Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Mayor Patrick Brown (ex officio)
• Regional Councillor R. Santos
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente
• Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
• Regional Councillor M. Medeiros
• City Councillor J. Bowman
• City Councillor C. Williams
• Regional Councillor P. Fortini
• City Councillor H. Singh

Staff Present:

• David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer
• Michael Davidson, Commissioner, Corporate Support Services
• Richard Forward, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
• Marion Nader, Commissioner, Community Services
• Mike Parks, Acting Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering
• JeanPierre Maurice, Acting Commissioner, Legislative Services
• Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit
• Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
• Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

Note: In consideration of the current COVID-19 public health orders prohibiting large public gatherings of people and requirements for physical distancing between persons, in-person attendance at this Committee of Council meeting was limited and physical distancing was maintained in Council Chambers at all times during the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m., recessed at 1:33 p.m., reconvened in Closed Session at 2:13 p.m. and recessed at 4:49 p.m.  At 5:05 p.m. Committee reconvened in Open Session and adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

As this meeting of Committee of Council was conducted with electronic participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows:

Members present during roll call: Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Williams, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Singh

Members absent: Councillor Whillans (vacation), Councillor Dhillon (personal)

2.

Approval of Agenda

Committee discussion took place with respect to proposed amendments to the agenda.

The following motion was considered.

• CW451-2021

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021 be approved as amended as follows:

  To Add:

  Additional Delegations under Item 6.1 - Delegations re: Cricket Facilities in Brampton re. Item 10.2.1 - Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Design, Contract Administration and Advisory Services of a Cricket Stadium:

  (3) Akhil Shah, Rakesh Patel, Gurbaksh Singh - Cricket Canada and Brampton Wolves Cricket Team

  (4) Fabio Gazzola, President, CUPE Local #831

  (5) Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

  10.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Howden Recreation Centre and Victoria Park Arena

  10.3.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Knightsbridge Seniors

  11.3.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Cannabis Licensing

  To vary the order of delegations to deal with Item 6.4 first:

  6.4    Delegation from Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, and James Patava, Vice President, World Council on City Data (WCCD), re: Brampton's Year 2 ISO 37120 Certification Ceremony.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Consent

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

The following items listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time.

8.2.1, 8.2.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 9.3.2, 9.4.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.3.1, 11.3.1, 15.4

The following motion was considered.

• CW452-2021

  That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021 be approved as part of Consent:

  8.2.1, 8.2.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 9.3.2, 9.4.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.3.1, 11.3.1, 15.4

  Yea (9)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh, and Mayor Patrick Brown
  Absent (2)	Regional Councillor Dhillon, and City Councillor Whillans

  Carried (9 to 0)

5.

Announcements

5.1

Announcement - International Day of the Girl - October 11, 2021

Keyna Sarkar, Founder, The Red Mvmnt, acknowledged the International Day of the Girl, which took place on October 11, 2021, and highlighted this year's theme "Digital generation. Our generation." Ms. Sarkar provided information regarding advocacy efforts to provide access to digital devices and internet to girls worldwide, and encouraged the City of Brampton to take action to help girls in this City. In addition, Ms. Sarkar provided information regarding The Red Mvmnt, which included efforts to provide girls with access to period products and to provide period education. Ms. Sarkar encouraged Members of Council to support this initiative. 

6.

Public Delegations

6.1

Delegations re: Cricket Facilities in Brampton

Praim Persaud, President, Brampton-Etobicoke and District Cricket Leagues, addressed Committee regarding the issue of insufficient lighting at Teramoto Park and Andrew McCandless Park, and advised that staff have indicated this issue would be addressed. In addition Mr. Persaud expressed support for Report Item 10.2.1 and provided information on the growing interest in cricket in Brampton and Canada, the lack of facilities to meet demand, and the benefits of having a cricket stadium in Brampton, including player development and attraction of international games.

