Minutes

City Council

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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

Note: Regional Councillor Vicente, Acting Mayor, chaired the meeting until Mayor Brown's arrival at 9:45 a.m.

The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. and recessed at 1:10 p.m.  Council moved into Closed Session at 1:48 p.m. and recessed at 4:01 p.m.  Council reconvened in Open Session at 4:15 p.m. and recessed at 4:18 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 Dhillon, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Vicente, and Regional Councillor Santos

Members absent during roll call: Mayor Brown (arrived at 9:45 a.m. – other municipal business)

The following motion was considered.

  • C158-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be approved as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    6.3.  Announcement – 2021 Lester B. Pearson Award Recipient Dean McLeod; 

    6.4 Announcement – Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering; and, 

    To vary the order of business to deal with item 8.3 around 10:15 a.m.

    Carried

    Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and Item 6.4 was added.


Item 4.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

At the request of City Councillor Bowman and with agreement from the Mayor, an amendment was accepted to Resolution C155-2021 to identify the mover as City Councillor Bowman and the seconder as Mayor Brown.

The following motion was considered.

  • C159-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    1. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 5, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be adopted as published and circulated; and, 

    2. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 12, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be adopted as amended in Resolution C155-2021 to identify the mover as City Councillor Bowman and the seconder as Mayor Brown.

    Carried

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: 10.6.1, 10.6.2, 10.6.3, 12.1, 14.1, 14.2, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3

The Consent Motion was considered as follows.

  • C160-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Bowman
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Palleschi

    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:

    10.6.1

    1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1955 – Rossma Developments Inc. and Sabro Developments Inc. – West of Creditview Road and South of Wanless Drive Ward 6 (Planning References: C04W12.002 and 21T-10013B), to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be received;

    2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plans 43M-1955 (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 99-2021 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plans 43M-1955 as part of the public highway system:

    Allium Road, Bannister Crescent, Billiter Road, Eckford Lane, Fenchurch Drive, Leadenhall Road, Leblanc Crescent, Lothbury Drive, Polstar Road, Robert Parkinson Drive, Toledo Lane

    10.6.2

    1. That the report titled: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1905 – 2073737 Ontario Inc. & 2073740 Ontario Inc. – East of McVean Drive and South of Castlemore Road – Ward 8 (Planning References: C09E09.005 and 21T-09003B), to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be received;

    2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plans 43M-1905 (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 100-2021 be passed to assume the following streets as shown on the Registered Plans 43M-1905 as part of the public highway system:

    Pinestaff Road, Tappet Drive, Lone Rock Circle, Lattice Court, Compassion Crescent, Degrey Drive

    10.6.3

    1. That the report titled: Staff Report re: Subdivision Release and Assumption – Registered Plan 43M-1765 – Carlinds Development Corporation – East of Airport Road and South of Mayfield Road – Ward 10 (Planning References: C07E17.011 and 21T-05001B),to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be received;

    2. That all works constructed and installed in accordance with the subdivision agreement for Registered Plans 43M-1765 (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 101-2021 be passed to assume Royal Links Circle as shown on the Registered Plans 43M-1765 as part of the public highway system.

    12.1

    That the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, to the  Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received.

    14.1

    That the correspondence from Tom Dolson, President, Peel Federation of Agriculture, dated May 12, 2021, re: Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW240-2021 – Brampton Stormwater Management Charge – Relief for Farm Business Registrants, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received.

    14.2

    That the correspondence from Chris Johnstone, Assistant Deputy Minister, Workplace Testing and Private Sector Engagement, Health Canada, dated May 13, 2021, re: Item 9.1 – Rapid COVID-19 Tests for Essential Workers (Council Resolution C426-2020), to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received.

    19.1, 19.2, and 19.3

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

    19.1.   Closed Session Minutes – City Council – May 5, 2021

    19.2.   Closed Session Minutes – Committee of Council – May 12, 2021

    19.3.   Closed Session Minutes – Special City Council – May 12, 2021

    A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried as follows.

    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)

Kathryn Trojan Stelmaszynski, Supervisor, Emergency Management, Fire and Emergency Services, announced Business Continuity Awareness Week taking place from May 17-21, 2021. This year’s theme is “Business Continuity Starts with You”, and promotion will take place virtually @BEMOPrepared.

Ms. Trojan Stelmaszynski outlined measures by City staff to adapt quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure business continuity as well as assisting businesses with their business continuity plans.

