Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor Patrick Brown,
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos,
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente ,
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi ,
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros ,
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini,
  • Regional Councillor G. Dhillon ,
  • City Councillor D. Whillans ,
  • City Councillor J. Bowman ,
  • City Councillor C. Williams ,
  • and City Councillor H. Singh

Note: The City Clerk will conduct a roll call at the start of the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. and recessed at 1:12 p.m. Council moved into Closed Session at 1:26 p.m. and recessed at 2:17 p.m. Council reconvened in Open Session at 2:25 p.m. and adjourned at 2:54 p.m.

As this meeting of Brampton City 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: Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Mayor Brown

Members absent during roll call: nil

  • C175-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be approved as amended:

    To add:

    6.3 f) Proclamation – Post Traumatic Stress Month – June 2021

    6.5 Announcement – 1984 Attack on Golden Temple Remembrance

    6.6 Announcement – Sahib Singh Rana named Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year

    8.1 Delegation from former Mayor Fennell re: Response to City's Formal Apology re: Southwest Quadrant RFP and the renaming of South Fletchers Sportsplex

    16.2 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: Re-establishing Downtown Office

    16.3 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: 215 Indigenous Children Mass Grave Site

    16.4 Discussion Item at the Request of Mayor Brown re: Endorsement of 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline

    16.5 Discussion at the Request of Regional Councillor Fortini re: 311 Calls

    16.6 Discussion at the Request of Regional Councillor Dhillon re: In-camera Meeting Protocol

    Carried

Published on the City's website on June 1, 2021

The following motion was considered.

  • C176-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Medeiros

    That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be adopted as published and circulated.

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, agenda items will no longer be pre-marked for Consent Motion approval. The Meeting Chair will review the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting to allow 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.

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

The following items marked with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by Council and were approved as part of the Consent Motion below: 10.4.1. 10.6.1, 12.1, 19.1 and 19.2

The Consent Motion was considered as follows.

  • C177-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

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

    10.4.1.

    1. That the report titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law to Remove a Holding (H) Provision – Koriak Urban Planning – Mattamy (Creditvalley) Limited – 64 Degrassi Cove Circle – Ward 5 (File OZS-2021-0001), to the Council meeting of June 2, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That By-law 120-2021 be passed to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004 as amended, as outlined in Appendix 2 of the report.

    10.6.1

    1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1892 – Orlando Corporation – South of Steeles Avenue and East of Heritage Road – Ward 6 (Planning References: T05W15.002 and 21T-00019B), to the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be received;

    2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1892 (the “Subdivision”) be accepted and assumed;

    3. That the Treasurer be authorized to release the securities held by the City; and,

    4. That By-law 122-2021 be passed to assume the following street and street widening block as shown on the Registered Plan 43M-1892 as part of the public highway system:

    Edgeware Road, Street Widening Block 12 to be part of Heritage Road

    12.1

    1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, to the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations CW264-2021 to CW289-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

    19.1 and 19.2

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

    19.1. Closed Session Minutes – City Council – May 19, 2021

    19.2. Note to File – Committee of Council – May 26, 2021

    Carried

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Fortini

Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, City Clerk's Office, Legislative Services, will make the announcement.

Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, provided a presentation on the City’s 2021 Accessibility Awards, a program which celebrates and recognizes a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, and announced the recipients of the 2021 Accessibility Awards, as follows:

Michelle McLeod – Community Member category

Kerry’s Place Autism Services – Community Organization or Not-For-Profit category

Frank Gasper, CSR Wealth Management – Brampton Business category

Michelle Buckland, EMBRACE – Accessibility Program/Initiative category

Regional Councillor Fortini, announcement sponsor, extended thanks to the award recipients and the City’s accessibility staff for their efforts toward an accessible and inclusive City.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brown and Councillor Fortini congratulated the 2021 Accessibility Award recipients.

Council Sponsor: City Councillor Williams

Angela Carter, Executive Director, Roots Community Services, will make the announcement.

Angela Carter, Executive Director, Roots Community Services, announced a pop-up vaccine clinic focussed on the Black, African and Carribbean communities in Peel, taking place at Bramalea Civic Centre until June 11, 2021.

