Minutes

Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall

Members Present:

• Saad Ali (Co-Chair)
• Umar Javed
• Angela Johnson
• Sushil Ninawat
• Elizabeth Pike
• Sandra Fitzpatrick, Manager, Region of Peel Public Health
• Peter Howarth (CARP)
• Myrna Adams, Brampton Seniors Council
• Laura Tribble, Advisor, Region of Peel, Housing Services
• Nellie Groenenberg, Coordinator, Social Service Worker, Gerontology

Members Absent:

• City Councillor D. Whillans
• City Councillor J. Bowman
• Tony Brookes
• Elvira Brathwaite
• Sonya Singh
• Vidhi Bhatt, Brampton Multicultural Youth Council
• Liana Sikharulidze, Peel Senior Link
• Rodrigo Merio, Brampton Multicultural Community Centre
• Ava Joshi, Community Investment Manager, United Way

Staff Present:

• Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner
• Bindu Shah, Principal Planner/Supervisor
• Hanu Dilip, Urban Designer
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• AFC012-2022

  That the agenda for the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of September 28, 2022, be approved as published and circulated.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Age-Friendly Brampton Advsory Committee - March 29, 2022

The minutes were considered by Planning and Development Committee on April 25, 2022, and approved by Council on May 4. 2022.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

5.1

Presentation by Bindu Shah, Principal Planner/Supervisor, re: Housing Brampton Year 1 Update

Bindu Shah, Principal Planner/Supervisor, provided a presentation entitled, 'Housing Brampton Year 1 Update'. The following topics were highlighted: 

• Housing Brampton: tructure 
  • Principles and the four proposed big moves 
    • purpose-built rental housing
    • use of public land
    • attainable home ownership
    • clear housing targets
• Implementation roadmap
• Draft Brampton Plan: age-friendly policies
• Advocacy and provincial regulatory shifts

In response to a question, Committee was advised that the concierge program is intended to assist non-profit organizations and developers by guiding them through the development approvals' process. 

The following motion was considered: 

• AC013-2022

  That the presentation by Bindu Shah, Principal Planner/Supervisor, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting on September 27, 2022, re: Housing Brampton Year 1 Update, be received.

  Carried

5.2

Presentation by Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner, re: 2022 New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant

Mirella Palermo, Policy Planner, provided a presentation entitled, '2022 New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant', highlighting the overview, objectives and timelines for the program, noting that the project completion date is anticipated for January 2023. 

Ms. Palermo responded to questions regarding the future plans for the Heritage Theatre, and whether outreach to different language groups and ethnic communities, such as Indus Community Services were undertaken. She confirmed that efforts will be made to determine community/residents interest in utilizing public spaces in downtown Brampton. 

Ms. Palermo encouraged Members to provide input and comments by email.

The following motion was considered:

• That the presentation by Mirella Program, Policy Planner, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of September 27, 2022, re: 2022 New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant, be received. 

  Carried

5.3

Presentation by Hanu S. Dilip, Urban Designer, re: Uptown Brampton Urban Community Hub 2022-2027

Hanu S. Dilip, Urban Designer, provided a presentation entitled, 'Uptown Brampton Urban Community Hub 2022-2027'. The topics included the following:

• Overview of the approved directions by Council for the Uptown Brampton project and the Brampton 2040 Vision 
• Untapped resources of Uptown Brampton 
• Adaptable model of a 24-hour community facility
• Lifelong learning model for global competency
• Multi-use model for time and space share
• An accelerated model to create and capture value
• An alignment model to sustain long-term partnership
• Kniting neighbourhoods together with the `Living Plan'
• Input from Age-Friendly Committee to ensure the urban community hub becomes an integral part of the community    

In response to questions and suggestions, Committee was advised that a global sustainable model and renewable energy system are being considered for the site along with a major portion of the site being dedicated to outdoor space. Staff was working with several external stakeholders on the project including Sheridan College.

The following motion was considered:

• AFC014-2022

  That the presentation by Hanu S. Dilip, Urban Designer, to the Age Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of September 27, 2022, re: Uptown Brampton Urban Community Hub 2022-2027 be received.

  Carried

6.

Reports / Updates

Nil

7.

Other/New Business / Information Items

7.1

Verbal update from Myrna Adams, Member, re: Seniors' Information Fair - October 16, 2022

Myrna Adams, Member, advised that a Seniors' Information Fair will be held at the Flower City Centre on October 16, 2022.  Ms. Adams noted it was an opportunity to share information about the City's Age-Friendly Strategy to visitors and families who may attend the event. 

8.

Correspondence

Nil

9.

Question Period

Nil

10.

Public Question Period

Nil

11.

Adjournment

Committee acknowledged the passing of Member, Bob Pesant, Co-Chair of the Committee.

The following motion was considered: 

• AFC015-2022

  That the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting do now adjourn to meet again on November 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

  Carried