Minutes

Committee of Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 3:30 P.m.

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

Members Present:

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

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
• Jayne Holmes, Acting Commissioner, Public Works & Engineering
• Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
• Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit
• Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
• 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 9:33 a.m. and adjourned at 2:15 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: Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente, Councillor Whillans, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Williams, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Singh, Councillor Dhillon

Members absent during roll call: Nil

Notes:

City Councillor Whillans was absent from the meeting from 10:54 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. for other municipal business

City Councillor Williams was absent from the meeting from 12:49 p.m. to 1:21 p.m. for other municipal business

2.

Approval of Agenda

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

The following motion was considered.

• CW001-2021

  That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021 be approved as amended, as follows:

  To Add:
  9.3.3. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Access to Corporate Accounts

  10.3.4. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini re: Goreway Drive Widening

  11.3.4. Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Request for Support for the Tamil Community in Brampton

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Consent

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

(9.2.2, 9.2.5, 9.2.6, 9.3.1, 9.4.1, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 9.4.4, 10.2.3, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.3.1)

The following items were added to consent: 9.2.2, 9.4.1, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 9.4.4, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3

5.

Announcements

Nil

6.

Government Relations Matters

6.1

Staff Report re: Government Relations Matters

B. Lucas, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation on Government Relations Matters, which included updates on Regional, Provincial and Federal Government matters, and the 2021 AMO and FCM virtual annual conferences.

Committee discussion took place regarding advocacy on Council priorities, and the Regional budget deliberations, as follows:

• Equity and fairness for Brampton in Regional budget allocations
• Request that staff: review the Regional budget and assist Regional Council Members in developing a strategy that aligns with the City’s efforts to lessen the burden on the taxpayer; identify areas for cost savings and efficiencies (e.g. Peel Regional Police budget); and, prepare suggested motions to be introduced during the Regional budget deliberations

Item 8.3.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

A motion was introduced regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ recommendations for a green and inclusive economic recovery (Building Back Better Together).

The following motions were considered.

• CW002-2021

  That the report titled: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received.

  Carried
• CW003-2021

  Whereas Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on municipalities as the order of government closest to the places where people live, work, thrive and struggle;

  And whereas, Canada’s federal-municipal partnership is supporting Canadians through this pandemic by: delivering rapid housing solutions for vulnerable Canadians, expanding federal funding to bring reliable internet to rural Canadians, and keeping vital municipal services running strong through the Safe Restart Agreement;

  And whereas, the pandemic has exposed longstanding inequalities and the need for a recovery that builds on our federal-municipal partnership to create jobs, promote inclusion and increase resilience to the next threat, whether it’s a virus or climate change;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the City of Brampton endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ recommendations for a green and inclusive economic recovery, Building back better together, which empowers local leaders to deliver results for Canadians on the ground while continuing to protect the frontline services they rely on, including:
  • Building an inclusive recovery—where we create jobs and promote equality, by urgently scaling up the new Rapid Housing Initiative to end chronic homelessness in Canada, growing our affordable housing supply to prevent the flow into homelessness, and investing in community, cultural and recreational infrastructure to promote social inclusion;
  • Building a green recovery that creates jobs and moves Canada closer to a net-zero emissions economy, by continuing to invest in efficient public transit, scaling up proven local initiatives that reduce GHG emissions and build communities’ resilience to climate change; and
  • Building a resilient partnership that matches our modern role in supporting Canadians and our economy, by ensuring municipal operating support continues as COVID-19 impacts stretch through 2021, directly empowering rural communities through new investments in rural transportation and housing, and doubling the federal Gas Tax Fund allocation over three years through a new Municipal Economic Recovery Fund;

  And further that staff report back and identify opportunities to align, integrate and provide specific examples of how FCMs Building Back Better Together supports advancing Brampton’s priorities through the Municipal Economic Recovery Fund; inclusive and green recovery lenses;

  And further that staff together with the elected FCM Board Member from Brampton, engage with FCM to ensure that specific examples are highlighted and promoted by FCM through their ongoing advocacy;

  And further, that copies of this resolution be sent to Peel-area MPs, MPPs and FCM.

  Yea (10)	Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	City Councillor Whillans

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.2

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

Mayor Brown provided an update on the COVID-19 Emergency, which included the following:

• Active isolation centres in Brampton
• Advocacy campaign for paid sick days
• Positivity rate in Peel Region
• Vaccine supply and distribution process

Committee discussion took place with respect to the need to enhance COVID-19 communications to Peel Region residents.

The following motions were considered.

• CW004-2021

  That the update from Mayor P. Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received.

  Carried
• CW005-2021

  Whereas, Peel Public Health’s latest Weekly Epidemiological Update states that there are 44,652 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 that have been reported in Peel Region

  Whereas, there have been 475 deaths among these confirmed cases that reflects the serious nature of this virus.

  Whereas, the Provincial Government has declared a 2nd State of Emergency, and implemented related stay-at-home orders due to increasing case counts province-wide.

  Whereas, Peel Region’s weekly incidence rate is higher than the ones being reported by all 34 of Ontario’s public health units.

  Whereas, Peel area hospitals have already transferred patients hours away for care in a bid to free up capacity to treat people suffering from COVID-19 but remain on the brink of catastrophe.

  Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Region, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon, partner, in alignment with advice from Peel Public Health, and invest in a significant joint communications campaign to residents of Peel Region, of no less than $1,000,000 equally shared, and no less than a period of 6 weeks, with the express goals of:
  1.     Reducing the rapid increase of Peel Region’s case counts
  2.     Directing Residents to Stay Home based on new Provincial Orders
  3.     Pivot in messaging with a call to action to NGO’s, local influencers and News agencies.
  4.     Delivering opportunities and options to engage relevant Town, City, and Regional services, arts/religious/culture/cuisine and engagement opportunities from the safety of home
  5. Start a Regional tele-town hall with the heads of the four municipalities, all five Chief’s, medical officer of health, and representatives from Trillium and Osler health units, for the purpose to reach a wider audience with an emphasis on spreading the word not the virus.

  Yea (10)	Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	City Councillor Whillans

  Carried (10 to 0)

• Committee discussion took place with respect to the physical distancing challenges at outdoor skating rinks and the need to implement a mandatory mask / face covering policy at all outdoor skating rinks.

  A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

  Therefore be it resolved that under Brampton’s state of emergency, staff immediately implement and communicate a mandatory mask / face covering policy at all outdoor skating rinks operated by the City.

  Further Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Limited space available at outdoor skating rinks
  • The importance of keeping outdoor amenities open for the health and well-being of residents
  • Enforcement of the masking policy at outdoor skating rinks, including children, and discretion used by By-law Enforcement Officers
  • Approval and implementation of the proposed policy
    • P. Fay, City Clerk advised that the recommendations from this meeting are pending Council approval on January 27, 2021
    • Committee sought clarification regarding the possible use of "emergency powers" by the Mayor to implement the policy effective immediately 

  An amendment to the motion was introduced to add to the operative clause that the policy only apply to those over the age of 10 years.

  The motion, as amended, was considered as follows:

  CW006-2021

  Whereas the Province of Ontario has directed a grey-lockdown status for the City of Brampton, that restrict residents from leaving home unless for essential purposes to include exercise outdoors;

  Whereas the City of Brampton’s outdoor skating rinks have remained opened to allow opportunity for residents to be physically active for exercise, but with limited capacity and pre-registration requirements to control use and contact tracing;

  Whereas the two metre physical distancing rule has been encouraged since the beginning of this pandemic and throughout, as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19;

  Whereas scientific evidence has indicated that repeated, cumulative exposure to an individual or individuals with COVID-19 can, in certain instances, also lead to inoculation in the same manner as prolonged close contact (reference page 5:
  https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ncov/main/2020/09/covid-19-contact-tracing-risk-assessment.pdf?la=en)

  Whereas in cases where the two metre physical distancing protocol cannot be maintained, residents are asked to wear a mask to protect themselves and others from the spread of COVID-19;

  Whereas the Peel Medical Officer of Health has provided a recommendation that local municipalities consider extending mask and face covering mandates to outdoor activities where transmission risks exist, where more than simply transient passing contact might be occurring;

  Whereas limited capacity at outdoor skating rinks operated by the city does not guarantee that residents will maintain the two metre physical distancing rule;

  Therefore be it resolved that under Brampton’s state of emergency, staff immediately implement and communicate a mandatory mask / face covering policy, to apply to those over the age of 10 years, at all outdoor skating rinks operated by the City.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.

Public Delegations

7.1

Possible Delegations, re: Surplus Declaration of Municipal Lands: 

(a) Lease of Portion of lands located at 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West, Brampton (See Item 11.2.1)

(b) Long-term Ground Lease for a portion of the lands located at 8870 McLaughlin Road West, Brampton (Flower City Community Campus) (See Item 11.2.6)

Note: Public Notice regarding this matter was published on the City’s website on January 14, 2021.

In response to an inquiry from the Chair, P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no one expressed an interest in delegating Committee on this matter.

See Items 11.2.1 (Recommendation CW033-2021) and 11.2.6 (Recommendation CW037-2021)

7.2

Delegation from Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University, re: Police Cybercrime Training Centre

Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University, provided a presentation entitled "Briefing on a Proposal to Establish the Police Cybercrime Training Centre at Brampton". Mr. Finlay responded to questions from Committee regarding the opportunity and benefits of this proposal for Brampton.

The following motion was considered.

• CW007-2021

  That the delegation from Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Police Cybercrime Training Centre be received; and

  Whereas the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University has plans to open a National Police Cybercrime Training Centre, and has interest in establishing the Training Centre in the City of Brampton; and,

  Whereas The City of Brampton recognizes the value proposition, that Cyber Security provides in attracting new business’s and investment to the City

  Whereas Cybercrime is a rapidly growing threat in Canada affecting corporations, residents, and the public sector, and reported cybercrimes has increased by more than 100% between 2014 and 2018; and,

  Whereas the proposed National Police Cybercrime Training Centre in Brampton will expand on the training conducted by the Canadian Police College and allow collaboration between national, regional, and municipal law enforcement agencies to better address cybercrime as a growing threat; and,

  Whereas the Police Cybercrime Training Centre will act as a hub for law enforcement agencies allowing for collaboration and sharing of best practices among agencies, will develop advanced courses that will train officers nation wide to address new threats; and,

  Whereas opening a Police Cybercrime Training Centre will make Brampton the centre for Cybercrime training and an important addition to Brampton’s Innovation District

  Therefore Be It Resolved that the City of Brampton staff be directed to begin discussions with Ryerson University for a potential Police Cybercrime Training College within the municipality outlining The City of Brampton’s role in a possible partnership, identify what resources would be required, and report back to Council when appropriate.