City Councillor Bowman, announcement sponsor, acknowledged the efforts Brampton Emergency Management and all City employees during the pandemic, and extended thanks on behalf of Council.

Mayor Brown acknowledged and read the proclamations listed above.

Regional Councillor Santos acknowledged Philippines Heritage Month and commented on current concerns about anti-Asian racism.

City Councillor Whillans announced that Dean McLeod was named the 2021 Lester B. Pearson Award recipient, an annual award presented to a member of the Canadian Lacrosse community for outstanding contributions and leadership.

Councillor Whillans noted this is the first time a Bramptonian has received the award, and outlined Mr. McLeod’s contributions and achievements to lacrosse both locally and nationally.

Dean McLeod thanked Mayor Brown and Members of Council for recognizing his contributions to lacrosse. He expressed his privilege for being the first recipient from Brampton and helping to put Brampton on the map.

Mr. McLeod acknowledged the support of his family, members of the Brampton lacrosse community, and Members of Council.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brown and Councillors Whillans and Bowman extended congratulations to Mr. McLeod for this and his many other achievements.

Note: Later in the meeting, on a two-thirds majority vote to reopen the question, the Approval of Agenda was reopened and this item was added.

On behalf of Council, Regional Councillor Vicente acknowledged and thanked Jayne Holmes for her time in the role of Acting Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering.

David Barrick, CAO, introduced the City’s new Commissioner Jason Schmidt-Shoukri and welcomed him to the City of Brampton.

At the invitation of Council, Mr. Schmidt-Shoukri provided remarks.

Blaine Lucas, Acting Director, Corporate Projects and Liaison, Office of the CAO, provided a presentation which included information on Region of Peel, Provincial Government and Federal Government matters.

A motion, moved by City Councillor Singh and seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente, was introduced to request that future updates address the matter of which projects are shovel-ready (including electrification and LRT), and that a meeting be set with the local MPs and MPPs for their awareness.

The following motion was considered.

  • C161-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Singh
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received; and

    That future updates address the matter of which projects are shovel-ready (including electrification and LRT), and that a meeting be set with the local MPs and MPPs for their awareness.

    Carried

Notice regarding these matters was published on the City’s website on May 13, 2021.

In response to an inquiry from the Mayor, Peter Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no delegation requests were received regarding these matters.

Maureen Sim, Brampton resident, outlined her comments, concerns and questions regarding short-term rental properties, and provided examples of issues resulting from a short-term rental in the vicinity of Main Street North and English Street.

Ms. Sim noted that owners often do not live in the homes being used as short-term rentals and expressed her view that owners should be liable for any impacts on the neighbourhoods in which these properties are located.

Ms. Sim outlined the need for a by-law to address these short-term rental properties that would include the ability for Enforcement Officers to make inspections, and inquired about the City’s plans for addressing short-term rentals.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente, was introduced to refer the delegation to staff for consideration in the program development to be reported at Council in due course.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C162-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the delegation from Maureen Sim, Brampton resident, re: Short-term Rental Policy Review and Short-term Rental Licensing By-Law, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be referred to staff for consideration in the program development to be reported by at Council in due course.

    Carried

Council agreed to vary the order of business and dealt with this matter at 10:20 a.m., and to provide additional time for this delegation.

Dr. Naveed Mohammad, President and CEO, William Osler Health System (WOHS), introduced his colleagues Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer, WOHS, Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation, and Ann Ford, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Service, WOHS.

The representatives from WOHS/WOHS Foundation provided a presentation titled “Osler’s COVID-19 Response”, which included information on the following:

  • Responding to the Pandemic
  • COVID-19 by the Numbers: Highest in Province
  • Increasing Capacity
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations
  • Ongoing Impacts
  • Staff and Physician Wellness
  • System Needs and Community Engagement
  • Compassion Fund
  • You have the Power Campaign

Dr. Mohammed highlighted the engagement and support provided by Mayor Brown, Council and the Brampton community throughout the pandemic, and responded to questions of clarification from Council.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brown extended thanks and appreciation to Dr. Mohammad, Ms. Ferrari, Mr. Mayhew, and Ms. Ford, and all of the City’s healthcare heroes.

The following motion was considered.