Ms. Carter noted that the Black, African and Caribbean communities have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 disease. However, there is a slow uptake of the vaccine due to a number of factors such as fear and distrust of the healthcare system.

Ms. Carter asked Council Members to assist with promotion of the pop-up vaccine clinic, encouraging members of these communities to get vaccinated, and responded to questions from City Councillor Williams, announcement sponsor.

a) Bike Month – June 2021

b) Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week – June 7-13, 2021

c) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15, 2021

d) National Indigenous History Month – June 2021

e) Seniors Month – June 2021

f) Pride Month – June 2021

g) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Month - June 2021

Pauline Thornham, Co-Chair, Cycling Advisory Committee, will provide a response to the proclamation for Bike Month.  A copy of Ms. Thornham's presentation was published on the City's website on June 1, 2021.

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

Pauline Thornham, Co-Chair, Cycling Advisory Committee, provided a presentation in response to and support of the Bike Month proclamation.

City Councillor Whillans acknowledged that June 2021 marks the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Month, and requested that a proclamation be provided for the June 16, 2021 Council meeting.

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Dhillon 

Regional Councillor Dhillon announced the Remembrance for the 1984 Attack on the Golden Temple, and recognized members of the Sikh faith across Brampton who are remembering and grieving the loss of their family and community members.

Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Medeiros

Regional Councillor Dhillon, on behalf of Regional Councillor Medeiros, announced that Sahib Singh Rana was awarded the Canadian SME Business Magazine’s “Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year” award for 2020, and outlined Mr. Rana’s business achievements and his volunteerism in many charitable organizations, including Khalsa Aid.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Dhillon extended congratulations to Mr. Rana on this achievement.

Published on the City's website on June 1, 2021

Blaine Lucas, Acting Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information on Region of Peel, Provincial Government, Federal Government, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) matters.

Mr. Lucas responded to questions from Council on the following matters:

  • Status of Council’s requested meetings with MPs
  • delegations with Federal Ministers during the FCM Conference (as there is no formal process for these delegations, the City’s advocacy materials have been distributed to all Brampton MPs)
  • Green Municipal Fund – potential opportunities for funding
  • delegations with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing during the AMO Conference, and the inclusion of second units as a topic for this delegation

Jason Schmidt-Shoukri, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, and Alex Milojevic, General Manager, Transit, responded to questions from Council with respect to the Downtown Revitalization Plan and the LRT.

The following motion was considered.

  • C178-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Vicente
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Council agreed to vary the order of business and dealt with this item after announcements.

Former Mayor Susan Fennell accepted Council’s formal apology issued on May 19, 2021 relating to the Southwest Quadrant RFP matter, and extended thanks for the renaming of South Fletchers Sportplex in acknowledgement of her contributions to the City. She also acknowledged the efforts of each Member of Council during this current term.

Council thanked the former Mayor for her contributions to the City and graciousness in accepting the apology.

The following motion was considered.

  • C179-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Medeiros

    That the delegation from former Mayor Susan Fennell, re: Response to City's Formal Apology re: Southwest Quadrant RFP and the renaming of South Fletchers Sportsplex, to the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Mayor Brown provided an overview of matters raised and reported on during his press conference on this date (June 2, 2021) regarding the City’s response to the COVID-19 emergency, highlighting the need for additional supplies of second vaccine doses for Peel Region, in light of the prevalence of the Delta variant.

The following motion, to receive the Mayor’s update and request prioritization of the allocation of second doses to Brampton was considered.

  • C180-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    That the update from Mayor Brown re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Council Meeting of June 2, 2021, be received;

    That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, request the Provincial Government to prioritize the allocation of second doses to Brampton, given the concern for containment of the B.1.167 (Delta) variant in the hot spots of Toronto and Peel.

    Carried

Meeting Chairs:

City Councillor Bowman, Legislative Services Section

Regional Councillor Medeiros, Economic Development Section

City Councillor Singh, Corporate Services Section

Regional Councillor Vicente, Public Works and Engineering Section

Regional Councillor Santos, Community Services Section

To be approved

Published on the City's website on June 1, 2021

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C177-2021

The recommendations approved under the Consent resolution are as follows.