  Yea (10)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Mayor Brown

  Carried (10 to 0)

7.3

Delegation from Carrie Parr, Brampton Resident, re: Naming a City Park after "Duncan" or "Norman Duncan" -  Pioneering Farming Family in Goreway Drive Area

Item 11.2.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Carrie Parr, Brampton Resident, provided information to Committee regarding the history of the Duncan family in Brampton, and requested that a park in the vicinity of Goreway Drive and Cottrelle Boulevard be named to commemorate the pioneering farming family that originally settled in this area. In addition, Ms. Parr requested that the names "Duncan Park" (first choice) or "Norman Duncan Park" (second choice) be considered. 

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• History of the Duncan family in Brampton
• Park naming policy and process
• Challenges with the name "Duncan Park" due to the use of "Duncan" on municipal streets and parks in this area

The following motion was considered.

• CW008-2021

  1. That the delegation from Carrie Parr, Brampton Resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Naming a City Park after "Duncan" or "Norman Duncan" - Pioneering Farming Family in Goreway Drive Area, be received; and

  2. That the report titled: Request for Park Naming – “Duncan” or “Norman Duncan” Park, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  3. That Duncan Park or Norman Duncan Park be approved and added to the City’s master list of park names for a future park and/or pathway/trail segment in the vicinity of Goreway Drive and Cottrelle Boulevard, to commemorate the pioneering farming family that originally settled in this area of the City.

  Carried

7.4

Delegation from Jillian McLeod, Family Advocate, Justice 4 Families (Road Safety Advocacy Group), re: Road Safety Matters Pertaining to the City of Brampton, in Relation to a Petition Being Presented to the House of Commons

Jillian McLeod, Family Advocate, Justice 4 Families (Road Safety Advocacy Group), provided information on the creation of Justice 4 Families and a petition which will be presented to the House of Commons calling for stricter laws and harsher penalties for impaired and dangerous driving offences. Ms. McLeod expressed concern and provided statistical information regarding road fatalities and driving charges in Peel Region, and highlighted the need to advocate for more funding for Peel Regional Police, and the importance of making Vision Zero a reality in Brampton. In addition, Ms. McLeod referenced the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee's recommendation (BCS017-2021) to establish a new sub-committee to address Road Safety matters.

Committee discussion on this matter included the implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras and Brampton's commitment to Vision Zero.

The following motion was considered.

• CW009-2021

  That the delegation from Jillian McLeod, Family Advocate, Justice 4 Families (Road Safety Advocacy Group), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Road Safety Matters Pertaining to the City of Brampton, in Relation to a Petition Being Presented to the House of Commons, be received.

  Carried

7.5

Delegation from Akeem Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder, and Randy Osei, Co-Founder, Atlas 365, re: Item 8.4.1 - Atlas 365 Announcement

Item 8.4.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Akeem Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder, and Randy Osei, Co-Founder, Atlas 365, advised Committee that Atlas 365 has secured a strategic partnership with Canxtra Inc., a multinational hemp processor, which will help bring economic opportunities to Brampton. They advised that there are many benefits of using hemp, and expressed their enthusiasm to start this work in Brampton. In addition, they extended thanks to the Brampton Board of Trade, Economic Development Office, Peel RIC Centre, Council and local Members of Parliament for their support.

Committee congratulated Mr. Gardner and Mr. Osei on their achievement and success, and acknowledged their previous delegation and work with hemp blocks. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW010-2021

  1. That the delegation from Akeem Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder, and Randy Osei, Co-Founder, Atlas 365, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Item 8.4.1 - Atlas 365 Announcement, be received; and

  2. That the correspondence provided by City Councillor Whillans, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Atlas 365 Announcement titled "Black Entrepreneurs Get Green, In A Majority White Cannabis Industry: Atlas365 Inc. Secures Oversubscribed Round for New Portfolio Company: Canurta Inc.", be received.

  Carried

7.6

Delegation from Alec Cloke, Ontario Dump Truck Industry Expert, re: Item 10.3.3 - Provincial Policies Related to Dump Trucks

Item 10.3.3 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Alec Cloke, Ontario Dump Truck Industry Expert, provided information to Committee regarding the dump truck industry in Ontario and expressed concern regarding the impact of new provincial regulations, which require dump trucks manufactured prior to 2011 to undergo expensive retrofits, operate at reduced capacity, or be taken off the road after 15 years of operation. Mr. Cloke advised that older trucks should be grandfathered under these new regulations and outlined the impact this has on the industry. He further advised that requests to meet with the Minister of Transportation have been denied, and requested that Council forward a request to the Minister to meet with those affected by the new regulations.

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore be it resolved that:
1. City of Brampton urge the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Government of Ontario to halt enforcement measures, review the regulations, and work with the ODTA to address these issues and work toward viable solutions; and
2. The Mayor of Brampton write a letter to the Minister of Transportation on behalf of Council.