Faraz Saleem, President, Brampton Cricket League, expressed support for Report Item 10.2.1 and provided information on women's cricket through the International Cricket Council (ICC), lack of cricket facilities to meet growing demand, cricket in schools, municipal investment in sports and a request that the City invest in a cricket facility in Brampton. 

Akhil Shah and Gurbaksh Singh, on behalf of the Brampton Wolves Cricket Team, provided a presentation regarding a proposal for a Centre of Excellence for cricket, which included information on the Brampton Wolves Cricket Team, various cricket organizations (ICC, Cricket Canada, GT20 Canada), the growth of cricket in Canada, and the purpose and opportunity of a Centre of Excellence in Brampton. 

Fabio Gazzola, President, CUPE Local #831, addressed Committee with respect to Report Item 10.2.1, expressed support for the development of a cricket stadium, and questioned the availability of funding for the proposed stadium. He expressed his opinion that some City facilities were poorly designed and lacked adequate resources, and highlighted the need to ensure appropriate consultation is undertaken. In addition, Mr. Gazzola sought clarification regarding the scope of advisory services, outlined the impact of privatization, and advised that CUPE would not support privatizing this facility. 

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee with respect to Report Item 10.2.1 and expressed concern regarding the financial impact of the proposed stadium on the City's budget, highlighted the City's current infrastructure deficit, and outlined the need for a transportation plan to address traffic impacts at the site. Sylvia Roberts was of the opinion that the information provided in the staff report does not justify the expenditure.

The delegations responded to questions from Committee regarding the following:

• Their position on constructing a multi-purpose stadium
• Diversity in cricket, including participation by women, youth and seniors
• Promoting cricket for women
• Private sector interest in cricket
• Number of crickets teams/players in Brampton leagues
• Year-round use of the proposed stadium
• Introduction of cricket in schools
• Benefits of a Centre of Excellence for the Brampton community
• State of existing City facilities and comments relating to the privatization of the proposed stadium
• Lack of entertainment for youth in Brampton

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Percentage of the City's budget allocated to the sport of cricket and information from staff on existing cricket facilities, including maintenance
• Other sport facilities in Brampton, and confirmation from staff that the City does not currently have a facility comparable to the proposed cricket stadium
• Suggestion for a multi-purpose stadium to accommodate other sports and events and optimize use
• Indication that cricket is the fastest growing sport in Brampton and there is demand for more facilities

There was Committee consensus to deal with Report Item 10.2.1 after closed session. See Recommendation CW470-2021.

The following motion was considered.

• CW453-2021

  1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Cricket Facilities in Brampton and Item 10.2.1 - Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Design, Contract Administration and Advisory Services of a Cricket Stadium, be received:

  1. Praim Persaud, President, Brampton-Etobicoke and District Cricket Leagues, (including insufficient Lighting at Two Cricket Facilities - Teramoto Park and Andrew McCandless Park)

  2. Faraz Saleem, President, Brampton Cricket League;

  4. Fabio Gazzola, President, CUPE Local #831; 

  5. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident; and

  2. That the following delegation be referred to staff for consideration and a report thereon, with regard to alignment to the centre of excellence, a potential overall cricket strategy and governance structure, facility costs and details:

  3.  Akhil Shah, Rakesh Patel, Gurbaksh Singh, on behalf of the Brampton Wolves Cricket Team

  Carried

6.2

Delegations, re: Innovation District Partner Results

Item 12.1.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Devin Ramphal, Sector Manager, and Anes Rachid, Coordinator, Innovation & Technology, Planning, Building and Economic Development, provided a presentation regarding the Innovation District Partner Results.

The following delegations provided presentations to Committee, which included updates regarding their respective organizations:

1.  Usha Srinivasan, Director, Ryerson Venture Zone

2.  Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator (formerly RIC Centre)  

3.  Vikram Khurana, CEO, BHive

4.  Sunil Sharma, Executive Director, Founder Institute in Toronto 

5.  Sneha Abraham, Founder and CEO, VisionAI Solutions 

6.  Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University 

Committee Members thanked the delegations and staff for their presentations and efforts in building an innovation ecosystem in downtown Brampton.