CW264-2021

That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021 be approved, as amended, as follows:

To add:

8.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Agenda Order

8.3.2. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Excessive Noise from Motor Vehicles

9.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Medeiros, re: Update on Cyber Security National Police Training College

CW265-2021

That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021 be approved as part of Consent: 10.2.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.4.1, 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.3.1, 15.1, 15.2

CW266-2021

1. That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received; and

2. That details of funding announcements and contributions from the Federal and Provincial Governments for Brampton projects and events be provided, cumulatively and with reference to related applications, in an annual report to Committee of Council.

CW267-2021

That the update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received.

CW268-2021

That the following delegations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: Increasing the Capacity of the City of Brampton's Vaccination Sites, be received:

1. Usha Srinivasan, Director, Ryerson Venture Zone

2. Joella Almeida, Co-founder and Head of Operations, MedEssist Ltd.

3. Nikita Mahajan, Clinical Operations Associate, MedEssist Ltd.

CW269-2021

That the delegation from Halim Mikhael, Owner and Co-Founder, Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Centre, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: Youth Apprenticeship Program, be received.

CW270-2021

That the delegation from Vijay Thomas, President, Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: ICCC Relationship with Brampton and Impact of COVID-19 on India, be received.

CW271-2021

That the delegation from Raghav Patel, Brampton resident, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: Traffic Congestion on Sandalwood Parkway, West of Highway 410, be received.

CW272-2021

That the delegation from Glenn McIntyre, President/General Manager, and Rob Beatty, VP Hockey Development, Brampton Hockey Inc., to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: Request for Home Rink at South Fletcher's Recreation Centre, be referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future Committee of Council meeting.

CW273-2021

That the order of the agenda for Committee of Council and Council meetings be altered to move Delegations ahead of the Government Relations Matters section, for a trial period of three months.

CW274-2021

Whereas, according to Section 75 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle;

Whereas, the act of modifying the exhaust system of a motor vehicle is not currently an offence under the HTA and as a result, muffler and auto-body shops continue to provide such services which allows individuals to modify cars that lead to unsafe vehicles;

Whereas, Peel Regional Police have been actively laying charges pursuant to Section 75 of the HTA against motor vehicle operators whose vehicles make excessive or unusual noise or produce excessive smoke from the muffler systems that have been modified;

Whereas, on October 28, 2019 the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 132, Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019 which in part sought to amend the HTA to include a new section, 75.1, that will make it an offence to tamper with motor vehicles by (a) removing, bypassing, defeating or rendering inoperative all or part of a motor vehicle’s emission control system or (b) modifying a motor or vehicle in any way that results in increased emissions from the level to which it was originally designed or certified by the manufacturer of the motor or vehicle;

Whereas, Section 75.1 of the HTA will also prohibit the sale of tampering devices that can create excessive noise or smoke on our streets and in our neighbourhoods;

Whereas, on December 10, 2019, Bill 132 received royal assent, however the Lieutenant Governor has not yet proclaimed Section 75.1 of the HTA despite more than a year having passed since the bill received was passed and received royal assent;

Whereas, on May 5, 2021 the City of Mississauga passed Resolution 0095-2021 in regard to Provincial action against noisemakers.

Therefore be it resolved:

That in recognition of the continuous problem in Brampton and neighboring municipalities related to modified mufflers that can create excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke, that Council make an urgent request to the Province of Ontario to have Section 75.1 of the Highway Traffic Act proclaimed and brought into force immediately; and

That a request for a measured decibel count to the Ministry of Transportation that exhaust systems will not be available for sale and will not be permitted in Ontario if they have the capability of exceeding 80 decibels; and

That Council request further amendments to the HTA related to permitted decibel counts for exhaust systems including stricter penalty provisions such as a fine with a minimum of $500.00 and a loss of three demerit points; and

That Council request the Province of Ontario provide funding to the Police Services in Ontario to be equipped with approved decibel monitor devices in order to enforce effectively and efficiently; and

That a copy of this motion be sent to all Brampton area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Peel Regional Police, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada, for information.

CW275-2021

That Mayor Brown provide a letter of support on behalf of Council for the establishment of a Cyber Security National Police Training College in Brampton, to the Federal Minister responsible, Ryerson University, and the Brampton area MPs and MPPs.

CW276-2021

That the report titled: Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received.

CW277-2021

1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Northwest Brampton Investments Inc. and 2044831 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2023 – (South of Wanless Drive, East of Mississauga Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – C04W16.003 and 21T-10012B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received;

2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Northwest Brampton Investments Inc. and 2044831 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2023; and

3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Northwest Brampton Investments Inc. and 2044831 Ontario Inc., Registered Plan 43M-2023 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

CW278-2021

1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption Bluegrass Valley Properties Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1963 – (North of Williams Parkway, East of Mississauga Road), Ward 5 - Planning References – C04W09.004 and 21T-05037B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received;

2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Bluegrass Valley Properties Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1963; and

3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Bluegrass Valley Properties Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1963 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

CW279-2021

1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Bluegrass South Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1964 – (North of Williams Parkway, East of Mississauga Road), Ward 5 - Planning References – C04W08.006 and 21T-11001B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received;

2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Bluegrass South Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1964; and

3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Bluegrass South Ltd., Registered Plan 43M-1964 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

CW280-2021

1. That the report titled: Initiation of Subdivision Assumption; Landmart Realty Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1993 – (North of Wanless Drive, West of Chinguacousy Road), Ward 6 - Planning References – C03W16.004 and 21T-13007B, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received;

2. That the City initiate the Subdivision Assumption of Landmart Realty Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1993; and

3. That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending the Subdivision Assumption of Landmart Realty Corp., Registered Plan 43M-1993 once all departments have provided their clearance for assumption.

CW281-2021

That the report titled: Automated Speed Enforcement Update – Spring 2021 (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021 be received.

CW282-2021

That the correspondence from Terry Young, Interim President and CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), dated May 19, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, re: Future of Gas Generation in Ontario - May 27, 2021 Webinar, be received.

CW283-2021

1. That the report titled: Request for Budget Amendment - Developer Reimbursement for Brampton Block 5 Landowner Group Inc. (Ward 4) for the Development of Two Valley Recreational Trails and Pedestrian Bridges namely: Fieldgate Phase 1 Development Recreational Trail and Pedestrian Bridge in Valley Block 442 and FP Block 5 Phase 2 Development Recreational Trail and Pedestrian Bridge in Valley Block 154, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received; and

2. That a budget amendment be approved for Project #216000 – Valleyland development in the amount of $1,226,276.87 with full funding to be transferred from Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation.

CW284-2021

1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement - 2020 and 2021 Parks Enhancement and Community Living Projects, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021 be received;

2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the design, supply and installation of twenty-two (22) playgrounds;

3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for supply and installation of impact attenuating surfaces at twenty-five (25) locations; and

4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for miscellaneous parks construction at various locations.

CW285-2021

1. That the report titled: Budget Amendment – The Rose Theatre - Accessibility and Efficiency Upgrades, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, be received; and

2. That a budget amendment be approved to the 2021 Capital Budget and a new capital project be established in the amount of $5,613,150 for the completion of accessibility and efficiency upgrades at The Rose Theatre, with $4,097,599.50 of funding allocated from the City’s approved Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Community Culture and Recreation (CCR) Funding Stream government grant, $977,711.62 to be transferred from Reserve #4 – Asset Replacement, $250,000 to be transferred from capital project #206810-001 , $250,000 to be transferred from capital project #216810-001, and $37,838.88 to be transferred from capital project #196830-001.

CW286-2021

That the Minutes of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee Meeting of May 6, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 26, 2021, Recommendations SHF007-2021 to SHF010-2021 be approved as published and circulated.

SHF007-2021
That the Agenda for the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 6, 2021, be approved as published and circulated.

SHF008-2021
That the Minutes of the Building Sub-committee meeting of March 23, 2021 to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame Committee meeting of May 6, 2021 be received.

SHF009-2021
That the update by Teri Bommer, Coordinator, Sport Liaison, Recreation, and the Campaign-based Recognition Program for Class of 2021 – Communication Plan, to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame of Committee meeting on May 6, 2021 be received.

SHF010-2021
That the Brampton Sports Hall Fame Committee do now adjourn to meet again on June 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

CW287-2021

That a by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community Services to execute a lease agreement and all other agreements and documents necessary to effect a new five-year lease with one five-year extension option with Bridgeway Family Centre of the City owned property municipally known as 10100 The Gore Road, Brampton at a rent and terms and conditions as directed by Council, and otherwise on such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Acting Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

CW288-2021

That a by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community Services to execute a land exchange agreement, together with all documents and instruments necessary to effect the disposal of a portion of the City’s lands declared surplus and legally described as Part Lot 13, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Parts, 4, 23 & 24 on 43R-23025, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, comprising an area of approximately 1.48 acres as considered by Committee of Council, to the Peel District School Board, and the acquisition of a portion of land owned by the Peel District School Board legally described as Block 2, Plan 43M-1431, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, comprising an area of approximately 2.22 acres, as considered by Committee of Council, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate.

CW289-2021

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

Note: In accordance with the Procedure By-law and Council Resolution, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for Council and its committees, including original and updated reporting dates, is publicly available on the City’s website.

Nil

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and subsequently seconded by all Downtown Councillors and City Councillor Whillans, was introduced to request that staff report back on possible options, budget and next steps to re-establish a City’s managed downtown office.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C181-2021
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown

    Whereas City Council continues to recognize the significance and importance of the Downtown to the City’s overall prosperity, health and well-being;

    Whereas City Council previously established a Downtown Reimagined storefront office to create broad awareness and understanding of the proposed Downtown Reimagined project;

    Whereas City Council is now pursuing a broader Integrated Downtown Plan which includes various elements including, but not limited to, regional infrastructure improvements, commercial, residential and institutional development, transportation improvements and City streetscape improvements through coordinated implementation;

    Whereas the ongoing implementation of the broader Integrated Downtown Plan, through “meanwhile” strategies and growth and investment plans necessitates engaged, in-formed, aware and supportive downtown businesses, stakeholders and citizenry;

    Therefore be it Resolved That:

    Staff be requested to report back to Council on possible options, budget and next steps to re-establish a City-managed downtown office to support the Integrated Downtown Plan implementation and all its various components.

    Carried

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and subsequently seconded by all Members of Council, was introduced with the operative clause as follows:

Therefore be it resolved, that during National Indigenous History Month, the City of Brampton stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples of Brampton and Canada, and reinforce our commitment to reconciliation by recognizing their experiences, considering their unique needs, and listening to and amplifying their voices and stories.

Council Members expressed their sadness on the loss the 215 students whose remains were discovered at the site of a residential school in Kamloops this year, and outlined their support for the motion.

Staff responded to questions of Council with respect to the status of the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

Council discussion took place with respect to the role of the Catholic Archdiocese in residential schools, and an amendment was introduced by Regional Councillor Vicente and accepted by the Mayor to add the following operative clause to the motion.

That the Mayor be requested to write to the Archdiocese of Toronto to express the views of Brampton Council and request an apology to our Indigenous Peoples.

The motion, as amended, was considered as follows.

  • C182-2021
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown

    Whereas, in June, we recognize National Indigenous History Month to honour the diversity and distinct contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada;

    Whereas, the City of Brampton recognizes and acknowledges that our work takes place on the Treaty Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and before them, the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (hau-de-no-sau-nee), Huron and Wendat (Ou-en-dat); we also acknowledge the many First Nations, Metis, Inuit and other global Indigenous people that now call Brampton home; we are honoured to live, work on and enjoy this land;

    Whereas, this month is an opportunity to reflect on and learn about the heritage, diverse cultures, distinctive languages, and the spiritual beliefs of Indigenous peoples, as well as their exceptional contributions (past and present) that continue to enrich our community;

    Whereas, the City of Brampton recognizes the importance and sacred nature of cultural ceremonies and celebrations; while due to COVID-19 celebrations and events are different this year, the City remains committed to celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in a virtual capacity, allowing us to recognize their experiences, consider their unique needs, listen, and amplify their voices and stories;

    Whereas, we commemorate those who have tragically been impacted or lost their lives through systemic injustices and mourn the loss of 215 students whose remains were discovered at the site of a residential school in Kamloops this year;

    Therefore be it resolved, that during National Indigenous History Month, the City of Brampton stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples of Brampton and Canada, and reinforce our commitment to reconciliation by recognizing their experiences, considering their unique needs, and listening to and amplifying their voices and stories; and

    That the Mayor be requested to write to the Archdiocese of Toronto to express the views of Brampton Council and request an apology to our Indigenous Peoples.

    Carried
  • Regional Councillor Palleschi outlined an event being planned by a member of the community in memory of the 215 children, and the following motion was considered in this regard.

    C183-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That staff be requested to contact the member of the public coordinating a commemorative event, to provide assistance as possible.

    Carried

A motion, moved by Mayor Brown and subsequently seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini and City Councillor Williams, was introduced in support of the 988 Crisis Hotline campaign.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C184-2021
    Moved byMayor Patrick Brown
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    Whereas the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline;

    Whereas the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%;

    Whereas existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold;

    Whereas in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline;

    Whereas the City of Brampton recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. The City of Brampton endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; and

    2. That a letter demonstrating Brampton’s support be sent to Todd Doherty, MP Caribou-Prince George, all Brampton MPs and MPPs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon.

    Carried

Regional Councillor Fortini outlined concerns relating to calls he has placed to the 311 Call Centre on behalf of residents, and cited examples of issues he has encountered.

Several Members of Council expressed similar and other concerns about the service, and provided examples.

Staff confirmed that they would undertake a review of these concerns.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Dhillon and subsequently seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros, was introduced with the operative clause as follows:

Any discussions and decisions related to the third-party investigation pertaining to process, timelines, criteria, scope and outcome be discussed and voted on in open public session to ensure transparency, accountability, ethical good governance and fairness to Brampton residents.
Councillor Dhillon outlined the purpose of the motion, and agreed to amendments to remove an identifiable individual in the first Whereas clause, and to remove “Any” from the operative clause.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, requested that the motion be stood down until after Closed Session, and outlined his reasons for this request. Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor, noted that the motion could be considered in Closed Session, after which Council may choose to consider a motion in Open Session, and requested the opportunity to provide advice to Council in Closed Session.

Council Members expressed varying views on the motion, on dealing with the motion in Open versus Closed Session, about standing down the motion until after Closed Session, and noted the need to balance the public’s right to know and confidential matters.

In response to questions from Council, Mr. Akhtar reaffirmed his position that discussions on the motion take place in Closed Session, and suggested that these discussions include input on the motion from the investigator to ensure that the intent of the motion does not hinder the investigation.

The mover of the motion did not agree to consideration after Closed Session and requested a recorded vote on the motion in Open Session, prior to Council moving into Closed.

During Council’s consideration of the motion:

  • the City Solicitor and City Clerk provided advice regarding dealing with the motion in Open versus Closed Session, and responded to questions about the investigation process, information that has been released to date about the process, and procedural matters
  • a Point of Privilege was raised by Regional Councillor Dhillon, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Dhillon referenced comments by other Members of Council and clarified his position on voting on the motion in Open Session
  • a Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Palleschi clarified comments made by another Member of Council

A motion, moved by City Councillor Singh, was introduced to defer further consideration of the motion until after Closed Session. As the motion was procedural in nature, a seconder was not required.

A recorded vote was requested on the deferral motion, with the results as follows.

  • C185-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Singh

    That the following motion be deferred to the point of the meeting being reconvened following a closed session deliberation.

    Whereas the allegations made of misconduct by senior officials have been widely reported in the media and are a matter of public interest;

    Whereas members of Council have been contacted by numerous Brampton residents indicating they are unaware of steps being taken to address the allegations with concerns about transparency and openness;

    Whereas the role of the municipal council is to ensure accountability and transparency of municipal operations;

    Whereas transparent and open decision-making processes are a part of the foundation of good municipal governance;

    Whereas continually going into the closed session may indicate to residents that the transparency, accountability and credibility of the investigative process could potentially be hindered;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    Discussions and decisions related to the third-party investigation pertaining to process, timelines, criteria, scope and outcome be discussed and voted on in open public session to ensure transparency, accountability, ethical good governance and fairness to Brampton residents.

    Yea (6)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Fortini , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Nay (5)Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , and City Councillor Williams
    Carried (6 to 5)
  • Following Closed Session, Councillor Dhillon confirmed that he was not standing the motion down, and outlined amendments to the operative clause, and proposed a new operative clause. Councillor Dhillon also accepted a proposed amendment from City Councillor Whillans to add “final” before “outcome” in the first operative clause.

    The amended operative clauses were as follows.

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    Discussions and decisions related to the third-party investigation pertaining to timelines, agreed upon scope, and final outcome be discussed and voted on in open public session to ensure transparency, accountability, ethical good governance and fairness to Brampton residents;

    That staff be requested to publicize the means by which the public is able to provide information to the investigation process.

    Additional Council discussion took place on the motion, during which Members of Council expressed varying views on their understanding of the investigator’s position on the motion, and Councillor Dhillon responded to questions about the intent of his motion.

    The City Solicitor and City Clerk provided guidance on the motion based on their understanding of the investigator’s comments on the motion.

    A Point of Order was raised by Councillor Palleschi, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Palleschi asked questions of the City Solicitor and City Clerk relating to dealing with the motion, as amended, in Open Session.

    Councillor Palleschi introduced, and later withdrew, a motion to refer the motion to staff for consideration and report back to Council once the minutes have been voted on and made public.

    A Point of Privilege was raised by Councillor Dhillon for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Dhillon requested that a Member of Council clarify their comments on the motion.

    The City Clerk noted that the Point of Privilege raised was not an appropriate Point of Privilege in accordance with the Procedure By-law, rather it was a question.

    During Council’s consideration of the motion, a procedural motion was introduced by City Councillor Bowman to Call the Question. In accordance with the Procedure By-law, Members who had not spoken on this topic were given the opportunity to do so.

    A recorded vote was requested on the motion, as amended, with the results as follows.

    C186-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Dhillon
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Medeiros

    Whereas the allegations made of misconduct by senior officials have been widely reported in the media and are a matter of public interest;

    Whereas members of Council have been contacted by numerous Brampton residents indicating they are unaware of steps being taken to address the allegations with concerns about transparency and openness;

    Whereas the role of the municipal council is to ensure accountability and transparency of municipal operations;

    Whereas transparent and open decision-making processes are a part of the foundation of good municipal governance;

    Whereas continually going into the closed session may indicate to residents that the transparency, accountability and credibility of the investigative process could potentially be hindered;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    Discussions and decisions related to the third-party investigation pertaining to timelines, agreed upon scope, and final outcome be discussed and voted on in open public session to ensure transparency, accountability, ethical good governance and fairness to Brampton residents;

    That staff be requested to publicize the means by which the public is able to provide information to the investigation process.

    Yea (11)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente , Regional Councillor Palleschi , Regional Councillor Medeiros , Regional Councillor Fortini , Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans , City Councillor Bowman , City Councillor Williams , City Councillor Singh , and Mayor Patrick Brown
    Carried (11 to 0)

15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)

During the meeting, the public may submit questions regarding decisions 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.

Members of the public were given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting.

Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted regarding decisions made at this meeting.

18.

The following motion was considered.

  • C187-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Whillans

    That By-laws 119-2021 to 129-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

    Carried

    The by-laws were passed as follows.


Note: A separate package regarding this agenda item is provided to Members of Council and senior staff only.

Note: Items 19.1 and 19.2 were dealt with pursuant to Consent Resolution C177-2021.

The following motion was considered.

  • C188-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Fortini
    Seconded byCity Councillor Whillans

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

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

    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    Carried

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

    Item 19.3 - this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, direction was given, including that that following directions be made public:

    That staff be directed to publicly release the response letter received from the Ontario Ombudsman in regard to the investigation.

    That the City Clerk be directed to provide the closed session minutes and audio records from closed session consideration of the complaint and investigation matter (since April 23, 2021) to the Investigator for its consideration.


19.1
^Closed Session Minutes - City Council - May 19, 2021
 

19.2
^Note to File - Committee of Council - May 26, 2021
 

19.3
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b), (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

The following motion was considered.

  • C189-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Bowman
    Seconded byCity Councillor Whillans

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

    By-law 130-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at it Regular Meeting held on June 2, 2021

    Carried

Next Meetings:

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. (tentative)

The following motion was considered.

  • C190-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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