Amendments to clause 1 of the motion were introduced and accepted by the mover to read as follows:

1. The City of Brampton urge the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Government of Ontario to work with the ODTA to address issues regarding SPIF-compliant axle legislation and work toward viable solutions;

Committee discussion took place with respect to the motion, the lifespan of dump trucks, and the impact of the SPIF-compliant axle legislation on the dump truck industry, including the financial impact on owners/operators.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

• CW011-2021

  That the delegation from Alec Cloke, Ontario Dump Truck Industry Expert, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Item 10.3.3 - Provincial Policies Related to Dump Trucks, be received; and

  Whereas, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Safe, Productive, Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) (413/05) regulations that took effect Jan 1, 2021 require dump trucks manufactured prior to 2011 to undergo expensive retrofits (costing up to $40,000); operate at significantly reduced capacity, or be taken off the road after 15 years of operation.

  Whereas, the regulations only apply to four specific categories of trucks, used mainly in the construction industry: concrete trucks, water trucks, fuel trailers, and dump trucks.

  Whereas, the average lifespan of a dump truck is 20-25 years, and accommodations have been made to permit other impacted trucks (noted above) to operate for 20 to 25 years i.e their full life span.

  Whereas, only dump trucks have not been accommodated to permit operation for their full life span i.e 20-25 years.

  Whereas, there is no threat to public safety from older (non-retrofitted) dump trucks, but rather the regulations are mainly designed to reduce wear and tear on roads and infrastructure i.e. promote infrastructure safety and save costs.

  Whereas, the announcement of these measures’ effect date was made a little over a year ago in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, however notifications to operators were only sent by the Ministry of Transportation very recently.

  Whereas, requests for meetings and information by drivers, owner/operators and ODTA were delayed and denied by the Ministry of Transportation.

  Whereas, the Ministry of Transportation entered into an agreement in 2016 that no policy would move forward without industry consensus.

  Whereas, that agreement has not been honoured and no meaningful communication, consultation or industry engagement has taken place.

  Whereas, dump truck drivers are essential workers who help build our roads, hospitals, critical infrastructure and housing.

  Whereas, workers in this industry have already been hit hard by the pandemic suffering at least a 25% reduction in work and income.

  Whereas, it is not feasible for dump truck drivers and operators to invest up to $40,000 (plus one week off the road) to undergo retrofits on trucks that are only 15 years old.

  Whereas, operating at significantly reduced capacity is not economically viable for these small business owner/operators as it will result in approximately a one third reduced capacity.

  Whereas, dump trucks that are not able to operate at full capacity will not be able to fulfill their existing contractual obligations, gain future work, or be hired for jobs.

  Whereas, dump truck drivers and operators have already invested $250,000 to $350,000 in their trucks with the expectation that they will be able to operate them for the full life span of the truck.

  Whereas, the dump truck owners and operators that are hardest hit by these regulations, are those with the oldest trucks and are among the most vulnerable in the industry.

  Whereas, enforcement actions have commenced and many operators have already been turned away from job sites, unable to fulfill contracts, or have been ticketed up to $1000.

  Whereas, adding additional years of operation time/permits would address this issue and essentially allow the older trucks to be grandfathered/used for their full life span.

  Whereas, these regulations will disrupt the industry resulting in delays, longer build times, higher costs that will ultimately be passed down to consumers and taxpayers.

  Whereas, many Brampton families rely on this income as small business operators generate jobs for drivers, and create other spin off jobs that also benefit the economy.

  Whereas, Brampton is a transportation hub that relies on this vital industry for economic well being of its citizens and businesses.

  Whereas, dump truck drivers and operators deserve to be heard, consulted, have their valid concerns addressed and be treated with overall dignity and respect

  Whereas, The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) is calling on the Government of Ontario to review these measures and work to find a solution.

  Therefore be it resolved that:
  1. The City of Brampton urge the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Government of Ontario to work with the ODTA to address issues regarding SPIF-compliant axle legislation and work toward viable solutions; and
  2. The Mayor of Brampton write a letter to the Minister of Transportation on behalf of Council.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

8.

Economic Development and Culture Section

(Regional Councillor P. Vicente, Vice-Chair)

8.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

8.2

Reports

Nil

8.3

Other/New Business

8.3.1

Notice of Motion by Regional Councillor Santos re: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Recommendations for a Green and Inclusive Economic Recovery

Dealt with under Item 6.1 - Recommendation CW003-2021

8.4

Correspondence

8.4.1

Correspondence provided by City Councillor Whillans, re: Atlas 365 Announcement titled "Black Entrepreneurs Get Green, In A Majority White Cannabis Industry: Atlas365 Inc. Secures Oversubscribed Round for New Portfolio Company: Canurta Inc."

Dealt with under Item 7.5 - Recommendation CW010-2021

8.5

Councillors Question Period

Nil

8.6

Public Question Period

5 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made under this section)

During the meeting, the public may submit questions regarding recommendations made at the meeting via email to the City Clerk at [email protected], to be introduced during the Public Question Period section of the meeting.

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

9.

Corporate Services Section

(City Councillor H. Singh, Chair; Regional Councillor R. Santos, Vice-Chair)

9.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

9.2

Reports

9.2.1

Staff Report re: Consent Motion Approval Methodology at Council and Committee Meetings (RM 69/2020)

The following motion was considered.

• CW012-2021

  That the report titled: Consent Motion Approval Methodology at Council and Committee Meetings (RM 69/2020), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Corporate Events Listing 2021

• CW013-2021

  1. That the report titled: Corporate Events Listing 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received;

  2. That, the Citizens Awards Recipients 2019 be deferred and recognized in 2021 in addition to the Citizens Awards Recipients 2020; and

  3. That the Corporate Events Listing 2021 be approved.

  Carried

9.2.3

Staff Report re: Important and Commemorative Dates and Destination Bus Signage 2021

During consideration of the subject report, an amendment to clause 3 of the staff recommendations was introduced to add "Happy Black History Month" to the list of 2021 Cultural Expressions for Brampton Transit Bus Destination Signage.