City Councillor Singh requested that staff organize a walking tour for Members of Council to visit the downtown innovation sites. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW454-2021

  1. That the staff presentation to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Innovation District Partner Results, be received; and

  2. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Innovation District Partner Results, be received:

  1.  Usha Srinivasan, Director, Ryerson Venture Zone

  2.  Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator (formerly RIC Centre)  

  3.  Vikram Khurana, CEO, BHive

  4.  Sunil Sharma, Executive Director, Founder Institute in Toronto 

  5.  Sneha Abraham, Founder and CEO, VisionAI Solutions 

  6.  Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University 

  Carried

6.3

Delegation from Tracy Pepe, Owner, Scented Lair, re: Expansion of the Laneways Pilot Project

Tracy Pepe, Owner, Scented Lair, provided a presentation entitled "Backdoor Approach". The presentation included a proposal to revitalize and use the laneways and backdoor entrances of downtown businesses during construction projects, with a focus on bikes, walking and accessibility, through use of design, colour and communication, to attract consumers. In addition, Ms. Pepe provided details on a proposed budget and project  timelines.

In response to questions from Committee, Ms. Pepe advised that:

• the subject proposal is not within the mandate of the Downtown BIA
• many downtown businesses feel there is no real plan to address construction impacts, and there is a need to have a plan in place prior to construction commencing

Committee Members thanked Ms. Pepe for her delegation and proposal, and for her efforts to support downtown businesses.

A motion to refer the delegation to staff for consideration was introduced.  An amendment to the motion to add the words "particularly within the context of the Integrated Downtown Plan" was accepted by the mover.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

• CW455-2021

  That the delegation from Tracy Pepe, Owner, Scented Lair, re: Expansion of the Laneways Pilot Project, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be referred to staff for consideration, particularly within the context of the Integrated Downtown Plan.

  Carried

6.4

Delegation from Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, and James Patava, Vice President, World Council on City Data (WCCD), re: Brampton's Year 2 ISO 37120 Certification Ceremony 

D. Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, announced the City of Brampton has been awarded the WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification for the second year in a row.  He advised this exciting achievement demonstrates the City of Brampton continues to be a global leader and is constantly striving to improve its data.

Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, and James Patava, Vice President, World Council on City Data (WCCD), congratulated the City of Brampton on its second WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification, and provided a presentation highlighting the City's achievement, and included information regarding the ISO 37120 standard and indicators, WCCD certification levels, the value of municipal data and data points.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• WCCD process to ensure compliance with standards
• ISO standards and indicators
• Annual certification process and requirements 
• Participating GTHA municipalities
• Measurement of GHG emissions
• Value and use of municipal data

The following motion was considered.

• CW456-2021

  That the delegation from Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, and James Patava, Vice President, World Council on City Data (WCCD), to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Brampton's Year 2 ISO 37120 Certification Ceremony, be received.

  Carried

7.

Government Relations Matters

7.1

Staff Update re: Government Relations Matters

B. Lucas, Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation entitled "Government Relations Matters", which included updates on Regional, Provincial and Federal Government matters, and updates from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW457-2021

  That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received.

  Carried

7.2

Update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency

An update was not provided at this meeting.

8.

Corporate Services Section

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

8.2

Reports

8.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Repurposing of Old Computers - CW053-2021 (RM 10/2021)

• CW458-2021

  1. That the report titled: Repurposing of Old City Computers – CW053-2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received;

  2. That the City’s current contract for disposal services for used information technology and electronic equipment remain in effect until the end of the current contract term (August 24, 2023); and

  3. That upon expiration of the City’s current contract, establish a new contract through a competitive public process that will align with DI&IT policy and the City’s asset disposal procedure that will consider proposals for the disposal of the City’s used information technology and electronic equipment from all interested parties, including Non-Profit organizations.

