The recommendations approved under Consent are as follows:
CW346-2023
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
6.4. Delegation from Ruweida Hassan, Brampton Somali Canadian Association, re: Item 12.3.1 - Notice of Motion - Somali Heritage Month
8.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor, re: Road Closure for a Special Event in Wards 9 and 10
9.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: 311
CW347-2023
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023 be approved as part of Consent: 8.2.1, 8.2.4, 9.2.1, 9.3.1, 12.2.1.
CW348-2023
That the delegation from the following members of the Grace Apostolic Ministries Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Vacant City-Owned Buildings For Long-term Lease, be received:
- Uche Ezechim, Vice President
- Barbara Stewart, Charity Event Planning Manager
- Ezekiel Ezechim, President
- Julian Ikediala, Secretary
- Ngozi Adiuku, Treasurer
CW349-2023
That the delegation from Mian Nadeem, CEO, International Fashion for a Cause, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Temporary Office Space, be received.
CW350-2023
That the delegation from Ruweida Hassan, Brampton Somali Canadian Association, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Item 12.3.1 - Notice of Motion - Somali Heritage Month, be received; and
Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is strengthened by its diverse and multicultural communities that bolster its place as a world-class city and Canada’s top municipalities to live, play and work;
Whereas City Council recognizes the historic and ongoing contributions of Somali communities in this city to the rich legacy and growth of Brampton, including in the important domains of city building, business, culture, arts, sports, and civic life;
Whereas City Council recognizes that Brampton is home to one of the largest Somali communities in Ontario;
Whereas the Ontario legislature has proclaimed the week of June 25 through July 1 in each year as Somali Heritage Week.
Whereas the federal parliament is considering a Bill C-348 to establish July, in every year, as Somali Heritage Month throughout Canada; and
Whereas City Council wishes to celebrate the contributions of Somali communities in Brampton and also support the efforts of Somali communities to preserve its cultures and heritage;
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
- The month of July, in every year, be established and proclaimed as Somali Heritage Month to celebrate the rich contributions of Somali communities in Brampton by updating the Important and Commemorative Dates Listing; and
- City Council support and endorse the efforts of Somali communities to establish a Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation and that City Council request the Mayor to issue a letter to the Premier, Prime Minister and the relevant Ministers urging them to support the communities’ efforts in building and sustaining this important initiative.
CW351-2023
That the presentation from C. Ethier, Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Government Relations Matters, be received.
CW352-2023
1. That the report from Dave Salt, Manager, Facilities Services and Operations, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Request for City Facility Rental Fees to be Waived for Roots Community Services Inc. – Ward 3, be received; and
2. That staff be directed to waive the rental fees plus tax in the amount of $1,469.44 for Roots Community Services Inc. on November 1, 2023, for an event.
CW353-2023
1. That the report from Nelson Cadete, Manager, Transportation Planning, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Feasibility and Need for a Partial Interchange at Highway 410 and Countryside Drive - Ward 2, be received; and,
2. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be delegated authority to reach out to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to confirm the City’s position of support for access being provided on Countryside Drive to serve the Burnt Log subdivision (City File: C03E15.010) and confirmation of the City’s position that a future southwest partial interchange at Highway 410 and Countryside Drive is no longer needed; and
3. That the correspondence from Becca Lane, Director, Central Operations, Ministry of Transportation, dated October 10, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Item 8.2.2 - Staff Report re: Feasibility and Need for a Partial Interchange at Highway 410 and Countryside Drive - Ward 2, be received.
CW354-2023
That the report from Shane Loftus, Manager, Transportation Right-Of-Way and Safety, Public Works and Engineering, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Information Report - Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program, be received;
Whereas, the City’s Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program helps seniors and people with disabilities with costs incurred from hiring a service provider to remove snow from their sidewalks and driveways;
Whereas, City staff in Public Works and Engineering review each application to ensure it meets the qualifying requirements before approval; and
Whereas, Brampton residents who live in rental properties do not currently qualify for the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program;
Therefore Be It Resolved that City staff be directed to:
- Include rental properties with seniors (65 and older) and people with a disability as the primary renter of the property, using the new criteria set out in Item 8.2.3 - Staff Report re: Information Report - Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program, received at the October 11, 2023 Committee of Council Meeting; and
- Increase the 2024 Public Works and Engineering operating budget request by $237,000 to accommodate the revised eligibility requirements.
CW355-2023
1. That the report from Ivana Tomas, Director, Transit Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Amendment to PRESTO Operating Agreement, be received.
2. That the General Manager, Transit, or designate, be delegated the authority to execute, on behalf of the City, the First Amending Agreement to the PRESTO Operating Agreement with Metrolinx for the purpose of providing additional revenue loss protection based on the terms described in this report and otherwise satisfactory to the General Manager, Transit, or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, or designate.
CW356-2023
Whereas, the City’s Special Event Road Closure Policy requires Council approval for events that occur when the proposed road closure exceeds 24 hours in duration or over multiple days;
Whereas, staff have received an application to approve a special event road closure related to Garba/Navrati Festival on Natronia Trail for three (3) days from October 20 to 22, 2023;
Whereas, the organizers of these events have confirmed their events are for the immediate community, which alleviates concerns related to events being too big for a local street, on-street parking and access for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services; and
Whereas, community events are a good way to get to know your neighbours, reduce crime and aggressive driving on local roadways;
Therefore Be It Resolved That, staff be directed to approve the special event road closure applications and issue road occupancy permits for the following: locations:
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Street Name
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Ward #
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Limits of Road Closure
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Date of Road Closure
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Time of Event
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Natronia Trail
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10
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31 Natronia Trail to 54 Natronia Trail
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October 20, 2023 October 21, 2023 October 22, 2023
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8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
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CW357-2023
That the correspondence from Patrick Trafford, Acting Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, dated October 4, 2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Brampton Transit Service Expansion to Bolton, be received.
CW358-2023
1. That the report from Ed Hunwicks, Supervisor Urban Forestry, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, Community Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Request to Begin Procurement for Tree Maintenance, Planting and Stumping Services for a Three (3) Year Period at Various Locations within the City of Brampton, be received;
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for Tree Maintenance Services at Various Locations within the City of Brampton for a (3) Year Period;
3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for Tree Planting Services at Various Locations within the City of Brampton for a (3) Year Period; and
4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for Tree Stumping Services at Various Locations within the City of Brampton for a (3) Year Period.
CW359-2023
That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of September 14, 2023, Recommendations SHF009-2023 to SHF014-2023, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, be approved.
SHF009-2023
That the agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 14, 2023 be approved.
SHF010-2023
That the presentations by the following staff to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 14, 2023, re: Sports Hall of Fame Committee Orientation be received.
1. Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services
2. Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation Services
SHF011-2023
1. That Norman DaCosta, Member, be appointed Chair of the Nomination Sub-Committee; and
2. That the following members be appointed to the Nomination Sub-Committee.
- Patty Grassman
- Frank Juzenas
- Nicholas Moreau
- Ziggy Musial
- Ron Noonan
SHF012-2023
That the following members be appointed as Co-Chairs of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee for the Term of Council ending on November 14, 2026.
1. Glenn McClelland
2. Beth Cooper
SHF013-2023
1. That the verbal update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation Services, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 14, 2023, re: Building Update on the New Sports Hall of Fame be received; and
2. That the items donated to the Sports Hall of Fame, namely, a hockey stick and two hockey jerseys, be received.
SHF014-2023
That the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of September 14, 2023 do now adjourn to meet again on October 5, 2023.
CW360-2023
That the report from Jonathan Brewer, Acting Manager, Risk and Insurance, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Risk Management and Insurance Claims 2022 Annual Report, be received.
CW361-2023
1. That the report from Janice Adshead, Deputy Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re. New Stationary Business Licensing By-law, be received;
2. That a new Stationary Business Licensing By-law, as substantially set out in Appendix 1 to this report, be enacted to replace Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended; and,
3. That Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as amended, be repealed.
CW362-2023
That the report from Melinda Yogendran, Policy Planner I, Integrated City Planning, Planning Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Recommendation Report – Next Steps for the Central Area Community Improvement Plan’s Development Charges Incentive Program, be referred to the October 18, 2023 Council meeting.
CW363-2023
That the potential of a twinning relationship with Fiuggi, Italy, as described in a communication from Minister Tibollo, be referred to staff for consideration.
CW364-2023 – see Council Resolution C247-2023
That the presentation from Vincent Rodo, Director, Organizational Performance and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Support Services, and Martin Hrobsky, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Ipsos Market Research and Public Opinion, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Community Satisfaction Survey, be received.
CW365-2023
1. That the report from Cheryl Waters, Senior Real Estate Coordinator, Realty Services, Office of the CAO, to Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Property Interests to be Expropriated for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project (DBFP) – Wards 1 and 3, be received;
2. That a by-law be enacted authorizing The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as expropriating authority, to make an application for approval to expropriate the property interests required in connection with the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project (DBFP), as described in Attachment 1 to this report for the purposes of design and construction of the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection; and
3. That the Senior Manager, Realty Services be authorized to execute, and cause to be served and published on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton as expropriating authority, all notices, applications, advertisements and other documents required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26 as amended, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate in order to effect the expropriation of the said property interests.
CW366-2023
1. That the report from Claudia Santeramo, Manager, Procurement Performance, Purchasing, Office of the CAO, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, re: Fair Wage Policy, be received;
2. That the Fair Wage Policy, as set out in Appendix A, be approved; and
3. That staff be authorized to implement and administer the policy.
CW367-2023
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
15.1 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 - potential litigation matter re. open session staff report titled: Risk Management and Insurance Claims – 2022 Annual Report
CW368-2023
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, or at the call of the Chair.