The motion was considered as follows.

• CW014-2021

  1. That the report titled: Important and Commemorative Dates and Destination Bus Signage 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That Council approve the proposed 2021 Commemorative Dates Listing and recommended tactics (Appendix A); and,

  3. That Council approve the proposed 2021 Cultural Expressions for Brampton Transit Bus Destination Signage (Appendix B) and that “Happy Black History Month” be added to the list.

  Carried

9.2.4

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Multi-functional Print Services, Print Shop Print Services and Printing as a Service - Specialized

Committee consideration of the subject report included the need and use for 3D laser cutting services, updates to existing print equipment, and the proposed contract length and value.

In response to questions from Committee, staff clarified that there is no change to the existing service model, and advised that specialized printing services has been added to the RFP.

The following motion was considered.

• CW015-2021

  That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement – Multi-Functional Print Services, Print Shop Printing Services and Printing as a Service – Specialized, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be deferred to the next Committee of Council Meeting on February 3, 2021.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.2.5

^ Staff Report re: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2021

• CW016-2021

  1. That the report titled: Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and,

  2. That the City of Brampton consents to a by-law delegating the upper tier tax ratio setting authority within the Region of Peel to the lower-tier municipalities and to a continuation of the apportionment methodology in place for the 2020 tax year; and,

  3. That a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region of Peel before March 1, 2021.

  Carried

9.2.6

^ Staff Report re: Status of General Accounts Receivable

• CW017-2021

  That the report titled: Status of General Accounts Receivable, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.2.7

Staff Report re: Email, Files and Meeting Platforms

The following motion was considered.

• CW018-2021

  That the report titled: Email, Files and Meeting Platforms, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received.

  Carried

9.3

Other/New Business

9.3.1

^ Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - December 8, 2020

• CW019-2021

  That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, Recommendations AAC015-2020 to AAC020-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  AAC015-2020

  That the Agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020 be approved as published.

  AAC016-2020

  That the presentation by Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit, and Scott Gillner, Senior Policy Advisor, Transit, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020, re: Brampton Transit Update be received.

  AAC017-2020

  1. That the report by Teresa Olsen, Deputy Clerk, Administrative Services and Elections, re: Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Program – City of Brampton Facilities, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020, be received.

  AAC018-2020

  1. That the report by Sylvia Ingham, Access and Inclusion Clerk, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020, re: Accessibility Awards Program – Amendments to Nomination and Recognition Procedures, be received; and
  2. That the Accessibility Awards Program established in 2017, be amended to include the following updates:

  • a new Award category be established for “Accessible Programs & Initiatives”, open to individuals, community groups and businesses;
  • self-nominations be permitted;
  • employees and Members of Council be eligible to submit nominations for the Award categories as long as they have no involvement in the review or selection process;
  • award recipients be invited to a Committee of Council or Council meeting in June annually, during National AccessAbility Week, for a presentation of the awards; and
  • all nominees for each category be recognized with a certificate signed by the Mayor.

  AAC019-2020

  That the update by Ryan Maiss, Accessible Enforcement Officer, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020, re: Accessible Enforcement Parking Q1-Q4 2020 be received. 

  AAC020-2020

  That Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on March 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. 

  
  

9.3.2

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Openness and Accountability

Regional Councillor Medeiros outlined the need to improve openness and accountability at the City, and requested that an organizational chart with staff contact information be published on the City's website for public access.

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore Be It Resolved that staff report back to council before the end of Q2 with a strategy to publish the City of Brampton’s organizational chart, including each employee’s title and relevant contact information (email or phone), and identify any considerations for employees which cannot be published for reasons such as nature of their position, confidentiality, etc.

An amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover to add that staff consult with City labour associations in this regard.

The motion was considered as follows:

• CW020-2021

  Whereas The City of Brampton has committed to being an open and transparent municipality; and,

  Whereas The City of Brampton has a responsibility to its residents and businesses as taxpayers to be open and transparent; and,

  Whereas the Provincial Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada publicly list their employees and contact information (phone numbers) through search engines and departmental organization charts;

  Whereas the City of Brampton organizational chart is partially available and employee contact information is not made public;

  Therefore Be It Resolved that staff report back to council before the end of Q2 with a strategy to publish the City of Brampton’s organizational chart, including each employee’s title and relevant contact information (email or phone), consult with City labour associations and identify any considerations for employees which cannot be published for reasons such as nature of their position, confidentiality, etc.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

• Regional Councillor Medeiros addressed Committee with respect to the importance of transparency and accountability at the City, and making the GeoHub and available datasets more accessible and user-friendly.

  Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

  • Perception regarding the reorganization of the FOI Office under the Office of the CAO
    • It was noted that in most municipalities, FOI is a function of the City Clerk's Office
  • Suggestion that regular Tele Town Halls with the Mayor be scheduled to discuss City issues

  The following motion was considered.

  CW021-2021

  Whereas, the 2018-2022 Term of Council is committed to a key priority of being a Well-Run City.

  Whereas, customer service and making City services more readily accessible and user-friendly is a priority for City staff and Members of Council.

