeting of Council (see Resolution C393-2022 below)


  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.14.

    C389-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute on behalf of the City of Brampton the naming rights agreement with Metrolinx and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and that staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of such agreement.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.15.

    C390-2022
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Singh
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    The CAO and Treasurer be authorized to amend the budget for project #217203-001 - Expropriation Protocol Agreement, on a one time basis and specific to the acquisition direction provided by Council during closed session, collect funds and make payments in order to execute the agreement which will be funded by the Brampton Area 48 Landowners Inc. at a net $0 cost to the City.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.16.

    C391-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    WHEREAS Council previously committed $50 million in principle towards the establishment of a post-secondary facility for Toronto Metropolitan University of which $44 Million remain as of December 14, 2022.

    Therefore be it resolved,

    1. THAT Council approve a Cash Grant to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for the establishment of the TMU School of Medicine in the amount of $20,000,000, funded from Reserve #100-Legacy Reserve releasing the cash grant amount from the committed in principle; and

    2. THAT Council delegate authority to the CAO to execute on the City's behalf all agreements with TMU in relation to its proposed School of Medicine substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this closed report and otherwise subject to such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the CAO and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

    3. That Council approve the release of the remainder of council endorsed funds estimated at $44m committed in principle less any internal tenant relocation costs or costs related to the execution of the agreement (e.g. legal fees).

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.18.

    C392-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    That Staff commence a public consultation process regarding the making of changes to the Sign By-law in relation to election signs and report back to Council with recommendations.

    Carried
  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.19.

    C393-2022
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Singh
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Toor

    That Item 19.19 be deferred to the January 25, 2023 Council meeting.

    Carried

19.1
^Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting - August 5, 2022

 

19.2
^Closed Session Minutes - City Council Meeting - August 10, 2022

 

19.3
^Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting - August 26, 2022

 

19.4
^Closed Session Note to File - Special City Council Meeting - September 12, 2022

 

19.5
^Closed Session Note to File - Special City Council Meeting - September 26, 2022

 

19.6
^Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting (1:00 p.m.) - November 16, 2022

 

19.7
^Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council Meeting (Meeting#2) - November 16, 2022

 

19.8
^Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council Meeting - November 23, 2022

 

19.9
^Closed Session Minutes - Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee - December 1, 2022

 

19.10
^Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council Meeting - December 7, 2022

 

19.11
^Note to File - Planning and Development Committee - December 12, 2022

 

19.12
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.13
Open Session meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.14
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.15
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c, (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.16
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.17
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.18
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

19.19
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

 

The following motion was considered.

  • C394-2022
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

    By-law 261-2022 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on December 14, 2022

    Carried

Council discussion took place with respect to the regular Council meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023.

The following motion was considered.

  • C395-2022
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown
    Seconded byCity Councillor Power

    That the March 22 2023 regular meeting be cancelled and that a Special Meeting be called on March 8, 2023 to consider approval of recommendations of the preceding Committee of Council meeting;

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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