  • C163-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byCity Councillor Whillans

    That the following delegations re: Item 9.1 – Update on COVID-19 Emergency from William Osler Health System, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received:

    1. Dr. Naveed Mohammad, President and CEO, William Osler Health System

    2. Kiki Ferrari, Chief Operating Officer, William Osler Health System

    3. Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation

    4. Ann Ford, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Service William Osler Health Systems

    Carried

David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton, provided a video delegation in follow up to discussions at the Committee of Council meeting under Item 11.3.4 regarding bike lanes on Glenvale Road.

Regional Councillor Fortini outlined discussions he had with Mr. Laing and City staff about the bike lanes, and noted that staff would be reporting back on this matter.

A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini, was introduced to refer the delegation to staff.

The motion was considered as follows.

  • C164-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    That the video delegation from David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton, re: Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW258-2021 – May 12, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be referred to staff for consideration in the review requested in Recommendation CW258-2021.

    Carried

Dave Kapil, Chair, New Brampton, was not present in the virtual meeting during consideration of this matter.

Rick Evans, Board Member, Downtown Brampton BIA, reiterated comments he provided on this matter at the Committee of Council meeting of May 12, 2021, and reinforced the urgent need for this project to move forward and create a foundation for further development in the downtown.

The following motion was considered.

  • C165-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

    That the delegation from Rick Evans, Board Member, Downtown Brampton BIA, re: Item 12.3 – Committee of Council Recommendation CW243-2021 – Downtown Reimagined, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received.

    Carried

    Council discussion took place with respect to the associated Committee of Council Recommendation CW243-2021.

    A proposed revised recommendation, moved by Mayor Brown and seconded by Regional Councillor Santos, was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

    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 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.

    An amendment to the revised recommendation was introduced by Regional Councillor Vicente to add “an alignment design” to the second operative clause, such that the clause, would read as follows:

    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

    The amendment was subsequently accepted by the mover.

    An alternate revised recommendation was introduced by City Councillor Whillans and displayed for Council’s reference.

    Peter Fay, City Clerk, noted that if the first revised recommendation did not carry, then the second revised recommendation could be considered, and responded to questions from Council regarding the potential need for a reopening of Council’s decision (C325-2015) should the second recommendation be considered.

    Council discussion took place simultaneously on both proposed revised recommendations, and included varying opinions about:

    • each revised recommendation
    • alignment for an LRT north of Steeles Avenue
    • timelines for Council’s decision on an LRT alignment relative to proceeding with the downtown revitalization project

    During Council’s consideration of this matter:

    • A Point of Order was raised by Councillor Santos for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Santos suggested that another Member of Council was incorrectly attributing comments to her.
    • The City Clerk subsequently clarified that Councillor Santos’ point was a Point of Privilege.
    • A Point of Order was raised by Regional Councillor Palleschi, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Palleschi noted that comments made by another Councillor were opinions and not facts.
    • A Point of Privilege was raised by City Councillor Bowman, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Bowman referenced the Brampton 2040 Vision that was developed with input from 17,000 Brampton residents and did not include an LRT.
    • A Point of Order was raised by Councillor Santos, for which the Mayor gave leave. Councillor Santos clarified, in response to comments by Members, that the first revised recommendation was moved by Mayor Brown and seconded by her.
    • Staff responded to questions regarding background on the downtown revitalization project, current status of the project, timelines for a report on the Environmental Assessment for an LRT, and provisions in the Procedure By-law as they relate to Points of Order and Points of Privilege.

    The first revised recommendation was split and clauses b) to h) were voted on separately. A recorded vote was requested and the clauses carried as follows.

    Yea (11): Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Singh, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Santos, Mayor Brown, Regional Councillor Fortini and City Councillor Whillans
    Nay (0)
    Absent (0)

    Carried (11 to 0)

    A recorded vote was taken on Clause a) with the results as follows:

    Yea (11): Regional Councillor Dhillon, City Councillor Singh, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Santos, Mayor Brown and City Councillor Whillans
    Nay (0)
    Absent (1): Regional Councillor Fortini

    Carried (10 to 1)

    The motion in its entirety, as amended, was voted on and carried as outlined in Item 12.3 – Recommendation CW243-2021.

    Since the first motion carried, the second motion was not considered for a vote.


Mayor Brown provided an update on the City's response to the COVID-19 emergency, highlighting vaccination numbers and clinics, pending announcement from the Province on a reopening plan, City’s advocacy on outdoor amenities, and ongoing concerns about assaults on By-law Enforcement Officers.

Council consideration included a request to the Mayor to inquire with Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, about his potential availability to attend Brampton Council meetings to provide updates and respond to questions.

The following motion was considered.

  • C166-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Palleschi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Santos

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

    Carried

Dealt with under Consent Resolution C160-2021

Note: The recommendations outlined in the subject minutes were approved by Council on May 5, 2021, pursuant to Resolution C146-2021.

Mayor Brown introduced the subject minutes.

The following motion was considered.

  • C167-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Medeiros
    Seconded byCity Councillor Bowman

    1. That the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, to the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That Recommendations PDC061-2021 to PDC072-2021 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows.

    PDC061-2021

    That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be approved as published and circulated. 

    PDC062-2021

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be approved as part of Consent: 7.6, 7.7, 8.1, 8.2, 11.3

    PDC063-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a residential development of a 30 and 33-storey tower located on a 5-storey shared podium) - Martinway Bramalea Project Inc. - File OZS-2021-0008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received;

    2. That Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal; 

    3. That the delegation from Michael Vani, Weston Consulting, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a residential development of a 30 and 33-storey tower located on a 5-storey shared podium) - Martinway Bramalea Project Inc. - File OZS-2021-0008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received; and, 

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a residential development of a 30 and 33-storey tower located on a 5-storey shared podium) - Martinway Bramalea Project Inc. - File OZS-2021-0008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received:

    1. Anil Saini, Brampton resident, dated April 29, 2021

    2. Wm. J. Dolan, Dolan Planning Consultants Ltd., dated April 29, 2021

    3. Leonora Stante, Brampton resident, dated May 3, 2021

    4. Alice Dyment, Brampton resident, dated May 2, 2021.

    PDC064-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Housing Brampton - Housing Strategy and Action Plan to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 10, 2021, be received;

    2. That the City of Brampton Housing Strategy and Action Plan, “Housing Brampton” (Appendix 2) be endorsed by Council;

    3. That staff report to Council annually on the achievement of the action items contained within Housing Brampton;

    4. That staff incorporate the recommendations and actions of Housing Brampton within the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Urban Design Guidelines, development review processes and various City initiatives identified in Housing Brampton;

    5. That staff advance the timely implementation of regulatory tools identified in Housing Brampton, such as inclusionary zoning, density bonusing and/or a Community Benefits Charge By-law, to facilitate affordable housing in appropriate development applications;

    6. That the Study (City of Brampton: Opportunities, City-Wide, for Appropriate Community Improvement Plan(s) – Affordable Housing, November 2020) prepared by NBLC and attached to this staff report (see Appendix 4) be endorsed by Council;

    7. That staff prepare a City-wide Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Housing; schedule a Statutory Public Meeting; and, forward the final document to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review and comment prior to the Statutory Public Meeting;

    8. That staff develop Development Charge Equivalent Grant implementation guidelines and Development Application Fee Equivalent Grant implementation guidelines for Council approval, in order to activate the City-wide CIP for Housing;

    9. That an amount of $4 Million for the Housing Catalyst Capital Project be considered through the 2022 budget process to continue the support for non-profit led Pilot Projects identified in Housing Brampton;

    10. That staff prepare a report for Council consideration for the 2022 budget process, outlining a financial incentive of $400,000 towards a Brampton project that qualifies for the competition-based Region of Peel Incentives Pilot Program for affordable rental housing;

    11. That an additional two permanent full time staff resources be considered for a total budget of approximately $260,000 (inclusive of salary, benefits and WSIB), through the 2022 budget process, to ensure timely implementation of the numerous action items in Housing Brampton, pending Council approval;

    12. That Council advocate for a review of Region of Peel’s affordable housing targets and for an equitable distribution of Region of Peel’s programs and resources for non-market housing, based on updates to Brampton’s current housing needs data and new growth projections;

    13. That Council advocate to the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government to support Brampton in implementation of Housing Brampton through appropriate funding programs and priority access to provincial and federal surplus land, among other supports;

    14. That a copy of Housing Brampton and Council resolution be sent as information to the Region of Peel, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development;

    15. That the staff presentation re: Housing Brampton to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received;

    16. That staff be requested to delegate to the Council (or appropriate Committee) of the Region of Peel on the Housing Brampton Strategy and Action Plan,

    17. That the following delegations re: Housing Brampton - Housing Strategy and Action Plan, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received:

    1. Gurpreet Malhotra and Zofishan Hasan, Indus Community Services
    2. Thomas Fischer, NOW Housing
    3. Adrian Dingle, Raising the Roof
    4. Mitra Maharaj and Lorna Lawrence, Miziwe Biik Development Corporation
    5. Daniel Ger, Options for Homes
    6. Angus Palmer, Wigwamen Inc.
    7. Brad McCannell and Mike Greer, Rick Hansen Foundation
    8. Randy Neilson, Bramalea Christian Fellowship
    9. Martin Blake, Daniels Corporation
    10. Anne Le Guellec and Marjan Lahuis, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
    11. Patrick Chouinard, Element5 Limited Partnership
    12. John van Nostrand, Parcel Developments
    13. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

    18. That the following correspondence re: Housing Brampton - Housing Strategy and Action Plan, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received:

    1. David Howard, Homes for Heroes, dated April 22, 2021
    2. Jennifer Jaruczek, BILD, dated May 10, 2021
    3. Jacquie Ferguson, Peel Developmental Services Planning Group, dated May 4, 2021

    PDC065-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Short-term Rental Policy Review and Short-term Rental Licensing By-Law - RM 86-2019 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received;

    2. That staff continue to engage the public and stakeholder groups to refine the STR Licensing By-Law to reflect the City’s needs;

    3. That staff bring forward the final STR Licensing By-Law to Council in June/July 2021 for adoption;

    4. That the STR Licensing program be implemented in Q4 2021; 

    5. That staff report to Planning Committee in Q4 2022 with a program update, including the number of licensed STR issued, resources required and feedback received.

    6. That the following delegations re: Short-term Rental Policy Review and Short-term Rental Licensing By-Law - RM 86-2019, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received:

    1. Nathan Rotman, AirBnb

    2. Noel Hanson, Brampton resident 

    3. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident 

    7. That the following correspondence re: Short-term Rental Policy Review and Short-term Rental Licensing By-Law - RM 86-2019, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received:

    1. Stephen Nmandi, Brampton resident, dated May 7, 2021

    2. Hippolyte Asah, Brampton resident, dated May 10, 2021

    PDC066-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Request for Budget Amendment – Housing Catalyst Capital Project to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 10, 2021, be received; and, 

    2. That a budget amendment be approved and a new Housing Catalyst Capital Project be established in the amount of $4 Million to support non-profit led Pilot Projects identified in Housing Brampton (the City of Brampton’s Housing Strategy and Action Plan), with funding of $4 Million to be transferred from Reserve #110 – Community Investment Fund.

    PDC067-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Planning, Building and Economic Development Departmental Renewal TOCP Update – Technology Improvementsto the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received; and

    2. That staff report to Council with annual updates on development trends as part of the City’s Growth Management Term of Council Priority;

    3. That the staff presentation re: Planning, Building and Economic Development Department Renewal: Technology Improvement Updates to the Planning and Development Committee on May 10, 2021, be received; and, 

    4. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Planning, Building and Economic Development Department Renewal: Technology Improvement Updates to the Planning and Development Committee on May 10, 2021, be received. 

    PDC068-2021

    1. That the staff report re: City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (Second Units) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Above Grade Side Entrances) – City-Wide, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received; 

    2. That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendices 1 and 2 be adopted, on the basis that they represent good planning, including that they are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the Planning Recommendation Report dated April 16, 2021; 

    3. That Council hereby determines that no further public notice is to be given pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and, 

    4. That the correspondence from Michael Ben, Brampton resident, dated May 7, 2021, re: City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (Second Units) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Above Grade Side Entrances) – City-Wide, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received.

    PDC069-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to develop a 1-storey medical/dental office with underground parking) - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Clonard Group - File C07E16.010 dated April 16, 2021 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, be received; and

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of Clonard Group, File: C07E16.010, as revised, be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan and the City of Brampton’s Official Plan, for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report; 

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 12 attached to the report be adopted; and

    4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the Zoning By-law amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

    PDC070-2021

    That the Minutes of the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee Meeting of March 30, 2021, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, Recommendations AFC005-2021 to AFC010-2021 be approved, as published and circulated.

    AFC005-2021
    That the Agenda for the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee Meeting of March 30, 2021 be approved as published and circulated.

    AFC006-2021

    That the presentation by Bindu Shah, Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of March 30, 2021, re: Overview of Housing Brampton be received.

    AFC007-2021

    That the presentation by Mirella Palermo, Planner, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of March 30, 2021, re: Review of Current Housing Policy be received.

    AFC008-2021

    That the update by Daniella Balasal, Policy Planner, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of March 30, 2021, re: World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Communities Designation Certificate for City of Brampton be received. 

    AFC009-2021

    1. That the Resignation of Milagros Caballes, Member, to the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of March 30, 2021 be accepted; and

    2. That Ms. Caballes be thanked for her years of volunteering and contributions to the Committee. 

    AFC010-2021
    That the Age-Friendly Brampton Advisory Committee meeting of March 30, 2021 do now adjourn to meet again on May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

    PDC071-2021

    That the Minutes of the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 20, 2021, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of May 10, 2021, Recommendations CYC009-2021 to CYC016-2021 be approved, as published and circulated.

    CYC009-2021
    That the agenda for the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of April 20, 2021, be approved, as published and circulated.

    CYC010-2021
    That the Delegation from Manvir Tatla, Project Manager, Sustainable Transportation, Region of Peel, to the Cycling Advisory Committee of April 20, 2021, re: Region of Peel 2020/2021 Active Transportation Implementation, be received.

    CYC011-2021
    It is the position of the Cycling Advisory Committee that staff be requested to review the City’s current winter maintenance practices relating to cycling facilities and investigate enhancements to existing programs to address the following list of gaps. This review shall include the impact these changes will have on operating budgets, equipment needs and resources.
    • AT facilities that accommodate cycling in both directions (i.e. in-boulevard multi-use paths) should be maintained at a minimum width of 2.4 m;
    • The ATMP Priority Cycling Network should be maintained at the same level of a Class 1 or 2 road type (ON. Reg. 239/02);
    • Collector roads with bike lanes should be maintained to “bare pavement” condition as opposed to “tracked bare” condition and snow should be plowed back to the curb (ensuring a minimum width of 1.0 m is provided in the bike lanes);
    • Maintenance programs should be revised to include maintenance of all active transportation infrastructure within the road boulevard (i.e. there are instances where a sidewalk and bicycle boulevard path run adjacent to one another but only the sidewalk is maintained);
    • Special attention is required at bridges & underpasses and where maintenance activities of different service providers transition (i.e. where a path/trail meets a road) as these present the most challenges and probability of deficiencies;
    • A permanent inspection routine be implemented along the City’s major recreational trails, similar to the inspections conducted for the Winter Wonderland program.
    • That an approach for maintenance of new types of cycling infrastructure (protected bike lanes along East-West Cycling Corridor) be developed in advance of their implementation to ensure a smooth seasonal transition.

    CYC012-2021

    Whereas in 2019, the City of Brampton declared a climate emergency and on Sept, 23, 2020 unanimously endorsed the Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan with a target to reduce green house gas emission targets by 80% by 2050;

    And whereas transportation represents 60% of GHG emissions generated in Brampton;

    And whereas enabling and encouraging other sustainable modes of transportation and transitioning away from a car based culture will help reduce GHG emissions;

    And whereas during the past year, the City and Region has seen an increased demand and use of active transportation infrastructure;

    And whereas, investments in the built environments that facilitate active mobility support the health and well-being of residents;

    And whereas Council unanimously passed the Active Transportation Master Plan on September 25, 2019 which sets out an implementation framework to deliver a connected city-wide AT network and supporting policies and programs;

    And whereas on January 28, 2021 the City of Brampton identified the implementation of active transportation infrastructure as a Term of Council Priority;

    And whereas the Region of Peel unanimously passed a motion on April 8, 2021 to advance Sustainable Active Mobility and work collaboratively with lower tier municipalities and community advocates to improve the active transportation network across the region;

    And whereas, on February 10, 2021 the Federal government announced $14.9 billion of funding over the next eight years to support infrastructure projects as part a plan to create one million jobs, fight climate change, and rebuild a more sustainable and resilient economy;

    And whereas, on March 12, 2021, the Federal government announced the first federal fund of $400 million over five years dedicated to building active transportation to help build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails for cycling, waling and pedestrian bridges;

    And whereas the City of Brampton is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees, and has a number of existing benefits and programs in place to support an active lifestyle;

    And whereas creating incentives to encourage City employees to learn and use active transportation infrastructure would demonstrate a “lead by example” approach as we all strive to address the climate emergency and live healthier lifestyles;

    Therefore be it resolved:

    1) That the city advise City employees of existing incentives supporting sustainable transportation options and active lifestyles;

    2) That an awareness campaign be launched this summer, to include but not be limited to education, employee challenges, and/or group rides, that promote and encourage sustainable and active transportation among City employees;

    3) That staff work collaboratively across all departments and report back by Q1 of 2022 (before Earth Day 2022) to Council, with opportunities and recommendations to incentivize and/or further enable, encourage, and support employees in using sustainable and active modes of transportation.

    CYC013-2021

    That the report from Leslie Benfield, Committee Member, to the Cycling Advisory Committee of April 20, 2021 re: Ontario Bike Summit be received.

    CYC014-2021

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee Sub-committee Minutes - March 16, 2021, to the Cycling Advisory Committee of April 20, 2021 be received.

    CYC015-2021

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee Sub-committee Minutes - March 30, 2021, to the Cycling Advisory Committee of April 20, 2021 be received

    CYC016-2021

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    PDC072-2021

    That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.


See Item 8.5 for Council’s consideration of Recommendation 243-2021, which carried as amended and outlined below.

Mayor Brown introduced the subject minutes, and the Section Chairs led Council’s consideration of the minutes.

Under the Public Works and Engineering Section, a motion, moved by City Councillor Bowman and subsequently seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros, was introduced to Recommendation CW255-2021, as follows:

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).
The amendment was voted on and carried.

The following motion to receive the minutes and approve the recommendations outlined within was considered.

  • C168-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byCity Councillor Whillans

    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).

    Carried

    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.


  • C169-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Dhillon
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    Whereas The Mobile Licensing By-law 67-2014, as amended, was enacted on March 26, 2014 to provide for a system of licensing for Mobile businesses; and

    Whereas Schedule 4 of By-law 67-2014 provides for licensing requirements related to persons who carry on the business of taxicab owners and drivers and taxicab brokers; and

    Whereas Zafar Tariq a member of the taxi industry delegated to Committee of Council on May 12, 2021, regarding concerns for the reduction in taxicab business during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

    Whereas Mr. Tariq requested that the period of inactive taxicab owner licences be increased from two (2) years to three (3) years as the taxicab plate holders are finding it difficult to lease the plates at this time; and

    Whereas the two-year limit for the use of conditional licence renewal- no vehicle was based on the standard taxicab business with small numbers of taxi plates inactive; and

    Whereas the closure of offices and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a significant increase of nine (9) applicants, in 2019, to over ninety (90) applicants seeking the option of Conditional Licence Renewal-No Vehicle option in 2020; and

    Whereas four (4) applicants for taxicab owner licences will reach the limit of two years using this Conditional Licence renewal- No Vehicle option and will lose their licence in late August 2021 should there be no amendment to the by-law; and

    Whereas Mr. Tariq indicated that due to the pandemic and the loss of business for the taxicab industry the mileage on vehicles used as taxis in Brampton has been significantly decreased and he suggests that an additional model year be permitted for vehicles with a model year of 2011 to 2015; and

    Whereas one of the two approved providers of mandated taxicab security cameras was sold and its operations moved from Ontario to the United States and the taxi industry has been having difficulty with purchasing new cameras or having the existing cameras repaired; and

    Whereas the taxi delegation has asked for the use of taxicab security cameras to be optional, similar to the cities of Markham, Vaughan and Mississauga; and

    Whereas Mr. Tariq is requesting that the issuance of taxicab driver licences be permitted to be renewed for up to five years similar to the Ontario Provincial Driver Licence for those driver who have not had a criminal record for a number of years; and

    Whereas Council believes the suggested amendments would be beneficial for the struggling taxicab industry;

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    1. That section 63 of Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law, 67-2014, as amended, be further amended by increasing the number of months a Conditional Licence Renewal-No Vehicle may be issued to 36 months.

    2. That paragraph 35(7) of Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law, as amended, be further amended by increasing the maximum age at which a vehicle may be licensed from six (6) to seven (7) model years.

    3. That clause 35(8)(i) of Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law, as amended, be further amended by increasing the number of model years an applicant may request an extension of model years from three (3) to four (4) years.

    4. That paragraph 35(1)(i) of Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law, as amended, be deleted.

    5. That section 14 of the Mobile Licensing By-law, as amended, be amended by adding the following clause immediately following section 14:

    14.1. Notwithstanding section 14, where an Applicant for a renewal of a Driver Licence has had no Criminal Record and a clean driving record for five (5) or more licence years the Driver’s Licence may be valid for up to four (4) years when accompanied by the Licence Fee for the four-year period.

    Carried

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, outlined questions from the public as follows:

Questions from Chris Drew:

1. "I heard during today's discussion on the watermains a comment about centre lane or curb lane running for the surface LRT option. Can staff please confirm that in PIC No. 2, which ended on May 13th, City staff showed the public centre lane running for the surface LRT option and that this was labelled "Option S3"? Can City staff confirm that the PIC No. 2 display boards showing Option S3 and Option U1 are still available on the City's website?”

Staff confirmed that the information is still available on the City’s website.

2. "I heard in today's discussion on water mains a reference to two-way, all-day Kitchener Line GO train service for the Brampton Station in downtown Brampton. Can City staff provide a reminder for who owns the tracks between the Bramalea GO Station and the Georgetown GO Station? Does expanding two-way, all-day GO train service require an agreement between the Province of Ontario through Metrolinx and the rail owner, and that the City of Brampton isn't able to enter an agreement directly and unilaterally with the rail owner for two-way, all-day GO train service?"

Staff confirmed that any agreement for two-way all-day GO train service would be between the Province, Metrolinx and the rail owner.

18.

The following motion was considered.

  • C170-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Bowman
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That By-laws 99-2021 to 117-2021, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 19, 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: Items 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 were dealt with under Consent Motion C160-2021.

The following motion was considered.

  • C171-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Dhillon
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vicente

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

    19.4. 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

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

    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.

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

    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    19.7. 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 19.4. – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was received, and direction was given to staff, including to consider a public motion (see Resolution C172-2021 below).

    Item 19.5. – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was  received, and direction was given to staff.

    Item 19.6 – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was  received, and direction was given to staff, including that a public statement to be made (see below).

    Item 19.7 – this item was considered in Closed Session, information was  received, and direction was given to staff, including that a public statement to be made (see below).


  • The following motion was considered with respect to Item 19.4.

    C172-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Sponsorship Agreement as part of the amendment to the Beverage Supply Agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited, on behalf of the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Manager of Sponsorship & Corporate Development and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, or designate, in the amount of $120,000 over three (3) years.

    Carried

    The following public statement was displayed on behalf of Council with respect to Item 19.6.

    The City is pleased with the Court of Appeal’s confirmation of the trial judge’s findings which absolve the City and its staff of the allegations of wrongdoing made by Inzola and affirm the integrity of the City’s procurement process and conduct.

    Over $3.1M in costs have been awarded by the courts against Inzola.

    In the more than seven years between the action being commenced and determined at trial, the claims made against the City and associated significantly negative press coverage led to diminished public trust and reputational damage to the organization, as well as the former Mayor Susan Fennell and senior staff.

    Recognizing this, the City wishes to acknowledge the excellent service and commitment of its former Mayor and staff that may have been involved, express its thanks to them, and apologize for the negative consequences this matter may have had on their lives.

    The Court’s findings support the fact that the City’s established procurement processes are rigorous and the integrity of these processes are adhered to by staff and elected officials alike.

    The City looks forward to moving ahead in supporting Brampton’s healthy and sustainable growth and recovery from COVID-19.

    The following public statement was displayed on behalf of Council with respect to Item 19.7.

    A 30 day review of the complaint as outlined in the letter from Gurdeep Kaur, dated April 22, is being undertaken, with the scope of the investigation being the allegations contained in the letter, including:
    1. Procurement issues
    2. Discriminatory allegations
    3. Workplace bullying and harassment
    4. Destruction of information
    5. Hiring practices
    6. Standard polices and procedures compliance


19.1
^ Closed Session Minutes - City Council - May 5, 2021
 

19.2
^ Closed Session Minutes - Committee of Council - May 12, 2021
 

19.3
^ Closed Session Minutes - Special City Council - May 12, 2021
 

19.4
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

19.5
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

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.

19.6
Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:
 

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

19.7
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.

  • C173-2021
    Moved byCity Councillor Whillans
    Seconded byCity Councillor Williams

    That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 19, 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 118-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on May 19, 2021.

    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • C174-2021
    Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Fortini

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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