  Whereas, The Brampton GeoHub is a platform that features initiative driven tools that help grow transparency and foster innovation everywhere, providing open data, and tools to visualize it.

  Therefore be it resolved, that the City’s Information Technology Division examine opportunities and tools to make the GeoHub and available datasets more user-friendly and customer-centric; and,

  Further, that the Strategic Communications division explore opportunities to increase promotion of, and successful 3rd party uses of, the GeoHub website, and available tools and data.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.3.3

Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Access to Corporate Accounts

Committee discussion took place with respect to the issue of Councillors' accounts being impersonated on social media. Discussions included the following:

• Impact of social media impersonations on Councillors' contacts/constituents
• Indication from staff that Peel Regional Police is actively investigating this issue 
• Value and cost of retaining professional services to address this issue
• Concern that professional services were retained without Council's consideration
• Clarification from staff that Councillors may opt out of receiving these services
• Suggestion that only corporate accounts be protected (not personal accounts)
• Expression of thanks to IT staff and Peel Regional Police for their efforts to address this issue 
• Request that staff contact social media account providers to request they undertake verification of all Councillor corporate accounts 

A point of order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi. The Chair gave leave for the point of order. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Regional Councillor Palleschi advised that staff have advised that Councillors are not required to use these services to protect their accounts.  

J. Ellis, Program Manager, IT, clarified that the service provider will monitor Councillors' accounts to ensure they are not duplicated and that accounts will not be accessed. 

The following motions were considered.

• CW022-2021

  That staff be directed to communicate with social media account providers (Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram) to request they undertake verification of all Brampton Councillor accounts for legitimacy, and report back to a future meeting thereon.

  Carried
• CW023-2021

  That the following motion be referred to the January 27, 2021 Council meeting:

  That should a Councillor desire monitoring of a personal account, that monitoring costs be attributed to the individual councillor budget account.

  Carried

9.4

Correspondence

9.4.1

^ Correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair & CEO, Regional Municipality of Peel, dated December 14, 2020, re: Federal and Provincial Support for Adequate Paid Sick Day Benefits

• CW024-2021

  That the correspondence from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair & CEO, Regional Municipality of Peel, dated December 14, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Federal and Provincial Support for Adequate Paid Sick Day Benefits, be received.

  Carried

9.4.2

^ Correspondence from Terry Miller, President, Brampton CARP, dated January 4, 2021, re: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Seniors

• CW025-2021

  That the correspondence from Terry Miller, President, Brampton CARP, dated January 4, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Seniors, be received.

  Carried

9.4.3

^ Correspondence from Regional Chair Nando Iannicca to Minister Steve Clark, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 23, 2020, re: Change to the Composition of Regional Council

• CW026-2021

  That the correspondence from Regional Chair Nando Iannicca to Minister Steve Clark, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 23, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Change to the Composition of Regional Council, be received.

  Carried

9.4.4

^ Correspondence from Nation Cheong, VP Community Opportunities and Mobilization, United Way Greater Toronto, dated January 19, 2021, re: Item 6.2 - Adequate Paid Emergency Leave

• CW027-2021

  That the correspondence from Nation Cheong, VP Community Opportunities and Mobilization, United Way Greater Toronto, dated January 19, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, re: Item 6.2 - Adequate Paid Emergency Leave, 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, read the following question received from Chris Drew:

"To Councillor Medeiros, is part of the rationale for open data to make it more publicly accessible and easier to navigate and are there best practices from AMO and FCM Brampton can refer to?"

Regional Councillor Medeiros thanked Mr. Drew for the suggestion to review best practices from AMO and FCM, and advised that the intent of the recommendation (CW021-2021) is to make the GeoHub and available datasets more user-friendly and customer-centric.

• At this time in the meeting, the following motion was considered and lost.

  CW028-2021

  That the Committee of Council do now recess to reconvene at 2:15 p.m.

  Yea (4)	Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, and City Councillor Singh
  Nay (6)	Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , and Regional Councillor Fortini
  Absent (1)	Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Lost (4 to 6)

10.

Public Works and Engineering Section

(Regional Councillor P. Vicente, Chair; Regional Councillor P. Fortini, Vice-Chair)

10.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement – Hiring of a General Contractor for the Construction of Fire Station 214 and Peel Regional Paramedic Service Satellite Station at 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West - Ward 5

Note:  Item 10.2.1 was inadvertently omitted from consideration during the January 20, 2021 Committee meeting. The staff report and recommendations will be considered at the January 27, 2021 Council meeting.

10.2.2

Staff Report re: Begin Procurement Report - Janitorial Services for various facilities for a two (2) year period (File ACX.JS)

The following motion was considered.

• CW029-2021

  1. That the report titled: Begin Procurement Report – Janitorial Services for various Facilities for a two (2) year period (File ACX.JS), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for Janitorial Services for various Facilities for a two (2) year period.

  Carried

10.2.3

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

• CW030-2021

  1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 - Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 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

10.3

Other/New Business

10.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council - December 3, 2020

• CW031-2021

  That the Minutes of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 3, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, Recommendations SC050-2020 to SC052-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  SC050-2020

  That the Agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 3, 2020, be approved as published. 