  Carried

8.2.2

^ Staff Report re: COVID-19 Improper Disposal of Sharps Mitigation Measures – Downtown Brampton – Final Update (RM 29-2020)

• CW459-2021

  1. That the report titled: COVID-19 Improper Disposal of Sharps Mitigation Measures – Downtown Brampton – Final 2021 Update (RM 29-2020), to the Committee of Council Meeting October 13, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That the recommendation from City of Brampton Staff and Public Health that the receptacles in Downtown Brampton continue to be serviced by extending the current pilot program until July 2022 to allow further data to be collected to inform a Region-wide drug and opioid strategy and that future updates of the pilot will be presented at Regional Council through the Welcoming Streets program be endorsed.

  Carried

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Internship and Co-op Programs at the City

The following motion was considered.

• CW460-2021

  That Item 8.3.1 - Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Internship and Co-op Programs at the City, be deferred to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 27, 2021.

  Carried

8.4

Correspondence

Nil

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

8.6

Public Question Period

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

9.

Public Works and Engineering Section

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Supply and Delivery of Uniforms for Transit Staff for a Three (3) Year Period

• CW461-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Supply and Delivery of Uniforms for Transit Staff for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin procurement for the Supply and Delivery of Uniforms for Transit Staff for a Three (3) Year Period.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Leasing of Transit Bus Tires for a Five (5) Year Period

• CW462-2021

  1.    That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - Leasing of Transit Bus Tires for a Five (5) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement for the Leasing of Transit Bus Tires for a Five (5) Year period.

  Carried

9.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment - Remembrance Road – Single Source Delivery of Development Charge Funded Road Infrastructure as part of the 720634 Ontario Limited Subdivision

• CW463-2021

  1. That the report titled: Remembrance Road – Single Source Delivery of Development Charge Funded Road Infrastructure as part of the 720634 Ontario Limited Subdivision, Approved Draft Plan within Sub-Area 51-2 of the Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan - Ward 6, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; 

  2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Development Charges Credit Agreement, between The Corporation of the City of Brampton and 720634 Ontario Limited, for the Single Source Delivery of Development Charge Funded Road Infrastructure and for reimbursement, to the developer, of fifty percent (50%) of the actual reasonable cost of the construction of Remembrance Road, by the developer, within the 720634 Ontario Limited plan of subdivision (21T-16008B), up to a maximum of $2,430,652 in accordance with the 2019 Development Charges Background Study; 

  3. That the Development Charges Credit Agreement for the Single Source Delivery of Development Charge Funded Road Infrastructure for the construction of Remembrance Road, by the developer, within the 720634 Ontario Limited plan of subdivision (21T-16008B), shall be approved as to form by the City Solicitor and as to content by the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering and the Commissioner of Corporate Support Services; and    

  4. That Council approve a budget amendment to capital project # 203710-001 -Remembrance Road to include a top-up of $430,652; with funding to be transferred from Reserve # 137- Roads Development Charges, to ensure that sufficient funds are in-place for the reimbursement of Development Charges for this section of Remembrance Road.

  Carried

9.2.4

^ Staff Report re: All-way Stop Review Gould Court/Kanashiro Street and Thorndale Road (Ward 10)

• CW464-2021

  1. That the report titled: All-way Stop Review – Gould Court/Kanashiro Street and Thorndale Road - Ward 10 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Gould Court/ Kanashiro Street and Thorndale Road (Ward 10).

  Carried

9.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC)

• CW465-2021

  1. That the staff report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, as outlined in the subject report.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

Discussion Item at the request of City Councillor Singh, re: Integrating Transit Services and Transit Fares in the Region

City Councillor Singh highlighted the importance of integrating transit services and fares in the Region for post secondary students, and introduced a motion with the following operative clause:

Therefore, be it resolved that:

The City of Brampton request that the Provincial Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, leverage the investment in transit infrastructure noted above and financially support a pilot program that would allow for free transfers between 905 Transit Agencies and the TTC at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; and 

That the Mayor be requested to provide correspondence to the local MPPs.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Importance of this integration for residents commuting to school and work
• Information regarding the U-Pass, and an indication from staff that it does not apply to Brampton

The following motion was considered. 

• CW466-2021

  Whereas:

  The Brampton Transit Route 501 Züm Queen, provides direct service to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in York Region and York University in north Toronto;

  Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Route 501A/C service that provides direct Brampton Transit service between Brampton and York University has been suspended due to low demand and limited resources;

  For over 10 years, in order to support the integration of transit services, all transit agencies in the 905, have allowed customers to transfer to all other 905 transit systems free of change with a valid transfer;

  Current legislation requires transit customers connecting between 905 Transit Agencies and the TTC, to pay another fare when transferring between the systems;

  Currently, transit customers travelling between Brampton and Toronto, including through the TTC subway at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, must pay two fares to complete their trip;

  Over the past decade, the provincial government has invested billions of dollars in improving transit infrastructure in Toronto and York Region including the Bus Rapid Transit Rapidways along Highway 7 and the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, which support connections from Brampton to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and York University; 

  The Route 501A/C service duplicates portions of Rapidway and Subway infrastructure noted above;

  The provincial government, through the deputy Ministry of Transportation, has been leading a group comprised of all transit agencies in the GTHA, investigating ways to better integrate transit services and transit fares in the region;

  Therefore, be it resolved that:

  The City of Brampton request that the Provincial Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, leverage the investment in transit infrastructure noted above and financially support a pilot program that would allow for free transfers between 905 Transit Agencies and the TTC at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; and 

  That the Mayor be requested to provide correspondence to the local MPPs.

  Carried

9.3.2

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - September 16, 2021

• CW467-2021

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of September 16, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, Recommendations SC005-2021 to SC010-2021, be approved as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC005-2021
  That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of September 16, 2021, be approved as published and circulated.

  SC006-2021
  That the update by Violet Skirten, Supervisor, Crossing Guards, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of September 16, 2021, be received re:
  ·    Crossing Guard Protocol
  ·    Peel Safe and Active Routes to School (PSARTS)

  SC007-2021
  1.  That the Site Inspection request from Sukhdeep Dhaliwal, Brampton resident, and Sylvia Zanella, School Principal, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of September 16, 2021, re: Request for Crossing Guard and Review of Traffic on School street/property - Pte Buckham Singh Public School, 100 Martin Byrne Drive - Ward 6 be received; and
  2.  That a site inspection be undertaken.

  SC008-2021
  1.  That the update by Kathy McDonald, Trustee, Peel District School Board, re: COVID-19 Operational Policies / Procedures, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of September 16, 2021 be received; and
  2. That the update by Darryl D'Souza, Trustee, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, re: Changes to Student Population, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of September 16, 2021 be received.

  SC009-2021
  1.  That the Site Inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of September 16, 2021, re: St. Jacinto Marto Catholic School, 40 Fallowfield Road - Ward 5 be received; 
  2.  That in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal contact their designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel; 
  3.  That the Senior Manager of Traffic Engineering Services arrange for a review of the pedestrian walk times to ensure that there is sufficient time for students from Grades 1 to 5 to cross safely without conflict;
  4.  That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council schedule another site inspection after the buses have been removed to ensure that all safety measures are in place and there are no issues  with pedestrian safety; and,
  5.  That the Principal be requested to educate and encourage the student population and families on how to use the signalized intersection safely.

  SC010-2021
  That Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

  
  

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

^ Correspondence from Flora Devarajah, Peel Community Engagement, Metrolinx, dated October 1, 2021, re: Metrolinx Community Benefits Program

• CW468-2021

  That the correspondence from Flora Devarajah, Peel Community Engagement, Metrolinx, dated October 1, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Metrolinx Community Benefits Program, be received.

  Carried

9.4.2

Correspondence from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 9.3.1 - Integrating Transit Services and Transit Fares in the Region

The following motion was considered.

• CW469-2021

  That the correspondence from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, re: Item 9.3.1 - Integrating Transit Services and Transit Fares in the Region, be received.

  Carried

9.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

9.6

Public Question Period

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

10.

Community Services Section

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Design, Contract Administration and Advisory Services of a Cricket Stadium

Committee discussion took place regarding the subject report and included the need to consider this matter at Budget Committee for a decision to made within the context of other priorities. Committee Members also outlined the need for additional information on this proposal in advance of budget deliberations.

The following motion was considered.

• CW470-2021

  That the report titled: Budget Amendment and Request to Begin Procurement for the Design, Contract Administration and Advisory Services of a Cricket Stadium, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021 be referred to Budget Committee for consideration.

  A recorded vote was requested and carried as follows:

  Yea (8)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , and City Councillor Singh
  Absent (3)	Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Whillans, and Mayor Patrick Brown

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement to Hayford Holdings Inc. for the Development of Park Block 63 and Valley Block 69

• CW471-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement to Hayford Holdings Inc. for the Development of  Park Block 63 and Valley Block 69, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #215860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $230,662 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

  Carried

10.2.3

Staff Report re: 2021 Funding Request – Volunteer Mississauga Brampton Caledon (Volunteer MBC)

The following motion was considered.

• CW472-2021

  That the report titled: 2021 Funding Request – Volunteer Mississauga Brampton Caledon (Volunteer MBC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be referred to the City Council Meeting of October 20, 2021.

  Carried

10.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Asset Naming – Recommended Location for Northrup Park

• CW473-2021

  1. That the report titled: Asset Naming – Recommended Location for Northrup Park, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, be received;

  2. That the administratively-named Northampton Park (Northampton Drive, Ward 7) be permanently named Northrup Park; and

  3. That, upon successful completion of the public commenting period, staff be directed to erect appropriate park signage and undertake notifications for addressing, mapping, operations and emergency services regarding the new park name.

  Carried

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - September 16, 2021

• CW474-2021

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, Recommendations BCS0-2021 to BCS0-2021, be approved as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  BCS013-2021
  That the agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, be approved, as published and circulated.

  BCS014-2021
  That the Delegation from Richard Miller, Founder, Keep 6ix, Rachel Xyminis-Chen, Director of Programs & Community Culture, Keep 6ix, and Hubert Hultz, Peel Regional Police, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, re: Gangs 4 Tuition Program, be received.

  BCS015-2021
  That the presentation by Gloria Ruiz, Coordinator, and Tristan Costa, Planner I, to the Community Safety Advisory Committee meeting of September 16, 2021, re: Nurturing Neighbourhoods Update be received.

  BCS016-2021
  That the Delegation from Alexandra Hopkins, Business Professional Women Brampton, and Geraldine Esemezie, Business Professional Women Brampton, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, re: (BPW) Brampton Resolution To Increase Options Available To Victims Of Domestic Violence to Live Safely In Their Community, be received

  BCS017-2021
  That the Delegation from Imran Hasan, Chair, Peel Crime Stoppers, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, re: Crime Stoppers and Partnering with the City, be received

  BCS018-2021
  That the Verbal Update from Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, re: Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program for Brampton, be received

  BCS019-2021
  That the compendium of Background Information, re: City of Brampton Traffic Information and Countermeasures, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of September 16, 2021, be received

  BCS020-2021
  That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

10.3.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Fortini re. Updates on Howden Recreation Centre and Victoria Park Arena

The following motion was considered.

• CW475-2021

  That Item 10.3.2 - Discussion at the request of Councillor Fortini re Howden Recreation Centre and Victoria Park Arena, be deferred to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 27, 2021.

  Carried

10.3.3

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Fortini re. Knightsbridge Seniors Centre

Regional Councillor Fortini advised Committee that seniors have expressed concerns regarding rentals costs at the Knightsbridge Seniors Centre and requested that staff review this matter to determine if any assistance could be provided.

In addition, Councillor Fortini raised concerns regarding the condition of the centre, particularly the roof, which appears to require repairs.

Staff advised these issues would be investigated, and added that steps to repair the roof are currently underway.

10.4

Correspondence

Nil

10.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

10.6

Public Question Period

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

11.

Legislative Services Section

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

11.2

Reports

Nil

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

^ Minutes - Vehicle for Hire Advisory Committee - September 21, 2021

• CW476-2021

  That the Minutes of the Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 13, 2021, Recommendations VAC001-2021 to VAC006-2021 be approved as published and circulated.
  
  

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  VAC001-2021
  That the agenda for the Vehicle-For-Hire Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2021 be approved, as amended to add the following item:
     7.3    Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Inactive Taxi Plates 

  VAC002-2021
  That the presentation by Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Vehicle-For-Hire Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 2021, re: Vehicle-For-Hire Advisory Committee Orientation, be received.

  VAC003-2021
  That Mandeep Dhaliwal and Joan John, Committee Members, be appointed to the position of Co-Chairs of the Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 14, 2022.

  VAC004-2021
  That the discussion item re: Accessible Taxicab Pick-up and Drop-off Area on Central Park Drive, to the Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee meeting of September 21, 2021, be received.

  VAC005-2021
  That the discussion item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Inactive Taxi Plates, to the Vehicle-for-Hire Advisory Committee meeting of September 21, 2021, be received.

  VAC006-2021
  That the Vehicle-For-Hire Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.

  
  

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Regional Councillor Fortini re. Cannabis Licensing

In response to questions from Regional Councillor Fortini, P. Fay, City Clerk, provided information on the current number of licensed cannabis establishments in Brampton, and advised that the City does not have the authority to regulate or limit the number of licenses issued. Mr. Fay added that the AGCO approves the applications and considers public interest and concerns.

11.4

Correspondence

Nil

11.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

11.6

Public Question Period

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

12.

Economic Development Section

12.1

Staff Presentations

12.1.1

Staff Presentation re: Innovation District Partner Results

Dealt with under Item 6.2 - Recommendation CW454-2021

12.2

Reports

Nil

12.3

Other/New Business

Nil

12.4

Correspondence

Nil

12.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

12.6

Public Question Period

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

13.

Referred Matters List

Nil

14.

Public Question Period

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

15.

Closed Session

Item 15.4 was approved under Consent. See Recommendations CW452-2021 and CW478-2021.

Note: There was Committee consensus to move into Closed Session immediately following first recess.

• CW477-2021

  That Committee proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

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

  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction carried on to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

  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.

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

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

  Carried

  In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  15.1 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received and direction was given to staff.

  15.2 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received and direction was given to staff.

  15.3 – This item was considered by Committee in Closed Session, information was received and direction was given to staff.

  15.4 – This item was approved on consent and therefore was not discussed in closed session. A public motion arising from this report is noted below (See Recommendation CW478-2021)

  
  

• The following motion was considered pursuant to Item 15.4.

  CW478-2021

  That a by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering to execute such agreements, documents and instruments necessary to effect the release and disposal of the City’s easement interest over Part 8 on Plan 43R-16575, Brampton being part of PIN 14022-0226 (LT) to the owner of such lands subject to the easement and municipally known as 400 and 420 Parkhurst Square, at fair market value, said agreements, documents and instruments to be on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

  Carried

15.1

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

15.2

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

15.3

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

15.4

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

16.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW479-2021

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried