1. That the Minutes of the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received;
2. That Recommendations CW235-2021 to CW242-2021, CW254-2021, and CW256-2021 to CW263-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes; and,
3. a) That Recommendation CW243-2021 be deleted and replaced with the following:
Whereas the Region of Peel is planning to undertake a capital works project to replace the water mains on an “interim” basis in the downtown core, including in the “four corners” estimated to cost approximately $7 million for the immediately needed work, with a total cost of approximately $20 million, and;
Whereas this is a singular isolated and interim initiative with no other improvements currently planned to occur along with this replacement, such as other utility upgrades, sidewalk or roadway improvements, streetscaping, landscaping, etc.; and
Whereas this isolated and interim initiative will cause massive disruption to an already heavily burdened business community within the downtown core;
Whereas a broader strategic, integrated downtown plan is currently being developed; and
Whereas a decision in 2018, during the previous term of Council, pushed the Downtown Reimagine project with incomplete utility designs and without proper due diligence related to the underground channels in the downtown; and
Whereas in Dec 2018, a decision by this term of Council to pause the work related to Downtown Reimagine was made due to the tender closing over budget and in order to conduct the necessary risk assessment and due diligence related to the downtown underground channels and other unknowns; and
Whereas it was determined after proper due diligence that risk related to the downtown underground channels was low; and
Whereas the Region of Peel’s water main work represents a key opportunity for the City of Brampton to begin its initial subsurface infrastructure and surface work under the previously named “Downtown Reimagined” project as an immediate solution to revitalize the downtown, support Brampton’s 5 year Tourism Strategy, and in conjunction with the broader integrated downtown plan and the Region of Peel; and
Whereas past work related to the previous “Downtown Reimagined” project included stakeholder consultations with businesses, organizations, and residents; and
Whereas a decision of the future LRT (surface or underground) along Main Street to the downtown core is a significant transformational project similar to the Riverwalk which will further support the growth, economic future, and other significant plans of the City of Brampton but is separate from the more immediate need to implement a solution to revitalize the downtown core,
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
That the Region of Peel be requested to pause the upcoming tender for the interim replacement of the existing watermain in its temporary configuration until such time a path forward has been determined by the City for the downtown streetscape;
That City of Brampton staff prepare a list of options to begin work on components of the previously named “Downtown Reimagined” as the first phase of the immediate implementation of the broader Integrated Downtown Plan process (which includes future plans and alignment design for the LRT in the downtown) and in coordination with the Region of Peel’s infrastructure work; and
That staff report back within 90 days to include the following elements:
a. The emerging alignments for a future LRT into Downtown Brampton
b. Consideration and input from all the utilities
c. Consideration and input from the Region of Peel
d. A prioritized list of work for each option which also identifies interim strategies that could advance and/or contribute to the ultimate downtown streetscape design
e. Consideration of options for public engagement including the DBBIA and the BBOT
f. Consideration of the impact of the on-going pandemic on the downtown businesses
g. How improvements in the Garden Square and Ken Whillans Square can be incorporated
h. A summary of timelines, construction phasing, costs, financing strategies and risks associated with each option considering all of the above; and
That staff consult and obtain direction from Council on a path forward on all of the above.
b) That Recommendation CW255-2021 be amended to delete Clause 2 and replace with the following:
2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clipper Court between Biscayne Crescent and the southerly limit of the road (including cul-de-sac).
such that the full Recommendation reads as follows:
1. That the report titled: Parking Related Concerns – Clipper Court - Ward 3, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received; and,
2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clipper Court between Biscayne Crescent and the southerly limit of the road (including cul-de-sac).
The recommendations were approved, as amended, as follows.
CW235-2021
That the agenda for the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021 be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add:
7.5. Delegation from Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA, re: MDA Update
11.3.3. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: LRT
11.3.4. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Bike Lanes
11.4.2. (3) City of Brampton, Public Works, to Ray Ferri, Al Ferri & Sons, dated February 10, 2021
12.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Fortini, re: Howden Recreation Centre
15.3. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
To delete
10.3.1. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Dhillon, re: Diverse and Ethnic Media
CW236-2021
That the following items to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021 be approved as part of Consent: 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.3.1, 12.2.1, 15.1
CW237-2021
That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received.
CW238-2021
That the update from Mayor P. Brown, re: COVID-19 Emergency, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received.
CW239-2021
That Peel Public Health be requested to convene an additional ‘Doses After Dark’ vaccination initiative at a location within Brampton, or at a centralized location within Peel Region, more central to all Peel Region municipalities, and that such request to be forwarded to the Council of the Region of Peel.
CW240-2021
1. That the delegation from Tom Dolson, President, Peel Federation of Agriculture, and Diana De Faveri, Property Owner, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Brampton Stormwater Management Charge - Relief for Farm Business Registrants, be referred to staff for a report back, including a review of similar municipal experiences with working farms and greenhouse properties regarding storm water charges; and
2. That the following correspondence, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Brampton Stormwater Management Charge - Relief for Farm Business Registrants, be received:
1. Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, dated May 6, 2021;
2. Andrew Morse, Executive Director, Flower Canada (Ontario) Inc., dated May 6, 2021; and
3. City of Brampton, Public Works, to Ray Ferri, Al Ferri & Sons, dated February 10, 2021.
CW241-2021
That the delegation from Zafar Tariq, Taxi Industry Member, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Taxi Industry Concerns, be referred to staff for presentation of a proposed motion to the City Council meeting of May 19, 2021.
CW242-2021
That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Watermain Replacement Project in Downtown Brampton, be received:
1. Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, and Rick Evans, Board Member, Downtown Brampton BIA
2. Dave Kapil, New Brampton.
CW243-2021
Whereas the Region of Peel is planning to undertake a capital works project to replace the water mains on an “interim” basis in the downtown core, including in the “four corners” estimated to cost approximately $7 million for the immediately needed work, with a total cost of approximately $20 million, and;
Whereas this is a singular isolated and interim initiative with no other improvements currently planned to occur along with this replacement, such as other utility upgrades, sidewalk or roadway improvements, streetscaping, landscaping, etc.; and
Whereas this isolated and interim initiative will cause massive disruption to an already heavily burdened business community within the downtown core;
Whereas a broader strategic, integrated downtown plan is currently being developed; and
Whereas a decision in 2018, during the previous term of Council, pushed the Downtown Reimagine project with incomplete utility designs and without proper due diligence related to the underground channels in the downtown; and
Whereas in Dec 2018, a decision by this term of Council to pause the work related to Downtown Reimagine was made due to the tender closing over budget and in order to conduct the necessary risk assessment and due diligence related to the downtown underground channels and other unknowns; and
Whereas it was determined after proper due diligence that risk related to the downtown underground channels was low; and
Whereas the Region of Peel’s water main work represents a key opportunity for the City of Brampton to begin its initial subsurface infrastructure and surface work under the previously named “Downtown Reimagined” project as an immediate solution to revitalize the downtown, support Brampton’s 5 year Tourism Strategy, and in conjunction with the broader integrated downtown plan and the Region of Peel; and
Whereas past work related to the previous “Downtown Reimagined” project included stakeholder consultations with businesses, organizations, and residents; and
Whereas a decision of the future LRT (surface or underground) along Main Street to the downtown core is a significant transformational project similar to the Riverwalk which will further support the growth, economic future, and other significant plans of the City of Brampton but is separate from the more immediate need to implement a solution to revitalize the downtown core,
Therefore Be It Resolved That:
That the Region of Peel be requested to pause the upcoming tender for the interim replacement of the existing watermain in its temporary configuration until such time a path forward has been determined by the City for the downtown streetscape;
That City of Brampton staff prepare a list of options to begin work on components of the previously named “Downtown Reimagined” as the first phase of the immediate implementation of the broader Integrated Downtown Plan process (which includes future plans and alignment design for the LRT in the downtown) and in coordination with the Region of Peel’s infrastructure work; and
That staff report back within 90 days to include the following elements:
a. The emerging alignments for a future LRT into Downtown Brampton
b. Consideration and input from all the utilities
c. Consideration and input from the Region of Peel
d. A prioritized list of work for each option which also identifies interim strategies that could advance and/or contribute to the ultimate downtown streetscape design
e. Consideration of options for public engagement including the DBBIA and the BBOT
f. Consideration of the impact of the on-going pandemic on the downtown businesses
g. How improvements in the Garden Square and Ken Whillans Square can be incorporated
h. A summary of timelines, construction phasing, costs, financing strategies and risks associated with each option considering all of the above; and
That staff consult and obtain direction from Council on a path forward on all of the above.
CW244-2021
1. That the following delegations to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Gangs 4 Tuition (G4T) Program Launch, be received:
1. Richard Miller, Founder, Keep6ix
2. Rachel Xyminis-Chen, Programs Director, Keep6ix
3. Hubert Hiltz, Superintendent, Community Safety and Wellbeing Services, Peel Regional Police; and
2. That Keep6ix be invited to delegate to the Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee.
CW245-2021
That the delegation from Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: MDA Update, be received.
CW246-2021
That the report titled: Building Code Act - Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2020, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received.
CW247-2021
1. That the report titled: 2021 Final Tax Levy and By-law to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021 be received; and,
2. That a by-law be passed for the levy and collection of 2021 Final Property Taxes.
CW248-2021
That the report titled: Downtown Town Hall Community Engagement (RM 28/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received.
CW249-2021
That the report titled: Recruitment Costs Associated with Critical Business Cases (RM 24/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received.
CW250-2021
1. That the report titled: Organizational Separation Costs – 10 Years’ Review (RM 32/2021), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received; and
2. That staff report on the number of employees who manage others, their job titles, current salary (from the annual public sector salary disclosure list, and year-over-year increases, absolute values and as a percentage figure, and a benchmarking salary comparison to other municipalities and gapping data), and the number of direct reports for each, for the years 2020, 2019 and 2018 to the May 26, 2021 Committee of Council meeting.
CW251-2021
That staff report on the most recent reorganization with regard to what was approved, what was achieved, and the related data.
CW252-2021
1. That the report titled: Provision of Free Menstrual Products in all Public Washrooms at City of Brampton Facilities, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received;
2. That staff be authorized to procure and install menstrual product dispensers and provide free menstrual products in all public women’s and gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms at City of Brampton facilities funded through operational cost centers within various departments or through sponsorship programs/partnerships, and
3. That this report be forwarded to the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga for similar consideration.
CW253-2021
1. That the report titled: Update on Transit Services, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021 be received;
2. That Council enact the by-law attached as Appendix A hereto to amend Schedule G (Transit Division User Fees & Charges) of the User Fee By-law 380-2003 to:
3. Implement free transit fares for Brampton seniors to coincide with the transit service changes outlined in this report to be introduced effective November 1, 2021; and,
4. Further defer the effective date of the previously approved increases to Brampton Transit adult and cash fares to a date in 2022 to be proposed in a future report to Council or as part of the 2022 budget process;
5. That Council approve the introduction of the Council-approved 2020 service increase effective November 1, 2021 (at the earliest), as previously deferred to the fall of 2021 as a result of COVID-19, including the expansion of Züm service to Toronto Pearson Airport and other growth areas throughout the city;
6. That Council acknowledges the approval of the November 1, 2021, effective date to implement recommendations 2(a) and 2(b) of this report is subject to factors outlined in this report that support a return to pre-COVID service levels;
7. That the General Manager, Transit, be delegated authority to implement recommendations 2(a) and 2(b) of this report at date later than November 1, 2021, as may be required for which the COVID-19 factors outlined in this report are achievable; and
8. That Council approve the carry-over of the one-time $900K transfer to the 2022 budget from the General Rate Stabilization (GRS) Fund, which was initially approved as part of the 2020 budget and then deferred to the 2021 budget as required to help offset the costs to expand Züm service to Toronto Pearson Airport.
CW254-2021
1. That the report titled: 2021 Downtown Road Closures - Farmers’ Market and COVID-19 Recovery Efforts (RM 42/2020), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received; and,
2. That the closure of Wellington Street West between Main Street South and George Street South, on consecutive Saturdays from June 19, 2021 to October 23, 2021, 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the Farmers’ Market, be approved; and,
3. That a by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Commissioner, Public Works & Engineering, to temporarily close and/or remove or restrict the common law right of public passage and the right of adjoining owners to access such portion(s) of Main Street between Theatre Lane and Wellington Street, Queen Street between George Street and Chapel Street, George Street North/South and on Wellington Street West between Main Street South and George Street South (the “Streets”) as the Commissioner from time to time considers necessary to accommodate the operations of the Farmers’ Market and patios and other uses for businesses fronting on the Streets and to promote physical distancing, for such period or periods as may be designated by the Commissioner between the date hereof and January 2, 2022.
CW255-2021
1. That the report titled: Parking Related Concerns – Clipper Court - Ward 3, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received; and,
2. That a by-law be passed to amend Traffic By-law 93-93, as amended, to implement “No Parking, Anytime” restrictions on the east side of Clipper Court between Biscayne Crescent and the southerly limit of the road (including cul-de-sac).
CW256-2021
1. That the report titled: Traffic By-law 93-93 – Administrative Update (File I.AC), to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 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.
CW257-2021
That the Minutes of the Brampton Transit Advisory Committee Meeting of May 3, 2021, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, Recommendations BTAC007-2021 to BTAC010-2021 be approved as published and circulated.
BTAC007-2021
That the Agenda for the Brampton Transit Advisory Committee Meeting of May 3, 2021, be approved as published and circulated.
BTAC008-2021
That the staff presentation re: Official Plan Review – Brampton Plan Update, to the Brampton Transit Advisory Committee Meeting of May 3, 2021, be received.
BTAC009-2021
That the staff presentation re: Transit Advisory Committee Presentation to the Transit Advisory Committee Meeting of May 3, 2021, be received.
BTAC010-2021
That the Brampton Transit Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Co-Chairs.
CW258-2021
That staff review and report on alternatives regarding bike lanes and driveways in the area of Glenvale Road from Central Parkway to Queen Street.
CW259-2021
That the correspondence from Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Source Protection Authority, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, re: Joint Nomination of One Representative to the CTC Source Protection Committee, be received.
CW260-2021
1. That the report titled: Request to Begin Procurement for Learn to Swim and Leadership Program for a Five (5) Year Period, to the Committee of Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to begin the procurement for the Learn to Swim and Leadership Program for a Five (5) Year Period.
CW261-2021
That Committee proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:
15.2. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
15.3. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
CW262-2021
1. That a by-law be enacted to approve and ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed by The Corporation of the City of Brampton on April 7, 2021, for the purchase of properties located between Railroad Street and Queen Street West, Brampton identified by all of PINs: 14108-0126, 14108-0134, 14108-0150, 14108-0236, 14108-0237, 14108-0238 and 14108-0240;
2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to execute any agreements and all documents and instruments necessary for the completion of the City’s purchase of the properties identified by all of PINs: 14108-0126, 14108-0134, 14108-0150, 14108-0236, 14108-0237, 14108-0238 and 14108-0240, on terms acceptable to the Senior Manager, Realty Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or designate; and
3. That a budget amendment be approved and a new capital project be established in the aggregate amount of $25,420,000 (inclusive of due diligence costs, legal fees and other ancillary costs and applicable HST) for the acquisition of portion of the Orangeville-Brampton Railway in Downtown Brampton with funding to be transferred from Reserve # 2 – Cash-in-lieu of Parkland.
CW263-2021
That the Committee of Council do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Chair.