  SC051-2020

  1. That the Site Inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 3, 2020, re: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School, 550 North Park Drive - Ward 7 be received; and
  2. That in an effort to encourage Active Transportation to and from school, the Principal be requested contact the school’s designated Peel Health Nurse to participate in the School Travel Plan Program in Peel;
  3. That the Supervisor of the Crossing Guards be requested to:

  • Relocate the school crossing to the intersection of North Park Drive and Nasmith Street/Norma Crescent and place one crossing guard at the intersection to cross the north and east legs
  • Provide necessary training at the new school crossing to educate the pedestrians on how to cross safely at a signalized crossing
  • Provide the school principal with safety information regarding crossing at signalized intersections to share with student population

  4. That the Senior Manager of Traffic Services be requested to:

  • Remove the lines and signage at the existing crosswalk
  • Review the signal timings at the intersection to ensure there is sufficient time for students from K-5 to cross safely;

  5. That the Principal be requested to advise the school population of the new crosswalk location at North Park Drive and Nasmith Street/Norma Crescent and also to encourage and educate them on safety at a signalized intersection.

  SC052-2020

  That Committee do now adjourn to meet again on January 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

  
  

10.3.2

^ Minutes - Environment Advisory Committee - December 8, 2020

• CW032-2021

  That the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, Recommendations EAC023-2020 to EAC030-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  EAC023-2020

  That the agenda for the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 be approved as amended to re-order the agenda to deal with the items under section 8 (Other/New Business) immediately following section 4 (Previous Minutes). 

  EAC024-2020

  1. That the delegation from Alice Casselman, Founder/President, ACER (Association for Canadian Educational Resources), and Catherine Soplet, Founder/Lead Strategist, Building Up Our Neighbourhoods, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020, re: Project Crossroads Urban Reforestation Activities be received; and
  2. That the delegation's requests be referred to staff for review and consideration.

  EAC025-2020

  1. That the presentation by Shannon Logan, Senior Program Manager of Sustainable Neighbourhoods, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 re: Bramalea Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) Action Plan be received;
  2. That the Environment Advisory Committee support the establishment of the Bramalea SNAP and endorse the proposed Bramalea SNAP Action Plan; and
  3. That TRCA and City staff provide a presentation regarding the Bramalea SNAP Action Plan to Committee of Council.

  EAC026-2020

  1. That the presentation by Stavroula Kassaris, Environmental Planner, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 re: Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan Action Plan and Metric Refresh Plan be received;
  2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee support the Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan Action Plan and Metric Refresh; and
  3. That City staff provide a presentation regarding the Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan Action Plan and Metric Refresh to Committee of Council.

  EAC027-2020

  That the presentation by Alex Taranu, Senior Advisor, Public Works and Engineering, to the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 re: Riverwalk Area Urban Design Master Plan be received.

  EAC028-2020

  That Akeem Gardner and Davika Misir be selected to represent the Environment Advisory Committee on the Official Plan Review Community Leaders Advisory Group.

  EAC029-2020

  That, it is the position of the Environment Advisory Committee, that the City of Brampton communicate to the Province of Ontario that it does not support Schedule 6 (Conservation Authorities Act) and Schedule 8 (Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994) of Bill 229 (Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020), due to the negative impact on the protection of Ontario's environment.

  EAC030-2020

  That the Environment Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

10.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Provincial Policies Related to Dump Trucks

*(See Item 7.6)

Dealt with under Item 7.6 - Recommendation CW011-2021

10.3.4

Discussion at the request of  Regional Councillor Fortini re: Goreway Drive Widening 

This item was withdrawn by Regional Councillor Fortini.

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

11.

Community Services Section

(Regional Councillor R. Santos, Chair; City Councillor C. Williams, Vice-Chair)

11.1

Staff Presentations

Nil

11.2

Reports

11.2.1

^ Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration for Lease of a Portion of 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West - Ward 5

• CW033-2021

  1. That the report titled: Surplus Declaration for Lease of a Portion of 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West - Ward 5, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to declare surplus to the City’s requirements a portion of the City’s lands, comprising of an area of approximately 266 m², municipally known as 917 and 927 Bovaird Drive West, identified as part of PINs 14095-0005 and 14095-0006.

  Carried

11.2.2

^ Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of LIV Communities Landmart Phase 2 Park Block 118 - Ward 6

• CW034-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for the Development of LIV Communities Landmart Phase 2 Park Block 118 - Ward 6, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #215860 – Park Blocks in the amount of $1,250,508 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

  Carried

11.2.3

^ Staff Report re: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursements for Parkland Over Dedication for a Neighbourhood Park - Ward 6

• CW035-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment: Developer Reimbursements for Parkland Over Dedication for a Neighbourhood Park - Ward 6, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project # 216760-001 – Park Land Over Dedication & Opportunity Purchases in the amount of $4,768,168 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #2 – CIL Parkland.

  Carried

11.2.4

^ Staff Report re: Request to Begin Procurement for Miscellaneous Parks Construction at Various Locations for a Three (3) Year Period

• CW036-2021

  1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement for Miscellaneous Parks Construction at Various Locations for a Three (3) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence procurement for Miscellaneous Parks Construction at various locations for a three (3) year period.

  Carried

11.2.5

Staff Report re: Request for Park Naming – “Duncan” or “Norman Duncan” Park

Dealt with under Item 7.3 - Recommendation CW008-2021

11.2.6

Staff Report re: Surplus Declaration for a Long-Term Ground Lease for a Portion of the Lands Located at 8870 McLaughlin Road West, Brampton (Flower City Community Campus) - Ward 4

The following motion was considered.

• CW037-2021

  1. That the report titled: Surplus Declaration for a Long-Term Ground Lease for a Portion of the Lands Located at 8870 McLaughlin Road West, Brampton (Flower City Community Campus) - Ward 4, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, be received; and

  2. That a by-law be passed to declare surplus to the City’s requirements the City’s lands, a portion comprising of an area of approximately five (5) acres, municipally known as part of 8870 McLaughlin Road West, Brampton, for a long-term ground lease(s), identified as Part of PIN 14071-2654.

  Carried

11.3

Other/New Business

11.3.1

^ Minutes - Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee - December 10, 2020

• CW038-2021

  That the Minutes of the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 10, 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of January 20, 2021, Recommendations BCS015-2020 to BCS022-2020 be approved, as published and circulated.

  Carried

  The recommendations were approved as follows:

  BCS015-2020

  That the Agenda for the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 10, 2020, be approved as published and circulated. 

  BCS016-2020

  That the delegation by Jillian McLeod, Family Advocate, Justice 4 Families (Road Safety Advocacy Group), re: Road Safety Matters Pertaining to the City of Brampton, in Relation to a Petition Being Presented to the House of Commons, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 10, 2020, be received, and that she be invited to attend the Committee of Council meeting on January 20, 2021, to delegate to Committee and present her petition for Council consideration.  

  BCS017-2020

  That a new sub-committee, within the existing sub-committee framework, be established regarding Road Safety matters, comprised of interested members of the Community Safety Advisory Committee, and an invitation be extended to Sargent. Dhillon, Peel Regional Police, Inspector Danos, Peel Regional Police, and Jillian McLeod, Family Advocate, Justice 4 Families, to participate on the sub-committee. 

  BCS018-2020

  That the delegation by Sgt. Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police, and Inspector Peter Danos, Peel Regional Police, re: Road Safety in the City of Brampton, to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of December 10, 2020, be received. 

  BCS019-2020

  That the delegation from Jotvinder Sodhi, Sukhwinder Dhillon, Sukjot Naroo, Sukhvinder Samra, Paul Mann, Adele Mac, Ravi Minhas, Gurpreet Marwaha, Kulwinder Chhina, Syed Abbas, Mohammed Afzal, HOWA CRP Concerned Residents of Brampton, re: Public and Road Safety to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting be referred to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of March 25, 2021. 

  BCS020-2020

  That the Sub-Committee Updates re: Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Worksheets be referred to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee Meeting of March 25, 2021. 

  BCS021-2020

  That the discussion at the request of Razmin Said, Advisor, Community Safety, Fire and Emergency Services, re: Update On The Overall Year, Analysis Of The Worksheet Feedback And Next Steps be referred to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee of March 25, 2021. 

  BCS022-2020

  That the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.

  
  

11.3.2

Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: Naming a Street or Park after Iggy Kaneff

Mayor Brown provided background information on Iggy Kaneff and his significant contributions to the Brampton community.  He requested that a City street or park be named in honour of Mr. Kaneff.

The following motion was considered.

• CW039-2021

  That staff be requested to investigate the possible street or parking naming in honour of Iggy Kaneff, in consultation with appropriate family members, and report back to Council.

  Carried

11.3.3

Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Park, Facilities and Street Naming

Regional Councillor Fortini requested that staff review street and park naming policies in other municipalities and report back with possible amendments to improve the existing policy.

Committee consideration of this matter included a suggestion to review the policy to ensure it reflects the diversity of the City. 

The following motion was considered.

• CW040-2021

  That staff be requested to investigate park and street naming policies and processes in other municipalities, and report back with possible amendments to the policy to ensure the Brampton naming policy and process reflects the diversity of the City.

  Carried

11.3.4

Discussion at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros,  re: Request for Support for the Tamil Community in Brampton

Regional Councillor Medeiros provided information to Committee regarding recent events that occurred in Sri Lanka, whereby a Tamil memorial monument was destroyed at a university. Councillor Medeiros advised that Members of the Brampton Tamil community have expressed an interest in erecting a monument in Brampton, in dedication to the contributions of the Tamil community.

A motion was introduced with the following operative clause:

Therefore Be It Resolved that The City of Brampton work with the Brampton Tamil Seniors Association and the Brampton Tamil Association to locate a city park or facility to construct a monument

An amendment to the motion was introduced and accepted by the mover to add that staff also investigate potential funding contributions from federal and provincial government sources.

The following motion was considered.

• CW041-2021

  Whereas The City of Brampton is home to a diverse population deserving of recognition; and

  Whereas according to the 2016 census, Brampton is home to more than 4660 Tamils; and

  Whereas Brampton’s Tamil community has made significant contributions to the City of Brampton’s growth in the areas of business, arts, and culture; and

  Whereas by constructing a monument, the City of Brampton recognizes the contributions of the Tamil community and celebrates its rich culture;

  Therefore Be It Resolved that The City of Brampton work with the Brampton Tamil Seniors Association and the Brampton Tamil Association to locate a city park or facility to construct a monument; and

  That staff also investigate potential funding contributions from federal and provincial government sources.

  Yea (11)

  Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon

  Carried (11 to 0)

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 regarding decisions made under this section.

12.

Referred Matters List

Nil

13.

Public Question Period

Nil

14.

Closed Session

Nil

15.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered.

• CW042-2021

  That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried